Michele
@themichele.bsky.social
Culturally omnivorous, media-ravenous x-twitter migrant. speaking from the “I” here; speaking for me, not my org.
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Michele
@themichele.bsky.social
· Jan 26
a woman is standing with her hands in the air .
Alt: Moment from Lars Vin Trier’s movie Melancholia, where Kirsten Dunst is standing outdoors with her hands in the air, staring numbly at her fingers, which are slowly moving. The air is filled with static and is feeling electric due to proximity to a planet which is about to collide with Earth and destroy all life.
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Mood
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USIP is not an executive branch agency. The executive branch has no right to enter the premises or fire its personnel. For the FBI and D.C. police to do this is an act of illegal violence. This is the sort of lawless thuggery you see in dictatorships.
March 18, 2025 at 1:44 AM
USIP is not an executive branch agency. The executive branch has no right to enter the premises or fire its personnel. For the FBI and D.C. police to do this is an act of illegal violence. This is the sort of lawless thuggery you see in dictatorships.
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Who wants some good news?
The overwintering monarch population, which had plummeted last winter, has doubled this winter! www.worldwildlife.org/stories/east...
The overwintering monarch population, which had plummeted last winter, has doubled this winter! www.worldwildlife.org/stories/east...
Eastern Monarch Butterfly Population Nearly Doubles
The population wintering in central Mexico's forests occupied 4.42 acres, up from 2.22 acres during the previous winter.
www.worldwildlife.org
March 18, 2025 at 5:32 AM
Who wants some good news?
The overwintering monarch population, which had plummeted last winter, has doubled this winter! www.worldwildlife.org/stories/east...
The overwintering monarch population, which had plummeted last winter, has doubled this winter! www.worldwildlife.org/stories/east...
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🔥 This email from @theguardian.com on Bezos' direct interference with the contents on WaPo ... 🎤💥
"The Guardian will never take editorial direction from our billionaire owner – because thankfully, we don't have one. Instead, we rely on supporters like you to fund our truly independent work."
"The Guardian will never take editorial direction from our billionaire owner – because thankfully, we don't have one. Instead, we rely on supporters like you to fund our truly independent work."
February 27, 2025 at 12:18 PM
🔥 This email from @theguardian.com on Bezos' direct interference with the contents on WaPo ... 🎤💥
"The Guardian will never take editorial direction from our billionaire owner – because thankfully, we don't have one. Instead, we rely on supporters like you to fund our truly independent work."
"The Guardian will never take editorial direction from our billionaire owner – because thankfully, we don't have one. Instead, we rely on supporters like you to fund our truly independent work."
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Hey, artists, in case you were wondering if your work matters: I'm a scientist working on climate change and biodiversity, and I would not be who I am today without The Lorax, The Secret of NIMH, Watership Down, The Last Unicorn, and The X-Files. I know I'm not alone. Thank you for all you do.
February 26, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Hey, artists, in case you were wondering if your work matters: I'm a scientist working on climate change and biodiversity, and I would not be who I am today without The Lorax, The Secret of NIMH, Watership Down, The Last Unicorn, and The X-Files. I know I'm not alone. Thank you for all you do.
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New York state says one can't even say the words "settler colonialism, genocide, human rights, apartheid" in regards to Israel, or else that is antisemitism. I'm sure all the advocates for free speech will agree with New York state, from Trump to Musk to Bezos and even quite a few liberals.
New York governor orders removal of Palestinian studies job posting at Cuny
Hunter College faculty and staff union condemns Kathy Hochul’s order to take down listing, calling it ‘overreach of authority’
www.theguardian.com
February 26, 2025 at 10:22 PM
New York state says one can't even say the words "settler colonialism, genocide, human rights, apartheid" in regards to Israel, or else that is antisemitism. I'm sure all the advocates for free speech will agree with New York state, from Trump to Musk to Bezos and even quite a few liberals.
