Edward Wright
@edwardwright.bsky.social
No kings, only trains 🚆🏳️🌈 BART Board Director, District 9
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People are making their way to Wilma Chan Park early on Bart ahead of today’s No Kings Day protest and march to Frank Ogawa Plaza in Oakland @sfchronicle.com
June 14, 2025 at 6:05 PM
People are making their way to Wilma Chan Park early on Bart ahead of today’s No Kings Day protest and march to Frank Ogawa Plaza in Oakland @sfchronicle.com
Service is back systemwide!
I’ll have more to say later on what happened here.
I’m grateful to BART staff for their quick work, and all our partner agencies for mutual aid.
I’ll have more to say later on what happened here.
I’m grateful to BART staff for their quick work, and all our partner agencies for mutual aid.
Limited East Bay service resuming at 9:30am:
• Yellow line from Antioch to MacArthur
• Blue line from Dublin to MacArthur
• Orange line from Richmond to Berryessa
No ETA yet for SF/West Bay service
• Yellow line from Antioch to MacArthur
• Blue line from Dublin to MacArthur
• Orange line from Richmond to Berryessa
No ETA yet for SF/West Bay service
BART is down systemwide. While it is, here’s a tool for finding alternative options for your trip.
And there is no real alternative to the role BART plays in our region. You should always be able to count on BART, and I’m sorry that today you can’t.
I’ll share more information when I have it.
And there is no real alternative to the role BART plays in our region. You should always be able to count on BART, and I’m sorry that today you can’t.
I’ll share more information when I have it.
May 9, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Service is back systemwide!
I’ll have more to say later on what happened here.
I’m grateful to BART staff for their quick work, and all our partner agencies for mutual aid.
I’ll have more to say later on what happened here.
I’m grateful to BART staff for their quick work, and all our partner agencies for mutual aid.
Limited East Bay service resuming at 9:30am:
• Yellow line from Antioch to MacArthur
• Blue line from Dublin to MacArthur
• Orange line from Richmond to Berryessa
No ETA yet for SF/West Bay service
• Yellow line from Antioch to MacArthur
• Blue line from Dublin to MacArthur
• Orange line from Richmond to Berryessa
No ETA yet for SF/West Bay service
BART is down systemwide. While it is, here’s a tool for finding alternative options for your trip.
And there is no real alternative to the role BART plays in our region. You should always be able to count on BART, and I’m sorry that today you can’t.
I’ll share more information when I have it.
And there is no real alternative to the role BART plays in our region. You should always be able to count on BART, and I’m sorry that today you can’t.
I’ll share more information when I have it.
Bay Area Rapid Transit
planner.bart.gov
May 9, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Limited East Bay service resuming at 9:30am:
• Yellow line from Antioch to MacArthur
• Blue line from Dublin to MacArthur
• Orange line from Richmond to Berryessa
No ETA yet for SF/West Bay service
• Yellow line from Antioch to MacArthur
• Blue line from Dublin to MacArthur
• Orange line from Richmond to Berryessa
No ETA yet for SF/West Bay service
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We have swapped our larger ferries into service where possible. Take the ferry from Vallejo, Oakland, Richmond or Alameda or take @rideact.bsky.social transbay buses.
Our schedules are here: sanfranciscobayferry.com/routes-sched.... You can use Clipper, the SF Bay Ferry app or pay on the boat.
Our schedules are here: sanfranciscobayferry.com/routes-sched.... You can use Clipper, the SF Bay Ferry app or pay on the boat.
Due to a computer networking problem BART service is suspended system wide until further notice. Seek alternate means of transportation. Find more info at bart.gov/alternatives
May 9, 2025 at 1:38 PM
We have swapped our larger ferries into service where possible. Take the ferry from Vallejo, Oakland, Richmond or Alameda or take @rideact.bsky.social transbay buses.
Our schedules are here: sanfranciscobayferry.com/routes-sched.... You can use Clipper, the SF Bay Ferry app or pay on the boat.
