Cheryl Rofer
@cherylrofer.bsky.social
Retired nuclear scientist. Worked in Estonia, Kazakhstan, and Los Alamos.
Posting on nuclear issues, war, nature, science, and women's issues. Also cats. She/her.
Blogs at Nuclear Diner and Lawyers, Guns & Money
Banner: The invincible summer within
Posting on nuclear issues, war, nature, science, and women's issues. Also cats. She/her.
Blogs at Nuclear Diner and Lawyers, Guns & Money
Banner: The invincible summer within
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Cheryl Rofer
@cherylrofer.bsky.social
· Jan 16
Solidarity, people!
Not recriminations
Not "I told you so."
Solidarity.
Not recriminations
Not "I told you so."
Solidarity.
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Trump take rescue at sea
This is a crazy story:
ICE/CBP took a Coast Guard Rescue helicopter from this shall town in Oregon.
The major industry is harvesting Dungeness Crab which is dangerous, the Coast Guard is needed for rescues.
www.opb.org/article/2025...
ICE/CBP took a Coast Guard Rescue helicopter from this shall town in Oregon.
The major industry is harvesting Dungeness Crab which is dangerous, the Coast Guard is needed for rescues.
www.opb.org/article/2025...
2 lawsuits seek return of Coast Guard rescue helicopter to Newport
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced Friday that the state is filing a lawsuit to force the federal government to return a U.S. Coast Guard rescue helicopter to Newport. Lincoln County and t...
www.opb.org
November 24, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Trump take rescue at sea
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President Trump’s continued attempts to dehumanize transgender individuals and threaten their very basic human needs is not only unfair, it’s illegal.
We will see you in court.
We will see you in court.
Trump order on transgender federal workers' bathroom use challenged in lawsuit
A transgender civilian employee of the Illinois National Guard on Thursday sued to block President Donald Trump's ban on federal workers using bathrooms that match their gender identity.
www.reuters.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:00 PM
President Trump’s continued attempts to dehumanize transgender individuals and threaten their very basic human needs is not only unfair, it’s illegal.
We will see you in court.
We will see you in court.
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A federal judge also dismissed the criminal charges against New York Attorney General Letitia James.
November 24, 2025 at 5:44 PM
A federal judge also dismissed the criminal charges against New York Attorney General Letitia James.
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A federal judge has dismissed the charges against former FBI director James Comey, ruling that the former Trump attorney who brought the charges was not legally serving as the U.S. attorney.
November 24, 2025 at 5:41 PM
A federal judge has dismissed the charges against former FBI director James Comey, ruling that the former Trump attorney who brought the charges was not legally serving as the U.S. attorney.
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Two New Jersey lawmakers want to follow California's lead and ban ICE agents from masking, a move that would likely end up in court.
via @newjerseymonitor.com
via @newjerseymonitor.com
NJ bill would ban ICE agents from wearing masks
New Jersey lawmakers are behind a push to ban federal and local law enforcement from wearing masks on the job, a move Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill has said she supports.Sen. Benjie Wimberly (D-Passaic)…
www.newsfromthestates.com
November 24, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Two New Jersey lawmakers want to follow California's lead and ban ICE agents from masking, a move that would likely end up in court.
via @newjerseymonitor.com
via @newjerseymonitor.com
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The pantry has recently seen a 36% increase in the number of Sandoval County residents who are facing some level of food insecurity.
For those unable to attend on Saturday, the pantry is always collecting donations. The St Felix website has more information about donations.
For those unable to attend on Saturday, the pantry is always collecting donations. The St Felix website has more information about donations.
St. Felix Pantry, Rio Rancho police team up to collect food for the holidays
St. Felix Pantry, Rio Rancho police team up to collect food for the holidays
RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – On Saturday morning, the Rio Rancho Police Department was out in droves spreading holiday cheer across seven grocery stores in an effort to raise critical food donations f…
www.krqe.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:34 PM
The pantry has recently seen a 36% increase in the number of Sandoval County residents who are facing some level of food insecurity.
For those unable to attend on Saturday, the pantry is always collecting donations. The St Felix website has more information about donations.
For those unable to attend on Saturday, the pantry is always collecting donations. The St Felix website has more information about donations.
