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June Lucien Rossaert @electricmosswitch.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Using neutral terminology is the best way to counter misinformation. Smart, reasonable people can be misled, but if you open by calling people “anti-vax assholes” or whatever, you’re not likely to convince anyone. There’s no point in speaking exclusively to people who already agree with you

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Hank Green @hankgreen.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Instead I’ve been using “anti-vax influencers” which distinguishes them from normal folk and focuses not on what they do to vaccines, but what they do to people. I’ve more recently started using “vaccine alarmists” and “vaccine alarmism.” Do with this what you will.

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Hank Green @hankgreen.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

1. It’s too easy to have it accidentally apply to the merely hesitant, who then feel attacked and driven further into the safety of that community. 2. It focuses on what those people are doing to vaccines…they are “against vaccines.” But that’s not actually their job. Their job is scaring people.

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Hank Green @hankgreen.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Normal people worried about vaccines: “vaccine hesitancy.” This is good, I like this term. Powerful people making money and gaining power by making people terrified of proven-safe medical treatments: “anti-vaxxers.” Ok, but actually I don’t like this term.

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Dr. Rebecca Barnes (she/her) @waterbarnes.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Ruthie B Ginsburg reminds you that joy is a form of resistance

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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission @cpsc.gov · 24/07/2025

James always taking it too far.

A knight named Blackheart the Conqueror in all-black armor with horns and the face of a monster. Their eyes are glowing red. They are chasing after their two pet dogs which are very cute. In the background is their home with a castle and in-ground pool. The pool has a four-sided fence. Blackheart shouts, “Good girl, Scrapheap! Keep going! James! Play nice!” The text reads: Blackheart the conqueror is having a great summer! He’s got a fence around the pool and knows it will keep kids safe from drowning. Fences should be at least 4 feet high, not climbable, and surround the pool. The pool should only be accessible through a self-closing, self-latching gate. Install a door alarm from the house to the pool.

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Ava Laugh… 🤭 @avalaugh.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

I never knew frogs come in all beautiful colours did you?…. 🐸 🥰

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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission @cpsc.gov · 23/07/2025

You're not BASE jumping but you are cooking with flammable things too close to the stovetop so

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Hank Green @hankgreen.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

"Understanding" is a pretty beautiful compound word...in this case "under" has a somewhat archaic meaning of "among" (also still present in "under these circumstances.") So understanding is "Standing among" as-in a mind that figuratively shares space with the concepts in question.

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Hank Green @hankgreen.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Space-station specific accents are going to be so cool.

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WeRateDogs @weratedogs.com · 17/07/2025

This is Soldier. He's a blind and deaf pup who helps host an Airbnb in Turks and Caicos. When he has guests, he leads them to his favorite beach every morning. When he doesn't have guests, he goes back to his human's house down the street for family time. 13/10

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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission @cpsc.gov · 15/07/2025

You're on vacation at the pool, but you're not seeing this post because you're watching your kids free of distractions. Good job!

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 15/07/2025

Scientists have released the closest images ever taken near the sun, captured by NASA’s Parker Solar Probe flying 3.8 million miles above the solar surface. See more images of solar eruptions on the sun: wapo.st/3Irm3P3

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Speedoshi @speedoshi.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Warm up inspired by “Journey” Asimov belongs to @aidenr0.bsky.social

AidenR0’s OC Asimov wearing a cloak adorned with a wispy black scarf resembling the player character from the PlayStation game Journey.

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Fray Dikat Studio @fraydikat.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

Happy International Nonbinary People's Day to all my gender rebellious siblings 💛🤍💜🖤

An overhead shot of an embroidery hoop with a non-binary pride flag colored heart. The heart appears to be melting and dripping black liquid. The embroidery hoop is covered in a rainbow-colored fabric. A pair of rainbow-colored scissors is visible in the top right corner. The hoop is on a gray cutting mat with white grid lines and numbers.

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Sarah Hörst @planetdr.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

I wish I could hire someone to follow me around with a squirt bottle and squirt me every time I try to go on an ADHD side quest

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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission @cpsc.gov · 14/07/2025

It's sad because it can't protect you.

A fire extinguisher with a frowning cartoon face under a sink. It is shouting look at me! The text reads: Your expired fire extinguisher watching you reach for the dish detergent again. Check the expiration date on your fire extinguisher. If there’s no date, check the manufacturer website for a recommended replacement time.

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WeRateDogs @weratedogs.com · 14/07/2025

This is Mako. He has no regard for law and order, and more importantly, no regrets. 13/10

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AccuWeather @accuweather.com · 13/07/2025

Supercell putting on a sunset show over South Dakota ⚡🌇

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Democrat Cats @democratcats.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

Sleep Sweet, BlueSky 💙

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Spelling Mistakes Cost Lives @darrencullen.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

Not every day you meet the iconic comedian behind the world's most famous joke

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Captain Weedlord Bonerchamp @weedlordbonerchamp.hellthread.vet · 13/07/2025

one of the stupid things that makes me feel alive is taking long exposure shots of night rocket launches taking off from Canaveral.

a night time beach scene. there is a bright streak of light curving up and away, the light from a Falcon rocket launch

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MurderBotBot @murderbotbot.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

pretending you were asking for more information was the best way to try to get the humans to realize they were doing something stupid.

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cait (and adonis) @cait.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

BREAKING: Adonis dinner time chirps caught on camera!!!!!

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NPR @npr.org · 12/07/2025

Many people in the United States receive little or no information about flood risk when they move into a new home or apartment. Here's how you can learn about your flood risk.

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Where to find information about flood risk to your home

Many people in the United States receive little or no information about flood risk when they move into a new home or apartment. Here's how you can learn about your flood risk.

