Cassidy Aster 🏳️⚧️ They/Them
@cassidyaster.bsky.social
Archaeologist, Master Naturalist, Game-runner, hobbyist crafter and writer.
Nonbinary, they/them.
Nonbinary, they/them.
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1. Last week, we reported on WSU certifying an anti-trans SPLC-designated hate group to teach medicine.
Now, S. Baum has uncovered that the Michigan State Medical Society has certified anti-trans hate group Genspect to teach medical workers.
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Now, S. Baum has uncovered that the Michigan State Medical Society has certified anti-trans hate group Genspect to teach medical workers.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
Michigan State Medical Society Greenlights Anti-Trans Hate Group Genspect to Teach Trans Medicine
Anti-trans rhetoric—sponsored by Moms for Liberty, and brought to you by Genspect—could be coming to a clinician near you via CME.
www.erininthemorning.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:52 PM
1. Last week, we reported on WSU certifying an anti-trans SPLC-designated hate group to teach medicine.
Now, S. Baum has uncovered that the Michigan State Medical Society has certified anti-trans hate group Genspect to teach medical workers.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
Now, S. Baum has uncovered that the Michigan State Medical Society has certified anti-trans hate group Genspect to teach medical workers.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
There's literally nothing like stomping around a snow covered forest on a foggy morning and letting the quiet into your soul. The only thing similar is being like way out in the grasslands or canyon country.
November 10, 2025 at 7:59 PM
There's literally nothing like stomping around a snow covered forest on a foggy morning and letting the quiet into your soul. The only thing similar is being like way out in the grasslands or canyon country.
I've worked outdoors doing heavy labor year round, I've been to the ER 4 times for heat exhaustion, I hate summer, winter was always a way better season to work in.
I do in my heart love snow, I prefer snow to any other type of precipitation, and if anyone is saying "the snow is too early" you are wrong and it is not, this is when it's supposed to be here but climate change is ruining the best season.
November 10, 2025 at 7:39 PM
I've worked outdoors doing heavy labor year round, I've been to the ER 4 times for heat exhaustion, I hate summer, winter was always a way better season to work in.
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WOW. This might be a first – a formal special marine warning for SNOWSPOUTS, or winter waterspouts.
These are the same as warm-season waterspouts, but they're forming beneath snow squalls.
It's because of the EXTREME contrast between the warm lake waters and frigid air above!
These are the same as warm-season waterspouts, but they're forming beneath snow squalls.
It's because of the EXTREME contrast between the warm lake waters and frigid air above!
November 10, 2025 at 6:44 PM
WOW. This might be a first – a formal special marine warning for SNOWSPOUTS, or winter waterspouts.
These are the same as warm-season waterspouts, but they're forming beneath snow squalls.
It's because of the EXTREME contrast between the warm lake waters and frigid air above!
These are the same as warm-season waterspouts, but they're forming beneath snow squalls.
It's because of the EXTREME contrast between the warm lake waters and frigid air above!
I do in my heart love snow, I prefer snow to any other type of precipitation, and if anyone is saying "the snow is too early" you are wrong and it is not, this is when it's supposed to be here but climate change is ruining the best season.
November 10, 2025 at 7:15 PM
I do in my heart love snow, I prefer snow to any other type of precipitation, and if anyone is saying "the snow is too early" you are wrong and it is not, this is when it's supposed to be here but climate change is ruining the best season.
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a few months ago I said "having generative AI handle absolutely anything with regards to healthcare is a nightmare and should be banned" and a bunch of people made fun of me and called me stupid. anyways,
November 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
a few months ago I said "having generative AI handle absolutely anything with regards to healthcare is a nightmare and should be banned" and a bunch of people made fun of me and called me stupid. anyways,
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Spread the word: we are providing multiple $5k awards for grad & undergrad research on invertebrate conservation !! In addition to our continuing DeWind Award (for Lepidoptera research), we now have the 1st annual BanDrosky Award (for any invert in decline). Details in thread🧵 ⤵️
November 10, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Spread the word: we are providing multiple $5k awards for grad & undergrad research on invertebrate conservation !! In addition to our continuing DeWind Award (for Lepidoptera research), we now have the 1st annual BanDrosky Award (for any invert in decline). Details in thread🧵 ⤵️
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Heard from some family in Jamaica yesterday. It was the first time we were able to speak via phone. Power and water has been restored to their area so the kids were able to return to school Thursday.
One of the first things our cousin uttered about the strength of Melissa: climate change.
One of the first things our cousin uttered about the strength of Melissa: climate change.
No doubt about it: Climate change made Hurricane Melissa way worse.
An analysis of the storm found “all aspects of this event were amplified by climate change, and that we'll see more of the same.”
grist.org/climate/no-d...
#Hurricane #Weather #Climate
An analysis of the storm found “all aspects of this event were amplified by climate change, and that we'll see more of the same.”
grist.org/climate/no-d...
#Hurricane #Weather #Climate
No doubt about it: Climate change made Hurricane Melissa way worse
An analysis of the storm found “all aspects of this event were amplified by climate change, and that we'll see more of the same.”
grist.org
November 7, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Heard from some family in Jamaica yesterday. It was the first time we were able to speak via phone. Power and water has been restored to their area so the kids were able to return to school Thursday.
