Reposted by Erik OstromIan Coldwater 🧊🚫 @lookitup.baby · 9hBREAKING NEWS: “Do geese see God” is a palindrome 854054971
Erik Ostrom @erikostrom.com · 22hDang, guess I’m never gonna use the $10 gift card my landlord gave us all as a consolation prize for having to pay full rent when COVID shut things down and nobody had jobs 220
Reposted by Erik OstromSmörhuvud (he/surprise me) @guncelawits.bsky.social · 27/09/2026“We as an industry are engaged in an intense debate about whether our industry should be shut down for product-liability reasons or for rights-violation reasons.” 0103
Reposted by Erik OstromEmily St. James @emilystjams.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Today was the third day in a row I came within a yard of a car hitting me while I was walking in a crosswalk, and today was way too close. I realize we have some drivers out there, but I think we need to ban cars until we can figure out what's going on. 1360344
Reposted by Erik OstromRazanar the Jovial @razanarthejovial.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Me when I strap fireworks to a bike wheel and throw it in a food court: damn oh wow I can't believe that bike wheel shot off fireworks in the food court. 1573
Reposted by Erik OstromDJ Boozy Brunch @griph.bsky.social · 26/09/2026pervert glasses suffered branding collapse so instead we invented the blinking red weak point on the bad guy you’re supposed to attack to do damage 0222
Erik Ostrom @erikostrom.com · 26/09/2026Film you’ve watched more than six times with a GIF.static.klipy.comPhiladelphia Story Katharine HepburnAlt: Katharine Hepburn in The Philadelphia Story walks outside, then grimaces as she throws her hand up to shield her eyes from the morning sun. 060
Reposted by Erik OstromCourtney Milan @courtneymilan.com · 24/09/2026The best way to console ourselves about the international shit sandwich buffet that we will have to consume in the coming years is to build out a massive train network, provide health care to all, and take out our aggressions on the billionaires. 636556
Erik Ostrom @erikostrom.com · 25/09/2026On a recent Blank Check episode lthey said “what people remember” about Taxi Driver doesn’t start until 3/4 of the way in, and I wonder what most people remember, because for me it’s Travis Bickle saying “One of these days I’m gonna get organizized” 240
Erik Ostrom @erikostrom.com · 24/09/2026Transit security guy said “thank you for walking your bike” on the light rail platform, and then described, in unsolicited and horrifying detail, a recent incident involving a train and a cyclist so, friends, I pass this message on to you: thank you for walking your bike on the light rail platform. 1192
Reposted by Erik OstromLeah McElrath @leahmcelrath.bsky.social · 24/09/2026AP Stylebook warns against anthropomorphizing AI systems: “Avoid language that gives them human characteristics… Instead, explain what a system does, how well it performs, who built it and who could be affected by it.” 1970082248
Reposted by Erik OstromNeighbors for More Neighbors (N4MN) @moreneighbors.org · 23/09/2026Leah Hanson, House Candidate for District 18A, recently shared her stance on affordable housing. “We need to invest in housing volume,” she said. “That means we need to build homes without unnecessary bureaucracy getting in the way.” Read for full commentary: www.minnpost.com/elections/20...minnpost.comCows, colleges and competitive districts: DFL, GOP eye key House seats covering Northfield and St. PeterHigh voter turnout by students at Carleton, St. Olaf and Gustavus colleges adds a wrinkle to legislative races. 062
Erik Ostrom @erikostrom.com · 23/09/2026This reminds me, every time I've biked past 19th and Nicollet since the Weekend of Three Shootings there's been a cop car at the corner with its lights on, but every time I've looked inside it's been empty. 140
Reposted by Erik OstromWedge LIVE!™ @wedge.live · 23/09/2026Turns out driving like an asshole is the most efficient way to do it, so the computer overlords will emulate it. 2356
Erik Ostrom @erikostrom.com · 23/09/2026This is cool. You can see what energy sources are being used in different regions, all over the world, right now. Like Botswana is running on 97% coal, while France is 98% carbon-free, largely due to nuclear. Eastern India is 90% coal, while next door Nepal is 100% carbon-free, renewable hydro.app.electricitymaps.comMap | Electricity MapsTrack real-time and historical electricity data worldwide — see production mix, CO2 emissions, prices, cross-border exports, and much more. 130
