Fiona
@fiolynn.bsky.social
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Thinking only of Rosalind Franklin today, and what was stolen from her (and so many other female scientists alongside her).
Rosalind Franklin and the damage of gender harassment
Spurred by a recent report on sexual harassment in academia, our columnist revisits a historical case and reflects on what has changed—and what hasn’t
www.science.org
November 7, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Thinking only of Rosalind Franklin today, and what was stolen from her (and so many other female scientists alongside her).
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I came of political age hating the Bush guys and now I have to get in the trenches with them against the guy from the apprentice
I would like to file several complaints
I would like to file several complaints
September 18, 2025 at 1:58 AM
I came of political age hating the Bush guys and now I have to get in the trenches with them against the guy from the apprentice
I would like to file several complaints
I would like to file several complaints
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If you are a white person who subscribes to the Washington Post, your solidarity should not be expressed in "feeling badly" but in cancelling your subscription today if you have one. Otherwise no one wants to hear anything from you.
September 15, 2025 at 12:50 PM
If you are a white person who subscribes to the Washington Post, your solidarity should not be expressed in "feeling badly" but in cancelling your subscription today if you have one. Otherwise no one wants to hear anything from you.
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Just thinking about how the right made up an entirely fictional left wing character that resulted in so many bomb threats and the like and nobody will face consequences. But people on the left who accurately clocked the victim’s life work lost jobs.
September 13, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Just thinking about how the right made up an entirely fictional left wing character that resulted in so many bomb threats and the like and nobody will face consequences. But people on the left who accurately clocked the victim’s life work lost jobs.
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eulogizing Charlie Kirk as someone you disagreed with but whom you respected for his dedication doesn’t make you look broadminded or principled, it‘s a red flag that you are insulated from the very real and material consequences of his annihilationist political project, which is still ongoing!
September 11, 2025 at 11:59 AM
eulogizing Charlie Kirk as someone you disagreed with but whom you respected for his dedication doesn’t make you look broadminded or principled, it‘s a red flag that you are insulated from the very real and material consequences of his annihilationist political project, which is still ongoing!
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My councilwoman @janeese4dc.bsky.social put out a plea to neighbors to not order food delivery because of law enforcement targeting delivery drivers.
August 27, 2025 at 2:05 AM
My councilwoman @janeese4dc.bsky.social put out a plea to neighbors to not order food delivery because of law enforcement targeting delivery drivers.
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Heads up: ICE took a Brazilian trans woman in DC.
Her name is Alice Correia Barbosa.
No one has been able to find her.
If anyone hears anything at all, please DM me or reach out to OP on Reddit:
www.reddit.com/r/washington...
Her name is Alice Correia Barbosa.
No one has been able to find her.
If anyone hears anything at all, please DM me or reach out to OP on Reddit:
www.reddit.com/r/washington...
From the washingtondc community on Reddit: Trans Woman Violently Taken by ICE
Explore this post and more from the washingtondc community
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August 23, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Heads up: ICE took a Brazilian trans woman in DC.
Her name is Alice Correia Barbosa.
No one has been able to find her.
If anyone hears anything at all, please DM me or reach out to OP on Reddit:
www.reddit.com/r/washington...
Her name is Alice Correia Barbosa.
No one has been able to find her.
If anyone hears anything at all, please DM me or reach out to OP on Reddit:
www.reddit.com/r/washington...
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A reader writes, “This dog who is in bad shape was found outside of the 14th street Safeway. The no kill shelters don’t open till noon. If you all have any tips or advice we would be grateful.”
Can anyone help?
Can anyone help?
July 8, 2025 at 12:20 PM
A reader writes, “This dog who is in bad shape was found outside of the 14th street Safeway. The no kill shelters don’t open till noon. If you all have any tips or advice we would be grateful.”
Can anyone help?
Can anyone help?
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Stay engaged, stay fighting, get involved on a state and local level, and know that there are more of us than there are of them and we will fight not just for ourselves, but for our people. Yes, this bill will kill people. Those of us fueled by spite will never let lawmakers forget that, or give up.
I am not going down without a fight.
July 3, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Stay engaged, stay fighting, get involved on a state and local level, and know that there are more of us than there are of them and we will fight not just for ourselves, but for our people. Yes, this bill will kill people. Those of us fueled by spite will never let lawmakers forget that, or give up.
