@narutofan1999.bsky.social
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Fed judges are getting PISSED. The levels of overt anger we are seeing in opinions is not, I think, at all usual.
Judge Reyes’s conclusion: “There is an old adage among lawyers. If you have the facts on your side, pound the facts. If you have the law on your side, pound the law. If you have neither, pound the table. … Having neither and bringing the adage into the 21st century, [Noem] pounds X (f/k/a Twitter).”
February 3, 2026 at 1:24 AM
Fed judges are getting PISSED. The levels of overt anger we are seeing in opinions is not, I think, at all usual.
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East of the Atlanta Beltline, the population shifts to "mostly white" in places like Inman Park, where local outcry is hindering rail on the Eastside. Property owners want the green gentrification of the trail to remain untouched. They're winning.
Source:
www.urbandisplacement.org/maps/atlanta...
Source:
www.urbandisplacement.org/maps/atlanta...
January 26, 2026 at 6:43 PM
East of the Atlanta Beltline, the population shifts to "mostly white" in places like Inman Park, where local outcry is hindering rail on the Eastside. Property owners want the green gentrification of the trail to remain untouched. They're winning.
Source:
www.urbandisplacement.org/maps/atlanta...
Source:
www.urbandisplacement.org/maps/atlanta...
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Love that other cities are literally running on "don't let your city become Andre Dickens' Atlanta"
January 27, 2026 at 6:11 PM
Love that other cities are literally running on "don't let your city become Andre Dickens' Atlanta"
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1/ Last year, 32 people died while in federal detention, making it the deadliest year for the agency in more than two decades. Two weeks ago, Renee Good was killed by ICE agents in Minneapolis. Today, Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse, was killed by federal officers in the same city.
January 24, 2026 at 10:18 PM
1/ Last year, 32 people died while in federal detention, making it the deadliest year for the agency in more than two decades. Two weeks ago, Renee Good was killed by ICE agents in Minneapolis. Today, Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse, was killed by federal officers in the same city.
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Not only have promises been broken around the execution of More MARTA & beltline rail, but these decisions are happening behind closed doors, far away from public view or criticism. We need transparency from MARTA, the Beltline, and our City govt. Uphold the More MARTA referendum and get to work! 🚊
Unbeknownst to the public, a small group of officials from the city of Atlanta, the Atlanta Beltline and MARTA voted to stop all work on the Eastside Beltline light rail project more than six months ago: www.ajc.com/news/2026/01...
Eastside Beltline light rail work secretly halted last year
A group made up of officials with the city of Atlanta, the Beltline and MARTA made the decision in a closed-door meeting without ever informing the public.
www.ajc.com
January 20, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Not only have promises been broken around the execution of More MARTA & beltline rail, but these decisions are happening behind closed doors, far away from public view or criticism. We need transparency from MARTA, the Beltline, and our City govt. Uphold the More MARTA referendum and get to work! 🚊
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Atlanta DSA condemns the ICE occupation of Minneapolis and the unnecessary bloodshed and suffering they are inflicting on working people, and is endorsing a protest outside the ICE Field Office in Atlanta. Join us on Friday at 5:00 PM this Friday at the ICE Field Office in Atlanta ✊
January 21, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Atlanta DSA condemns the ICE occupation of Minneapolis and the unnecessary bloodshed and suffering they are inflicting on working people, and is endorsing a protest outside the ICE Field Office in Atlanta. Join us on Friday at 5:00 PM this Friday at the ICE Field Office in Atlanta ✊
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This is the reporting from @apmreports.org the doctor is citing.
Renee Good had a pulse for at least 8 minutes and 34 seconds.
www.apmreports.org/story/2026/0...
Renee Good had a pulse for at least 8 minutes and 34 seconds.
www.apmreports.org/story/2026/0...
January 21, 2026 at 1:21 AM
This is the reporting from @apmreports.org the doctor is citing.
Renee Good had a pulse for at least 8 minutes and 34 seconds.
www.apmreports.org/story/2026/0...
