Kevin Germino
@kgermino.bsky.social
Local Milwaukee Crank. YIMBY. Bikes are the future. Buses are good actually
Unrelated to anything I’ll likely post here I’m a Salesforce Architect open to work
Unrelated to anything I’ll likely post here I’m a Salesforce Architect open to work
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See the “issues with HAWK beacons” section. It’s almost comical these were ever approved and it really shows our obsession with sacrificing safety to the altar of not delaying drivers
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HAWK_be...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HAWK_be...
HAWK beacon - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
January 17, 2026 at 1:10 AM
See the “issues with HAWK beacons” section. It’s almost comical these were ever approved and it really shows our obsession with sacrificing safety to the altar of not delaying drivers
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HAWK_be...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HAWK_be...
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A man was shot in the leg during a foot chase amid a federal immigration enforcement operation on the north side of Minneapolis, according to multiple sources with knowledge of the situation. bit.ly/3MMvefi
Reports of a shooting involving federal agents in north Minneapolis
During a federal immigration enforcement operation on the north side of Minneapolis, a man was shot in the leg, according to multiple sources with knowledge of the situation.
bit.ly
January 15, 2026 at 2:08 AM
A man was shot in the leg during a foot chase amid a federal immigration enforcement operation on the north side of Minneapolis, according to multiple sources with knowledge of the situation. bit.ly/3MMvefi
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Let’s talk about abolishing ICE.
Very few people who say “abolish ICE” mean “abandon all immigration enforcement.” Rather, they mean “the structure of immigration enforcement is irretrievably broken and needs to be reorganized, just like we did 23 years ago when we created ICE.”
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Very few people who say “abolish ICE” mean “abandon all immigration enforcement.” Rather, they mean “the structure of immigration enforcement is irretrievably broken and needs to be reorganized, just like we did 23 years ago when we created ICE.”
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January 14, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Let’s talk about abolishing ICE.
Very few people who say “abolish ICE” mean “abandon all immigration enforcement.” Rather, they mean “the structure of immigration enforcement is irretrievably broken and needs to be reorganized, just like we did 23 years ago when we created ICE.”
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Very few people who say “abolish ICE” mean “abandon all immigration enforcement.” Rather, they mean “the structure of immigration enforcement is irretrievably broken and needs to be reorganized, just like we did 23 years ago when we created ICE.”
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"although statistical evidence says otherwise"
January 10, 2026 at 8:14 PM
"although statistical evidence says otherwise"
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/4 Trump and ICE and the rest of the fascist scum can murder and lie and oppress, but they can’t kill that decency that some real Americans have. They don’t have it, they are inadequate without it, and it infuriates them. But they can’t kill it.
January 9, 2026 at 3:50 PM
/4 Trump and ICE and the rest of the fascist scum can murder and lie and oppress, but they can’t kill that decency that some real Americans have. They don’t have it, they are inadequate without it, and it infuriates them. But they can’t kill it.
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I really enjoy the ads Metra and CTA put on the highways to do psychological warfare against drivers
December 28, 2025 at 11:31 PM
I really enjoy the ads Metra and CTA put on the highways to do psychological warfare against drivers
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Look at those goal posts sway and the kick bananas its way through the uprights.
December 21, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Look at those goal posts sway and the kick bananas its way through the uprights.
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a reminder that electric scooters have speed limiters and everyone is getting press crying about e-bikes
Love to share the road with cars programmed to blast past speed limits
Tesla brings back 'Mad Max' 'Full Self-Driving' mode that ignores speed limits
Tesla has brought back its 'Mad Max' mode for 'Full Self-Driving (Supervised) that ignores speed limits amid several investigations.
electrek.co
December 3, 2025 at 3:39 PM
a reminder that electric scooters have speed limiters and everyone is getting press crying about e-bikes
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Growing up Holy Saturday (Easter) was at grandma and grandpa’s house. The cousins would hunt plastic eggs outside, then we would go inside for breakfast and an egg cracking contest
(Two people each take a hard boiled egg and hit them together, whoever’s breaks is out)
bsky.app/profile/clai...
