Edie Schaffer ❌👑
@sfedie.bsky.social
Emergency planning is my thing. Safeguarding people from the impacts of disasters and emergencies is my calling. Lately embarked on a fiction writing journey. So much material, so little time. Author website: https://edieschaffer.com
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Edie Schaffer ❌👑
@sfedie.bsky.social
· Sep 19
About The Cipher Shift | Edie Schaffer
As a newly-minted cryptanalyst at Arlington Hall Station, home of the U.S. Army’s Signal Intelligence Service during World War II, Barbara Davidson has been assigned a project tha
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Now that I’ve retired as a local emergency manager, I have more time to devote to activities that bring me joy. One of those activities is writing fiction — especially historical fiction.
If you’d like to learn more about my book, visit edieschaffer.com/about-the-ci....
#WritingLife #Publishing
If you’d like to learn more about my book, visit edieschaffer.com/about-the-ci....
#WritingLife #Publishing
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As the Senate is now in session working on the shutdown resolution bill, resharing my post from this morning with my sense of how this bill will affect NOAA/NWS, and why I still think the idea of moving NOAA weather research from a standalone agency to NWS is a bad idea. tinyurl.com/49dhaf56
Recapping the 2026 budget situation facing NOAA, and what the shutdown agreement means
Record cold continues to invade the East today, but will be a distant memory by the end of the week. Fung-Wong continues the Philippines tropical cyclone woes.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:39 AM
As the Senate is now in session working on the shutdown resolution bill, resharing my post from this morning with my sense of how this bill will affect NOAA/NWS, and why I still think the idea of moving NOAA weather research from a standalone agency to NWS is a bad idea. tinyurl.com/49dhaf56
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From street marches to court battles to the ballot box - we’ve challenged the power of this exceptionally unpopular president.
The lesson from each success we've had is that we need to ramp the political pressure up, always up, not back down, now more than ever.
The lesson from each success we've had is that we need to ramp the political pressure up, always up, not back down, now more than ever.
November 10, 2025 at 8:53 PM
From street marches to court battles to the ballot box - we’ve challenged the power of this exceptionally unpopular president.
The lesson from each success we've had is that we need to ramp the political pressure up, always up, not back down, now more than ever.
The lesson from each success we've had is that we need to ramp the political pressure up, always up, not back down, now more than ever.
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Voters want a Democratic Party that fights back against the forces that have rigged the system and made their lives more difficult.
A party that comforts the afflicted and afflicts the comfortable —not a party that buckles and capitulates.
When will party leadership learn this lesson?
A party that comforts the afflicted and afflicts the comfortable —not a party that buckles and capitulates.
When will party leadership learn this lesson?
November 10, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Voters want a Democratic Party that fights back against the forces that have rigged the system and made their lives more difficult.
A party that comforts the afflicted and afflicts the comfortable —not a party that buckles and capitulates.
When will party leadership learn this lesson?
A party that comforts the afflicted and afflicts the comfortable —not a party that buckles and capitulates.
When will party leadership learn this lesson?
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In the most predictable development ever, Mike Johnson is not committing to hold a House vote on ACA subsidies
November 10, 2025 at 10:19 PM
In the most predictable development ever, Mike Johnson is not committing to hold a House vote on ACA subsidies
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Once again noting that it is not possible to effectively teach disaster management without teaching about race and gender.
November 10, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Once again noting that it is not possible to effectively teach disaster management without teaching about race and gender.
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Caving on a deal that doesn’t fix health care is, and always has been, a giant betrayal of the American people.
Hold the line. Save health care. I’m a NO on anything that doesn’t extend ACA subsidies.
Hold the line. Save health care. I’m a NO on anything that doesn’t extend ACA subsidies.
November 9, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Caving on a deal that doesn’t fix health care is, and always has been, a giant betrayal of the American people.
Hold the line. Save health care. I’m a NO on anything that doesn’t extend ACA subsidies.
Hold the line. Save health care. I’m a NO on anything that doesn’t extend ACA subsidies.
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Unacceptable. There are 189,000 people in my district who will be paying 50–300% more for the same, and in many cases worse, healthcare.
I won’t do that to the people I represent. I’m a NO on this “deal.”
I won’t do that to the people I represent. I’m a NO on this “deal.”
November 9, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Unacceptable. There are 189,000 people in my district who will be paying 50–300% more for the same, and in many cases worse, healthcare.
