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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Join tomorrow if you’re free! We hope to see you there! 💚✊ Hands Around the Kennedy Center Friday, September 18, 2026 at 6:30 PM ET The Kennedy Center 2700 F Street NW, Washington, DC

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Indivisible Mid-Peninsula @indivisiblemidpen.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

✋🗳️ HANDS OFF OUR VOTE 5 power moves to protect your vote right now: 1️⃣ Check you're registered: buff.ly/hpKz0Qg 2️⃣ Mark your calendar to vote early 3️⃣ Plan how you'll vote (in-person or drop box) 4️⃣ Track your ballot: buff.ly/OjEq4Q0 5️⃣ Share with friends & family 📣 #HandsOffOurVote #ElectionProtection

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Terence Tao @teorth.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

A group of 25 Fields Medalists, including myself, have made a joint declaration on Math and AI: mathandai.org . We welcome additional signatories. See also this article in the Economist announcing the declaration: www.economist.com/science-and-...

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Declaration — Math and AI

Read the declaration and add your name.

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Alex Koufos ❌👑 @exoticdft.dev · 12/09/2026

Excited to hear from @fernandoperez.org, a @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social professor, @berkeleylab.lbl.gov faculty scientist, creator of #iPython, and co-founder of @jupyter.org at the #USRSE26 conference on Oct 19th! Hope to see you all there as well! #RSE #RSEng #ResearchSoftware

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US Research Software Engineer Association (US-RSE) @us-rse.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

🎺 Opening Keynote: Fernando Pérez Join us Oct 19th — UC Berkeley Assoc. Prof & LBNL Faculty Scientist, creator of IPython & co-founder of Project Jupyter. 🧑‍💻 Program: us-rse.org/usrse26/prog... 🙋 Volunteer: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... 👉 Register: us-rse.org/usrse26/atte... #usrse26 #rse

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Stand Up for Science! @standupforscience.net · 11/09/2026

Higher Ed is under attack. Send America's Compact for Higher Education to your school's president demanding they endorse now: tr.ee/3OB6R2 United we stand. Divided we fall.

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Demand your school's leadership publicly endorse America's Compact for Higher Education — STAND UP FOR SCIENCE

Email your school's president urgently asking them to publicly endorse America's Compact for Higher Education

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Indivisible Mid-Peninsula @indivisiblemidpen.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

🗳️ Protect our elections — start today! 1️⃣ Learn how to help: buff.ly/leNS4H8 2️⃣ Watch these training videos: 🎥 buff.ly/wCbSJXU 🎥 buff.ly/rPvGIM7 Takes minutes. Makes a difference. Share with friends & family! 💙 #HandsOffOurVote #ElectionProtection #Midterms2026

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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

🚨 TONIGHT @ 8pm ET, join the No Kings: Vote Early Kickoff Call to learn about the vision, urgency, & strategy behind the No King Coalition’s early vote activation & election protection campaign — & how YOU can get involved. 🗳️ Register: bit.ly/nokingscall #NoKings #KickoffCall #VoteEarly

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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Desperate Donnie's panicky plan to bribe voters is not only highly illegal, it's also incredibly expensive (1.3 trillion w/ a "T") & really, REALLY dumb (w/ a "B"). He knows accountability is coming on 11/3/26! #TickTickTick shorturl.at/xXsgXhttps:/...

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Facing Electoral Disaster, Trump Offers $5,000 Voter Bribe If Republicans Win Midterms

The president doesn’t have the authority to just send everyone checks.

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 10/09/2026

We’re expecting millions of participants at No Kings: Vote Early on October 17. This means hundreds of moving parts, anchor events, recruitment, supplies, and thousands of local events that can only come together with a lot of grassroots support.

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 09/09/2026

We’ve waited two long years to retake Congress and hold this corrupt regime accountable. Now’s the time to act. Nearly 2,500 Indivisible groups are organizing in communities across the country—and we need you with us. Get involved with your local group or start your own: indivisible.org/get-...

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Indivisible Mid-Peninsula @indivisiblemidpen.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

🗳️ Sept General Meeting + Voter Bingo! 📅 Wed Sept 23rd | Arrive 6:30pm for snacks & socializing, meeting starts at 7:00pm Fill in your Voter Bingo card for a chance to win prizes at the event! 🏆 Bingo card: buff.ly/DOnaDvP RSVP: buff.ly/Qn67CSN #Indivisible #ElectionProtection

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

The House voted to condemn “socialism” earlier this week. Listen, I’ve been in and around politics for over 50 years. I grew up during McCarthyism and the “red Scare” of the 1950s. I’ve seen all of this fear-mongering before. Here’s what’s really going on.

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 03/09/2026

NEW BATTLEGROUND POLLING: A strong majority of voters – across 2026 and 2028 battleground states, and among voters of color in the South – are most persuaded by messages that pair affordability and accountability together, instead of either affordability or accountability on their own.

