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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 53m

Here's the must-read on the Gaza ceasefire, a deep dive... www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

Opinion | Why the Gaza ceasefire won’t lead to lasting peace

“A new Middle East” will require sacrifices that Israelis and Palestinians show no sign of making.

www.washingtonpost.com

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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 1h

(BBJ Paywall) Hotel moving forward MCCA/BCEC property. Developer: "DGH Hotel Partners JV LLC, which also owns the Aloft and Element, and which is led by the Hong Kong-based Global Hospitality Investment Group."
Architect: Fort Point based JCJ Architecture
www.bizjournals.com/boston/news/...

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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 1h

This past Saturday... clothing market on Winter, Summer and Washington Sts. 💯

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Office of Mayor Michelle Wu 吳弭 @mayorwu.boston.gov · 3h

Join friends and neighbors tomorrow for the Color Flows grand opening!

🗓️ Wednesday, October 15, 2025
⏰ 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
📍 Winter Street @ Downtown Crossing

Visit boston.gov/winter-street to see a full list of upcoming Color Flows programming.

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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 2h

Next we’ll hear that the only way to keep Boston safe during FIFA games (in Foxboro) is to hand Bob Kraft the keys to a new stadium in Everett.

Laughable how Trump didn’t mention his cozy relationship with Kraft today, or even Foxboro as the FIFA host city.

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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 3h

One can begin a logical critique of extreme wealth by looking at how well employees were treated. Did they raise all the boats, some of the boats, or just their own? The answer is often quite clear… they are untethered from reality and use the “American dream” to justify their nest-feathering.

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Renée Graham 🏳️‍🌈 @rygraham.bsky.social · 3h

Boston's mayor is Michelle Wu. Trump is so intimidated by strong women.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 4h

Trump on moving World Cup games from Boston: "We could take them away. Your mayor is not good."

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Boston Environment Department @environment.boston.gov · 5d

Want to learn more about the BERDO ordinance? Registration is now open for BERDO Fest, a free event hosted by @boston.gov to connect BERDO building owners and property managers with professionals working toward carbon neutrality.

📆: 10/23/2025, 12-6 PM

Visit Boston.gov/berdo-fest/ to register.

BERDO Fest

BERDO Fest will serve as a central hub for BERDO building owners and property managers to meet and build connections with experts and professionals across the building decarbonization ecosystem. Parti...

Boston.gov

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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 4h

I wish this wasn’t the same time as the @environment.boston.gov South Boston climate update. Would’ve considered attending.

The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 5h

I'd have less of an issue with the Globe wanting to appear "balanced" if the editorials seemed principled.

These pieces have fallen far short of that, as others have. I think Renee Graham quitting the EB but remaining a columnist should've been a wake-up call. Graham has yet to write about it.

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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 5h

All true... but you'd agree my original point stands, I'm sure of it.

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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 5h

Not clear if you're serious or jesting.

He spent the funds for a month of work. In fact, some on the payroll who left his campaign months earlier continued to be paid, based on an understanding that they'd be paid until November (which I think we'll continue to see).

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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 6h

In September alone, Josh Kraft spent $136,620 on canvassing and $118,872 on payroll.

That's a whopping $255,000 in 30 days.

Wu is/was an exceptional candidate. But other terrific candidates will lose to less-qualified billionaires nationwide, and dominoes will fall, unless limits are enacted.

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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 6h

The Globe Editorial Board seems incredibly desperate to be MAGA-relevant.

Also this month: "We need more Charlie Kirks."

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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 6h

To Councilor Flynn, in other words...

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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 6h

Raimi's film about a very small number of people trapped in a cabin is legendary. I don't think that's disputable. Let's give him the benefit of the doubt!

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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 7h

Councilor Flynn has weighed in, condemning the organization that received a permit to rally/protest on the Common. I’ve asked for clarification.

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Boston Environment Department @environment.boston.gov · 9h

Learn about flood mitigation plans being proposed for South Boston at a virtual meeting this Wednesday, October 15 from 6 - 8pm. We want to hear your feedback and questions! boston.gov/calendar/usace-boston-storm-study-south-boston-update

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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 8h

Why? Doesn’t Raimi have a solid track record?

(for the record, this is the first time I’ve heard of this film)

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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 9h

No idea. Are you suggesting that organizers should’ve been denied a permit? On what basis?

There were 100s of innocent protesters and they had rights to free speech and assembly. Do you believe all attendees had violent or criminal intent? Do those arrested represent everyone?

The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 9h

Non-violent protesters attending “free Palestine” rallies are being characterized as “pro-Hamas.” Which could make them subject to arrest, if one Florida Republican’s proposal is successful.

Is a Boston City Councilor implying that “free Palestine” protest organizers should be denied permits?