@excitednitrogen.bsky.social
Old mediocre atheist writer with a fierce love of nature, science, astronomy, and prose. (Yes there’s overlap there.) Keeps cats in nip by writing, designing, and editing interpretive signs and conservation-related tidbits.
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I love watching the Olympics and absorbing the arbitrary standards. You end up watching a sport you are only dimly aware exists, frowning and saying, “Oo, that guy from Norway had his knees greater than 90 degrees, now he’s bronze at best.”
February 7, 2026 at 2:01 PM
I love watching the Olympics and absorbing the arbitrary standards. You end up watching a sport you are only dimly aware exists, frowning and saying, “Oo, that guy from Norway had his knees greater than 90 degrees, now he’s bronze at best.”
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We'll remember who led this shit. We'll remember who cheered for this shit. We'll remember who expressed concern but went along with this shit. And we'll remember who twiddled their thumbs during this shit.
February 6, 2026 at 3:29 PM
We'll remember who led this shit. We'll remember who cheered for this shit. We'll remember who expressed concern but went along with this shit. And we'll remember who twiddled their thumbs during this shit.
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A Red-tailed Hawk getting in a good wing and leg stretch before going on the hunt.
February 5, 2026 at 10:14 PM
A Red-tailed Hawk getting in a good wing and leg stretch before going on the hunt.
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Some Public Health Service officers deployed to detention centers suffer 'moral distress'
Some Public Health Service officers deployed in detention centers suffer 'moral distress'
A special corps of health care workers have been called in to work with detained immigrants and many feel deeply conflicted about the assignment, saying they're not able to provide good care.
www.npr.org
February 5, 2026 at 10:29 PM
Some Public Health Service officers deployed to detention centers suffer 'moral distress'
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Talked this week about why removing the fascist boot from your neck will help you find a much bigger audience and, also, your soul.
"There's a reason the Washington Post is going to die before The Onion becomes one of the biggest newspapers in the country: They licked the boot, and we kicked back."
"There's a reason the Washington Post is going to die before The Onion becomes one of the biggest newspapers in the country: They licked the boot, and we kicked back."
February 5, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Talked this week about why removing the fascist boot from your neck will help you find a much bigger audience and, also, your soul.
"There's a reason the Washington Post is going to die before The Onion becomes one of the biggest newspapers in the country: They licked the boot, and we kicked back."
"There's a reason the Washington Post is going to die before The Onion becomes one of the biggest newspapers in the country: They licked the boot, and we kicked back."
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Trump Appoints Lara Trump To Be Next Dilbert https://theonion.com/trump-appoints-lara-trump-to-be-next-dilbert/
February 5, 2026 at 10:15 PM
Trump Appoints Lara Trump To Be Next Dilbert https://theonion.com/trump-appoints-lara-trump-to-be-next-dilbert/
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While Donald Trump and RFK Jr. push conspiracy theories over science, my administration is forging a path that puts our people first.
Illinois will adopt the American Academy of Pediatrics' vaccine schedule to keep families safe.
Illinois will adopt the American Academy of Pediatrics' vaccine schedule to keep families safe.
Illinois adopts American Academy of Pediatrics vaccine schedule, shunning federal recommendations
Illinois’ adoption of the American Academy of Pediatrics’ childhood vaccine schedule is the latest example of Illinois breaking with the federal government over health care policies.
www.chicagotribune.com
February 5, 2026 at 9:17 PM
While Donald Trump and RFK Jr. push conspiracy theories over science, my administration is forging a path that puts our people first.
Illinois will adopt the American Academy of Pediatrics' vaccine schedule to keep families safe.
Illinois will adopt the American Academy of Pediatrics' vaccine schedule to keep families safe.
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If you can't stand up for a fellow journalist when she's being ridiculously bullied and demeaned for asking a basic question of a public leader, you sure as hell aren't going stand up for anything as abstract as a national principle or ethos.
American journalism is dying. And with it, our republic.
American journalism is dying. And with it, our republic.
