Dr. Rebecca Barnes (she/her)
@waterbarnes.bsky.social
Chronicling science, pet, & art adventures. #biogeofeminist catalyzing change -- to make the scientific enterprise welcoming & just, while rediscovering the artist within #dailydraw 🏞️⚛️💦🌿🏳️🌈☮️💙⚒️✍️🎨🐾
Reposted by Dr. Rebecca Barnes (she/her)
There’s still time to call senators. Let me explain. Sorry not sorry about the cat. He’s also really upset about this deal.
November 10, 2025 at 8:07 PM
There’s still time to call senators. Let me explain. Sorry not sorry about the cat. He’s also really upset about this deal.
Reposted by Dr. Rebecca Barnes (she/her)
Kudos to @lastweektonight.com for covering felony murder, an incredibly racist law used to charge people for murder when cops kill someone using "look what you made me do!" abuser logic. Abolish it.
youtu.be/Y93ljB7sfco?...
youtu.be/Y93ljB7sfco?...
Felony Murder: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
YouTube video by LastWeekTonight
youtu.be
November 10, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Kudos to @lastweektonight.com for covering felony murder, an incredibly racist law used to charge people for murder when cops kill someone using "look what you made me do!" abuser logic. Abolish it.
youtu.be/Y93ljB7sfco?...
youtu.be/Y93ljB7sfco?...
Reposted by Dr. Rebecca Barnes (she/her)
The petition had garnered widespread fears that the court could overturn its precedent on same-sex marriage.
Supreme Court Won’t Consider Overturning Same-Sex Marriage
The petition had garnered widespread fears that the court could overturn its precedent on same-sex marriage.
www.forbes.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:45 PM
The petition had garnered widespread fears that the court could overturn its precedent on same-sex marriage.
Reposted by Dr. Rebecca Barnes (she/her)
She’s not wrong.
When we’re born, we have about 300 bones, but over time, we end up with just 206, because many fuse together as we grow.
And here’s a fun fact: Bone is a living tissue that constantly renews itself. Your skeleton is completely new about every 7-10 years.
When we’re born, we have about 300 bones, but over time, we end up with just 206, because many fuse together as we grow.
And here’s a fun fact: Bone is a living tissue that constantly renews itself. Your skeleton is completely new about every 7-10 years.
November 9, 2025 at 5:27 PM
She’s not wrong.
When we’re born, we have about 300 bones, but over time, we end up with just 206, because many fuse together as we grow.
And here’s a fun fact: Bone is a living tissue that constantly renews itself. Your skeleton is completely new about every 7-10 years.
When we’re born, we have about 300 bones, but over time, we end up with just 206, because many fuse together as we grow.
And here’s a fun fact: Bone is a living tissue that constantly renews itself. Your skeleton is completely new about every 7-10 years.
Reposted by Dr. Rebecca Barnes (she/her)
The reason people think the Democratic Party doesn't actually stand for anything is because it doesn't.
November 10, 2025 at 3:27 AM
The reason people think the Democratic Party doesn't actually stand for anything is because it doesn't.
Reposted by Dr. Rebecca Barnes (she/her)
The only silver lining to last night’s cave.
November 10, 2025 at 12:14 PM
The only silver lining to last night’s cave.
Reposted by Dr. Rebecca Barnes (she/her)
Senators on the brink of retirement who lived full, wealthy lives and never feared the loss of their own healthcare voting for their constituents to die from their inability to afford the same is treasonous
November 10, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Senators on the brink of retirement who lived full, wealthy lives and never feared the loss of their own healthcare voting for their constituents to die from their inability to afford the same is treasonous
Reposted by Dr. Rebecca Barnes (she/her)
I think a lot of the anger this morning stems from a feeling that we did our part, but they did not do theirs. This is an oversimplification, but my dudes, no wonder people are like, “OK, let’s try the democratic socialist, then.”
November 10, 2025 at 12:07 PM
I think a lot of the anger this morning stems from a feeling that we did our part, but they did not do theirs. This is an oversimplification, but my dudes, no wonder people are like, “OK, let’s try the democratic socialist, then.”
Reposted by Dr. Rebecca Barnes (she/her)
Fetterman's office doesn't even let you leave voicemails anymore. What an absolute piece of shit senator.
November 10, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Fetterman's office doesn't even let you leave voicemails anymore. What an absolute piece of shit senator.
Reposted by Dr. Rebecca Barnes (she/her)
We should post "aspirational visions of masculinity." I'll start
November 10, 2025 at 12:32 PM
We should post "aspirational visions of masculinity." I'll start
Reposted by Dr. Rebecca Barnes (she/her)
Yes please. would watch this whole series.
🐈🐈⬛
🐈🐈⬛
In 1972, a cat commando unit was sent to prison by a military court for a crime they didn't commit. These kittens promptly escaped from a maximum security stockade to the Los Angeles underground. Today, still wanted by the government they survive as soldiers of fortune @thatwriterguy@mastodon.social
November 10, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Yes please. would watch this whole series.
