Katie McCaskey
@katiemccaskey.bsky.social
Media & PR, Federation of American Scientists (fas.org) - views here all mine ❤️ emerging tech/innovation, active transportation, built/natural environment - DC Ward 7
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I've watched thousands of videos from the Jan. 6 riot as part of NPR's reporting and archive project on that day.
Here are some of the lesser known videos that have really stuck with me.
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Here are some of the lesser known videos that have really stuck with me.
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January 6, 2026 at 1:23 PM
I've watched thousands of videos from the Jan. 6 riot as part of NPR's reporting and archive project on that day.
Here are some of the lesser known videos that have really stuck with me.
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Here are some of the lesser known videos that have really stuck with me.
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Check out @cclangevin.bsky.social of @scientistsorg.bsky.social response here: www.notus.org/perspectives...
January 6, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Check out @cclangevin.bsky.social of @scientistsorg.bsky.social response here: www.notus.org/perspectives...
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Editors have a really hard job, and the good ones can make something unreadable readable, and the great ones can make something unreadable into something good. But they're basically invisible, until someone tries to write without one.
November 17, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Editors have a really hard job, and the good ones can make something unreadable readable, and the great ones can make something unreadable into something good. But they're basically invisible, until someone tries to write without one.
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Excited to announce I’m now a senior editor for policy, politics, and ideas at @vox.com!
I’ll be commissioning outside pieces, so email me if you have pitches or writers to recommend. Everything from quick hits off the news to opinion essays to reported features are welcome.
I’ll be commissioning outside pieces, so email me if you have pitches or writers to recommend. Everything from quick hits off the news to opinion essays to reported features are welcome.
January 5, 2026 at 8:13 PM
Excited to announce I’m now a senior editor for policy, politics, and ideas at @vox.com!
I’ll be commissioning outside pieces, so email me if you have pitches or writers to recommend. Everything from quick hits off the news to opinion essays to reported features are welcome.
I’ll be commissioning outside pieces, so email me if you have pitches or writers to recommend. Everything from quick hits off the news to opinion essays to reported features are welcome.
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Some people think science is just for nerds, but science is the foundation of the modern world and science is what made America great.
Even though many of us don’t work directly in space science, we were inspired to become scientists by NASA. Destroying it makes zero sense.
Even though many of us don’t work directly in space science, we were inspired to become scientists by NASA. Destroying it makes zero sense.
NASA’s Largest Library Is Closing Amid Staff and Lab Cuts
www.nytimes.com
January 2, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Some people think science is just for nerds, but science is the foundation of the modern world and science is what made America great.
Even though many of us don’t work directly in space science, we were inspired to become scientists by NASA. Destroying it makes zero sense.
Even though many of us don’t work directly in space science, we were inspired to become scientists by NASA. Destroying it makes zero sense.
Great reporting, @mjgault.bsky.social Map validates lived experience tidbit: ppl in area where my parents live are blaming ~dozen electric Amazon delivery vehicles for increasing regional utility rates, not the *gigantic* Anthropic-Amazon data center nearby (751 MW)...
From Meta to Google to xAI, a team of researchers are using open-source intelligence to map the growth of America’s AI datacenters. @evystadium.bsky.social breaks down how Epoch AI’s map works.
Full story by @mjgault.bsky.social here:
www.404media.co/researchers-...
Full story by @mjgault.bsky.social here:
www.404media.co/researchers-...
January 2, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Great reporting, @mjgault.bsky.social Map validates lived experience tidbit: ppl in area where my parents live are blaming ~dozen electric Amazon delivery vehicles for increasing regional utility rates, not the *gigantic* Anthropic-Amazon data center nearby (751 MW)...
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My second New Years resolution is to live in my delusions because everyone else is.
December 30, 2025 at 11:58 PM
My second New Years resolution is to live in my delusions because everyone else is.
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They got video of the second detention showing no evidence of a passenger in the vehicle.
Attorney questions ICE version of shooting by agents in Glen Burnie
Questions surround the violent confrontation on Christmas Eve in a neighborhood court in Glen Burnie.
www.thebanner.com
December 27, 2025 at 3:04 PM
They got video of the second detention showing no evidence of a passenger in the vehicle.
DMV residents - did you witness this? want to correct the media record with additional receipts re: treatment of this permanent resident #ICE #DC #MD #VA
Bit of a wild story. Hearing this second hand, but buckle up.
