Susan Feldkamp
@susanfeldkamp.bsky.social
Science enthusiast and hardcore omnivorous reader. Freelance writer and editor. Democrat. Beto forever.
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“Can’t believe NYC elected a Muslim as mayor.”
In truth—a Black American Christian woman swearing in a Ugandan American Muslim of South Asian ethnicity as his Syrian American wife holds the Qurans he swears in on, all while standing on the steps of a subway station—is the most NYC thing imaginable.
In truth—a Black American Christian woman swearing in a Ugandan American Muslim of South Asian ethnicity as his Syrian American wife holds the Qurans he swears in on, all while standing on the steps of a subway station—is the most NYC thing imaginable.
January 1, 2026 at 11:43 AM
“Can’t believe NYC elected a Muslim as mayor.”
In truth—a Black American Christian woman swearing in a Ugandan American Muslim of South Asian ethnicity as his Syrian American wife holds the Qurans he swears in on, all while standing on the steps of a subway station—is the most NYC thing imaginable.
In truth—a Black American Christian woman swearing in a Ugandan American Muslim of South Asian ethnicity as his Syrian American wife holds the Qurans he swears in on, all while standing on the steps of a subway station—is the most NYC thing imaginable.
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Alternative New Year’s plan…
December 31, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Alternative New Year’s plan…
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Rosie seeing out 2025….and seeing IN 2026!
January 1, 2026 at 2:04 AM
Rosie seeing out 2025….and seeing IN 2026!
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There's a line in Robert Browning's "Andrea del Sarto," in which he says "Ah, but a man's reach should exceed his grasp, Or what's a heaven for?"
I think that's a message for our fighting fascism in 2026. We have to *try* to make our reach exceed our grasp.
My paper-&-glue collage. #art #collage
I think that's a message for our fighting fascism in 2026. We have to *try* to make our reach exceed our grasp.
My paper-&-glue collage. #art #collage
December 31, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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Timezones are so weird. Australia is in 2026, Canada is in 2025, and the United States is in 1939.
December 31, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Timezones are so weird. Australia is in 2026, Canada is in 2025, and the United States is in 1939.
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A couple of mixed flower watercolours from five years ago. I rather like them because they haven't been over-finished: just studies without any thought of exhibiting them. There's a lot of these in sketch pads and folders from over the years.
#art #watercolour #botanical
#art #watercolour #botanical
December 30, 2025 at 9:18 PM
A couple of mixed flower watercolours from five years ago. I rather like them because they haven't been over-finished: just studies without any thought of exhibiting them. There's a lot of these in sketch pads and folders from over the years.
#art #watercolour #botanical
#art #watercolour #botanical
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⚠️WOKE CONTENT⚠️
🧵 Most people don’t know this, but the first U.S. TV commercial to feature Black people in a non‑stereotypical way aired in 1948. Here's the true story of why it mattered.(cont)
#ProudBlue
#ResistanceRoots
#USDemocracy
#Voices4Victory
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🧵 Most people don’t know this, but the first U.S. TV commercial to feature Black people in a non‑stereotypical way aired in 1948. Here's the true story of why it mattered.(cont)
#ProudBlue
#ResistanceRoots
#USDemocracy
#Voices4Victory
www.thedrum.com/news/marketi...
1948: Jax Beer airs one of the first African American television commercials
www.thedrum.com
December 27, 2025 at 2:01 PM
⚠️WOKE CONTENT⚠️
🧵 Most people don’t know this, but the first U.S. TV commercial to feature Black people in a non‑stereotypical way aired in 1948. Here's the true story of why it mattered.(cont)
#ProudBlue
#ResistanceRoots
#USDemocracy
#Voices4Victory
www.thedrum.com/news/marketi...
🧵 Most people don’t know this, but the first U.S. TV commercial to feature Black people in a non‑stereotypical way aired in 1948. Here's the true story of why it mattered.(cont)
#ProudBlue
#ResistanceRoots
#USDemocracy
#Voices4Victory
www.thedrum.com/news/marketi...
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12YO girl signed up to do “stand up comedy” at the talent show. 13YO boy decided to heckle her. Teacher started to tell the boy to leave her alone, but the 12YO comedian said “no, no, let him go, this is the closest he’s ever going to get to having a conversation with a girl.”
What's an insult you'll never forget?
December 26, 2025 at 4:43 PM
12YO girl signed up to do “stand up comedy” at the talent show. 13YO boy decided to heckle her. Teacher started to tell the boy to leave her alone, but the 12YO comedian said “no, no, let him go, this is the closest he’s ever going to get to having a conversation with a girl.”