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Thanks for the reminder @janemunday.bsky.social. Every summer, I repost this article DROWNING DOES NOT LOOK LIKE DROWNING. To date, I know of FOUR kids who were saved after someone who'd clicked on the link learnt how to spot actual drowning. Take time to read and pass on.
slate.com/technology/2...
slate.com/technology/2...
Drowning Doesn’t Look Like Drowning
Drowning is not the violent, splashing call for help that most people expect.
slate.com
June 19, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Thanks for the reminder @janemunday.bsky.social. Every summer, I repost this article DROWNING DOES NOT LOOK LIKE DROWNING. To date, I know of FOUR kids who were saved after someone who'd clicked on the link learnt how to spot actual drowning. Take time to read and pass on.
slate.com/technology/2...
slate.com/technology/2...
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For comparison for those who don’t live in DC:
Trump’s Parade vs. The Washington Nationals World Series Parade on the same street
Trump’s Parade vs. The Washington Nationals World Series Parade on the same street
June 15, 2025 at 1:02 AM
For comparison for those who don’t live in DC:
Trump’s Parade vs. The Washington Nationals World Series Parade on the same street
Trump’s Parade vs. The Washington Nationals World Series Parade on the same street
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#nokingsclt
In Charlotte, NC, the official No Kings protest is over. But protestors aren't done. The cops clearly aren't either; they're using pepper spray now.
In Charlotte, NC, the official No Kings protest is over. But protestors aren't done. The cops clearly aren't either; they're using pepper spray now.
June 14, 2025 at 7:51 PM
#nokingsclt
In Charlotte, NC, the official No Kings protest is over. But protestors aren't done. The cops clearly aren't either; they're using pepper spray now.
In Charlotte, NC, the official No Kings protest is over. But protestors aren't done. The cops clearly aren't either; they're using pepper spray now.
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glenn youngkin proactively activating the virginia national guard for a couple of low key liberal organized demos is such little bitch behavior. grow up, glenn. trump is too busy with his birthday parade to notice you.
June 14, 2025 at 3:46 AM
glenn youngkin proactively activating the virginia national guard for a couple of low key liberal organized demos is such little bitch behavior. grow up, glenn. trump is too busy with his birthday parade to notice you.
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It’s not hyperbole to say that the deaths in Minnesota are on the GOP’s hands. They’ve built this political environment and they’ve allowed a demagogue to spread hate. This is entirely on them.
June 14, 2025 at 5:19 PM
It’s not hyperbole to say that the deaths in Minnesota are on the GOP’s hands. They’ve built this political environment and they’ve allowed a demagogue to spread hate. This is entirely on them.
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assassins dress like cops bc that’s who’s allowed to murder people in broad daylight
June 14, 2025 at 4:40 PM
assassins dress like cops bc that’s who’s allowed to murder people in broad daylight
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“A deranged maniac impersonated a police officer and killed lawmakers but if you’re an immigrant be sure you immediately comply with plain clothes people who won’t identify themselves telling you to get in a van”, what a fuckin country
June 14, 2025 at 4:33 PM
“A deranged maniac impersonated a police officer and killed lawmakers but if you’re an immigrant be sure you immediately comply with plain clothes people who won’t identify themselves telling you to get in a van”, what a fuckin country
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🚨 ALERT: Reports of upcoming ICE activity in DC targeting restaurant & food delivery workers. (May 6-10) 🧵
May 5, 2025 at 2:53 PM
🚨 ALERT: Reports of upcoming ICE activity in DC targeting restaurant & food delivery workers. (May 6-10) 🧵
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I said my main goal of this trip was to meet with Kilmar. Tonight I had that chance. I have called his wife, Jennifer, to pass along his message of love. I look forward to providing a full update upon my return.
April 18, 2025 at 1:02 AM
I said my main goal of this trip was to meet with Kilmar. Tonight I had that chance. I have called his wife, Jennifer, to pass along his message of love. I look forward to providing a full update upon my return.
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If you are National Guard or active duty military & you are ordered to violate the Constitutional rights of your fellow Americans, call the Gl Rights Hotline 1-877-447-4487
There is support, you don't have to go through with it.
There is support, you don't have to go through with it.
