Jamie Bear 🐻
@jamiebear.bsky.social
Science stuff, but not a scientist. Old skoool DCist (RIP!) and former Eater DC. Baltimoron at heart. Very random posts about food, art, climate, science, publishing, and journalism.
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One of the best things I’ve read in a while:
January 25, 2026 at 10:39 PM
One of the best things I’ve read in a while:
Then why do they keep dog whistling?
Whistles are now WMDs, according to the "high IQ" crowd.
January 25, 2026 at 11:02 PM
Then why do they keep dog whistling?
A long list of places to contribute to help Minneapolis from afar. linktr.ee/mplsmutualaid
@mplsmutualaid | Linktree
Clearinghouse of mutual aid for our neighbors
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January 25, 2026 at 2:11 AM
A long list of places to contribute to help Minneapolis from afar. linktr.ee/mplsmutualaid
A very bad day. Timeline cleanse of my cousin’s new potato.
January 25, 2026 at 1:09 AM
A very bad day. Timeline cleanse of my cousin’s new potato.
Holy cow that limp noodle finally did something right
This is really something. Mark Warner, one of the more moderate and cautious senators in the Dem caucus, says he'll vote No on ICE funding:
January 25, 2026 at 12:36 AM
Holy cow that limp noodle finally did something right
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To everyone on the ground in Minnesota, I just want to say-I won't tell you to stay safe because I know there's no way to keep yourself safe from Trump's secret police.
But I will say I love you and I am proud of you.
But I will say I love you and I am proud of you.
January 24, 2026 at 6:25 PM
To everyone on the ground in Minnesota, I just want to say-I won't tell you to stay safe because I know there's no way to keep yourself safe from Trump's secret police.
But I will say I love you and I am proud of you.
But I will say I love you and I am proud of you.
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Settings > Content and Media > Autoplay Video and GIFs
Turn it off, now.
Turn it off, now.
January 24, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Settings > Content and Media > Autoplay Video and GIFs
Turn it off, now.
Turn it off, now.
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Two women trained as first responders were abducted by three ICE agents. One of the agents starts seizing. The other two don’t know what to do. The women jump into action and save the agent’s life, only to be re-handcuffed and processed.
www.startribune.com/detained-by-...
www.startribune.com/detained-by-...
Detained by ICE, two women became first responders during agent’s seizure
The women say they guided agents through the emergency, later raising concerns about medical protocols, weapons safety and accountability.
www.startribune.com
January 23, 2026 at 11:47 PM
Two women trained as first responders were abducted by three ICE agents. One of the agents starts seizing. The other two don’t know what to do. The women jump into action and save the agent’s life, only to be re-handcuffed and processed.
www.startribune.com/detained-by-...
www.startribune.com/detained-by-...
Do I happen to know anyone flying from DC to JFK today?
January 24, 2026 at 1:07 PM
Do I happen to know anyone flying from DC to JFK today?
With the impending potential Snowpacalypse/Snowmageddon it’s time to post to @maustermuhle.bsky.social’s Davy DCist forecast dcist.com/story/11/01/...
Now, Let's Kick It Over To Meteorologist Davy DCist
Illustration by Martin Austermuhle....
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January 22, 2026 at 9:52 PM
With the impending potential Snowpacalypse/Snowmageddon it’s time to post to @maustermuhle.bsky.social’s Davy DCist forecast dcist.com/story/11/01/...
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You can help: a listing of mutual aid organizations to support in Minnesota. [linktr.ee]
January 22, 2026 at 3:06 PM
You can help: a listing of mutual aid organizations to support in Minnesota. [linktr.ee]
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Bunny says “always double the garlic”
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January 22, 2026 at 3:28 AM
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January 22, 2026 at 3:09 AM
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Oldie but a goodie. Chris Matthews explaining to a right winger what Chamberlain’s appeasement policy was. Dems and the rest of the world could use a reminder. m.youtube.com/watch?v=YK0d...
Chris Matthews Tears Up Kevin James on Hardball
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January 22, 2026 at 2:52 AM
Oldie but a goodie. Chris Matthews explaining to a right winger what Chamberlain’s appeasement policy was. Dems and the rest of the world could use a reminder. m.youtube.com/watch?v=YK0d...
It’s reached cold levels of wearing two sweaters, slippers, drinking tea, and sitting on a heating pad cold. And I am still cold.🥶
January 21, 2026 at 3:47 PM
It’s reached cold levels of wearing two sweaters, slippers, drinking tea, and sitting on a heating pad cold. And I am still cold.🥶
Not generally a fan of gerrymandering but Andy Harris is THE worst. And he is a bad, heartless anesthesiologist/doctor.
UPDATE: Maryland Gov. Wes Moore's redistricting commission is recommending a map that significantly redraws the 1st Congressional District, currently repped Republican Andy Harris.
Read more: www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...
Read more: www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...
January 20, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Not generally a fan of gerrymandering but Andy Harris is THE worst. And he is a bad, heartless anesthesiologist/doctor.
Read the Usha Vance news and literally screamed ew out loud while by myself.
