Kate Barry
@katetbarry.bsky.social
Clean energy & climate resilience, biology, environment, sustainability. Also pets, food, comedy, and politics.
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Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.
October 5, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.
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If you're fighting
for the next unstable
20something mass shooter
to have easy access to AR-15s,
bc "personal freedom" means more to you
than the bodies of dead American children,
then maybe the problem is *your* mental illness.
for the next unstable
20something mass shooter
to have easy access to AR-15s,
bc "personal freedom" means more to you
than the bodies of dead American children,
then maybe the problem is *your* mental illness.
August 29, 2025 at 4:43 PM
If you're fighting
for the next unstable
20something mass shooter
to have easy access to AR-15s,
bc "personal freedom" means more to you
than the bodies of dead American children,
then maybe the problem is *your* mental illness.
for the next unstable
20something mass shooter
to have easy access to AR-15s,
bc "personal freedom" means more to you
than the bodies of dead American children,
then maybe the problem is *your* mental illness.
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A gunman opened fire with a rifle through the windows of a Catholic church and struck a group of children celebrating Mass during the first week of school, killing two and wounding 17 in an act of violence the police chief called “absolutely incomprehensible.” https://to.pbs.org/3HTfTr2
Multiple children killed and wounded during Mass in Minneapolis Catholic school shooting
A gunman opened fire with a rifle through the windows of a Catholic church and struck a group of children celebrating Mass during the first week of school, killing two and wounding 17 in an act of vio...
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August 27, 2025 at 4:46 PM
A gunman opened fire with a rifle through the windows of a Catholic church and struck a group of children celebrating Mass during the first week of school, killing two and wounding 17 in an act of violence the police chief called “absolutely incomprehensible.” https://to.pbs.org/3HTfTr2
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Ken Martin on Melissa Hortman: "Melissa said LFG -- let's fucking go"
August 25, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Ken Martin on Melissa Hortman: "Melissa said LFG -- let's fucking go"
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It's embarrassing that somehow the Biden admin orchestrated the only economic soft landing in memory and the general population believes the few months of inflation we experienced was some kind of catastrophe. Like, yo, do you have any idea how close we came to a covid-driven economic collapse?
August 19, 2025 at 3:58 PM
It's embarrassing that somehow the Biden admin orchestrated the only economic soft landing in memory and the general population believes the few months of inflation we experienced was some kind of catastrophe. Like, yo, do you have any idea how close we came to a covid-driven economic collapse?
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"How bad slavery was" is worse. Much worse. Much worse than you think, much worse than you're taught, much worse than museums depict. Worse.
August 19, 2025 at 7:42 PM
"How bad slavery was" is worse. Much worse. Much worse than you think, much worse than you're taught, much worse than museums depict. Worse.
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On September 3rd at 10:30am ET, Rep. Massie and I are hosting a press conference joined by survivors of Epstein and Maxwell's abuse — several of whom will be speaking out for the first time.
The survivors deserve justice and the public deserves transparency.
The survivors deserve justice and the public deserves transparency.
August 11, 2025 at 6:50 PM
On September 3rd at 10:30am ET, Rep. Massie and I are hosting a press conference joined by survivors of Epstein and Maxwell's abuse — several of whom will be speaking out for the first time.
The survivors deserve justice and the public deserves transparency.
The survivors deserve justice and the public deserves transparency.
DFL Leader Melissa Hortman: A political force known for ambitious goals, adept ways www.mprnews.org/story/2025/0...
DFL Leader Melissa Hortman: A political force known for ambitious goals, adept ways
Political leaders, family and friends will gather Friday at the Minnesota Capitol to pay tribute to Hortman. She was remembered for her calm demeanor, strategic thinking and lasting impact on Minnesot...
www.mprnews.org
June 28, 2025 at 11:08 PM
DFL Leader Melissa Hortman: A political force known for ambitious goals, adept ways www.mprnews.org/story/2025/0...
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Mark Hortman was married to one of the most powerful politicians in Minnesota. But to the people who knew him well, he was just Mark, their incredibly positive, kind friend who loved mountain biking, fine whiskeys, music, his family and playing pool.