I won’t do that to the people I represent. I’m a NO on this “deal.”
I won’t do that to the people I represent. I’m a NO on this “deal.”
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I'm hearing the same thing. Dems are nearing a surrender. I'm shocked. Largest protest in history + best election night in years + polling showing we're kicking their ass in public opinion. And now Dems may cave.
It ain't over til it's over, so please do call if you've got a Dem senator.
It ain't over til it's over, so please do call if you've got a Dem senator.
Sounds like the squishes in the senate caucus are ready to pull the plug with no ACA changes. This is real. If you want to register your opinion you shld call yr senator in the next hour. They not only want to reopen w/nothing. They want cover from their colleagues who still want to hold out.
November 9, 2025 at 9:04 PM
I'm hearing the same thing. Dems are nearing a surrender. I'm shocked. Largest protest in history + best election night in years + polling showing we're kicking their ass in public opinion. And now Dems may cave.
It ain't over til it's over, so please do call if you've got a Dem senator.
It ain't over til it's over, so please do call if you've got a Dem senator.
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🚨 We’re hearing that Senate Democrats are on the verge of caving to Trump in another “Schumer Surrender.”
That means your Democratic senators need to hear from you right now.
Call: indivisible.org/resource/cal...
Email: act.indivisible.org/sign/funding...
That means your Democratic senators need to hear from you right now.
Call: indivisible.org/resource/cal...
Email: act.indivisible.org/sign/funding...
November 9, 2025 at 9:30 PM
🚨 We’re hearing that Senate Democrats are on the verge of caving to Trump in another “Schumer Surrender.”
That means your Democratic senators need to hear from you right now.
Call: indivisible.org/resource/cal...
Email: act.indivisible.org/sign/funding...
That means your Democratic senators need to hear from you right now.
Call: indivisible.org/resource/cal...
Email: act.indivisible.org/sign/funding...
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If these absolute clowns cave like this, meaning my federal colleagues went multiple weeks with no pay and no guarantee of pay for absolutely nothing, it’s further confirmation that neither party is worth anything and major political changes are needed.
! A key group of Senate Democrats is leaning toward voting for a deal to end the shutdown, provided final details can be worked out like worker protections (Gift link)
(Deal does NOT include an ACA extension.)
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
(Deal does NOT include an ACA extension.)
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Thune Plans Test Vote on Shutdown, Saying Deal Is Getting Closer
Senate Republican leader John Thune said a deal is “coming together” as he planned a test vote Sunday on a narrow spending package that would end the 40-day government shutdown.
www.bloomberg.com
November 9, 2025 at 10:34 PM
If these absolute clowns cave like this, meaning my federal colleagues went multiple weeks with no pay and no guarantee of pay for absolutely nothing, it’s further confirmation that neither party is worth anything and major political changes are needed.
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A beautiful day on the San Mateo Coast
November 9, 2025 at 1:30 AM
A beautiful day on the San Mateo Coast
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Wildfires aren’t necessarily happening more often, but they are becoming more intense.
A new international study shows that hotter, drier conditions are making it easier for fires to spread rapidly once they begin.
phys.org/news/2025-10...
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#WildfireResearch
A new international study shows that hotter, drier conditions are making it easier for fires to spread rapidly once they begin.
phys.org/news/2025-10...
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#WildfireResearch
Experts reveal climate change drove extreme wildfire seasons across the Americas, making burned areas much larger
Human-driven climate change made wildfires in parts of South America and Southern California many times larger and more destructive, according to an annual assessment by international experts.
phys.org
November 9, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Wildfires aren’t necessarily happening more often, but they are becoming more intense.
A new international study shows that hotter, drier conditions are making it easier for fires to spread rapidly once they begin.
phys.org/news/2025-10...
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#WildfireResearch
A new international study shows that hotter, drier conditions are making it easier for fires to spread rapidly once they begin.
phys.org/news/2025-10...
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#WildfireResearch
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Two paramedics were assaulted and one was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after an incident in San Francisco’s Tenderloin neighborhood. A 38-year-old woman was booked into jail.
‘Combative subject’ arrested in assault on paramedics in S.F.’s Tenderloin
Two paramedics were assaulted and one was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after an incident in San Francisco’s Tenderloin neighborhood. A 38-year-old woman was booked into...
bit.ly
November 9, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Two paramedics were assaulted and one was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after an incident in San Francisco’s Tenderloin neighborhood. A 38-year-old woman was booked into jail.
