Anna Goldstein
@apgoldstreet.bsky.social
Chemist by training, amateur aerialist, parlor game enthusiast
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Fascinating profile of a park ranger in San Francisco who works with unhoused residents and has adopted the novel tactic of treating them like human beings, building relationships, and helping them access resources on their own timeline.
Her job is to remove homeless people from SF's parks. Her methods are extraordinary
Instead of forcing people out of Golden Gate Park, ranger Amanda Barrows helps them find housing.
sfstandard.com
February 16, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Fascinating profile of a park ranger in San Francisco who works with unhoused residents and has adopted the novel tactic of treating them like human beings, building relationships, and helping them access resources on their own timeline.
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When I was a Hill staffer in 2009, a Dem trifecta was trying to pass universal healthcare. In response, Senate GOP released a memo detailing all of the tactics they in the minority could use to delay the effort as much as possible. I'm recirculating that 2009 GOP memo here. Take inspiration from it.
February 2, 2025 at 5:33 PM
When I was a Hill staffer in 2009, a Dem trifecta was trying to pass universal healthcare. In response, Senate GOP released a memo detailing all of the tactics they in the minority could use to delay the effort as much as possible. I'm recirculating that 2009 GOP memo here. Take inspiration from it.
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ME: *writing in my journal with the sole aim of pissing off future historians and archaeologists* I returned to my home - which is built in the usual style - by the normal way, and prepared and ate dinner in the way I often but not always do
January 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM
ME: *writing in my journal with the sole aim of pissing off future historians and archaeologists* I returned to my home - which is built in the usual style - by the normal way, and prepared and ate dinner in the way I often but not always do
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guy's Ring cam captures a meteorite hitting his driveway in a first-ever video recording of an object from space hitting earth
www.npr.org/2025/01/16/n...
www.npr.org/2025/01/16/n...
January 17, 2025 at 7:16 PM
guy's Ring cam captures a meteorite hitting his driveway in a first-ever video recording of an object from space hitting earth
www.npr.org/2025/01/16/n...
www.npr.org/2025/01/16/n...
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More than 100 years after its initial review that blamed Black men, the Dept. of Justice just released its report on the 1921 Tulsa race massacre
The report says the attack “was so systematic and coordinated that it transcended mere mob violence”
The report says the attack “was so systematic and coordinated that it transcended mere mob violence”
DoJ releases its Tulsa race massacre report over 100 years after initial review
DoJ report acknowledges attack ‘was so systematic and coordinated that it transcended mere mob violence’
www.theguardian.com
January 10, 2025 at 11:30 PM
More than 100 years after its initial review that blamed Black men, the Dept. of Justice just released its report on the 1921 Tulsa race massacre
The report says the attack “was so systematic and coordinated that it transcended mere mob violence”
The report says the attack “was so systematic and coordinated that it transcended mere mob violence”
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The NYC Subway is our Pyramids. A great civilizational achievement.
January 10, 2025 at 6:24 PM
The NYC Subway is our Pyramids. A great civilizational achievement.
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You may not be aware that over the last 50 years, the Supreme Court has chipped away at your Miranda rights case by case, rendering them weak and ineffective. You no longer have the right to remain silent, to an attorney, not with the foece you used to. Time for a history lesson. /🧵
Please document the gutting of Miranda in the US. I’ll wait.
November 21, 2024 at 10:11 PM
You may not be aware that over the last 50 years, the Supreme Court has chipped away at your Miranda rights case by case, rendering them weak and ineffective. You no longer have the right to remain silent, to an attorney, not with the foece you used to. Time for a history lesson. /🧵
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I have always loved public libraries, but having young children has exponentially increased my gratitude and sense of indebtedness to them. Our local library is such a huge part of our lives. The books, the programming, the very intentionally curated kids’ section. It’s all such a gift.
December 27, 2024 at 2:12 AM
I have always loved public libraries, but having young children has exponentially increased my gratitude and sense of indebtedness to them. Our local library is such a huge part of our lives. The books, the programming, the very intentionally curated kids’ section. It’s all such a gift.
This is wrong, but I’m glad I read through the comments for more ideas of delicious latte toppings!!
Happy Hanukkah to my Jewish brethren. Remember that you can still repent for putting sour cream on latkes.
December 26, 2024 at 11:28 PM
This is wrong, but I’m glad I read through the comments for more ideas of delicious latte toppings!!
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Buxton's persistence in challenging the Tuskegee Syphilis Study is a reminder of the willful ignorance of the scientific and medical establishments to racial (and other forms of) injustice. Today we see it in the refusal to ban (or even regulate) the pulse oximeter. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
How Peter Buxtun Exposed the Notorious Tuskegee Syphilis Scandal
For years, he tried to expose the Tuskegee syphilis study – but no one would listen.
www.nytimes.com
December 22, 2024 at 12:46 AM
Buxton's persistence in challenging the Tuskegee Syphilis Study is a reminder of the willful ignorance of the scientific and medical establishments to racial (and other forms of) injustice. Today we see it in the refusal to ban (or even regulate) the pulse oximeter. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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this goes to my other pet issue, which is that "kids safety" has become synonymous with social media use, when their safety in reality is most threatened by guns and cars
Also traffic is one of the top-ranked causes of injury in the US. Add that to the health effects of pollution and it is one of our most damaging public health exposures.
December 21, 2024 at 5:36 PM
this goes to my other pet issue, which is that "kids safety" has become synonymous with social media use, when their safety in reality is most threatened by guns and cars
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I think this is my underrated pet issue, that american transportation and roads and city planning is making us sick and unhealthy with aggregate more expensive healthcare outcomes
This happened to me when I went in for a routine checkup in Vegas. I told them I didn’t have a car and I just walk and bike everywhere, and they (1) looked at me like I was crazy and (2) told me I’m in the 99th percentile of non-sedentary behavior
At a routine medical appt, staff asked what I do for exercise.
