Christine Downs, Ph.D.
@chmadowns.bsky.social
geophysicist
keeper of goats
live for the applause
funny, not funny
keeper of goats
live for the applause
funny, not funny
a couple of weeks away!
Welcome to the Bluesky account for Stand Up for Science 2025!
Keep an eye on this space for updates, event information, and ways to get involved. We can't wait to see everyone #standupforscience2025 on March 7th, both in DC and locations nationwide!
#scienceforall #sciencenotsilence
Keep an eye on this space for updates, event information, and ways to get involved. We can't wait to see everyone #standupforscience2025 on March 7th, both in DC and locations nationwide!
#scienceforall #sciencenotsilence
February 19, 2025 at 12:39 PM
a couple of weeks away!
Greatest halftime show ever.
February 10, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Greatest halftime show ever.
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Literally put 2910 East Genesee St. on the map.
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'Tampa has so much talent': Blake High School grad Doechii wins Grammy for 'Best Rap Album'
"I call myself the Swamp Princess because I'm from Tampa, Florida!"
www.cltampa.com
February 3, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Literally put 2910 East Genesee St. on the map.
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www.cltampa.com/music/tampa-...
The administration's aggressive entrance (shock & awe) is really knocking the steam out of some of us. I get it but we cannot afford to sit back feeling helpless! Here: start locally. The orgs are already there ready for your help.
Here is how Trump is enforcing Project 2025—and more importantly—how we can fight back.
The first 10 days of Trump’s term demonstrate Project 2025 fascism. It will get worse. We cannot sit idle. Here's how to act: www.qasimrashid.com/p/project-20...
The first 10 days of Trump’s term demonstrate Project 2025 fascism. It will get worse. We cannot sit idle. Here's how to act: www.qasimrashid.com/p/project-20...
Project 2025 Is Here — How to Fight Back Starting Local
A recap of Project 2025, how to counter its fascist policies, and a message of hope in these difficult times
www.qasimrashid.com
January 30, 2025 at 9:48 PM
The administration's aggressive entrance (shock & awe) is really knocking the steam out of some of us. I get it but we cannot afford to sit back feeling helpless! Here: start locally. The orgs are already there ready for your help.
Reposted by Christine Downs, Ph.D.
Here is how Trump is enforcing Project 2025—and more importantly—how we can fight back.
The first 10 days of Trump’s term demonstrate Project 2025 fascism. It will get worse. We cannot sit idle. Here's how to act: www.qasimrashid.com/p/project-20...
The first 10 days of Trump’s term demonstrate Project 2025 fascism. It will get worse. We cannot sit idle. Here's how to act: www.qasimrashid.com/p/project-20...
Project 2025 Is Here — How to Fight Back Starting Local
A recap of Project 2025, how to counter its fascist policies, and a message of hope in these difficult times
www.qasimrashid.com
January 30, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Here is how Trump is enforcing Project 2025—and more importantly—how we can fight back.
The first 10 days of Trump’s term demonstrate Project 2025 fascism. It will get worse. We cannot sit idle. Here's how to act: www.qasimrashid.com/p/project-20...
The first 10 days of Trump’s term demonstrate Project 2025 fascism. It will get worse. We cannot sit idle. Here's how to act: www.qasimrashid.com/p/project-20...
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A while back I asked folks why they’re joining Bluesky and the most common response I saw was, “I just want a good place to get my news” and, yall, no. Bad.
GET YOUR NEWS FROM THE NEWS
PBS Newshour is FREE FOR EVERYONE.
youtu.be/PMOYN8JWdUk?...
GET YOUR NEWS FROM THE NEWS
PBS Newshour is FREE FOR EVERYONE.
youtu.be/PMOYN8JWdUk?...
PBS News Weekend full episode, Jan. 25, 2025
YouTube video by PBS NewsHour
youtu.be
January 26, 2025 at 4:29 PM
A while back I asked folks why they’re joining Bluesky and the most common response I saw was, “I just want a good place to get my news” and, yall, no. Bad.
GET YOUR NEWS FROM THE NEWS
PBS Newshour is FREE FOR EVERYONE.
youtu.be/PMOYN8JWdUk?...
GET YOUR NEWS FROM THE NEWS
PBS Newshour is FREE FOR EVERYONE.
youtu.be/PMOYN8JWdUk?...
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Masked white supremacist terrorists marched through DC today. Tomorrow they’ll go to work—alongside BIPOC people—who have no way of knowing they work with genocidal maniacs.
This is why it isn’t enough to be not racist. We need you to be anti-racist. Show by example your work to end white supremacy
This is why it isn’t enough to be not racist. We need you to be anti-racist. Show by example your work to end white supremacy
January 25, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Masked white supremacist terrorists marched through DC today. Tomorrow they’ll go to work—alongside BIPOC people—who have no way of knowing they work with genocidal maniacs.
