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Rebecca Hedreen
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Academic librarian, natural science illustration and photography amateur. Cats, knitting, the usual.
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telliotter.bsky.social
NEW! Dept of Education workers say their OOO replies were forcibly changed to blame Democrats for shutdown. When employees changed their responses back to the more neutral language, it changed yet again to the partisan response.

@wired.com @leahfeiger.bsky.social

www.wired.com/story/govern...
Government Workers Say Their Out-of-Office Replies Were Forcibly Changed to Blame Democrats for Shutdown
Some employees at the Department of Education changed their responses back to the more neutral language, only to have it changed yet again to the partisan response, multiple sources tell WIRED.
www.wired.com
October 2, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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sglassmeyer.bsky.social
So i guess oversight dot gov got taken down. Happily, these folks had downloaded all the reports and are now making them available programintegrity.org/search/
Search - Program Integrity Alliance
Explore government data sources with our custom search engine.Learn about our approach and what makes it unique in the FAQ.
programintegrity.org
October 2, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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datarescueproject.org
@amstatnews.bsky.social is launching a citizen science effort to monitor the health of the federal stats system. We ❤️🛟 citizen science efforts 😉

Get involved today! docs.google.com/forms/d/1jI4...
Call for Volunteers — Citizen Science Project: Monitoring Federal Statistical Product Releases
As part of the American Statistical Association project assessing and monitoring the health of the federal statistical agencies, the project team is launching a “Citizen Science” project. This project...
docs.google.com
October 2, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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iamhectordiaz.com
A Chicago Pope implies the existence of an MLA Pope and APA Pope
May 8, 2025 at 5:36 PM
bioscilibrarian.bsky.social
Ugh. There's a ton of this gold mylar confetti all over the quad. This is going to get chopped up by the lawn mowers and it'll be in the soil forever.

Please use biodegradable confetti! Paper - even better would be dried flower petals. Search 'biodegradable confetti' - lots of options!
Green grass with several pieces of gold foil "confetti" in it.
May 8, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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alexip718.com
BREAKING: a source tells @thexylom.com that Atlas 14, the official peer-reviewed record of precipitation frequency estimates in the U.S., has been wiped from the @noaa.gov website.

Data crucial to planning for extreme rainfall and flooding events are no longer accessible ahead of hurricane season.
NOAA ATLAS 14 POINT PRECIPITATION FREQUENCY ESTIMATES map with a 503 Error
May 8, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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roguecvm.altgov.info
Not sure who here could use this article, but sharing it with you all either way. ❤️ “How can I be ok when the world is terrible?” screening.mhanational.org/content/how-...
May 8, 2025 at 2:14 PM
bioscilibrarian.bsky.social
At this rate we will have a full shadow government that's much more capable than whatever is left of the "real" government.
altspaceforce.altgov.info AltSpaceForce 🚀🇺🇲 @altspaceforce.altgov.info · Apr 30
#Altgov is often contacted by members of the press for info.
We have added @altpresssec.altgov.info to our team to assist us in handling these requests correctly while allowing us to do what we do safely.
AltPressSec has an all access pass & is ready to be your initial point of contact.
altpresssec.altgov.info AltPressSec @altpresssec.altgov.info · Apr 30
Day 101. AltPressSec Log

