Shawne Workman
@sworkman.bsky.social
Writes music, sometimes words.
Believes in representative government and equal treatment under the law.
Believes in representative government and equal treatment under the law.
San Jose, California showed up today. Lots of positive, entirely peaceful energy.
October 18, 2025 at 10:46 PM
San Jose, California showed up today. Lots of positive, entirely peaceful energy.
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In our newest edition of deep-sea animals that can dance better than you, we present the siphonophore samba by Apolemia rubriversa.💃
Siphonophores (pronounced “sigh-fawn-oh-fours”) are colonial creatures made up of specialized segments that work together as one.
Siphonophores (pronounced “sigh-fawn-oh-fours”) are colonial creatures made up of specialized segments that work together as one.
October 9, 2025 at 10:27 PM
In our newest edition of deep-sea animals that can dance better than you, we present the siphonophore samba by Apolemia rubriversa.💃
Siphonophores (pronounced “sigh-fawn-oh-fours”) are colonial creatures made up of specialized segments that work together as one.
Siphonophores (pronounced “sigh-fawn-oh-fours”) are colonial creatures made up of specialized segments that work together as one.
"Maria Corina Machado. . . .
is receiving the Nobel Peace Prize for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and for her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy. . . .
www.nobelprize.org/prizes/peace...
is receiving the Nobel Peace Prize for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and for her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy. . . .
www.nobelprize.org/prizes/peace...
Nobel Peace Prize 2025
The Nobel Peace Prize 2025 was awarded to Maria Corina Machado "for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and for her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transi...
www.nobelprize.org
October 10, 2025 at 6:46 PM
"Maria Corina Machado. . . .
is receiving the Nobel Peace Prize for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and for her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy. . . .
www.nobelprize.org/prizes/peace...
is receiving the Nobel Peace Prize for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and for her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy. . . .
www.nobelprize.org/prizes/peace...
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There is no left-wing violence in Chicago or Portland. It simply is not happening.
It's so not happening, in fact, that Republicans in Oregon took footage from two South American countries to create a hoax photo about Portland.
They have no actual violent footage to put forward.
It's so not happening, in fact, that Republicans in Oregon took footage from two South American countries to create a hoax photo about Portland.
They have no actual violent footage to put forward.
Republicans post fake image of Oregon protest – using photos of South America
A federal judge had blocked Trump’s request to deploy California national guard to Portland
www.theguardian.com
October 8, 2025 at 8:00 PM
There is no left-wing violence in Chicago or Portland. It simply is not happening.
It's so not happening, in fact, that Republicans in Oregon took footage from two South American countries to create a hoax photo about Portland.
They have no actual violent footage to put forward.
It's so not happening, in fact, that Republicans in Oregon took footage from two South American countries to create a hoax photo about Portland.
They have no actual violent footage to put forward.
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"I fear President Trump believes the American people are so divided that today they will not stand up, fight for, and defend our most precious constitutional values so long as they are lulled into thinking their own personal interests are not affected.
Is he correct?"
Is he correct?"
Drop whatever you’re doing and read the last 15 pages of this 161-page opinion. I’m serious.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Omg. I’ve never seen anything like this in a judicial opinion:
September 30, 2025 at 5:13 PM
"I fear President Trump believes the American people are so divided that today they will not stand up, fight for, and defend our most precious constitutional values so long as they are lulled into thinking their own personal interests are not affected.
Is he correct?"
Is he correct?"
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Portland is a peaceful, vibrant city with no need for federal agents on our streets. I urge Oregonians not to fall into Trump’s attempt to incite violence. Just as I did in 2020, I will lead our delegation and state officials to oppose any unjustified increase in federal forces.
September 27, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Portland is a peaceful, vibrant city with no need for federal agents on our streets. I urge Oregonians not to fall into Trump’s attempt to incite violence. Just as I did in 2020, I will lead our delegation and state officials to oppose any unjustified increase in federal forces.
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I’ll be in Portland today watching a soccer match, eating dinner outside (it’s a beautiful fall day here), maybe going to a bookstore because life in Portland is totally normal. But in case I’m met with the “full force” of the US military during my regular rounds, it was nice knowing you all.
September 27, 2025 at 3:22 PM
I’ll be in Portland today watching a soccer match, eating dinner outside (it’s a beautiful fall day here), maybe going to a bookstore because life in Portland is totally normal. But in case I’m met with the “full force” of the US military during my regular rounds, it was nice knowing you all.
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Have you heard the good news?
California finished a project that will create tons of clean renewable energy & help prevent evaporation and algae formations while keeping solar panels cooler & more efficient.
This article made my day!
www.canarymedia.com/articles/sol...
California finished a project that will create tons of clean renewable energy & help prevent evaporation and algae formations while keeping solar panels cooler & more efficient.
This article made my day!
www.canarymedia.com/articles/sol...
California's first solar-covered canal is now fully online
The 1.6-MW pilot system is among a growing number of initiatives to put solar over waterways. The approach could generate gigawatts of power nationwide.
www.canarymedia.com
September 14, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Have you heard the good news?
California finished a project that will create tons of clean renewable energy & help prevent evaporation and algae formations while keeping solar panels cooler & more efficient.
This article made my day!
www.canarymedia.com/articles/sol...
California finished a project that will create tons of clean renewable energy & help prevent evaporation and algae formations while keeping solar panels cooler & more efficient.
This article made my day!
www.canarymedia.com/articles/sol...
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Looked at my data collections for state-backed activity. If the report were a picture:
September 13, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Looked at my data collections for state-backed activity. If the report were a picture:
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Pink slime never went away. Politically motivated “journalism” has expanded into news media at every level. Read @emilybell.bsky.social of the Tow Center for Digital Journalism. www.cjr.org/analysis/pin...
