h sofia
@hsofia2025.bsky.social
Here so I don't have to give out my phone number. Still 😷ing usually.
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Buried in congressional Republicans' tax bill? A gift to rent-setting algorithm companies like RealPage—barring states from regulating AI-driven price hikes for 10 years. Rents could soar, and local governments would be powerless to stop it.
www.wsj.com/real-estate/...
www.wsj.com/real-estate/...
May 28, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Buried in congressional Republicans' tax bill? A gift to rent-setting algorithm companies like RealPage—barring states from regulating AI-driven price hikes for 10 years. Rents could soar, and local governments would be powerless to stop it.
www.wsj.com/real-estate/...
www.wsj.com/real-estate/...
Enjoying season 2 of Andor. Seems relevant for our time too.
May 25, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Enjoying season 2 of Andor. Seems relevant for our time too.
Mount Fuji 😭 just a glimpse of it brought tears to my eyes! 🏔️
April 17, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Mount Fuji 😭 just a glimpse of it brought tears to my eyes! 🏔️
Appreciate the comprehensive reach of the rail system in Japan, and also: it is confounding at times. There are also delays. Right now I'm on a train that will be late to my reserved connection because it's inexplicably NOT the limited express and will take 30 mins to complete all stops.
April 17, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Appreciate the comprehensive reach of the rail system in Japan, and also: it is confounding at times. There are also delays. Right now I'm on a train that will be late to my reserved connection because it's inexplicably NOT the limited express and will take 30 mins to complete all stops.
Going to Japan was a great idea. Departing from my typical individualistic independence to meet up with friends and experience Japan with them was an intelligent choice that made all the difference. A healing place to be - and return to.
April 14, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Going to Japan was a great idea. Departing from my typical individualistic independence to meet up with friends and experience Japan with them was an intelligent choice that made all the difference. A healing place to be - and return to.
Today in all the wackiness of the world, it felt good and grounding to support the local (Seattle) South End Gx Ultimate Frisbee team - they've had to turn down invitations to nationals every year due to cost. Will you join me in giving to make it happen for them this year? gofund.me/6b64855b
Donate to Help Franklin Gx Ultimate Team Reach Nationals, organized by Ash Escobar
This year, we want to make Franklin Gx History and go to the High School Na… Ash Escobar needs your support for Help Franklin Gx Ultimate Team Reach Nationals
gofund.me
April 1, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Today in all the wackiness of the world, it felt good and grounding to support the local (Seattle) South End Gx Ultimate Frisbee team - they've had to turn down invitations to nationals every year due to cost. Will you join me in giving to make it happen for them this year? gofund.me/6b64855b
Farewell to the advisory committees of the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
March 10, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Farewell to the advisory committees of the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
A third of the way through Loretta J Ross's excellent book "Calling In: How to Start Making Change with Those You'd Rather Cancel." Saw her speak recently, she is an old school organizer and sharp, sharp, sharp!
March 7, 2025 at 6:35 PM
A third of the way through Loretta J Ross's excellent book "Calling In: How to Start Making Change with Those You'd Rather Cancel." Saw her speak recently, she is an old school organizer and sharp, sharp, sharp!
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Today, a broad coalition of scientific professional societies who represent over 92,000 scientists are speaking out against the politicization and demonization of Federally funded science and government scientist jobs.
It was an honor to help the Union of Concerned Scientists with this! 🧪🌎
It was an honor to help the Union of Concerned Scientists with this! 🧪🌎
48 Scientific Societies Representing Almost 100,000 Scientists Ask Congress to Protect the Future of Science
48 scientific societies representing almost 100,000 scientists signed on to a letter asking Congress to protect the future of science
www.ucsusa.org
March 3, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Today, a broad coalition of scientific professional societies who represent over 92,000 scientists are speaking out against the politicization and demonization of Federally funded science and government scientist jobs.
It was an honor to help the Union of Concerned Scientists with this! 🧪🌎
It was an honor to help the Union of Concerned Scientists with this! 🧪🌎
If social security checks don't show up on time, disabled and elderly people will go hungry, landlords will not get their rents, sandwich generation will be even more stressed and squeezed... not good, not good at all.
March 4, 2025 at 1:06 AM
If social security checks don't show up on time, disabled and elderly people will go hungry, landlords will not get their rents, sandwich generation will be even more stressed and squeezed... not good, not good at all.
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The final vote: 51-45, with 4 people absent.
CLOTURE FAILS, A CONGRESSIONAL SPORTS BAN WILL NOT HAPPEN.
Democrats hold firm, not a single dem voted for cloture.
MAJOR victory for everyone who called in today and this week in support of trans people.
CLOTURE FAILS, A CONGRESSIONAL SPORTS BAN WILL NOT HAPPEN.
