Kevin Keegan
@mothpotato.bsky.social
I study moths so YOU don't have to. Lepidopterist at Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Pittsburgh, PA, U.S.A. All opinions are my own.
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Kevin Keegan
@mothpotato.bsky.social
· Mar 3
One of the boxes of moths I brought to Lund University when I crossed the pond back in 2015 at the beginning of my PhD to work with @lepphylo.bsky.social to generate the first DNA data I would use for my PhD. These things were all classified together at the time. The DNA told us that was VERY WRONG.
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I don't know why they need to make short AI films about the American Revolution when the perfect one was created 18 years ago www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbRo...
George Washington
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January 29, 2026 at 7:47 PM
I don't know why they need to make short AI films about the American Revolution when the perfect one was created 18 years ago www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbRo...
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No Kings is hosting what is shaping up to be the largest ICE Watch training in history tonight.
Join here: www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
Join here: www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
January 26, 2026 at 4:01 PM
No Kings is hosting what is shaping up to be the largest ICE Watch training in history tonight.
Join here: www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
Join here: www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
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One of the things I like best about big snowstorms in the city is that people often walk and play in the middle of the streets during the day, and get to imagine — even momentarily, and maybe for the first time ever — what city life could be like in a world without cars.
January 26, 2026 at 12:34 AM
One of the things I like best about big snowstorms in the city is that people often walk and play in the middle of the streets during the day, and get to imagine — even momentarily, and maybe for the first time ever — what city life could be like in a world without cars.
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Learn something new every day: these are called “caltrops,” a modern version of an ancient device used to hinder chariots. Apparently some people are using them against ICE/CBP vehicles.
January 25, 2026 at 4:44 AM
Learn something new every day: these are called “caltrops,” a modern version of an ancient device used to hinder chariots. Apparently some people are using them against ICE/CBP vehicles.
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January 25, 2026 at 1:33 AM
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decent people who care about each other and stand up for each other, are going to win btw
January 25, 2026 at 2:23 AM
decent people who care about each other and stand up for each other, are going to win btw
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The govt lying about the killing of a U.S. citizen at the hands of the state, is by itself, a front page a story, worthy of drumbeat coverage, resignations, and impeachments.
January 25, 2026 at 1:16 AM
The govt lying about the killing of a U.S. citizen at the hands of the state, is by itself, a front page a story, worthy of drumbeat coverage, resignations, and impeachments.
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photographer is Jeff Wheeler at the Star Tribune. guy with the flag is Curtis Evans, a Marine veteran.
January 25, 2026 at 12:18 AM
photographer is Jeff Wheeler at the Star Tribune. guy with the flag is Curtis Evans, a Marine veteran.
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Minnesotans are showing the soul of the United States to the world.
January 25, 2026 at 12:11 AM
Minnesotans are showing the soul of the United States to the world.
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Mood in minneapolis right now
January 24, 2026 at 11:31 PM
Mood in minneapolis right now
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Also, may I say that I don’t agree with people saying ICE and CBP need “more training.” They’re doing exactly what this administration has trained them to—impose a reign of fear in blue cities. They don’t need more training. They need to be ripped up root and branch.
January 24, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Also, may I say that I don’t agree with people saying ICE and CBP need “more training.” They’re doing exactly what this administration has trained them to—impose a reign of fear in blue cities. They don’t need more training. They need to be ripped up root and branch.
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Board of Peace - Season 1
January 24, 2026 at 7:45 AM
Board of Peace - Season 1
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Attention folks in the weather, climate, disaster, wildfire, and Earth science communities: NSF has just published a new "Dear Colleague" letter inviting feedback (by Mar 13) on the proposal to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR). www.nsf.gov/funding/...
January 23, 2026 at 9:57 PM
Attention folks in the weather, climate, disaster, wildfire, and Earth science communities: NSF has just published a new "Dear Colleague" letter inviting feedback (by Mar 13) on the proposal to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR). www.nsf.gov/funding/...
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In solidarity with today's ICE OUT OF MINNESOTA blackout, MinnMax is donating $1 to the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota for every share of this Bluesky post for the next hour.
January 23, 2026 at 4:01 PM
In solidarity with today's ICE OUT OF MINNESOTA blackout, MinnMax is donating $1 to the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota for every share of this Bluesky post for the next hour.
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Wise words from WEB DuBois to gird us today: "It would be shame and cowardice to surrender this glorious land and its opportunities for civilization and humanity to the thugs and lynchers, the mobs and profiteers, the monopolists & gamblers who today choke its soul and steal its resources."
January 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Wise words from WEB DuBois to gird us today: "It would be shame and cowardice to surrender this glorious land and its opportunities for civilization and humanity to the thugs and lynchers, the mobs and profiteers, the monopolists & gamblers who today choke its soul and steal its resources."
