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Here's to a better and kinder society for everyone. Aotearoa, NZ. Peaceful protest and disruption is absolutely necessary. How else will we bring about the change we need?
Canute in Contemplation
#caturday

“YOU BAN BOOKS.
YOU BAN DRAG.
KIDS ARE STILL IN BODYBAGS.”

High School kids standing up against gun violence in Nashville.
This made me teary with hope but also bit of guilt cause I feel our generations failed this generation who’s working to fix this.
I’m beyond proud of gen Z & stand firmly with them.
Every generation should applaud their bravery & join them in the fight to protect their lives & future generations so children can go to School w/o fear of dying in a school shooting.
#Nashville

“Adding highway lanes to deal with traffic congestion is like loosening your belt to cure obesity." - Lewis Mumford, 1955. Arguably the most important quote in city-building ever. READ my past (but still totally relevant) #Planetizen post.

https://www.planetizen.com/node/53659

#cities #cars #traffic #urbanism #congestion #transportation #UrbanPlanning #mobility

The Law of Traffic Congestion, according to "The Flash!"

@1312161etc Canute. He was named by the SPCA, but we kept it because he’s so regal looking.
@1312161etc thank you. We think so too. He’s such a cool cat.
Cat on the scaffolding hoping I'll open a window. No, Canute.

Unfortunately, the good leaders (largely women) know when it's time to go. By contrast the sociopaths, psychopaths & authoritarian fascists & populists cling onto power at all costs.

"I hope I leave New Zealanders with a belief that you can be kind, but strong, empathetic but decisive, optimistic but focused,. And that you can be your own kind of leader – one who knows when it’s time to go.” #JacindaArdern

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jan/19/from-stardust-to-an-empty-tank-one-of-a-kind-leader-jacinda-ardern-knew-her-time-was-up

From stardust to an empty tank: one-of-a-kind leader Jacinda Ardern knew her time was up

New Zealand’s prime minister set the standard through tough times, but knew the upcoming election would be the most gruelling yet

The Guardian