Dane Lauritzen @embracedoubt.bsky.social · 04/10/2026And I won the Raffle for Winchester Pride! Picked it up on this misty morning at the museum. 050
Dane Lauritzen @embracedoubt.bsky.social · 03/10/2026It is too bad I missed Art on the Avenue, though. 🫠 131
Dane Lauritzen @embracedoubt.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Weekend vacation to Winchester. And guess what, there's a Pride festival happening at the museum. Unexpected, but great for the visit. 1180
Dane Lauritzen @embracedoubt.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Weirdly timely Some More News video related to Flock and ALPRs. youtube.com/watch?v=Mm_t...youtube.comWhy These Flock Cameras Are Worse Than You ThoughtYouTube video by Some More News 021
Reposted by Dane LauritzenEyes Off ALX @eyesoffalx.org · 23/09/2026Alert: Eyes Off ALX needs your help tmrw (9/24)! APD’s delayed clarifications on its ALPR policy do NOT acknowledge tech risks/harms. We need folks to show up and demand real accountability. Meet us tmrw, 9/24 @ 5:30pm Pork Barrel, then come w/ us to APD’s 6:30pm public session @ Duncan Library! 174
Dane Lauritzen @embracedoubt.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Voting is one of the most basic ways to participate in our society. I encourage everyone who is eligible to register and make their voice heard at the ballot box.static.klipy.comI Voted GroguAlt: I Voted Grogu 070
Dane Lauritzen @embracedoubt.bsky.social · 31/08/2026Early Long Dark House premiere, courtesy of a fellow book-nerd at work. Going back tomorrow with my partner for more books and chocolate. 🎃 0150
Dane Lauritzen @embracedoubt.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Waiting impatiently for the Long Dark House bookstore to open. And yes, I'm still finishing Nona the Ninth, and I have a couple other books on the shelf to read. I don't need another bookstore blocks from my house, but I wants it. 1140
Dane Lauritzen @embracedoubt.bsky.social · 27/08/2026The appeal's argument may have merit even if it isn't the underlying impetus for the appeal. It's tough to say that City engaged with the community when it tossed both Option 1 and 2 in favor of Concept C after the T&PB hearing. That's a weakness that shouldn't be completely discounted. 010
Dane Lauritzen @embracedoubt.bsky.social · 27/08/2026I think the City is in a far weaker position as far as community engagement than usual. Option 1 and Option 2 both received community feedback, so engagement isn't as big an issue for the Options. BUT Concept C is new. Outside of the principal, I'm not sure any community outreach was conducted. 110
Dane Lauritzen @embracedoubt.bsky.social · 12/08/2026I wanted to circle back round to your question, as I'm not sure you received a reply from the City. Per reporting by the Alexandria Brief, what is now subject to appeal is the alternative plan the director of T&ES chose instead. The deadline is 5 pm Aug. 24. www.alexandriabrief.com/boards-russe...alexandriabrief.comBoard's Russell Road vote will not take effect; appeal deadline moves to Aug. 24The city clerk told residents who filed petitions that appeals of the July 27 recommendation are moot, because the T&ES director opted for a different plan 120
Dane Lauritzen @embracedoubt.bsky.social · 08/08/2026I need time to really consider "Option C." But initially I feel T&ES is making the wrong decision. Partly I feel T&ES misrepresents the Board's instruction to work with the school. And partly because I feel T&ES actions seriously undermine stakeholder trust from those who supported Option 2. 061
Dane Lauritzen @embracedoubt.bsky.social · 08/08/2026The Director of T&ES has chosen to pursue a "Concept C", for Russell Road safe routes to school improvements. I encourage residents to look over the letter from the Director, which I've linked below. www.alexandriava.gov/sites/defaul...alexandriava.gov 7130
