Pat Daniels
@patdaniels.bsky.social
Writer and editor. Mostly science and history, often for National Geographic. Reader, choral singer, and birdwatcher. My latest book: How To Teach Grown-Ups About Climate Change. danielsedit.com
A happy crowd gathering for No Kings in State College, PA. Most Pennsylvania chant on the march: "Trump is a jagoff!"
October 18, 2025 at 7:24 PM
A happy crowd gathering for No Kings in State College, PA. Most Pennsylvania chant on the march: "Trump is a jagoff!"
Also, the "contact us" link on this webpage is inoperative. No place to complain about this illegal partisan notice on a government website.
October 14, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Also, the "contact us" link on this webpage is inoperative. No place to complain about this illegal partisan notice on a government website.
Was looking up routine info on the Dust Bowl today on the USDA website and this is what appeared.
October 14, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Was looking up routine info on the Dust Bowl today on the USDA website and this is what appeared.
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A group of youth climate researchers affiliated with UC Davis is trying to fix climate models to correct for fossil fuel industry propaganda that has snuck its way in. But... of course their funding was just cut. :(
So they're doing a GoFundMe.
www.gofundme.com/f/support-Ba...
So they're doing a GoFundMe.
www.gofundme.com/f/support-Ba...
Donate to Help Youth Researchers Repair Leading Climate Models, organized by Harlin Hayley Steele
We are living in an era in which world leaders use models of … Harlin Hayley Steele needs your support for Help Youth Researchers Repair Leading Climate Models
www.gofundme.com
September 21, 2025 at 8:00 PM
A group of youth climate researchers affiliated with UC Davis is trying to fix climate models to correct for fossil fuel industry propaganda that has snuck its way in. But... of course their funding was just cut. :(
So they're doing a GoFundMe.
www.gofundme.com/f/support-Ba...
So they're doing a GoFundMe.
www.gofundme.com/f/support-Ba...
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If these were normal times, I would not be unsettled by the fact that, for more than half an hour this morning, the website of the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture was inaccessible. I'd assume it was a glitch.
These being Trumpian times, it was very unsettling.
These being Trumpian times, it was very unsettling.
September 19, 2025 at 2:21 PM
If these were normal times, I would not be unsettled by the fact that, for more than half an hour this morning, the website of the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture was inaccessible. I'd assume it was a glitch.
These being Trumpian times, it was very unsettling.
These being Trumpian times, it was very unsettling.
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WPSU is set to be the first in the country to go dark after the Trump administration stripped away federal funding for NPR and PBS.
“The news devastated me, it devastated all the employees,” said Jeff Hughes, WPSU’s former program director.
“The news devastated me, it devastated all the employees,” said Jeff Hughes, WPSU’s former program director.
‘Never would have imagined it’: Pennsylvania NPR station set to be first to shutter following Trump’s cuts
WPSU, which has been broadcasting out of Penn State since 1953, will shut down following federal cuts to public media organizations
www.inquirer.com
September 17, 2025 at 12:28 PM
WPSU is set to be the first in the country to go dark after the Trump administration stripped away federal funding for NPR and PBS.
“The news devastated me, it devastated all the employees,” said Jeff Hughes, WPSU’s former program director.
“The news devastated me, it devastated all the employees,” said Jeff Hughes, WPSU’s former program director.
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The buff-tip moth (Phalera bucephala) has mastered a very particular kind of camouflage.
When they close their wings up, they resemble a broken twig.
Native to large parts of Europe, there's regional pattern variation that reflects the local tree species. This one best resembles birch twigs?
When they close their wings up, they resemble a broken twig.
Native to large parts of Europe, there's regional pattern variation that reflects the local tree species. This one best resembles birch twigs?
September 17, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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Join us in State College on October 18th for the next No Kings Rally and March!
www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
NO KINGS State College, PA · No Kings
**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.**
Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Bo...
www.mobilize.us
September 16, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Join us in State College on October 18th for the next No Kings Rally and March!
www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
Happy book birthday to the National Geographic Book of Magic and the Occult. Learn about shamans! Grimoires! Little bowls that trap demons rising up under your house! Many thanks to coauthors Michael Greshko @michaelgreshko.bsky.social and Nina Strochlic and the teams at WonderLab and NG books.
