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John Bonitz

@johnbonitz.bsky.social
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I'm into my two awesome kids, public service, clean transportation, climate & energy, regenerative agriculture, anti-racism, YIMBY & New Urbanism, good food, art, and other lovely things like this. Allergic to bots and scammers. Unlikely 2 respond to DMs.

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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
www.technologyreview.com/2026/09/22/1...
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Don’t be fooled by this summer of AI hype
Breathless claims about AGI and new capabilities fall apart pretty quickly under scrutiny.
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
An artifact of gerrymandering: Democrats Don Davis of NC saw his district become redder during redistricting last year.
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Dear lawd please protect this man.
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Sue Sturgis @suesturgis.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
NC Public Staff filed testimony today revealing what regulators found when they sampled Duke Energy Carolinas' capital spending: $50k+ in Carhartt, YETI, Leatherman & Amazon gear booked as capital expenses ... meaning ratepayers cover it AND Duke earns a return on it. 🧵
Excerpt of testimony with "Examples included over $50,000 in apparel and gift items from Carhartt, North Face, YETI, Leatherman, Amazon, and other sources" highlighted
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Could be soon
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
That's what I'm talking about
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Totally different? Methinks we're nearly as vulnerable and addicted here. And probably less resilient, as a whole, than the Russians. This could happen again, here. We're already close.
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
I urge people not to laugh. We are all victims of the oligarchs and billionaires. It could happen here, too.
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Don't laugh. We are all victims of the oligarchs and billionaires. It could happen here, too.
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
He did get it re-inked. He covered it up back in October last year. I saw a photo. And he spoke about it, with contrition.
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
🔥 “Maybe Zohran isn’t the un-American one. Maybe the un-American one is you.” Chuck Goldensohn, a Jew in New York, calls out MAGA @LizzySavetsky for claiming to defend patriotic and Jewish ideals while actually betraying them.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
Today is the 251st anniversary of Paul Revere's midnight ride to warn the Minutemen of approaching British troops. I want to take a moment to share an excerpt from the Declaration of Independence's grievances against King George III. Remind you of anyone?
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
The systemic exploitation of women revealed here is a deep sickness. To the women in my life: I see you and I have your back. It is the responsibility of men to end this. We must raise the next generation to fight this. www.cnn.com/interactive/...
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Exposing a global ‘online rape academy’ that is teaching men how to abuse women and evade detection
CNN exposes an online network of men encouraging each other to drug and assault their partners, and swap tips on how to get away with it.
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Senator Ron Wyden @wyden.senate.gov · 17/04/2026
I sent a classified letter to House and Senate colleagues about a secret interpretation of surveillance law that every American should be concerned about. Representative Massie is right. The Constitution requires EVERY member to vote against a clean reauthorization.
A tweet from Representative Thomas Massie that reads:

I just viewed 2 Top Secret FISA docs.
1) FISA Court opinion that raises serious concerns about FBI implementation of FISA 702.
2) letter by Senator Wyden describing a secret government interpretation of FISA law.
The Constitution requires I vote No on FISA 702 reauthorization.
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 08/04/2026
Money will be made by Iran, since your deal just allowed them to charge $2 million per ship to pass through—a fee that never existed prior to the war.
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Miser @misernyc.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
The gas crisis makes me really glad I live in NYC and not anywhere else in car dependent America. Hopefully everyone can learn from our example
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
Pre AI, so we know it really happened!
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
Please support independent booksellers, not Amazon! bookshop.org/p/books/lost...
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Lost Towns of North Carolina
Check out Lost Towns of North Carolina - <p><strong>Forgotten History in the Tar Heel State</strong></p><p>Take an adventure through ruins of ghost towns and lost communities in the Old North State. E...
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
This morning I had the great pleasure of cracking open Heather Leah's new book. She explores the subject with verve and sensitivity. Her focus on *community* is just what we need today. THANK YOU, HEATHER! WELL DONE! . Link in first comment!
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Khashoggi's Ghost @urocklive1.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
The Working Families Party launched a new website, PrimaryFetterman.com, that features pages dedicated to opposition research on him, volunteer recruitment and even a link to request donation refunds from his campaign — which the party said it will promote via digital ads.
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Primary John Fetterman
We supported John Fetterman in 2022. Since then, he's sold us out. It's time to replace him and elect real leadership.
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
TFG.
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
Wait, @maddow.bsky.social , how is this funny? The statement finally confirms the rumors that the new ballroom conceals a giant Presidential bunker.
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
How is this funny? The statement finally confirms the rumors that the new ballroom conceals a giant Presidential bunker.
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
Amazing how that stuff of our youth shapes us, and yet we grow into mature, complex humans, @jamellebouie.net I shocked a colleague when I told him I used to chill with the skaters & punks in school. Remain In Light was maybe my most impactful record. Joy Division & Midnight Oil also hit.
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 29/11/2025
Dix Park Trolls! What a delightful experience! Six or seven thumbs up! Be sure to search for the "Thomas Dambo" map of Raleigh Trolls. (Link in first comment.)
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
I loved this song, @oliveklug.bsky.social . I found it on my FYP on TikTok, and shared it with my kid who is >40 years younger than my GenX self. He loved it too. So thank you!
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
A four day trial from a guy throwing a sandwich at an ICE thug!? How is this not abuse of judicial process?!
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Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
He wants to kill Obamacare, but has no other plan. He is not satisfied with his deportation operation because his ICE agents are not abusive enough. He plans to continue murdering people in the Caribbean Sea because the law and these humans are of no concern to him. All this thanks to John Roberts.
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
I hate to say this, but the politics of the murderer/arsonist make no difference to Trump. The authoritarian ruler gains support with ANY kind of chaos and violence. It is ALL justification for further controls, more policing, and even military intervention. www.cnn.com/2025/09/29/u...
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How the mass shooting and a devastating fire unfolded at a Michigan church | CNN
At least four people were killed at the church in tranquil Grand Blanc Township. Eight others were wounded. And up to seven people could be unaccounted for as search crews resume a harrowing search in...
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
Just cancelled my Disney+ subscription. Haven't watched in ages anyway. Less money for the minions of fascism.
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
I love this so much. (You simply MUST click through.)
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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 05/09/2025
Sen. Warren Daniel (R–NC, District 46) was caught trading stocks right on the Senate floor. Didn’t even wait for a break. Playing the market on the taxpayers’ time…pure abuse of power.
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 16/08/2025
Hear that?? That's the giant sucking sound of money leaving USA as Trump bludgeons our domestic wind industry, and China surges forward into a dominant position. A 17 MW wind turbine is astonishing. www.livescience.com/technology/e...
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China builds record-breaking floating wind turbine — it could change the face of renewable energy
Floating offshore wind turbines open a whole new playing field for energy companies, which have so far had to stick to shallow waters.
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 16/08/2025
How do I get out of the part of BlueSky dominated by this soap opera called beebeetwentyseven ??? OMG, 3 out of 4 posts are about this tripe! Please someone help me! I'm muting posts as fast as I can. What else can I do?!
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 27/07/2025
That's what I'm talkin about.
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The Sons of Liberty @sonsofliberty.bsky.social · 26/07/2025
#SCOOP FROM AN ANONYMOUS INTERNAL SOURCE: Sunbelt Rentals is the only provider for HVAC and power equipment to Alligator Auschwitz, along with some moving equipment and the temporary structures. Sunbelt wants to keep it quiet, even internally--not many people in the company know about this.
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 28/06/2025
Hilarious! Musk no like what Grok say, so he sending his AI to Stalin-style "re-education camp"! www.facebook.com/share/p/18aA...
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 22/06/2025
In case you're feeling down...
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
Your moment of zen... www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8rjHUWB/
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 15/06/2025
Thanks to Ed Lallo for his photo! Ed's full coverage here: www.facebook.com/share/p/1C5Z...
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 15/06/2025
#NoKings rally in tiny #PittsboroNC got me and 1,200 others #FiredUp yesterday! So encouraging to gather with so many neighbors who care deeply about the Constitution, liberty, rule-of-law, and Due Process. The Resistance is strong. We can't let the fascists get us down! Photo credit, Ed Lallo!
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
I love it that the WalMart heiress (by marriage) is boosting the NO KINGS movement. www.forbes.com/sites/jemima...
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Billionaire Walmart Heiress Urges People To ‘Mobilize’ At June 14 Anti-Trump Protests
The 76-year-old Christy Walton has aligned herself with “No Kings,” an organization planning mass protests across the country this Saturday.
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
This is so good. Every word is perfect. Her tone, her delivery, everything. I can't believe it's not viral yet. www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8MbTdC7/
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#peersupport #socialwork #therapytok #mutualaid #facesandvoicesofrecovery
TikTok video by Mandy
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geoffrey 💀 (scary now) @parsnip.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
people like this florida local news meteorologist explaining why he's no longer confident he can deliver good information about hurricanes are probably some of the most important people in the country right now
an older white man in a blue suit stands in front of a screen with text over a hurricane cloud background with the nbc logo in the corner
FEDERAL GOV'T CUTS 6 FIRST ALERT WEATHER
- Central & South Florida Nat'l Weather Service is 19-39% understaffed 
- 17% reduction in weather balloon launches across the United States
- Degraded forecast accuracy
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
We white folks would do well to be prepared for this kind of support to our neighbors.
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 25/05/2025
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 10/05/2025
Yep, and that's just one of many self-serving reasons it is happening.
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 10/05/2025
I admire @kairyssdal.bsky.social for his courage in this observation. (Despite it being obvious to anyone who's taken Econ 101, the risk of retaliation is considerable.)
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 10/05/2025
Imagine starting a restaurant, only to suffer a 1am fire nine months after opening. Devastating. This just happened to one of my favorite restaurants -- Akari Express in Raleigh, NC. They make such authentic food, with so much love. Please drop a dollar in the hat if you can? gofund.me/565660ef
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Donate to Restore Akari Express: Fire Recovery Fund, organized by Angel L
Around 1:00AM of May 2nd, our restaurant was tragically damaged by a fire. While ins… Angel L needs your support for Restore Akari Express: Fire Recovery Fund
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John Bonitz @johnbonitz.bsky.social · 10/05/2025
Newark Mayor arrested while standing OUTSIDE the gates of the ICE lockup.
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