M. Matson & S/V Salish Nomad
@salishnomad.bsky.social
“In a pearl was absorbed the restlessness of the sea.” Ghalib
Sea rover, animal rights activist, deep ecologist, vagabond, doodler, vegan, 🇫🇮, animist, boat tech.
with @chaoticgooddemon.bsky.social
#sailing #expedition #veganism #nomad #liveaboard #ocean
Sea rover, animal rights activist, deep ecologist, vagabond, doodler, vegan, 🇫🇮, animist, boat tech.
with @chaoticgooddemon.bsky.social
#sailing #expedition #veganism #nomad #liveaboard #ocean
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A win for freedom of the press: US government made it clear that journalists *don't* need permission to cover immigration courts
"It’s hard to blame journalists for not wanting to go out of their way to put themselves on the radar by 'coordinating' with an administration that abhors the free press"
"It’s hard to blame journalists for not wanting to go out of their way to put themselves on the radar by 'coordinating' with an administration that abhors the free press"
No, journalists don’t need permission to cover immigration courts
DOJ office rescinds unconstitutional check-in requirement following FPF letter
freedom.press
November 12, 2025 at 10:56 PM
A win for freedom of the press: US government made it clear that journalists *don't* need permission to cover immigration courts
"It’s hard to blame journalists for not wanting to go out of their way to put themselves on the radar by 'coordinating' with an administration that abhors the free press"
"It’s hard to blame journalists for not wanting to go out of their way to put themselves on the radar by 'coordinating' with an administration that abhors the free press"
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13 Nov 2025 -- A trans TSA agent has filed a lawsuit against Secy of Homeland Security Kristi Noem alleging new policy preventing trans TSA officers from performing pat-downs constitutes sex discrimination. @rikiwilchins.bsky.social
Trans TSA agent sues Kristi Noem for job discrimination - LGBTQ Nation
Trans TSA agents can't advance in their careers at the agency because of new restrictions.
www.lgbtqnation.com
November 13, 2025 at 1:31 PM
13 Nov 2025 -- A trans TSA agent has filed a lawsuit against Secy of Homeland Security Kristi Noem alleging new policy preventing trans TSA officers from performing pat-downs constitutes sex discrimination. @rikiwilchins.bsky.social
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"phonic lips" 🤯
"Though whales don’t “speak” with their mouths, they produce these vowels with an anatomy surprisingly similar to humans. Within their heads is a set of phonic lips and an air sac that they use to precisely manipulate sound..."
currently.att.yahoo.com/news/article...
"Though whales don’t “speak” with their mouths, they produce these vowels with an anatomy surprisingly similar to humans. Within their heads is a set of phonic lips and an air sac that they use to precisely manipulate sound..."
currently.att.yahoo.com/news/article...
Exclusive: Sperm whale speech has human-like 'vowels'
The mammals' mysterious clicks contain a stunning level of complexity, a new study shows.
currently.att.yahoo.com
November 12, 2025 at 2:52 PM
"phonic lips" 🤯
"Though whales don’t “speak” with their mouths, they produce these vowels with an anatomy surprisingly similar to humans. Within their heads is a set of phonic lips and an air sac that they use to precisely manipulate sound..."
currently.att.yahoo.com/news/article...
"Though whales don’t “speak” with their mouths, they produce these vowels with an anatomy surprisingly similar to humans. Within their heads is a set of phonic lips and an air sac that they use to precisely manipulate sound..."
currently.att.yahoo.com/news/article...
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A judge’s order means more than 600 people arrested by ICE in the Chicago region and held in custody could be released on various conditions but only if they don’t pose a risk to public safety.
Judge says he’ll order release of hundreds of people arrested under feds’ deportation blitz
The 615 detainees are from a list of roughly 1,800 arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the Chicago area between June 11 and Oct. 7, and there could be more to come.
n.pr
November 13, 2025 at 1:28 PM
A judge’s order means more than 600 people arrested by ICE in the Chicago region and held in custody could be released on various conditions but only if they don’t pose a risk to public safety.
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The Guardian #Climate
Cop28 is a farce rigged to fail, but there are other ways we can try to save the planet | George Monbiot
Inaction and self-interest are built into climate summits. Instead, we need a voting system that can’t be subverted by fossil fuel producers, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
November 13, 2025 at 1:28 PM
The Guardian #Climate
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Write her and tell her she’s an idiot and will lose the next election. Democratic leadership have become pariahs to the progressive democrats and we’re not going to put up with it anymore.
I want to be clear that the House passing the government funding bill tonight does not mean the fight for health care is over, far from it.
We get louder, we fight harder—and we make our voices heard at the ballot box to win power and help people.
We get louder, we fight harder—and we make our voices heard at the ballot box to win power and help people.
November 13, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Write her and tell her she’s an idiot and will lose the next election. Democratic leadership have become pariahs to the progressive democrats and we’re not going to put up with it anymore.
