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Bird!
July 23, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Bird!
This is un-American. Everyone deserves solid local health care- especially newborn Babies and their Moms.
More than 100 hospitals across 26 states have closed their labor and delivery units since 2020.
"Staffing shortages, low Medicaid reimbursement payments and declining birth rates have contributed to the closures."
stateline.org/2025/06/11/e...
"Staffing shortages, low Medicaid reimbursement payments and declining birth rates have contributed to the closures."
stateline.org/2025/06/11/e...
‘Expensive and complicated’: Most rural hospitals no longer deliver babies • Stateline
Nationwide, most rural hospitals no longer offer obstetric services. Since the end of 2020, more than 100 rural hospitals have stopped delivering babies.
stateline.org
July 23, 2025 at 7:35 PM
This is un-American. Everyone deserves solid local health care- especially newborn Babies and their Moms.
Tales from the Con 2025 youtube.com/playlist?lis... via @YouTube is live! Support authors this year at Comic-Con 2025. @KevinHearne @gregvaneekhout @franwilde.bsky.social
Tales from the Con 2025 - YouTube
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July 22, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Tales from the Con 2025 youtube.com/playlist?lis... via @YouTube is live! Support authors this year at Comic-Con 2025. @KevinHearne @gregvaneekhout @franwilde.bsky.social
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Tomorrow, join me, @vinguptamd.bsky.social, Dr. Peter Hotez—physician-scientist, global health expert, and parent of an autistic daughter—and Danielle Hall—Director of Health Equity Initiatives at the Autism Society of America—for a timely Vital Lessons town hall. sharemylesson.com/webinars/vit...
July 14, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Tomorrow, join me, @vinguptamd.bsky.social, Dr. Peter Hotez—physician-scientist, global health expert, and parent of an autistic daughter—and Danielle Hall—Director of Health Equity Initiatives at the Autism Society of America—for a timely Vital Lessons town hall. sharemylesson.com/webinars/vit...
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⚠️ While the new bill from the House rejects the admin's most damaging budgetary proposals, it still suggests a $176 million cut to the National Park Service's operations budget. These cuts would force park staff to stretch even more with even less. bit.ly/44MNg6c
Parks Group to Congress: Our National Parks Need More Staff and Funding, Not Less
"Our national parks are among the most unifying and cherished places in the country. They deserve more investment, more protection and more respect than this.” - John Garder, NPCA's Senior Director of...
bit.ly
July 14, 2025 at 8:19 PM
⚠️ While the new bill from the House rejects the admin's most damaging budgetary proposals, it still suggests a $176 million cut to the National Park Service's operations budget. These cuts would force park staff to stretch even more with even less. bit.ly/44MNg6c
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Oh to be a Grackle, drinking from a cool fountain on a hot day
📸 July 13, 2025 Washington Park - Springfield, IL
#birds #birdphotography #centralillinois #wildlife #photography
📸 July 13, 2025 Washington Park - Springfield, IL
#birds #birdphotography #centralillinois #wildlife #photography
July 15, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Oh to be a Grackle, drinking from a cool fountain on a hot day
📸 July 13, 2025 Washington Park - Springfield, IL
#birds #birdphotography #centralillinois #wildlife #photography
📸 July 13, 2025 Washington Park - Springfield, IL
#birds #birdphotography #centralillinois #wildlife #photography
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Speak Out AGAINST Deep-Sea Mining and FOR Marine #Wildlife 🐚🐙🐡
American Samoa’s marine wildlife, biodiverse reefs, & surrounding deep seas are at risk from proposed mineral exploration & exploitative deep-sea mining. Take action by July 16!
ow.ly/KePT50WpvJF
American Samoa’s marine wildlife, biodiverse reefs, & surrounding deep seas are at risk from proposed mineral exploration & exploitative deep-sea mining. Take action by July 16!