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Flowers at Henderson Canyon Rd Wildflower Area are still looking great (see from this morning below). However, many from the fall crop of desert sunflowers have peaked. Recent rains are producing a more recent crop of desert sunflowers in this same area. (Photos: Sicco Rood).
January 21, 2026 at 7:21 PM
Flowers at Henderson Canyon Rd Wildflower Area are still looking great (see from this morning below). However, many from the fall crop of desert sunflowers have peaked. Recent rains are producing a more recent crop of desert sunflowers in this same area. (Photos: Sicco Rood).
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More than 500 people attended an ICE rapid response training by the newly formed group, Frontline Dignity. The focus: civilian rights and safety when witnessing immigration enforcement in the Pittsburgh area. buff.ly/HUcZBJb
500 show for training in rapid response to ICE in Pittsburgh
Frontline Dignity provides training on individual rights and how to minimize escalation when responding to federal immigration enforcement in Pittsburgh.
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January 21, 2026 at 7:11 PM
More than 500 people attended an ICE rapid response training by the newly formed group, Frontline Dignity. The focus: civilian rights and safety when witnessing immigration enforcement in the Pittsburgh area. buff.ly/HUcZBJb
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Absolutely massive turnout at the ICE Rapid Response training in Pittsburgh tonight, hosted by Frontline Dignity. Over 500 people showed up, including dozens from out of county & out of state.
January 21, 2026 at 1:13 AM
Absolutely massive turnout at the ICE Rapid Response training in Pittsburgh tonight, hosted by Frontline Dignity. Over 500 people showed up, including dozens from out of county & out of state.
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Country Garden with Sunflowers
https://botfrens.com/collections/109/contents/28521
https://botfrens.com/collections/109/contents/28521
December 31, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Country Garden with Sunflowers
https://botfrens.com/collections/109/contents/28521
https://botfrens.com/collections/109/contents/28521
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In under 48 hours, you organized nearly 1,200 marches and vigils in all 50 states and DC for Renee Nicole Good.
There are more of us than there are of them — and We the People won’t stop demanding accountability for ICE’s killing of Renee. #ICEOutForGood
There are more of us than there are of them — and We the People won’t stop demanding accountability for ICE’s killing of Renee. #ICEOutForGood
January 12, 2026 at 2:09 PM
In under 48 hours, you organized nearly 1,200 marches and vigils in all 50 states and DC for Renee Nicole Good.
There are more of us than there are of them — and We the People won’t stop demanding accountability for ICE’s killing of Renee. #ICEOutForGood
There are more of us than there are of them — and We the People won’t stop demanding accountability for ICE’s killing of Renee. #ICEOutForGood
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Finally published! "Thirty-three new species of Agromyzidae (Diptera) from the United States and Canada, with new host and distribution records for 154 additional species." Now I've got some updating to do on BugGuide and iNaturalist...
Thirty-three new species of Agromyzidae (Diptera) from the United States and Canada, with new host and distribution records for 154 additional species
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January 8, 2026 at 10:36 PM
Finally published! "Thirty-three new species of Agromyzidae (Diptera) from the United States and Canada, with new host and distribution records for 154 additional species." Now I've got some updating to do on BugGuide and iNaturalist...
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fuck ICE, death to fascism
January 8, 2026 at 4:44 AM
fuck ICE, death to fascism
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“i want back my rocking chairs, / solipsist sunsets, / & coastal jungle sounds...”
A poem by Renee Nicole Good, who was murdered by ICE earlier today.
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A poem by Renee Nicole Good, who was murdered by ICE earlier today.
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Renee Nicole Good, murdered by ICE, was a prize-winning poet. Here’s that poem.
Renee Nicole Good, 37, mother to a six-year-old boy, was murdered earlier today by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, a few blocks from her home. According to the Minnesota Star Tribune: [An ICE agent] s…
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January 8, 2026 at 3:54 AM
“i want back my rocking chairs, / solipsist sunsets, / & coastal jungle sounds...”
A poem by Renee Nicole Good, who was murdered by ICE earlier today.
lithub.com/renee-nicole...
A poem by Renee Nicole Good, who was murdered by ICE earlier today.
lithub.com/renee-nicole...
Always a dream to spend time in Anza-Borrego
January 7, 2026 at 3:19 AM
Always a dream to spend time in Anza-Borrego
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On January 6, 2021, the United States Capitol was attacked by a mob of supporters of President Donald Trump in an attempted self-coup, two months after his defeat in the 2020 presidential election.
January 6, 2026 at 3:47 PM
On January 6, 2021, the United States Capitol was attacked by a mob of supporters of President Donald Trump in an attempted self-coup, two months after his defeat in the 2020 presidential election.