Peter R. Nelson
@petnel.bsky.social
Father/husband, vegetation/lichen ecologist turned remote sensing nerd. Here to share science, social justice and news. Here to also resist fascists that are taking control of my country (US), support Ukraine and others. Dirigo Maine! Views are my own.
Want to stop the terrorism by masked ICE agents in America? Then call your Senators TODAY to demand they not pass the bill funding Dept. of Homeland Security. The House already passed the bill funding DHS.
January 23, 2026 at 1:58 PM
Want to stop the terrorism by masked ICE agents in America? Then call your Senators TODAY to demand they not pass the bill funding Dept. of Homeland Security. The House already passed the bill funding DHS.
My mind is often overwhelmed with the actions of the fascist, rapist asshole president of my country and how we should respond. I love nature and the inspiration she provides in the surprises all around us if we pay attention and remain open. So, here is a maze of vole paths in the snow in my yard.
January 16, 2026 at 6:52 PM
My mind is often overwhelmed with the actions of the fascist, rapist asshole president of my country and how we should respond. I love nature and the inspiration she provides in the surprises all around us if we pay attention and remain open. So, here is a maze of vole paths in the snow in my yard.
Now ICE is murdering innocent mothers who are US citizens. This could have been my sister. She is in her 30s, a mother and lives in Minneapolis not far from here. So does my brother, whose wife is also about this woman's age who was murdered by ICE yesterday. Resign Kristi Noem.
January 9, 2026 at 1:22 AM
Now ICE is murdering innocent mothers who are US citizens. This could have been my sister. She is in her 30s, a mother and lives in Minneapolis not far from here. So does my brother, whose wife is also about this woman's age who was murdered by ICE yesterday. Resign Kristi Noem.
Maine has only one endemic plant, Furbish's lousewort. It is extremely endangered, found only along the St. John River along the northern border with Canada. Almost 10 years ago, I set out to do something useful with the University students enrolled in my Plant Taxonomy class focused on this plant.
December 26, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Maine has only one endemic plant, Furbish's lousewort. It is extremely endangered, found only along the St. John River along the northern border with Canada. Almost 10 years ago, I set out to do something useful with the University students enrolled in my Plant Taxonomy class focused on this plant.
We need a state to national movement of ballot initiatives to ban law enforcement wearing masks. The only reasons I can see they have widely adopted this practice are to intimidate and terrorize civilians and enable them to do bad things without accountability.
November 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM
We need a state to national movement of ballot initiatives to ban law enforcement wearing masks. The only reasons I can see they have widely adopted this practice are to intimidate and terrorize civilians and enable them to do bad things without accountability.
I am shocked every day by videos of masked ICE agents assaulting civilians with excessive force. I am shocked every day reading how the DOJ is charging people for fake charges based on their dissent against the President. If you wait to act until this affects you, it will be too late. Do something.
November 17, 2025 at 8:07 PM
I am shocked every day by videos of masked ICE agents assaulting civilians with excessive force. I am shocked every day reading how the DOJ is charging people for fake charges based on their dissent against the President. If you wait to act until this affects you, it will be too late. Do something.
Hey ya'll US voters! Get out there TODAY and exercise your civic duty to elect people who stand up for you, the rule of law and vote down those people and ballot measures that seek to strip your rights away.
November 4, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Hey ya'll US voters! Get out there TODAY and exercise your civic duty to elect people who stand up for you, the rule of law and vote down those people and ballot measures that seek to strip your rights away.
Meanwhile in America, the orange traitorous sexual predator inhabiting our nation's executive mansion is spending millions to build a ballroom no one needs while people lose foodstamps and access to health case because spineless congresspeople can't stand up to him. More outrage every day.
October 28, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Meanwhile in America, the orange traitorous sexual predator inhabiting our nation's executive mansion is spending millions to build a ballroom no one needs while people lose foodstamps and access to health case because spineless congresspeople can't stand up to him. More outrage every day.
Sailing on the last day of August in Penobscot bay. A beautiful day to be on the water in a beautiful place. Need this sort of peace to balance all that is happening in the world and mustering to do something about it.
