DrArchivalGenomics
@ehekkala.bsky.social
🧪ancient DNA sleuth, ex-Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Scientist-Archive explorer. Fond of Museums, Madagascar, Mummies, Crocodiles & Conservation. #BeKind ❤️ posts mine (🌏🌍🌎)
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DrArchivalGenomics
@ehekkala.bsky.social
· Nov 22
Hi! I study DNA from museum specimens and fossils to see how animals are responding to change in the environment. This is a cave in Madagascar where bones of extinct species can help us in our research #ScienceIsForEveryone #ScienceSelfie
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James Talarico: The current administration has grown the size of ICE, Immigration and Customs Enforcement — except it's not people doing immigration and customs enforcement. It is a secret police force that is terrorizing communities.
January 25, 2026 at 9:32 PM
James Talarico: The current administration has grown the size of ICE, Immigration and Customs Enforcement — except it's not people doing immigration and customs enforcement. It is a secret police force that is terrorizing communities.
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News Analysis: Without waiting for facts, the Trump administration has advanced one-sided narratives to justify the killings of protesters in Minneapolis by federal agents, even when bystander video shows something else entirely.
For Trump, the Truth in Minneapolis Is What He Says It Is
The Trump team has advanced one-sided narratives to justify each of the killings, even when bystander video shows something else entirely.
nyti.ms
January 25, 2026 at 10:05 PM
News Analysis: Without waiting for facts, the Trump administration has advanced one-sided narratives to justify the killings of protesters in Minneapolis by federal agents, even when bystander video shows something else entirely.
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Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer, in a social media post on Saturday (January 24) night, hours after the shooting, said that what is happening in Minnesota is “appalling” and that Democrats “will not provide the votes to proceed to the appropriations bill if the DHS funding bill is included.”
US: Democratic senators are vowing to oppose a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security following the shooting death of a 37-year-old Minnesota man, a stand that increases the prospect of a partial government shutdown by the end of the week.
apnews.com/article/sena...
apnews.com/article/sena...
Democrats vow to oppose homeland security funding bill. That increases the chance of a shutdown
Democratic senators are vowing to oppose a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security following the shooting death of a man in Minnesota.
apnews.com
January 25, 2026 at 10:06 PM
Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer, in a social media post on Saturday (January 24) night, hours after the shooting, said that what is happening in Minnesota is “appalling” and that Democrats “will not provide the votes to proceed to the appropriations bill if the DHS funding bill is included.”
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Reporter: You received a letter from AG Pam Bondi making several demands….
Walz: I would just give a pro tip to the AG. There's 2 million documents in the Epstein files we're still waiting on. Go ahead and work on those
Walz: I would just give a pro tip to the AG. There's 2 million documents in the Epstein files we're still waiting on. Go ahead and work on those
January 25, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Reporter: You received a letter from AG Pam Bondi making several demands….
Walz: I would just give a pro tip to the AG. There's 2 million documents in the Epstein files we're still waiting on. Go ahead and work on those
Walz: I would just give a pro tip to the AG. There's 2 million documents in the Epstein files we're still waiting on. Go ahead and work on those
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Greetings! I’m here in sunny Minneapolis, where there are hundreds of protesters marching against federal deportation raids and recent fatal shootings by federal agents.
January 25, 2026 at 8:18 PM
Greetings! I’m here in sunny Minneapolis, where there are hundreds of protesters marching against federal deportation raids and recent fatal shootings by federal agents.
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Incredible turnout in Chi-town today protesting the murder of Alex Pretti. God love them! ❤️
#Chicago #AlexPretti
#Fascism #ICE #Gestapo
#Chicago #AlexPretti
#Fascism #ICE #Gestapo
January 25, 2026 at 9:43 PM
Incredible turnout in Chi-town today protesting the murder of Alex Pretti. God love them! ❤️
#Chicago #AlexPretti
#Fascism #ICE #Gestapo
#Chicago #AlexPretti
#Fascism #ICE #Gestapo
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Walz on Bondi's demands for voter rolls: "This is Donald Trump telling everybody that the election was rigged, who started this nightmare for America. Pro tip to the AG: There's two million documents in the Epstein files we're still waiting on. Go ahead and work on those."
January 25, 2026 at 8:37 PM
Walz on Bondi's demands for voter rolls: "This is Donald Trump telling everybody that the election was rigged, who started this nightmare for America. Pro tip to the AG: There's two million documents in the Epstein files we're still waiting on. Go ahead and work on those."
