Rachel Lense is Professionally Curious
@rachellense.bsky.social
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I think it's important for people to realize that many of the world's largest tragedies were not inevitable; they were allowed.
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A reminder to the news media: “conflicting accounts” is what you say BEFORE the incontrovertible video evidence appears. After that, your job is to ask why one side is lying, not to repeat the lie and pretend no one knows the truth.
January 25, 2026 at 12:28 PM
A reminder to the news media: “conflicting accounts” is what you say BEFORE the incontrovertible video evidence appears. After that, your job is to ask why one side is lying, not to repeat the lie and pretend no one knows the truth.
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Two pride flags for democracy completed! Want one? Follow @romancingthevote.com for auction news and updates. These and many amazing items will be available as we try to shore up voting rights in the US.
January 24, 2026 at 12:11 AM
Two pride flags for democracy completed! Want one? Follow @romancingthevote.com for auction news and updates. These and many amazing items will be available as we try to shore up voting rights in the US.
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In October, ICE grabbed Maher Tarabishi.
He was a 24/7 caregiver for his disabled son Wael.
At the time of Maher’s detention, disability advocates warned that taking away Wael’s caregiver put his life at risk.
Wael died on Friday at age 30.
ICE caused his death.
They didn’t get to say goodbye.
He was a 24/7 caregiver for his disabled son Wael.
At the time of Maher’s detention, disability advocates warned that taking away Wael’s caregiver put his life at risk.
Wael died on Friday at age 30.
ICE caused his death.
They didn’t get to say goodbye.
Disabled son of ICE detainee dies after 30 days of hospitalization
It had been months since Wael Tarabishi seen his father. The family is calling on ICE to release Maher Tarabishi so he may attend his son's funeral.
www.wfaa.com
January 24, 2026 at 3:01 AM
In October, ICE grabbed Maher Tarabishi.
He was a 24/7 caregiver for his disabled son Wael.
At the time of Maher’s detention, disability advocates warned that taking away Wael’s caregiver put his life at risk.
Wael died on Friday at age 30.
ICE caused his death.
They didn’t get to say goodbye.
He was a 24/7 caregiver for his disabled son Wael.
At the time of Maher’s detention, disability advocates warned that taking away Wael’s caregiver put his life at risk.
Wael died on Friday at age 30.
ICE caused his death.
They didn’t get to say goodbye.
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Now: With double digit windchill, thousands marching in Downtown Minneapolis during a general strike. Marching and protest against the actions of ICE. Prince dance party outside First Avenue and the Prince mural - where there’s been many Prince dance parties before.
Minneapolis January 23, 2026
Minneapolis January 23, 2026
January 23, 2026 at 9:55 PM
Now: With double digit windchill, thousands marching in Downtown Minneapolis during a general strike. Marching and protest against the actions of ICE. Prince dance party outside First Avenue and the Prince mural - where there’s been many Prince dance parties before.
Minneapolis January 23, 2026
Minneapolis January 23, 2026
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Charley Harper, "Darwin's Finches", from "The Giant Golden Book of Biology", 1961
January 20, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Charley Harper, "Darwin's Finches", from "The Giant Golden Book of Biology", 1961
It's cool to ice out ICE
January 20, 2026 at 10:19 PM
It's cool to ice out ICE
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The #TransitDog of the day is foster tricolor beagle Eve and her eight (8) newborn transit puppies.💜
January 20, 2026 at 5:13 PM
The #TransitDog of the day is foster tricolor beagle Eve and her eight (8) newborn transit puppies.💜
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We recently became home to two senior mini horses, Wesley and Clementine. Since Clementine is completely blind our extraordinary buildings and grounds manager Derek made huge modifications to the barn to make sure she would be comfortable and safe.
January 19, 2026 at 5:02 PM
We recently became home to two senior mini horses, Wesley and Clementine. Since Clementine is completely blind our extraordinary buildings and grounds manager Derek made huge modifications to the barn to make sure she would be comfortable and safe.
It takes as little as 3 mins to bleed to death, depending on the wound. Good was shot twice in the chest.
What in the actual fuck is wrong with these people. They denied a physician the chance to even try to help the victim. There is no attempt to actually help. All of these people are complicit in murder.
January 16, 2026 at 7:49 PM
It takes as little as 3 mins to bleed to death, depending on the wound. Good was shot twice in the chest.
