Jen B
@jenb.bsky.social
I get very shouty about vehicles blocking bike lanes. I get very excited about pockets. Charlottesville, VA. she/her
A local immigration attorney shares updated information about going to immigration court.
Worried about going to court because of ICE? Here's what a local immigration lawyer wants community members to know
A Charlottesville immigration lawyer answers common questions about ICE courthouse arrests, court hearings and how families can prepare for emergencies.
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I refuse to use AI. OTOH my husband works at the local university and is *required* to use ChatGPT.
Phineas@phineas.bsky.social · 9h agoI don't use AI for anything. I don't use it for brainstorming or idea generation or any of the supposedly fine things it allegedly does. ChatGPT has never spoken to me. Claude doesn't even know my name. Much like cocaine, I t's extremely easy to not do if you don't start.
This is going to be a slow burn story that gets people more and more angry the more they hear about it. Some asshole billionaires are blowing holes in the Moon, a thing everyone loves.
Gaucin, Andalucia, Spain. Crocheted umbrella street decorations which also create shade made by local women's groups #WomensArt #Summer
The Trump regime is a permission structure for the worst impulses.
We have two Livable Cville socials this month: Thursday the 13th at Ix @brazos.bsky.social and Wednesday the 26th at Bar Botanical in Crozet. Come and join us - it’s always a good time!
"don't make enough money" is a fig leaf All those degree programs--social work, art, etc.--have disproportionately female student bodies. This is designed to make it harder for women to attend college--college education being a key factor in women's autonomy from men & left-leaning voting pattern.
The New Republic@newrepublic.com · 2d agoPresident Trump is banning students majoring in degrees that don’t make enough money from taking out college loans. Degrees for social work, art, religious studies, teaching aides, and music will be hit the hardest. trib.al/aaAEu6v
Bet you didn't know that the Little Morton Salt Girl is an immortal being who existed before there was life on Earth.
"I support cyclists and their right to ride safely on the road but only if they follow the rules all of the time" is an absolutely unhinged thing to say in a country where we have drivers killing tens of thousands of people each year and speeding while playing on your phone is normal and accepted
People want to support local businesses without being forced to drive. The proof is everywhere, and the local farmers market is the perfect example.
My 14 year old wants to bike the ~3 miles to high school. I told him he can’t do that because it’s not safe, as the city hasn’t prioritized the well being of kids and other non-drivers. It doesn’t have to be this way - and isn’t even that hard to fix - but it is this way.
Whether you’re going on vacation, hosting a BBQ, or preparing to head back to school, our data dashboard monitors virus levels for pathogens including the flu and COVID-19 so you can stay informed and plan accordingly. Visit our website to check virus levels in your community. wastewaterscan.org
Millions of people rely on Social Security to stay alive. Social Security isn’t a “scam”. Social Security is America’s most dependable, efficient, and popular program– we need to protect these earned benefits, not cut them. @sanders.senate.gov
At your next meal, take a second to think about the people working long hours in HOT 100° temps to put food on your table. They're not just statistics. They're real people who can't avoid the heat in an air conditioned house or office. #WeFeedYou
Covid lockdowns demonstrated, in a deeply imperfect way, the possibility of large-scale social solidarity for a higher cause. That is a prime reason why so many powerful people want us to run screaming away from them into the comforting arms of selfish individualist competition.
Tomorrow the city of Charlottesville will look to approve $4 million towards homeless services, including emergency shelter and housing supports.
Charlottesville City Council will be asked to spend $4 million tomorrow night on emergency shelters and direct housing costs. That's at the end of the meeting. There's a work session after 4 p.m. with a general update on homeless services. infocville.com/2026/08/02/c...
Charlottesville City Council to vote on $4 million in additional funding for emergency homeless services
The meeting begins at 4 p.m. in City Council Chambers
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Please stop saying “lockdowns.” There were never true lockdowns in the US, and it fuels far right narratives to repeat this inaccurate statement. You can say closures, you can say restrictions, or better, you can say public health measures which saved many lives.
Dr. Lucky Tran@luckytran.com · 6d agoPeople still complain about “lockdowns” but we had none in the US. We had stay-at-home orders, where although businesses were closed, you could still go outside whenever you wanted. Other countries had far stricter rules, and yet have been much more accepting of them as they saved many more lives.
Yep, we needed this. Sunday rainfall totals as of 7pm:
a good time to buy an e-bike is when the manufacturer releases a new model and the previous generation goes on clearance. most models don't change much from year to year, and unlike buying something used, you still get a warranty. a few good clearance sales going on at the moment: 🧵
Expect more showers overnight. There is a marginal risk for severe storms on Sunday with the main threats being torrential rain and damaging wind gusts. Each of the next seven days will have the chances for showers and/or thunderstorms.
I work at a public library. People who want to use AI seem to have no trouble doing so. People who don't want to use AI have a harder time. I crowdsourced and then finalized this document "How to disable or avoid intrusive AI" and then gave it a short URL: notoai.org Please pass along if it's useful
Charlottesville: Join us tonight. There will be singing!