Dane Lauritzen @embracedoubt.bsky.social · 07/08/2026The City of Alexandria is currently developing its General Assembly legislative priorities for next year. These priorities are an important mechanism for supporting affordable housing, multimodal transit, and clean energy. I urge people to comment on our City’s priorities. publicinput.com/a12731publicinput.comShape Alexandria's Legislative Package for 2027 - PublicInputEvery year the City of Alexandria creates a legislative package that outlines City priorities and positions for the Virginia General Assembly Session. The 2027 General Assembly Session begins on Janua... 130
Dane Lauritzen @embracedoubt.bsky.social · 04/08/2026And despite this, selection is abysmal. I can understand going cheap if you're experimenting with a new style, but the cheap stuff is always pretty standard. Trenchcoat, I have to special order. Bolo tie, another special order. Winter hat, special order. Scarf, special order. 130
Dane Lauritzen @embracedoubt.bsky.social · 29/07/2026I was favorably impressed with the new Life Alive Organic Cafe that just opened on King Street. I don't think they're for everyone, but see if anything sparks your interest on the menu. www.lifealive.com/menulifealive.comOrganic Grain Bowls, Salads & Smoothies Menu | Life AliveExplore chef-crafted grain bowls, salads, wraps, and smoothies alongside a juice, coffee and matcha bar - all made fresh to order. 110
Dane Lauritzen @embracedoubt.bsky.social · 28/07/2026I agree, great job. The main reason I referenced Washington Liberty wasn't because it was on the County's safe routes to school. That's almost secondary. Instead, it was on my mind because a student just a few months ago was seriously injured in a crash. See www.arlnow.com/2026/05/19/s...arlnow.comStudent struck by pickup truck near Washington-Liberty High School | ARLnow.comA student suffered a serious leg injury after being struck by the driver of a pickup truck near Washington-Liberty High School this morning. The crash happened just after 8 a.m., near the intersection... 170
Dane Lauritzen @embracedoubt.bsky.social · 15/07/2026As we approach election season, I encourage people to volunteer as a poll worker. Poll working is a fast and simple way to support your community. Learn more about volunteering at: www.elections.virginia.gov/officer-of-e...elections.virginia.govHomeBecome an Officer of Election and lend a hand for democracy! Help your local registrar in assisting your family, friends, and neighbors to have a satisfying experience when voting. 050
Dane Lauritzen @embracedoubt.bsky.social · 11/07/2026Thanks, I hate it. Is this an actual visual designer or AI slop? I cannot quite tell. 100
Dane Lauritzen @embracedoubt.bsky.social · 10/07/2026I want to give a shout-out to the Dangerous By Design report from Smart Growth America. Alexandria is implementing many safety projects, but the long-term trend for the region is pretty grim. Long-term fatality trend for the DMV is up 0.43. www.smartgrowthamerica.org/media/2026/0...smartgrowthamerica.org 031
Dane Lauritzen @embracedoubt.bsky.social · 27/06/2026At Alexandria Pride 2026. I melted last year, so enjoying the clouding and cooler weather. 0140
Dane Lauritzen @embracedoubt.bsky.social · 23/06/2026I just dropped of my primary ballot on my way home from the Traffic and Parking Board. If you live in Virginia, or any state with an active primary now, I encourage you to make your vote heard. Especially if you don't have a 'competitive' primary election. 070
Dane Lauritzen @embracedoubt.bsky.social · 12/06/2026Thankfully remembered to bring in the outdoor umbrella before this snapped it like a twig. 030
Dane Lauritzen @embracedoubt.bsky.social · 24/05/2026Looking forward to a self-indulgently nerdy day today. I'm planning to go to Eastern Market to buy "Gideon the Ninth" that was recommended by a D&D Youtuber, Pointy Hat. Per reviews it's a lesbian necromancer gothic space-opera, so points for style? Then to the games store, and ending with pizza. 4150
Dane Lauritzen @embracedoubt.bsky.social · 20/05/2026I ground my factual baseline in staff's expertise. Staff's studies have a great track record. Read and understand their reports (like the left turn lanes and parking usage reports). If anyone rejects staff's expertise, that can be an indicator for misinformation or bad faith. Not always, but often. 040
