Carol Atkins
@4catkins.bsky.social
Getting through these times watching birds, kittens, grandchildren, rivers, oceans, trees and the related web of life. small acts for this earth, its people.
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Blows my mind it hasn't even been a full year of congestion pricing in NYC yet. Years of cranks whining about it and then you just DO IT and everything is instantly better and everyone gets used to it and moves on. We should do good things more often!
PS - T-minus 12 days to Streets Mayor Mamdani!
PS - T-minus 12 days to Streets Mayor Mamdani!
I refuse to shut up about this: NYC started charging $9 to bring a car into our most transit-rich zone, the haters & trolls predicted doom, but traffic evaporated instantly and here’s Times Square tonite (even after the holiday tourists have left). For a better future, build transit & price driving!
December 20, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Blows my mind it hasn't even been a full year of congestion pricing in NYC yet. Years of cranks whining about it and then you just DO IT and everything is instantly better and everyone gets used to it and moves on. We should do good things more often!
PS - T-minus 12 days to Streets Mayor Mamdani!
PS - T-minus 12 days to Streets Mayor Mamdani!
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"Moises" climbs up and down a ladder dozens of times a day carrying 60 pounds of pomegranates trying to fill a 900lb bin. He earns minimum wage for this hard work. #WeFeedYou
December 19, 2025 at 3:02 PM
"Moises" climbs up and down a ladder dozens of times a day carrying 60 pounds of pomegranates trying to fill a 900lb bin. He earns minimum wage for this hard work. #WeFeedYou
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We're not gonna take it
No, we ain't gonna take it
We're not gonna take it anymore
— Twisted Sister song
Swans, trumpeting their disapproval for #ImageAndVerse
#RidgefieldNWR #PNW
📷🪶🦢😂
No, we ain't gonna take it
We're not gonna take it anymore
— Twisted Sister song
Swans, trumpeting their disapproval for #ImageAndVerse
#RidgefieldNWR #PNW
📷🪶🦢😂
December 14, 2025 at 3:39 PM
We're not gonna take it
No, we ain't gonna take it
We're not gonna take it anymore
— Twisted Sister song
Swans, trumpeting their disapproval for #ImageAndVerse
#RidgefieldNWR #PNW
📷🪶🦢😂
No, we ain't gonna take it
We're not gonna take it anymore
— Twisted Sister song
Swans, trumpeting their disapproval for #ImageAndVerse
#RidgefieldNWR #PNW
📷🪶🦢😂
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Solidarity with young people in Hillsboro standing up for themselves and their communities.
Would love to be helpful to anyone doing the same in Portland (or anywhere else in the metro area).
Would love to be helpful to anyone doing the same in Portland (or anywhere else in the metro area).
Hundreds of young people, led by students at Hillsboro High School, walked out of their classes Friday morning in protest of ICE activity in their communities.
www.oregonlive.com/washingtonco...
www.oregonlive.com/washingtonco...
December 13, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Solidarity with young people in Hillsboro standing up for themselves and their communities.
Would love to be helpful to anyone doing the same in Portland (or anywhere else in the metro area).
Would love to be helpful to anyone doing the same in Portland (or anywhere else in the metro area).
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The US government has proposed changes that would completely undermine the Endangered Species Act’s ability to protect wildlife.
Strong public backlash can make a difference; join us today and say NO to sabotaging the ESA! ➡️ xerces.org/protect-the-esa
But how bad can it be? Find out 🧵⤵️
Strong public backlash can make a difference; join us today and say NO to sabotaging the ESA! ➡️ xerces.org/protect-the-esa
But how bad can it be? Find out 🧵⤵️
December 10, 2025 at 9:44 PM
The US government has proposed changes that would completely undermine the Endangered Species Act’s ability to protect wildlife.
