Bicycle Utopia

Thomas Zimmer@thomaszimmer.bsky.social

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steady.pageTrump Is Not Some All-Powerful God-KingTo subvert the election and get from here to consolidated authoritarian rule, the Trumpists depend on cynicism, acquiescence, and defeatism in the democratic camp

Thomas Zimmer@thomaszimmer.bsky.social

Weekend reading: I wrote a brief history of the Right deriding anything that threatens the social and racial hierarchy, any sort of leveling attempt, as "communism" or “socialism.” This week’s piece - about the Right’s attempts to demonize the idea of equality:

steady.pageDemonizing DemocracyThe Right has long derided any attempt at leveling racial and social hierarchies as anti-American “socialism” or “communism.” What they are actually fighting is equality.

Steven Beschloss@stevenbeschloss.bsky.social

“Remember, the Constitution doesn’t begin with, ‘I, the president.’ It begins with, ‘We, the people.’ ” —Gloria Steinem at the 2017 Women’s March

WuTangIsForTheChildren@wutangforchildren.bsky.social

Just when you think you couldn’t love David Byrne more he goes to the Hollywood Bowl playing "Life During Wartime" projecting ICE raids 🔥

Active Towns@activetowns.bsky.social

Active Towns Classic: TU Delft Bike Priority Intersection
 In 2019, I wandered down to TU Delft in the morning to check out this bike-priority intersection and was treated to this scene... I find it mesmerizing, even all these years later. youtube.com/shorts/_YnB1...

youtube.comActive Towns Classic: TU Delft bike priority intersection #shortsYouTube video by Active Towns

Hoodlum 🇺🇸@nothoodlum.bsky.social

Just posting this because, as of yesterday, the US national debt surpassed $40 trillion for the first time. The GOP: the party of fiscal responsibility. 🥴

Brent Toderian@brenttoderian.bsky.social

New data analysis “has provided fresh evidence that cycling is the fastest inner city rush hour transport, with new findings from London showing that 2 wheels beats the tube & cars for most trips…the bike beat 92% of matched trips aligned to TfL services, as well as 75% of rush hour driving trips.”

cyclingelectric.comCycling again declared London’s fastest transport in new dataNew data analysis from health data experts Terra and triathlon icon Alistair Brownlee has provided fresh evidence that cycling is

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Award-Winning Reporter Dave Colon@davecolon.bsky.social

One weird trick to fund the Interborough Express nyc.streetsblog.org/2026/08/04/b...

nyc.streetsblog.orgBy George! Could A 'Land Value Tax' Fund The Interborough Express? - Streetsblog New York CityNew York could raise billions of dollars for the Interborough Express by taxing the increase in property values from the new rail line.

Roger Parloff@rparloff.bsky.social

"The boss wants this money." (gift article) www.wsj.com/politics/pol...

wsj.comExclusive | ‘The Boss Wants This Money’: Inside Trump’s Unprecedented Fundraising OperationMeredith O’Rourke, nicknamed ‘princess of darkness,’ carries out the president’s desire to wring hundreds of millions from companies for his projects.

Alex Burness@burness.bsky.social

The bigger picture here is that Virginia is highly unusual both for its extremely harsh felony disenfranchisement rules and for giving its governor so much control over voting rights. In November, the state will vote on whether to change this system: boltsmag.org/virginia-con...

boltsmag.org“It’s Time”: Virginians Will Decide Whether to Repeal Jim Crow-Era Lifetime Ban on Voting - BoltsVoters will decide this year whether to end Virginia’s uniquely harsh felony disenfranchisement rules. They'll also vote on abortion, gay marriage, and redistricting.

Brent Toderian@brenttoderian.bsky.social

Paris has been praised in recent years for their visionary, progressive city-building, but they don’t get nearly enough credit for just being really pragmatic! Everything they’ve been doing is common sense. They’re moving a lot more people with less space while cleaning the air & cooling the city.

Younity@younityuk.bsky.social

🚢☀️ China has delivered the world's first 10,800-vehicle carrier equipped with a solar power system. The vessel combines onboard solar generation with dual-fuel technology, highlighting how renewable energy is beginning to play a role in decarbonising global shipping.

interestingengineering.comWorld's first 10,800 car carrier with solar power delivered by ChinaChina has delivered the world's first 10,800-vehicle car carrier equipped with a solar power system, combining photovoltaic technology with LNG dual-fuel propulsion.

Melissa & Chris Bruntlett@modacitylife.com

"Gentle advocacy believes lasting change is more likely to emerge from inspiration than indignation. People are more willing to embrace a new future when they clearly see themselves in it. And showing what's possible is more effective than endlessly cataloguing what's wrong." READ: bit.ly/4wkWIuf

Joanne Freeman@jbf1755.bsky.social

Tomorrow on my live podcast "History Matters:" On History and Patriotism The Smithsonian hearings. What counts as "history." And who decides. Theres a lot to say. Join us. Friday 10AM ET www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKES...

youtube.comOn History and PatriotismYouTube video by Dr. Joanne Freeman

@Scottdds1@scottdds1.bsky.social

THIS 👇 The photo released of Mitch McConnell & his wife Elaine Chao ( my high school classmate) is BS. The photo on right was from a vacation a few yrs ago The left photo is allegedly in a hospital room this week.

GolgariGlenRoss@golgariglenross.bsky.social

Outside Susan Collins’ office: chant of “Vote her out.”