One of the first things our cousin uttered about the strength of Melissa: climate change.
One of the first things our cousin uttered about the strength of Melissa: climate change.
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The dominant narrative is that the world is rolling back climate policy. But what does the data say?
The latest Oxford Climate Policy Monitor Annual Review from the Oxford Climate Policy Hub tells three key stories.
bsg.ox.ac.uk/news/climate...
The latest Oxford Climate Policy Monitor Annual Review from the Oxford Climate Policy Hub tells three key stories.
bsg.ox.ac.uk/news/climate...
November 10, 2025 at 11:17 AM
The dominant narrative is that the world is rolling back climate policy. But what does the data say?
The latest Oxford Climate Policy Monitor Annual Review from the Oxford Climate Policy Hub tells three key stories.
bsg.ox.ac.uk/news/climate...
The latest Oxford Climate Policy Monitor Annual Review from the Oxford Climate Policy Hub tells three key stories.
bsg.ox.ac.uk/news/climate...
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Since 1990, the emissions share of the richest 1% has increased by 13%, and the richest 0.1% has grown by 32%, while the poorest 50% has decreased by 3%.
policy-practice.oxfam.org/resources/cl...
policy-practice.oxfam.org/resources/cl...
November 10, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Since 1990, the emissions share of the richest 1% has increased by 13%, and the richest 0.1% has grown by 32%, while the poorest 50% has decreased by 3%.
policy-practice.oxfam.org/resources/cl...
policy-practice.oxfam.org/resources/cl...
I need to listen to Manchild on repeat for the rest of the night or I'm gonna cry
November 10, 2025 at 12:47 AM
I need to listen to Manchild on repeat for the rest of the night or I'm gonna cry
Every single mailbox for my senators are full, the people are ON IT tonight
Just got off of a FLL interview, checked the news, now I wish I hadn't.
November 10, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Every single mailbox for my senators are full, the people are ON IT tonight
Just got off of a FLL interview, checked the news, now I wish I hadn't.
November 10, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Just got off of a FLL interview, checked the news, now I wish I hadn't.
I listen to this as often as possible.
I'm particularly pleased with how the frog photoshoot came out, after standing in my local canal for a couple of hours.
Plus, I got to use the #GayFrogs audio on the video, which was super fun 🐸 canopyrobin.etsy.com/listing/4327...
Plus, I got to use the #GayFrogs audio on the video, which was super fun 🐸 canopyrobin.etsy.com/listing/4327...
November 10, 2025 at 12:23 AM
I listen to this as often as possible.
The more I learn about the homebuying process the more I hate everything
November 9, 2025 at 6:55 PM
The more I learn about the homebuying process the more I hate everything
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FRIENDLY MONTHLY REMINDER TO PUT ALT TEXT ON YOUR IMAGES THAT DESCRIBES THE IMAGE *AND* TRANSCRIBES DIALOGUE/TEXT. ACCESSIBILITY IS COOL
I dont reblog/share art if it doesn't have alt text
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I dont reblog/share art if it doesn't have alt text
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Alternative (Alt) Text is an essential part of making content accessible. When adding images, charts, icons or other graphic elements, alt text should be added to ensure your content will be accessibl...
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November 9, 2025 at 6:14 AM
FRIENDLY MONTHLY REMINDER TO PUT ALT TEXT ON YOUR IMAGES THAT DESCRIBES THE IMAGE *AND* TRANSCRIBES DIALOGUE/TEXT. ACCESSIBILITY IS COOL
I dont reblog/share art if it doesn't have alt text
Guide on writing alt text: accessibility.huit.harvard.edu/describe-con...
I dont reblog/share art if it doesn't have alt text
Guide on writing alt text: accessibility.huit.harvard.edu/describe-con...
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if you are food insecure for both the humans and pets in your household there is a tool called Pet Help Finder that can help locate pet food banks nearby and other free or reduced price assistance and supplies for pets.
no one, ABSOLUTELY NO ONE, should have to give up their pet bc of this.
no one, ABSOLUTELY NO ONE, should have to give up their pet bc of this.
November 8, 2025 at 6:35 PM
if you are food insecure for both the humans and pets in your household there is a tool called Pet Help Finder that can help locate pet food banks nearby and other free or reduced price assistance and supplies for pets.
no one, ABSOLUTELY NO ONE, should have to give up their pet bc of this.
no one, ABSOLUTELY NO ONE, should have to give up their pet bc of this.
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Or Rodney Taylor, a disabled double amputee who’s been in America since he was two years old.
He was days away from receiving new prosthetic legs when ICE grabbed him
His health is declining, they won’t let him get his legs and they’ve placed him in solitary
www.disabledginger.com/p/help-rodne...
He was days away from receiving new prosthetic legs when ICE grabbed him
His health is declining, they won’t let him get his legs and they’ve placed him in solitary
www.disabledginger.com/p/help-rodne...
