Brett Hartl
@bretthartl.bsky.social
Government Affairs Director, Center for Biological Diversity.
National Political Director, CBD Action Fund.
Wildlife photographer in my spare time.
National Political Director, CBD Action Fund.
Wildlife photographer in my spare time.
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BREAKING NEWS: Senator Mike Lee Forced to Withdraw Plan to Sell Public Lands
Thank you to everyone who spoke up by emailing and calling your senators. Your opposition worked, and over a million acres of public lands have been saved as a result.
Thank you to everyone who spoke up by emailing and calling your senators. Your opposition worked, and over a million acres of public lands have been saved as a result.
June 29, 2025 at 5:54 PM
BREAKING NEWS: Senator Mike Lee Forced to Withdraw Plan to Sell Public Lands
Thank you to everyone who spoke up by emailing and calling your senators. Your opposition worked, and over a million acres of public lands have been saved as a result.
Thank you to everyone who spoke up by emailing and calling your senators. Your opposition worked, and over a million acres of public lands have been saved as a result.
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Zohran Mamdani’s win has inspired over 3400 young people to raise their hands to run for office just since Tuesday. It’s now @runforsomething.net’s biggest candidate recruitment moment since the election.
A new generation of leaders is here.
A new generation of leaders is here.
June 28, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Zohran Mamdani’s win has inspired over 3400 young people to raise their hands to run for office just since Tuesday. It’s now @runforsomething.net’s biggest candidate recruitment moment since the election.
A new generation of leaders is here.
A new generation of leaders is here.
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Spot on. This is the clearest explanation I’ve seen. It ‘s relatable, and humanizes the issue in a way everyone can understand.
June 28, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Spot on. This is the clearest explanation I’ve seen. It ‘s relatable, and humanizes the issue in a way everyone can understand.
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NEW: NSF will be kicked out of their building. Announcement will be made tomorrow by HUD Sec. and Governor of VA. HUD will take over the NSF building over the next two years.
NSF staffer: "There is no planning for NSF, no identified future location, appropriation for a new building or a move."
NSF staffer: "There is no planning for NSF, no identified future location, appropriation for a new building or a move."
June 24, 2025 at 10:20 PM
NEW: NSF will be kicked out of their building. Announcement will be made tomorrow by HUD Sec. and Governor of VA. HUD will take over the NSF building over the next two years.
NSF staffer: "There is no planning for NSF, no identified future location, appropriation for a new building or a move."
NSF staffer: "There is no planning for NSF, no identified future location, appropriation for a new building or a move."
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AMAZING turnout in Santa Fe to protect our cherished public lands from disposal. Senate Republicans want to liquidate our favorite campsites & hiking trails so billionaires can build private playgrounds & lock the rest of us out. Not on our watch.
Protest outside the Western Governors Association conference in Santa Fe going on right now.
Protestors are chanting "Not for sale"
This is in opposition to Mike Lee's attempt to sell off up to 3 million acres of national public lands.
#publicland #publiclands #conservation
Protestors are chanting "Not for sale"
This is in opposition to Mike Lee's attempt to sell off up to 3 million acres of national public lands.
#publicland #publiclands #conservation
June 24, 2025 at 2:31 AM
AMAZING turnout in Santa Fe to protect our cherished public lands from disposal. Senate Republicans want to liquidate our favorite campsites & hiking trails so billionaires can build private playgrounds & lock the rest of us out. Not on our watch.
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"100 organizations delivered a letter to the 19 state leaders at the WGA conference, urging them to oppose the legislation, which would allow an unprecedented disposal of public lands “with no environmental review, meaningful Tribal consultation, or public input.”
sourcenm.com/2025/06/23/p...
sourcenm.com/2025/06/23/p...
