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J. Smith

@jooltman.bsky.social
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Professional Citizen. Adores Poetry/Bikes/Textiles.

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J. Smith @jooltman.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
New Yorkers, if you don’t see your Councilmember on the sponsor list for this bill, ask them to support online reporting, faster clearing of snowy bus stops. Winter is just around the corner, and I can’t hop those bergs! TY @cmshahanahanif.bsky.social. legistar.council.nyc.gov/LegislationD...
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The New York City Council - File #: Int 1081-2026
Title: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of sanitation to clear certain bus stops and bus shelters of snow and ice and to es...
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J. Smith @jooltman.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
If there was any doubt between the pro-AI data center lobby and MAGA, hear them roar below.
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J. Smith @jooltman.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Please take a moment out of your weekend to watch this #climateweekNYC reel where we let Trump’s Energy Secretary know how we really feel about him and his policies! Help spread the love. @jigarshahdc.bsky.social @iea.org @heatmap.news @politico.com @bloomberg.com
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J. Smith @jooltman.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
“…if the last two years have confirmed anything, it’s that the logic of collective resistance is sound. Not only is the immediate price for bucking Trump small; it actually works.” More please, from institutions, business leaders, and of course voters!
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J. Smith @jooltman.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Thank you, @nycsanitation.bsky.social for coming to pick up residential trash in the dead of night before the Nor’easter hits. Good planning! @mayor.nyc.gov
Trash truck through trees.
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J. Smith @jooltman.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Unusual convergence of voters from both political parties, #climateweekNYC #unplugAI, and @newyorker.com.
New Yorker cover showing got trying desperately to unplug a mainframe computer.
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J. Smith @jooltman.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Saw some pretty sultry shots of tonight’s NYC sunset, but I liked the mood once it settled down a bit.
Spires and trees against a darkening sky.
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J. Smith @jooltman.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Just went to a three hour panel on extreme heat tech, and not once did anyone mention anything about stopping the harm, only how much money is to be made. How sick is that?!? #climateweekNYC
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Rise and Resist @riseandresist.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
September 23, 2026 Google Offices 111 8th Avenue (corner of 15th St.) Rise and Resist returned to Google with Climate Families for a family-friendly action, with singing . This protest is part of the "Unplug AI Week of Action."
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J. Smith @jooltman.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Disappointed that @mikiesherrill.bsky.social, Al Gore, @chrislhayes.bsky.social, others I admire are willing to share a platform with utmost Fascist villain Christ Wright, Energy Secretary. If he’s invited, your rsvp should be Regrets. #nycclimateweek
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J. Smith @jooltman.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
What is *it?* The United States Congress. Our tax dollars.
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J. Smith @jooltman.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Only a small number of my followers will understand the extreme restraint I showed tonight by not confronting Steve Cuozzo about his deadly bike lane obstructionism. Only out of respect for Florence Fabricant who he was (lamely) interviewing did I stay mum. Got in good death dagger stares though.
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J. Smith @jooltman.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
This is one of the biggest misfires of @nyc-dot.bsky.social co-named streets program. West 63rd is one of the least Sesame Street-esque blocks in NYC even if it is where their offices are.
Green Sesame Street sign UWS.
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J. Smith @jooltman.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Funny mashup: @mayor.nyc.gov office of policy engagement but don’t ask me 4 nothin!
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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 22/09/2026
this is a genuinely crazy story
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J. Smith @jooltman.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Mind blowing. Godzilla-like. Double whammy. Super-sized. Jaw-dropping. Not good, people. Not good. Brought to you by #fossilfuel. apple.news/AmO0VPa4GRQi...
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‘Jaw-dropping’ El Niño bursts through temperature record months before peak — Guardian US
‘Godzilla-level’ phenomenon is supercharging the climate crisis and will have a huge impact on communities across the world
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Wilber’s attorney: “Wilber has a bullet lodged near his spine and is losing feeling on the left side of his body.” #AbolishICE @DoorDash
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
“Can you give my dad back? I miss him.” 💔 ICE kidnapped her father Luis at a DOT inspection. Her mother says he is legal and did everything the right way. #AbolishICE
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Matthew Eadie @mattheweadie.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
BREAKING: Evanston police confirm a U.S. citizen was briefly detained by federal agents Sunday morning near Howard and Dodge before being released The man was taken to the hospital for injuries to his head, neck and teeth after agents drove off
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Federal agents detained U.S. citizen Sunday morning - Evanston Now
Police chief says officers responded to a man with injuries to head, neck and teeth on Howard and made contact with agents involved.
