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KittyKatGirl😻🙏💞🐞 @mary1kathy.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
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unmesa.bsky.social @unmesa.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
All time Trump statement.
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Josh Marshall @joshtpm.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
pol pot just with grant revocation and punitive "investigations"
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Richard Kadrey @richardkadrey.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Good morning
No!
A responsible adult says no to non-euclidean space!
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Earthling @ziyatong.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
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@nluewmist / I’m finally reading Dune. This quote which in the first few pages hit hard; “once men turned their thinking over to machines in the hope that this would set them free. But that only let other men with machines to enslave them.”
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Dee 🦋 @iamstillwithher.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
I approve this message.
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Digital Brain @yourdigitalbrain.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
NASA Perseverance rover captures what a Martian night really looks like from the ground
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Digital Brain @yourdigitalbrain.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
When octopuses are stressed, they retreat into hiding to avoid attention, showcasing their unique coping mechanisms in the ocean's depths.
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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 17/05/2026
this is such a great encapsulation of what the various factions of the reactionary right want. i might add that they envision themselves as slave masters and the rest of us, in one way or another, as their slaves. betterdonkey.substack.com/p/the-vra-wa...
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Evan Bernick, a finite mode with a smol hooman and a lorg floof @evanbernick.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
“Such persons“ as are “born in this country.” Not “to lawful permanent residents, as defined by a statutory regime that didn’t yet exist, pursuant to limitations invented by the Trump Administration and defended by two or three law profs in 2025.”
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Daniel Swain @weatherwest.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
I just submitted my letter to NSF responding to its proposal to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR). I argue that doing so would be an astonishing and avoidable misstep, and that federal support for the institution should in fact be *increased.* [1/4]
Page 2 of letter by Daniel Swain. It begins: constructive suggestions regarding how the already remarkable institutional efficiency and societal impact of NCAR could be further enhanced through increased (not decreased) federal support in the years to come.
Please note: To ensure the highest level of technical rigor, this response focuses exclusively on the core atmospheric and natural hazard science topics within the author’s primary domain of expertise; for this reason, I have omitted a response to Topic 4 (Space Weather)."


NCAR weather modeling and atmospheric observing capabilities
a) Management and operations of weather-related observational platforms, modeling and science as a stand-alone activity.
The proposed management of weather-related research as a stand-alone activity is a scientifically regressive path that ignores the fundamental physical reality of the Earth system. Modern atmospheric science has demonstrated (largely, it is worth noting, due to groundbreaking researcPage 3 of letter by Daniel Swain. It begins: b) Management and operations of weather-related observational platforms, modeling and science as combined with other NSF investments/facilities.
The highly specialized nature of the NCAR-Wyoming Supercomputing Center (NWSC) infrastructure represents an extraordinary value proposition that cannot be replicated by combining it with more generalized NSF programs. The NWSC is not a generic high-performance computing (HPC) facility; it is a laboratory uniquely optimized for atmospheric science workflows, with a hardware and storage architecture specifically designed to handle the massive, high-bandwidth data demands of Earth system modeling. Furthermore, its model of providing an excellent, free-at-point-of-use technical support team ensures that the focus remains on the science rather than the overhead of systems administration. This centralized expertise allows individual researchers, smaller labs, and even entire universities—who would otherwiPage 4 of letter by Daniel Swain. It begins: NCAR Mesa Lab (located in Boulder, Colorado)
a/b) Ownership of the NSF NCAR Mesa Lab building for public and private use.
Far more than just an office building, NSF NCAR Mesa Lab is an iconic and purpose-built facility designed specifically for the study of atmospheric science. Its position at the physical interface of the Rocky Mountain foothills and the Great Plains is a deliberate reflection of its mission, serving as a visible symbol—in an iconically American setting—of the federal government's enduring commitment to science in service of society. For many in the field, including myself, the Mesa Lab holds singular importance as a focal gathering point for the global atmospheric science community. My own early career exposure to weather and Earth system modeling, in fact, occurred within these walls, and I have long felt that the facility’s architecture and location inspire a necessary sense of awe regarding the atmosphere’s complexity aPage 1 of letter by Daniel Swain. It begins: Dear Acting Director Stone and the NSF NCAR restructuring team:

I am writing to provide a formal response to the Request for Information (RFI) regarding the proposed restructuring of the NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) and its critical weather science infrastructure contained within the January 23, 2026 Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) entitled “NSF Intent to Restructure Critical Weather Infrastructure.” I submit these comments in my professional capacity as an atmospheric research scientist within the University of California, where my research focuses on the physics and dynamics of atmospheric processes related to extreme weather events and their role in shifting natural hazard and disaster risk.

