SterlingWright
@sterlingwright.bsky.social
My venture, A.N.T. Farms, develops practices in “conservation agriculture”—sustainable food production that doesn’t require forests to be razed or wetlands drained. I’ve worked in communications; media; tech, data & LLM analysis; and spent 15 yrs in DC.
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Twenty Lessons for Fighting Tyranny | Carnegie Reporter Winter 2022 | Carnegie Corporation of New York
Historian and Andrew Carnegie Fellow Timothy Snyder suggests ways to defend democracy with individual actions
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Originally published by @carnegiecorp.bsky.social in 2022. Keep it going…
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Can this even be believed?!! Unspeakable depravity. Wealthy tourists in the 90s are alleged to have paid $90K to travel to Bosnia where they were allowed to shoot at besieged civilians in a "human safari."
Italy probes claim that tourists paid to go to Bosnia to kill besieged civilians
Italians and others are alleged to have paid large sums to fire at Bosnians risking their lives in besieged Sarajevo.
www.bbc.com
November 13, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Can this even be believed?!! Unspeakable depravity. Wealthy tourists in the 90s are alleged to have paid $90K to travel to Bosnia where they were allowed to shoot at besieged civilians in a "human safari."
"...It was breathtaking to be where so few people on Earth have traveled, to feel the thick ice crack under the ship, to watch the polar bears approach the ship, all the while knowing this swiftly changing hinterland would never be the same."
Greetings from the Arctic Circle, where an icebreaker ship drew polar bears' attention
Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.
www.npr.org
November 13, 2025 at 2:09 AM
"...It was breathtaking to be where so few people on Earth have traveled, to feel the thick ice crack under the ship, to watch the polar bears approach the ship, all the while knowing this swiftly changing hinterland would never be the same."
After an interminable amount of time and unspeakable depths of brutality and misery, there is glorious news out of UK!
Government sets out plan to phase out animal experiments
The plan follows up on a manifesto promise to work towards the phasing out the practice.
www.bbc.com
November 11, 2025 at 10:18 PM
After an interminable amount of time and unspeakable depths of brutality and misery, there is glorious news out of UK!
“Climate change is the greatest hoax!” said the psychopath.
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“Climate-related disasters forcibly displaced 250 million people globally over the past decade…By mid-2025, 117 million people were displaced by war, violence and persecution.”
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“Climate-related disasters forcibly displaced 250 million people globally over the past decade…By mid-2025, 117 million people were displaced by war, violence and persecution.”
Climate disasters displaced 250 million people in past 10 years, UN report finds
Floods, storms and droughts have uprooted people across the globe as rising temperatures intensify conflict and hunger
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:45 PM
“Climate change is the greatest hoax!” said the psychopath.
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“Climate-related disasters forcibly displaced 250 million people globally over the past decade…By mid-2025, 117 million people were displaced by war, violence and persecution.”
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“Climate-related disasters forcibly displaced 250 million people globally over the past decade…By mid-2025, 117 million people were displaced by war, violence and persecution.”
Look, there are absolutely wonderful men in the world, for certain. But the culture of men has sucked sh*t forever.
These guys feel they must walk around with their cocks in their hands subordinating everyone and everything—even those who are *significantly* more intelligent or intrinsically
These guys feel they must walk around with their cocks in their hands subordinating everyone and everything—even those who are *significantly* more intelligent or intrinsically
November 9, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Look, there are absolutely wonderful men in the world, for certain. But the culture of men has sucked sh*t forever.
These guys feel they must walk around with their cocks in their hands subordinating everyone and everything—even those who are *significantly* more intelligent or intrinsically
These guys feel they must walk around with their cocks in their hands subordinating everyone and everything—even those who are *significantly* more intelligent or intrinsically
I missed this when it was reported about 5 weeks ago. Perhaps you did too.
“…the Global Trends report [takes] a longer-term look. Past editions warned of threats and shifts that came to pass, including climate change challenges, new immigration patterns and the risk of a pandemic.” —Gift Article
“…the Global Trends report [takes] a longer-term look. Past editions warned of threats and shifts that came to pass, including climate change challenges, new immigration patterns and the risk of a pandemic.” —Gift Article
Gabbard Ends Intelligence Report on Future Threats to U.S.
www.nytimes.com
November 8, 2025 at 12:29 AM
I missed this when it was reported about 5 weeks ago. Perhaps you did too.
