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Antijen

@antijen.bsky.social
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Mad Laboratorian. Writer. Multiple Mom. Feminist. ADHD. Evidence-based (til' proven otherwise). Opinions are mine. ALL MINE. I stand for science and justice. Guns suck. She/her

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a grassland chase 🌾🌾🌾🌾 @chasesolidago.bsky.social · 14m
im sitting over here waffling over doing something scary, and the sea surface temperatures are over here memento moriing my ass FUCK IT JUST DO IT
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A.R. Moxon @juliusgoat.bsky.social · 23m
Hard not to notice that Democrats who are doing the best are the ones who are leaving this whole civility-and-norms, we-go-high, we-need-a-strong-Republican-Party bullshit behind and are simply giving Republicans exactly what they all ought to get at all times, which is undisguised contempt.
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Antijen @antijen.bsky.social · 1h
Take the time to notice things.
Two small pointy sticks (from the inside of tulip poplar flowers) on a piece of wood.  They look like they're fencing.
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Greenb3ar @greenb3ar.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Okay the best political ad of the year is here from LA-DSA
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Matthew Noe @noethematt.bsky.social · 13h
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA *deep breath* AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA Get fucked
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Greg Pak @gregpak.net · 13/10/2026
All right get ready for a big 🧵 of starter packs of niche communities and interests whatnot because YOU CAN DO THIS TOO FOR YOUR NICHE COMMUNITY! Starve that fucking fascist site. Get your people out. Make some starter packs to lure them and reward them once they get over here. You can do it!
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Iron Spike @ironspike.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Sale ends at midnight central, folks! Support Indigenous creators, today and every day! Grab something for yourself, your kid, your local library, or your local Little Free Library! 
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STEAMLORD @exoplanetdinosaur.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Our leaders will fail us. We must not fail each other
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Puff the Magic Hater @mskellymhayes.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
People talk about AI not turning a profit and how it's a massive bubble—they're not wrong. But remember when Uber was willing to take tremendous losses FOR YEARS to engineer dependence and bleed out the competition?
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Antijen @antijen.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Take the time to notice things.
A car magnet that says "reluctantly outside" with a cartoon cat wearing an expression that matches the phrase.
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Antijen @antijen.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
This is important.
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Arrianna Marie Planey, PhD MA @arrianna-planey.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
📣📣 BTW, there's a comment period (ending Oct 13) regarding proposed changes to the 2030 decennial Census, which would prohibit the inclusion of questions on race, ethnicity, and sexual orientation on the 2030 Census short-form questionnaire & any questionnaire used for purposes of enumeration
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Decennial Census of the Population of Americans; Proposed Residence Criteria and Proposed Regulations for Demographic Questions
The Census Bureau is proposing to add two new parts to the Code of Federal Regulations governing the decennial census of population and housing. First, the Census Bureau is proposing to add a part out...
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Claire Willett @clairewillett.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
rainbow capitalism is important not as a statement of any corporation’s values (for that, look where they donate money and talk to LGBTQ employees!), but because they have access to consumer data we don’t have and they’re conservative by nature. a pendulum swing right now is useful data
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Musicology Duck @musicologyduck.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
sometimes i miss living in the pierogi belt, but the solution isnt moving again, it's more pierogi
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Tobias Wilson-Bates @phdhurtbrain.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Interviewer: can you explain this gap in your CV? Academic: the Recession Interviewer: and this one? Academic: COVID Interviewer: and this one? Academic: mass state funding cuts Interviewer: and this one? Academic: admin trying to replace my field with chatbots Interviewer: and this one?
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Antijen @antijen.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
If I am understanding this particular episode of bullshit correctly, this is basically the administration's hoped-for "gotcha" with regards to Ilhan Omar's paperwork?
Kent Brockman from the Simpsons reads from his news desk. "But it does seem the father of the deposed beauty queen, Homer Simpson, filled out the pageant application incorrectly. In the area under, "Do not write in this space" he wrote, "Okay."’
