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Kyle Rosenthal

@kyle-rosenthal.bsky.social
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He/him. Climate, local pol, among other things. Founder, www.sustainwithage.com Rochester/Chicago/Boston

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Taniel @taniel.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Voter registration deadlines are SUNDAY in Alaska, Rhode Island, South Carolina. And MONDAY in: Arizona, Arkansas Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Ohio, Tennessee, and *Texas*. If you live in these states, verify your registration now, literally.
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Kyle Rosenthal @kyle-rosenthal.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
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Christa Pike hospitalized after failed execution attempt
"We have a lot of questions about what we saw and what we did not see."
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Taniel @taniel.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Chicago residents! Be sure to check out Injustice Watch's always essential and amazing resource looking all the local judges up for retention in November. 2026retention.injusticewatch.org
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Cook County November 2026 Judicial Election Guide
Injustice Watch's guide to the November 2026 Cook County judicial elections.
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Our Streets @ourstreetsmn.org · 24/09/2026
Do you think you can go a week without driving? People without a car and those unable to drive often face barriers getting around reliably in our communities. From October 1-8, we invite you to make the pledge and challenge yourself to not drive for a week.
Week Without Driving social graphic
Thursday, October 1 - October 6, 2026
Experience Week Without Driving
It's about access.
With Nondrivers Alliance logo
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Taniel @taniel.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
a Sunday reminder for Washingtonians out there Washington is the only state where a MAJORITY of the state Supreme Court is on the ballot, all at once a very rare situation no party label on the ballot but candidates are still aligned with parties! important to learn: boltsmag.org/your-state-b...
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Kyle Rosenthal @kyle-rosenthal.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Anyone have insight on NYS? My understanding is it’s still just waiting on the governor’s signature….seems like an easy climate and affordability win so concerned we haven’t seen it quickly signed and championed…
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The War on Cars @thewaroncars.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Thanks to everyone who has helped free up space in Doug's closet so far. Free shipping with code BANCARS for this. (And it the code just might work for other items too.) thewaroncars.store/products/cle...
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CLEARANCE: Logo T-shirt (free shipping)
As we make the transition from our old store to this new one and as we wrap up our epic book tour, we need to clear out Doug's closet. Grab our original logo t-shirt at a bargain price and represent T...
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NITA Chicago @nitachicago.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
A new era for Chicagoland transit. 🚇✨ Beginning today, NITA is officially your regional transit agency, coordinating affordable, reliable, safe transit across the CTA, Metra, and Pace. nita.illinois.gov/about-rta/pr...
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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Shame on Mt. Sinai for capitulating with this settlement, which violates that legacy of inclusion, their own Hippocratic oath, and New York’s human rights laws. (3/3)
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Kyle Rosenthal @kyle-rosenthal.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Are any of these LSU players truly re-enrolled in their schools? Seems course registration would have already happened too…will be hard to play their first games if they have that many syllabi to catch up on reading!
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Ari Ofsevit @ofsevit.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
In 1957, a T ride cost 20¢. Adjusted for inflation, that's $2.40, exactly what the T costs today (well, $2.41, but close). The Turnpike from 128 to New York cost $2.45. Adjusted for inflation, it would be equivalent to $29.64. Driving the length of the Pike costs $4.25 today.
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Kyle Rosenthal @kyle-rosenthal.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Absolutely fascinating what is unfolding in England and has been over many years. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Cities are the big winners in Burnham’s devolution drive. But what happens to the rest of England? | John Harris
Labour has promised a ‘fundamental rewiring’ of power. But some areas are years into their devolution journey while others scramble to get started, says Guardian columnist John Harris
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Canary Media Inc. @canarymedia.com · 30/08/2026
Considering a heat-pump water heater? Here’s what makes them a smarter choice than ever.
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Heat-pump water heaters just keep getting better
Manufacturers are rolling out models that heat up at times when power is cheap, fit into tighter spaces, and aggressively cut energy bills.