“…the Global Trends report [takes] a longer-term look. Past editions warned of threats and shifts that came to pass, including climate change challenges, new immigration patterns and the risk of a pandemic.” —Gift Article
“…the Global Trends report [takes] a longer-term look. Past editions warned of threats and shifts that came to pass, including climate change challenges, new immigration patterns and the risk of a pandemic.” —Gift Article
Oh, this is VERY VERY sad…after 208 years.
I wish someone would step up with funds to prevent this
I wish someone would step up with funds to prevent this
Farmers' Almanac announces final publication after 208-year run
After more than two centuries in print, the Farmers' Almanac will end its run with its 2026 edition.
abcnews.go.com
November 7, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Oh, this is VERY VERY sad…after 208 years.
I wish someone would step up with funds to prevent this
I wish someone would step up with funds to prevent this
Personally, I’m waiting for the injected, artificially-intelligent nanobots that will clear disease and rebuild organs inside of us. The future is bright! Except for ecosystem collapse and fascism.
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November 7, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Personally, I’m waiting for the injected, artificially-intelligent nanobots that will clear disease and rebuild organs inside of us. The future is bright! Except for ecosystem collapse and fascism.
Once we have a new government, ferociously punishing this sociopathy really needs to be in the top three items of the to-do list.
World's biggest polluters are no-shows at start of UN climate summit in Brazil
Organizers are hoping this year's Conference of Parties — known as COP30 — will yield action to advance the many unmet promises laid out at previous such meetings. But the leaders of China, the United...
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November 7, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Once we have a new government, ferociously punishing this sociopathy really needs to be in the top three items of the to-do list.
This type of diseased crap happens often, and police regularly fail to support & protect the female victims.
“11 women tried to report Harkins to police as far back as 2012.
Despite allegations of physical attacks, frauds, threats and abuse, Harkins was not investigated by police until late 2019.”
“11 women tried to report Harkins to police as far back as 2012.
Despite allegations of physical attacks, frauds, threats and abuse, Harkins was not investigated by police until late 2019.”
A 20-minute date with a Tinder predator 'destroyed' my life for years
Nadia said the abuse started after she ended their date early because of "red flags".
www.bbc.com
November 7, 2025 at 1:10 PM
This type of diseased crap happens often, and police regularly fail to support & protect the female victims.
“11 women tried to report Harkins to police as far back as 2012.
Despite allegations of physical attacks, frauds, threats and abuse, Harkins was not investigated by police until late 2019.”
“11 women tried to report Harkins to police as far back as 2012.
Despite allegations of physical attacks, frauds, threats and abuse, Harkins was not investigated by police until late 2019.”
“Climate Change is the greatest Hoax!”
Amazon lakes hit ‘unbearable’ hot-tub temperatures amid mass die-offs of pink river dolphins – study
Droughts and heatwaves causing water in some areas to reach 41C, killing fish and endangered dolphins, say researchers
www.theguardian.com
November 7, 2025 at 4:36 AM
“Climate Change is the greatest Hoax!”
I’m very pleased to read the Wall Street Journal stating the frickin obvious:
“Trump’s Tariffs Are a Massive Money Grab. That’s Why They Are in Trouble. The president has exercised tax and spending powers that belong to Congress. The Supreme Court might be ready to say ‘enough.’” @wsj.com
“Trump’s Tariffs Are a Massive Money Grab. That’s Why They Are in Trouble. The president has exercised tax and spending powers that belong to Congress. The Supreme Court might be ready to say ‘enough.’” @wsj.com
November 6, 2025 at 10:29 PM
I’m very pleased to read the Wall Street Journal stating the frickin obvious:
“Trump’s Tariffs Are a Massive Money Grab. That’s Why They Are in Trouble. The president has exercised tax and spending powers that belong to Congress. The Supreme Court might be ready to say ‘enough.’” @wsj.com
“Trump’s Tariffs Are a Massive Money Grab. That’s Why They Are in Trouble. The president has exercised tax and spending powers that belong to Congress. The Supreme Court might be ready to say ‘enough.’” @wsj.com
It appears, clearly, to me that Pope Leo is not smiling on the inside.
November 6, 2025 at 9:56 PM
It appears, clearly, to me that Pope Leo is not smiling on the inside.