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Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg @theradr.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
CLERGY BECOME A POLL CHAPLAIN HELP SUPPORT PEOPLE TRYING TO VOTE AND KEEP THINGS CALM AT VOTING LOCATIONS BE THE ADULT ON SITE IF PEOPLE SHOW UP TO MAKE TROUBLE YES THERE IS A TRAINING YES I'M SHOUTING COME ON TRAINING OCT 15th www.turnoutsunday.com/poll-chaplain
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POLL CHAPLAIN | TurnOutSunday
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Antijen @antijen.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Stop "raising questions." They're raised. They're already raised so high they're bumping up against the ISS. We need more adults in charge, fuck this noise.
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GONZO the Ca'at @gonzo.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Goodemorning Gonzobongos! Habby Indigenous Peeples Day!
Orange and white cat says, "Good morning Gonzobongos! Happy Indigenous peoples day!"
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*that* Heather Hudson (but spooky) @artofheatherhudson.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
“So in some ways, we haven't eliminated the institution—we've made individual creators responsible for rebuilding it around themselves.” Lucky, lucky creators… *sigh*
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Puff the Magic Hater @mskellymhayes.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
So when you are reeling and raging, it might be worth asking yourself what small step you can take today to reduce suffering or extend care. Such acts are ends in themselves, but also help orient us. This morning, I donated to this important cause, and I feel a bit better for having done so.
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Support REBUILD 2025: Free Therapy on Mightycause
REBUILD provides FREE therapy for justice-involved and formerly incarcerated people of color.
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Puff the Magic Hater @mskellymhayes.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
There are a lot of decent people doing good work right now, and hope is breaking through. As a result, our enemies are thrashing about and lashing out in extremely dangerous ways. We must be alert and aware and resist overwhelm and panic. Where can you contribute?
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Rachel @rachmarie.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Have a kitty. This beauty is Cheyenne. She’s available for adoption in Minnesota through Feline Rescue. You can learn more about her here: us10d.sheltermanager.com/service?acco...
A long-haired black and white cat sitting inside a scratcher that’s designed to look like a framed work of art.
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🇵🇸Martin “Doomsday” Pfeiffer🖖🏳️‍🌈 @nuclearanthro.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
“Dumpling!” “Dumpling can’t come to the phone right now.” I have been laughing at this “farming while beige” Highland Cow revolt commentary video all week and have just watched it again to my amusement. “Bye bye waffles.” youtube.com/shorts/tHJD2...
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Cow rebellion… this video gave me horrible flashbacks (via Bre Boyette)
YouTube video by Farming While Beige
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Antijen @antijen.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Seriously, October is objectively the most awesome month BUT it's so busy. School stuff, kid activities, Scout campouts, fall festivals, Halloween stuff, too many birthdays.
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Antijen @antijen.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Every year I think I'll do something for Canadian Thanksgiving because then I can have turkey and stuffing and gravy and mashed potatoes TWICE. But every year October is a mess and I'm exhausted and besides I can make stuffing and gravy any damn time and don't need a reason.
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Antijen @antijen.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Ugh. Blocked. Why are some people such jerks. (Hope wife is ok)
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c0nc0rdance @c0nc0rdance.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
I'm worried people will think this is just a fluke of photography. Like, here's a photo of Hippasteria muscipula from Okeanos Explorer off the coast of Hawaii in 2015. This echinoderm has back. Pixar has expressed interest. It works the glutes.
Hippasteria muscipula, an orange bumpy deep-sea starfish on a black lava rock, with some coral sprigs nearby, I think?  It has swollen central lobes, making it look like it has a human-like body with deep upholstery. 
NOAA Okeanos Explorer - 
A deep-sea sea star Hippasteria muscipula observed off Hawaii by the NOAA Okeanos Explorer mission in 2015.
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Antijen @antijen.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
People are still people. And people need food. If you've got extra $ to spare, consider supporting a local food pantry. The need is dire.
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Emily L'Orange 🦆🍊 @emilylorange.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
when little creature is occupying entire bed 😭
a sketchy drawing showing a small black cat in the middle of a large, neat, human bed
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Antijen @antijen.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
I was at Michaels to pick up Halloween crafts to keep my kids entertained and they were already shoving all the fall stuff aside for Christmas. I said out loud "oh my GOD can we please chill with Christmas." An employee carrying a box said "Don't hate me, it's not my call!"