ow.ly/KePT50WpvJF
Speak Out AGAINST Deep-Sea Mining and FOR Marine Wildlife
The Fai pe‘a (Samoan) or eagle ray inhabits the coral reefs and coastal waters of American Samoa’s 7 islands and atolls in the Pacific Ocean—and is viewed as a symbol of strength and freedom in Samoan...
ow.ly
July 14, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Speak Out AGAINST Deep-Sea Mining and FOR Marine #Wildlife 🐚🐙🐡
American Samoa’s marine wildlife, biodiverse reefs, & surrounding deep seas are at risk from proposed mineral exploration & exploitative deep-sea mining. Take action by July 16!
ow.ly/KePT50WpvJF
American Samoa’s marine wildlife, biodiverse reefs, & surrounding deep seas are at risk from proposed mineral exploration & exploitative deep-sea mining. Take action by July 16!
ow.ly/KePT50WpvJF
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Our @AFTPA.bsky.social family keeps on growing! Excited to welcome 96 faculty and staff at New Foundations K-8 Charter School to AFT Local 6056.
July 14, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Our @AFTPA.bsky.social family keeps on growing! Excited to welcome 96 faculty and staff at New Foundations K-8 Charter School to AFT Local 6056.
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When this guy gets to talking, it's really hard to get him to stop. Peace!
#birds #birding #birdwatching #sparrows #housesparrows ##oldworldsparrows
#birds #birding #birdwatching #sparrows #housesparrows ##oldworldsparrows
July 15, 2025 at 12:01 AM
When this guy gets to talking, it's really hard to get him to stop. Peace!
#birds #birding #birdwatching #sparrows #housesparrows ##oldworldsparrows
#birds #birding #birdwatching #sparrows #housesparrows ##oldworldsparrows
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Huge victory for Broward County students, families, and educators today. In a vote of 97.9% yes, educators overwhelmingly voted to stick with their union & recertify the local. @FloridaEA.bsky.social #1u #IamAFT
July 14, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Huge victory for Broward County students, families, and educators today. In a vote of 97.9% yes, educators overwhelmingly voted to stick with their union & recertify the local. @FloridaEA.bsky.social #1u #IamAFT
Censoring science is perilous- and at a time when we need rigorous scientific analysis and research on climate change urgently.
July 15, 2025 at 6:28 AM
Censoring science is perilous- and at a time when we need rigorous scientific analysis and research on climate change urgently.
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July 15, 2025 at 6:20 AM
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For too long, public education has been blamed for economic inequality. But the real problem isn’t a lack of skilled workers—it’s an economy rigged to benefit the few.
Political science professor Neil Kraus breaks it down in the Summer 2025 issue of #AmericanEducator: www.aft.org/ae/summer202...
Political science professor Neil Kraus breaks it down in the Summer 2025 issue of #AmericanEducator: www.aft.org/ae/summer202...
July 14, 2025 at 7:22 PM
For too long, public education has been blamed for economic inequality. But the real problem isn’t a lack of skilled workers—it’s an economy rigged to benefit the few.
Political science professor Neil Kraus breaks it down in the Summer 2025 issue of #AmericanEducator: www.aft.org/ae/summer202...
Political science professor Neil Kraus breaks it down in the Summer 2025 issue of #AmericanEducator: www.aft.org/ae/summer202...
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June 27, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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A new study found that the United States was responsible for 55 percent of the pollution emitted by private jets globally.
Private jets polluted more than all flights from Heathrow, study finds
A new study found that the United States was responsible for 55 percent of the pollution emitted by private jets globally.
www.washingtonpost.com
June 27, 2025 at 12:28 PM
A new study found that the United States was responsible for 55 percent of the pollution emitted by private jets globally.
