#notinmybackyard

[void-flesh]

Check out Bluestockings Bookstore, a queer radical community center who is being actively harassed by the white rich neighbors. The man who left this review regularly throws things out his window at homeless people and anyone else on the street, and who today harassed a Black femme who was providing first aid to a homeless man.

And if you think that the way to adress homeless ppl in your neighborhood is to assault and harass them off your street, then you can fuck off. I hope you never find yourself needing help. Happy Pride

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Are we virtue signaling or are we living and working by our values? 🤔💙🌈 Happy Pride Month, y’all.

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#NIMBY #NIMBYism #Neighbors #NotInMyBackYard #MutualAid #NeighborsHelpingNeighbors #CommunityCare #HarmReduction #OverdosePrevention

[kenthenugget]

Brightline West will Change the Perception of High Speed Rail in America

(Yes I know this not related to art but I really wanted to talk about this)

Yesterday, it was announced that Brightline, a passenger rail company running higher speed trains in Florida, had received $3 billion of federal funding which will allow them to begin construction on their high speed rail between Las Vegas and Las Angeles area. And this will actually be a true high speed rail line with a top speed of 185mph (300kmh) on a dedicated right of way built in between the median of I-15. As someone who's been following this project and Brightline for 5 years, this news excites me because not only do I have the utmost faith that they'll get this project done within the 2 to 3 years projected, but I truly believe with the completion of this railroad, that public perception of high speed rail and passenger rail in general will change for the good. I know that's a loaded statement but here me out.

In the United States, we dont have any form of high speed rail. We have the Northeast Corridor, Brightline in Florida, and places in Illinois and Michigan where trains run faster than the national capped speed limit of 79mph, but not much in the way of true high speed rail like in France and Japan. In fact, we probably have the most outdated national passenger network in the world. That wasnt always the case, we used to have one of the best passenger trains in the world.....until the end of world war 2 however. With the rise of the automobile, car dependant suburbs, and a highway network, trains were seen as an outdated form of transport with the car being seen as the future. This wasn't exclusive to America though, as many 1st world countries 50s also had this mindset. To most, trains would eventually go the way of the canal.........that is until Japan stepped in showed the world that the train wasnt dead through the creation of the Shinkansen, the world's first modern high speed rail line. Many countries would follow Japan's example, including France, Germany, Italy, and others. But as for America.....its complicated. The high speed ground transportation act was passed in 1965 but not much came from it apart from Budd's Metroliner which couldnt meet expecations, and the UAC Turbo Train still holds the record of the fastest production train in North America at 170.8mph. Outside of that, we didnt really invest much into high speed rail and improving our rail system, outside of a few regions in the country. We continued build highways and sprawling suburbs. Because of this, by the 1990s we were far behind the rest of the developed world in terms of high speed rail. I mean there was the Acela Express, but its more of a high speed service than true high speed rail. And its because of this that the stigma of passenger rail being an outdated form of transport never went a way like it did in other developed countries, and honestly its even worse now since many of the people who were around during the glory days of passenger trains are no longer with us.

But why do we need high speed rail and, hell, better passenger rail? Arent passenger trains slow, dirty, outdated, and a boondogle for democrats to ship immigrants to low income people into the backyard of my mcmansion #notinmybackyard? (okay I promised myself I wouldn't get politcal here but the sad truth is that passenger rail in America is political, with the left being in support of it and the right being against.....its time like these where I do wish we had more than 2 voting options). The reason why need rail in general is due to the fact that options for traveling between cities are limited...outside the northeast. If you want go from Charlotte to Atlanta, Houston to Dallas, or Las Angeles to San Francisco, you either have to drive or fly. For driving, you're limited to one interstate between the cities and you'll mostly be in for a lot of traffic and headaches. For flying, you'll have to get to the airport, go through a painfully slow check in process where they have to make sure you're not terriorst, then you got into the fucking plane where you barely have any room and the window is so tiny, usually dealing with parents who cant shut their kids up unless they have an ipad in their face and Im pretty sure you can tell that I dont particularly like flying. These options can be pretty annoying but they're the best ones you got. Sure you got Amtrak but usually they only run one train between those cities with inconvenient hours and from some of them, Amtrak doesn't even serve them anymore. This is why a third option is needed. High speed rail and upgraded conventional rail can make these corridors competitive for travel, since they're too long to drive to short to fly. And it will be much more environmentally friendly as well which is a urgently needed in order to combat climate change. And one of those cities I mentioned (mainly LA and San Fran) are being connected by High Speed Rail at this moment.......and it wont be done until the 2050s at the latest... Time to talk about California High Speed Rail.

