Heather Park-Albertson
@lashru.bsky.social
Old enough to know better. Pro-science, anti-propaganda.
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My car has an auto collision detection override and often won't let me move because emus.
So, I sit stranded in my driveway until these dorks lose interest and amble away.
So, I sit stranded in my driveway until these dorks lose interest and amble away.
April 2, 2025 at 4:40 PM
My car has an auto collision detection override and often won't let me move because emus.
So, I sit stranded in my driveway until these dorks lose interest and amble away.
So, I sit stranded in my driveway until these dorks lose interest and amble away.
Reposted by Heather Park-Albertson
It's the one piece of mine I don't ever take money for and allow everyone who asks to reprint it. In the cases where people who wanted to reprint it weren't allowed not to pay for it, I assigned the payment to hunger and poverty related charities.
@scalzi.com will likely not remember this but nearly 20 years ago, he allowed me to reprint in my nonprofit's organizational newsletter an essay he wrote on "Being Poor". I've long since moved on from the Missouri Association for Community Action - but I will always appreciate John Scalzi for that.
April 2, 2025 at 3:09 PM
It's the one piece of mine I don't ever take money for and allow everyone who asks to reprint it. In the cases where people who wanted to reprint it weren't allowed not to pay for it, I assigned the payment to hunger and poverty related charities.
apnews.com/live/donald-... Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries: ‘This is not Liberation Day. It’s Recession Day’
Live updates: Trump set to announce new tariffs
President Donald Trump will announce a barrage of self-described “reciprocal” tariffs on friends and foes alike after weeks of hype and anxiety.
https://apnews.com/live/donald-trump-news-updates-4-2-2025#00000195-f73b-d082-a9d5-fffbdffd0000?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=share <br>House
April 2, 2025 at 6:17 PM
apnews.com/live/donald-... Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries: ‘This is not Liberation Day. It’s Recession Day’
If you don't already have your US passport, notarized birth certificate, some kind of RealID-qualifying state-issued photo ID, Social Security Number card, and certified proof of any/all name changes from your birth cert ... you need to get those things, stat.
March 28, 2025 at 8:19 PM
If you don't already have your US passport, notarized birth certificate, some kind of RealID-qualifying state-issued photo ID, Social Security Number card, and certified proof of any/all name changes from your birth cert ... you need to get those things, stat.
Yep. It's about driving small farmers out of business, so BigAg can buy up their land on the cheap.
Closing rural post offices will do the same thing that closing rural schools has done: Empty out rural towns.
Why? To sell off farmland for rock bottom prices to the oligarchs. Water and mineral rights and CAFOs polluting with impunity.
It’s been the plan for decades.
Why? To sell off farmland for rock bottom prices to the oligarchs. Water and mineral rights and CAFOs polluting with impunity.
It’s been the plan for decades.
March 28, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Yep. It's about driving small farmers out of business, so BigAg can buy up their land on the cheap.
Your birthright US citizenship will not protect you.
Government abductions are unconstitutional.
Denying anyone the right to due process in America is unconstitutional.
If you’ve rationalized your silence or support for any of it because it’s happening to those you disagree with, give it a minute…
They’ll get to you soon enough.
Denying anyone the right to due process in America is unconstitutional.
If you’ve rationalized your silence or support for any of it because it’s happening to those you disagree with, give it a minute…
They’ll get to you soon enough.
March 28, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Your birthright US citizenship will not protect you.
Toldyaso. If you're seeing my posts, we probably agree that responsible economists warned us months ago that this would happen. It's worse than expected - we're in for a rough ride.
"Core prices ticked up another 0.4%, higher than the January increase.
"The increase, which was more than what economists had expected, was driven by a rise in prices for everyday items, suggesting Mr. Trump’s tariffs are starting to have a more notable impact. .."
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/28/b...
"The increase, which was more than what economists had expected, was driven by a rise in prices for everyday items, suggesting Mr. Trump’s tariffs are starting to have a more notable impact. .."
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/28/b...
Inflation Remained Sticky Ahead of Trump’s Escalating Trade War, PCE Data Shows
The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure showed underlying price pressures persisting in February, as inflation-adjusted spending stayed muted.
www.nytimes.com
March 28, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Toldyaso. If you're seeing my posts, we probably agree that responsible economists warned us months ago that this would happen. It's worse than expected - we're in for a rough ride.
The regime is trying to force law firms out of the business of fighting cases against the regime by issuing illegal, unconstitutional orders to cut off things like security clearances necessary to defend clients involved in NatSec.
WilmerHale was polite, professional, and direct.
BigLaw could learn. Now, WilmerHale needs to actually fight this thing out. These orders are blatantly, insanely unconstitutional.
BigLaw could learn. Now, WilmerHale needs to actually fight this thing out. These orders are blatantly, insanely unconstitutional.
