LV
@lovelemurs.bsky.social
UX Researcher in Washington, DC. Here for: lemurs, primates, conservation, UX, travel, artists.
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A pair of notable numbers:
72% of Americans side with Democrats on extending AFA coverage - their main issue in the shutdown fight.
69% of the country feel the nation is heading in the wrong direction.
We the People know what is right and what is wrong.
#RadioFreeAmerica
72% of Americans side with Democrats on extending AFA coverage - their main issue in the shutdown fight.
69% of the country feel the nation is heading in the wrong direction.
We the People know what is right and what is wrong.
#RadioFreeAmerica
Joe Scarborough: Republicans are losing the political battle over the shutdown
It’s been a long time since Democrats have been on the right side of any political fight when you look at the polls, but this is one of those times.
www.msnbc.com
October 22, 2025 at 2:31 AM
A pair of notable numbers:
72% of Americans side with Democrats on extending AFA coverage - their main issue in the shutdown fight.
69% of the country feel the nation is heading in the wrong direction.
We the People know what is right and what is wrong.
#RadioFreeAmerica
72% of Americans side with Democrats on extending AFA coverage - their main issue in the shutdown fight.
69% of the country feel the nation is heading in the wrong direction.
We the People know what is right and what is wrong.
#RadioFreeAmerica
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As part of Trump’s planned Reduction in Force (RIF) during the government shutdown, the Interior Department said it plans to lay off about 2,050 employees, including 272 from the National Park Service (NPS), 335 from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS),
October 22, 2025 at 2:42 AM
As part of Trump’s planned Reduction in Force (RIF) during the government shutdown, the Interior Department said it plans to lay off about 2,050 employees, including 272 from the National Park Service (NPS), 335 from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS),
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🚨BREAKING: The State of Arizona filed a lawsuit accusing House Speaker Mike Johnson of violating the Constitution by refusing to swear in Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva. The plaintiffs argue that Johnson’s delay has deprived hundreds of thousands of Arizonans of representation.
News Alerts
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
October 21, 2025 at 10:40 PM
🚨BREAKING: The State of Arizona filed a lawsuit accusing House Speaker Mike Johnson of violating the Constitution by refusing to swear in Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva. The plaintiffs argue that Johnson’s delay has deprived hundreds of thousands of Arizonans of representation.
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I respect that there are no perfect candidates and purity tests lead to political stasis but also I’d really love it if more politicians could overcome the very minor barrier of “never did Nazi shit”
October 22, 2025 at 3:00 AM
I respect that there are no perfect candidates and purity tests lead to political stasis but also I’d really love it if more politicians could overcome the very minor barrier of “never did Nazi shit”
Distraction activity for primates!
Inspire the world to love lemurs and take action to save them from extinction through your artwork. Four lucky folks will win a prize!
The theme for week one (October 4-10) is Madagascar Animals at Night!
Don’t forget to use the hashtags #WorldLemurFestival and #LemurArtChallenge when you post!
The theme for week one (October 4-10) is Madagascar Animals at Night!
Don’t forget to use the hashtags #WorldLemurFestival and #LemurArtChallenge when you post!
October 4, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Distraction activity for primates!
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Join us in Madagascar for our first group ecotour for zoo staff! Participate in conservation and see amazing species. See indris, sifakas, ring-tailed lemurs, ruffed lemurs and more on this conservation-focused tour.
#Madagascar #lemurs #ecotourism
www.lemurconservationnetwork.org/travel/ecotr...
#Madagascar #lemurs #ecotourism
www.lemurconservationnetwork.org/travel/ecotr...
Ecotrips for Zoo Staff – Lemur Conservation Network
We are planning a 2 week group tour to Madagascar for zoo staff in July 2026. The trip will be led by local guides and LCN's Director, Lynne Venart. We will travel by road to explore national parks, v...
www.lemurconservationnetwork.org
September 15, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Join us in Madagascar for our first group ecotour for zoo staff! Participate in conservation and see amazing species. See indris, sifakas, ring-tailed lemurs, ruffed lemurs and more on this conservation-focused tour.
#Madagascar #lemurs #ecotourism
www.lemurconservationnetwork.org/travel/ecotr...
#Madagascar #lemurs #ecotourism
www.lemurconservationnetwork.org/travel/ecotr...
