viadya
@mishapsandmayhaps.bsky.social
#humanitarian. Mash's mom. #USAIDForever.
Epidemiologist. Cyclist. backpacker/forest bather. harrier.
Bibliophile. moss-, lichen-, and baobab-obsessed.
📍 whiskey-loving Michigander in occupied DC.
| #bikeDC | #episky | #GoBlue! | #USAID |
Epidemiologist. Cyclist. backpacker/forest bather. harrier.
Bibliophile. moss-, lichen-, and baobab-obsessed.
📍 whiskey-loving Michigander in occupied DC.
| #bikeDC | #episky | #GoBlue! | #USAID |
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viadya
@mishapsandmayhaps.bsky.social
· Mar 6
Watch the full video here:
What Has Aid Ever Done For Anyone?
YouTube video by SaveTheChildren
www.youtube.com
Still. True.
#USAID is needed more than ever with:
- ongoing wars,
- emerging zoonotic diseases (e.g. H5N1, #ebola), and
- existing infectious diseases (HIV/AIDS, drug-resistant TB).
Pathogens do NOT respect borders. Or America First Policies.
@altusaid.altgov.info @alt-hhs.bsky.social
#USAID is needed more than ever with:
- ongoing wars,
- emerging zoonotic diseases (e.g. H5N1, #ebola), and
- existing infectious diseases (HIV/AIDS, drug-resistant TB).
Pathogens do NOT respect borders. Or America First Policies.
@altusaid.altgov.info @alt-hhs.bsky.social
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We're number 64! We're number 64!*
* - DC is 64th in the Copenhagenize global cycling index. We're 4th in the U.S., 8th in North America. That said, the top U.S. city (Portland, OR) is 35th globally. Montréal (top NorAm) is 15th.
We have a long way to go.
copenhagenizeindex.eu
#bikeDC
* - DC is 64th in the Copenhagenize global cycling index. We're 4th in the U.S., 8th in North America. That said, the top U.S. city (Portland, OR) is 35th globally. Montréal (top NorAm) is 15th.
We have a long way to go.
copenhagenizeindex.eu
#bikeDC
Copenhagenize index
copenhagenizeindex.eu
December 4, 2025 at 8:28 PM
We're number 64! We're number 64!*
* - DC is 64th in the Copenhagenize global cycling index. We're 4th in the U.S., 8th in North America. That said, the top U.S. city (Portland, OR) is 35th globally. Montréal (top NorAm) is 15th.
We have a long way to go.
copenhagenizeindex.eu
#bikeDC
* - DC is 64th in the Copenhagenize global cycling index. We're 4th in the U.S., 8th in North America. That said, the top U.S. city (Portland, OR) is 35th globally. Montréal (top NorAm) is 15th.
We have a long way to go.
copenhagenizeindex.eu
#bikeDC
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Why do the mobility devices that are designed and marketed to conquer all terrains always get the most attention to have a squeaky clean pavement, while everyone else is left behind?
Winter makes a city’s transportation priorities extra obvious:
Bikelane: nonexistent on this street
Sidewalk: covered in snow with a caregiver getting a major workout pushing a stroller through
Street: perfectly cleared for drivers
We can and should do better @minneapolismn.gov .
Bikelane: nonexistent on this street
Sidewalk: covered in snow with a caregiver getting a major workout pushing a stroller through
Street: perfectly cleared for drivers
We can and should do better @minneapolismn.gov .
December 5, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Why do the mobility devices that are designed and marketed to conquer all terrains always get the most attention to have a squeaky clean pavement, while everyone else is left behind?
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Meet two heroes of our times.
December 1, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Meet two heroes of our times.
Pretty rich coming from a measly excuse for a man who paints himself an unhealthy shade of orange, and contributes only garbage and hate to our world.