Our schedules are here: sanfranciscobayferry.com/routes-sched.... You can use Clipper, the SF Bay Ferry app or pay on the boat.
BART is down systemwide. While it is, here’s a tool for finding alternative options for your trip.
And there is no real alternative to the role BART plays in our region. You should always be able to count on BART, and I’m sorry that today you can’t.
I’ll share more information when I have it.
And there is no real alternative to the role BART plays in our region. You should always be able to count on BART, and I’m sorry that today you can’t.
I’ll share more information when I have it.
Bay Area Rapid Transit
planner.bart.gov
May 9, 2025 at 3:03 PM
BART is down systemwide. While it is, here’s a tool for finding alternative options for your trip.
And there is no real alternative to the role BART plays in our region. You should always be able to count on BART, and I’m sorry that today you can’t.
I’ll share more information when I have it.
And there is no real alternative to the role BART plays in our region. You should always be able to count on BART, and I’m sorry that today you can’t.
I’ll share more information when I have it.
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Know this rhetoric is a daily occurrence now but christ “incompatible migrants” is phrasing indistinguishable from the most vile neo-nazi screeds & is the type of dehumanizing language that can & will lead to the unthinkable
"Europe is on the brink of civilizational suicide," US Vice President Vance told Fox News. "Countries don’t control borders, restrict free speech. If Germany takes in millions more incompatible migrants, it’ll destroy itself. America can’t save it."
March 16, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Know this rhetoric is a daily occurrence now but christ “incompatible migrants” is phrasing indistinguishable from the most vile neo-nazi screeds & is the type of dehumanizing language that can & will lead to the unthinkable
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If Democrats won't act like an opposition party, we will.
March 14, 2025 at 9:42 PM
If Democrats won't act like an opposition party, we will.
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The fight going on in the Democratic Party right now is not between hard left, left and moderate. It’s between those who want to fight and those who want to cave. And Team Fight stretches across all ideological aspects of the Party. Misread this at your own peril.
March 14, 2025 at 3:25 AM
The fight going on in the Democratic Party right now is not between hard left, left and moderate. It’s between those who want to fight and those who want to cave. And Team Fight stretches across all ideological aspects of the Party. Misread this at your own peril.
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At today's BART board meeting, @edwardwright.bsky.social called on staff to augment the surge of police officers at the 16th St Mission BART plazas by also sending BART's ambassadors and crisis intervention specialists. Video from Edward's Instagram
March 14, 2025 at 2:49 AM
At today's BART board meeting, @edwardwright.bsky.social called on staff to augment the surge of police officers at the 16th St Mission BART plazas by also sending BART's ambassadors and crisis intervention specialists. Video from Edward's Instagram
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Let’s be clear about the impact of this DOT memo: Pedestrians and cyclists are going to die. usa.streetsblog.org/2025/03/12/b...
BREAKING: U.S. DOT Orders Review of All Grants Related to Green Infrastructure, Bikes — Streetsblog USA
Now U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is coming for our bike lanes!
usa.streetsblog.org
March 12, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Let’s be clear about the impact of this DOT memo: Pedestrians and cyclists are going to die. usa.streetsblog.org/2025/03/12/b...
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For those supporting this obscene violation of due process and expansion of governmental overreach to detain and deport legal residents without due process, please research authoritarian regimes.
Today they'll use it against a group you don't like, but it will be turned on you tomorrow.
Today they'll use it against a group you don't like, but it will be turned on you tomorrow.
March 10, 2025 at 3:18 AM
For those supporting this obscene violation of due process and expansion of governmental overreach to detain and deport legal residents without due process, please research authoritarian regimes.
Today they'll use it against a group you don't like, but it will be turned on you tomorrow.
Today they'll use it against a group you don't like, but it will be turned on you tomorrow.
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They used “free speech” to hide their intentions to destroy speech.
They used “DEI” to claim they were being discriminated against in order to discriminate against Black people.
They used “groomers” to claim trans people were targeting children so they could target trans people *and* children.
