Annie
@anntieup.bsky.social
she/her. queer femme thinking about health policy and native plants in baltimore, md. views entirely my own and do not represent my employer.
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Black Friday reminder: You can support independent bookstores and get great deals without lining the pockets of billionaires 😌
November 28, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Black Friday reminder: You can support independent bookstores and get great deals without lining the pockets of billionaires 😌
black bear
humpback whale
orca
wild boar
green sea turtle
humpback whale
orca
wild boar
green sea turtle
Introduce yourself with five animals you have seen in the wild:
Piping plover
Woodland box turtle
Cricket frog
Beaver
Wavy-lined emerald caterpillar
Piping plover
Woodland box turtle
Cricket frog
Beaver
Wavy-lined emerald caterpillar
Introduce yourself with five animals you have seen in the wild:
Octopus
Marmot
Tanuki
Owl
Orca
Octopus
Marmot
Tanuki
Owl
Orca
November 28, 2025 at 4:51 PM
black bear
humpback whale
orca
wild boar
green sea turtle
humpback whale
orca
wild boar
green sea turtle
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JK Rowling got a full *decade* of press as a martyr for being "cancelled" (declared passe by people online) and meanwhile nobody considers it very interesting that a prominent left wing author is basically banned from entering or publishing in the United Kingdom for her politics
so this is like, one of the biggest free speech infringements by a western democracy in our lifetimes right?
November 28, 2025 at 12:22 AM
JK Rowling got a full *decade* of press as a martyr for being "cancelled" (declared passe by people online) and meanwhile nobody considers it very interesting that a prominent left wing author is basically banned from entering or publishing in the United Kingdom for her politics
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can all these freaks go outside and leave us alone
November 28, 2025 at 3:38 PM
can all these freaks go outside and leave us alone
made vegan pozole verde and vegan/gf pumpkin pie for today, happy thanksgiving to all y’all
November 27, 2025 at 11:05 PM
made vegan pozole verde and vegan/gf pumpkin pie for today, happy thanksgiving to all y’all
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The holidays are also a high-risk time for women and children facing domestic violence. Consider donating to local organizations that give resources families in crisis. Today, I’m donating to La Casa Des Las Madres in San Francisco. www.lacasa.org/donate
Donate — La Casa de las Madres
Make the world safer tomorrow, today.
www.lacasa.org
November 26, 2025 at 5:28 PM
The holidays are also a high-risk time for women and children facing domestic violence. Consider donating to local organizations that give resources families in crisis. Today, I’m donating to La Casa Des Las Madres in San Francisco. www.lacasa.org/donate
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see, that’s the thing about going hard right on immigration. no one will even notice when immigration rates fall because it’s actually about white supremacy. pandering to this hatred only drags you down with it
Net migration to Britain has fallen by almost 80% from its 2023 peak, according to data released on Thursday.
The British Public Thinks Immigration Is Up. It’s Actually Down, Sharply.
Net migration to Britain has fallen by almost 80 percent from its 2023 peak, according to data released on Thursday.
nyti.ms
November 27, 2025 at 4:37 PM
see, that’s the thing about going hard right on immigration. no one will even notice when immigration rates fall because it’s actually about white supremacy. pandering to this hatred only drags you down with it
enjoying a playlist called TECHNO BUNKER that my little brother put me on to. perfect soundtrack for trying to finish my work quickly.
November 26, 2025 at 5:28 PM
enjoying a playlist called TECHNO BUNKER that my little brother put me on to. perfect soundtrack for trying to finish my work quickly.
it’s nearly impossible to emigrate as a disabled person and trans folks have much higher rates of disability than cisgender people. many countries also use BMI as a qualifier to keep people out. this matters. leaving is a huge privilege.
Something I keep thinking about in convos about 'when to leave' is that finances really ARE an insurmountable barrier for people, as are qualifications (e.g. 'digital nomad' visas are great, but what if you're a barista, or a pipefitter?), and, of course, disability penalties.
When Is It Time to Flee?
