Amy Fitzsimmons
@amesfitzy.bsky.social
🐕 Behavior Consultant @dogpossible.bsky.social
🦕 Naughty dog groupie, former teacher of little humans, never gave up on the brontosaurus.
🦕 Naughty dog groupie, former teacher of little humans, never gave up on the brontosaurus.
It feels like 2020 again with channeling stress into plant related behaviors. 🌱
March 10, 2025 at 9:43 PM
It feels like 2020 again with channeling stress into plant related behaviors. 🌱
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NEW: A Texas Senate committee has OK'd bills to require the 10 Commandments in classrooms and allow districts to set aside prayer time. Lawmakers and supporters argued church-state separation doesn't exist, and that the bills would be upheld by the courts and spark a revival of faith.
Texas Senate panel advances bill requiring Ten Commandments in classrooms
The committee also gave initial approval to a bill that would allow prayer in schools.
www.texastribune.org
March 5, 2025 at 12:39 AM
NEW: A Texas Senate committee has OK'd bills to require the 10 Commandments in classrooms and allow districts to set aside prayer time. Lawmakers and supporters argued church-state separation doesn't exist, and that the bills would be upheld by the courts and spark a revival of faith.
In the midst of the constant barrage of terrible, this may be the best follow I’ve found on here yet. Marmots. 🥹❤️
Need some GOOD news today? Consider, the Vancouver Island marmot once numbered fewer than 30 individuals in the wild. This year we are celebrating 381 wild-living marmots - the most ever counted for this rare species. Photo: John Deal.
March 5, 2025 at 1:18 AM
In the midst of the constant barrage of terrible, this may be the best follow I’ve found on here yet. Marmots. 🥹❤️
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We have something a little different on the blog today…
#dogs #dogsofbluesky #dogsky #petsky #dogbehavior #dogtraining
#dogs #dogsofbluesky #dogsky #petsky #dogbehavior #dogtraining
The Great Regression — Dog Possible | Austin Dog Training
It is hard not to notice the parallel trends in the dog behavior and animal welfare fields matching a lot of the bigger picture trends happening in the US and among humanity in general. That’s always ...
www.dogpossibleaustin.com
March 3, 2025 at 10:15 PM
We have something a little different on the blog today…
#dogs #dogsofbluesky #dogsky #petsky #dogbehavior #dogtraining
#dogs #dogsofbluesky #dogsky #petsky #dogbehavior #dogtraining
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Commercial beekeepers in Texas have lost about two thirds of their honey bees since June last year, according to a recent survey.
A surge in bee deaths is hurting Texas beekeepers — and could affect the price of produce
Commercial beekeepers in Texas have lost about two thirds of their honey bees since June last year, according to a recent survey.
www.texastribune.org
March 3, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Commercial beekeepers in Texas have lost about two thirds of their honey bees since June last year, according to a recent survey.
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Democrats should boycott the State of the Union. Democrats keep calling this man a unique and dangerous threat, but never ACT like it.
For once, Democrats' *actions* should match their words.
My latest in @thenation.com
www.thenation.com/article/poli...
For once, Democrats' *actions* should match their words.
My latest in @thenation.com
www.thenation.com/article/poli...
The Democrats Should Boycott Trump’s Speech to Congress This Week
Refusing to attend the speech would be the first indication that Democrats are not just playing politics—and playing them badly—but resisting.
www.thenation.com
March 3, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Democrats should boycott the State of the Union. Democrats keep calling this man a unique and dangerous threat, but never ACT like it.
For once, Democrats' *actions* should match their words.
My latest in @thenation.com
www.thenation.com/article/poli...
For once, Democrats' *actions* should match their words.
My latest in @thenation.com
www.thenation.com/article/poli...
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Much bigger protests this weekend than last, which were bigger than the week before. This and the town halls and all the other protests and acts of defiance singular or collective should not be dismissed or ignored. By either party or the media.
1/ The nascent Tesla boycott movement got me thinking back to the 80s anti-apartheid movement. How it took off and literally changed the world.
If the South African apartheid regime could be brought down, perhaps one South African oligarch could be? www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
If the South African apartheid regime could be brought down, perhaps one South African oligarch could be? www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Elon Musk, apartheid, and America's new boycott movement
If you think mass protests can’t combat evil, remember what we did in the 1980s.
www.motherjones.com
March 1, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Much bigger protests this weekend than last, which were bigger than the week before. This and the town halls and all the other protests and acts of defiance singular or collective should not be dismissed or ignored. By either party or the media.
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We were *thrilled* to get to visit #adoptable Teddy Bear in his #foster home today! This guy is the bee’s knees, y’all! ❤️
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#dogs #dogsofbluesky #dogsky #petsky #dogbehavior #dogtraining
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#dogs #dogsofbluesky #dogsky #petsky #dogbehavior #dogtraining
March 2, 2025 at 6:55 PM
We were *thrilled* to get to visit #adoptable Teddy Bear in his #foster home today! This guy is the bee’s knees, y’all! ❤️
👉🏽 adopt.adopets.com/pet/18152395...