Strong public backlash can make a difference; join us today and say NO to sabotaging the ESA! ➡️ xerces.org/protect-the-esa
But how bad can it be? Find out 🧵⤵️
Strong public backlash can make a difference; join us today and say NO to sabotaging the ESA! ➡️ xerces.org/protect-the-esa
But how bad can it be? Find out 🧵⤵️
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HOMELESSNESS IS NOT A DRUG PROBLEM IT'S A HOUSING PROBLEM
I'm so sick of y'all in my mentions with this talking point, just stop.
PEOPLE CANNOT AFFORD RENT. Half of renters are paying over 30% of their income on rent, another quarter are paying over 50%!!!
People need homes they can afford!
I'm so sick of y'all in my mentions with this talking point, just stop.
PEOPLE CANNOT AFFORD RENT. Half of renters are paying over 30% of their income on rent, another quarter are paying over 50%!!!
People need homes they can afford!
December 5, 2025 at 5:24 AM
HOMELESSNESS IS NOT A DRUG PROBLEM IT'S A HOUSING PROBLEM
I'm so sick of y'all in my mentions with this talking point, just stop.
PEOPLE CANNOT AFFORD RENT. Half of renters are paying over 30% of their income on rent, another quarter are paying over 50%!!!
People need homes they can afford!
I'm so sick of y'all in my mentions with this talking point, just stop.
PEOPLE CANNOT AFFORD RENT. Half of renters are paying over 30% of their income on rent, another quarter are paying over 50%!!!
People need homes they can afford!
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A Great Egret, successfully fishing along the edge of the marsh with a mirrored reflection.
#BirdOfTheDay theme #Reflections
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#BirdOfTheDay theme #Reflections
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December 1, 2025 at 3:26 PM
A Great Egret, successfully fishing along the edge of the marsh with a mirrored reflection.
#BirdOfTheDay theme #Reflections
📷🪶🌿
#BirdOfTheDay theme #Reflections
📷🪶🌿
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Black-capped chickadee ( Poecile atricapillus), foraging for sunflower seeds.
#BirdOfTheDay #HangingAround
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#BirdOfTheDay #HangingAround
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November 25, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Black-capped chickadee ( Poecile atricapillus), foraging for sunflower seeds.
#BirdOfTheDay #HangingAround
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#BirdOfTheDay #HangingAround
📷🪶🌻
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The snowy owls sitting on Montrose Pier this foggy morning. The Chicago Park District has closed the pier’s far end to keep people from getting too close.
November 25, 2025 at 3:56 PM
The snowy owls sitting on Montrose Pier this foggy morning. The Chicago Park District has closed the pier’s far end to keep people from getting too close.
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Want some good news?
www.cbsnews.com/news/new-mex...
www.cbsnews.com/news/new-mex...
New Mexico will become the first state to offer free universal child care next week
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, who championed the new initiative, told CBS News it would save families an average of $12,000 a year.
www.cbsnews.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Want some good news?
www.cbsnews.com/news/new-mex...
www.cbsnews.com/news/new-mex...
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Public service is an honor, not an opportunity for self-enrichment at the expense of our constituents.
My bill, the Stock Act 2.0, would ban stock trading for members of Congress, the Judiciary, and the Executive Branch. It’s time to bring accountability back to government.
My bill, the Stock Act 2.0, would ban stock trading for members of Congress, the Judiciary, and the Executive Branch. It’s time to bring accountability back to government.
November 21, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Public service is an honor, not an opportunity for self-enrichment at the expense of our constituents.
My bill, the Stock Act 2.0, would ban stock trading for members of Congress, the Judiciary, and the Executive Branch. It’s time to bring accountability back to government.
My bill, the Stock Act 2.0, would ban stock trading for members of Congress, the Judiciary, and the Executive Branch. It’s time to bring accountability back to government.
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DC statehood now
These 20 House Democrats just joined Republicans in voting to fully repeal DC's police reform laws.
Wiping off the books critical laws on use of force, transparency, and preventing violent cops from getting rehired.
They think that they should have more say over DC police than the people of DC.
Wiping off the books critical laws on use of force, transparency, and preventing violent cops from getting rehired.