One of the biggest high speed rail projects going on the US right now is the California High Speed Rail, an ambitious project connecting Los Angeles and San Francisco with more connections in the future. You've probably herd of this project and if you have, it probably wasn't good. Despite being voted on in 2008, they havent really gotten anywhere in the past 15 years. Most of the construction is being done on an isolated segment in the San Jose Valley, a flatter and sparsly populated region with mid sizes cities, with little to no work being done in Los Angeles and San Francisco. The San Jose section is set to be done as early as the 2030s and is also over budget. Its this project that I feel has not only ruined the reputation of high speed rail, and added to the poorer perception of passenger rail in general. To most, high speed rail is soon as a boondoggle and a complete waste of tax payer money, and attempts to necromancy a form of transport that hasn't been relevant in the US since 1945. I know not everyone feels this way, but the truth is a lot of Americans are ignorant about passenger rail in general and cant really see the potential for it like most around the world do. And who can blame them! Like I said, the generation that believed in passenger rail, who around during its heyday are long dead, with the eldest generation having grown in sprawling suburbs and with car culture. They never got to experience what life was like before, and so base their world view on what they're used to, and passed on to future generations. Its why any proposals for high speed rail and improvements to rail in general have been shot down because they dont see trains as anything more than old fashioned, because thats what they're used to. That's what they are in most of the country. However, as stated in the title, I believe this can change, and it all starts with Brightline.

Brightline is a private passenger rail operator in Florida running higher speed services between Miami and Orlando. They've been operating since 2018 but it wasn't until September of this year that the Orlando extension opened. This rail line has been making headlines across the country with their sleek modern trains, efficient services, and changing the perception of rail in general. I've been following Brightline for a while and I cant express how blown away I've been. The fact that they got this project off the ground at all is an achievement, and the fact we have trains running at 125mph outside the Northeast is insane! Something like this shouldnt exist in United States. It should've been shot down thanks to NIMBYs and Republican Politicians, but they somehow broke the curse and actually brought a modern fast service that many people enjoy and is actually turning a profit. Its because of this that I have no doubt that Brightline will succeed in this recent project as well. Brightline Florida is good but its not high speed rail. Brightline's Las Vegas project is, and I am 100% confident that this will be the nations first true high speed rail line long before CHSR gets done. And when it does, it will change the perception of high speed rail in America as something that can actually be tangible, and not just a fantasy, and will help jump start and bring more confidence and support to other projects across the US. I think most people will look to Brightline when they think of High Speed Rail, and view the concept in a more positive light that California High Speed Rail will ever do. There has never been brighter future for High Speed Rail in America than there is today and I cant wait to see what's in store for Brightline and other future projects.

Also if you're a republican voter reading this, please dont get offended. Im just stating what I've seen and I know not ever republican thinks to the same

[txtsfromtoby]

Sittin in the backyard keepin an eye out for squirrels and lizards. 🤨#backyardwatch #notinmybackyard https://www.instagram.com/p/ByOfuLdlVlf/?igshid=8f5hqw75zwsg

[dontletthishappentoyou]

This is a fat palm tree with eggs instead of coconuts and heads instead of eggs. It’s toes and teeth are the same thing. It’s name is an egg pun if and only if it murders. 

[malcolmredmanstuff]

Just a few shots of the absolutely disgraceful actions of a good number of young men and women spending time at Crammel Linn this 9 days or so. Its so sad our attitude to society is being trashed by this ungrateful, disrespectful and unresponsible individuals. No excuse for poo pic ...just take your s#it home! Our quiet community which has purposefully gone about the business of adhereing to all the Covid 19 restrictions, is faced with a horde of incoming, nonself distancing idiots, who believe they are immune from any form of responsibility and respect to the society that has nurtured, educated and encouraged them. @discovercarlisle @lakedistrictcumbria @cumbria.police.department #leavenotrace #triplesi #cramellinn #specialscientificinterest #nature #beautyandpeace #enviorment #litter #lostyouth #norespect #noresponsibility #notinmybackyard (at Crammel Linn) https://www.instagram.com/p/CA797gepn81/?igshid=udj3vxvpjjwq

[joseaesquea]

@modesto_flako_jimenez this is why projects like @taxilandia_ are important any body recognize this neighborhood? This the future #HARLEMRIVERYARDS complete with Soccer Stadium and everything and out of all these new apartments under 300 of them will be affordable housing. See when they burned the buildings in the 70's they never gave up the land. We were worth collecting something from than nothing but now our reward is to enter a housing lotto. The future looks bright for the Harlem River front from 133 something to 174th. What can I say my people. We have no power to stop it so get your self in the know and at least try to get you and yours in it. Stay on top of things subscribe to newyorkyimbi.com. The funny thing about this website is that I don't recall be ever asked about any of these developments happening in my neighborhood's backyard. I am Jose A. Esquea. I was born in Harlem NY in the last quarter of the 20th century. I have lived in BK. In Harlem. In Washington Heights and came of age in both the north and the South Bronx. And its is moments like these when you are faced with the inevitable hands of change under power beyond your own in the place that you called home that I most understand Chigachgook played in the film of the book by @RussellMeans when he looks at Hawkeye and says "I am the last of the Mohicans" #THEPOOR #THEGENTRY #NOTINMYBACKYARD #UNTILTHEYBUYYOURBACKYARD #ANDTHENYESINYOURBACKYARD (at South Bronx, New York City) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_5qZfeJO53/?igshid=o8zjg8pwmxd

[omgsexybisexualposts-blog1]

If So, Why? Part Two

or Why and WT %$#&?!