#nationofimmigrants @ilhanmn.bsky.social @governorwalz.mn.gov #notmypresident
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
#nationofimmigrants @ilhanmn.bsky.social @governorwalz.mn.gov #notmypresident
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Trump calls Somali immigrants ‘garbage’ as US reportedly targets Minnesota community
US president’s xenophobic rant comes amid reports of ramped-up deportation efforts in Ilhan Omar’s district
www.theguardian.com
December 2, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Pretty rich coming from a measly excuse for a man who paints himself an unhealthy shade of orange, and contributes only garbage and hate to our world.
#nationofimmigrants @ilhanmn.bsky.social @governorwalz.mn.gov #notmypresident
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
#nationofimmigrants @ilhanmn.bsky.social @governorwalz.mn.gov #notmypresident
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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DDOT continues to publish before/after analyses of safety projects. The numbers for the 9th street NW bike lanes suggest that we should be doing these projects everywhere we can. Crashes plummeted, pedestrian and bike traffic skyrocketed, and vehicle travel times dropped.
December 2, 2025 at 2:39 PM
DDOT continues to publish before/after analyses of safety projects. The numbers for the 9th street NW bike lanes suggest that we should be doing these projects everywhere we can. Crashes plummeted, pedestrian and bike traffic skyrocketed, and vehicle travel times dropped.
Bingo. Our 3 Ds are in shambles... Compounded by the fact that we have eviscerated our diplomacy and ceded development to China and/or Russia, the regime's reckless actions in the name of faux "defense" do nothing put paint a target and make us ALL less safe.
Since I haven’t seen anyone mention this: When the U.S. commits war crimes it puts our troops in danger also, as it gives a green light to other countries that they can do the same to us
December 2, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Bingo. Our 3 Ds are in shambles... Compounded by the fact that we have eviscerated our diplomacy and ceded development to China and/or Russia, the regime's reckless actions in the name of faux "defense" do nothing put paint a target and make us ALL less safe.
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Hey @ridelime.bsky.social: these three bikes at George Washington University Hospital in DC all have rear tires that are at risk of failure, the tread worn away and only the protective foam belt preventing a flat tire. Crash risk! Please fix ASAP! #bikeDC Attn: @ddotdc.bsky.social
December 2, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Hey @ridelime.bsky.social: these three bikes at George Washington University Hospital in DC all have rear tires that are at risk of failure, the tread worn away and only the protective foam belt preventing a flat tire. Crash risk! Please fix ASAP! #bikeDC Attn: @ddotdc.bsky.social
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It's great that reporting on the double tap has spotlighted the abject criminality of this Administration.
But don't forget: Venezuela is not waging war on America or Americans, and the men killed were not combatants.
The first strike was every bit as illegal as the second.
But don't forget: Venezuela is not waging war on America or Americans, and the men killed were not combatants.
The first strike was every bit as illegal as the second.
December 2, 2025 at 1:22 PM
It's great that reporting on the double tap has spotlighted the abject criminality of this Administration.
But don't forget: Venezuela is not waging war on America or Americans, and the men killed were not combatants.
The first strike was every bit as illegal as the second.
But don't forget: Venezuela is not waging war on America or Americans, and the men killed were not combatants.
The first strike was every bit as illegal as the second.
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Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷
November 26, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷
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This is how it’s done, U.S. negotiators. Learn from other strong leaders how to deal with criminal aggressors.
November 25, 2025 at 11:30 PM
This is how it’s done, U.S. negotiators. Learn from other strong leaders how to deal with criminal aggressors.
Does the regime think they can pretend that we solved #AIDS by ignoring World AIDS Day?
*or does the pro-life regime think that data reflecting excess morbidity/mortality since DOGE axed #USAID make them look *even* worse?
#worldAIDSday #episky #publichealth #publichealthsaveslives #globalhealth
*or does the pro-life regime think that data reflecting excess morbidity/mortality since DOGE axed #USAID make them look *even* worse?
#worldAIDSday #episky #publichealth #publichealthsaveslives #globalhealth
1/ ⚠️ Breaking: At CDC, we've been told the US Government will not officially commemorate World AIDS Day this year. No explanation given.
