Xen✨
@s4verrix.bsky.social
hello my name is salix/xen and I'm 27
enby transmasc, they/he 🏳️⚧️
chronically ill & immunocompromised 😷
witch🌙, animal lover, plush collector
Free all occupied lands | ACAB 🔥
enby transmasc, they/he 🏳️⚧️
chronically ill & immunocompromised 😷
witch🌙, animal lover, plush collector
Free all occupied lands | ACAB 🔥
please take the time to comment and tell fish and wildlife to withdraw these proposed rules; there's even a sample message to use!
The federal government is considering changes to the Endangered Species Act that would severely weaken our most powerful tool for saving threatened and endangered wildlife, and the public comment period is now open. Learn more at www.oregonzoo.org/news/defend-endangered-species-act
December 17, 2025 at 4:31 AM
please take the time to comment and tell fish and wildlife to withdraw these proposed rules; there's even a sample message to use!
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The federal government is considering changes to the Endangered Species Act that would severely weaken our most powerful tool for saving threatened and endangered wildlife, and the public comment period is now open. Learn more at www.oregonzoo.org/news/defend-endangered-species-act
December 16, 2025 at 1:09 AM
The federal government is considering changes to the Endangered Species Act that would severely weaken our most powerful tool for saving threatened and endangered wildlife, and the public comment period is now open. Learn more at www.oregonzoo.org/news/defend-endangered-species-act
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Meet Bintang our new Sumatran tiger!This 7-year-old male just made his debut in the Asian Forest Sanctuary and guests can meet him for the first time this weekend. Bintang, meaning star in Indonesian, also affectionately known as Bini, is here to inspire action for his critically endangered species.
December 17, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Meet Bintang our new Sumatran tiger!This 7-year-old male just made his debut in the Asian Forest Sanctuary and guests can meet him for the first time this weekend. Bintang, meaning star in Indonesian, also affectionately known as Bini, is here to inspire action for his critically endangered species.
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@samanthamichaels.bsky.social hid out with an immigrant family in Memphis, where the federal onslaught of ICE officers has fundamentally reshaped daily life.
“I am more scared in the last month than in the last 20 years. I thought they were gonna kick down the door and take me away.”
“I am more scared in the last month than in the last 20 years. I thought they were gonna kick down the door and take me away.”
I'm a veteran criminal justice reporter. I've never seen anything like ICE-occupied Memphis.
“It’s about as sad as you can possibly imagine."
www.motherjones.com
December 17, 2025 at 1:00 AM
@samanthamichaels.bsky.social hid out with an immigrant family in Memphis, where the federal onslaught of ICE officers has fundamentally reshaped daily life.
“I am more scared in the last month than in the last 20 years. I thought they were gonna kick down the door and take me away.”
“I am more scared in the last month than in the last 20 years. I thought they were gonna kick down the door and take me away.”
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A series of storms, including a strong atmospheric river, will move through the Pacific Northwest again this week. Forecasters with the National Weather Service said the storms could bring more rain, gusty winds and thunderstorms.
‘Chaotic’ Oregon forecast calls for heavy rain, high wind and potential snow in the mountain passes
Coastal areas are still responding to landslides caused by last week’s precipitation could see up to 5 inches of rain through Friday.
www.opb.org
December 17, 2025 at 12:30 AM
A series of storms, including a strong atmospheric river, will move through the Pacific Northwest again this week. Forecasters with the National Weather Service said the storms could bring more rain, gusty winds and thunderstorms.
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The U.S. Coast Guard "new workplace harassment policy ... downgrades the definition of swastikas and nooses from overt hate symbols to 'potentially divisive' despite an uproar over the new language that forced the service’s top officer to declare that both would remain prohibited."
Coast Guard enacts policy calling swastikas, nooses ‘potentially divisive’
The Coast Guard’s workplace harassment manual that downgrades the definition of swastikas and nooses quietly went into effect this week.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 16, 2025 at 10:23 PM
The U.S. Coast Guard "new workplace harassment policy ... downgrades the definition of swastikas and nooses from overt hate symbols to 'potentially divisive' despite an uproar over the new language that forced the service’s top officer to declare that both would remain prohibited."
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Winter cold 'becomes lethal' as Israel restricts entry of tents, blankets and other shelter supplies to ravaged enclave https://aje.io/yrvbry
December 16, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Winter cold 'becomes lethal' as Israel restricts entry of tents, blankets and other shelter supplies to ravaged enclave https://aje.io/yrvbry
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This happened Friday, immediately after: a dead cop's family filed suit because they believe dept failed to protect her from abusive partner who later shot & killed her — *and* a detective filed over, among others, allegations the dept knew an abusive ex wanted to have her killed & didn't warn her.
The party was held for officers assigned to the Chicago Lawn police district on the city's Southwest Side. A police spokesperson said no one has been arrested in relation to the alleged attack.
