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Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg @theradr.bsky.social · 16h
The poet, writer and monk Thomas Merton wrote a deliciously subversive "confession of crimes against the state" in 1960-- in middle of the Cold War, as the McCarthy era was just beginning to ebb, and the Vietnam War had already been underway for five years. He knew from jingoism. This is a treat:
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Merton's Confession of Crimes Against the State
spiritual resistance looks like a lot of things
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Rachel Courtland @rachelcourtland.com · 08/10/2026
RIP to the world's first software engineer news.mit.edu/2026/margare...
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Margaret Hamilton, computing pioneer who led software development for the Apollo program, dies at 90
Margaret H. Hamilton, a profoundly influential computer scientist best known for leading the software engineering team at MIT’s Instrumentation Lab during NASA’s Apollo program, died at age 90.
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jlwmid.bsky.social @jlwmid.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Finally updated my iPhone and can't for the life of me figure out what is so special about Apple liquid glass. I mean sometimes it looks cool but in the realm of actually improving my user experience, it does nothing to solve the problem that I really want to bury my phone in the backyard.
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Wolf Conservation Center 🐺 @nywolforg.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
As federal officials continue to consider changes to wolf protections, here’s a reminder of what the numbers actually show:
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jlwmid.bsky.social @jlwmid.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Ran into someone I know and were talking while she said hi to my dog. We both looked across the street and did a double take because sitting on the sidewalk was what looked like a legal ballot drop box where there has never been one. How sad is it that we have to consider it is fake?
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High Country News @highcountrynews.org · 05/10/2026
The Trump administration’s interpretation of “harm” under the ESA could devastate the recovery of imperiled species, many which have cultural,spiritual and relational meaning and importance for tribal citizens.
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Native nations sue over Endangered Species Act changes - High Country News
The Trump administration’s interpretation of “harm” under the ESA could devastate the recovery of imperiled species, many which have cultural,spiritual and relational meaning and importance for…
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Mikko V. Matson / Salish Nomad 🏳️‍🌈 🌱 🇫🇮 🇸🇪 @salishnomad.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
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Chris Nagano @charliesaito22.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Not defending trump, but It’s important to remember many of the worst sellouts of the ESA & listed species occurred pre-Trump The ONLY way to fix the U.S. Flop & Waffle Service is a house cleaning of anti-ESA careerists who always keep 1 eye on the political tide substack.com/@chrisnagano...
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High Country News @highcountrynews.org · 22/09/2026
A state investigation shines light on the unpermitted fire, which cost nearly $950,000 to contain. buff.ly/3ALqCqO
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Ranch manager tied to top Trump appointee started 5,600-acre Idaho wildfire - High Country News
A state investigation shines light on the unpermitted fire, which cost nearly $950,000 to contain.
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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
directed at the protected animal to qualify as an illegal take. For example, if you bulldoze over protected burrowing owls, but your reason for bulldozing wasn’t to kill the owls, their deaths would not necessarily constitute a prohibited take under this interpretation.
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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
It simply never ends. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Brian Nesvik issued new guidance interpreting the Endangered Species Act’s prohibition on “taking” endangered wildlife much more narrowly. Under the new interpretation, an action generally has to be intentionally
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Chris Nagano @charliesaito22.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
SECDOI Burgum says U.S. soon will issue permits to mine & destroy deep sea floor Adverse effects on ocean & marine life are unknown Long term effects could result in decline/destruction of important marine fishery stocks www.reuters.com/legal/litiga...
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Woodland Park Zoo @woodlandparkzoo.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Our favorite greater one-horned rhino is treated to a warm spa with rose petals because he deserves the world. We love you Glenn 🦏💐🛁 Thanks to our fabulous horticulture team for delivering the most perfect (and organic) petals for this rose-nibbling love.
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Wolf Conservation Center 🐺 @nywolforg.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
🚨 A new rule weakening the ESA is now in effect. It removes habitat modification from the definition of “harm,” putting protections for species that depend on habitat to recover, at risk. Bipartisan H.R. 9901 would restore these protections. 📣Urge your Rep. to support this bill: bit.ly/4y1de3q
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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
💚 HCR
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Chris Nagano @charliesaito22.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
This is the way the World is ending Not with a bang But a whimper GOV higher ups crowed about the “recovery” of the gray whale & congratulated themselves on a job well done But those of us on the line knew its delisting was premature & a major mistake www.scientificamerican.com/article/gray...
