Elizabeth Harper Neeld
@eh-neeld.bsky.social
Former literature and writing professor, independent scholar, author, photographer. Commitments: healthy survival of family farms, the rule of law, all books, good soups, all art, nature wherever, the seen and the unseen.
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The White House claims the vote to rename the Kennedy Center was “unanimous.” That is false. I was muted on the call and denied the opportunity to speak or register my opposition. That is not consensus. That is censorship.
December 18, 2025 at 7:42 PM
The White House claims the vote to rename the Kennedy Center was “unanimous.” That is false. I was muted on the call and denied the opportunity to speak or register my opposition. That is not consensus. That is censorship.
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#ArtAdventCalendar
Dec. 14
They are one of the tiny little birds that stay with us year round. In the winter they are especially busy, constantly foraging and talking.
This red-breasted nuthatch has just plucked a small nut from a spruce cone and will either eat or stash it for later.
#birds 🪶
Dec. 14
They are one of the tiny little birds that stay with us year round. In the winter they are especially busy, constantly foraging and talking.
This red-breasted nuthatch has just plucked a small nut from a spruce cone and will either eat or stash it for later.
#birds 🪶
December 15, 2025 at 1:18 AM
#ArtAdventCalendar
Dec. 14
They are one of the tiny little birds that stay with us year round. In the winter they are especially busy, constantly foraging and talking.
This red-breasted nuthatch has just plucked a small nut from a spruce cone and will either eat or stash it for later.
#birds 🪶
Dec. 14
They are one of the tiny little birds that stay with us year round. In the winter they are especially busy, constantly foraging and talking.
This red-breasted nuthatch has just plucked a small nut from a spruce cone and will either eat or stash it for later.
#birds 🪶
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It's hard to believe, but we're having the public lands sell-off fight all over again.
December 18, 2025 at 1:37 AM
It's hard to believe, but we're having the public lands sell-off fight all over again.
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Once upon a time, people told stories of frost moving through the night. Its breath crystallized into patterns that preserved the memory of the old year. It was said that these patterns wove protection into the frozen earth, safeguarding hidden seeds beneath the snow.
December 18, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Once upon a time, people told stories of frost moving through the night. Its breath crystallized into patterns that preserved the memory of the old year. It was said that these patterns wove protection into the frozen earth, safeguarding hidden seeds beneath the snow.
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The magic of frost reminds us that the cold is not emptiness, but a sacred pause in which life gathers strength, waits, and prepares for the returning sun. Its art transforms the earthly into wonders
December 18, 2025 at 1:40 AM
The magic of frost reminds us that the cold is not emptiness, but a sacred pause in which life gathers strength, waits, and prepares for the returning sun. Its art transforms the earthly into wonders
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Olive Theatre
Donalsonville, GA
Donalsonville, GA
December 18, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Olive Theatre
Donalsonville, GA
Donalsonville, GA
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Senate News: Republicans are trying to sneak a provision into their latest government funding bill that would make it easier to sell off public lands and national parks, and may have the votes to do it. If you care about protecting your public lands, now’s the time to make it known.
December 17, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Senate News: Republicans are trying to sneak a provision into their latest government funding bill that would make it easier to sell off public lands and national parks, and may have the votes to do it. If you care about protecting your public lands, now’s the time to make it known.
Pompeii…clues to how Romans made cement…
Building materials found in partially constructed rooms in Pompeii offer clues into how ancient Romans made cement, according to research published in Nature Communications. These insights improve our understanding of ancient Roman technologies that have kept structures standing for centuries.🏺 🧪
An unfinished Pompeian construction site reveals ancient Roman building technology - Nature Communications
Here the authors combine microstructural and chemical analysis of building materials collected from an active construction site in Pompeii prior to the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE. Through these analyses, they identify the key raw materials and processes used in the production of Roman concrete.
go.nature.com
December 17, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Pompeii…clues to how Romans made cement…
Emilie du Chatelet, scientist, born 1706…
Émilie du Châtelet, who hypothesized conservation of energy, established kinetic energy as distinct from momentum and proportional to (speed)², and combined work by Newton and Leibniz with her own original ideas in "Institutions de Physique," was born #OTD in 1706. 🧪 👩🔬 ⚛️
Portrait: M. Q. de La Tour
Portrait: M. Q. de La Tour
December 17, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Emilie du Chatelet, scientist, born 1706…
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The NIH director is a shameless and fully committed political operative.