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incredible that these guys have a massive hard on for a country that, if it were a state, would rank behind kansas in terms of wealth and which would be a total backwater if it weren’t economically integrated with more functional countries
November 8, 2025 at 5:48 PM
incredible that these guys have a massive hard on for a country that, if it were a state, would rank behind kansas in terms of wealth and which would be a total backwater if it weren’t economically integrated with more functional countries
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November 7, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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Seven years ago today, the Camp Fire began in Butte County—claiming 85 lives and destroying over 18,800 structures.
We remember those lost and the communities that continue to rebuild with strength.
🎥 INTO THE FIRE revisits the first hours of the Camp Fire: youtu.be/l7OUG_6QCG0
#CampFire
We remember those lost and the communities that continue to rebuild with strength.
🎥 INTO THE FIRE revisits the first hours of the Camp Fire: youtu.be/l7OUG_6QCG0
#CampFire
November 8, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Seven years ago today, the Camp Fire began in Butte County—claiming 85 lives and destroying over 18,800 structures.
We remember those lost and the communities that continue to rebuild with strength.
🎥 INTO THE FIRE revisits the first hours of the Camp Fire: youtu.be/l7OUG_6QCG0
#CampFire
We remember those lost and the communities that continue to rebuild with strength.
🎥 INTO THE FIRE revisits the first hours of the Camp Fire: youtu.be/l7OUG_6QCG0
#CampFire
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NEW: I’m calling on Trump to cancel private jet flights instead of commercial airlines.
Private jet flights often take a single billionaire passenger, but still put real strain on our air traffic control system.
Private jet flights often take a single billionaire passenger, but still put real strain on our air traffic control system.
November 7, 2025 at 8:04 PM
NEW: I’m calling on Trump to cancel private jet flights instead of commercial airlines.
Private jet flights often take a single billionaire passenger, but still put real strain on our air traffic control system.
Private jet flights often take a single billionaire passenger, but still put real strain on our air traffic control system.
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“Aviation is very, very safe,” aviation expert Ross Sagun said, “but when there’s variability, stress and confusion, you are inherently making it more unsafe.”
‘This is not normal’: Bay Area aviation expert warns of rising risks of flying during shutdown
“Aviation is very, very safe,” aviation expert Ross Sagun said, “but when there’s variability, stress and confusion, you are inherently making it more unsafe.”
bit.ly
November 8, 2025 at 1:40 PM
“Aviation is very, very safe,” aviation expert Ross Sagun said, “but when there’s variability, stress and confusion, you are inherently making it more unsafe.”
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Thinking only of Rosalind Franklin today, and what was stolen from her (and so many other female scientists alongside her).
Rosalind Franklin and the damage of gender harassment
Spurred by a recent report on sexual harassment in academia, our columnist revisits a historical case and reflects on what has changed—and what hasn’t
www.science.org
November 7, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Thinking only of Rosalind Franklin today, and what was stolen from her (and so many other female scientists alongside her).
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This story makes me think more about how many families in Chicago of deported residents need support and also need to feel they can share their stories. They need to feel safe. This is one story I'm sure of many many more.
November 7, 2025 at 5:33 AM
This story makes me think more about how many families in Chicago of deported residents need support and also need to feel they can share their stories. They need to feel safe. This is one story I'm sure of many many more.
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Lawsuit about Broadview conditions filed last week
www.aclu-il.org
November 7, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Lawsuit about Broadview conditions filed last week
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He said there was no room to sleep. People sat up, slept on the floor, standing up. He saw many pregnant women there too. The conditions were unbearable. His wife is horrified by his account.
November 7, 2025 at 3:08 AM
He said there was no room to sleep. People sat up, slept on the floor, standing up. He saw many pregnant women there too. The conditions were unbearable. His wife is horrified by his account.
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Her husband was at Broadview one month and she was never able to talk to him. Not until he was already in Mexico. He had been in Chicago for 20 years. Her husband shared that the numbers of people there were astounding. It just makes me think how many people that are not counted/just disappeared.
November 7, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Her husband was at Broadview one month and she was never able to talk to him. Not until he was already in Mexico. He had been in Chicago for 20 years. Her husband shared that the numbers of people there were astounding. It just makes me think how many people that are not counted/just disappeared.