Sam
@sspolzin.bsky.social
commuter rail // systems research // data science // here to post about food, cities, and running // Cambridge, MA
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If you spend decades undermining a liberal arts education, you get college students who can't write a decent essay. But you also get adults who can't recognize a decent essay and sincerely think the issue is the beliefs and not that reading this is painful.
Turning Point at OU posted this girl's essay in full and man is it rough
November 30, 2025 at 10:29 PM
If you spend decades undermining a liberal arts education, you get college students who can't write a decent essay. But you also get adults who can't recognize a decent essay and sincerely think the issue is the beliefs and not that reading this is painful.
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No matter how hard people try to convince us having empathy is wrong,
it is right.
No matter how hard people try to convince us that diversity is a weakness,
it is a strength.
No matter how hard people try to convince us that love is limited,
it is unlimited.
it is right.
No matter how hard people try to convince us that diversity is a weakness,
it is a strength.
No matter how hard people try to convince us that love is limited,
it is unlimited.
November 4, 2025 at 2:55 AM
No matter how hard people try to convince us having empathy is wrong,
it is right.
No matter how hard people try to convince us that diversity is a weakness,
it is a strength.
No matter how hard people try to convince us that love is limited,
it is unlimited.
it is right.
No matter how hard people try to convince us that diversity is a weakness,
it is a strength.
No matter how hard people try to convince us that love is limited,
it is unlimited.
oh no a modern ballpark built with the fan experience in mind, the horror
October 30, 2025 at 11:28 AM
oh no a modern ballpark built with the fan experience in mind, the horror
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Some will tell you the city is falling apart or “being ruined”. Idk I think Cambrdige is pretty great.
October 28, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Some will tell you the city is falling apart or “being ruined”. Idk I think Cambrdige is pretty great.
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@ayannapressley.bsky.social is a nationwide progressive leader who's saying YES in her backyard to proven pro-housing champions! Congratulations Mayor Simmons, VM McGovern, @councillorsiddiqui.bsky.social, Ayesha Wilson, @votejivan.bsky.social, @burhanazeem.bsky.social: all 6 ABC-endorsed incumbents
October 28, 2025 at 4:15 PM
@ayannapressley.bsky.social is a nationwide progressive leader who's saying YES in her backyard to proven pro-housing champions! Congratulations Mayor Simmons, VM McGovern, @councillorsiddiqui.bsky.social, Ayesha Wilson, @votejivan.bsky.social, @burhanazeem.bsky.social: all 6 ABC-endorsed incumbents
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Congresswoman @ayannapressley has been a champion for housing justice, transportation and safer streets, and childcare.
I’m proud to have her endorsement!
I’m proud to have her endorsement!
October 28, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Congresswoman @ayannapressley has been a champion for housing justice, transportation and safer streets, and childcare.
I’m proud to have her endorsement!
I’m proud to have her endorsement!
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European Food Safety Authority publishes first-ever systematic review of studies on micro- and nanoplastics from food packaging. In 1700(!) studies, overwhelming majority too poorly conducted to be reliable--many can't ID microplastics accurately, lots didn't exclude background contamination, etc.
Literature review on micro‐ and nanoplastic release from food contact materials during their use
To search for evidence of micro- and nanoplastics (MNP) release during the uses of food contact materials (FCM), a structured literature review was carried out on studies published between 2015 and 2...
efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com
October 27, 2025 at 2:13 PM
European Food Safety Authority publishes first-ever systematic review of studies on micro- and nanoplastics from food packaging. In 1700(!) studies, overwhelming majority too poorly conducted to be reliable--many can't ID microplastics accurately, lots didn't exclude background contamination, etc.
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Saturday, October 25, is the last day to register to vote in this election! Make a plan to register and send this post to friends who lives in Cambridge.
October 23, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Saturday, October 25, is the last day to register to vote in this election! Make a plan to register and send this post to friends who lives in Cambridge.
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Massachusetts' municipal elections are coming up in just 2-weeks!
This year, @abundanthousingma.org endorsed 29 pro-housing candidates for City Council in Boston, Worcester, Salem, Medford, Newton & Somerville.
🗳️Learn more about the candidates below & PLEASE VOTE ON Nov. 4.
