Renee (paix120)
@paix120.bsky.social
Christian. Feminist. Anti-Fascist. Democrat. Works with data. Lives in Virginia. ADHD. Has a veggie garden & some aquariums.
Please remind me to go read a long-bookmarked post (and I often share them), so my bookmarks don't stay out-of-sight-out-of-mind.
Please remind me to go read a long-bookmarked post (and I often share them), so my bookmarks don't stay out-of-sight-out-of-mind.
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I love this so much.
When I went home to Mississippi last week, a Black farmer welcomed folks to pick greens from his land for free. It made me wonder whether other communities across the country were also giving back ahead of the holiday.
The answer: yes, they are.
capitalbnews.org/collard-gree...
The answer: yes, they are.
capitalbnews.org/collard-gree...
Why Fresh Collard Greens Are Becoming a Holiday Lifeline in These Communities
From farmers to churches, residents across the country are working together to provide free food for those in need this holiday season.
capitalbnews.org
November 27, 2025 at 2:22 AM
I love this so much.
What would Jesus do?
November 27, 2025 at 2:35 AM
What would Jesus do?
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BREAKING: A federal court clears the way for North Carolina’s new congressional map for 2026 — a Trump-ordered gerrymander that fractures Black communities for GOP gain.
Federal Court Greenlights North Carolina’s Trump-Ordered Gerrymander
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 26, 2025 at 10:36 PM
BREAKING: A federal court clears the way for North Carolina’s new congressional map for 2026 — a Trump-ordered gerrymander that fractures Black communities for GOP gain.
I hope it's true that they haven't passed, but not knowing whether to believe official government statements on something this straightforward is not a good sign.
Praying for them and their families.
Praying for them and their families.
*NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERS IN CRITICAL CONDITION: FBI DIRECTOR
November 26, 2025 at 9:56 PM
I hope it's true that they haven't passed, but not knowing whether to believe official government statements on something this straightforward is not a good sign.
Praying for them and their families.
Praying for them and their families.
No justice. No peace.
We heard him ask them to find him just enough votes, after the election. We saw the other guilty pleas. There is a long list of people who are getting away with trying to subvert our democracy, and hurting so many others along the way.
We heard him ask them to find him just enough votes, after the election. We saw the other guilty pleas. There is a long list of people who are getting away with trying to subvert our democracy, and hurting so many others along the way.
A prosecutor who recently took over the Georgia election interference case against Trump has dismissed charges against the president and others
New Prosecutor Won't Pursue Charges Against Trump And Others In Georgia Election Interference Case
The prosecutor handling the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump and others has decided not to pursue it further.
www.huffpost.com
November 26, 2025 at 4:22 PM
No justice. No peace.
We heard him ask them to find him just enough votes, after the election. We saw the other guilty pleas. There is a long list of people who are getting away with trying to subvert our democracy, and hurting so many others along the way.
We heard him ask them to find him just enough votes, after the election. We saw the other guilty pleas. There is a long list of people who are getting away with trying to subvert our democracy, and hurting so many others along the way.
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Recent State Department guidance instructs officials to consider a broad range of health conditions when reviewing visa applications to enter the U.S.
Almost half of noncitizen adults in the U.S. have a condition that could be considered under this guidance: https://on.kff.org/44yuobM
Almost half of noncitizen adults in the U.S. have a condition that could be considered under this guidance: https://on.kff.org/44yuobM
November 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Recent State Department guidance instructs officials to consider a broad range of health conditions when reviewing visa applications to enter the U.S.