This is why it isn’t enough to be not racist. We need you to be anti-racist. Show by example your work to end white supremacy
This is why it isn’t enough to be not racist. We need you to be anti-racist. Show by example your work to end white supremacy
Andy Ogles right now.
a small brown dog is standing on a tile floor
ALT: a small brown dog is standing on a tile floor
media.tenor.com
January 25, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Andy Ogles right now.
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Feeling some kind of way watching colleagues comply in advance after years of talking about how important DEI is to them
January 24, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Feeling some kind of way watching colleagues comply in advance after years of talking about how important DEI is to them
Perhaps it's Senate Republicans who could stand to be a bit more warrior-like. I mean, FFS, Mitch said no!
ground.news/article/hegs...
ground.news/article/hegs...
Ground News - Hegseth Confirmed as Defense Secretary in Tie-Breaking Vote Amid Controversy
The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as the nation’s defense secretary Friday in a dramatic late-night vote, swatting back questions about his qualifications to le
ground.news
January 25, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Perhaps it's Senate Republicans who could stand to be a bit more warrior-like. I mean, FFS, Mitch said no!
ground.news/article/hegs...
ground.news/article/hegs...
I've never been prouder of my 5-lb o' cheese source.
Costco shareholders have overwhelmingly rejected an anti-DEI proposal as other U.S. companies retreat from their diversity policies
Costco successfully defends its diversity policies as other US companies scale theirs back
Costco has claimed victory in pushing back on a shareholder proposal that urges the wholesale club operator to conduct an evaluation of any business risks posed by its diversity, equity and inclusion ...
apnews.com
January 25, 2025 at 3:57 AM
I've never been prouder of my 5-lb o' cheese source.
"this is a marathon, not a sprint"
Latest newsletter from Your Local Epidemiologist. (you can subscribe to regular emails for plain language public health science and news)
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Latest newsletter from Your Local Epidemiologist. (you can subscribe to regular emails for plain language public health science and news)
yourlocalepidemiologist.substack.com/p/a-week-of-...
A week of chaos in public health
The truth is, there’s a lot we don’t know yet.
yourlocalepidemiologist.substack.com
January 24, 2025 at 1:46 PM
"this is a marathon, not a sprint"
Latest newsletter from Your Local Epidemiologist. (you can subscribe to regular emails for plain language public health science and news)
yourlocalepidemiologist.substack.com/p/a-week-of-...
Latest newsletter from Your Local Epidemiologist. (you can subscribe to regular emails for plain language public health science and news)
yourlocalepidemiologist.substack.com/p/a-week-of-...
There's no better way to feel unsuccessful than staring at your index finger signature on the register's screen before hitting "accept".
January 24, 2025 at 4:20 AM
There's no better way to feel unsuccessful than staring at your index finger signature on the register's screen before hitting "accept".
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“No Other Land” has been nominated for Best Documentary at the #Oscars!
The film shines a light on Israel’s destruction of Masafer Yatta in the occupied West Bank.
Congratulations to Basel Adra, Yuval Abraham, Rachel Szor, Hamdan Ballal, and the entire production team.
The film shines a light on Israel’s destruction of Masafer Yatta in the occupied West Bank.
Congratulations to Basel Adra, Yuval Abraham, Rachel Szor, Hamdan Ballal, and the entire production team.
January 24, 2025 at 2:33 AM
“No Other Land” has been nominated for Best Documentary at the #Oscars!
The film shines a light on Israel’s destruction of Masafer Yatta in the occupied West Bank.
Congratulations to Basel Adra, Yuval Abraham, Rachel Szor, Hamdan Ballal, and the entire production team.
The film shines a light on Israel’s destruction of Masafer Yatta in the occupied West Bank.
Congratulations to Basel Adra, Yuval Abraham, Rachel Szor, Hamdan Ballal, and the entire production team.
Getting your news from reputable sources or people who cite reputable sources is a must. GroundNews.com is media literacy tool that provides bias rating of news sources and blind spots. Highly recommend.
#unbiased #news #groundnews #stayinformes
#unbiased #news #groundnews #stayinformes
Breaking News Headlines and Media Bias | Ground News
The biggest source for breaking news around the world. Compare headlines across the political spectrum using media bias ratings driven by data. Spot misinformat
GroundNews.com
January 24, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Getting your news from reputable sources or people who cite reputable sources is a must. GroundNews.com is media literacy tool that provides bias rating of news sources and blind spots. Highly recommend.
#unbiased #news #groundnews #stayinformes
#unbiased #news #groundnews #stayinformes
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I’m just gonna say this and be over with it, but when ACTUAL GERMANS are telling you “it is EXACTLY what you think it is”, believe that shit.
Idc what MSM says or how they try to spin it. It is exactly what it is.