January 20, 2026 at 10:55 PM
Read the Usha Vance news and literally screamed ew out loud while by myself.
Woof. More than $2600 for a colonoscopy that was recommended early due to various risk factors and was preventative medicine. (And Asian women are being diagnosed with colon cancer more often and younger now.)
January 20, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Woof. More than $2600 for a colonoscopy that was recommended early due to various risk factors and was preventative medicine. (And Asian women are being diagnosed with colon cancer more often and younger now.)
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I just woke up from a nap and somehow while I was asleep, everyone on the bus has figured out we are not going to the right place
January 20, 2026 at 1:57 AM
I just woke up from a nap and somehow while I was asleep, everyone on the bus has figured out we are not going to the right place
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This photo was taken in 1911 using glass plate technology by Herbert Ponting who was part of Scott's Antarctic expedition,
The composition and detail are exquisite with the band of white snow/ice creating a perfect frame around the two people and the ship in the distance
Iconic imo
The composition and detail are exquisite with the band of white snow/ice creating a perfect frame around the two people and the ship in the distance
Iconic imo
January 17, 2026 at 7:12 AM
This photo was taken in 1911 using glass plate technology by Herbert Ponting who was part of Scott's Antarctic expedition,
The composition and detail are exquisite with the band of white snow/ice creating a perfect frame around the two people and the ship in the distance
Iconic imo
The composition and detail are exquisite with the band of white snow/ice creating a perfect frame around the two people and the ship in the distance
Iconic imo
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I just added this number to my contacts. I could never find it when I needed it in conversations with my unhoused neighbors. #DC
DC has shelter space for everyone who needs it.
It’s going to get colder in DC in the next few days—this is your reminder that anyone can anonymously call the shelter hotline for free transportation to a safe, warm space.
DC Shelter Hotline: (202) 399-7093
It’s going to get colder in DC in the next few days—this is your reminder that anyone can anonymously call the shelter hotline for free transportation to a safe, warm space.
DC Shelter Hotline: (202) 399-7093
January 17, 2026 at 2:02 PM
I just added this number to my contacts. I could never find it when I needed it in conversations with my unhoused neighbors. #DC
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Here’s a dirty little secret, according to studies - people usually turn in things they’ve found. For example, people usually return wallets and before you ask, rates of wallet return are actually higher ⬆️ when they have cash inside (going from about 51% return rate to about 60% return rate).
My wife left her bag on the MTA yesterday and today… it was at lost and found! Somebody actually went through the trouble.
Given how absolute shit things are, this was an unexpected kindness. I credit the good feelings engendered by the Mamdani administration. :)
Also the good people at the MTA.
Given how absolute shit things are, this was an unexpected kindness. I credit the good feelings engendered by the Mamdani administration. :)
Also the good people at the MTA.
January 16, 2026 at 5:51 PM
Here’s a dirty little secret, according to studies - people usually turn in things they’ve found. For example, people usually return wallets and before you ask, rates of wallet return are actually higher ⬆️ when they have cash inside (going from about 51% return rate to about 60% return rate).
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This week, I spoke with a St. Paul woman who told me ICE came to her door and asked her to report on her "Asian neighbors."
The Hmong community, the large majority of whom are in this country legally for decades now, is in hiding.
The Hmong community, the large majority of whom are in this country legally for decades now, is in hiding.
January 16, 2026 at 9:20 PM
This week, I spoke with a St. Paul woman who told me ICE came to her door and asked her to report on her "Asian neighbors."
The Hmong community, the large majority of whom are in this country legally for decades now, is in hiding.
The Hmong community, the large majority of whom are in this country legally for decades now, is in hiding.
Chelsea is a sweetheart and her macarons are yummy! When I spoke to her about this months ago she is thinking about planning Union Station specials and grab and go gifts. (If she hasn’t already got them.) Cc @marctomik.bsky.social
Union Station Rising Back on Track: Chiboo Bakery soft opened in Union Station! www.popville.com/2026/01/chib...
Chiboo Bakery soft opened in Union Station! - PoPville
Easy go, easy come at Union Station! Thanks to G. for sending: "Chiboo at Union Station soft opened." Check out some of the goods here. Sweet! Some background about Chiboo Bakery: "I am Chelsea, the s...
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January 15, 2026 at 5:50 PM
Chelsea is a sweetheart and her macarons are yummy! When I spoke to her about this months ago she is thinking about planning Union Station specials and grab and go gifts. (If she hasn’t already got them.) Cc @marctomik.bsky.social
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Union Station Rising Back on Track: Chiboo Bakery soft opened in Union Station! www.popville.com/2026/01/chib...
Chiboo Bakery soft opened in Union Station! - PoPville
Easy go, easy come at Union Station! Thanks to G. for sending: "Chiboo at Union Station soft opened." Check out some of the goods here. Sweet! Some background about Chiboo Bakery: "I am Chelsea, the s...
www.popville.com
January 15, 2026 at 5:47 PM
Union Station Rising Back on Track: Chiboo Bakery soft opened in Union Station! www.popville.com/2026/01/chib...