“The hour of the barbarian is at hand. The modern barbarian. The American hour. Violence, excess, waste, mercantilism, bluff, conformism, stupidity, vulgarity, disorder.”
Aimé Césaire, 'Discourse on Colonialism' 1950
This is also a good time to remember that McMahon is alleged to have been involved in a bribery and towing (auto theft) scam. Cool to see that he is the chief now!
"we destroyed 1/4 of our police cars but don't worry we will still be able to harass and annoy just as effectively. also, remember not to drive distracted. 😉"
PRESS RELEASE Statement Regarding Officer Involved Crash On February 8, 2026, at approximately 9:45 AM, a collision involving two Highland Park Police patrol vehicles occurred at the intersection of Glendale Street and Hamilton Avenue in Highland Park. The Highland Park Police Department subsequently requested the Michigan State Police (MSP) to conduct an independent traffic crash investigation into the incident. The MSP investigation revealed that the officer driving eastbound on Glendale Street disregarded a red light, leading to the crash. A subsequent internal affairs investigation was also initiated and resulted in the review of video from nearby businesses, body worn and dashcam recordings, along with GPS and other vehicle data showed that one of the officers became distracted while attempting to adjust the department owned in-car camera after returning from a priority call for service. This resulted in a collision with a northbound patrol vehicle on Hamilton Avenue. The crash resulted in minor injuries to one officer and the total loss of both patrol vehicles involved. In accordance with department policy and practice, both officers underwent mandated drug and alcohol testing, which returned negative results. The responsible officer is a 15-year veteran of the Highland Park Police Department and has accepted full responsibility for the incident. The findings from both the independent MSP and internal affairs investigation will be forwarded to the Police/Fire Oversight Commission for disciplinary review and accountability. The department also issued mandatory reinforcement distracted driving training to all members of the department. The Highland Park Police Department assures citizens that this incident will impact emergency response times or neighborhood patrols. "We extend our gratitude to the community for their concern regarding the officer's wellbeing. This incident serves as a reminder of the potential consequences momentary distractions. We urge …
You can't make this stuff up. A Highland Park (MI) cop blows through a red light while messing with their dash cam, crashing into another HP cop. One officer injured, both cars destroyed. This is the system we rely on for traffic safety and safe streets.
Good morning! Just checking in to suggest: Please protect your attention while preserving your ability to act. Have a good one!
Happening Now: High school students in Detroit have just walked out of Cass Tech for a demonstration against ICE
High school students marching against ICE this afternoon in Detroit, Michigan
The Hamtramck Federation of Teachers stands with Minnesota as residents bravely oppose the occupation of its cities. Immigrants are the heart and soul of Hamtramck, and that's why we love our community. Diversity is a superpower. Abolish ICE. HAMTRAMCK FEDERATION OF TEACHERS #1052
The Hamtramck Federation of Teachers stands with Minnesota as residents bravely oppose the occupation of its cities.
Immigrants are the heart and soul of Hamtramck, and that's why we love our community.
Diversity is a superpower. Abolish ICE.
HAMTRAMCK FEDERATION OF TEACHERS
AFT Local #1052
nice overhead shot of someone parking in the bike lane
A painted panel found in Brightmoor, Detroit with a sun, birds, and clouds and text that says "I'm my own boss, people come and go"
Brightmoor, Detroit
Me normally: Strong communities make police obsolete Me talking about bad drivers: Lock him up and throw away the key
A row of SUVs
If you love 10-20 year old SUVs you should visit Detroit.
A big leek
Big leek in the kitchen
Getting the high score on all the kids math games on the computers at the library.
Like Woodward Ave in Detroit. Nothing says "bike route" like 50+ mph traffic and 5+ lanes for cars.
“You can’t help but be influenced by that work, how Rivera depicted the dignity of labor,” one worker says.
A paper with different color painted lines that don't connect.
When you turn on the "bike" layer on Google Maps.
The museum of play in Rochester has pretty good kid's options too!
Children's Museum of Pittsburgh
A kid's food menu featuring simple foods cut into fun shapes like a grilled cheese monster, rocketship quesadilla, etc.
This is a decent kids menu, both in terms of aesthetics and nutrition. We can and should do a better job in the US to include children in our society in a meaningful way, and it can start with little things like this. Accessible seating, space for play and exploration and independence, food, etc.
A Spanish/English children's book showing a city scene with lots of pedestrians, density, few cars.
This book should be in the fantasy category. It's illegal to build like this in most of America.
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8 mile and st louis
Detroit transit directions: "Run across this 8 lane highway with no crosswalk for approximately a mile to catch the bus."
Drivers know exactly what I mean when I put my mitten up.
Facebook marketplace listing for fence posts cemented in buckets.
State and local DOTs: "But we just don't know how to keep drivers out of bike lanes and off of sidewalks."
Dads who are tired of asking:
A map of Detroit showing a red rectangle around downtown.
BREAKING: Detroit elects new mayor, announces plan to ban cars from downtown
Gloves with light up fingers
It's getting darker out, make sure drivers can see ALL of your gestures.
rat redpop jezy
Very few people outside of Detroit know this but if you try to take public transit in the city someone from GM comes and beats you up and takes your bus pass and your lunch money. Sad!
