“A groundbreaking microscope at Harvard Medical School could lead to breakthroughs in cancer detection... But the scientist who developed computer scripts to read its images and unlock its full potential has been in an immigration detention center for two months” www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...

Hey y’all, please don’t tie your dog for extended periods (or at all) to a bike rack, especially if they’re not socialized.

holy cow!

can't believe the vought dude is only 48

Never forget, when you’re being asked to prove that safe bike-lanes or pedestrian crossings across unsafe conditions are ‘needed,’ it's hard to justify a bridge by the number of people swimming across a raging river.

Amen! It’s gotten way too dangerous out here on these streets. https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2024/12/18/traffic-tickets-towing-fake-car-tags-scofflaw

NEW: Republican Jefferson Griffin narrowly lost his race for a seat on the state Supreme Court. Now he’s asking that 60,000 ballots be thrown out based on a theory that an election denier said amounted to “voter suppression.” By @dougbockclark.bsky.social

After two recounts, the North Carolina State Board of Elections said it would not order a full hand recount for GOP Supreme Court candidate Jefferson Griffin, confirming incumbent Justice Allison Riggs’s (D) victory.

Might just make an account for my fireplace.

Good news: DC's Attorney General, Brian Schwalb has joined Bsky. They often have useful announcements so local folks, you might want to follow.

But I thought this was about state’s rights?

The run of record-breaking CaBi months is finally over! But a still very impressive 557k rides in November, a 55% increase over last November - that’s the largest YoY increase of any month in 2024, suggesting that the upward momentum is continuing

Glad you’re here, @defectedrecordsuk.bsky.social ❤️

Oh yes.

Can someone build a bluesky equivalent to instagram now? how wonderful it would be to just have a chronological timeline again.

First fire of the season 🔥

Hey #bikedc - I ride a specialized Haul ST Cargo bike. Anyone got any recs for: - universal wagon for heavier/larger stuff like bags of mulch - cameras for bike and helmet Thanks!

Also, AITA for thinking the street preachers in Columbia Heights are way too fucking loud? Free speech and all that, but do I really have to walk through fire and brimstone at 120 DB every time I come through here?

Is it too much to dream of of a world where these parking spaces are removed in Columbia Heights and the bike lanes properly protected? It’s always such a cluster here, and for basically, like, 10 parking spots. Besides being next to a metro stop, there’s a parking garage behind the mall…

Here’s a Council of DC starter pack! It’ll be updated as more members join this platform. go.bsky.app/NwCAtDz

The fact that this is on the front page of @democracydocket.com but not covered in most of the legacy media at all tells you what you need to know about the priorities of each. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

Dunno why I thought this, but actually thought the Ag pick was a joke.

Speaking of: awesome, new bike infrastructure with the MBT extension across New Hampshire ❤️ Makes it a lot easier and safer to get to Fort Totten

Consistently using an e-bike through DC’s bikeshare program and now owning my own has been so god damn transformational. I’m almost always on a bike here. And it’s almost always faster than bus, train, or car. It’s the best.

And Ali in the background yelping like a goober. It really was an electric night. North Carolina won the races for governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, and superintendent for schools, all while breaking the supermajority. It was energizing to play some small role in that.

NC swung the least to Trump among swing states, just behind Wisconsin. Here I am with Bryan Cohn on the night of the election after he ousted the Republican incumbent in NC House district 32, breaking the Republican supermajority in the state. I have so much hope. We just gotta keep working ❤️

This whole album, actually.

Rusko’s “Dial my Number” still a heater. open.spotify.com/track/0K7exk...

Hi, I’m God. Sorry to be so political on main but I’m sick and tired of this fascism shit, medammit. Thanks for letting God vent, God

Already passed last November's Capital Bikeshare ridership record (itself a record) on the 17th and still have a good shot at hitting 6 million trips. #bikedc #bikeva #bikeshare ggwash.org/view/97626/b...

HELLO BLUESKY! @streetfilms.bsky.social is HERE! Can't wait to meet you(and most of you again)! This part of 31st Ave #bikenyc lane in Astoria Queens (now with #freshKermit & markings) may have set the USA record for 2-way bike lane & #daylighting combo width! Hello! @streetsblognyc.bsky.social

✨⚖️ VICTORY: Justice Allison Riggs was elected to the NC Supreme Court. Millions of North Carolinians voted to keep Justice Allison Riggs—and she is leading by 625 votes! Help us defend this seat. ⬇️⬇️⬇️ secure.actblue.com/donate/ncleg...

I was living just down the road in Raleigh when this happened. To say it was absolutely horrific is an understatement. That said, very happy to see this film getting made and this story being told.

The new "Helene recovery" bill Republicans are passing this week in the NC legislature spends $0 new dollars on Western North Carolina. WNC residents are crying out for assistance, but Republican leaders are more focused on a political power-grab: ncnewsline.com/2024/11/19/n...

Cheat code on how to stay connected: Join some group or cause that meets in person. Feeling grateful for the new connections I’ve found with the Vance County, NC Dems and the work we’re continuing up through the midterms.

@ezrakleinbot.bsky.social’s latest episode discusses the features of authoritarian regimes with @anneapplebaum.bsky.social I know things are scary right now, but I found the discussion comforting. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

Ready for the Manor Park infill station on Kansas Ave and the ensuing infill development to inevitably follow @wmata.com @wmatagm.bsky.social 👀😊

I get both really happy and excited seeing this data, and also frustrated at DDOT and @mayorbowser.bsky.social for unilaterally canceling bike/pedestrian projects on Conn Avenue and K St. We clearly have the demand, if they would only stop listening to a couple of grumpy business owners…

I wrote much of what I think about this election before it happened, so I am going to put it all together here. My book, Autocracy Inc, described the network of autocrats who seek to undermine democracy, inside their countries and ours www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/725302...

Well look who made it to BlueSky! Welcome @cmcharlesallen.bsky.social !!

Quick stop at the beautiful Takoma Park library.❤️

North Carolina republicans really are just awful.

My bike was pulling really hard when I was riding it recently, and I took it to the shop. Turns out, the tire pressure was just really low on the front tire. Hella embarrassing, but got to ride right out of there and cruise on home. 🚴🏼🚲

Just an incredible sentence to appear in a news story about the man who might be the next attorney general.

Here's the tune! soundcloud.com/ramblelon/ns...

Hey y'all, Did I mention I make music? Well I do! And I'm pretty stoked to share my NSYNC flip made its way onto Justin Jay's most recent “Now That’s What I Call Bootlegs” compilation on his imprint Fantastic Voyage. So much talent on the compilation, y’all! Check them all out!

Wow another million in a day! 👀 Thank you everyone — we’re going to do our best to make this place great for you.

Justice Riggs is now up by 623 votes #ncpol