@bri-epi.bsky.social
Epidemiologist living in the PNW🌲
Came here for the politics, stayed for the science and nature! 🤓🍄
Came here for the politics, stayed for the science and nature! 🤓🍄
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“The US spent 8 decades building an international system of rules, norms and values that has produced the longest period of great power peace and global prosperity in human history.” Fareed Zakaria on how upending the world order will only weaken America: www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Opinion | Trump upending world order will cost America dearly
The decline of American influence is a gift to Russia and China.
www.washingtonpost.com
March 17, 2025 at 11:53 AM
“The US spent 8 decades building an international system of rules, norms and values that has produced the longest period of great power peace and global prosperity in human history.” Fareed Zakaria on how upending the world order will only weaken America: www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
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The United States Military Academy has just eliminated all Cadet clubs and activities for POC. Most of these have existed for decades like the Society of Black Engineers. They were there when I was a Cadet in 1987. All of the religious ones remain. This isn’t DEI. It’s white Christian Nationalism.
February 5, 2025 at 2:27 PM
The United States Military Academy has just eliminated all Cadet clubs and activities for POC. Most of these have existed for decades like the Society of Black Engineers. They were there when I was a Cadet in 1987. All of the religious ones remain. This isn’t DEI. It’s white Christian Nationalism.
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Democratic senators will hold the Senate floor all night long in opposition to the nomination of Russ Vought, an organizer of Project 2025, to head the OMB.
February 5, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Democratic senators will hold the Senate floor all night long in opposition to the nomination of Russ Vought, an organizer of Project 2025, to head the OMB.
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If Republican senators confirm Hegseth they own him. And his history suggests that will be a costly purchase indeed.
January 22, 2025 at 3:27 AM
If Republican senators confirm Hegseth they own him. And his history suggests that will be a costly purchase indeed.
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We keep hearing about masculinity from the Zuckerbergs of the world-- this woman has shown more courage in this 60-second clip than any of the tech billionaires have shown in recent memory as they grovel at Trump's feet.
Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde to Trump: "I ask you to have mercy upon the people in our country who are scared now. There are gay, lesbian, and transgender people in Democratic, Republican, and independent families, some who fear for their lives ... and the vast majority of immigrants are not criminals"
January 21, 2025 at 10:14 PM
We keep hearing about masculinity from the Zuckerbergs of the world-- this woman has shown more courage in this 60-second clip than any of the tech billionaires have shown in recent memory as they grovel at Trump's feet.
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i’m starting a “Terrible Libs of Bluesky” memes thread, (inspired by Brendel)
January 21, 2025 at 12:27 AM
i’m starting a “Terrible Libs of Bluesky” memes thread, (inspired by Brendel)
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Today isn't great. Here are some photos of whales 💙🐋💙
January 21, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Today isn't great. Here are some photos of whales 💙🐋💙
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Breaking: President Trump moved quickly on Monday to withdraw the U.S. from the WHO, a move that public health experts say will undermine the nation’s standing as a global health leader and make it harder to fight the next pandemic.
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/20/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/20/u...
Trump Withdraws U.S. from World Health Organization (Gift Article)
Public health experts say U.S. withdrawal from the W.H.O. would undermine the nation’s standing as a global health leader and make it harder to fight the next pandemic.
www.nytimes.com
January 21, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Breaking: President Trump moved quickly on Monday to withdraw the U.S. from the WHO, a move that public health experts say will undermine the nation’s standing as a global health leader and make it harder to fight the next pandemic.
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/20/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/20/u...
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Japan's Akatsuki spacecraft takes the clearest picture of Venus ever made
January 20, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Japan's Akatsuki spacecraft takes the clearest picture of Venus ever made
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I’ll be posting this today
January 20, 2025 at 3:05 PM
I’ll be posting this today
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A heartbreak
Rest in peace Cecile Richards
Rest in peace Cecile Richards
January 20, 2025 at 3:02 PM
A heartbreak
Rest in peace Cecile Richards
Rest in peace Cecile Richards
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Stay strong. For us, this is more than just a job-it’s a calling. Together, we will stand to protect our parks, environment, and wildlife. Four years… we remain hopeful that the attack on our public lands will be less brutal this time.
January 20, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Stay strong. For us, this is more than just a job-it’s a calling. Together, we will stand to protect our parks, environment, and wildlife. Four years… we remain hopeful that the attack on our public lands will be less brutal this time.
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ABC, NBC & CBS dedicated about 16 minutes of airtime last night to the California wildfires without once mentioning climate change.
Since the news failed do it's job, here's a short summary of the role of climate change and wildfire risk:
www.noaa.gov/noaa-wildfir...
Since the news failed do it's job, here's a short summary of the role of climate change and wildfire risk:
www.noaa.gov/noaa-wildfir...
Wildfire climate connection
Climate change, including increased heat, extended drought, and a thirsty atmosphere, has been a key driver in increasing the risk and extent of wildfires in the western United States during the last ...
www.noaa.gov
January 8, 2025 at 8:03 PM
ABC, NBC & CBS dedicated about 16 minutes of airtime last night to the California wildfires without once mentioning climate change.
Since the news failed do it's job, here's a short summary of the role of climate change and wildfire risk:
www.noaa.gov/noaa-wildfir...
Since the news failed do it's job, here's a short summary of the role of climate change and wildfire risk:
www.noaa.gov/noaa-wildfir...
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It’s funny Zuck says “I started building social media to give people a voice” when in fact, he started building social media to publicly rate the hotness of undergrads.
January 7, 2025 at 7:48 PM
It’s funny Zuck says “I started building social media to give people a voice” when in fact, he started building social media to publicly rate the hotness of undergrads.
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In 2021: it took 14 hours and 48 minutes to certify the vote
January 6, 2025 at 7:47 PM
In 2021: it took 14 hours and 48 minutes to certify the vote
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French scientists studying H5N1 bird flu prevalence in cats found 13 out of 578 blood samples positive.
"Potentially, it amounts to thousands or tens of thousands of cats that could have been infected in France."
"Potentially, it amounts to thousands or tens of thousands of cats that could have been infected in France."
January 2, 2025 at 11:14 PM
French scientists studying H5N1 bird flu prevalence in cats found 13 out of 578 blood samples positive.
"Potentially, it amounts to thousands or tens of thousands of cats that could have been infected in France."
"Potentially, it amounts to thousands or tens of thousands of cats that could have been infected in France."
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The alleviation of women's abuse "is made less likely by the mandated subservience of women by Christian fundamentalists. What is especially disappointing...is the docile acceptance by so many strong Christian women of their subjugation & restricted role." - Jimmy Carter (RIP)
December 29, 2024 at 11:27 PM
The alleviation of women's abuse "is made less likely by the mandated subservience of women by Christian fundamentalists. What is especially disappointing...is the docile acceptance by so many strong Christian women of their subjugation & restricted role." - Jimmy Carter (RIP)
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I kept changing my mind which Carter cartoon i should go with. Here's all three.
December 29, 2024 at 10:02 PM
I kept changing my mind which Carter cartoon i should go with. Here's all three.
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This one is in honor of Jimmy Carter for a life of kindness and service to humanity 🌊🌊RIP
December 29, 2024 at 9:31 PM
This one is in honor of Jimmy Carter for a life of kindness and service to humanity 🌊🌊RIP