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Each day I post about amazing people who have been leaders in arts, science,etc
Each day I post about amazing people who have been leaders in arts, science,etc
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On this day, (Thursday) February 12 in 1925, Joan Mitchell was born. She was an American artist who worked primarily in painting and printmaking, and also used pastel and made other works on paper. She was an active participant in the New York School of artists in the 1950s. #Herstory
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How the men in the Epstein files defeated #MeToo
The emails show the “anti-woke” crusaders are afraid of accountability.
by Elizabeth Lopatto
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www.theverge.com/tech/874721/...
The emails show the “anti-woke” crusaders are afraid of accountability.
by Elizabeth Lopatto
gift link
www.theverge.com/tech/874721/...
February 13, 2026 at 8:41 AM
How the men in the Epstein files defeated #MeToo
The emails show the “anti-woke” crusaders are afraid of accountability.
by Elizabeth Lopatto
gift link
www.theverge.com/tech/874721/...
The emails show the “anti-woke” crusaders are afraid of accountability.
by Elizabeth Lopatto
gift link
www.theverge.com/tech/874721/...
This is an AMAZING order, be sure to read the last few pages!
Trump appointee Judge Nancy Brasel determined that the Trump administration violated the rights of detainees in an MN ICE holding facility, and has ordered they provide noncitizens with accurate instructions on their legal rights before being transferred.
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February 13, 2026 at 1:23 AM
This is an AMAZING order, be sure to read the last few pages!
On this day, (Thursday) February 12 in 1925, Joan Mitchell was born. She was an American artist who worked primarily in painting and printmaking, and also used pastel and made other works on paper. She was an active participant in the New York School of artists in the 1950s. #Herstory
February 12, 2026 at 2:47 PM
On this day, (Thursday) February 12 in 1925, Joan Mitchell was born. She was an American artist who worked primarily in painting and printmaking, and also used pastel and made other works on paper. She was an active participant in the New York School of artists in the 1950s. #Herstory
Today (Wednesday) February 11 in 1916, Florynce Kennedy was born. She was an American lawyer, feminist, civil rights advocate, lecturer, film and TV actor and civil rights activist. #Herstory
February 12, 2026 at 1:35 AM
Today (Wednesday) February 11 in 1916, Florynce Kennedy was born. She was an American lawyer, feminist, civil rights advocate, lecturer, film and TV actor and civil rights activist. #Herstory
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This is amazing.
February 11, 2026 at 7:35 AM
This is amazing.
Good Morning! On this day, (Wed) Feb. 11 in 1813, We celebrate the birth of Harriet Jacobs. She was a black writer, whose autobiography, Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, published in 1861 under the pseudonym Linda Brent, is now considered an American classic. #Herstory
February 11, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Good Morning! On this day, (Wed) Feb. 11 in 1813, We celebrate the birth of Harriet Jacobs. She was a black writer, whose autobiography, Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, published in 1861 under the pseudonym Linda Brent, is now considered an American classic. #Herstory
Good Morning! On this day, (Tuesday) February 10 in 1883 Edith Clarke was born. She was the first woman to be professionally employed as an electrical engineer in the United States, and the first female professor of electrical engineering in the country. #Herstory #WomeninSTEM 🧪
February 10, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Good Morning! On this day, (Tuesday) February 10 in 1883 Edith Clarke was born. She was the first woman to be professionally employed as an electrical engineer in the United States, and the first female professor of electrical engineering in the country. #Herstory #WomeninSTEM 🧪
Good Morning! On this day, (Monday) February 9 in 1854, Aletta Jacobs was born. She was a Dutch physician and women's suffrage activist. As the first woman officially to attend a Dutch university, she became one of the first female physicians in the Netherlands. #Herstory #WomeninSTEM 🧪
February 9, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Good Morning! On this day, (Monday) February 9 in 1854, Aletta Jacobs was born. She was a Dutch physician and women's suffrage activist. As the first woman officially to attend a Dutch university, she became one of the first female physicians in the Netherlands. #Herstory #WomeninSTEM 🧪
Don’t be fooled.
Ring is copaganda, a a tool of the surveillance state.
Ring is copaganda, a a tool of the surveillance state.
February 9, 2026 at 2:09 AM
Don’t be fooled.
Ring is copaganda, a a tool of the surveillance state.
Ring is copaganda, a a tool of the surveillance state.
Dear @gokp.bsky.social and @jdotj.bsky.social, Thank you so much for @badlawyerpod.bsky.social!
It is so important to throw light on the malfeasance that can happen within the legal system. By exposing the bad, we can trust those who are working in integrity and good faith.
Thank you!
It is so important to throw light on the malfeasance that can happen within the legal system. By exposing the bad, we can trust those who are working in integrity and good faith.
Thank you!
February 8, 2026 at 11:09 PM
Dear @gokp.bsky.social and @jdotj.bsky.social, Thank you so much for @badlawyerpod.bsky.social!
It is so important to throw light on the malfeasance that can happen within the legal system. By exposing the bad, we can trust those who are working in integrity and good faith.
Thank you!
It is so important to throw light on the malfeasance that can happen within the legal system. By exposing the bad, we can trust those who are working in integrity and good faith.
Thank you!
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The Onion’s Exclusive Interview With Bad Bunny https://theonion.com/the-onions-exclusive-interview-with-bad-bunny/
February 8, 2026 at 10:00 PM
The Onion’s Exclusive Interview With Bad Bunny https://theonion.com/the-onions-exclusive-interview-with-bad-bunny/
This is important.