Thank you @governor.ny.gov 🙏❤️👇
"Kristi Noem has forfeited her right to lead. I'm calling on her to resign as Secretary of Homeland Security or Donald Trump to do the right thing and just fire her. "It's a shame I have to say this in America but no one is above the law. No one."
January 25, 2026 at 10:05 PM
Thank you @governor.ny.gov 🙏❤️👇
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"Kristi Noem has forfeited her right to lead. I'm calling on her to resign as Secretary of Homeland Security or Donald Trump to do the right thing and just fire her. "It's a shame I have to say this in America but no one is above the law. No one."
January 25, 2026 at 10:03 PM
"Kristi Noem has forfeited her right to lead. I'm calling on her to resign as Secretary of Homeland Security or Donald Trump to do the right thing and just fire her. "It's a shame I have to say this in America but no one is above the law. No one."
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Trump pulls US out of another major UN climate treaty
The administration says that participation in climate agreement, 65 other international organizations, not in US interests. cen.acs.org/environment/... #chemsky 🧪
The administration says that participation in climate agreement, 65 other international organizations, not in US interests. cen.acs.org/environment/... #chemsky 🧪
Trump pulls US out of another major UN climate treaty
The administration says that participation in climate agreement, 65 other international organizations, not in US interests
cen.acs.org
January 25, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Trump pulls US out of another major UN climate treaty
The administration says that participation in climate agreement, 65 other international organizations, not in US interests. cen.acs.org/environment/... #chemsky 🧪
The administration says that participation in climate agreement, 65 other international organizations, not in US interests. cen.acs.org/environment/... #chemsky 🧪
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It's cold outside and snowy, too! Is climate change a hoax?
Not at all. Winter still brings cold weather even as the planet warms.
In fact, warmer oceans + a rapidly warming Arctic can even increase the intensity of winter storms and heavy snowfall.
That's why I call it Global Weirding!
Not at all. Winter still brings cold weather even as the planet warms.
In fact, warmer oceans + a rapidly warming Arctic can even increase the intensity of winter storms and heavy snowfall.
That's why I call it Global Weirding!
Climate vs Weather | Global Weirding
YouTube video by Global Weirding with Katharine Hayhoe
www.youtube.com
January 25, 2026 at 8:41 PM
It's cold outside and snowy, too! Is climate change a hoax?
Not at all. Winter still brings cold weather even as the planet warms.
In fact, warmer oceans + a rapidly warming Arctic can even increase the intensity of winter storms and heavy snowfall.
That's why I call it Global Weirding!
Not at all. Winter still brings cold weather even as the planet warms.
In fact, warmer oceans + a rapidly warming Arctic can even increase the intensity of winter storms and heavy snowfall.
That's why I call it Global Weirding!
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MAINE RESISTANCE
SUN, JAN 25, 2026
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MAINE ICE WATCH HOTLINE: 207-544-9989
Text/call to report ICE & CBP activity only
#ORGANIZE #RESIST #OPPOSE
#NonViolenceIsPower
#EveryEffortCounts
#GetInvolved
pg1/3 – REPOST & SHARE!
#Maine #MEpolitics
MAINE RESISTANCE
SUN, JAN 25, 2026
===============
MAINE ICE WATCH HOTLINE: 207-544-9989
Text/call to report ICE & CBP activity only
#ORGANIZE #RESIST #OPPOSE
#NonViolenceIsPower
#EveryEffortCounts
#GetInvolved
pg1/3 – REPOST & SHARE!
#Maine #MEpolitics
January 25, 2026 at 1:51 PM
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MAINE RESISTANCE
SUN, JAN 25, 2026
===============
MAINE ICE WATCH HOTLINE: 207-544-9989
Text/call to report ICE & CBP activity only
#ORGANIZE #RESIST #OPPOSE
#NonViolenceIsPower
#EveryEffortCounts
#GetInvolved
pg1/3 – REPOST & SHARE!
#Maine #MEpolitics
MAINE RESISTANCE
SUN, JAN 25, 2026
===============
MAINE ICE WATCH HOTLINE: 207-544-9989
Text/call to report ICE & CBP activity only
#ORGANIZE #RESIST #OPPOSE
#NonViolenceIsPower
#EveryEffortCounts
#GetInvolved
pg1/3 – REPOST & SHARE!
#Maine #MEpolitics
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Sen. Angus King (I) who voted in November to reopen the federal government: "I can't vote for a bill that includes ICE funding under these circumstances."