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J. Smith @jooltman.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Very disappointed to attend a #climateweek Climate Film Festival film that platformed sponsor Sony Pictures to brag that they would meet Scope 3 targets by 2050. For most companies, that’s 70-90% of their emissions and that is far too late.
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J. Smith @jooltman.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
I do not like Mamdani hosting a Fascist tomorrow at Gracie Mansion. In a few weeks’ time he will be much less powerful. Why kiss his ring now?
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J. Smith @jooltman.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
NYC is now Seattle. Something to ponder as #climateweek kicks off.
So much rain.
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J. Smith @jooltman.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Not sure when my son learned how to fly?! @artbutmakeitsports.bsky.social
Ultimate frisbee high jinx.
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J. Smith @jooltman.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Someone help us piece together why Putin is invading EU countries a few weeks before early voting starts in the US midterms?
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New York Post @nypost.com · 19/09/2026
Truck plows into 2 teens riding bike in NYC, killing one of them: cops
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Truck plows into 2 teens riding bike in NYC, killing one of them: cops
Two teens riding on the same bike were struck by a truck in Manhattan Friday night — killing one and leaving the other hospitalized, cops said. The teens, aged 15 and 13, were heading along East 14…
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J. Smith @jooltman.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Right On! (Greenport Conservation Area, Hudson, NY)
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Adam Serwer @adamserwer.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
He was actually very clear about what he was going to do. Maybe you should have leveled with your constituents about what you were supporting bsky.app/profile/phil...
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J. Smith @jooltman.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Glad any ICE lawbreaking is getting coverage, but past tense framing of this makes it sound like it’s over. Every day in NYC, ICE is kidnapping multiple neighbors to be held in deplorable conditions, denied justice, deported to dangerous homelands or unknown lands. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/17/u...
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Trump’s Minnesota Surge Threatened Democracy, Judge Warns
In a rare interview, Patrick Schiltz, who served as the federal court’s chief judge last winter, called the administration’s actions “a grave threat to the rule of law.”
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David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
The Trump regime is redefining the Endangered Species Act to consider only the intentional killing of endangered animals to be illegal, removing accountability for incidental harm caused by economic activities. Psychopaths.
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Trump Administration Moves to Gut a Core Endangered Species Protection (Gift Article)
An internal memo reinterprets the law so that only the intentional killing of animals, not collateral harm, is illegal.
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Rise and Resist @riseandresist.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Icon Parking is allowing ICE vehicles in its garage. Demand ICE vans be removed from Independence Plaza. Here’s what you can do right now - Call Mon–Fri, 9–5: • ICON (877) 727-5464 • Vornado (212) 594-7000 x7400 • Stellar Mgmt (212) 406-0030
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J. Smith @jooltman.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Just a gorgeous day in Gowanus, yet the multimillion dollar park @nycparks.bsky.social built is deserted. Probably nothing to do with @nycsanitation.bsky.social using the surrounding sidewalks like trash? Why have a ten year #visionzero plan instead of taking care of day to day? @mayor.nyc.gov
Empty park. Car mess
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Ben McKenzie @benmckenzie.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
@kirstengillibrand.bsky.social is urging fellow Ds to vote FOR the corrupt crypto CLARITY Act. I’m sure this has nothing to do with the fact that her 22 year old son received a $30 mil investment from a VC fund led by a crypto billionaire www.politico.com/live-updates...
politico.com
Gillibrand privately urges Dems to advance crypto bill
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand's posture on the legislation puts her at odds with progressives in her party.
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J. Smith @jooltman.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Celebrated T-50 days to Midterms by hearing the brilliant Dr. Annie Andrews speak this evening. She is a pediatrician/mom with no interest in being a lifer pol and every hope for stopping our descent into darkness. If you can help her win in SC, here’s where to get involved: drannieandrews.com
drannieandrews.com
Dr. Annie Andrews for Senate
Dr. Annie Andrews is a pediatrician and mom who has dedicated her career to fighting for a brighter future for all children...
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J. Smith @jooltman.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Protesting is “cute.” This guy clearly does not understand Democracy or how culture changes. Policy is always playing catch up.