We gave Jay Bhattacharya an opportunity to clarify his vaccine stance: does he REALLY believe that the vaccine is worse than the disease? Instead, he launched into a defense of MAHA as the future of scientific inquiry, and never really gave us a straight answer...
@repauchincloss.bsky.social
@repauchincloss.bsky.social
December 17, 2025 at 1:24 AM
The NIH director is a shameless and fully committed political operative.
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WOW: In a special election for Kentucky State Senate District 37, Democrat Gary Clemons has won with a staggering 72.5% of the vote, defeating Republican Calvin Leach, who received 25%.
Harris won the district by 6, so Clemons outperformed the 2024 results by roughly 42 points.
Harris won the district by 6, so Clemons outperformed the 2024 results by roughly 42 points.
December 17, 2025 at 2:13 AM
WOW: In a special election for Kentucky State Senate District 37, Democrat Gary Clemons has won with a staggering 72.5% of the vote, defeating Republican Calvin Leach, who received 25%.
Harris won the district by 6, so Clemons outperformed the 2024 results by roughly 42 points.
Harris won the district by 6, so Clemons outperformed the 2024 results by roughly 42 points.
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This isn’t enforcement. This is harassment.
They’ve grabbed people off the street for how they look, separated families, and scarred communities with masked agents with guns.
I encourage everyone to do as they have — peacefully protect your neighborhoods and neighbors.
They’ve grabbed people off the street for how they look, separated families, and scarred communities with masked agents with guns.
I encourage everyone to do as they have — peacefully protect your neighborhoods and neighbors.
Border Patrol Boss Greg Bovino Back In Chicago As Agents Target Southwest Side
Bovino returned with around 200 agents and descended on the Southwest Side Tuesday, where organizers said around 15 people were arrested. "It's going to be a merry Christmas in Chicago," Bovino told B...
blockclubchicago.org
December 17, 2025 at 12:21 AM
This isn’t enforcement. This is harassment.
They’ve grabbed people off the street for how they look, separated families, and scarred communities with masked agents with guns.
I encourage everyone to do as they have — peacefully protect your neighborhoods and neighbors.
They’ve grabbed people off the street for how they look, separated families, and scarred communities with masked agents with guns.
I encourage everyone to do as they have — peacefully protect your neighborhoods and neighbors.
And economist and professor gives an evaluation…
It's bad.
Payrolls fell -105k in October and rose +64k in November. August and September payrolls were also revised down a total of 33k.
These data suggest VIRTUALLY NO EMPLOYMENT GROWTH since April ("Liberation day").
Unemployment is now up to 4.6%.
This is a tricky report, so stay tuned.
These data suggest VIRTUALLY NO EMPLOYMENT GROWTH since April ("Liberation day").
Unemployment is now up to 4.6%.
This is a tricky report, so stay tuned.
December 16, 2025 at 11:51 PM
And economist and professor gives an evaluation…
Economist and professor provides facts.,.
Payrolls fell -105k in October and rose +64k in November. August and September payrolls were also revised down a total of 33k.
These data suggest VIRTUALLY NO EMPLOYMENT GROWTH since April ("Liberation day").
Unemployment is now up to 4.6%.
This is a tricky report, so stay tuned.
These data suggest VIRTUALLY NO EMPLOYMENT GROWTH since April ("Liberation day").
Unemployment is now up to 4.6%.
This is a tricky report, so stay tuned.
December 16, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Economist and professor provides facts.,.