* Updated Bsky handle (profile pic stays for now)
* Christmas lights down but not back in storage.
* 5K Followers = AMA (TBD)
* Confirming plans for May 1st Day of Action
April 30, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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tomesandtextiles.bsky.social
If you love your library, listen up…
April 15, 2025 at 1:45 AM
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tomesandtextiles.bsky.social
Happy #LibrarianDay!! Thank you to all the wonderful librarians out there!
April 16, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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diane.dianeduane.com
Because people seem to be looking for these at the moment: the first nine #YoungWizards novels in ebook format, revised and updated for the 2000s—and till the end of April, on sale. *Wizardry without toxic additives:* ebooks.direct/products/you... (Not available in the UK due to Brexit: so sorry.)
YW New Millennium 9-Volume Box Set
Our New Millennium Editions box sets are optimized for each of the devices appearing under the price listing. Please click on one to choose the format you prefer.The New Millennium Editions of So You ...
ebooks.direct
April 17, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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datarescueproject.org
Check out the tracker if you are looking for a dataset. Over 700 rescues there! And counting. www.datarescueproject.org/data-rescue-...
April 17, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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ctmirror.org
Most students’ status terminations appear to be connected to a wide range of interactions with law enforcement, rather than campus protests.
CT students’ visas revoked: As details emerge, fears escalate
Most students’ status terminations appear to be connected to a wide range of interactions with law enforcement, rather than campus protests.
ctmirror.org
April 17, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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jasonkoebler.bsky.social
We did this story in collaboration with WIRED, which is here: www.wired.com/story/massiv...
This ‘College Protester’ Isn’t Real. It’s an AI-Powered Undercover Bot for Cops
Massive Blue is helping cops deploy AI-powered social media bots to talk to people they suspect are anything from violent sex criminals all the way to vaguely defined “protesters.”
www.wired.com
April 17, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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sylverrose.bsky.social
World Art Day!
Great day to support an artist!
My shop link is in my bio.
Digital mandala Quoisexuality Pride Flag 8 segment symmetry, white background Most white elements are outlined in black and all black elements are outlined in white. An 8 petaled flower with a white center and black accents with blue and green petals centers this mandala. Between the petals are black teardrops with blue swooshes to the green petal side and green swooshes to the blue petal side. Nestled above are white dots with black walk the dots and blue and green swoosh pairs that have a blue and green outlined white dot between. Between are black and white dots in quartets. Above are large black teardrops with white walk the dots and swoosh pairs in alternating green and blue with black dots between. Surrounding all are rings in the flag colors blue, green, white, and black with a white border. Digital mandala Autism Acceptance Gold 16 segment symmetry, black background A golden infinity in a blank circular space centers the mandala. A ring of golden dots with golden walk the dots with double swooshes in the rainbow (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, purple) follows. Golden dots sit between the swoosh pairs. A golden wrapped rainbow ring with red to the inside surrounds. Rainbow fans follow with purple line petals surrounding the fans and large walk the dots above the fans. Indigo diamond centered red to blue swoosh flowers fill the space between. Another golden wrapped rainbow ring with red to the inside surrounds. The corners have gold outlined rainbow butterflies. Digital mandala Asexual Pride Flag 16 segment symmetry, sky blue background. Purple center dot is surrounded by white dots with grey walk the dots and black & purple swooshes. Rings of dots in black, grey, white, and purple follow. Fans in all 4 colors follow. Black centered petals with grey walk the dots and white then purple swooshes are next followed by black teardrops with white walk the dots and grey, purple, and white swooshes. Purple centered fans followed by purple centered swoosh flowers are next. All is surrounded by the Ace pride flag in a ring. Digital mandala AroAce Pride Flag 16/8 segment symmetry, white background The center is a blue and orange petalled flower with a yellow center and navy outlining. Between the tips of the petals are navy dots. Yellow dots with orange walk the dots and blue swooshes are next with 3 swoosh fans in yellow and navy nestle between. Lotus flowers with an orange dot center, blue walk the dots and swooshes in navy, yellow, orange, blue, and navy are next. Large coffee bean shapes outlined in navy in yellow and orange sit above the flowers with a pair of blue swooshes. Between are large blue teardrops with walk the dots in yellow, the orange and then swooshes in navy. Navy dots sit between the blue and navy swooshes. The is a white space then the flag colors (navy, blue, white, yellow, and orange) in a surrounding ring.
April 16, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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amylibrarian.bsky.social
Librarians are trying to plan for the 45% reduction of ERIC. While the Department of Education has not (yet) released a title list of journals that are being de-selected, we're trying to create a list via a grassroots effort. View and contribute journal titles here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Journals No Longer Being Indexed by ERIC
Journals No Longer Being Indexed By ERIC -To suggest a journal title for inclusion on this list, please use this google form -Please feel free to share this widely. Journal Titles -At this point tit...
docs.google.com
March 25, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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edrabinski.bsky.social
And learn more about the great work happening at Invisible Histories to preserve the history of queer life in the deep south.