Almost half of noncitizen adults in the U.S. have a condition that could be considered under this guidance: https://on.kff.org/44yuobM
Almost half of noncitizen adults in the U.S. have a condition that could be considered under this guidance: https://on.kff.org/44yuobM
In case it helps anyone else navigate the conversation, I had a relative bring up the Superbowl halftime show in a negative way (multiple years), and just responded "They pick whichever artist will make them the most money." and they immediately agreed
November 26, 2025 at 4:06 PM
In case it helps anyone else navigate the conversation, I had a relative bring up the Superbowl halftime show in a negative way (multiple years), and just responded "They pick whichever artist will make them the most money." and they immediately agreed
Light speed vs massive object speed
It will have taken a spacecraft 50 years traveling at something like 35,000 mph to go the distance a photon can travel in a single day.
It will have taken a spacecraft 50 years traveling at something like 35,000 mph to go the distance a photon can travel in a single day.
It took Voyager 1 since 1977 to get far enough out for the light it touches to take 24 hours to get to us.
Nearly 50 Y E A R S!
For context, the sun is 8 light minutes away from us and we call that distance an Astronomical Unit.
Voyager is now 1,440 light minutes away. Or 180 AU. mind bending.
Nearly 50 Y E A R S!
For context, the sun is 8 light minutes away from us and we call that distance an Astronomical Unit.
Voyager is now 1,440 light minutes away. Or 180 AU. mind bending.
Voyager 1 is almost one light-day from Earth. The intrepid #spacecraft will cross a major distance milestone in November 2026 - 16.1 billion miles. #Voyager1 #lightday
Link for more information: www.popsci.com/science/voya...
Link for more information: www.popsci.com/science/voya...
November 26, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Light speed vs massive object speed
It will have taken a spacecraft 50 years traveling at something like 35,000 mph to go the distance a photon can travel in a single day.
It will have taken a spacecraft 50 years traveling at something like 35,000 mph to go the distance a photon can travel in a single day.
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From the new HBO documentary Thoughts & Prayers that looks into the impact of the $3 billion active shooter preparedness industry on schools and communities.
If you're not American/don't live in the US, I'm asking you to please not comment.
If you're not American/don't live in the US, I'm asking you to please not comment.
November 26, 2025 at 1:18 AM
From the new HBO documentary Thoughts & Prayers that looks into the impact of the $3 billion active shooter preparedness industry on schools and communities.
If you're not American/don't live in the US, I'm asking you to please not comment.
If you're not American/don't live in the US, I'm asking you to please not comment.
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St. Paul
November 26, 2025 at 2:00 AM
St. Paul
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The only response is, "So you're saying service members SHOULD comply with illegal orders?"
November 25, 2025 at 5:56 PM
The only response is, "So you're saying service members SHOULD comply with illegal orders?"
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I'm starting a new aquarium, and posting details on Instagram if you want to come watch the aquascape evolve in the coming weeks!
www.instagram.com/aquariumgard...
www.instagram.com/aquariumgard...
November 24, 2025 at 8:51 PM
I'm starting a new aquarium, and posting details on Instagram if you want to come watch the aquascape evolve in the coming weeks!
www.instagram.com/aquariumgard...
www.instagram.com/aquariumgard...
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The last step will be selling it cheap. For one of their rich friends to make a profit.
Even though the National Parks belong to all of us, and the generations that come after us.
Even though the National Parks belong to all of us, and the generations that come after us.
It follows the corporate takeover strategy.
They took a highly profitable and envied asset, financially accessible for the majority, decimated the staff & public services, sold off parts, spun-up private equity opportunity for the remainder & rebranded what was left as catering to the rich.
They took a highly profitable and envied asset, financially accessible for the majority, decimated the staff & public services, sold off parts, spun-up private equity opportunity for the remainder & rebranded what was left as catering to the rich.
November 26, 2025 at 6:24 AM
The last step will be selling it cheap. For one of their rich friends to make a profit.
Even though the National Parks belong to all of us, and the generations that come after us.
Even though the National Parks belong to all of us, and the generations that come after us.
😩
November 26, 2025 at 3:49 AM
😩
Shame them
Holy shit. This video gave me chills. If you watch one thing today, please let it be this.
Women’s March is speaking directly to ICE agents, to their humanity & asking them to walk away from Trump’s unconstitutional crackdowns.
