@theachymonkey.bsky.social
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Martin Becker says he was trying to send his life's work, gathered over 18 years of studying marine fossils in New Jersey, to a colleague in Florida. The 200 specimens were thrown out when the school failed to pay its bill, Becker's lawsuit says.
(via @gothamist.com)
(via @gothamist.com)
Paleontologist says NJ school lost his 380M-year-old fossils, and now they're in a landfill
Paleontologist Martin Becker accuses William Paterson University of letting its UPS account get revoked.
gothamist.com
March 25, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Martin Becker says he was trying to send his life's work, gathered over 18 years of studying marine fossils in New Jersey, to a colleague in Florida. The 200 specimens were thrown out when the school failed to pay its bill, Becker's lawsuit says.
(via @gothamist.com)
(via @gothamist.com)
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A new study shows that the quality of a person's microphone in a video meeting affects how the speaker is perceived by others.
Speaking into a microphone? Your audio quality can impact the way people view you
A new study shows that the quality of a person's microphone in a video meeting affects how the speaker is perceived by others.
www.npr.org
March 25, 2025 at 12:36 AM
A new study shows that the quality of a person's microphone in a video meeting affects how the speaker is perceived by others.
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In deference to President Trump's anti-DEI order, the space agency has removed a promise to send the "the first woman, first person of color" to walk on the moon aboard the Artemis III mission.
NASA website axes a pledge to land a woman and a person of color on the moon
In deference to President Trump's anti-DEI order, the space agency has removed a promise to send the "the first woman, first person of color" to walk on the moon aboard the Artemis III mission.
www.npr.org
March 25, 2025 at 4:26 PM
In deference to President Trump's anti-DEI order, the space agency has removed a promise to send the "the first woman, first person of color" to walk on the moon aboard the Artemis III mission.
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Stephen Capus, who leads Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, discusses why his organization is filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration.
Radio Free Europe CEO expects 'pretty drastic actions' following federal budget slash
Stephen Capus, who leads Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, discusses why his organization is filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration.
www.npr.org
March 19, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Stephen Capus, who leads Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, discusses why his organization is filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration.
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DOGE has attacked life-saving programs, including:
-Malaria & HIV/AIDS prevention
-NOAA forecasting & FEMA disaster response
-USDA food safety
-FAA aviation safety
-FDA flu vaccine research
This will result in needless suffering — all to pave the way for billionaire tax cuts.
-Malaria & HIV/AIDS prevention
-NOAA forecasting & FEMA disaster response
-USDA food safety
-FAA aviation safety
-FDA flu vaccine research
This will result in needless suffering — all to pave the way for billionaire tax cuts.
DOGE Is Going to Kill a Lot of Americans
The Democratic Party could spell this out clearly and consistently for voters.
prospect.org
March 19, 2025 at 8:15 PM
DOGE has attacked life-saving programs, including:
-Malaria & HIV/AIDS prevention
-NOAA forecasting & FEMA disaster response
-USDA food safety
-FAA aviation safety
-FDA flu vaccine research
This will result in needless suffering — all to pave the way for billionaire tax cuts.
-Malaria & HIV/AIDS prevention
-NOAA forecasting & FEMA disaster response
-USDA food safety
-FAA aviation safety
-FDA flu vaccine research
This will result in needless suffering — all to pave the way for billionaire tax cuts.
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Quincy, Massachusetts' new $175 million police HQ will feature... a Catholic angel stomping on a demon's neck?
The $850,000 taxpayer-funded statues are blatantly illegal, according to church/state separation experts.
www.friendlyatheist.com/p/quincys-85...
The $850,000 taxpayer-funded statues are blatantly illegal, according to church/state separation experts.
www.friendlyatheist.com/p/quincys-85...
Quincy’s $850,000 statue scandal: Mayor pushes Catholic icons at public safety HQ
Church/state groups are threatening legal action over two taxpayer-funded religious symbols outside a new Massachusetts police facility
www.friendlyatheist.com
March 19, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Quincy, Massachusetts' new $175 million police HQ will feature... a Catholic angel stomping on a demon's neck?