My perspective is informed by a public-sector career dedicated to bridging the gap between fundamental atmospheric research and real-world application in an academic context, with a particular focus on understanding and mitigating
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 06/03/2026
If it’s true that the United States bombed an elementary school and killed scores of children it is an unfathomable crime. I have never been more disgusted to be an American.
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Governor Tim Walz @governorwalz.mn.gov · 05/03/2026
Kristi Noem has done a stunning amount of damage and it’s good she’s gone. But this doesn’t change the fact that we need a complete overhaul of DHS, impartial investigations into the killings of two American citizens, and information on children that were taken from Minnesota.
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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
TS LOMBARD: “.. The immediate narrative around Q4 GDP is that the shutdown did it!!!! .. The thing is, the economy is slowing .. The simple truth is less payroll, less spending.” 👀
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Casey Stegman @caseystegman.com · 20/02/2026
The Supreme Court:
Community meme: I CAN EXCUSE FASCISM.
BUTI DRAW THE LINE AT MERCANTILISM.
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Rebecca Solnit @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
To have a voice means not just the animal capacity to utter sounds but the ability to participate fully in the conversations that shape your society, your relations to others, and your own life. There are three key things that matter in having a voice: audibility, credibility, and consequence.
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Breaking the Silencing Machine
In many ways this society has moved toward a democracy of voices, as people who for their race or gender were shut out of systems of power and possibility – out of jury duty, professions, institutions...
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Jason Odell @luminescentphoto.com · 29/01/2026
“Melania” is truly the worst experience I’ve had in a theater” -Abraham Lincoln
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 26/01/2026
Needless to say that Renee Good and Alex Pretti will go down as heroes here in Minnesota and nationally, their names synonymous with sacrifice and caring for vulnerable neighbors even at the risk of your own life. And hopefully no more innocent lives are lost.
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unmesa.bsky.social @unmesa.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
This is true
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Adrian Monck @amonck.bsky.social · 07/12/2025
From the @wsj.com chief foreign correspondent
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unmesa.bsky.social @unmesa.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
When you lose a Kennedy, these days, it's time to short your position
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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
OSCAR ISAAC, on whether he'd return to "Star Wars": ".. Yeah. I mean, I’d be open to it, although right now I’m not so open to working with Disney. But if they can kinda figure it out and, you know, not succumb to fascism, that would be great." @variety.com $DIS variety.com/2025/film/ne...
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Oscar Isaac Was ‘Not So Open to Working With Disney’ After Jimmy Kimmel Suspension, Said He’d Return to ‘Star Wars’ if Disney Does ‘Not Succumb to Fascism’
Oscar Isaac was not open to working with Disney after Jimmy Kimmel's suspension and will only return to 'Star Wars' if the studio avoids fascism.
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KNinja @khrisnin.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
I love how Rep. Joe Neguse reframed this question.
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Sanho Tree @sanho.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
“The Old American Beaverhound.”
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 08/10/2025
Pritzker: "He wants to militarize major cities because he wants us to get used to the idea of troops on the streets. I believe he's gonna post people outside of polling places and if he needs to in order to control those elections, he'll assume control of the ballot boxes & count the votes himself"
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Yashar Ali 🐘 @yasharali.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
1. Dr. Jane Goodall 1934 - 2025 In 1962, a very young woman named Jane Goodall stepped into the African forest. What she would discover shattered our understanding of the place of human beings in the world. She revealed that chimpanzees use tools, form bonds, and experience emotions.
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Don Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
How expensive is American health care?
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Kaitlin Kal Lee @kaitlinkallee.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
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Aatish Bhatia @aatishb.com · 30/06/2025
We put together a list of nearly everything in the Senate G.O.P. bill, and how it would affect the federal budget. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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A List of Nearly Everything in the Senate G.O.P. Bill, and How Much It Would Cost or Save
The legislation includes tax cuts as well as big cuts to Medicaid, food benefits and other programs, and it would add more than $3 trillion to the national debt.
