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Michael Sholinbeck

@mikeintime.bsky.social
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Retired librarian (public health/optometry); mediocre rock & roll drummer; lefty, jewy, honorary cat lady; twitter refugee. On Ohlone land. Birds, bread & cake, rocks, rusty metal, art, ST TNG, David Bowie, punk, walks, cool socks, Trans rights, &c.

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Michael Sholinbeck @mikeintime.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Relaxing ... enjoying the pool watarrka.stream
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Outback Waterhole Wildlife near Kings Canyon in Watarrka NP, Australia
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Michael Sholinbeck @mikeintime.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
localnewsmatters.org/2026/09/16/r...
localnewsmatters.org
Richmond is 3rd Bay Area city to suspend new data centers with moratorium - Local News Matters
Richmond has become the third Bay Area city recently to temporarily halt new data center development, following Oakley and Gilroy, as its officials take Richmond has become the third Bay Area city to ...
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Michael Sholinbeck @mikeintime.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
envirodatagov.org/epa-and-army...
envirodatagov.org
EPA and Army Corps Seek Additional Comments on Proposed Water Rule That Goes Against Established Science – Environmental Data and Governance Initiative
On September 9, 2026, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released a Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (SNPRM) seeking further comment on the Novemb...
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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 15/09/2026
BREAKING: In a major win for voters, the Supreme Court rejected the Trump administration’s attempt to reinstate its mail voting restrictions ahead of November’s pivotal midterm elections.  www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
democracydocket.com
Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to revive mail voting restrictions ahead of midterms, in huge win for voters
Read more here.
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Michael Sholinbeck @mikeintime.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Important stuff! envirodatagov.org/public-comme...
envirodatagov.org
Public Comment Workshop for NSF's Proposal to Politicize Grantmaking – Environmental Data and Governance Initiative
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has proposed policy changes that would politicize its grantmaking process and threaten the integrity of federally-backed research.
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Environmental Data & Governance Initiative @envirodgi.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
The GHGRP captures between 85-90% of all U.S. emissions, helping identify the corporate & state actors most responsible for climate change. But EPA is proposing to eliminate the program. A new EDGI report shows how GHGRP can be used to identify the top polluters in the U.S. tinyurl.com/y8kedu8x
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Trends and Accountability in EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program Data
A new report by the Environmental Data & Governance Initiative (EDGI) analyzes greenhouse gas emissions as reported to the GHGRP, demonstrating how the data assign responsibility for the climate crisi...
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Michael Sholinbeck @mikeintime.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
wordinblack.com/2026/06/is-a...
wordinblack.com
Is AI Hurting Black America? A Live Debate
Word In Black and The Washington Informer recently convened a panel to discuss how AI is affecting Black American communities.
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Michael Sholinbeck @mikeintime.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
A Scientific Method of Resisting blog.ucs.org/guest-commen...
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A Scientific Method of Resisting
This post originally appeared on If You Can Keep It, a publication of Protect Democracy. The second Trump administration has set about dismantling the institutions of American science. Over the ...
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Michael Sholinbeck @mikeintime.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
Good news exists! www.reuters.com/world/trump-...
reuters.com
Trump administration must restore history, science materials at parks, US judge rules
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration ​on Friday to reinstall exhibits and signs on topics like slavery ‌and climate change that it had removed from parks and monuments nationwide because t...
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Michael Sholinbeck @mikeintime.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
good stuff: americancommunitymedia.org/health-care/...
americancommunitymedia.org
Judge Halts USDA From Tying SNAP Funds to Anti-DEI Policies
20 states are suing the USDA to remove provisions that tie SNAP food aid funding to the support of the Trump Administration’s anti-DEI policies.
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Environmental Data & Governance Initiative @envirodgi.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
EPA removed historic hurricane information from its website, preventing communities, local officials, and scientists from accessing and learning from past federal disaster response efforts. Learn more in our latest Highlights From the Change Log series analysis: envirodatagov.org/information-...
envirodatagov.org
Information About Historic Hurricanes Removed From EPA’s Website  – Environmental Data and Governance Initiative
In April 2026, EPA’s main page for Hurricane Helene was deleted, alongside all other EPA pages related to the September 2024 Category 4 storm that were not news releases. This home page previously off...
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Michael Sholinbeck @mikeintime.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
More good news today: www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-t...
cbsnews.com
Divided appeals court rules Trump administration's ban on transgender military service is unconstitutional