Democrats hold firm, not a single dem voted for cloture.
MAJOR victory for everyone who called in today and this week in support of trans people.
March 4, 2025 at 12:04 AM
The final vote: 51-45, with 4 people absent.
CLOTURE FAILS, A CONGRESSIONAL SPORTS BAN WILL NOT HAPPEN.
Democrats hold firm, not a single dem voted for cloture.
MAJOR victory for everyone who called in today and this week in support of trans people.
CLOTURE FAILS, A CONGRESSIONAL SPORTS BAN WILL NOT HAPPEN.
Democrats hold firm, not a single dem voted for cloture.
MAJOR victory for everyone who called in today and this week in support of trans people.
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Last I checked, anti-trans decision-makers are trying to make it impossible for trans folks to:
- have accurate identification
- play sports
- go to a public bathroom
- receive essential medical care
- have a job
- basically exist in society
That’s full-on real oppression. wtf?
- have accurate identification
- play sports
- go to a public bathroom
- receive essential medical care
- have a job
- basically exist in society
That’s full-on real oppression. wtf?
Increasingly what I'm seeing in liberal spaces is trans people being told we're an electoral liability.
Increasingly what I'm seeing in progressive and leftist spaces is trans people being told that we're not important enough when compared with "real oppression."
And honestly it's infuriating.
Increasingly what I'm seeing in progressive and leftist spaces is trans people being told that we're not important enough when compared with "real oppression."
And honestly it's infuriating.
March 3, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Last I checked, anti-trans decision-makers are trying to make it impossible for trans folks to:
- have accurate identification
- play sports
- go to a public bathroom
- receive essential medical care
- have a job
- basically exist in society
That’s full-on real oppression. wtf?
- have accurate identification
- play sports
- go to a public bathroom
- receive essential medical care
- have a job
- basically exist in society
That’s full-on real oppression. wtf?
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Trans kids are not a bargaining chip. Before legislation comes up for a vote on Monday, write and call State Senator Elena Parent to tell her to vote NO on anti-trans bills SB 30 and SB 185!
(404) 656-5109
Elena.Parent@senate.ga.gov
Elena@ElenaParent.com
(404) 656-5109
Elena.Parent@senate.ga.gov
Elena@ElenaParent.com
March 2, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Trans kids are not a bargaining chip. Before legislation comes up for a vote on Monday, write and call State Senator Elena Parent to tell her to vote NO on anti-trans bills SB 30 and SB 185!
(404) 656-5109
Elena.Parent@senate.ga.gov
Elena@ElenaParent.com
(404) 656-5109
Elena.Parent@senate.ga.gov
Elena@ElenaParent.com
Not good.
Finally.
A major media outlet has finally reported on Trump’s total travel ban for transgender visa applicants seeking the United States.
I had to scream for two days to get someone else to report on it.
It is NOT just for athletes.
www.the-independent.com/news/world/a...
A major media outlet has finally reported on Trump’s total travel ban for transgender visa applicants seeking the United States.
I had to scream for two days to get someone else to report on it.
It is NOT just for athletes.
www.the-independent.com/news/world/a...
State Department visa policy could bar trans people from traveling to U.S.
Violations could result in travel bans beyond just athletes
www.the-independent.com
February 28, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Not good.
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NEW: A federal judge in CA just entered a TRO (temporary restraining order) against the Office of Personnel Management & its Acting Director, Charles Ezell, finding that OPM illegally terminated probationary federal employees because it had no authority to do so.
www.cbsnews.com/news/judge-r...
www.cbsnews.com/news/judge-r...
Judge rules mass firings of federal probationary employees is likely illegal
U.S. District Judge William Alsup ordered the Office of Personnel Management to inform certain federal agencies that it had no authority to order the firings of probationary employees, including the D...
www.cbsnews.com
February 28, 2025 at 2:12 AM
NEW: A federal judge in CA just entered a TRO (temporary restraining order) against the Office of Personnel Management & its Acting Director, Charles Ezell, finding that OPM illegally terminated probationary federal employees because it had no authority to do so.
www.cbsnews.com/news/judge-r...
www.cbsnews.com/news/judge-r...
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"In King County, about 87% of 2-year-olds are up-to-date on the MMR vaccine, meaning they’ve received one dose, and about 72% of 4- to 6-year-olds have received both doses.
Herd immunity requires about 95% of people to be vaccinated against measles because it’s so infectious."
Herd immunity requires about 95% of people to be vaccinated against measles because it’s so infectious."
First 2025 measles case in a WA resident confirmed
A King County infant has tested positive for measles. Authorities are letting the public know where and when the risks existed for exposure.
www.seattletimes.com
February 28, 2025 at 2:15 AM
"In King County, about 87% of 2-year-olds are up-to-date on the MMR vaccine, meaning they’ve received one dose, and about 72% of 4- to 6-year-olds have received both doses.