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From our family to yours, merry Christmas! We hope your day is filled with good people and good food.
December 25, 2025 at 8:30 PM
From our family to yours, merry Christmas! We hope your day is filled with good people and good food.
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Amazing
I’m dedicating today to only posting about kindness, caring, empathy, and joy.
1. HEB showing the true spirit of the season, no matter what you celebrate or don’t.
1. HEB showing the true spirit of the season, no matter what you celebrate or don’t.
December 25, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Amazing
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I've been lacking anything really flowery or macro of late; most plants are sensibly hiding from the frost, as are their tiny six legged helpers. As some light and color in the bleak winter, how about some rose shaped #bloomscrolling from the summer
#Photography #Flowers #Roses #SensoryArt #Joy
#Photography #Flowers #Roses #SensoryArt #Joy
December 23, 2025 at 3:35 PM
I've been lacking anything really flowery or macro of late; most plants are sensibly hiding from the frost, as are their tiny six legged helpers. As some light and color in the bleak winter, how about some rose shaped #bloomscrolling from the summer
#Photography #Flowers #Roses #SensoryArt #Joy
#Photography #Flowers #Roses #SensoryArt #Joy
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This is extraordinary, heartbreaking, and a red alert warning sign for our democracy.
These people are about to be federal judges, and they refuse to answer whether the U.S. Capitol was attacked on January 6.
They say they can't comment because it's "a political controversy".
These people are about to be federal judges, and they refuse to answer whether the U.S. Capitol was attacked on January 6.
They say they can't comment because it's "a political controversy".
Sen. BLUMENTHAL: Was the U.S. Capitol attacked on January 6, 2021?
Trump nominee: *dodges*
Trump nominee: *dodges*
Trump nominee: Well, individuals entered the Capitol.
Blumenthal: You are in fear—how will you have the courage to be fair and impartial?
Trump nominee: *dodges*
Trump nominee: *dodges*
Trump nominee: Well, individuals entered the Capitol.
Blumenthal: You are in fear—how will you have the courage to be fair and impartial?
December 18, 2025 at 2:32 PM
This is extraordinary, heartbreaking, and a red alert warning sign for our democracy.
These people are about to be federal judges, and they refuse to answer whether the U.S. Capitol was attacked on January 6.
They say they can't comment because it's "a political controversy".
These people are about to be federal judges, and they refuse to answer whether the U.S. Capitol was attacked on January 6.
They say they can't comment because it's "a political controversy".
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Russell Vought is a scourge, not only for federal workers, but for the country, and, indeed, the entire world. Here's a @us.theguardian.com story via @climatedesk.org on how he's now unapologetically killing the "crown jewel" of US climate research.
Trump administration to dismantle key climate research center in Colorado
Gov. Jared Polis warns that breaking up Boulder’s NCAR puts "public safety at risk."
www.motherjones.com
December 17, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Russell Vought is a scourge, not only for federal workers, but for the country, and, indeed, the entire world. Here's a @us.theguardian.com story via @climatedesk.org on how he's now unapologetically killing the "crown jewel" of US climate research.
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the NYT cooking commenters never fail me
December 17, 2025 at 7:26 PM
the NYT cooking commenters never fail me
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Do you want a nail-biter of an impeccably researched heist story with impressive outsmarting of tech and oodles of human stupidity? Of course you do. So, check out Flawless: www.google.com/books/editio...
December 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Do you want a nail-biter of an impeccably researched heist story with impressive outsmarting of tech and oodles of human stupidity? Of course you do. So, check out Flawless: www.google.com/books/editio...
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I've tried and failed a couple times to write a post explaining how serious this would be. NCAR is globally essential to our climate change response. This can't just be replaced. Every scientist in the world will be doing climate research with one hand tied behind their back for at least a decade
Exclusive: The Trump administration is moving to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Colorado, according to a senior White House official, taking aim at one of the world's leading climate research labs.
Trump moves to dismantle major US climate research center in Colorado
The Trump administration is breaking up the National Center for Atmospheric Research, taking aim at one of the world's leading climate research labs.
bit.ly
December 17, 2025 at 2:30 AM
I've tried and failed a couple times to write a post explaining how serious this would be. NCAR is globally essential to our climate change response. This can't just be replaced. Every scientist in the world will be doing climate research with one hand tied behind their back for at least a decade
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The media needs to stop writing headlines like “The CDC changes course on vaccines and autism” and “The CDC defends measles response”.
NONE of this is coming from legitimate scientists at the CDC.
