Reposted by OldrunnerRepresentative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 04/10/2026Have you made your plan to vote yet? I know I have! If you haven’t yet, go to vote.vermont.gov to get started. 3579
Reposted by OldrunnerColette Delawalla, PhD @cdelawalla.bsky.social · 30/09/2026People have asked why we aren't involved with Neil deGrasse Tyson...this is why. @standupforscience.net does not endorse candidates with accusations of sexual misconduct and we do not collaborate with people who have accusations of sexual misconduct. PERIOD. Welcome to the matriarchy. 833387
Reposted by OldrunnerEmma Evans @trance.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Also reminder the best help for food pantries, or people struggling or any 'need' is cold hard cash. Always. Always always always. Food pantries can make that money stretch MUCH BETTER THAN YOU CAN, and it'll go to their most urgent needs. I mean, the other stuff is great too but cash is king 611723382
Reposted by OldrunnerAmi Fields-Meyer @fieldsmeyer.com · 25/09/2026We were mid-handshake and he pulled me in and grabbed tighter and got upset and raised his voice and said: "What are you talking about man?! Those aren't real people. They're illegal aliens!" 1563451615
Oldrunner @rmoore31415926.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Ballot should arrive in the mail this week. I'm going to follow a certain someone's advice and vote as if he's on the ballot. 000
Reposted by OldrunnerExamineYourZipper 🌊🇺🇸🦅🇨🇦🍁🇺🇦🌻🇵🇸🍉 @cidbarret85.bsky.social · 20/09/2026They all knew ahead of time who he is... 6261640910370
Oldrunner @rmoore31415926.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Someone in our neighborhood has a car alarm that goes off every day. I guess I should be happy it's not every night 020
Reposted by OldrunnerStephanie Carvin @stephaniecarvin.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Wake up, babe. The Prime Minister just dropped “hydronym”. 282115212169
Oldrunner @rmoore31415926.bsky.social · 24/08/2026If any Supreme Court justice in an interview or speech says they're not in Trump's pocket, they should be laughed off stage. 040
Oldrunner @rmoore31415926.bsky.social · 15/08/2026The primary turnout in my community was a little bit over 15%. 22% for the state. Embarrassing. 000
Reposted by OldrunnerMeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 05/08/2026A gracious concession: “I want to congratulate Abdul El-Sayed on winning the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate. He is a doctor, a community health official, a Rhodes Scholar, and a dedicated Michigander. I am proud to offer my support as he takes on Mike Rogers in the general election… 1394355865549
Reposted by OldrunnerThe Whimsical Muse @whimsicalmuse.bsky.social · 31/07/2026Just a friendly reminder to surround yourself with the kind of people who support their local library, theatre, bakery, bookstore, and café. 151268200
Reposted by OldrunnerCarolyn Petit @carolynmichelle.bsky.social · 27/07/2026From pages 38-45 of this remarkable book is a section on journalism that is so urgent, so compelling, so precise in identifying some of the major flaws and failures of mainstream journalism as an industry at this moment in time, that I wish I could make all American journalists read it. 1104404925
Reposted by OldrunnerPaul Halpern @phalpern.bsky.social · 26/07/2026When Jocelyn Bell, who discovered pulsars, did not win the 1974 Nobel Prize for the discovery of pulsars, and the prize went to her research supervisor Antony Hewish, critics dubbed it the 'No-Bell' prize. #Science #astronomy #physics 929192
Reposted by OldrunnerAndrew Lokenauth | TheFinanceNewsletter.com @thefinancenewsletter.com · 26/07/2026Losing a $500k home you’ve owned for 30 years because you couldn’t pay $4k in property taxes shouldn’t be legal. 1015628
Oldrunner @rmoore31415926.bsky.social · 24/07/2026I really think the NYTs needs to hire someone with the ability to edit their headlines for irony.nytimes.comVideo: Opinion | Platner’s Top Campaign Strategist on What Went WrongMorris Katz helped Zohran Mamdani win, and then tried to do the same for Graham Platner. What has he learned? 010
