silveraspen
@silveraspen.bsky.social
She/her. Over 21. Fannish. Also at: https://linktr.ee/silveraspen
Reposted by silveraspen
There are only 130 siheks left in the world. Three of them share a bachelor pad at the Oregon Zoo.
February 13, 2026 at 9:01 PM
There are only 130 siheks left in the world. Three of them share a bachelor pad at the Oregon Zoo.
Reposted by silveraspen
Trump can’t pardon election felon Tina Peters for state crimes, so he’s squeezing Colorado instead—moving Space Command, canceling $100 mn in grants, and vetoing a clean-water pipeline. This type of presidential coercion threatens federalism and rewards election misconduct, this CATO paper argues.
The Presidency as Protection Racket
‘Nice little state you got there. I sure wouldn’t want anything to happen to it.’
www.cato.org
February 13, 2026 at 7:07 PM
Trump can’t pardon election felon Tina Peters for state crimes, so he’s squeezing Colorado instead—moving Space Command, canceling $100 mn in grants, and vetoing a clean-water pipeline. This type of presidential coercion threatens federalism and rewards election misconduct, this CATO paper argues.
Reposted by silveraspen
You can't... repeal... a scientific finding. At that point it's just called lying about it.
Breaking News: The Trump administration repealed the bedrock scientific finding that greenhouse gases threaten human life and well being, meaning that the EPA can no longer regulate them. nyti.ms/4rSszQu
February 12, 2026 at 8:38 PM
You can't... repeal... a scientific finding. At that point it's just called lying about it.
Reposted by silveraspen
A little blue hippo made by an Egyptian artisan around 4,000 years ago! 🦛 ❤️
Decorated with river plants and lotus flowers, blue faience hippos are associated with the life-giving Nile and rebirth. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. 📷 by me
#Archaeology
Decorated with river plants and lotus flowers, blue faience hippos are associated with the life-giving Nile and rebirth. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. 📷 by me
#Archaeology
February 11, 2026 at 6:59 PM
A little blue hippo made by an Egyptian artisan around 4,000 years ago! 🦛 ❤️
Decorated with river plants and lotus flowers, blue faience hippos are associated with the life-giving Nile and rebirth. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. 📷 by me
#Archaeology
Decorated with river plants and lotus flowers, blue faience hippos are associated with the life-giving Nile and rebirth. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. 📷 by me
#Archaeology
Reposted by silveraspen
Variety confirms the wedding in Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show was real
Bad Bunny Stuns the Super Bowl With Lady Gaga, Ricky Martin and a Real Wedding Ceremony as Pedro Pascal, Jessica Alba and More Party on Stage
Bad Bunny staged a Super Bowl Halftime performance for the ages on Sunday, with Lady Gaga, Ricky Martin, an elaborate set and a real wedding.
variety.com
February 9, 2026 at 2:28 AM
Variety confirms the wedding in Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show was real
Reposted by silveraspen
I've told this story on ContrabandCamp but it's worth sharing for BHM because it's one of the greatest stories ever.
A thread.
A thread.
February 4, 2026 at 5:07 AM
I've told this story on ContrabandCamp but it's worth sharing for BHM because it's one of the greatest stories ever.
A thread.
A thread.
One look at the news and ... yikes. To everyone standing against injustice and wrongs of various kinds, even if it feels like it sometimes, you are not alone. Every bit of support matters in this world. Even small actions can make big differences. Every single one.
February 3, 2026 at 4:39 PM
One look at the news and ... yikes. To everyone standing against injustice and wrongs of various kinds, even if it feels like it sometimes, you are not alone. Every bit of support matters in this world. Even small actions can make big differences. Every single one.
The lake is frozen, but the geese are not deterred.
February 2, 2026 at 1:17 AM
The lake is frozen, but the geese are not deterred.
Reposted by silveraspen
Now: Bruce Springsteen sings “Streets of Minneapolis” in Minneapolis
January 30, 2026 at 8:07 PM
Now: Bruce Springsteen sings “Streets of Minneapolis” in Minneapolis
Okay, skyline cleanse for anyone who needs it. Behold a kitty enjoying the sun. (Photo credit to J!)
January 30, 2026 at 2:43 PM
Okay, skyline cleanse for anyone who needs it. Behold a kitty enjoying the sun. (Photo credit to J!)
Reposted by silveraspen
State regulators get an earful on Xcel power shutdowns from Colorado communities left without power for days
State regulators get an earful on Xcel power shutdowns from Colorado communities left without power for days
State regulators consider impacts to businesses, medically fragile households and others while making rules for Xcel public safety power shut-offs
coloradosun.com
January 30, 2026 at 2:04 PM
State regulators get an earful on Xcel power shutdowns from Colorado communities left without power for days
Reposted by silveraspen
According to the NYT, a woman in Minnesota was watching ICE from her car, and an agent approached and identified her by name using facial recognition. Days later, her Global Entry and TSA access were revoked without explanation. #dystopia
January 30, 2026 at 2:15 PM
According to the NYT, a woman in Minnesota was watching ICE from her car, and an agent approached and identified her by name using facial recognition. Days later, her Global Entry and TSA access were revoked without explanation. #dystopia
Reposted by silveraspen
"How ICE Already Knows Who Minneapolis Protesters Are. Agents use facial recognition, socia media monitoring and other tech tools not only to identify
undocumented immigrants but alsc to track protesters. current and former officials said." www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/t...
undocumented immigrants but alsc to track protesters. current and former officials said." www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/t...