April 15, 2025 at 1:45 AM
If you are National Guard or active duty military & you are ordered to violate the Constitutional rights of your fellow Americans, call the Gl Rights Hotline 1-877-447-4487
There is support, you don't have to go through with it.
There is support, you don't have to go through with it.
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Bring back *everyone* who was sent from the U.S. to CECOT in El Salvador. *No one* should be sent there. ALL their rights were violated. ALL of them should come home.
April 13, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Bring back *everyone* who was sent from the U.S. to CECOT in El Salvador. *No one* should be sent there. ALL their rights were violated. ALL of them should come home.
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If you’re a North Carolinian, you can check whether your name or the names of anyone you know is on the list of the 65K voters whose votes may be tossed. You could have an opportunity to fix it if so.
thegriffinlist.com
thegriffinlist.com
April 6, 2025 at 6:37 PM
If you’re a North Carolinian, you can check whether your name or the names of anyone you know is on the list of the 65K voters whose votes may be tossed. You could have an opportunity to fix it if so.
thegriffinlist.com
thegriffinlist.com
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KEEP CALLING. PEEL OFF ALL DEM SENATORS YOU CAN.
☎️: (202) 224-3121
Tell them to vote NO on Cloture and NO on CR. Vote is pushed to after 1:15ish for now. Situation is fluid.
The only public YES votes are Schumer and Fetterman. They need 7-8 total. KEEP CALLING.
Call retiring Senators too!
☎️: (202) 224-3121
Tell them to vote NO on Cloture and NO on CR. Vote is pushed to after 1:15ish for now. Situation is fluid.
The only public YES votes are Schumer and Fetterman. They need 7-8 total. KEEP CALLING.
Call retiring Senators too!
March 14, 2025 at 2:59 PM
KEEP CALLING. PEEL OFF ALL DEM SENATORS YOU CAN.
☎️: (202) 224-3121
Tell them to vote NO on Cloture and NO on CR. Vote is pushed to after 1:15ish for now. Situation is fluid.
The only public YES votes are Schumer and Fetterman. They need 7-8 total. KEEP CALLING.
Call retiring Senators too!
☎️: (202) 224-3121
Tell them to vote NO on Cloture and NO on CR. Vote is pushed to after 1:15ish for now. Situation is fluid.
The only public YES votes are Schumer and Fetterman. They need 7-8 total. KEEP CALLING.
Call retiring Senators too!
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It should be very clear to every Senate Democrat that any vote for Cloture will also be considered a vote for the bill.
People aren’t going to be tricked with procedural games.
They know exactly what is going on.
Defend Medicaid.
Vote NO on Cloture.
NO on bill.
People aren’t going to be tricked with procedural games.
They know exactly what is going on.
Defend Medicaid.
Vote NO on Cloture.
NO on bill.
March 12, 2025 at 2:20 PM
It should be very clear to every Senate Democrat that any vote for Cloture will also be considered a vote for the bill.
People aren’t going to be tricked with procedural games.
They know exactly what is going on.
Defend Medicaid.
Vote NO on Cloture.
NO on bill.
People aren’t going to be tricked with procedural games.
They know exactly what is going on.
Defend Medicaid.
Vote NO on Cloture.
NO on bill.
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‼️ DC needs your help! The House budget forces DC to revert back to FY24 spending levels even though we’re in the middle of FY25. This means that we can’t spend local dollars and will face automatic major cuts to services like teachers, police, firefighters. Please call your reps! #handsoffdc ‼️
Looks like the D.C. Council is getting very actively involved in fighting a GOP spending bill that would force D.C. to cut roughly $1 billion out of the current year’s budget. Police could lose $67 million, firefighters $42 million, DCPS and charters $300 million plus.
I’m on my way to the Capitol right now with other councilmembers to ask House GOP to fix their mistake in the CR that would cut $1b from DC’s budget – DC's own money! It would cut police, fire, teachers & more. That does not make DC safer, cleaner, or better!
March 11, 2025 at 12:04 PM
‼️ DC needs your help! The House budget forces DC to revert back to FY24 spending levels even though we’re in the middle of FY25. This means that we can’t spend local dollars and will face automatic major cuts to services like teachers, police, firefighters. Please call your reps! #handsoffdc ‼️