Dr. Niki PhD
@drnikiphd.bsky.social
😷 💉 PhD Primatologist (Currently a grant writer), #Fulbright alumna, NSF DDRIG recipient: Conservation, Stress, Ethnoprimatology. Do more than vote| Antifa by blood| She/Her | My personal skeets - if I follow you, it was intentional and not “just because”
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The United States has officially withdrawn from the World Health Organization.
This is a shameful move that puts both Americans and people all over the world at greater risk from disease outbreaks, which require international collaboration to contain.
This is a shameful move that puts both Americans and people all over the world at greater risk from disease outbreaks, which require international collaboration to contain.
January 23, 2026 at 1:57 AM
The United States has officially withdrawn from the World Health Organization.
This is a shameful move that puts both Americans and people all over the world at greater risk from disease outbreaks, which require international collaboration to contain.
This is a shameful move that puts both Americans and people all over the world at greater risk from disease outbreaks, which require international collaboration to contain.
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I just thought everyone should see this
January 22, 2026 at 11:02 PM
I just thought everyone should see this
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7 Dems are:
—Jared Golden (ME): retiring
—Henry Cuellar (TX): pardoned by Trump, targeted by new GOP map
—Vicente Gonzalez (TX): targeted by new GOP map
—Don Davis (NC): targeted by new GOP map
—Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA): running
—Laura Gillen (NY): running in Long Island
—Tom Suozzi (NY): same
—Jared Golden (ME): retiring
—Henry Cuellar (TX): pardoned by Trump, targeted by new GOP map
—Vicente Gonzalez (TX): targeted by new GOP map
—Don Davis (NC): targeted by new GOP map
—Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA): running
—Laura Gillen (NY): running in Long Island
—Tom Suozzi (NY): same
DHS funding bill passes w/ 7 Democratic votes
January 22, 2026 at 10:12 PM
7 Dems are:
—Jared Golden (ME): retiring
—Henry Cuellar (TX): pardoned by Trump, targeted by new GOP map
—Vicente Gonzalez (TX): targeted by new GOP map
—Don Davis (NC): targeted by new GOP map
—Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA): running
—Laura Gillen (NY): running in Long Island
—Tom Suozzi (NY): same
—Jared Golden (ME): retiring
—Henry Cuellar (TX): pardoned by Trump, targeted by new GOP map
—Vicente Gonzalez (TX): targeted by new GOP map
—Don Davis (NC): targeted by new GOP map
—Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA): running
—Laura Gillen (NY): running in Long Island
—Tom Suozzi (NY): same
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I'm not saying to dunk on this person AT ALL but because I want this point elevated.
I don't want you to be ashamed to be a white American. The history of white Americans who sided against whiteness and acted in solidarity with others has been suppressed as ruthlessly as the history of violence.
I don't want you to be ashamed to be a white American. The history of white Americans who sided against whiteness and acted in solidarity with others has been suppressed as ruthlessly as the history of violence.
At this point in the history of our country, I am very ashamed to be a white American! I don’t want to be mistaken for a thug who is so brain dead they convince themselves that they are better than anyone else because they are white!
I have never & would never BELIEVE THEIR CONVICTED FELON!
I have never & would never BELIEVE THEIR CONVICTED FELON!
January 22, 2026 at 5:09 PM
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Jack Smith: "My fear is that we have seen the rule of law function in our country for so long that many of us have come to take it for granted. The rule of law is not self-executing. It depends on our collective commitment to apply it."
January 22, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Jack Smith: "My fear is that we have seen the rule of law function in our country for so long that many of us have come to take it for granted. The rule of law is not self-executing. It depends on our collective commitment to apply it."
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When will they learn: we don't bluff and we usually win.
"New York’s case, which was filed by Elias Law Group, a Washington-based firm that has handled much of the Democratic Party’s redistricting litigation, had been seen by many as having little chance of prevailing."😂
"New York’s case, which was filed by Elias Law Group, a Washington-based firm that has handled much of the Democratic Party’s redistricting litigation, had been seen by many as having little chance of prevailing."😂
Judge Rules for Democrats in Push to Redraw N.Y.C. House District
www.nytimes.com
January 21, 2026 at 11:55 PM
When will they learn: we don't bluff and we usually win.
"New York’s case, which was filed by Elias Law Group, a Washington-based firm that has handled much of the Democratic Party’s redistricting litigation, had been seen by many as having little chance of prevailing."😂
"New York’s case, which was filed by Elias Law Group, a Washington-based firm that has handled much of the Democratic Party’s redistricting litigation, had been seen by many as having little chance of prevailing."😂
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Democratic Leadership will never cut funding for ICE state-sanctioned terrorism without extreme pressure.
That’s why a coalition of creators (w/ a reach of over 20 million followers) & organizers are presenting them with an ultimatum if they don’t whip their caucuses against this DHS funding bill.
That’s why a coalition of creators (w/ a reach of over 20 million followers) & organizers are presenting them with an ultimatum if they don’t whip their caucuses against this DHS funding bill.
