Anne
@annethessen.bsky.social
Just a scientist... In love with data
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Dr. @timothysnyder.bsky.social has written many powerful works, but this one stopped me dead in my tracks when I first read it. Please take the time, and share widely.
January 12, 2026 at 8:22 PM
Dr. @timothysnyder.bsky.social has written many powerful works, but this one stopped me dead in my tracks when I first read it. Please take the time, and share widely.
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"In a dictatorship...once this process begins, it is hard to stop.
If they don't like strongman rule, they think, they can just elect someone else the next time. This misses the point. If you help a strongman come to power, you are eliminating democracy. You burn that bridge behind you.
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If they don't like strongman rule, they think, they can just elect someone else the next time. This misses the point. If you help a strongman come to power, you are eliminating democracy. You burn that bridge behind you.
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Dr. @timothysnyder.bsky.social has written many powerful works, but this one stopped me dead in my tracks when I first read it. Please take the time, and share widely.
January 12, 2026 at 9:14 PM
"In a dictatorship...once this process begins, it is hard to stop.
If they don't like strongman rule, they think, they can just elect someone else the next time. This misses the point. If you help a strongman come to power, you are eliminating democracy. You burn that bridge behind you.
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If they don't like strongman rule, they think, they can just elect someone else the next time. This misses the point. If you help a strongman come to power, you are eliminating democracy. You burn that bridge behind you.
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If there's one empirical insight I'd want everyone to understand about American politics, it's this:
America's problems are solved problems. Just not here.
What would change if the US simply matched the average of 31 peer democracies? Not Denmark or Norway. Just the middle of the pack. 🧵
America's problems are solved problems. Just not here.
What would change if the US simply matched the average of 31 peer democracies? Not Denmark or Norway. Just the middle of the pack. 🧵
January 12, 2026 at 9:36 PM
If there's one empirical insight I'd want everyone to understand about American politics, it's this:
America's problems are solved problems. Just not here.
What would change if the US simply matched the average of 31 peer democracies? Not Denmark or Norway. Just the middle of the pack. 🧵
America's problems are solved problems. Just not here.
What would change if the US simply matched the average of 31 peer democracies? Not Denmark or Norway. Just the middle of the pack. 🧵
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents have broad authority to search the electronic devices of travelers entering and leaving the country. Here are tips for keeping your data safe.
Phone Searches at U.S. Borders: What Travelers Need to Know
Customs agents have broad authority to search the electronic devices of travelers entering and leaving the U.S. Here are tips for keeping your data safe.
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December 31, 2025 at 5:40 PM
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents have broad authority to search the electronic devices of travelers entering and leaving the country. Here are tips for keeping your data safe.
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Shirley is a 23-year-old self-described "independent YouTube journalist" who made prank videos in high school before pivoting to politics. He participated in a White House roundtable in October. n.pr/4jlhc01
What to know about Nick Shirley, the YouTuber alleging day care fraud in Minnesota
Shirley is a 23-year-old self-described "independent YouTube journalist" who made prank videos in high school before pivoting to politics. He participated in a White House roundtable in October.
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December 31, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Shirley is a 23-year-old self-described "independent YouTube journalist" who made prank videos in high school before pivoting to politics. He participated in a White House roundtable in October. n.pr/4jlhc01
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"Seriously, I don’t care how much it costs. Take every dime I have. But know this: I would level my house to the ground before I paid slightly higher property taxes to fund infrastructure that would prevent a landslide from leveling my house to the ground." #McSweeneysTop25of2025
I Will Pay Any Amount to Not Pay My Taxes
Our 6th most-read article of 2025. - - -I’ve gotten myself into a bit of a jam. A series of natural disasters is barreling towards my home, and th...
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January 1, 2026 at 1:40 AM
"Seriously, I don’t care how much it costs. Take every dime I have. But know this: I would level my house to the ground before I paid slightly higher property taxes to fund infrastructure that would prevent a landslide from leveling my house to the ground." #McSweeneysTop25of2025
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Congress Passes Law Banning Women From Leaving House Without Makeup https://theonion.com/congress-passes-law-banning-women-from-leaving-house-without-makeup/
December 30, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Congress Passes Law Banning Women From Leaving House Without Makeup https://theonion.com/congress-passes-law-banning-women-from-leaving-house-without-makeup/
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"I’m one part libertarian, one part populist, and one part common sense. I care about the same things you do: a backyard BBQ with my neighbors, my family’s safety, and the sanctity of women’s collegiate swimming." #McSweeneysTop25of2025
I’m a Free-Thinking Centrist with Only Right-Wing Ideas
Our 16th most-read article of 2025. - - -You’ve probably wondered about me, the independent thinker in your social network. I’m one part libertari...