CNN fails to credit original reporting…
The only hint in the CNN report that someone may have beat them to the story by nine months is a reference to Patriot Front founder Thomas Rousseau disputing "local media coverage." Here would have been an opportunity for CNN to credit our reporting, but no.... 3/
December 16, 2025 at 3:55 PM
CNN fails to credit original reporting…
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In a world where fewer and fewer people concern themselves with the plight of others, the loss of Rob Reiner, who cared deeply about humanitarian causes, feels that much more devastating. RIP: 1947-1925.
[Selfie: July 2022, NYC]
[Selfie: July 2022, NYC]
December 15, 2025 at 1:52 PM
In a world where fewer and fewer people concern themselves with the plight of others, the loss of Rob Reiner, who cared deeply about humanitarian causes, feels that much more devastating. RIP: 1947-1925.
[Selfie: July 2022, NYC]
[Selfie: July 2022, NYC]
All is calm…
Think I’m going to paint this. Caught photo yesterday when it was snowy & everyone was scurrying to “The Nutcracker” matinee. My corner of historic district is down the street from the Schwartz Theater which is a small venue for local productions. Sold painting last week that I captured in rain.
December 16, 2025 at 12:22 AM
All is calm…
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Dr Russell D. Moore is a theologian, pastor, and the editor in chief of Christianity Today.
December 15, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Dr Russell D. Moore is a theologian, pastor, and the editor in chief of Christianity Today.
Volunteer fire departments???
After taking over housing and healthcare, private equity is now buying up software used by volunteer fire departments — making it even harder for rural communities to respond to emergencies.
The only winners from private equity's price-gouging spree are wealthy investors.
The only winners from private equity's price-gouging spree are wealthy investors.
Private Equity Finds a New Source of Profit: Volunteer Fire Departments
www.nytimes.com
December 15, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Volunteer fire departments???
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December 15, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Kaja Kallas speaks with facts…
Kaja Kallas: we have to be really clear-eyed. We have one aggressor and one victim. And the one that needs security guarantees is Ukraine, not Russia.
In last 100 years, Russia has attacked at least 19 countries, some as many as three or four times. None of those countries has ever attacked Russia
In last 100 years, Russia has attacked at least 19 countries, some as many as three or four times. None of those countries has ever attacked Russia
December 15, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Kaja Kallas speaks with facts…
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(2,2) He'll pursue smart gun safety measures, defend public schools, and tackle Florida's affordability crisis. David Jolly is the leader Florida needs.
If you’re ready to protect Florida’s kids, pitch in now:
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If you’re ready to protect Florida’s kids, pitch in now:
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December 15, 2025 at 5:02 PM
(2,2) He'll pursue smart gun safety measures, defend public schools, and tackle Florida's affordability crisis. David Jolly is the leader Florida needs.
If you’re ready to protect Florida’s kids, pitch in now:
secure.actblue.com/donate/dj-so...
If you’re ready to protect Florida’s kids, pitch in now:
secure.actblue.com/donate/dj-so...
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Chris Minns Premier New South Wales: ‘Ahmed is a real-life hero. Last night, his incredible bravery no doubt saved countless lives when he disarmed a terrorist at enormous personal risk.
It was an honour to spend time with him just now and to pass on the thanks of people across NSW.’
It was an honour to spend time with him just now and to pass on the thanks of people across NSW.’
December 15, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Chris Minns Premier New South Wales: ‘Ahmed is a real-life hero. Last night, his incredible bravery no doubt saved countless lives when he disarmed a terrorist at enormous personal risk.
It was an honour to spend time with him just now and to pass on the thanks of people across NSW.’
It was an honour to spend time with him just now and to pass on the thanks of people across NSW.’
First time in history…cheers for Ukraine…
A $400 million Varshavyanka-class Russian submarine used to launch Kalibr cruise missiles at Ukraine has been successfully decommissioned by the SBU using underwater drones.
The first time in history a drone takes out a submarine.
The first time in history a drone takes out a submarine.
December 15, 2025 at 6:08 PM
First time in history…cheers for Ukraine…