@shainverow.bsky.social
(He/him) I’m a guy from New England who loves books, my family, the night sky, table top gaming, and animals. Health Physics and Astrobiology are passions of mine, and I fucking hate fascists.
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The graph below shows the violent crime rate in the US.
Democrats should not say that crime is not a problem. That statement does not resonate with voters.
But...
For an authoritarian regime to use crime as an excuse to deploy American troops against American people is obscene
Democrats should not say that crime is not a problem. That statement does not resonate with voters.
But...
For an authoritarian regime to use crime as an excuse to deploy American troops against American people is obscene
September 5, 2025 at 3:22 AM
The graph below shows the violent crime rate in the US.
Democrats should not say that crime is not a problem. That statement does not resonate with voters.
But...
For an authoritarian regime to use crime as an excuse to deploy American troops against American people is obscene
Democrats should not say that crime is not a problem. That statement does not resonate with voters.
But...
For an authoritarian regime to use crime as an excuse to deploy American troops against American people is obscene
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This is, in fact, the problem.
The “problem” with vaccines? They so effective at preventing deaths that they create generations of people that question whether disease was a problem in the first place because they have never experienced the horrors of a world without vaccines.
September 5, 2025 at 3:23 AM
This is, in fact, the problem.
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Sen. Warren Daniel (R–NC, District 46) was caught trading stocks right on the Senate floor.
Didn’t even wait for a break. Playing the market on the taxpayers’ time…pure abuse of power.
Didn’t even wait for a break. Playing the market on the taxpayers’ time…pure abuse of power.
September 5, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Sen. Warren Daniel (R–NC, District 46) was caught trading stocks right on the Senate floor.
Didn’t even wait for a break. Playing the market on the taxpayers’ time…pure abuse of power.
Didn’t even wait for a break. Playing the market on the taxpayers’ time…pure abuse of power.
On one hand, it’s really good to be someone who does their best work under extreme pressure and exhaustion, but on the other hand, it also kind of sucks.
So it goes.
So it goes.
July 29, 2025 at 5:23 PM
On one hand, it’s really good to be someone who does their best work under extreme pressure and exhaustion, but on the other hand, it also kind of sucks.
So it goes.
So it goes.
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Why is it acceptable for the president to use taxpayer money to fly overseas and cut a ribbon at his own golf course?
Don’t normalize this abuse of office. It’s blatant corruption.
Don’t normalize this abuse of office. It’s blatant corruption.
July 29, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Why is it acceptable for the president to use taxpayer money to fly overseas and cut a ribbon at his own golf course?
Don’t normalize this abuse of office. It’s blatant corruption.
Don’t normalize this abuse of office. It’s blatant corruption.
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It's become clear that this administration is just a protracted war on anybody who's read a book without pictures in it. It's a miracle we're all still getting up and going to work every morning. The psychological drain is the point, and I'm increasingly grateful to the people who are still decent.
July 21, 2025 at 1:37 AM
It's become clear that this administration is just a protracted war on anybody who's read a book without pictures in it. It's a miracle we're all still getting up and going to work every morning. The psychological drain is the point, and I'm increasingly grateful to the people who are still decent.
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is everyone just…exhausted
July 3, 2025 at 2:38 PM
is everyone just…exhausted
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I am grieving the barbarism that is going to unfurl from all this. People are going to die. Livelihoods gone. All to feed a corrupt kleptocracy.
I see every day up close how different it is from the first time around. There are no guardrails. A disaster. I’m sorry we have to live through this.
I see every day up close how different it is from the first time around. There are no guardrails. A disaster. I’m sorry we have to live through this.
July 3, 2025 at 8:00 PM
I am grieving the barbarism that is going to unfurl from all this. People are going to die. Livelihoods gone. All to feed a corrupt kleptocracy.
I see every day up close how different it is from the first time around. There are no guardrails. A disaster. I’m sorry we have to live through this.
I see every day up close how different it is from the first time around. There are no guardrails. A disaster. I’m sorry we have to live through this.
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Stripping birthright citizenship from people born in this country goes against rights guaranteed in the Constitution. We must stand against unconstitutional actions and stand up for the fundamental rights granted to people in the United States of America.
June 27, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Stripping birthright citizenship from people born in this country goes against rights guaranteed in the Constitution. We must stand against unconstitutional actions and stand up for the fundamental rights granted to people in the United States of America.
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I am so, so tired of the absolute gutter Islamophobia I’ve been seeing around lately. The shit people feel comfortable saying out loud is absolutely insane
June 27, 2025 at 1:10 AM
I am so, so tired of the absolute gutter Islamophobia I’ve been seeing around lately. The shit people feel comfortable saying out loud is absolutely insane
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People in wheelchairs are getting arrested right now in the Russell Senate Office Building in DC. They showed up to tell Congress not to cut their Medicaid, because they cant afford health care without it. If you look closely you can see the zip ties on their hands. #WeWontGetOverLosingMedicaid
June 25, 2025 at 6:26 PM
People in wheelchairs are getting arrested right now in the Russell Senate Office Building in DC. They showed up to tell Congress not to cut their Medicaid, because they cant afford health care without it. If you look closely you can see the zip ties on their hands. #WeWontGetOverLosingMedicaid
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Wow so you’re telling me everyone who cheered on the Iraq war is on board with this now too? And so are the people who opposed the Iran nuclear deal and killed it?
You’re kidding.
You’re kidding.