Chicago police officer accuses fellow cop of sexual assault after Christmas party
chicago.suntimes.com
December 16, 2025 at 10:39 PM
This happened Friday, immediately after: a dead cop's family filed suit because they believe dept failed to protect her from abusive partner who later shot & killed her — *and* a detective filed over, among others, allegations the dept knew an abusive ex wanted to have her killed & didn't warn her.
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Just decline the peer review invitation.
What are you people even doing?
What are you people even doing?
More than half of researchers now use AI for peer review — often against guidance
A survey of 1,600 academics found that more than 50% have used artificial-intelligence tools while peer reviewing manuscripts.
www.nature.com
December 16, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Just decline the peer review invitation.
What are you people even doing?
What are you people even doing?
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Last Wednesday we learned Krystal Rivera was killed by a cop she feared.
On Friday we learned CPD knew a homicide detective allegedly proposed putting a hit out on a female detective and they did nothing.
Today…
On Friday we learned CPD knew a homicide detective allegedly proposed putting a hit out on a female detective and they did nothing.
Today…
Chicago police officer accuses fellow cop of sexual assault after Christmas party
The party was held for officers assigned to the Chicago Lawn police district on the city's Southwest Side. A police spokesperson said no one has been arrested in relation to the alleged attack.
chicago.suntimes.com
December 16, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Last Wednesday we learned Krystal Rivera was killed by a cop she feared.
On Friday we learned CPD knew a homicide detective allegedly proposed putting a hit out on a female detective and they did nothing.
Today…
On Friday we learned CPD knew a homicide detective allegedly proposed putting a hit out on a female detective and they did nothing.
Today…
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The city of Denver is refusing to let its international airport expand flights for an airliner involved in ICE removals
Denver prevents ICE contractor from expanding operations at airport
The City Council rejected a contract from Key Lime Air, which runs removal flights for Immigrations and Customs Enforcement.
www.politico.com
December 16, 2025 at 10:43 PM
The city of Denver is refusing to let its international airport expand flights for an airliner involved in ICE removals
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AOC to @pabloreports.bsky.social: I think that overwhelmingly, Americans are opposed to this reckless interventionism—People are sick of these endless wars, and every time we wind one down in one area, there seems to be an excuse to start hostilities in another.
December 16, 2025 at 10:46 PM
AOC to @pabloreports.bsky.social: I think that overwhelmingly, Americans are opposed to this reckless interventionism—People are sick of these endless wars, and every time we wind one down in one area, there seems to be an excuse to start hostilities in another.
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shrimply having a wonderful fishmas time
December 16, 2025 at 10:52 PM
shrimply having a wonderful fishmas time
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AOC to @pabloreports.bsky.social: It is the responsibility of Congress to declare and authorize the use of military force. Congress has not authorized a military use of force. There has not been a case made, and I think the absence of one really speaks volumes.
December 16, 2025 at 11:00 PM
AOC to @pabloreports.bsky.social: It is the responsibility of Congress to declare and authorize the use of military force. Congress has not authorized a military use of force. There has not been a case made, and I think the absence of one really speaks volumes.
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"If Israel is going to live peacefully alongside its Arab neighbors, and if it’s going to remain Jewish and democratic, there will have to be a Palestinian state." lnk.thebulwark.com/4rWMyxY
Don’t Blame the Australia Attack on Palestinian Statehood
Advocates for Israel are claiming that support for Palestinian statehood entails violence against Jews. That’s wrong—and it’s a recipe for terrorism.
lnk.thebulwark.com
December 16, 2025 at 11:00 PM
"If Israel is going to live peacefully alongside its Arab neighbors, and if it’s going to remain Jewish and democratic, there will have to be a Palestinian state." lnk.thebulwark.com/4rWMyxY
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the most wonderful time of the year just got a little more colorful!
it’s with much happiness in my heart that i share with you my new coloring ebook: meowy christmas 🎄
poorlycatdraw.gumroad.com/l/meowychris...
it’s with much happiness in my heart that i share with you my new coloring ebook: meowy christmas 🎄
poorlycatdraw.gumroad.com/l/meowychris...
December 16, 2025 at 10:33 AM
the most wonderful time of the year just got a little more colorful!
it’s with much happiness in my heart that i share with you my new coloring ebook: meowy christmas 🎄
poorlycatdraw.gumroad.com/l/meowychris...
it’s with much happiness in my heart that i share with you my new coloring ebook: meowy christmas 🎄
poorlycatdraw.gumroad.com/l/meowychris...
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Up for a lifetime judgeship in Tennessee … and never practiced there.
NEW: Trump nominated Brian Lea for a judgeship in Tennessee, but Lea has no legal experience in the state. He was just admitted to the bar in Tennessee & admitted to practice in the Western District of TN this year.