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Breaking: FDA's March meeting to select flu shot strains for 2025-2026 season has been canceled per email sent to committee members, a VRBPAC member told me. drug companies need about 6 months leeway to make shots in time for fall vax campaigns. #healthpolicy
February 26, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Breaking: FDA's March meeting to select flu shot strains for 2025-2026 season has been canceled per email sent to committee members, a VRBPAC member told me. drug companies need about 6 months leeway to make shots in time for fall vax campaigns. #healthpolicy
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NEW: Google used to warn you when you were seeing low-quality search results. Then, in the weeks leading up to the 2024 election, the company quietly turned that warning off www.platformer.news/google-data-...
February 25, 2025 at 1:46 AM
NEW: Google used to warn you when you were seeing low-quality search results. Then, in the weeks leading up to the 2024 election, the company quietly turned that warning off www.platformer.news/google-data-...
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Also if you feel strongly about Eric Adams, you should call your city councilmember to express that and ask for their position.
You’d be surprised. Hochul’s stance is highly disappointing but it doesn’t come from nowhere. Press all your electeds. City elections are in 5 months. Ask candidates too.
You’d be surprised. Hochul’s stance is highly disappointing but it doesn’t come from nowhere. Press all your electeds. City elections are in 5 months. Ask candidates too.
February 22, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Also if you feel strongly about Eric Adams, you should call your city councilmember to express that and ask for their position.
You’d be surprised. Hochul’s stance is highly disappointing but it doesn’t come from nowhere. Press all your electeds. City elections are in 5 months. Ask candidates too.
You’d be surprised. Hochul’s stance is highly disappointing but it doesn’t come from nowhere. Press all your electeds. City elections are in 5 months. Ask candidates too.
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Sure looks like Google News caught the Latin Times using a large language model to write an article picking up on my latest report
February 21, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Sure looks like Google News caught the Latin Times using a large language model to write an article picking up on my latest report
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If I had a band or a label, I would do a punk cover of "No More Kings" from Schoolhouse Rock. And then I would gather a bunch of people to write a whole album of next-generation Schoolhouse Rock songs, with songs about Social Security and Medicaid and NOAA. I am not kidding in the least.
SchoolHouse Rock - No More Kings
YouTube video by tennesseejed93
www.youtube.com
February 19, 2025 at 9:16 PM
If I had a band or a label, I would do a punk cover of "No More Kings" from Schoolhouse Rock. And then I would gather a bunch of people to write a whole album of next-generation Schoolhouse Rock songs, with songs about Social Security and Medicaid and NOAA. I am not kidding in the least.
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Because you TOTALLY asked for this… and MapQuest has NOTHING better to do…
We’ve granted you exclusive access to a place very dear to our heart: gulfof.mapquest.com
Think of it as the Upside Down but more... minimalist. Pls share so we can behold your genius (or judge you, lovingly) 😘
We’ve granted you exclusive access to a place very dear to our heart: gulfof.mapquest.com
Think of it as the Upside Down but more... minimalist. Pls share so we can behold your genius (or judge you, lovingly) 😘
Gulf Map Generator - MapQuest
Explore and customize your own Gulf region map with our interactive map tool.
gulfof.mapquest.com
February 13, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Because you TOTALLY asked for this… and MapQuest has NOTHING better to do…
We’ve granted you exclusive access to a place very dear to our heart: gulfof.mapquest.com
Think of it as the Upside Down but more... minimalist. Pls share so we can behold your genius (or judge you, lovingly) 😘
We’ve granted you exclusive access to a place very dear to our heart: gulfof.mapquest.com
Think of it as the Upside Down but more... minimalist. Pls share so we can behold your genius (or judge you, lovingly) 😘
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This is my science jobs feed.
Do you have an opening in your Lab or Department?
Did you come across a cool job opening?
Just type #sciencejobs for post to appear on the feed.
#neuroskyence #academicsky #womeninstem #medsky
🧠 🧪 🧬 🪰 🌱
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Do you have an opening in your Lab or Department?
Did you come across a cool job opening?
Just type #sciencejobs for post to appear on the feed.