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December 30, 2025 at 2:00 AM
"I’m one part libertarian, one part populist, and one part common sense. I care about the same things you do: a backyard BBQ with my neighbors, my family’s safety, and the sanctity of women’s collegiate swimming." #McSweeneysTop25of2025
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NPR is publishing a two-part podcast episode on the insurrection and Trump's efforts to rewrite history. Part one is up today, part two is tomorrow. I'm in both. Also a video going up of me narrating parts of my body-worn camera that goes up on the 4th. Link below. www.npr.org/2025/12/29/n...
Not a peaceful protest: Part 1 of 2 : Trump's Terms
In this NPR investigation, we look at how President Trump and his allies are rewriting history related to the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump'...
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December 29, 2025 at 9:03 PM
NPR is publishing a two-part podcast episode on the insurrection and Trump's efforts to rewrite history. Part one is up today, part two is tomorrow. I'm in both. Also a video going up of me narrating parts of my body-worn camera that goes up on the 4th. Link below. www.npr.org/2025/12/29/n...
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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
"Great leaders put their missions above their egos. Narcissists do the opposite — they see themselves as special and superior, and put their egos above all else," Adam Grant writes. "So why do we keep falling for them?"
"Great leaders put their missions above their egos. Narcissists do the opposite — they see themselves as special and superior, and put their egos above all else," Adam Grant writes. "So why do we keep falling for them?"
Opinion | Why We Keep Falling for Narcissistic Leaders
We should know better.
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December 29, 2025 at 10:40 PM
In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
"Great leaders put their missions above their egos. Narcissists do the opposite — they see themselves as special and superior, and put their egos above all else," Adam Grant writes. "So why do we keep falling for them?"
"Great leaders put their missions above their egos. Narcissists do the opposite — they see themselves as special and superior, and put their egos above all else," Adam Grant writes. "So why do we keep falling for them?"
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look at this kind and friendly face and big silly nose
December 27, 2025 at 6:19 AM
look at this kind and friendly face and big silly nose
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Transcribing interview with a great Parkinson’s scientist - love his advice to young researchers:
“Pick your area, stick with it, and accept that at some point in your life it will be flavour of the month, and at some point in your career, it will be ’I can't believe you're still working on that’”
“Pick your area, stick with it, and accept that at some point in your life it will be flavour of the month, and at some point in your career, it will be ’I can't believe you're still working on that’”
December 26, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Transcribing interview with a great Parkinson’s scientist - love his advice to young researchers:
“Pick your area, stick with it, and accept that at some point in your life it will be flavour of the month, and at some point in your career, it will be ’I can't believe you're still working on that’”
“Pick your area, stick with it, and accept that at some point in your life it will be flavour of the month, and at some point in your career, it will be ’I can't believe you're still working on that’”
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Think Tank Called ‘The Himmler Institute’ Assures Nation This All Legal https://theonion.com/think-tank-called-the-himmler-institute-assures-nation-this-all-legal/
December 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Think Tank Called ‘The Himmler Institute’ Assures Nation This All Legal https://theonion.com/think-tank-called-the-himmler-institute-assures-nation-this-all-legal/
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📚 What we're reading: "Amid the Arctic’s Hottest Year, Arctic Science Faces a Data Deficiency" from Eos.
"The 20th annual Arctic Report Card reveals new highs in temperature and new lows in sea ice, as well as an uncertain outlook for the availability of federal data."
#arcticdata #rescuedata
"The 20th annual Arctic Report Card reveals new highs in temperature and new lows in sea ice, as well as an uncertain outlook for the availability of federal data."
#arcticdata #rescuedata
Amid the Arctic’s Hottest Year, Arctic Science Faces a Data Deficiency - Eos
The 20th annual Arctic Report Card reveals new highs in temperature and new lows in sea ice, as well as an uncertain outlook for the availability of federal data.