His confirmation hearing is tomorrow. nominationnotes.substack.com/p/trump-nomi...
His confirmation hearing is tomorrow. nominationnotes.substack.com/p/trump-nomi...
Trump Nominated Brian Lea for a Judgeship in Tennessee. He’s Never Worked There.
The nominee’s lack of professional experience in the state where he’s been nominated must be interrogated.
nominationnotes.substack.com
December 16, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Up for a lifetime judgeship in Tennessee … and never practiced there.
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NEW: Trump nominated Brian Lea for a judgeship in Tennessee, but Lea has no legal experience in the state. He was just admitted to the bar in Tennessee & admitted to practice in the Western District of TN this year.
His confirmation hearing is tomorrow. nominationnotes.substack.com/p/trump-nomi...
His confirmation hearing is tomorrow. nominationnotes.substack.com/p/trump-nomi...
Trump Nominated Brian Lea for a Judgeship in Tennessee. He’s Never Worked There.
The nominee’s lack of professional experience in the state where he’s been nominated must be interrogated.
nominationnotes.substack.com
December 16, 2025 at 9:00 PM
NEW: Trump nominated Brian Lea for a judgeship in Tennessee, but Lea has no legal experience in the state. He was just admitted to the bar in Tennessee & admitted to practice in the Western District of TN this year.
His confirmation hearing is tomorrow. nominationnotes.substack.com/p/trump-nomi...
His confirmation hearing is tomorrow. nominationnotes.substack.com/p/trump-nomi...
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A federal judge said that he is unlikely to temporarily halt Trump’s White House ballroom construction project following a lawsuit from a historic preservation group.
thehill.com
December 16, 2025 at 9:58 PM
A federal judge said that he is unlikely to temporarily halt Trump’s White House ballroom construction project following a lawsuit from a historic preservation group.
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Here is the Department of Homeland Security touting this new ban by describing the (among others) spouses and children of U.S. citizens coming on visas as "foreign invaders."
It has never been about legal versus illegal. They hate legal immigration. They want to stop it. That's the story.
It has never been about legal versus illegal. They hate legal immigration. They want to stop it. That's the story.
December 16, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Here is the Department of Homeland Security touting this new ban by describing the (among others) spouses and children of U.S. citizens coming on visas as "foreign invaders."
It has never been about legal versus illegal. They hate legal immigration. They want to stop it. That's the story.
It has never been about legal versus illegal. They hate legal immigration. They want to stop it. That's the story.
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Out of the 39, Nigeria is also the country most heavily impacted by the ban on non-immigrant visas. Excluding the COVID years, from FY 2015 to 2024 an average of 128,000 Nigerians were granted nonimmigrant visas each year. These were primarily tourist and student visas, which are now barred.
December 16, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Out of the 39, Nigeria is also the country most heavily impacted by the ban on non-immigrant visas. Excluding the COVID years, from FY 2015 to 2024 an average of 128,000 Nigerians were granted nonimmigrant visas each year. These were primarily tourist and student visas, which are now barred.
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On that last post: I genuinely cannot think of any good-faith reason to bar international adoptions from those 39 countries. Under this new ban, consulates will refuse adoption visas for any baby from Cuba, Haiti, Venezuela, Nigeria, or any of the 39 other countries.
December 16, 2025 at 9:58 PM
On that last post: I genuinely cannot think of any good-faith reason to bar international adoptions from those 39 countries. Under this new ban, consulates will refuse adoption visas for any baby from Cuba, Haiti, Venezuela, Nigeria, or any of the 39 other countries.
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Here is a map of the affected countries (excluding Tonga), to give you a sense of how much this new ban restricts immigration from Africa in particular.
Of the newly-added country, Nigeria faces the largest impact, with tens of thousands of visas issued every year to Nigerians.
Of the newly-added country, Nigeria faces the largest impact, with tens of thousands of visas issued every year to Nigerians.
December 16, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Here is a map of the affected countries (excluding Tonga), to give you a sense of how much this new ban restricts immigration from Africa in particular.
Of the newly-added country, Nigeria faces the largest impact, with tens of thousands of visas issued every year to Nigerians.
Of the newly-added country, Nigeria faces the largest impact, with tens of thousands of visas issued every year to Nigerians.
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NEW: President Trump is expanding the previous 19-country travel ban to a whopping 39 countries (plus the Palestinian Authority), and appears to expand a block on legal immigration to now include spouses, children, and parents of U.S. citizens, who were previously exempted.
December 16, 2025 at 8:32 PM
NEW: President Trump is expanding the previous 19-country travel ban to a whopping 39 countries (plus the Palestinian Authority), and appears to expand a block on legal immigration to now include spouses, children, and parents of U.S. citizens, who were previously exempted.