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Rus Lodi

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Newspaper guy before the internet ruined everything.

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Micah @rincewind.run · 24/03/2026
truly, nobody is feeling more vindicated this week than airport dads
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Adam Serwer @adamserwer.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
The reason we're here is that tens of millions of people will punch a hole in a wall if they hear someone used food stamps to buy soda but they're fine if the right-wing podcaster turned fbi director uses his taxpayer funded private jet to go party whenever he feels like it bsky.app/profile/thed...
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ACLU @aclu.org · 22/02/2026
Our constitutional rights haven't changed. Despite what ICE may claim, we all have the right to record and document ICE activities in public. We're suing.
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ICE arrested me without cause. What I saw will haunt me forever. | Opinion
One ICE agent, apparently referring to Renee Good, said, 'You guys gotta stop obstructing us — that's why that lesbian b---- is dead.'
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Asha Rangappa @asharangappa.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
I hope John Roberts signed all his mortgage paperwork correctly
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David Noll @david.noll.org · 21/02/2026
Incredible opinion. It holds that the common ICE tactic of jumping out of an unidentified rental vehicle and seizing suspected noncitizens while masked violates the Fourth Amendment because the *manner* of the seizure is incompatible with a free society governed by the rule of law.
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Max Kennerly @maxkennerly.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
The NYTimes often doesn't quote Trump at all, instead reframing his words with a summary falsely suggesting coherent thought, in contrast to the gibberish he actually said. They also don't mention how he routinely mumbles and slurs even prepared remarks, like here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Zsd...
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Cato Institute @cato.org · 03/02/2026
The US immigrant population generated more in taxes than they received in benefits from all levels of government every year from 1994 to 2023. The Cato study provides the first-ever 30-year analysis of the fiscal effects of immigration on government budgets. ow.ly/jy8a50Y8kM3
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Ari Ofsevit @ofsevit.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
Government officials: Look our hands our tied ICE is federal. Some random police chief: Fuck that.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Apple & Google removed ICE tracking apps in their app stores. TikTok reportedly suppressed videos criticizing ICE & the shooting of Alex Pretti. Meta blocked Facebook groups tracking ICE & links to a database of agents that the government wants to keep secret. Big Tech is enabling Trump's regime.
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sarah jeong @sarahjeong.bsky.social · 14/09/2025
idk if you've seen this south korean editorial that ran a few days ago. google translate version scorched my eyebrows www.hani.co.kr/arti/opinion...
Maga is fundamentally a populist white racism.
The slogan "Make America Great Again" is more accurately described as "Make White
America Greater." The fact that the tariff policy insisted on a 50% tariff only on steel and aluminum stems from the concentration of these groups in the Rust Belt.The massive crackdown on illegal immigrants at the Hyundai-LG Energy Solutions joint venture plant in Georgia must be understood in this context. The scenes of our workers being chained and escorted away were reminiscent of the dragging of African slaves in the 18th and 19th centuries. The
Department of Homeland Security boasted of
"the largest single-site raid in history," and Immigration and Customs Enforcement even brazenly released footage of the raid, which was highly violating human rights, as if to boast of their "achievement."Far-right whites may have secretly rejoiced.
Even politicians like the Georgia governor and local lawmakers, who had been active in attracting factories, have shifted their stance and sympathized with their grievances. This is likely because it's difficult to ignore the anti-immigrant sentiment of native Americans. Like the McCarthyism that swept through American society in the 1950s, irrational madness dominates American society. The recent visa issue, which could have been resolved diplomatically with advance notice from an ally, is difficult to explain beyond political maneuvering. The fact that they mobilized helicopters and armored vehicles for show, as if they had been caught, is difficult to explain.
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Rus Lodi @ruslodi.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
Marathon motivation heading into Kenmore Square. @universalhub.com
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Denny Carter @dennycarter.bsky.social · 20/04/2025
Idk if “due process” is the right term to use here. Americans hadn’t heard the term until two weeks ago when the Garcia case started grabbing national headlines. “Innocent until proven guilty” is probably the better play.
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James Fallows @jfallows.bsky.social · 19/04/2025
1/2 Many people have already mentioned this, but just to rub it in: Let's start with terrible click-bait headline on this NYT piece. As always, no bylines or attribution for headlines, subheds, framing, or "social sell" — even though that is all most readers will ever see. Then...
Headline in NYT saying "How Universities Became So Dependent on the Federal Government."
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Rus Lodi @ruslodi.bsky.social · 19/04/2025
Balls are going to fly out of Fenway tonight. #redsox
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Jameel Jaffer @jameeljaffer.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
I happen to know that some powerful media orgs were unhappy that AP filed suit; they thought the conflict with the White House would blow over on its own and that AP risked making bad law. The AP's leadership deserves a lot of credit for having proceeded as it did. apnews.com/article/trum...
