Michael Sholinbeck
@mikeintime.bsky.social
Retired librarian (public health/optometry); mediocre rock & roll drummer; lefty, jewy, honorary cat lady; twitter refugee. On Ohlone land. Birds, bread & cake, rocks, rusty metal, art, ST TNG, David Bowie, punk, walks, cool socks, Trans rights, &c.
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WE WON. I am *begging* you to take note of who did this. *Not* UCLA admin—they’re still scuttling around behind closed doors, attempting to appease—but FACULTY AND STAFF, led by AAUP.
BREAKING: In AAUP et al v. Trump (wall-to-wall union lawsuit challenging the administration’s unlawful use of TItle VI to reshape the University of California system), the faculty and staff of the UC system WON!!!
We were granted our preliminary injunction! @aaup.org
We were granted our preliminary injunction! @aaup.org
November 15, 2025 at 12:01 AM
WE WON. I am *begging* you to take note of who did this. *Not* UCLA admin—they’re still scuttling around behind closed doors, attempting to appease—but FACULTY AND STAFF, led by AAUP.
Please submit comment on the proposed DHS rule, requiring genetic and biometric samples from immigrants, asylees, etc. It appears the main motivation is to make sure folks are using their "biological sex" when entering this country. Fascism at work! (imho).
www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...
www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...
Collection and Use of Biometrics by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposes to amend its regulations governing biometrics use and collection. DHS proposes to require submission of biometrics by any individual, regardless...
www.federalregister.gov
November 12, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Please submit comment on the proposed DHS rule, requiring genetic and biometric samples from immigrants, asylees, etc. It appears the main motivation is to make sure folks are using their "biological sex" when entering this country. Fascism at work! (imho).
www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...
www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...
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Rep. Yassamin Ansari has set up a table and this sign outside Speaker Johnson’s office.
November 6, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Rep. Yassamin Ansari has set up a table and this sign outside Speaker Johnson’s office.
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Federal agencies are posting banners on their websites accusing Democrats and the “Radical Left” for the government shutdown, using language that is partisan, disparaging, and contemptuous.
Learn more in our most recent Highlights from the Change Log: envirodatagov.org/federal-agen...
Learn more in our most recent Highlights from the Change Log: envirodatagov.org/federal-agen...
Federal Agencies Post Incendiary Banners About the Government Shutdown – Environmental Data and Governance Initiative
This post is part of the EDGI Website Governance Team’s “Highlights from the Change Log” blog series. The purpose of this series is to highlight interesting changes we have observed in the content of,...
envirodatagov.org
October 29, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Federal agencies are posting banners on their websites accusing Democrats and the “Radical Left” for the government shutdown, using language that is partisan, disparaging, and contemptuous.
Learn more in our most recent Highlights from the Change Log: envirodatagov.org/federal-agen...
Learn more in our most recent Highlights from the Change Log: envirodatagov.org/federal-agen...
5 Principles and Practices to Sustain Gender-Affirming Care in Uncertain Times healthbegins.org/5-principles...
5 Principles and Practices to Sustain Gender-Affirming Care in Uncertain Times - HealthBegins
With the onslaught of federal threats to transgender and nonbinary people, health care has a critical role to play to uphold standards of care, ensure access to essential services, advocate for eviden...
healthbegins.org
October 30, 2025 at 3:56 PM
5 Principles and Practices to Sustain Gender-Affirming Care in Uncertain Times healthbegins.org/5-principles...
Surprise! (not)
Many AI data centers are state & federally permitted, theoretically held to pollution standards so as not to overburden communities. The data tell a different story: Those living near these centers face higher air pollution, especially communities of color. envirodatagov.org/blogs/commun...
Communities Close to EPA-Regulated Data Centers Face Heightened Air Pollution – Environmental Data and Governance Initiative
By Lelia Marie Hampton and Eric Nost Key Points Data centers are booming right now due to climbing demand for generative AI, […]
envirodatagov.org
October 29, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Surprise! (not)
Because of course
envirodatagov.org/trump-admini...
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Trump Administration Intensifies Suppression of Climate Information – Environmental Data and Governance Initiative
A side-by-side view of EPA’s web page dedicated to Climate Adaptation on July 23, 2025 (left), and August 7, 2025 (right), after […]
envirodatagov.org
October 14, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Because of course
envirodatagov.org/trump-admini...
envirodatagov.org/trump-admini...
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🚨BREAKING🚨: Portland Frog receives Nobel Peace Prize.
October 12, 2025 at 1:56 AM
🚨BREAKING🚨: Portland Frog receives Nobel Peace Prize.
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Health Experts Recommend Standing Up At Desk, Leaving Office, Never Coming Back https://theonion.com/health-experts-recommend-standing-up-at-desk-leaving-o-1819577456/
October 7, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Health Experts Recommend Standing Up At Desk, Leaving Office, Never Coming Back https://theonion.com/health-experts-recommend-standing-up-at-desk-leaving-o-1819577456/
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So you want to support living marginalized banned authors but your local banned books week displays and events are full of famous dead people?
Not to worry: your helpful non-binary bookseller is here to help!
A thread!
Not to worry: your helpful non-binary bookseller is here to help!
A thread!
October 6, 2025 at 12:20 PM
So you want to support living marginalized banned authors but your local banned books week displays and events are full of famous dead people?
Not to worry: your helpful non-binary bookseller is here to help!
A thread!
Not to worry: your helpful non-binary bookseller is here to help!
A thread!
californians, please write; it just takes a few minutes!
transfamilysos.org/action-neede...
transfamilysos.org/action-neede...
