Lifelong progressive. Independent who thinks the Democrats play it way too safe in the middle of the road. Green Technology. Art. Food. 💙https://bsky.app/profile/veluwe.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/veluwe.bsky.social/post/3mraigqrtpk2tLots of people hate cyclists. But here in the US, that translates to violence again and again towards cyclists. It's a collective psychological disorder. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/22/boxer-hannah-rapp-death-community-grief?CMP=share_btn_url ‘Our hearts are crushed’: Hannah Rapp’s violent death sparks outpouring of grief22 Jul 2026 14:03 +0000at://did:plc:nbdigp25ndcuvddaj333xpri/app.bsky.feed.post/3mraigqrtpk2thttps://bsky.app/profile/veluwe.bsky.social/post/3mlojnmvzhk23Such an odd editorial choice to make light of the Iran War right now. Truth be told, the NYT makes one odd choice after another in the last several years.12 May 2026 19:31 +0000at://did:plc:nbdigp25ndcuvddaj333xpri/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlojnmvzhk23https://bsky.app/profile/veluwe.bsky.social/post/3mkput5dzoc23As if the point needed further clarification, The United States of America is a completely racist nation. This is as bad as apartheid. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/29/supreme-court-louisiana-congressional-map-case-ruling30 Apr 2026 14:58 +0000at://did:plc:nbdigp25ndcuvddaj333xpri/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkput5dzoc23https://bsky.app/profile/veluwe.bsky.social/post/3mj5p6w4ybk2tA small reminder of how much damage the Bull in the White House China Shop is causing around the world. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/10/fuel-price-protests-chaos-ireland-norway10 Apr 2026 16:04 +0000at://did:plc:nbdigp25ndcuvddaj333xpri/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj5p6w4ybk2thttps://bsky.app/profile/veluwe.bsky.social/post/3mic2rrh5f22rFood for thought: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/mar/30/world-without-rules-un-security-council-global-order30 Mar 2026 16:17 +0000at://did:plc:nbdigp25ndcuvddaj333xpri/app.bsky.feed.post/3mic2rrh5f22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/veluwe.bsky.social/post/3mhssqxkumc2tThere are so many ways to impeach Donald Trump, but the tried and true Abuse of Power is a slam dunk. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/mar/24/trump-sanctions-un-human-rights-expert-free-speech24 Mar 2026 14:43 +0000at://did:plc:nbdigp25ndcuvddaj333xpri/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhssqxkumc2thttps://bsky.app/profile/veluwe.bsky.social/post/3mh7jpcusvs2gThere are still many many cracks in our national governance which we've taken for granted. We had 4 years under Biden, but apparently the decision was made not to pursue a grand defensive strategy. A major victory today shows that all is not lost. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/16/health/childhood-vaccines-lawsuit-kennedy.html16 Mar 2026 22:41 +0000at://did:plc:nbdigp25ndcuvddaj333xpri/app.bsky.feed.post/3mh7jpcusvs2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/veluwe.bsky.social/post/3mfrgh2aa6k27There are lots of mini revolutions going on now that Trump has decided HE doesn't want to play nice with... anyone. But this one is a bit outside politics yet is equally important. The major players in today's tech, are parasites. https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/feb/26/how-to-replace-amazon-google-x-meta-apple-alternatives26 Feb 2026 14:40 +0000at://did:plc:nbdigp25ndcuvddaj333xpri/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfrgh2aa6k27https://bsky.app/profile/veluwe.bsky.social/post/3mcggkxk5wk2eHow many warnings do we need? Really? https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/14/union-leaders-trump-administration-white-supremacy15 Jan 2026 01:27 +0000at://did:plc:nbdigp25ndcuvddaj333xpri/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcggkxk5wk2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/veluwe.bsky.social/post/3ma57vipnak2hThe NYT has crafted a lengthy investigation into Epstein's entire 'career' path. From twisting relationships during his time at Bear Sterns to moving up the elitist ladder until he absconded with enough wealth to build his pedo nirvana. My question to the NYT is simple. Will it get published?16 Dec 2025 22:44 +0000at://did:plc:nbdigp25ndcuvddaj333xpri/app.bsky.feed.post/3ma57vipnak2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/veluwe.bsky.social/post/3m5mcy2gkdc26This is an open and shut case. The phone call WAS the crime. https://abcnews.go.com/US/new-prosecutor-chosen-georgia-2020-election-interference-case/story?id=12752403014 Nov 2025 18:33 +0000at://did:plc:nbdigp25ndcuvddaj333xpri/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5mcy2gkdc26https://bsky.app/profile/veluwe.bsky.social/post/3m5hclbczhk2oIn the grotesque absence of any leadership by the current administration, at least somebody is showing that the US is not all lost in science denial. https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-11-12/newsoms-rise-as-americas-shadow-climate-diplomat12 Nov 2025 18:43 +0000at://did:plc:nbdigp25ndcuvddaj333xpri/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5hclbczhk2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/veluwe.bsky.social/post/3m27txlqx3k2vA great summary of one of the greatest people in my lifetime. She single-handedly changed how the planet thinks about animals. [contains quote post or other embedded content]02 Oct 2025 15:17 +0000at://did:plc:nbdigp25ndcuvddaj333xpri/app.bsky.feed.post/3m27txlqx3k2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/veluwe.bsky.social/post/3lzmb4lih422jOnce again proving there is NO bottom to the Trump administration. https://www.boston.com/news/national-news/2025/09/24/us-justice-department-official-questions-retired-fbi-agents-role-1-4b-sandy-hook-lawsuit/24 Sep 2025 20:19 +0000at://did:plc:nbdigp25ndcuvddaj333xpri/app.bsky.feed.post/3lzmb4lih422j