David P. Merriam (Dave)
@davidpmerriam.bsky.social
78-yo Grandfather supporting global climate movement.
Campaigning for a livable planet for my grandchildren and future generations!
Retired engineer. Amateur artist and art lover.
Campaigning for a livable planet for my grandchildren and future generations!
Retired engineer. Amateur artist and art lover.
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Arresting journalists.
Raiding election offices.
Invading American cities.
Committing violence against our own people.
The worst of what we feared is here. It’s time for any of my colleagues sitting on the sidelines to do something and stand up.
Raiding election offices.
Invading American cities.
Committing violence against our own people.
The worst of what we feared is here. It’s time for any of my colleagues sitting on the sidelines to do something and stand up.
January 30, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Arresting journalists.
Raiding election offices.
Invading American cities.
Committing violence against our own people.
The worst of what we feared is here. It’s time for any of my colleagues sitting on the sidelines to do something and stand up.
Raiding election offices.
Invading American cities.
Committing violence against our own people.
The worst of what we feared is here. It’s time for any of my colleagues sitting on the sidelines to do something and stand up.
Reposted by David P. Merriam (Dave)
This is a copy of the letter I’ve sent to my GOP representatives:
January 24, 2026 at 12:53 PM
This is a copy of the letter I’ve sent to my GOP representatives:
Reposted by David P. Merriam (Dave)
HANDS OFF OF VENEZUELA! STOP TRUMP!
Hamburg, Germany!
Hamburg, Germany!
January 4, 2026 at 8:32 PM
HANDS OFF OF VENEZUELA! STOP TRUMP!
Hamburg, Germany!
Hamburg, Germany!
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Venezuela has legitimately elected leadership in Gonzalez and Machado and they should run the country, not Trump.
January 4, 2026 at 11:21 PM
Venezuela has legitimately elected leadership in Gonzalez and Machado and they should run the country, not Trump.
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Overnight the President ordered the invasion of Venezuela and capture of its President. While Maduro clearly is a corrupt and illegitimate thug who oversaw the destabilization and suffering of millions, the fact remains that the U.S. President is acting on authority he does not have. ⬇️
War Powers and the Constitution
YouTube video by Rep. Melanie Stansbury
youtu.be
January 4, 2026 at 6:47 AM
Overnight the President ordered the invasion of Venezuela and capture of its President. While Maduro clearly is a corrupt and illegitimate thug who oversaw the destabilization and suffering of millions, the fact remains that the U.S. President is acting on authority he does not have. ⬇️
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Save Bugoma Forest Day 1956
I am Endel Stamberg, a climate activist from Germany. Uganda forest cover is shrinking. And one of the forest in Uganda has been sold for agribusiness. I’m calling upon activists around the world to add their voices on mine and #SaveBugomaForest!
I am Endel Stamberg, a climate activist from Germany. Uganda forest cover is shrinking. And one of the forest in Uganda has been sold for agribusiness. I’m calling upon activists around the world to add their voices on mine and #SaveBugomaForest!
January 4, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Save Bugoma Forest Day 1956
I am Endel Stamberg, a climate activist from Germany. Uganda forest cover is shrinking. And one of the forest in Uganda has been sold for agribusiness. I’m calling upon activists around the world to add their voices on mine and #SaveBugomaForest!
I am Endel Stamberg, a climate activist from Germany. Uganda forest cover is shrinking. And one of the forest in Uganda has been sold for agribusiness. I’m calling upon activists around the world to add their voices on mine and #SaveBugomaForest!
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#SosSaturdays 🐳 Week 293
"The warming oceans are an increasing contributor to high impact weather events and climate regimes."*
#SaveOurSeas 🐬
"The warming oceans are an increasing contributor to high impact weather events and climate regimes."*
#SaveOurSeas 🐬
January 3, 2026 at 12:03 PM
#SosSaturdays 🐳 Week 293
"The warming oceans are an increasing contributor to high impact weather events and climate regimes."*
#SaveOurSeas 🐬
"The warming oceans are an increasing contributor to high impact weather events and climate regimes."*
#SaveOurSeas 🐬
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Stop Shell Day 1952
It's URGENT:
Shell
plans to leave parts of old oil platform with 11,000 tonnes of oil and toxicwaste in the #NorthSea.
