Matt 🏳️🌈
@whatnextandwhy.bsky.social
gay penguin • science thing • impeachment shill
I believe in doing hard things, because they are necessary. Find courage.
Cambridge, MA, USA • he/him
I believe in doing hard things, because they are necessary. Find courage.
Cambridge, MA, USA • he/him
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⚠️ Boston / Cambridge‼️
🧊 Near MIT Campus 👀
🧊 Near MIT Campus 👀
July 10, 2025 at 11:01 AM
⚠️ Boston / Cambridge‼️
🧊 Near MIT Campus 👀
🧊 Near MIT Campus 👀
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ICE at Moderna in Kendall.
July 10, 2025 at 12:37 PM
ICE at Moderna in Kendall.
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The dew point will murder me today. Maybe I will reincarnate as a mermaid due to the sheer amount of moisture in the air.
July 7, 2025 at 11:32 AM
The dew point will murder me today. Maybe I will reincarnate as a mermaid due to the sheer amount of moisture in the air.
I guess the em dash is the new Oxford comma—and I use both.
Stop spreading this garbage about em dashes in ACTUAL EDITED PROSE OH MY GOD.
Plenty of actual human beings know how to type em dashes! We’re called “writers” and “editors” — maybe you’ve heard of us?
Plenty of actual human beings know how to type em dashes! We’re called “writers” and “editors” — maybe you’ve heard of us?
July 7, 2025 at 12:56 AM
I guess the em dash is the new Oxford comma—and I use both.
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Here it is folks, how you, too, can use the em dash in your writing!
This is the macOS version, but there’s a Windows & Linux version too.
I’ve been happily using em- & en-dashes in my writing for decades b/c THAT’S PROPER FUCKING GRAMMAR.
See also: apostrophes & quotes. These ain’t it: " ' 🤮
This is the macOS version, but there’s a Windows & Linux version too.
I’ve been happily using em- & en-dashes in my writing for decades b/c THAT’S PROPER FUCKING GRAMMAR.
See also: apostrophes & quotes. These ain’t it: " ' 🤮
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frame-perfect emdash, lets you do the LLM skip, maybe practice
frame-perfect emdash, lets you do the LLM skip, maybe practice
Stop spreading this garbage about em dashes in ACTUAL EDITED PROSE OH MY GOD.
Plenty of actual human beings know how to type em dashes! We’re called “writers” and “editors” — maybe you’ve heard of us?
Plenty of actual human beings know how to type em dashes! We’re called “writers” and “editors” — maybe you’ve heard of us?
July 7, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Here it is folks, how you, too, can use the em dash in your writing!
This is the macOS version, but there’s a Windows & Linux version too.
I’ve been happily using em- & en-dashes in my writing for decades b/c THAT’S PROPER FUCKING GRAMMAR.
See also: apostrophes & quotes. These ain’t it: " ' 🤮
This is the macOS version, but there’s a Windows & Linux version too.
I’ve been happily using em- & en-dashes in my writing for decades b/c THAT’S PROPER FUCKING GRAMMAR.
See also: apostrophes & quotes. These ain’t it: " ' 🤮
I just downloaded Tinder again (ugh) and wtf why are double dates a thing, automatic swipe left
July 6, 2025 at 11:49 PM
I just downloaded Tinder again (ugh) and wtf why are double dates a thing, automatic swipe left
What if we all just ignored the New York Times?
July 6, 2025 at 3:22 PM
What if we all just ignored the New York Times?
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But congestion pricing polled terribly.
The “popularists” who run Democratic party strategy said we shouldn’t do it. Because the polls were bad.
But public opinion can change, and politicians can and should lead it.
Vote for politicians who will lead public opinion, not follow it.
The “popularists” who run Democratic party strategy said we shouldn’t do it. Because the polls were bad.
But public opinion can change, and politicians can and should lead it.
Vote for politicians who will lead public opinion, not follow it.
