Josh Grenier
@treetopunknown.bsky.social
Traveler, coaster rider, LEGO collector, special education teacher.
Tried to get COVID vaccine at my doctors office while getting flu vaccine. Discussed vaccine in July with dr. Which he put in my chart. I was denied because our discussion was before new requirements. Asked if I could just go to grocery store. Yes, they can bypass restrictions.
November 26, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Tried to get COVID vaccine at my doctors office while getting flu vaccine. Discussed vaccine in July with dr. Which he put in my chart. I was denied because our discussion was before new requirements. Asked if I could just go to grocery store. Yes, they can bypass restrictions.
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Great No Kings event in Clear Lake, TX, today. ~1,700 great Americans there in this small suburb.
Contrary to the nonsense coming from MAGA, it was peaceful, very pro-America, and nobody was paid!
There were some scary dinosaur and frog costumes and funny signs though.
Contrary to the nonsense coming from MAGA, it was peaceful, very pro-America, and nobody was paid!
There were some scary dinosaur and frog costumes and funny signs though.
October 19, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Great No Kings event in Clear Lake, TX, today. ~1,700 great Americans there in this small suburb.
Contrary to the nonsense coming from MAGA, it was peaceful, very pro-America, and nobody was paid!
There were some scary dinosaur and frog costumes and funny signs though.
Contrary to the nonsense coming from MAGA, it was peaceful, very pro-America, and nobody was paid!
There were some scary dinosaur and frog costumes and funny signs though.
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Egypt has extremely strict gun control laws. Civilians are only permitted to own handguns -- no rifles or shotguns -- and only if they can prove they need the weapon for a specific purpose. Background checks for licensing are extensive and include vetting of family members and psych evaluations.
Trump on Egypt: "They have very little crime. Because they don't play games. That's why. Like we do in the United States with governors that have no idea what they're doing."
October 13, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Egypt has extremely strict gun control laws. Civilians are only permitted to own handguns -- no rifles or shotguns -- and only if they can prove they need the weapon for a specific purpose. Background checks for licensing are extensive and include vetting of family members and psych evaluations.
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One first step people should do to respond to this is start using the “report a speed trap” function in Apple Maps to report where ICE is operating. Make Apple party to the attempt to protect people.
ICEBlock Owner After Apple Removes App: ‘We Are Determined to Fight This’
🔗 www.404media.co/iceblock-own...
🔗 www.404media.co/iceblock-own...
ICEBlock Owner After Apple Removes App: ‘We Are Determined to Fight This’
Apple removed ICEBlock reportedly after direct pressure from Department of Justice officials. “I am incredibly disappointed by Apple's actions today. Capitulating to an authoritarian regime is never t...
www.404media.co
October 4, 2025 at 3:30 PM
One first step people should do to respond to this is start using the “report a speed trap” function in Apple Maps to report where ICE is operating. Make Apple party to the attempt to protect people.
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it’s a real testament to the intellectual traditions of these centuries-old institutions, folding to authoritarian pressure like paper in a storm and kneeling to naked financial extortion
First they came for Columbia. The dominos of extortion continue to line up… #HigherEd
Cornell Close to White House Settlement of Up to $100 Million
The White House is eyeing a settlement of as much as $100 million in negotiations with Cornell University about an agreement that would reinstate hundreds of millions of dollars in frozen federal rese...
www.bloomberg.com
August 2, 2025 at 3:01 AM
it’s a real testament to the intellectual traditions of these centuries-old institutions, folding to authoritarian pressure like paper in a storm and kneeling to naked financial extortion
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Everything about this story is horrific:
1. The student never mentions Jews
2. The university is going to expel a student for criticizing a country over genocide
3. A Republican congressman is taking credit and implying the student is a Muslim terrorist
4. The U.S. Justice Department is involved
1. The student never mentions Jews
2. The university is going to expel a student for criticizing a country over genocide
3. A Republican congressman is taking credit and implying the student is a Muslim terrorist
4. The U.S. Justice Department is involved
The DOJ says it will investigate a US citizen for saying “fuck Isr**l” to a guy in an IDF shirt.
Absolutely the most anti-free speech admin of my lifetime. Probably since the Red Scare, if not earlier.
Absolutely the most anti-free speech admin of my lifetime. Probably since the Red Scare, if not earlier.
