Rachel P-M
@rpmastronomy.com
Former astronomer trying to be a current astronomer. Jeopardy! Champion.
Nerd alert: my mom is watching her grand rounds at my house and it’s @pauloffit.bsky.social so I’m also watching.
January 16, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Nerd alert: my mom is watching her grand rounds at my house and it’s @pauloffit.bsky.social so I’m also watching.
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I would like to underscore this part: "People are in the streets in greater numbers than the first Trump term." Elite pundits and opinion are extremely resistant to this fact and it has trickled down to regular people. But it is demonstrably TRUE. Ask why they are so resistant? Who does it serve?
People are in the streets in greater numbers than the first Trump term and party ID is shifting more significantly, and yet the Democratic Party has been considerably more accommodationist
New party identification polling from Gallup this week shows Americans are moving against Trump faster than they did in his first term. Adults were R+4 in 2024, now D+8. That 12-pt drop is 3x the change in the first year of his first term.
www.gelliottmorris.com/p/backlash-t...
www.gelliottmorris.com/p/backlash-t...
January 16, 2026 at 1:13 PM
I would like to underscore this part: "People are in the streets in greater numbers than the first Trump term." Elite pundits and opinion are extremely resistant to this fact and it has trickled down to regular people. But it is demonstrably TRUE. Ask why they are so resistant? Who does it serve?
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A family from South Carolina brought their measles infections to airports, ferries and various locations in Washington state.
The health department says that they didn’t know they had measles.
But this is why unvaccinated people are a danger to communities, not just themselves.
The health department says that they didn’t know they had measles.
But this is why unvaccinated people are a danger to communities, not just themselves.
January 16, 2026 at 3:07 PM
A family from South Carolina brought their measles infections to airports, ferries and various locations in Washington state.
The health department says that they didn’t know they had measles.
But this is why unvaccinated people are a danger to communities, not just themselves.
The health department says that they didn’t know they had measles.
But this is why unvaccinated people are a danger to communities, not just themselves.
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The Insurrection Act is not "martial law." It doesn't displace civilian law, it doesn't suspend habeas corpus, it doesn't alter or suspend state and local government, and it doesn't make anything newly illegal. It allows using the military to enforce existing law, it doesn't change what the law is.
January 15, 2026 at 7:16 PM
The Insurrection Act is not "martial law." It doesn't displace civilian law, it doesn't suspend habeas corpus, it doesn't alter or suspend state and local government, and it doesn't make anything newly illegal. It allows using the military to enforce existing law, it doesn't change what the law is.
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i think gavin newsom fucking sucks and if you ever try to guilt me into voting for him i’ll scream
very cool!
January 16, 2026 at 3:24 AM
i think gavin newsom fucking sucks and if you ever try to guilt me into voting for him i’ll scream
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Newsom is a loser and a coward who wants fascists to like him.
very cool!
January 16, 2026 at 3:29 AM
Newsom is a loser and a coward who wants fascists to like him.
I called my parents sobbing (and we were in a tiff because they felt like our nanny was out too much and they were watching him too much) and my dad came over so I could cry more (he is a softer touch than my mom) and get a break (I went to a meeting).
January 16, 2026 at 4:40 AM
I called my parents sobbing (and we were in a tiff because they felt like our nanny was out too much and they were watching him too much) and my dad came over so I could cry more (he is a softer touch than my mom) and get a break (I went to a meeting).
Fuck that guy. I remember taking my child to the park when he was about 18 months when our nanny was out. One of the other nannies said something rude about her to me and then said "and that's why your child is like this." He was behaving like a normal 18 month old. I went home immediately and cried
January 16, 2026 at 4:40 AM
Fuck that guy. I remember taking my child to the park when he was about 18 months when our nanny was out. One of the other nannies said something rude about her to me and then said "and that's why your child is like this." He was behaving like a normal 18 month old. I went home immediately and cried
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You would have thought it was Kissinger, but having the actual physical Nobel Peace Prize publicly bartered in exchange for a literal international war is the point at which we can say whatever Alfred Nobel had in mind has run its course and then some, time to pull the plug.
January 16, 2026 at 3:51 AM
You would have thought it was Kissinger, but having the actual physical Nobel Peace Prize publicly bartered in exchange for a literal international war is the point at which we can say whatever Alfred Nobel had in mind has run its course and then some, time to pull the plug.