Congestion pricing by the # ‘s 6 months in:
* 67k fewer drivers entering zone daily
* Delays in Holland Tunnel down 65%
* Traffic deaths down 32% so far in 2025
* $500m projected this year for MTA capital improvements
* B’way attendance +12%
* Subway ridership +7%
So yes this program is a SUCCESS.
* 67k fewer drivers entering zone daily
* Delays in Holland Tunnel down 65%
* Traffic deaths down 32% so far in 2025
* $500m projected this year for MTA capital improvements
* B’way attendance +12%
* Subway ridership +7%
So yes this program is a SUCCESS.
July 6, 2025 at 2:11 AM
But congestion pricing polled terribly.
The “popularists” who run Democratic party strategy said we shouldn’t do it. Because the polls were bad.
But public opinion can change, and politicians can and should lead it.
Vote for politicians who will lead public opinion, not follow it.
The “popularists” who run Democratic party strategy said we shouldn’t do it. Because the polls were bad.
But public opinion can change, and politicians can and should lead it.
Vote for politicians who will lead public opinion, not follow it.
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If you want to stop funding everything Amazon does and stands for, you’ve come to the right place.
We’re Bookshop.org, an ethical alternative for buying books online. Every single purchase financially supports independent bookstores, allowing them to continue serving their communities.
We’re Bookshop.org, an ethical alternative for buying books online. Every single purchase financially supports independent bookstores, allowing them to continue serving their communities.
July 3, 2025 at 2:12 PM
If you want to stop funding everything Amazon does and stands for, you’ve come to the right place.
We’re Bookshop.org, an ethical alternative for buying books online. Every single purchase financially supports independent bookstores, allowing them to continue serving their communities.
We’re Bookshop.org, an ethical alternative for buying books online. Every single purchase financially supports independent bookstores, allowing them to continue serving their communities.
Really tired of people asking why the New York Times supports rightwing narratives, as though it were a one-off.
The Times is a rag. Regardless of any previous reputation.
Either its owners are rightwing, or they fear rightwingers, or they want a piece of the lucrative rightwing media market.
The Times is a rag. Regardless of any previous reputation.
Either its owners are rightwing, or they fear rightwingers, or they want a piece of the lucrative rightwing media market.
July 5, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Really tired of people asking why the New York Times supports rightwing narratives, as though it were a one-off.
The Times is a rag. Regardless of any previous reputation.
Either its owners are rightwing, or they fear rightwingers, or they want a piece of the lucrative rightwing media market.
The Times is a rag. Regardless of any previous reputation.
Either its owners are rightwing, or they fear rightwingers, or they want a piece of the lucrative rightwing media market.
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It's so weird how everyone who says they're "politically homeless" is a far right winger who lives in NY or CA and still wants to get invited to parties
July 5, 2025 at 12:57 AM
It's so weird how everyone who says they're "politically homeless" is a far right winger who lives in NY or CA and still wants to get invited to parties
Noooooooo 😢
RIP Julian McMahon
RIP Julian McMahon
Julian McMahon Dies: ‘Nip/Tuck’, ‘Fantastic Four’, ‘FBI: Most Wanted’ Star Was 56
Australian actor Julian McMahon, known for his roles in Nip/Tuck, Charmed, Fantastic Four died July 2 after a private battle with cancer.
deadline.com
July 4, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Noooooooo 😢
RIP Julian McMahon
RIP Julian McMahon
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“We hold this truth to be self-evident: We are sick of this shit.”
A Declaration of Independence from the United States Supreme Court
We hold this truth to be self-evident: We are sick of this shit. We have established that all men are created equal, that they are endowed with cer...
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July 4, 2025 at 2:01 PM
“We hold this truth to be self-evident: We are sick of this shit.”
Laws are arbitrary. Ethics, not so much.
July 4, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Laws are arbitrary. Ethics, not so much.