(Two people each take a hard boiled egg and hit them together, whoever’s breaks is out)
bsky.app/profile/clai...
yes, hello, I would like to place an order for everyone’s funniest stories of holiday food-related family grudges / drama / chaotic incidents / lore
I feel like we need this
I feel like we need this
November 25, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Growing up Holy Saturday (Easter) was at grandma and grandpa’s house. The cousins would hunt plastic eggs outside, then we would go inside for breakfast and an egg cracking contest
(Two people each take a hard boiled egg and hit them together, whoever’s breaks is out)
bsky.app/profile/clai...
(Two people each take a hard boiled egg and hit them together, whoever’s breaks is out)
bsky.app/profile/clai...
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it’s pretty simple: you can either induce demand for things that suck and people hate (traffic), or you can do it for things that are good (bikes, the McRib)
The latest evaluation of bike lane projects in Boston continues to show that if you build bike infrastructure, people will use it.
Full report: www.boston.gov/sites/defaul...
Full report: www.boston.gov/sites/defaul...
November 24, 2025 at 1:15 PM
it’s pretty simple: you can either induce demand for things that suck and people hate (traffic), or you can do it for things that are good (bikes, the McRib)
The algorithmic timeline has destroyed society, and IMO clearly should not get Section 230 protection
you should quit social media if you can.
if you can't, you should use apps that give you and old-school reverse chronological feed of posts from people you follow. yes, like bluesky.
www.gelliottmorris.com/p/you-should...
if you can't, you should use apps that give you and old-school reverse chronological feed of posts from people you follow. yes, like bluesky.
www.gelliottmorris.com/p/you-should...
You should quit social media for good
Platforms optimized for engagement warp our politics, erode attention, and harm our wellbeing. Here’s how I minimize time on the (anti‑)social web.
www.gelliottmorris.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:24 PM
The algorithmic timeline has destroyed society, and IMO clearly should not get Section 230 protection
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you should quit social media if you can.
if you can't, you should use apps that give you and old-school reverse chronological feed of posts from people you follow. yes, like bluesky.
www.gelliottmorris.com/p/you-should...
if you can't, you should use apps that give you and old-school reverse chronological feed of posts from people you follow. yes, like bluesky.
www.gelliottmorris.com/p/you-should...
You should quit social media for good
Platforms optimized for engagement warp our politics, erode attention, and harm our wellbeing. Here’s how I minimize time on the (anti‑)social web.
www.gelliottmorris.com
November 12, 2025 at 1:01 PM
you should quit social media if you can.
if you can't, you should use apps that give you and old-school reverse chronological feed of posts from people you follow. yes, like bluesky.
www.gelliottmorris.com/p/you-should...
if you can't, you should use apps that give you and old-school reverse chronological feed of posts from people you follow. yes, like bluesky.
www.gelliottmorris.com/p/you-should...
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tbh the fundamental issue with public safety in america is that there are so many guns that is extremely likely that whatever unarmed public safety outfits you have will lean heavily on the ones with guns for further protection
The police should be broken up into like four forces each with different responsibilities and applicant pools.
My take as well: We need everything from "social worker who can dodge a punch" to "SWAT team" because sometimes someone's having a psychotic break in public and sometimes someone has a gun and hostages. The police being our one-size-fits-all solution is pretty stupid in that light.
November 11, 2025 at 3:29 PM
tbh the fundamental issue with public safety in america is that there are so many guns that is extremely likely that whatever unarmed public safety outfits you have will lean heavily on the ones with guns for further protection
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Democrats seem to think the pivoting to the center makes them most electable but all it does it piss *everyone* off.
Having beliefs/a backbone and being authentic is the best way to win elections. People are fucking sick of croneyism and corporate suck ups and that is why Zohran cruised to victory
Having beliefs/a backbone and being authentic is the best way to win elections. People are fucking sick of croneyism and corporate suck ups and that is why Zohran cruised to victory
November 10, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Democrats seem to think the pivoting to the center makes them most electable but all it does it piss *everyone* off.
