Liz Renner, Ph.D.
@lizrenner.bsky.social
🐟 Freshwater fish biologist. 🔬Postdoc @unl-snr.bsky.social post-DOGE. 🧠 IIH survivor, 🏳️🌈 queer poet, 📖 avid reader, quilter, and 🎣 outdoorswoman.
📈Born at 358 ppm
📍on the water in South Dakota or Nebraska
https://linktr.ee/LizRennerPhD
📱🔒 @drlizardshad.67
📈Born at 358 ppm
📍on the water in South Dakota or Nebraska
https://linktr.ee/LizRennerPhD
📱🔒 @drlizardshad.67
Pinned
Here's one of my old poems on migratory waterfowl and situationships from the vault. If it resonates with you, sound off in comments!
"CENTRAL FLYWAY" (2023).
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"CENTRAL FLYWAY" (2023).
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POV: you are a young woman celebrating a recent academic success
November 17, 2025 at 7:20 PM
POV: you are a young woman celebrating a recent academic success
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The ultimate test of our country and democracy will not be voting or elections but whether we put all of these people behind bars or not.
No blue wave or whatever will matter if we once again give impunity to these criminals and murderers.
No blue wave or whatever will matter if we once again give impunity to these criminals and murderers.
Are crimes against humanity an impeachable offense? Asking for an Article III judge. www.npr.org/2025/11/17/g...
Justice Department official told prosecutors that U.S. should 'just sink' drug boats
NPR interviews with current and former officials reveal more of the backstory around the military's strikes in the Caribbean.
www.npr.org
November 17, 2025 at 2:45 PM
The ultimate test of our country and democracy will not be voting or elections but whether we put all of these people behind bars or not.
No blue wave or whatever will matter if we once again give impunity to these criminals and murderers.
No blue wave or whatever will matter if we once again give impunity to these criminals and murderers.
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This piece by @sramach.bsky.social and @cbo.bsky.social does address Watson's real legacy.
"We need not dig too deep to figure out why the words 'James Watson' were written above the trigger of the AR-15 stock carried by the white supremacist shooter in Buffalo"
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/14/o...
"We need not dig too deep to figure out why the words 'James Watson' were written above the trigger of the AR-15 stock carried by the white supremacist shooter in Buffalo"
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/14/o...
What James Watson got wrong about DNA - The Boston Globe
The science he helped pioneer consistently undermines his view that genes determine everything about us.
www.bostonglobe.com
November 16, 2025 at 3:40 PM
This piece by @sramach.bsky.social and @cbo.bsky.social does address Watson's real legacy.
"We need not dig too deep to figure out why the words 'James Watson' were written above the trigger of the AR-15 stock carried by the white supremacist shooter in Buffalo"
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/14/o...
"We need not dig too deep to figure out why the words 'James Watson' were written above the trigger of the AR-15 stock carried by the white supremacist shooter in Buffalo"
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/14/o...
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The furor over the death of a Colombian fisherman has ignited a feud over the huge U.S. military buildup in the Caribbean and the legality of the deadly attacks on nearly 20 vessels since September.
Family of Fisherman Killed in U.S. Military Strike Says It Wants Justice
www.nytimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 7:44 PM
The furor over the death of a Colombian fisherman has ignited a feud over the huge U.S. military buildup in the Caribbean and the legality of the deadly attacks on nearly 20 vessels since September.
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NEW: We’ve uncovered the first known example of taxpayer money flowing from DHS to businesses controlled by Kristi Noem’s allies and friends.
It’s part of a money trail that’s been shrouded in secrecy—and involves $220 million, a mysterious Delaware LLC & a horse named Gill.
It’s part of a money trail that’s been shrouded in secrecy—and involves $220 million, a mysterious Delaware LLC & a horse named Gill.
November 14, 2025 at 12:20 PM
NEW: We’ve uncovered the first known example of taxpayer money flowing from DHS to businesses controlled by Kristi Noem’s allies and friends.
It’s part of a money trail that’s been shrouded in secrecy—and involves $220 million, a mysterious Delaware LLC & a horse named Gill.
It’s part of a money trail that’s been shrouded in secrecy—and involves $220 million, a mysterious Delaware LLC & a horse named Gill.
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Lots of folks captioning aurora photos like "for a few minutes we didn't think about politics"
guess I'm built different, every time I'm out trying to see night sky stuff I frequently think about how much light pollution is entirely preventable with just a tiny bit of regulation
guess I'm built different, every time I'm out trying to see night sky stuff I frequently think about how much light pollution is entirely preventable with just a tiny bit of regulation
November 13, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Lots of folks captioning aurora photos like "for a few minutes we didn't think about politics"
guess I'm built different, every time I'm out trying to see night sky stuff I frequently think about how much light pollution is entirely preventable with just a tiny bit of regulation
guess I'm built different, every time I'm out trying to see night sky stuff I frequently think about how much light pollution is entirely preventable with just a tiny bit of regulation
Had a blast talking about #sturgeon with Dr. Drew Holloway's ichthyology class @ballstate.bsky.social this afternoon! I'm grateful my AFS involvement @amfisheriessoc.bsky.social connected me with Drew at a past Midwest Fish & Wildlife Conference. His students asked great Q's about larval drift! 🐟
November 13, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Had a blast talking about #sturgeon with Dr. Drew Holloway's ichthyology class @ballstate.bsky.social this afternoon! I'm grateful my AFS involvement @amfisheriessoc.bsky.social connected me with Drew at a past Midwest Fish & Wildlife Conference. His students asked great Q's about larval drift! 🐟
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Make sure you check out the latest Fisheries Podcast episode with Alison Frey! This week dives into Ali's research into southern New England Atlantic Cod and how she leverages methods like acoustic telemetry to study data-limited stocks within the population.