March 28, 2025 at 5:29 PM
The regime is trying to force law firms out of the business of fighting cases against the regime by issuing illegal, unconstitutional orders to cut off things like security clearances necessary to defend clients involved in NatSec.
Follow the money. Why's Elon doing this? Follow the money.
Since January, SpaceX has received over $560 million in government contracts—an amount projected to surpass $2 billion in taxpayer funding by year’s end, averaging roughly $6.1 million per day. Follow the money and see where it goes.
March 28, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Follow the money. Why's Elon doing this? Follow the money.
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March 26, 2025 at 8:41 PM
This should be illegal, as voter suppression. However - it only works if you don't know your rights as a voter. Learn your rights. Then you can ignore the lying scumbags sending these texts.
Wisconsin residents are receiving text messages from a (202) D.C. area code, falsely urging them not to vote in the upcoming election. These messages are not legitimate.
March 26, 2025 at 8:59 PM
This should be illegal, as voter suppression. However - it only works if you don't know your rights as a voter. Learn your rights. Then you can ignore the lying scumbags sending these texts.
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The DC Circuit’s decision upholding Judge Boasberg’s TRO against the lawless deportations of Venezuelans to El Salvador by Trump & Co was ironclad. Both Judge Millett and Judge Henderson wrote magnificent opinions. Judge Walker dissented — in a lame opinion.
media.cadc.uscourts.gov/orders/docs/...
media.cadc.uscourts.gov/orders/docs/...
media.cadc.uscourts.gov
March 26, 2025 at 8:55 PM
The DC Circuit’s decision upholding Judge Boasberg’s TRO against the lawless deportations of Venezuelans to El Salvador by Trump & Co was ironclad. Both Judge Millett and Judge Henderson wrote magnificent opinions. Judge Walker dissented — in a lame opinion.
media.cadc.uscourts.gov/orders/docs/...
media.cadc.uscourts.gov/orders/docs/...
apnews.com/live/donald-... updates: Senate Democrats grill Trump administration intelligence leaders over Signal group chat leak
“But her emails …” amirite?
“But her emails …” amirite?
Live updates: Senate Democrats grill Trump administration intelligence leaders over Signal group chat leak
President Donald Trump's top intelligence officials, including CIA director John Ratcliffe and national intelligence director Tulsi Gabbard, were grilled before Congress about a security breach regard...
apnews.com
March 25, 2025 at 6:29 PM
apnews.com/live/donald-... updates: Senate Democrats grill Trump administration intelligence leaders over Signal group chat leak
“But her emails …” amirite?
“But her emails …” amirite?
Probably should avoid cheeses made from raw (unpasteurized) milk for awhile …
www.cidrap.umn.edu/avian-influe...
www.cidrap.umn.edu/avian-influe...
Aging might not be enough to eliminate H5N1 viruses in raw-milk cheese
www.cidrap.umn.edu
March 23, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Probably should avoid cheeses made from raw (unpasteurized) milk for awhile …
www.cidrap.umn.edu/avian-influe...
www.cidrap.umn.edu/avian-influe...
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Disabled people take a huge risk every time we organise against disability cuts. There have been cases of presence at an action being used to cut off eligibility, because the DWP wilfully misrepresents disability. This is why we need the rest of you.
March 23, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Disabled people take a huge risk every time we organise against disability cuts. There have been cases of presence at an action being used to cut off eligibility, because the DWP wilfully misrepresents disability. This is why we need the rest of you.
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This White House has now crossed the Rubicon that for centuries has kept the Attorney General from becoming a Consigliere for the American President as Mob Boss Extraordinaire. Read this directive and weep:
www.documentcloud.org/documents/25...
www.documentcloud.org/documents/25...
032125-TrumpMemo-Lawyers
www.documentcloud.org
March 23, 2025 at 7:43 PM
This White House has now crossed the Rubicon that for centuries has kept the Attorney General from becoming a Consigliere for the American President as Mob Boss Extraordinaire. Read this directive and weep:
www.documentcloud.org/documents/25...
www.documentcloud.org/documents/25...
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Cutting Medicaid would be devastating for the millions who rely on it, especially rural health centers in Washington. We cannot let Trump and Musk push these cuts and leave communities to pay the price.
Proposed Medicaid cuts threaten rural healthcare in Washington, experts warn
Proposed federal Medicaid cuts could have consequences for Washington state, hitting rural communities hard as 1.8 million residents rely on the program for health care.
www.knkx.org
March 23, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Cutting Medicaid would be devastating for the millions who rely on it, especially rural health centers in Washington. We cannot let Trump and Musk push these cuts and leave communities to pay the price.
Reposted by Heather Park-Albertson
Reposted by Heather Park-Albertson
Hey, folks! This is my US Rep, but it's a great idea. Are you impacted already? Do you foresee impacts? If so, please write up your story & send it to *your* US Rep and Senators.