February 5, 2026 at 12:09 AM
If you can't stand up for a fellow journalist when she's being ridiculously bullied and demeaned for asking a basic question of a public leader, you sure as hell aren't going stand up for anything as abstract as a national principle or ethos.
American journalism is dying. And with it, our republic.
American journalism is dying. And with it, our republic.
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ICE investigators were supposed to investigate the killing of Alex Pretti.
Instead, they investigated Alex. Not his killers.
With FBI now leading this probe, I’m calling on Kristi Noem and Kash Patel:
Remove all ICE agents from this investigation completely.
Instead, they investigated Alex. Not his killers.
With FBI now leading this probe, I’m calling on Kristi Noem and Kash Patel:
Remove all ICE agents from this investigation completely.
February 5, 2026 at 2:44 AM
ICE investigators were supposed to investigate the killing of Alex Pretti.
Instead, they investigated Alex. Not his killers.
With FBI now leading this probe, I’m calling on Kristi Noem and Kash Patel:
Remove all ICE agents from this investigation completely.
Instead, they investigated Alex. Not his killers.
With FBI now leading this probe, I’m calling on Kristi Noem and Kash Patel:
Remove all ICE agents from this investigation completely.
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If you want to FINALLY watch Scott Bessent get pinned down on specifics about the illegal money laundering operation being conducted by the Trump admin from someone who knows WTF he’s talking about, this clip is your chance. Bessent gets destroyed.
February 4, 2026 at 8:22 PM
If you want to FINALLY watch Scott Bessent get pinned down on specifics about the illegal money laundering operation being conducted by the Trump admin from someone who knows WTF he’s talking about, this clip is your chance. Bessent gets destroyed.
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I'm sure the Trump fam' will send all y'all suckas a thank you note.
February 4, 2026 at 11:03 PM
I'm sure the Trump fam' will send all y'all suckas a thank you note.
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Donald Trump and his administration don't believe in science — that doesn't mean Americans have to suffer because of it.
ICYMI: Illinois has joined @who.int's Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network to ensure we're prepared no matter who the President is.
ICYMI: Illinois has joined @who.int's Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network to ensure we're prepared no matter who the President is.
February 4, 2026 at 11:04 PM
Donald Trump and his administration don't believe in science — that doesn't mean Americans have to suffer because of it.
ICYMI: Illinois has joined @who.int's Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network to ensure we're prepared no matter who the President is.
ICYMI: Illinois has joined @who.int's Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network to ensure we're prepared no matter who the President is.
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National Grammar Day is one month from today: March 4!
February 4, 2026 at 9:37 PM
National Grammar Day is one month from today: March 4!
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This pup found a stick shaped like an old timey pipe earlier today and has already solved three mysteries. 13/10
February 4, 2026 at 9:59 PM
This pup found a stick shaped like an old timey pipe earlier today and has already solved three mysteries. 13/10
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Illinois is joining the World Health Organization's Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network.
I refuse to sit by as Donald Trump undermines science and weakens our nation's ability to detect and respond to global health threats.
I refuse to sit by as Donald Trump undermines science and weakens our nation's ability to detect and respond to global health threats.
February 3, 2026 at 11:43 PM
Illinois is joining the World Health Organization's Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network.
I refuse to sit by as Donald Trump undermines science and weakens our nation's ability to detect and respond to global health threats.
I refuse to sit by as Donald Trump undermines science and weakens our nation's ability to detect and respond to global health threats.
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THOU SHALT NOT PROTECT PEDOS!!! WHY THE FUCK IS THIS SENDER’S NAME REDACTED?!?
February 4, 2026 at 1:59 AM
THOU SHALT NOT PROTECT PEDOS!!! WHY THE FUCK IS THIS SENDER’S NAME REDACTED?!?
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I was a White House ethics lawyer.
I used to advise people not to even accept a free cup of coffee from someone who had interests before them. And staff followed those rules.
I can’t even find the words to describe the scale of Trump’s corruption here.
I used to advise people not to even accept a free cup of coffee from someone who had interests before them. And staff followed those rules.