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January 16, 2026 at 3:08 PM
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Everything is horrible and this website is definitely a distillation of that horribleness -- which is probably good in some way because we need a place where we can talk about and show what's happening! Still, some deep breath break is needed, so, what can I do? I can post DOGS. Here there be dogs.
January 12, 2026 at 4:08 PM
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Here is a video of a frozen creek that had begun to thaw, and the water was flowing beneath the thin ice on top. I took this because it was soothing and wonderfully bloopy and I wanted to listen to it for hours. You are all welcome to enjoy it, too. Let your brain settle here and rest for a moment.
January 10, 2026 at 4:57 AM
Here is a video of a frozen creek that had begun to thaw, and the water was flowing beneath the thin ice on top. I took this because it was soothing and wonderfully bloopy and I wanted to listen to it for hours. You are all welcome to enjoy it, too. Let your brain settle here and rest for a moment.
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You might have to tap/click to view this in full, but here are some screenshots of a classic substorm development during the early stages of the 2025 June 1 G4 storm. This is in prep for an upcoming blog.
This was the storm many people missed since it hit earlier than expected.
This was the storm many people missed since it hit earlier than expected.
January 10, 2026 at 1:14 AM
You might have to tap/click to view this in full, but here are some screenshots of a classic substorm development during the early stages of the 2025 June 1 G4 storm. This is in prep for an upcoming blog.
This was the storm many people missed since it hit earlier than expected.
This was the storm many people missed since it hit earlier than expected.
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Is your New Years resolution to learn more about sharks? (Just kidding, I assume that's everyone's New Years resolution!)
Good news! We are offering my online take-at-your-own-pace "Biology and Ecology of Sharks and Their Relatives" course again, starting in February!
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Good news! We are offering my online take-at-your-own-pace "Biology and Ecology of Sharks and Their Relatives" course again, starting in February!
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Biology and Ecology of Sharks and Their Relatives (Online & Field) — Center for Wildlife Studies
www.centerforwildlifestudies.org
January 9, 2026 at 2:54 PM
Is your New Years resolution to learn more about sharks? (Just kidding, I assume that's everyone's New Years resolution!)
Good news! We are offering my online take-at-your-own-pace "Biology and Ecology of Sharks and Their Relatives" course again, starting in February!
🦑🧪🌍🦈
Good news! We are offering my online take-at-your-own-pace "Biology and Ecology of Sharks and Their Relatives" course again, starting in February!
🦑🧪🌍🦈
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Sitting alone on a frozen lake in the heart of a North Dakota prairie winter is how my spirit gets grounded. We all need something. An extra long Friday Prairie Zen for you. Watching a group of “Water Tigers” or Yellow Perch under the ice. Enjoy! #prairiezen #icefishing #winter #northdakota #prairie
January 9, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Sitting alone on a frozen lake in the heart of a North Dakota prairie winter is how my spirit gets grounded. We all need something. An extra long Friday Prairie Zen for you. Watching a group of “Water Tigers” or Yellow Perch under the ice. Enjoy! #prairiezen #icefishing #winter #northdakota #prairie
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JD Vance Claims Renée Good Had No Authority To Be Alive In First Place
January 9, 2026 at 5:55 PM
JD Vance Claims Renée Good Had No Authority To Be Alive In First Place
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Timezones are so weird. Australia is in 2026, Canada is in 2025, and the United States is in 1939.
December 31, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Timezones are so weird. Australia is in 2026, Canada is in 2025, and the United States is in 1939.
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December 25, 2025 at 11:14 PM
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December 18, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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My response to anything over the next two weeks
December 18, 2025 at 6:10 PM
My response to anything over the next two weeks
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Trump Announces 5,000% Increase In All Numbers
Trump Announces 5,000% Increase In All Numbers
WASHINGTON—Touting his latest executive order as a historic win for the U.S. economy, President Donald Trump announced Friday that he was mandating a 5,000% increase in all numbers nationwide. “Effect...
theonion.com
December 18, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Trump Announces 5,000% Increase In All Numbers
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This pup managed to sneak her way into a joyride with an unsuspecting delivery driver. Popped up to ask where they're headed and if there's time to get a pup cup on the way. 12/10 (TT: copperdoesstuffs)
December 17, 2025 at 11:55 PM
This pup managed to sneak her way into a joyride with an unsuspecting delivery driver. Popped up to ask where they're headed and if there's time to get a pup cup on the way. 12/10 (TT: copperdoesstuffs)