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Pax Linson @paxll.bsky.social · 8h

Egg cells are alive. Sperm cells are alive. An embryo is a fledgling leaf on a branch which connects back through time to four billion years of creatures that were all alive. And even today, way less than half of them ever make it to birth and the next step: the beginnings of life...

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Pax Linson @paxll.bsky.social · 19h

Here's a must read!

Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.bsky.social · 1d

Congratulations to Maria Corina Machado, recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize - her incredible optimism has already changed her country. I spoke to her, and wrote about her, at the beginning of this year:
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...

The ‘Anthropological Change’ Happening in Venezuela

Maduro is still in place, but a pro-democracy movement is transforming the beleaguered country.

www.theatlantic.com

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Pax Linson @paxll.bsky.social · 1d

This is horrid. And, has anyone else noticed how much trouble these guys have handcuffing their victims? In every video, I swear! They are NOT trained, and they're hurting people physically for no reason even when they don't do it on purpose!

CajunBlueAZ ⚜️🇺🇸 🇺🇦 @cajunblue.bsky.social · 1d

🚨 Breaking: WGN Video Producer arrested for doing what she does — in Lincoln Square. 1/2

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Pax Linson @paxll.bsky.social · 1d

Enjoyed learning more about this man!

Thanks @hcrichardson.bsky.social!

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 1d

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Pax Linson @paxll.bsky.social · 1d

My thought, too!

Molly Jong-Fast @mollyjongfast.bsky.social · 1d

It really feels like they’re trolling our autocrat.

Reuters @reuters.com · 1d

'When authoritarians seize power, it is crucial to recognize courageous defenders of freedom who rise and resist,' the Norwegian Nobel Committee said as it announced Maria Corina Machado as the winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize

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Sherrilyn Ifill @sifill.bsky.social · 1d

“Oh my god… I have no words.”

Listen to the emotional moment this year’s laureate Maria Corina ( finds out she has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

Kristian Berg Harpviken, Director of the Norwegian Nobel Institute, shared the news.

NobelPrize #NobelPeacePrize

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Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham @govmlg.bsky.social · 2d

My administration fought hard to keep Holtec from storing their nuclear waste in New Mexico, and we officially prevailed. We will continue to resist any effort to make our state the nation's nuclear dumping ground.

tinyurl.com/284tuxpr

Holtec abandons plans for private New Mexico nuclear waste site

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and other state officials opposed the project.

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Pax Linson @paxll.bsky.social · 1d

We know from the news that ICE has been very active in Blue states and cities - LA, Chicago, Portland, etc.

Is this true in Red states - Texas? etc. Please let us know!

This is a partial map of ICE raids in my area - MD/DC since June, for example. Sweeps and detentions are happening daily.

Pax Linson @paxll.bsky.social · 1d

All true...but what if 'public opinion' needs the healthcare issue as a hook to hang their rejection on?

Pax Linson @paxll.bsky.social · 1d

"When authoritarians seize power, it is crucial to recognize courageous defenders of freedom who rise and resist."

Despite serious threats against her life, Miss Machado "has remained in the country, a choice that has inspired millions."

I predict more Trump/Hegseth bombings of Venezuelan boats.

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado wins the Nobel Peace Prize

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has won the Nobel Peace Prize. The Norwegian Nobel committee praised her as a key unifying figure in the opposition, advocating for free elections and...

apnews.com

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Pax Linson @paxll.bsky.social · 1d

Finally found this...I have asked for a link to the interactive version!

bsky.app/profile/tani...

Taniel @taniel.bsky.social · 9d

A handful of races have gotten most of the attn, of course (VA & NJ gov, NYC mayor, for starters), but there's so much more.

My guide includes items from 32 states.

And really a vast array of offices — with explanations of why they matter: this isn't just about throwing things at the wall.

Pax Linson @paxll.bsky.social · 1d

Taniel..I can't find the interactive version of this chart anymore! Can you link it in a reply?

Pax Linson @paxll.bsky.social · 1d

And...this entire administration has a credibility probem!

"I have found no credible evidence that there is a danger of rebellion in the state of Illinois"

Judge Perry also cited recent decisions that cast doubt on DHS's “credibility and assessment of what is happening on the streets of Chicago."

Heather Cox Richardson (TDPR) @hcrichardson.bsky.social · 2d

October 9, 2025

Today Trump appointee Lindsey Halligan did what President Donald J.

heathercoxrichardson.substack.com

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Pax Linson @paxll.bsky.social · 2d

You'd think they'd just say good riddance and let him leave...

US anti-fascism expert blocked from flying to Spain at airport

Rutgers University professor who published book on antifa was informed at boarding gate that his trip was cancelled

www.theguardian.com

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Pax Linson @paxll.bsky.social · 2d

Oohhh - we'd better watch this action, don't you think????

Pax Linson @paxll.bsky.social · 2d

What WILL it take?

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Pax Linson @paxll.bsky.social · 2d

Hmmmph. So, when they tried to claim some kind of national emergency in LA and DC, we the people sued them and pretty much won.

Now they're claiming 'insurrection'. We the people are forcing them to try an actual law instead of just saying "Trump is all powerful."

That's something!

Heather Cox Richardson (TDPR) @hcrichardson.bsky.social · 3d

October 8, 2025

Yesterday, journalists observed members of the Texas National Guard at a U.S.

heathercoxrichardson.substack.com

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Pax Linson @paxll.bsky.social · 2d

Hmmmph. So, when they tried to claim some kind of national emergency in LA and DC, we the people sued them and pretty much won.

Now they're claiming 'insurrection'. We the people are forcing them to try an actual law instead of just saying "Trump is all powerful."

That's something!

Pax Linson @paxll.bsky.social · 2d

I will!

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Pax Linson @paxll.bsky.social · 3d

People leave tabs open?!

Elizabeth V @geolizzy.bsky.social · 3d

People have less than 30 tabs open at one time?!?

YouGov @yougov.co.uk · 3d

How many browsing tabs do you typically have open?*

1: 6%
2-5: 54%
6-10: 14%
11-20: 8%
21-30: 2%
More than 30: 3%

*across all windows, on desktop/laptop

yougov.co.uk/topics/techn...

Pax Linson @paxll.bsky.social · 3d

THANKS! Still hoping to find that chart...but this might help!

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Pax Linson @paxll.bsky.social · 3d

Yes, and there was a great interactive chart of these races by state...and I can't find it anywhere! Anybody?

Heather Cox Richardson (TDPR) @hcrichardson.bsky.social · 3d

People ask what they can do in this moment: here's a crucially important election. There are 52,000 elections taking place next month, many of which will be determined by turnout.

Alex Burness @burness.bsky.social · 4d

Dispatch from Pennsylvania on a highly unusual state Supreme Court election—one of the few most consequential matters on the ballot anywhere in the country next month. New from me in @boltsmag.org: boltsmag.org/pennsylvania...

Pax Linson @paxll.bsky.social · 3d

Yes, and there was a great interactive chart of them by state...and I can't find it anywhere! Anybody?