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December 26, 2025 at 6:14 PM
📚 What we're reading: "Amid the Arctic’s Hottest Year, Arctic Science Faces a Data Deficiency" from Eos.
"The 20th annual Arctic Report Card reveals new highs in temperature and new lows in sea ice, as well as an uncertain outlook for the availability of federal data."
#arcticdata #rescuedata
"The 20th annual Arctic Report Card reveals new highs in temperature and new lows in sea ice, as well as an uncertain outlook for the availability of federal data."
#arcticdata #rescuedata
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Here's our 25th most-read article of 2025.
I’m a German Citizen in 1933, and Is It Just Me or Is It Really Hard to Get Any Work Done Right Now?
Our 25th most-read article of 2025. - - -Guten tag. I’m just wondering if anybody else can relate to this feeling I’ve been having that I just can...
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December 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Here's our 25th most-read article of 2025.
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I think there should be a Telescopefish vore predator OC
"The telescopefish has a cast-iron stomach. Not only can the stomach digest prey that’s bigger than the telescopefish itself, but it’s as dark as cast iron."
AND JUST LOOK AT THIS LITTLE FREAK utmsi.utexas.edu/science-and-...
"The telescopefish has a cast-iron stomach. Not only can the stomach digest prey that’s bigger than the telescopefish itself, but it’s as dark as cast iron."
AND JUST LOOK AT THIS LITTLE FREAK utmsi.utexas.edu/science-and-...
Telescopefish - Marine Science Institute. The University of Texas at Austin.
The telescopefish has a cast-iron stomach. Not only can the stomach digest prey that’s bigger than the telescopefish itself, but it’s as dark as cast iron. That prevents the fish’s […]
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December 25, 2025 at 10:04 AM
I think there should be a Telescopefish vore predator OC
"The telescopefish has a cast-iron stomach. Not only can the stomach digest prey that’s bigger than the telescopefish itself, but it’s as dark as cast iron."
AND JUST LOOK AT THIS LITTLE FREAK utmsi.utexas.edu/science-and-...
"The telescopefish has a cast-iron stomach. Not only can the stomach digest prey that’s bigger than the telescopefish itself, but it’s as dark as cast iron."
AND JUST LOOK AT THIS LITTLE FREAK utmsi.utexas.edu/science-and-...
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Figuring out the insurance options for families often falls to women. Some say they're delaying marriage, taking side jobs, and putting their kids on Medicaid as premium prices shoot up in 2026. n.pr/4ay419W
As insurance prices rise, women puzzle through coverage options for their families
Figuring out the insurance options for families often falls to women. Some say they're delaying marriage, taking side jobs, and putting their kids on Medicaid as premium prices shoot up in 2026.
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December 26, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Figuring out the insurance options for families often falls to women. Some say they're delaying marriage, taking side jobs, and putting their kids on Medicaid as premium prices shoot up in 2026. n.pr/4ay419W
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SANTA: Rudolph? Is that you?
(PREDATOR decloaks, revealing the glow to be his targeting laser!)
SANTA: Gulp.
(PREDATOR fires, hitting an ALIEN right behind SANTA!)
SANTA: Maybe I can put you on the “Nice” list after all.
PREDATOR: Thanks, Santa. Also, I talk now.
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(PREDATOR decloaks, revealing the glow to be his targeting laser!)
SANTA: Gulp.
(PREDATOR fires, hitting an ALIEN right behind SANTA!)
SANTA: Maybe I can put you on the “Nice” list after all.
PREDATOR: Thanks, Santa. Also, I talk now.
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Excerpts from My Rejected Script, Alien vs. Predator Save Christmas
Page 7 INT. SANTA’S WORKSHOP (SANTA oversees elves working hard to make toys. Nothing could possibly ruin this scene of Christmas magic.) SANTA: Go...
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December 25, 2025 at 6:15 PM
SANTA: Rudolph? Is that you?
(PREDATOR decloaks, revealing the glow to be his targeting laser!)
SANTA: Gulp.
(PREDATOR fires, hitting an ALIEN right behind SANTA!)
SANTA: Maybe I can put you on the “Nice” list after all.
PREDATOR: Thanks, Santa. Also, I talk now.
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(PREDATOR decloaks, revealing the glow to be his targeting laser!)
SANTA: Gulp.
(PREDATOR fires, hitting an ALIEN right behind SANTA!)