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Gray whales are washing up dead on the West Coast. The reason is alarming
Up and down the Pacific coast, dead gray whales are mysteriously washing ashore—and scientists think they know why
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4fuxake @blueheartedly1.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
A true hero 💔👇
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Wolf Conservation Center 🐺 @nywolforg.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
🚨 Yesterday, several state attorneys general sued the Trump Administration over recent changes to the Endangered Species Act that weaken protections for endangered and threatened species. Read more: ow.ly/43jp50ZM6LM
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Attorneys general sue over changes to Endangered Species Act
The attorneys general said the changes weaken protections for endangered and threatened species, as well as violate the law.
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🎃 Killy Witches 👻 @tillybridges.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
RT if you've never had a tab of ChatGPT open, period.
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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
this is the kind of design costume designers make to tell you who are the bad guys in a space movie
Donald Trump posts an image on his Truth Social account. It shows a new uniform for US Space Force members, comprising of an all-black outfit with knee-high black leather boots, black cap, and minimalist looking suit.
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Kate McFarland (and Traveller Heron) @carfreebirdnoticer.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
"... Halving the illuminated window area among buildings decreased collision counts by nearly 11 times. It didn't require any costly changes to buildings. It only asked building owners to turn out unnecessary lights." Now there's a bright idea💡 www.darkskyconsulting.com/blog/for-the...
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Do "Lights Out" Initiatives Really Save Migrating Birds? What Science Says
Discover how urban light pollution impacts migratory birds and learn how seasonal "Lights Out" programs reduce fatal building collisions according to scientific research.
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jlwmid.bsky.social @jlwmid.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
When you start a book all excited because of the cool idea and it starts out well and then suddenly you find yourself thinking about the chores you need to do... Is there anything more disappointing?
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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Thank you for everything. 💚💚💚 Tomorrow, there will be more of us.
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jlwmid.bsky.social @jlwmid.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Mostly stopped using Amazon. Last two things I ordered from not Amazon were still delivered using Amazon delivery service. Both delivered to the wrong address so far away I couldn't find them. Can we go back to real stores with real inventory? Happy to help pick up for neighbors who can't get out.
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Admirable Women @admirablewomen.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
In a rare gesture for a civilian journalist, the Marine Corps returned Chapelle's body to Milwaukee w/an official 6-Marine honor guard, burying her w/full military honors. Decades later, the Marine Corps officially recognized her dedication by naming her an Honorary Marine. #USMC #Photography (2/2)
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Chris Nagano @charliesaito22.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Nice USFWS must include specific measurable & enforceable RPMs and T&Cs in BOs E.g. details on cattle fencing (=type of fencing material, height, space btwn posts, who/how often monitored for damage, how soon it must be repaired, reports posted on public website etc) Or it’s “check’s in the mail”
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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
A win! Huge move by Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to protect the Boundary Waters!
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
🚨BREAKING: Federal Court REJECTS Department of Justice lawsuit seeking to compel Minnesota to provide access to its statewide voter registration data. Another victory for my firm and our clients. DOJ is now 0-23. ELG is undefeated. www.democracydocket.com/cases/minnes...
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🚨 United States v. Simon
Learn more here.
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cofax @cofax.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Oh this is very smart.
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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
If you care about protecting Big Bend, it may be time to rethink where you spend your money. YETI co-founder Ryan Seiders is part-owner of a West Texas ranch that has been facilitating construction tied to Trump’s border wall project in the Big Bend region.
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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
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Johnny Normality (Spooky Mode) @probgobl.in · 14/08/2026
EVERY STORY ABOUT BEAVERS FOR THE LAST DECADE READS LIKE: WE RELEASED A DOZEN PADDLE TAILED LITTLE FREAKS AND THEY IMMEDIATELY BEGAN A TERRAFORMING PROJECT THAT REVERSED A CENTURY OF ECOLOGICAL DAMAGE IN THREE WEEKS.
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MondoAB @mondoab.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
What are we doing? "In an urgent and unprecedented plea, five former chairs of the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada are sounding the alarm about a Carney government proposal that would allow the “wilful extinction” of species across the country." thetyee.ca/News/2026/08...
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Scientists Warn Carney’s Changes Will Bring ‘Wilful Extinction’ | The Tyee
Proposed amendments to make building ports and pipelines easier could destroy entire species.