The Trump administration is issuing new Executive Orders & taking actions every day that impact WA families & communities. Your voice is important!
If you have been affected by these changes, please share your story at the link below.
DelBene.house.gov/ShareYourStory/
If you have been affected by these changes, please share your story at the link below.
DelBene.house.gov/ShareYourStory/
March 1, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Hey, folks! This is my US Rep, but it's a great idea. Are you impacted already? Do you foresee impacts? If so, please write up your story & send it to *your* US Rep and Senators.
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Good luck to Yvette Nicole Brown (@ynb.bsky.social) on tonight’s round of #CelebrityJeopardy! 🎉📺
🎉 She’s playing for @donorschoose.bsky.social and classrooms across the country — let’s cheer her on! Tune in tonight at 9/8c on ABC and stream on Hulu.
🎉 She’s playing for @donorschoose.bsky.social and classrooms across the country — let’s cheer her on! Tune in tonight at 9/8c on ABC and stream on Hulu.
February 26, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Good luck to Yvette Nicole Brown (@ynb.bsky.social) on tonight’s round of #CelebrityJeopardy! 🎉📺
🎉 She’s playing for @donorschoose.bsky.social and classrooms across the country — let’s cheer her on! Tune in tonight at 9/8c on ABC and stream on Hulu.
🎉 She’s playing for @donorschoose.bsky.social and classrooms across the country — let’s cheer her on! Tune in tonight at 9/8c on ABC and stream on Hulu.
Reposted by Heather Park-Albertson
The Trump administration is issuing new Executive Orders & taking actions every day that impact WA families & communities. Your voice is important!
If you have been affected by these changes, please share your story at the link below.
DelBene.house.gov/ShareYourStory/
If you have been affected by these changes, please share your story at the link below.
DelBene.house.gov/ShareYourStory/
March 1, 2025 at 11:02 PM
The Trump administration is issuing new Executive Orders & taking actions every day that impact WA families & communities. Your voice is important!
If you have been affected by these changes, please share your story at the link below.
DelBene.house.gov/ShareYourStory/
If you have been affected by these changes, please share your story at the link below.
DelBene.house.gov/ShareYourStory/
Summer in Phoenix has become a slow-rolling mass casualty event that's invisible to emergency management. 2023: 31 days over 110F.
Not that anyone needs more doom & gloom right now, but the whole NBFT series is a worthwhile listen with an Rx for adapting:
99percentinvisible.org/episode/nbf-...
Not that anyone needs more doom & gloom right now, but the whole NBFT series is a worthwhile listen with an Rx for adapting:
99percentinvisible.org/episode/nbf-...
Maximum Temperature - 99% Invisible
The impacts of climate disasters are often measured in terms of property damage. But in places like Phoenix, Arizona, and in hot places all over the world, climate change is wreaking a very different ...
99percentinvisible.org
March 1, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Summer in Phoenix has become a slow-rolling mass casualty event that's invisible to emergency management. 2023: 31 days over 110F.
Not that anyone needs more doom & gloom right now, but the whole NBFT series is a worthwhile listen with an Rx for adapting:
99percentinvisible.org/episode/nbf-...
Not that anyone needs more doom & gloom right now, but the whole NBFT series is a worthwhile listen with an Rx for adapting:
99percentinvisible.org/episode/nbf-...
Reposted by Heather Park-Albertson
Your new allies: www.cnn.com/2025/02/28/p...
US intel shows Russia and China are attempting to recruit disgruntled federal employees, sources say | CNN Politics
Foreign adversaries including Russia and China have recently directed their intelligence services to ramp up recruiting of US federal employees working in national security, targeting those who have b...
www.cnn.com
March 1, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Your new allies: www.cnn.com/2025/02/28/p...
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Someone explain to the GOP women this also means no more Fourth Wing or Sarah J Maas for them.
Because they’re going after everything under this guise of protection.
It’s erasure AND control.
Because they’re going after everything under this guise of protection.
It’s erasure AND control.
They will say—and weaker Dems will say— "oh, this is just about protecting kids from actual pornography. They're not *really* going after LGBTQ+ content, or sex scenes in literature or sex education!"
Forty days into this administration, I beg you to take them at their word: they want to and will.
Forty days into this administration, I beg you to take them at their word: they want to and will.
Legislative committee endorses prosecution of librarians who lend books deemed harmful to children • South Dakota Searchlight
A South Dakota legislative committee advanced a bill that would subject schools, universities, museums, libraries and their employees to criminal prosecution and jail time for allowing children to vie...
southdakotasearchlight.com
March 1, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Someone explain to the GOP women this also means no more Fourth Wing or Sarah J Maas for them.
Because they’re going after everything under this guise of protection.
It’s erasure AND control.
Because they’re going after everything under this guise of protection.
It’s erasure AND control.