Karen James
@kejames.bsky.social
Environmental geneticist & outdoorswoman into eDNA, botany, evolution, space, sci-comm, skiing, Outlander & kindness • auntie • cat mom • she/her
“I would teach my feet to fly”
Banner art by @[email protected]
📍Unceded Wabanaki land (aka Maine)
“I would teach my feet to fly”
Banner art by @[email protected]
📍Unceded Wabanaki land (aka Maine)
Pinned
Karen James
@kejames.bsky.social
· Jan 8
Here’s me ice skating into the sunset on New Years Day, in hopes it might help someone out there relax or get to sleep. Hang in there, friends.
Every time one of these dudes attempts to explain/defend or even apologize, they just dig even deeper.
February 13, 2026 at 4:02 AM
Every time one of these dudes attempts to explain/defend or even apologize, they just dig even deeper.
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And Horner had a rep as a creep well before this. Marrying a 19 year-old-student when he was 65, then treating it as some kind of joke or unserious. Women MSU students who told me they were interested in paleo, until their interactions with him. Not to mention how got his fame by claim jumping.
For people outside of paleontology:
This senior paleontologist, who married a 19-year-old, visited a convicted pedophile in 2012 & 2016. Is beefing over a conference argument from 13 years ago, angry because he was banned from a family-friendly event across the Atlantic. The level of petty.
This senior paleontologist, who married a 19-year-old, visited a convicted pedophile in 2012 & 2016. Is beefing over a conference argument from 13 years ago, angry because he was banned from a family-friendly event across the Atlantic. The level of petty.
February 12, 2026 at 12:55 PM
And Horner had a rep as a creep well before this. Marrying a 19 year-old-student when he was 65, then treating it as some kind of joke or unserious. Women MSU students who told me they were interested in paleo, until their interactions with him. Not to mention how got his fame by claim jumping.
He disliked the entire archipelago… which is kind of funny when you think about how important it would become to him.
February 12, 2026 at 7:14 PM
He disliked the entire archipelago… which is kind of funny when you think about how important it would become to him.
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Darwin also famously had beef with the marine iguanas of the Galapagos, writing "The black lava rocks on the beach are frequented by large, most disgusting, clumsy lizards" and calling them "imps of darkness"
February 12, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Darwin also famously had beef with the marine iguanas of the Galapagos, writing "The black lava rocks on the beach are frequented by large, most disgusting, clumsy lizards" and calling them "imps of darkness"
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February 12, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Blast from the past yet still relevant! ♥️
February 12, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Blast from the past yet still relevant! ♥️
How is “Where there is heroism, there is no final defeat,” even remotely controversial? I smell a rat.
⚡️'Remembrance is not a violation' — third Ukrainian athlete barred from wearing helmet at Olympics.
Short track speed skater Oleh Handei said his helmet bore a line from Ukrainian poet Lina Kostenko: "Where there is heroism, there is no final defeat."
Short track speed skater Oleh Handei said his helmet bore a line from Ukrainian poet Lina Kostenko: "Where there is heroism, there is no final defeat."
'Remembrance is not a violation' — third Ukrainian athlete barred from wearing helmet at Olympics
Short track speed skater Oleh Handei said his helmet bore a line from Ukrainian poet Lina Kostenko: "Where there is heroism, there is no final defeat." It was banned from the Olympics on the grounds o...
kyivindependent.com
February 12, 2026 at 12:04 AM
How is “Where there is heroism, there is no final defeat,” even remotely controversial? I smell a rat.
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness… unless the Dow is doing well. Then whatevs.
Bondi crashes out over Epstein: "The Dow is over 50,000 dollars! I don't know why you're laughing. You're a great stock trader as I hear, Raskin. The Dow is over 50,000 right now. The S&P at almost 7,000, and the Nasdaq smashing records. That's what we should be talking about."
February 11, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness… unless the Dow is doing well. Then whatevs.
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Unsurprisingly, Trump's immigration crackdown is still not delivering labor market improvements for the US-born
Over the last year, native-born unemployment is up from 4.3% to 4.7% while native-born employment has decreased
Over the last year, native-born unemployment is up from 4.3% to 4.7% while native-born employment has decreased
February 11, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Unsurprisingly, Trump's immigration crackdown is still not delivering labor market improvements for the US-born
Over the last year, native-born unemployment is up from 4.3% to 4.7% while native-born employment has decreased
Over the last year, native-born unemployment is up from 4.3% to 4.7% while native-born employment has decreased
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🚨 H.R. 261 would remove oversight and risk harm to our National Marine Sanctuaries. Don't let Big Tech undermine our marine protected areas. Call your Rep today: Say NO to H.R. 261! 🐚🐋
www.congress.gov/bill/119th-c...
www.congress.gov/bill/119th-c...
www.congress.gov
February 11, 2026 at 2:33 PM
🚨 H.R. 261 would remove oversight and risk harm to our National Marine Sanctuaries. Don't let Big Tech undermine our marine protected areas. Call your Rep today: Say NO to H.R. 261! 🐚🐋
www.congress.gov/bill/119th-c...
www.congress.gov/bill/119th-c...
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The Taken
Inside the ICE Detention Pipeline for US Citizens and Residents from Minnesota to Texas
By @rgoodlaw.bsky.social and Sophia Khoroushi
www.justsecurity.org/131101/ice-m...
Inside the ICE Detention Pipeline for US Citizens and Residents from Minnesota to Texas
By @rgoodlaw.bsky.social and Sophia Khoroushi
www.justsecurity.org/131101/ice-m...