🐈🐈⬛
🐈🐈⬛
Reposted by Dr. Rebecca Barnes (she/her)
Jesus Christ, @kaine.senate.gov, getting a pinky promise to hold one single vote on ACA funding is not "a path toward fixing the health care mess" anymore than a lottery ticket is a "path toward fixing my personal finances"
“Um well there aren’t even any Senate Dem Press releases saying they support the deal”
Sen Tim Kaine: Hold my beer
Sen Tim Kaine: Hold my beer
November 10, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Jesus Christ, @kaine.senate.gov, getting a pinky promise to hold one single vote on ACA funding is not "a path toward fixing the health care mess" anymore than a lottery ticket is a "path toward fixing my personal finances"
Reposted by Dr. Rebecca Barnes (she/her)
Sanders: Let’s be clear… If this vote succeeds, over 20 million Americans are going to see at least a doubling in their premiums… if resolution is passed tonight, we are on a path way to throw 15 million Americans off of medicaid and the affordable care act, 15 million.
November 10, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Sanders: Let’s be clear… If this vote succeeds, over 20 million Americans are going to see at least a doubling in their premiums… if resolution is passed tonight, we are on a path way to throw 15 million Americans off of medicaid and the affordable care act, 15 million.
Reposted by Dr. Rebecca Barnes (she/her)
All of those churches who turned away the woman looking for formula to feed her hungry baby will soon be retelling the story of the pregnant woman who was turned away at the inn and forced to put her newborn baby in a manger.
November 9, 2025 at 3:45 PM
All of those churches who turned away the woman looking for formula to feed her hungry baby will soon be retelling the story of the pregnant woman who was turned away at the inn and forced to put her newborn baby in a manger.
Reposted by Dr. Rebecca Barnes (she/her)
Senate Dems: actually it’s totally fine to make life worse for Americans as long as you promise us a performative vote
November 10, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Senate Dems: actually it’s totally fine to make life worse for Americans as long as you promise us a performative vote
Reposted by Dr. Rebecca Barnes (she/her)
Earth to Democrats: Do NOT compromise on your shutdown demand.
robertreich.substack.com/p/earth-to-d...
robertreich.substack.com/p/earth-to-d...
November 10, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Earth to Democrats: Do NOT compromise on your shutdown demand.
robertreich.substack.com/p/earth-to-d...
robertreich.substack.com/p/earth-to-d...
Reposted by Dr. Rebecca Barnes (she/her)
I'd like for someone in the dem caucus to tell us which senators were real no votes and which ones voted no because they were allowed to.
November 10, 2025 at 3:12 AM
I'd like for someone in the dem caucus to tell us which senators were real no votes and which ones voted no because they were allowed to.
From the New Yorker, in case the NYT hadn't done enough 🙃
November 10, 2025 at 12:30 PM
From the New Yorker, in case the NYT hadn't done enough 🙃
Reposted by Dr. Rebecca Barnes (she/her)
This is really good to see: Miki Sherrill just put out a statement sharply criticizing the Senate Dems' pending cave in the government shutdown, ripping it as "malpractice" and a betrayal of the people who are "counting on us to fight for them." Sherrill knows what drove her victory. Wake up, Dems.
November 10, 2025 at 1:38 AM
This is really good to see: Miki Sherrill just put out a statement sharply criticizing the Senate Dems' pending cave in the government shutdown, ripping it as "malpractice" and a betrayal of the people who are "counting on us to fight for them." Sherrill knows what drove her victory. Wake up, Dems.
Reposted by Dr. Rebecca Barnes (she/her)
My family has been without half our income for 40 days. It has been.. very hard.
We are willing to feel that pain so people can have health care next year, or to undo these illegal recissions.
We are not willing to have been put through this for NOTHING.
We are willing to feel that pain so people can have health care next year, or to undo these illegal recissions.
We are not willing to have been put through this for NOTHING.
November 10, 2025 at 1:36 AM
My family has been without half our income for 40 days. It has been.. very hard.
We are willing to feel that pain so people can have health care next year, or to undo these illegal recissions.
We are not willing to have been put through this for NOTHING.
We are willing to feel that pain so people can have health care next year, or to undo these illegal recissions.
We are not willing to have been put through this for NOTHING.
Reposted by Dr. Rebecca Barnes (she/her)
No health care, no deal.
November 10, 2025 at 1:33 AM
No health care, no deal.
Reposted by Dr. Rebecca Barnes (she/her)
You ever drunk dial your senator?
November 10, 2025 at 1:37 AM
You ever drunk dial your senator?
Seriously Dems? WTF?!? All of the pain of the last 39 days for what?! We have (had??) momentum.
a stuffed white cat is sitting on top of a box and asking why ?
Alt: a stuffed white animal is sitting on top of a box and asking why ?
media.tenor.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Seriously Dems? WTF?!? All of the pain of the last 39 days for what?! We have (had??) momentum.
Reposted by Dr. Rebecca Barnes (she/her)
This right here.
Chris Murphy: "There will be pretty substantial damage to a Dem brand that has been rehabilitated if on the heels of an election in which the people told us to keep fighting, we immediately stop... if we surrender without having gotten anything, I worry it'll be hard to get them back up off the mat"
November 10, 2025 at 1:23 AM
This right here.