Barbara J @barbaraj.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Here’s Bobcat dramatically stretching out under a patio table in anticipation of a hot day. Yeah, the forecast high is 99F, this was at 8:10am and the temp was about 68F. 😂 As my Mom would say, “drink some water.” 100
Barbara J @barbaraj.bsky.social · 07/09/2026I just saw a mama possum walking the back fence with at least 2 babies on her back. 😊 I have seen her before in the back yard looking pregnant, checking for leftover stray cat food but I don’t think she was dependent on that. Good to see her doing well. 000
Reposted by Barbara JIda B Wells' Winchester Rifle @dytsras.bsky.social · 18/08/2026"The team found that the greater the proportion of enslaved people in a county in 1860, the bigger the mortality gap between Black & white people in the 2010s, even after controlling for common factors tied to health inequalities, such as rurality or pop. density" www.science.org/content/arti...science.orgSlavery linked to mortality gap between Black and white Americans todayNew study is among the first to quantify and explain slavery’s influence in contemporary U.S. health disparities 12892439
Barbara J @barbaraj.bsky.social · 25/07/2026I saw the Hadestown movie today and it was outstanding. Now, I admit, I saw it on the stage in SF in 2023 and immediately bought the original Broadway cast recording and obsessively listened to its million times… 110
Reposted by Barbara JPhilip Bump @pbump.com · 23/06/2026I, like you, am tired of I-talked-to-a-Trump-voter-in-a-diner stories. But newly published research that involved weeks of contact with conservatives and their communities offered some novel insights that I hadn't considered. So I wrote about it. Gift link: shorturl.at/3FeaOshorturl.atThe mistake many people make when trying to understand Trump votersA new study suggests concerns about democracy may not resonate with Trump supporters the way many assume. 102642135
Reposted by Barbara JStephen Schwartz @atomicanalyst.bsky.social · 23/05/2026This is fine. (The November 2018 Woolsey fire burned 80 percent of the Santa Susana Field Laboratory. A 2021 study found its ash spread radioactive microparticles downwind, creating at least five hotspots—two near the lab. See the thread below for some historical background on the 1958 meltdown.)gizmodo.comRapidly Growing California Wildfire Threatens Contaminated Nuclear Reactor SiteAs the Sandy fire burns through Ventura County, firefighters are desperate to keep the blaze away from the defunct Santa Susana Field Laboratory. 02622
Barbara J @barbaraj.bsky.social · 03/05/2026Woo! I have almost all my spring/summer veggies in the ground, just 3 more to go. 2 need trellises and 1 may not fit in the raised beds. (Poor planning + Squash of course.) 😄 I’m a beginner, my first try was winter veggies planted last fall for winter harvest. Except for slugs it went pretty well. 010
Reposted by Barbara JJon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 24/04/2026This photo should be on the front page of every single newspaper in America today. 38494153416661
Reposted by Barbara JThe Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 24/04/2026Right there on the website. Seems like we can put this debate to bed now 16344052021
Reposted by Barbara JSteven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 24/04/2026Honestly, it’s exhausting to have such dumb, corrupt, incompetent, reckless and evil people currently running the country. What a sad expression of the failure of education and morality in a country that once could pride itself on advancing talented and capable people. 42488122267
Reposted by Barbara JTressie McMillan Cottom @tressiemcphd.bsky.social · 15/04/2026It’s hard not to see Vance’s criticism of the Pope’s theological bona fides as just silly hubris. But I also see it as a stress test of sorts — can they manipulate sentiment against a pontiff. Not for Trump’s interests. More likely for Thiel’s. 131013222
Barbara J @barbaraj.bsky.social · 14/03/2026Does anyone know what this big bird in my suburban back yard is? 😂 100