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Taniel @taniel.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
One of the more gerrymandered bodies that people don't think about — New Hampshire's executive council. In 2022, Dems won a majority across the 5 districts but just one of the 5 seats.
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Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation at Georgetown @beeckcenter.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
🚨 Just dropped: #FormFest2026 schedule and speakers. From designing for people to harnessing new technology, explore the innovations shaping the future of form design and service delivery. Register for free and join us on September 16 👉 formfest.org Co-hosted with @codeforamerica.org
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Shabazz Stuart @shabazzstuart.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
If three NYers were shot up by strangers that got away it would be on CNN and NYT/WSJ above fold. If three subway riders died after being pushed on 🚇tracks by strangers it would be on CNN and NYT/WSJ above fold. Three NYers were killed by hit-run drivers and nary a peep?
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Bolts @boltsmag.org · 21/08/2026
More than 50,000 South Dakotans became eligible for Medicaid three years ago thanks to a ballot measure that passed with 56 percent of the vote. Now, state Republicans want to raise the threshold for these measures to 60 percent.
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"Disrespectful for Voters": The Dakotas Weigh Raising the Bar for Direct Democracy - Bolts
Frustrated that voters are bypassing the legislatures they control, the GOP is pushing two ballot measures this fall in North Dakota and South Dakota to require a supermajority to amend the state constitutions.
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Jake Anbinder @jakeanbinder.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
The key difference IMO between flock and speed cameras is the former creates new channels for abuse of power whereas the latter automates a law enforcement task in a way that is more equitable. But I do worry that the importance of this distinction is lost on both sides.
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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
This is REALLY important. “Over 50% of Americans say climate change is a serious threat; only 10% think their compatriots feel the same That perception gap on the issue is among the highest in the world, per a new Gallup poll.” They want you to think you’re alone. You’re not. #ClimateCrisis
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Over 50% of Americans say climate change is a serious threat; only 10% think their compatriots feel the same
That perception gap on the issue is among the highest in the world, per a new Gallup poll....
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The Intercept @theintercept.com · 13/08/2026
Despite a record of botched executions, three states including Tennessee plan to carry out killings on Thursday. interc.pt/3UfMDAx
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Kyle Rosenthal @kyle-rosenthal.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
In all the worlds of magic - Wicked, Harry Potter - the efficiency of the train and public transit is recognized. Sure, certain circumstances warrant flying, but not everyone has that ability and the community benefits of the train are made clear across numerous relationships.
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Streetsblog USA @usa.streetsblog.org · 16/07/2026
Fifth Time’s The Harm: Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro Again Signed A Budget With No Money For Transit
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Fifth Time's The Harm: Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro Again Signed A Budget With No Money For Transit — Streetsblog USA
New budget refuses a single cent for transit, cuts service for most vulnerable residents.
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Leah Stokes @leahstokes.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Democrats have stopped talking about climate. Strategists say that's smart—but they're wrong. Making climate a top priority wins votes, and barely 1 in 10 voters will vote against climate action. Read all about it in my newsletter, "Notes from the Electric Era." electricnotes.news/p/yes-democr...
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Yes, Democrats Should Talk About Climate.
Talking about Climate Change is a Political Winner.
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Kyle Rosenthal @kyle-rosenthal.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
It’s giving ~benefits of ranked choice voting~
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Kyle Rosenthal @kyle-rosenthal.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Feel this hard. So many orgs out there violating their own governance policies or just not doing basic updates. If you are affiliated with an org that has a website - say something when you see it isn’t updated and ensure someone answers the general email.
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Kyle Rosenthal @kyle-rosenthal.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
💯 plus we have a national arbitrary cap on residency slots that remains static and not directly tied to standards. We have qualified people who cannot otherwise gain a residency slot. I wrote a bit about this a while back! sustain-with-age.beehiiv.com/p/straight-t...
