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The transformational nature of IBX is completely understated right now. It will open up travel patterns in NYC that simply do not exist in any efficient manner right now.
Transit BlueSky gets deep into the weeds of IBX* in the replies to this:
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Kids taken yesterday
Journalists already arrested today
ICE patrolling around Falwell Hall and Dinkytown this week
Nothing has changed.
Journalists already arrested today
ICE patrolling around Falwell Hall and Dinkytown this week
Nothing has changed.
I would beseech the national media to stop writing sentences like one I just read that said basically "ICE's time in Minnesota is almost up." That is NOT an established fact. Please do not turn away. Please check the readily available information from people on the ground and local journalists.
From everything I’m hearing and reading, nothing in the ground in the Twin Cities has meaningfully changed.
January 30, 2026 at 1:26 PM
Kids taken yesterday
Journalists already arrested today
ICE patrolling around Falwell Hall and Dinkytown this week
Nothing has changed.
Journalists already arrested today
ICE patrolling around Falwell Hall and Dinkytown this week
Nothing has changed.
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Jesus Christ. The "pivot" lasted about 15 minutes.
Arresting a black journalist under the Ku Klux Klan Act for covering a pro-immigration protest at a Christian nationalist church led by an ICE officer is the perfect encapsulation of this administration's authoritarianism, racism, and trolling.
Arresting a black journalist under the Ku Klux Klan Act for covering a pro-immigration protest at a Christian nationalist church led by an ICE officer is the perfect encapsulation of this administration's authoritarianism, racism, and trolling.
NEWS: The Trump regime has arrested Don Lemon in its latest crackdown on journalism after he reported from inside a church protest in Minnesota—despite a magistrate judge previously rejecting the case against him as unsupported by evidence.
January 30, 2026 at 1:28 PM
Jesus Christ. The "pivot" lasted about 15 minutes.
Arresting a black journalist under the Ku Klux Klan Act for covering a pro-immigration protest at a Christian nationalist church led by an ICE officer is the perfect encapsulation of this administration's authoritarianism, racism, and trolling.
Arresting a black journalist under the Ku Klux Klan Act for covering a pro-immigration protest at a Christian nationalist church led by an ICE officer is the perfect encapsulation of this administration's authoritarianism, racism, and trolling.
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Just a fundamentally evil, malevolent person. Rotten to the very core.
January 30, 2026 at 12:59 PM
Just a fundamentally evil, malevolent person. Rotten to the very core.
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MY TAKE: There's nothing better than live sports on TV when you wake up. The toxic American mania for starting games at 9pm must be vanquished. NFL games should kick off at 6 in the morning. NBA games can start at 7:30 because you actually have to pay attention
January 30, 2026 at 11:27 AM
MY TAKE: There's nothing better than live sports on TV when you wake up. The toxic American mania for starting games at 9pm must be vanquished. NFL games should kick off at 6 in the morning. NBA games can start at 7:30 because you actually have to pay attention
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We're proud to present A Better Billion: how New York should be spending an extra $1b a year on subway expansion, in lieu of Zohran Mamdani's free bus proposal. transitcosts.com/a-better-bil...
See gift article for a New York Times writeup here:
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/n...
See gift article for a New York Times writeup here:
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/n...
Free Buses? How About Expanding the Subway by 41 Miles Instead?
www.nytimes.com
January 30, 2026 at 12:17 PM
We're proud to present A Better Billion: how New York should be spending an extra $1b a year on subway expansion, in lieu of Zohran Mamdani's free bus proposal. transitcosts.com/a-better-bil...
See gift article for a New York Times writeup here:
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/n...
See gift article for a New York Times writeup here:
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/n...
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January 30, 2026 at 12:34 PM
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A Minnesota woman observing ICE agents in her car was cornered on one-way streets. An agent approached, called her by name—citing facial recognition. Days later, her Global Entry and TSA privileges were revoked, with no explanation.
How ICE Already Knows Who Minneapolis Protesters Are
www.nytimes.com
January 30, 2026 at 11:55 AM
A Minnesota woman observing ICE agents in her car was cornered on one-way streets. An agent approached, called her by name—citing facial recognition. Days later, her Global Entry and TSA privileges were revoked, with no explanation.
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This is why HSR is better than flying. I buy tickets for a high speed train that blasts across China 2-5 HOURS before my planned departure and the price is the same. I'm not stressing about when to buy, yield management or if checking too much causes prices to fluctuate. I travel; therefore I train.
