Mary (geographile)
@geographile.bsky.social
Natural/scientific pantheist, I homeschool, I am an earth sciences fan if I define earth science to also include the science of things on the Earth and in the cosmos.
Disabled queer parent.
Lots of speech to text errors!
No unsolicited DMs please.
Disabled queer parent.
Lots of speech to text errors!
No unsolicited DMs please.
Pinned
Once again I ask activists and allies to watch this documentary. It's on Netflix in the US, find it where you can. It is so well done and shows you what we're fighting for.
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crip_Camp
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crip_Camp
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In the 1800s, a slave owner purchased over a dozen people in Georgia and set the foundation for his family’s generational wealth
Generations later, a railroad company owned by one of his descendants is using eminent domain to seize land of Black farmers
Generations later, a railroad company owned by one of his descendants is using eminent domain to seize land of Black farmers
Georgia Is Letting a Railroad Seize Land a Black Family Has Owned For 100 Years
Descendants of enslaved people are fighting an attempt to use eminent domain to carve a spur through one of Georgia’s largest Black‑owned farms.
capitalbnews.org
February 20, 2026 at 2:06 AM
In the 1800s, a slave owner purchased over a dozen people in Georgia and set the foundation for his family’s generational wealth
Generations later, a railroad company owned by one of his descendants is using eminent domain to seize land of Black farmers
Generations later, a railroad company owned by one of his descendants is using eminent domain to seize land of Black farmers
Anything that will help
New Mexico reopens investigation of Epstein ranch reut.rs/4kMEUTU
New Mexico reopens investigation of Epstein ranch
New Mexico's attorney general on Thursday ordered the reopening of the state's criminal investigation into alleged crimes at a ranch owned by late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, based on new information made public by the U.S. Justice Department, the state's Department of Justice said.
reut.rs
February 20, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Anything that will help
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Reverend Jesse Jackson never stopped demanding that this country live up to its promise. He knew the enormous power that comes with mobilizing diverse coalitions around a common goal.
The world needs more leaders like him. We will miss him fiercely.
The world needs more leaders like him. We will miss him fiercely.
February 18, 2026 at 1:59 AM
Reverend Jesse Jackson never stopped demanding that this country live up to its promise. He knew the enormous power that comes with mobilizing diverse coalitions around a common goal.
The world needs more leaders like him. We will miss him fiercely.
The world needs more leaders like him. We will miss him fiercely.
Here's a big thing:
California does the top two instant runoff thing.
If all these people run in the primary with these results, Swalwell and Hilton will be in the general.
What if, before late April, the bottom half of the field drops out?
ktla.com/news/politic...
California does the top two instant runoff thing.
If all these people run in the primary with these results, Swalwell and Hilton will be in the general.
What if, before late April, the bottom half of the field drops out?
ktla.com/news/politic...
ktla.com
February 19, 2026 at 11:48 PM
Here's a big thing:
California does the top two instant runoff thing.
If all these people run in the primary with these results, Swalwell and Hilton will be in the general.
What if, before late April, the bottom half of the field drops out?
ktla.com/news/politic...
California does the top two instant runoff thing.
If all these people run in the primary with these results, Swalwell and Hilton will be in the general.
What if, before late April, the bottom half of the field drops out?
ktla.com/news/politic...
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I think the files, arrests and pressures from other countries and their media are going to help bring this coup to its knees. I am very worried about voter suppression and data tampering.
February 19, 2026 at 11:16 PM
I think the files, arrests and pressures from other countries and their media are going to help bring this coup to its knees. I am very worried about voter suppression and data tampering.
Damn this is gorgeous, Oakland represent!
youtu.be/sLkGSV9WDMA?...
youtu.be/sLkGSV9WDMA?...
They Might Be Giants - Why Does the Sun Really Shine? (The Sun is a Miasma of Incandescent Plasma)
YouTube video by TMBGkids
youtu.be
February 19, 2026 at 11:31 PM
Damn this is gorgeous, Oakland represent!
youtu.be/sLkGSV9WDMA?...
youtu.be/sLkGSV9WDMA?...