Reposted by OldrunnerChris Bohjalian @chrisbohjalian.bsky.social · 19/07/2026A gentle reminder when this world is really infuriating or depressing you: there are still books. They won’t solve all the planet’s problems — unless, maybe, you read them. And, regardless, the studies show that books make us happy. And empathetic. And more knowledgeable. 31843157
Reposted by OldrunnerDr Scott Arthur MP (Edinburgh South West) 🌍🌈🌹 @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social · 20/07/2026Well done to former Edinburgh South West schoolboy, Josh Kerr, on setting a new world record for running a mile! Three minutes, and 42.66 seconds. Story: www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/ar...bbc.co.ukGB's Josh Kerr breaks mile world recordThe Scotsman broke a world record that had been standing for 27 years. 1273
Reposted by OldrunnerThe New York Times @nytimes.com · 18/07/2026Breaking News from @theathletic.com: The Olympian Josh Kerr broke the world record for fastest mile, which had stood for 27 years.nytimes.comJosh Kerr breaks mile world record with 3:42.66s run at London Diamond LeagueThe Scot bettered the previous 3:43.13s record which Hicham El Guerrouj had held since 1999 on Saturday. 923445
Reposted by OldrunnerJustin Jest @justinjest.bsky.social · 18/07/2026@fionatribe.bsky.social 67129782746
Reposted by OldrunnerSoup!🕯️ @fraughtbroth.bsky.social · 17/07/2026In Seattle, we have a local raccoon with short spine syndrome who's been kicking it around the city, and we have all collectively named him Jimothy. Here's Jimothy. We love Jimothy. 11560281093
Reposted by OldrunnerXela Hart @xelahart.bsky.social · 17/07/2026Cartoon by Monte Wolverton 24359801693
Reposted by OldrunnerAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 17/07/2026"Before he can vote for himself in the primary, Mike Lindell needs to register to vote in the state he wants to lead as gov The Secretary of State’s office said Lindell, Trump’s preferred candidate, 'does not have an active record' A review shows Lindell has an active voter registration in TX"startribune.comMike Lindell, Trump’s pick for governor, isn’t registered to vote in MinnesotaTexas lists an active voter registration for the Republican businessman, who has drawn criticism for moving there and returning. 2033120990
Reposted by OldrunnerSue Stokes @suestokes.bsky.social · 11/07/2026I think this might actually be my favourite song of all time my underdogs Raise Your Glass youtu.be/XjVNlG5cZyQ?...youtu.beP!nk - Raise Your Glass (Official Video)YouTube video by PinkVEVO 1102
Reposted by OldrunnerHelen @helenmaryme.bsky.social · 06/07/2026A tailorbird is a bird known for its remarkable ability to sew leaves together to create a nest. This process involves puncturing the edges of leaves and using plant fibers to stitch them together, creating a sturdy and camouflaged nest that protects the chicks from predators. 1614218933
Reposted by OldrunnerRepresentative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 02/07/2026The debate that took place in Vermont about civil unions shows that we can do hard things. We can have hard conversations. And we can always make progress. It’s absolutely worth remembering this proud history as we celebrate the nation’s 250th.mynbc5.comAmerica 250: Examining the legacy of Vermont's Civil Unions law and its first-in-the-nation statusVermont is often credited with blazing a trail in LGBTQ+ rights with its landmark Civil Unions law, which is back in the spotlight as America remembers major moments from its 250 years of history. 1337
Reposted by OldrunnerHeather Cox Richardson (TDPR) @hcrichardson.bsky.social · 24/06/2026Please read and call. Flood the zone. 12941592863
Reposted by OldrunnerAdmirable Women @admirablewomen.bsky.social · 29/06/2026Pediatrician Dr. Mildred Stahlman revolutionized the care of premature infants (incl a miniature iron lung). She spent her career at #Vanderbilt U. Med Center & is credited w/ establishing the world's first modern Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). She died #OTD 2024. #WomenInSTEM #medsky (1/3) 211613339