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Natalia (娜塔莉) @wrycritic.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
This is my final form
Natalia with stereofoam pteranodon head
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My Password is Louvre @bmceuen.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
He’s the living embodiment of that tweet about the guy who thinks he could take on Serena Williams before having a tennis ball go clean through his skull
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Amadi Lovelace @amaditalks.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Open Office has existed for years and wasn't vibe coded with a shitty AI that some people are worshipping as a deity.
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Katie Slivensky @kslivensky.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
A grey fall day is never truly grey. 🧡❤️🩶
Red maple really popping with color with purple flowers in the foreground and yellowing green foliage around. Grey sky behind.
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Antijen @antijen.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
I'm so very very grateful that they will be at school tomorrow. I love them. But it's been a rough few months with them at each other's throats constantly.
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Antijen @antijen.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Rainy day. Getting over a cold. Kids can't stop fighting so I tell them I'm putting on a movie for a bit. They're fighting about what movie to watch. And who gets to sit where. And who gets which couch blanket.
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Artologica aka Michele Banks @artologica.net · 11/10/2026
The white tummy! The tail halo! A resplendent Squirrel of the Day for October 11, 2026 #sqrlpix
gray squirrel standing, tail up, paws tucked
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Antijen @antijen.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
That's impressive. I want to be doing more along those lines but I've got significant ADHD paralysis over it all.
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Antijen @antijen.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Nothing like some plumbing drama to liven up a rainy Sunday. It's too expensive to bring a plumber out on the weekend so we're taking a wild stab at it... but it's looking like we won't be able to use the dishwasher or kitchen sink until we get someone here to fix things.
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Brett "Solidarity 2026" Banditelli @banditelli.org · 11/10/2026
I see I haven't posted a baby bird in over a week, please accept this tiny puffball, rare, snowy plover, as an apology. 🪶 🐣
A small plover on top of some beach shrubbery and sand that appears to be looking directly at the camera but actually is just walking over the shrub and I was luckily able to capture it in that microsecond
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Antijen @antijen.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Good morning! I'll be getting through this rainy day with Walking The Clouds, an anthology of indigenous science fiction. And I'll probably read a dozen picture books to my kids.
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escapedexplorer.bsky.social @escapedexplorer.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Honest to god a DCCC text saying "[Name], we are going to crush these motherfuckers in November. I know we've been sometimes desperate sounding in these texts before but right now I'm telling you if everyone kicks in $30 we can rip their still-beating heart out before their eyes" would work on me rn
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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Oh good another grant rejection. We have applied for 7 grants so far this year, with a bunch more we’ll be applying for this fall. We’ve been rejected by 6, and got runner up for 1 of them, resulting in $1000. Our annual operating budget is 250k. Oh wait that reminds me. Anybody need a tote bag??
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Yours in negritude, Ryan K. Smith @mewefree.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Geese are insane: Example #2,987,304
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Lyse @lyse.myatproto.social · 10/10/2026
I am feeling attacked
The ADHD urge to be excellent at solving other people's highly complex problems while letting our car registration expire for 8 months while actively thinking about it every single day.
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bubbe yaga @ellearmageddon.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
this cat has never once encountered a task that requires zero cats and thought to herself, “… i’ll just stay out of the way this time.”
emma goldman, a small black cat, stares at the camera from inside a clothes dryer. her eyes are very big and round and gold, and only her head and shoulders are visible. she is clearly uninterested in moving.
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Courtney Milan @courtneymilan.com · 10/10/2026
Here is my pitch for anyone who has worries about rail: I think that building out rail is a necessary (but not sufficient) step in transforming American cities from totally car dependent to slightly walkable, in a way that no other form of transit is.
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Antijen @antijen.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
There's room, but according to far too many folks, dense housing will bring **those people** into **our** neighborhoods, you see. So they vote against anything that might make it happen.
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hammancheez but spooky @hammancheez.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Yall wanna see a puppy with hiccups getting mad
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