Mockingbird, MPH, CHES
@amockingbird.bsky.social
Public health, reproductive justice, big nerd about tv as health education. Fighting depression and anxiety with cats, bunnies, and raccoons. And being clever never got me very far. she/her
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Security folklore of the morning is that no one should share URLs on Signal because it exposes IP addresses and people should use QR codes instead. Please don’t do this! QR codes are much less secure. If you’re concerned about link security, turn off link previews which you can do in Signal settings
January 15, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Security folklore of the morning is that no one should share URLs on Signal because it exposes IP addresses and people should use QR codes instead. Please don’t do this! QR codes are much less secure. If you’re concerned about link security, turn off link previews which you can do in Signal settings
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If anyone was still pretending this isn’t just about excluding trans kids from public life, the Trump administration just opened a Title IX investigation into a Maine school district because a trans student is on a *co-ed* cheerleading squad.
Newport co-ed cheerleading team is at center of Trump transgender athlete crackdownTrump admin focuses on swimming, cheerleading in Maine transgender athlete probes
The U.S. Department of Education announced a slew of Title IX-related investigations this week that include 2 school districts in Maine.
www.pressherald.com
January 16, 2026 at 1:09 AM
If anyone was still pretending this isn’t just about excluding trans kids from public life, the Trump administration just opened a Title IX investigation into a Maine school district because a trans student is on a *co-ed* cheerleading squad.
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The rare flawless obit
Holy hell, what an obituary
Renfrew Christie Dies at 76; Sabotaged Racist Regime’s Nuclear Program
www.nytimes.com
January 16, 2026 at 6:13 AM
The rare flawless obit
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📌URGENT: Trump's regime is trying to turn Stars & Stripes into state-run media.
I was the ME of S&S.
It's MANDATED BY CONGRESS to be an editorially independent paper that reports ON the troops FOR the troops.
So I type this with precision: The draft-dodging, America-attacking slob can KISS MY ASS.
I was the ME of S&S.
It's MANDATED BY CONGRESS to be an editorially independent paper that reports ON the troops FOR the troops.
So I type this with precision: The draft-dodging, America-attacking slob can KISS MY ASS.
Pentagon says it will ‘refocus’ Stars and Stripes content
The Pentagon suggested it would take over editorial decision making for Stars and Stripes, which has long retained independence under a congressional mandate.
www.stripes.com
January 16, 2026 at 1:01 AM
📌URGENT: Trump's regime is trying to turn Stars & Stripes into state-run media.
I was the ME of S&S.
It's MANDATED BY CONGRESS to be an editorially independent paper that reports ON the troops FOR the troops.
So I type this with precision: The draft-dodging, America-attacking slob can KISS MY ASS.
I was the ME of S&S.
It's MANDATED BY CONGRESS to be an editorially independent paper that reports ON the troops FOR the troops.
So I type this with precision: The draft-dodging, America-attacking slob can KISS MY ASS.
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Because Charlie mentioned the National Lawyers Guild, and it’s Friday, it’s the perfect time to remind everyone that it’s always the right time to SHUT. THE. FUCK. UP.
youtu.be/nWEpW6KOZDs?...
youtu.be/nWEpW6KOZDs?...
January 16, 2026 at 6:37 AM
Because Charlie mentioned the National Lawyers Guild, and it’s Friday, it’s the perfect time to remind everyone that it’s always the right time to SHUT. THE. FUCK. UP.
youtu.be/nWEpW6KOZDs?...
youtu.be/nWEpW6KOZDs?...
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for every law that seems like "why would thst need to be a thing" there's a story like this, that's why those weird laws lists that dont just hace urban legends in there are so specific
Today, I learned that Maryland had to keep laws on the books forbidding inoculation with ACTUAL SMALLPOX (instead of vaccination with the much, much safer cowpox) until 1850. There was one doctor in the state who refused to update his practices and kept starting smallpox outbreaks. Good gravy.