September 3, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Happy book birthday to the National Geographic Book of Magic and the Occult. Learn about shamans! Grimoires! Little bowls that trap demons rising up under your house! Many thanks to coauthors Michael Greshko @michaelgreshko.bsky.social and Nina Strochlic and the teams at WonderLab and NG books.
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Personal news: I wrote ~3/8 of a book, and that book is out today! If you want a visually rich, historically grounded look at magic though the millennia, this book's for you. The National Geographic Book of Magic and the Occult is available wherever books are sold:
bookshop.org/p/books/nati...
bookshop.org/p/books/nati...
National Geographic Book of Magic and the Occult: A Visual History
A Visual History
bookshop.org
September 2, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Personal news: I wrote ~3/8 of a book, and that book is out today! If you want a visually rich, historically grounded look at magic though the millennia, this book's for you. The National Geographic Book of Magic and the Occult is available wherever books are sold:
bookshop.org/p/books/nati...
bookshop.org/p/books/nati...
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This book was a massive lift. Huge thank-you to my coauthors Nina Strochlic and Pat Daniels and to our incredible editor @mayamyersbooks.bsky.social, as well as to the whole team at WonderLab Group and National Geographic, with a special shoutout to Kate Olesin and Jennifer Emmett.
September 2, 2025 at 7:15 PM
This book was a massive lift. Huge thank-you to my coauthors Nina Strochlic and Pat Daniels and to our incredible editor @mayamyersbooks.bsky.social, as well as to the whole team at WonderLab Group and National Geographic, with a special shoutout to Kate Olesin and Jennifer Emmett.
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Fur-ankenstein creator Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley was born 298 years ago today! Her novel #Frankenstein is an early example of science fiction and has influenced countless works both in and outside the genre.
#Caturday #MaryShelley #HoratioTheCat
#Caturday #MaryShelley #HoratioTheCat
August 30, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Fur-ankenstein creator Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley was born 298 years ago today! Her novel #Frankenstein is an early example of science fiction and has influenced countless works both in and outside the genre.
#Caturday #MaryShelley #HoratioTheCat
#Caturday #MaryShelley #HoratioTheCat
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Had to stop by this sign outside the Moshannon Valley Detention Center. The GEO Group donated $1M+ to Trump’s campaign. Now they’re profiting off of locking up kids using our taxpayer dollars. The corruption is clear.
Thank you to the local residents, clergy, & advocates for standing against this.
Thank you to the local residents, clergy, & advocates for standing against this.
August 25, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Had to stop by this sign outside the Moshannon Valley Detention Center. The GEO Group donated $1M+ to Trump’s campaign. Now they’re profiting off of locking up kids using our taxpayer dollars. The corruption is clear.
Thank you to the local residents, clergy, & advocates for standing against this.
Thank you to the local residents, clergy, & advocates for standing against this.
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"More than 300 ppl from across PA traveled to Philipsburg Sun afternoon to protest the Moshannon Valley Processing Center and U.S. Immigration + Customs Enforcement, which operates the privately-owned facility. Its capacity is 1,876, making it the largest immigration detention facility in the NE." 👏
Hundreds from across Pa. protest in Philipsburg against the Moshannon Valley Processing Center
More than three hundred people from across Pennsylvania traveled to Philipsburg Sunday afternoon to protest the Moshannon Valley Processing Center and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which o...
radio.wpsu.org
August 26, 2025 at 2:01 PM
"More than 300 ppl from across PA traveled to Philipsburg Sun afternoon to protest the Moshannon Valley Processing Center and U.S. Immigration + Customs Enforcement, which operates the privately-owned facility. Its capacity is 1,876, making it the largest immigration detention facility in the NE." 👏
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The marchers in Hollidaysburg waiting for the Police to clear the streets. You cannot see the end of the line of marchers.
June 15, 2025 at 12:28 AM
The marchers in Hollidaysburg waiting for the Police to clear the streets. You cannot see the end of the line of marchers.
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Horatio celebrates Purr-ide month with these rainbow reads!
#Caturday #PrideMonth #Pride #PrideBooks #HoratioTheCat #LGBTQIA
#Caturday #PrideMonth #Pride #PrideBooks #HoratioTheCat #LGBTQIA
June 7, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Horatio celebrates Purr-ide month with these rainbow reads!
