Anne Schechner
@aeschech.bsky.social
berlin carbon researcher, queer water polo player, practicing jew, limnologist with hydrogeomorph-colored glasses, she/sie
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The best part is that umm, this was an open.
That means it’s literally not a gendered competition and there’s no separation for men and women.
She did this over something where she would very likely also go up against cis men.
That means it’s literally not a gendered competition and there’s no separation for men and women.
She did this over something where she would very likely also go up against cis men.
USA Fencing says its decision to disqualify a female fencer after she refused to compete against a transgender opponent was in line with rules established by the sport’s governing body.
USA Fencing disqualifies female fencer for refusing to fight trans opponent
Stephanie Turner discarded her mask and took a knee in protest ahead of her bout against Redmond Sullivan, who is transgender.
nbcnews.to
April 7, 2025 at 5:43 AM
The best part is that umm, this was an open.
That means it’s literally not a gendered competition and there’s no separation for men and women.
She did this over something where she would very likely also go up against cis men.
That means it’s literally not a gendered competition and there’s no separation for men and women.
She did this over something where she would very likely also go up against cis men.
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while everyone is distracted
White House Says Gold Reserves May Be Used to Purchase Bitcoin
A senior White House official has hinted at the possibility of the U.S. utilizing its gold reserves to acquire more Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). What Happened: Bo Hines, the executive director of the Presid...
finance.yahoo.com
March 25, 2025 at 4:40 PM
while everyone is distracted
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Not being allowed to hand water to people in line to vote no matter who they are voting for, while being allowed to hand people million dollar checks to get their vote, is the most American thing ever.
March 31, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Not being allowed to hand water to people in line to vote no matter who they are voting for, while being allowed to hand people million dollar checks to get their vote, is the most American thing ever.
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"In Gaza, human shields are used by Israeli soldiers at least six times a day...Today, almost every platoon keeps a "shawish," and no infantry force enters a house before a "shawish" clears it. This means there are four "shawishes" in a company, twelve in a battalion, at least 36 in a brigade. 1/4
In Gaza, almost every IDF platoon keeps a human shield, a sub-army of Palestinian slaves | Opinion
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www.haaretz.com
March 30, 2025 at 5:31 PM
"In Gaza, human shields are used by Israeli soldiers at least six times a day...Today, almost every platoon keeps a "shawish," and no infantry force enters a house before a "shawish" clears it. This means there are four "shawishes" in a company, twelve in a battalion, at least 36 in a brigade. 1/4
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This continues to be the biggest story in the country: DOGE has already squandered half a trillion dollars in 6 weeks. Not billion. half a trillion, $500 billion talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/irs-p...
IRS Predicts DOGE Lost Half a Trillion Dollars for the USA
The Post reports today that the IRS’ internal projections estimate that the...
talkingpointsmemo.com
March 24, 2025 at 3:20 PM
This continues to be the biggest story in the country: DOGE has already squandered half a trillion dollars in 6 weeks. Not billion. half a trillion, $500 billion talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/irs-p...
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One thing that could go wrong, for example, is Democratic Senators continue to vote to confirm completely unqualified Trump nominees, so sh*t like this keeps happening.
March 25, 2025 at 2:59 AM
One thing that could go wrong, for example, is Democratic Senators continue to vote to confirm completely unqualified Trump nominees, so sh*t like this keeps happening.
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I know this isn't nearly everything, but I'm trying to keep my seminar class updated on what's happening. Is there anything else I should add/correct?
March 20, 2025 at 1:45 PM
I know this isn't nearly everything, but I'm trying to keep my seminar class updated on what's happening. Is there anything else I should add/correct?
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LOL wow a dude just argued in the EU courts that misgendering is a GDPR violation and he *won*.
www.wearequeeraf.com/a-trans-refu...
www.wearequeeraf.com/a-trans-refu...
A trans refugee's court case against Hungary just improved Trans+ rights across all of Europe
A landmark case at the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) on Thursday set a significant precedence for Trans+ rights across Europe.
www.wearequeeraf.com
March 16, 2025 at 2:55 PM
LOL wow a dude just argued in the EU courts that misgendering is a GDPR violation and he *won*.
www.wearequeeraf.com/a-trans-refu...
www.wearequeeraf.com/a-trans-refu...