Reposted by Barbara JYashar Ali 🐘 @yasharali.bsky.social · 09/03/2026All of a sudden, the Islamic Republic of Iran nuclear issue has disappeared. And to be clear, no other tweet from the State Department regarding this speech mentions the nuclear issue. 2730274
Reposted by Barbara JRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 09/03/2026So far the war on Iran has cost $9.4 billion. That's $1 billion per day. $41,666,667 per hour. $11,574 per second. Thousands of lives lost. People don't want this. They want a living wage. They want healthcare. They want to be able to afford a home. They want their basic needs met. 649153245598
Reposted by Barbara JSandhya Dirks @audiosand.bsky.social · 05/03/2026what the fuck is a politically correct war? was it the one with the torture of innocent brown people? or the one with the massacres of civilians? or the one where we bombed a wedding? obvi he's shredding international law so he can go full nazi/ genocide but like what? 1104
Reposted by Barbara JBarbara J @barbaraj.bsky.social · 02/03/2026How do they get dumber and more mendacious *every* single day? 001
Reposted by Barbara JJon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 27/02/2026Every senator who voted to confirm RFK Jr owns this tragedy. Every single one. 541167127012
Barbara J @barbaraj.bsky.social · 08/02/2026This is such important work by the collective. Thanks to lataco.com for the report.lataco.comL.A. TACO - Celebrating The Taco Lifestyle in Los AngelesWe are completely obsessed with Los Angeles, and introduce you to the best tacos, art, music, and people. 000
Barbara J @barbaraj.bsky.social · 04/02/2026The human warehousing, as Marisa accurately names it, is a very big deal. 000
Reposted by Barbara JThe Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 01/02/2026“Dear ICE agents - I hope you’re respectful to everyone and show kindness… we should treat all people the same, even if we don’t know them.” If this doesn’t shatter your heart you don’t have one. 💔 Our kids are watching. 🇺🇸 www.nytimes.com/2026/01/31/o... 11640941757
Reposted by Barbara JAaron Fritschner @fritschner.bsky.social · 24/01/2026The CBP agent pushes a woman onto the ground and peppers sprays her, the man is trying to protect her from them and help her up, which they respond to by pepper spraying him, tackling him, and then shooting him from behind. It’s one of the most upsetting things I’ve ever seen happen in America 382131604
Reposted by Barbara JRadley Balko @radleybalko.bsky.social · 24/01/2026Why are they sending witnesses to Whipple? WHY ARE THEY SENDING WITNESSES TO WHIPPLE? 8144651429
Reposted by Barbara JJosh Chafetz @joshchafetz.bsky.social · 21/01/2026Poasting is 9/10 of the law 618331
Reposted by Barbara JTom Nichols @radiofreetom.bsky.social · 21/01/2026No one can be watching this Davos speech and reach any conclusion but that the President of the United States is mentally disturbed and that something is deeply wrong with him. This is both embarrassing and extremely dangerous. 827300587981
Barbara J @barbaraj.bsky.social · 14/01/2026Amid the torrent of lies from all sides of the Trump regime, I caught myself rolling my eyes and moving on. That’s what the overt lies and misinformation are intended to do, to wear us down, desensitize us to what is happening. It’s scary how effective that can be. I will keep my head up, eyes open. 010
Reposted by Barbara JRadley Balko @radleybalko.bsky.social · 14/01/2026In the last 4 days: -- Elise Slotkin says she's being criminally investigated by DOJ -- ICE illegally goes "door to door" in Minneapolis -- FBI raids the home of a WP journalist -- DHS illegally arrests, detains 100+ Somalians with legal refugee status 8736191371
Reposted by Barbara JAna Marie Cox @anamariecox.com · 14/01/2026I know people on Bsky know this but I hope it filters out: The feds are OCCUPYING the Twin Cities. This is a blockade, a siege. They are shutting down economic and civic activity. They are conducting "papers please" stops. They are criminalizing being a bystander/witness. You could be next. 486196577688
Barbara J @barbaraj.bsky.social · 03/01/2026Well, I left a message at my Congressional Rep’s office regarding the illegal invasion of Venezuela and asking for the immediate drafting of articles of impeachment. It didn’t feel very satisfying. I guess I’ll have to call every fucking day. CA Senators, you’re up next for daily calls for action. 000