A divided federal appeals court ruled that the Trump administration's policy banning transgender individuals from serving in the military is likely unconstitutional.
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Michael Sholinbeck @mikeintime.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
Apparently, today s World Bongo Day! www.goodnewsnetwork.org/incredibly-r...
goodnewsnetwork.org
Incredibly Rare Bongos Caught on Trail Cam in Area They Were Thought to be Extinct
On World Bongo Day officials share new trail cam images that show these incredible animals living in an area where they were thought extinct.
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Michael Sholinbeck @mikeintime.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
heh. www.sfgate.com/national-par...
sfgate.com
Comments from national park 'snitch signs' have been released. They're wild.
Park visitors flooded the Park Service reporting tool with memes and protests.
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Michael Sholinbeck @mikeintime.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
#Hope www.wane.com/hill-politic...
wane.com
Court blocks Alabama Republicans’ congressional map
A three-judge panel on Tuesday blocked Alabama Republicans’ congressional map that would’ve given the party a potential pickup opportunity in the midterms.  The judges ruled the Supr…
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Michael Sholinbeck @mikeintime.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Just posting some good news. #Positivity #NotAllBad immigrantjustice.org/press-releas...
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Federal Appeals Court Rules Trump Proclamation Eliminating Asylum is Unlawful - National Immigrant Justice Center
A federal appeals court today ruled that President Trump’s Day 1 proclamation aimed at completely shutting down asylum at the border is unlawful.
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Michael Sholinbeck @mikeintime.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
I *knew* going to all those punk shows was good for me! www.goodnewsnetwork.org/artsy-types-...
goodnewsnetwork.org
Artsy Types May Age Better: Music and Museums Act as Exercise, Slowing Age By 4% Says Study
Arts activities—like listening to music, visiting museums, or reading—may slow the pace of your biological aging by 4% a year, says a study.
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Michael Sholinbeck @mikeintime.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Californians: don't wait too long: www.aol.com/news/califor...
aol.com
Californians may need to mail ballots early as Supreme Court signals support for new election day deadline - AOL
California counts mail-in ballots that arrive up to seven days after election day, but that option may be deemed illegal.
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Michael Sholinbeck @mikeintime.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
This is cool! You can listen to some of the music ... americancommunitymedia.org/arts-enterta...
americancommunitymedia.org
The Bay Area Archivist Saving Afghanistan’s Musical Legacy
Every night after his day job, Omid J. scours the internet looking to acquire the remaining vestiges of Afghanistan’s musical past.
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Michael Sholinbeck @mikeintime.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Please, if you would ...
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Michael Sholinbeck @mikeintime.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Richmond has a trans flag, and flag of Nepal, at city hall
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Michael Sholinbeck @mikeintime.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Good May Day!
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Michael Sholinbeck @mikeintime.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
she 86s sea shells by the sea shore.
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Michael Sholinbeck @mikeintime.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
How long will it take me to listen to everything on this list? Stand by for answer ... www.vam.ac.uk/articles/the...
vam.ac.uk
The Music is Black Playlist · V&A
Every song featured in the audio soundscape for The Music is Black: A British Story at V&A East Museum
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Michael Sholinbeck @mikeintime.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
I wish #libraries would stop subscribing to Thomson Reuters products... www.npr.org/2026/04/21/n...
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She raised concerns about her company's contracts with ICE. Then she lost her job
Billie Little had worked for Thomson Reuters for about two decades. She was fired after questioning whether federal immigration agents unlawfully used their products.
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Michael Sholinbeck @mikeintime.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
Now I can go to Budapest and eat tortes!
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Liz Dye @lizdye.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
Time to send Vance to North Carolina, Maine, Alaska, Ohio, Michigan, and Texas
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Michael Sholinbeck @mikeintime.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Easy activism folks! Attend!
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Environmental Data & Governance Initiative @envirodgi.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
“We are currently in the Great Depression of EPA enforcement.” EDGI shows “58% of enforcement activities in historic decline under this EPA, broadly contradicting Administrator Zeldin’s claim that the agency is bringing the ‘rule of law back.’” Op-ed by EDGI members: blog.ucs.org/science-blog...
blog.ucs.org
Despite What This EPA Says, Enforcement under Trump Has Dropped
The EPA under Lee Zeldin claims strong enforcement of environmental laws. That's not what we found.
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Environmental Data & Governance Initiative @envirodgi.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Want to make your voice heard in federal rulemaking? Join @ucs.org and EDGI on April 20th for a workshop on writing effective public comments for EPA’s proposed weakening of the Risk Management Program. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Tile with blue background and details on a public comment writing workshop. Details include: 

