Colette St Mary
@colettestm.bsky.social
Biologist; Mother; Mosaic Artist
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Obama’s decision to order a review of the evidence of Russian hacking in early December 2016 wasn’t some bizarre whim explicable only by a plot to sabotage his Republican successor by portraying him as a Kremlin puppet.
Gabbard Garbles 2016 ‘Russiagate’ Intelligence
Her memo is smoke and mirrors—but it boosts both MAGA and Kremlin narratives.
www.thebulwark.com
July 21, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Obama’s decision to order a review of the evidence of Russian hacking in early December 2016 wasn’t some bizarre whim explicable only by a plot to sabotage his Republican successor by portraying him as a Kremlin puppet.
Despicable
A new report by Human Rights Watch and partner nonprofits released today confirms that migrants at the downtown Miami ICE facility were indeed shackled with hands tied behind their backs, forced to kneel, and made to eat from styrofoam plates “like dogs.”
“You Feel Like Your Life is Over”
The 92-page report, “‘You Feel Like Your Life is Over’: Abusive Practices at Three Florida Immigration Detention Centers Since January 2025,” documents that people detained at Krome North Service Proc...
www.hrw.org
July 21, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Despicable
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"Save The NSF" - a little blogpost I wrote to amplify the #SaveTheNSF mission.
The National Science Foundation is one of the world’s premier funders of basic science research; proposed federal cuts would derail how we do science in the U.S.
aguidetoacademia.blogspot.com/2025/07/save...
The National Science Foundation is one of the world’s premier funders of basic science research; proposed federal cuts would derail how we do science in the U.S.
aguidetoacademia.blogspot.com/2025/07/save...
Save the NSF
The National Science Foundation is one of the world’s premier funders of basic science research (i.e. the fundamental di...
aguidetoacademia.blogspot.com
July 20, 2025 at 10:24 PM
"Save The NSF" - a little blogpost I wrote to amplify the #SaveTheNSF mission.
The National Science Foundation is one of the world’s premier funders of basic science research; proposed federal cuts would derail how we do science in the U.S.
aguidetoacademia.blogspot.com/2025/07/save...
The National Science Foundation is one of the world’s premier funders of basic science research; proposed federal cuts would derail how we do science in the U.S.
aguidetoacademia.blogspot.com/2025/07/save...
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This week, Trump is pushing Texas to rig its 2026 congressional maps and the Supreme Court is quietly helping him dismantle our government. But people are fighting back. From the “Shadow Docket” to gerrymandering, the truth is coming to light. Read more here:
This Week In The Big Picture
Donald Trump knows very well that if Democrats retake the House in the 2026 midterms, his presidency will essentially come to a screeching halt.
thinkbigpicture.substack.com
July 16, 2025 at 5:58 PM
This week, Trump is pushing Texas to rig its 2026 congressional maps and the Supreme Court is quietly helping him dismantle our government. But people are fighting back. From the “Shadow Docket” to gerrymandering, the truth is coming to light. Read more here:
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Ummm... what now?!
Dr. Oz Slammed For Tone Deaf Health Advice For Americans On Medicaid And Medicare
He said what now?
www.comicsands.com
July 16, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Ummm... what now?!
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The devastation in Texas became the first major disaster to expose the grave effects of Trump’s extensive disinvestment from disaster resilience programs — and his administration’s newest food and hunger policies.
Trump’s Funding Cuts Force Food Banks to Ration Meals for Texas Flood Survivors
Texas already leads the nation in hunger rates with more than 5 million residents facing food insecurity.
truthout.org
July 16, 2025 at 6:32 PM
The devastation in Texas became the first major disaster to expose the grave effects of Trump’s extensive disinvestment from disaster resilience programs — and his administration’s newest food and hunger policies.
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We got another massively consequential ruling from the Supreme Court this week, this one allowing Trump's dismantling of the Department of Education. But why is nobody talking about it? Because the ruling came down on the Court's so-called "Shadow Docket."
Dismantling It All With A Whisper
The Supreme Court’s “Shadow Docket” is letting the Trump White House burn it all down
thinkbigpicture.substack.com
July 15, 2025 at 6:41 PM
We got another massively consequential ruling from the Supreme Court this week, this one allowing Trump's dismantling of the Department of Education. But why is nobody talking about it? Because the ruling came down on the Court's so-called "Shadow Docket."
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I have never heard of lawyers being allowed anonymity, anywhere
Lawyers for ICE are increasingly hiding their identities in court. This is completely unprecedented.
“We’re not really doing names publicly,” said Judge ShaSha Xu — after stating her own name and those of the immigrants and their lawyers.
theintercept.com/2025/07/15/i...
“We’re not really doing names publicly,” said Judge ShaSha Xu — after stating her own name and those of the immigrants and their lawyers.
theintercept.com/2025/07/15/i...