January 16, 2026 at 6:19 AM
for every law that seems like "why would thst need to be a thing" there's a story like this, that's why those weird laws lists that dont just hace urban legends in there are so specific
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as the one who wallowed in this shit to bring you these prize turds, let me reassure you that i have no idea why he said "i respect caitlyn jenner" or where the fuck that came from either
BEN: in politics it's a barrier to entry 4 ppl when a boy can become a girl
GAV: i respect if that's ur barrier to listening to ppl, so be it, it is what it is
BEN: strange we can't admit boys can't be girls. why is this so difficult
GAV: i understand ur point of view & also i respect caitlyn jenner
GAV: i respect if that's ur barrier to listening to ppl, so be it, it is what it is
BEN: strange we can't admit boys can't be girls. why is this so difficult
GAV: i understand ur point of view & also i respect caitlyn jenner
January 16, 2026 at 6:42 AM
as the one who wallowed in this shit to bring you these prize turds, let me reassure you that i have no idea why he said "i respect caitlyn jenner" or where the fuck that came from either
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I talked about relearning how meritocracy is a lie, my life post-layoff, family support, what I learned from Heated Rivalry, and the difference between community and networking on the Past Due podcast with @anamariecox.bsky.social and Open Mike Eagle: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p...
Past Due with Ana Marie Cox and Open Mike Eagle
Society & Culture Podcast · Updated Weekly · Ana Marie Cox and Open Mike Eagle explore what it takes to survive as a creative today. From juggling side gigs to redefining success, we dive into the rea...
podcasts.apple.com
January 16, 2026 at 6:45 AM
I talked about relearning how meritocracy is a lie, my life post-layoff, family support, what I learned from Heated Rivalry, and the difference between community and networking on the Past Due podcast with @anamariecox.bsky.social and Open Mike Eagle: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p...
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Seeking scientist volunteers for the 2026 spring semester! Want to practice science communication and help author a 🌟comic🌟 about your research? Apply by 1/25. Please share widely. bit.ly/comicscollabspring2026
January 15, 2026 at 8:13 PM
Seeking scientist volunteers for the 2026 spring semester! Want to practice science communication and help author a 🌟comic🌟 about your research? Apply by 1/25. Please share widely. bit.ly/comicscollabspring2026
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"'Insouciant'? I don't even know what that word means! No, seriously, I'm a cat and also I've only been alive less than a year, so many of your human words are beyond me, can you tell me what it means, please"
January 13, 2026 at 6:56 PM
"'Insouciant'? I don't even know what that word means! No, seriously, I'm a cat and also I've only been alive less than a year, so many of your human words are beyond me, can you tell me what it means, please"
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The Milkman, Cornelis Dusart, c. 1675-1685.
A calm little snapshot of the past for this less calm present. (British Museum)
A calm little snapshot of the past for this less calm present. (British Museum)
January 12, 2026 at 12:54 PM
The Milkman, Cornelis Dusart, c. 1675-1685.
A calm little snapshot of the past for this less calm present. (British Museum)
A calm little snapshot of the past for this less calm present. (British Museum)
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Facebook allegedly detected when teen girls deleted selfies, then served them beauty ads at that specific, potentially 'vulnerable moment. futurism.com/facebook-bea...
January 16, 2026 at 7:07 AM
Facebook allegedly detected when teen girls deleted selfies, then served them beauty ads at that specific, potentially 'vulnerable moment. futurism.com/facebook-bea...
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It couldn’t be clearer that this was never even about immigration.
Tensions are rising between the Department of Homeland Security and indigenous tribal leaders who say they believe federal agents have arrested several Native American men amid the immigration-enforcement surge in Minneapolis.
Native Americans are Caught Up in ICE Crackdown in Minneapolis
Oglala Sioux tribal officials say they are searching for several homeless members of the tribe they believe were detained.
on.wsj.com
January 16, 2026 at 12:46 AM
It couldn’t be clearer that this was never even about immigration.
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crazy that the website that I randomly decided to put together at 10AM yesterday has had over 25k unique visitors in 24 hours.
please keep sharing with your networks.
please keep sharing with your networks.
Stand With Minnesota
A directory of places to give to as Minnesota defends itself from ICE occupation
www.standwithminnesota.com
January 15, 2026 at 4:24 PM
crazy that the website that I randomly decided to put together at 10AM yesterday has had over 25k unique visitors in 24 hours.
please keep sharing with your networks.
please keep sharing with your networks.
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These people genuinely don't understand that non American people speak English and watch American news
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says the Danes agreed to form a working group to discuss the surrender of Greenland to Trump. "No we didn't" says the Danish foreign minister, indeed "there will be no discussion of turnover." www.berlingske.dk/indland/det-...