What: Learn to write comments on EPA's proposal to weaken disaster planning in its Risk Management Program

When: April 20 at 3PM Eastern

Where: Zoom

Who: Presented by Union of Concerned Scientists and Environmental Data & Governance Initiative
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Michael Sholinbeck @mikeintime.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
200 amazing images, like this, freely available in www.biodiversitylibrary.org/item/185335#...
melon
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Environmental Data & Governance Initiative @envirodgi.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
EPA deleted information on the hazards of the extremely toxic gas Ethylene Oxide (EtO) on the same day it announced a proposal to weaken EtO regulations. Read more in our website monitoring team's new blog: envirodatagov.org/epa-removes-...
envirodatagov.org
EPA Removes Information About Harms of Ethylene Oxide the Day It Announces Proposal To Weaken Regulations – Environmental Data and Governance Initiative
On March 13, the EPA removed several pages about the risks of ethylene oxide, a known carcinogen and highly potent hazardous air pollutant used to sterilize medical supplies. The removed pages include...
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Michael Sholinbeck @mikeintime.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
posting good stuff, like this: wordinblack.com/2026/03/fede...
wordinblack.com
Federal Judge Halts Kennedy’s Vaccine Policy Overhaul
The ruling temporarily blocks changes to HHS’ handling of vaccines, including the COVID vaccine.
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Environmental Data & Governance Initiative @envirodgi.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Last week, EPA finally released its 2025 fiscal year enforcement report, with a press release announcing the “strongest ... results in years.” EDGI added context and data to the press office’s misleading statements. Read our annotation: envirodatagov.org/epas-enforce...
envirodatagov.org
EPA's Enforcement Report Press Release: Annotated – Environmental Data and Governance Initiative
EDGI annotated a March 9, 2026, press release by the Environmental Protection Agency announcing the release of its Enforcement and Compliance Annual Results Report for Fiscal Year 2025. In this annota...
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Michael Sholinbeck @mikeintime.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
If you are so inclined, please tell your lawmakers to OPPOSE the Nationwide Book Ban bill: give.pflag.org/s/4687412/de...
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Fighting For Our Pride - PFLAG | PFLAG National
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Environmental Data & Governance Initiative @envirodgi.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Pollution laws like the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act only work if they’re being enforced. In 2025, EPA investigations of and cases against polluters reached historic lows. A new EDGI report analyzes the agency’s record so far under this Trump administration. envirodatagov.org/publication/...
envirodatagov.org
Making America Polluted Again: The Trump EPA’s 2025 Enforcement Record – Environmental Data and Governance Initiative
Making America Polluted Again: The Trump EPA’s 2025 Enforcement Record analyzes EPA’s data, largely from its Enforcement and Compliance History Online (ECHO) […]
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Michael Sholinbeck @mikeintime.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
act.pflag.org/page/93431/a...
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Contact Your Senators - PFLAG | PFLAG National
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Michael Sholinbeck @mikeintime.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
And now for some good news: www.erininthemorning.com/p/trans-girl...
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Trans Girl Scouts On Cookie List Sell 71,000 Boxes Of Cookies And Growing
This is the 5th year EITM has maintained a list of trans girl scouts to buy cookies from.
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Michael Sholinbeck @mikeintime.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Your life is worth nothing: www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...
washingtonpost.com
EPA says it will no longer consider health costs in pollution regulations
The EPA weakened emissions standards for new power plants and said it would no longer consider the economic impacts of public health in rule making.
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Michael Sholinbeck @mikeintime.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
Girl Scouts has openly included transgender and nonbinary individuals in its membership. If you are so inclined: www.erininthemorning.com/p/2026-trans...
erininthemorning.com
2026 Trans Girl Scouts To Order Cookies From!
This year, consider ordering your Girl Scout cookies from a trans girl scout to make their day!
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Michael Sholinbeck @mikeintime.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
Good news rocks! www.thisiscolossal.com/2025/05/schm...
thisiscolossal.com
Among Newly Discovered Ocean Species, a Baby Colossal Squid Is Filmed for the First Time
Aboard te Falkor (too) research vessel, a 35-day trek to the South Sandwich Islands led to the discovery of new marine species.
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Environmental Data & Governance Initiative @envirodgi.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
(1/2) We’re so grateful to the amazing volunteers, staff, and supporters who helped EDGI track and respond to attacks on environmental data and governance systems in 2025. 🫶❤️‍🔥 This newsletter roundup highlights some of our work this year: mailchi.mp/1bff9119bf98...
A screenshot of EDGI's December Newsletter showing a short summary of EDGI's work, as well as highlights from 2025.
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CA Health & Human Services @calhhs.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
In response to the Trump administration’s announcement that it would move to restrict access to health care for transgender Californians, CalHHS leaders released the following joint statement.
Joint Statement from CalHHS Leaders