June 22, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Wow so you’re telling me everyone who cheered on the Iraq war is on board with this now too? And so are the people who opposed the Iran nuclear deal and killed it?
You’re kidding.
You’re kidding.
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Pope Leo condemns US bombing Iran
June 23, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Pope Leo condemns US bombing Iran
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The United States should not wage war against Iran.
Donald Trump’s bombing of Iran is unconstitutional. Only Congress can declare war — and the Senate must vote immediately to prevent an another endless war.
This is a horrific war of choice.
Donald Trump’s bombing of Iran is unconstitutional. Only Congress can declare war — and the Senate must vote immediately to prevent an another endless war.
This is a horrific war of choice.
June 22, 2025 at 1:51 AM
The United States should not wage war against Iran.
Donald Trump’s bombing of Iran is unconstitutional. Only Congress can declare war — and the Senate must vote immediately to prevent an another endless war.
This is a horrific war of choice.
Donald Trump’s bombing of Iran is unconstitutional. Only Congress can declare war — and the Senate must vote immediately to prevent an another endless war.
This is a horrific war of choice.
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AOC: “It is absolutely and clearly grounds for impeachment.”
June 22, 2025 at 2:03 AM
AOC: “It is absolutely and clearly grounds for impeachment.”
“What if we just didn’t commit war crimes?”
If only…
If only…
I’m upstate on a trip for a few days and made the mistake of checking the news
June 22, 2025 at 3:11 PM
“What if we just didn’t commit war crimes?”
If only…
If only…
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My uncle, the constitutional law professor of 30 years, wants the group chat to know that this is all illegal. He is dropping texts about article one on top of a row of Jesus memes.
Legend.
Legend.
June 22, 2025 at 1:22 PM
My uncle, the constitutional law professor of 30 years, wants the group chat to know that this is all illegal. He is dropping texts about article one on top of a row of Jesus memes.
Legend.
Legend.
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The war in Iran is illegal under the UN Charter, under War Powers Act, and didn't even comply with National Security Act.
June 22, 2025 at 4:35 AM
The war in Iran is illegal under the UN Charter, under War Powers Act, and didn't even comply with National Security Act.
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Knowing how the drumbeat of war spreads rhythms of jingoism and fear, now seems like a good time to slow down and engage with the long rich heritage of Persian poetry.
Ever since "Window Horses" filmmaker Ann Marie Fleming told me "people are not their wars" I have carried those words with me.
Ever since "Window Horses" filmmaker Ann Marie Fleming told me "people are not their wars" I have carried those words with me.
June 22, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Knowing how the drumbeat of war spreads rhythms of jingoism and fear, now seems like a good time to slow down and engage with the long rich heritage of Persian poetry.
Ever since "Window Horses" filmmaker Ann Marie Fleming told me "people are not their wars" I have carried those words with me.
Ever since "Window Horses" filmmaker Ann Marie Fleming told me "people are not their wars" I have carried those words with me.
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ICE just arrested Brad Lander, the NYC Comptroller and one of the leading candidates for Mayor, without grounds.
He was conducting routine immigration court work, escorting individuals from hearings.
He asked ICE for their warrant - well within his legal rights.
This is political intimidation.
He was conducting routine immigration court work, escorting individuals from hearings.
He asked ICE for their warrant - well within his legal rights.
This is political intimidation.
Whoa! NYC mayoral candidate and current city Comptroller Brad Lander seemingly arrested at the NYC immigration court while attending to escort someone attending their hearing.
Lander just got detained by federal agents as he tried to escort a man out of the courtroom. Lander was taken in an elevator with masked agents, along with one member of his NYPD security detail.
June 17, 2025 at 4:59 PM
ICE just arrested Brad Lander, the NYC Comptroller and one of the leading candidates for Mayor, without grounds.
He was conducting routine immigration court work, escorting individuals from hearings.
He asked ICE for their warrant - well within his legal rights.
This is political intimidation.
He was conducting routine immigration court work, escorting individuals from hearings.
He asked ICE for their warrant - well within his legal rights.
This is political intimidation.
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America is one of those countries where if you host a global sporting event, inclusive messages have to be censored to so as not to anger the central government. In this case the message is “racism is bad” www.nytimes.com/athletic/643...
FIFA drops anti-racism, anti-discrimination messages for Club World Cup
www.nytimes.com
June 17, 2025 at 10:46 AM
America is one of those countries where if you host a global sporting event, inclusive messages have to be censored to so as not to anger the central government. In this case the message is “racism is bad” www.nytimes.com/athletic/643...
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I'm an Army veteran too.
The Army isn't weak. In fact, they are so badass they showed the Commander in Chief they won't play the part in his dictator show.
The optics of a grand military show in front of this wanna-be Kim Jong Un would have been too much for the American public to bear.
I'm proud
The Army isn't weak. In fact, they are so badass they showed the Commander in Chief they won't play the part in his dictator show.
The optics of a grand military show in front of this wanna-be Kim Jong Un would have been too much for the American public to bear.
I'm proud
June 16, 2025 at 11:24 AM
I'm an Army veteran too.
The Army isn't weak. In fact, they are so badass they showed the Commander in Chief they won't play the part in his dictator show.
The optics of a grand military show in front of this wanna-be Kim Jong Un would have been too much for the American public to bear.
I'm proud
The Army isn't weak. In fact, they are so badass they showed the Commander in Chief they won't play the part in his dictator show.
The optics of a grand military show in front of this wanna-be Kim Jong Un would have been too much for the American public to bear.
I'm proud