November 13, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Make sure you check out the latest Fisheries Podcast episode with Alison Frey! This week dives into Ali's research into southern New England Atlantic Cod and how she leverages methods like acoustic telemetry to study data-limited stocks within the population.
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US science is under assault like never before, but in response the scientific community can build an alliance for independent science--that can fill gaps left by the decimation of Federal science and reimagine the role of science in policy and society. 🧵 blog.ucs.org/genna-reed/u...
UCS Is Building an Alliance for Independent Science
UCS is working to build a powerful alliance for independent science. Its new web resource hosts information and resources for current and former advisory committee members, current and former federal ...
blog.ucs.org
November 12, 2025 at 3:07 PM
US science is under assault like never before, but in response the scientific community can build an alliance for independent science--that can fill gaps left by the decimation of Federal science and reimagine the role of science in policy and society. 🧵 blog.ucs.org/genna-reed/u...
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People are in denial about how quickly they could become disabled, unhoused or food insecure
It can happen to anyone & it can happen in an instant
Folks act like those receiving assistance have failed
That they should “try harder”
The system is rigged. It’s failed us, not the other way around
It can happen to anyone & it can happen in an instant
Folks act like those receiving assistance have failed
That they should “try harder”
The system is rigged. It’s failed us, not the other way around
November 12, 2025 at 8:12 AM
People are in denial about how quickly they could become disabled, unhoused or food insecure
It can happen to anyone & it can happen in an instant
Folks act like those receiving assistance have failed
That they should “try harder”
The system is rigged. It’s failed us, not the other way around
It can happen to anyone & it can happen in an instant
Folks act like those receiving assistance have failed
That they should “try harder”
The system is rigged. It’s failed us, not the other way around
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They’ve laid off so many people that the government is now getting its economic data from DoorDash.
November 12, 2025 at 1:09 AM
They’ve laid off so many people that the government is now getting its economic data from DoorDash.
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Incidents of water-related violence are surging globally...
“Ensuring access to safe, affordable water for all and safeguarding civilian water systems in accordance with international law are critical to preventing further expansion of violence.” Peter Gleick
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
“Ensuring access to safe, affordable water for all and safeguarding civilian water systems in accordance with international law are critical to preventing further expansion of violence.” Peter Gleick
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Israelis attacked Palestinian water sources over 250 times in five years, data reveals
Armed forces and settlers used bombs, dogs, poison and machinery to attack people and infrastructure at key sites
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Incidents of water-related violence are surging globally...
“Ensuring access to safe, affordable water for all and safeguarding civilian water systems in accordance with international law are critical to preventing further expansion of violence.” Peter Gleick
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
“Ensuring access to safe, affordable water for all and safeguarding civilian water systems in accordance with international law are critical to preventing further expansion of violence.” Peter Gleick
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
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New report identifies major surge in water-related conflicts.
Violence over water is reported in every region of the world.
Pacific Institute releases an update to the Water Conflict Chronology, now documenting over 2750 cases over more than 4000 years. #water
www.worldwater.org/water-confli...
Violence over water is reported in every region of the world.
Pacific Institute releases an update to the Water Conflict Chronology, now documenting over 2750 cases over more than 4000 years. #water
www.worldwater.org/water-confli...
November 11, 2025 at 5:16 PM
New report identifies major surge in water-related conflicts.
Violence over water is reported in every region of the world.
Pacific Institute releases an update to the Water Conflict Chronology, now documenting over 2750 cases over more than 4000 years. #water
www.worldwater.org/water-confli...
Violence over water is reported in every region of the world.
Pacific Institute releases an update to the Water Conflict Chronology, now documenting over 2750 cases over more than 4000 years. #water
www.worldwater.org/water-confli...
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Hats off to the Wikipedia editor(s)/author(s) who went all out on this article about the extinct Stellar’s Sea Cow, did not expect nearly this much detail.
Never thought to ask which extant animal had the most similar poop (horses) or how long the sea cows’ penis was (very long).
Never thought to ask which extant animal had the most similar poop (horses) or how long the sea cows’ penis was (very long).
November 11, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Hats off to the Wikipedia editor(s)/author(s) who went all out on this article about the extinct Stellar’s Sea Cow, did not expect nearly this much detail.
Never thought to ask which extant animal had the most similar poop (horses) or how long the sea cows’ penis was (very long).