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Join us & @removalcoalition.bsky.social on TUESDAY 1/20 to ask @reptedlieu.bsky.social to #ImpeachTrump
3PM: Meet & rally in front of West L.A. Regional Branch Library at 11360 Santa Monica Blvd, 90025
3:30PM: Walk to Rep. Lieu's office behind the library to deliver our letter
3PM: Meet & rally in front of West L.A. Regional Branch Library at 11360 Santa Monica Blvd, 90025
3:30PM: Walk to Rep. Lieu's office behind the library to deliver our letter
Ask Rep. Ted Lieu to Impeach Trump · Indivisible Westside Los Angeles
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January 16, 2026 at 2:24 AM
Join us & @removalcoalition.bsky.social on TUESDAY 1/20 to ask @reptedlieu.bsky.social to #ImpeachTrump
3PM: Meet & rally in front of West L.A. Regional Branch Library at 11360 Santa Monica Blvd, 90025
3:30PM: Walk to Rep. Lieu's office behind the library to deliver our letter
3PM: Meet & rally in front of West L.A. Regional Branch Library at 11360 Santa Monica Blvd, 90025
3:30PM: Walk to Rep. Lieu's office behind the library to deliver our letter
Oh no, how awful. I'm so sorry.
January 16, 2026 at 12:02 AM
Oh no, how awful. I'm so sorry.
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I can't believe we are being forced to live through these times led by a man who has somehow remained in charge of this party in spite of the fact that the only American people he listens to are his imaginary friends who mostly vote for Trump.
Schumer as a major American metro is being brutally occupied by Trump goons: "The affordability crisis will be our focus throughout 2026 because that's what the American people are demanding"
January 15, 2026 at 11:26 PM
I can't believe we are being forced to live through these times led by a man who has somehow remained in charge of this party in spite of the fact that the only American people he listens to are his imaginary friends who mostly vote for Trump.
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Anyone who knows me knows that I’ve been writing this story as often as I can without it feeling repetitive. This is an excellent thread, as all of Jamelle’s threads on this general topic today have been, and I hope folks are really taking this in.
There are places where Trump, as president, has broad freedom of action. And there are places where Trump, as president, has been able to act unilaterally because the main point of opposition, Congress (and SCOTUS), support his program. (1/?)
January 15, 2026 at 11:39 PM
Anyone who knows me knows that I’ve been writing this story as often as I can without it feeling repetitive. This is an excellent thread, as all of Jamelle’s threads on this general topic today have been, and I hope folks are really taking this in.
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The reason I think it is important to say this is that it helps us focus on the likely risks.
It is, to me, very unlikely that a state will simply choose not to hold elections.
It is also, to me, very likely that voter intimidation and suppression will increase beyond the current terrible method.
It is, to me, very unlikely that a state will simply choose not to hold elections.
It is also, to me, very likely that voter intimidation and suppression will increase beyond the current terrible method.
Your regular reminder that there is no legal path from martial law to suspending elections in this country.
That doesn't mean there is no path. It just means that we need to reject the framing that the federal government has any legal authority to cease elections.
That doesn't mean there is no path. It just means that we need to reject the framing that the federal government has any legal authority to cease elections.
January 15, 2026 at 6:22 PM
The reason I think it is important to say this is that it helps us focus on the likely risks.
It is, to me, very unlikely that a state will simply choose not to hold elections.
It is also, to me, very likely that voter intimidation and suppression will increase beyond the current terrible method.
It is, to me, very unlikely that a state will simply choose not to hold elections.
It is also, to me, very likely that voter intimidation and suppression will increase beyond the current terrible method.
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This seems like a maliciously put headline to make people feel a certain way.
Wikipedia is not partaking in generative AI. They are making AI companies and scrappers having to pay for training their modules off wikipedia texts. And having an AI (not that ai) tasked with updating dead links.
Wikipedia is not partaking in generative AI. They are making AI companies and scrappers having to pay for training their modules off wikipedia texts. And having an AI (not that ai) tasked with updating dead links.
Wikipedia, the online encyclopedia written by volunteers, is embracing artificial intelligence to mark its 25th anniversary.
Wikipedia unveils new AI licensing deals as it marks 25th birthday
Wikipedia, the online encyclopedia written by volunteers, is embracing artificial intelligence to mark its 25th anniversary.
bit.ly
January 15, 2026 at 7:08 PM
This seems like a maliciously put headline to make people feel a certain way.
