Pete Schwartz
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“We do not inherit the Earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children.” – Native American Proverb
#SylviaEarle is a marine biologist who studyies and protects the oceans. She was the first woman to serve as chief scientist of #NOAA. She has led more than 100 expeditions. She founded #MissionBlue that works to create “ #HopeSpots,” or protected areas in the ocean. #WomeninSTEM
Marine biologist Sylvia Earle on why the ocean matters
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November 11, 2025 at 12:28 AM
#SylviaEarle is a marine biologist who studyies and protects the oceans. She was the first woman to serve as chief scientist of #NOAA. She has led more than 100 expeditions. She founded #MissionBlue that works to create “ #HopeSpots,” or protected areas in the ocean. #WomeninSTEM
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Absolute queen shit
November 9, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Absolute queen shit
Fourteen suburban moms form a silent circle outside Broadview #ICE facility, refusing to move until deputies drag them away. #Protest #Immigration. #Resist. #CivilDisobedience
From the illinois community on Reddit: Date: 11.07.2025, Broadview, Illinois: Fourteen suburban moms form silent circle outside Broadview ICE facility, refusing to move until deputies drag them aw
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November 8, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Fourteen suburban moms form a silent circle outside Broadview #ICE facility, refusing to move until deputies drag them away. #Protest #Immigration. #Resist. #CivilDisobedience
Patricia Bath was an #ophthalmologist and inventor who revolutionized eye surgery. She invented a device called the Laserphaco Probe, which made #cataract surgery faster, safer, and more effective. Her invention has helped restore vision to thousands of people worldwide. #WomenInSTEM
Patricia Bath On Being The First Person To Invent & Demonstrate Laserphaco Cataract Surgery | TIME
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October 27, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Patricia Bath was an #ophthalmologist and inventor who revolutionized eye surgery. She invented a device called the Laserphaco Probe, which made #cataract surgery faster, safer, and more effective. Her invention has helped restore vision to thousands of people worldwide. #WomenInSTEM
In the hope of making videos like this one gain traction and also to send a message to other state governors and legislatures, it is important to remember that we cannot destroy our democracy in the hope of saving it. Don't #gerrymander. #Don'tLoseYourWay.
Unbelievable! Listen to the speech by NC Senator Garrett that
NC Republicans had removed from the record.
youtube.com/shorts/dCv2m...
NC Republicans had removed from the record.
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The speech Republicans denied NC state senator Michael Garrett (D) to be entered into permanent
YouTube video by Wild Clips
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October 26, 2025 at 12:15 PM
In the hope of making videos like this one gain traction and also to send a message to other state governors and legislatures, it is important to remember that we cannot destroy our democracy in the hope of saving it. Don't #gerrymander. #Don'tLoseYourWay.
This is good news. I know some on the left want to fight fire with fire and #gerrymander states that would give #Dems an advantage to fight back. This seems to make us just lose our way though. Let #Republicans in #BlueStates know that their votes matter too. Win the good fight here. No?
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Apparently there are people in state government who know gerrymandering is wrong. Not in the #NCGop but in other places.
Apparently there are people in state government who know gerrymandering is wrong. Not in the #NCGop but in other places.
Big News in Indiana
YouTube video by Pete Buttigieg
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October 25, 2025 at 8:35 PM
This is good news. I know some on the left want to fight fire with fire and #gerrymander states that would give #Dems an advantage to fight back. This seems to make us just lose our way though. Let #Republicans in #BlueStates know that their votes matter too. Win the good fight here. No?
The #NoKings protest yesterday was an important push back to #Authoritarian polices being implemented in our country. It's so important for people and especially institutions not to give in. Universities, don't cave because you'll lose funding. There is too much to lose in the long run. #Resist
October 19, 2025 at 1:49 PM
The #NoKings protest yesterday was an important push back to #Authoritarian polices being implemented in our country. It's so important for people and especially institutions not to give in. Universities, don't cave because you'll lose funding. There is too much to lose in the long run. #Resist
I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS Orange County NC” - sign up now to join me!
NO KINGS Orange County NC · No Kings
Calling all activists and those who want to save our democracy!!
October 18th is the No Kings Day across the country. Indivisible Orange County NC and Franklin & Elliott need you to join us! We will ...
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October 18, 2025 at 7:39 PM
I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS Orange County NC” - sign up now to join me!
