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Fan of science, fiction and the overlap between them. All opinions my own.
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🚨 There’s a lot of horrific news out of Washington right now—but you might have missed this: Senate Republicans just introduced a plan to sell off 120 million acres of our public lands. Let me break down what’s in the bill and why it’s a full-scale land grab. 🧵

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State supreme courts are a battlefield for pressing issues, from abortion rights to ballot access. But do you know how your court works? Our guide breaks down the structure and procedures of every single state’s highest court. boltsmag.org/whats-o...

submitted 29 days ago • 2 comments

I answer the critically important question, "HOW DO WE SLOW DOWN TRUMP?" Here are 7 meaningful things we can do to fight back. There's no quick fix, but with collective efforts, we can make progress. And yes, it requires Dem Leadership to Wake the ---- UP. www.qasimrashid.com/p/magas-7-de...

submitted 147 days ago • 20 comments

running the federal govt the same way I figure out which breaker powers the garage

submitted 152 days ago • 49 comments

I think some people hear “grants” and think that without them, scientists and government workers just have less stuff to play with at work. But grants fund salaries for students, academics, researchers, and people who work in all areas of public service. “Pausing” grants means people don’t eat.

submitted 153 days ago • 1634 comments

If you’re in the US and you’d like to know what projects and vital services federal grants currently fund in your state, you can search here: www.usaspending.gov And you can find the contact information for your elected representatives here: www.usa.gov/elected-offi... They need to hear from you.

submitted 153 days ago • 152 comments

"Jesus’ parents were also obliged to flee from their country and seek refuge in Egypt, to save the life of their Child: the Messiah, the Son of God was a refugee." Pope Benedict XVI. Angelus, January 16, 2011 Image: "Our Lady of the Journey" by @KLICONS

submitted 153 days ago • 5 comments

We are in scary times with immigration sweeps, executive orders & farmworkers laboring in thick wildfire smoke. We're scrambling to do everything at once & our resources are stretched thin. Be there for farmworkers. Make a donation today ufw.org/scarytimes or paypal.com/paypalme/ufwdonate #WeFeedYou

submitted 157 days ago • 52 comments

This is a great piece. "As deportations ramp up again, we have a choice: We can watch as our neighbors disappear or we can build on these proven strategies to protect the diverse communities we've built together."

submitted 158 days ago • 323 comments

UFW union members are among those detained while traveling home from work yesterday. We are providing them and their families with support. 1/

submitted 172 days ago • 12 comments

Hey you know we have these as stickers to support @skypeascientist.bsky.social right? Juuuust saying. Squidfacts.net And if you *did* know… wanna give this a repost 👉👈

submitted 198 days ago • 5 comments

Proterozoic Rocks xkcd.com/3008

submitted 235 days ago • 34 comments

Early voting done! As a perk, AK has (arguably) the best I Voted stickers going.

submitted 256 days ago • 11 comments

Ok I still dunno how to pin but it's been a hellish year this week so have so have at it and enjoy www.patreon.com/posts/74959374

submitted 345 days ago • 38 comments

IT IS TIME. The 6th annual United States of Science Challenge begins NOW. Each bubble represents classrooms we matched w/scientists over the last year. $10 donations fill in bubbles. The first region to close all their bubbles wins! givebutter.com/Wj5JGG

submitted 363 days ago • 5 comments

It's a holiday (US) so why not catch up on free webcomics! A GIRL AND HER FED is an adult supernatural political comedy with sexy spies and ghosts. www.agirlandherfed.com SIDE QUESTED is a YA romantic comedy with disaster teens, giant dragons, and a quest to discover magic. sidequested.com

submitted 398 days ago • 4 comments

Bioluminescence is SO cool that it inspired us to do a summer giveaway. Sign up to get matched with a scientist before Wednesday May 29th to be entered to win! 1 in every 25 classes will get a bioluminescence demo kit. The kit is super easy, just add water & watch ostracods glow!

submitted 401 days ago • 4 comments

Snow xkcd.com/2866

submitted 564 days ago • 26 comments

Celebrate small business Saturday by pre-ordering Paladin's Faith (ebook or paper) directly from @tkingfisher.bsky.social 's publisher! argyllproductions.com/product-cat/...

submitted 582 days ago • 0 comments

We're having a bit of a tough quarter over at Skype a Scientist. I'm writing grants nonstop over here but won't know if it's working for a couple months. The collapse of social media has made our business model of many small donors beak. In the meantime, your support is VERY appreciated.

submitted 614 days ago • 6 comments