Action Needed: Urge Governor Newsom to Sign Five Critical Trans Rights Bills
TransFamily Support Services is proud to co-sponsor five critical trans rights bills that have officially passed the California Legislature. This is a major victory—one made possible through a powerfu...
transfamilysos.org
October 3, 2025 at 10:08 PM
californians, please write; it just takes a few minutes!
transfamilysos.org/action-neede...
transfamilysos.org/action-neede...
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Our short paper on the development and use of a tool for teaching about drinking water justice in New Jersey was just published open access: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
An Online Interactive Tool for Exploring Water Justice with Undergraduate Students - Eric Nost, Marianne Sullivan, Kelsey Breseman, Lilian Milanés, Nicole Davi, 2025
It is vital that the next generation of public health practitioners understand the importance of ensuring affordable and equitable access to safe drinking water...
journals.sagepub.com
October 3, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Our short paper on the development and use of a tool for teaching about drinking water justice in New Jersey was just published open access: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
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Why is citizen air monitoring important? EDGI’s Environmental Enforcement Watch demonstrates with a case study in Louisiana. Check out the blog: envirodatagov.org/who-knows-wh...
Who Knows What’s in Our Air? A Case Study in Louisiana – Environmental Data and Governance Initiative
Air quality monitors measure pollutants like particulate matter, ozone, and nitrogen oxides in the air we breathe—pollutants closely linked to public health. In the past, ways to measure air quality a...
envirodatagov.org
October 2, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Why is citizen air monitoring important? EDGI’s Environmental Enforcement Watch demonstrates with a case study in Louisiana. Check out the blog: envirodatagov.org/who-knows-wh...
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📊 Today, CDPH launched an updated Respiratory Virus Dashboard to provide timely info on COVID-19, flu and RSV.
As the federal shutdown may affect CDC dashboards, CDPH will continue to share critical data to help Californians make informed health decisions.
🔗 www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID...
As the federal shutdown may affect CDC dashboards, CDPH will continue to share critical data to help Californians make informed health decisions.
🔗 www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID...
October 3, 2025 at 8:35 PM
📊 Today, CDPH launched an updated Respiratory Virus Dashboard to provide timely info on COVID-19, flu and RSV.
As the federal shutdown may affect CDC dashboards, CDPH will continue to share critical data to help Californians make informed health decisions.
🔗 www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID...
As the federal shutdown may affect CDC dashboards, CDPH will continue to share critical data to help Californians make informed health decisions.
🔗 www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID...
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🎶 Take a look, it's in a book 🎶
🥹 After nearly 20 years... Reading Rainbow is returning to motivate, help, and encourage kids to become avid readers with new episodes, new friends, new projects, and of course... new books! Make sure to follow the rainbow 📚🌈
#FollowTheRainbow
🥹 After nearly 20 years... Reading Rainbow is returning to motivate, help, and encourage kids to become avid readers with new episodes, new friends, new projects, and of course... new books! Make sure to follow the rainbow 📚🌈
#FollowTheRainbow
September 29, 2025 at 3:06 PM
🎶 Take a look, it's in a book 🎶
🥹 After nearly 20 years... Reading Rainbow is returning to motivate, help, and encourage kids to become avid readers with new episodes, new friends, new projects, and of course... new books! Make sure to follow the rainbow 📚🌈
#FollowTheRainbow
🥹 After nearly 20 years... Reading Rainbow is returning to motivate, help, and encourage kids to become avid readers with new episodes, new friends, new projects, and of course... new books! Make sure to follow the rainbow 📚🌈
#FollowTheRainbow
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Community Engagement and Government Information Specialist
Job Opening: Community Engagement and Government Information Specialist at Multiplier in Remote.
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September 29, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Good folks: Look at this cool job! For you?
Community Engagement and Government Information Specialist @envirodgi.bsky.social
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Community Engagement and Government Information Specialist @envirodgi.bsky.social
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wordinblack.com/2025/09/firs...
In the name of "free speech" all kinds of bigots and other sewage dreck are spewing actual harm in recent years. "Spirited debate" does not mean idiots like Milo (is he forgotten already?) and the rest need to have an audience.
In the name of "free speech" all kinds of bigots and other sewage dreck are spewing actual harm in recent years. "Spirited debate" does not mean idiots like Milo (is he forgotten already?) and the rest need to have an audience.
The First Amendment as a Racist Weapon
Rev. Graylan Scott Hagler says after Charlie Kirk’s killing, the right has weaponized the First Amendment and made it a vehicle for hate.
wordinblack.com
September 27, 2025 at 5:52 PM
wordinblack.com/2025/09/firs...
In the name of "free speech" all kinds of bigots and other sewage dreck are spewing actual harm in recent years. "Spirited debate" does not mean idiots like Milo (is he forgotten already?) and the rest need to have an audience.
In the name of "free speech" all kinds of bigots and other sewage dreck are spewing actual harm in recent years. "Spirited debate" does not mean idiots like Milo (is he forgotten already?) and the rest need to have an audience.
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A new report by the prestigious US National Academy of Sciences concludes that the EPA’s 2009 endangerment finding was accurate, has stood the test of time, and is now reinforced by even stronger evidence:
Effects of Human-Caused Greenhouse Gas Emissions on U.S. Climate, Health, and Welfare | The National Academies Press
Read online, download a free PDF, or order a copy in print.
nap.nationalacademies.org
September 17, 2025 at 6:34 PM
A new report by the prestigious US National Academy of Sciences concludes that the EPA’s 2009 endangerment finding was accurate, has stood the test of time, and is now reinforced by even stronger evidence:
