Rob Swindell
@robswindell.bsky.social
Executive Director at Black River Audubon Society. Nature columnist, "Winging It" Chronicle-Telegram. Adovacte for animals.
Birding is big business!
September 7, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Birding is big business!
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Political corruption. Vast economic inequality. Giant monopolies. Ultra-wealthy elites. Conspicuous consumption.
These problems defined the Gilded Age of the late 1800s. And they're dominating America again today.
But we have the power to fight back. https://youtu.be/Nmq7QqqY4vo?feature=shared
These problems defined the Gilded Age of the late 1800s. And they're dominating America again today.
But we have the power to fight back. https://youtu.be/Nmq7QqqY4vo?feature=shared
From Robber Barons to Bezos: Is History Repeating Itself? | Robert Reich
Robert Reich
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July 31, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Political corruption. Vast economic inequality. Giant monopolies. Ultra-wealthy elites. Conspicuous consumption.
These problems defined the Gilded Age of the late 1800s. And they're dominating America again today.
But we have the power to fight back. https://youtu.be/Nmq7QqqY4vo?feature=shared
These problems defined the Gilded Age of the late 1800s. And they're dominating America again today.
But we have the power to fight back. https://youtu.be/Nmq7QqqY4vo?feature=shared
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The coolest bird alive 🦕
July 29, 2025 at 1:24 PM
The coolest bird alive 🦕
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The planet lost a record amount of forests last year, largely because of fires around the world, data shows. Researchers estimated that the world lost the equivalent of 18 soccer fields of forested land every minute.
Global Forest Loss Hit a Record Last Year as Fires Raged
www.nytimes.com
May 22, 2025 at 9:43 PM
The planet lost a record amount of forests last year, largely because of fires around the world, data shows. Researchers estimated that the world lost the equivalent of 18 soccer fields of forested land every minute.
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Asking seriously — how does @theonion.com keep up at this point?
May 17, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Asking seriously — how does @theonion.com keep up at this point?
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Many of you might know me as a former Secretary of Labor. Or from my TikToks. But my true passion is teaching.
When I decided to retire, I wanted to do it quietly. Instead, my colleagues at Inequality Media Civic Action decided to make a film about my last class. https://www.thelastclassfilm.com/
When I decided to retire, I wanted to do it quietly. Instead, my colleagues at Inequality Media Civic Action decided to make a film about my last class. https://www.thelastclassfilm.com/
April 27, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Many of you might know me as a former Secretary of Labor. Or from my TikToks. But my true passion is teaching.
When I decided to retire, I wanted to do it quietly. Instead, my colleagues at Inequality Media Civic Action decided to make a film about my last class. https://www.thelastclassfilm.com/
When I decided to retire, I wanted to do it quietly. Instead, my colleagues at Inequality Media Civic Action decided to make a film about my last class. https://www.thelastclassfilm.com/
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The oil industry buys off Congress. No action on climate.
The NRA buys off Congress. No action on guns.
Insurance companies buy off Congress. No action on health care.
The list goes on and on.
Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.
The NRA buys off Congress. No action on guns.
Insurance companies buy off Congress. No action on health care.
The list goes on and on.
Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.
April 22, 2025 at 11:37 PM
The oil industry buys off Congress. No action on climate.
The NRA buys off Congress. No action on guns.
Insurance companies buy off Congress. No action on health care.
The list goes on and on.
Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.
The NRA buys off Congress. No action on guns.
Insurance companies buy off Congress. No action on health care.
The list goes on and on.
Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.
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Steve Kerr wore a Harvard basketball shirt after the Warriors’ win tonight: “Yes, this is me supporting Harvard. Way to go. Way to stand up to the bully.”
April 16, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Steve Kerr wore a Harvard basketball shirt after the Warriors’ win tonight: “Yes, this is me supporting Harvard. Way to go. Way to stand up to the bully.”
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It's not just "drill, baby, drill" and "ranch, baby, ranch" on federal lands. The Trump administration also wants to "sell, baby, sell." And fuck that.
Republicans aim to generate support for selling off America's public lands
“This playbook, in my mind, is to dismantle, divest, and then privatize."
www.motherjones.com
March 9, 2025 at 4:47 PM
It's not just "drill, baby, drill" and "ranch, baby, ranch" on federal lands. The Trump administration also wants to "sell, baby, sell." And fuck that.
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The concentration of wealth in the hands of an elite few isn't just bad for our economy. It's corrosive to our democracy.
When the wealthy and well-connected control our political system, the American people don't have a voice.
The result is demagoguery and corruption.
