Dr. Niki PhD
@furiousvoter.bsky.social
😷 💉 PhD Primatologist (Currently a grant writer), #Fulbright alumna, NSF DDRIG recipient: Conservation, Stress, Ethnoprimatology. Do more than vote| Antifa by blood| She/Her | My personal skeets - if I follow you, it was intentional and not “just because”
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Dr. Niki PhD
@furiousvoter.bsky.social
· Aug 28
Heads up if you’re trying to schedule the 2025-2026 Covid vaccine at Walgreens
1. Staff didn’t realize scheduling was open - they have no news
2. They usually only carry Pfizer
3. The app requires that you have a prescription
1. Staff didn’t realize scheduling was open - they have no news
2. They usually only carry Pfizer
3. The app requires that you have a prescription
I watched this in my Spanish class in undergrad and it quite literally upended my world. www.themoviedb.org/movie/149008...
Kid should go to college because of experiences like this.
Kid should go to college because of experiences like this.
November 27, 2025 at 9:20 PM
I watched this in my Spanish class in undergrad and it quite literally upended my world. www.themoviedb.org/movie/149008...
Kid should go to college because of experiences like this.
Kid should go to college because of experiences like this.
Having a Mom with pancreatic cancer who had chemo the day before a holiday means 1. Doing all the cooking yourself and 2. Making separate batches of things with ingredients that are easier on her. ❤️
November 27, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Having a Mom with pancreatic cancer who had chemo the day before a holiday means 1. Doing all the cooking yourself and 2. Making separate batches of things with ingredients that are easier on her. ❤️
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People who use gen ai immediately get sorted into “the dumbest person I know” category.
November 27, 2025 at 7:39 PM
People who use gen ai immediately get sorted into “the dumbest person I know” category.
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I’ll clarify: applied for asylum in December 2024, granted asylum in April 2025 - under the Trump admin.
November 27, 2025 at 7:44 PM
I’ll clarify: applied for asylum in December 2024, granted asylum in April 2025 - under the Trump admin.
My Thanksgiving tradition is Indysgiving - where the kid and I watch all the Indiana Jones movies Wed - Thurs. It’s educational.
Me: What’s the rule? If you have a table of 10 people hanging out and 1 of them is a Nazi, how many Nazis do you have?
7yr old: 10
(We then talk about why)
Me: What’s the rule? If you have a table of 10 people hanging out and 1 of them is a Nazi, how many Nazis do you have?
7yr old: 10
(We then talk about why)
November 27, 2025 at 1:31 AM
My Thanksgiving tradition is Indysgiving - where the kid and I watch all the Indiana Jones movies Wed - Thurs. It’s educational.
Me: What’s the rule? If you have a table of 10 people hanging out and 1 of them is a Nazi, how many Nazis do you have?
7yr old: 10
(We then talk about why)
Me: What’s the rule? If you have a table of 10 people hanging out and 1 of them is a Nazi, how many Nazis do you have?
7yr old: 10
(We then talk about why)
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November 26, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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Next Tuesday, 12/2:
—Dems are going for an upset in Tennessee,
—Dems also trying to flip two cities in the Atlanta suburbs,
—DSA vs Dem establishment battles for Atlanta officesc
—and ideological battles within Dem factions in Jersey City.
It’s a lot!
In my guide: boltsmag.org/whats-on-the...
—Dems are going for an upset in Tennessee,
—Dems also trying to flip two cities in the Atlanta suburbs,
—DSA vs Dem establishment battles for Atlanta officesc
—and ideological battles within Dem factions in Jersey City.
It’s a lot!
In my guide: boltsmag.org/whats-on-the...
The 25 Elections to Watch This December - Bolts
On the heels of their sweeping wins in November, Democrats have opportunities to gain further ground in December runoffs and special elections. They’re hoping for upsets in conservative territory, fro...
boltsmag.org
November 26, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Next Tuesday, 12/2:
—Dems are going for an upset in Tennessee,
—Dems also trying to flip two cities in the Atlanta suburbs,
—DSA vs Dem establishment battles for Atlanta officesc
—and ideological battles within Dem factions in Jersey City.
It’s a lot!
In my guide: boltsmag.org/whats-on-the...
—Dems are going for an upset in Tennessee,
—Dems also trying to flip two cities in the Atlanta suburbs,
—DSA vs Dem establishment battles for Atlanta officesc
—and ideological battles within Dem factions in Jersey City.
It’s a lot!
In my guide: boltsmag.org/whats-on-the...
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The people who do this, who conceived of it, who demand it, are real life monsters.
“I had to take the baby from my crying wife’s arms.“ It hasn’t even been a year, and this is not a scandal anymore? What is wrong with us?
Green Card Interviews End in Handcuffs for Spouses of U.S. Citizens
www.nytimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:02 PM
The people who do this, who conceived of it, who demand it, are real life monsters.
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"[B]oycott campaign targeting major corporations 'that enable, profit from, or directly collaborate with'" ICE.