Wikipedia is not partaking in generative AI. They are making AI companies and scrappers having to pay for training their modules off wikipedia texts. And having an AI (not that ai) tasked with updating dead links.
Wikipedia is not partaking in generative AI. They are making AI companies and scrappers having to pay for training their modules off wikipedia texts. And having an AI (not that ai) tasked with updating dead links.
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i don't really give a shit if consultants think being anti-ICE is "good messaging" or whatever when people are actively being shot, beat, gassed and jailed.
January 15, 2026 at 7:42 PM
i don't really give a shit if consultants think being anti-ICE is "good messaging" or whatever when people are actively being shot, beat, gassed and jailed.
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and let's say republican states canceled their elections. okay, every vacancy on the house floor reduces the number of representatives necessary for a quorum by one vote. i guess democrats can convene the house by themselves and get to work!
January 15, 2026 at 5:30 PM
and let's say republican states canceled their elections. okay, every vacancy on the house floor reduces the number of representatives necessary for a quorum by one vote. i guess democrats can convene the house by themselves and get to work!
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big mood
shove your poll up your ass
January 15, 2026 at 7:50 PM
big mood
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"Jews control… the colleges, the nonprofits, the movies, Hollywood, all of it." - Charlie Kirk, 2023
“Jewish communities have been pushing the exact kind of hatred against whites that they claim to want people to stop using against them." - Charlie Kirk, 2023
“Jewish communities have been pushing the exact kind of hatred against whites that they claim to want people to stop using against them." - Charlie Kirk, 2023
Israel will honor Charlie Kirk with award for fighting antisemitism
Israel will honor Charlie Kirk with award for fighting antisemitism
Israel will honor Charlie Kirk with award for fighting antisemitism
www.independent.co.uk
January 15, 2026 at 7:23 PM
"Jews control… the colleges, the nonprofits, the movies, Hollywood, all of it." - Charlie Kirk, 2023
“Jewish communities have been pushing the exact kind of hatred against whites that they claim to want people to stop using against them." - Charlie Kirk, 2023
“Jewish communities have been pushing the exact kind of hatred against whites that they claim to want people to stop using against them." - Charlie Kirk, 2023
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Leonardo DiCaprio has stopped using Wikipedia.
Wikipedia is 25 today.
January 15, 2026 at 1:36 PM
Leonardo DiCaprio has stopped using Wikipedia.
This is my dog in a sweater or even his harness. He acts like his legs no longer work.
This is Dumpling. She got her very first sweater and promptly deactivated. 12/10 (TT: jmw495)
January 15, 2026 at 6:39 PM
This is my dog in a sweater or even his harness. He acts like his legs no longer work.
Well good thing I already canceled my subscription over them running ice ads. I switched to Apple Music and I’m not going back
Following a Golden Globe win and a Netflix premiere, Spotify is raising its prices
Following a Golden Globe win and a Netflix premiere, Spotify is raising its prices
After winning the inaugural podcast award at the Golden Globes and premiering a video podcast on Netflix, the music streamer is raising its price in the U.S.
www.latimes.com
January 15, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Well good thing I already canceled my subscription over them running ice ads. I switched to Apple Music and I’m not going back
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Until people start seeing & believing that a sufficient mass of Democratic elected & appointed officials are standing up & engaging in civic action w/them & undertaking counter-political action against what Trump, Miller, et al are doing, the anger, resentment, & demoralization will continue. 13/
January 15, 2026 at 6:19 PM
Until people start seeing & believing that a sufficient mass of Democratic elected & appointed officials are standing up & engaging in civic action w/them & undertaking counter-political action against what Trump, Miller, et al are doing, the anger, resentment, & demoralization will continue. 13/
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1. He wants to
2. It’s plausible he’ll try
3. His people would support it
4. But it’s vastly harder and more complicated than people are suggesting and can’t be done by his fiat
2. It’s plausible he’ll try
3. His people would support it
4. But it’s vastly harder and more complicated than people are suggesting and can’t be done by his fiat
Trump to Reuters about the midterm elections: "When you think of it, we shouldn't even have an election." www.reuters.com/world/us/fiv...
January 15, 2026 at 4:47 PM
1. He wants to
2. It’s plausible he’ll try
3. His people would support it
4. But it’s vastly harder and more complicated than people are suggesting and can’t be done by his fiat
2. It’s plausible he’ll try
3. His people would support it
4. But it’s vastly harder and more complicated than people are suggesting and can’t be done by his fiat