The $850,000 taxpayer-funded statues are blatantly illegal, according to church/state separation experts.
www.friendlyatheist.com/p/quincys-85...
The $850,000 taxpayer-funded statues are blatantly illegal, according to church/state separation experts.
www.friendlyatheist.com/p/quincys-85...
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sunrise and sunset.. on the MOON seen by firefly’s blue ghost lander
March 19, 2025 at 8:30 PM
sunrise and sunset.. on the MOON seen by firefly’s blue ghost lander
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Yes, Mr. President, please stop stratocumulus clouds!
March 19, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Yes, Mr. President, please stop stratocumulus clouds!
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I have no doubt that a result of Trump’s illegal firings today will be higher prices for American consumers because the FTC cop is now off the beat.
Trump’s descent into dictatorship continues unabated. robertreich.substack.com/p/more-of-tr...
Trump’s descent into dictatorship continues unabated. robertreich.substack.com/p/more-of-tr...
More of Trump’s descent into dictatorship
Two illegal firings that will increase prices for consumers and concentrate more power in Trump’s hands — unless the courts stop him.
robertreich.substack.com
March 19, 2025 at 2:14 AM
I have no doubt that a result of Trump’s illegal firings today will be higher prices for American consumers because the FTC cop is now off the beat.
Trump’s descent into dictatorship continues unabated. robertreich.substack.com/p/more-of-tr...
Trump’s descent into dictatorship continues unabated. robertreich.substack.com/p/more-of-tr...
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This interview is infuriating b/c Schumer has no clue how bad things are.
He thinks some Republicans will come to their senses. (They won't.) He assumes people will rise up when things get worse. (We have been.)
If he can't meet the moment himself, he's in the wrong job.
He thinks some Republicans will come to their senses. (They won't.) He assumes people will rise up when things get worse. (We have been.)
If he can't meet the moment himself, he's in the wrong job.
Schumer watches video of multiple Democrats criticizing his handling of the recent CR
March 19, 2025 at 12:25 AM
This interview is infuriating b/c Schumer has no clue how bad things are.
He thinks some Republicans will come to their senses. (They won't.) He assumes people will rise up when things get worse. (We have been.)
If he can't meet the moment himself, he's in the wrong job.
He thinks some Republicans will come to their senses. (They won't.) He assumes people will rise up when things get worse. (We have been.)
If he can't meet the moment himself, he's in the wrong job.
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NEBRASKA CROWD: “TAX THE RICH! TAX THE RICH!”
@USRepMikeFlood: “So your proposal to solve (the debt) is tax the rich?”
NEBRASKA CROWD: *CHEERS WILDLY*
(not sure this went quite as he planned 😬)
@USRepMikeFlood: “So your proposal to solve (the debt) is tax the rich?”
NEBRASKA CROWD: *CHEERS WILDLY*
(not sure this went quite as he planned 😬)
March 18, 2025 at 11:01 PM
NEBRASKA CROWD: “TAX THE RICH! TAX THE RICH!”
@USRepMikeFlood: “So your proposal to solve (the debt) is tax the rich?”
NEBRASKA CROWD: *CHEERS WILDLY*
(not sure this went quite as he planned 😬)
@USRepMikeFlood: “So your proposal to solve (the debt) is tax the rich?”
NEBRASKA CROWD: *CHEERS WILDLY*
(not sure this went quite as he planned 😬)
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The courts turned a blind eye as states gerrymandered themselves into one-party rule.
They let fascists build momentum under the guise of "free speech."
They gave Trump himself total immunity.
And they cooked their own goose.
www.theindex.media/the-courts-m...
They let fascists build momentum under the guise of "free speech."
They gave Trump himself total immunity.
And they cooked their own goose.
www.theindex.media/the-courts-m...