Shirley Ann Jackson is a #physicist who made important discoveries in #telecommunications while working at #BellLabs. Her research helped lead to inventions like touch-tone phones and fiber optic cables. She was also the first African-American woman to earn a PhD in physics from #MIT.
#WomenInSTEM
#WomenInSTEM
The legacy of physicist Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson l ABC News
YouTube video by ABC News
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October 18, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Shirley Ann Jackson is a #physicist who made important discoveries in #telecommunications while working at #BellLabs. Her research helped lead to inventions like touch-tone phones and fiber optic cables. She was also the first African-American woman to earn a PhD in physics from #MIT.
#WomenInSTEM
#WomenInSTEM
Katie Johnson's full testimony about the times she and others were sexually assaulted by Donald Trump. Why is this not front page news? How has he not been prosecuted?
#KatieJohnson #Trump #SexualAssault #Epstein
#KatieJohnson #Trump #SexualAssault #Epstein
Katie Johnson's full testimony of 2/11/16
YouTube video by Scott Dybiec
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October 18, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Katie Johnson's full testimony about the times she and others were sexually assaulted by Donald Trump. Why is this not front page news? How has he not been prosecuted?
#KatieJohnson #Trump #SexualAssault #Epstein
#KatieJohnson #Trump #SexualAssault #Epstein
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🥤 Soft drinks and depression
A study of 932 adults found that soft drink intake was linked to major depression, especially in women. Gut bacteria changes partly explained the connection.
🔗 jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
#SciComm #MentalHealth #Nutrition 🧪
A study of 932 adults found that soft drink intake was linked to major depression, especially in women. Gut bacteria changes partly explained the connection.
🔗 jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
#SciComm #MentalHealth #Nutrition 🧪
Soft Drink Consumption and Depression Mediated by Gut Microbiome Alterations
This cohort study examines the association between soft drink consumption and major depressive disorder diagnosis and severity and whether this association is mediated by changes in the gut microbiota...
jamanetwork.com
October 12, 2025 at 12:36 PM
🥤 Soft drinks and depression
A study of 932 adults found that soft drink intake was linked to major depression, especially in women. Gut bacteria changes partly explained the connection.
🔗 jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
#SciComm #MentalHealth #Nutrition 🧪
A study of 932 adults found that soft drink intake was linked to major depression, especially in women. Gut bacteria changes partly explained the connection.
🔗 jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
#SciComm #MentalHealth #Nutrition 🧪
"Democracy is something to be practiced regularly."
I recently sat down with three leaders who are part of the @obamafoundation.bsky.social's alumni network to hear more about their work to strengthen democracy in Hungary and Poland. They’re an example for us all. Take a look:
October 11, 2025 at 3:19 PM
"Democracy is something to be practiced regularly."
...Federal immigration and law enforcement agencies have descended on the city of #Chicago, zip-tying U.S. citizens, separating families, and firing chemical agents at protesters...
#ICE #Immigration #HabeusCorpus #Law
#ICE #Immigration #HabeusCorpus #Law
Home
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October 11, 2025 at 3:15 PM
...Federal immigration and law enforcement agencies have descended on the city of #Chicago, zip-tying U.S. citizens, separating families, and firing chemical agents at protesters...
#ICE #Immigration #HabeusCorpus #Law
#ICE #Immigration #HabeusCorpus #Law
An important message for us all from Jane Goodall.
#JaneGoodall #Netflix #Hope #FightBack #Don'tGiveUp
#JaneGoodall #Netflix #Hope #FightBack #Don'tGiveUp
From the videos community on Reddit: Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 with the understanding it would only be released after her death. In it, she discusses blasting Tru...
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October 5, 2025 at 2:38 PM
An important message for us all from Jane Goodall.
#JaneGoodall #Netflix #Hope #FightBack #Don'tGiveUp
#JaneGoodall #Netflix #Hope #FightBack #Don'tGiveUp
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NC is 43rd in #teacherpay. The state has the 11th biggest economy.
We’re now over a month into the next academic year, and #teachers are continuing to work without a meaningful raise.
#NCPol #EduSky #NorthCarolina
We’re now over a month into the next academic year, and #teachers are continuing to work without a meaningful raise.