Public lands protesters picket Western governors’ conference • Source New Mexico
People rallied to oppose a proposal that would make more than 21,000 square miles of public land in New Mexico “eligible” to be sold off.
sourcenm.com
June 24, 2025 at 2:35 AM
"100 organizations delivered a letter to the 19 state leaders at the WGA conference, urging them to oppose the legislation, which would allow an unprecedented disposal of public lands “with no environmental review, meaningful Tribal consultation, or public input.”
sourcenm.com/2025/06/23/p...
sourcenm.com/2025/06/23/p...
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PRESS RELEASE: We're proud to lead more than 100 groups urging Western Governors to reject the biggest public lands sell-off in history.
Govs' annual meeting is today in Santa Fe. We call on each governor to publicly oppose the sell-off before meeting ends. biologicaldiversity.org/w/news/press...
Govs' annual meeting is today in Santa Fe. We call on each governor to publicly oppose the sell-off before meeting ends. biologicaldiversity.org/w/news/press...
June 23, 2025 at 5:44 PM
PRESS RELEASE: We're proud to lead more than 100 groups urging Western Governors to reject the biggest public lands sell-off in history.
Govs' annual meeting is today in Santa Fe. We call on each governor to publicly oppose the sell-off before meeting ends. biologicaldiversity.org/w/news/press...
Govs' annual meeting is today in Santa Fe. We call on each governor to publicly oppose the sell-off before meeting ends. biologicaldiversity.org/w/news/press...
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𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗟 𝗪𝗢𝗨𝗟𝗗 𝗔𝗨𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝟯+ 𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖 𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗦
If the bill passes, the Senate could authorize the sale of up to 3.3 million acres of public land across 11 Western states, threatening iconic areas like Lake Tahoe, Mammoth Lakes, Happy Canyon, and public forests near Grand Teton.
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If the bill passes, the Senate could authorize the sale of up to 3.3 million acres of public land across 11 Western states, threatening iconic areas like Lake Tahoe, Mammoth Lakes, Happy Canyon, and public forests near Grand Teton.
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June 21, 2025 at 4:52 PM
𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗟 𝗪𝗢𝗨𝗟𝗗 𝗔𝗨𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝟯+ 𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖 𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗦
If the bill passes, the Senate could authorize the sale of up to 3.3 million acres of public land across 11 Western states, threatening iconic areas like Lake Tahoe, Mammoth Lakes, Happy Canyon, and public forests near Grand Teton.
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If the bill passes, the Senate could authorize the sale of up to 3.3 million acres of public land across 11 Western states, threatening iconic areas like Lake Tahoe, Mammoth Lakes, Happy Canyon, and public forests near Grand Teton.
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If passed, the Senate budget bill would put up for auction 100,000 miles of our favorite backcountry hiking trails & single track across the West--including much of the Arizona National Scenic Trail. It would be the largest liquidation of public lands & backcountry recreation areas in U.S. history.
June 20, 2025 at 11:30 PM
If passed, the Senate budget bill would put up for auction 100,000 miles of our favorite backcountry hiking trails & single track across the West--including much of the Arizona National Scenic Trail. It would be the largest liquidation of public lands & backcountry recreation areas in U.S. history.
You know what to do👇
June 19, 2025 at 12:09 AM
You know what to do👇
Who could have predicted that a bland, moderate, establishment-friendly white dude would drive the DNC into a ditch? Probably everyone.
NEW: inside Ken Martin’s rocky start.
Top DNC officials have discussed whether they might need to borrow money this year to keep paying the bills.
Lots more w/ Reid Epstein
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/18/u...
Top DNC officials have discussed whether they might need to borrow money this year to keep paying the bills.
Lots more w/ Reid Epstein
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/18/u...
Inside the Chaos Swirling Through a D.N.C. Desperate for Cash
www.nytimes.com
June 18, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Who could have predicted that a bland, moderate, establishment-friendly white dude would drive the DNC into a ditch? Probably everyone.