January 21, 2026 at 11:37 PM
Democratic Leadership will never cut funding for ICE state-sanctioned terrorism without extreme pressure.
That’s why a coalition of creators (w/ a reach of over 20 million followers) & organizers are presenting them with an ultimatum if they don’t whip their caucuses against this DHS funding bill.
That’s why a coalition of creators (w/ a reach of over 20 million followers) & organizers are presenting them with an ultimatum if they don’t whip their caucuses against this DHS funding bill.
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This picture making the rounds on reddit, Columbia Heights. I'm not OK.
January 21, 2026 at 6:52 PM
This picture making the rounds on reddit, Columbia Heights. I'm not OK.
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What an unfuckingbelievably wild framing.
January 20, 2026 at 2:00 AM
What an unfuckingbelievably wild framing.
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it’d be pretty cool if any of the people elected into positions of power that could possibly stop something like this would actually try to stop something like this
ABC News reporting 1,500 active duty soldiers are on standby to deploy to MINNESOTA.
The soldiers are from the 11th Airborne Division, based at Joint Base Elmendorf--Richardson, one of the Army's premier infantry formations.
The division is also the military's leading formation for Arctic warfare
The soldiers are from the 11th Airborne Division, based at Joint Base Elmendorf--Richardson, one of the Army's premier infantry formations.
The division is also the military's leading formation for Arctic warfare
Hundreds of active-duty soldiers on standby, 2 defense officials say
abcnews.go.com
January 18, 2026 at 4:02 AM
it’d be pretty cool if any of the people elected into positions of power that could possibly stop something like this would actually try to stop something like this
“But why?!” the people cried. And many answered with plausible theories. Me? It’s money. What does private equity do when it absorbs a business? It imposes new policies that increases profit short term, sucking it dry, until the infrastructure once supporting it is gone, and so it collapses.
Ask yourself: If Donald Trump was intentionally trying to destroy the United States, how could you tell the difference?
January 18, 2026 at 12:05 AM
“But why?!” the people cried. And many answered with plausible theories. Me? It’s money. What does private equity do when it absorbs a business? It imposes new policies that increases profit short term, sucking it dry, until the infrastructure once supporting it is gone, and so it collapses.
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The only thing that can stop Trump are free and fair elections in 2026. In the last two weeks he has suggested they be canceled and the ballot boxes seized.
As a lawyer, I will fight this in court. Just as importantly, I started Democracy Docket to keep you informed. Sign up now. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
As a lawyer, I will fight this in court. Just as importantly, I started Democracy Docket to keep you informed. Sign up now. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
January 17, 2026 at 2:34 AM
The only thing that can stop Trump are free and fair elections in 2026. In the last two weeks he has suggested they be canceled and the ballot boxes seized.
As a lawyer, I will fight this in court. Just as importantly, I started Democracy Docket to keep you informed. Sign up now. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
As a lawyer, I will fight this in court. Just as importantly, I started Democracy Docket to keep you informed. Sign up now. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
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Very little discussion about this but 153 Dems joined MAGA to vote for HR 7006 to:
•Advance abortion restrictions
•Send $3.3B to Israel as they commit genocide
•Crushes Palestinian autonomy
•Ignores our healthcare
Here's who voted YEA & a script to call them out: www.qasimrashid.com/p/153-democr...
•Advance abortion restrictions
•Send $3.3B to Israel as they commit genocide
•Crushes Palestinian autonomy
•Ignores our healthcare
Here's who voted YEA & a script to call them out: www.qasimrashid.com/p/153-democr...
153 Democrats Vote Yes to Pass H.R. 7006
The truth behind this devastating bill to advance Trump's fascist agenda
www.qasimrashid.com
January 17, 2026 at 12:20 AM
Very little discussion about this but 153 Dems joined MAGA to vote for HR 7006 to:
•Advance abortion restrictions
•Send $3.3B to Israel as they commit genocide
•Crushes Palestinian autonomy
•Ignores our healthcare
Here's who voted YEA & a script to call them out: www.qasimrashid.com/p/153-democr...
•Advance abortion restrictions
•Send $3.3B to Israel as they commit genocide
•Crushes Palestinian autonomy
•Ignores our healthcare
Here's who voted YEA & a script to call them out: www.qasimrashid.com/p/153-democr...
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JUST IN: The Virginia Senate has passed the constitutional amendment to basically allow Democrats to gerrymander the state, joining the state House.
Next up: voters would have to approve this in a spring referendum for a new map to go into effect.
Next up: voters would have to approve this in a spring referendum for a new map to go into effect.
January 16, 2026 at 5:58 PM
JUST IN: The Virginia Senate has passed the constitutional amendment to basically allow Democrats to gerrymander the state, joining the state House.
Next up: voters would have to approve this in a spring referendum for a new map to go into effect.
Next up: voters would have to approve this in a spring referendum for a new map to go into effect.