@greenpeace.org
It's URGENT:
Shell
plans to leave parts of old oil platform with 11,000 tonnes of oil and toxicwaste in the #NorthSea.
@greenpeace.org
January 2, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Stop Shell Day 1952
It's URGENT:
Shell
plans to leave parts of old oil platform with 11,000 tonnes of oil and toxicwaste in the #NorthSea.
@greenpeace.org
It's URGENT:
Shell
plans to leave parts of old oil platform with 11,000 tonnes of oil and toxicwaste in the #NorthSea.
@greenpeace.org
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Trump’s priorities are all wrong.
Americans don’t want a military intervention in a foreign country, we want affordable healthcare and housing.
And Trump’s justifications are a lie to the American people.
Americans don’t want a military intervention in a foreign country, we want affordable healthcare and housing.
And Trump’s justifications are a lie to the American people.
January 3, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Trump’s priorities are all wrong.
Americans don’t want a military intervention in a foreign country, we want affordable healthcare and housing.
And Trump’s justifications are a lie to the American people.
Americans don’t want a military intervention in a foreign country, we want affordable healthcare and housing.
And Trump’s justifications are a lie to the American people.
Reposted by David P. Merriam (Dave)
Trump promised no “new stupid wars,” yet he’s starting one with Venezuela without congressional approval.
People can’t afford groceries and millions are losing healthcare, but this is where his focus is.
This is unconstitutional and not what the American people asked for.
People can’t afford groceries and millions are losing healthcare, but this is where his focus is.
This is unconstitutional and not what the American people asked for.
January 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Trump promised no “new stupid wars,” yet he’s starting one with Venezuela without congressional approval.
People can’t afford groceries and millions are losing healthcare, but this is where his focus is.
This is unconstitutional and not what the American people asked for.
People can’t afford groceries and millions are losing healthcare, but this is where his focus is.
This is unconstitutional and not what the American people asked for.
Reposted by David P. Merriam (Dave)
New Mexicans don’t want America to get involved in another drawn-out, expensive conflict overseas. The President must comply with the Constitution, end this act of war, and communicate with the public immediately. Full statement below.
January 3, 2026 at 2:23 PM
New Mexicans don’t want America to get involved in another drawn-out, expensive conflict overseas. The President must comply with the Constitution, end this act of war, and communicate with the public immediately. Full statement below.
October is over and
my #Inktober2025 #drawing blog is complete.
This year’s focus: #EndangeredSpecies.
Check it out here …
papadsinktoberdrawings.blogspot.com/2020/10/inkt...
#Inktober #FridaysForFuture #wildlife
#drawings #inkdrawings #sketch #sketches
my #Inktober2025 #drawing blog is complete.
This year’s focus: #EndangeredSpecies.
Check it out here …
papadsinktoberdrawings.blogspot.com/2020/10/inkt...
#Inktober #FridaysForFuture #wildlife
#drawings #inkdrawings #sketch #sketches
Inktober 2025
Inktober drawings by Papa D (David Merriam)
papadsinktoberdrawings.blogspot.com
November 1, 2025 at 3:20 PM
October is over and
my #Inktober2025 #drawing blog is complete.
This year’s focus: #EndangeredSpecies.
Check it out here …
papadsinktoberdrawings.blogspot.com/2020/10/inkt...
#Inktober #FridaysForFuture #wildlife
#drawings #inkdrawings #sketch #sketches
my #Inktober2025 #drawing blog is complete.
This year’s focus: #EndangeredSpecies.
Check it out here …
papadsinktoberdrawings.blogspot.com/2020/10/inkt...
#Inktober #FridaysForFuture #wildlife
#drawings #inkdrawings #sketch #sketches
#Inktober #Inktober2025 #Drawing Challenge.
31 Oct: #shark
Ballpoint
#GreatHammerhead is listed as #CriticallyEndangered on the #IUCNRedList, mainly due to capture for its fins for use in shark fin soup.
#EndangeredSpecies #FridaysForFuture #wildlife
#sketch #drawings
31 Oct: #shark
Ballpoint
#GreatHammerhead is listed as #CriticallyEndangered on the #IUCNRedList, mainly due to capture for its fins for use in shark fin soup.
#EndangeredSpecies #FridaysForFuture #wildlife
#sketch #drawings
October 31, 2025 at 6:56 PM
#Inktober #Inktober2025 #Drawing Challenge.
