Joe
@avwriterjoe.bsky.social
Aviation writer, photographer and fan
Today the Navy decided to make clear they're keeping the EA-18G Growler at NAS Whidbey Island...
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December 20, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Today the Navy decided to make clear they're keeping the EA-18G Growler at NAS Whidbey Island...
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This Little-Known Plant Could Help Save Chocolate From Climate Change #Science #Biology #Botany #ClimateChange #PlantResearch #SustainableAgriculture
This Little-Known Plant Could Help Save Chocolate From Climate Change
A research team developed two flavor-enhancing techniques that transform carob pulp into a delicious, sustainable alternative to cocoa. Rising temperatures and the spread of crop diseases are placing...
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December 19, 2025 at 6:27 PM
This Little-Known Plant Could Help Save Chocolate From Climate Change #Science #Biology #Botany #ClimateChange #PlantResearch #SustainableAgriculture
@finchfrii.bsky.social hope your producer is on the mend.
Joe, regular Hacks and Wonks listener
Joe, regular Hacks and Wonks listener
December 18, 2025 at 10:49 PM
@finchfrii.bsky.social hope your producer is on the mend.
Joe, regular Hacks and Wonks listener
Joe, regular Hacks and Wonks listener
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Across the country people are looking to our region with envy. Sound Transit is opening new stations. Cities are building housing near transit and people are riding light rail. We are winning!
Let’s keep building a network that best serves transit riders. #BuildTheDamnTrains
Let’s keep building a network that best serves transit riders. #BuildTheDamnTrains
Transit advocates in the Puget Sound region are in a position of strength but act like we are in a position of weakness. We assume it’s still 2005, when ST was fighting for its life and the public was lukewarm at best.
But it’s 2025. ST is thriving and the public is eager for more.
But it’s 2025. ST is thriving and the public is eager for more.
December 18, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Across the country people are looking to our region with envy. Sound Transit is opening new stations. Cities are building housing near transit and people are riding light rail. We are winning!
Let’s keep building a network that best serves transit riders. #BuildTheDamnTrains
Let’s keep building a network that best serves transit riders. #BuildTheDamnTrains
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Trump: “One year ago, our country was dead!”
The Economist, one year ago:
The Economist, one year ago:
December 18, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Trump: “One year ago, our country was dead!”
The Economist, one year ago:
The Economist, one year ago:
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Newsletter just went out wherein I talk all about the NDAA and what that means for civilian/military airspace issues and the ROTOR Act which is supposed to fix the NDAA issues and how I'm skeptical and, well, you get the idea. Read it here: colleenmondor.substack.com/p/37-the-ret...
December 18, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Newsletter just went out wherein I talk all about the NDAA and what that means for civilian/military airspace issues and the ROTOR Act which is supposed to fix the NDAA issues and how I'm skeptical and, well, you get the idea. Read it here: colleenmondor.substack.com/p/37-the-ret...
Calm Before the 2026 Storm for Washington State Open Government
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Calm Before the 2026 Storm
With no prefiled bills yet threatening transparency... but lots of time. Also a new template, a new newsletter feature, and more.
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December 15, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Calm Before the 2026 Storm for Washington State Open Government
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Martin JRM Mars "Philippine Mars" being towed into former NAS Alameda, Sunday February 9th, 2025 #coulson #phillipineMars #MartinMars #wwii #aircraft #photography #militaryaviation #aviationphotography #AvGeek #spotter #photography #aircraft #milair #nikon #amphibian #seaplane #cvvhrn
December 10, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Martin JRM Mars "Philippine Mars" being towed into former NAS Alameda, Sunday February 9th, 2025 #coulson #phillipineMars #MartinMars #wwii #aircraft #photography #militaryaviation #aviationphotography #AvGeek #spotter #photography #aircraft #milair #nikon #amphibian #seaplane #cvvhrn
A Rhino of a Roundup for Dec 7...
Lineup for the military aviation call I host.
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Lineup for the military aviation call I host.