SANTA: Maybe I can put you on the “Nice” list after all.
PREDATOR: Thanks, Santa. Also, I talk now.
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Today, people consider "Yule" synonymous with "Christmas." But centuries ago, Yule meant something different — a pagan mid-winter festival, dating back to pre-Christian Germanic people.
How cozy Yuletide traditions got their start with raging parties and animal sacrifice
Today, people consider "Yule" synonymous with "Christmas." But centuries ago, Yule meant something different — a pagan mid-winter festival, dating back to pre-Christian Germanic people.
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December 25, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Today, people consider "Yule" synonymous with "Christmas." But centuries ago, Yule meant something different — a pagan mid-winter festival, dating back to pre-Christian Germanic people.
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"It’s so great of you to inform us that our stay has been canceled two days before check-in. Do you want to tell my heavily pregnant wife she’ll be giving birth in the street, or shall I?"
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Joseph of Nazareth Has Had It with Hotels.com
July 3, 1 BC Dear Joseph of Nazareth, Your booking is confirmed for HILTON GARDEN INN BETHLEHEM. Hotels.com confirmation number: 483949011 Check-in...
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December 24, 2025 at 5:30 PM
"It’s so great of you to inform us that our stay has been canceled two days before check-in. Do you want to tell my heavily pregnant wife she’ll be giving birth in the street, or shall I?"
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Fluorite from Inner Mongolia is a highly sought-after mineral specimen among collectors
Video: zpeng1990
Zhu peng
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Zhu peng
December 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Fluorite from Inner Mongolia is a highly sought-after mineral specimen among collectors
Video: zpeng1990
Zhu peng
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Zhu peng
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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
“When you combine eternal stakes with absolute certainty, it produces the kind of people who are happy to be cruel in the name of God,” our columnist David French writes. “Jesus told us to take up our own cross, not to nail others to that terrible tree.”
“When you combine eternal stakes with absolute certainty, it produces the kind of people who are happy to be cruel in the name of God,” our columnist David French writes. “Jesus told us to take up our own cross, not to nail others to that terrible tree.”
Opinion | Christianity Is a Dangerous Faith
Living in the upside-down kingdom of God.
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December 22, 2025 at 2:45 AM
In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
“When you combine eternal stakes with absolute certainty, it produces the kind of people who are happy to be cruel in the name of God,” our columnist David French writes. “Jesus told us to take up our own cross, not to nail others to that terrible tree.”
“When you combine eternal stakes with absolute certainty, it produces the kind of people who are happy to be cruel in the name of God,” our columnist David French writes. “Jesus told us to take up our own cross, not to nail others to that terrible tree.”
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Sunset Solstice over Stonehenge apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap25122...
Many cultures mark yesterday's date as a change of seasons -- from autumn to winter in Earth's Northern Hemisphere. The featured image was taken just before the longest night of the 2025 northern year at Stonehenge.
Many cultures mark yesterday's date as a change of seasons -- from autumn to winter in Earth's Northern Hemisphere. The featured image was taken just before the longest night of the 2025 northern year at Stonehenge.
December 22, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Sunset Solstice over Stonehenge apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap25122...
Many cultures mark yesterday's date as a change of seasons -- from autumn to winter in Earth's Northern Hemisphere. The featured image was taken just before the longest night of the 2025 northern year at Stonehenge.
Many cultures mark yesterday's date as a change of seasons -- from autumn to winter in Earth's Northern Hemisphere. The featured image was taken just before the longest night of the 2025 northern year at Stonehenge.
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“Solar-powered slug.” Photo by Giancarlo Mazarese
The sheep nudibranch Costasiella kuroshimae can feed on algae and sequester the chloroplasts into its own cells, where they capture sunlight and produce energy through photosynthesis.
The sheep nudibranch Costasiella kuroshimae can feed on algae and sequester the chloroplasts into its own cells, where they capture sunlight and produce energy through photosynthesis.
December 18, 2025 at 1:22 PM
“Solar-powered slug.” Photo by Giancarlo Mazarese
The sheep nudibranch Costasiella kuroshimae can feed on algae and sequester the chloroplasts into its own cells, where they capture sunlight and produce energy through photosynthesis.
The sheep nudibranch Costasiella kuroshimae can feed on algae and sequester the chloroplasts into its own cells, where they capture sunlight and produce energy through photosynthesis.