#neuroskyence #academicsky #womeninstem #medsky
🧠 🧪 🧬 🪰 🌱
bsky.app/profile/did:...
February 15, 2025 at 1:55 AM
This is my science jobs feed.
Do you have an opening in your Lab or Department?
Did you come across a cool job opening?
Just type #sciencejobs for post to appear on the feed.
#neuroskyence #academicsky #womeninstem #medsky
🧠 🧪 🧬 🪰 🌱
bsky.app/profile/did:...
Do you have an opening in your Lab or Department?
Did you come across a cool job opening?
Just type #sciencejobs for post to appear on the feed.
#neuroskyence #academicsky #womeninstem #medsky
🧠 🧪 🧬 🪰 🌱
bsky.app/profile/did:...
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A rabbi asked his pupils how they could tell when the night had ended and the day was on its way back.
February 15, 2025 at 12:13 AM
A rabbi asked his pupils how they could tell when the night had ended and the day was on its way back.
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It is perfectly legal to know your rights and to educate others about them, too.
EVERYONE in the United States, citizen or not, has rights. I will not allow this administration to intimidate us from helping you know about them.
Here’s our shareable guide ⬇️: (pt. 1/2)
EVERYONE in the United States, citizen or not, has rights. I will not allow this administration to intimidate us from helping you know about them.
Here’s our shareable guide ⬇️: (pt. 1/2)
February 14, 2025 at 11:47 PM
It is perfectly legal to know your rights and to educate others about them, too.
EVERYONE in the United States, citizen or not, has rights. I will not allow this administration to intimidate us from helping you know about them.
Here’s our shareable guide ⬇️: (pt. 1/2)
EVERYONE in the United States, citizen or not, has rights. I will not allow this administration to intimidate us from helping you know about them.
Here’s our shareable guide ⬇️: (pt. 1/2)
There is love out there in the universe…
May it make its way to earth soon, b/c yeahhh
May it make its way to earth soon, b/c yeahhh
The Heart Nebula, through an H-alpha filter. The emission nebula is mainly powered by ionizing UV radiation from young stars. After free electrons recombine with hydrogen ions, the most commonly emitted visible photons after electron transitions are at 656 nm (H-alpha).
Image Credits: Rick Wiggins
Image Credits: Rick Wiggins
February 15, 2025 at 12:00 AM
There is love out there in the universe…
May it make its way to earth soon, b/c yeahhh
May it make its way to earth soon, b/c yeahhh
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“I expect you will eventually find someone who is enough of a fool, or enough of a coward, to file your motion. But it was never going to be me.”
February 14, 2025 at 5:09 PM
“I expect you will eventually find someone who is enough of a fool, or enough of a coward, to file your motion. But it was never going to be me.”
Vote, vote, vote!
NYC, vote registrations and registration update/change deadline is this week, Fri 2/14 ❤️
Show love for your district, city, and state- set yourself up to vote in the mid-terms this summer and for everything else beyond (please?)
NYC, vote registrations and registration update/change deadline is this week, Fri 2/14 ❤️
Show love for your district, city, and state- set yourself up to vote in the mid-terms this summer and for everything else beyond (please?)
Register to vote or change your party to vote in the primary here: e-register.vote.nyc
@nycvotes.bsky.social has all the deadlines, forums, and candidate info you’ll need to make an informed choice 💙
Happy voting!
@nycvotes.bsky.social has all the deadlines, forums, and candidate info you’ll need to make an informed choice 💙
Happy voting!
February 13, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Vote, vote, vote!
NYC, vote registrations and registration update/change deadline is this week, Fri 2/14 ❤️
Show love for your district, city, and state- set yourself up to vote in the mid-terms this summer and for everything else beyond (please?)
NYC, vote registrations and registration update/change deadline is this week, Fri 2/14 ❤️
Show love for your district, city, and state- set yourself up to vote in the mid-terms this summer and for everything else beyond (please?)
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Musk is rumored to spend $40M on Super Bowl ads with his wildly distorted claims attacking USAID. Don’t believe them.
