David Levering
@biogeoverse.bsky.social
Paleontologist --> Educator --> Administrator
Director of the @sternbergcamps.bsky.social program.
Co-Chair of the @societyofvertpaleo.bsky.social Communications Committee
Determined progressive. He/Him.
Director of the @sternbergcamps.bsky.social program.
Co-Chair of the @societyofvertpaleo.bsky.social Communications Committee
Determined progressive. He/Him.
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David Levering
@biogeoverse.bsky.social
· Nov 11
Hi folks! I'm a paleontologist by training who got enough museum-educator XP to become an administrator. Now my focus is creating job and training opportunities for others in earth/life science education, and leveraging my operational leadership skills+experience help solve problems.
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ICE Agent Stuffs Sock Under Mask To Give Himself Chin
January 28, 2026 at 9:00 PM
ICE Agent Stuffs Sock Under Mask To Give Himself Chin
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We're talkin' more about leatherback turtles on today's stream — especially their astonishing *internal* anatomy — along with whatever sundry #paleontology questions the chat window brings me.
Join us @ twitch.tv/paleontologizing
Join us @ twitch.tv/paleontologizing
January 28, 2026 at 9:46 PM
We're talkin' more about leatherback turtles on today's stream — especially their astonishing *internal* anatomy — along with whatever sundry #paleontology questions the chat window brings me.
Join us @ twitch.tv/paleontologizing
Join us @ twitch.tv/paleontologizing
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I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
youtu.be
January 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
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🚨ACTION ALERT:
The Senate is voting to fund ICE next week. There shouldn't be a single vote to provide more funding for murdering American citizens.
It's time to defund ICE.
win.newmode.net/votersoftomo...
The Senate is voting to fund ICE next week. There shouldn't be a single vote to provide more funding for murdering American citizens.
It's time to defund ICE.
win.newmode.net/votersoftomo...
January 24, 2026 at 10:16 PM
🚨ACTION ALERT:
The Senate is voting to fund ICE next week. There shouldn't be a single vote to provide more funding for murdering American citizens.
It's time to defund ICE.
win.newmode.net/votersoftomo...
The Senate is voting to fund ICE next week. There shouldn't be a single vote to provide more funding for murdering American citizens.
It's time to defund ICE.
win.newmode.net/votersoftomo...
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@mayor.nyc.gov I'm reading reports that ICE is in Harlem right now, specifically on 116 and FDB.
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January 28, 2026 at 8:53 PM
@mayor.nyc.gov I'm reading reports that ICE is in Harlem right now, specifically on 116 and FDB.
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The Boss has arrived.
youtu.be/wWKSoxG1K7w?...
youtu.be/wWKSoxG1K7w?...
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
youtu.be
January 28, 2026 at 8:56 PM
The Boss has arrived.
youtu.be/wWKSoxG1K7w?...
youtu.be/wWKSoxG1K7w?...
No forgiveness until the Heritage Foundation and corporate would-be oligarchs are dragged before a court like so many mafia bosses to answer for their violence against the people of the United States.
The Hague can have them after we're good and done with them.
The Hague can have them after we're good and done with them.
January 28, 2026 at 8:44 PM
No forgiveness until the Heritage Foundation and corporate would-be oligarchs are dragged before a court like so many mafia bosses to answer for their violence against the people of the United States.
The Hague can have them after we're good and done with them.
The Hague can have them after we're good and done with them.
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Stella Carlson is a face painter & children's entertainer.
She's also an American hero.
If you can, watch the entire CNN segment.
It made me cry to see such a courageous & eloquent patriot.
Do your part:
Call Congress & tell them to ABOLISH ICE! 19% of even Republicans agree.
202-224-3121
She's also an American hero.
If you can, watch the entire CNN segment.
It made me cry to see such a courageous & eloquent patriot.
Do your part:
Call Congress & tell them to ABOLISH ICE! 19% of even Republicans agree.