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A Rhino of a Roundup for Dec 7...
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December 7, 2025 at 10:01 AM
A Rhino of a Roundup for Dec 7...
Lineup for the military aviation call I host.
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Lineup for the military aviation call I host.
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5:30 PM Pacific today
Big Call Today on Procurement & Interviews
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Big Call Today on Procurement & Interviews
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Big Call Today on Procurement & Interviews
F-35s for Saudi, Gripens trying to slide into the RCAF and more...
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November 23, 2025 at 8:09 PM
5:30 PM Pacific today
Big Call Today on Procurement & Interviews
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Big Call Today on Procurement & Interviews
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No and good to end the damn shutdown!
Have you heard about this?
"As the govt shutdown drags on, buildings at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center (HQ for the Webb telescope among other missions) are being emptied without notice. Highly specialized equipment is at risk of being thrown away like trash."
h/t @climatebrad.hillheat.com
"As the govt shutdown drags on, buildings at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center (HQ for the Webb telescope among other missions) are being emptied without notice. Highly specialized equipment is at risk of being thrown away like trash."
h/t @climatebrad.hillheat.com
NASA may be quietly gutting an iconic campus with what it calls strategic closures, workers fear | CNN
Buildings at Goddard’s Maryland campus are being emptied and padlocked, sources say. NASA leadership has pushed back against the concerns.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:34 PM
No and good to end the damn shutdown!
Good.
November 10, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Good.
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A literal red flag event at Nellis right now
This is the food-distribution line at Nellis Air Force Base. Active-duty U.S.
service members waiting for basic assistance because Trump gutted
SNAP support for military families.
Trump's predatory regime refuse to offer these military families the financial relief they deserve.
(🎥hatteri621)
service members waiting for basic assistance because Trump gutted
SNAP support for military families.
Trump's predatory regime refuse to offer these military families the financial relief they deserve.
(🎥hatteri621)
November 9, 2025 at 9:57 PM
A literal red flag event at Nellis right now
Democrats made the right call to stand w/ SNAP recipients.
44 million people get SNAP benefits
22 million people get enhanced ACA benefits
So for Democrats mad about the Senate voting to end the shutdown because voters don't want it-- which voters are they referring to?
The 22 million people who'll pay more for insurance, or 44 million who are destitute?
22 million people get enhanced ACA benefits
So for Democrats mad about the Senate voting to end the shutdown because voters don't want it-- which voters are they referring to?
The 22 million people who'll pay more for insurance, or 44 million who are destitute?
November 10, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Democrats made the right call to stand w/ SNAP recipients.
SNAP is hanging on by a thread.
Aviation in the US is becoming more unsafe.
People are fed up.
What winning hand?
Aviation in the US is becoming more unsafe.
People are fed up.
What winning hand?
Senate Dems have a winning hand and are folding. Rank and file Dem voters are going to need to rise up against and fire their leaders over this.
From what I have seen so far this does not seem like a good deal:
November 10, 2025 at 1:31 AM
SNAP is hanging on by a thread.
Aviation in the US is becoming more unsafe.
People are fed up.
What winning hand?
Aviation in the US is becoming more unsafe.
People are fed up.
What winning hand?
Call today and sorry if late
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Call today and sorry if late
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November 9, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Call today and sorry if late
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"Problem is we don't have agency accountability" about #opengov
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"Problem is we don't have agency accountability"
A quote from the 6 November WA Attorney General's Office Model Rules Hearing
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November 8, 2025 at 11:53 PM
"Problem is we don't have agency accountability" about #opengov
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Time to discuss the need for people to see justice being done.
Even when it's against an enemy of democracy.
That and #opengov more in my latest Beehiv...
"Once the Right of the People to See Justice is Being Eroded..."
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Even when it's against an enemy of democracy.
That and #opengov more in my latest Beehiv...
"Once the Right of the People to See Justice is Being Eroded..."
advocatescorner.beehiiv.com/p/new-post
"Once the Right of the People to See Justice is Being Eroded..."