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Straight To The Point
Doctors WITH Borders; Robert Irwin's Next Leader; Very Light Reading
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 06/07/2026
Secrecy surrounding executions in Florida has left victims’ families, prisoners and lawyers searching for clues about the governor’s selection process. “He could be deciding who is next to die by throwing darts at a list of names,” one lawyer said. with @nytimes.com
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Florida Is Executing Prisoners at a Record Pace, Even as Most of the U.S. Abandons the Death Penalty
Early last year, Gov. Ron DeSantis began signing death warrants at a faster rate than ever before. What followed was the most intense period of executions the state has carried out in more than eight ...
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Taniel @taniel.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
just a wild situation in Louisiana: www.nola.com/gambit/news/...
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Liliana Segura @lilianasegura.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
I've been tracking the DOJ's death penalty authorizations since Trump retook office. There are more than people might realize. (How many actually lead to new death sentences is too soon to say.) New from me @theintercept.com
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Trump Has Already Launched More Death Penalty Prosecutions Than in His Entire First Term
Pam Bondi and Todd Blanche have pushed hard for new death sentences, including in states that have abolished executions.
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Alex Burness @burness.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
There is still one group of people born in the U.S. who are not entitled to birthright citizenship, even after yesterday’s SCOTUS ruling: American Samoans pay taxes, owe “allegiance” to the U.S., and serve in the military—but have no constitutional right to citizenship: boltsmag.org/prosecuted-f...
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Americans by Name, Punished for Believing It - Bolts
In a small Alaska town, American Samoans face prosecution for voting in the only country they’ve ever known. They live in a limbo, created by colonial expansion, that now confuses even public official...
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 30/06/2026
NEW: As most states move away from the death penalty, Florida is executing more prisoners than ever before. Last year, 19 people were put to death — shattering the state’s previous annual record of 11, first set in 1936. with @nytimes.com
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Florida Is Executing Prisoners at a Record Pace, Even as Most of the U.S. Abandons the Death Penalty
Early last year, Gov. Ron DeSantis began signing death warrants at a faster rate than ever before. What followed was the most intense period of executions the state has carried out in more than eight ...
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Jessica Lussenhop @jlussenhop.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
"Florida has executed nine men this year, more than all other states combined... Death watch, once a lonely way station, has begun to resemble an assembly line." NEW work from the inimitable @pamelacolloff.bsky.social www.propublica.org/article/flor...
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Florida Is Executing Prisoners at a Record Pace, Even as Most of the U.S. Abandons the Death Penalty
Early last year, Gov. Ron DeSantis began signing death warrants at a faster rate than ever before. What followed was the most intense period of executions the state has carried out in more than eight ...
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Taniel @taniel.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
“Tens of thousands of people gathered in soaring temperatures in Hungary's capital on Saturday to celebrate the 31st annual Budapest Pride, the first such LGBTQ+ march since Viktor Orbán, who had sought to ban the event, was ousted in an April election.” www.pbs.org/newshour/wor...
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Tens of thousands march in the first Budapest Pride since Viktor Orbán was voted out
Saturday's Pride march came a little more than a year after Orbán's nationalist-populist government passed legislation and a constitutional amendment to outlaw the event, drawing criticism from human ...
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Kyle Rosenthal @kyle-rosenthal.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Further disappointing to see the even more car-centric communities of upstate excluded from these protections.
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Kyle Rosenthal @kyle-rosenthal.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Religious freedom for who, then?
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Transportation Alternatives @transalt.org · 22/06/2026
Today in the New York Times: "Our estimate is that about 200 to 400 pedestrians a year would not have died if vehicles had remained approximately the same size over the past quarter-century."
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The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids @tobaccofreekids.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
The concern is especially urgent as F1 expands its youth audience through partnerships with Disney, Lego and Mattel's Hot Wheels. www.nytimes.com/athletic/734...
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Nineteen U.S. attorneys general voice concerns to F1, FIA over tobacco industry sponsorship (Gift Article)
McLaren and Ferrari have tobacco-related sponsors, nicotine pouch brands Zyn and Velo.