November 25, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Does the regime think they can pretend that we solved #AIDS by ignoring World AIDS Day?
*or does the pro-life regime think that data reflecting excess morbidity/mortality since DOGE axed #USAID make them look *even* worse?
#worldAIDSday #episky #publichealth #publichealthsaveslives #globalhealth
*or does the pro-life regime think that data reflecting excess morbidity/mortality since DOGE axed #USAID make them look *even* worse?
#worldAIDSday #episky #publichealth #publichealthsaveslives #globalhealth
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AOC on MTG retiring: "She's carefully timing her departure just 1-2 days after her pension kicks in and after making millions of dollars insider trading stocks for weapons manufacturers and others while in office."
November 22, 2025 at 2:36 PM
AOC on MTG retiring: "She's carefully timing her departure just 1-2 days after her pension kicks in and after making millions of dollars insider trading stocks for weapons manufacturers and others while in office."
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A typical Dutch urban roundabout with full priority for people cycling and walking at all arms
November 21, 2025 at 12:57 PM
A typical Dutch urban roundabout with full priority for people cycling and walking at all arms
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“If you’re quiet now, you would’ve been quiet in 1940.”
November 20, 2025 at 4:44 AM
“If you’re quiet now, you would’ve been quiet in 1940.”
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He’s not the problem…
November 19, 2025 at 2:03 AM
He’s not the problem…
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Swedish Deputy PM: Sweden needs to pick its friends wisely, and we are choosing Canada… So when we come to America, we come to Canada now.
November 19, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Swedish Deputy PM: Sweden needs to pick its friends wisely, and we are choosing Canada… So when we come to America, we come to Canada now.
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NGO says Swiss food giant is 'putting the health of babies at risk for profit' by adding sugar to babyfood.
Nestle accused of risking baby heath in Africa, Asia and Latin America
NGO says Swiss food giant is 'putting the health of babies at risk for profit' by adding sugar to babyfood.
bit.ly
November 18, 2025 at 9:30 AM
NGO says Swiss food giant is 'putting the health of babies at risk for profit' by adding sugar to babyfood.
Uh, *checks notes and muddled recollections of this year's hateful chaos*, YEP.
This whole NYT account about the weaponization of DOJ is beyond disturbing. Kinda feels like the US government fell in January.
Gift link: www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Gift link: www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
November 17, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Uh, *checks notes and muddled recollections of this year's hateful chaos*, YEP.
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I’m still struggling with the fact that ICE “brown shirts” went to a taco shop and thought they would get served.
F that!
F that!
November 16, 2025 at 9:11 PM
I’m still struggling with the fact that ICE “brown shirts” went to a taco shop and thought they would get served.
F that!
F that!
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Arresting large numbers of peaceful faith leaders is a pretty good sign that you might not actually value your religion,
despite *constantly* invoking it in pretty mockworthy attempts to try and claim the moral high ground (or whatever).
despite *constantly* invoking it in pretty mockworthy attempts to try and claim the moral high ground (or whatever).
What a photograph.
“Nearly two dozen arrested as faith leaders protested outside a federal immigration facility near Chicago…”
Arrested large amounts of peaceful clergy face first on pavement is a pretty good sign you’re not the good guys in the story. www.reuters.com/legal/govern...
“Nearly two dozen arrested as faith leaders protested outside a federal immigration facility near Chicago…”
Arrested large amounts of peaceful clergy face first on pavement is a pretty good sign you’re not the good guys in the story. www.reuters.com/legal/govern...
November 15, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Arresting large numbers of peaceful faith leaders is a pretty good sign that you might not actually value your religion,
despite *constantly* invoking it in pretty mockworthy attempts to try and claim the moral high ground (or whatever).
despite *constantly* invoking it in pretty mockworthy attempts to try and claim the moral high ground (or whatever).