January 30, 2026 at 10:18 AM
This is why HSR is better than flying. I buy tickets for a high speed train that blasts across China 2-5 HOURS before my planned departure and the price is the same. I'm not stressing about when to buy, yield management or if checking too much causes prices to fluctuate. I travel; therefore I train.
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“A big part of it from the Timberwolves perspective is not about taking sides, it’s about honoring the collective humanity and affirming that every person in Minnesota deserves safety, dignity, and peace”
- Ian Eagle on the Wolves’ decision to wear “Stand With Minnesota” shirts
- Ian Eagle on the Wolves’ decision to wear “Stand With Minnesota” shirts
January 30, 2026 at 5:11 AM
“A big part of it from the Timberwolves perspective is not about taking sides, it’s about honoring the collective humanity and affirming that every person in Minnesota deserves safety, dignity, and peace”
- Ian Eagle on the Wolves’ decision to wear “Stand With Minnesota” shirts
- Ian Eagle on the Wolves’ decision to wear “Stand With Minnesota” shirts
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This cold stretch is no match for New Yorkers.
January 30, 2026 at 3:29 AM
This cold stretch is no match for New Yorkers.
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I've actually been meaning to reread Infinite Jest since my brother passed from a drug overdose, because it taught me so much about addiction and (even more so) recovery. I genuinely enjoyed reading it the first time, and had no idea what practically utility it would hold for me personally.
“Infinite Jest” is a masterpiece and a pleasure to read, Hermione Hoby writes. “Perhaps the greatest disjunction between the book’s reputation and its contents lies in the notion that it’s a pretentious slog no one could honestly enjoy.” newyorkermag.visitlink.me/xQHtnb
January 30, 2026 at 4:05 AM
I've actually been meaning to reread Infinite Jest since my brother passed from a drug overdose, because it taught me so much about addiction and (even more so) recovery. I genuinely enjoyed reading it the first time, and had no idea what practically utility it would hold for me personally.
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“To the administration and the perpetrators responsible, you have awakened the most overworked, abused, under-appreciated, and organized workforce…”
-San Diego vigil for Alex Pretti organized by VA nurses
-San Diego vigil for Alex Pretti organized by VA nurses
January 30, 2026 at 4:24 AM
“To the administration and the perpetrators responsible, you have awakened the most overworked, abused, under-appreciated, and organized workforce…”
-San Diego vigil for Alex Pretti organized by VA nurses
-San Diego vigil for Alex Pretti organized by VA nurses
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The Boss knows what’s up
Streets of Minneapolis - Single by Bruce Springsteen on Apple Music
Album · 2026 · 1 Song
music.apple.com
January 30, 2026 at 3:30 AM
The Boss knows what’s up
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We invaded France and no one will sell us a croissant. It’s very hard on the men.
Q: Can you be specific about how many ICE and CBP agents are currently operating in the state?
HOMAN: 3,000. There's been some rotations. They've been in theater a long time. Day after day, can't eat in restaurants, people spin on you, blowing whistles at you. But my main focus now is draw down
HOMAN: 3,000. There's been some rotations. They've been in theater a long time. Day after day, can't eat in restaurants, people spin on you, blowing whistles at you. But my main focus now is draw down
January 29, 2026 at 4:05 PM
We invaded France and no one will sell us a croissant. It’s very hard on the men.
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“in theater” is a crazy way to describe minneapolis
Q: Can you be specific about how many ICE and CBP agents are currently operating in the state?
HOMAN: 3,000. There's been some rotations. They've been in theater a long time. Day after day, can't eat in restaurants, people spin on you, blowing whistles at you. But my main focus now is draw down
HOMAN: 3,000. There's been some rotations. They've been in theater a long time. Day after day, can't eat in restaurants, people spin on you, blowing whistles at you. But my main focus now is draw down
January 29, 2026 at 2:20 PM
“in theater” is a crazy way to describe minneapolis
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Time to post the classic of when New York was lost
January 29, 2026 at 11:36 PM
Time to post the classic of when New York was lost
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Looking at the mug shots Bondi posted of folks who allegedly impeded ICE officers... I'm reminded me of some of the iconic 1960s images of 'criminals' from counter sitins and freedom rides
January 29, 2026 at 10:35 PM
Looking at the mug shots Bondi posted of folks who allegedly impeded ICE officers... I'm reminded me of some of the iconic 1960s images of 'criminals' from counter sitins and freedom rides
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Victory on the All Faiths Tunnel was just the start. Now we’re pushing for:
• Automated light metro
• High frequencies
• Seamless in-system transfers
• High-floor trains
Check out ETA's official recommendations for the IBX environmental review submitted last November:
www.etany.org/statements/i...