Reposted by Barbara JBLISS USA FREEDOM FIGHTER @suziequark10.bsky.social · 29/12/2025Please Re-Post this simple Truth. 04826
Reposted by Barbara JSherrilyn Ifill @sifill.bsky.social · 31/12/2025All based on a “gotcha” video claiming that 3 daycares had no kids. One hadn’t opened yet for the day; one is actually closed. Dude arrived with no I.D. No call ahead. They DIDN’T LET HIM IN! The fraud they’re referencing was investigated & prosecuted by the Biden DOJ. The ringleader was white. 6138401319
Reposted by Barbara JJay Kuo @nycjayjay.bsky.social · 29/12/2025Link: open.substack.com/pub/statusku... 0293
Reposted by Barbara JNicholas Slayton @nslayton.bsky.social · 29/12/2025Did it happen? Where was it in Venezuela? How many people were killed or wounded? Did the CIA do it? The US military? We don't know, because all we have to go on are two brief comments from Trump. taskandpurpose.com/news/us-vene...taskandpurpose.comTrump says US took out a 'big facility' in VenezuelaThe president said the United States “knocked out” a dock for alleged drug boats, but did not say if the military was involved. 1143
Reposted by Barbara Jshauna @goldengateblond.bsky.social · 29/12/2025this seems specifically designed to break mail-in voting (where deadlines are defined by postmark) 17362202741
Reposted by Barbara JKate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 27/12/2025🇨🇦 🇺🇦Canada will provide Ukraine 2.5 billion Canadian dollars - funds intended to unlock financing from the IMF, World Bank, and EBRD to begin the reconstruction process. This was announced by Prime Minister Carney. He also condemned Russia’s overnight attack on Kyiv. Thank you Canada ❤️ 281546293
Reposted by Barbara JTimothy Burke @bubbaprog.xyz · 23/12/2025The full spiked 60 Minutes CECOT package, clean & subtitled. 1/5 5573559218057
Barbara J @barbaraj.bsky.social · 21/12/2025Judge Luttig invites WSJ’s James Freeman to take several seats. 000
Barbara J @barbaraj.bsky.social · 21/12/2025Human kindness bringing human dignity, how wonderful. 020
Reposted by Barbara JSherrilyn Ifill @sifill.bsky.social · 06/12/2025It starts with knowing the truth. Don’t allow yourselves to be gaslit into believing this is a real question. 423134965033
Reposted by Barbara JIda Bae Wells @nhannahjones.bsky.social · 05/12/2025It might be easy to find things like this merely petty or superficial, but that would be a mistake. Demeaning, erasing or eliminating celebrations or acknowledgments of Black America is straight from Redemption playbook, and is intended to reinforce the racial hierarchy and signal its reinstatement.sfgate.comNational parks change prioritizes Trump birthday over days honoring Black peopleFree entrance days at national parks no longer include MLK Day and Juneteenth. 231423600
Barbara J @barbaraj.bsky.social · 05/12/2025This is exceptional incompetence. Basic production facilities in the US have more robust training, safety and oversight functions. Move the focus and $ from the reckless Immigration actions to the rehabilitation of the Armed Forces. 000
Barbara J @barbaraj.bsky.social · 03/12/2025The words that flow out of the president’s mouth day after day are evidence of his mental illness. He is a danger to people all around the world. It is appalling that so many people say NOTHING in response. People in positions of power, people who have a platform to shine a light on his depravity 🦗🦗 000
Reposted by Barbara JRaider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 25/11/2025Bernie Sanders just dropped a 60-second truth bomb on Al, and everyone needs to hear it. 31863414
Barbara J @barbaraj.bsky.social · 26/11/2025I love the pictures. And Congratulations on *your* house. My grandpa’s house where my dad grew up in Weed, California at the foot of Mt Shasta feels like your photos. Attached is my grandpa and my uncle, my grandma and my sister. If you zoom in you can see she is holding a picture of the mountain. 100
Reposted by Barbara JJake Tapper, long-suffering Philly sports fan @jaketapper.bsky.social · 21/11/2025Statement from Epstein survivors on what they’re bracing for — 15417151