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Trish Moore @trishjmoore.bsky.social · 2d

Saw the hand to hand combat with the inflatable frog. 😳 would be funny if it wasn’t so scary.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2d

Stephen Miller claims that in Portland "ICE officers have to street battles against antifa, hand to hand combat every night, to come and go from their building"

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Hex Anderson @dexanderson.com · 13d

Cuomo could never.

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Andrea Devon @andreadevon.bsky.social · 29d

Art that speaks loud. 🔥 #Chicago

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Slate @slate.com · Sep 2

The Great Yarn Panic of 2025 has begun. slate.trib.al/3AeEEEy

It’s a Wholesome Hobby Enjoyed By Millions. Trump’s Tariffs Are Destroying It Stitch By Stitch.

Tariffs are destroying a hobby enjoyed by millions—stitch by stitch.

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Trish Moore @trishjmoore.bsky.social · Aug 24

40 years ago tomorrow, @ajmoore.bsky.social and I took a leap into the future. I never imagined what a grand adventure it would turn out to be. It hasn’t always been easy, but it has never been dull. Can’t wait to see what the next chapter holds. 😘

A photograph of a couple during their first dance at their wedding. They are outside, and it is very sunny. The bride is wearing a simple white gown and a wreath of flowers. The groom is wearing a white tuxedo shirt (with grey stripes - he insisted), cummerbund, and grey trousers. The couple are caught in the midst of a kiss and are holding hands. In the background is a band with a singer wearing a purple Hawaiian print shirt and white pants performing in a swing set, converted to a bandstand by the bride’s father.

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Andrew Lawrence @ndrew.bsky.social · Aug 22

the era of small government is over and we can either have armed thugs with badges disappearing people or universal health care and high speed rail

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Trish Moore @trishjmoore.bsky.social · Aug 20

lol. Here I am, about to retire in the DC area, wondering what my purpose in retired life might be…

Jess Calarco @jessicacalarco.com · Aug 20

Setting aside the glaring racism and ageism, what I see here is fear. Fear because "elderly white hippies" are (or at least could be) a major threat to fascism. They have more time and money to burn than most other groups. And they have less to lose in going out and protesting tyrants.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · Aug 20

Stephen Miller: "All these demonstrators that you've seen out here in recent days, all these elderly white hippies, they're not part of the city and never have been ... we're gonna ignore these stupid white hippies that all need to go home and take a nap because they're all over 90 years old."

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Trish Moore @trishjmoore.bsky.social · Jun 6

This is my congressman. Called his office. Was nice, but got hung up on once I (politely) pointed out he is evil and heading to hell.

Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · Jun 6

There it is. Rep. Mike Collins (R-GA) says Republicans’ next goal is to kick seniors off Social Security: “Get off of Social Security. Get back into the workforce.”

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What’s the Hold Up Pod Dan @jacketdan.bsky.social · May 19

This is so fucking good

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Trish Moore @trishjmoore.bsky.social · May 12

I also love my wonky stuff. I used to see only the flaws. Now I focus on the 💕 that goes into turning that ‘noodle of sheep hair’ into something someone I love will enjoy.

Kade Peregrine @kadeperegrine.bsky.social · May 12

I love my wonky stuff. It's how I know I made it. My first attempt at anything isn't going to be perfect, but I can proudly keep it as a reminder that I learned how to do a thing with my own hands.

You took a noodle of sheep hair and turned it into a wearable garment! That's freaking amazing!

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Trish Moore @trishjmoore.bsky.social · Apr 26

My #withoutNSF story is very personal. NSF gave me a landing place after being denied tenure for being “a strong woman wearing a short skirt”. My work as a DBI PO kept me in science. And we supported the forefront of tech that now seems common, like the first sequencers for evolutionary biologists.

Leslie Rissler @ljrissler.bsky.social · Apr 25

Why is the U.S. National Science Foundation important?

Please share your stories!

Use the hashtags #WithoutNSF or #WithoutScience

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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · Apr 15

I don't know how likely this unfolding is, but everyone should read it and decide for themselves. Hope for the best, prepare for the worst.
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On April 20th, 2025, the United States will Cross the Point of No Return.