ICE Lawyers Are Hiding Their Names in Immigration Court
ICE attorneys fighting to deport immigrants are able to obscure their identities — no masks required.
theintercept.com
July 15, 2025 at 5:26 PM
I have never heard of lawyers being allowed anonymity, anywhere
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"EPA says power plant carbon emissions aren't dangerous. We asked 30 scientists: Here's what they say" by @borenbears.bsky.social for @apnews.com: abcnews.go.com/Politics/wir...
EPA says power plant carbon emissions aren't dangerous. We asked 30 scientists: Here's what they say
The Trump administration’s Environmental Protection Agency Wednesday proposed a new ruling that heat-trapping carbon gas “emissions from fossil fuel-fired power plants do not contribute significantly ...
abcnews.go.com
June 12, 2025 at 8:31 PM
"EPA says power plant carbon emissions aren't dangerous. We asked 30 scientists: Here's what they say" by @borenbears.bsky.social for @apnews.com: abcnews.go.com/Politics/wir...
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This is insane. I’m trying to think what the reaction would have been if Mayorkas, DHS Secretary under Biden, had got his security folks to manhandle and shove Tom Cotton or Ted Cruz in this way.
Sen. Alex Padilla was just removed from Kristi Noem's press conference in Los Angeles (video: Bill Melugin/Fox News)
June 12, 2025 at 6:27 PM
This is insane. I’m trying to think what the reaction would have been if Mayorkas, DHS Secretary under Biden, had got his security folks to manhandle and shove Tom Cotton or Ted Cruz in this way.
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“Covid-19 deniers, skeptics and outright anti-vaccine individuals.” Meet the government's new vaccine advisors. Story by @sherylnyt.bsky.social Gift link: nyti.ms/4462vqO
RFK Jr. Announces Eight New Members of CDC Vaccine Advisory Panel
The health secretary promised not to pick “anti-vaxxers.” But some public health leaders accused him of breaking his word.
nyti.ms
June 12, 2025 at 1:29 AM
“Covid-19 deniers, skeptics and outright anti-vaccine individuals.” Meet the government's new vaccine advisors. Story by @sherylnyt.bsky.social Gift link: nyti.ms/4462vqO
Wow! And who does this GOP admin accuse of threatening their political opponents
Nazi scum.
but seashells!
May 17, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Wow! And who does this GOP admin accuse of threatening their political opponents
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Every President Since Lyndon Johnson Has Recognized the Security Risks of Climate Change. Then Came Trump.
My article on this.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
My article on this.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Every president since Lyndon Johnson has recognized the security risks of climate change. Then came Trump.
Turning a blind eye will only make the United States weaker.
www.motherjones.com
May 14, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Every President Since Lyndon Johnson Has Recognized the Security Risks of Climate Change. Then Came Trump.
My article on this.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
My article on this.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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Senate Republicans promised to keep the filibuster after winning back the chamber in November.
Now they’re rapidly moving to kill it—shattering a precedent they defended vociferously for four years under Biden. And once they’ve crossed the Rubicon, there’s no going back. slate.com/news-and-pol...
Now they’re rapidly moving to kill it—shattering a precedent they defended vociferously for four years under Biden. And once they’ve crossed the Rubicon, there’s no going back. slate.com/news-and-pol...
Senate Republicans Are Poised to Deal a Shattering Blow to the Filibuster
Throughout the 2024 campaign, GOP senators shouted from the rooftops that they would preserve the tactic if they won back the chamber. Whoops.
slate.com
May 14, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Senate Republicans promised to keep the filibuster after winning back the chamber in November.
Now they’re rapidly moving to kill it—shattering a precedent they defended vociferously for four years under Biden. And once they’ve crossed the Rubicon, there’s no going back. slate.com/news-and-pol...
Now they’re rapidly moving to kill it—shattering a precedent they defended vociferously for four years under Biden. And once they’ve crossed the Rubicon, there’s no going back. slate.com/news-and-pol...
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The GOP "Big Beautiful" budget achieved its goal: tax breaks for billionaires like Elon Musk. How did they afford it? By slashing benefits, gutting social programs, and raising taxes on the working class. Call (202) 224-3121 to tell your Rep this bill is bullshit.
May 14, 2025 at 5:44 PM
The GOP "Big Beautiful" budget achieved its goal: tax breaks for billionaires like Elon Musk. How did they afford it? By slashing benefits, gutting social programs, and raising taxes on the working class. Call (202) 224-3121 to tell your Rep this bill is bullshit.
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'First we're hearing': Sneaky additions shock Republicans debating their own bill www.rawstory.com/gop-bill-267...
'First we're hearing': Sneaky additions shock Republicans debating their own bill
Top House Republicans were caught off guard by some of the provisions in their massive budget bill as the process to get it ready for passage began, Politico reported on Wednesday.The bill, which is m...
www.rawstory.com
May 14, 2025 at 11:47 PM
'First we're hearing': Sneaky additions shock Republicans debating their own bill www.rawstory.com/gop-bill-267...
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🧪 Key correction directly from the source:
@alondra.bsky.social did not resign from the National Science Board due to a "policy disagreement" (if so, that would have been resignation in Jan).
Was due to a "profound breakdown in governance, transparency, and accountability at NSF" in her own words.