Renee Good had a pulse for at least 8 minutes and 34 seconds.
www.apmreports.org/story/2026/0...
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I spoke with WABE about the proposal to extend the TADs. If we need $5 billion, instead of robbing Peter to Paul, we should tax the ultra-rich and fairly appraise luxury commercial properties! www.wabe.org/what-are-tax...
January 14, 2026 at 3:35 AM
I spoke with WABE about the proposal to extend the TADs. If we need $5 billion, instead of robbing Peter to Paul, we should tax the ultra-rich and fairly appraise luxury commercial properties! www.wabe.org/what-are-tax...
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1. Headlines everywhere today read "Grok apologizes."
This is bullshit. A chatbot is not something that can apologize.
Pretending otherwise is simple laundering these companies' bullshit about what AI is, while diffusing blame away from the human beings that developed and released this system.
This is bullshit. A chatbot is not something that can apologize.
Pretending otherwise is simple laundering these companies' bullshit about what AI is, while diffusing blame away from the human beings that developed and released this system.
January 3, 2026 at 12:12 AM
1. Headlines everywhere today read "Grok apologizes."
This is bullshit. A chatbot is not something that can apologize.
Pretending otherwise is simple laundering these companies' bullshit about what AI is, while diffusing blame away from the human beings that developed and released this system.
This is bullshit. A chatbot is not something that can apologize.
Pretending otherwise is simple laundering these companies' bullshit about what AI is, while diffusing blame away from the human beings that developed and released this system.
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Atlanta DSA is entering the most consequential moment in our history. We have to meet this moment. For Atlanta DSA's officer elections, we're running experienced organizers with a record of success leading efforts to build our party, build worker power, and win real change for working people!
December 23, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Atlanta DSA is entering the most consequential moment in our history. We have to meet this moment. For Atlanta DSA's officer elections, we're running experienced organizers with a record of success leading efforts to build our party, build worker power, and win real change for working people!
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Anyone who spends a lot of time at young conservative conferences can tell you this is fairly common. Or who goes to a happy hour in D.C. for AEI, Heritage or any of the other big conservative think tanks.
From the right-wing Manhattan Institute's focus group of Gen Z conservatives -- just jaw-dropping stuff. We have a very sick society. www.city-journal.org/article/manh...
December 20, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Anyone who spends a lot of time at young conservative conferences can tell you this is fairly common. Or who goes to a happy hour in D.C. for AEI, Heritage or any of the other big conservative think tanks.
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Did the Mamdani-Trump meeting preview a new kind of “bottom vs top” politics? Does Marjorie Taylor Green transcend political labels? Is it time to move beyond "left vs right" entirely?
No! Organizer @blimpjuice.bsky.social on the only two sides there are: powermapmag.com/it-is-about-...
No! Organizer @blimpjuice.bsky.social on the only two sides there are: powermapmag.com/it-is-about-...
It Is About Left vs Right - Power Map Magazine
Stop falling for the oldest marketing trick in the book.
powermapmag.com
December 12, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Did the Mamdani-Trump meeting preview a new kind of “bottom vs top” politics? Does Marjorie Taylor Green transcend political labels? Is it time to move beyond "left vs right" entirely?
No! Organizer @blimpjuice.bsky.social on the only two sides there are: powermapmag.com/it-is-about-...
No! Organizer @blimpjuice.bsky.social on the only two sides there are: powermapmag.com/it-is-about-...
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May be posting these slides a lot in the next few weeks/months...
Tax increment financing (TAD/TIF) is *not* designed for places where property values are already rising fast. It will likely DIVERT already rising revenue from schools & citywide services to development projects in TAD/TIFs. 1/2
Tax increment financing (TAD/TIF) is *not* designed for places where property values are already rising fast. It will likely DIVERT already rising revenue from schools & citywide services to development projects in TAD/TIFs. 1/2
December 7, 2025 at 5:38 PM
May be posting these slides a lot in the next few weeks/months...