#dogs #dogsofbluesky #dogsky #petsky #dogbehavior #dogtraining
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#dogs #dogsofbluesky #dogsky #petsky #dogbehavior #dogtraining
Thank you Vermont. ❤️
From the vermont community on Reddit: Proud to be a Vermonter
Explore this post and more from the vermont community
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March 2, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Thank you Vermont. ❤️
I never use these but I just knocked them over and oof, look at my dogs. 🥹🥲❤️❤️ #muppetandferg #myperfectboys
March 1, 2025 at 11:20 PM
I never use these but I just knocked them over and oof, look at my dogs. 🥹🥲❤️❤️ #muppetandferg #myperfectboys
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It would be interesting if some brave journalists would ask Marco Rubio weather he stands by his 2020 SSCI report co-authored with Mark Warner on Russia’s interference in the 2016 election rollcall.com/2020/08/18/s...
Senate report outlines 'grave' Russian threat in 2016 election probe
The Senate Intelligence Committee released its final report on Russian interference in the 2016 elections, detailing ties with the Trump campaign.
rollcall.com
February 28, 2025 at 11:28 PM
It would be interesting if some brave journalists would ask Marco Rubio weather he stands by his 2020 SSCI report co-authored with Mark Warner on Russia’s interference in the 2016 election rollcall.com/2020/08/18/s...
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None of us can be sure what will “work.” You try multiple things and find your way in. Read some histories of the Civil Rights Movement by those who participated. They were never “sure” of what would work. Some campaigns fizzled out. But persistence, creativity, determination, and focus were key.
February 28, 2025 at 3:56 PM
None of us can be sure what will “work.” You try multiple things and find your way in. Read some histories of the Civil Rights Movement by those who participated. They were never “sure” of what would work. Some campaigns fizzled out. But persistence, creativity, determination, and focus were key.
We are a fucking disgrace.
The guy who asked Zelensky if he owned a suit, Brian Glenn, is a reporter for the pro-Trump media network Real America’s Voice and also Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's boyfriend. He got one of the rare Oval Office interviewer spots only after the White House blocked the Associated Press.
February 28, 2025 at 9:21 PM
We are a fucking disgrace.
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pay the president and the government drops your case?
BREAKING
The SEC has just halted its fraud prosecution of Justin Sun, a Chinese national who has put more than $50 million in Trump's pocket since November through the purchase of crypto tokens from a Trump-backed company, World Liberty Financial.
The SEC has just halted its fraud prosecution of Justin Sun, a Chinese national who has put more than $50 million in Trump's pocket since November through the purchase of crypto tokens from a Trump-backed company, World Liberty Financial.
BREAKING: SEC halts fraud prosecution of Chinese national who sent Trump millions
In December, Popular Information reported that Chinese crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun purchased $30 million in crypto tokens from World Liberty Financial (WLF), a new venture backed by President Donal...
popular.info
February 28, 2025 at 4:04 PM
pay the president and the government drops your case?
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EU foreign policy chief:
“.. Today, it became clear that the free world needs a new leader.”
@kajakallas.bsky.social
“.. Today, it became clear that the free world needs a new leader.”
@kajakallas.bsky.social
February 28, 2025 at 8:57 PM
EU foreign policy chief:
“.. Today, it became clear that the free world needs a new leader.”
@kajakallas.bsky.social
“.. Today, it became clear that the free world needs a new leader.”
@kajakallas.bsky.social
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“A person familiar with the matter… said analysts were verbally informed that they were not to follow or report on Russian threats, even though this had previously been a main focus for the agency.
“The person said work that was being done on something “Russia-related” was in effect “nixed””
“The person said work that was being done on something “Russia-related” was in effect “nixed””
Trump administration retreats in fight against Russian cyber threats
Recent incidents indicate US is no longer characterizing Russia as a cybersecurity threat, marking a radical departure: ‘Putin is on the inside now’
www.theguardian.com
February 28, 2025 at 9:00 PM
“A person familiar with the matter… said analysts were verbally informed that they were not to follow or report on Russian threats, even though this had previously been a main focus for the agency.
“The person said work that was being done on something “Russia-related” was in effect “nixed””
“The person said work that was being done on something “Russia-related” was in effect “nixed””
Also antagonizing and isolating us from our allies and compromising information security.
I can't think of a faster way to undermine the country than simultaneously firing government workers, cutting scientific research, rolling back protections on public health & environment, & cutting essential services. It's like the US was defeated in war and is being occupied by a hostile enemy.
February 28, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Also antagonizing and isolating us from our allies and compromising information security.
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Ending virology and vaccine research is far more dangerous than virology and vaccine research itself.