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J. Smith @jooltman.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
IF you are an expert of some sort who journalists call for opinions, begging you to pull up out of your silos, realize we are less than two months from Mid-terms, and for the ever loving sake of all that is holy, DO NOT try to talk journalists out of writing about your area of expertise with…(1/2)
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J. Smith @jooltman.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
“If I’m paying for your wedding, at some point, you’re going to owe me something. This should be unthinkable for the son of the president. End of story.” We are ruled by Putin puppets. www.propublica.org/article/dona...
propublica.org
Donald Trump Jr.’s Wedding Bankrolled by Putin-Linked Russian Oligarch
The oligarch, Umar Kremlev, spent hundreds of thousands on expenses like renting out a private island. He appears to have met Trump Jr. only recently, but he attended the intimate wedding with a large...
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J. Smith @jooltman.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
I hope all members of the Council of Fashion Designers of America denounce the president’s assault of a peaceful protestor at the Cos show. His violence gives the entire industry a bad name. Also, Meryl and Anne Hathaway might want to distance themselves instead of being featured on their Web site?
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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
I will not stop speaking out against the Trump administration’s egregious abuse of immigrant children.
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Revolving Door Project @revolvingdoordc.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Jessica Schumer’s hiring by OpenAI offers a glimpse into the government influence industry, which relies upon political staff revolving out of public service and the scions of political dynasties renting out access to their inside information.
prospect.org
Why OpenAI Hired Chuck Schumer’s Daughter Away From Amazon - The American Prospect
The AI industry has a greater need for government influence than anyone else.
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J. Smith @jooltman.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Looking for something to do from home to fight Fascism? Here’s a postcards to voters program where they even send you the postcards: turnoutpac.org/postcards/
turnoutpac.org
Postcards | Progressive Turnout Project
Postcards to Swing States Save Democracy. Write Postcards. PROGRAM 1 Get Out the Vote Postcards Sign up to write postcards to key states and US House districts for the Nov. 3 midterm elections. Democr...
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J. Smith @jooltman.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Look at all the great local groups turning out for this tomorrow! If you’re in NYC, please go in my stead. (At a benefit for Dr. Annie Andrews to try and stop Graham’s unqualified, ignorant sister from getting a Senate Seat.)
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J. Smith @jooltman.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
“Innab, who goes by the nom de bodega “Jimmy,” offered Miller a Gatorade on the house.” Nom de bodega! Stolen kitten! Neighborhood solidarity! This is local journalism at its finest. gothamist.com/news/park-sl...
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Park Slope locals outraged by catnapping of bodega kitten: ‘It’s unconscionable’
The cat caper has the neighborhood up in arms and on the hunt for a couple caught on surveillance camera walking away with the 3-month-old white kitten.
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J. Smith @jooltman.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
It’s quaint that @nyc-dot.bsky.social is bothering to draw new truck routes while NYPD simply refuses to enforce our existing ones and oversized truck laws.
Illegal truck bearing down on crosswalk on Flatbush Avenue.
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J. Smith @jooltman.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Today in NYC is so much like it was this same day, 25 years ago. I am making a point of meeting newborns. I’ve had the pleasure of meeting a ten day-old and a two-week old. They are perfection. This is how I choose to remember.
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J. Smith @jooltman.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
I was this year’s old when I heard subway performers I want to hear more of. (I usually feel like a captive even if the music is awesome.) They were a trio of Spanish-speaking rappers and oh my gracious, could they! Anyone run into them, know their names?
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Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Thousands of immigrants did the hard, dirty work of clearing rubble and toxic dust and debris from Ground Zero. Many were undocumented laborers sent to work every day with no special PPE, and got cancer as a result. Now some of those same people are living in fear of ICE. www.npr.org/2026/09/11/n...
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They cleaned up ground zero. Now many are hiding from ICE
After 9/11, thousands of rescue and cleanup crews went to work at ground zero. They were exposed to toxic debris and experienced psychological trauma. Today, many say they live in fear of deportation.
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J. Smith @jooltman.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Tending to believe the workers who accuse Brooklyn Grange of union busting. Otherwise why are comments turned off?
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Jehiah @jehiah.cz · 10/09/2026
Parking permits for funeral directors? seriously? for goodness sake - do we not have enough permit problems already? Just roll out metered parking and manage the demand properly. intro.nyc/1056-2026
intro.nyc
The New York City Council - File #: Int 1056-2026
Title: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to parking permits for funeral directors
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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Democrats should be at the microphone right now noting that this is a Hatch Act violation that they'll be pursuing in January. I don't care that the nation's become numb to this shit. It's still illegal and if Democrats should run against it and then act to crush it.
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Andy Craig @andycraig.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
The president ordering USPS to illegally throw out millions of ballots is at least on par with what he tried to do for 2020, and in big ways it's worse. It's another attempted self-coup, trying to create a fake Congress. That he's even attempting it is already a deadly serious constitutional crisis.
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