Susan Feldkamp
@susanfeldkamp.bsky.social
Science enthusiast and hardcore omnivorous reader. Freelance writer and editor. Democrat. Beto forever.
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This is extraordinary, heartbreaking, and a red alert warning sign for our democracy.
These people are about to be federal judges, and they refuse to answer whether the U.S. Capitol was attacked on January 6.
They say they can't comment because it's "a political controversy".
These people are about to be federal judges, and they refuse to answer whether the U.S. Capitol was attacked on January 6.
They say they can't comment because it's "a political controversy".
Sen. BLUMENTHAL: Was the U.S. Capitol attacked on January 6, 2021?
Trump nominee: *dodges*
Trump nominee: *dodges*
Trump nominee: Well, individuals entered the Capitol.
Blumenthal: You are in fear—how will you have the courage to be fair and impartial?
Trump nominee: *dodges*
Trump nominee: *dodges*
Trump nominee: Well, individuals entered the Capitol.
Blumenthal: You are in fear—how will you have the courage to be fair and impartial?
December 18, 2025 at 2:32 PM
This is extraordinary, heartbreaking, and a red alert warning sign for our democracy.
These people are about to be federal judges, and they refuse to answer whether the U.S. Capitol was attacked on January 6.
They say they can't comment because it's "a political controversy".
These people are about to be federal judges, and they refuse to answer whether the U.S. Capitol was attacked on January 6.
They say they can't comment because it's "a political controversy".
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Russell Vought is a scourge, not only for federal workers, but for the country, and, indeed, the entire world. Here's a @us.theguardian.com story via @climatedesk.org on how he's now unapologetically killing the "crown jewel" of US climate research.
Trump administration to dismantle key climate research center in Colorado
Gov. Jared Polis warns that breaking up Boulder’s NCAR puts "public safety at risk."
www.motherjones.com
December 17, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Russell Vought is a scourge, not only for federal workers, but for the country, and, indeed, the entire world. Here's a @us.theguardian.com story via @climatedesk.org on how he's now unapologetically killing the "crown jewel" of US climate research.
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the NYT cooking commenters never fail me
December 17, 2025 at 7:26 PM
the NYT cooking commenters never fail me
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Do you want a nail-biter of an impeccably researched heist story with impressive outsmarting of tech and oodles of human stupidity? Of course you do. So, check out Flawless: www.google.com/books/editio...
December 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Do you want a nail-biter of an impeccably researched heist story with impressive outsmarting of tech and oodles of human stupidity? Of course you do. So, check out Flawless: www.google.com/books/editio...
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I've tried and failed a couple times to write a post explaining how serious this would be. NCAR is globally essential to our climate change response. This can't just be replaced. Every scientist in the world will be doing climate research with one hand tied behind their back for at least a decade
Exclusive: The Trump administration is moving to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Colorado, according to a senior White House official, taking aim at one of the world's leading climate research labs.
Trump moves to dismantle major US climate research center in Colorado
The Trump administration is breaking up the National Center for Atmospheric Research, taking aim at one of the world's leading climate research labs.
bit.ly
December 17, 2025 at 2:30 AM
I've tried and failed a couple times to write a post explaining how serious this would be. NCAR is globally essential to our climate change response. This can't just be replaced. Every scientist in the world will be doing climate research with one hand tied behind their back for at least a decade
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The media needs to stop writing headlines like “The CDC changes course on vaccines and autism” and “The CDC defends measles response”.
NONE of this is coming from legitimate scientists at the CDC.
ALL of it is coming from RFK Jr.
Every such headline is causing further harm to public health.
NONE of this is coming from legitimate scientists at the CDC.
ALL of it is coming from RFK Jr.
Every such headline is causing further harm to public health.
December 17, 2025 at 1:49 AM
The media needs to stop writing headlines like “The CDC changes course on vaccines and autism” and “The CDC defends measles response”.
NONE of this is coming from legitimate scientists at the CDC.
ALL of it is coming from RFK Jr.
Every such headline is causing further harm to public health.
NONE of this is coming from legitimate scientists at the CDC.
ALL of it is coming from RFK Jr.
Every such headline is causing further harm to public health.
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Saddened by the demise of Joe Ely. From Lubbock to Austin and beyond, he offered a unique voice and style. I’m grateful for the joy, fearlessness, and sense of place he gave us all. My thoughts are with Sharon and his family, his friends, and the countless Texans who loved him and his music.