That’s the day Donald Trump’s advisory committee is expected to release its findings on whether he should invoke the Insurrection Act — a move that would allow him to deploy the military domestically…

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Trish Moore @trishjmoore.bsky.social · Apr 13

I have that level of pettiness. Proved it time and again. I will never answer the prayers of my enemies. 🤣

imtiredthatisall @imtiredthatisall.lol · Apr 10

lol my bestie sent me this this morning

may it also give you life

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Trish Moore @trishjmoore.bsky.social · Apr 10

Congratulations!

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Kate Atherley @kateatherley.bsky.social · Apr 1

This is the only April Fool's joke that will be permitted this year.

Dan the Gnome @brewergnome.bsky.social · Apr 1

Dogs are perfect today.

April Fools! Dogs are perfect every day!

A Grey and a brown vallhund curled up on a grey people bed, being cute and perfect and waiting for their humans to come to bed

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Trish Moore @trishjmoore.bsky.social · Mar 29

An excellent giggle, if you need one this morning.

Kristen Wixx @kristenwixx.bsky.social · Mar 26

The apprentice is now the master.

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Jason Rasgon @vectorgen.bsky.social · Mar 25

When you find out the custodian silenced the alarm on the -80 freezer

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · Mar 24

You cannot make this shit up. Sharing this jaw-dropping story with a gift link -- give it a read.

The Trump Administration Accidentally Texted Me Its War Plans

U.S. national-security leaders included me in a group chat about upcoming military strikes in Yemen. I didn’t think it could be real. Then the bombs started falling.

www.theatlantic.com

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Trish Moore @trishjmoore.bsky.social · Mar 23

It’s porch time here in Georgia. Keeping calm as I listen to my fountain burble cheerfully. I hope you find your moment of peace today as you gather your strength to resist.

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Trish Moore @trishjmoore.bsky.social · Mar 23

You can’t see me. I am perfectly camouflaged.

A black and brindle dog lays in the sun amidst a field of dead leaves. Her back is covered in leaves and she is looking away from the camera.

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Rachel Maddow @maddow.msnbc.com · Mar 20

Have you watched this yet? If you can, make some time to watch it -- you'll be glad you did.

Chris Hayes @chrislhayes.bsky.social · Mar 20

The good news is that there *are* people meeting the moment.

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Idaho teacher fights back after order to remove ‘Everyone is Welcome Here’ poster

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Trish Moore @trishjmoore.bsky.social · Mar 18

Manchester took a chance on me in 1999. It was the turning point in my career. Loved my time there.

Matthew Cobb @matthewcobb.bsky.social · Mar 17

Be me! Fabulous opportunity in Manchester! Zoologists apply! Pls repost. US folk might be particularly attracted…

Senior Lecturer or Professor in Zoology/Biology (Academic Teaching and Research):Oxford Road

www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk

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Trish Moore @trishjmoore.bsky.social · Mar 15

No way I would have paid any attention to this book, but yesterday NPR aired an interview with the author that was recorded before she was prevented from speaking about it. Totally going to read it now!

Roxane Gay @roxanegay.bsky.social · Mar 14

I had not heard of this book but now I am going to read it tonight.

Jennifer Szalai @jenszalai.bsky.social · Mar 14

WaPo's Ron Charles, in his Book Club newsletter, on Meta's repeated questions about his plans to review Sarah Wynn-Williams's "Careless People":

"In my 27 years of reviewing and editing newspaper books sections, no company has ever done this with me."

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Gina Baucom @gbaucom.bsky.social · Mar 13

jamieraskin.com/doge-privacy...

U.S. Representative Jamie Raskin is encouraging all U.S. citizens to join him this week in filing formal demands for access to their personal data obtained by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and Elon Musk.

The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia has issued an injunction commanding DOGE to comply with citizen requests under the Freedom of Information Act. This law encompasses the Federal Privacy Act of 1974, which entitles any citizen to access personal information held in any U.S. government records system. Please find a fillable Privacy Act request form in link

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