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AP wins reinstatement to White House events after judge rules government can’t bar its journalists
A federal judge has ordered the White House to restore The Associated Press’ full access to cover presidential events.
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Greg Sargent @gregsargent.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
This is fascinating: On the pod, @kedseconomist.com cites the example of a US manufacturer of board games to explain what's wrong with Trump's tariffs and why unleashing so much pain and turmoil to restore manufacturing is an incoherent goal. Transcript here: newrepublic.com/article/1937...
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eraldo.bsky.social @eraldo.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
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Amanda Garces @amanda-garces.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
If you're affected by layoffs across federal health agencies, @statnews.com would like to speak with you. You can reach our reporters on Signal (ex: ztracer.17 is @ztracer.bsky.social) or contact our newsroom: statnews.com/2025/03/27/h... We won't use your info without your permission. 🧪⚗️⚛️🧬 #science
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Are you affected by the HHS cuts and restructuring?
HHS is set to cut 10,000 jobs and consolidate divisions — have you been affected? @statnews would like to hear from you.
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Rus Lodi @ruslodi.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
Friend of mine who posts their concerns about Trump, Musk etc received this notification from FB. Definitely not a spammer. Posts ~1-2 times a day with links to news stories about exec orders, DOGE etc. Is this META limiting political dialogue or am I being paranoid? @jessemermell.bsky.social
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Rus Lodi @ruslodi.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
Curious how people are watching the Red Sox now that NESN is no longer included in Xfinity’s popular TV lineup. Are you paying more to have it in your cable package? Paying to stream on NESN 360? Waiting to see if the Sox get hot? Felger has a good rant on this. @universalhub.com
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Tracy O’Connell Novick @tracynovick.bsky.social · 30/03/2025
New Bedford today: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/03/29/m...
New Bedford Public Schools Superintendent Andrew O’Leary said schools and hospitals must remain safe for immigrants.

“On March 21, my sons woke up safe and warm,” he said. “They went to school at New Bedford High School, and then later that day, I learned that some of our students on March 21 did not make it to school and were put through unconscionable terror and violence that day, that’s unacceptable.”
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Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
Writers at SNL super sad because this was going to be their skit. prospect.org/politics/202...
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Michael Waltz’s Venmo Is Public, and It’s Full of Journalists
The figure who tagged a journalist into a Signal chat about the attack on Yemen also failed to set his Venmo to private, revealing his willingness to engage with reporters of all political stripes.
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Charlotte Moore-Lambert @charlottereads.com · 22/03/2025
being an indie bookseller in the helltimes has felt both very stable and very stabilizing, and part of me wishes everyone could be on my side of the counter for a little while, because I think it would help some of you be a little less cynical and doomy right now. so here is my VERY anecdotal data:
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Charlotte Moore-Lambert @charlottereads.com · 22/03/2025
little old Southern ladies come in looking for books to help them better understand their kids or grandkids who are transitioning and/or gender nonconforming. people want to connect with their autistic kids, their chronically ill siblings, their immigrant neighbors. I see it every day. every day.
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Rus Lodi @ruslodi.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
Sunset strip, North Truro MA #capecod
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Rus Lodi @ruslodi.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
Upon the news of Paul Connolly’s departure, the MetroWest Daily News put together some pictures of the coach who won +450 games, made 4 state finals, and won 2 state titles in his 24 years at North. bit.ly/3Rg6J91
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Paul Connolly resigned as Newton North basketball coach. Check out photos from his tenure
Paul Connolly resigned as Newton North's boys basketball coach Monday after nearly a quarter century. Check out these photos of him through the years.
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Kenneth @kjwearsajs.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
This is the energy needed from all members of the Democratic Party, especially leadership! Hakeem Jeffries, Chuck Schumer, take notes.
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Catherine Rampell @crampell.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
Clearly maintaining the White House dress code is very important
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Rus Lodi @ruslodi.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
Good headline
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Josh Marshall @joshtpm.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
Looking at some survey data here. Trump/Elon cutting off all cancer cure research is the issue that freaks voters out more than any other, also the one they've heard the least about. Important for voters to hear more about this.
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Timnit Gebru @timnitgebru.blacksky.app · 27/02/2025
Every single philanthropic institution needs to do this rather than retracting right now. abcnews-go-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/abcnews....
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MacArthur Foundation to increase giving for two years in response to 'crisis'
The John D
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Rus Lodi @ruslodi.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
LISC, Enterprise Community Partners among those affected. @chapadotorg.bsky.social @jessekb.bsky.social @andrewbrinker.bsky.social
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Josh Marshall @joshtpm.bsky.social · 23/02/2025
I want to address a related point to the one I raised in this thread. A couple years ago the Times did a really strong package about the power of SpaceX. Not only is SpaceX. Not only is it now one if not the preemptive orbital delivery company in the world it also has a fleet of ...