#Caturday #PrideMonth #Pride #PrideBooks #HoratioTheCat #LGBTQIA
#Caturday #PrideMonth #Pride #PrideBooks #HoratioTheCat #LGBTQIA
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SCBWI and more than 40 organizations representing parents, grassroots organizers, authors, librarians, booksellers, and publishers have signed a statement on the Trump Administration's firing of Dr. Carla Hayden.
Share and ACT NOW bit.ly/EmailHayden
Share and ACT NOW bit.ly/EmailHayden
May 20, 2025 at 7:58 PM
SCBWI and more than 40 organizations representing parents, grassroots organizers, authors, librarians, booksellers, and publishers have signed a statement on the Trump Administration's firing of Dr. Carla Hayden.
Share and ACT NOW bit.ly/EmailHayden
Share and ACT NOW bit.ly/EmailHayden
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State College, PA has Webster's used books, which is awesome, and The Squirrel and Acorn Bookshop for new stuff. Plus, nearby Bellefonte has the awesome new nonprofit bookstore The Print Factory. A beautiful blue gem in the middle of a an old red town.
April 26, 2025 at 4:51 PM
State College, PA has Webster's used books, which is awesome, and The Squirrel and Acorn Bookshop for new stuff. Plus, nearby Bellefonte has the awesome new nonprofit bookstore The Print Factory. A beautiful blue gem in the middle of a an old red town.
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This #EarthDay, let kids take the mic 📣 🎤
How to Teach Grown-Ups About Climate Change by @patdaniels.bsky.social & @aaronblecha.bsky.social is a witty guide to the science behind climate change, which puts kids in charge.
📚 Grab your copy here: whatonearth.pub/3U6tOxJ
How to Teach Grown-Ups About Climate Change by @patdaniels.bsky.social & @aaronblecha.bsky.social is a witty guide to the science behind climate change, which puts kids in charge.
📚 Grab your copy here: whatonearth.pub/3U6tOxJ
April 22, 2025 at 3:28 PM
This #EarthDay, let kids take the mic 📣 🎤
How to Teach Grown-Ups About Climate Change by @patdaniels.bsky.social & @aaronblecha.bsky.social is a witty guide to the science behind climate change, which puts kids in charge.
📚 Grab your copy here: whatonearth.pub/3U6tOxJ
How to Teach Grown-Ups About Climate Change by @patdaniels.bsky.social & @aaronblecha.bsky.social is a witty guide to the science behind climate change, which puts kids in charge.
📚 Grab your copy here: whatonearth.pub/3U6tOxJ
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When political ideology interferes with scientific research, American innovation and progress crumbles. A paper on evolution that was planned for a special edition of a Royal Society journal was withdrawn after authors feared potential political retaliation could lead to deportation. #ScienceSky
Fearing paper on evolution might get them deported, scientists withdrew it
President Donald Trump’s orders haven’t targeted research involving evolution, but the authors’ unease about publishing reflects uncertainty in the science world.
www.washingtonpost.com
April 17, 2025 at 6:54 PM
When political ideology interferes with scientific research, American innovation and progress crumbles. A paper on evolution that was planned for a special edition of a Royal Society journal was withdrawn after authors feared potential political retaliation could lead to deportation. #ScienceSky
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The Supreme Court made a unanimous decision, saying the lower Court’s order “properly requires the Government to ‘facilitate’ Abrego Garcia’s release.”
Calling on the White House to follow this directive.
Calling on the White House to follow this directive.
April 14, 2025 at 7:42 PM
The Supreme Court made a unanimous decision, saying the lower Court’s order “properly requires the Government to ‘facilitate’ Abrego Garcia’s release.”
Calling on the White House to follow this directive.
Calling on the White House to follow this directive.
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This is exactly why we need to be organized in our defense of the freedom to read. The book banners are organized & we'll funded. But they are also unpopular. Our numbers can beat their money
Majority of attempts to ban books in US come from organised groups, not parents
Last year 72% of demands to censor books were initiated by pressure groups and government entities; with just 16% of ban attempts made by parents
www.theguardian.com
April 11, 2025 at 1:35 PM
This is exactly why we need to be organized in our defense of the freedom to read. The book banners are organized & we'll funded. But they are also unpopular. Our numbers can beat their money
Great turnout in the rain in State College, PA.
April 5, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Great turnout in the rain in State College, PA.
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📍 State College, Pennsylvania
April 2, 2025 at 7:11 PM
📍 State College, Pennsylvania