Trans people and their families are facing hard questions and choices as threats to their safety and rights proliferate.
newrepublic.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:02 PM
it’s nearly impossible to emigrate as a disabled person and trans folks have much higher rates of disability than cisgender people. many countries also use BMI as a qualifier to keep people out. this matters. leaving is a huge privilege.
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This holiday season, between the recent upending of SNAP benefits and increasing economic uncertainty, people are hungry. Queer groups are stepping in to make sure their communities get fed.
Really proud of this piece from Priyanka Bansal. I hope you'll give it a read.
Really proud of this piece from Priyanka Bansal. I hope you'll give it a read.
How Queer Organizers Feed Their People, from New York to Atlanta
About 42 million Americans depend on monthly SNAP benefits. Halting those electronic payments hurt childhood nutrition and distressed family budgets
rewirenewsgroup.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:13 PM
This holiday season, between the recent upending of SNAP benefits and increasing economic uncertainty, people are hungry. Queer groups are stepping in to make sure their communities get fed.
Really proud of this piece from Priyanka Bansal. I hope you'll give it a read.
Really proud of this piece from Priyanka Bansal. I hope you'll give it a read.
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Greetings from a microbiologist (yep!): think of food safety this holiday!
- Cook/reheat foods until at least 160F
- Don't let your food sit out for hours on the table, it will reheat fine
- Use VERY CLEAN serving utensils and platters for your food (keep your hands and licks to your own portion)
🍗😋
- Cook/reheat foods until at least 160F
- Don't let your food sit out for hours on the table, it will reheat fine
- Use VERY CLEAN serving utensils and platters for your food (keep your hands and licks to your own portion)
🍗😋
November 26, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Greetings from a microbiologist (yep!): think of food safety this holiday!
- Cook/reheat foods until at least 160F
- Don't let your food sit out for hours on the table, it will reheat fine
- Use VERY CLEAN serving utensils and platters for your food (keep your hands and licks to your own portion)
🍗😋
- Cook/reheat foods until at least 160F
- Don't let your food sit out for hours on the table, it will reheat fine
- Use VERY CLEAN serving utensils and platters for your food (keep your hands and licks to your own portion)
🍗😋
thailand is so based for this
the Ipsos Pride survey is genuinely an awesome product, but jesus the difference in the UK/US on trans issues is nuts
November 26, 2025 at 4:50 AM
thailand is so based for this
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If you're not (necessarily) having people over but you do have time off and you're a dog friendly person, I recommend giving a dog (or dogs) a shelter break this holiday season. It can be for as little as 2 nights!
November 26, 2025 at 3:56 AM
If you're not (necessarily) having people over but you do have time off and you're a dog friendly person, I recommend giving a dog (or dogs) a shelter break this holiday season. It can be for as little as 2 nights!
when a butch calls you honey in public >>>
November 26, 2025 at 4:08 AM
when a butch calls you honey in public >>>
baltimore mentioned (wow)
Bluesky: “Obviously the housing crisis is the only reason anyone would choose to live outside of NYC”
Actual Americans: “Vegas, baby!”
Actual Americans: “Vegas, baby!”
November 25, 2025 at 9:10 PM
baltimore mentioned (wow)
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“Ladies, we know you aspired to full citizenship and equality in the public sphere and the home alike, but unfortunately men are feeling a little blue so it’s time for you to get back in the kitchen again.” -an article, white paper, or book that gets published like three times a week now.
November 24, 2025 at 3:54 PM
“Ladies, we know you aspired to full citizenship and equality in the public sphere and the home alike, but unfortunately men are feeling a little blue so it’s time for you to get back in the kitchen again.” -an article, white paper, or book that gets published like three times a week now.
i’ve got to stop reading takes on health policy from people who don’t know anything about health policy, i am going to drive myself to an early grave
November 24, 2025 at 10:10 PM
i’ve got to stop reading takes on health policy from people who don’t know anything about health policy, i am going to drive myself to an early grave
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“I’m sorry this had to happen. If you want to know why, look at my ChatGPT.”