If you want to understand what is happening in Minneapolis (and other places) and to get a mere glimpse of the lawlessness of the regime, you should listen to this. People are being abused, injured and murdered.
If you want to understand what is happening in Minneapolis (and other places) and to get a mere glimpse of the lawlessness of the regime, you should listen to this. People are being abused, injured and murdered.
Out today— DOJ Meltdown: “The system sucks. This job sucks.” A cautionary tale for all of us.
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DOJ Meltdown:
Podcast Episode · Lawyers Behaving Badly · 02/06/2026 · 2h 7m
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February 8, 2026 at 9:37 PM
This is important.
If you want to understand what is happening in Minneapolis (and other places) and to get a mere glimpse of the lawlessness of the regime, you should listen to this. People are being abused, injured and murdered.
If you want to understand what is happening in Minneapolis (and other places) and to get a mere glimpse of the lawlessness of the regime, you should listen to this. People are being abused, injured and murdered.
Good Morning! On this day, (Sunday) February 8 in 1895 Rebecca Lee Crumpler was born. She was an American physician, nurse and author. After studying at the New England Female Medical College, in 1864 she became the first African-American woman to become a MD in the US #Herstory #WomeninSTEM 🧪
February 8, 2026 at 3:54 PM
Good Morning! On this day, (Sunday) February 8 in 1895 Rebecca Lee Crumpler was born. She was an American physician, nurse and author. After studying at the New England Female Medical College, in 1864 she became the first African-American woman to become a MD in the US #Herstory #WomeninSTEM 🧪
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An interesting gift article for you, about how ICE really can't be fixed
https://share.inquirer.com/V9LNKG
https://share.inquirer.com/V9LNKG
The toxic culture that killed Alex Pretti | Will Bunch Newsletter
Plus, who is Tulsi Gabbard really working for?
www.inquirer.com
February 8, 2026 at 7:10 AM
An interesting gift article for you, about how ICE really can't be fixed
https://share.inquirer.com/V9LNKG
https://share.inquirer.com/V9LNKG
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I’m the Prime Minister of Spain. This Is Why the West Needs Migrants. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/04/o...
Opinion | I’m the Prime Minister of Spain. This Is Why the West Needs Migrants.
www.nytimes.com
February 8, 2026 at 10:17 AM
I’m the Prime Minister of Spain. This Is Why the West Needs Migrants. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/04/o...
FTA:
“Non-maga evangelical pastors are going to face a set of difficult questions during the next three years: Under what conditions, if any, are you willing to speak out when a president and his administration repeatedly violate Christian ethics? Will you stay silent even when acts of cruelty…”
“Non-maga evangelical pastors are going to face a set of difficult questions during the next three years: Under what conditions, if any, are you willing to speak out when a president and his administration repeatedly violate Christian ethics? Will you stay silent even when acts of cruelty…”
February 8, 2026 at 10:54 AM
FTA:
“Non-maga evangelical pastors are going to face a set of difficult questions during the next three years: Under what conditions, if any, are you willing to speak out when a president and his administration repeatedly violate Christian ethics? Will you stay silent even when acts of cruelty…”
“Non-maga evangelical pastors are going to face a set of difficult questions during the next three years: Under what conditions, if any, are you willing to speak out when a president and his administration repeatedly violate Christian ethics? Will you stay silent even when acts of cruelty…”
Good Morning! On this day, (Sat.) February 7 in 1842 Anita Stewart was born. She was an American actress and film producer of the early silent film era. Following a dispute with the studio, Vitagraph, she was sued. The decision is still cited today in actor-studio legal disputes. #Herstory
February 7, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Good Morning! On this day, (Sat.) February 7 in 1842 Anita Stewart was born. She was an American actress and film producer of the early silent film era. Following a dispute with the studio, Vitagraph, she was sued. The decision is still cited today in actor-studio legal disputes. #Herstory
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As global press freedom dwindles, corrupt politicians rejoice
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As global press freedom dwindles, corrupt politicians rejoice
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As global press freedom dwindles, corrupt politicians rejoice
Less scrutiny, more booty
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February 7, 2026 at 8:54 AM
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As global press freedom dwindles, corrupt politicians rejoice
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As global press freedom dwindles, corrupt politicians rejoice
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Good Morning! On this day, (Friday) February 6 in 1913 Mary Leakey was born. She was a British paleoanthropologist who discovered the first fossilized Proconsul skull, an extinct ape which is now believed to be ancestral to humans. #Herstory #WomeninSTEM 🧪
February 6, 2026 at 1:28 PM
Good Morning! On this day, (Friday) February 6 in 1913 Mary Leakey was born. She was a British paleoanthropologist who discovered the first fossilized Proconsul skull, an extinct ape which is now believed to be ancestral to humans. #Herstory #WomeninSTEM 🧪
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No joke: I got angry hate mail today for writing an obituary of a Black woman scientist—because the person felt she did didn’t deserve the recognition.
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Gladys Mae West obituary: mathematician who pioneered GPS technology
She made key contributions to US cold-war science despite facing huge barriers as a Black woman.
www.nature.com
February 6, 2026 at 9:09 AM
No joke: I got angry hate mail today for writing an obituary of a Black woman scientist—because the person felt she did didn’t deserve the recognition.
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...