31 Oct: #shark
Ballpoint
#GreatHammerhead is listed as #CriticallyEndangered on the #IUCNRedList, mainly due to capture for its fins for use in shark fin soup.
#EndangeredSpecies #FridaysForFuture #wildlife
#sketch #drawings
31 Oct: #shark
Ballpoint
#GreatHammerhead is listed as #CriticallyEndangered on the #IUCNRedList, mainly due to capture for its fins for use in shark fin soup.
#EndangeredSpecies #FridaysForFuture #wildlife
#sketch #drawings
#Inktober #Inktober2025 #Drawing Challenge
27 Oct: Sunda #Pangolin
Ballpoint
#SundaPangolin (Manis javanica) is listed as #CriticallyEndangered on #IUCNRedList mainly due to #hunting and #poaching.
#EndangeredSpecies #FridaysForFuture #wildlife #endangered
#sketch #drawings
27 Oct: Sunda #Pangolin
Ballpoint
#SundaPangolin (Manis javanica) is listed as #CriticallyEndangered on #IUCNRedList mainly due to #hunting and #poaching.
#EndangeredSpecies #FridaysForFuture #wildlife #endangered
#sketch #drawings
October 29, 2025 at 7:12 PM
#Inktober #Inktober2025 #Drawing Challenge
27 Oct: Sunda #Pangolin
Ballpoint
#SundaPangolin (Manis javanica) is listed as #CriticallyEndangered on #IUCNRedList mainly due to #hunting and #poaching.
#EndangeredSpecies #FridaysForFuture #wildlife #endangered
#sketch #drawings
27 Oct: Sunda #Pangolin
Ballpoint
#SundaPangolin (Manis javanica) is listed as #CriticallyEndangered on #IUCNRedList mainly due to #hunting and #poaching.
#EndangeredSpecies #FridaysForFuture #wildlife #endangered
#sketch #drawings
#Inktober #Inktober2025 #Drawing Challenge.
27 Oct: Leatherback Sea #Turtle
Ballpoint
#LeatherbackSeaTurtle is listed #Vulnerable on #IUCNRedList due to fishery bycatch, #human capture, #pollution, #climateChange, other threats
#EndangeredSpecies #FridaysForFuture #wildlife
#sketch #drawings
27 Oct: Leatherback Sea #Turtle
Ballpoint
#LeatherbackSeaTurtle is listed #Vulnerable on #IUCNRedList due to fishery bycatch, #human capture, #pollution, #climateChange, other threats
#EndangeredSpecies #FridaysForFuture #wildlife
#sketch #drawings
October 27, 2025 at 7:18 PM
#Inktober #Inktober2025 #Drawing Challenge.
27 Oct: Leatherback Sea #Turtle
Ballpoint
#LeatherbackSeaTurtle is listed #Vulnerable on #IUCNRedList due to fishery bycatch, #human capture, #pollution, #climateChange, other threats
#EndangeredSpecies #FridaysForFuture #wildlife
#sketch #drawings
27 Oct: Leatherback Sea #Turtle
Ballpoint
#LeatherbackSeaTurtle is listed #Vulnerable on #IUCNRedList due to fishery bycatch, #human capture, #pollution, #climateChange, other threats
#EndangeredSpecies #FridaysForFuture #wildlife
#sketch #drawings
#Inktober #Inktober2025 #Drawing Challenge.
25 Oct: Javan Slow #Loris
Ballpoint
#JavanSlowLoris, of Java, #Indonesia, is listed as #CriticallyEndangered on the #IUCNRedList due to habitat loss and physical abuse by #humans.
#EndangeredSpecies #FridaysForFuture #wildlife
#sketch #drawing
25 Oct: Javan Slow #Loris
Ballpoint
#JavanSlowLoris, of Java, #Indonesia, is listed as #CriticallyEndangered on the #IUCNRedList due to habitat loss and physical abuse by #humans.
#EndangeredSpecies #FridaysForFuture #wildlife
#sketch #drawing
October 25, 2025 at 11:26 PM
#Inktober #Inktober2025 #Drawing Challenge.
25 Oct: Javan Slow #Loris
Ballpoint
#JavanSlowLoris, of Java, #Indonesia, is listed as #CriticallyEndangered on the #IUCNRedList due to habitat loss and physical abuse by #humans.