Me: “Mostly I bike or walk for transportation when possible.”
Them: “Most people laugh when I ask that question. You’re doing good.”
Bike/ped infrastructure is #HealthyInfrastructure.
www.transportation.gov/mission/heal...
Me: “Mostly I bike or walk for transportation when possible.”
Them: “Most people laugh when I ask that question. You’re doing good.”
Bike/ped infrastructure is #HealthyInfrastructure.
www.transportation.gov/mission/heal...
December 21, 2024 at 5:24 PM
I think this is my underrated pet issue, that american transportation and roads and city planning is making us sick and unhealthy with aggregate more expensive healthcare outcomes
I love stumbling across accounts on here that I use to follow on that other site! A sweet parasocial reunion.
December 6, 2024 at 12:06 AM
I love stumbling across accounts on here that I use to follow on that other site! A sweet parasocial reunion.
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“A CBS News investigation found dozens of law enforcement leaders — sheriffs, captains, lieutenants, chiefs of police — buying and illegally selling firearms, even weapons of war, across 23 U.S. states, Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C.” www.cbsnews.com/news/police-...
Police illegally sell restricted weapons, supplying crime
These high-powered weapons are only meant for police. How are they ending up in criminals' hands?
www.cbsnews.com
December 5, 2024 at 4:46 AM
“A CBS News investigation found dozens of law enforcement leaders — sheriffs, captains, lieutenants, chiefs of police — buying and illegally selling firearms, even weapons of war, across 23 U.S. states, Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C.” www.cbsnews.com/news/police-...
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Da fuc
Blue Cross Blue Shield in Connecticut, New York and Missouri has declared it will no longer pay for anesthesia for the full length of some surgeries.
It the procedure goes over a certain time, anesthesia will not be covered for the duration.
www.asahq.org/about-asa/ne...
It the procedure goes over a certain time, anesthesia will not be covered for the duration.
www.asahq.org/about-asa/ne...
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Won’t Pay for the Complete Duration of Anesthesia for Patients’ Surgical Procedures
In an unprecedented move, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield plans representing Connecticut, New York and Missouri have unilaterally declared it will no longer pay for anesthesia care if the surgery or pro...
www.asahq.org
December 4, 2024 at 9:08 PM
Da fuc
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Oh yeah! #LetterOpeningParty! Very excited to meet my #Prescientist friend. We are going to be #SciencePenPals!
Love the @LettersPreSci program!
Love the @LettersPreSci program!
November 16, 2024 at 9:32 PM
Oh yeah! #LetterOpeningParty! Very excited to meet my #Prescientist friend. We are going to be #SciencePenPals!
Love the @LettersPreSci program!
Love the @LettersPreSci program!
Grateful that I got to see them earlier this year. Took my kid for his tenth birthday. It was a delightful experience.
Blue Man Group, the wordless theatrical troupe of drum-beating, paint-splattering, bald blue performers, will end its run in New York in February, more than three decades and 17,000 performances after it began. nyti.ms/3Onr0YT
November 24, 2024 at 5:13 PM
Grateful that I got to see them earlier this year. Took my kid for his tenth birthday. It was a delightful experience.
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My latest labeler is finally working!
What it shows for each politician
- 3 labels for the top corp donators
- 3 labels for the top industries that donate to them
Subscribe to this labeler to be more aware of the interests our politicians represent 🚀
bsky.app/profile/us-g...
What it shows for each politician
- 3 labels for the top corp donators
- 3 labels for the top industries that donate to them
Subscribe to this labeler to be more aware of the interests our politicians represent 🚀
bsky.app/profile/us-g...
November 22, 2024 at 10:45 PM
My latest labeler is finally working!
What it shows for each politician
- 3 labels for the top corp donators
- 3 labels for the top industries that donate to them
Subscribe to this labeler to be more aware of the interests our politicians represent 🚀
bsky.app/profile/us-g...
What it shows for each politician
- 3 labels for the top corp donators
- 3 labels for the top industries that donate to them
Subscribe to this labeler to be more aware of the interests our politicians represent 🚀
bsky.app/profile/us-g...
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i either read for 8 hours straight or don’t touch a book for 8 months there is no in between
November 21, 2024 at 11:53 AM
i either read for 8 hours straight or don’t touch a book for 8 months there is no in between
Lots to like about this platform compared to Threads so far. Best one by far: no forced notification badges! And I still open the app because… I enjoy using the app.
November 22, 2024 at 1:03 AM
Lots to like about this platform compared to Threads so far. Best one by far: no forced notification badges! And I still open the app because… I enjoy using the app.
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I know nothing about this business, but couldn’t they learn from Twitter’s mistakes? Or experiment with new strategies? Maybe things really could be different this time.
strange to me to be trying to purity-test Bluesky and ask "why will it be different this time, how does it justify investing time when Twitter turned out to be a 'waste.'" it doesn't, honey. Bluesky exists in a world that's not constructed for anything but constant turnover of stuff like this
November 16, 2024 at 11:43 PM
I know nothing about this business, but couldn’t they learn from Twitter’s mistakes? Or experiment with new strategies? Maybe things really could be different this time.
Getting acquainted with this space, and I see these back to back in my timeline. Both theories can’t be true, right?
November 16, 2024 at 1:10 PM
Getting acquainted with this space, and I see these back to back in my timeline. Both theories can’t be true, right?