This year, @abundanthousingma.org endorsed 29 pro-housing candidates for City Council in Boston, Worcester, Salem, Medford, Newton & Somerville.
🗳️Learn more about the candidates below & PLEASE VOTE ON Nov. 4.
October 22, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Massachusetts' municipal elections are coming up in just 2-weeks!
This year, @abundanthousingma.org endorsed 29 pro-housing candidates for City Council in Boston, Worcester, Salem, Medford, Newton & Somerville.
🗳️Learn more about the candidates below & PLEASE VOTE ON Nov. 4.
This year, @abundanthousingma.org endorsed 29 pro-housing candidates for City Council in Boston, Worcester, Salem, Medford, Newton & Somerville.
🗳️Learn more about the candidates below & PLEASE VOTE ON Nov. 4.
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💡 Cambridge is shaping the future of housing policy locally and nationally.
From the Affordable Housing Overlay to new citywide multifamily zoning, the City is taking bold action to make housing more accessible for everyone.
Read more here: https://camb.ma/47eP7lt
From the Affordable Housing Overlay to new citywide multifamily zoning, the City is taking bold action to make housing more accessible for everyone.
Read more here: https://camb.ma/47eP7lt
Cambridge’s Commitment to Affordable Housing Resulting in Momentum and Milestones
camb.ma
October 21, 2025 at 5:30 PM
💡 Cambridge is shaping the future of housing policy locally and nationally.
From the Affordable Housing Overlay to new citywide multifamily zoning, the City is taking bold action to make housing more accessible for everyone.
Read more here: https://camb.ma/47eP7lt
From the Affordable Housing Overlay to new citywide multifamily zoning, the City is taking bold action to make housing more accessible for everyone.
Read more here: https://camb.ma/47eP7lt
my man ron wants to start talking semantics, gillette is closer to providence, sounds like they are actually hosting the world cup
October 18, 2025 at 2:18 PM
my man ron wants to start talking semantics, gillette is closer to providence, sounds like they are actually hosting the world cup
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We’re so proud of CBS’ own Jack Corcoran for sharing his story of loss and advocacy in @theharvardcrimson.bsky.social. Check out his op-ed to learn more about how we can build a safer Cambridge by voting for candidates who will fight for safe streets: www.thecrimson.com/article/2025...
October 16, 2025 at 6:26 PM
We’re so proud of CBS’ own Jack Corcoran for sharing his story of loss and advocacy in @theharvardcrimson.bsky.social. Check out his op-ed to learn more about how we can build a safer Cambridge by voting for candidates who will fight for safe streets: www.thecrimson.com/article/2025...
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There's literally no reason for Congress to exist if any random freak in the presidential orbit can nullify laws and seize federal funds. All of this is plainly illegal, but Mike Johnson leads the most corrupt Congress in US history (and by a wide margin.)
White House budget director Vought plans to shut down CFPB within months, says it's no longer protecting consumers reut.rs/4qjMIyT
White House budget director Vought plans to shut down CFPB within months, says it's no longer protecting consumers
White House budget director Russell Vought said he wants to close the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and expects to do so within the next two to three months.
reut.rs
October 15, 2025 at 11:02 PM
There's literally no reason for Congress to exist if any random freak in the presidential orbit can nullify laws and seize federal funds. All of this is plainly illegal, but Mike Johnson leads the most corrupt Congress in US history (and by a wide margin.)
The current Cambridge City Council is delivering on residents' top priority: more housing. Most of them deserve to be re-elected for their action.
October 15, 2025 at 5:38 PM
The current Cambridge City Council is delivering on residents' top priority: more housing. Most of them deserve to be re-elected for their action.
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It’s pronounced cyclist.
October 11, 2025 at 10:21 PM
It’s pronounced cyclist.
icymi massachusetts reddit is complaining about the local highway losing its charm... here's the charm in question
October 10, 2025 at 4:08 PM
icymi massachusetts reddit is complaining about the local highway losing its charm... here's the charm in question
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This video of Chicagoans intervening to save a man from being abducted off the streets by ICE is making the rounds on Instagram.
Community action works.
Source: www.instagram.com/reel/DPZL2AL...
Community action works.
Source: www.instagram.com/reel/DPZL2AL...
