Allan Seckel 🇨🇦

can i do a referendum making it illegal for people to say "western alienation" when they aren't actually referring to the most heavily populated and most western part of the country

Say no more

“Adding car lanes to deal with traffic congestion is like loosening your belt to cure obesity.” — Lewis Mumford, 1955 Spread the word.

It’s still a goal of mine to help make this the most famous, well-known and UNDERSTOOD quote about cities in history.

Please share it as much as you can.

When I was young one of the worst things you could be called was a liar. So when did lying become okay?

Graphic full of statistics on the inefficiency of private automobiles

A typical European car is parked 92% of the time. It spends 1/5th of its driving time looking for parking. Its 5 seats only move 1.5 people. 86% of its fuel never reaches the wheels, and most of the energy that does, moves the car, not the people.

Sound efficient?

HT @ellenmacarthurfdn.bsky.social

Not bad!

helps ensure that the voices of marginalized individuals, including people who breastfeed or chestfeed, are heard and respected. These efforts are vital to overcoming prejudices and dismantling discriminatory systems, creating a more just and equitable world for all.

By fostering inclusivity and cultural competence, organizations can work toward addressing these disparities and improving the lives of vulnerable populations. Promoting diversity and equity—through DEI initiatives, community equity, and inclusive leadership— ...

... especially for underrepresented and underserved populations. Many communities face barriers related to gender-based violence (GBV), environmental degradation, and limited access to clean energy, which further exacerbate existing disparities.

Through allyship and anti-racism work, these advocates aim to create all-inclusive environments where everyone can belong and thrive, regardless of their racial, gender, or cultural background.

The fight for social justice also involves tackling inequities in health and education, ...

.... in a deep commitment to combating systemic biases and discrimination, especially toward those who are most at risk—such as BIPOC communities, LGBTQ individuals, and those assigned female at birth or assigned male at birth. ...

Many advocates are focused on promoting inclusive policies, such as gender-affirming care, to ensure that people, regardless of their gender identity, can access the care they need. These efforts are rooted...

This is what it came up with: "Activism plays a critical role in advocating for marginalized groups, with activists and advocacy organizations working tirelessly to break down barriers to equality and justice."

The Words Federal Agencies Are Discouraged From Using Under Trump Federal agencies have issued guidance to employees on hundreds of terms to limit or avoid using. An analysis of government websites shows many of the same words being removed.

I asked ChatGPT to use these words - www.nytimes.com/interactive/... - to write a paragraph or two.

I keep seeing the same common theme: the impossible standards placed on anyone advocating changes to our transport system. Question car dependency and you're expected to address every inequality and injustice at the same time; but support car dependency and you'll never be challenged on these issues

The response should be “I am Sparticus!”

I don’t think I’ve ever been as pleased about the outcome of a hockey game!

Geography lesson

Wheee back

It’s over. Prize for best headline in 2025 already won.

The deep historical forces that explain Trump’s win Our research shows that political breakdown, from the Roman Empire to the Russian revolution, follows a clear pattern: workers’ wages stagnate, while elites multiply

Political breakdown is up to all of us to fix.