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
California, This is relevant to our upcoming storm, come listen.
Just scheduled a livestream for later today (4pm PT) to discuss the major storm now expected in Southern California from later tonight into the weekend, including escalating flood threat as well as potential for some severe thunderstorms. #CAwx #CAwater
Major Southern California storm update: Escalating flood risk & few severe thunderstorms possible! - YouTube
The latest in a recurring series of live, virtual, & interactive "office hours" hosted by Dr. Daniel Swain on various topics related to extreme #weather and...
www.youtube.com
November 15, 2025 at 12:07 AM
California, This is relevant to our upcoming storm, come listen.
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Good news, you have power...massive power to stop #ICELawlessness & abuse.
All it takes is a call. 202-224-3121
Your voice matters no matter what party your lawmakers are from.
If your lawmaker is a Republican, they need to see you oppose this. If they're Democrats, encourage them to get louder.
All it takes is a call. 202-224-3121
Your voice matters no matter what party your lawmakers are from.
If your lawmaker is a Republican, they need to see you oppose this. If they're Democrats, encourage them to get louder.
November 14, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Good news, you have power...massive power to stop #ICELawlessness & abuse.
All it takes is a call. 202-224-3121
Your voice matters no matter what party your lawmakers are from.
If your lawmaker is a Republican, they need to see you oppose this. If they're Democrats, encourage them to get louder.
All it takes is a call. 202-224-3121
Your voice matters no matter what party your lawmakers are from.
If your lawmaker is a Republican, they need to see you oppose this. If they're Democrats, encourage them to get louder.
This is right now, come join us! It is especially relevant to Southern California this time.
Daniel Swain will be providing storm update at 4 pm today. Info below.
Catch @weatherwest.bsky.social's latest livestream TODAY (11/14) at 4pm. Storm and flood threat expected in Southern California. #CAwx
November 15, 2025 at 12:03 AM
This is right now, come join us! It is especially relevant to Southern California this time.
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Socialism is much better than American fascism.
November 14, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Socialism is much better than American fascism.
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I've been really frustrated with the solipsism of Jewish institutions that try to stoke panic over Mamdani while remaining largely silent on the actual fascist threat in the US. IMO a much better use of their religious authority would be joining clerics from other faiths at anti-ICE protests.
Oh wow @reuters.com got the photo here:
November 14, 2025 at 9:59 PM
I've been really frustrated with the solipsism of Jewish institutions that try to stoke panic over Mamdani while remaining largely silent on the actual fascist threat in the US. IMO a much better use of their religious authority would be joining clerics from other faiths at anti-ICE protests.
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A "steaming pile" describes Lindsey Graham perfectly!
Did they finally realize they would be required to provide facts in court to get their $$$???
It would have made Jack Smith's day! #FactsMatter
Did they finally realize they would be required to provide facts in court to get their $$$???
It would have made Jack Smith's day! #FactsMatter
Now that they’re caught and can’t cook up a secret settlement with MAGA Bondi to line their own pockets.
What a steaming pile this is.
What a steaming pile this is.
Senators distance themselves from controversial payout provision
Only one Republican senator has public plans to sue under new legislative language House Republicans are now seeking to scrap.
www.politico.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:31 PM
A "steaming pile" describes Lindsey Graham perfectly!
Did they finally realize they would be required to provide facts in court to get their $$$???
It would have made Jack Smith's day! #FactsMatter
Did they finally realize they would be required to provide facts in court to get their $$$???
It would have made Jack Smith's day! #FactsMatter
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Day #298. Born in the mid 1950's, German descent w ingrained antifascism, I see this to mean.
We, the US, are whittling out our friends. A new revolution in which the UK & US are enemies again! Who is next? As we align with Hungary & Argentina. #proudblue
Who wants to be friends with fascists?
We, the US, are whittling out our friends. A new revolution in which the UK & US are enemies again! Who is next? As we align with Hungary & Argentina. #proudblue
Who wants to be friends with fascists?
Homan: "I don't think the UK is a friend to this country and friend of the president"
November 14, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Day #298. Born in the mid 1950's, German descent w ingrained antifascism, I see this to mean.
We, the US, are whittling out our friends. A new revolution in which the UK & US are enemies again! Who is next? As we align with Hungary & Argentina. #proudblue
Who wants to be friends with fascists?
We, the US, are whittling out our friends. A new revolution in which the UK & US are enemies again! Who is next? As we align with Hungary & Argentina. #proudblue
Who wants to be friends with fascists?