The last round are debunked below. wapo.st/3ErHBZM
And I'll unpack the reality in this 🧵, too. 1/13
The last round are debunked below. wapo.st/3ErHBZM
And I'll unpack the reality in this 🧵, too. 1/13
Analysis | The White House’s wildly inaccurate claims about USAID spending
Eleven out of 12 claims about the agency’s work are misleading, wrong or lack context.
wapo.st
February 9, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Musk is rumored to spend $40M on Super Bowl ads with his wildly distorted claims attacking USAID. Don’t believe them.
The last round are debunked below. wapo.st/3ErHBZM
And I'll unpack the reality in this 🧵, too. 1/13
The last round are debunked below. wapo.st/3ErHBZM
And I'll unpack the reality in this 🧵, too. 1/13
I don’t know what else to do with this except to repost it
In a sentence never before uttered by humans, I am delighted to share that an alligator stole my conservation instructor’s hat by jauntily walking into the water while wearing it 🐊
February 9, 2025 at 5:18 AM
I don’t know what else to do with this except to repost it
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Incredible news. After immense pressure and threats of protest, Children's Wisconsin has reinstated treatment for at least one trans teen under its care.
Several hospitals across the country determined their fear of Trump's illegal EO was more important than their trans patients.
Several hospitals across the country determined their fear of Trump's illegal EO was more important than their trans patients.
UPDATE: Children’s Wisconsin hospital reinstates gender-affirming care for trans teen after canceling in wake of Trump’s executive order
The order is being challenged in court as illegal and unconstitutional.
wisconsinwatch.org
February 8, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Incredible news. After immense pressure and threats of protest, Children's Wisconsin has reinstated treatment for at least one trans teen under its care.
Several hospitals across the country determined their fear of Trump's illegal EO was more important than their trans patients.
Several hospitals across the country determined their fear of Trump's illegal EO was more important than their trans patients.
Yay, Ruth!!
Today’s book purchase ( @100scopenotes.bsky.social @ohtruth.bsky.social)
February 8, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Yay, Ruth!!
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Fuck this hurts…
In a new lawsuit filed against Trump by state AGs, a family with a trans kid shares she died by suicide last month citing fears Trump would deny her access to gender-affirming care. "Her parents have expressed fear...that what happened to their daughter does not happen to other children."
![The serious concerns over how the Order will detrimentally impact transgender
youth cannot be overstated. One Washingtonian, as her parents describe her, was a bright and
gentle soul who loved playing musical instruments, trying new things, and playing Magic the
Gathering. She was excited to learn Japanese and the impact of gender-affirming care was
immediately clear to her family. Her parents described that “her joy was clear with every new
milestone in her transition. She was so happy to get to the next step, to get closer to presenting
in a way that was true to herself.” But the day before the presidential election, she shared,
“[t]omorrow I get to find out if I’m illegal.” After the election, she asked her parents if they
could move to Canada because she was fearful of new restrictions on transgender youth and
worried about losing access to gender-affirming care. In January 2025, she took her life. After
the Order issued, her parents expressed that the outlook for transgender futures looks scary and
shared fears of what ending gender-affirming care would have meant for their daughter’s access
to therapy, puberty-delaying medication, hormones, and hope of surgery. Her parents have
expressed fear for the many lives who depend on gender-affirming care and that what happened
to their daughter does not happen to any other children.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:mlmouohgzbjofidukcp4pxf2/bafkreich7jyv3lnkmd5r234itpdhtvavgblc46ai6d47tb4i7oxgfga2ym@jpeg)
February 7, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Fuck this hurts…
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"I promise, America will soon be the Cybertruck of countries—uglier than you could have imagined, built for rich chuds, borderline inoperable, and on fire."
Here at DOGE, We’ve Streamlined Every Aspect of America’s Collapse
"Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent gave representatives of the so-called Department of Government Efficiency access to the federal payment system la...
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February 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM
"I promise, America will soon be the Cybertruck of countries—uglier than you could have imagined, built for rich chuds, borderline inoperable, and on fire."