@carolilu.bsky.social
Musician, librarian, tea lover, avid reader. Gets nerdy about stuff. (she/hers)
The part about the headlights is all too true.
I wish we, like, regulated shit nowadays. Between car bloat, blinding headlines, and neighbourhoods packed with rental suites but no on-property parking, driving is an absolute nightmare now.
Nearly all drivers say vehicles' lights are too bright in study
The study, commissioned by the Department for Transport, was completed by Berkshire's TRL.
www.bbc.com
November 19, 2025 at 3:41 AM
The part about the headlights is all too true.
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As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
November 13, 2025 at 11:33 AM
As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
If only we could be as motivated and excited about voting out the Republicans as we are about primarying and ousting the Democrats.
November 12, 2025 at 1:27 PM
If only we could be as motivated and excited about voting out the Republicans as we are about primarying and ousting the Democrats.
I think there are an additional 52 Senators we should also be eager to vote out.
November 11, 2025 at 2:01 AM
I think there are an additional 52 Senators we should also be eager to vote out.
If the budget vote debacle has you thinking about switching your party registration, please check on how that will affect your ability to vote in primaries in your state first. The National Conference of State Legislatures has a good rundown of this: www.ncsl.org/elections-an...
www.ncsl.org
November 10, 2025 at 3:41 PM
If the budget vote debacle has you thinking about switching your party registration, please check on how that will affect your ability to vote in primaries in your state first. The National Conference of State Legislatures has a good rundown of this: www.ncsl.org/elections-an...
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Also in case its not being mentioned in your feed, there is still a remaining vote for this and Somehow they didn't anticipate the outrage, so there's apparently some hesitation now.
If those were your senators, call them and don't stop. I will also be calling even though they arent mine
If those were your senators, call them and don't stop. I will also be calling even though they arent mine
Call the United States Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and they will connect you with your senator's office.
No matter how they voted last night, every one of them has a say in maintaining Chuck Schumer and Dick Durbin as their caucus leaders. Every one of them is accountable here.
No matter how they voted last night, every one of them has a say in maintaining Chuck Schumer and Dick Durbin as their caucus leaders. Every one of them is accountable here.
November 10, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Also in case its not being mentioned in your feed, there is still a remaining vote for this and Somehow they didn't anticipate the outrage, so there's apparently some hesitation now.
If those were your senators, call them and don't stop. I will also be calling even though they arent mine
If those were your senators, call them and don't stop. I will also be calling even though they arent mine
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These are the senators at risk of caving.
Please call them - especially if you live in their state. Please tell them to not cave until you get guarantees on healthcare. (Not just empty promises from Rs)
What was the point in all this if Dems cave now without any guarantees?
Please call them - especially if you live in their state. Please tell them to not cave until you get guarantees on healthcare. (Not just empty promises from Rs)
What was the point in all this if Dems cave now without any guarantees?
Chuck Schumer and friends. #DoNotCave Red alert. Call these Senators.
November 10, 2025 at 1:54 AM
These are the senators at risk of caving.
Please call them - especially if you live in their state. Please tell them to not cave until you get guarantees on healthcare. (Not just empty promises from Rs)
What was the point in all this if Dems cave now without any guarantees?
Please call them - especially if you live in their state. Please tell them to not cave until you get guarantees on healthcare. (Not just empty promises from Rs)
What was the point in all this if Dems cave now without any guarantees?
I had to stop on my way to my car after work today to spend some time enjoying the most vivid double rainbow I have ever seen.
October 25, 2025 at 1:07 AM
I had to stop on my way to my car after work today to spend some time enjoying the most vivid double rainbow I have ever seen.
This is horrific. If you live in MA or VA, please call your Senators and governors. If you are in the relevant district, call your House and state reps. If you are in Everett, call the mayor.
ICE kidnapped a 7th-grader with a pending asylum claim and spirited him out of state without notifying his parents, seemingly with the cooperation of the local police in Everett, MA.
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/12/m...
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/12/m...
October 13, 2025 at 12:04 AM
This is horrific. If you live in MA or VA, please call your Senators and governors. If you are in the relevant district, call your House and state reps. If you are in Everett, call the mayor.
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They are not planning "a violent crackdown" on 10.18. What they are doing is sending a signal to their shock troops to try to cause havoc. But those shock troops will be vastly outnumbered. Go out and protest freely. Do not be cowed.
October 10, 2025 at 3:03 PM
They are not planning "a violent crackdown" on 10.18. What they are doing is sending a signal to their shock troops to try to cause havoc. But those shock troops will be vastly outnumbered. Go out and protest freely. Do not be cowed.
Yay MIT for doing the right thing.
The “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education” asked nine universities to meet a variety of demands, from banning the consideration of race and gender in admissions decisions, to requiring undergraduate applicants take the SAT or ACT.
