Reposted by @acobb22.bsky.socialSam @samd.bsky.social · 27/09/2026we could solve the western water crisis overnight by simply charging alfalfa farmers market rates for water 211004180 0
Reposted by @acobb22.bsky.socialDavid Roberts @volts.wtf · 08/09/2026Always a good time to remind ourselves that the US Confederacy was, even judged in historical context, evil -- a pathetic, morally repellant movement led by some the smarmiest narcissists ever known. It had no redeeming features & should forever be regarded with disgust & contempt.washingtonpost.comTrump officials strip military language criticizing Confederate memorialA new sign at Arlington National Cemetery omits wording that said the 32-foot bronze statue “mythologized” the Confederacy and gave “sanitized” depictions of slavery. 281449366 0
Reposted by @acobb22.bsky.socialCalifornians for Electric Rail @calelectricrail.org · 25/08/2026California High-Speed Rail is middle of the road in terms of costs internationally. High-speed rail isn't cheap, but it's worth it for the lower carbon emissions and pleasant, convenient connections. CA needs to stay the course and maintain its $1B/year commitment to fund HSR. 57420 0
Reposted by @acobb22.bsky.socialNithya Raman @nithyaforthecity.bsky.social · 19/08/2026It’s moving, but where are the people? This project was supposed to open over three years ago and is almost $1 billion over budget. What went wrong? 1032769 0
Reposted by @acobb22.bsky.socialBen Raderstorf @raders.bsky.social · 18/08/2026This is one of those arguments that sounds like slopulism but is actually, if anything, understated. 56% of Colorado river water goes to GROWING FEED FOR LIVESTOCK IN THE DESERT. 512844802 0
Reposted by @acobb22.bsky.socialSarah Taber @sarahtaber.bsky.social · 18/08/2026The ag lobby really, really, really, really, really, really, really wants you to think AI is the reason reservoirs are going empty. It's not. It's agriculture. 7236431228 0
Reposted by @acobb22.bsky.socialPush The Needle @pushtheneedle.bsky.social · 26/06/2026Bus emission concern is the absolute biggest waste of time 1126750 0
Reposted by @acobb22.bsky.socialStreets For All @streetsforall.org · 11/06/2026Faster light rail and BRT is coming to LA! Thank you Councilwoman Heather Hutt for pushing this forward. 05810 0
Reposted by @acobb22.bsky.socialMicah @rincewind.run · 25/05/2026this is why I find climate dooming so frustrating there is no point - none - at which throwing up your hands and going “well we’re fucked” is the correct response every tenth of a degree matters and can make a big difference and is worth fighting for 2839461283 0
Reposted by @acobb22.bsky.socialConnor Ratliff @connorratliff.bsky.social · 21/05/2026All this A.I. shit is just so fucking BORING 2605 0
Reposted by @acobb22.bsky.socialCalifornians for Electric Rail @calelectricrail.org · 06/05/2026You can also send a letter to save Metrolink funding and service using this toolkit: actionnetwork.org/letters/fund...actionnetwork.orgFund Transit, Support Our CommunitiesCleaner air, less traffic, and healthier communities – when we as California fund transit, we support our communities. We make it so our neighbors and families can easily and affordably get where the... 171 0
Reposted by @acobb22.bsky.socialthe babahuck @tylerhuckabee.bsky.social · 25/04/2026when i think about the best case scenario for ai use, it’s that we are able to offload the most dehumanizing parts of modern life and spend more time doing stuff that makes life worth living. so it is utterly fucked how many people only want to use AI to live the best parts of life in their stead. 4597 0
Reposted by @acobb22.bsky.socialCAHSR's Strongest Soldier @emoscientist.bsky.social · 13/04/2026Post this image to destroy I-5 truthers forever 36610 0
Reposted by @acobb22.bsky.socialNick Andert @nickandert.bsky.social · 24/03/2026Not only does this video detail Jackie Dupont-Walker's *extreme* conflict of interest that is driving this whole crisis, but I've also obtained Bass's motion, which she claims will 'not delay,' but which - fun fact! - will cause a huge delay. Full-on doublespeak territory. 414234 0
Reposted by @acobb22.bsky.socialJacob Kramer-Duffield @jaykaydee.bsky.social · 24/03/2026Robert E. Lee got his ass beat at Gettysburg by a professor of rhetoric and oratory from Bowdoin College and generations of reactionary fantasists have died mad about it. 11582231687 0
Reposted by @acobb22.bsky.socialNick Andert @nickandert.bsky.social · 21/03/2026youtu.be/OhQZj04A_UEyoutu.beThe Nation's Future Highest Ridership Light Rail Line at Risk Over 22 NIMBYs and LA Mayor Karen BassYouTube video by nandert 710524 0
Reposted by @acobb22.bsky.socialStreetsblog L.A. @streetsblogla.bsky.social · 26/02/2026Metro D Line subway extension to Beverly Hills will open on Friday May 8 2026. Four new miles of heavy rail subway. Three new stations on Wilshire: La Brea, Fairfax, La Cienega. Ride from Beverly Hills to DTLA in 20 minutes! 314236 0