August 2, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Everything about this story is horrific:
1. The student never mentions Jews
2. The university is going to expel a student for criticizing a country over genocide
3. A Republican congressman is taking credit and implying the student is a Muslim terrorist
4. The U.S. Justice Department is involved
1. The student never mentions Jews
2. The university is going to expel a student for criticizing a country over genocide
3. A Republican congressman is taking credit and implying the student is a Muslim terrorist
4. The U.S. Justice Department is involved
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lol at this response to a “man on the street” interview with protestors at the Tesla diner
August 1, 2025 at 11:03 PM
lol at this response to a “man on the street” interview with protestors at the Tesla diner
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Trump is so desperate to put a lid on the Epstein files that he will literally risk global thermonuclear war in order to do it. www.reuters.com/world/trump-...
Trump orders nuclear submarines moved after Russian 'provocative statements'
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said he had ordered two nuclear submarines to be positioned in "the appropriate regions" in response to statements from former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev.
www.reuters.com
August 2, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Trump is so desperate to put a lid on the Epstein files that he will literally risk global thermonuclear war in order to do it. www.reuters.com/world/trump-...
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Texas Republicans held SEVEN hearings about their plan to gerrymander the state before even one about flood relief.
They’re not interested in helping flood victims.
They’re not interested in helping flood victims.
July 31, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Texas Republicans held SEVEN hearings about their plan to gerrymander the state before even one about flood relief.
They’re not interested in helping flood victims.
They’re not interested in helping flood victims.
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This is an executive order that lays the groundwork for sending homeless people and people with mental illness to concentration camps to be "civilly committed." It was never going to stop with immigrants.
This is horrifying beyond words.
www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
This is horrifying beyond words.
www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
Ending Crime and Disorder on America's Streets
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Purpose and
www.whitehouse.gov
July 25, 2025 at 12:35 AM
This is an executive order that lays the groundwork for sending homeless people and people with mental illness to concentration camps to be "civilly committed." It was never going to stop with immigrants.
This is horrifying beyond words.
www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
This is horrifying beyond words.
www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
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www.cnbc.com/2025/07/18/v...
Sooo... we're not just trying to stop people from moving here, we're trying to stop people from even visiting, apparently.
Sooo... we're not just trying to stop people from moving here, we're trying to stop people from even visiting, apparently.
Travelers to the U.S. must pay a new $250 'visa integrity fee' — what to know
Travelers to the U.S. must pay a new "visa integrity fee" to visit, but questions remain as to how and when it will be implemented. Here's what we know so far.
www.cnbc.com
July 18, 2025 at 8:43 PM
www.cnbc.com/2025/07/18/v...
Sooo... we're not just trying to stop people from moving here, we're trying to stop people from even visiting, apparently.
Sooo... we're not just trying to stop people from moving here, we're trying to stop people from even visiting, apparently.
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Correction on one of my observations: While Visa Waiver Program country visitors do not need a Visa, they still need an I94 (www.usa.gov/arrival-depa...). I don't want to believe that's going to happen, but I do believe it is possible.
If we hit every VWP visitor with a $250 fee we're so fucked.
If we hit every VWP visitor with a $250 fee we're so fucked.
Form I-94 arrival-departure record for U.S. visitors | USAGov
Retrieve your most recent I-94 Visa Waiver Program form, see your travel history, or apply online for a new I-94 arrival and departure record.
www.usa.gov
July 18, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Correction on one of my observations: While Visa Waiver Program country visitors do not need a Visa, they still need an I94 (www.usa.gov/arrival-depa...). I don't want to believe that's going to happen, but I do believe it is possible.
If we hit every VWP visitor with a $250 fee we're so fucked.
If we hit every VWP visitor with a $250 fee we're so fucked.
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The US already charges incredibly high fees to many people applying for a visa. Now it is about to get much, much worse.
It does not seem to apply for visa-waiver country visits, which is good. But based on the CBO numbers in the reporting it is more than 11 million annual visitors. 🤬
It does not seem to apply for visa-waiver country visits, which is good. But based on the CBO numbers in the reporting it is more than 11 million annual visitors. 🤬
These types of fees very quickly become reciprocal, so it will become more expensive for US citizens to travel outside the country.