When the wealthy and well-connected control our political system, the American people don't have a voice.
The result is demagoguery and corruption.
February 23, 2025 at 2:00 AM
The concentration of wealth in the hands of an elite few isn't just bad for our economy. It's corrosive to our democracy.
When the wealthy and well-connected control our political system, the American people don't have a voice.
The result is demagoguery and corruption.
When the wealthy and well-connected control our political system, the American people don't have a voice.
The result is demagoguery and corruption.
This week's column is not about birds and it is the most difficult column I have ever written.
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One last walk: Goodbye my little goofball
They often started the same way. I would get up and head to my office, and soon after, Gina would leave for work. A few moments later, I would hear a soft thump as Bailey jumped out of bed, followed b...
chroniclet.com
February 22, 2025 at 12:04 AM
This week's column is not about birds and it is the most difficult column I have ever written.
chroniclet.com/news/421403/...
chroniclet.com/news/421403/...
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As companies shell out big bucks for Super Bowl commercials, remember that many said they were forced to raise prices due to inflation.
Also remember that average profit margins in nearly every sector in the S&P 500 are running near or above 10-year highs.
Hello???
Also remember that average profit margins in nearly every sector in the S&P 500 are running near or above 10-year highs.
Hello???
February 10, 2025 at 1:01 AM
As companies shell out big bucks for Super Bowl commercials, remember that many said they were forced to raise prices due to inflation.
Also remember that average profit margins in nearly every sector in the S&P 500 are running near or above 10-year highs.
Hello???
Also remember that average profit margins in nearly every sector in the S&P 500 are running near or above 10-year highs.
Hello???
Column on 2025 trip to Sax-Zim Bog.
February 9, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Column on 2025 trip to Sax-Zim Bog.
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Snoopy out here protesting Kristi Noem’s confirmation
January 17, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Snoopy out here protesting Kristi Noem’s confirmation
Cool beans make bird-friendly coffee.
January 10, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Cool beans make bird-friendly coffee.
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Jimmy Carter in 2015 on the role of money in American politics.
Spot on.
Spot on.
January 9, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Jimmy Carter in 2015 on the role of money in American politics.
Spot on.
Spot on.
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History will not look fondly on those who put Big Oil profits above saving the planet.
January 9, 2025 at 9:30 PM
History will not look fondly on those who put Big Oil profits above saving the planet.
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Steve Harvey is aghast
January 9, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Steve Harvey is aghast
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1. Hundreds of companies who pledged to stop donating to members of Congress who voted to overturn the election on 1/6/21 have broken their promise over the last 4 years
But we've identified 10 promise keepers:
Farmers
Airbnb
Expedia
Nike
Clorox
General Mills
Holland & Hart
Qurate
Whirlpool
Lyft
But we've identified 10 promise keepers:
Farmers
Airbnb
Expedia
Nike
Clorox
General Mills
Holland & Hart
Qurate
Whirlpool
Lyft
10 corporations that kept their promises after January 6, 2021
After a violent mob stormed the Capitol building on January 6, 2021, hundreds of corporations took action to communicate to the public that democracy itself was more important than maximizing their po...
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January 7, 2025 at 3:12 PM
1. Hundreds of companies who pledged to stop donating to members of Congress who voted to overturn the election on 1/6/21 have broken their promise over the last 4 years
But we've identified 10 promise keepers:
Farmers
Airbnb
Expedia
Nike
Clorox
General Mills
Holland & Hart
Qurate
Whirlpool
Lyft
But we've identified 10 promise keepers:
Farmers
Airbnb
Expedia
Nike
Clorox
General Mills
Holland & Hart
Qurate
Whirlpool
Lyft
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The combined net worth of America's twelve wealthiest people passed $2 trillion last year.
12 people. $2 trillion.
Meanwhile, U.S. homelessness increased 18% in 2024.
Our problem isn’t an issue of resources.
Our problem is ever-expanding wealth inequality.
12 people. $2 trillion.
Meanwhile, U.S. homelessness increased 18% in 2024.
Our problem isn’t an issue of resources.
Our problem is ever-expanding wealth inequality.
January 2, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The combined net worth of America's twelve wealthiest people passed $2 trillion last year.
12 people. $2 trillion.
Meanwhile, U.S. homelessness increased 18% in 2024.
Our problem isn’t an issue of resources.
Our problem is ever-expanding wealth inequality.
12 people. $2 trillion.
Meanwhile, U.S. homelessness increased 18% in 2024.
Our problem isn’t an issue of resources.
Our problem is ever-expanding wealth inequality.