Ann Mesnikoff
@annmesnikoff.bsky.social
Posts mostly about climate action, clean water, Great Lakes, clean air, protecting the environment, transportation & EVs & Billie the cat.
How many members of the National Guard kibbitzing in the Eastern Market metro does it take to officially be a waste of their service?
November 12, 2025 at 11:01 PM
How many members of the National Guard kibbitzing in the Eastern Market metro does it take to officially be a waste of their service?
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So proud of my friend Glory for rocking her CNN interview! A vote for Mamdani at 91. Really the best showing up in NYC!
91-year-old Mamdani voter goes viral on CNN interview
A 91-year-old Zohran Mamdani voter in New York has gone viral after she spoke to CNN about her election choices and life. Glory Missan, who has lived in the Big Apple all her life, spoke to the cable ...
www.the-independent.com
November 5, 2025 at 1:16 AM
So proud of my friend Glory for rocking her CNN interview! A vote for Mamdani at 91. Really the best showing up in NYC!
Happy Halloween! Not intentionally flacking Utz, but I am that person who gives out something other than candy.
October 31, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Happy Halloween! Not intentionally flacking Utz, but I am that person who gives out something other than candy.
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We checked the Department of Homeland Security's viral videos of chaos and protests. What we found were months-old, misleading clips, some recorded thousands of miles away.
October 29, 2025 at 5:00 PM
We checked the Department of Homeland Security's viral videos of chaos and protests. What we found were months-old, misleading clips, some recorded thousands of miles away.
Thanks to Al Roker for including #climatechange in covering monster hurricane Melissa. Important to recognize the connections! Yes watching NBC nightly news on a plan old TV.
October 28, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Thanks to Al Roker for including #climatechange in covering monster hurricane Melissa. Important to recognize the connections! Yes watching NBC nightly news on a plan old TV.
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Thank you, Chicago.
October 25, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Thank you, Chicago.
Red Lantern Flies are still swarming the red maples at the Capitol! My key card came in handy for the attack!
October 23, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Red Lantern Flies are still swarming the red maples at the Capitol! My key card came in handy for the attack!
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Iowa has the fastest-growing cancer rates in the country.
Instead of investing in care, far-right Republicans are cutting fundings and trying to eliminate the ACA.
Your health shouldn’t be political. It should be protected.
#IA01 #Healthcare #PublicHealth
Instead of investing in care, far-right Republicans are cutting fundings and trying to eliminate the ACA.
Your health shouldn’t be political. It should be protected.
#IA01 #Healthcare #PublicHealth
October 23, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Iowa has the fastest-growing cancer rates in the country.
Instead of investing in care, far-right Republicans are cutting fundings and trying to eliminate the ACA.
Your health shouldn’t be political. It should be protected.
#IA01 #Healthcare #PublicHealth
Instead of investing in care, far-right Republicans are cutting fundings and trying to eliminate the ACA.
Your health shouldn’t be political. It should be protected.
#IA01 #Healthcare #PublicHealth
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Found this video while explaining the Portland Frogs to someone. Enjoy!
October 18, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Found this video while explaining the Portland Frogs to someone. Enjoy!
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My libertarian uncle went to the Lexington, MA protest, seemingly to observe the crowd condescendingly. I asked if there were frogs. He, surprised, said yes, three, what is that about? The frogs had not reached him. The frogs are not for him 🐸
Found this video while explaining the Portland Frogs to someone. Enjoy!
October 18, 2025 at 7:46 PM
My libertarian uncle went to the Lexington, MA protest, seemingly to observe the crowd condescendingly. I asked if there were frogs. He, surprised, said yes, three, what is that about? The frogs had not reached him. The frogs are not for him 🐸
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Let’s talk about why #NoKings is so important. Also, let’s go over some ways to make the day as meaningful as possible. #NoKingsDay
October 17, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Let’s talk about why #NoKings is so important. Also, let’s go over some ways to make the day as meaningful as possible. #NoKingsDay
I am so angry at this point! A van full of OH national guard in front of my house getting ready to patrol Capitol Hill fully armed like it’s a war zone. They don’t belong here and I tell them so. An abuse of their commitment to serve. This is terrible.
October 11, 2025 at 8:04 PM
I am so angry at this point! A van full of OH national guard in front of my house getting ready to patrol Capitol Hill fully armed like it’s a war zone. They don’t belong here and I tell them so. An abuse of their commitment to serve. This is terrible.
