Clayton Page Aldern
@compatibilism.bsky.social
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Data reporter @grist.org. Thinking about climate change, brain health, active inference
THE WEIGHT OF NATURE is out now:
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/717097/the-weight-of-nature-by-clayton-page-aldern
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Data reporter @grist.org. Thinking about climate change, brain health, active inference
THE WEIGHT OF NATURE is out now:
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/717097/the-weight-of-nature-by-clayton-page-aldern
Signal: aldern.01
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Where did billions in climate and infrastructure funding go? Search our map by ZIP code.
From clean energy projects to bridges, this interactive tool shows what projects lawmakers announced in your neighborhood.
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ICYMI, last week we published an interactive map of more than $300 billion worth of Inflation Reduction Act and bipartisan infrastructure law funding. Enter your ZIP code or city and a search radius and find projects in your area:
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One reason Minneapolis remains in the world's eye is we have one of the most robust & independent media ecosystems remaining in the country. You all need this...and more! @mprnews.org @startribune.com @sahanjournal.bsky.social @minnesotareformer.com @minnpost.bsky.social @racketmn.com etc.
February 6, 2026 at 12:12 AM
One reason Minneapolis remains in the world's eye is we have one of the most robust & independent media ecosystems remaining in the country. You all need this...and more! @mprnews.org @startribune.com @sahanjournal.bsky.social @minnesotareformer.com @minnpost.bsky.social @racketmn.com etc.
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Terrible day for many amazing, hard-working, intelligent journalists at the Washington Post. I'm still here and trying to figure out how to best support my colleagues who have lost their jobs.
If you feel able to share or contribute, please do:
www.gofundme.com/f/standing-t...
If you feel able to share or contribute, please do:
www.gofundme.com/f/standing-t...
Donate to Washington Post 2026 layoff fund, organized by Rachel Siegel
On Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, The Washington Post laid off hundreds of journalists. We ar… Rachel Siegel needs your support for Washington Post 2026 layoff fund
www.gofundme.com
February 4, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Terrible day for many amazing, hard-working, intelligent journalists at the Washington Post. I'm still here and trying to figure out how to best support my colleagues who have lost their jobs.
If you feel able to share or contribute, please do:
www.gofundme.com/f/standing-t...
If you feel able to share or contribute, please do:
www.gofundme.com/f/standing-t...
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No, I do not want to be a “creator journalist” or “influencer” or run a newsletter by myself
I want health insurance and a decent editor to work under and a team of comrades to work with, attend union meetings with, do good with
Launch the billionaires into the sun and pass out their wealth
I want health insurance and a decent editor to work under and a team of comrades to work with, attend union meetings with, do good with
Launch the billionaires into the sun and pass out their wealth
February 4, 2026 at 5:24 PM
No, I do not want to be a “creator journalist” or “influencer” or run a newsletter by myself
I want health insurance and a decent editor to work under and a team of comrades to work with, attend union meetings with, do good with
Launch the billionaires into the sun and pass out their wealth
I want health insurance and a decent editor to work under and a team of comrades to work with, attend union meetings with, do good with
Launch the billionaires into the sun and pass out their wealth
Alexa, increase darkness by one-third
February 4, 2026 at 5:47 PM
Alexa, increase darkness by one-third
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Incredible contrast between this and Keir Starmer running a delivery driver over
Mamdani Forces Delivery Apps to Pay Back $4.6 Million Cheated From Drivers
New York City's new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, has already scored a major win for deliveristas working for three delivery giants.
futurism.com
February 2, 2026 at 10:13 AM
Incredible contrast between this and Keir Starmer running a delivery driver over
I remember my first ceasefire
Airstrikes killed at least 32 people in Gaza overnight Friday, according to emergency response officials in the enclave, as Israel launched what it said were extensive strikes targeting Hamas militants and weapons sites.
Israeli airstrikes kill 32 in Gaza, Palestinian officials say
Israel said it targeted Hamas militants and weapons sites. The majority of the dead were women and children, the Gaza Health Ministry said.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 31, 2026 at 6:11 PM
I remember my first ceasefire
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Despite her fear, the lady in the pink coat refused to stop recording, bearing witness to Alex Pretti’s “assassination in full view in the middle of the street. We all have to brave, we all have to take risks, and we’re all going to be given moments to make that decision”
www.cnn.com/2026/01/27/u...
www.cnn.com/2026/01/27/u...
January 28, 2026 at 4:16 AM
Despite her fear, the lady in the pink coat refused to stop recording, bearing witness to Alex Pretti’s “assassination in full view in the middle of the street. We all have to brave, we all have to take risks, and we’re all going to be given moments to make that decision”
www.cnn.com/2026/01/27/u...
www.cnn.com/2026/01/27/u...
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Most of this year's ICE budget comes from last year's reconciliation bill. House Democratic leaders discouraged its members from offering amendments eliminating that funding. Didn't want the party to come across as anti-ICE.
www.stephensemler.com/p/ice-budget...
www.stephensemler.com/p/ice-budget...
January 24, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Most of this year's ICE budget comes from last year's reconciliation bill. House Democratic leaders discouraged its members from offering amendments eliminating that funding. Didn't want the party to come across as anti-ICE.
www.stephensemler.com/p/ice-budget...
www.stephensemler.com/p/ice-budget...
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Tomorrow’s front page of the Minnesota Star Tribune: Jan. 23, 2026
January 22, 2026 at 11:19 PM
Tomorrow’s front page of the Minnesota Star Tribune: Jan. 23, 2026
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Voted for ICE funding
I’ll keep plugging away to make sure that Americans’ hard-earned tax dollars are being invested in an effective, durable, and responsible way.