A lawsuit against OpenAI claims that Joshua Enneking, 26, was coached into suicide by ChatGPT after confiding in the chatbot for months.
He told ChatGPT he was suicidal. It helped with his plan, family says.
A lawsuit against OpenAI claims that Joshua Enneking, 26, was coached into suicide by ChatGPT after confiding in the chatbot for months.
bit.ly
November 24, 2025 at 10:02 PM
“I’m sorry this had to happen. If you want to know why, look at my ChatGPT.”
oh no 😐 RIP to my ebike i guess
CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Batteries for E-Bikes from Rad Power Bikes Due to Fire Hazard; Risk of Serious Injury or Death www.cpsc.gov/Warnings/202...
November 24, 2025 at 7:09 PM
oh no 😐 RIP to my ebike i guess
i left maryland quickly with a full laundry basket and came back with even more laundry to do from being away for two weeks. i now have three (3) loads of my own clothing to wash and put away 😵💫
November 24, 2025 at 5:52 PM
i left maryland quickly with a full laundry basket and came back with even more laundry to do from being away for two weeks. i now have three (3) loads of my own clothing to wash and put away 😵💫
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A tragedy in 3 parts:
1️⃣Scammers exploit outdated tech to steal SNAP from low-income families
2️⃣Congress ends replacement benefits for victims
3️⃣With victims bearing the cost, most states don't invest the $$$ for more secure payment methods & USDA slow-walks regs requiring them
1️⃣Scammers exploit outdated tech to steal SNAP from low-income families
2️⃣Congress ends replacement benefits for victims
3️⃣With victims bearing the cost, most states don't invest the $$$ for more secure payment methods & USDA slow-walks regs requiring them
November 24, 2025 at 5:48 PM
A tragedy in 3 parts:
1️⃣Scammers exploit outdated tech to steal SNAP from low-income families
2️⃣Congress ends replacement benefits for victims
3️⃣With victims bearing the cost, most states don't invest the $$$ for more secure payment methods & USDA slow-walks regs requiring them
1️⃣Scammers exploit outdated tech to steal SNAP from low-income families
2️⃣Congress ends replacement benefits for victims
3️⃣With victims bearing the cost, most states don't invest the $$$ for more secure payment methods & USDA slow-walks regs requiring them
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Got the furnace serviced today and the guy asked about carbon monoxide detectors so it’s a good day to share my favorite reason for ensuring your CO detectors are fully functional as the winter approaches:
Carbon monoxide is never funny, but one of my best friend’s CO alarm went off at about 11pm after a particularly cold OU-Texas weekend Saturday.
They had had their roof replaced and the vent of their HVAC was not reconnected to the outside air so when the heater kicked on CO just flooded the attic
They had had their roof replaced and the vent of their HVAC was not reconnected to the outside air so when the heater kicked on CO just flooded the attic
November 24, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Got the furnace serviced today and the guy asked about carbon monoxide detectors so it’s a good day to share my favorite reason for ensuring your CO detectors are fully functional as the winter approaches:
i’m ruining this bad bunny album for myself by listening to it nonstop after my dad’s death, but i can’t stop
November 24, 2025 at 3:10 PM
i’m ruining this bad bunny album for myself by listening to it nonstop after my dad’s death, but i can’t stop
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The destruction of the federal government disproportionately affects black women. The federal civil service has long been a good career option because of the strong equal opportunity enforced in the civil service that has historically blunted the double discrimination that black women face.
Since February, according to my latest analysis, almost 600,000 Black women have been economically sidelined. The November 20, 2025, Jobs Report makes clear this isn’t a blip. It’s a structural crisis. That is not a recovery. It is a redistribution of opportunity.
The exit economy is here. Black Women are paying the highest price | Fortune
This isn’t a blip. It’s a structural crisis. And it's not a recovery, it's a redistribution of opportunity.
fortune.com
November 24, 2025 at 12:52 PM
The destruction of the federal government disproportionately affects black women. The federal civil service has long been a good career option because of the strong equal opportunity enforced in the civil service that has historically blunted the double discrimination that black women face.