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David P. Merriam (Dave) @davidpmerriam.bsky.social · 23h

#Inktober #Inktober2025 #Drawing Challenge.

11 Oct: Red #Panda
Ballpoint

The #RedPanda (Ailurus fulgens) is listed as #Endangered on the #IUCNredList. Major threats are habitat loss, human activity; #climateChange and natural disasters.

#EndangeredSpecies #FridaysForFuture #wildlife

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David P. Merriam (Dave) @davidpmerriam.bsky.social · 3d

#Inktober #Inktober2025 #Drawing Challenge.

9 Oct: Yangtze finless #porpoise
oil on canvas

The #Yangtze finless porpoise is listed as Critically #Endangered on the #IUCNredList due to overfishing, #pollution and other human activity.

#EndangeredSpecies #FridaysForFuture #wildlife

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David P. Merriam (Dave) @davidpmerriam.bsky.social · 5d

#Inktober #Inktober2025 #Drawing Challenge.

7 Oct: Sumatran #tiger
ballpoint, Pigma brush

The #SumatranTiger is listed as Critically #Endangered by the #IUCN, due to threats from human activity and reduced prey availability.

#EndangeredSpecies #FridaysForFuture

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David P. Merriam (Dave) @davidpmerriam.bsky.social · 5d

Thank you so much, Endel!

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David P. Merriam (Dave) @davidpmerriam.bsky.social · 7d

#Inktober #Inktober2025 #Drawing Challenge.

5 Oct: Javan #Rhino
Ballpoint

#JavanRhino, of #Indonesia, is listed as #CriticallyEndangered on the #IUCNredList largely due to demand for rhino horn and human encroachment into habitat areas.

#EndangeredSpecies #FridaysForFuture

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David P. Merriam (Dave) @davidpmerriam.bsky.social · 8d

#Inktober #Inktober2025 #Drawing Challenge.

3 Oct: #Lemur
Ballpoint

The #RingTailedLemur, of Madagascar, is listed as Endangered on #IUCNredList due to habitat loss, hunting and capture for pets.

#EndangeredSpecies #FridaysForFuture

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David P. Merriam (Dave) @davidpmerriam.bsky.social · 8d

#Inktober #Inktober2025 #Drawing Challenge.

1 Oct: #Ferret
ballpoint, Pigma Micron

The #BlackFootedFerret is listed as Endangered on the #IUCNredList, due to its restricted populations and threats like habitat loss, disease, and decline in its primary food source: prairie dogs.
#EndangeredSpecies

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David P. Merriam (Dave) @davidpmerriam.bsky.social · 18d

Who listens to #donaldtrump regarding #health advice? He has NO #medical credentials and absolutely unqualified. Talk to a #doctor, who is properly qualified to give medical advice.

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David P. Merriam (Dave) @davidpmerriam.bsky.social · Sep 5

Congratulations, Sophia and team! Fantastic job!!

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endel-stamberg1904.bsky.social @endel-stamberg1904.bsky.social · Jul 21

SaveCongoRainforest Day 1959 +1960

#SaveCongoRainforest
#SaveCongoForest_Flora_Fauna🌴🦍 #AfricaMatters #IndigenousLivesMatter

In Solidarity with @vanessanakate.bsky.social and @remyzah.bsky.social

The Congo Rainforest is vital in the fight for climate and social justice!☮️ 🌍

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endel-stamberg1904.bsky.social @endel-stamberg1904.bsky.social · Jul 21

Save the Sahel Day 1862 + 1863

ActOnSahel
team advocates 4 Peace in the Sahel with #ClimateAction. Sahel needs more #trees not weapons.Pls redirect the military funds to tackle climate change, poverty, terrorism & conflicts. #ActOnSahel

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endel-stamberg1904.bsky.social @endel-stamberg1904.bsky.social · Jul 21

Save Bugoma Forest Day 1789 + 1790

I am Endel Stamberg, a climate activist from Germany. Uganda forest cover is shrinking. And one of the forest in Uganda has been sold for agribusiness. I’m calling upon activists around the world to add their voices on mine and #SaveBugomaForest!