Travelers to the U.S. must pay a new $250 'visa integrity fee' — what to know
Travelers to the U.S. must pay a new "visa integrity fee" to visit, but questions remain as to how and when it will be implemented. Here's what we know so far.
www.cnbc.com
July 18, 2025 at 6:54 PM
The US already charges incredibly high fees to many people applying for a visa. Now it is about to get much, much worse.
It does not seem to apply for visa-waiver country visits, which is good. But based on the CBO numbers in the reporting it is more than 11 million annual visitors. 🤬
It does not seem to apply for visa-waiver country visits, which is good. But based on the CBO numbers in the reporting it is more than 11 million annual visitors. 🤬
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Hogg’s organization, Leaders We Deserve, is pushing progressive primary challengers at a time when the Democratic Party is already facing a reckoning over sharp generational divides, neglect of young progressives, and the white-knuckling of aging incumbents. Now, Hogg doesn't plan on backing down. ⤵️
David Hogg: Democrats Have A "Courage Problem" and Need Strong Primary Challengers to Survive
"Given the fact that we've talked for about 15 years about how Democrats have a messaging problem, it's gone beyond a messaging problem. It is a messenger problem."
www.teenvogue.com
July 18, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Hogg’s organization, Leaders We Deserve, is pushing progressive primary challengers at a time when the Democratic Party is already facing a reckoning over sharp generational divides, neglect of young progressives, and the white-knuckling of aging incumbents. Now, Hogg doesn't plan on backing down. ⤵️
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NEW in @chron.com
Houston faith leaders organize in renewed fight against Texas redistricting
Pastor Charles Turner believes politicians want to "weaken the political vote and representation" of Black and Latino communities.
www.chron.com/culture/reli...
Houston faith leaders organize in renewed fight against Texas redistricting
Pastor Charles Turner believes politicians want to "weaken the political vote and representation" of Black and Latino communities.
www.chron.com/culture/reli...
Republican redistricting plans challenged by Texas faith leaders
"This isn't just politics—it’s about fairness, access, and equity for every voice to be heard."
www.chron.com
July 16, 2025 at 8:31 PM
NEW in @chron.com
Houston faith leaders organize in renewed fight against Texas redistricting
Pastor Charles Turner believes politicians want to "weaken the political vote and representation" of Black and Latino communities.
www.chron.com/culture/reli...
Houston faith leaders organize in renewed fight against Texas redistricting
Pastor Charles Turner believes politicians want to "weaken the political vote and representation" of Black and Latino communities.
www.chron.com/culture/reli...
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I alluded to my court case at the top of the thread. The latest is a countersuit by Avelo accusing me of cybersquatting and demanding an injunction to take down my website because people going to www.avelno.com might be confused into buying plane tickets there.
Which is absurd. So we fight.
Which is absurd. So we fight.
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July 18, 2025 at 1:22 AM
I alluded to my court case at the top of the thread. The latest is a countersuit by Avelo accusing me of cybersquatting and demanding an injunction to take down my website because people going to www.avelno.com might be confused into buying plane tickets there.
Which is absurd. So we fight.
Which is absurd. So we fight.
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It’s true, I see a lot of Christians on social media sharing quotes by a middle eastern leftist influencer named ‘Jesus’ who espouses the toxic empathy of caring for the poor and the sick. You better stop that guy!!
This kind of fundamentalist garbage used to be reserved for John Piper’s website and seeing it in the NYT makes me feel fucking insane.
July 17, 2025 at 9:26 PM
It’s true, I see a lot of Christians on social media sharing quotes by a middle eastern leftist influencer named ‘Jesus’ who espouses the toxic empathy of caring for the poor and the sick. You better stop that guy!!
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Can’t believe this God let all those innocent children die at Camp Mystic. Seems like a real dick.
Mike Johnson: "God miraculously saved the president's life -- I think it's undeniable -- and he did it for an obvious purpose. His presidency and his life are the fruits of divine providence. He points that out all the time and he's right to do so."
July 15, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Can’t believe this God let all those innocent children die at Camp Mystic. Seems like a real dick.
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WeTransfer just changed their TOS giving themselves permission to train AI on any content you transfer and produce derivative works based on content you transfer that they are allowed to monetize and you are not allowed payment for.
Stop using WeTransfer.
Stop using WeTransfer.
July 14, 2025 at 11:05 PM
WeTransfer just changed their TOS giving themselves permission to train AI on any content you transfer and produce derivative works based on content you transfer that they are allowed to monetize and you are not allowed payment for.