202-224-3121
January 28, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Stella Carlson is a face painter & children's entertainer.
She's also an American hero.
If you can, watch the entire CNN segment.
It made me cry to see such a courageous & eloquent patriot.
Do your part:
Call Congress & tell them to ABOLISH ICE! 19% of even Republicans agree.
202-224-3121
She's also an American hero.
If you can, watch the entire CNN segment.
It made me cry to see such a courageous & eloquent patriot.
Do your part:
Call Congress & tell them to ABOLISH ICE! 19% of even Republicans agree.
202-224-3121
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Come listen to Danny and I talk about things like why it’s great science can change with new evidence, how we need to rethink the “no-jobs” criticism paleo sometimes gets, and why skilled outreach professionals are more important than ever!
We've got a special interview lined up with David Levering (@biogeoverse.bsky.social) on today's #Twitch stream — discussing current issues in #paleontology, and what the future of our science might look like.
You're invited to jump in and chat with us @ twitch.tv/paleontologizing
You're invited to jump in and chat with us @ twitch.tv/paleontologizing
January 26, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Come listen to Danny and I talk about things like why it’s great science can change with new evidence, how we need to rethink the “no-jobs” criticism paleo sometimes gets, and why skilled outreach professionals are more important than ever!
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The killing of Alex Pretti is a heartbreaking tragedy. It should also be a wake-up call to every American, regardless of party, that many of our core values as a nation are increasingly under assault.
January 25, 2026 at 5:39 PM
The killing of Alex Pretti is a heartbreaking tragedy. It should also be a wake-up call to every American, regardless of party, that many of our core values as a nation are increasingly under assault.
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@joshtpm.bsky.social: The White House's escalation is pushing state leaders to adopt the posture they should already have had: resolute defenses of local self-government and properly identifying ICE as a lawless presidential secret police.
talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/white...
talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/white...
White House Terror Tactics Are Pushing Blue State Leaders to Active Resistance
There is another point I want to note about what has happened...
talkingpointsmemo.com
January 25, 2026 at 7:05 PM
@joshtpm.bsky.social: The White House's escalation is pushing state leaders to adopt the posture they should already have had: resolute defenses of local self-government and properly identifying ICE as a lawless presidential secret police.
talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/white...
talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/white...
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Federal officials described the fatal shooting of a 37-year-old U.S. citizen by a federal agent as an act of self-defense. The video evidence that has surfaced so far contradicts that assertion.
Watch: Videos refute DHS account of fatal shooting in Minneapolis
Federal officials described the fatal shooting of a 37-year-old U.S. citizen by a federal agent as an act of self-defense. The video evidence that has surfaced so far contradicts that assertion.
n.pr
January 25, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Federal officials described the fatal shooting of a 37-year-old U.S. citizen by a federal agent as an act of self-defense. The video evidence that has surfaced so far contradicts that assertion.
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From this moment forward (and before, but clearly now):
-If you work for ICE.
-If you vote for money for ICE.
You are complicit. This is the gestapo. You're on the wrong side. You can't pretend not to know.
-If you work for ICE.
-If you vote for money for ICE.
You are complicit. This is the gestapo. You're on the wrong side. You can't pretend not to know.
January 24, 2026 at 5:07 PM
From this moment forward (and before, but clearly now):
-If you work for ICE.
-If you vote for money for ICE.
You are complicit. This is the gestapo. You're on the wrong side. You can't pretend not to know.
-If you work for ICE.
-If you vote for money for ICE.
You are complicit. This is the gestapo. You're on the wrong side. You can't pretend not to know.
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When I watched the first angle I thought “hmmm. Maybe the victim was actually reaching for his gun in his back waistband.”
But then you realize he had a knee jerk reaction to being shot in the lower back.
But then you realize he had a knee jerk reaction to being shot in the lower back.