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Cuts to FEMA's storm prep program hammer communities that voted for Trump:
A CBS News investigation found two-thirds of counties that have lost funding from this FEMA program supported Trump in the 2024 election. www.cbsnews.com/femagrantcuts/
A CBS News investigation found two-thirds of counties that have lost funding from this FEMA program supported Trump in the 2024 election. www.cbsnews.com/femagrantcuts/
Cuts to FEMA's storm prep program hammer communities that voted for Trump
A CBS News investigation found two-thirds of counties that have lost funding from this FEMA program supported President Trump in the 2024 election.
www.cbsnews.com
June 18, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Cuts to FEMA's storm prep program hammer communities that voted for Trump:
A CBS News investigation found two-thirds of counties that have lost funding from this FEMA program supported Trump in the 2024 election. www.cbsnews.com/femagrantcuts/
A CBS News investigation found two-thirds of counties that have lost funding from this FEMA program supported Trump in the 2024 election. www.cbsnews.com/femagrantcuts/
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The Senate wants to immediately sell off 3 million acres of your public lands to billionaires. No hearings. No environmental review. No public input.
We’re fighting back. 100+ groups just told the Senate: HANDS OFF OUR PUBLIC LANDS.
Letter: biologicaldiversity.org/programs/gov...
We’re fighting back. 100+ groups just told the Senate: HANDS OFF OUR PUBLIC LANDS.
Letter: biologicaldiversity.org/programs/gov...
June 18, 2025 at 5:03 PM
The Senate wants to immediately sell off 3 million acres of your public lands to billionaires. No hearings. No environmental review. No public input.
We’re fighting back. 100+ groups just told the Senate: HANDS OFF OUR PUBLIC LANDS.
Letter: biologicaldiversity.org/programs/gov...
We’re fighting back. 100+ groups just told the Senate: HANDS OFF OUR PUBLIC LANDS.
Letter: biologicaldiversity.org/programs/gov...
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Pangolins, which look like a cross between an anteater and an armadillo, are believed to be the most trafficked mammals.
Now, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said it plans to declare seven species of it as endangered.
Now, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said it plans to declare seven species of it as endangered.
U.S. says pangolin, a widely trafficked animal, should be on endangered list
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed adding seven species of pangolin, which are trafficked for their scales and meat.
www.washingtonpost.com
June 16, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Pangolins, which look like a cross between an anteater and an armadillo, are believed to be the most trafficked mammals.
Now, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said it plans to declare seven species of it as endangered.
Now, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said it plans to declare seven species of it as endangered.
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Hopeful news: Today the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed listing seven species of pangolins under the Endangered Species Act.
More info: biodiv.us/43JjTCG
📷: @bretthartl.bsky.social
More info: biodiv.us/43JjTCG
📷: @bretthartl.bsky.social
June 16, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Hopeful news: Today the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed listing seven species of pangolins under the Endangered Species Act.
More info: biodiv.us/43JjTCG
📷: @bretthartl.bsky.social
More info: biodiv.us/43JjTCG
📷: @bretthartl.bsky.social
It isn’t, so…🤷🏻♂️
Americans don't see Supreme Court as politically neutral, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
www.straitstimes.com/world/united...
www.straitstimes.com/world/united...
Americans don’t see Supreme Court as politically neutral: Reuters/Ipsos poll
The two-day poll, which closed on June 12, was based on responses from 1,136 US adults. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
www.straitstimes.com
June 15, 2025 at 11:54 AM
It isn’t, so…🤷🏻♂️
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From a dear comrade who was kind enough to let me share their video.
Veterans stage a sit-in on the US Capitol steps and say, “Military off our streets!” Hell yeah!
Veterans stage a sit-in on the US Capitol steps and say, “Military off our streets!” Hell yeah!
June 13, 2025 at 11:44 PM
From a dear comrade who was kind enough to let me share their video.
Veterans stage a sit-in on the US Capitol steps and say, “Military off our streets!” Hell yeah!
Veterans stage a sit-in on the US Capitol steps and say, “Military off our streets!” Hell yeah!