Help Rodney Taylor, a Disabled Double Amputee Being Held by ICE
Rodney has been in the country more than 40 years. He's in solitary confinement in Georgia, being denied disability accommodations and having his medical needs ignored. He must be released.
www.disabledginger.com
November 8, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Or Rodney Taylor, a disabled double amputee who’s been in America since he was two years old.
He was days away from receiving new prosthetic legs when ICE grabbed him
His health is declining, they won’t let him get his legs and they’ve placed him in solitary
www.disabledginger.com/p/help-rodne...
He was days away from receiving new prosthetic legs when ICE grabbed him
His health is declining, they won’t let him get his legs and they’ve placed him in solitary
www.disabledginger.com/p/help-rodne...
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ICE agents in Chicago violently detain a non verbal autistic man for being “non compliant”
He couldn’t “comply” because of his disability…they don’t care
This is not the first time they’ve gone after a disabled person
They target the most vulnerable because it’s an easy way to meet their quota
He couldn’t “comply” because of his disability…they don’t care
This is not the first time they’ve gone after a disabled person
They target the most vulnerable because it’s an easy way to meet their quota
November 8, 2025 at 8:15 AM
ICE agents in Chicago violently detain a non verbal autistic man for being “non compliant”
He couldn’t “comply” because of his disability…they don’t care
This is not the first time they’ve gone after a disabled person
They target the most vulnerable because it’s an easy way to meet their quota
He couldn’t “comply” because of his disability…they don’t care
This is not the first time they’ve gone after a disabled person
They target the most vulnerable because it’s an easy way to meet their quota
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Immensely proud to share that I am the designer of the official badge for LGBT+ History Month 2026.
Last night, @lgbthm.bsky.social revealed that the 2026 theme for the month will be 'Science and Innovation', so get ready to learn about some amazing queer scientists next year!
Last night, @lgbthm.bsky.social revealed that the 2026 theme for the month will be 'Science and Innovation', so get ready to learn about some amazing queer scientists next year!
November 8, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Immensely proud to share that I am the designer of the official badge for LGBT+ History Month 2026.
Last night, @lgbthm.bsky.social revealed that the 2026 theme for the month will be 'Science and Innovation', so get ready to learn about some amazing queer scientists next year!
Last night, @lgbthm.bsky.social revealed that the 2026 theme for the month will be 'Science and Innovation', so get ready to learn about some amazing queer scientists next year!
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Selling these badges each year is one of the main ways that Schools OUT (the charity who founded LGBT+ History Month) are able to fundraise, so please do check them out if you like my design! lgbtplushistorymonth.co.uk/product/scie...
November 8, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Selling these badges each year is one of the main ways that Schools OUT (the charity who founded LGBT+ History Month) are able to fundraise, so please do check them out if you like my design! lgbtplushistorymonth.co.uk/product/scie...
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If you're looking for something for the Harry Kim fan on your list: brandonbird.myshopify.com/collections/...
November 6, 2025 at 8:35 PM
If you're looking for something for the Harry Kim fan on your list: brandonbird.myshopify.com/collections/...
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If I'm doing the math correctly, Musk's big pay packet yesterday could have made each of these now-dead people millionaires instead.
He is among the sickest men the world has ever produced.
He is among the sickest men the world has ever produced.
One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 7, 2025 at 2:52 PM
If I'm doing the math correctly, Musk's big pay packet yesterday could have made each of these now-dead people millionaires instead.
He is among the sickest men the world has ever produced.
He is among the sickest men the world has ever produced.
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The Dept of Biology at Loyola University. Chicago has an open lecturer position in Gender, Sexuality, and the Biology of Sex. The successful candidate will have a 50% affiliation with the Women's Studies and Gender Studies program and 50% Dept of Biology.
www.careers.luc.edu/postings/34131
www.careers.luc.edu/postings/34131
Biology and Women’s Studies and Gender Studies, Lecturer (Gender, Sexuality, and the Biology of Sex ), Non-Tenure track
Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000Benefits Information: https://www.luc.edu/hr/benefits/The Department of Biology and the Women’s Studies and Gender Studies (WSGS) Program in the College of Arts and Scie...
www.careers.luc.edu
November 7, 2025 at 2:26 PM
The Dept of Biology at Loyola University. Chicago has an open lecturer position in Gender, Sexuality, and the Biology of Sex. The successful candidate will have a 50% affiliation with the Women's Studies and Gender Studies program and 50% Dept of Biology.
www.careers.luc.edu/postings/34131
www.careers.luc.edu/postings/34131
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Transphobes are already targeting the biggest star in women's soccer and baselessly alleging she's a man because she's Black. This is what trans people warned would happen. Gender policing that becomes explicitly racial.
www.outsports.com/2025/11/6/24...
www.outsports.com/2025/11/6/24...
A women's soccer star is the target of an anti-trans activist - Outsports
Barbra Banda's peers in the NWSL stood up for her when the head of an anti-trans fashion brand tried to demean her.
www.outsports.com
November 7, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Transphobes are already targeting the biggest star in women's soccer and baselessly alleging she's a man because she's Black. This is what trans people warned would happen. Gender policing that becomes explicitly racial.
www.outsports.com/2025/11/6/24...
www.outsports.com/2025/11/6/24...