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Jon @diaz.ai · 30/06/2026

At this point, I only see six likely World Cup finalists: France, Spain, or Portugal from one side of the bracket… and Argentina, Brazil, or England from the other. Possible finals: 🇫🇷 v 🇦🇷 🇫🇷 v 🇧🇷 🇫🇷 v 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🇪🇸 v 🇦🇷 🇪🇸 v 🇧🇷 🇪🇸 v 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🇵🇹 v 🇦🇷 🇵🇹 v 🇧🇷 🇵🇹 v 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Hard to complain about any of these.

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Jon @diaz.ai · 29/06/2026

French football fans watching Paraguay force Germany into extra time

A TV screenshot shows Ousmane Dembélé smiling on the PSG bench in a dark jacket and white shirt after scoring twice against Barcelona in 2024. A hand rests on his shoulder, and a broadcast scoreboard is visible in the top-left corner.

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Jon @diaz.ai · 23/06/2026

As an overseas New York voter living in Paris, I received an email from the Board of Elections saying my ballot was available, with a link and access code to retrieve it. I followed the instructions, entered my info, and got: “No Active Elections.” First time this has ever happened to me. 1/

Screenshot of the New York State Board of Elections Accessible Ballot Marking System showing a warning message: “No Active Elections.” The message says there are either no active elections right now or the user is not eligible for a ballot in the active elections, and advises contacting the local election official if they received an email saying a ballot was available.

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Jon @diaz.ai · 02/11/2025

The relentless fearmongering and panic over the idea of a “socialist” mayor in NYC say a lot about the insular mindset and lack of perspectives of Americans. I live in Paris - we’ve had Socialist mayors for 24 years straight. Life’s good. Still no apocalypse. In fact, Paris has never been better.

Series of six maps showing average nitrogen dioxide concentration in Paris from 2007 to 2024. Colors range from red (high pollution) to green (low pollution). Over time, pollution decreases dramatically, with 2024 showing mostly green and yellow areas compared to dark red in 2007.

Side-by-side comparison of the Seine riverbank in Paris. The left image shows a car-filled road along the river. The right image shows the same spot transformed into a pedestrian area with sand, umbrellas, and people relaxing by the water.

Two photos of the Seine near the Conciergerie in Paris. The top, from the 2000s, shows cars driving along the riverside road. The bottom, labeled ‘Today,’ shows the same area converted into a pedestrian promenade lined with palm trees, red umbrellas, and people walking.

Photo with headline reading ‘How Does Paris Stay Paris? By Pouring Billions Into Public Housing.’ Below is an image of Paris seen from a balcony, showing rooftops, church spires, and the Eiffel Tower in the distance. The caption explains that one quarter of Parisians live in public housing.

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Jon @diaz.ai · 25/04/2025

Two weeks ago, I had sudden, intense abdominal pain and ended up in the ER in Paris—turned out I needed my appendix removed. I’m now back in the hospital with a post-op infection. Not fun. But I’m sooo grateful to be in France for all of this and not navigating the American healthcare system.

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Jon @diaz.ai · 26/03/2025

1. It’s still very early. Cuomo benefits from strong name ID, while the others are still building theirs — this will change. This is likely Cuomo’s peak in the polls. 2. I’m curious if, and how soon, the field will begin to narrow. It’s hard to see a viable path for Blake, Tilson, Ramos, or Myrie.

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Jon @diaz.ai · 23/03/2025

Years ago, I lived near an elementary school in the suburbs of Paris. On its facade was a mosaic bearing a quote from the French Revolution: “Après le pain, l’éducation est le premier besoin du peuple.” — “After bread, education is the first need of the people.”

A brick elementary school building in the suburbs of Paris featuring a large vertical mosaic. The mosaic depicts a woman in a red dress guiding two children under a flowering tree. Below the scene is a quote from the French Revolution by Danton: “Après le pain, l’éducation est le premier besoin du peuple.” (“After bread, education is the first need of a people.”) The quote is accompanied by a coat of arms and the motto “J’étais fleur, je suis cité.”

A close-up of a mosaic from a school building in the Paris suburbs. It features a quote from Georges Danton, dated August 13, 1793: “Après le pain, l’éducation est le premier besoin du peuple.” (“After bread, education is the first need of a people.”) Below the quote is a decorative coat of arms surrounded by laurel leaves and a ribbon with the phrase “J’étais fleur, je suis cité.” The border is lined with purple floral tiles.

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Jon @diaz.ai · 19/03/2025

This is fascinating. The poll’s sample is WNYC subscribers—an informed, news-engaged cohort. Here, Brad Lander is the clear frontrunner, while Eric Adams gets almost no support. This contrasts with general public polls, where Adams ranks 2nd and Lander polls poorly, both largely due to name ID.

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Jon @diaz.ai · 10/03/2025

Lifelong learning is addictive. Even with a full-time job and a family, I still feel the itch to take more courses in AI and economics—and sometimes, I even catch myself daydreaming about a second master’s or a PhD.

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Jon @diaz.ai · 07/03/2025

If you lived and worked in Paris and were looking to buy a country home in France—somewhere outside the city but still accessible by TGV—where would you choose? You can answer by region, department, or any way that makes sense!

Map of France highlighted by areas served by each one of Paris’s major train stations.

Map of France showing travel time to Paris via TGV trains

Map of France color coded to show average price per square meter.