The Taken: Inside the ICE Detention Pipeline for US Citizens and Residents From Minnesota to Texas
We document these patterns through the use of sworn declarations and court filings.
www.justsecurity.org
February 11, 2026 at 1:44 PM
The Taken
Inside the ICE Detention Pipeline for US Citizens and Residents from Minnesota to Texas
By @rgoodlaw.bsky.social and Sophia Khoroushi
www.justsecurity.org/131101/ice-m...
Inside the ICE Detention Pipeline for US Citizens and Residents from Minnesota to Texas
By @rgoodlaw.bsky.social and Sophia Khoroushi
www.justsecurity.org/131101/ice-m...
And it’s never more obvious than when they go away on a trip for a while. 🫣
February 11, 2026 at 5:22 AM
And it’s never more obvious than when they go away on a trip for a while. 🫣
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we need to talk about that Ring Super Bowl ad
February 10, 2026 at 8:18 PM
we need to talk about that Ring Super Bowl ad
Video of Ruohonen’s statement: bsky.app/profile/iwil...
Team USA Curler Rich Ruohonen:
"We'd be remiss if we didn't at least mention what's going on in Minnesota...I am a lawyer, as you know, and we have a constitution... and what's happening in Minnesota is wrong. There's no shades of gray. It's clear."
"We'd be remiss if we didn't at least mention what's going on in Minnesota...I am a lawyer, as you know, and we have a constitution... and what's happening in Minnesota is wrong. There's no shades of gray. It's clear."
February 11, 2026 at 12:33 AM
Video of Ruohonen’s statement: bsky.app/profile/iwil...
Shout-out to the Olympic athletes speaking out for our constitutional rights & multicultural society. Hunter Hess, yes, but also Rich Ruohonen (curler), Chris Lillis (freeskier), Amber Glenn (figure skater), Chloe Kim (snowboarder), Jessie Diggins (XC skier).
Who am I missing? Let’s make a thread!
Who am I missing? Let’s make a thread!
February 11, 2026 at 12:27 AM
Shout-out to the Olympic athletes speaking out for our constitutional rights & multicultural society. Hunter Hess, yes, but also Rich Ruohonen (curler), Chris Lillis (freeskier), Amber Glenn (figure skater), Chloe Kim (snowboarder), Jessie Diggins (XC skier).
Who am I missing? Let’s make a thread!
Who am I missing? Let’s make a thread!
I’m right there with you.
February 10, 2026 at 2:24 PM
I’m right there with you.
Shout-out to all the retirees out there attending daily/weekly protests along roadsides, on bridges, etc., often in the bitter cold. We have several groups on our small island, population <10,000.
elvis presley is dancing in a black and white photo with a group of men playing drums and guitars .
Alt: elvis presley is dancing in a black and white photo with a group of men playing drums and guitars, with the words “thank you” at the bottom
media.tenor.com
February 10, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Shout-out to all the retirees out there attending daily/weekly protests along roadsides, on bridges, etc., often in the bitter cold. We have several groups on our small island, population <10,000.
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BREAKING: The Epstein survivors are releasing this ad on this Super Bowl Sunday to send the message that they will not “move on” from the largest sex trafficking scandal in the world. #standwithsurvivors
February 8, 2026 at 5:07 PM
BREAKING: The Epstein survivors are releasing this ad on this Super Bowl Sunday to send the message that they will not “move on” from the largest sex trafficking scandal in the world. #standwithsurvivors
Good work by the BDN, and a good reminder to support your local newspapers if you can:
February 9, 2026 at 12:57 PM
Good work by the BDN, and a good reminder to support your local newspapers if you can:
Good work by the BDN. Reminder: support your local papers if you can!
The BDN obtained and reviewed more than a thousand pages of federal court documents filed throughout New England, conducted interviews, attended court hearings and more. www.bangordailynews.com/2026/02/09/m...
ICE said it was arresting ‘the worst of the worst’ in Maine. We only found a few criminals.
The BDN used court records and other sources to identify 67 of roughly 200 people arrested in Maine during last month's surge.
www.bangordailynews.com
February 9, 2026 at 12:52 PM
Good work by the BDN. Reminder: support your local papers if you can!
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*Green card application in process and work permit, married to US citizen
*Lived in US for 20 years, no criminal record
*In detention for five months with no charge, despite judge approving release
*He disputes ICE claim that he signed forms agreeing to deportation
*Lived in US for 20 years, no criminal record
*In detention for five months with no charge, despite judge approving release
*He disputes ICE claim that he signed forms agreeing to deportation
And here is my story: ‘Absolute hell’: Irishman with valid US work permit held by Ice since September
www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
‘Absolute hell’: Irishman with valid US work permit held by Ice since September
Seamus Culleton has been in a detention facility in Texas for nearly five months despite having no criminal record
www.irishtimes.com
February 9, 2026 at 12:29 PM
*Green card application in process and work permit, married to US citizen
*Lived in US for 20 years, no criminal record
*In detention for five months with no charge, despite judge approving release
*He disputes ICE claim that he signed forms agreeing to deportation
*Lived in US for 20 years, no criminal record
*In detention for five months with no charge, despite judge approving release
*He disputes ICE claim that he signed forms agreeing to deportation
And here’s one more Women’s Downhill take for good measure. It’s similar to the other two I posted just now but emphasizes a key point those didn’t.
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Our opinion page published a guest piece on Lindsey Vonn that was misogynistic trash. I had thoughts.
Your Lindsey Vonn advice is misogynistic trash. Keep it to yourself
A recent opinion piece about Lindsey Vonn was ill-informed, condescending and misogynistic. Here's why.
www.usatoday.com
February 9, 2026 at 12:44 PM
And here’s one more Women’s Downhill take for good measure. It’s similar to the other two I posted just now but emphasizes a key point those didn’t.
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