Tax increment financing (TAD/TIF) is *not* designed for places where property values are already rising fast. It will likely DIVERT already rising revenue from schools & citywide services to development projects in TAD/TIFs. 1/2
Tax increment financing (TAD/TIF) is *not* designed for places where property values are already rising fast. It will likely DIVERT already rising revenue from schools & citywide services to development projects in TAD/TIFs. 1/2
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MLT City Council voted 6-0 to cancel the contract w/ Flock Safety.
“We’ve heard from our residents about the many troubles & challenges that this has this possibility of bringing. I think it’s time to pull the plug,” said Mayor Pro Tem Bryan Wahl.
#MyMLTNews #MLTNews
mltnews.com/time-to-pull...
“We’ve heard from our residents about the many troubles & challenges that this has this possibility of bringing. I think it’s time to pull the plug,” said Mayor Pro Tem Bryan Wahl.
#MyMLTNews #MLTNews
mltnews.com/time-to-pull...
‘Time to pull the plug’: MLT City Council votes to cancel Flock contract | MLTnews.com
The Mountlake Terrace City Council at its Thursday business meeting voted 6-0 to cancel the City’s contract with the Flock Safety license plate
mltnews.com
December 5, 2025 at 11:36 PM
MLT City Council voted 6-0 to cancel the contract w/ Flock Safety.
“We’ve heard from our residents about the many troubles & challenges that this has this possibility of bringing. I think it’s time to pull the plug,” said Mayor Pro Tem Bryan Wahl.
#MyMLTNews #MLTNews
mltnews.com/time-to-pull...
“We’ve heard from our residents about the many troubles & challenges that this has this possibility of bringing. I think it’s time to pull the plug,” said Mayor Pro Tem Bryan Wahl.
#MyMLTNews #MLTNews
mltnews.com/time-to-pull...
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Remember when segregationist cops sicced attack dogs on peaceful Black protesters during "Bloody Sunday" in Selma?
Now, it's happening again in broad daylight, but with the federal government unleashing attack dogs on everyday residents
www.vice.com/en/article/a...
Now, it's happening again in broad daylight, but with the federal government unleashing attack dogs on everyday residents
www.vice.com/en/article/a...
December 6, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Remember when segregationist cops sicced attack dogs on peaceful Black protesters during "Bloody Sunday" in Selma?
Now, it's happening again in broad daylight, but with the federal government unleashing attack dogs on everyday residents
www.vice.com/en/article/a...
Now, it's happening again in broad daylight, but with the federal government unleashing attack dogs on everyday residents
www.vice.com/en/article/a...
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as cities debate Automated License Plate Readers, we often hear the same reassurances: don’t worry, we’ll regulate them/set strict rules/never share data with ICE/we'll only use them for speeding/etc. political promises may feel comforting but it misses that the INFRASTRUCTURE itself is the danger.
December 4, 2025 at 3:40 PM
as cities debate Automated License Plate Readers, we often hear the same reassurances: don’t worry, we’ll regulate them/set strict rules/never share data with ICE/we'll only use them for speeding/etc. political promises may feel comforting but it misses that the INFRASTRUCTURE itself is the danger.
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💥 💥💥New Article Alert.
"The ‘Beginning of the end’ for the Atlanta Way? Not so fast."
First 50 copies free (please use your library access if available).
Library access: doi.org/10.1080/0266...
First 50 free (if no library access): www.tandfonline.com/eprint/CQ4VX...
"The ‘Beginning of the end’ for the Atlanta Way? Not so fast."
First 50 copies free (please use your library access if available).
Library access: doi.org/10.1080/0266...
First 50 free (if no library access): www.tandfonline.com/eprint/CQ4VX...
December 2, 2025 at 5:40 PM
💥 💥💥New Article Alert.
"The ‘Beginning of the end’ for the Atlanta Way? Not so fast."
First 50 copies free (please use your library access if available).
Library access: doi.org/10.1080/0266...
First 50 free (if no library access): www.tandfonline.com/eprint/CQ4VX...
"The ‘Beginning of the end’ for the Atlanta Way? Not so fast."