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The extent of sea ice around the world continues to remain the smallest in our satellite observation history for this time of year...
More graphs at zacklabe.com/global-sea-i.... Data from @nsidc.bsky.social.
More graphs at zacklabe.com/global-sea-i.... Data from @nsidc.bsky.social.
March 8, 2025 at 9:54 PM
The extent of sea ice around the world continues to remain the smallest in our satellite observation history for this time of year...
More graphs at zacklabe.com/global-sea-i.... Data from @nsidc.bsky.social.
More graphs at zacklabe.com/global-sea-i.... Data from @nsidc.bsky.social.
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Happy International Women's Day! Despite the efforts, while much more women enter scientific fields, due to numerous factors, few manage to remain in the field or secure senior positions. Support your coworkers, call out harmful systemic behaviour. 😘
March 8, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Happy International Women's Day! Despite the efforts, while much more women enter scientific fields, due to numerous factors, few manage to remain in the field or secure senior positions. Support your coworkers, call out harmful systemic behaviour. 😘
Do not miss this despite everything else happening
The Supreme Court's first and only opinion today is San Francisco v. EPA. The majority substantially weakens the Clean Water Act's limitations on raw sewage discharge. It is 5–4 in relevant part, with Barrett, Sotomayor, Kagan, and Jackson dissenting. www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24p...
March 4, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Do not miss this despite everything else happening
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People will make it sound like Palestinians are soooo different than people in the West- but Mohammed was an accountant at a dentist’s office, he had a cat.
We are so much closer to Palestinians than anyone in power in the West.
We are so much closer to Palestinians than anyone in power in the West.
I’m sharing a Palestinian account every day and today is Mohammed. Mohammed was working as an accountant in a dentistry center when this all started. He lost his job, his home and his little cat Zaatar. He is now trying to help his family including his sisters Jana, 11 and Asmidra, 4.
March 2, 2025 at 3:59 PM
People will make it sound like Palestinians are soooo different than people in the West- but Mohammed was an accountant at a dentist’s office, he had a cat.
We are so much closer to Palestinians than anyone in power in the West.
We are so much closer to Palestinians than anyone in power in the West.
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🚨 Many NSF-funded Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs) are being cancelled for Summer 2025.
www.reddit.com/r/REU/commen...
www.reddit.com/r/REU/commen...
Cancellation megathread
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February 24, 2025 at 4:02 PM
🚨 Many NSF-funded Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs) are being cancelled for Summer 2025.
www.reddit.com/r/REU/commen...
www.reddit.com/r/REU/commen...
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Just look at these paragraphs from the AP story.
Hegseth called Brown unqualified solely because he's Black. Then they fired him... and replaced him with a white guy so indisputably unqualified that he requires a Presidential waiver.
This is what "merit" means to them.
apnews.com/article/trum...
Hegseth called Brown unqualified solely because he's Black. Then they fired him... and replaced him with a white guy so indisputably unqualified that he requires a Presidential waiver.
This is what "merit" means to them.
apnews.com/article/trum...
February 22, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Just look at these paragraphs from the AP story.
Hegseth called Brown unqualified solely because he's Black. Then they fired him... and replaced him with a white guy so indisputably unqualified that he requires a Presidential waiver.
This is what "merit" means to them.
apnews.com/article/trum...
Hegseth called Brown unqualified solely because he's Black. Then they fired him... and replaced him with a white guy so indisputably unqualified that he requires a Presidential waiver.
This is what "merit" means to them.
apnews.com/article/trum...
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Holy smokes; this is a tough read, and AGU don’t come out of it well.
@holdingupthesky.bsky.social fills in some of the details and makes a call-to-action, although I personally understand if folks decide to dedicate their efforts to other organisations…
@holdingupthesky.bsky.social fills in some of the details and makes a call-to-action, although I personally understand if folks decide to dedicate their efforts to other organisations…
I want to see the American Geophysical Union (AGU) continue its awesome work on justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. This thread is a call to AGU and AGU members. 1/
February 18, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Holy smokes; this is a tough read, and AGU don’t come out of it well.