And 3 more! This is unnecessary.
October 8, 2025 at 11:13 PM
And 3 more! This is unnecessary.
Just between my house and a happy hour on Capitol Hill - 10 members of the National Guard. What a waste and abuse of power.
October 8, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Just between my house and a happy hour on Capitol Hill - 10 members of the National Guard. What a waste and abuse of power.
Gotta find the GOOD NEWS stories! Here is one. #cleanenergy #EVs
Major Midwest port begins electrifying operations to reduce emissions
The Port of Cleveland is adding charging ports, batteries, and solar to its main warehouse — work funded by a federal program that has so far survived…
www.canarymedia.com
October 6, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Gotta find the GOOD NEWS stories! Here is one. #cleanenergy #EVs
Garden bounty! Proving Capitol Hill can be productive in October (and abundant).
October 4, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Garden bounty! Proving Capitol Hill can be productive in October (and abundant).
Join us next Friday at the Supreme Court! 5:30.
October 3, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Join us next Friday at the Supreme Court! 5:30.
US DOT is cancelling projects communities wanted to make biking, walking and access to transit safer. Check out this new report from NRDC on the importance a safe transportation system that works for all: www.nrdc.org/press-releas...
16 Million Americans Do Not Have Access to a Car
A new analysis from NRDC finds that millions of Americans cannot rely upon a vehicle for their daily transportation needs. ...
www.nrdc.org
October 1, 2025 at 7:11 PM
US DOT is cancelling projects communities wanted to make biking, walking and access to transit safer. Check out this new report from NRDC on the importance a safe transportation system that works for all: www.nrdc.org/press-releas...
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Data centers are booming in the Midwest—driving up electricity demand and raising big questions about our clean energy goals.
Join ELPC experts Brad Klein & Saad Siddique for an ELPC Thinks conversation Clean Energy & the Data Center Dilemma.
📅 Oct 9 | 1pm CT / 2pm ET
👉 https://bit.ly/4gTk6Z1
Join ELPC experts Brad Klein & Saad Siddique for an ELPC Thinks conversation Clean Energy & the Data Center Dilemma.
📅 Oct 9 | 1pm CT / 2pm ET
👉 https://bit.ly/4gTk6Z1
ELPC Thinks: Clean Energy & the Data Center Dilemma | ELPC
Data centers have arrived in the Midwest. Will the AI boom derail – or drive – our clean energy goals? Join this webinar to find out.
elpc.org
October 1, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Data centers are booming in the Midwest—driving up electricity demand and raising big questions about our clean energy goals.
Join ELPC experts Brad Klein & Saad Siddique for an ELPC Thinks conversation Clean Energy & the Data Center Dilemma.
📅 Oct 9 | 1pm CT / 2pm ET
👉 https://bit.ly/4gTk6Z1
Join ELPC experts Brad Klein & Saad Siddique for an ELPC Thinks conversation Clean Energy & the Data Center Dilemma.
📅 Oct 9 | 1pm CT / 2pm ET
👉 https://bit.ly/4gTk6Z1
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🚨New Report🚨
If the EPA eliminates tailpipe #emissions rules as part of repealing the Endangerment Finding, it would cause massive sticker shock to Americans.
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energyinnovation.org/report/repea...
#energysky #greensky
If the EPA eliminates tailpipe #emissions rules as part of repealing the Endangerment Finding, it would cause massive sticker shock to Americans.
👇
energyinnovation.org/report/repea...
#energysky #greensky
Repealing Federal Tailpipe Emissions Standards Would Raise Household Costs, Harm Public Health, And Damage The Economy • Energy Innovation
If the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) eliminates its tailpipe emissions rules as part of repealing the Endangerment Finding, it would cause massive sticker shock-- Americans would be force...
energyinnovation.org
October 1, 2025 at 1:08 PM
🚨New Report🚨
If the EPA eliminates tailpipe #emissions rules as part of repealing the Endangerment Finding, it would cause massive sticker shock to Americans.
👇
energyinnovation.org/report/repea...
#energysky #greensky
If the EPA eliminates tailpipe #emissions rules as part of repealing the Endangerment Finding, it would cause massive sticker shock to Americans.
👇
energyinnovation.org/report/repea...
#energysky #greensky