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NY Times Pitchbot @nytpitchbot.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
Opinion | The president and the leading candidate for mayor in the nation's largest cities are both sex harassers. Here's why MeToo went too far.
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James Fallows @jfallows.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
Before Iraq invasion, I did big cover story: Do NOT F-ing do this. www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc... After Iraq invasion, I did another big story: Do NOT F-ing follow this up with war against Iran. www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc... Can't control what Israel does. But another quagmire for US.
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KAMALA NATION @kamalanation.bsky.social · 15/06/2025
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 14/06/2025
Protesters filled plazas, streets and parks across the U.S. on Saturday, gathering at demonstrations to call for protecting American democracy from President Trump. Follow live updates. nyti.ms/4e3BIzD
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unmesa.bsky.social @unmesa.bsky.social · 15/06/2025
Millions worldwide protest on No Kings Day, rejecting authoritarianism and defending democracy.
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Chad Loder @chadloder.dev · 15/06/2025
LAPD and LA Sheriffs tried to prevent two large protests from joining together in downtown and both departments ended up hitting EACH OTHER with impact munitions from across the same interesection.
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unmesa.bsky.social @unmesa.bsky.social · 14/06/2025
San Francisco marchers gathering at Dolores Park. The sun has started to break through the fog revealing the universal sentiment: fuq ice q
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unmesa.bsky.social @unmesa.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
Newsom laying down the case against Donald Trump's America with the passion and directness we need right now. #NoKings
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unmesa.bsky.social @unmesa.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
Military Parade = Deployment Bring in troops & leave them there for "security". Boots in DC ahead of planned election chaos. Federal grounds, no governors, despised population, easy logistics. It’s not "if", it's *now*, before our very eyes. @brennancenter.org #ParadeAsDeployment #CoupInProgress
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unmesa.bsky.social @unmesa.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
Facebook has shut down RebeccaSolnit for writing favorably about community and critically of state violence. This is the result.
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Josh Marshall @joshtpm.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
this is good
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unmesa.bsky.social @unmesa.bsky.social · 08/06/2025
Kinda the most lovely vid you'll ever see today. 🐬
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Jeremy Lindenfeld @jeremotographs.bsky.social · 07/06/2025
At the ICE raid and subsequent community resistance in Paramount, California this morning, this skater kid ate dozens of munitions from Border Patrol agents, walked away slowly and flipped them off.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 07/06/2025
“They want everyone to believe what they believe. When Trump changes his mind about something, then you need to believe that, too. It’s functionally a totalitarian political view that says, ‘You’re allowed to think and say what I want you to think and say.’”
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Adam Serwer on America's "new dark age"
"They see this as a long-term investment in a more ignorant population reliant on sources of information they can control."
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unmesa.bsky.social @unmesa.bsky.social · 07/06/2025
These masked clowns got to get out of our spaces. STOP ICE COLD!
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Jason Kint @kint.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
Amazing. Respect the lede.
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unmesa.bsky.social @unmesa.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
Don’t pile on when your two enemies fight. Get out of their way and share your popcorn.
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Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal @jayapal.house.gov · 25/05/2025
Work requirements hurt poor people AND are a waste of money. Arkansas spent $26 million on administrative costs for work requirements — and saw no increase in employment. Georgia’s program cost $40 million in one year — 80% of that went to administrative and consulting costs.
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Josh Marshall @joshtpm.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
Supreme Court Kills The Independent Agency. Trump Is King talkingpointsmemo.com/news/supreme...
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Supreme Court Kills The Independent Agency. Trump Is King
The Supreme Court majority all but declared Thursday that it is ready...
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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 21/05/2025
my column/essay this week is on the administration's war on the future, what that means, and the obligation anti-trump americans have to articulate a robust vision of an egalitarian future in response. read/share/etc. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/21/o...
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Opinion | Trump Is Waging War on the Future
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Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 18/05/2025
Sure, let’s dissect the mental and physical acuity of the former president who sought to make lives in America better while minimizing the reality of a deranged arsonist dismantling the country we’ve known and loved. What a failure to meet this moment.
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