Reposted by @acobb22.bsky.socialthe babahuck @tylerhuckabee.bsky.social · 18/02/2026lent and ramadan kicking off on the same day 173003875 0
acobb22.bsky.social @acobb22.bsky.social · 27/01/2026Hey @nickandert.bsky.social would you be interested in coming to a Pasadena Complete Streets zoom meeting (generally the first Monday of the month) to discuss transit advocacy, in light of our campaign to get a bus lane on Colorado. www.pasadenacsc.org/bus-lane My email is Andrewcobbxliv@gmail.compasadenacsc.orgbus-lane — Pasadena Complete Streets Coalition 140 0
Reposted by @acobb22.bsky.socialNick Andert @nickandert.bsky.social · 22/01/2026Sepulveda modified alt 5 approved. THE MONORAIL IS DEAD. 722929 0
Reposted by @acobb22.bsky.socialRafe Meager (they/them) @economeager.bsky.social · 17/01/2026I realise I'm just a freak, but living in a multicultural city is the best thing of all time, it's just the best possible human experience and i can not understand why anyone on earth would be like "weve got to destroy this" 22109641911 0
Reposted by @acobb22.bsky.socialNick Andert @nickandert.bsky.social · 10/01/2026WE WON BITCHES 27721124 0
Reposted by @acobb22.bsky.socialStreets For All @streetsforall.org · 04/12/2025Los Angeles is trying to avoid HLA by claiming that it is “restriping without making other improvements” when, in fact, it’s making many other changes across multiple projects. This behavior must stop. Read the letter we sent to the Mayor, LADOT, and the Board of Public Works 14617 0
Reposted by @acobb22.bsky.socialThe Ken In Yellow @kenlowery.bsky.social · 11/09/2025Quick question: what the fuck is anyone talking about anymore 16869821158 0
Reposted by @acobb22.bsky.socialMetro Los Angeles @metrolosangeles.bsky.social · 24/07/2025Opening date for A Line Extension has dropped! 🚊 Four new stations! 🚊 Connection to Metrolink at Pomona 🚊 Alternative to teeth-grinding 210 gridlock 511523 0
Reposted by @acobb22.bsky.socialthe babahuck @tylerhuckabee.bsky.social · 30/06/2025not an exaggeration to say that one of the main themes of the Bible - both testaments - is that what you say about God doesn't matter if your heart isn't right. 910315 0
Reposted by @acobb22.bsky.socialStreets For All @streetsforall.org · 25/06/2025This Thursday the California Transportation Commission is considering funding several freeway widenings including the 71 FWY in Pomona. The expensive trend of disastrous highway widening projects MUST STOP! Learn more, and send in a public comment here: mailchi.mp/streetsforal... #destructionfornada 2246 0
Reposted by @acobb22.bsky.socialDoug Mack @douglasmack.bsky.social · 08/06/2025not the main issue here but i'd really appreciate it if democratic politicians spoke out in support of big-city life and culture with the same energy and reverence that all politicians have for small towns los angeles is "real america" and so are all the other big cities the president hates 367278065820 0
Reposted by @acobb22.bsky.socialNick Andert @nickandert.bsky.social · 02/06/2025Sepulveda EIR is live! I'll be going through this today and will post any interesting findings in this threaddropbox.comDropbox 511322 0
Reposted by @acobb22.bsky.socialCalifornians for Electric Rail @calelectricrail.org · 22/05/2025These are all terrible moves for the environment - but California still has a tool in its back pocket. We can fully fund the State Rail Plan, make electric rail a real alternative to cars, and reduce vehicle miles traveled and thus car emissions, regardless of what MAGA says. 14711 0
Reposted by @acobb22.bsky.socialCalifornians for Electric Rail @calelectricrail.org · 14/05/2025Glad to see Newsom putting money where his mouth is and committing to #FundHighSpeedRail. While we'd love to see more details, guaranteed funding from Cap and Trade will allow CA High Speed Rail to access private financing and build more, faster. 2476 0
Reposted by @acobb22.bsky.socialStreets For All @streetsforall.org · 02/04/2025Definition of insanity: doing the same thing over and over, and expecting different results. 13510 0
Reposted by @acobb22.bsky.socialNick Andert @nickandert.bsky.social · 25/03/2025youtu.beIt's Time to Decide on LA Metro's Sepulveda LineYouTube video by nandert 38923 0
Reposted by @acobb22.bsky.socialCalifornians for Electric Rail @calelectricrail.org · 11/03/2025Recently, we've seen a lot of op-eds criticizing CAHSR, without much of a solution. What do the audits say went wrong, and how do we fix it? 🧵 calelectricrail.org/what-dot-sec...calelectricrail.orgWhat DOT Secretary Duffy has wrong about California High Speed Rail – Californians for Electric Rail 15521 0
Reposted by @acobb22.bsky.socialLindsay Fickas @lindsayfickas.bsky.social · 30/01/2025The reason the right side is winning over young men is because college guys don’t have indie rock phases like they used to 1321628 0