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James Talarico @jamestalarico.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
God already built a wall through Big Bend — it's called the Chisos Mountains. We don't need to give billions of our tax dollars to out of state vendors. We don't need to desecrate this sacred land. We don't need this useless, disgraceful, corrupt Big Bend border wall.
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jlwmid.bsky.social @jlwmid.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
@seattlehumane.bsky.social has taken in peta from partners in Spokane so they can more easily help displaced pets.
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Rebecca Solnit @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Word not used in this article: bioterrorism.
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James Talarico @jamestalarico.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
The American Dream has become an American Nightmare. It’s too expensive to buy a home. It’s too expensive to get married and have kids. It’s too expensive to retire comfortably. The top 1% put the American Dream behind a paywall.
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Dr Rasu Shrestha @rasushrestha.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
I stand with Dr. Anthony Fauci …because I value EVIDENCE over conspiracy, DATA over rumors, and SCIENCE over politics. No public official is beyond criticism, but there’s a difference between honest scientific guidance and misinformation. I’ll choose evidence EVERY time. #medsky #publichealth
I stand with Dr. Anthony Fauci because I value evidence over conspiracy, data over rumors, and science over politics. No public official is beyond criticism, but there’s a difference between honest scientific guidance and misinformation. I’ll choose evidence every time.
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Wolf Conservation Center 🐺 @nywolforg.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Huge kudos to @booker.senate.gov, our "Elitist East Coast Politician," (😉) for opposing S. 1306, a bill that ignores science + the intent of the ESA in its efforts to remove ESA protections from gray wolves. "Elitist" must be another word for "Science-Supporting"...🤔
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Hageman Says Wolf Delisting Bill Stalled By ‘Elitist East Coast Politicians’
A bill to delist wolves across the Lower 48 co-sponsored by Wyoming U.S. Sens. Barrasso and Lummis was blocked by a New Jersey Democrat. Rep. Hageman on…
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jlwmid.bsky.social @jlwmid.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
They don't hold anything sacred. Not only did they take 3 trees down, they did it during nesting season.
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Senator Patty Murray @murray.senate.gov · 05/08/2026
On a private call, Todd Blanche said his goal was to make the "Dobbs decision permanent in every single state." This isn’t just a confirmation vote anymore—it’s a roll-call vote on which Senators endorse BANNING abortion in ALL 50 states. I’m voting NO.
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jlwmid.bsky.social @jlwmid.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Marlo not sure why I get the chocolates and she gets the bandana. @15outof10.org
Black dog wearing a black and white Sees candy bandana. She is looking to her right in the direction of the chocolates she can’t have.
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Ariaa® @ariaa.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Dasia Taylor,now 22, developed a surgical suture that changes color in response to pH changes associated with wound infections. #Invention #Innovation #MedicalBreakthroughs
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Tweeets of Dogs Automated @tweeetsofdogsauto.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Old Dogs Need Love Just as Much ❤️ Original post
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Janel Comeau 🍁 @verybadllama.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
in roughly 15 years I’m going to switch my professional focus to giving therapy to kids whose parents raised them with AI and I’m going to make enough money to buy San Francisco
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jlwmid.bsky.social @jlwmid.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
A lot of people here in Seattle are questioning whether we should pay for library buildings. I went to my local branch yesterday to pick up some books and they were showing Wicked: For Good for free in a nice air conditioned room.
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jlwmid.bsky.social @jlwmid.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
@bunsenbernerbmd.bsky.social moose leg is a hit.
Black dog playing with a plush toy shaped like a moose leg.
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High Country News @highcountrynews.org · 01/08/2026
My story on prediction market wildfire wagers exposed the gamification of natural disasters.
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I used to ignore prediction markets. Then I learned people were betting on wildfires - High Country News
My story on prediction market wildfire wagers exposed the gamification of natural disasters.
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Ben Collins @bencollins.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
This is VERY bad. Congressional investigation immediately. They’re trying to use Palantir to figure out who you voted for. 0% chance this ends well. Stop it ASAP.
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Exclusive: FBI gets voter's IP address in new fraud probe tactic
The move offers a glimpse into how authorities are now digging into voter rolls and registration practices.
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jlwmid.bsky.social @jlwmid.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
@gluesenkampperez.house.gov can text me unsolicited asking for money but since I am not in her district I have no way to communicate with her. This is a flaw in our system.
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