We can mitigate risks in the lab, but we can’t mitigate the catastrophic risk of being unprepared and defenseless against emerging viruses.
We can mitigate risks in the lab, but we can’t mitigate the catastrophic risk of being unprepared and defenseless against emerging viruses.
It is worth paying close attention to the new bill "Dangerous Viral Gain of Function Research Moratorium Act" introduced by Senator Roger Marshall.
If enacted, it will effectively stop all of virological research, including for vaccines.
www.marshall.senate.gov/wp-content/u...
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If enacted, it will effectively stop all of virological research, including for vaccines.
www.marshall.senate.gov/wp-content/u...
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February 28, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Ending virology and vaccine research is far more dangerous than virology and vaccine research itself.
We can mitigate risks in the lab, but we can’t mitigate the catastrophic risk of being unprepared and defenseless against emerging viruses.
We can mitigate risks in the lab, but we can’t mitigate the catastrophic risk of being unprepared and defenseless against emerging viruses.
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Senior German MP warns of ‘successful’ foreign manipulation of vote
https://www.ft.com/content/35f46c4b-4fc1-4c1c-a19c-91a0d30f8528
https://www.ft.com/content/35f46c4b-4fc1-4c1c-a19c-91a0d30f8528
Senior German MP warns of ‘successful’ foreign manipulation of vote
Head of Bundestag intelligence committee calls on government to be clear about impact of malign actors
www.ft.com
February 28, 2025 at 5:10 AM
Senior German MP warns of ‘successful’ foreign manipulation of vote
https://www.ft.com/content/35f46c4b-4fc1-4c1c-a19c-91a0d30f8528
https://www.ft.com/content/35f46c4b-4fc1-4c1c-a19c-91a0d30f8528
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NEWS: The FDA abruptly canceled its upcoming advisory committee meeting to select the strains for next year's flu shot.
by @berkeleyjr.bsky.social
by @berkeleyjr.bsky.social
FDA cancels meeting to select flu strains for next season's shots
The canceled meeting comes just days after a CDC vaccine advisory committee meeting was abruptly postponed.
www.nbcnews.com
February 27, 2025 at 12:38 AM
NEWS: The FDA abruptly canceled its upcoming advisory committee meeting to select the strains for next year's flu shot.
by @berkeleyjr.bsky.social
by @berkeleyjr.bsky.social
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If you’ve ever taken the oath to uphold the Constitution, this is the time to live up to it.
February 15, 2025 at 4:23 PM
If you’ve ever taken the oath to uphold the Constitution, this is the time to live up to it.
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Working on engagement out in the big, exciting world with #adoptable #foster pup Ken! ❤️
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#dogs #dogsofbluesky #dogsky #petsky #dogbehavior #dogtraining
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#dogs #dogsofbluesky #dogsky #petsky #dogbehavior #dogtraining
February 25, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Working on engagement out in the big, exciting world with #adoptable #foster pup Ken! ❤️
👉🏽 adopt.adopets.com/pet/079a71c4...
#dogs #dogsofbluesky #dogsky #petsky #dogbehavior #dogtraining
👉🏽 adopt.adopets.com/pet/079a71c4...
#dogs #dogsofbluesky #dogsky #petsky #dogbehavior #dogtraining
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The Trump Justice Department is declining to prosecute a sitting Republican Congressman who was referred to them by the DC police for beating a woman.
BIG: DC Metro Police decided they had sufficient evidence to arrest sitting GOP Congressman and sent warrant request to USATTY's office. Acting USATTY Martin, who's been explicitly acting as Trump's personal attorney, ignored it. talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/big-b...
Big Big Scandal Brewing at DC US Attys Office
There’s a big, big scandal brewing beneath the already big scandal of...
talkingpointsmemo.com
February 25, 2025 at 3:51 AM
The Trump Justice Department is declining to prosecute a sitting Republican Congressman who was referred to them by the DC police for beating a woman.
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Former Brexit party MEP in court on Russia-linked bribery charges
Former Brexit party MEP in court on Russia-linked bribery charges
Nathan Gill is accused of agreeing to receive money to make statements ‘benefiting’ Russian narrative on Ukraine
A former leader of Reform UK in Wales agreed to receive money to make statements “benefiting” the Russian narrative on Ukraine while serving…
www.theguardian.com
February 24, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Former Brexit party MEP in court on Russia-linked bribery charges
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My fear is Trump is "putting people in place for when that fateful day arrives & the suggestion is made, as it was in the Oval Office, 'should we just shoot them in the legs,' ... my fear is there will be officers in the room who say sure, we will shoot them," retired Rear Adm. James McPherson said.
February 25, 2025 at 12:15 AM
My fear is Trump is "putting people in place for when that fateful day arrives & the suggestion is made, as it was in the Oval Office, 'should we just shoot them in the legs,' ... my fear is there will be officers in the room who say sure, we will shoot them," retired Rear Adm. James McPherson said.