Reposted by Erik OstromRob Tracinski @tracinski.bsky.social · 23/09/2026This is something I've been focusing on. I want to do a series called "The Liberal Tradition," because modern conservatism is in no way more genuinely American than all of the deep American traditions liberalism is rooted in. 51095
Reposted by Erik OstromAlex @mplsalex.bsky.social · 22/09/2026This whole thing is worth your time to listen to. 1133
Erik Ostrom @erikostrom.com · 23/09/2026Seems a lot of Blueskyers are tripping over each other in a race to point out how wrong Renee Good’s mom was to vote for Trump And she was And yeah it’s infuriating when people can’t see cruelty until it’s happening to someone they love So feel your feelings But 140
Erik Ostrom @erikostrom.com · 22/09/2026One of these shows is tonight! It's my first show with Here We Are, a group that travels to a new place, learns a tiny bit about it, and improvises the definitive portrayal of what it's like to live there. Tonight we're going to... Minneapolis. Should be interesting! I hear great things! 140
Erik Ostrom @erikostrom.com · 22/09/2026I'm not excited by Amy Klobuchar, but I'm excited to vote for her. Not just because her opponent is awful, but because I think we can regain the trifecta, and I remember the good and crucial work the DFL did last time they had it. Like free meals at school, in the news today.mprnews.orgFewer skipped meals, less stigma: New data on the impact of Minnesota’s universal school mealsA trio of new studies shows Minnesota’s universal school meals program is providing a sense of relief to Minnesota families and students who are no longer skipping lunch and worrying less about family... 171
Erik Ostrom @erikostrom.com · 22/09/2026You may be surprised to learn that Trump’s FBI is not interested in investigating corruption in government At least where Republicans are involved 120
Reposted by Erik OstromNaomi Kritzer @naomikritzer.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Election 2026: Governor & Lieutenant Governor of MN. Or: why I think you should vote for Amy Klobuchar. naomikritzer.com/2026/09/22/e...naomikritzer.comElection 2026: Governor & Lieutenant Governor of MNOn the ballot: Amy Klobuchar and Ben Schierer (DFL)Lisa Demuth and Ryan Wilson (Republican)Steven Young and Jane Kirby (Green) The tl;dr is that I’m going to vote for Amy Klobuchar, even thou… 27822
Erik Ostrom @erikostrom.com · 22/09/2026Added a bunch of upcoming shows (and some downgone ones) to my web site. Horror! Improv! Music! Science fiction! Comedy! www.erikostrom.com/arts/shows/erikostrom.comshows – Erik Ostrom 010
Reposted by Erik OstromJill Bernard @jillybee72.bsky.social · 20/09/2026This is honestly inspiring to remember the Guthrie was once only an idea that had to be funded. 061
Erik Ostrom @erikostrom.com · 20/09/2026Overheard: “That’s the thing: I don’t love alcohol, I just hate being sober?” 220
Erik Ostrom @erikostrom.com · 18/09/2026We really needed this sky the color of television, tuned to a dead channel. 051
Erik Ostrom @erikostrom.com · 18/09/2026I just stopped putting this off, and took about ten minutes to gather my thoughts about what I want Minneapolis to be like in 2050. I'm an amateur; you can be an amateur too! 0103
Reposted by Erik OstromErin Maye Quade @erinmayequade.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Last week, an attendee at the Republican Convention repeatedly shouted that Democratic candidates should be shot and not one person at the convention said “no”. Not even the U.S Senator who was speaking at the time, who very clearly heard what was being shouted. 15316
Reposted by Erik OstromAdam Miller @ajm6792.bsky.social · 18/09/2026This family should be in quarantine 283
Reposted by Erik OstromJason Kint @kint.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Looks like Financial Times is first to report on today’s incredible revelations about OpenAI and Microsoft. /12 giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/...giftarticle.ft.comOpenAI staff knew the ‘existential threat’ AI posed to publishers, New York Times claimsLawyers say AI co-founder Greg Brockman was ‘motivated by the gazillions’ he hoped to gain from models trained on copyrighted content 5433140
