gracefultrees.bsky.social
@gracefultrees.bsky.social
Curious transplanted Virginian grateful in a Blue state
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May 16, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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🌎 Stand up for the Endangered Species Act—submit public comments opposing the proposed rule change that would profoundly weaken the law by May 19! Learn how you can help ➡️ bit.ly/standupesa 🪶
Stand Up for the Endangered Species Act - International Crane Foundation
The International Crane Foundation provides critical news and resources in the world of Cranes and Conservation. Stand Up for the Endangered Species Act
bit.ly
April 29, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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Support the USPS 💙
April 17, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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Call these Senators—tell them to vote no:

All begin (202) 224 then the 4 digits ⬇️

Cortez Masto 3542
Duckworth 2854
Durbin 2152
Fetterman (is a yes) 4254
Gillibrand 4451
Hassan 3324
King 5344
Klobuchar 3244
Peters 6221
Rosen 6244
Schatz 3934
Schumer (is a yes) 6542
Shaheen 2841

Share far and wide!
March 14, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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Great job alert: ProPublica is hiring a computational journalist, "someone who will use technology and data to identify and unlock stories that would otherwise be out of reach."

Salary: $120K-$140K
Remote: ✅

Come join us!
Computational Journalist
New York, New York, United States
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March 6, 2025 at 10:11 PM
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Hey, everyone!

Here are some of my favorite online markets to use instead of Amazon:

etrailer.com - DIY products, RV focused
bhphotovideo.com - Tech products, Jewish owned
chewy.com - everything pets, including prescriptions
bookshop.org - buy books, support local bookstores

Share yours below!
March 2, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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These sites might be useful:

1. HealthMap – Real-time disease tracking system developed by Boston Children’s Hospital. (healthmap.org)
2. Global Incident Map – Displays disease outbreaks worldwide with alert notifications. (outbreaks.globalincidentmap.com)
March 2, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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I currently have two fully-funded PhD opportunities in my lab - both providing a chance to work on the incredible LEAF data set that we have been collecting the last couple of years (220 children followed longitudinally from 10-30 months on measures of attention and early EF). Please share!
March 1, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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Your regular reminder McConnell could have taken care of this in January 2021
Mitch McConnell on the Ukraine war:

"Blame for this human catastrophe rests solely on Vladimir Putin … If Russian forces laid down their arms, Europe would be at peace. If Ukrainian forces laid down theirs, Putin's aims would not stop … Mistaking this fact is as embarrassing as it is costly."
February 24, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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With the all the attacks on our community I thought I’d post this again. Might save a life.
February 24, 2025 at 1:36 AM
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February 22, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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It starts! Anyone from DHS who wants help with their polygraph examinations, just reach out. I have 25+ years experience representing both polygraphers & polygraphees.

And if you want to be a #whistleblower, we're here for you too! @wbaidlaw.bsky.social

news.bgov.com/bloomberg-go...
Noem Directs Polygraph Use to Target Homeland Security Leaks
The Homeland Security secretary last week told staff that all polygraphs must include a question about unauthorized communications with media and nonprofit organizations, according to a memo described...
news.bgov.com
February 19, 2025 at 12:14 AM
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Very important from @alisonmgill.bsky.social:

All federal employees need to understand the grievance process if you’re placed on administrative leave other otherwise targeted by the administration.

There is a limited window for you to act, so please read this great guidance about how to proceed.
Informal Grievance Template for Adverse Personnel Actions
There is a limited amount of time to oppose personnel actions. Time is short.
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February 1, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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We shut the phone lines down, now it's time for the online form...
January 30, 2025 at 12:11 AM
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This is from 2017, but it bears repeating.
January 25, 2025 at 1:09 PM