Brent Toderian@brenttoderian.bsky.social

“Air pollution fell substantially as Paris restricted car traffic and made way for parks, people-streets and bike-lanes.” Better for the climate, better for health, better for livability and quality of life. Common sense. Such a no-brainer, it’s remarkable that more cities HAVEN’T done the same.

washingtonpost.comParis said au revoir to cars. Air pollution maps reveal a dramatic change.Air pollution fell substantially as the city restricted car traffic and made way for parks and bike lanes.

Gillian Brockell@gillianbrockell.com

HEY CHICAGO! The city wants to sell your parking meter company to the same private-equity firm that owns Omni Air International, the worst of the worst of ICE's charter airlines. The city council's finance committee is meeting about it TOMORROW. 1/

Mark T. Sneed@marktsneed.bsky.social

The oppressors will tremble when the streets are clogged with protestors not just on Saturday or on... scheduled protest days. Pay attention or pay the cost. The monsters in charge see this as a demonstration and not a protest.

Scott Dworkin@dworkin.bsky.social

California just made it a literal felony for federal agents or law enforcement to touch ballots or tamper with voting machines without a warrant. Gov. Newsom just drew a massive line in the sand against regime interference: 👇 www.dworkinsubstack.com/p/8-resistan...

James Talarico@jamestalarico.bsky.social

There’s been a lot of talk in this race about what makes a "real man." A man does what’s right when no one is watching. He upholds his commitments to his family and neighbors. He doesn’t lie, cheat, & steal his way through life. Real men serve others. Weak men serve themselves.

Senator Andy Kim@kim.senate.gov

Senate Republicans just started a marathon voting session known as vote-a-rama in the Senate. Not to improve your life. Not to lower your costs. But to funnel $70 billion more to ICE and the abuses I saw at Delaney Hall. Not another dime.

Forbes@forbes.com

Scientists have reached a consensus that human behavior is a big driver of climate change—but Americans aren't buying it.

forbes.comMost Americans Aren't Convinced Humans Are Causing Climate Change, New Data ShowsScientists have reached a consensus that human behavior is a big driver of climate change—but Americans aren't buying it.

Marlene Robertson🍁🇨🇦@marlenerobertson.bsky.social

Looking forward to Trump accepting this like the adult he is.

Ashlie Weeks, Esq.--"Mo"@ashlieweeks.bsky.social

All of these victims of this lawless and criminally corrupt DOJ have slam dunk cases for malicious prosecution and prosecutorial misconduct. So many of these DOJ lawyers will not just be disbarred and fined but also see prison.

Brett Shaw@brettshaw.bsky.social

Corruption in plain sight. It will take a decade to fix this debacle. #TrumpCorruption

Brent Toderian@brenttoderian.bsky.social

“During the 1950s-60s, the rise in automobile traffic transformed Dutch cities, resulting in traffic congestion, pollution, & an alarming increase in crashes. In 1971, more than 3,300 people lost their lives in crashes, including 400 children. These shocking numbers led to public protests…” Change.

nowsustainability.comThe Bicycle Revolution in the Netherlands: How Cycling Transformed the Country - Sustainability NowThe Netherlands is globally renowned for its bicycle culture, where cyclists of all ages traverse entire cities on well-planned bike lanes. However, this

Marty Lederman@martylederman.bsky.social

I don't think we in the legal community are giving sufficient attention to just how unlawful, corrupt and unenforceable this document is. It's so absurd--and was, until now, so unimaginable--that I wouldn't have even considered using it as a law school exam hypo. static01.nyt.com/newsgraphics...

Nicholas Grossman@nicholasgrossman.bsky.social

Trump is blockading Iran To squeeze Iran's economy While Iran evades US economic sanctions via Binance A crypto exchange founded by Changpeng Zhao Who was in prison for money laundering that bypassed US sanctions Until Trump pardoned him After Binance partnered with Trump's crypto currency company

Lawfare@lawfaremedia.org

If you’ve relied on Lawfare’s reporting of the litigation over the Trump administration's executive orders, now’s a good time to give back. Even $10/month helps sustain it: lawfaremedia.org/support

Richard Primus@richardprimus.bsky.social

Yesterday I said DJT’s $1.8 billion to pay J6ers and other Trumpists might be the most corrupt act in US gov’t history & also one of the most dangerous. I’ve had a day to think it over. On sober consideration: it might be the most corrupt act in US gov’t history & also one of the most dangerous.

David Rothkopf@djrothkopf.bsky.social

Trump did not reach a settlement with the government. There was no case to settle. He has not created a slush fund. He has colluded with Todd Blanche to steal money from the US Treasury. This is not a “deal.” This is a crime for which Trump & Blanche must be prosecuted. It ia a crime.

Charlotte Clymer@charlotteclymer.bsky.social

Leader Jeffries makes it clear Supreme Court reform is part of the vision to restore America in service to the people. @americanprogress.bsky.social IDEAS Conference

Scott Dworkin@dworkin.bsky.social

“We refuse to accept that as normal.” MA Senate President Karen Spilka and state lawmakers just overwhelmingly passed a bill banning ICE from tearing families apart in schools and hospitals. Anyone who breaks the rules can be sued. Read about it here: www.dworkinsubstack.com/p/the-resist...

Omg. WTF is Happening?@lalahaenzy.bsky.social

This. All of this. #Pinks #ProudBlue