October 5, 2025 at 5:24 PM
This video of Chicagoans intervening to save a man from being abducted off the streets by ICE is making the rounds on Instagram.
Community action works.
Source: www.instagram.com/reel/DPZL2AL...
Community action works.
Source: www.instagram.com/reel/DPZL2AL...
good?
I’m not sure how you’d quantify this but I think at some point over the past few months the psychology on homebuying shifted from “I can’t afford to buy a house” to “House prices are going down and are a bad investment, I want to put my money somewhere else.”
October 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM
good?
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Panel on October 8: Zoning Lessons for Housing Affordability, from National to Local
Please join A Better Cambridge and Somerville YIMBY on October 8 for a panel discussion on Zoning Lessons for Housing Affordability From National to Local. Speakers include: John Infranca of Suffolk Law and Jake…
Please join A Better Cambridge and Somerville YIMBY on October 8 for a panel discussion on Zoning Lessons for Housing Affordability From National to Local. Speakers include: John Infranca of Suffolk Law and Jake…
Panel on October 8: Zoning Lessons for Housing Affordability, from National to Local
Please join A Better Cambridge and Somerville YIMBY on October 8 for a panel discussion on Zoning Lessons for Housing Affordability From National to Local. Speakers include: John Infranca of Suffolk Law and Jake Gilbert of the National Zoning Atlas, who worked on the Massachusetts Zoning Atlas and will share their findings on zoning in Massachusetts including how little land in MA is zoned to allow multifamily homes.
somervilleyimby.org
October 3, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Panel on October 8: Zoning Lessons for Housing Affordability, from National to Local
Please join A Better Cambridge and Somerville YIMBY on October 8 for a panel discussion on Zoning Lessons for Housing Affordability From National to Local. Speakers include: John Infranca of Suffolk Law and Jake…
Please join A Better Cambridge and Somerville YIMBY on October 8 for a panel discussion on Zoning Lessons for Housing Affordability From National to Local. Speakers include: John Infranca of Suffolk Law and Jake…
it’s always “what about people who can’t bike” and never “what about the millions who can’t drive”
Who are non drivers?
@nrdc.org repport finds:
-34 million disabled people
-47 million young people (over 10 who don't own cars)
-5.6 million people who are 75+
-Millions of others who don't own their own vehicle
#WeekWithoutDriving
www.nrdc.org/resources/wh...
@nrdc.org repport finds:
-34 million disabled people
-47 million young people (over 10 who don't own cars)
-5.6 million people who are 75+
-Millions of others who don't own their own vehicle
#WeekWithoutDriving
www.nrdc.org/resources/wh...
Who Doesn’t Have a Car?
A new NRDC map shows car-free living and the factors affecting car usage in United States.
www.nrdc.org
October 2, 2025 at 4:43 PM
it’s always “what about people who can’t bike” and never “what about the millions who can’t drive”
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If you think high-fructose corn syrup is worse than sugar, or artificial sweeteners are harmful, or genetically modified foods are bad for you, or organic vegetables are better for you, you're engaging in the same kind of evidence-blindness that RFK Jr. is.
Not at the same scale! But same idea.
Not at the same scale! But same idea.
October 2, 2025 at 12:11 PM
If you think high-fructose corn syrup is worse than sugar, or artificial sweeteners are harmful, or genetically modified foods are bad for you, or organic vegetables are better for you, you're engaging in the same kind of evidence-blindness that RFK Jr. is.
Not at the same scale! But same idea.
Not at the same scale! But same idea.
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When I talk about "e-bike infrastructure" I mean re-thinking our streets so we offer high-speed lanes for faster forms of microbility such as class 2/3 e-bikes, scooters, and mopeds. If e-bikes are really the thing that will get people out of cars, then let's start giving them more space.
Something I always say is that so many of the pedestrian vs. e-bike/bike conflicts arise because all of these people are sharing a small sliver of space. But what if it wasn't that way? What if we took more real estate away from cars, thus allowing *everyone* to have a safe space to move?
October 2, 2025 at 2:41 PM
When I talk about "e-bike infrastructure" I mean re-thinking our streets so we offer high-speed lanes for faster forms of microbility such as class 2/3 e-bikes, scooters, and mopeds. If e-bikes are really the thing that will get people out of cars, then let's start giving them more space.