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endel-stamberg1904.bsky.social @endel-stamberg1904.bsky.social · Jul 21

Stop Shell Day 1787 + 1788

It's URGENT:
Shell
plans to leave parts of old oil platform with 11,000 tonnes of oil and toxicwaste in the #NorthSea.
@greenpeace.org

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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · Jul 16

Today marks three years since the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline was created.

I am proud to support the #988Lifeline—a resource with compassionate crisis support, available 24/7 via call, text, and chat.

Know you are never alone. There is help available.

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House Democrats @housedemocrats.bsky.social · Jul 18

On today’s Democratic Daily Download, @repstansbury.bsky.social busts the myths behind Trump’s Big, Ugly law. The truth? It hikes your utility bills by $400 — just to hand out giveaways to billionaires and Big Oil CEOs.

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Dr. Robert D. Bullard @drrobertbullard.bsky.social · Jul 10

NYTimes: Recipients of a U.S. Climate Science Fellowship Are Put on Unpaid Leave www.nytimes.com/2025/07/09/c...

Recipients of a U.S. Climate Science Fellowship Are Put on Unpaid Leave

www.nytimes.com

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Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández @fernandez.house.gov · Jul 3

HAPPENING NOW: Republicans in Congress betray the American people.

TUNE IN!

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Senator Martin Heinrich @heinrich.senate.gov · Jul 3

Largest cut to Medicaid in American history.
Largest transfer of wealth to the rich in American history.
Largest cut to food assistance in American history.

Just like Senate Republicans, House Republicans chose greed, cruelty, & a callous disregard for the people they represent.

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Rep. Gabe Vasquez @repgabevasquez.bsky.social · Jul 3

This is a terrible bill for America. This is a terrible bill for New Mexico. I'm going to keep fighting for la gente — for the people.

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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · Jul 3

I know many of you are feeling angry and hopeless. But we must not give up the fight. We must let it fuel our fight — for the future and for our communities. We press on. ❤️

Rep. Stansbury on the passage of Trump’s big ugly abomination of a bill

YouTube video by Rep. Melanie Stansbury

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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · Jun 27

With wildfires burning across NM and the West – there is no doubt that we need more science, technology, tools, and boots on the ground to keep our firefighters safe and respond to increasing fires.

We must ensure they don’t cut funding for the life-saving tools, technology and staffing needed!

Rep. Stansbury: Lets keep our firefighters in the West safe!

YouTube video by Rep. Melanie Stansbury

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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · Jun 27

It’s Friday—the Senate is a ghost town as Republicans face major parliamentary setbacks and the Supreme Court is at it again. Here’s what’s up. ⬇️

Rep. Stansbury: the reconciliation bill faces setbacks and the SCOTUS opinions are out

YouTube video by Rep. Melanie Stansbury

youtu.be

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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · Jun 28

Around midnight last night Senate Republicans dropped a NEW version of their Reconciliation bill with MORE cuts to Medicaid and many provisions that violate the rules and gut vital programs for Americans.

Their plan? Jam it through in the coming days regardless of what the American people think.

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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · Jun 29

ONCE AGAIN in the dark of night—Republicans are trying to jam their Big Abomination of a Bill through Congress. This is what’s going on tonight after they jammed a motion to proceed through the Senate in a 51-49 vote. Obviously, I’ll be a very hell NO on this bill. ⬇️

Rep. Stansbury: The big abomination of a bill is in the Senate, here’s an update

YouTube video by Rep. Melanie Stansbury

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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · Jun 30

The Trump Admin isn’t just gutting vital programs, attacking our institutions, and firing federal workers—it’s trying to remake America through an extreme ideological agenda.

Folks, this is Project 2025 in action. We must stand up for our communities, our freedoms, and the future of our democracy.

Rep. Stansbury: We will not remain silent while our democracy is dismantled.

YouTube video by Rep. Melanie Stansbury

youtu.be

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