Esther Schindler
@estherschindler.bsky.social
Writer. Editor. Chocoholic. Baseball. Cats. Technology. Not always in that order.
She/her. Let's be kind to one another.
Gaze upon my LinkedIn profile and admire: https://www.linkedin.com/in/estherschindler/
She/her. Let's be kind to one another.
Gaze upon my LinkedIn profile and admire: https://www.linkedin.com/in/estherschindler/
Pinned
I know I'm posting more often -- maybe too much -- but it's the only way I can cope.
On one hand, I refuse to stay silent about the horrible things that are happening.
On the other hand, I refuse to let them distract me from the things that bring us joy and usefulness.
On one hand, I refuse to stay silent about the horrible things that are happening.
On the other hand, I refuse to let them distract me from the things that bring us joy and usefulness.
"What do we want?"
"We don't know!"
"When do we want it?"
"NOW!"
"We don't know!"
"When do we want it?"
"NOW!"
January 26, 2026 at 10:00 PM
"What do we want?"
"We don't know!"
"When do we want it?"
"NOW!"
"We don't know!"
"When do we want it?"
"NOW!"
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I curate the history series at public media's trade journal Current. We're looking for pieces on the history of NPR, PBS and its affiliates, with some space to imagine public media's future. We accept academic articles repurposed for wide readership. Plus, we pay. Please circulate!
Rewind: The Roots of Public Media
This series features scholars of media history looking back at both familiar and lesser-known chapters in public broadcasting’s evolution. “Rewind” is presented in partnership with the Radio Preservat...
current.org
January 11, 2026 at 9:42 PM
I curate the history series at public media's trade journal Current. We're looking for pieces on the history of NPR, PBS and its affiliates, with some space to imagine public media's future. We accept academic articles repurposed for wide readership. Plus, we pay. Please circulate!
Feeling pleased with myself. I saw humans in person (besides my husband) three days in a row!
January 26, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Feeling pleased with myself. I saw humans in person (besides my husband) three days in a row!
For the first time in history, more people in Mexico are categorized as middle class than as living in poverty.
Historic milestone: Middle class Mexicans now outnumber those in poverty
The Mexican government on Friday claimed that for the first time in history more Mexicans are categorized as middle class than poor.
mexiconewsdaily.com
January 26, 2026 at 8:30 PM
For the first time in history, more people in Mexico are categorized as middle class than as living in poverty.
"A technological innovation from a pair of Mizzou Engineering researchers will make precision agriculture faster and more accessible, unlocking opportunities for smallholder farmers everywhere."
Open-source technology will democratize precision agriculture
An interdisciplinary collaboration showcases Mizzou’s leadership in advancing smarter farming with better data.
engineering.missouri.edu
January 26, 2026 at 5:30 PM
"A technological innovation from a pair of Mizzou Engineering researchers will make precision agriculture faster and more accessible, unlocking opportunities for smallholder farmers everywhere."
Another must-have for your closet. Trust me.
(Yeah, I've been catching up on Amazon reviews.)
https://amzn.to/49GPFmJ
(Yeah, I've been catching up on Amazon reviews.)
https://amzn.to/49GPFmJ
January 26, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Another must-have for your closet. Trust me.
(Yeah, I've been catching up on Amazon reviews.)
https://amzn.to/49GPFmJ
(Yeah, I've been catching up on Amazon reviews.)
https://amzn.to/49GPFmJ
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Attorney Chris Madel drops out of Republican primary for governor of Minnesota by saying he can't back the national GOP's "stated retribution on the citizens of our state, nor can I count myself a member of a party that would do so."
Chris Madel ends GOP bid for governor, says he can’t support federal ‘retribution’ against Minnesota
His exit comes as some other Republicans have started to distance themselves from the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in the state.
www.startribune.com
January 26, 2026 at 2:11 PM
Attorney Chris Madel drops out of Republican primary for governor of Minnesota by saying he can't back the national GOP's "stated retribution on the citizens of our state, nor can I count myself a member of a party that would do so."
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[stares directly into the camera]
![Ben Terris
@bterris
X.com
"[My father] had one problem," Trump said. "
He started getting, what do they call it?" He pointed to his forehead and looked to his press secretary for the word that escaped him.
"Alzheimer's," Leavitt said.
"Like an Alzheimer's thing," Trump said. "Well, I don't have it."](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:drfb2pdjlnsqkfgsoellcahm/bafkreiddfjrkrizv6r5szmevc7gl3bgwmcoub2i7ondb7cpnnqslhsjtvi@jpeg)
January 26, 2026 at 3:30 PM
[stares directly into the camera]
I have never been a TikTok person, but for those who use it… is there any feedback yet on this replacement? upscrolled.com/en/
UpScrolled — your voice amplified!
Discover, connect, and share freely on a social media with transparent algorithms — no shadow bans, no silent suppression.
upscrolled.com
January 26, 2026 at 3:36 PM
I have never been a TikTok person, but for those who use it… is there any feedback yet on this replacement? upscrolled.com/en/
Some American writers who have known each other for years have never met in the daytime or when both were sober. --James Thurber
January 26, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Some American writers who have known each other for years have never met in the daytime or when both were sober. --James Thurber
Vlňáky, or woolen shawls, are a traditional part of women’s folk costume, especially in Moravia. Often richly embroidered or patterned, they were worn over folk dresses as large square or triangular shawls with fringes.
More than 100 traditional Moravian folk shawls preserved in new
Women in Lednice have launched an online collection of over 100 traditional vlňáky, woollen shawls once worn as winter folk costume in South Moravia.
english.radio.cz
January 26, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Vlňáky, or woolen shawls, are a traditional part of women’s folk costume, especially in Moravia. Often richly embroidered or patterned, they were worn over folk dresses as large square or triangular shawls with fringes.