January 24, 2026 at 7:32 PM
When I watched the first angle I thought “hmmm. Maybe the victim was actually reaching for his gun in his back waistband.”
But then you realize he had a knee jerk reaction to being shot in the lower back.
But then you realize he had a knee jerk reaction to being shot in the lower back.
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I am tempted to say some things which could get me in trouble, so here's this instead
www.standwithminnesota.com
www.standwithminnesota.com
Stand With Minnesota Donation Directory
Stand With Minnesota is a hub for supporting, learning, and taking action to support Minnesotans impacted by ICE and federal enforcement.
www.standwithminnesota.com
January 24, 2026 at 7:36 PM
I am tempted to say some things which could get me in trouble, so here's this instead
www.standwithminnesota.com
www.standwithminnesota.com
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We have been told for nearly 30 years that America needed to tolerate mass shootings because the broad availability of guns would help us defend ourselves from an overreaching federal government. That day has come. The people who said this are supporting the federal agents. Many have joined them.
January 24, 2026 at 6:02 PM
We have been told for nearly 30 years that America needed to tolerate mass shootings because the broad availability of guns would help us defend ourselves from an overreaching federal government. That day has come. The people who said this are supporting the federal agents. Many have joined them.
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More members of Congress need to be like Seth Moulton.
January 25, 2026 at 3:21 AM
More members of Congress need to be like Seth Moulton.
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YouGov is out with a new poll after ICE killed another person in Minnesota today. Abolishing ICE is now +5 among all adults, and **+12 among independents**
substack.com/@gelliottmor...
substack.com/@gelliottmor...
January 25, 2026 at 2:10 AM
YouGov is out with a new poll after ICE killed another person in Minnesota today. Abolishing ICE is now +5 among all adults, and **+12 among independents**
substack.com/@gelliottmor...
substack.com/@gelliottmor...
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This is “it” happening here. Right now.
You have to read this. Firsthand affidavit from one of the women who was there and recording the video. She talks about how Alex Pretti was directing traffic when she arrived. She watched him be killed in front of her. She's afraid to go home, worried she'll be arrested.
January 25, 2026 at 1:45 AM
This is “it” happening here. Right now.
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Today has been a very rough day.
But it‘s important to share Alex’s parents message.
But it‘s important to share Alex’s parents message.
January 25, 2026 at 1:03 AM
Today has been a very rough day.
But it‘s important to share Alex’s parents message.
But it‘s important to share Alex’s parents message.
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Just a reminder that ICE claimed Marimar Martinez brandished a weapon too.
Then they shot her five times.
She survived, and body cam footage showed they lied.
They’re lying about Alex Pretti too.
He was witnessing. He was trying to help a woman.
They killed him for it.
Then they shot her five times.
She survived, and body cam footage showed they lied.
They’re lying about Alex Pretti too.
He was witnessing. He was trying to help a woman.
They killed him for it.
January 24, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Just a reminder that ICE claimed Marimar Martinez brandished a weapon too.
Then they shot her five times.
She survived, and body cam footage showed they lied.
They’re lying about Alex Pretti too.
He was witnessing. He was trying to help a woman.
They killed him for it.
Then they shot her five times.
She survived, and body cam footage showed they lied.
They’re lying about Alex Pretti too.
He was witnessing. He was trying to help a woman.
They killed him for it.
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Nonviolence is, in fact, working. This administration is weaker than it was a year ago. More and more of the public is becoming galvanized against it; its agents are being impeded.
Do you honestly think people in the civil rights movement and other nonviolent movements faced no violence themselves? They practiced nonviolence because it works, because the oppressor wants a shooting war, which is the war it will win
How's your non-violent working Mr Gandhi stancil? They will kill each and everyone of you right if they had the chance and you will still be writing Kumbaya.
January 24, 2026 at 9:53 PM
Nonviolence is, in fact, working. This administration is weaker than it was a year ago. More and more of the public is becoming galvanized against it; its agents are being impeded.