A N**i salute.
Idc what MSM says or how they try to spin it. It is exactly what it is.
A N**i salute.
January 22, 2025 at 6:47 PM
I’m just gonna say this and be over with it, but when ACTUAL GERMANS are telling you “it is EXACTLY what you think it is”, believe that shit.
Idc what MSM says or how they try to spin it. It is exactly what it is.
A N**i salute.
Idc what MSM says or how they try to spin it. It is exactly what it is.
A N**i salute.
Ugh! I just entered a new life phase. Why why the photo I upload to my profile show up?
an elderly woman is sitting in a chair holding a cup and saucer
ALT: an elderly woman is sitting in a chair holding a cup and saucer
media.tenor.com
January 23, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Ugh! I just entered a new life phase. Why why the photo I upload to my profile show up?
Requesting that we tell on each other gives me chills and should give you chills too. This is sharp and strategic. And just as familiar as that salute.
Today several Fed Govt contacts sent me a memo from the Acting AG that says:
1) All DEI programs are cancelled
2) Federal employees Must report "disguised" DEI within 10 days & failure to do so will result in "adverse consequences."
Full analysis forthcoming—Subscribe www.qasimrashid.com/subscribe
1) All DEI programs are cancelled
2) Federal employees Must report "disguised" DEI within 10 days & failure to do so will result in "adverse consequences."
Full analysis forthcoming—Subscribe www.qasimrashid.com/subscribe
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January 23, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Requesting that we tell on each other gives me chills and should give you chills too. This is sharp and strategic. And just as familiar as that salute.
If you haven't heard, Serbia citizens are out here showing us how it's done.
Professors, lawyers join students in anti-Vučić protests across Serbia
Professors, lawyers join students in anti-Vučić protests across Serbia
The students blame President Aleksandar Vučić for corruption and nepotism.
The post Professors, lawyers join students in anti-Vučić protests across Serbia appeared first on Euractiv.
dlvr.it
January 23, 2025 at 1:27 PM
If you haven't heard, Serbia citizens are out here showing us how it's done.
First it's "was it really the salut?", then "are they really Nazis?" then "is this really a camp?" And no I do not think that's an overreaction.
the fact that it's a live and viable question as to whether or not he did the nazi salute kind of illustrates the whole point.
January 23, 2025 at 1:23 PM
First it's "was it really the salut?", then "are they really Nazis?" then "is this really a camp?" And no I do not think that's an overreaction.
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“He is somebody that had a kill list — always,” she said. “And obviously, now I’m on this list, and so are some of my kids, I’m sure.”
thehill.com/policy/49579...
thehill.com/policy/49579...
Stewart Rhodes’s ex-wife, son say they fear for their safety if Trump pardons Oath Keepers founder
The ex-wife and son of the founder of the Oath Keepers are expressing concern that their safety could be compromised if former President Trump pardons Stewart Rhodes in a potential second term. Rho…
thehill.com
January 21, 2025 at 8:13 PM
“He is somebody that had a kill list — always,” she said. “And obviously, now I’m on this list, and so are some of my kids, I’m sure.”
thehill.com/policy/49579...
thehill.com/policy/49579...
When I first came to Bluesky I think I checked off the mushroom box from the "interests" list. Good thing cuz this will be a welcome reprieve from fascism now and again.
Isn't it beautiful!
Isn't it beautiful!
Some eye candy for today. Cultivated pink oysters. Just look at those legs!
#mushrooms #mushroomgrowing #organic #photography
#mushrooms #mushroomgrowing #organic #photography
January 23, 2025 at 1:15 PM
When I first came to Bluesky I think I checked off the mushroom box from the "interests" list. Good thing cuz this will be a welcome reprieve from fascism now and again.
Isn't it beautiful!
Isn't it beautiful!
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No matter where you fall on the TikTok ban, the President undoing by “executive order” a law passed by Congress and upheld unanimously by the Supreme Court is an unconstitutional abuse of power.
January 19, 2025 at 9:33 PM
No matter where you fall on the TikTok ban, the President undoing by “executive order” a law passed by Congress and upheld unanimously by the Supreme Court is an unconstitutional abuse of power.
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Science communication still not political?
New: Trump officials have paused all external communications at health agencies like CDC, FDA, NIH.
No health alerts and the famed MMWRs; no updates to key websites or social media posts.
And no indication how long the pause will last.
With @rachelroubein.bsky.social + Lena Sun.
No health alerts and the famed MMWRs; no updates to key websites or social media posts.
And no indication how long the pause will last.
With @rachelroubein.bsky.social + Lena Sun.
Trump officials pause health agencies’ communications, citing review
The agencies are charged with making decisions that touch the lives of every American and are the source of crucial information to health-care providers.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 22, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Science communication still not political?