I needed to think up some big challenging questions for my org to prepare for an important upcoming meeting. It took me days to coalesce years of ideas into several coherent/meaningful questions. It was a great 🧠 exercise. I love using my 🧠. I feel more prepared & confident. This post is about AI 🚫
January 16, 2026 at 3:06 PM
I needed to think up some big challenging questions for my org to prepare for an important upcoming meeting. It took me days to coalesce years of ideas into several coherent/meaningful questions. It was a great 🧠 exercise. I love using my 🧠. I feel more prepared & confident. This post is about AI 🚫
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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
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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Trump does not need you to believe that Renee Nicole Good rammed an ICE agent with her car and sent him to the hospital
What they want you to believe—what they NEED you to believe—is that if you don’t behave the way they want you to behave, they will fucking kill you
What they want you to believe—what they NEED you to believe—is that if you don’t behave the way they want you to behave, they will fucking kill you
The Law of the Gun
Minneapolis, Portland, and The Things That Come Next
www.firewalledmedia.com
January 10, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Trump does not need you to believe that Renee Nicole Good rammed an ICE agent with her car and sent him to the hospital
What they want you to believe—what they NEED you to believe—is that if you don’t behave the way they want you to behave, they will fucking kill you
What they want you to believe—what they NEED you to believe—is that if you don’t behave the way they want you to behave, they will fucking kill you
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i love this so much: it’s a labeler for harper’s letter signatories—not one of whom afaik has admitted they got it all wrong & shouldn’t have signed, though kerri greenidge did have her name struck the day after it came out.
January 15, 2026 at 4:23 PM
i love this so much: it’s a labeler for harper’s letter signatories—not one of whom afaik has admitted they got it all wrong & shouldn’t have signed, though kerri greenidge did have her name struck the day after it came out.
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It's not clear to me why you would make this sentence the kicker -- and not the lede.
@reuters.com @bgrueskin.bsky.social
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".. when you win the presidency, you don't win the midterms,” Trump said. He boasted that he had accomplished so much that “when you think of it, we shouldn't even have an election.”
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Five takeaways from the Reuters interview of President Trump
Reuters sat down with U.S. President Donald Trump for an interview in the Oval Office on Wednesday. Here are some takeaways from the 30-minute exchange:
www.reuters.com
January 15, 2026 at 3:59 PM
It's not clear to me why you would make this sentence the kicker -- and not the lede.
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"Fourth graders spent the week building walls of snow at recess to protect their classmates from ICE."
My daughter's school in Richfield, MN (adjacent to Minneapolis) is closing tomorrow due of out-of-control federal agents. Fourth graders spent the week building walls of snow at recess to protect their classmates from ICE. This isn't about immigration enforcement, it's about terror.
January 15, 2026 at 2:15 PM
"Fourth graders spent the week building walls of snow at recess to protect their classmates from ICE."
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People need to stop pretending the U.S. government isn’t actively rebranding as a white supremacist movement.
🚨 The Trump administration has rolled out a coordinated campaign across departments, using imagery and messaging straight from right-wing and white nationalist circles.
This isn’t subtle.
🚨 The Trump administration has rolled out a coordinated campaign across departments, using imagery and messaging straight from right-wing and white nationalist circles.
This isn’t subtle.
January 15, 2026 at 2:35 AM
People need to stop pretending the U.S. government isn’t actively rebranding as a white supremacist movement.
🚨 The Trump administration has rolled out a coordinated campaign across departments, using imagery and messaging straight from right-wing and white nationalist circles.
This isn’t subtle.
🚨 The Trump administration has rolled out a coordinated campaign across departments, using imagery and messaging straight from right-wing and white nationalist circles.
This isn’t subtle.
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We are at the “Minnesotans are spray painting their broiler pans for body armor” stage of the fight
@statuscoupnews.bsky.social interviewing this woman in Minneapolis right now who said she came out of her home, wearing whatever she could grab to protect herself from ICE agents. You do what you can, with what you got.
January 15, 2026 at 4:18 AM
We are at the “Minnesotans are spray painting their broiler pans for body armor” stage of the fight
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Breaking:
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans defeat Venezuela war powers resolution, bowing to Trump’s pressure as Vance casts tie-breaking vote.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans defeat Venezuela war powers resolution, bowing to Trump’s pressure as Vance casts tie-breaking vote.
January 14, 2026 at 11:40 PM
Breaking:
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans defeat Venezuela war powers resolution, bowing to Trump’s pressure as Vance casts tie-breaking vote.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans defeat Venezuela war powers resolution, bowing to Trump’s pressure as Vance casts tie-breaking vote.
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Last week, we announced a plan to make child care universal. Today, applications are open for pre-K & 3-K. If your child is turning 3 or 4, apply now for the fall at: myschools.nyc
January 14, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Last week, we announced a plan to make child care universal. Today, applications are open for pre-K & 3-K. If your child is turning 3 or 4, apply now for the fall at: myschools.nyc