MIT won't agree to Trump's sweeping higher education demands, school's president says
The “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education” asked nine universities to meet a variety of demands, from banning the consideration of race and gender in admissions decisions, to requiring ...
www.wbur.org
October 10, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Yay MIT for doing the right thing.
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Body-camera video appears to contradict the government’s claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed.
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Attorney for woman shot by Border Patrol claims officer said 'Do something b-----' before shooting
Body-camera video appears to contradict the government's claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed. A judge ordered Martinez and a co-defendant released pending trial.
trib.al
October 6, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Body-camera video appears to contradict the government’s claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed.
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This Election Day may seem unimportant because there are no “big” offices on the ballot but many states hold their nonpartisan municipal elections in off years. Races for city council, school boards, county judgeships are VITALLY important to the day to day functions of your community! Participate!
October 6, 2025 at 7:46 PM
This Election Day may seem unimportant because there are no “big” offices on the ballot but many states hold their nonpartisan municipal elections in off years. Races for city council, school boards, county judgeships are VITALLY important to the day to day functions of your community! Participate!
Well, this started my day off on the right foot. (Nazi tries to interrupt a class with Nazi BS, gets chased down by entire class)
Wow, the University of Washington's Psych 201 class does *not* play
go fuckin Huskies
Nazi UW students fuck off
go fuckin Huskies
Nazi UW students fuck off
October 2, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Well, this started my day off on the right foot. (Nazi tries to interrupt a class with Nazi BS, gets chased down by entire class)
This.
People-except Gen X women seem shocked that Gen X has high support for Trump. Ask us what high school was like.
October 1, 2025 at 5:33 PM
This.
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The Dept of Education is now accepting comments on a proposed rule that would overhaul Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and make it too expensive for students to go into work that threatens the Trump administration
Folks have til *Sept. 17* to oppose the changes
ballsandstrikes.org/legal-cultur...
Folks have til *Sept. 17* to oppose the changes
ballsandstrikes.org/legal-cultur...
The Trump White House Is Trying to Price Law Students Out of Public Service
A proposed Department of Education rule would make borrowers ineligible for loan forgiveness if the administration doesn’t approve of their work.
ballsandstrikes.org
September 15, 2025 at 4:44 PM
The Dept of Education is now accepting comments on a proposed rule that would overhaul Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and make it too expensive for students to go into work that threatens the Trump administration
Folks have til *Sept. 17* to oppose the changes
ballsandstrikes.org/legal-cultur...
Folks have til *Sept. 17* to oppose the changes
ballsandstrikes.org/legal-cultur...
Best pie: apple
Best ice cream: that chocolate coconut vegan soft serve I had at Dairy Joy that one time
Best donut: pączki (with the prune paste filling, ideally)
Best bar: nanaimo
Best cake: german chocolate
Best other: makowiec
Best ice cream: that chocolate coconut vegan soft serve I had at Dairy Joy that one time
Best donut: pączki (with the prune paste filling, ideally)
Best bar: nanaimo
Best cake: german chocolate
Best other: makowiec
Dessert mode ACTIVATE:
Best pie: peach
Best ice cream: Umpqua Bordeaux Black Cherry
Best donut: Cherry old fashioned donuts from Kwik Trip
Best bar: lemon
Best cake: carrot cake with cream cheese frosting
Best other: lebkuchen
Best pie: peach
Best ice cream: Umpqua Bordeaux Black Cherry
Best donut: Cherry old fashioned donuts from Kwik Trip
Best bar: lemon
Best cake: carrot cake with cream cheese frosting
Best other: lebkuchen
Dessert mode ACTIVATE:
Best pie: strawberry rhubarb
Best ice cream: green tea
Best donut: sour cream
Best bar: pumpkin brownies
Best cake: carrot with cream cheese frosting
Best other: kouign amann or pain aux raisins
Best pie: strawberry rhubarb
Best ice cream: green tea
Best donut: sour cream
Best bar: pumpkin brownies
Best cake: carrot with cream cheese frosting
Best other: kouign amann or pain aux raisins
September 13, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Best pie: apple
Best ice cream: that chocolate coconut vegan soft serve I had at Dairy Joy that one time
Best donut: pączki (with the prune paste filling, ideally)
Best bar: nanaimo
Best cake: german chocolate
Best other: makowiec
Best ice cream: that chocolate coconut vegan soft serve I had at Dairy Joy that one time
Best donut: pączki (with the prune paste filling, ideally)
Best bar: nanaimo
Best cake: german chocolate
Best other: makowiec
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The Wall Street Journal is now walking back its earlier reporting that "transgender ideology" messages were found on the shooter's ammunition.
But it's too late. That story is all around the country and the world. Most who have read it will not see the update.
Thanks, WSJ.
But it's too late. That story is all around the country and the world. Most who have read it will not see the update.
Thanks, WSJ.