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Just received more video from my comrade of the initial run to occupy the Capitol steps. #MilitaryOffOurStreets
June 14, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Just received more video from my comrade of the initial run to occupy the Capitol steps. #MilitaryOffOurStreets
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BREAKING: Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s California Military Seizure, Rules His Actions Were “Illegal” and “Unconstitutional”
From: @yuniorarivas.bsky.social
From: @yuniorarivas.bsky.social
Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Seizure of California National Guard
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
June 13, 2025 at 1:19 AM
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Democratic consultant class truly stands for nothing. They are all just corporate prostitutes
www.politico.com/news/2025/06...
www.politico.com/news/2025/06...
Democratic strategist David Plouffe to become Coinbase’s newest adviser
The former aide to Kamala Harris and Barack Obama is jumping into an industry tightly embraced by Donald Trump.
www.politico.com
June 12, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Democratic consultant class truly stands for nothing. They are all just corporate prostitutes
www.politico.com/news/2025/06...
www.politico.com/news/2025/06...
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"The Finger Lakes National Forest, spanning 16,000 acres between Cayuga and Seneca lakes, is among the national forests that could be affected by Trump’s order, according to a spokesperson for the U.S. Forest Service."
Trump order would open New York’s only national forest to increased logging
U.S. Sens. Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand raise alarm about threat to "crown jewel" of Finger Lakes region.
www.syracuse.com
June 9, 2025 at 1:59 PM
"The Finger Lakes National Forest, spanning 16,000 acres between Cayuga and Seneca lakes, is among the national forests that could be affected by Trump’s order, according to a spokesperson for the U.S. Forest Service."
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The No Kings protest map will help you find a place to exercise your First Amendment rights this weekend. (It's also a pretty good argument against the Electoral College.) www.nokings.org
June 10, 2025 at 1:49 AM
The No Kings protest map will help you find a place to exercise your First Amendment rights this weekend. (It's also a pretty good argument against the Electoral College.) www.nokings.org
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As of today, Elon Musk is thought to be responsible for the death of 300,000 adults and kids due to the illegal closure of USAID (source: www.impactcounter.com/dashboard?vi...)
That's a 103 deaths per hour, each day. And it will get worse.
His legacy is one of death, destruction, and failure.
That's a 103 deaths per hour, each day. And it will get worse.
His legacy is one of death, destruction, and failure.
May 30, 2025 at 1:57 AM
As of today, Elon Musk is thought to be responsible for the death of 300,000 adults and kids due to the illegal closure of USAID (source: www.impactcounter.com/dashboard?vi...)
That's a 103 deaths per hour, each day. And it will get worse.
His legacy is one of death, destruction, and failure.
That's a 103 deaths per hour, each day. And it will get worse.
His legacy is one of death, destruction, and failure.
Good riddance
Elon Musk, who was granted special government employee status to lead the Department of Government Efficiency, has announced that his time in the Trump administration has come “to an end.”
Read more: cnn.it/3ZF4517
Read more: cnn.it/3ZF4517
May 29, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Good riddance
Worth pointing out that the 2 Justices that would have stopped this mine were Thomas & Gorsuch.
Dem Justice are corporatists that favor business just like the establishment Democrats. If the “liberal” justices cared about environment, this mine would have been stopped.
apnews.com/article/supr...
Dem Justice are corporatists that favor business just like the establishment Democrats. If the “liberal” justices cared about environment, this mine would have been stopped.
apnews.com/article/supr...
The Supreme Court rejects a plea to block a copper mine on land in Arizona that's sacred to Apaches
The group Apache Stronghold is vowing to carry on the fight against a massive copper mining project on land the Apaches hold sacred, after a Supreme Court decision that is expected to let the mine pro...
apnews.com
May 28, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Worth pointing out that the 2 Justices that would have stopped this mine were Thomas & Gorsuch.
Dem Justice are corporatists that favor business just like the establishment Democrats. If the “liberal” justices cared about environment, this mine would have been stopped.
apnews.com/article/supr...
Dem Justice are corporatists that favor business just like the establishment Democrats. If the “liberal” justices cared about environment, this mine would have been stopped.
apnews.com/article/supr...