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Kyle Rosenthal @kyle-rosenthal.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
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New York budget taxes nicotine pouches at 75%
New York’s enacted budget extends the state’s existing 75% wholesale tobacco tax to nicotine pouches and other alternative nicotine products.
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Conservation Voters of PA @conservationpa.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Protections from extreme heat for pets but not workers? Temperatures are rising. Hardworking Pennsylvanians deserve protections. loom.ly/nfB5NdI #Pennsylvania #WorkerSafety
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Kyle Rosenthal @kyle-rosenthal.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Not sure if good or bad but the DNC autopsy mentions the word climate change one single time throughout
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Taniel @taniel.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
one member of Los Angeles County's board of supervisors has more constituents than the U.S. senators of 12 states
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Kevin Morris @kevintmorris.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
I am begging journalists covering Callais to think a LITTLE BIT about how covering only the partisan implications of Callais reinforces the batshit opinion's assertion that the VRA was only about partisan power
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Bolts @boltsmag.org · 09/05/2026
American Samoans occupy a strange in-between as U.S. nationals but not citizens. They pay taxes, have Social Security numbers, and can join the military—but they can’t vote. A voter fraud case in Alaska highlights their unusual predicament.
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Americans by Name, Punished for Believing It - Bolts
In a small Alaska town, American Samoans face prosecution for voting in the only country they’ve ever known. They live in a limbo, created by colonial expansion, that now confuses even public officials—and has made them a new target for policing voter fraud.
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Brian Lyman @brianlyman.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Alabama Legislature is meeting on redistricting; we are under a tornado watch, and it’s flooding in the building. These metaphors are too on the nose.
Dirty water
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Taniel @taniel.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Everyone is discussing CONGRESSIONAL districts. But the VRA's effects were up and down the ballot, with huge implications for who holds local power. Here's a story on how a Tennessee community was bracing for SCOTUS. boltsmag.org/voting-right...
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The Atlantic @theatlantic.com · 28/04/2026
Members of both parties are egging on a nationwide tax revolt—and if the economy were to tank, the country could end up with a toxic combination of widespread joblessness and rampant inflation, @annielowrey.bsky.social argues.
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So Nobody Is Going to Pay Taxes Now?
America actually needs a tax base.
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Alex Baumhardt @alexbaumhardt.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
‘In a 2-1 ruling, Appeals Court Judge Eric Tung, (a Trump appointee) found there’s no such right to be free from exposure to tear gas. ‘No such right exists in the Constitution,’ Tung wrote. ‘Nothing in our constitutional text or structure evinces such a right.’” www.opb.org/article/2026...
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Federal appeals court grants unrestricted use of crowd control weapons at Portland ICE building
The court’s ruling eliminates restrictions imposed by two federal judges in Oregon that strictly limited when federal officers could use tear gas on crowds outside the facility
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Kyle Rosenthal @kyle-rosenthal.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
Penalties with remaining time at the end of a game should extend into the next
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Floodlight @floodlightnews.org · 26/04/2026
Judges in Louisiana have made at least $1.1 million from investments in oil and petrochemical firms. So what happens when those same companies appear before them in court?
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Judges overseeing Louisiana's landmark oil cases have financial stakes in defendants
Federal judges held stock, bonds and leased mineral rights to Exxon, Chevron and others while hearing cases against the companies alleging damage to the La. coast.
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Mark Z. Jacobson @mzjacobson.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
Battery-electric ferry reduced energy use 88% versus a diesel ferry during 16 months of operation in Norway, carrying 41,000 passengers per day back and forth over a river. Plus, 0 tailpipe or grid emissions from the BE ferry since Norway's grid is 100% WWS www.compositesworld.com/news/hyke-gf...
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Hyke GFRP electric urban ferry demonstrates 8X efficiency versus diesel
The F-15 electric ferry cut energy use by up to 88%, eliminated direct emissions and improved transport efficiency in Fredrikstad’s public transport pilot.
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