invisiblehistory.org
Invisible Histories - Home
Invisible Histories is community-based archive that locates, collects, preserves, researches, and creates for local communities an accessible collection of the rich and diverse history of LGBTQ life i...
invisiblehistory.org
February 28, 2025 at 3:18 PM
bioscilibrarian.bsky.social
I just got an email titled: "Stuck in a career rut?"
I thought, no, it's the opposite of a rut - things are moving, but I'm not sure which way things are going and how fast.

Maybe a career ice hill? My feet might go out from under me; I might start sliding downhill; or I might skate through fine.
February 27, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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billyd3.bsky.social
Reasons to Live Through the Apocalypse Sunrises. People you have still to meet and laugh with. Songs about love, peace, anger, and revolution. Walks in the woods. The smile you exchange with a stranger when you experience beauty accidentally together. Butterflies. Seeing your grandparents again. The moon in all her forms, whether half or full. Dogs. Birthdays and half-birthdays. That feeling of floating in love. Watching birds eat from bird feeders. The waves of happiness that follow the end of sadness. Brown eyes. Watching a boat cross an empty sea. Sunsets. Dipping your feet in the river. Balconies. Cake. The wind in your face when you roll the car window down on an open highway. Falling asleep to the sound of a steady heartbeat. Warm cups of tea on cold days. Hugs. Night skies. Art museums. Books filled with everything you do not yet know. Long conversations. Long-lost friends. Poetry. - Nikita Gill
February 22, 2025 at 11:32 PM
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andreatweather.bsky.social
I edited this piece by my amazing colleague @meghanbartels.bsky.social and it really helped me. I hope it can help you too: 🧪
Why the News Feels Overwhelming—And How to Cope
An explanation of the science behind news fatigue, plus expert advice to take control and protect your well-being while staying engaged
www.scientificamerican.com
February 21, 2025 at 11:24 PM
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whysharksmatter.bsky.social
Here's today's #OceanOptimism #EarthOptimism story: Wisdom, the oldest-known albatross, just had another chick! I believe I posted about her laying an egg, it has now hatched! 🧪🦑🌎

news.mongabay.com/short-articl...
Wisdom, the world’s oldest known bird at 74, has a new chick
Wisdom, the world’s oldest known wild bird, made headlines recently for laying an egg with a new partner, her first egg in four years. The egg has now hatched, and Wisdom, a Laysan albatross (Phoebast...
news.mongabay.com
February 21, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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drneuro.bsky.social
So.

It has officially happened. I have been officially let go from my position at CDC. I wasn’t a probationary employee. I had stellar performance reviews every year.

I’ll be ok. But please understand that many worked HARD to get into these positions and were doing great public health work.
February 21, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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gowder.io
I like this Not All Tech Workers manifesto. Claims to be written by members of the U.S. Digital Service (the Obama-era innovation that Trump twisted into DOGE), draws the contrast between sincere people trying to do tech to help the government and Elon's sabotage. www.wethebuilders.org
We are the builders
We find the truth and tell the truth
www.wethebuilders.org
February 21, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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easterncoyote.bsky.social
Comic by @introvertdoodles titled OTHER KINDS OF LOVE: ♡ BFF love ♡ Hobby love ♡ Nature love ♡ Team love ♡ Family love ♡ Online friend love ♡ Fandom love ♡ Fuzzy love [image: cat and dog] ♡ Gone, but not forgotten love ♡ Book love ♡ Self-love "You don't need to be in a romantic relationship to live a life filled with love."
February 14, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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protip.altgov.info
Here’s something else you need to know: while there are approximately 2 million FedGov civil servants carrying that load for you daily, there are 20 million LocalGov civil servants standing right behind them, ready to hold this place together while the toxins leave our system.
February 14, 2025 at 4:49 AM