“Today the federal government made clear its plans to restrict access to this essential and lifesaving health care. When youth and adults can access health care, their quality of life improves and rates of depression, distress, and suicide decrease. This care is consistent with nationally recognized, evidence-based clinical practice guidelines, including those from the World Professional Association for Transgender Health, the Endocrine Society, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Psychological Association and other leading medical and mental health organizations.

“We want to be clear and remind California’s health plans and providers, as well as transgender youth and their families concerned by this action, that proposed rules are not final and do not carry the force of law. California laws protecting health care for transgender individuals remain in full effect, and providers and health plans must continue to comply with them.

“In California, we are committed to ensuring all people have access to the medically necessary, evidence-based care, that will allow them not only to survive but thrive. We will continue to stand with transgender youth, their families and health care providers, and we will continue to fight the federal administration’s cruel and inhumane policies.”
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Michael Sholinbeck @mikeintime.bsky.social · 20/12/2025
Happy to see @envirodgi.bsky.social on thus list! www.thenation.com/article/soci...
thenation.com
The Public Health Heroes of 2025
The Trump administration wants to destroy our health infrastructure. These warriors aren't letting that happen without a fight.
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Michael Sholinbeck @mikeintime.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
I want to be the Executive Officer in Charge of Radishes.
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Michael Sholinbeck @mikeintime.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
Here's what I ave been helping with for the past week
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Michael Sholinbeck @mikeintime.bsky.social · 06/12/2025
In case you wish to read a nice library article: www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
bloomberg.com
With Roles as Civic Hubs, Libraries Turn Over a New Page
Cities looking to revive downtowns are increasingly leveraging the ability of public libraries to draw crowds and encourage economic development.
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Michael Sholinbeck @mikeintime.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
Environmental Health Perspectives, published since the 1970s, appears to have been removed from the nih web. This is majorly bad, if it's not a temporary thing.
ehp.niehs.nih.gov
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Michael Sholinbeck @mikeintime.bsky.social · 29/11/2025
Now that Buy Nothing Day is over, you may wish to go to the Transanta IG or website and buy gifts for trans youth. The need is huge. The process is easy. Thanks for considering. buy.transanta.com www.instagram.com/transanta/
buy.transanta.com
Transanta 2025
Transanta - Support Trans Youth
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Michael Sholinbeck @mikeintime.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
journals.plos.org/plosone/arti... Interesting ... "Women are markedly underrepresented among authors of retracted publications, particularly in cases involving multiple retractions."
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Gender disparities among authors of retracted publications in medical journals: A cross-sectional study
Background Gender disparities in scientific authorship are well documented, yet little is known about gender representation among authors of retracted publications. Methods We analyzed 878 retracted...
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