‘Always had Melissa’s back’: Friends, family remember Mark Hortman as smart, funny, fierce protector
As they struggle now through their own grief, those who knew Mark Hortman say he loved mountain biking, music, his family and playing pool. He easily made friends and kept them close, and centered his...
www.mprnews.org
June 20, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Mark Hortman was married to one of the most powerful politicians in Minnesota. But to the people who knew him well, he was just Mark, their incredibly positive, kind friend who loved mountain biking, fine whiskeys, music, his family and playing pool.
I am devastated, shocked, and heartbroken at the assassination of MN leader and my friend, Melissa Hortman, and her husband Mark. Melissa was the kind of public servant you feel lucky to have working on your behalf. And she was kind, brilliant, funny, and warm. Such a profound loss
June 15, 2025 at 3:14 AM
I am devastated, shocked, and heartbroken at the assassination of MN leader and my friend, Melissa Hortman, and her husband Mark. Melissa was the kind of public servant you feel lucky to have working on your behalf. And she was kind, brilliant, funny, and warm. Such a profound loss
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I am heartbroken beyond words that Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark have died in a violent and politically motivated shooting. Melissa was an exceptional public servant. She was smart and funny and so dedicated to making Minnesota work better for all of us.
June 14, 2025 at 3:53 PM
I am heartbroken beyond words that Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark have died in a violent and politically motivated shooting. Melissa was an exceptional public servant. She was smart and funny and so dedicated to making Minnesota work better for all of us.
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June 14, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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This is heartbreaking.
(via someone at the St. Paul rally)
(via someone at the St. Paul rally)
June 14, 2025 at 6:02 PM
This is heartbreaking.
(via someone at the St. Paul rally)
(via someone at the St. Paul rally)
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Now 18 and 19 years old, the women have plans this summer to climb to the roof of the school district service center to see the solar panels installed, seven years after they first asked for them.
For these Duluth teens, a diploma, solar panels and life lessons learned
Seven years after a group of Duluth middle schoolers first began advocating for solar panels on their school, they’re graduating from high school. They got it done, but they also learned some lessons ...
www.mprnews.org
June 9, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Now 18 and 19 years old, the women have plans this summer to climb to the roof of the school district service center to see the solar panels installed, seven years after they first asked for them.
Mystery debris in the sky over downtown St. Paul just now. No sounds or smells - anyone know what this is? @frederickmelo.bsky.social
May 31, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Mystery debris in the sky over downtown St. Paul just now. No sounds or smells - anyone know what this is? @frederickmelo.bsky.social
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Strains bounds of propriety?
Strains…bounds…of…proprietary?
Am I having a stroke?
What is happening?
Strains…bounds…of…proprietary?
Am I having a stroke?
What is happening?
May 12, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Strains bounds of propriety?
Strains…bounds…of…proprietary?
Am I having a stroke?
What is happening?
Strains…bounds…of…proprietary?
Am I having a stroke?
What is happening?
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“In the case of the other family, a U.S. citizen child suffering from a rare form of metastatic cancer was deported without medication or the ability to consult with their treating physicians–despite ICE being notified in advance of the child’s urgent medical needs.” www.aclu.org/press-releas...
ICE Deports 3 U.S. Citizen Children Held Incommunicado Prior to the Deportation | American Civil Liberties Union
Families disappeared and isolated without legal access; one child with cancer deported without medication and pregnant mother deported as well
www.aclu.org
April 26, 2025 at 1:20 AM
“In the case of the other family, a U.S. citizen child suffering from a rare form of metastatic cancer was deported without medication or the ability to consult with their treating physicians–despite ICE being notified in advance of the child’s urgent medical needs.” www.aclu.org/press-releas...