January 22, 2026 at 11:19 PM
Voted for ICE funding
🌎🔥📊 On the climate front, one year into Trump's second term, the data tell a story of rapid retrenchment.
@grist.org assembled 7 charts tracking the consequences of climate rollbacks: from energy markets to disaster resilience to environmental enforcement.
grist.org/politics/the... 🧵 (1/n)
@grist.org assembled 7 charts tracking the consequences of climate rollbacks: from energy markets to disaster resilience to environmental enforcement.
grist.org/politics/the... 🧵 (1/n)
The consequences of Trump's war on climate in 7 charts
Seven snapshots reveal how climate rollbacks altered the trajectory of U.S. energy, environmental protection, and economic security.
grist.org
January 21, 2026 at 8:33 PM
🌎🔥📊 On the climate front, one year into Trump's second term, the data tell a story of rapid retrenchment.
@grist.org assembled 7 charts tracking the consequences of climate rollbacks: from energy markets to disaster resilience to environmental enforcement.
grist.org/politics/the... 🧵 (1/n)
@grist.org assembled 7 charts tracking the consequences of climate rollbacks: from energy markets to disaster resilience to environmental enforcement.
grist.org/politics/the... 🧵 (1/n)
and other Volvo EVs. "quality upgrading" in trade econ
The Xi-Carney deal is an earthquake. But I think people should realize Canada is a lot more likely to get $35,000 Polestars than $8,000 BYD Seagulls.
January 16, 2026 at 7:24 PM
and other Volvo EVs. "quality upgrading" in trade econ
Somewhat on the nose that 2026 U.S. politics can be boiled down to whether you are pro-Good or anti-Good
January 12, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Somewhat on the nose that 2026 U.S. politics can be boiled down to whether you are pro-Good or anti-Good
When the charges are definitely about renovating a building
January 12, 2026 at 2:06 AM
When the charges are definitely about renovating a building
Bluesky: The Sports App™
January 11, 2026 at 5:06 AM
Bluesky: The Sports App™
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It may not seem like it, but right now is a great time to think about the different world we want.
January 10, 2026 at 2:35 PM
It may not seem like it, but right now is a great time to think about the different world we want.
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New research builds on #MisplacedTrust and #LandGrabU by exploring & analyzing historical and ongoing land and resource theft from Indigenous peoples for the benefit of institutions of higher education: papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
More Than Morrill: The Intertwined History of Indian Land Dispossession, Arizona Statehood, and University Enrichment
<p>Through the federal government’s university land-grant programs, which began with the Morrill Act in 1862 and continue today, Congress has systematically all
papers.ssrn.com
January 5, 2026 at 3:04 PM
New research builds on #MisplacedTrust and #LandGrabU by exploring & analyzing historical and ongoing land and resource theft from Indigenous peoples for the benefit of institutions of higher education: papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
It appears the word we’re going with is “””captured”””
January 3, 2026 at 3:36 PM
It appears the word we’re going with is “””captured”””
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I made a thing that uses the Anna's Archive dump of Spotify metadata and your own listening history to generate playlists of recommended songs, then save the playlist to your preferred streaming service or as a txt file github.com/JonGerhardso...
GitHub - JonGerhardson/reccomend_from_archive: Music reccomender that uses your spotify streaming history and an sqlite database to create playlists you might like
Music reccomender that uses your spotify streaming history and an sqlite database to create playlists you might like - JonGerhardson/reccomend_from_archive
github.com
December 29, 2025 at 1:42 AM
I made a thing that uses the Anna's Archive dump of Spotify metadata and your own listening history to generate playlists of recommended songs, then save the playlist to your preferred streaming service or as a txt file github.com/JonGerhardso...
*stares directly into the camera*
Musicians are deeply concerned about AI. So why are the major labels embracing it?
Musicians are deeply concerned about AI. So why are the major labels embracing it?
Companies such as Udio, Suno and Klay will let you use AI to make new music based on existing artists’ work. It could mean more royalties – but many are worried
www.theguardian.com
December 17, 2025 at 2:04 AM
*stares directly into the camera*
In which the gut microbiome shows us once again why oligopolies are bad
Can ecological network theory explain the transition from health to disease in microbiome-related processes? Yes, and this outstanding new paper led by Miguel A. Muñoz shows exactly how. An exceptional contribution that moves the field forward: www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1... @vmaull.bsky.social
December 9, 2025 at 6:54 PM
In which the gut microbiome shows us once again why oligopolies are bad
omg I just remembered I can mute the word “nuzzi”
December 9, 2025 at 2:20 AM
omg I just remembered I can mute the word “nuzzi”
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NEW — I put together a list of independent journalism subscriptions that would make great holiday gifts. From music to politics, astronomy to alcohol, tech to social justice, there’s something for [almost] everyone. Support indie media *and* surprise and delight your loved ones!
My guide:
My guide:
Giving the gift of independent journalism: a guide
The Handbasket has subscription suggestions for almost everyone on your list.
www.thehandbasket.co
December 6, 2025 at 3:38 PM
NEW — I put together a list of independent journalism subscriptions that would make great holiday gifts. From music to politics, astronomy to alcohol, tech to social justice, there’s something for [almost] everyone. Support indie media *and* surprise and delight your loved ones!
My guide:
My guide:
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there is no more shared reality. www.cnn.com/2025/12/04/p...
December 5, 2025 at 3:17 AM
there is no more shared reality. www.cnn.com/2025/12/04/p...
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December 3, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Louder for the people in the back!