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Order your 2025 World Lemur Festival tshirt on Bonfire! This adorable design features two of Madagascar's most famous nocturnal lemurs — the aye-aye and mouse lemur. It was designed by Malagasy artist, Catmouse James.
Check out our Redbubble shop at www.redbubble.com/people/lemur...
Check out our Redbubble shop at www.redbubble.com/people/lemur...
Aye-aye and Mouse Lemur in Madagascar | Bonfire
Celebrate the 2025 World Lemur Festival with the Lemur Conservation Network!. Celebrate lemurs and their conservation in Madagascar this October for the 2025 World Lemur...
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September 9, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Order your 2025 World Lemur Festival tshirt on Bonfire! This adorable design features two of Madagascar's most famous nocturnal lemurs — the aye-aye and mouse lemur. It was designed by Malagasy artist, Catmouse James.
Check out our Redbubble shop at www.redbubble.com/people/lemur...
Check out our Redbubble shop at www.redbubble.com/people/lemur...
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Is it October yet? This year, World Lemur Day is on October 31 — Halloween! To get in the Halloween spirit, we'll be highlighting aye-ayes and other nocturnal lemurs for the World Lemur Festival.
www.lemurconservationnetwork.org/world-lemur-...
www.lemurconservationnetwork.org/world-lemur-...
World Lemur Day: Friday, October 31, 2025 – Lemur Conservation Network
World Lemur Day is celebrated each year on the last Friday of October, and the World Lemur Festival is celebrated all October. In 2024, World Lemur Day will be celebrated on October 25. Find events…
www.lemurconservationnetwork.org
August 7, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Is it October yet? This year, World Lemur Day is on October 31 — Halloween! To get in the Halloween spirit, we'll be highlighting aye-ayes and other nocturnal lemurs for the World Lemur Festival.
www.lemurconservationnetwork.org/world-lemur-...
www.lemurconservationnetwork.org/world-lemur-...
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Today would be a great day to release the Epstein files.
August 12, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Today would be a great day to release the Epstein files.
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Find Alain Rasolo's art studio at the entrance of Ranomafana National Park in #Madagascar! With a degree in biodiversity conservation, Rasolo is inspired by the natural world. He says, "Art is a bridge to connect with people living near nature."
www.lemurconservationnetwork.org/alain-rasolo...
www.lemurconservationnetwork.org/alain-rasolo...
Meet Alain Rasolo, Wildlife Artist in Ranomafana, Madagascar – Lemur Conservation Network
We interview wildlife artist Alain Rasolo at his art studio at the entrance Ranomafana National Park in Madagascar, where he paints the lemurs and other wildlife that live there.
www.lemurconservationnetwork.org
August 12, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Find Alain Rasolo's art studio at the entrance of Ranomafana National Park in #Madagascar! With a degree in biodiversity conservation, Rasolo is inspired by the natural world. He says, "Art is a bridge to connect with people living near nature."
www.lemurconservationnetwork.org/alain-rasolo...
www.lemurconservationnetwork.org/alain-rasolo...
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If Trump was worried about the public’s security in D.C. , he would not have cut D.C’s security funds by 44%. This is about moving the unhoused , & forcing them into labor.
It’s also to militarize D.C. streets. To satisfy his fetish of controlling a territory with tanks - it’s fash porn.
It’s also to militarize D.C. streets. To satisfy his fetish of controlling a territory with tanks - it’s fash porn.
Washington, DC, facing $20 million security funding cut despite Trump complaints of crime
The Trump administration plans to slash security funding for Washington, D.C., according to a grant notice, even as President Donald Trump asserts crime in the U.S. capital is “totally out of control.”
www.reuters.com
August 11, 2025 at 1:35 PM
If Trump was worried about the public’s security in D.C. , he would not have cut D.C’s security funds by 44%. This is about moving the unhoused , & forcing them into labor.
It’s also to militarize D.C. streets. To satisfy his fetish of controlling a territory with tanks - it’s fash porn.
It’s also to militarize D.C. streets. To satisfy his fetish of controlling a territory with tanks - it’s fash porn.
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Not too shabby. Now we build on it. www.thedailybeast.com/data-guru-g-...