They used “DEI” to claim they were being discriminated against in order to discriminate against Black people.
They used “groomers” to claim trans people were targeting children so they could target trans people *and* children.
March 9, 2025 at 7:03 PM
They used “free speech” to hide their intentions to destroy speech.
They used “DEI” to claim they were being discriminated against in order to discriminate against Black people.
They used “groomers” to claim trans people were targeting children so they could target trans people *and* children.
They used “DEI” to claim they were being discriminated against in order to discriminate against Black people.
They used “groomers” to claim trans people were targeting children so they could target trans people *and* children.
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Last year, Republicans silenced her.
This year, many stood beside her and defeated four anti-trans bills.
This is the power of standing up for your beliefs and for what's right, and good trouble.
National Democrats, take notice.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
This year, many stood beside her and defeated four anti-trans bills.
This is the power of standing up for your beliefs and for what's right, and good trouble.
National Democrats, take notice.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
‘Stop these crazy bills’: Republicans join Democrats to defeat anti-trans legislation in Montana
One bill would remove trans children from their parents, and the other would ban drag shows and Pride marches
www.theguardian.com
March 7, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Last year, Republicans silenced her.
This year, many stood beside her and defeated four anti-trans bills.
This is the power of standing up for your beliefs and for what's right, and good trouble.
National Democrats, take notice.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
This year, many stood beside her and defeated four anti-trans bills.
This is the power of standing up for your beliefs and for what's right, and good trouble.
National Democrats, take notice.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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well this made me cry over breakfast. to any democrats holding even a shred of power right now: look at what’s possible from people far more endangered and vulnerable than you and grow a spine, you fucking cowards www.erininthemorning.com/p/powerful-s...
Powerful Speeches From Trans Dems Flip 29 Republicans, Anti-Trans Bills Die In Montana
Transgender Reps Zooey Zephyr and SJ Howell delivered powerful speeches on the Montana House floor on Thursday. Republicans defected en masse to join them in voting against anti-trans bills.
www.erininthemorning.com
March 7, 2025 at 12:30 AM
well this made me cry over breakfast. to any democrats holding even a shred of power right now: look at what’s possible from people far more endangered and vulnerable than you and grow a spine, you fucking cowards www.erininthemorning.com/p/powerful-s...
What’s “deeply unfair” is the shameless backpedaling on trans rights and the villainizing and scapegoating of a community that simply wants to exist.
Trans rights now, trans rights forever, fuck that noise.
Trans rights now, trans rights forever, fuck that noise.
March 6, 2025 at 6:01 PM
What’s “deeply unfair” is the shameless backpedaling on trans rights and the villainizing and scapegoating of a community that simply wants to exist.
Trans rights now, trans rights forever, fuck that noise.
Trans rights now, trans rights forever, fuck that noise.
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While Trump and Musk cut our healthcare, social security, and veteran's benefits — We fight. We're hosting our annual response to the president's joint address to Congress.
Given by Congresswoman Lateefah Simon and co-streamed by @underthedesknews.bsky.social
Sign up: wfpus.org/WFPSOTU
Given by Congresswoman Lateefah Simon and co-streamed by @underthedesknews.bsky.social
Sign up: wfpus.org/WFPSOTU
February 26, 2025 at 3:57 PM
While Trump and Musk cut our healthcare, social security, and veteran's benefits — We fight. We're hosting our annual response to the president's joint address to Congress.
Given by Congresswoman Lateefah Simon and co-streamed by @underthedesknews.bsky.social
Sign up: wfpus.org/WFPSOTU
Given by Congresswoman Lateefah Simon and co-streamed by @underthedesknews.bsky.social
Sign up: wfpus.org/WFPSOTU
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There is a station closure at Civic Center due to a major medical emergency. MUNI is offering train service in downtown San Francisco between Embarcadero and Civic Center.
There is a major delay from downtown San Francisco toward all destinations.
There is a major delay from downtown San Francisco toward all destinations.