I’m going to observe today with gay—LOTS of gay—ALL the gay. Rainbow flags. Drag queens. Naked men. Homophobe tears. Anita Bryant’s pie. Public health. Coming out. Speedos. Closets. Acting. Fashion. Camp. Apps. Friends of Dorothy. Truvada. Gyms. Gay bars. Beach towns. Drag Race. Alcoholism. Pride.
July 4, 2025 at 1:27 PM
I’m going to observe today with gay—LOTS of gay—ALL the gay. Rainbow flags. Drag queens. Naked men. Homophobe tears. Anita Bryant’s pie. Public health. Coming out. Speedos. Closets. Acting. Fashion. Camp. Apps. Friends of Dorothy. Truvada. Gyms. Gay bars. Beach towns. Drag Race. Alcoholism. Pride.
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With the awful news from the last couple hours, this post from the political optimism subreddit helped to break through a bit of the despair fog. Repubs know this is political suicide, ICE's support is crumbling despite the budget increase, and there's a myriad of ways to fight back. Keep strong.
July 3, 2025 at 8:20 PM
With the awful news from the last couple hours, this post from the political optimism subreddit helped to break through a bit of the despair fog. Repubs know this is political suicide, ICE's support is crumbling despite the budget increase, and there's a myriad of ways to fight back. Keep strong.
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Will the media give even a fraction of the attention to what Donald Trump did say that they gave to what Zohran Mamdani didn’t?
"No death tax, no estate tax, no going to the banks and borrowing from, in some cases, a fine banker. And in some cases, shylocks and bad people."
July 4, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Will the media give even a fraction of the attention to what Donald Trump did say that they gave to what Zohran Mamdani didn’t?
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it really sucks that the most stable news outlet in america is a transphobic white supremacist newspaper
July 4, 2025 at 3:18 AM
it really sucks that the most stable news outlet in america is a transphobic white supremacist newspaper
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I really really do not think most Democratic politicians understand how many normie democrats think we will need Nuremberg-esque truth & reconciliation investigations and trials of leading Republican officials the next time we are in power
July 3, 2025 at 7:57 PM
I really really do not think most Democratic politicians understand how many normie democrats think we will need Nuremberg-esque truth & reconciliation investigations and trials of leading Republican officials the next time we are in power
I’m replacing the Star Spangler Banner with La Vie Bohème as the song of tomorrow.
July 4, 2025 at 12:27 AM
I’m replacing the Star Spangler Banner with La Vie Bohème as the song of tomorrow.
A horrible budget was always going to pass. So I’m not surprised or shocked.
If anything, I’m demoralized by the weakness of the opposition in obstruction. And under no circumstances should like 95% of current Dems return next session. We need fighters.
If anything, I’m demoralized by the weakness of the opposition in obstruction. And under no circumstances should like 95% of current Dems return next session. We need fighters.
July 3, 2025 at 7:24 PM
A horrible budget was always going to pass. So I’m not surprised or shocked.
If anything, I’m demoralized by the weakness of the opposition in obstruction. And under no circumstances should like 95% of current Dems return next session. We need fighters.
If anything, I’m demoralized by the weakness of the opposition in obstruction. And under no circumstances should like 95% of current Dems return next session. We need fighters.
Run on raising taxes on the wealthy, this is what I want to see.
No more navel gazing or infighting. We now have a clear task. Inform blue collar America Trump once again failed them. Let’s stand on wooden crates at tractor pulls and ask for the chance to go back in and save people’s healthcare, paid for by higher taxes on Trump and Musk.
July 3, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Run on raising taxes on the wealthy, this is what I want to see.
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trump should’ve been in handcuffs in jan 2021 and there is no way to quantify just how much human suffering will result from the disastrous decision to slow walk his prosecution or even avoid it altogether
July 3, 2025 at 7:14 PM
trump should’ve been in handcuffs in jan 2021 and there is no way to quantify just how much human suffering will result from the disastrous decision to slow walk his prosecution or even avoid it altogether