Stop using WeTransfer.
Stop using WeTransfer.
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Like watching someone dunk Prometheus's flame in a lake.
Over 120 mRNA cancer trials are now at risk as the Trump admin cuts funding & tells researchers to scrub “mRNA” from grant proposals.
What started as COVID fearmongering is now derailing life-saving cancer research.
Hope remains - but scientists say time is running out.
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What started as COVID fearmongering is now derailing life-saving cancer research.
Hope remains - but scientists say time is running out.
zurl.co/YBGNy
‘Tremendous uncertainty’ for cancer research as US officials target mRNA vaccines
Amid Trump cuts and state-level backlash, experts worry that progress in messenger RNA vaccines could stall
zurl.co
July 15, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Like watching someone dunk Prometheus's flame in a lake.
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tons of casting directors and producers ask that auditions be uploaded to WeTransfer; this new(?) T&C point is like asking you to upload your meeting recordings to a company server then finding out the company doesn’t even own the server but who does can own your likeness
July 15, 2025 at 12:25 AM
tons of casting directors and producers ask that auditions be uploaded to WeTransfer; this new(?) T&C point is like asking you to upload your meeting recordings to a company server then finding out the company doesn’t even own the server but who does can own your likeness
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Even if you assume the legitimacy of ICE operations, the idea that a fucking truck-mounted machine gun is necessary to carry them out is insane.
This is about intimidation. This is them letting us know that the streets of the United States have been militarized.
This is about intimidation. This is them letting us know that the streets of the United States have been militarized.
July 7, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Even if you assume the legitimacy of ICE operations, the idea that a fucking truck-mounted machine gun is necessary to carry them out is insane.
This is about intimidation. This is them letting us know that the streets of the United States have been militarized.
This is about intimidation. This is them letting us know that the streets of the United States have been militarized.
@wandrme.paxex.aero Emergency Notification was issued through cell phones but…
Apparently Texas sends mass “Blue Alerts” to phones every time a cop is in danger.
And a lot of people are so understandably sick of it that they’ve *turned emergency alerts off entirely*, meaning that they aren’t getting actually-useful notifications.
www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/f...
And a lot of people are so understandably sick of it that they’ve *turned emergency alerts off entirely*, meaning that they aren’t getting actually-useful notifications.
www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/f...
July 6, 2025 at 2:41 AM
@wandrme.paxex.aero Emergency Notification was issued through cell phones but…
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By extension, I guess all the people who died just didn't pray enough. Similar to all that nonsense a year ago about Trump getting "divine intervention" from the bullet — the natural extension is to then assume that the guy who died must have deserved it.
I dunno, doesn't seem very Christian
I dunno, doesn't seem very Christian
“Prayer matters,” Abbott said. Prayers “could have been the reason why water stopped rising”.
What a shameful MAGA debacle of a press conference - a conference supposedly intended to help families desperate for information on the Texas flooding.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
What a shameful MAGA debacle of a press conference - a conference supposedly intended to help families desperate for information on the Texas flooding.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
July 6, 2025 at 1:10 AM
By extension, I guess all the people who died just didn't pray enough. Similar to all that nonsense a year ago about Trump getting "divine intervention" from the bullet — the natural extension is to then assume that the guy who died must have deserved it.
I dunno, doesn't seem very Christian
I dunno, doesn't seem very Christian
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I wanted to highlight an important perspective on the loss of critical satellite data from an expert on satellites today, so read more about that at the bottom. It's not good, but it also makes the decision feel a lot more nuanced in reality.
It's a busy Sunday afternoon: Tropical Storm Barry is...well, it's a thing, I guess. The NE Gulf area has been formally identified as an area to watch. TS Flossie in the Pacific is going to bring heavy rain to Mexico. And we have important new perspective on the loss of critical satellite data.
Tropical Storm Barry will soon move inland in Mexico, while the northeast Gulf gets an area to watch next week
In brief: Tropical Storm Barry is a disorganized mess that will be inland over Mexico later today as a heavy rain producer. Another area to watch has now been formally identified in the NE Gulf or …
theeyewall.com
June 29, 2025 at 6:48 PM
I wanted to highlight an important perspective on the loss of critical satellite data from an expert on satellites today, so read more about that at the bottom. It's not good, but it also makes the decision feel a lot more nuanced in reality.