First 50 copies free (please use your library access if available).
Library access: doi.org/10.1080/0266...
First 50 free (if no library access): www.tandfonline.com/eprint/CQ4VX...
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The People’s Power Union seeks to ensure the Public Service Commission works for all Georgians. Efforts by the People's Power Union and many others led to the overwhelming victory of two democrats in the statewide public service elections in November.
Explainer: People's Power Union wants clean, affordable energy
The People's Power Union seeks to ensure the Georgia Public Service Commission works for everyone.
atlpresscollective.com
December 2, 2025 at 7:40 PM
The People’s Power Union seeks to ensure the Public Service Commission works for all Georgians. Efforts by the People's Power Union and many others led to the overwhelming victory of two democrats in the statewide public service elections in November.
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This article is copaganda. This article is intended to make us believe that holding police accountable is possible.
ALPRs are powerful. It's not safe for anyone to use them. There is no legitimate use of ALPRs. ALPRs make us all less safe.
www.cbsnews.com/atlanta/news...
ALPRs are powerful. It's not safe for anyone to use them. There is no legitimate use of ALPRs. ALPRs make us all less safe.
www.cbsnews.com/atlanta/news...
Georgia police chief retires, then is arrested on stalking and misuse of license plate reader charges
The GBI says Braselton Police Chief Michael Steffman used license plate reader technology to track and harass multiple people. His arrest was announced hours after he revealed he was retiring.
www.cbsnews.com
November 23, 2025 at 4:52 PM
This article is copaganda. This article is intended to make us believe that holding police accountable is possible.
ALPRs are powerful. It's not safe for anyone to use them. There is no legitimate use of ALPRs. ALPRs make us all less safe.
www.cbsnews.com/atlanta/news...
ALPRs are powerful. It's not safe for anyone to use them. There is no legitimate use of ALPRs. ALPRs make us all less safe.
www.cbsnews.com/atlanta/news...
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New, by me, on why the City of Atlanta should not extend its TAD (TIF) districts and how it will hurt, not help, low-income Atlantans.
(Bracing for a new round of ad hominem attacks from Mayor Dickens or his staff/lobbyists, but I am traveling so may not see it.)
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(Bracing for a new round of ad hominem attacks from Mayor Dickens or his staff/lobbyists, but I am traveling so may not see it.)
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Extending gentrifying Atlanta’s tax districts for 25 years makes little sense
Atlanta's Tax Allocation Districts (TADs) have run their course and we should find more novel ways to spur prosperity, build housing and assist low-income residents.
www.ajc.com
October 18, 2025 at 11:27 AM
New, by me, on why the City of Atlanta should not extend its TAD (TIF) districts and how it will hurt, not help, low-income Atlantans.
(Bracing for a new round of ad hominem attacks from Mayor Dickens or his staff/lobbyists, but I am traveling so may not see it.)
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(Bracing for a new round of ad hominem attacks from Mayor Dickens or his staff/lobbyists, but I am traveling so may not see it.)
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"nixos is declarative and reproducible" why don't you "declare" you have a girlfriend and "reproduce"
June 13, 2025 at 4:40 AM
"nixos is declarative and reproducible" why don't you "declare" you have a girlfriend and "reproduce"
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When elected officials aren’t allowed to question those in power, your democracy is in full collapse.
Assemblymember and NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani held back by police for trying to question Trump’s ethnic cleansing head Tom Homan. #FuckICE
(📷 @mahoneyw)
Assemblymember and NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani held back by police for trying to question Trump’s ethnic cleansing head Tom Homan. #FuckICE
(📷 @mahoneyw)
March 13, 2025 at 12:05 AM
When elected officials aren’t allowed to question those in power, your democracy is in full collapse.
Assemblymember and NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani held back by police for trying to question Trump’s ethnic cleansing head Tom Homan. #FuckICE
(📷 @mahoneyw)
Assemblymember and NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani held back by police for trying to question Trump’s ethnic cleansing head Tom Homan. #FuckICE
(📷 @mahoneyw)