Never thought to ask which extant animal had the most similar poop (horses) or how long the sea cows’ penis was (very long).
Reposted by Liz Renner, Ph.D.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:01 AM
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Kyle Kingsbury is not a journalist. He is not an op-ed writer.
He is a computer safety researcher.
And he has written one of the most compelling, comprehensive accounts of the ongoing hell in Chicago that you could possibly imagine.
In under 1600 words.
aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
He is a computer safety researcher.
And he has written one of the most compelling, comprehensive accounts of the ongoing hell in Chicago that you could possibly imagine.
In under 1600 words.
aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
November 9, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Kyle Kingsbury is not a journalist. He is not an op-ed writer.
He is a computer safety researcher.
And he has written one of the most compelling, comprehensive accounts of the ongoing hell in Chicago that you could possibly imagine.
In under 1600 words.
aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
He is a computer safety researcher.
And he has written one of the most compelling, comprehensive accounts of the ongoing hell in Chicago that you could possibly imagine.
In under 1600 words.
aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
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Shut us down for good reason.
Open back up without any of those reasons having been fixed.
You want us to have confidence in you?
You want us to think YOU can lead US?
Don’t get me wrong, it’s good to have a chance to be back.. but our pain produced nothing in return.
Open back up without any of those reasons having been fixed.
You want us to have confidence in you?
You want us to think YOU can lead US?
Don’t get me wrong, it’s good to have a chance to be back.. but our pain produced nothing in return.
November 10, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Shut us down for good reason.
Open back up without any of those reasons having been fixed.
You want us to have confidence in you?
You want us to think YOU can lead US?
Don’t get me wrong, it’s good to have a chance to be back.. but our pain produced nothing in return.
Open back up without any of those reasons having been fixed.
You want us to have confidence in you?
You want us to think YOU can lead US?
Don’t get me wrong, it’s good to have a chance to be back.. but our pain produced nothing in return.
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The Democrats aren’t the “liberal” party - they’re the party of the status quo, of not rocking the boat at all. The GOP wants to torch it all for fascism. There is no party who will torch it for a better world
November 10, 2025 at 3:07 AM
The Democrats aren’t the “liberal” party - they’re the party of the status quo, of not rocking the boat at all. The GOP wants to torch it all for fascism. There is no party who will torch it for a better world
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Some people will retreat farther into pinning their hopes on elections only. We need them for a broad sense, but we cannot be bound by their demands. The regime will not be voted out. Nor will one large protest every three months. They have uses,but they cannot be the only major point.
November 10, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Some people will retreat farther into pinning their hopes on elections only. We need them for a broad sense, but we cannot be bound by their demands. The regime will not be voted out. Nor will one large protest every three months. They have uses,but they cannot be the only major point.
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“Abolish ice” at this point is the conservative position.
Everyone involved in the administration at any level is going to have to be tried for crimes against humanity and dealt with accordingly.
This isn’t going away with elections and we certainly cannot “come together” after this.
Everyone involved in the administration at any level is going to have to be tried for crimes against humanity and dealt with accordingly.
This isn’t going away with elections and we certainly cannot “come together” after this.
November 9, 2025 at 6:20 PM
“Abolish ice” at this point is the conservative position.
Everyone involved in the administration at any level is going to have to be tried for crimes against humanity and dealt with accordingly.
This isn’t going away with elections and we certainly cannot “come together” after this.
Everyone involved in the administration at any level is going to have to be tried for crimes against humanity and dealt with accordingly.
This isn’t going away with elections and we certainly cannot “come together” after this.
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I didn't get to do #FishOfTheWeek last week because I was in Poland for field work, but it's gar week this week so of course I have to talk about one of my all-time favorite fishes. And there's a lot know, so get ready to learn something new
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November 7, 2025 at 6:57 PM
I didn't get to do #FishOfTheWeek last week because I was in Poland for field work, but it's gar week this week so of course I have to talk about one of my all-time favorite fishes. And there's a lot know, so get ready to learn something new
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The farmer who rents some of my family's land just found three headless buck carcasses cut at the shoulder mount 5 yards across our fenceline into their field. The game warden has been notified. Wanton waste in a time of SNAP cuts and sky-high meat prices is unforgivable. I didn't draw a 2025 tag. 🤬
November 8, 2025 at 8:42 PM
The farmer who rents some of my family's land just found three headless buck carcasses cut at the shoulder mount 5 yards across our fenceline into their field. The game warden has been notified. Wanton waste in a time of SNAP cuts and sky-high meat prices is unforgivable. I didn't draw a 2025 tag. 🤬
Phenological dispatch: my quilting ruler reads 4" today after our first snow of the year here in Lyons, South Dakota.
November 8, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Phenological dispatch: my quilting ruler reads 4" today after our first snow of the year here in Lyons, South Dakota.
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Why is a senior official carrying a long rifle walking down a quiet residential street??
Video of Greg Bovino in Waukegan, with residents following and shouting, “You a bitch!” Taken by Armando Sanchez
November 8, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Why is a senior official carrying a long rifle walking down a quiet residential street??