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Really looks like the United States is about to launch a regime change war against Venezuela with:
-No casus belli
-No authorization from Congress
-No allies or international support
-No plan for a post-Maduro Venezuela
-No preparation for any sort of stabilization or containment of the fallout
-No casus belli
-No authorization from Congress
-No allies or international support
-No plan for a post-Maduro Venezuela
-No preparation for any sort of stabilization or containment of the fallout
November 24, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Really looks like the United States is about to launch a regime change war against Venezuela with:
-No casus belli
-No authorization from Congress
-No allies or international support
-No plan for a post-Maduro Venezuela
-No preparation for any sort of stabilization or containment of the fallout
-No casus belli
-No authorization from Congress
-No allies or international support
-No plan for a post-Maduro Venezuela
-No preparation for any sort of stabilization or containment of the fallout
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Grateful to ONS for pushing this out.
A second Lavender Scare is taking shape through administrative targeting of transgender service members and veterans. The language is technical; the harm is personal. My piece lays out what is happening and why state and local leaders can act now.
A second Lavender Scare is taking shape through administrative targeting of transgender service members and veterans. The language is technical; the harm is personal. My piece lays out what is happening and why state and local leaders can act now.
Check out Luke's newest piece on "The Second Lavender Scare" targeting transgender service members, and a practical, state-level repair path through our Trans Veterans Policy Toolkit
www.washingtonblade.com/2025/11/24/s...
www.washingtonblade.com/2025/11/24/s...
www.washingtonblade.com
November 24, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Grateful to ONS for pushing this out.
A second Lavender Scare is taking shape through administrative targeting of transgender service members and veterans. The language is technical; the harm is personal. My piece lays out what is happening and why state and local leaders can act now.
A second Lavender Scare is taking shape through administrative targeting of transgender service members and veterans. The language is technical; the harm is personal. My piece lays out what is happening and why state and local leaders can act now.
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The Trump administration arrested and detained two gospel singer brothers from Guatemala who have lived in Memphis for 10 and 20 years. The administration lied and claimed one had an extensive criminal record. Neither does. One has now been deported.
www.psrmemphis.org/christian-si...
www.psrmemphis.org/christian-si...
Christian Singers Caught In Deportation Net, One Branded 'Worst of Worst' - Institute for Public Service Reporting - Memphis %
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www.psrmemphis.org
November 24, 2025 at 3:02 PM
The Trump administration arrested and detained two gospel singer brothers from Guatemala who have lived in Memphis for 10 and 20 years. The administration lied and claimed one had an extensive criminal record. Neither does. One has now been deported.
www.psrmemphis.org/christian-si...
www.psrmemphis.org/christian-si...
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Kremlin foreign policy advisor Yuri Ushakov says the European "counter-proposal" peace plan is "not constructive and not acceptable to Russia."
November 24, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Kremlin foreign policy advisor Yuri Ushakov says the European "counter-proposal" peace plan is "not constructive and not acceptable to Russia."
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Keep in mind that these talks now in Geneva do not include russia and therefore are quite meaningless. The moment something reasonable emerges out of them, Ru will cry out that it opposes it vehemently. They've been largely silent the past few days for a reason.
November 24, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Keep in mind that these talks now in Geneva do not include russia and therefore are quite meaningless. The moment something reasonable emerges out of them, Ru will cry out that it opposes it vehemently. They've been largely silent the past few days for a reason.
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The crazy thing about Trump II is that we really have no idea who is drafting the war plans or the peace plans, or even how much Trump is in the loop on either.
November 24, 2025 at 2:40 PM
The crazy thing about Trump II is that we really have no idea who is drafting the war plans or the peace plans, or even how much Trump is in the loop on either.
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If you plan on talking about anyone following or not following "illegal orders," read this first from Mark Hertling.
He goes into the differences between the oaths taken by enlisted service members and officers, as well as why those differences are important.
He goes into the differences between the oaths taken by enlisted service members and officers, as well as why those differences are important.
What Americans Should Understand About the Military Disobeying Illegal Orders
And why it matters there are two military oaths.
www.thebulwark.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:38 PM
If you plan on talking about anyone following or not following "illegal orders," read this first from Mark Hertling.
He goes into the differences between the oaths taken by enlisted service members and officers, as well as why those differences are important.
He goes into the differences between the oaths taken by enlisted service members and officers, as well as why those differences are important.
Good article if you want to get up to speed on this issue.
It’s time to ratify the CTBT before this idea about nuclear testing takes off. open.substack.com/pub/almauron...
It's Time to Ratify the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty
Before some idiot starts open-air nuclear tests as a way to measure masculinity
open.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Good article if you want to get up to speed on this issue.