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🌏 Sahul sunbird (Cinnyris frenatus) #AustralasianBirds #AustralianBirds #AsianBirds | #SahulSunbird #CinnyrisFrenatus | #Sunbirds #SunbirdFamily #SpiderhunterFamily #PerchingBirds 📷: Photo by paislie🦜 #birdsoftheworld #birds
June 28, 2025 at 4:07 PM
🌏 Sahul sunbird (Cinnyris frenatus) #AustralasianBirds #AustralianBirds #AsianBirds | #SahulSunbird #CinnyrisFrenatus | #Sunbirds #SunbirdFamily #SpiderhunterFamily #PerchingBirds 📷: Photo by paislie🦜 #birdsoftheworld #birds
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Researchers funded by the NIH will be required to make their scientific papers available to read for free as soon as they are published
https://go.nature.com/3I0dtXr
https://go.nature.com/3I0dtXr
NIH-funded science must now be free to read instantly: what you should know
Nature - US biomedical agency’s public-access policy kicks in on 1 July. Nature talks to specialists about how to comply.
go.nature.com
June 28, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Researchers funded by the NIH will be required to make their scientific papers available to read for free as soon as they are published
https://go.nature.com/3I0dtXr
https://go.nature.com/3I0dtXr
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We don't need Mike Lee to sell our public lands to private interests, benefiting no one but his donors.
We already have a law that allows for public land sales—and it actually puts most of the revenue toward acquiring NEW public land elsewhere, boosting conservation all over the West.
#publiclands
We already have a law that allows for public land sales—and it actually puts most of the revenue toward acquiring NEW public land elsewhere, boosting conservation all over the West.
#publiclands
We Already Have a Public Land Sales Law—And It Actually Boosts Conservation
FLTFA protects public lands, while Mike Lee’s bill gives them to developers
thenationalparksexperience.substack.com
June 28, 2025 at 11:21 PM
We don't need Mike Lee to sell our public lands to private interests, benefiting no one but his donors.
We already have a law that allows for public land sales—and it actually puts most of the revenue toward acquiring NEW public land elsewhere, boosting conservation all over the West.
#publiclands
We already have a law that allows for public land sales—and it actually puts most of the revenue toward acquiring NEW public land elsewhere, boosting conservation all over the West.
#publiclands
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New story out - For Audubon Magazine, I covered a booming invasive bird population in California, with some great input from @ajshultz622.bsky.social and the fine folks at eBird.
www.audubon.org/magazine/non...
www.audubon.org/magazine/non...
This Non-Native Songbird Is Taking Over California—Will the Rest of the Country Next?
The Swinhoe's White-eye—a small yellow bird native to Asia—has rapidly spread throughout the state and beyond in the past decade, surprising birders and experts alike.
www.audubon.org
May 7, 2025 at 4:06 PM
New story out - For Audubon Magazine, I covered a booming invasive bird population in California, with some great input from @ajshultz622.bsky.social and the fine folks at eBird.
www.audubon.org/magazine/non...
www.audubon.org/magazine/non...
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Male and Female (or juvenile?) Hooded Orioles today. #Birds #Nature #BirdPhotography #Ornithology #Sonoma #California
Hooded Oriole from the Audubon Bird Guide https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/hooded-oriole
Hooded Oriole from the Audubon Bird Guide https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/hooded-oriole
June 27, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Male and Female (or juvenile?) Hooded Orioles today. #Birds #Nature #BirdPhotography #Ornithology #Sonoma #California
Hooded Oriole from the Audubon Bird Guide https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/hooded-oriole
Hooded Oriole from the Audubon Bird Guide https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/hooded-oriole
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Advocate to maintain the protections of the Endagered Species Act and protect the Light-footed Ridgway’s Rail! Learn more here: www.sandiegobirdalliance.org/news-events/...
May 15, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Advocate to maintain the protections of the Endagered Species Act and protect the Light-footed Ridgway’s Rail! Learn more here: www.sandiegobirdalliance.org/news-events/...
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This area of La Jolla is one of the few natural areas where Western Gulls nest in the county. PLEASE GIVE THEM SPACE. It is illegal to disrupt an active nest under both the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act and California State Law.
May 20, 2025 at 3:44 AM
This area of La Jolla is one of the few natural areas where Western Gulls nest in the county. PLEASE GIVE THEM SPACE. It is illegal to disrupt an active nest under both the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act and California State Law.