Reposted by Oldrunneralexvonwitzleben.bsky.social @alexvonwitzleben.bsky.social · 26/06/2026Germany has successfully engineered a revolutionary transparent solar glass that generates clean electricity while remaining completely see-through from both sides, fundamentally transforming how buildings produce energy. #solarpower #ActOnClimate 684155824851
Reposted by OldrunnerKayla B @queenofthesouth.bsky.social · 24/06/2026All children deserve to eat for free at school. ALL OF THEM. I don’t care if their parent is a millionaire. Free lunch. 1653949674
Reposted by OldrunnerRepresentative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 25/06/2026Because of these rulings, the Trump admin will be able to turn people back at the border who are fleeing for their lives, and force immigrants who are already here to travel back to countries they know are unsafe. Let’s be clear: people will die because of these racist and disgusting policies.nymag.comSupreme Court Gives Trump Two Big Wins on ImmigrationThe conservative majority just made it easier for the administration to close the borders and deport refugees. 76539
Reposted by OldrunnerTerence Towles Canote @mercurie80.bsky.social · 23/06/2026Cherokee Nation Cyclists Ride The Trail of Tears www.yahoo.com/news/us/arti...yahoo.comCherokee Nation Cyclists Ride The Trail of TearsEighteen members of the Cherokee Nation on Friday finished a 950-mile bike ride that followed the same path their ancestors walked on the Trail of Tears. The annual ride, dubbed Remember the Removal, ... 6501141
Reposted by OldrunnerRepresentative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 20/06/2026I’m proud to be celebrating World Refugee Day. Refugees are our neighbors, our coworkers, and members of our communities. Today and every day, we thank those who’ve decided to make their home in Vermont and salute the amazing partners who help welcome them. 04814
Reposted by OldrunnerHeather Cox Richardson (TDPR) @hcrichardson.bsky.social · 19/06/2026I KNEW we'd done a Juneteenth video! Found it, and I think it holds up. (I was determined to get in the "fled to Mexico" line even though it was a bit of a rabbit hole. 🙂 )youtube.comWhat is Juneteenth and Why Does it Matter: A Short History | Journey to American DemocracyYouTube video by Heather Cox Richardson 311274541
Reposted by OldrunnerTimothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 19/06/2026Happy Juneteenth. We can honor the people who have fought for freedom and justice by learning from them and remembering their history. 122249465
Reposted by OldrunnerAhmed Baba @ahmedbaba.bsky.social · 18/06/2026Michelle Obama just delivered one of the best speeches I’ve ever heard. She upheld her husband’s legacy, defended the dignity of all people, appealed to our better angels, & reminded us of the America that we could be. What a contrast to the depravity occupying the White House. 653446866
Reposted by OldrunnerCaptain Mark Kelly @captmarkkelly.bsky.social · 18/06/2026Sally Ride was a brilliant, courageous physicist who paved the way for every woman astronaut. In honor of the anniversary of her first launch, we recognize her legacy and the doors she opened for women in science — and especially at NASA. 15646126
Reposted by OldrunnerRae Radford @raeradford.bsky.social · 11/06/2026I ❤️ librarians. #BookSky 162114601950
Reposted by OldrunnerJen Rubin @jenrubin.bsky.social · 11/06/2026best headline of the day: "Pope Leo Meets Bad Bunny" 226523
Reposted by Oldrunnerwomensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 08/06/2026Elke Trittel, contemporary German mixed media artist based in France #WomensArt 031952
Reposted by OldrunnerDebbie Gale Mitchell @heydebigale.bsky.social · 08/06/2026I absolutely do not have time for folks saying they didn’t know P!nk can sing— LIKE Where have you been?! She’s been that girl for almost 30 years. 2161