They think that they should have more say over DC police than the people of DC.
November 20, 2025 at 3:39 AM
DC statehood now
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One of my boring theories is that a successful progressive movement needs way more union presidents in public life.
My stupid galaxy brain continues to be "a foundational problems with the modern American left is that its luminaries are largely entertainers & academics, two groups who not only don't have to pass policy but actually benefit from continued leftist marginal status by retaining their cool cred."
November 19, 2025 at 5:33 AM
One of my boring theories is that a successful progressive movement needs way more union presidents in public life.
Kitties find it very exciting duty to keep tails switching and eyes on the hummingbirds building a nest in the nearby Oregon Grape. Roxy on guard and Chex resting after her shift. The Hummingbirds zip right up to the window to face them on their way to find more lichen for the nest.
#caturday
#caturday
November 15, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Kitties find it very exciting duty to keep tails switching and eyes on the hummingbirds building a nest in the nearby Oregon Grape. Roxy on guard and Chex resting after her shift. The Hummingbirds zip right up to the window to face them on their way to find more lichen for the nest.
#caturday
#caturday
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I may just be a simple country hooftrimming video watcher, but I think it's time we raise America's hoof, pare away the separated horn until we reach the infected area, spray it with a powerful cleansing agent, and place a salicylic acid wrap on the foot so we can begin to heal
November 13, 2025 at 1:06 AM
I may just be a simple country hooftrimming video watcher, but I think it's time we raise America's hoof, pare away the separated horn until we reach the infected area, spray it with a powerful cleansing agent, and place a salicylic acid wrap on the foot so we can begin to heal
Ko
Sure seems that way.
November 12, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Ko
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We must note that all the condemnation of Tucker Carlson platforming Nick Fuentes has been about anti-Semitism and there has been an alarming and revealing silence around his anti-Black racism and white supremacy. When the head of the Heritage Foundation apologized, he only cited anti-Semitism.
November 6, 2025 at 5:50 PM
We must note that all the condemnation of Tucker Carlson platforming Nick Fuentes has been about anti-Semitism and there has been an alarming and revealing silence around his anti-Black racism and white supremacy. When the head of the Heritage Foundation apologized, he only cited anti-Semitism.
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Here's another bit of conventional wisdom Zohran completely blew away: His speech was at well above a 10th-grade level. It was complex, erudite, punctuated by deep and fluent references. You don't have to condescend to voters with baby talk! Part of re-establishing norms is speaking like an adult.
November 5, 2025 at 5:14 AM
Here's another bit of conventional wisdom Zohran completely blew away: His speech was at well above a 10th-grade level. It was complex, erudite, punctuated by deep and fluent references. You don't have to condescend to voters with baby talk! Part of re-establishing norms is speaking like an adult.
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Something maybe worth noting is that all the frog costumes and signs and good-natured memeing came about because a wide spectrum of Americans saw someone in direct, brave confrontation with ICE—getting pepperballed and standing their ground—and thought “that’s awesome. That person is a hero”
October 18, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Something maybe worth noting is that all the frog costumes and signs and good-natured memeing came about because a wide spectrum of Americans saw someone in direct, brave confrontation with ICE—getting pepperballed and standing their ground—and thought “that’s awesome. That person is a hero”
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"Taking away a broadcast license has so many legal obstacles and takes so long that the FCC doesn't even try."
This is important to understand. The real action is in self-censorship and merger approvals. view.newsletters.cnn.com/messages/175...
This is important to understand. The real action is in self-censorship and merger approvals. view.newsletters.cnn.com/messages/175...
September 19, 2025 at 3:08 PM
"Taking away a broadcast license has so many legal obstacles and takes so long that the FCC doesn't even try."
This is important to understand. The real action is in self-censorship and merger approvals. view.newsletters.cnn.com/messages/175...
This is important to understand. The real action is in self-censorship and merger approvals. view.newsletters.cnn.com/messages/175...