Rob Gallagher
@toolfortheman.bsky.social
I was a tool for the man so long that it’s hard to stop thinking like that. Working on that now, though.
In their own words, scientists describe the tragic impacts of our science-denying administration. theconversation.com/this-year-ne...
‘This year nearly broke me as a scientist’ – US researchers reflect on how 2025’s science cuts have changed their lives
US science lost a great deal in 2025, including tens of billions of dollars of federal funding, entire research agencies and programs, and a generation of researchers.
theconversation.com
December 18, 2025 at 3:53 PM
In their own words, scientists describe the tragic impacts of our science-denying administration. theconversation.com/this-year-ne...
Milo (Big) and Amy (Little). About 15 years with us. We love those oranges.
September 25, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Milo (Big) and Amy (Little). About 15 years with us. We love those oranges.
-Please sign if you’re into these things. Not sure if it will help but prob can’t hurt. 😎: sign.moveon.org/petitions/ne...
Don’t approve Nexstar’s unethical $6 billion merger!
Nexstar’s major merger with Tenga has been in the works for a while—but it’s getting more attention and heat following their meddling with “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”
Jimmy Kimmel was temporarily taken off...
sign.moveon.org
September 25, 2025 at 9:12 PM
-Please sign if you’re into these things. Not sure if it will help but prob can’t hurt. 😎: sign.moveon.org/petitions/ne...
🚨 No president should use the White House for revenge. Join over 200 bipartisan leaders standing with whistleblowers like Miles Taylor. Support the legal defense fund at 👉 ENDPRESIDENTIALREVENGE.org #EndPresidentialRevenge #Whistleblower #MilesTaylor
End Presidential Revenge: Support Miles Taylor's Legal Defense
Join over 200 bipartisan leaders in defending democracy. Support the legal fund opposing presidential retaliation against whistleblowers like Miles Taylor. Stand up for constitutional rights today.
ENDPRESIDENTIALREVENGE.org
June 17, 2025 at 8:03 PM
🚨 No president should use the White House for revenge. Join over 200 bipartisan leaders standing with whistleblowers like Miles Taylor. Support the legal defense fund at 👉 ENDPRESIDENTIALREVENGE.org #EndPresidentialRevenge #Whistleblower #MilesTaylor
A few images from the preserve nearby and the backyard.
June 6, 2025 at 8:40 PM
A few images from the preserve nearby and the backyard.
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: sign.moveon.org/petitions/de...
Defend Public Broadcasting!
Public broadcasting provides Americans with access to local news, educational programming, and independent journalism without corporate and political influence. Public broadcasters like PBS and NPR ar...
sign.moveon.org
April 17, 2025 at 2:37 PM
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: sign.moveon.org/petitions/de...
Yeah, we should move back to MN, we said. It’ll be great.
March 30, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Yeah, we should move back to MN, we said. It’ll be great.
This is a request to sign a petition to voice opposition to abolishment of the education department. I don’t know if it will actually make a difference but it’s something we can do - please sign: sign.moveon.org/petitions/bl...
Block Donald Trump’s Attempts to Abolish the Department of Education
Public education in this country is under attack. And Trump has already made clear his intentions to undermine public education even further at every turn—including the extreme proposal to completely ...
sign.moveon.org
March 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM
This is a request to sign a petition to voice opposition to abolishment of the education department. I don’t know if it will actually make a difference but it’s something we can do - please sign: sign.moveon.org/petitions/bl...
Help Small Businesses and Individuals Around the World
Kiva is an easy way to make a real difference in someone's life. Will you join me in helping Judith in Bungoma to pursue their dream?
Check out Kiva.or for other opportunities to participate in micro loans.
www.kiva.org/invitedby/ro...
Kiva is an easy way to make a real difference in someone's life. Will you join me in helping Judith in Bungoma to pursue their dream?
Check out Kiva.or for other opportunities to participate in micro loans.
www.kiva.org/invitedby/ro...
Can you help Robert support Judith?
Kiva is a loan, not a donation. With Kiva you can lend as little as $25 and make a big change in someone's life.
www.kiva.org
March 2, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Help Small Businesses and Individuals Around the World
Kiva is an easy way to make a real difference in someone's life. Will you join me in helping Judith in Bungoma to pursue their dream?