If it passes, people who want him out of office need to start campaigns to help disenfranchised people get the documentation they need ASAP and free.
NEW: Trump said if Republicans in Congress pass the SAVE America Act, which would disenfranchise millions if passed, the party will not lose a race “for 50 years.”
His comment marks the latest in a string of concerning statements disparaging American election security. https://bit.ly/4atKNSk
His comment marks the latest in a string of concerning statements disparaging American election security. https://bit.ly/4atKNSk
February 19, 2026 at 11:15 PM
If it passes, people who want him out of office need to start campaigns to help disenfranchised people get the documentation they need ASAP and free.
Reposted by Mary (geographile)
NEW: Trump said if Republicans in Congress pass the SAVE America Act, which would disenfranchise millions if passed, the party will not lose a race “for 50 years.”
His comment marks the latest in a string of concerning statements disparaging American election security. https://bit.ly/4atKNSk
His comment marks the latest in a string of concerning statements disparaging American election security. https://bit.ly/4atKNSk
February 19, 2026 at 10:18 PM
NEW: Trump said if Republicans in Congress pass the SAVE America Act, which would disenfranchise millions if passed, the party will not lose a race “for 50 years.”
His comment marks the latest in a string of concerning statements disparaging American election security. https://bit.ly/4atKNSk
His comment marks the latest in a string of concerning statements disparaging American election security. https://bit.ly/4atKNSk
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The sad, sick irony of being assaulted at work when you work for the DEPARTMENT OF LABOR. During office hours.
These predators/parasites think they're above the law. Time to put the fear of dog into them.
These predators/parasites think they're above the law. Time to put the fear of dog into them.
🚨🚨🚨 Secretary Chavez-DeRemer's husband assaulted AT LEAST two women and was barred from entering Labor Department facilities: archive.ph/2026.02.19-2...
THROW THESE EPSTEIN CLASS FUCKERS INTO A BOILING VOLCANO
THROW THESE EPSTEIN CLASS FUCKERS INTO A BOILING VOLCANO
February 19, 2026 at 11:11 PM
The sad, sick irony of being assaulted at work when you work for the DEPARTMENT OF LABOR. During office hours.
These predators/parasites think they're above the law. Time to put the fear of dog into them.
These predators/parasites think they're above the law. Time to put the fear of dog into them.
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Biden would’ve been instantly impeached in a bipartisan vote if he put his face on the freakin’ Department of Justice building
February 19, 2026 at 6:28 PM
Biden would’ve been instantly impeached in a bipartisan vote if he put his face on the freakin’ Department of Justice building
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A skater coming off the ice and saying “THAT’S WHAT I’M FUCKIN’ TALKIN’ ABOUT!” makes me so happy, given how punishing the ladylike discourse of my youth was when it came to this sport.
February 19, 2026 at 9:43 PM
A skater coming off the ice and saying “THAT’S WHAT I’M FUCKIN’ TALKIN’ ABOUT!” makes me so happy, given how punishing the ladylike discourse of my youth was when it came to this sport.
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They certainly weren’t bored when the claim was that it was Democrats running a pedophile ring out of a pizza joint. It only became boring to them when it turned out to be republicans.
February 19, 2026 at 1:59 PM
They certainly weren’t bored when the claim was that it was Democrats running a pedophile ring out of a pizza joint. It only became boring to them when it turned out to be republicans.
I'm trying to keep hope, and this song wants me to, but today is not the day I am having hope for the most part.
youtube.com/watch?v=Y3zi...
youtube.com/watch?v=Y3zi...
U2 - American Obituary (Lyric Video)
YouTube video by U2
youtube.com
February 19, 2026 at 11:12 PM
I'm trying to keep hope, and this song wants me to, but today is not the day I am having hope for the most part.
youtube.com/watch?v=Y3zi...
youtube.com/watch?v=Y3zi...
I don't think her family or ex-family's behavior should affect how we feel about her but JFC what a mess.
And it's not like her kid was stealing stuff because he needed money, she has money now.
What a mess.
www.advocate.com/news/lauren-...
And it's not like her kid was stealing stuff because he needed money, she has money now.