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NY Times Pitchbot @nytpitchbot.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
Playbook | Sources report growing tensions between Republican senators who roll over for Trump and Republican senators who issue disapproving statements before rolling over for Trump.
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Rus Lodi @ruslodi.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
Now, any lot in the city can be redeveloped into a four-story apartment building, or up to six stories if 20% are affordable & lot meets size requirement. bit.ly/3EuvgnG @andrewbrinker.bsky.social
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In dramatic overhaul, Cambridge becomes one of the first cities in Mass. to eliminate single-family zoning - The Boston Globe
Cambridge will now allow buildings up to six stories to be built in neighborhoods across the city, a plan designed to help put a dent in the region's housing crisis.
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Rus Lodi @ruslodi.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
The Globe’s Jon Chesto pens an inspiring story about how this nonprofit leader from Westborough has become the talk of the town with his organization’s efforts to help homeless young adults get and keep a job. bit.ly/4aZLfXg @jessemermell.bsky.social
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Thanks to a 26-year-old nonprofit founder, one less downtown Boston office building is vacant - The Boston Globe
Connor Schoen, the leader of homelessness nonprofit Breaktime, engineered a $6.3 million deal to purchase the five-story building at 63 Franklin Street.
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Rus Lodi @ruslodi.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
@jetstriar.bsky.social Glad you are here & congrats Dad!
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Ayanna Pressley @ayannapressley.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
Thank you Bishop Budde for leading with our shared humanity. As a woman of faith, I know these times require us to dig deep, hold each other close, and move with compassion.
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Josh Marshall @joshtpm.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
Democrats are Surrounded by Low Hanging Fruit: Get To It talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/democ...
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Jim Aloisi @jimaloisi.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
Don’t be cowed or defeated by the Trump/media frenzy. He’s trying to overwhelm us by performative acts. His power is more limited than he thinks & our power at state & local levels is strong. He wants us to give up in the face of the performative tsunami but don’t fall for it. He has no mandate.
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Baseball by BSmile @bsmile.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
"I must be in the front row!" ~ Classic Miller Lite Beer commercial starring "Mr. Baseball" Bob Uecker (1984) #MLB #Legend #RIPBobUecker
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Rus Lodi @ruslodi.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
State housing org applauds court’s MBTA zoning decision & says legal deficiencies found in law’s rollout were technical, not substantive and can be quickly addressed. bit.ly/4hrVu8P #afforablehousing @berkie1.bsky.social
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MHP’s Statement on the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Decision in Attorney General Campbell’s lawsuit against Milton - Massachusetts Housing Partnership
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Jesse Kanson-Benanav @jessekb.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
Ruling is a victory - the law is upheld and the AG has authority to enforce it. The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities will have to re-promulgate the guidelines as regulations...but that will not result in any substantive change to the law or its implementation.
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Jonathan Berk 🏠 @berkie1.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
🚨The MA Supreme Judicial Court has upheld the Attorney General's ability to enforce MBTA Communities. The AG "has the power to bring suit for declaratory and injunctive relief to enforce § 3A and its corresponding guidelines." Guidelines will need to be reissued clearing up a clerical error.
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Jonathan Berk 🏠 @berkie1.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
Needham Town Meeting passed a robust MBTA Communities rezoning plan around their dynamic Downtown, on an active corridor connecting their two Commuter Rail Stations. An upcoming referendum vote has seen residents & business owners rallying to support new housing. www.remainplaces.com/post/mbta-co...
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MBTA Communities Gold Star: Needham
Needham, Massachusetts, located a few miles west of Boston, is one of the fortunate suburbs in Greater Boston that enjoys a vibrant traditional New England Downtown along with a burgeoning commercial ...
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Rus Lodi @ruslodi.bsky.social · 05/01/2025
Winter walk, South Woodstock VT.
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Joey Politano🏳️‍🌈 @josephpolitano.bsky.social · 31/12/2024
Spokane passed a bunch of housing reforms recently—eliminating parking minimums, increasing height maximums, reducing lot minimums, allowing more missing middle, & expanding property tax exemptions for new multifamily projects—and now they're building record amounts of housing
a graph of Spokane housing permitting over time, showing it spike in 2023/2024
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Rus Lodi @ruslodi.bsky.social · 31/12/2024
Loved this movie & have been reading stuff to figure out why. This one helped. #dylan #acompleteunknown
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Rus Lodi @ruslodi.bsky.social · 31/12/2024
In other words, they are woke more?
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Rus Lodi @ruslodi.bsky.social · 30/12/2024
Crystal Lake, Newton MA.
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