How ICE Already Knows Who Minneapolis Protesters Are
www.nytimes.com
January 30, 2026 at 2:15 PM
"How ICE Already Knows Who Minneapolis Protesters Are. Agents use facial recognition, socia media monitoring and other tech tools not only to identify
undocumented immigrants but alsc to track protesters. current and former officials said." www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/t...
undocumented immigrants but alsc to track protesters. current and former officials said." www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/t...
Reposted by silveraspen
I know, my friend,
that when you look
at the current news
it may feel to you
that we are in hell,
but please, my friend,
go take a look
at the weather forecasts
and you will see
that hell
is about to freeze over.
that when you look
at the current news
it may feel to you
that we are in hell,
but please, my friend,
go take a look
at the weather forecasts
and you will see
that hell
is about to freeze over.
January 24, 2026 at 12:03 AM
I know, my friend,
that when you look
at the current news
it may feel to you
that we are in hell,
but please, my friend,
go take a look
at the weather forecasts
and you will see
that hell
is about to freeze over.
that when you look
at the current news
it may feel to you
that we are in hell,
but please, my friend,
go take a look
at the weather forecasts
and you will see
that hell
is about to freeze over.
Reposted by silveraspen
are they not monsters?
January 22, 2026 at 12:08 AM
are they not monsters?
Reposted by silveraspen
One year into Trump's second presidency, how are science and medical research faring? Our @nature.com team breaks it down for you. (1/n)
From @virginiagewin.bsky.social, learn about
Layoffs ✅
Funding cuts ✅
Attacks on science ✅
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
🧪
From @virginiagewin.bsky.social, learn about
Layoffs ✅
Funding cuts ✅
Attacks on science ✅
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
🧪
‘Shattered’: US scientists speak out about how Trump policies disrupted their careers
Researchers lay bare the human toll of lay-offs, funding cuts and attacks on science one year after the president’s return to the White House.
www.nature.com
January 20, 2026 at 3:41 PM
One year into Trump's second presidency, how are science and medical research faring? Our @nature.com team breaks it down for you. (1/n)
From @virginiagewin.bsky.social, learn about
Layoffs ✅
Funding cuts ✅
Attacks on science ✅
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
🧪
From @virginiagewin.bsky.social, learn about
Layoffs ✅
Funding cuts ✅
Attacks on science ✅
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
🧪
Reposted by silveraspen
I like that the same day a guy was like “this place will never be Twitter” this thread gave us the most 2015 Twitter experience (complimentary) imaginable.
I just woke up from a nap and somehow while I was asleep, everyone on the bus has figured out we are not going to the right place
January 20, 2026 at 4:38 AM
I like that the same day a guy was like “this place will never be Twitter” this thread gave us the most 2015 Twitter experience (complimentary) imaginable.
Reposted by silveraspen
It’s Penguin Awareness Day which seems like a great excuse to post the greatest ever Wikipedia edit.
January 20, 2026 at 9:37 AM
It’s Penguin Awareness Day which seems like a great excuse to post the greatest ever Wikipedia edit.
[looks at grant just finished and submitted yesterday]
Sigh.
Sigh.
Just in: The Trump administration sent hundreds of letters Tuesday terminating federal grants supporting mental health and drug addiction services.
Trump administration sends letter wiping out addiction, mental health grants
The Trump administration sent hundreds of letters Tuesday terminating federal grants supporting mental health and drug addiction services.
n.pr
January 14, 2026 at 3:06 PM
[looks at grant just finished and submitted yesterday]
Sigh.
Sigh.
Timeline cleanse.
January 13, 2026 at 11:23 AM
Timeline cleanse.
Reposted by silveraspen
Here is a video of a frozen creek that had begun to thaw, and the water was flowing beneath the thin ice on top. I took this because it was soothing and wonderfully bloopy and I wanted to listen to it for hours. You are all welcome to enjoy it, too. Let your brain settle here and rest for a moment.
January 10, 2026 at 4:57 AM
Here is a video of a frozen creek that had begun to thaw, and the water was flowing beneath the thin ice on top. I took this because it was soothing and wonderfully bloopy and I wanted to listen to it for hours. You are all welcome to enjoy it, too. Let your brain settle here and rest for a moment.
Reposted by silveraspen
We've removed the paywall from this guide so everyone can access it. 👇 Stay safe.
Just days into 2026, the killing of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has sparked protests around the US.
If you’re planning to protest, here’s how to safeguard your digital security.
If you’re planning to protest, here’s how to safeguard your digital security.
How to Protest Safely in the Age of Surveillance
Law enforcement has more tools than ever to track your movements and access your communications. Here’s how to protect your privacy if you plan to protest.
www.wired.com
January 8, 2026 at 6:35 PM
We've removed the paywall from this guide so everyone can access it. 👇 Stay safe.
Reposted by silveraspen
important message to all bluesky users
January 7, 2026 at 7:53 PM
important message to all bluesky users
Alejandra is correct.
Trump is blatantly lying about the shooting now. We all saw the video.
January 7, 2026 at 9:13 PM
Alejandra is correct.
I watched both videos of the incident.
This is a blatant lie. What ICE did was murder.
This is a blatant lie. What ICE did was murder.
January 7, 2026 at 7:01 PM
I watched both videos of the incident.
This is a blatant lie. What ICE did was murder.
This is a blatant lie. What ICE did was murder.