Det Hvide Hus: Arbejdsgruppe skal drøfte »erhvervelsen af Grønland« – Løkke afviser
Onsdagens møde og NATO-allieredes styrker i Grønland ændrer ikke Trumps ambitioner om, at USA skal erhverve Grønland, lyder det torsdag aften fra Det Hvide Hus.
www.berlingske.dk
January 16, 2026 at 4:55 AM
These people genuinely don't understand that non American people speak English and watch American news
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🇺🇸 #Trust and #PublicHealth:
US hospitals and doctors ignore #Trump administration’s cut to recommended pediatric #vaccines as there is “no evidence” for the sudden change.
www.statnews.com/2026/01/15/n...
US hospitals and doctors ignore #Trump administration’s cut to recommended pediatric #vaccines as there is “no evidence” for the sudden change.
www.statnews.com/2026/01/15/n...
Hospitals and doctors are ignoring RFK Jr.’s new vaccine schedule and relying on pediatricians’ guidance instead
Their decisions underscore a growing divide between federal health authorities and major medical groups.
www.statnews.com
January 16, 2026 at 7:22 AM
🇺🇸 #Trust and #PublicHealth:
US hospitals and doctors ignore #Trump administration’s cut to recommended pediatric #vaccines as there is “no evidence” for the sudden change.
www.statnews.com/2026/01/15/n...
US hospitals and doctors ignore #Trump administration’s cut to recommended pediatric #vaccines as there is “no evidence” for the sudden change.
www.statnews.com/2026/01/15/n...
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Ah, that’s sweet, she even Got The Accompanying Text done with a Light Sprinkling Of Title Case, just like Donald Would Have - or, More Likely, He Supplied The Text
It’s even more embarrassing than I imagined.
January 16, 2026 at 7:23 AM
Ah, that’s sweet, she even Got The Accompanying Text done with a Light Sprinkling Of Title Case, just like Donald Would Have - or, More Likely, He Supplied The Text
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Evergreen: “The men who were less-skilled at the game and performing worse relative peers—made frequent, nasty comments to female gamers. In other words, sexist dudes are literally losers.” www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-int...
January 16, 2026 at 6:56 AM
Evergreen: “The men who were less-skilled at the game and performing worse relative peers—made frequent, nasty comments to female gamers. In other words, sexist dudes are literally losers.” www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-int...
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this seems suboptimal for foreign relations
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says the Danes agreed to form a working group to discuss the surrender of Greenland to Trump. "No we didn't" says the Danish foreign minister, indeed "there will be no discussion of turnover." www.berlingske.dk/indland/det-...
Det Hvide Hus: Arbejdsgruppe skal drøfte »erhvervelsen af Grønland« – Løkke afviser
Onsdagens møde og NATO-allieredes styrker i Grønland ændrer ikke Trumps ambitioner om, at USA skal erhverve Grønland, lyder det torsdag aften fra Det Hvide Hus.
www.berlingske.dk
January 16, 2026 at 7:27 AM
this seems suboptimal for foreign relations
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ICE are paid agitators.
January 16, 2026 at 6:39 AM
ICE are paid agitators.
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X still allowing users to post sexualised images generated by Grok AI tool
X still allowing users to post sexualised images generated by Grok AI tool
Despite restrictions announced this week, Guardian reporters find standalone app continues to allow posting of nonconsensual content
X has continued to allow users to post highly sexualised videos of women in bikinis generated by its AI tool Grok, despite the company’s claim to have cracked down on misuse.
The Guardian was able to create short videos of people stripping to bikinis from photographs of fully clothed, real women. It was also possible to post this adult content on to X’s public platform without any sign of it being moderated, meaning the clip could be viewed within seconds by anyone with an account. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
January 16, 2026 at 7:12 AM
X still allowing users to post sexualised images generated by Grok AI tool
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There is a reason - ICE is copying "starlight tours" from Canada.
The objective is to use hypothermia to kill people.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saskato...
The objective is to use hypothermia to kill people.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saskato...
Saskatoon freezing killings - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
January 15, 2026 at 10:42 PM
There is a reason - ICE is copying "starlight tours" from Canada.
The objective is to use hypothermia to kill people.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saskato...
The objective is to use hypothermia to kill people.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saskato...
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I began crying with laughter watching the two videos in this thread, this is SO funny. I got so much emergency dopamine from this.
This wheel is to the boy squirrel the way that the football is to Charlie Brown and it still makes me laugh every time he tries to use it only to be immediately spun.
January 16, 2026 at 7:06 AM
I began crying with laughter watching the two videos in this thread, this is SO funny. I got so much emergency dopamine from this.
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People are so far ahead of the supposed politicians who are supposed to *represent* them.
January 15, 2026 at 10:34 PM
People are so far ahead of the supposed politicians who are supposed to *represent* them.