#EndangeredSpecies #FridaysForFuture #wildlife
#sketch #drawing
25 Oct: Javan Slow #Loris
Ballpoint
#JavanSlowLoris, of Java, #Indonesia, is listed as #CriticallyEndangered on the #IUCNRedList due to habitat loss and physical abuse by #humans.
#EndangeredSpecies #FridaysForFuture #wildlife
#sketch #drawing
#Inktober #Inktober2025 #Drawing Challenge.
23 Oct: African Wild #Dog
Ballpoint
#AfricanWildDog is listed as #endangered on #IUCNRedList, primarily due to habitat loss and other threats from #human activity.
#EndangeredSpecies #FridaysForFuture #wildlife
#sketch #drawing
#Africa
23 Oct: African Wild #Dog
Ballpoint
#AfricanWildDog is listed as #endangered on #IUCNRedList, primarily due to habitat loss and other threats from #human activity.
#EndangeredSpecies #FridaysForFuture #wildlife
#sketch #drawing
#Africa
October 23, 2025 at 7:09 PM
#Inktober #Inktober2025 #Drawing Challenge.
23 Oct: African Wild #Dog
Ballpoint
#AfricanWildDog is listed as #endangered on #IUCNRedList, primarily due to habitat loss and other threats from #human activity.
#EndangeredSpecies #FridaysForFuture #wildlife
#sketch #drawing
#Africa
23 Oct: African Wild #Dog
Ballpoint
#AfricanWildDog is listed as #endangered on #IUCNRedList, primarily due to habitat loss and other threats from #human activity.
#EndangeredSpecies #FridaysForFuture #wildlife
#sketch #drawing
#Africa
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As we enter Day 21 of the government shutdown, it’s important to understand that this is part of a concerted, organized, and well-funded effort to dismantle and reshape the federal government.
But 7 million marched in the streets this weekend to say: the American people will not stand for it. ✊
But 7 million marched in the streets this weekend to say: the American people will not stand for it. ✊
Rep. Stansbury: This shutdown is part of a larger effort to reshape the government
YouTube video by Rep. Melanie Stansbury
youtu.be
October 21, 2025 at 3:01 PM
As we enter Day 21 of the government shutdown, it’s important to understand that this is part of a concerted, organized, and well-funded effort to dismantle and reshape the federal government.
But 7 million marched in the streets this weekend to say: the American people will not stand for it. ✊
But 7 million marched in the streets this weekend to say: the American people will not stand for it. ✊
#Inktober #Inktober2025 #Drawing Challenge
21 Oct: Giant Golden #Mole
Ballpoint
#GiantGoldenMole of, #SouthAfrica, is listed #endangered on #IUCNRedList, partly due to habitat loss from #urbanization, #livestock overgrazing & #timber harvesting.
#EndangeredSpecies #FridaysForFuture #wildlife
21 Oct: Giant Golden #Mole
Ballpoint
#GiantGoldenMole of, #SouthAfrica, is listed #endangered on #IUCNRedList, partly due to habitat loss from #urbanization, #livestock overgrazing & #timber harvesting.
#EndangeredSpecies #FridaysForFuture #wildlife
October 21, 2025 at 6:07 PM
#Inktober #Inktober2025 #Drawing Challenge
21 Oct: Giant Golden #Mole
Ballpoint
#GiantGoldenMole of, #SouthAfrica, is listed #endangered on #IUCNRedList, partly due to habitat loss from #urbanization, #livestock overgrazing & #timber harvesting.
#EndangeredSpecies #FridaysForFuture #wildlife
21 Oct: Giant Golden #Mole
Ballpoint
#GiantGoldenMole of, #SouthAfrica, is listed #endangered on #IUCNRedList, partly due to habitat loss from #urbanization, #livestock overgrazing & #timber harvesting.
#EndangeredSpecies #FridaysForFuture #wildlife
#Inktober #Inktober2025 #Drawing Challenge.
19 Oct: Amur #Leopard
Ballpoint
The #AmurLeopard, of #Russia and #China, is listed as Critically #Endangered on #IUCNRedList due to poaching, habitat loss and deforestation.