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National Education Association @neatoday.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Dismantling the Department of Education won’t give states more control—it will defund and destabilize public schools. States already oversee most of public education, but federal support ensures students have the resources they need.

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Jon @diaz.ai · 12/02/2025

While riding the 3 line on the Paris Metro, I noticed that the route map was peeled back—revealing an old 9 line map hidden underneath. Based on the station names, it must have been from somewhere between 1967 and 1989. A little glimpse into the past beneath the present!

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Jon @diaz.ai · 09/02/2025

Disinformation in the US is bad, but it’s even worse for Spanish-speaking Americans. It spreads unchecked & largely unnoticed. While on my parents’ YouTube account, I came across this Spanish-lang AI-generated video narrating a fictional story of Barron Trump helping a girl escape poverty. (1)

Screenshot of a thumbnail for a YouTube video which narrates a fictional story of Barron Trump helping to life a young girl out of poverty

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Jon @diaz.ai · 14/12/2024

Incredible show! During the encore, the band took song requests from the crowd. I held up my phone with “Born to Run”on the screen, Ezra spotted it, and they played it! Truly a memory of a lifetime.

The rock band, Vampire Weekend, performing at a concert in Adidas Arena in Paris, France.

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Jon @diaz.ai · 13/12/2024

Heading to see Vampire Weekend tonight in Paris. Can’t wait!

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Jon @diaz.ai · 10/12/2024

The year is 2028 and the Democratic primary is in full swing. Amid the usual policy debates, candidates are grappling with an unexpected question dominating the campaign trail: “Would you pardon Luigi?” The question stems from a spirited Zoomer-led campaign demanding justice for the iconic figure.

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Jon @diaz.ai · 07/12/2024

Snapped this off-center shot through my cab window on a rainy ride home. Love how it turned out.

A rainy nighttime view of the Moulin Rouge, captured off-center through a cab window. The building’s iconic red windmill glows brightly against the dark, wet street.

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Jon @diaz.ai · 06/12/2024

1. Americans across the political spectrum are profoundly frustrated with the current healthcare system. 2. Now, perhaps more than ever, is the time to finally embrace and champion Medicare for All.

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Jon @diaz.ai · 26/11/2024

Vacations are so common in France that whenever someone is away for a while, my French toddler naturally assumes it’s for “vacances.” Here, workers are entitled to 25 days of paid vacation per yr—a stark contrast to the US, where the lack of a federal vacation law makes time off feel like a luxury.

A bar chart showing the amount of minimum paid leave in selected countries. France offer 25 days of annual leave plus 11 public holidays. By contrast, the U.S. offers 0 days of annual leave plus 10 public holidays.

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Jon @diaz.ai · 24/11/2024

A Tribe Called Quest’s masterful final album, “We Got It From Here…”, brought me profound comfort in the days after the 2016 election (it dropped just three days later!). Lately, I’ve been returning to their discography, finding solace once again in their timeless, jazzy, socially conscious sound.

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Jon @diaz.ai · 23/11/2024

In 2007, Larry Sabato published 23 proposals to modernize the US Constitution. Among them: * A 6-yr POTUS term with no re-election * Extending House terms to 3 yrs (from 2) * Aligning all Senate terms with presidential elections, so the entire Congress is elected simultaneously with POTUS (1/2)

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Jon @diaz.ai · 22/11/2024

Abolishing the House of Lords entirely is preferable to reforming it. Unicameral systems, like in Nordic countries, have long shown how streamlined legislatures improve efficiency. With already an elected Commons, a second chamber will only serve to continue unnecessary redundancy and gridlock.

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Jon @diaz.ai · 22/11/2024

Fun fact: In France 🇫🇷, the HBO series The Wire is promoted with the tagline, “The series that Obama is a fan of.” Having served between two U.S. presidents deeply unpopular in France (Bush and Trump), Obama is especially admired and often regarded as the epitome of American cool.

A photo of a TV screen displaying titles and images of various HBO series on the French streaming platform OCS. Featured shows include The Wire, Lovecraft Country, Perry Mason, and I May Destroy You. The promotional image for The Wire includes a tagline in French that translates to, “The series that Obama is a fan of.”

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Jon @diaz.ai · 21/11/2024

Good morning from snowy Paris 🇫🇷! Snow is a relatively rare sight here, and it’s adding a magical touch to the morning. Hope everyone has a wonderful day wherever you are!

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Jon @diaz.ai · 20/11/2024

Been getting a lot of questions about life as a US expat, so here’s a fun fact: US citizens living abroad can still vote in federal elections (Prez, Senate, and House)! Your vote is tied to the last address you lived in before moving abroad. Even if you move abroad, you don’t lose your civic duty.

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Jon @diaz.ai · 20/11/2024

Microblogging seems to work best when you’re part of a strong network. With that in mind, I just followed a huge number of people—essentially anyone who appeared to have shared interests and perspectives (which, unsurprisingly, is quite a few on Bluesky). Let’s see how this goes!

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Jon @diaz.ai · 18/11/2024

Hello, world! Excited to make Bluesky my new home and connect with some amazing people! If I followed you, it’s because you seem interesting and we share common interests. Feel free to follow back—looking forward to engaging conversations and new connections!

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Judd Legum @juddlegum.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

The idea that Bluesky is insular and X is a place for diverse views is a fallacy. X is based on an algorithm rigged to push the views of Musk and others on the far right. Bluesky is open. You can make it whatever you want it to be.

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Are drafts a thing here yet

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