Erik Ostrom @erikostrom.com · 17/09/2026Not everyone can have their car stolen and just not replace it; I’m lucky. But a lot of us could drive less than we do. In many cases you can save money, enjoy the trip more, and make the world better! I recommend it if you can. 160
Reposted by Erik OstromGravel Influencer @gravelinfluencer.bsky.social · 17/09/2026The key thing here is *certain* trips. You don't have to suddenly go car-free! But even replacing a handful of weekly car trips with a bike can lead to savings. Car dependency is a systemic problem, but at the same time, many people are in a position to make changes like this. 623242
Reposted by Erik OstromErin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 16/09/2026It's important to remind readers that while there are a few anti-trans dems, many are doing great work. Spanberger in VA did not flinch at anti-trans attacks. Now, she just ended Governor Youngkin's infamous rule that would ban trans students from bathrooms. Subscribe to support our journalism.erininthemorning.comVA Gov. Spanberger Kills Youngkin-Era Rule That Would Have Banned Trans Students From Bathrooms“Spanberger showed how Democrats win amidst Republican attacks.” 313231685
Reposted by Erik OstromNicolas Hénin @nicolashenin.net · 17/09/2026Nice campaign by the Norwegian Consumer Council about the declining lifespan of products. Enjoy! 179140426442
Reposted by Erik OstromHennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty @hennepinatty.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty statement on Christian Castro: 161045244
Erik Ostrom @erikostrom.com · 16/09/2026It’s been six years since Mark Wheat left the Current (and longer than that since I listened), but I still can’t read Mark Wheat’s name without involuntarily saying his name out loud in a bad approximation of his accent 360
Reposted by Erik OstromBecky Zosia Dernbach @bzosiad.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Here's what happened at the school board tonight! Plus a handy list of what schools they have proposed closing! sahanjournal.com/education/mi...sahanjournal.comMinneapolis could close up to 16 schoolsMinneapolis Public Schools officials rolled out a plan Tuesday night that could see up to 16 schools close as the district tries to address ongoing budget deficits. 12920
Reposted by Erik OstromAaron Cynic @aaroncynic.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Incredible headline here (among other things)theguardian.comTexas police department ordered closed for failing to provide any benefit to communityDisbanding of department in Trinidad comes after arrest of a resident for posting about issues with local water supply 13060531425
Erik Ostrom @erikostrom.com · 15/09/2026“unflinching support,” next you’ll be telling me the Dems are backing away from hard-line Trotskyism 091
Reposted by Erik Ostromae @aelkus.bsky.social · 09/09/2026the problem with this is that peter thiel has a degree in philosophy from stanford 2248560
Reposted by Erik OstromDave Karpf @davekarpf.bsky.social · 14/09/2026"Surely there must be some way to steer the future of AI to maximally benefit society AND maximize value for my investors." -Dario, basically. Which, again, is still preferable to Altman and Elon. But let's not pretend this is something it's not. 2675
Reposted by Erik OstromSW20ed #Edinburgh @sw20.info · 13/09/2026Wow! So cutting traffic makes public transport more reliable and faster, reduces pollution, noise and particulate matter, improves health and benefits local businesses… …AND reduces crime and violence. 0133
Erik Ostrom @erikostrom.com · 13/09/2026Some 20 years ago I sent my best song to a songwriting competition where songs got judged by a panel that supposedly included Tom Waits. Well, first there was an anonymous committee, and then they forwarded the finalists to Tom Waits and the rest of the panel. 110
Erik Ostrom @erikostrom.com · 13/09/2026Sometimes on a bike ride I’ll listen to music on my phone. On my street it blends harmoniously with birds singing, people walking and talking. Then I turn the corner and can’t hear it at all on the bridge over the freeway. Then I’m past the freeway and I can hear music, and birds, and people again. 051