Herd immunity requires about 95% of people to be vaccinated against measles because it’s so infectious."
Herd immunity requires about 95% of people to be vaccinated against measles because it’s so infectious."
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The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) makes recommendations that determine access to vaccines in the US.
The ACIP meeting scheduled for next week is now delayed.
This is how RFK Jr will administratively destroy vaccination programs.
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
The ACIP meeting scheduled for next week is now delayed.
This is how RFK Jr will administratively destroy vaccination programs.
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
A CDC vaccine committee meeting, the first of Kennedy's tenure at HHS, gets postponed
An HHS spokesperson didn’t say when the meeting would be rescheduled.
www.nbcnews.com
February 20, 2025 at 9:42 PM
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) makes recommendations that determine access to vaccines in the US.
The ACIP meeting scheduled for next week is now delayed.
This is how RFK Jr will administratively destroy vaccination programs.
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
The ACIP meeting scheduled for next week is now delayed.
This is how RFK Jr will administratively destroy vaccination programs.
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
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Musk's cronies tried to to gain access to classified USAID data. USAID Director of Security John Voorhees security said no. The Musk people threatened to call in the US Marshals and take the data at gunpoint. They still said no.
edition.cnn.com/2025/02/02/p...
edition.cnn.com/2025/02/02/p...
Senior USAID security officials put on leave after refusing Musk’s DOGE access to agency systems | CNN Politics
Two top security officials at the US Agency for International Development were put on administrative leave Saturday night after refusing to allow officials from Elon Musk’s Department of Government Ef...
edition.cnn.com
February 2, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Musk's cronies tried to to gain access to classified USAID data. USAID Director of Security John Voorhees security said no. The Musk people threatened to call in the US Marshals and take the data at gunpoint. They still said no.
edition.cnn.com/2025/02/02/p...
edition.cnn.com/2025/02/02/p...
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As a follow up to yesterday's post, here is the SUPPORTIVE bill for trans kids!
app.leg.wa.gov/pbc/bill/5180
Washington besties please go comment in SUPPORT of this one!
app.leg.wa.gov/pbc/bill/5180
Washington besties please go comment in SUPPORT of this one!
Washington State Legislature - Public Bill Comments
app.leg.wa.gov
January 28, 2025 at 9:12 PM
As a follow up to yesterday's post, here is the SUPPORTIVE bill for trans kids!
app.leg.wa.gov/pbc/bill/5180
Washington besties please go comment in SUPPORT of this one!
app.leg.wa.gov/pbc/bill/5180
Washington besties please go comment in SUPPORT of this one!
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Don’t go along with illegal orders. Don’t preemptively do things like taking pronouns out of your email signature and disbanding everything that might be construed as DEI. Make them stop you
The most frustrating thing is people are just going along with illegal orders. Don't DO that! Like the person who was fired without whom there is no quorum and whose term doesn't end til '28 should not be considered fired and everybody should stand by her.
January 29, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Don’t go along with illegal orders. Don’t preemptively do things like taking pronouns out of your email signature and disbanding everything that might be construed as DEI. Make them stop you
Grim, even for a Monday.
January 28, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Grim, even for a Monday.
Beautiful weekend in the Hood Canal.
"Intertidal mud flats" is my favorite phrase of the day.
"Intertidal mud flats" is my favorite phrase of the day.
January 27, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Beautiful weekend in the Hood Canal.
"Intertidal mud flats" is my favorite phrase of the day.
"Intertidal mud flats" is my favorite phrase of the day.
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NIH appears to have canceled/postponed all of its study sections—the independent review panels that approve federal grants for health research.
Such grants fund the work/salaries of 300k people at more than 2,500 institutions
Such grants fund the work/salaries of 300k people at more than 2,500 institutions
All NIH study sections canceled indefinitely. This will halt science and devastate research budgets in universities.
January 22, 2025 at 9:27 PM
NIH appears to have canceled/postponed all of its study sections—the independent review panels that approve federal grants for health research.
Such grants fund the work/salaries of 300k people at more than 2,500 institutions
Such grants fund the work/salaries of 300k people at more than 2,500 institutions
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Today's forestry pics are from the northwest corner of Mt. Rainier National Park. This portion of the park, accessed via the Carbon River entrance, features an old growth forest.
#forests #nationalparks #trees #nature #photography
#forests #nationalparks #trees #nature #photography
January 13, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Today's forestry pics are from the northwest corner of Mt. Rainier National Park. This portion of the park, accessed via the Carbon River entrance, features an old growth forest.
#forests #nationalparks #trees #nature #photography
#forests #nationalparks #trees #nature #photography