#EndangeredSpecies #FridaysForFuture #wildlife
#sketch #drawing
19 Oct: Amur #Leopard
Ballpoint
The #AmurLeopard, of #Russia and #China, is listed as Critically #Endangered on #IUCNRedList due to poaching, habitat loss and deforestation.
#EndangeredSpecies #FridaysForFuture #wildlife
#sketch #drawing
October 19, 2025 at 6:46 PM
#Inktober #Inktober2025 #Drawing Challenge.
19 Oct: Amur #Leopard
Ballpoint
The #AmurLeopard, of #Russia and #China, is listed as Critically #Endangered on #IUCNRedList due to poaching, habitat loss and deforestation.
#EndangeredSpecies #FridaysForFuture #wildlife
#sketch #drawing
19 Oct: Amur #Leopard
Ballpoint
The #AmurLeopard, of #Russia and #China, is listed as Critically #Endangered on #IUCNRedList due to poaching, habitat loss and deforestation.
#EndangeredSpecies #FridaysForFuture #wildlife
#sketch #drawing
A big #THANKYOU to friends in #Canada, #EU and #UK for your support of #NoKings rallies across #America.
We will #MakeAmericaGreatAgain when #trump is gone!
#NoKingsDay #NoKingsMarch #NoKingsRally #NoKingsProtest
We will #MakeAmericaGreatAgain when #trump is gone!
#NoKingsDay #NoKingsMarch #NoKingsRally #NoKingsProtest
October 19, 2025 at 3:37 PM
A big #THANKYOU to friends in #Canada, #EU and #UK for your support of #NoKings rallies across #America.
We will #MakeAmericaGreatAgain when #trump is gone!
#NoKingsDay #NoKingsMarch #NoKingsRally #NoKingsProtest
We will #MakeAmericaGreatAgain when #trump is gone!
#NoKingsDay #NoKingsMarch #NoKingsRally #NoKingsProtest
#Inktober #Inktober2025 #Drawing Challenge.
17 Oct: #African #Penguin
Ballpoint
#AfricanPenguin is listed as Critically #Endangered on #IUCNRedList partly due to food shortages resulting from various human disturbances.
#EndangeredSpecies #FridaysForFuture #wildlife #draw #sketch #Africa
17 Oct: #African #Penguin
Ballpoint
#AfricanPenguin is listed as Critically #Endangered on #IUCNRedList partly due to food shortages resulting from various human disturbances.
#EndangeredSpecies #FridaysForFuture #wildlife #draw #sketch #Africa
October 17, 2025 at 8:15 PM
#Inktober #Inktober2025 #Drawing Challenge.
17 Oct: #African #Penguin
Ballpoint
#AfricanPenguin is listed as Critically #Endangered on #IUCNRedList partly due to food shortages resulting from various human disturbances.
#EndangeredSpecies #FridaysForFuture #wildlife #draw #sketch #Africa
17 Oct: #African #Penguin
Ballpoint
#AfricanPenguin is listed as Critically #Endangered on #IUCNRedList partly due to food shortages resulting from various human disturbances.
#EndangeredSpecies #FridaysForFuture #wildlife #draw #sketch #Africa
#Inktober #Inktober2025 #Drawing Challenge
15 Oct: #Saola
Ballpoint
The Saola is listed as Critically #Endangered on the #IUCNRedList due to #hunting and #habitat loss from human activity.
#EndangeredSpecies #FridaysForFuture #wildlife #IUCN #threatened #sketch #drawings
15 Oct: #Saola
Ballpoint
The Saola is listed as Critically #Endangered on the #IUCNRedList due to #hunting and #habitat loss from human activity.
#EndangeredSpecies #FridaysForFuture #wildlife #IUCN #threatened #sketch #drawings
October 15, 2025 at 9:09 PM
#Inktober #Inktober2025 #Drawing Challenge
15 Oct: #Saola
Ballpoint
The Saola is listed as Critically #Endangered on the #IUCNRedList due to #hunting and #habitat loss from human activity.
#EndangeredSpecies #FridaysForFuture #wildlife #IUCN #threatened #sketch #drawings
15 Oct: #Saola
Ballpoint
The Saola is listed as Critically #Endangered on the #IUCNRedList due to #hunting and #habitat loss from human activity.
#EndangeredSpecies #FridaysForFuture #wildlife #IUCN #threatened #sketch #drawings
October 13, 2025 at 9:01 PM