Trump et al occupy the lowest plane of existence; they are only interested in material wealth, and have no other sensibilities. Their entire world view—at the level of cosmology—is oriented toward material wealth at the expense of everything else. Trump is against ALL KIND outside of these.
‘Trump is against humankind’: World leaders at climate summit take swipes at absent president
Some of Thursday's speeches reflected anger and dismay at U.S. policies but could not hide the ambivalence that many countries feel about this year's climate talks.
www.politico.com
November 6, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Trump et al occupy the lowest plane of existence; they are only interested in material wealth, and have no other sensibilities. Their entire world view—at the level of cosmology—is oriented toward material wealth at the expense of everything else. Trump is against ALL KIND outside of these.
People know about this, yes?
There is a new, genocide in Darfur, Sudan. Multiple outlets have reported blood-soaked sands from mass killings are viewable from space, as well as mass graves.
“The alleged mass killings took place ’in under 72 hours,‘ researchers said.”
There is a new, genocide in Darfur, Sudan. Multiple outlets have reported blood-soaked sands from mass killings are viewable from space, as well as mass graves.
“The alleged mass killings took place ’in under 72 hours,‘ researchers said.”
Blood visible from space in Sudan shows evidence of Darfur genocide: Analysts
Satellite images and verified videos paint a harrowing picture of door-to-door mass killings in the Darfur region of war-torn Sudan.
abcnews.go.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:07 AM
People know about this, yes?
There is a new, genocide in Darfur, Sudan. Multiple outlets have reported blood-soaked sands from mass killings are viewable from space, as well as mass graves.
“The alleged mass killings took place ’in under 72 hours,‘ researchers said.”
There is a new, genocide in Darfur, Sudan. Multiple outlets have reported blood-soaked sands from mass killings are viewable from space, as well as mass graves.
“The alleged mass killings took place ’in under 72 hours,‘ researchers said.”
I just saw an I.C.E. recruitment ad. One of the “perks” is student loan forgiveness.
November 5, 2025 at 10:38 PM
I just saw an I.C.E. recruitment ad. One of the “perks” is student loan forgiveness.
“New York can’t be Europe, folks. You see what’s playing out in other countries because of Islamic extremism.”
~ former NY Mayor Eric Adams
I don’t know if New York can be Europe or not. But if it can’t, it won‘t be on account of Islamist terror.
~ former NY Mayor Eric Adams
I don’t know if New York can be Europe or not. But if it can’t, it won‘t be on account of Islamist terror.
November 5, 2025 at 9:29 PM
“New York can’t be Europe, folks. You see what’s playing out in other countries because of Islamic extremism.”
~ former NY Mayor Eric Adams
I don’t know if New York can be Europe or not. But if it can’t, it won‘t be on account of Islamist terror.
~ former NY Mayor Eric Adams
I don’t know if New York can be Europe or not. But if it can’t, it won‘t be on account of Islamist terror.
I very much hope this technology will be developed and offered to women as an option to physically carrying a pregnancy, which strikes me as one of the remaining core brutalities. I know, some women love it. For me, it was enough of a visceral turn-off that I chose to not have children.
This machine could keep a baby alive outside the womb. How will the world decide to use it?
For parents who have buried infants born too soon, a device like the AquaWomb is a miracle in waiting – and an impossible choice
www.theguardian.com
November 5, 2025 at 4:03 PM
I very much hope this technology will be developed and offered to women as an option to physically carrying a pregnancy, which strikes me as one of the remaining core brutalities. I know, some women love it. For me, it was enough of a visceral turn-off that I chose to not have children.
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New funding opportunity! Carbon to Sea and the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation invite proposals to study how ocean alkalinity enhancement (#OAE) affects key marine species. Two 24-month projects will be funded. Apply by 16 January 2026. #mCDR
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New funding opportunity! Carbon to Sea and the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation invite proposals to study how ocean alkalinity enhancement (#OAE) affects key marine species. Two 24-month projects will be funded. Apply by 16 January 2026. #mCDR
➡️ www.carbontosea.org/rfp-effect-o...