Texas music icon Joe Ely, who had a deep impact on Austin scene, dead at 78
Texas country music legend Joe Ely has passed away at 78. The singer announced his Parkinson's disease and Lewy Body Dementia diagnosis in September.
www.statesman.com
December 17, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Saddened by the demise of Joe Ely. From Lubbock to Austin and beyond, he offered a unique voice and style. I’m grateful for the joy, fearlessness, and sense of place he gave us all. My thoughts are with Sharon and his family, his friends, and the countless Texans who loved him and his music.
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It all matters, yes, but this matters more than Susie Wiles, matters more, even, than the travel ban; more than all of Trump’s wars actual & looming (Venezuela, Ukraine, Somalia, Gaza) combined. It’s like the Cuban Missile Crisis, only U.S. is aiming it missiles at everyone, starting with itself.
December 17, 2025 at 9:16 AM
It all matters, yes, but this matters more than Susie Wiles, matters more, even, than the travel ban; more than all of Trump’s wars actual & looming (Venezuela, Ukraine, Somalia, Gaza) combined. It’s like the Cuban Missile Crisis, only U.S. is aiming it missiles at everyone, starting with itself.
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NCAR is quite literally our global mothership.
Everyone who works in climate and weather has passed through its doors and benefited from its incredible resources.
Dismantling NCAR is like taking a sledgehammer to the keystone holding up our scientific understanding of the planet.
Unbelievable.
Everyone who works in climate and weather has passed through its doors and benefited from its incredible resources.
Dismantling NCAR is like taking a sledgehammer to the keystone holding up our scientific understanding of the planet.
Unbelievable.
Trump moves to dismantle major US climate research center in Colorado
The Trump administration is breaking up the National Center for Atmospheric Research, taking aim at one of the world's leading climate research labs.
www.usatoday.com
December 17, 2025 at 2:59 AM
NCAR is quite literally our global mothership.
Everyone who works in climate and weather has passed through its doors and benefited from its incredible resources.
Dismantling NCAR is like taking a sledgehammer to the keystone holding up our scientific understanding of the planet.
Unbelievable.
Everyone who works in climate and weather has passed through its doors and benefited from its incredible resources.
Dismantling NCAR is like taking a sledgehammer to the keystone holding up our scientific understanding of the planet.
Unbelievable.
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As James says, this isn't even about climate.
It's about all the tools, platforms, models, datasets we use to study and forecast weather and understand how it impacts people, too.
It's about all the tools, platforms, models, datasets we use to study and forecast weather and understand how it impacts people, too.
These people are nuts. NCAR developed the GPS dropsonde, which revolutionized the understanding of TC structure, improved forecasts, and validated remote sensing platforms, as documented in over 400 peer-reviewed publications in the last 25 years. And that’s just one of NCAR’s countless advances.
Exclusive: The Trump administration is moving to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Colorado, according to a senior White House official, taking aim at one of the world's leading climate research labs.
December 17, 2025 at 3:31 AM
As James says, this isn't even about climate.
It's about all the tools, platforms, models, datasets we use to study and forecast weather and understand how it impacts people, too.
It's about all the tools, platforms, models, datasets we use to study and forecast weather and understand how it impacts people, too.
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NYT made an astounding discovery: the rich have money, the poor don't.
October 19, 2025 at 11:08 AM
NYT made an astounding discovery: the rich have money, the poor don't.
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ICYMI, cool shit coming
Oooooh cool shit happening at Skype a Scientiiiiiist. Check out our first look at the biodiversity beers project (coming in 2026). The test print arrived today!
December 15, 2025 at 5:13 PM
ICYMI, cool shit coming
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Seems pretty shitty that my husband has groomed at least 10 dogs in 2 days and 0 of those owners has tipped him.
Tip your fuckin groomers.
Tip your fuckin groomers.
December 14, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Seems pretty shitty that my husband has groomed at least 10 dogs in 2 days and 0 of those owners has tipped him.
Tip your fuckin groomers.
Tip your fuckin groomers.
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'Here We Come a-Wassailing' linocut print combining the Christmastide Wassail and the Orchard Wassail. The latter folkloric practice is done to awaken the cider apple trees and to scare away evil spirits to ensure a good harvest of fruit in autumn.
I regret not including Ian McShane.
I regret not including Ian McShane.