‘No Kings’ Was Biggest Protest in U.S. History: Data Analyst
For reference, that’s between 1 and 2 percent of the total population of the United States.
www.thedailybeast.com
June 15, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Not too shabby. Now we build on it. www.thedailybeast.com/data-guru-g-...
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Rev. Barber: Americans are learning the details of how this big ugly, deadly bad bill would kill tens of thousands of people in our communities…That is why this regime is in panic, and when an authoritarian is weak, he will do anything to get attention.
June 14, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Rev. Barber: Americans are learning the details of how this big ugly, deadly bad bill would kill tens of thousands of people in our communities…That is why this regime is in panic, and when an authoritarian is weak, he will do anything to get attention.
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June 14, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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Hell yeah No Kings Alexandria is 🔥🔥🔥
June 14, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Hell yeah No Kings Alexandria is 🔥🔥🔥
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Philly showin' up today
June 14, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Philly showin' up today
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IF THERE'S MONEY FOR A PARADE, THEN THERE'S MONEY FOR MEDICAID!
June 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM
IF THERE'S MONEY FOR A PARADE, THEN THERE'S MONEY FOR MEDICAID!
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June 14, 2025 at 10:29 AM
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turns out the GOP budget bill adds so much to deficits that it will automatically trigger cuts to Medicare (not just Medicaid).
Older voters unlikely to be happy about this when word gets out
democrats-budget.house.gov/news/press-r...
Older voters unlikely to be happy about this when word gets out
democrats-budget.house.gov/news/press-r...
CBO Confirms GOP Budget Bill Triggers Medicare Cuts
Republican Plan Adds to the Deficit, Will Trigger Automatic Cuts Under Federal Law
democrats-budget.house.gov
May 21, 2025 at 9:34 PM
turns out the GOP budget bill adds so much to deficits that it will automatically trigger cuts to Medicare (not just Medicaid).
Older voters unlikely to be happy about this when word gets out
democrats-budget.house.gov/news/press-r...
Older voters unlikely to be happy about this when word gets out
democrats-budget.house.gov/news/press-r...
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We should be investing in rural communities and making them better places to build a life & raise a family - not shutting down rural hospitals by choking off their funding.
Saving rural hospitals is one more reason to call your Representative and speak out against this GOP attempt to cut Medicaid.
Saving rural hospitals is one more reason to call your Representative and speak out against this GOP attempt to cut Medicaid.
Hundreds of rural hospitals are at risk of closing, threatening critical care
Hospital officials told CBS News the closure was driven by the same factors that have closed other rural hospitals: low reimbursement rates.
www.cbsnews.com
May 21, 2025 at 5:16 PM
We should be investing in rural communities and making them better places to build a life & raise a family - not shutting down rural hospitals by choking off their funding.
Saving rural hospitals is one more reason to call your Representative and speak out against this GOP attempt to cut Medicaid.
Saving rural hospitals is one more reason to call your Representative and speak out against this GOP attempt to cut Medicaid.
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Congratulations to Dr. Lily-Arison René de Roland in Madagascar for winning the Indianapolis Prize! "Conservation is not something we can do alone. Working together to ensure that people & wildlife can coexist in a balance is my most rewarding task.”
www.lemurconservationnetwork.org/dr-lily-aris...
www.lemurconservationnetwork.org/dr-lily-aris...
Dr. Lily-Arison René de Roland: 10th Winner of the Indianapolis Prize! – Lemur Conservation Network
This year's Indianapolis Prize has been awarded to the renowned Malagasy scientist and conservationist Dr. Lily-Arison René de Roland!
www.lemurconservationnetwork.org
May 16, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Congratulations to Dr. Lily-Arison René de Roland in Madagascar for winning the Indianapolis Prize! "Conservation is not something we can do alone. Working together to ensure that people & wildlife can coexist in a balance is my most rewarding task.”
www.lemurconservationnetwork.org/dr-lily-aris...
www.lemurconservationnetwork.org/dr-lily-aris...
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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says he will ask Defense Department officials why an Army Black Hawk helicopter violated flight restrictions at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Army Black Hawk helicopter forces two jetliners to abort landings at DCA
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says he will ask Defense Department officials why an Army Black Hawk helicopter violated flight restrictions at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
www.npr.org
May 3, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says he will ask Defense Department officials why an Army Black Hawk helicopter violated flight restrictions at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.