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AGU (American Geophysical Union) @agu.org · 02/09/2026

🌉 We're returning to our iconic host city of San Francisco for #AGU26, and we can't wait for you to join us! 🎟️ Register by 6 November for early rates: spklr.io/63321Erdx7

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Stand Up for Science! @standupforscience.net · 28/08/2026

Good morning! The OMB Proposal still hasn't been revoked by Congress. Let's stop the rule before it ends science in America as we know it: fight2win.standupforscience.net/campaign/rev...

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Stand up for Science

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Shea (she/her) @solarshea.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Yet another #NASA NSPIRES update -- SSERVI CAN-5 (NNH26ZDA016C) -- but still no new #heliophysics solicitations. ⌚👀 But don't worry, the money is "out there" and we just have to "go get it" /s @roguenasa.altgov.info

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

A win! A federal appeals court upheld an EPA rule requiring polluters to help pay for cleaning up toxic PFAS “forever chemicals,” rejecting an industry challenge to the rule. This keeps the financial burden where it belongs on the companies responsible for the pollution!

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#01208678639 in Chamber of Commerce of the United States of Americ v. EPA (D.C. Cir., 24-1193) – CourtListener.com

PETITIONER BRIEF [2083600] filed by Associated General Contractors of America, Inc., Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America and National Waste & Recycling Association in 24-1193, Institut...

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 19/08/2026

The regime got caught spying on peaceful protesters, but We the People won't stop organizing against ICE’s brutality.

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elizabethginexi.bsky.social @elizabethginexi.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

The National Academy of Sciences cut back spending on federally sponsored studies in 2025. The reductions came as the Trump administration canceled science grants and promoted spending cuts at federal science agencies. www.aip.org/fyi/report-s...

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Report Shows National Academies Spending Drop as Trump Threatens Funding

The organization's National Research Council cut back on federal money for its scientific work in 2025.

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Abdul El-Sayed @abdulelsayed.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Does it ever feel like you're in a cage being watched? Well, you are. By Flock cameras, thanks to Mike Rogers.

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Indivisible Mid-Peninsula @indivisiblemidpen.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

⏰ The countdown to Nov. 3 is ON! Join our August General Meeting—whatever you enjoy, there’s a role for you. 🗓️ Wed, Aug. 26 | 7:00 – 8:30 PM 📍 Mahany Hall (1336 Arroyo Ave, San Carlos) 🍕 Pizza & snacks provided! Let’s band together to flip the House! 🗳️🌊 👉 RSVP today: buff.ly/GZG4GKK

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Alex Koufos ❌👑 @exoticdft.dev · 13/08/2026

Main takeaway from the NASA town hall at SPD, what the community wants IS what the administration wants 🫠

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Shea (she/her) @solarshea.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

#NSF rewrote its entire grants rulebook to conform to OMB's proposed rules (NSF-2026-OTR-0001). Same political-termination powers, same international-collaboration crackdown, plus more NSF added on its own. ‼️Comments close Aug 24. Breakdown + how to comment: solarshea.substack.com/p/nsf-is-qui... 🧵

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NSF is Quietly Trying to Rewrite the Rules of American Science.

Here's What's in the Proposed Rules, and Guidance on Submitting a Substantive Public Comment.

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Indivisible Mid-Peninsula @indivisiblemidpen.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Join Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Redwood City and Indivisible Mid-Pen for an inspiring afternoon of postcard writing to voters in Georgia. 🗓️ Date: Saturday, August 15 ⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM PDT 📍 Location: Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Redwood City RSVP: buff.ly/irdoSss

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Indivisible Mid-Peninsula @indivisiblemidpen.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Hands Off Our Vote is Indivisible’s national election protection program to ensure all eligible voters get to cast their ballot, and that those ballots get counted. We're recruiting 100,000 volunteers nationwide. We need you! Join the Hands Off Our Vote movement. RSVP: buff.ly/xJXqUgp

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Indivisible Mid-Peninsula @indivisiblemidpen.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Stop ICE detention centers in Dublin and Gilroy! Join us for an urgent webinar with Kim Wood of SIREN. Learn direct actions you can take to keep ICE out of our neighborhoods. 🗓️ Wednesday, Aug. 12 ⏰ 6:00 – 7:00 PM 📍 Virtual Event 👉 RSVP: buff.ly/5Tisyqq

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US Research Software Engineer Association (US-RSE) @us-rse.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

⏰ Last call — poster submissions for #USRSE26 close TOMORROW, Aug 7! Works in progress welcome. Posters are a great way to share what you're building and get feedback from the RSE community. 🗓 Oct 19–21 | San Jose, CA 👉 us-rse.org/usrse26/participate/ #RSEng #ResearchSoftware

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US Research Software Engineer Association (US-RSE) @us-rse.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Two USRSE'26 deadlines coming up ⏰ 🎟️ Early bird registration ends 7/31 📋 Poster submissions close 8/7 The draft program is also live → us-rse.org/usrse26/prog... Cost a barrier? Financial support info for USRSE'26 is here → us-rse.org/usrse26/atte... October 19–21 · San Jose, CA #usrse26 #rse

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Shea (she/her) @solarshea.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

#heliophysics folks, if you got through Step-1, the ROSES-25 B.2 HFR Step-2 deadline is Sept 25.