December 15, 2025 at 3:40 PM
'Here We Come a-Wassailing' linocut print combining the Christmastide Wassail and the Orchard Wassail. The latter folkloric practice is done to awaken the cider apple trees and to scare away evil spirits to ensure a good harvest of fruit in autumn.
I regret not including Ian McShane.
I regret not including Ian McShane.
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There hasn’t been a better 11 year run in the history of Kansas City sports. The Chiefs have been a whole lot of it.
Proud of our team and grateful for an amazing run in Kansas City. #ChiefsKingdom
Proud of our team and grateful for an amazing run in Kansas City. #ChiefsKingdom
December 14, 2025 at 9:17 PM
There hasn’t been a better 11 year run in the history of Kansas City sports. The Chiefs have been a whole lot of it.
Proud of our team and grateful for an amazing run in Kansas City. #ChiefsKingdom
Proud of our team and grateful for an amazing run in Kansas City. #ChiefsKingdom
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December 15, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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January 1st, 2026
December 15, 2025 at 4:36 PM
January 1st, 2026
www.nytimes.com/athletic/688... Fingers crossed that Philip Rivers comes out of this in one piece.
Colts will start 44-year-old Philip Rivers against Seahawks: Source
Rivers is set to start for the first time since the Colts' last playoff game on Jan. 9, 2021, when they played the Buffalo Bills.
www.nytimes.com
December 14, 2025 at 6:44 PM
www.nytimes.com/athletic/688... Fingers crossed that Philip Rivers comes out of this in one piece.
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Sandy Hook should have been a wake up call...but no. Over and over we simply ignore the violence. This isn't what a civilized nation should do.
Warnock: "Any nation that tolerates this kind of violence year after year, decade after decade in random places, on our college and school campuses, without doing all that we can to stop it is broken and in need of moral repair."
December 14, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Sandy Hook should have been a wake up call...but no. Over and over we simply ignore the violence. This isn't what a civilized nation should do.
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December 11, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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HERITAGE FOUNDATION: "Nice state ya got there. Pity if anything happened to it."
INDIANA: "Oh, *do* fuck off."
INDIANA: "Oh, *do* fuck off."
December 12, 2025 at 1:59 AM
HERITAGE FOUNDATION: "Nice state ya got there. Pity if anything happened to it."
INDIANA: "Oh, *do* fuck off."
INDIANA: "Oh, *do* fuck off."
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We are exactly six weeks out from the release of my new book "When Trees Testify: Science, Wisdom, History, and America’s Black Botanical Legacy". I'm so excited to share this work.
If you haven't already done so, please pre-order & look out for book evens.
Link in bio or at berondamontgomery.com.
If you haven't already done so, please pre-order & look out for book evens.
Link in bio or at berondamontgomery.com.
December 9, 2025 at 7:17 PM
We are exactly six weeks out from the release of my new book "When Trees Testify: Science, Wisdom, History, and America’s Black Botanical Legacy". I'm so excited to share this work.
If you haven't already done so, please pre-order & look out for book evens.
Link in bio or at berondamontgomery.com.
If you haven't already done so, please pre-order & look out for book evens.
Link in bio or at berondamontgomery.com.
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I must've missed ABC News’ official statement supporting reporter Rachel Scott, who was insulted by Trump yesterday. I guess ABC is still busy drafting a rip-roaring defense of Scott, because no ethical employer would let a staffer be harassed like that without addressing the issue.
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Trump to ABC's Rachel Scott: "You are the most obnoxious reporter in the whole place. Let me just tell you -- you are an obnoxious-- a terrible reporter. And it's always the same thing with you. I told you."
December 9, 2025 at 3:50 PM
I must've missed ABC News’ official statement supporting reporter Rachel Scott, who was insulted by Trump yesterday. I guess ABC is still busy drafting a rip-roaring defense of Scott, because no ethical employer would let a staffer be harassed like that without addressing the issue.
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Texas really said “double or nothing,” and our RFS alums took that personally. Now we’ve got two of them in the U.S. Senate race, showing exactly why building the bench matters. Tough moments don’t scare this crew. They dig in. They lead. They rise.
December 9, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Texas really said “double or nothing,” and our RFS alums took that personally. Now we’ve got two of them in the U.S. Senate race, showing exactly why building the bench matters. Tough moments don’t scare this crew. They dig in. They lead. They rise.