A Newbrooke Quote about where open government is.
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October 26, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Time to discuss the need for people to see justice being done.
Even when it's against an enemy of democracy.
That and #opengov more in my latest Beehiv...
"Once the Right of the People to See Justice is Being Eroded..."
advocatescorner.beehiiv.com/p/new-post
Even when it's against an enemy of democracy.
That and #opengov more in my latest Beehiv...
"Once the Right of the People to See Justice is Being Eroded..."
advocatescorner.beehiiv.com/p/new-post
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What kind of breaking point will it take to persuade everyone that it is unreasonable to expect controllers, who were already understaffed and working mandatory overtime, to endure these circumstances?
Unpaid air traffic controllers will miss their first full paycheck on Tuesday, traditionally an inflection point in previous government shutdowns—but sick calls are already on the rise.
Air Traffic Controller Sick Calls Are Ramping Up—Expect Flight Delays To Climb
Unpaid air traffic controllers will miss their first full paycheck on Tuesday, traditionally an inflection point in previous government shutdowns—but sick calls are already on the rise.
www.forbes.com
October 25, 2025 at 11:08 PM
What kind of breaking point will it take to persuade everyone that it is unreasonable to expect controllers, who were already understaffed and working mandatory overtime, to endure these circumstances?
Why is the @wsdot.wa.gov Secretary zooming while driving?
Also why is the WSDOT Secretary on the @sound-transit.bsky.social Board?
CC @seattlesubway.org
Also why is the WSDOT Secretary on the @sound-transit.bsky.social Board?
CC @seattlesubway.org
October 23, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Why is the @wsdot.wa.gov Secretary zooming while driving?
Also why is the WSDOT Secretary on the @sound-transit.bsky.social Board?
CC @seattlesubway.org
Also why is the WSDOT Secretary on the @sound-transit.bsky.social Board?
CC @seattlesubway.org
Good to hear.
Now Southwest Airlines can you PLEASE:
a) Get on BluSky?
b) Let two checked bags fly free again please?
Thank. You.
Now Southwest Airlines can you PLEASE:
a) Get on BluSky?
b) Let two checked bags fly free again please?
Thank. You.
Welcome into service!
Southwest’s new Boeing MAX8, featuring 175 RECARO R2 Economy Class seats, began taking passengers to exciting destinations today.
📷: Southwest Airlines 💙❤️💛
#RECARO #partnership #SouthwestAirlines #lovehowyoufly
Southwest’s new Boeing MAX8, featuring 175 RECARO R2 Economy Class seats, began taking passengers to exciting destinations today.
📷: Southwest Airlines 💙❤️💛
#RECARO #partnership #SouthwestAirlines #lovehowyoufly
October 16, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Good to hear.
Now Southwest Airlines can you PLEASE:
a) Get on BluSky?
b) Let two checked bags fly free again please?
Thank. You.
Now Southwest Airlines can you PLEASE:
a) Get on BluSky?
b) Let two checked bags fly free again please?
Thank. You.
Military Aviation Call is NOW
Keeping the lights on for the next hour.
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Keeping the lights on for the next hour.
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Call Tomorrow, Despite ALCS
Tomorrow's call will proceed despite ALCS
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October 13, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Military Aviation Call is NOW
Keeping the lights on for the next hour.
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Keeping the lights on for the next hour.
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History is in the making! I have spent my career delivering results that improve lives—expanding affordable housing, strengthening public transit, and ensuring government works for everyone.
October 13, 2025 at 12:05 AM
History is in the making! I have spent my career delivering results that improve lives—expanding affordable housing, strengthening public transit, and ensuring government works for everyone.
You've got to be kidding
About a month ago, the Trump administration got rid of the de minimis exemption, whereby packages valued under $800 could slide in without import duties. Now there's a backlog as the government can't process all of this paperwork, leading to UPS just destroying packages
October 12, 2025 at 6:42 AM
You've got to be kidding