ICE attempted to pull a Kavanaugh stop last night (Christmas Eve), pulling over my mom’s boss (an LPR). He proved his immigration status, but they decided to go after the coworker he was with instead. It gets wilder from here… 1/
ICE attempted to pull a Kavanaugh stop last night (Christmas Eve), pulling over my mom’s boss (an LPR). He proved his immigration status, but they decided to go after the coworker he was with instead. It gets wilder from here… 1/
December 26, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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Let’s get eyes on this! @thebulwark.com @meidastouch.com @briantylercohen.bsky.social @hcrichardson.bsky.social @gtconway.bsky.social @gtconway.bsky.social @contrariannews.org @briefingwithpsaki.bsky.social @maddow.bsky.social
December 25, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Science’s 2025 Breakthrough of the Year: The unstoppable rise of renewable energy | Science | AAAS www.science.org/content/arti...
Science’s 2025 Breakthrough of the Year: The unstoppable rise of renewable energy
Clean energy infrastructure is being deployed with unmatched scale and speed—and China is leading the way
www.science.org
December 23, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Science’s 2025 Breakthrough of the Year: The unstoppable rise of renewable energy | Science | AAAS www.science.org/content/arti...
Washington DC residents! Please add your feedback to DDOT city-wide #bike lane priorities, which will impact the next 5 years. Submit by Dec 31! I'm in support of all recommendations, plus more connectivity east of the river 🚴♀️
A @ddotdc.bsky.social bikeway priorities survey is open through Dec. 31. WABA has a page with 8 top city-wide priorities plus ward-by-ward priorities, at waba.org/dcbikeplan/ . Please mark those top 8 on DDOT's map along with your other priorities, esp. Connecticut Ave. NW!
DC Strategic Bikeways Plan Priorities « Washington Area Bicyclist Association
waba.org
December 23, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Washington DC residents! Please add your feedback to DDOT city-wide #bike lane priorities, which will impact the next 5 years. Submit by Dec 31! I'm in support of all recommendations, plus more connectivity east of the river 🚴♀️
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@standupforscience.bsky.social appreciation thread
Science Fight Club is important and necessary for two reasons:
1. Science has become incredibly political, as identity politics took over ALL politics.
2. Scientific institutions don't typically "fight"
and look where that got us. 🧪
Science Fight Club is important and necessary for two reasons:
1. Science has become incredibly political, as identity politics took over ALL politics.
2. Scientific institutions don't typically "fight"
and look where that got us. 🧪
It's Festivus, so I'm going to air some grievances.
1. If you're going to write a year end story about how scientists responded to authoritarianism and *NOT* include @standupforscience.bsky.social in the write up or cite that the photo you used as your header is from one of our rallies...that's bs.
1. If you're going to write a year end story about how scientists responded to authoritarianism and *NOT* include @standupforscience.bsky.social in the write up or cite that the photo you used as your header is from one of our rallies...that's bs.
December 23, 2025 at 3:24 PM
@standupforscience.bsky.social appreciation thread
Science Fight Club is important and necessary for two reasons:
1. Science has become incredibly political, as identity politics took over ALL politics.
2. Scientific institutions don't typically "fight"
and look where that got us. 🧪
Science Fight Club is important and necessary for two reasons:
1. Science has become incredibly political, as identity politics took over ALL politics.
2. Scientific institutions don't typically "fight"
and look where that got us. 🧪
okay, if I have a favorite app I use daily it is definitely @readwise.bsky.social! started this habit during covid over my morning coffee. I've drawn new correlations, insights & book recommendations as a result. thank you for the excellent app!
December 23, 2025 at 2:44 PM
okay, if I have a favorite app I use daily it is definitely @readwise.bsky.social! started this habit during covid over my morning coffee. I've drawn new correlations, insights & book recommendations as a result. thank you for the excellent app!
another reason I'm insufferable when it comes to ranting about speeding...
Last Night in Driving Dangerously – Yo!! What? - PoPville
photo by DC Fire and EMS DC Fire and EMS reported Sunday night: "Crash with vehicle striking homes 5400 block Central Ave SE. Vehicle overturned after striking 2 one story homes. photo by DC Fire and ...
www.popville.com
December 22, 2025 at 9:44 PM
another reason I'm insufferable when it comes to ranting about speeding...
