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theselkie.bsky.social
@theselkie.bsky.social
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Knowledge Junkie.Lover of Science, Humanities, Arts & Sci-Fi. Humanist, Climate Advocate, Feminist, Bibliophile, Neurospicy. Artist & Instructor @fireselkie.bsky.social

5th Gen Californian heritage is a mix of Immigrants & Indigenous.
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npr.org
Among the thousands of groups affected by the sudden cessation of funds are state arts councils, museums, historic sites, archives, libraries, educators and media outlets in all 50 states.
Cultural groups across U.S. told that federal humanities grants are terminated
Among the thousands of groups affected by the sudden cessation of funds are state arts councils, museums, historic sites, archives, libraries, educators and media outlets in all 50 states.
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April 3, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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petebuttigieg.bsky.social
If you wanted to cut waste, fraud, and abuse, you would empower the inspectors general.

If you wanted more waste, fraud, and abuse, you would fire them.
February 17, 2025 at 2:17 PM
theselkie.bsky.social
I hate liking this, but more people need to see this! I had heard earlier postings that people rated exceptional or exceeded expectations were being dismissed under poor performance. Since it was unexpected they had no way to access emails or drives to download performance reviews to prove otherwise
altnps.bsky.social Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · Feb 16
Letters went out to federal workers this morning stating they were fired due to poor performance. However, all employees had been rated as “exceptional” performers by their supervisors. Please keep these records and pursue wrongful termination claims. Let the lawsuits begin.
February 17, 2025 at 4:15 AM
theselkie.bsky.social
Photos from last night’s rocket launch remember it is a testament to the people who actually do the work.
February 12, 2025 at 2:28 AM
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karenhallionkenney.bsky.social
In regards to the latest executive order. #transrightsarehumanrights
Art of David Tennant with caption “Fuck off and let people be”
February 5, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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teenvogue.com
In this op-ed, the leaders of Students for Science explain why they don't want Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to run the Department of Health and Human Services. ⤵️
Future Doctors and Science Students Are Trying to Stop RFK From Becoming Health Secretary
“As young people, we have unique concerns about RFK and what his confirmation would mean for our future.”
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February 1, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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fjolagud.bsky.social
This is a sewing pattern. It is also a page from a late 14th century manuscript that is one of two primary sources for an important Icelandic saga (Sturlunga saga), but that was probably not important to the 17th century person who really needed a sewing pattern.
#upcycling
Sewing pattern for part of a shirt. It is clearly made from a dark brown manuscript page with small lettering written in two columns.
January 24, 2025 at 9:17 PM
theselkie.bsky.social
wyden.senate.gov Senator Ron Wyden @wyden.senate.gov · Jan 28
Trump doesn't care if the economy crashes and communities suffer. His goal is to force you and your family to accept a lower standard of living while he and his friends get richer. Cutting support for law enforcement, schools, small businesses and firefighters is chaos by design.
nytimes.com The New York Times @nytimes.com · Jan 28
President Trump’s order freezing trillions of dollars in federal grants and loans sent officials at schools, hospitals, nonprofit organizations and many others into a frantic scramble to understand the extent of the directive. Here's what to know.
January 29, 2025 at 6:32 AM
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thegodpodcast.com
The reason conservatives don’t want people learning about the Tuskegee Airmen is that their story completely destroys the racist ‘DEI bad’ narrative.
January 26, 2025 at 11:26 PM
theselkie.bsky.social
People *can* learn & grow.
npr.org NPR @npr.org · Jan 24
Pamela Hemphill, who pleaded guilty to a single misdemeanor charge and spent 60 days behind bars for her role in the Capitol riots, says she no longer believes the lies President Trump promoted.
A Jan. 6 defendant tells NPR why she turned down Trump's pardon
Pamela Hemphill, who pleaded guilty to a single misdemeanor charge and spent 60 days behind bars for her role in the Capitol riots, says she no longer believes the lies President Trump promoted.
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January 24, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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devincow.bsky.social
What an exhausting day.