What a mess.
www.advocate.com/news/lauren-...
Lauren Boebert's son charged with child abuse for a second time
MAGA Republican Lauren Boebert's son Tyler Boebert, 20, was cited over the weekend for child abuse without injury.
www.advocate.com
February 19, 2026 at 10:37 PM
I don't think her family or ex-family's behavior should affect how we feel about her but JFC what a mess.
And it's not like her kid was stealing stuff because he needed money, she has money now.
What a mess.
www.advocate.com/news/lauren-...
And it's not like her kid was stealing stuff because he needed money, she has money now.
What a mess.
www.advocate.com/news/lauren-...
It is very important that you listen to this. You can also look at it, but listening is more important.
youtube.com/shorts/1VX83...
youtube.com/shorts/1VX83...
Sultans Of Meep
YouTube video by martin_gr
youtube.com
February 19, 2026 at 10:13 PM
It is very important that you listen to this. You can also look at it, but listening is more important.
youtube.com/shorts/1VX83...
youtube.com/shorts/1VX83...
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JFC, Donald is the most ridiculously ignorant fool.
DOOCY: Barack Obama said that aliens are real. Have you seen any evidence of non-human visitors to earth?
TRUMP: Well, he gave classified information. He's not supposed to be doing that.
DOOCY: So aliens are real?
TRUMP: I don't know if they're real or not. He made a big mistake.
TRUMP: Well, he gave classified information. He's not supposed to be doing that.
DOOCY: So aliens are real?
TRUMP: I don't know if they're real or not. He made a big mistake.
February 19, 2026 at 9:06 PM
JFC, Donald is the most ridiculously ignorant fool.
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Four months in jail because *her mom* overstayed a visa while applying for a green card. I’m sitting next to my 9-year-old daughter right now and the idea that anyone would put her in jail at all for something like that…no words
A 9-year old girl traveled to Florida for a vacation at Disney.
Then, she spent four months imprisoned in Texas.
Gutting story:
www.propublica.org/article/ice-...
Then, she spent four months imprisoned in Texas.
Gutting story:
www.propublica.org/article/ice-...
How a Planned Disney World Vacation Turned Into Four Months in Immigration Detention
A 9-year-old shares her story of being held at the nation’s only operating detention center for immigrant families in Dilley, Texas.
www.propublica.org
February 19, 2026 at 8:58 PM
Four months in jail because *her mom* overstayed a visa while applying for a green card. I’m sitting next to my 9-year-old daughter right now and the idea that anyone would put her in jail at all for something like that…no words
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this is genuinely 85% of U.S. media on any given day
February 19, 2026 at 9:06 PM
this is genuinely 85% of U.S. media on any given day
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Trump pardoned him.
"Zhao’s guilty plea in November 2023 came alongside a more than $4 billion settlement between Binance and federal prosecutors that was struck at the height of the U.S. government’s crypto crackdown."
"Zhao’s guilty plea in November 2023 came alongside a more than $4 billion settlement between Binance and federal prosecutors that was struck at the height of the U.S. government’s crypto crackdown."
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao made a triumphant return to the U. S.—his first visit since his release from prison in 2024—attending a crypto conference at Mar-a-Lago.
Pardoned Binance Founder Hobnobs With Trump Sons, Administration Officials at Mar-a-Lago Crypto Fest
Changpeng Zhao made his first return to the U.S. since his release from federal prison in 2024.
on.wsj.com
February 19, 2026 at 9:06 PM
Trump pardoned him.
"Zhao’s guilty plea in November 2023 came alongside a more than $4 billion settlement between Binance and federal prosecutors that was struck at the height of the U.S. government’s crypto crackdown."
"Zhao’s guilty plea in November 2023 came alongside a more than $4 billion settlement between Binance and federal prosecutors that was struck at the height of the U.S. government’s crypto crackdown."
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BREAKING: In a loss for Virginia voters, a county judge blocked Virginians from deciding whether Democrats can redraw the state’s congressional map to counter GOP gerrymanders nationwide.
The same judge voided Democrats’ redistricting effort, but the state Supreme Court overruled the decision.