Amazon, Whole Foods, Dell, Microsoft, Home Deport, Spotify, and Target.
Learn more: www.beyondtheballot.org/iceout
#USA #Protest #Deportation #EthnicCleansing
Amazon, Whole Foods, Dell, Microsoft, Home Deport, Spotify, and Target.
Learn more: www.beyondtheballot.org/iceout
#USA #Protest #Deportation #EthnicCleansing
"Make Corporate Complicity Unprofitable': Boycott Targets Companies Tied to ICE
A Gen Z-led advocacy group launches a boycott campaign against corporations backing ICE and the Trump administration's racist policies.
www.beyondtheballot.org
November 26, 2025 at 2:50 PM
"[B]oycott campaign targeting major corporations 'that enable, profit from, or directly collaborate with'" ICE.
Amazon, Whole Foods, Dell, Microsoft, Home Deport, Spotify, and Target.
Learn more: www.beyondtheballot.org/iceout
#USA #Protest #Deportation #EthnicCleansing
Amazon, Whole Foods, Dell, Microsoft, Home Deport, Spotify, and Target.
Learn more: www.beyondtheballot.org/iceout
#USA #Protest #Deportation #EthnicCleansing
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Lots of people sharing this clip because it's funny and cathartic but I also genuinely believe it's important.
We have to win the narrative battle between "I live in a corrupt society and that's just how it is" and "I live in a corrupt society and we are going to defeat and humiliate these ghouls."
We have to win the narrative battle between "I live in a corrupt society and that's just how it is" and "I live in a corrupt society and we are going to defeat and humiliate these ghouls."
Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷
November 26, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Lots of people sharing this clip because it's funny and cathartic but I also genuinely believe it's important.
We have to win the narrative battle between "I live in a corrupt society and that's just how it is" and "I live in a corrupt society and we are going to defeat and humiliate these ghouls."
We have to win the narrative battle between "I live in a corrupt society and that's just how it is" and "I live in a corrupt society and we are going to defeat and humiliate these ghouls."
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Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷
November 26, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷
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wild that this happened within 24 hours of bolsanaro going to prison. will be a timeless textbook example of what works to save a democracy and what doesn’t
Breaking News: The last pending criminal prosecution against President Trump was dismissed by a judge in Georgia, effectively ending efforts to hold Trump criminally responsible for attempts to overturn the 2020 election. trib.al/EnJu57H
November 26, 2025 at 4:51 PM
wild that this happened within 24 hours of bolsanaro going to prison. will be a timeless textbook example of what works to save a democracy and what doesn’t
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November 25, 2025 at 10:53 PM
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I just bought a bunch of my holiday presents. That’s a big chore checked off my list. I look forward to clicking What the Fuck and Nope with my far away friends at likely to be frequent intervals.
It's day two of our big 25% off sale!
Get the journal lover in your life (or yourself) one of our custom designed & brightly colored planner organizers!
http://thebrokencirc...
Get the journal lover in your life (or yourself) one of our custom designed & brightly colored planner organizers!
http://thebrokencirc...
November 25, 2025 at 10:50 PM
I just bought a bunch of my holiday presents. That’s a big chore checked off my list. I look forward to clicking What the Fuck and Nope with my far away friends at likely to be frequent intervals.
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BREAKING: Judge rules Lindsey Halligan's appointment was not valid, thus, she had no authority to present the James Comey or Letitia James indictments and the indictments are dismissed without prejudice.
November 24, 2025 at 5:47 PM
BREAKING: Judge rules Lindsey Halligan's appointment was not valid, thus, she had no authority to present the James Comey or Letitia James indictments and the indictments are dismissed without prejudice.
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this was miss norway in the “national costume” portion of the miss universe pageant and pleased as i am that miss mexico won i may need a recount
November 22, 2025 at 7:32 AM
this was miss norway in the “national costume” portion of the miss universe pageant and pleased as i am that miss mexico won i may need a recount
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Notice Mamdani charmed Trump on live TV without backing down on any stances. He didn't water himself down, he didn't even take back calling Trump a fascist. Moderates would say butter him up, or try to appear more right-wing. Voters can see through that—and evidently so does he!
November 22, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Notice Mamdani charmed Trump on live TV without backing down on any stances. He didn't water himself down, he didn't even take back calling Trump a fascist. Moderates would say butter him up, or try to appear more right-wing. Voters can see through that—and evidently so does he!
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Fun fact:
After the Texas ruling and Indiana failing to redraw their maps, Democrats are now projected to win the redistricting battle.
We told you not to start that dumb shit.
After the Texas ruling and Indiana failing to redraw their maps, Democrats are now projected to win the redistricting battle.
We told you not to start that dumb shit.
November 21, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Fun fact:
After the Texas ruling and Indiana failing to redraw their maps, Democrats are now projected to win the redistricting battle.
We told you not to start that dumb shit.
After the Texas ruling and Indiana failing to redraw their maps, Democrats are now projected to win the redistricting battle.
