“There may be.” FFS. Forget the flags. I have a literal masters degree in public health, I’m an actual union leader (in my second term as chapter president,) I’m a college professor, and a reproductive health advocate. And people are quibbling over if he abused his exes enough to be disqualifying.

Is there any evidence that the top-2 non partisan primary reform from 2011 has had a positive effect on California politics?

LA don't mess this up. Make sure Nithya makes the runoff. Other high list, low home building cities need the example. More Zohran Mamdanis and Katie Wilsons, fewer Karen Basses.

The World Cup is about celebrating exotic host nation cultures

Spent 20 minutes this morning sitting with my 12yo and asking the new Google search questions about Pokémon. After laughing at all the bullshit and wrong answers, we had a serious discussion about the power of his human brain and the necessity of using trusted sources like Bulbapedia.

A little surprised the AI couldn’t even manage to get trash collection day in Somerville correct.

This book is shockingly riveting. At least to a certain kind of sicko. Like me. www.amazon.com/More-Parties...

The 6 seater bunch bike, the 4 seater, a Yuba Mondo, a Tern GSD, the Velotric Packer just left, and a regular ole bike w a Burley trailer just on the other side of the water feature. Watertown, MA.

The correct thing to do here is get a snack from us then get a box of Girl Scout cookies to take home from across the path. #somerville see you out here for Porchfest! community path @ lowell st

“I’d love to just play with actuary statistics all day. That would be so fun. I bet you don’t even feel like you’re at work!”

Awwww yea

As the Supreme Court weighs the Trump administration's termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians, seniors are advocating for protections for their immigrant caregivers.

Cargo bike test drives are a terrific way to expose people to the many advantages they offer. Learn more in this cute video. 🎥 by the very talented Monty Khaldi

NEW: Pope Leo XIV told the world’s press today that the Catholic Church’s moral imagination has long been too narrowed to sexual ethics — and that war, migration, and human dignity are the “much greater, more important issues” of our time.

Item 8.4: "Director of Economic Development conveying an update on the 90 Washington Street Request for Proposals." There are two proposals. One sucks. Go with the one that keeps the trees and isn't centered on parking. 17/?

No formal prediction, but some observations about Virginia Only high quality polls both had Yes up +5% Early vote is redder by 2-3% than 2025 Vibes point to a closer race But tough national environment for GOP All politics is national now so Yes should pull it

Left the bubble, now in the real ‘Murica

The windows are open, the drinks are delicious. Can’t wait for the food. There’s some free tables. What a nice spot!

The union is back picketing in front of 100 Federal with some new inflatables.

I’ve only made green mint chip three times in 11 years. Twice for Ed Market and just now for Somerville Youth Soccer.

The long-running tension between climate-crisis Greens and conservationist NIMBY Greens. Do you want to reduce carbon emissions or do you want nice fields?

This coming Monday April 13! When you’re making your meal plan for next week, skip cooking and eat in or take out from El Jalisco! Support an East Somerville business and WHCIS!

Good morning, Northwest Georgia! It’s Election Day. This is your moment to be heard — for your family and your future. I’ve spent 40 years in uniform. I know what’s at stake, and I’ll always fight to protect our kids from another forever war. Get up. Get in line. Go vote. #GA14

Is it good that the Pope posts these messages on X, where the imperialists and white supremacists, and just a larger audience, will surely encounter it? Or would it be better for the Pope abandon that toxic platform altogether, in favor of this & others? I genuinely don’t know. I think the latter

Boy, what a terrible headline. We *need* the wealthy to participate in public services. If only poor people ride the bus, then rich people won't wield their power in support of public transit or, worse, will wield their power *against* it.

"The way some of these other immigrants are getting treated in our country right now is a travesty and a disgrace... I think what’s going on in our country — what we’re doing to some of these amazing immigrants, is really unfortunate and it’s really sad." - Charles Barkley on CBS

States like Massachusetts, California, and New York offer essential protections for marginalized people. But our housing policies make it so difficult for people to move here. You can't be a sanctuary for vulnerable people if you don't build the housing they need.

Good thread!

2. Many studies have shown that it’s normal to fear change to an unusual degree when it’s first proposed (see status quo bias) even when change is constant, & to weigh potential loss more heavily than we value potential gain. So #NIMBY likely can’t be avoided. Change will always be hard everywhere.

i keep staring at this quote and it keeps getting worse

Inject it into my veins.

Thunder at Celtics – TD Garden – March 25, 2026 – Starters Boston – White, Brown, Hauser, Tatum, Queta Oklahoma City – Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, Lu Dort, Chet Holmgren, Isaiah Hartenstein OUT – Boston: Vucevic Oklahoma City – Sorberer

Another day, another @mbta.com green line train passing Magoun square and not stopping to pick up passengers.

THE BIG ONE: The left has kept Paris. Emmanuel Gregoire has won a 3-way runoff, beating conservative challenger Rachida Dati. Gregoire is from the center-left PS, the party of the retiring incumbent Anne Hidalgo (well known among US urbanists).

Alejandra was the Teachers Assistant to both of my sister’s children in first grade. Her son is also an aide at the elementary school for special needs children. They have been in the US for over 20 years. Please help if you can. #charlottesville www.gofundme.com/f/help-aleja...

Apparently there’s a beer on tap dedicated to us. Really awesome of Portico. Hope to see folks there tonight !

#somerville hope to see yall there!

The Drills actually love you and hope to see you THIS Saturday March 21. Come Rock Out for Winter Hill to see The Drills, along with Weird Frens, and Die Nachtschnecken. 5-8 PM. Portico Brewing. youtube.com/shorts/NXhAd...

You wouldn’t know it from this quote but this entire thread is a really interesting discussion on YIMBYism.

YIMBYism: necessary but not sufficient, same story as ever

Germany is ~exactly America, in terms of its distribution of voters, saved by mixed-member proportional representation, a Bundesrat, & an actual constitutional court. Orban is Trump, literally in the heart of 🇪🇺. Brexit was Trumpism saved from full authoritarianism by a parliamentary system. Etc.

The world’s most important mayoral election begins tomorrow. The election that determines if the remarkable, inspiring Paris transformation into a better city for people instead of a city choked with cars continues or goes backwards. Please #VOTE if you’re eligible. Good luck @egregoire.bsky.social.

Beautiful statement from Ayman Odeh, Palestinian MK and head of Hadash-Taal. For those who do not read Hebrew, I will translate:

What a thrill to ride to the Atlanta United FC game with the Atlanta Bikes Bus!

Save the date for the 5th Annual Spring Family Bike Ride! www.familybikeride.org/spring

These bands seriously rock. Hope to see you there!

Congrats to WHCIS family liaison Mary Lou for winning the raffle to see Yo-Yo Ma! Upcoming: Donate treats for teachers for family-teacher conferences Thurs 3/19. Ping PTA if you can help. Rock out for Winter Hill on Saturday 3/21, Portico Brewing, 5 PM featuring 3 WHCIS affiliated bands!

Talk about ethnic divisions in Iran misses bigger division Between religious and secular Secular have been against regime for some time Some religious more recently turned against regime due to economic issues But war makes it less likely they will overthrow regime right now

This need to be called out at perpetuating sexist policies that privilege bikers without child carrying, errand running responsibilities. Caltrain would never consider banning kids from trains, why is it ok to make it impossible for parents who travel bike to use the system?

WHCIS PTA latest fundraiser- click the link to enter to win 2 tickets to see Yo-Yo Ma live at BSO on March 15! 10 bucks to enter, and thank you as always for the support! givebutter.com/orchestra-ti...