Check out Kiva.or for other opportunities to participate in micro loans.
www.kiva.org/invitedby/ro...
Kiva is an easy way to make a real difference in someone's life. Will you join me in helping Judith in Bungoma to pursue their dream?
Check out Kiva.or for other opportunities to participate in micro loans.
www.kiva.org/invitedby/ro...
Thinking about how it was -10F a few days ago and how warm it felt today at 50F.
February 27, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Thinking about how it was -10F a few days ago and how warm it felt today at 50F.
I just donated to Ms. Jenny's project! Help me bring a classroom dream to life. (Only if you’re able, of course) This is to help buy books for a public elementary school in an economically challenged neighborhood nearby.
www.donorschoose.org/project/we-n...
www.donorschoose.org/project/we-n...
We Need New Books in Library for PreK Thru 2nd., a project from Ms. Jenny
Help me give my students in the library to take them beyond the walls. The library need new books for for Prekindergarten thru 2nd grade. The students will be grateful for new books in library chec...
www.donorschoose.org
February 19, 2025 at 2:07 AM
I just donated to Ms. Jenny's project! Help me bring a classroom dream to life. (Only if you’re able, of course) This is to help buy books for a public elementary school in an economically challenged neighborhood nearby.
www.donorschoose.org/project/we-n...
www.donorschoose.org/project/we-n...
open.substack.com/pub/asharang...
Of course, so what can & will we do about it? How many ABA members are currently working for the trump administration? To whom do they owe allegiance?
Crimony.
Of course, so what can & will we do about it? How many ABA members are currently working for the trump administration? To whom do they owe allegiance?
Crimony.
Statement from the American Bar Association
Lawyers have a professional obligation not to be complicit in undermining democracy.
open.substack.com
February 13, 2025 at 11:27 PM
open.substack.com/pub/asharang...
Of course, so what can & will we do about it? How many ABA members are currently working for the trump administration? To whom do they owe allegiance?
Crimony.
Of course, so what can & will we do about it? How many ABA members are currently working for the trump administration? To whom do they owe allegiance?
Crimony.
Needed to spend a few minutes thinking about something other the news. So, here's an image from a couple weeks ago shot out the back window, showing a bit of yard and walking path through a small, adjacent nature preserve.
February 5, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Needed to spend a few minutes thinking about something other the news. So, here's an image from a couple weeks ago shot out the back window, showing a bit of yard and walking path through a small, adjacent nature preserve.
Reposted by Rob Gallagher
Please never do this.
January 24, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Please never do this.
The nature of consciousness is discussed by two authors of recent books.
Includes Antonio Damasio’s thoughts from “Knowing And Feeling,” proposing consciousness starts with and requires a body which feels.
May require unpaid registration to read.
newsletter.nautil.us/ss/c/u001.G-...
Includes Antonio Damasio’s thoughts from “Knowing And Feeling,” proposing consciousness starts with and requires a body which feels.
May require unpaid registration to read.
newsletter.nautil.us/ss/c/u001.G-...
What’s So Hard About Understanding Consciousness?
We brought Antonio Damasio and Anil Seth together to share their insights into neuroscience’s big question.
newsletter.nautil.us
January 24, 2025 at 5:16 PM
The nature of consciousness is discussed by two authors of recent books.
Includes Antonio Damasio’s thoughts from “Knowing And Feeling,” proposing consciousness starts with and requires a body which feels.
May require unpaid registration to read.
newsletter.nautil.us/ss/c/u001.G-...
Includes Antonio Damasio’s thoughts from “Knowing And Feeling,” proposing consciousness starts with and requires a body which feels.
May require unpaid registration to read.
newsletter.nautil.us/ss/c/u001.G-...
open.substack.com/pub/robertre...
I’m new to Substack but not to Robert Reich. I’ve been asking myself this question daily and this is worth a read.
I’m new to Substack but not to Robert Reich. I’ve been asking myself this question daily and this is worth a read.
What you can do
Ten ways to resist Trump II
open.substack.com
January 24, 2025 at 4:37 PM
open.substack.com/pub/robertre...
I’m new to Substack but not to Robert Reich. I’ve been asking myself this question daily and this is worth a read.
I’m new to Substack but not to Robert Reich. I’ve been asking myself this question daily and this is worth a read.