We told you not to start that dumb shit.
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We're getting the remake in real time.
November 22, 2025 at 2:20 AM
We're getting the remake in real time.
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Trump: so good, such a good mayor, we all love Zohran don’t we
Zohran: yes thank you
Trump: I’ll tell you who we hate, ANDrew CUOmo
Zohran: yes
Andrew Cuomo at home: wha…but I…how…
Zohran: yes thank you
Trump: I’ll tell you who we hate, ANDrew CUOmo
Zohran: yes
Andrew Cuomo at home: wha…but I…how…
November 21, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Trump: so good, such a good mayor, we all love Zohran don’t we
Zohran: yes thank you
Trump: I’ll tell you who we hate, ANDrew CUOmo
Zohran: yes
Andrew Cuomo at home: wha…but I…how…
Zohran: yes thank you
Trump: I’ll tell you who we hate, ANDrew CUOmo
Zohran: yes
Andrew Cuomo at home: wha…but I…how…
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*takes a long, hard look at everyone on bluesky who has been foaming at the mouth to turn public roadways into a panopticon because nothing could possibly be worse than speeding*
very big story here: apnews.com/article/immi...
Border Patrol is monitoring US drivers and detaining those with 'suspicious' travel patterns
The U.S. Border Patrol is monitoring millions of American drivers nationwide in a secretive program to identify and detain people whose travel patterns it deems suspicious.
apnews.com
November 20, 2025 at 6:47 PM
*takes a long, hard look at everyone on bluesky who has been foaming at the mouth to turn public roadways into a panopticon because nothing could possibly be worse than speeding*
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The Pentagon has decided that Swastikas and nooses are cool now, and no longer considered symbols of hate. So if you're Jewish or black, and bunking with Nazis, well you'll just have to be OK with that because Nazis aren't bad anymore and bigotry is acceptable.
www.rawstory.com/trump-swasti...
www.rawstory.com/trump-swasti...
Military service will reportedly no longer classify 'divisive' swastika as 'hate' symbol
Trump administration insiders are furious over reporting that the U.S. Coast Guard, which is part of the Department of Homeland Security, will no longer classify the swastika as a symbol of "hate."Acc...
www.rawstory.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:26 PM
The Pentagon has decided that Swastikas and nooses are cool now, and no longer considered symbols of hate. So if you're Jewish or black, and bunking with Nazis, well you'll just have to be OK with that because Nazis aren't bad anymore and bigotry is acceptable.
www.rawstory.com/trump-swasti...
www.rawstory.com/trump-swasti...
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The Department of Education will close and labour, interior, state and HHS will take over.
If RFK Jr’s HHS has anything to do with education deliverables, we’re doomed.
Kids won’t be taught anything about health.
They’ll be taught that only the “strong” deserve to survive.
If RFK Jr’s HHS has anything to do with education deliverables, we’re doomed.
Kids won’t be taught anything about health.
They’ll be taught that only the “strong” deserve to survive.
November 20, 2025 at 8:53 PM
The Department of Education will close and labour, interior, state and HHS will take over.
If RFK Jr’s HHS has anything to do with education deliverables, we’re doomed.
Kids won’t be taught anything about health.
They’ll be taught that only the “strong” deserve to survive.
If RFK Jr’s HHS has anything to do with education deliverables, we’re doomed.
Kids won’t be taught anything about health.
They’ll be taught that only the “strong” deserve to survive.
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when I was young, i used to wonder how people like this would fare in life, as they didn't seem suited for gainful employment. it turns out, the internet allowed them to accumulate a massive audience of similar idiots, enriching them and turning them into a presidential advisor
November 20, 2025 at 12:58 AM
when I was young, i used to wonder how people like this would fare in life, as they didn't seem suited for gainful employment. it turns out, the internet allowed them to accumulate a massive audience of similar idiots, enriching them and turning them into a presidential advisor
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To recap: My law firm represented Black and Latino voters in striking down Texas' new congressional map.
The dissenting opinion mentions George Soros 17 times and me and my law firm 3 times (all about how connected to Soros I allegedly am). I have never seen anything like it.
The dissenting opinion mentions George Soros 17 times and me and my law firm 3 times (all about how connected to Soros I allegedly am). I have never seen anything like it.
In a remarkable and deeply unconventional dissent, U.S. Circuit Judge Jerry E. Smith unleashed a blistering and bizarre attack on his fellow judges after a federal court struck down Texas’ unconstitutional racial gerrymander. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
In Unhinged Dissent, Texas Judge Attacks Colleagues — and George Soros
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:09 AM
To recap: My law firm represented Black and Latino voters in striking down Texas' new congressional map.
The dissenting opinion mentions George Soros 17 times and me and my law firm 3 times (all about how connected to Soros I allegedly am). I have never seen anything like it.
The dissenting opinion mentions George Soros 17 times and me and my law firm 3 times (all about how connected to Soros I allegedly am). I have never seen anything like it.