February 25, 2025 at 5:27 PM
There is a station closure at Civic Center due to a major medical emergency. MUNI is offering train service in downtown San Francisco between Embarcadero and Civic Center.
There is a major delay from downtown San Francisco toward all destinations.
There is a major delay from downtown San Francisco toward all destinations.
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I wish more people knew about the 1920s Klan because they—perhaps more than European fascists—are the model for Trumpism.
This is a good summary and a nice reminder that they do a lot of damage, but in the end, fascists always lose.
This is a good summary and a nice reminder that they do a lot of damage, but in the end, fascists always lose.
In light of everything happening, I wrote about how the KKK in the 1920s felt unstoppable, about the people that fought against them anyway, and about how fascism always fails. dansinker.com/posts/202…
February 24, 2025 at 1:39 AM
I wish more people knew about the 1920s Klan because they—perhaps more than European fascists—are the model for Trumpism.
This is a good summary and a nice reminder that they do a lot of damage, but in the end, fascists always lose.
This is a good summary and a nice reminder that they do a lot of damage, but in the end, fascists always lose.
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Medicaid is not for sale.
NASA is not for sale.
The Post Office is not for sale.
America is not for sale.
We have an obligation to resist kings. We outnumber them. And they can be overwhelmed.
NASA is not for sale.
The Post Office is not for sale.
America is not for sale.
We have an obligation to resist kings. We outnumber them. And they can be overwhelmed.
February 21, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Medicaid is not for sale.
NASA is not for sale.
The Post Office is not for sale.
America is not for sale.
We have an obligation to resist kings. We outnumber them. And they can be overwhelmed.
NASA is not for sale.
The Post Office is not for sale.
America is not for sale.
We have an obligation to resist kings. We outnumber them. And they can be overwhelmed.
We’ve got a new Mayor, Supervisor, and BART Director (👋) for the Mission.
And we need a new plan to make sure our Mission plazas are vibrant, welcoming, clean, and safe.
And we need a new plan to make sure our Mission plazas are vibrant, welcoming, clean, and safe.
S.F. is cracking down on chaotic streets. But are the problems getting pushed into one neighborhood?
San Francisco's Mission District has seen illegal vending, homelessness and illicit drug markets for a long time. Can new leadership turn the situation around?
www.sfchronicle.com
February 21, 2025 at 7:23 PM
We’ve got a new Mayor, Supervisor, and BART Director (👋) for the Mission.
And we need a new plan to make sure our Mission plazas are vibrant, welcoming, clean, and safe.
And we need a new plan to make sure our Mission plazas are vibrant, welcoming, clean, and safe.
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NO KINGS, ONLY TRAINS is a pretty great 2028 slogan for anyone who wants it
Presser is over, crowd is still here. Popular chants include “No kings, only trains” and “Bring back Pete”
February 20, 2025 at 6:29 PM
NO KINGS, ONLY TRAINS is a pretty great 2028 slogan for anyone who wants it
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Major news! A court in Montana has just declared SB458, a bill that "defines sex" in a way that ends the legal recognition of transgender people in Montana, as facially unconstitutional.
This is the first time a bill defining sex has been ruled on!
Huge win for trans people in MT!
This is the first time a bill defining sex has been ruled on!
Huge win for trans people in MT!
February 19, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Major news! A court in Montana has just declared SB458, a bill that "defines sex" in a way that ends the legal recognition of transgender people in Montana, as facially unconstitutional.
This is the first time a bill defining sex has been ruled on!
Huge win for trans people in MT!
This is the first time a bill defining sex has been ruled on!
Huge win for trans people in MT!
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For highway projects, states only pay 20% and federal government pays the rest, but for California High Speed Rail the ratio is flipped around - 80% comes from state government.
February 20, 2025 at 5:22 AM
For highway projects, states only pay 20% and federal government pays the rest, but for California High Speed Rail the ratio is flipped around - 80% comes from state government.
Please let this be a renaissance for passenger rail
I’m definitely not getting on the Y Combinator Betaplane absolutely fucking not
February 19, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Please let this be a renaissance for passenger rail