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Important to remember!!!
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November 12, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Important to remember!!!
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These Companies Are Helping Veterans Transition To Corporate Work
These Companies Are Helping Veterans Transition To Corporate Work
Plus, Tesla's engineering exodus, what the October labor market looked like and the email phrases to avoid in this week's Careers newsletter.
www.forbes.com
November 12, 2025 at 1:35 PM
These Companies Are Helping Veterans Transition To Corporate Work
The golden rule in yacht systems design: [“Just because something is possible, does not make it necessarily necessary.] —Thomas Colvin, naval architect
November 13, 2025 at 12:08 PM
The golden rule in yacht systems design: [“Just because something is possible, does not make it necessarily necessary.] —Thomas Colvin, naval architect
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Even though the hummingbirds have left for the year, I still leave a hummingbird feeder out w/ sugar water for the solitary bees which feed from the feeder all winter long. As do house finches, the wee verdins & sometimes a woodpecker. Pic taken this afternoon. #SaveTheBees #BeesAreLife
November 12, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Even though the hummingbirds have left for the year, I still leave a hummingbird feeder out w/ sugar water for the solitary bees which feed from the feeder all winter long. As do house finches, the wee verdins & sometimes a woodpecker. Pic taken this afternoon. #SaveTheBees #BeesAreLife
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NEW REPORT from ProPublica finds that Fox News manufactured riots fit for air, using old footage or footage that was not of Portland, for months leading up to September.
It was so convincing that the network apparently prompted Trump to send federal forces to the Pacific Northwest. trib.al/koDwQMR
It was so convincing that the network apparently prompted Trump to send federal forces to the Pacific Northwest. trib.al/koDwQMR
November 13, 2025 at 12:22 AM
NEW REPORT from ProPublica finds that Fox News manufactured riots fit for air, using old footage or footage that was not of Portland, for months leading up to September.
It was so convincing that the network apparently prompted Trump to send federal forces to the Pacific Northwest. trib.al/koDwQMR
It was so convincing that the network apparently prompted Trump to send federal forces to the Pacific Northwest. trib.al/koDwQMR
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Indigenous people at #COP30 want change and power, not just visibility.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Tussles break out between protesters and security at Cop30 in Brazil
Dozens storm venue at climate conference that has encouraged NGOs and Indigenous groups to play unprecedented role in talks
www.theguardian.com
November 12, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Indigenous people at #COP30 want change and power, not just visibility.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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BREAKING: Grijalva has signed the Epstein Files discharge petition. It doesn't appear that Mace or Boebert have removed their names.
November 12, 2025 at 9:31 PM
BREAKING: Grijalva has signed the Epstein Files discharge petition. It doesn't appear that Mace or Boebert have removed their names.
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Trump just claimed his tariffs have pulled in $2 trillion. Then literally hours later, he inflated that to $3 trillion. With this absurdity, he undermined his case for tariffs, revealing that he's just pulling numbers out of his ass.
On the pod we dig deep into this:
newrepublic.com/article/2030...
On the pod we dig deep into this:
newrepublic.com/article/2030...
Trump Wrecks His Own Case for Tariffs as Bizarre SCOTUS Rant Backfires
As Trump unleashes confused statements about the Supreme Court case on his tariffs, a trade expert explains how he accidentally undermined his argument for them—and why all this is trending toward a m...
newrepublic.com
November 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Trump just claimed his tariffs have pulled in $2 trillion. Then literally hours later, he inflated that to $3 trillion. With this absurdity, he undermined his case for tariffs, revealing that he's just pulling numbers out of his ass.
On the pod we dig deep into this:
newrepublic.com/article/2030...
On the pod we dig deep into this:
newrepublic.com/article/2030...
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"The new provision would ban THC in all forms, including delta 8 THC and THCA, which are common in hemp products, and would also criminalize non-intoxicating CBD products with trace amounts of THC..."
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Republican disquiet over hemp ban threatens passage of bill to end shutdown
Kentucky trio oppose provision restricting hemp-derived products, with House to vote on Wednesday on funding bill
www.theguardian.com
November 12, 2025 at 1:45 PM
"The new provision would ban THC in all forms, including delta 8 THC and THCA, which are common in hemp products, and would also criminalize non-intoxicating CBD products with trace amounts of THC..."
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Breaking News: House Democrats released emails in which Jeffrey Epstein alleged that Donald Trump knew of the convicted sex offender's conduct and “spent hours at my house” with a victim.
Epstein Alleged in Emails That Trump Knew of His Conduct
In a message obtained by Congress, the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein wrote that Donald J. Trump spent hours at his house with one of Mr. Epstein’s victims.
nyti.ms
November 12, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Breaking News: House Democrats released emails in which Jeffrey Epstein alleged that Donald Trump knew of the convicted sex offender's conduct and “spent hours at my house” with a victim.