September 9, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Sailing on the last day of August in Penobscot bay. A beautiful day to be on the water in a beautiful place. Need this sort of peace to balance all that is happening in the world and mustering to do something about it.
Ever wondered what it'd look like to have your apartment hit with a large, explosive laden drone while cowering in your hallway? Check out the short video from Kyiv filmed recently. Support Ukraine defending itself from Russia's continual assault largely on unarmed civilians like this family.
They were in the hallway when a Shahed drone flew into the apartment in Kyiv: a camera captured the strike from inside the home.
Despite the extensive destruction in the apartment, bottles of champagne survived.
Despite the extensive destruction in the apartment, bottles of champagne survived.
August 28, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Ever wondered what it'd look like to have your apartment hit with a large, explosive laden drone while cowering in your hallway? Check out the short video from Kyiv filmed recently. Support Ukraine defending itself from Russia's continual assault largely on unarmed civilians like this family.
Our govt seems to think it is ok take someone into custody and deport them to a totally separate continent? WTF is this madness.
Let’s be clear: deporting Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda makes no sense—it’s not his home country. Nothing about this process has been fair. ICE is targeting him with cruelty. This is the weaponization of government, not justice.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia detained by ICE during Baltimore check-in
The detention, which was expected, happened after Abrego Garcia walked into the Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in Baltimore for a check-in after being released from custody on Friday.
www.npr.org
August 25, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Our govt seems to think it is ok take someone into custody and deport them to a totally separate continent? WTF is this madness.
China is continuing to support Russia's genocidal invasion of Ukraine. These kind of investigations take resources. Follow and support @tatarigami.bsky.social for reliable information on Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Reliable info has never been more important.
Our largest investigation to date into Chinese involvement would not have been possible without your support and contributions. We thank everyone who has supported us in recent months - our team, Frontelligence Insight, is proud to share these results with you.
Exclusive Report: Shipments of engines, cylinders, pistons, and electronics are pouring from China into Alabuga, fueling Russia’s Shahed production. Frontelligence Insight analyzed export data, closed reports, and open sources, revealing the scale of support. 🧵Thread:
August 22, 2025 at 5:41 PM
China is continuing to support Russia's genocidal invasion of Ukraine. These kind of investigations take resources. Follow and support @tatarigami.bsky.social for reliable information on Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Reliable info has never been more important.
Yes, Russia is still bombing apartments of Ukrainian civilian families. Don't forget this is still happening.
More from Kyiv.
I'm speechless. All I can do is sit here and wait for the firefighters to search the rubble, hoping there won't be many... I just don't understand why this is allowed to happen again and again.
I'm speechless. All I can do is sit here and wait for the firefighters to search the rubble, hoping there won't be many... I just don't understand why this is allowed to happen again and again.
July 31, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Yes, Russia is still bombing apartments of Ukrainian civilian families. Don't forget this is still happening.
I came upon this on a remote island today. Even the seaweed on the coast of Maine thinks Trump sucks.
July 20, 2025 at 12:40 AM
I came upon this on a remote island today. Even the seaweed on the coast of Maine thinks Trump sucks.
Got 7 minutes? That is what it took to leave a message for both US Senators about their upcoming vote on whether to pull back funding for public broadcasting. Support (the Corporation for)Public Broadcasting!
July 7, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Got 7 minutes? That is what it took to leave a message for both US Senators about their upcoming vote on whether to pull back funding for public broadcasting. Support (the Corporation for)Public Broadcasting!
Went home to western South Dakota to see family and was shocked by the morons carrying handguns at family swimming and fishing locations at a lake I grew up enjoying. I wanted to ask WTF they are keeping themselves and everyone else safe from. What happened to common sense, SD gun owners?
June 30, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Went home to western South Dakota to see family and was shocked by the morons carrying handguns at family swimming and fishing locations at a lake I grew up enjoying. I wanted to ask WTF they are keeping themselves and everyone else safe from. What happened to common sense, SD gun owners?
This sums up why I post about people being abducted by masked police in MY country.
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BREAKING:
The White House lashed out at the creators of this ad for "fear-mongering".