September 12, 2025 at 1:51 AM
The Wall Street Journal is now walking back its earlier reporting that "transgender ideology" messages were found on the shooter's ammunition.
But it's too late. That story is all around the country and the world. Most who have read it will not see the update.
Thanks, WSJ.
But it's too late. That story is all around the country and the world. Most who have read it will not see the update.
Thanks, WSJ.
This is brilliant and devastating.
September 5, 2025 at 1:39 PM
This is brilliant and devastating.
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ACTION OPPORTUNITY: Public Comment Period for urging CDC to restore old guidelines that everyone get COVID vaccine access, opposing new restriction to high-risk only (which will reduce number of places stocking it & make it easier for insurance to deny coverage). Commenting takes literally 1 minute!
🚨 HELLO folks who care about science, health, and kids 🚨
👋 Can I borrow you for a sec? Public comment for ACIP meeting opened today and there are only THREE entries 😳
Can you add your input? Ok to do anon. Brief comments fine - deadline Sept 13. Please share! ❤️⤵️
www.regulations.gov/docket/CDC-2...
👋 Can I borrow you for a sec? Public comment for ACIP meeting opened today and there are only THREE entries 😳
Can you add your input? Ok to do anon. Brief comments fine - deadline Sept 13. Please share! ❤️⤵️
www.regulations.gov/docket/CDC-2...
September 3, 2025 at 6:12 AM
ACTION OPPORTUNITY: Public Comment Period for urging CDC to restore old guidelines that everyone get COVID vaccine access, opposing new restriction to high-risk only (which will reduce number of places stocking it & make it easier for insurance to deny coverage). Commenting takes literally 1 minute!
As covid levels rise again, please consider masking up. This study shows signs that a covid infection can significantly raise the risk of cancer recurrence for those who have had breast cancer. www.cancerhealth.com/article/covi...
COVID and Flu May Trigger Metastatic Cancer Recurrence
A study in mice found that SARS-CoV-2 and influenza infection reawakened dormant metastatic breast cancer cells in the lungs.
www.cancerhealth.com
September 1, 2025 at 12:12 AM
As covid levels rise again, please consider masking up. This study shows signs that a covid infection can significantly raise the risk of cancer recurrence for those who have had breast cancer. www.cancerhealth.com/article/covi...
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Remember: your response to orders like these should be “Fuck you, make me.”
US government orders 46 states to destroy trans education materials
https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/08/27/trans-education-us-state-directive/?utm_content=1756312804&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/08/27/trans-education-us-state-directive/?utm_content=1756312804&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
US government orders states to destroy trans education materials
The US government has ordered 46 states and territories to destroy education materials referencing trans people.
www.thepinknews.com
August 29, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Remember: your response to orders like these should be “Fuck you, make me.”
On the porch of the Brasswood Inn in Ptown with a book and a cocktail is surely one of my happy places.
August 10, 2025 at 12:23 AM
On the porch of the Brasswood Inn in Ptown with a book and a cocktail is surely one of my happy places.
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🔴 THREAD: RFK Jr. just canceled 22 mRNA vaccine projects.
TL;DR: mRNA vaccines saved millions of lives. Ending these projects puts us at risk and leaves us unprepared for the next big outbreak.
Here’s what RFK Jr. did — and why everyone should care. 🧵
(1/12)
TL;DR: mRNA vaccines saved millions of lives. Ending these projects puts us at risk and leaves us unprepared for the next big outbreak.
Here’s what RFK Jr. did — and why everyone should care. 🧵
(1/12)
August 6, 2025 at 6:07 PM
🔴 THREAD: RFK Jr. just canceled 22 mRNA vaccine projects.
TL;DR: mRNA vaccines saved millions of lives. Ending these projects puts us at risk and leaves us unprepared for the next big outbreak.
Here’s what RFK Jr. did — and why everyone should care. 🧵
(1/12)
TL;DR: mRNA vaccines saved millions of lives. Ending these projects puts us at risk and leaves us unprepared for the next big outbreak.
Here’s what RFK Jr. did — and why everyone should care. 🧵
(1/12)
Those of us in academic professional or scholarly organizations should make sure we do not hold any future meetings or conferences at Brown or any other school capitulating to anti-trans bullshit. Our members' basic rights and safety have to come first.
The Trump administration effectively created a de facto bathroom ban at Brown University and none of the major media is covering it, and if they do, they character it as about sports. This is how the trans visa ban was enacted and characterized.
www.advocate.com/news/transge...
www.advocate.com/news/transge...
Brown University is ‘functionally inaccessible’ to transgender students after Trump settlement
“Everyone I talked to thought it only applied to sports. But it applies to everything," one transgender student told The Advocate.
www.advocate.com
August 6, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Those of us in academic professional or scholarly organizations should make sure we do not hold any future meetings or conferences at Brown or any other school capitulating to anti-trans bullshit. Our members' basic rights and safety have to come first.