@holdingupthesky.bsky.social fills in some of the details and makes a call-to-action, although I personally understand if folks decide to dedicate their efforts to other organisations…
@holdingupthesky.bsky.social fills in some of the details and makes a call-to-action, although I personally understand if folks decide to dedicate their efforts to other organisations…
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Dear federal scientists: If you have been affected by the probationary firings and would be willing to speak with Science, please reach out to me by email (klangin@aaas.org) or on Signal. We can guarantee annonymity.
February 14, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Dear federal scientists: If you have been affected by the probationary firings and would be willing to speak with Science, please reach out to me by email (klangin@aaas.org) or on Signal. We can guarantee annonymity.
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Proud to be one of the 350 rabbis signing this statement — an ad in the NYT today and a declaration of our values.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
For more—and to sign— go to
saynotoethniccleansing.org
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
For more—and to sign— go to
saynotoethniccleansing.org
February 13, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Proud to be one of the 350 rabbis signing this statement — an ad in the NYT today and a declaration of our values.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
For more—and to sign— go to
saynotoethniccleansing.org
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
For more—and to sign— go to
saynotoethniccleansing.org
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‘You Can’t Let This Happen,’ Says Fundraising Email From Sitting U.S. Congressperson
February 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM
‘You Can’t Let This Happen,’ Says Fundraising Email From Sitting U.S. Congressperson
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The main DEI page from @agu.org has been modified to take diversity out of the title. Glad to see it's not deleted entirely, but hey AGU, we're watching what you do and remembering the big game you once talked about supporting your diverse membership.
Today vs. January
Today vs. January
February 10, 2025 at 2:41 PM
The main DEI page from @agu.org has been modified to take diversity out of the title. Glad to see it's not deleted entirely, but hey AGU, we're watching what you do and remembering the big game you once talked about supporting your diverse membership.
Today vs. January
Today vs. January
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This is a rather telling statement. Nearly a third of women in Louisiana are Black. www.businessinsider.com/gop-senator-...
Maternal death rate isn't as bad if you don't count Black women, GOP senator says
Louisiana's Bill Cassidy said the state's maternal death rate isn't so high if you "correct our population for race," Politico reported.
www.businessinsider.com
February 8, 2025 at 8:33 PM
This is a rather telling statement. Nearly a third of women in Louisiana are Black. www.businessinsider.com/gop-senator-...
Shooting the gap here but please Internet is there someone out there I can talk to about #Severance using Oseh Shalom this week
February 10, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Shooting the gap here but please Internet is there someone out there I can talk to about #Severance using Oseh Shalom this week
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⚒️🧪🍎👩🏿🔬In recognition of Black History Month, I'll be posting episodes of "Every Rock Has A Story" that feature Black scientists who share their own stories. First up, PhD candidate Imani Guest who talks about "fishing" for volcanic rock near Hawaii! Share it with your kids!
youtu.be/4yqeE9FGJd4
youtu.be/4yqeE9FGJd4
Every Rock Has A Story #58 - "Rock Fishing" w/ Imani Guest
YouTube video by Ethan Baxter's "Every Rock Has A Story"
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February 3, 2025 at 1:54 PM
⚒️🧪🍎👩🏿🔬In recognition of Black History Month, I'll be posting episodes of "Every Rock Has A Story" that feature Black scientists who share their own stories. First up, PhD candidate Imani Guest who talks about "fishing" for volcanic rock near Hawaii! Share it with your kids!
youtu.be/4yqeE9FGJd4
youtu.be/4yqeE9FGJd4
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Oh come ON now. This new JWST image is just ASTOUNDING.
I feel like I’m falling looking into it, and that I would fall forever, and that I would enjoy it.
NASA, ESA, CSA, K. McQuinn (STScI), J. DePasquale (STScI)
I feel like I’m falling looking into it, and that I would fall forever, and that I would enjoy it.
NASA, ESA, CSA, K. McQuinn (STScI), J. DePasquale (STScI)
January 17, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Oh come ON now. This new JWST image is just ASTOUNDING.
I feel like I’m falling looking into it, and that I would fall forever, and that I would enjoy it.
NASA, ESA, CSA, K. McQuinn (STScI), J. DePasquale (STScI)
I feel like I’m falling looking into it, and that I would fall forever, and that I would enjoy it.
NASA, ESA, CSA, K. McQuinn (STScI), J. DePasquale (STScI)