So much trauma out there in the world, in our people.

Sending love ♥️
January 24, 2025 at 3:19 AM
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altnps.bsky.social
Well. Just saying.
January 24, 2025 at 12:26 AM
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jenmercieca.bsky.social
Federal Government Employees Reach Out to @muellershewrote.bsky.social 👀https://www.muellershewrote.com/p/federal-government-employees-reach?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
Federal Government Employees Reach Out
This is an update on the information I'm receiving from federal government employees across agencies.
www.muellershewrote.com
January 24, 2025 at 12:32 AM
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nadinesmith.bsky.social
January 23, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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roguenasa.altgov.info
I did not know. What a wonderful thing to do for his grieving family. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
zizij.bsky.social LynnZ 🦋 @zizij.bsky.social · Jan 24
DID YOU KNOW for 25 years Matthew Shepard had no permanent resting place due to concerns his grave would be vandalized

Reverend Budde learned of this, she invited the Shepards to inter him inside the Washington National Cathedral.

www.matthewshepard.org/matthew-shep...

She was and is a real hero.
January 24, 2025 at 5:01 AM
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At a sermon preached to President Trump at Washington National Cathedral, Bishop Mariann Budde asked him to "have mercy" on people who are "scared," including LGBTQ children.
Bishop confronts Trump during sermon at inaugural prayer service
At a sermon preached to President Trump at Washington National Cathedral, Bishop Mariann Budde asked him to "have mercy" on people who are "scared," including LGBTQ children.
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January 22, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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childless-cat-guy.bsky.social
😺 O Hai! We can haz adoption pages??? 😸

😘 Hi Dart, thanks for asking. Here are yours ---vvv You look amazing! 😻

www.nokillnetwork.org/adoption/cal...

home-home.org/pets/19f2ec9...

📢 Tell everyone! This loving kitten needs a good home! 📢

#Cats #Cat #Kitten #Kittens #CatsOfBlueSky #Adoption
A black and white tuxedo kitten stares into the camera while her ears are scritched by human fingers. The kitten is laying on her side on brightly patterned fabric on a brown couch. Two other kittens are in the background, one black and white kitten and one Siamese kitten. A black and white tuxedo kitten sits on a cream-colored blanket with dark grey patterning. The kitten is sitting up politely and looking toward the upper right of the image. The upright cushion of a brown couch is in the background. There is a red cat toy in the lower left corner of the picture.
December 30, 2024 at 8:04 PM
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childless-cat-guy.bsky.social
😺 O Hai! Adoption page 4 m3, t00??? 😸

😘 Yes Blaze, you have **three** pages! 😻

home-home.org/pets/14f1946...

www.nokillnetwork.org/adoption/cal...

www.adoptapet.com/pet/43360468...

📢 Tell everyone! This loving kitten needs a good home! 📢

#Cats #Cat #Kitten #Kittens #CatsOfBlueSky #Adoption
A black and white tuxedo kitten sits in the sun looking up above the camera. The kitten is backlit by sunlight and is sitting on a piece of light brown fuzzy cat furniture in front of a dark green curtain. Two black and white tuxedo kittens play on top of colorfully patterned blankets. One of the kittens is looking at the camera. The other kitten is on his back, showing his white chin and the black spot on his nose, plus a white paw with pink toe-beans. The upright cushions of a brown couch are in the background.
December 30, 2024 at 8:47 PM
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childless-cat-guy.bsky.social
😺 O Hai! What ab0ut m3? I want to be adopted, t00!!! 😸

😘 Yes Spot, you also have adoption pages! 😻

home-home.org/pets/7eef18c...

www.nokillnetwork.org/adoption/cal...