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This is a great guide on how you can help support protestors even if you live outside of Minnesota. Note, especially, the bit about Ring cameras.
"Ring partners with Flock, which gives information to law enforcement (without a warrant), including ICE."👇
naomikritzer.com/2026/01/21/h...
"Ring partners with Flock, which gives information to law enforcement (without a warrant), including ICE."👇
naomikritzer.com/2026/01/21/h...
How To Help if You are Outside Minnesota
Last edited January 22, 2026 I’m going to assume that if you’re reading this, you more or less understand the situation in Minnesota and I don’t have to explain it to you! That sa…
naomikritzer.com
January 26, 2026 at 10:57 AM
This is a great guide on how you can help support protestors even if you live outside of Minnesota. Note, especially, the bit about Ring cameras.
"Ring partners with Flock, which gives information to law enforcement (without a warrant), including ICE."👇
naomikritzer.com/2026/01/21/h...
"Ring partners with Flock, which gives information to law enforcement (without a warrant), including ICE."👇
naomikritzer.com/2026/01/21/h...
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Oh my God, what an incredibly real and incredibly terrifying story. These grown men were locked inside a restaurant? Wow.
It's hard to say where that ranks next to the state-sanctioned murders and the kidnapping of children, but gosh, they were briefly locked inside a restaurant? Heaven forfend.
It's hard to say where that ranks next to the state-sanctioned murders and the kidnapping of children, but gosh, they were briefly locked inside a restaurant? Heaven forfend.
January 26, 2026 at 12:32 AM
Oh my God, what an incredibly real and incredibly terrifying story. These grown men were locked inside a restaurant? Wow.
It's hard to say where that ranks next to the state-sanctioned murders and the kidnapping of children, but gosh, they were briefly locked inside a restaurant? Heaven forfend.
It's hard to say where that ranks next to the state-sanctioned murders and the kidnapping of children, but gosh, they were briefly locked inside a restaurant? Heaven forfend.
You're nodding, aren't you?
January 26, 2026 at 12:42 AM
You're nodding, aren't you?
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Minnesota National Guard members have arrived at a federal building and were directed to distribute donuts, coffee, and hot chocolate to anti-ICE protesters. Guard members were issued reflective vests so they would not be mistaken for federal agents.
January 25, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Minnesota National Guard members have arrived at a federal building and were directed to distribute donuts, coffee, and hot chocolate to anti-ICE protesters. Guard members were issued reflective vests so they would not be mistaken for federal agents.
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One of the best things I’ve read in a while:
January 25, 2026 at 10:39 PM
One of the best things I’ve read in a while:
Nearly 400 millionaires and billionaires from 24 countries are calling on global leaders to increase taxes on the super-rich, amid growing concern that the wealthiest in society are buying political influence.
Nearly 400 millionaires and billionaires call for higher taxes on super-rich
Mark Ruffalo, Brian Eno and Abigail Disney sign letter timed for WEF in Davos saying wealthy are buying political influence
www.theguardian.com
January 25, 2026 at 11:21 PM
Nearly 400 millionaires and billionaires from 24 countries are calling on global leaders to increase taxes on the super-rich, amid growing concern that the wealthiest in society are buying political influence.
Make everything okay
The magic button — Make Everything OK
The magic button — Make Everything OK
make-everything-ok.com
January 25, 2026 at 8:36 PM
Make everything okay
Look, I understand that we all need escapism right now. If yours includes steamy historical romance (like, say, Bridgerton), I recommend the Wallflower series. This has no lasting literary value, but frankly, at this point, I do not care.
https://amzn.to/4pWt6PC
https://amzn.to/4pWt6PC
January 25, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Look, I understand that we all need escapism right now. If yours includes steamy historical romance (like, say, Bridgerton), I recommend the Wallflower series. This has no lasting literary value, but frankly, at this point, I do not care.
https://amzn.to/4pWt6PC
https://amzn.to/4pWt6PC
In 2016, I edited an article about this way-out-there project, and decided to look up its progress since then. Cool reading.
Thirty years of the Square Kilometre Array: here’s what the world’s largest radio telescope project has achieved so far – Physics World
The precursors to the world’s most sensitive radio telescope are already changing our view of the cosmos
physicsworld.com
January 25, 2026 at 5:39 PM
In 2016, I edited an article about this way-out-there project, and decided to look up its progress since then. Cool reading.
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Michael Che on SNL: "I get that I.C.E. Agents are people, allegedly. And they have a job to do. But at some point, while you're pepper spraying old ladies or shooting at a nurse, do you ever stop and ask yourself, are we dicks?"
January 25, 2026 at 5:20 AM
Michael Che on SNL: "I get that I.C.E. Agents are people, allegedly. And they have a job to do. But at some point, while you're pepper spraying old ladies or shooting at a nurse, do you ever stop and ask yourself, are we dicks?"
Every copy of Aurora Australis, printed at the South Pole in 1908, is bound in the supply crates from the Shackleton expedition, and copies are identified by which goods are stenciled on them. blogs.loc.gov/bibliomania/...
Polar Plunge: An Exploration of Antarctic Publishing | Bibliomania
In 1901, on a journey to reach the South Pole, the Discovery Expedition joined together to establish the first Antarctic journal. With illustrations, poetry, and field reports written by sailors and o...
blogs.loc.gov
January 25, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Every copy of Aurora Australis, printed at the South Pole in 1908, is bound in the supply crates from the Shackleton expedition, and copies are identified by which goods are stenciled on them. blogs.loc.gov/bibliomania/...