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Fancy Feast Recalls 1 Million Cans Of Food That Cats Just Kind Of Stared At Before Wandering Away
Fancy Feast Recalls 1 Million Cans Of Food That Cats Just Kind Of Stared At Before Wandering Away
ST. LOUIS—Apologizing to all customers who had received a defective product, pet food giant Fancy Feast issued a massive recall Friday for 1 million cans of food that cats just kind of stared at befor...
theonion.com
April 25, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Fancy Feast Recalls 1 Million Cans Of Food That Cats Just Kind Of Stared At Before Wandering Away
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JUST IN:
A Milwaukee judge has been arrested this morning allegedly because she “tried to help an undocumented immigrant avoid arrest after he appeared in her courtroom last week.”
There’s not a lot of info on this yet so stay tuned for more as it is released.
www.jsonline.com/story/news/b...
A Milwaukee judge has been arrested this morning allegedly because she “tried to help an undocumented immigrant avoid arrest after he appeared in her courtroom last week.”
There’s not a lot of info on this yet so stay tuned for more as it is released.
www.jsonline.com/story/news/b...
Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan arrested by federal authorities at Courthouse
Brady McCarron, spokesman for U.S. Marshals Service in Washington, D.C., confirmed Dugan was arrested at about 8 a.m. at the Milwaukee County Courthouse and is in federal custody.
www.jsonline.com
April 25, 2025 at 2:40 PM
JUST IN:
A Milwaukee judge has been arrested this morning allegedly because she “tried to help an undocumented immigrant avoid arrest after he appeared in her courtroom last week.”
There’s not a lot of info on this yet so stay tuned for more as it is released.
www.jsonline.com/story/news/b...
A Milwaukee judge has been arrested this morning allegedly because she “tried to help an undocumented immigrant avoid arrest after he appeared in her courtroom last week.”
There’s not a lot of info on this yet so stay tuned for more as it is released.
www.jsonline.com/story/news/b...
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NEW: i spoke with several young AmeriCorps volunteers around the country who were abruptly pulled off projects building homes, readying forests for wildfire season, and working at food banks Tuesday afternoon. they are now on their way home thanks to DOGE cuts —
DOGE Cuts Pull AmeriCorps Volunteers Off of Disaster Relief Jobs
The youth volunteers who were working on projects ranging from rebuilding homes destroyed in storms to distributing supplies for hurricane recovery were suddenly pulled from service. Why? DOGE cuts.
www.wired.com
April 16, 2025 at 9:19 PM
NEW: i spoke with several young AmeriCorps volunteers around the country who were abruptly pulled off projects building homes, readying forests for wildfire season, and working at food banks Tuesday afternoon. they are now on their way home thanks to DOGE cuts —
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If Trump really were interested in reviving manufacturing in the U.S., he would be supporting the clean energy industry. Instead, he's destroying it. www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...
A stunning number of electric vehicle, battery factories are being canceled
Billions of dollars in clean energy projects have been canceled since Donald Trump took office again.
www.washingtonpost.com
April 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM
If Trump really were interested in reviving manufacturing in the U.S., he would be supporting the clean energy industry. Instead, he's destroying it. www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...
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New: Minnesota officials say at least $12 million to help 10,000 households pay utility bills and prevent power shutoffs could be delayed after the Trump administration reportedly laid off the entire staff of the program that distributes the money: www.startribune.com/minnesota-sa...
Minnesota says money to help 10,000 homes with heating and electric bills at risk after Trump fires entire program staff
The state believes it will run out of money to help new applicants to the energy assistance program in mid-April.
www.startribune.com
April 2, 2025 at 10:03 PM
New: Minnesota officials say at least $12 million to help 10,000 households pay utility bills and prevent power shutoffs could be delayed after the Trump administration reportedly laid off the entire staff of the program that distributes the money: www.startribune.com/minnesota-sa...
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After 24 hours on his feet, Cory Booker is defending the scientific research establishment of this country - calling out an experience like the one that drives me and SO MANY of my fellow scientists to do the work we do - that maybe we can do for others what we couldn't for our own loved ones.
April 1, 2025 at 11:38 PM
After 24 hours on his feet, Cory Booker is defending the scientific research establishment of this country - calling out an experience like the one that drives me and SO MANY of my fellow scientists to do the work we do - that maybe we can do for others what we couldn't for our own loved ones.