I just muted the name of the guy with the Files for 24 hours to give myself a break. I'd forgotten I had that tool, but I just needed to slow down the fire hose into my brain.
November 14, 2025 at 9:14 PM
I just muted the name of the guy with the Files for 24 hours to give myself a break. I'd forgotten I had that tool, but I just needed to slow down the fire hose into my brain.
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Awful: Trump's boat bombings are now being justified by a new legal memo that relies on WH's own determinations as evidence. Memo also says people can't be prosecuted for the killings. But that reveals WH knows there's legal vulnerability here, Ds tell me.
New piece:
newrepublic.com/article/2032...
New piece:
newrepublic.com/article/2032...
Trump Boat Bombings Darken as Secret Memo Reveals Holes in Legal Case
A new White House memo argues that those carrying out the boat attacks can’t be prosecuted. Why? Because the White House says so!
newrepublic.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Awful: Trump's boat bombings are now being justified by a new legal memo that relies on WH's own determinations as evidence. Memo also says people can't be prosecuted for the killings. But that reveals WH knows there's legal vulnerability here, Ds tell me.
New piece:
newrepublic.com/article/2032...
New piece:
newrepublic.com/article/2032...
Just did a phone screening for a clinical trial for a medication, the person doing intake said they just finished an 5-year efficacy trial for a drug that worked beautifully for some folks and they cried when the trial was over because their insurance wouldn't cover the drug. (Even Medicaid does.)
November 14, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Just did a phone screening for a clinical trial for a medication, the person doing intake said they just finished an 5-year efficacy trial for a drug that worked beautifully for some folks and they cried when the trial was over because their insurance wouldn't cover the drug. (Even Medicaid does.)
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A summer of record-breaking heat and lower precipitation has brought reservoirs around Tehran to very low levels, with absolute crisis conditions, limited electricity and low water pressure and availability.
youtu.be/qfPiGbarKls?...
youtu.be/qfPiGbarKls?...
Taps run dry as Iran faces drought crisis
YouTube video by CBC News
youtu.be
November 14, 2025 at 7:45 AM
A summer of record-breaking heat and lower precipitation has brought reservoirs around Tehran to very low levels, with absolute crisis conditions, limited electricity and low water pressure and availability.
youtu.be/qfPiGbarKls?...
youtu.be/qfPiGbarKls?...
A summer of record-breaking heat and lower precipitation has brought reservoirs around Tehran to very low levels, with absolute crisis conditions, limited electricity and low water pressure and availability.
youtu.be/qfPiGbarKls?...
youtu.be/qfPiGbarKls?...
Taps run dry as Iran faces drought crisis
YouTube video by CBC News
youtu.be
November 14, 2025 at 7:45 AM
A summer of record-breaking heat and lower precipitation has brought reservoirs around Tehran to very low levels, with absolute crisis conditions, limited electricity and low water pressure and availability.
youtu.be/qfPiGbarKls?...
youtu.be/qfPiGbarKls?...
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lol.
like clockwork!
like clockwork!
November 14, 2025 at 2:03 AM
lol.
like clockwork!
like clockwork!
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Remember to grab your coffee somewhere else today.
RE starbucks picket line--the relevant detail is "picket line, do not cross." Pass that along. Proclaiming that you are in no danger of doing so because you are too aesthetically pure to let Starbucks coffee pass your lips is...unhelpful and does not give the impression you perhaps imagine it does.
November 13, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Remember to grab your coffee somewhere else today.
Jon Stewart interviews Lina Khan in her role as head of the Mamdani transition team.
youtu.be/vRJWM_3OW2Y?...
youtu.be/vRJWM_3OW2Y?...
Lina Khan On Zohran Mamdani, Corporate Welfare & the FTC | The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart
YouTube video by The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart
youtu.be
November 14, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Jon Stewart interviews Lina Khan in her role as head of the Mamdani transition team.
youtu.be/vRJWM_3OW2Y?...
youtu.be/vRJWM_3OW2Y?...
Getting a lot of my American news from the CBC has been really helpful. I switched off most of CBS except for my beloved CBS Sunday Morning and Colbert.
I love this explainy guy on the CBC.
youtu.be/ZDUK84Sh-F8?...
I love this explainy guy on the CBC.
youtu.be/ZDUK84Sh-F8?...
The impossible math behind Trump's $2,000 tariff rebate plan | About That
YouTube video by CBC News
youtu.be
November 13, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Getting a lot of my American news from the CBC has been really helpful. I switched off most of CBS except for my beloved CBS Sunday Morning and Colbert.
