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Guinevere Higgins @guineverehh.bsky.social · 1d

Every last word of this. Was honked and leered at just this morning. Often it happens while walking my kid to school / the bus stop. Mostly by men in cars.

A. Zivarts @nondriver.bsky.social · 1d

Like how many people at this conference have experienced being catcalled and harassed on the street? Just this morning, I got catcalled while passing a group of dudes, and it flustered me to the point that I accidentally almost ran a red light trying to get away from them. It was a busy street...

A. Zivarts @nondriver.bsky.social · 1d

At a transportation research conference that is still probably about 90% dudes. We miss so much in planning and engineering our communities when everyone in the room has similar experiences of how people interact with you in public space.

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Guinevere Higgins @guineverehh.bsky.social · 1d

This @waroncars.bsky.social episode did a nice job of explaining how cities can be wonderful places for kids (spoiler: get rid of cars) podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

Cities for Children with Tim Gill

Podcast Episode · The War on Cars · 09/30/2025 · 38m

podcasts.apple.com

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alix e. harrow @alixeharrow.bsky.social · 3d

hi charlottesville! if you're voting in the city school board election this november, there are four candidates running for three seats. here's where they stand on the return of police to our schools:

keep police out of cville schools! 2025 school board candidate guide.
zyahna bryant [✓]: opposed school resource officers
lisa torres [✓]: voted against SROs
dashad cooper: supports SROs
emily dooley: voted for SROs as chair
VOTE NOV. 4 2025

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Andy Orban @andyorban.bsky.social · 4d

I still stand by this plan and am frustrated it's currently held up even though the City is trying to move it forward.
www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/im8p0...

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Guinevere Higgins @guineverehh.bsky.social · 6d

😳
My uncle (RIP) used to jokingly tell me “don’t get old,” referring to the various unpleasantnesses of aging. But now it appears this might actually be practical advice if you want to keep your loved ones out of bankruptcy. So
messed up.

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Guinevere Higgins @guineverehh.bsky.social · 9d

It’s easy to feel powerless right now, but showing up for this will feel SO damn good.
ACPS School Board meeting, 10/9, 6:30pm, Alb County office building at Preston & Mcintire

Andrew @tjsleakyroof.bsky.social · 9d

yeah the repeatedly failed state legislature candidate who moved here in 2020, the right wing radio host who faildoxes people under a pseudonym, and the candidate Allison trounced for her spot on the Board are all trying to make this a thing. really think it’s important to nip this in the bud.

Andrew @tjsleakyroof.bsky.social · 10d

want to boost this. guarantee TPUSA is going to try and stack it, but they simply do not have the local numbers to do so *if* we recognize it’s coming and respond in kind. I think it’s critical to set a tone that we will back our local officials against disingenuous right wing bullshit.

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Tom Flood @tomflood.bsky.social · 10d

I never want to see another human trot across a crosswalk, hurry their stroller/kids/mobility device or rush a senior resident through an intersection or any road. It’s ridiculous, like we’ve been gifted some incredible act of patience and kindness from our auto overlords.

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Indivisible Charlottesville @indivisiblecville.bsky.social · 10d

**Action for Albemarle Residents** Turning Point USA (a "hard right extremist group" per the SPLC) has invited an explicitly anti-trans presentation to be given to the kids at WAHS.

Email [email protected]

Tell them to support trans & LGBTQ+ students & keep kids safe in school!

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Guinevere Higgins @guineverehh.bsky.social · 13d

I don’t know, but as the parent of a middle schooler I would be so grateful if someone could put this in terms that tweens and teens could understand!

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Guinevere Higgins @guineverehh.bsky.social · 13d

We often drive someplace because we want to bring our dog! Need to rig up a sidecar for the e-bike

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Guinevere Higgins @guineverehh.bsky.social · 14d

Had yet another convo last night with new e-bike owners who would love to bike all over but don’t feel safe!

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Guinevere Higgins @guineverehh.bsky.social · 14d

And that a lot of people would bike, but our infrastructure is lacking

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Guinevere Higgins @guineverehh.bsky.social · 15d

Y’all you never know what might happen to you between now and Nov 4. You could be abducted by aliens, the rapture, etc. Get your vote in!

Kathryn @kathrynlaughon.bsky.social · 16d

🗳️Virginia friends— remember early voting is open! It’s quick! It’s easy! Voting won’t solve all our problems but it’s important harm reduction! 🗳️

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Indivisible Charlottesville @indivisiblecville.bsky.social · 17d

ACTION FOR CVILLE RESIDENTS: email [email protected] & [email protected]
Tell them you oppose the City paying a significant amount for police in schools while school support staff earn $20K-$30K LESS per year than a living wage. *Prioritize paying a living wage*

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Natalie Oschrin, Charlottesville City Council @nat4cville.bsky.social · 17d

Improving bike/ped infrastructure takes longer and is more expensive than I want. And we have a LOT of catching up to do. But after decades of ignoring it, we do finally have the support to prioritize bike lanes, sidewalks, and traffic calming at the City. Keep riding, walking, and pushing for more!

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Guinevere Higgins @guineverehh.bsky.social · 18d

This piece was great—thanks for speaking to so many folks, and highlighting the very real barriers that exist that prevent more ppl from riding.

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Guinevere Higgins @guineverehh.bsky.social · 21d

TFW you will absolutely cancel your Disney+ subscription but you have to finish watching Andor first 😆

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alix e. harrow @alixeharrow.bsky.social · 23d

i will also be voting for Lisa Torres and Dashad Cooper! I will NOT be voting for Emily Dooley, whose time as chair was spent shoving through an expensive & dangerous policy (SROs) without genuine community input or meaningful guardrails.

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Guinevere Higgins @guineverehh.bsky.social · 24d

My brain got rewired with RCV so now I’m struggling to game out how to vote for SB. Double shot Zy and Lisa? Vote for Cooper as a protest vote against Dooley?

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Guinevere Higgins @guineverehh.bsky.social · 24d

Louder for the voters in the back! Lisa Larson-Torres and @zysaidso.bsky.social are the only ones up for election who are serious about alternatives to armed police in our schools. Please vote accordingly!

Matthew Gillikin @mtgillikin.bsky.social · 24d

The city schools SRO process has been so poorly done that it’s a great candidate to write up as a case study in bad policy making. The community outreach piece has been performative garbage.

Zyahna Bryant. @zysaidso.bsky.social · Sep 4

it’s not enough to provide listening sessions or “info hours” 😶 after you rush a vote. I refuse to subscribe to this idea that there is this silent majority driving this ship that no one has ever seen.

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Jennifer @jmckeever.bsky.social · 26d

Cville- Lisa Torres is unequivocally the School Board member who has one of my three votes. It’s not even close. Lisa listens, deeply cares, asks questions on all sides of an issue, & ensures well-rounded policy. She works for our community, not her own aggrandizement.

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Guinevere Higgins @guineverehh.bsky.social · 29d

That happened to us last spring… definitely not the message you want to get about your fifth grader who you’d watched get on the bus that morning

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Guinevere Higgins @guineverehh.bsky.social · 29d

From the Guardian and Strong Towns

A correction issued by the Guardian to inaccurate reporting

A correction issued by Strong Towns for incorrect reporting

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Guinevere Higgins @guineverehh.bsky.social · 29d

To say that Kevin’s advocacy was responsible for the City taking action at S 1st St & Elliott is both factually inaccurate and erases the work of a LOT of people.

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Guinevere Higgins @guineverehh.bsky.social · Sep 12

Picked up a book off the hold shelf earlier this week. Saw MANY copies awaiting pickup

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