Jean
@joat6kfeet.bsky.social
Colorado 💙 Believer in science and human rights. Mom. Former journalist. Fan of banned books, a good pun and caffeine.
Hmm, so if Xcel says you’re no longer in the expected outage area, but the map still shows you are in it, do I eat all of the ice cream tonight? Just some wind wonderings. #cowx
December 17, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Hmm, so if Xcel says you’re no longer in the expected outage area, but the map still shows you are in it, do I eat all of the ice cream tonight? Just some wind wonderings. #cowx
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The Colorado Bureau of Investigation is investigating a clash between a federal agent and a protester outside an ICE field office in Durango after the agent was recorded grabbing and throwing the woman’s phone and pushing her to the ground.
CBI investigating clash between federal agent, woman at Durango ICE protest
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation is investigating after a federal agent was recorded grabbing and throwing a woman’s phone and pushing her to the ground during a protest outside the Durango ICE…
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October 30, 2025 at 9:08 PM
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation is investigating a clash between a federal agent and a protester outside an ICE field office in Durango after the agent was recorded grabbing and throwing the woman’s phone and pushing her to the ground.
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They just tear-gassed us. They tried to run us over in a van holding a peaceful protester. They shot us with pepper balls. They dragged another protester into the facility.
moments ago, ice agents again came out of the broadview detention/“professing” facility to escort a silver suv out of the lot.
one of the agents picked up and threw congressional candidate kat abughazaleh to the ground.
one of the agents picked up and threw congressional candidate kat abughazaleh to the ground.
September 19, 2025 at 1:54 PM
They just tear-gassed us. They tried to run us over in a van holding a peaceful protester. They shot us with pepper balls. They dragged another protester into the facility.
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As a guy who got a cancer that was probably caused by a virus, I think we should have /more/ vaccines.
September 8, 2025 at 12:49 AM
As a guy who got a cancer that was probably caused by a virus, I think we should have /more/ vaccines.
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“Vaxx and relax” was never a good strategy for Covid.
The vaccines are great at keeping people out of hospital, but they don’t stop transmission and they don’t prevent Long Covid.
Those of us who know this never stopped masking.
With the US restricting vaccines, it’s time to mask back up!
The vaccines are great at keeping people out of hospital, but they don’t stop transmission and they don’t prevent Long Covid.
Those of us who know this never stopped masking.
With the US restricting vaccines, it’s time to mask back up!
May 23, 2025 at 5:23 AM
“Vaxx and relax” was never a good strategy for Covid.
The vaccines are great at keeping people out of hospital, but they don’t stop transmission and they don’t prevent Long Covid.
Those of us who know this never stopped masking.
With the US restricting vaccines, it’s time to mask back up!
The vaccines are great at keeping people out of hospital, but they don’t stop transmission and they don’t prevent Long Covid.
Those of us who know this never stopped masking.
With the US restricting vaccines, it’s time to mask back up!
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Did you know that most Medicaid enrollees already work?
But this bill's new red tape would punish those who don't, including seniors caregivers, people with disabilities, and students.
#SaveOurMedicaid
But this bill's new red tape would punish those who don't, including seniors caregivers, people with disabilities, and students.
#SaveOurMedicaid
May 16, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Did you know that most Medicaid enrollees already work?
But this bill's new red tape would punish those who don't, including seniors caregivers, people with disabilities, and students.
#SaveOurMedicaid
But this bill's new red tape would punish those who don't, including seniors caregivers, people with disabilities, and students.
#SaveOurMedicaid
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We just walked out of the state of the Union. My shirt showed Trump an important message: NO KINGS LIVE HERE.
In the spirit of student protestors from the Civil Rights Movement, I’m proud to have protested and walked out with many of my colleagues. This is NOT a normal time.
In the spirit of student protestors from the Civil Rights Movement, I’m proud to have protested and walked out with many of my colleagues. This is NOT a normal time.
March 5, 2025 at 2:52 AM
We just walked out of the state of the Union. My shirt showed Trump an important message: NO KINGS LIVE HERE.
In the spirit of student protestors from the Civil Rights Movement, I’m proud to have protested and walked out with many of my colleagues. This is NOT a normal time.
In the spirit of student protestors from the Civil Rights Movement, I’m proud to have protested and walked out with many of my colleagues. This is NOT a normal time.
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Hey Hawkeyes fans!
When the children’s hospital no longer exists after Medicaid and NIH cuts…
will you still wave to the empty pediatric hospital?
When the children’s hospital no longer exists after Medicaid and NIH cuts…
will you still wave to the empty pediatric hospital?
March 3, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Hey Hawkeyes fans!
When the children’s hospital no longer exists after Medicaid and NIH cuts…
will you still wave to the empty pediatric hospital?
When the children’s hospital no longer exists after Medicaid and NIH cuts…
will you still wave to the empty pediatric hospital?
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Officials at the FAA have directed staff to identify tens of millions of dollars to fund a Starlink deal for upgrading air traffic control communications. Staff has been instructed to find the funds while minimizing documentation and avoiding a paper trail.
March 3, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Officials at the FAA have directed staff to identify tens of millions of dollars to fund a Starlink deal for upgrading air traffic control communications. Staff has been instructed to find the funds while minimizing documentation and avoiding a paper trail.
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BREAKING: The Associated Press sues three Trump administration officials over access to presidential events, citing the First Amendment.
AP sues 3 Trump administration officials, citing freedom of speech
The Associated Press is suing three Trump administration officials over access to presidential events.
apnews.com
February 21, 2025 at 9:27 PM
BREAKING: The Associated Press sues three Trump administration officials over access to presidential events, citing the First Amendment.