@alondra.bsky.social did not resign from the National Science Board due to a "policy disagreement" (if so, that would have been resignation in Jan).
Was due to a "profound breakdown in governance, transparency, and accountability at NSF" in her own words.
Science Magazine gets it wrong. 🧵
“Her departure, which she announced this morning in an essay in Time, is believed to be the first time in the agency’s 75-year history that a member of the 24-person board resigned over a policy disagreement with an administration”
@policyhound.bsky.social on Alondra Nelson’s bombshell resignation 🧪
@policyhound.bsky.social on Alondra Nelson’s bombshell resignation 🧪
May 14, 2025 at 10:59 PM
🧪 Key correction directly from the source:
@alondra.bsky.social did not resign from the National Science Board due to a "policy disagreement" (if so, that would have been resignation in Jan).
Was due to a "profound breakdown in governance, transparency, and accountability at NSF" in her own words.
@alondra.bsky.social did not resign from the National Science Board due to a "policy disagreement" (if so, that would have been resignation in Jan).
Was due to a "profound breakdown in governance, transparency, and accountability at NSF" in her own words.
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I will never forget that the week Qatar decided to bribe the president of the United States with a plane, CNN decided to focus on the age and health of an ex-president.
Shame.
Shame.
May 15, 2025 at 12:16 AM
I will never forget that the week Qatar decided to bribe the president of the United States with a plane, CNN decided to focus on the age and health of an ex-president.
Shame.
Shame.
🤬
something to be said about how these people view americans as inputs to be used up by capital
Russell Vought, acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, has canceled plans to more tightly regulate the sale of Americans’ sensitive personal data. www.wired.com/story/cfbp-q...
May 15, 2025 at 2:59 AM
🤬
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A national school voucher program got a step closer to becoming law Wednesday. The proposal in the U.S. House would allocate $5 billion a year in tax credits for people donating to organizations that provide private and religious school scholarships.
Sweeping private school voucher program tucked inside U.S. House GOP tax bill • Ohio Capital Journal
A national school voucher program got a step closer to becoming law Wednesday. The proposal in the U.S. House would allocate $5 billion a year in tax credits for people donating to organizations that…
buff.ly
May 15, 2025 at 1:00 AM
A national school voucher program got a step closer to becoming law Wednesday. The proposal in the U.S. House would allocate $5 billion a year in tax credits for people donating to organizations that provide private and religious school scholarships.
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RFK Jr. said multiple times during his house and senate hearings today that no scientists have been fired from federal agencies. Our reporting has shown that hundreds, if not thousands, of scientists have been let go from NIH/CDC/FDA
May 15, 2025 at 12:11 AM
RFK Jr. said multiple times during his house and senate hearings today that no scientists have been fired from federal agencies. Our reporting has shown that hundreds, if not thousands, of scientists have been let go from NIH/CDC/FDA
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Cameron Hamilton, the acting head of FEMA, has been pushed out as DOGE moves to disband the entire agency. It’s looking like RIP FEMA.
May 8, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Cameron Hamilton, the acting head of FEMA, has been pushed out as DOGE moves to disband the entire agency. It’s looking like RIP FEMA.
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Happy 99th birthday to the man who gave voice to the wild. 🎉
Sir David Attenborough, thank you for a lifetime dedicated to the natural world, and for sharing its story with wisdom, wonder, and grace.
You've inspired generations to fall in love with nature.
Sir David Attenborough, thank you for a lifetime dedicated to the natural world, and for sharing its story with wisdom, wonder, and grace.
You've inspired generations to fall in love with nature.
May 8, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Happy 99th birthday to the man who gave voice to the wild. 🎉
Sir David Attenborough, thank you for a lifetime dedicated to the natural world, and for sharing its story with wisdom, wonder, and grace.
You've inspired generations to fall in love with nature.
Sir David Attenborough, thank you for a lifetime dedicated to the natural world, and for sharing its story with wisdom, wonder, and grace.
You've inspired generations to fall in love with nature.
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"See if you've got an event near you. If you don't, congratulations! You are going to be the organizer for an event in your community." Indivisible's Ezra Levin anticipates a significant amount of involvement in the "No Kings" protests on June 14th. @indivisible.org @ezralevin.bsky.social
May 6, 2025 at 2:14 AM
"See if you've got an event near you. If you don't, congratulations! You are going to be the organizer for an event in your community." Indivisible's Ezra Levin anticipates a significant amount of involvement in the "No Kings" protests on June 14th. @indivisible.org @ezralevin.bsky.social
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NEW: The autism research registry hasn't actually been walked back. It is still happening -- HHS is just calling it a “real-world data platform.” www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
‘A slippery slope to eugenics’: advocates reject RFK Jr’s national autism database
US health secretary claims data will be used for research but has not addressed privacy concerns and potential misuse
www.theguardian.com
May 5, 2025 at 3:37 PM
NEW: The autism research registry hasn't actually been walked back. It is still happening -- HHS is just calling it a “real-world data platform.” www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...