Thom Mitchell

We have a recent data point from Cambridge where installation of protected bike lanes led to fewer cyclists riding on sidewalks

A sign in the Smithsonian American History Museum. "American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith

This sign at the #Smithsonian Museum of American History is hitting a little different this days.

Yes. This.

This.

The worst cabinet in American history And it's not even close.

New in PN: The worst cabinet in history

"Even having one or two cabinet members as disastrous as Noem, Hegseth, Kennedy, or Bondi would be a stain on any administration; putting them all in one govt has created a kind of Bizarro World 1927 Yankees, an all-star team of incompetence and malevolence."

A Brief History of America’s Involvement in Iran - The American Prospect For many younger Americans, this is the first U.S. war in the Middle East. Here’s how we got here.

I'm back from a week off, anything happen while I was away?
Oh yeah, that. Well fortunately Naomi Bethune has supplied for me an entire history of U.S. intervention in Iran. Something to share with your underinformed friends:
prospect.org/2026/03/09/i...

The pride and power of Iowa State basketball's Audi Crooks Audi Crooks hears the haters. But Iowa State's star inherited resilience from her mom and joy from her dad. Her high-scoring game is the ultimate counterpoint.

Spent some time in Iowa and went long on Iowa State’s Audi Crooks. Despite her dominance, she deals with a lot of negativity, especially about her body. But no matter what is said about her, Audi Crooks wears a smile. www.espn.com/womens-colle...

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These people need to be understood as Brown Shirts because that is Trump’s intent

MYTH: These attacks will lead to retaliatory strikes on U.S. citizens. FACT: Wait, shit, really?

Trump’s War On Iran: Myth Vs. Fact https://theonion.com/trumps-war-on-iran-myth-vs-fact/

Definitely miss that look. They made their light - the flashes were hard wired. Old school F8 and be there. Usually only lit one end of the arenas. TV changed all that.

That's cause the given light were massive flash units. You can get some great shots when you are pumping out 15,000 Watt Seconds of light. Those strobe units were big and heavy. And rigging them was hard.

I am frankly more concerned about the apathy of the American public and even more importantly the lack of leadership in the Democratic Party.

This is not a dress rehearsal. Every single American must speak out against this Facist administration.

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* We're clarifying details about the "rule of law" and expectations you may have as to your "rights",

Now that they're trying to pretend their war is not a war, they've gone back to calling it the Defense Department.

These mf'ers read 1984 as an instruction manual with supplemental reading of a Handmaid's Tale and Mein Kamf.

Apprentice: Iran Edition?

Great. He replaced the lady who shot her dog with the guy who hid behind a chair on January 6th.

Well it actually happened. And I'm not entirely sure if the nominated individual is worse or not. But Mark Wayne is definitely not a good choice. I think tree stumps add more value.

I'll believe when it happens. Besides her successor will likely be worse if trends continue.

The Alt text is perfection. 10/10 no notes.

Way past time for a deep audit of RIDOT. Also Fund #RIPTA.

The U.S. war on Iran is now estimated to cost $1 billion per day. Meanwhile Americans are told there’s no money for healthcare, hospitals, or basic social programs.

Only a matter of time before the car insurance and life insurance ads kick as well. Along with the inevitable buy now pay later ads. For a Sandwich purchase!

It is so damning of US news media that so many outlets refuse to just straight up say that Senator Tim Sheehy assaulted an activist.

He did not "help" Capitol police. They did not need his help. He wanted to assault the guy and did. He should resign.

Dude don't knock until you try it. Pizza strips are great. They aren't meant to be pizza but more like pizza adjacent.

I have a Kodak 2D 8x10 that someone prior to me butchered to add Front tilt. I got it for the rear rail and boy are the mods very much sub-optimal.

a man covering his face with his hands and the words " the stupid is making my brain cry " below him Alt: a man covering his face with his hands and the words " the stupid is making my brain cry " below him

It really is an administration of the worst and the dumbest.

Very cool. Bummer about the battery door. What's the approximate gaps between moon phases?

guys I am starting to suspect that not everyone currently in a position of power in this country is *entirely* qualified for their job