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Some of the advice: schedule time to thank people. Thank people for their intent (as you perceived it). Thank people for their impact. Thank people to manipulate them (in a good way)
November 24, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Some of the advice: schedule time to thank people. Thank people for their intent (as you perceived it). Thank people for their impact. Thank people to manipulate them (in a good way)
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There's another Physics Today job going in case anyone is looking for a #sciencejournalism job #physicsjobs
Recruitment
workforcenow.adp.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:19 PM
There's another Physics Today job going in case anyone is looking for a #sciencejournalism job #physicsjobs
Were Marco and Jared sent in to rescue another Witkoff disaster?
November 24, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Were Marco and Jared sent in to rescue another Witkoff disaster?
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Biden actually put in place regulations that prevented airlines from fucking you over. Trump repealed a lot of those and now it's your fault for daring to wear shorts on your trip to florida. www.cnn.com/2025/11/15/u...
Trump administration drops plan to require passenger compensation for delayed flights | CNN
President Donald Trump’s administration said on Friday it was formally withdrawing a plan by his predecessor to require airlines to pay passengers cash compensation when US flight disruptions are caus...
www.cnn.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Biden actually put in place regulations that prevented airlines from fucking you over. Trump repealed a lot of those and now it's your fault for daring to wear shorts on your trip to florida. www.cnn.com/2025/11/15/u...
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well this is new?
🎈Mass attack on russia... with aerostats — a new kind of panic in z-publics due to the threat of airborne balloons from Ukraine
Yellow arrows on the map indicate the direction of movement.
Yellow arrows on the map indicate the direction of movement.
November 24, 2025 at 2:04 PM
well this is new?
It's easy to disagree with some of these experts but refreshing to remember what the discussion of Russia's war against Ukraine could be like.
Gift link.
Gift link.
Opinion | 7 Experts on How to Actually End the War in Ukraine
www.nytimes.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:03 PM
It's easy to disagree with some of these experts but refreshing to remember what the discussion of Russia's war against Ukraine could be like.
Gift link.
Gift link.
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"I don't regard Putin as a bad guy."
- U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff
This should send shivers down the spine of Republican and Democratic members of Congress alike.
It's a 'perspective' not capable of negotiating for true U.S. interests.
(video via Republicans Against Trump on X)
- U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff
This should send shivers down the spine of Republican and Democratic members of Congress alike.
It's a 'perspective' not capable of negotiating for true U.S. interests.
(video via Republicans Against Trump on X)
November 24, 2025 at 1:39 PM
"I don't regard Putin as a bad guy."
- U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff
This should send shivers down the spine of Republican and Democratic members of Congress alike.
It's a 'perspective' not capable of negotiating for true U.S. interests.
(video via Republicans Against Trump on X)
- U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff
This should send shivers down the spine of Republican and Democratic members of Congress alike.
It's a 'perspective' not capable of negotiating for true U.S. interests.
(video via Republicans Against Trump on X)
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Ruth Asawa is no stranger to San Franciscans—my son goes to the art school named after her—but this exhibition is truly amazing. Do yourselves a favor, New Yorkers, go see it at (your) MOMA www.nytimes.com/2025/11/20/a...
Ruth Asawa Turned Wire Into Her Lifeline
www.nytimes.com
November 24, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Ruth Asawa is no stranger to San Franciscans—my son goes to the art school named after her—but this exhibition is truly amazing. Do yourselves a favor, New Yorkers, go see it at (your) MOMA www.nytimes.com/2025/11/20/a...
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The Trump administration inherited an economy that the Economist called "the envy of the world" in a cover story a week before the election and easily could've coasted on that success (again) but instead they set it on fire.
November 24, 2025 at 1:38 PM
The Trump administration inherited an economy that the Economist called "the envy of the world" in a cover story a week before the election and easily could've coasted on that success (again) but instead they set it on fire.
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On rare occasions something like the poop jet video or Trump Tower Gaza will get picked up a bit, but it's... a choice... to mostly treat it as not even newsworthy that his "Truth" feed is now a constant flood of full-blown manic psychosis.
November 24, 2025 at 10:34 AM
On rare occasions something like the poop jet video or Trump Tower Gaza will get picked up a bit, but it's... a choice... to mostly treat it as not even newsworthy that his "Truth" feed is now a constant flood of full-blown manic psychosis.