It must have really struck a nerve. Maybe they don't like being outed as fascists.
You know what to do: SPREAD THIS EVERYWHERE!
#MAGAKidnappers
The White House lashed out at the creators of this ad for "fear-mongering".
It must have really struck a nerve. Maybe they don't like being outed as fascists.
You know what to do: SPREAD THIS EVERYWHERE!
#MAGAKidnappers
June 18, 2025 at 9:15 PM
This sums up why I post about people being abducted by masked police in MY country.
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To prove I have not completely lost my mind due to US politics, here are a bunch of pictures of flowers I took in my yard in the last two weeks. Love to see summer blooming.
June 6, 2025 at 5:48 PM
To prove I have not completely lost my mind due to US politics, here are a bunch of pictures of flowers I took in my yard in the last two weeks. Love to see summer blooming.
Why yes, Russia is still killing Ukrainian women and children while they sleep in their homes. Do something about it and #SlavaUkraini
Daryna and her son were both murdered in their home by Russian drone last night.
June 5, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Why yes, Russia is still killing Ukrainian women and children while they sleep in their homes. Do something about it and #SlavaUkraini
Stay calm and impeach, convict and remove the treasonous traitor cosplaying US president while he golfs.
June 5, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Stay calm and impeach, convict and remove the treasonous traitor cosplaying US president while he golfs.
The US govt. is deporting people from various countries to Sudan, a war-torn dangerous place. What would stop them from doing this to anyone else they deem unacceptable? Wake up people. This is not a drill. www.cnn.com/2025/05/20/p...
Federal judge says Trump administration must ‘maintain custody’ of migrants allegedly sent to South Sudan | CNN Politics
A federal judge in Boston has told the Trump administration it must to maintain custody of migrants whom the US government has allegedly flown to South Sudan or other countries in recent days amid hei...
www.cnn.com
May 21, 2025 at 2:56 PM
The US govt. is deporting people from various countries to Sudan, a war-torn dangerous place. What would stop them from doing this to anyone else they deem unacceptable? Wake up people. This is not a drill. www.cnn.com/2025/05/20/p...
Imagine 50 legal residents of our country sent to jail over .. ? Being brown skinned? This is happening in our country. Speechless.
This is HUGE.
For those wondering why due process is essential for EVERYONE. This is why!
For those wondering why due process is essential for EVERYONE. This is why!
Cato has published my comprehensive review of the ~240 Venezuelans the US government renditioned 2 months ago to Salvador’s notorious prison. We identified FIFTY who came legally, never violated any immigration law, but are imprisoned at the US government’s request and at US taxpayer expense.
May 19, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Imagine 50 legal residents of our country sent to jail over .. ? Being brown skinned? This is happening in our country. Speechless.
Today's lucky numbers? 8647! Yes, that mean "86" the "47"th President! Like, get rid of him. Sure would be a shame to make #8647 appear all over the internet wouldn't it?
May 16, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Today's lucky numbers? 8647! Yes, that mean "86" the "47"th President! Like, get rid of him. Sure would be a shame to make #8647 appear all over the internet wouldn't it?
Your political affiliation have got you killed on Jan. 6 but not whether you were R or D but whether you support Twitler. Senator Murphy speaking on this says it forcefully.
Republican Sen Bernie Moreno won’t hold town halls, won’t answer calls, won’t condemn Trump’s pardons of J6 criminals. He doesn’t give a damn about cops or the rule of law.
Meanwhile, Sen Chris Murphy is out here every day fighting, speaking truth, leading with courage. Absolute hero. Relentless.
Meanwhile, Sen Chris Murphy is out here every day fighting, speaking truth, leading with courage. Absolute hero. Relentless.
May 16, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Your political affiliation have got you killed on Jan. 6 but not whether you were R or D but whether you support Twitler. Senator Murphy speaking on this says it forcefully.
All my brains to me lately ... "Restore Order by Killing Doge, Deporting Musk, Impeaching Trump".
May 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM
All my brains to me lately ... "Restore Order by Killing Doge, Deporting Musk, Impeaching Trump".