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Indivisible Mid-Peninsula @indivisiblemidpen.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Join us for "Straight A’s for Facilitating Difficult Conversations (within a Political Context)" - a hands-on, interactive workshop. 🗓️ Date: Thursday, July 30 ⏰ Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM 📍 Location: Reach and Teach | 1179 San Carlos Ave, San Carlos RSVP: buff.ly/xH05qrt

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Shea (she/her) @solarshea.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

The following is all my interpretation, but I think the writing's on the wall for #NASA ROSES-26. It's a reasonable read given the evidence. It's at least useful to consider for planning purposes. 🧵[1/7] @roguenasa.altgov.info @agu.org @aas.org @planetarysociety.bsky.social @nationalacademies.org

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Sam Wang @samwang.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

To stop the Project 2025 takeover of science, public comments are half a plan. But they won't get us all the way there. Here's the second half of the plan - and what you can do: samwang.substack.com/p/building-h...

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Comments are Half A Plan To Stop the Takeover of Science...

...here's the second half.

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Indivisible Mid-Peninsula @indivisiblemidpen.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

🗳️ Hands Off Our Vote is Indivisible’s national election protection initiative. Sign up to get: 🗳️ Key voting deadlines for your state ⚠️ Real-time alerts on local voting rights threats 🛡️ Clear action steps to mobilize to defend the vote Let's get started! Sign up here: buff.ly/isDHYh3

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US Research Software Engineer Association (US-RSE) @us-rse.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

🔬Federal-funded #research depends on the people, #software, and #infrastructure behind it. Proposed updates to OMB's Uniform Guidance (2 C.F.R. Part 200) could affect the research software community. Review the proposal and submit a comment by July 13: www.aps.org/initiatives/... #RSE #RSEng

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Comment on OMB proposed rule for federal financial assistance

Make your voice heard on the Office of Management and Budget's proposed federal grant funding changes and defend the scientific community from this existential threat. Submit your comments by July 13,...

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Indivisible Mid-Peninsula @indivisiblemidpen.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

🪧 Ready to make some "Good Trouble"? 📨 On Sunday, July 19, we're going to write 1,965 Get Out The Vote (GOTV) letters in honor of the Voting Rights Act (VRA) of 1965. 🍪 Join us for a high-energy afternoon of community action, fabulous music and delicious snacks. ☑️ RSVP Today! buff.ly/t6ksGSl

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US Research Software Engineer Association (US-RSE) @us-rse.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

📌 Poster submissions are open for #USRSE26! Share your work with the RSE community. Posters are a great way to spark conversations, get feedback, and connect with peers. 📅 Submit by August 7 🗓️ Oct 19–21 | San Jose, CA 👉 us-rse.org/usrse26/participate/ #RSEng #ResearchSoftware

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Indivisible Mid-Peninsula @indivisiblemidpen.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

🏳️‍🌈 Happy Pride Month from Indivisible Mid-Peninsula! We celebrate the work of our Transgender & Queer Rights Action Team, and we stand proudly in solidarity with the entire LGBTQ+ community. We must continue the fight for equal rights, dignity, and an inclusive democracy for everyone. ✊️ ✨

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AGU (American Geophysical Union) @agu.org · 25/06/2026

🙋‍♀️🌎 Have you heard? AGU is now accepting abstracts for #AGU26! ➡️ Learn more and submit an abstract by the 5 August deadline: spklr.io/63328EO18r

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Kateration @kateration.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Someone has been projecting images all over D.C. “It’s swampier than ever.” The Kennedy Center one is pretty hilarious. 😂😂😂

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 20/06/2026

James Talarico could be the key to ending the Electoral College.

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US Research Software Engineer Association (US-RSE) @us-rse.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Registration is open for USRSE'26! 🎉 Join us October 19–21 in San Jose, CA for three days of research software engineering, AI-driven science, and community. Early bird rates available through July 31: 🎓 Student: $550 💼 Professional: $750 Register now → us-rse.org/usrse26/atte... #usrse26 #rse

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Shea (she/her) @solarshea.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Useful tool from #APS to help develop/submit original, unique comments on the proposed OMB regulation changes. Anyone can use it, not just scientists or APS members. Additional guidelines: 1) be specific - details matter! 2) Include personal impacts. 3) Equally important are national impacts!

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Comment on OMB proposed rule for federal financial assistance

Make your voice heard on the Office of Management and Budget's proposed federal grant funding changes and defend the scientific community from this existential threat.

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 17/06/2026

Are you represented by one of these Democrats? Golden (ME-2) Lee (NV-3) Gottheimer (NJ-5) Davis (NC-1) Cuellar (TX-28) Gonzalez (TX-34) Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-3) They need to hear from you — because these Democrats recently voted with Republicans to let the regime keep spying on American citizens.

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Alex Koufos ❌👑 @exoticdft.dev · 16/06/2026

And cover our canals to help water from evaporating as @ucmerced.bsky.social is working on. www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/states-...

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 14/06/2026

Obama: "It's a reminder that on a lot of different foreign policy problems, the notion we can just bully our way or bomb our way to solution may sometimes seem appealing ... You'd think we would've learned that lesson by now, but it seems like every so often we have to learn that lesson again."

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