The Courts Made Their Bed
The judiciary spent decades greasing the skids for fascism, and now they’re shocked to find themselves beneath the wheels.
www.theindex.media
March 19, 2025 at 3:46 AM
The courts turned a blind eye as states gerrymandered themselves into one-party rule.
They let fascists build momentum under the guise of "free speech."
They gave Trump himself total immunity.
And they cooked their own goose.
www.theindex.media/the-courts-m...
They let fascists build momentum under the guise of "free speech."
They gave Trump himself total immunity.
And they cooked their own goose.
www.theindex.media/the-courts-m...
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She really has no idea what she's talking about...
Leavitt Hit With U.S. History Lesson After Chastising France For Wanting Statue Of Liberty Back
She clearly has no idea what she's talking about.
www.comicsands.com
March 18, 2025 at 8:52 PM
She really has no idea what she's talking about...
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March 18, 2025 at 1:51 AM
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Millions of Americans — especially seniors, small businesses, and rural communities — rely daily on USPS's affordable rates and universal service.
Privatization would make the mail more expensive and less reliable — all to enrich the billionaire class.
We cannot let it happen.
Privatization would make the mail more expensive and less reliable — all to enrich the billionaire class.
We cannot let it happen.
March 18, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Millions of Americans — especially seniors, small businesses, and rural communities — rely daily on USPS's affordable rates and universal service.
Privatization would make the mail more expensive and less reliable — all to enrich the billionaire class.
We cannot let it happen.
Privatization would make the mail more expensive and less reliable — all to enrich the billionaire class.
We cannot let it happen.
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In spite of what the Russian Useful Idiot car salesman in the White House says, in his latest autocratic rants, we still have a First Amendment, and boycotting Tesla IS NOT ILLEGAL!!! In fact, I would call it PATRIOTIC!!!
March 11, 2025 at 1:39 PM
In spite of what the Russian Useful Idiot car salesman in the White House says, in his latest autocratic rants, we still have a First Amendment, and boycotting Tesla IS NOT ILLEGAL!!! In fact, I would call it PATRIOTIC!!!
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one of the things i truly believe is that a significant portion of this country is in the grip of a death cult
"The vaccination has stuff we don't trust," said the father of the 6-year-old girl who died from measles at the end of last month. Tom Bartlett visited with a family confronting an unthinkable tragedy:
The Texas Girl Who Died From Measles
Her father tells her story.
www.theatlantic.com
March 11, 2025 at 2:06 PM
one of the things i truly believe is that a significant portion of this country is in the grip of a death cult
Boycotting Tesla is not "illegal", as Trump claims.
The purpose of a boycott is to send a clear message: We the people have the power and choice to not give our hard-earned cash to billionaire oligarchs.
The purpose of a boycott is to send a clear message: We the people have the power and choice to not give our hard-earned cash to billionaire oligarchs.
Trump calls Tesla boycott ‘illegal’ and says he’s buying one to support Musk
President makes statement in support of Musk’s ‘baby’ as company shares fall hard and owners sell vehicles
www.theguardian.com
March 11, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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Being an asshole has consequences.
March 10, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Being an asshole has consequences.
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“The Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled Monday the state government must stop requesting bids for a plan to purchase Bibles for public schools.”
Once again, the state’s highest court has reined in the theocratic whim of Ryan Walters. At least for now.
www.newson6.com/story/67cf89...
Once again, the state’s highest court has reined in the theocratic whim of Ryan Walters. At least for now.
www.newson6.com/story/67cf89...
Oklahoma Supreme Court freezes Bible-buying plan for public schools
The Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled Monday the state government must stop requesting bids for a plan to purchase Bibles for public schools.
www.newson6.com
March 11, 2025 at 3:27 AM
“The Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled Monday the state government must stop requesting bids for a plan to purchase Bibles for public schools.”
Once again, the state’s highest court has reined in the theocratic whim of Ryan Walters. At least for now.
www.newson6.com/story/67cf89...
Once again, the state’s highest court has reined in the theocratic whim of Ryan Walters. At least for now.
www.newson6.com/story/67cf89...