The same judge voided Democrats’ redistricting effort, but the state Supreme Court overruled the decision.
Virginia judge blocks vote on Democrats' redistricting referendum
A Democratic redraw could give the party as many as four new congressional seats.
www.democracydocket.com
February 19, 2026 at 8:49 PM
BREAKING: In a loss for Virginia voters, a county judge blocked Virginians from deciding whether Democrats can redraw the state’s congressional map to counter GOP gerrymanders nationwide.
The same judge voided Democrats’ redistricting effort, but the state Supreme Court overruled the decision.
The same judge voided Democrats’ redistricting effort, but the state Supreme Court overruled the decision.
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Collins has voted with Trump 96% of the time — the same rate as Mitch McConnell and two points above conservative Rand Paul. This is hardly the profile of someone looking to chart her own path. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/susa...
Susan Collins hands Trump the 50th vote against free and fair elections
When it comes to free and fair elections, Collins is as conservative and anti-voting rights as they come.
www.democracydocket.com
February 19, 2026 at 4:38 PM
Collins has voted with Trump 96% of the time — the same rate as Mitch McConnell and two points above conservative Rand Paul. This is hardly the profile of someone looking to chart her own path. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/susa...
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Daily reminder that if you don't oppose #MAGA and Trump because they're evil, you can still oppose them because they're incompetent.
wapo.st/4tKRwyM
wapo.st/4tKRwyM
After leaving WHO, Trump officials propose more expensive replacement to duplicate it
HHS proposes spending $2 billion a year to re-create systems the U.S. accessed through the WHO at a fraction of the cost, according to officials briefed on the matter.
wapo.st
February 19, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Daily reminder that if you don't oppose #MAGA and Trump because they're evil, you can still oppose them because they're incompetent.
wapo.st/4tKRwyM
wapo.st/4tKRwyM
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I just explained to my students that crooked politicians always like to use the passive voice to avoid accountability, and this is a pretty solid example.
Exonerated by whom, sir? When? How?
Exonerated by whom, sir? When? How?
DOOCY: On Prince Andrew, do you think American associates of Jeffrey Epstein will wind up in handcuffs too?
TRUMP: I'm the expert in a way because I've been totally exonerated. That's very nice. I can actually speak about it very nicely. I think it's a shame. I did nothing.
TRUMP: I'm the expert in a way because I've been totally exonerated. That's very nice. I can actually speak about it very nicely. I think it's a shame. I did nothing.
February 19, 2026 at 8:11 PM
I just explained to my students that crooked politicians always like to use the passive voice to avoid accountability, and this is a pretty solid example.
Exonerated by whom, sir? When? How?
Exonerated by whom, sir? When? How?
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U.S. Military Moves Into Place for Possible Strikes in lran
President Trump has given no indication that he has made a decision about how to proceed, as diplomatic talks continue.
Wonder what is happening that would require a prez to start a BS war…hmmm 🤔🤔🤔
#EpsteinFiles
President Trump has given no indication that he has made a decision about how to proceed, as diplomatic talks continue.
Wonder what is happening that would require a prez to start a BS war…hmmm 🤔🤔🤔
#EpsteinFiles
February 19, 2026 at 11:15 AM
U.S. Military Moves Into Place for Possible Strikes in lran
President Trump has given no indication that he has made a decision about how to proceed, as diplomatic talks continue.
Wonder what is happening that would require a prez to start a BS war…hmmm 🤔🤔🤔
#EpsteinFiles
President Trump has given no indication that he has made a decision about how to proceed, as diplomatic talks continue.
Wonder what is happening that would require a prez to start a BS war…hmmm 🤔🤔🤔
#EpsteinFiles
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<Lindsey Graham has a tantrum.>
Fredericksen: when your tantrum is over, you can have your chocolate milk.
Fredericksen: when your tantrum is over, you can have your chocolate milk.
February 19, 2026 at 8:09 PM
<Lindsey Graham has a tantrum.>
Fredericksen: when your tantrum is over, you can have your chocolate milk.
Fredericksen: when your tantrum is over, you can have your chocolate milk.