• Automated light metro
• High frequencies
• Seamless in-system transfers
• High-floor trains
Check out ETA's official recommendations for the IBX environmental review submitted last November:
www.etany.org/statements/i...
Public Comment on the IBX SEQRA Draft Scoping — Effective Transit Alliance New York
ETA's public comment on the IBX, submitted in November 2025 as part of the SEQRA Draft Scoping process.
www.etany.org
January 29, 2026 at 8:18 PM
Victory on the All Faiths Tunnel was just the start. Now we’re pushing for:
• Automated light metro
• High frequencies
• Seamless in-system transfers
• High-floor trains
Check out ETA's official recommendations for the IBX environmental review submitted last November:
www.etany.org/statements/i...
• Automated light metro
• High frequencies
• Seamless in-system transfers
• High-floor trains
Check out ETA's official recommendations for the IBX environmental review submitted last November:
www.etany.org/statements/i...
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I think it's extremely important for every prominent Democrat to vow that they'll dedicate their lives to ensuring any state elections officials who tamper with the 2026 midterms or the 2028 elections will die of old age in solitary confinement.
F around if you think Trump will be dictator forever!
F around if you think Trump will be dictator forever!
Exclusive: Tulsi Gabbard has been investigating results of the 2020 election that President Trump lost, and earlier this week joined the FBI search of an election center in Georgia. on.wsj.com/4k8cy5Z
Exclusive | Spy Chief Tulsi Gabbard Is Hunting for 2020 Election Fraud
The director of national intelligence earlier this week joined the FBI search of an election center in Georgia.
on.wsj.com
January 29, 2026 at 8:24 PM
I think it's extremely important for every prominent Democrat to vow that they'll dedicate their lives to ensuring any state elections officials who tamper with the 2026 midterms or the 2028 elections will die of old age in solitary confinement.
F around if you think Trump will be dictator forever!
F around if you think Trump will be dictator forever!
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I am nominating Saint Paul for the FIFA Peace Prize.
As longtime observers of struggles to establish peace and justice in the US and around the world, The Nation is honored to nominate the city of Minneapolis and its people for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.
“The Nation” Nominates Minneapolis for the Nobel Peace Prize
With their resistance to violent authoritarianism, the people of Minneapolis have renewed the spirit of Dr. King’s call for “the positive affirmation of peace.”
www.thenation.com
January 29, 2026 at 5:23 PM
I am nominating Saint Paul for the FIFA Peace Prize.
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ICE's decision to just leave cars abandoned in the roads is one of those dystopian things that makes you recoil in shock when you encounter it.
A legal asylum-seeker who works at Chipotle and plays music at a church in Maine went missing. His pastor searched and searched, eventually finding his abandoned car with the keys on the floor.
ICE grabbed him. No criminal record. No explanation.
ICE grabbed him. No criminal record. No explanation.
January 29, 2026 at 4:58 PM
ICE's decision to just leave cars abandoned in the roads is one of those dystopian things that makes you recoil in shock when you encounter it.
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Yelling at ICE is cool, re-uniting someone with their family is even cooler
I keep seeing posts going "when ICE comes to MY city, we'll be out in the streets even harder" and man, I get that sentiment but I need everyone to understand that the work in Minneapolis is partly confrontational but MORE IMPORTANTLY aaallll the stuff organized in the background to help neighbors
January 29, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Yelling at ICE is cool, re-uniting someone with their family is even cooler
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One of you just sent this to me.
Get them in @blackhartstp.com lounge. And when the white smoke goes up on the patio, we’ve chosen or DFL Gov candidate
Get them in @blackhartstp.com lounge. And when the white smoke goes up on the patio, we’ve chosen or DFL Gov candidate
January 29, 2026 at 5:08 PM
One of you just sent this to me.
Get them in @blackhartstp.com lounge. And when the white smoke goes up on the patio, we’ve chosen or DFL Gov candidate
Get them in @blackhartstp.com lounge. And when the white smoke goes up on the patio, we’ve chosen or DFL Gov candidate
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This fully automated subway line opened in 1998 and has TWICE as many daily riders as the entire Chicago L system.
Paris' Metro Line 14 is now the system's most-used, with 820,000 riders/day (above Line 1, with 750,000/day). Line 14 is expected to increase to 1 million riders/day once Lines 15, 16, 17, & 18 open in the coming years.
www.lesechos.fr
January 29, 2026 at 5:14 PM
This fully automated subway line opened in 1998 and has TWICE as many daily riders as the entire Chicago L system.