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When a non disabled person gets hurt or seriously ill, they don’t hesitate to go to hospital
They have faith they’ll be treated quickly, feel “better” & get to go home
When you’re disabled, you learn to avoid hospital at all costs.
Your faith in healthcare vanishes & that loss is painful:
They have faith they’ll be treated quickly, feel “better” & get to go home
When you’re disabled, you learn to avoid hospital at all costs.
Your faith in healthcare vanishes & that loss is painful:
"I Won't Go to the ER Unless I'm Literally Dying"
When you're disabled or chronically ill - learning when to seek medical care (and what that care will look like) is a painful and traumatic journey. It often ends in "I will never go to the ER again."
www.disabledginger.com
February 17, 2025 at 5:23 AM
When a non disabled person gets hurt or seriously ill, they don’t hesitate to go to hospital
They have faith they’ll be treated quickly, feel “better” & get to go home
When you’re disabled, you learn to avoid hospital at all costs.
Your faith in healthcare vanishes & that loss is painful:
They have faith they’ll be treated quickly, feel “better” & get to go home
When you’re disabled, you learn to avoid hospital at all costs.
Your faith in healthcare vanishes & that loss is painful:
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The House is considering cutting up to $880 billion dollars from Medicaid.
This would have a catastrophic impact on people with disabilities. Congress needs to keep their hands off Medicaid.
This would have a catastrophic impact on people with disabilities. Congress needs to keep their hands off Medicaid.
Sweeping safety-net cuts have GOP centrists questioning Johnson’s budget
Conservatives are no longer the only concern for House GOP leaders.
www.politico.com
February 14, 2025 at 7:08 PM
The House is considering cutting up to $880 billion dollars from Medicaid.
This would have a catastrophic impact on people with disabilities. Congress needs to keep their hands off Medicaid.
This would have a catastrophic impact on people with disabilities. Congress needs to keep their hands off Medicaid.
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Elon Musk is a terrible president.
February 3, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Elon Musk is a terrible president.
My soon-to-be-9-year-old has asked for an Oregon Trail birthday cake. Gen Xer here kind of surprised at lackluster results on Google search and Pinterest.
January 27, 2025 at 4:20 PM
My soon-to-be-9-year-old has asked for an Oregon Trail birthday cake. Gen Xer here kind of surprised at lackluster results on Google search and Pinterest.
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Trump ordered the National Institutes of Health to cancel their review panels on cancer research.
If you or someone you know has cancer, heart disease, diabetes, or one of many countless illnesses that needs a cure — this could have devastating effects.
If you or someone you know has cancer, heart disease, diabetes, or one of many countless illnesses that needs a cure — this could have devastating effects.
Trump hits NIH with ‘devastating’ freezes on meetings, travel, communications, and hiring
Researchers facing “a lot of uncertainty, fear, and panic”
www.science.org
January 23, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Trump ordered the National Institutes of Health to cancel their review panels on cancer research.
If you or someone you know has cancer, heart disease, diabetes, or one of many countless illnesses that needs a cure — this could have devastating effects.
If you or someone you know has cancer, heart disease, diabetes, or one of many countless illnesses that needs a cure — this could have devastating effects.
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Ventura County strawberry workers are harvesting in heavy smoke from the Hughes Fire. We remind workers their employers have to provide them with respirator masks if the AQI exceeds 150. Stay safe! #WeFeedYou
January 23, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Ventura County strawberry workers are harvesting in heavy smoke from the Hughes Fire. We remind workers their employers have to provide them with respirator masks if the AQI exceeds 150. Stay safe! #WeFeedYou
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As the U.S. shifts into a volatile political landscape targeting critical thinking, I want to share an important reminder to the #booksky community:
The only way to preserve literature is by collecting physical copies.
I know, Kindle users, it sucks—but your digital copy can be deleted any time.
The only way to preserve literature is by collecting physical copies.
I know, Kindle users, it sucks—but your digital copy can be deleted any time.
January 20, 2025 at 4:33 PM
As the U.S. shifts into a volatile political landscape targeting critical thinking, I want to share an important reminder to the #booksky community:
The only way to preserve literature is by collecting physical copies.
I know, Kindle users, it sucks—but your digital copy can be deleted any time.
The only way to preserve literature is by collecting physical copies.
I know, Kindle users, it sucks—but your digital copy can be deleted any time.
Man, I have the worst case of the Sunday Scaries ever. Anyone else feeling this? 🥺
January 20, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Man, I have the worst case of the Sunday Scaries ever. Anyone else feeling this? 🥺
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Aka “uniting the people”
January 17, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Aka “uniting the people”
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Proud of everyone in the Covid cautious & disability communities who’re tirelessly handing out masks & purifiers in LA.
Many have been clean air advocates throughout the pandemic & villainized for not following the “back to normal”‘narrative.
Without them, thousands wouldn’t have masks right now
Many have been clean air advocates throughout the pandemic & villainized for not following the “back to normal”‘narrative.
Without them, thousands wouldn’t have masks right now
January 14, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Proud of everyone in the Covid cautious & disability communities who’re tirelessly handing out masks & purifiers in LA.
Many have been clean air advocates throughout the pandemic & villainized for not following the “back to normal”‘narrative.
Without them, thousands wouldn’t have masks right now
Many have been clean air advocates throughout the pandemic & villainized for not following the “back to normal”‘narrative.
Without them, thousands wouldn’t have masks right now
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