Having beliefs/a backbone and being authentic is the best way to win elections. People are fucking sick of croneyism and corporate suck ups and that is why Zohran cruised to victory
Having beliefs/a backbone and being authentic is the best way to win elections. People are fucking sick of croneyism and corporate suck ups and that is why Zohran cruised to victory
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Urbanist knitters, I need you to know about these mittens: www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...
"Fuck Cars" Mittens pattern by Erin Megenity
Prepare to show off your love of bikes and become the envy of your urbanist friends with these “Fuck Cars” Mittens! Inspired by my husband, I designed these mittens for those of us who don’t let cold ...
www.ravelry.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Urbanist knitters, I need you to know about these mittens: www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...
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this weather map is truly unhinged.
November 8, 2025 at 9:09 PM
this weather map is truly unhinged.
The “transit bailout“ literally includes a toll increase to support road expansion
it's really black pilling how strong the political forces are for highway capital spending. following the chicagoland transit bailout coverage it was clear "no net reduction in highway spending" was a line in the sand politicians dared not cross
November 7, 2025 at 9:48 PM
The “transit bailout“ literally includes a toll increase to support road expansion
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NEW: Judges around the country are citing an unexpected source to free ICE detainees:
The Laken Riley Act
They're finding ICE's mass detention agenda is SO broad it could actually "nullify" the controversial law.
cc @courthousenews.bsky.social
The Laken Riley Act
They're finding ICE's mass detention agenda is SO broad it could actually "nullify" the controversial law.
cc @courthousenews.bsky.social
How the Laken Riley Act is working against ICE to free some noncitizens
Judges around the country are citing the GOP-backed immigration law, designed to detain more noncitizens, to free them instead.
www.courthousenews.com
November 5, 2025 at 11:44 PM
NEW: Judges around the country are citing an unexpected source to free ICE detainees:
The Laken Riley Act
They're finding ICE's mass detention agenda is SO broad it could actually "nullify" the controversial law.
cc @courthousenews.bsky.social
The Laken Riley Act
They're finding ICE's mass detention agenda is SO broad it could actually "nullify" the controversial law.
cc @courthousenews.bsky.social
I feel like I spend more time mowing the lawn in November than June - September combined
November 6, 2025 at 12:15 AM
I feel like I spend more time mowing the lawn in November than June - September combined
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Trump can never be on the ballot again, so they're gonna want to figure that one out
November 5, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Trump can never be on the ballot again, so they're gonna want to figure that one out
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A year ago today, Jonathan Brostoff died.
It still doesn't feel real, and I'm not s ure it ever will. Jonathan was a good friend, devoted husband and father and an even better public servant.
May his story be a reminder that the world is better with you in it.
It still doesn't feel real, and I'm not s ure it ever will. Jonathan was a good friend, devoted husband and father and an even better public servant.
May his story be a reminder that the world is better with you in it.
November 4, 2025 at 3:37 PM
A year ago today, Jonathan Brostoff died.
It still doesn't feel real, and I'm not s ure it ever will. Jonathan was a good friend, devoted husband and father and an even better public servant.
May his story be a reminder that the world is better with you in it.
It still doesn't feel real, and I'm not s ure it ever will. Jonathan was a good friend, devoted husband and father and an even better public servant.
May his story be a reminder that the world is better with you in it.
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In bits of good news, the legislature passed parking reform in Illinois! I think the governor still has to sign it but this is cool
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Illinois legislature adopts People Over Parking Act to right-size parking requirements in transit-served areas - Streetsblog Chicago
At about 4:22 AM this morning the Illinois Senate concurred with the Illinois House on bill SB 2111, approving a revenues and reform package that will avert the Chicagoland transit fiscal cliff, struc...
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November 2, 2025 at 2:23 PM
In bits of good news, the legislature passed parking reform in Illinois! I think the governor still has to sign it but this is cool
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/10/31/i...
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/10/31/i...