I love this explainy guy on the CBC.
youtu.be/ZDUK84Sh-F8?...
I love this explainy guy on the CBC.
youtu.be/ZDUK84Sh-F8?...
Absolutely agree
What if all workers of every sector launches a national strike as we do in Europe?
US needs a more stronger syndicate force.
US needs a more stronger syndicate force.
November 13, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Absolutely agree
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BREAKING: Starbucks workers have launched a massive, nationwide strike.
Baristas in 40 cities have walked off the job on the busiest day of Starbucks' year.
Upwards of 12,000 @sbworkersunited.org members could ultimately go on strike as the union escalates.
Baristas in 40 cities have walked off the job on the busiest day of Starbucks' year.
Upwards of 12,000 @sbworkersunited.org members could ultimately go on strike as the union escalates.
November 13, 2025 at 1:31 PM
BREAKING: Starbucks workers have launched a massive, nationwide strike.
Baristas in 40 cities have walked off the job on the busiest day of Starbucks' year.
Upwards of 12,000 @sbworkersunited.org members could ultimately go on strike as the union escalates.
Baristas in 40 cities have walked off the job on the busiest day of Starbucks' year.
Upwards of 12,000 @sbworkersunited.org members could ultimately go on strike as the union escalates.
Remember to grab your coffee somewhere else today.
RE starbucks picket line--the relevant detail is "picket line, do not cross." Pass that along. Proclaiming that you are in no danger of doing so because you are too aesthetically pure to let Starbucks coffee pass your lips is...unhelpful and does not give the impression you perhaps imagine it does.
November 13, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Remember to grab your coffee somewhere else today.
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Every location has a picket line in front of it. Don’t cross the line.
As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
November 13, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Every location has a picket line in front of it. Don’t cross the line.
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“But while New York is deciding to part ways with a tradition that has held back affordable housing, the recent fight over ADUs is an example of Chicago doubling down on it.”
map shows that tradition in action, there are so many different sets of rules for homeowners based on who your alder is
map shows that tradition in action, there are so many different sets of rules for homeowners based on who your alder is
November 13, 2025 at 3:09 PM
“But while New York is deciding to part ways with a tradition that has held back affordable housing, the recent fight over ADUs is an example of Chicago doubling down on it.”
map shows that tradition in action, there are so many different sets of rules for homeowners based on who your alder is
map shows that tradition in action, there are so many different sets of rules for homeowners based on who your alder is
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I'm in a debate with a copyeditor about the correct word for a group of vampires. Yes, we are publishing a serious scholarly text here.
November 13, 2025 at 3:10 PM
I'm in a debate with a copyeditor about the correct word for a group of vampires. Yes, we are publishing a serious scholarly text here.
I've pondered getting a backup phone to travel overseas with and I don't have biometric ID on my regular phone.
🚨 Do not hand your unlocked phone to law enforcement 🚨
Normalising the surrender of unlocked devices — esp at borders — is a dangerous precedent Apple is fore-fronting. Pushing an unlocked phone as standard-issue ID &commercialising #surveillance under the guise of “convenience”
#privacy #digitalID
Normalising the surrender of unlocked devices — esp at borders — is a dangerous precedent Apple is fore-fronting. Pushing an unlocked phone as standard-issue ID &commercialising #surveillance under the guise of “convenience”
#privacy #digitalID
Apple launches a Digital ID and says it’ll be accepted by the TSA
November 13, 2025 at 3:15 PM
I've pondered getting a backup phone to travel overseas with and I don't have biometric ID on my regular phone.
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Good for Massie but, come on, the GOP was blowing our budget, starting wars overseas and, yes, even protecting pedophiles (Hastert) two decades ago
REPUBLICAN REP. MASSIE: “I vote with my party 91% of the time… But when they're protecting pedophiles, blowing our budget, starting wars overseas — I'm sorry, I can't go along with that.”
November 13, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Good for Massie but, come on, the GOP was blowing our budget, starting wars overseas and, yes, even protecting pedophiles (Hastert) two decades ago
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The new batch of Epstein emails makes me ponder the folks deeply outraged by trans people who want to do sports because they think it harms women. Decades of hard proof that cis men who abuse their power to harm women in the worst ways are the actual threat can alter this counterfactual obsession.
November 13, 2025 at 1:02 PM
The new batch of Epstein emails makes me ponder the folks deeply outraged by trans people who want to do sports because they think it harms women. Decades of hard proof that cis men who abuse their power to harm women in the worst ways are the actual threat can alter this counterfactual obsession.