Request for Proposals: Effect of Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement on Commercially and Culturally Important Species - Carbon to Sea Initiative
A non-profit effort advancing ocean-based carbon dioxide removal
www.carbontosea.org
November 5, 2025 at 2:00 PM
📣 🌊
New funding opportunity! Carbon to Sea and the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation invite proposals to study how ocean alkalinity enhancement (#OAE) affects key marine species. Two 24-month projects will be funded. Apply by 16 January 2026. #mCDR
➡️ www.carbontosea.org/rfp-effect-o...
New funding opportunity! Carbon to Sea and the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation invite proposals to study how ocean alkalinity enhancement (#OAE) affects key marine species. Two 24-month projects will be funded. Apply by 16 January 2026. #mCDR
➡️ www.carbontosea.org/rfp-effect-o...
I don’t have a political identity, but if I did, it would be close to this cohort’s. I’m much more interested in pragmatism than I am in political ideology. Frankly, rank adherence to ideology is a no-go area for me as it requires me to subordinate my rational faculties to uncontrollable emotion.
November 5, 2025 at 11:39 AM
I don’t have a political identity, but if I did, it would be close to this cohort’s. I’m much more interested in pragmatism than I am in political ideology. Frankly, rank adherence to ideology is a no-go area for me as it requires me to subordinate my rational faculties to uncontrollable emotion.
We would be in a much better place if the fossil fuel interests had invested the umpteen millions they’ve spent since the 70’s spreading climate denial, into new technology and systems instead. But, they haven’t. They aren’t. Theirs is a sociopathic industry, atavistic and mired in diseased denial.
Exxon funded thinktanks to spread climate denial in Latin America, documents reveal
Texas-based fossil fuel company financed Atlas Network in attempt to derail UN-led climate treaty process
www.theguardian.com
November 5, 2025 at 11:21 AM
We would be in a much better place if the fossil fuel interests had invested the umpteen millions they’ve spent since the 70’s spreading climate denial, into new technology and systems instead. But, they haven’t. They aren’t. Theirs is a sociopathic industry, atavistic and mired in diseased denial.
Beyond the Mayoral race in NY, I have not heard ANY policies forwarded by Democrats, other than expansion of ACA subsidies, that voters should have, NOW, so they can chew over alternative policies leading up to mid-terms. There are so many GREAT policies the Dems could be floating. Why aren’t they?
November 4, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Beyond the Mayoral race in NY, I have not heard ANY policies forwarded by Democrats, other than expansion of ACA subsidies, that voters should have, NOW, so they can chew over alternative policies leading up to mid-terms. There are so many GREAT policies the Dems could be floating. Why aren’t they?
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Oh hey, a reason to be hopeful: groves of American chestnut trees have once again become self-reproducing in the wild.
Turned off comments so 12 people don't show up to tell me why this is actually very sad. Be happy, you assholes.
Turned off comments so 12 people don't show up to tell me why this is actually very sad. Be happy, you assholes.
Nearly a Century Ago, American Chestnut Trees Died Off. Now, Hikers Can Walk Among Them Again.
Efforts to restore the American chestnut comprise "one of the most epic conservation stories ever told.”
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October 28, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Oh hey, a reason to be hopeful: groves of American chestnut trees have once again become self-reproducing in the wild.
Turned off comments so 12 people don't show up to tell me why this is actually very sad. Be happy, you assholes.
Turned off comments so 12 people don't show up to tell me why this is actually very sad. Be happy, you assholes.
I truly regret having to harbor these thoughts about Gates. He was, I thought, one of the redeeming lights on the fields of wealth and power. I held him in such high regard. I can’t believe he’s taken this turn. Perhaps he was faking all along. Could be. Only he knows. I feel real disappointment.
Starting to think Gates doesn’t have great judgment 🤔
"You can’t reboot the planet if you crash it" | My commentary on Bill Gates' flawed new climate missive for @thebulletin.org: thebulletin.org/2025/10/you-...
November 2, 2025 at 10:13 PM
I truly regret having to harbor these thoughts about Gates. He was, I thought, one of the redeeming lights on the fields of wealth and power. I held him in such high regard. I can’t believe he’s taken this turn. Perhaps he was faking all along. Could be. Only he knows. I feel real disappointment.
Another data center with no solar panels on the roofs or the stripped-bare land surrounding it. These centers are energy-eating monsters. Why would we not do all we can to off-set that hunger?
November 2, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Another data center with no solar panels on the roofs or the stripped-bare land surrounding it. These centers are energy-eating monsters. Why would we not do all we can to off-set that hunger?