📢 Tell everyone! This loving kitten needs a good home! 📢

#Cats #Cat #Kitten #Kittens #CatsOfBlueSky #Adoption
A black and white tuxedo kitten with a black spot on its white nose looks into the camera. The kitten is laying on a red, black, and green patterned blanket. A cream-colored blanket with a dark grey pattern is in the background. A black and white tuxedo kitten with a black spot on its white nose looks toward the upper right corner of the image. The kitten is laying on a red, black, and green patterned blanket. A cream-colored blanket with a dark grey pattern is in the background.
January 2, 2025 at 9:35 AM
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childless-cat-guy.bsky.social
🐈‍⬛ And what of *my* adoption pages? 🐈‍⬛

Ah, Lady Grey! 🎉 Congratulations on your spaying. 🥳 You were very brave.

🐈‍⬛ Of course I was, as befits a cat with my aristocratic airs! 🐈‍⬛

www.nokillnetwork.org/adoption/cal...

home-home.org/pets/4fd3aaf...

#Cats #Cat #Kitten #Kittens #CatsOfBlueSky #Adoption
A grey and white cat curled up on a shelf in a piece of cat furniture. The cat furniture is covered in light brown carpet. The cat is looking at the camera
January 3, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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childless-cat-guy.bsky.social
Thanks Dart! 😆 She's "helping" edit a photo of Blaze, her brother, for Blaze's "Adopt This Kitty" pages.

😺 They all need forever homes *now*, so they need as much attention as they can get. 😺

📢 Spread the word: Good kittens need loving homes! 📢

#Cats #Cat #Kitten #Kittens #CatsOfBlueSky #Caturday
A black and white kitten sniffs at the keyboard of a black laptop. On the laptop screen is a closeup picture of another black and white kitten. The laptop and kitten are sitting on a brown couch. On the couch are also several different patterned blankets.
December 15, 2024 at 5:58 AM
theselkie.bsky.social
This lovely cat has come a long way & is looking for her forever home.
childless-cat-guy.bsky.social Childless Cat Guy @childless-cat-guy.bsky.social · Nov 30
Are you in the San Francisco Bay Area?
If so, *you* could adopt the beautiful Lady Grey!

😺 Healthy
😸 Litter-box trained
😻 Ready to share her love with you!

🐾 Feral for a short time and still cautious, Lady will be happiest as an only pet in a patent, loving home 🐾

home-home.org/pets/4fd3aaf...
A grey and white cat lounges on the back of a brown couch. In the background are a white door, a green wall, and a set of shelves hung with colorful masks A grey and white cat curled up on a shelf in a piece of cat furniture. The cat furniture is covered in light brown carpet. The cat is looking at the camera A grey and white cat with yellow eyes crouches at a patterned brown plate set on a blue plate, all on a gold and red oriental rug. The cat is staring at the camera A grey and white cat is stretched-out resting on a tan colored tile floor. A gold and red oriental rug is in the background
November 30, 2024 at 9:45 AM
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childless-cat-guy.bsky.social
Are you in the San Francisco Bay Area?
If so, *you* could adopt the beautiful Lady Grey!

😺 Healthy
😸 Litter-box trained
😻 Ready to share her love with you!

🐾 Feral for a short time and still cautious, Lady will be happiest as an only pet in a patent, loving home 🐾

home-home.org/pets/4fd3aaf...
A grey and white cat lounges on the back of a brown couch. In the background are a white door, a green wall, and a set of shelves hung with colorful masks A grey and white cat curled up on a shelf in a piece of cat furniture. The cat furniture is covered in light brown carpet. The cat is looking at the camera A grey and white cat with yellow eyes crouches at a patterned brown plate set on a blue plate, all on a gold and red oriental rug. The cat is staring at the camera A grey and white cat is stretched-out resting on a tan colored tile floor. A gold and red oriental rug is in the background
November 30, 2024 at 3:22 AM
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altnps.bsky.social
November 15, 2024 at 4:35 PM
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adamparkhomenko.bsky.social
Can we get 500 of you as soon as possible to share this new ad Kamala Harris just released
October 9, 2024 at 3:22 AM