Watch. Like. Share. Make it impossible to ignore.
youtu.be/684ncxqERO4
Women’s March is speaking directly to ICE agents, to their humanity & asking them to walk away from Trump’s unconstitutional crackdowns.
Watch. Like. Share. Make it impossible to ignore.
youtu.be/684ncxqERO4
What Will You Say?
YouTube video by Women's March
youtu.be
November 26, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Shame them
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With Black Friday approaching, there will inevitably be well-intentioned talk that these deals are only possible because workers are denied a livable wage.
Don't buy into this. It's not low prices vs. fair pay. It's the demand for ever-higher profits and shareholder returns that forces deprivation.
Don't buy into this. It's not low prices vs. fair pay. It's the demand for ever-higher profits and shareholder returns that forces deprivation.
November 26, 2025 at 12:15 AM
With Black Friday approaching, there will inevitably be well-intentioned talk that these deals are only possible because workers are denied a livable wage.
Don't buy into this. It's not low prices vs. fair pay. It's the demand for ever-higher profits and shareholder returns that forces deprivation.
Don't buy into this. It's not low prices vs. fair pay. It's the demand for ever-higher profits and shareholder returns that forces deprivation.
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almost every novelist you read who's not from the airport fiction or bestseller sections is working a full on day job, including multi-award winners and absolute legends, or they have a spouse or trust that supports them. virtually across the board. just normalize in your mind that's how it works.
I know we know this, but authors need to get better at talking about how they actually make their money. Stop pretending it's from the books.
November 25, 2025 at 10:35 PM
almost every novelist you read who's not from the airport fiction or bestseller sections is working a full on day job, including multi-award winners and absolute legends, or they have a spouse or trust that supports them. virtually across the board. just normalize in your mind that's how it works.
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To prevent this kind of tragedy:
*get a Tdap 💉during the 3rd trimester of every pregnancy
*vaccinate babies on AAP-recommended schedule
*ALL adults need TDap boosters every 10 years minimum (5 is better bc the pertussis part of 💉can wane sooner)
h/t @ashtonpittman.bsky.social
*get a Tdap 💉during the 3rd trimester of every pregnancy
*vaccinate babies on AAP-recommended schedule
*ALL adults need TDap boosters every 10 years minimum (5 is better bc the pertussis part of 💉can wane sooner)
h/t @ashtonpittman.bsky.social
Third unvaccinated Kentucky baby dies of whooping cough.
Pertussis, best prevented with a vaccine, has killed three Kentucky babies in the last 12 months.
kentuckylantern.com/2025/11/25/t...
Pertussis, best prevented with a vaccine, has killed three Kentucky babies in the last 12 months.
kentuckylantern.com/2025/11/25/t...
Third unvaccinated Kentucky baby dies of whooping cough • Kentucky Lantern
A third unvaccinated infant in Kentucky has died of pertussis as public health officials urge Kentuckians to get vaccinated against the disease.
kentuckylantern.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:30 PM
To prevent this kind of tragedy:
*get a Tdap 💉during the 3rd trimester of every pregnancy
*vaccinate babies on AAP-recommended schedule
*ALL adults need TDap boosters every 10 years minimum (5 is better bc the pertussis part of 💉can wane sooner)
h/t @ashtonpittman.bsky.social
*get a Tdap 💉during the 3rd trimester of every pregnancy
*vaccinate babies on AAP-recommended schedule
*ALL adults need TDap boosters every 10 years minimum (5 is better bc the pertussis part of 💉can wane sooner)
h/t @ashtonpittman.bsky.social
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Today, after months of requests, I toured the Broadview ICE Processing Facility. I want to share what I saw.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
November 25, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Today, after months of requests, I toured the Broadview ICE Processing Facility. I want to share what I saw.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
I'm starting a new aquarium, and posting details on Instagram if you want to come watch the aquascape evolve in the coming weeks!
www.instagram.com/aquariumgard...
www.instagram.com/aquariumgard...