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This a big deal: "China’s carbon dioxide emissions have been flat or falling for 18 months"
China's economy has grown by ~5% in the last year, so this comprehensively debunks the idea (again) that emissions are tied to growth. So yes, faster progress needed, but this is how you turn the corner.
China's economy has grown by ~5% in the last year, so this comprehensively debunks the idea (again) that emissions are tied to growth. So yes, faster progress needed, but this is how you turn the corner.
China’s CO2 emissions have been flat or falling for past 18 months, analysis finds
World’s biggest polluter on track to hit peak emissions target early but miss goal for cutting carbon intensity
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:20 AM
This a big deal: "China’s carbon dioxide emissions have been flat or falling for 18 months"
China's economy has grown by ~5% in the last year, so this comprehensively debunks the idea (again) that emissions are tied to growth. So yes, faster progress needed, but this is how you turn the corner.
China's economy has grown by ~5% in the last year, so this comprehensively debunks the idea (again) that emissions are tied to growth. So yes, faster progress needed, but this is how you turn the corner.
I spent several visits in Chena. The hot springs staff is outstanding. This is sad news.
November 12, 2025 at 1:33 PM
I spent several visits in Chena. The hot springs staff is outstanding. This is sad news.
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UNITED STATES: “Juan Soro, a disabled veteran who lives with brain injuries and PTSD, talks about the struggles he and his family face from not receiving SNAP benefits.” abcnews.go.com/US/video/dis... - ABC News
#FoodAid #FoodSecurity #Hunger #SNAP #VeteransDay
#FoodAid #FoodSecurity #Hunger #SNAP #VeteransDay
Video Disabled veteran talks impact of not receiving his SNAP benefits
Juan Soro, a disabled veteran who lives with brain injuries and PTSD, talks about the struggles he and his family face from not receiving SNAP benefits.
abcnews.go.com
November 12, 2025 at 12:20 AM
UNITED STATES: “Juan Soro, a disabled veteran who lives with brain injuries and PTSD, talks about the struggles he and his family face from not receiving SNAP benefits.” abcnews.go.com/US/video/dis... - ABC News
#FoodAid #FoodSecurity #Hunger #SNAP #VeteransDay
#FoodAid #FoodSecurity #Hunger #SNAP #VeteransDay
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Vegan #FoodNotBombs active for years in PDX uses donated produce & groceries to offer free hot meals
Meal: Wed & Sat 5 (4:30 in Fall/Winter) Buckman School Playground
Bring lights if you have. BYO plates/containers/utensils
Produce dropoff: Tues noon & Fri 11am 1616 SE 32 Place
@fnbpdx.bsky.social
Meal: Wed & Sat 5 (4:30 in Fall/Winter) Buckman School Playground
Bring lights if you have. BYO plates/containers/utensils
Produce dropoff: Tues noon & Fri 11am 1616 SE 32 Place
@fnbpdx.bsky.social
Long-time volunteer @bikestuffpdx.bsky.social in the sunshine with today's goods, ready to bike over to the produce porch! Drops every Tuesday and Friday on SE 32nd Place between Hawthorne and Market, ~noon-1 depending on the day.
#foodnotbombs #portland #mutualaid #freefood #shareabundance
#foodnotbombs #portland #mutualaid #freefood #shareabundance
November 12, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Vegan #FoodNotBombs active for years in PDX uses donated produce & groceries to offer free hot meals
Meal: Wed & Sat 5 (4:30 in Fall/Winter) Buckman School Playground
Bring lights if you have. BYO plates/containers/utensils
Produce dropoff: Tues noon & Fri 11am 1616 SE 32 Place
@fnbpdx.bsky.social
Meal: Wed & Sat 5 (4:30 in Fall/Winter) Buckman School Playground
Bring lights if you have. BYO plates/containers/utensils
Produce dropoff: Tues noon & Fri 11am 1616 SE 32 Place
@fnbpdx.bsky.social
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What to know about the status of SNAP food aid as a vote nears to end the shutdown
What to know about the status of SNAP food aid as a vote nears to end the shutdown
What to know about the status of SNAP food aid as a vote nears to end the shutdown
www.independent.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 5:11 AM
What to know about the status of SNAP food aid as a vote nears to end the shutdown
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‘I don’t want anyone to suffer like I did’: the intersex campaigners fighting to limit surgery on children
‘I don’t want anyone to suffer like I did’: the intersex campaigners fighting to limit surgery on children
What should be done about the small proportion of babies born with genitals that are neither typically male nor typically female? Many of those affected believe parents and doctors are often too quick to schedule operations
www.theguardian.com
November 12, 2025 at 5:34 AM
‘I don’t want anyone to suffer like I did’: the intersex campaigners fighting to limit surgery on children