January 25, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Sen. Angus King (I) who voted in November to reopen the federal government: "I can't vote for a bill that includes ICE funding under these circumstances."
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Minnesota National Guard members have arrived at a federal building and were directed to distribute donuts, coffee, and hot chocolate to anti-ICE protesters. Guard members were issued reflective vests so they would not be mistaken for federal agents.
January 25, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Minnesota National Guard members have arrived at a federal building and were directed to distribute donuts, coffee, and hot chocolate to anti-ICE protesters. Guard members were issued reflective vests so they would not be mistaken for federal agents.
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I love this!!!!
Minnesota National Guard members have arrived at a federal building and were directed to distribute donuts, coffee, and hot chocolate to anti-ICE protesters. Guard members were issued reflective vests so they would not be mistaken for federal agents.
January 25, 2026 at 9:50 PM
I love this!!!!
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Remember the other day when I was saluting my friend Greg Ketter, owner of Minneapolis’ DreamHaven Books? This is him the following day. Greg will never say this, so I will — now is a great time to buy books from DreamHaven. Support Americans who stand up vs. 🧊. dreamhavenbooks.com
January 25, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Remember the other day when I was saluting my friend Greg Ketter, owner of Minneapolis’ DreamHaven Books? This is him the following day. Greg will never say this, so I will — now is a great time to buy books from DreamHaven. Support Americans who stand up vs. 🧊. dreamhavenbooks.com
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We also have two of the greatest children's bookstores in the country. Wild Rumpus & Red Balloon Bookstore. Most MN booksellers can be found on this list: www.midwestbooksellers.org/find-a-books...
Find a Bookstore - Midwest Independent Booksellers Association
www.midwestbooksellers.org
January 25, 2026 at 7:09 PM
We also have two of the greatest children's bookstores in the country. Wild Rumpus & Red Balloon Bookstore. Most MN booksellers can be found on this list: www.midwestbooksellers.org/find-a-books...
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No better way to show our 💙for MN than a blizzard rally outside @schumer.senate.gov (7th day in a row!) We are so thankful that ni Dems are voting for DHS$, but we also know that this is just a 1st step in stopping ICE terror! Hold the Line, Chuck!
@indivisible.org @siactioncoalition.bsky.social
@indivisible.org @siactioncoalition.bsky.social
January 25, 2026 at 5:27 PM
No better way to show our 💙for MN than a blizzard rally outside @schumer.senate.gov (7th day in a row!) We are so thankful that ni Dems are voting for DHS$, but we also know that this is just a 1st step in stopping ICE terror! Hold the Line, Chuck!
@indivisible.org @siactioncoalition.bsky.social
@indivisible.org @siactioncoalition.bsky.social
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NYC standing in solidarity with MN.
@handsoffnyc.bsky.social
@handsoffnyc.bsky.social
January 23, 2026 at 10:11 PM
NYC standing in solidarity with MN.
@handsoffnyc.bsky.social
@handsoffnyc.bsky.social
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a) totally agree on HDA II, exemplary on highway.
b) typical incredible HMG efficiency at 3.3 Mi/kWh
c) you’all charging $0.80/ kWh in the mid west? No wonder EV adoptions training.
It’s always funny when blogs simp Tesla, I’ve had maybe 2 interventions on HDA II over 20,000 miles 🤣
b) typical incredible HMG efficiency at 3.3 Mi/kWh
c) you’all charging $0.80/ kWh in the mid west? No wonder EV adoptions training.
It’s always funny when blogs simp Tesla, I’ve had maybe 2 interventions on HDA II over 20,000 miles 🤣
A 1,482-Mile Road Trip in a 2024 Kia EV9 Delivers 3.3 mi/kWh, $350 in Charging, The Owner Says “I Might as Well Have Been a Passenger in the Backseat 75% of the Trip”, Even Through 60-MPH Kansas Cross...
A 2024 Kia EV9 owner says his 1,482-mile trek from Oklahoma to Denver felt more like a lounge experience than a long-haul drive thanks to Kia's HDA2 system.
www.torquenews.com
January 24, 2026 at 11:50 PM
a) totally agree on HDA II, exemplary on highway.
b) typical incredible HMG efficiency at 3.3 Mi/kWh
c) you’all charging $0.80/ kWh in the mid west? No wonder EV adoptions training.