November 24, 2025 at 8:51 PM
I'm starting a new aquarium, and posting details on Instagram if you want to come watch the aquascape evolve in the coming weeks!
www.instagram.com/aquariumgard...
www.instagram.com/aquariumgard...
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Mask up, folks.
And if you're gathering for Thanksgiving, have everyone test before the event, and increase air filtration and ventilation as much as possible.
Wear an N-95, especially if you'll be in crowded places/transport, so you don't bring sickness & organ damage to your family & friends.
And if you're gathering for Thanksgiving, have everyone test before the event, and increase air filtration and ventilation as much as possible.
Wear an N-95, especially if you'll be in crowded places/transport, so you don't bring sickness & organ damage to your family & friends.
November 23, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Mask up, folks.
And if you're gathering for Thanksgiving, have everyone test before the event, and increase air filtration and ventilation as much as possible.
Wear an N-95, especially if you'll be in crowded places/transport, so you don't bring sickness & organ damage to your family & friends.
And if you're gathering for Thanksgiving, have everyone test before the event, and increase air filtration and ventilation as much as possible.
Wear an N-95, especially if you'll be in crowded places/transport, so you don't bring sickness & organ damage to your family & friends.
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In Monrovia, California, protesters are purchasing 17¢ ICE scrapers from Home Depot and immediately returning them to create long lines and slow down the entire store. Their aim is to disrupt sales and convey a message opposing ICE raids occurring in their neighborhood.
November 23, 2025 at 11:37 AM
In Monrovia, California, protesters are purchasing 17¢ ICE scrapers from Home Depot and immediately returning them to create long lines and slow down the entire store. Their aim is to disrupt sales and convey a message opposing ICE raids occurring in their neighborhood.
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“The association between SARS-CoV-2 and stroke incidence was consistent and significant, suggesting that COVID-19 should be considered a new risk factor for cerebrovascular diseases.”
bmcneurol.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
bmcneurol.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
Association between SARS-CoV-2 and stroke: perspectives from a metaumbrella-review - BMC Neurology
In the face of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the need arose to investigate potential complications associated with SARS-CoV-2, including the risk of stroke.ObjectiveThis study aimed to verify the asso...
bmcneurol.biomedcentral.com
November 23, 2025 at 7:21 PM
“The association between SARS-CoV-2 and stroke incidence was consistent and significant, suggesting that COVID-19 should be considered a new risk factor for cerebrovascular diseases.”
bmcneurol.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
bmcneurol.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
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Except, of course, it’s *not* all he can say.
Cassidy could concede publicly that confirming Kennedy was a tragic mistake. He could call for RFK Jr's resignation. He could schedule hearings, haul the secretary to Capitol Hill, and demand the CDC’s public resources reflect the scientific cannon.
Cassidy could concede publicly that confirming Kennedy was a tragic mistake. He could call for RFK Jr's resignation. He could schedule hearings, haul the secretary to Capitol Hill, and demand the CDC’s public resources reflect the scientific cannon.
TAPPER: You were the deciding vote that allowed RFK Jr to ascend to the role of Health Secretary. Did you give him too much credit?
CASSIDY: The fact is the scientific community agrees that vaccines are safe. That's all I can say.
CASSIDY: The fact is the scientific community agrees that vaccines are safe. That's all I can say.
November 23, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Except, of course, it’s *not* all he can say.
Cassidy could concede publicly that confirming Kennedy was a tragic mistake. He could call for RFK Jr's resignation. He could schedule hearings, haul the secretary to Capitol Hill, and demand the CDC’s public resources reflect the scientific cannon.
Cassidy could concede publicly that confirming Kennedy was a tragic mistake. He could call for RFK Jr's resignation. He could schedule hearings, haul the secretary to Capitol Hill, and demand the CDC’s public resources reflect the scientific cannon.