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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.
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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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The coolest Congresswoman there’s ever been.
January 29, 2026 at 8:14 PM
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Just a shout out to all of the paleontologists out there that go out in the field, do all the research, and publish papers.

I wouldn't be able to do what I do without all of the scientific papers, photos of fossils, skeletal diagrams, books, and the work of other paleo artists.

Thank you!!!!!
January 29, 2026 at 6:42 PM
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It's #ThursdayBIRDSday today, but we're talking all about archosauria more broadly (and probably *archelosauria,* if we're being honest, with all the turtle discussion that will likely occur)

and you're invited to join us and chat @ twitch.tv/paleontologizing
January 29, 2026 at 9:46 PM
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ICE Agent Stuffs Sock Under Mask To Give Himself Chin
January 28, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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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
January 28, 2026 at 9:46 PM
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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
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
youtu.be
January 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM
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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...
January 24, 2026 at 10:16 PM
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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
The Boss has arrived.
youtu.be/wWKSoxG1K7w?...
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
youtu.be
January 28, 2026 at 8:56 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.
January 28, 2026 at 8:44 PM
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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
January 28, 2026 at 3:37 PM
January 27, 2026 at 1:56 AM
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
January 26, 2026 at 9:56 PM
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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
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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...
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
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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
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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.
January 24, 2026 at 5:07 PM
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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.
January 24, 2026 at 7:32 PM
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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
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
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More members of Congress need to be like Seth Moulton.
January 25, 2026 at 3:21 AM
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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...
January 25, 2026 at 2:10 AM
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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