JC Black
jakbow.bsky.social
JC Black
@jakbow.bsky.social
LCSW Mom
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Old (2023) data, but handy for a note of appreciation for colleagues who served:

“Of the 37,485 total employees in the Forest Service, there are currently 5,555 individuals who identify as veterans, making up 14.8% of the agency’s workforce.”

Thank you, veterans, for your service and sacrifice.
Veteran workforce development opportunities work | US Forest Service
www.fs.usda.gov
November 11, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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When someone asks what parenting be like… 😂🤣
🐵 🥰
July 20, 2025 at 1:55 AM
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The April photo from our annual calendar is this one that @bugeric.bsky.social took last spring of a Phidippus princeps in a red bud here in Leavenworth. #spider #jumpingspider
April 4, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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Everyone deserves dignity and equality regardless of who they are or who they love.

On International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, know that Illinois stands with our LGBTQ+ community.

Hate has no home here in the Land of Lincoln.
May 17, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Just reposting this which I think is the most gorgeous thing I have seen in my career - a critically endangered orange-bellied parrot feeding on a carpet of daisies after an ecological burn. This was the first time they’d had the chance to feed naturally in 15y and was wonderful to witness
😭😭😭🧡🧡🧡🧡
May 17, 2025 at 8:47 AM
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Durbin: "The question is not whether Trump is sinking in the polling -- and he appears to be -- but whether his fate is going to be shared by other Republicans, and whether they have the courage to join Democrats and do the right things and stand up for the Constitution."
April 24, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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April 22, 2025 at 4:16 AM
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“i’ve always been an ignorant piece of shit my entire life guys”
RFK JR: ADD, ADHD, Tourette syndrome, Narcolepsy, Autism.. All of these are injuries that I never heard of when I was a kid.
April 22, 2025 at 11:57 PM
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RFK Jr.’s lies about autism are disgraceful — and I won't share them to spread misinformation.

He consistently undermines public health and reinforces dangerous myths.

In Illinois, we stand with those with autism, and I’ll keep fighting for inclusion, science, and the truth.
April 18, 2025 at 1:37 AM
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Bernie crashes Coachella! Why haven't we seen more youth outreach like this from our leaders?
April 14, 2025 at 11:05 PM
New protest idea:

Everyone send this table placemat to the White House and to The Hill.

It is ridiculous that my kids read this daily at the breakfast table and I’m not sure these leaders know what it is.
April 8, 2025 at 4:39 AM
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When we all howl together we can make great things happen 🐺🐺🐺
April 6, 2025 at 12:44 AM
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Spectacular view of 100,000 people attending the #HandsOff march in NYC
April 5, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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Somehow, 375 years ago, the Quakers developed a religion whose core principles align well with the pillars of modern parenting research. Gail Cornwall on what parents of any faith—or none—can learn from them:
Quaker Parents Were Ahead of Their Time
The nearly 375-year-old religion’s principles line up surprisingly well with modern parenting research.
bit.ly
April 5, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Everyone needs to watch “A Bugs Life” right now. It’s a powerful reminder to be brave and work together.
April 5, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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April 5,2025

Keep Reposting
March 30, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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As of Friday, there have been 46 cases in which federal judges have blocked Trump policies.

The rulings in those cases have come from 39 different judges appointed by 5 different presidents (of both parties) to 11 different district courts across 7 different circuits.

Maybe it's not the judges?
March 30, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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From tiny eggs to amazing creatures. #AGoodPlace

Source: www.reddit.com/r/BeAmazed/s...
March 29, 2025 at 9:08 AM
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March 26, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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#GVerse #FeelGoodMoment Have A Smile!
This little gal being able to see for the first time is priceless!
March 28, 2025 at 4:04 AM
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She has it right. This.
March 27, 2025 at 3:59 PM
So you think T used the same criteria for selecting his cabinet that he used for casting the Apprentice?

Remember last time when he fired everyone? This time they “learned their lesson” when they F up?

Has he “jumped the shark?”
March 28, 2025 at 3:51 AM
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Reminder: the First Amendment protects everyone who resides in our country. It doesn't matter if you have a green card or a visa or if you're undocumented. The Supreme Court has repeatedly affirmed that any person residing in the United States, regardless of status, is entitled to 1A protections.
March 27, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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Keep the Congressional switchboard number handy these days: (202) 224-3121
March 27, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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I wish you peace within today.
March 26, 2025 at 10:49 AM