It’s always funny when blogs simp Tesla, I’ve had maybe 2 interventions on HDA II over 20,000 miles 🤣
b) typical incredible HMG efficiency at 3.3 Mi/kWh
c) you’all charging $0.80/ kWh in the mid west? No wonder EV adoptions training.
It’s always funny when blogs simp Tesla, I’ve had maybe 2 interventions on HDA II over 20,000 miles 🤣
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U. of Kentucky has "flagged for
cancellation or deeper review" 1200 partnerships/memberships over possible use of race, including
• Crossref
• Stanford
• Coursera
• Georgia Southern U
• Many scientific societies
Letter: pres.uky.edu/sites/defaul...
Website: pres.uky.edu/monitoring-f...
🧪
cancellation or deeper review" 1200 partnerships/memberships over possible use of race, including
• Crossref
• Stanford
• Coursera
• Georgia Southern U
• Many scientific societies
Letter: pres.uky.edu/sites/defaul...
Website: pres.uky.edu/monitoring-f...
🧪
January 25, 2026 at 2:50 AM
U. of Kentucky has "flagged for
cancellation or deeper review" 1200 partnerships/memberships over possible use of race, including
• Crossref
• Stanford
• Coursera
• Georgia Southern U
• Many scientific societies
Letter: pres.uky.edu/sites/defaul...
Website: pres.uky.edu/monitoring-f...
🧪
cancellation or deeper review" 1200 partnerships/memberships over possible use of race, including
• Crossref
• Stanford
• Coursera
• Georgia Southern U
• Many scientific societies
Letter: pres.uky.edu/sites/defaul...
Website: pres.uky.edu/monitoring-f...
🧪
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🧪 💉 Bill Foege is an absolute #PublicHealth legend
And furious to the end about the destruction of US public health
“Kennedy’s words can be as lethal as the smallpox virus,” he wrote… “I had no idea I would be this angry at the age of 89.”
Ht @boghuma.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/24/u...
And furious to the end about the destruction of US public health
“Kennedy’s words can be as lethal as the smallpox virus,” he wrote… “I had no idea I would be this angry at the age of 89.”
Ht @boghuma.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/24/u...
William H. Foege, Key Figure in the Eradication of Smallpox, Dies at 89
www.nytimes.com
January 25, 2026 at 8:12 AM
🧪 💉 Bill Foege is an absolute #PublicHealth legend
And furious to the end about the destruction of US public health
“Kennedy’s words can be as lethal as the smallpox virus,” he wrote… “I had no idea I would be this angry at the age of 89.”
Ht @boghuma.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/24/u...
And furious to the end about the destruction of US public health
“Kennedy’s words can be as lethal as the smallpox virus,” he wrote… “I had no idea I would be this angry at the age of 89.”
Ht @boghuma.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/24/u...
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As a someone with a 33 year NIH-funded lab whose grant is supposed to be reviewed this week, shut NIH down if that is what's needed to end ICE terrorism. Innocent lives are more important 🧪
The Senate may choose to vote together on the DHS and LHHS bills. Thus, a filibuster on DHS may mean no funding for NIH. What my colleagues are saying:
“Shut it down, public health will understand. I’ll work without pay again.”
- anonymous NIHer
“Shut it down, public health will understand. I’ll work without pay again.”
- anonymous NIHer
January 25, 2026 at 12:59 PM
As a someone with a 33 year NIH-funded lab whose grant is supposed to be reviewed this week, shut NIH down if that is what's needed to end ICE terrorism. Innocent lives are more important 🧪
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Gov. Janet Mills: "If they have warrants, show the warrants. In America, we don't believe in secret arrests or secret police."
January 24, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Gov. Janet Mills: "If they have warrants, show the warrants. In America, we don't believe in secret arrests or secret police."
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🚨BREAKING: Hours after federal immigration officers shot and killed a man in Minneapolis, Pam Bondi seized upon the incident to demand access to voter rolls, directly tying the Trump administration’s quest for voters’ unredacted personal data to its aggressive immigration raids across the state.
AG Bondi demands access to Minnesota voter rolls after fatal Border Patrol shooting
Her demand came as Minneapolis was reeling from a second fatal shooting by a federal agent this month.
www.democracydocket.com
January 24, 2026 at 11:30 PM
🚨BREAKING: Hours after federal immigration officers shot and killed a man in Minneapolis, Pam Bondi seized upon the incident to demand access to voter rolls, directly tying the Trump administration’s quest for voters’ unredacted personal data to its aggressive immigration raids across the state.