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Goth Auntie @cupcakegoth.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Today’s advice from your Goth Auntie -Stop slouching, drink some water, take your meds. -Anyone who expects you to be 100% productive right now is a fool. That includes your own brain beating you up. -All the tiny cryptids had nightmares, and are wrapped in soothing blankets. ❤️ Auntie Jilli

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Gnomie 🌼🌿 @gnomieshobbycorner.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Just finished this cross stitch! Rainbow butterfly pattern from Pinterest. I added sky blue and text. 😊🌈

Rainbow butterfly cross stitch on white Aida cloth with dark navy blue text.
"Just be kind."

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Katherine @wordwatcher.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

We all need a place where we feel safe… Goodnight everybody. Sweet dreams.

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blueanimallover.bsky.social @blueanimallover.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

To all my dear friends on Blue Sky.....

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WeRateDogs @weratedogs.com · 26/06/2025

Congratulations, the universe sent you this dog because you have been chosen. Joy awaits. 13/10

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Jason Haslam @jasonhaslam.ca · 26/06/2025

I've occasionally seen albino red squirrels in #Halisky, but it's been a few years, and I've never seen one this friendly. #WildlifePhotography #NaturePhotography #Squirrel

An albino red squirrel on top of a granite rock, facing the camera. It's on all fours, but with its right front paw curled under its body.

An albino red squirrel standing on its hind legs, its two front paws curled into its stomach, taken slightly from above.

An albino red squirrel standing on its hind legs, its two front paws curled into its stomach, taken from ground level.

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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission @cpsc.gov · 27/06/2025

Sparklers burn at 2000 degrees Fahrenheit. Never let kids play with sparklers.

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WeRateDogs @weratedogs.com · 27/06/2025

Here are the Top 5 Dogs of the week!

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🌱 El(iza)beth 🌬️ K 🔥 T 🌊 @arachnereid.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

The time is now to #ground and be ready to act proactively, not react, shut down, or fixate on things beyond our control. "We knew this was coming. We knew it was coming. We here now. Ground yourself. Take care of yourself... We need you on the other side." #wisdom #mindfulness #Iranbombing #build

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Mike Melton @mikemelton.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Agami Heron, rear view. At Agami Island #CostaRica #birds #nature

A bird with smooth, layered blue and teal plumage perches on a branch facing away. Its long, pale blue crest feathers drape down the back of its head, and its elegant tail feathers taper into a sharp point.

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Lisa Thornton @thorntonforreal.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

Bluesky you deserve some fireflies in a cornfield. Not pictured-the young hawk chased away by robins, the enormous kale after the rain, the smell of the tomato plant leaves.

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Randall Munroe @xkcd.com · 23/06/2025

Tukey xkcd.com/3104/

Comic. [block quote] “Far better an approximate answer to the *right* question, which is often vague, than an *exact* answer to the wrong question, which can always be made precise.” -John W. Tukey, The Future of Data Analysis (1962) [caption] Happy Approximate Birthday to John Tukey, author of my favorite statistics quote, who was born 110.000 years ago sometime this week.

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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission @cpsc.gov · 23/06/2025

Well, well, well. If it isn't our old nemesis deadly heatwave.

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Kathleen Bachynski @bachynski.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

Cooling resources from the city of Allentown, PA over the next couple days. “Anyone, especially older adults, in need of air conditioning can visit these locations during the specified times: 🆒 Allentown Public Library 1210 Hamilton St 8am-8pm 🆒 Lehigh Valley Active Life 1633 Elm St 8:30am-4:30pm”

🔥 Extreme Heat Advisory🔥

We're facing extreme heat temperatures in the area. Please stay indoors, if at all possible, this week. That being said, we know that not everyone may have access to a cool location, so here are some resources to cool down in the City:

Entry to all city pools will be free for residents on Monday and Tuesday, as capacity allows. Address verification is required - Allentown students can show their school ID for admission. Non-residents will be charged the daily entrance fee.
🏊 Cedar Beach Pool 101 N Ott St
🏊 Irving Pool 731 N Irving St
🏊 Mack Pool 1901 Mack Blvd

From 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, the Fire Department will be stationed at four parks:
🚒 Fountain Park: 961-967 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
🚒 Roosevelt Park: 271 Camp St
🚒 Jordan Park: 1001 N 6th St
🚒 Union Terrace: Soccer fields across from UT Elementary

Our spray parks also offer people another way to cool off! Open 11am-8pm daily, no cost:
💦 Bucky Boyle Park: 10 Pump Pl
💦 Old Fairgrounds: 5th St between Gordon & Liberty St
💦 Valania Park: 531 Union St

Extreme heat is dangerous for everyone, especially young children and older adults. Stay hydrated, stay indoors with air-conditioning if possible, and check on relatives and neighbors. Take extra care of pets during this heatwave. For heat-related emergencies, please call 9-1-1.

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

The incredible Resistance Revival Chorus led by Shaina Taub, Tony-Award winning composer of Suffs the Musical, singing "No Kings in the USA"

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WeRateDogs @weratedogs.com · 16/06/2025

This is Tub and Blue. They simply cannot figure out how to get their tennis ball that fell in the pool. Still 12/10 because they really are trying

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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission @cpsc.gov · 17/06/2025

New beach umbrellas that are less likely to terrify the dinosaurs are now available.

A tyrannosaurus rex walking on a beach. Suddenly, it spots an overturned beach umbrella. The dinosaur is filled with fear! The text reads: This summer, the scariest thing on the beach is your old beach umbrella! When buying or renting a beach umbrella/anchor system or a beach umbrella anchor, look for a label on the anchor that shows it meets the new safety standard. Look for anchors with a label indicating “MEETS ASTM F3681 FOR WIND SPEEDS UP TO 30 MPH.”

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