I can’t even find the words to describe the scale of Trump’s corruption here.
Foreign countries are bribing our president to sell out the American people.
Trump family businesses made $187 MILLION from this deal, and just months later he gave the UAE some of our most top-secret AI tech.
They are selling our national security to the highest bidder.
Trump family businesses made $187 MILLION from this deal, and just months later he gave the UAE some of our most top-secret AI tech.
They are selling our national security to the highest bidder.
February 2, 2026 at 7:28 AM
I was a White House ethics lawyer.
I used to advise people not to even accept a free cup of coffee from someone who had interests before them. And staff followed those rules.
I can’t even find the words to describe the scale of Trump’s corruption here.
I used to advise people not to even accept a free cup of coffee from someone who had interests before them. And staff followed those rules.
I can’t even find the words to describe the scale of Trump’s corruption here.
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Strong work from those who pressured them!!
A Canadian company said on Friday that it would no longer sell a warehouse in Virginia to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, which had planned to use the site as an ICE processing facility.
Canadian Company Cancels Sale of Virginia Warehouse to ICE
Jim Pattison Developments said the sale of an industrial building, which was planned to become an Immigration and Customs Enforcement processing facility, would not go forward.
nyti.ms
February 2, 2026 at 12:15 AM
Strong work from those who pressured them!!
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The group bike ride for Alex Pretti is about to depart in Minneapolis, stopping at his memorial, then Renee Good’s, and finishing at the VFW. If you can join, hop on anywhere. It’s a warm 17° & sunny!
I’ve never seen this many cyclists for a group ride. ⚡️✊🏽⚡️🚲⚡️✊🏽⚡️ #RIPPretti
I’ve never seen this many cyclists for a group ride. ⚡️✊🏽⚡️🚲⚡️✊🏽⚡️ #RIPPretti
January 31, 2026 at 7:41 PM
The group bike ride for Alex Pretti is about to depart in Minneapolis, stopping at his memorial, then Renee Good’s, and finishing at the VFW. If you can join, hop on anywhere. It’s a warm 17° & sunny!
I’ve never seen this many cyclists for a group ride. ⚡️✊🏽⚡️🚲⚡️✊🏽⚡️ #RIPPretti
I’ve never seen this many cyclists for a group ride. ⚡️✊🏽⚡️🚲⚡️✊🏽⚡️ #RIPPretti
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My 75 year old dad and I standing on a busy corner in Duluth today. Just the two of us, mostly good response, of course a couple of people who didn't like to see us practicing democracy.
#Minnesota
#Minnesota
January 31, 2026 at 3:14 AM
My 75 year old dad and I standing on a busy corner in Duluth today. Just the two of us, mostly good response, of course a couple of people who didn't like to see us practicing democracy.
#Minnesota
#Minnesota
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I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
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January 28, 2026 at 10:16 PM
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"Hi, everyone. I know things are hectic as heck right now, but please be sure to fill out your timesheets every Friday by 5 p.m. Central. I can’t pay you unless I know your hours. Please also try to be accurate."
I Am the Payroll Accountant for Professional Protestors in Minnesota, and I Am Swamped
“House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minn., slammed Minnesota state leaders after anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agitators disrupted a...
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January 25, 2026 at 3:00 PM
"Hi, everyone. I know things are hectic as heck right now, but please be sure to fill out your timesheets every Friday by 5 p.m. Central. I can’t pay you unless I know your hours. Please also try to be accurate."
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Also a major sponsor of Cubs games on Marquee Network
January 25, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Also a major sponsor of Cubs games on Marquee Network
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The United States government is disarming and executing people. Are there any foreign leaders that can help us?
January 25, 2026 at 12:18 AM
The United States government is disarming and executing people. Are there any foreign leaders that can help us?
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I was reliably told that celebrating or even joking about political violence was considered beyond vile, worthy of societal scorn and loss of employment.
January 25, 2026 at 2:11 AM
I was reliably told that celebrating or even joking about political violence was considered beyond vile, worthy of societal scorn and loss of employment.