ALL of it is coming from RFK Jr.
Every such headline is causing further harm to public health.
NONE of this is coming from legitimate scientists at the CDC.
ALL of it is coming from RFK Jr.
Every such headline is causing further harm to public health.
December 17, 2025 at 1:49 AM
The media needs to stop writing headlines like “The CDC changes course on vaccines and autism” and “The CDC defends measles response”.
NONE of this is coming from legitimate scientists at the CDC.
ALL of it is coming from RFK Jr.
Every such headline is causing further harm to public health.
NONE of this is coming from legitimate scientists at the CDC.
ALL of it is coming from RFK Jr.
Every such headline is causing further harm to public health.
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Saddened by the demise of Joe Ely. From Lubbock to Austin and beyond, he offered a unique voice and style. I’m grateful for the joy, fearlessness, and sense of place he gave us all. My thoughts are with Sharon and his family, his friends, and the countless Texans who loved him and his music.
Texas music icon Joe Ely, who had a deep impact on Austin scene, dead at 78
Texas country music legend Joe Ely has passed away at 78. The singer announced his Parkinson's disease and Lewy Body Dementia diagnosis in September.
www.statesman.com
December 17, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Saddened by the demise of Joe Ely. From Lubbock to Austin and beyond, he offered a unique voice and style. I’m grateful for the joy, fearlessness, and sense of place he gave us all. My thoughts are with Sharon and his family, his friends, and the countless Texans who loved him and his music.
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It all matters, yes, but this matters more than Susie Wiles, matters more, even, than the travel ban; more than all of Trump’s wars actual & looming (Venezuela, Ukraine, Somalia, Gaza) combined. It’s like the Cuban Missile Crisis, only U.S. is aiming it missiles at everyone, starting with itself.
December 17, 2025 at 9:16 AM
It all matters, yes, but this matters more than Susie Wiles, matters more, even, than the travel ban; more than all of Trump’s wars actual & looming (Venezuela, Ukraine, Somalia, Gaza) combined. It’s like the Cuban Missile Crisis, only U.S. is aiming it missiles at everyone, starting with itself.
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NCAR is quite literally our global mothership.
Everyone who works in climate and weather has passed through its doors and benefited from its incredible resources.
Dismantling NCAR is like taking a sledgehammer to the keystone holding up our scientific understanding of the planet.
Unbelievable.
Everyone who works in climate and weather has passed through its doors and benefited from its incredible resources.
Dismantling NCAR is like taking a sledgehammer to the keystone holding up our scientific understanding of the planet.
Unbelievable.
Trump moves to dismantle major US climate research center in Colorado
The Trump administration is breaking up the National Center for Atmospheric Research, taking aim at one of the world's leading climate research labs.
www.usatoday.com
December 17, 2025 at 2:59 AM
NCAR is quite literally our global mothership.
Everyone who works in climate and weather has passed through its doors and benefited from its incredible resources.
Dismantling NCAR is like taking a sledgehammer to the keystone holding up our scientific understanding of the planet.
Unbelievable.
Everyone who works in climate and weather has passed through its doors and benefited from its incredible resources.
Dismantling NCAR is like taking a sledgehammer to the keystone holding up our scientific understanding of the planet.
Unbelievable.
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As James says, this isn't even about climate.
It's about all the tools, platforms, models, datasets we use to study and forecast weather and understand how it impacts people, too.
It's about all the tools, platforms, models, datasets we use to study and forecast weather and understand how it impacts people, too.
These people are nuts. NCAR developed the GPS dropsonde, which revolutionized the understanding of TC structure, improved forecasts, and validated remote sensing platforms, as documented in over 400 peer-reviewed publications in the last 25 years. And that’s just one of NCAR’s countless advances.
Exclusive: The Trump administration is moving to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Colorado, according to a senior White House official, taking aim at one of the world's leading climate research labs.
December 17, 2025 at 3:31 AM
As James says, this isn't even about climate.
It's about all the tools, platforms, models, datasets we use to study and forecast weather and understand how it impacts people, too.
It's about all the tools, platforms, models, datasets we use to study and forecast weather and understand how it impacts people, too.
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NYT made an astounding discovery: the rich have money, the poor don't.
October 19, 2025 at 11:08 AM
NYT made an astounding discovery: the rich have money, the poor don't.
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ICYMI, cool shit coming
Oooooh cool shit happening at Skype a Scientiiiiiist. Check out our first look at the biodiversity beers project (coming in 2026). The test print arrived today!
December 15, 2025 at 5:13 PM
ICYMI, cool shit coming