There is a book! Written by a former post office worker, explaining every St. Louis street name

I lost my voice and now am forcing my coworkers to learn the ASL alphabet so I can communicate with them

There have been reports on how LIHTC basically reaches a total number of units that it can fund year over year so most new units basically just replace some that have exited. Its an incomplete answer w/out more $$. What early exists though?

sorry let me get this clear. It took two weeks for ANYONE from the state to come with *debris clean up* after a deadly tornado but 400 people protest and we get the full brigade?

I'm divorcing this family

. @karisagh1989.bsky.social "Silence is consent"

We have an interim assessor; Shawn Ordway. He has been deputy a while

He’s targeting Overdrive/Libby.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos says opinion pages will defend free market and 'personal liberties' The billionaire owner of The Washington Post is directing its opinion section to defend personal liberties and the free market in a shift that prompted the editor of that page to resign.

this is absolutely wild. imagine saying "I am all for liberties but no speech but what I agree with." apnews.com/article/wash...

Post of STL Mayoral Candidate Forums:
(anyone know of any others?)
6th ward dems: fb.watch/xT7pQM0TnF/
Thomas Dunn/LWV (3rd ward): www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVA_...
Transportation forum pt 1: fb.watch/xT7h8pmrql/ Pt 2: fb.watch/xT7hTkJSng/
Upcoming:

How Trying Became Cool Again YouTube video by Nathan Zed

This video kicks ass: youtu.be/o2jzKo1RqWU?...

After DEI Fight With Legislature, University Of Wyoming Launches Image Makeover After a very public and contentious DEI fight with the state Legislature, the University of Wyoming is launching an image makeover. They say their new…

WY has the highest percentage of MAGA folks in legislature. They're now demanding more direct control over U of W, its hiring, priorities and departments and a ban on DEI. The conversation also includes a failed plan to interrogate all foreign staff and students
cowboystatedaily.com/2025/02/15/a...

Sometimes I wanna turn to the audience and dead pan "you seeing this too?"

The DEI caused the plane crash narrative is a distraction. The tariffs are a distraction. Whatever insane nonsense Trump spews that the media will chase like cats chasing a laser light is a distraction. The only story that counts right now is the wholesale hijacking of control of the US government.

Quakers sue to keep US immigration agents out of houses of worship Quaker groups sued on Monday to prevent U.S. immigration agents from carrying arrests and searches in houses of worship, after the Trump Administration rescinded guidance that protected churches and schools from his mass deportation campaign.

Warms my heart that the community I grew up in (BYM) is standing in their values

www.reuters.com/legal/quaker...

Arrested by AI - The Washington Post Confident in AI-generated results, some police departments are using facial recognition technology to help solve crimes. But how reliable is that software, and what happens when it’s wrong?

Washington Post also did a report on the use of AI in matching surveillance photos with mugshots leading to many false arrests. They highlighted St Louis specifically www.washingtonpost.com/podcasts/pos...

Wow. I was looking for a way to spend more time in service of the city!

Anyone know whats up with this CID? Like whats the story here. @stlrainbow.bsky.social @gconnolly314.bsky.social

www.stlouis-mo.gov does anyone know how long its been down?

Curious why so many states are ommitted?

Nothing like returning to the DMV to remember that while it takes 15 min to get anywhere in STL city, it takes 30-45 min in most other cities

In the last three days I’ve driven in: MO, IL, ID, OH, PA, WV, VA, MD, DE, and NY. Let me tell you, the drivers in some of these ARE objectively worse

lol you're on bluesky at work?

People are more likely to believe a statement if it rhymes. I find this both devastating and adorable.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhyme-a...

Its wild to me that one can just get a sewing machine for 30 bucks. Like... This magic machine makes and fixes clothing!

Rebecca Solnit: When the Hero is the Problem For an embodiment of the word singlehanded you might turn to the heroine of the recent movie Woman at War. It’s about an Icelandic eco-saboteur who blows up rural power lines and hides in scenic sp…

“Positive social change results mostly from connecting more deeply to the people around you than rising above them, from coordinated rather than solo action… Our largest problems won’t be solved by heroes. They’ll be solved, if they are, by movements, coalitions, civil society.”

Why did the update just ruin Apple’s Podcast app again. This is the second time! It’s taking so long to load it feels unusable!

Do most folks have visceral memories of their parents hands and jewelry? or is this just very specific?

Very impressive parallel parking