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The National Center for Atmospheric Research has played a leading role in providing data, modelling and supercomputing to researchers around the world – but the Trump administration is set to shut it down
Closure of US institute will do immense harm to climate research
The National Center for Atmospheric Research has played a leading role in providing data, modelling and supercomputing to researchers around the world – but the Trump administration is set to shut it down
www.newscientist.com
December 18, 2025 at 7:42 PM
The National Center for Atmospheric Research has played a leading role in providing data, modelling and supercomputing to researchers around the world – but the Trump administration is set to shut it down
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I guess this has probably already gone viral somewhere but I am simply dying at this picture of a bear that looks like it hired a photographer to do a glamour shoot
September 10, 2025 at 4:42 PM
I guess this has probably already gone viral somewhere but I am simply dying at this picture of a bear that looks like it hired a photographer to do a glamour shoot
🚨 ROUND TWO STARTS NOW 🚨
We’re down to the final 16 contestants as you decide who will be this year’s Worst Person In Tech!
Each day of this week new matchups will drop until we choose the winner on Friday.
🗳️ Cast your ballot: lnkd.in/ews3JDNw
We’re down to the final 16 contestants as you decide who will be this year’s Worst Person In Tech!
Each day of this week new matchups will drop until we choose the winner on Friday.
🗳️ Cast your ballot: lnkd.in/ews3JDNw
December 16, 2025 at 4:04 PM
🚨 ROUND TWO STARTS NOW 🚨
We’re down to the final 16 contestants as you decide who will be this year’s Worst Person In Tech!
Each day of this week new matchups will drop until we choose the winner on Friday.
🗳️ Cast your ballot: lnkd.in/ews3JDNw
We’re down to the final 16 contestants as you decide who will be this year’s Worst Person In Tech!
Each day of this week new matchups will drop until we choose the winner on Friday.
🗳️ Cast your ballot: lnkd.in/ews3JDNw
partial to the recommendation of Kate Garman Burns of @scientistsorg.bsky.social : reduce or eliminate parking minimums www.notus.org/perspectives...
December 5, 2025 at 3:13 PM
partial to the recommendation of Kate Garman Burns of @scientistsorg.bsky.social : reduce or eliminate parking minimums www.notus.org/perspectives...
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Kohler claims its smart toilets are end-to-end encrypted. They don't seem to understand what that phrase actually means
Kohler's Smart Toilet Camera Not Actually End-to-End Encrypted
Gives new meaning to the 'internet of shit.'
www.404media.co
December 4, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Kohler claims its smart toilets are end-to-end encrypted. They don't seem to understand what that phrase actually means
@alltechishuman.bsky.social is offering a series of free courses on responsible AI alltechishuman.org/rai-courses
Responsible AI courses — All Tech Is Human
Take our free series of Responsible AI courses!
alltechishuman.org
December 3, 2025 at 5:02 PM
@alltechishuman.bsky.social is offering a series of free courses on responsible AI alltechishuman.org/rai-courses
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"We are in the midst of a national organ harvesting crisis, and corruption within taxpayer-funded organ procurement organizations is the problem."
FAS Senior Fellow Jennifer Erickson just testified before Congress to hold corrupt OPOs accountable. Here's (just some of) what she told them 🧵👇
FAS Senior Fellow Jennifer Erickson just testified before Congress to hold corrupt OPOs accountable. Here's (just some of) what she told them 🧵👇
December 2, 2025 at 6:39 PM
"We are in the midst of a national organ harvesting crisis, and corruption within taxpayer-funded organ procurement organizations is the problem."
FAS Senior Fellow Jennifer Erickson just testified before Congress to hold corrupt OPOs accountable. Here's (just some of) what she told them 🧵👇
FAS Senior Fellow Jennifer Erickson just testified before Congress to hold corrupt OPOs accountable. Here's (just some of) what she told them 🧵👇
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Someone once told me that the difference between tragedy and comedy is that in both cases bad things happen but in the former only the audience can see them coming. This tragedy started with John Henry and just keeps coming. Thread: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘Deeply demoralizing’: how Trump derailed coal country’s clean-energy revival
Biden earmarked billions for former coal communities in Appalachia – and his successor came and took it away
www.theguardian.com
December 1, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Someone once told me that the difference between tragedy and comedy is that in both cases bad things happen but in the former only the audience can see them coming. This tragedy started with John Henry and just keeps coming. Thread: www.theguardian.com/environment/...