I would like to share the story of two women who have passed through my life too quickly. 

The first was my Grandmother. I am Fifty-four. When I was a girl, little could be done for those like Grandma, who was afflicted with Schizophrenia. She often was unaware of the reality of her surroundings, instead attacked by voices, hallucinations and emotional torment that…

[kelseytrue]

Grandpa fought Nazis so we wouldn't have to. #resist #charlottesville #notinmybackyard

[tequierodicer]

I'll make this and donate proceeds to pay for a summer meal program for kids who are worried about their next meal

Just a hunch: but I don’t think this is what feminism is meant to look like.

from https://twitter.com/sadieeehdz

[dogkisser]

This is not what rescue is about - but this everything that retail rescue IS #forshame #retailrescue #thisisnotrescue #import #importrescue #notinmybackyard #halifax #novascotia #dogkisserinternationalheadquarters (at Dogkisser International Headquarters) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz5kT7gn0eC/?igshid=jkowbqdujnfc

[davidwfloydart]

#religionsucks #religionisbullshit #cults #fuckorganizedreligion #conjob #notinmybackyard (at Lower Haight, San Francisco) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwNwtgvADfxMug6NoGAoNLXvqO9aFCwPQcxLiU0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=8d0fbpzfsxh9

[rawrtransformations]

Winter Contrast. . Welcome to January in the Pacific Northwest // West Coast of Canada. 10 degrees, misty and beautiful. . My backyard. . #polarvortex #nimby #notinmybackyard #snow #snowdrops #westcoast #bestcoast #springinjanuary #winteriscoming #nothere #mistymorning #flowers #pnw #thegardenpath #silhouettes #contrast #takemypicture #beautifulbritishcolumbia #vancouverisland #photography #BCsuckdontcomehere @rawr_transformations (at Royston, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtO6N4PBjXf/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=j33zn4ev8zca

[katoracoffee]

***Warning some images may be disturbing*** January 24th 6:15AM I participated in the #pointintimecount for the first time.. its taken me a few days to process what I saw.. these are campsites that we found abandoned within the 22401 zip code. #notinmybackyard is what I have heard when referring to the #homeless and that might be some of the most hurtful words that you could say or think when referring to other humans. Luckily there are people like Councilman Matt Kelley that have done these awesome things for years now. Without efforts to understand and identify the problems that underly the symptoms we will never make progress. I’m blessed and eternally grateful to those in our town of #fxbg who continue to work on solving our #homelessness @thebrisbencenter @micahministries #peoplefirst #communityservice #communityfirst #lovefxbg #katoralife #katorainstitute #mindful #nimby #loveyourneighbor (at Fredericksburg, Virginia) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtI7CDdALR5/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=zqq3z3dufe02

[michelvaerewijck-blog]

Nothing to worry about #workinprogress #michelvaerewijck #detail #contemporaryart #artstudio #liquidthoughts #emotionaloverflow #greatfulness #notinmybackyard #holdyourbreath #newwork #artgallery #artnerd

[yasqueenshop-blog]

Needed to share this stroke of genius from my studio pal @hid_in 💪🏼😍👍🧡❤️💜 #notinmybackyard #gohometrump #trumpmemes #trumpgohome #togetheragainsttrump #antitrump #protest #trumpukvisit (at Portland Place)

[malcolmredmanstuff]

Sadly at Cramill Linn not everyone follows "leave no trace" as far as litter is concerned. On inspection it would seem a lot of this being left by the very generation who say past generations gave ruined their futures! Such a wonderful spot in this weather for families and young people. However a small minority still think its fine to leave their rubbish behind. Two and a half black bags of party bbqs, tins, bottles, assorted plastic toys, excess clothing, nappies and wipes, gathered out today. When the River Irthing flash floods, it can be deep enough to wash all this rubbish into the Solway, so your not just littering here but also the seas and oceans. @discovercarlisle @lakedistrictcumbria @cumbriacops @cumbriacc @carlisle_cumbria #leavenotrace #countrysidelitter #notinmybackyard #riverside #cramellinn #oceanplastic #takeitoutbringithome #bringyoulitterhome (at Crammel Linn) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAu58h9p0gu/?igshid=164oac1audmaw