Dane Lauritzen @embracedoubt.bsky.social · 19/05/2026I'm not sure I believe this claim. I use the bus a lot, and from my personal observation most people pay. Certainly not 2/3 evasion. At least when the fare box is working. Shockingly frequently the bus fare box simply isn't working and the driver waves everyone through. 160
Dane Lauritzen @embracedoubt.bsky.social · 18/05/2026Interesting update from the City on the Beauregard Trail Feasibility Study. There's still a lot of work by staff to do, but it's looking like a good start. www.alexandriava.gov/sites/defaul...alexandriava.gov 070
Dane Lauritzen @embracedoubt.bsky.social · 18/05/2026Sounds fun. I'd be happy to be on the Skeets feed. 110
Dane Lauritzen @embracedoubt.bsky.social · 18/05/2026/4 Council could then receive appeals, and have an initial vote on whether to accept or reject the appeal. If they accept the appeal, then the hearing is on the specific policy priority error and specific remedy (not the project generally). If they reject the appeal, then Board is affirmed. 160
Dane Lauritzen @embracedoubt.bsky.social · 18/05/2026/3 Third, let's require listed remedies in an appeal. Given the years of work and policy priorities and outreach to get to this point, complete rejection of a project is problematic. Here, the Lutheran Church could request preservation of ADA-accessible parking on Braddock but not for Braddock. 150
Dane Lauritzen @embracedoubt.bsky.social · 18/05/2026/2 Second, let's require appeals to identify a specific policy priority issue. We should give more teeth to our formal policies (like AMP). Rehashing our policies while they're implemented is a recipe for failure. For example, the Lutheran Church would have a valid appeal for the ADA-parking spot. 170
Dane Lauritzen @embracedoubt.bsky.social · 18/05/2026/1 These sorts of hearings burn people out. I'm kicking around 3 reforms that also preserve democratic accountability of the Boards. I'm also open to other ideas to CMs. First, let's raise the threshold for appeals. The current threshold is designed for a smaller city. I'd proffer 40-50 people. 170
Dane Lauritzen @embracedoubt.bsky.social · 17/05/2026I agree, though I would note Chapman would oppose changing the appeals from what I saw yesterday. I would propose requiring appeals to ID how the proposal fails to align with City policy priorities and include specific modifications. These appeals to block the project entirely aren't useful. 020
Dane Lauritzen @embracedoubt.bsky.social · 17/05/2026On the plus side, I was favorably impressed by Marks. Talk about trial by fire, too. 080
Dane Lauritzen @embracedoubt.bsky.social · 13/05/2026The NIMBYS are not the only people in town. Take a look at betterbraddock.org for people organizing to support the project. I'd also encourage you to sign up to speak either in-person or virtually this Saturday. I hear tell that there will be pizza for lunch. apps.alexandriava.gov/SpeakerSignup/betterbraddock.orgBetter Braddock — Neighbors for Safer StreetsOpponents say the people who want safer streets don't exist. We're right here. 010
Dane Lauritzen @embracedoubt.bsky.social · 26/01/2026Please be careful of this photo. The photo here is an "AI enhanced" one that replaces the kneeling agent's head with a hand, while the original is much less clear. In the age of "AI", it's one more frustrating detail that we have to be careful of to try to preserve the information space.😉 1271
Dane Lauritzen @embracedoubt.bsky.social · 22/01/2026The undermining of Humphrey's is one of the worst aspects of the Supreme Court letting Trump run roughshod over the administrative state. The only way to fix the fallout is a significant restructure of agencies in the government out of the executive branch. 000