September 11, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Pink slime never went away. Politically motivated “journalism” has expanded into news media at every level. Read @emilybell.bsky.social of the Tow Center for Digital Journalism. www.cjr.org/analysis/pin...
Taking a moment to breathe in this sense of peace, and feeling grateful for this recording.
Is there anything more beautiful than voices blending in and away from the most fundamental musical (physical) intervals (ratios)?
youtu.be/qe0tP8PThUo?...
Is there anything more beautiful than voices blending in and away from the most fundamental musical (physical) intervals (ratios)?
youtu.be/qe0tP8PThUo?...
Tsintskaro
YouTube video by Hamlet Gonashvili - Topic
youtu.be
September 3, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Taking a moment to breathe in this sense of peace, and feeling grateful for this recording.
Is there anything more beautiful than voices blending in and away from the most fundamental musical (physical) intervals (ratios)?
youtu.be/qe0tP8PThUo?...
Is there anything more beautiful than voices blending in and away from the most fundamental musical (physical) intervals (ratios)?
youtu.be/qe0tP8PThUo?...
Much needed good news.
Big news: California, Oregon and Washington State just announced a joint "West Coast Health Alliance" to counter Trump/RFK destruction of our public health system.
As I argued last week (see below), this is becoming a new frontier in Dem Gov resistance to Trump.
As I argued last week (see below), this is becoming a new frontier in Dem Gov resistance to Trump.
September 3, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Much needed good news.
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Partial takeover of a private company by the federal government is called what now?
August 22, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Partial takeover of a private company by the federal government is called what now?
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The survivors are brave and deserve our support. It’s not an easy thing to speak about - re-living abuse. It’s about time for Americans to show them the respect they deserve and make a safe space for them and all others speaking out about abuse. Seriously people, it’s the very least we can do.
August 15, 2025 at 3:48 AM
The survivors are brave and deserve our support. It’s not an easy thing to speak about - re-living abuse. It’s about time for Americans to show them the respect they deserve and make a safe space for them and all others speaking out about abuse. Seriously people, it’s the very least we can do.
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Mo knows we had a good team of volunteers in today 😊
August 14, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Mo knows we had a good team of volunteers in today 😊
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A state demanding its museums reflect a leader's "view of history" has a dark past.
• Nazi Germany had its "Great German Art" exhibitions.
• The USSR had Socialist Realism.
• Now, the WH demands the Smithsonian promote “Americanism".
History is warning us. Are we listening?
• Nazi Germany had its "Great German Art" exhibitions.
• The USSR had Socialist Realism.
• Now, the WH demands the Smithsonian promote “Americanism".
History is warning us. Are we listening?
August 13, 2025 at 3:44 PM
A state demanding its museums reflect a leader's "view of history" has a dark past.
• Nazi Germany had its "Great German Art" exhibitions.
• The USSR had Socialist Realism.
• Now, the WH demands the Smithsonian promote “Americanism".
History is warning us. Are we listening?
• Nazi Germany had its "Great German Art" exhibitions.
• The USSR had Socialist Realism.
• Now, the WH demands the Smithsonian promote “Americanism".
History is warning us. Are we listening?
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Having served on the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council and the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities, I can tell you that state control of historical narrative is a bright red line.
August 13, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Having served on the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council and the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities, I can tell you that state control of historical narrative is a bright red line.
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"We, the criminals, have discussed it and have come to the conclusion that we did not commit any crimes."
August 7, 2025 at 1:30 AM
"We, the criminals, have discussed it and have come to the conclusion that we did not commit any crimes."
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6:05p UPDATE:
If tsunami waves reached Oregon, the first waves would arrive around 11:40 p.m. The National Weather Service cautioned that waves could be dangerous for many hours, and the first tsunami wave or surge might not be the highest.
If tsunami waves reached Oregon, the first waves would arrive around 11:40 p.m. The National Weather Service cautioned that waves could be dangerous for many hours, and the first tsunami wave or surge might not be the highest.
July 30, 2025 at 1:08 AM
6:05p UPDATE:
If tsunami waves reached Oregon, the first waves would arrive around 11:40 p.m. The National Weather Service cautioned that waves could be dangerous for many hours, and the first tsunami wave or surge might not be the highest.
If tsunami waves reached Oregon, the first waves would arrive around 11:40 p.m. The National Weather Service cautioned that waves could be dangerous for many hours, and the first tsunami wave or surge might not be the highest.
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It’s a great time to cancel your Paramount subscription and donate that money to your local NPR or PBS station.
July 18, 2025 at 9:33 PM
It’s a great time to cancel your Paramount subscription and donate that money to your local NPR or PBS station.
Looking at AI, especially in education, a question: Do you want to understand the subject matter? Is there a better way to do that than using your brain to explore, process and communicate it?
June 25, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Looking at AI, especially in education, a question: Do you want to understand the subject matter? Is there a better way to do that than using your brain to explore, process and communicate it?
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I wish there were a vaccine for this cognitive error whereby people take the success of public health measures (e.g. eliminating measles from the US) as permission to abandon the public health measures
June 22, 2025 at 5:02 PM
I wish there were a vaccine for this cognitive error whereby people take the success of public health measures (e.g. eliminating measles from the US) as permission to abandon the public health measures
Thinking of the good things in the world and the people who give me energy and hope. Today I got to wrap up a week of immersive music-making and learning with a fantastic group of students and colleagues. Working together to create and explore. Downright reinvigorating.
June 21, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Thinking of the good things in the world and the people who give me energy and hope. Today I got to wrap up a week of immersive music-making and learning with a fantastic group of students and colleagues. Working together to create and explore. Downright reinvigorating.