#NCPol #EduSky #NorthCarolina
Mini-Budgets Can’t Solve Big Problems — Progress NC Action
NC Speaker of the House Destin Hall and NC Senate leader Phil Berger have got to be the least anxious– or most apathetic– politicians in North Carolina. They are now 87 days past due on passing a full state budget, roughly 3 months late, and have no plans to pass one any time soon.
progressncaction.org
September 27, 2025 at 3:24 PM
NC is 43rd in #teacherpay. The state has the 11th biggest economy.
We’re now over a month into the next academic year, and #teachers are continuing to work without a meaningful raise.
#NCPol #EduSky #NorthCarolina
We’re now over a month into the next academic year, and #teachers are continuing to work without a meaningful raise.
#NCPol #EduSky #NorthCarolina
Fantastic speech by #JohnDoyle, President of the @apsphysics.bsky.social in @physicstoday.bsky.social on what it means to be a #physicist right now. Really applies to any type of #science.
#StandUpForScience #UCS #innovation #technology
#StandUpForScience #UCS #innovation #technology
“Shut up and calculate”? Not a chance.🔭🧪
President of the @apsphysics.bsky.social in @physicstoday.bsky.social reminds us that physicists are not just scientists; we are citizens, educators, & truth-tellers.
So, no, Laura Ingraham, we also won't just "shut up and dribble."
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President of the @apsphysics.bsky.social in @physicstoday.bsky.social reminds us that physicists are not just scientists; we are citizens, educators, & truth-tellers.
So, no, Laura Ingraham, we also won't just "shut up and dribble."
🔗 bit.ly/ShutUpandCal...
What does it mean to be a physicist right now?
The scientific enterprise is under attack. Being a physicist means speaking out for it.
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September 24, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Fantastic speech by #JohnDoyle, President of the @apsphysics.bsky.social in @physicstoday.bsky.social on what it means to be a #physicist right now. Really applies to any type of #science.
#StandUpForScience #UCS #innovation #technology
#StandUpForScience #UCS #innovation #technology
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The federal government has censored the work of dozens of scientists, including work by my lab, on the impacts of climate change on Acadia National Park. Signs have been removed from Cadillac and Great Meadow. They’re also removing signs about the Wabanaki’s sacred connections to Cadillac.
Signs Referencing Climate Change Along with Web Pages Removed from Acadia National Park
The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by The Witham Family Hotels Charitable Fund.
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September 23, 2025 at 10:59 PM
The federal government has censored the work of dozens of scientists, including work by my lab, on the impacts of climate change on Acadia National Park. Signs have been removed from Cadillac and Great Meadow. They’re also removing signs about the Wabanaki’s sacred connections to Cadillac.
Wangari Maathai founded the Green Belt Movement, planting millions of trees across Africa. She believed protecting the environment also protected communities, especially women, who relied on it for their livelihoods. She was the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.
#WomenInSTEM
#WomenInSTEM
Wangari Maathai: the Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Who Planted Trees
YouTube video by Nobel Peace Center
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September 21, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Wangari Maathai founded the Green Belt Movement, planting millions of trees across Africa. She believed protecting the environment also protected communities, especially women, who relied on it for their livelihoods. She was the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.
#WomenInSTEM
#WomenInSTEM
#ChristopherHitchens in 2005 talking about how dangerous #VladimirPutin is. The points he makes seem even more relevant today than they did then.
#Russia #Ukraine #Dictators
#Russia #Ukraine #Dictators
From the ChristopherHitchens community on Reddit: Christopher Hitchens warns about Vladimir Putin
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September 14, 2025 at 12:37 PM
#ChristopherHitchens in 2005 talking about how dangerous #VladimirPutin is. The points he makes seem even more relevant today than they did then.
#Russia #Ukraine #Dictators
#Russia #Ukraine #Dictators
Did you know that between 2003-2022 more than 87,000 #veterans died from gun suicide? WTF? How is this not bigger news? There is a bill called the "Saving Our Veterans Lives Act". I've asked my senators to support it.
#GunViolence #Suicide #Legislation #GunControl
#GunViolence #Suicide #Legislation #GunControl
Tell Congress: Save Our Veterans' Lives
Congress must end the devastating crisis of Veterans' suicide. Please join me and send a message to your lawmakers.
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September 13, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Did you know that between 2003-2022 more than 87,000 #veterans died from gun suicide? WTF? How is this not bigger news? There is a bill called the "Saving Our Veterans Lives Act". I've asked my senators to support it.
#GunViolence #Suicide #Legislation #GunControl
#GunViolence #Suicide #Legislation #GunControl