Reposted by Dane LauritzenNicole Bedera @nbedera.bsky.social · 16/01/2026For @msnownews.bsky.social, I wrote an article about how ICE Watch is grounded in sociological theories of violence prevention. The reality is that most men will only commit public violence in extremely specific scenarios and ICE Watch disrupts the conditions necessary for escalation.ms.nowOpinion | I'm a Minneapolis sociologist who studies violence. Here's how ICE observers are helping.Research into how violence occurs shows that disapproval from the people around you can help reduce it. 9478873318
Reposted by Dane LauritzenNicole Bedera @nbedera.bsky.social · 16/01/2026I’m seeing posts from people (outside of MN) about how US citizens should carry their passports. And let me say that *inside* MN, we are calmly responding to requests with: “No, I don’t have to show you any documentation.” Because that’s how you protect everyone, regardless of immigration status. 577334828596
Dane Lauritzen @embracedoubt.bsky.social · 14/01/2026Use your power. I urge you to oppose any CR until you guarantee that this administration won't fritter away the lives of service members attacking Greenland. I urge you to oppose any CR until ICE stops murdering and assaulting Americans. Don't vote for money to support thugs and warmongers. 020
Reposted by Dane Lauritzenashley fairbanks @ziibiing.com · 14/01/2026For ease of navigation and sharing, I have turned my little list into a website: standwithminnesota.orgstandwithminnesota.orgStand With MinnesotaA directory of places to give to as Minnesota defends itself from ICE occupation 3713411086
Reposted by Dane Lauritzenjeremy messersmith @jeremymessersmith.bsky.social · 14/01/2026Want to help folks being terrorized by ICE in Minnesota? Well look at this google doc someone made. Lots of GoFundMe's that haven't met their goals yet. docs.google.com/document/d/1...docs.google.comStand With Minnesota: Resource HubCauses to Donate to in Minnesota to Help Our Communities Defend Themselves from ICE *Note: I am from Minnesota, and these come from people I know or I am connected with. I cannot vouch for all the in... 5438315
Reposted by Dane LauritzenBrooklyn Kennedy Scott @brookekennedyscott.bsky.social · 10/01/2026A good way to follow-up on the protests this wknd is to fill our reps voicemails using www.5calls.org Don’t stop calling until they impeach Noem, defund ice, & shut down the govt 13933
Reposted by Dane Lauritzenborderless @borderless.bsky.social · 08/01/2026They don't have capacity to terrorize more than 2-3 cities at a time. Which means they rotate teams to new cities without relief. Which means consistent resistance by fresh activists in each new city will break them over time. Which means if you're city's not occupied, rest up and get ready. 9780273056
Dane Lauritzen @embracedoubt.bsky.social · 03/12/2025In my experience with both Veterans Affairs and Social Security, there are far more people who do not seek disability benefits or accommodations they deserve due to stigma and prejudice than those who "pretend to be disabled" to take advantage of accommodations offered. 1100
Reposted by Dane LauritzenGrassroots Alexandria @gra-alexandria.bsky.social · 30/11/2025We are thankful for our volunteers and their leadership Grassroots Alexandria Monthly Action Meeting! When: Thursday, December 4, 7-9pm Where: 3801 Mt Vernon Ave (TWU building), 22305 What: Human rights, Pro-democracy action, Education, Environment, Housing Equity, and Transportation Equity. 042
Dane Lauritzen @embracedoubt.bsky.social · 12/11/2025Fascist-enabling bootlicker. You voted to kill tens of thousands and undermine our healthcare. You also emboldened Trump and the Republicans to use starvation and extortion in the future to get their way. You are a disgrace, and should resign. 020
Dane Lauritzen @embracedoubt.bsky.social · 11/11/2025You're a disgrace to those who actually served our country. Spineless, fascist-enabling, quisling bootlicker. 0110
Dane Lauritzen @embracedoubt.bsky.social · 10/11/2025Rumor has it that you traded votes with Kaine on the CR so that you wouldn't take the fall this election cycle. Boot Schumer from leadership, then I'll credit your 'no' vote. If he remains, and you do nothing to address his stain on the party, then you are complicit. 000
