Rebecca Watson

Jane Goodall, ethologist and conservationist, has died. She was 91

'Astounding:' Alaska researchers make alarming discovery in Arctic rivers "No place is spared."

🐟 Arctic river turns toxic

Alaska’s remote Salmon River, once clear, is now orange and metal-laden due to permafrost thaw exposing sulfide minerals. Toxic levels threaten fish and salmon-dependent communities.

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#SciComm #ClimateCrisis #Arctic 🧪

Stick With the Facts & Don't Be Like Them: Some Notes on a Recent Spate of Misreadings On July 31, the Washington Post ran a story noting that the National Museum of American History, a branch of the Smithsonian, took down a portion of an exhibit about presidential impeachment concernin...

Being careful about the use of language is useful for surviving authoritarianism because authoritarianism seeks to control fact, truth, history, reality itself through misleading, false, inflammatory, and distorted language, as well as suppressed information, and to make it the norm.

Barton Street P-Patch invites community to Summer fundraiser, celebrating a decade of green space and community spirit | Westside Seattle

Barton Street P-Patch invites community to Summer fundraiser, celebrating a decade of green space and community spirit
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I Stand With Ukraine, with sunflower

✍️ 70,000+ petitions just delivered to the Senate.

We’re demanding a NO vote on Trump’s $9B attack on NPR, PBS & global AIDS relief.

This is a coordinated, authoritarian attempt to silence dissent and dismantle the public good—not “fiscal policy.”

🚨 MEASLES OUTBREAK IN U.S.: WORST YEAR SINCE DISEASE WAS ERADICATED

A disease once eliminated in the U.S. is now roaring back. And we just hit a chilling milestone.

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Our @ezralevin.bsky.social will soon join @jenpsaki.msnbc.com to discuss the grassroots organizing that’s happening to stop Trump’s Tax Scam in the House and more. Tune into @briefingwithpsaki.bsky.social on @msnbc.com.

Republicans on whether poor Americans can get health care:

Sen. Joni Ernst: “We all are going to die.”

Sen. Mitch McConnell: “They’ll get over it.”

Vice President JD Vance: “Immaterial.”

$1 TRILLION in Medicaid cuts. 12 MILLION people kicked off health care. Republicans don’t care.

BREAKING: Senate Republicans just rammed through Trump’s massively unpopular Big Ugly bill after 26+ straight hours of debate.

It’s not over yet, the House MUST reject this bill. Now is the time to speak up and get loud.

NO CUTS TO MEDICAID. KILL THIS BILL!

Propose an Amendment To Delay and Disrupt the Reconciliation Bill act.indivisible.org/letter/amend...

GOP Sen. Mike Lee Forced To Revise Plan To Sell Public Lands After Major Backlash The Senate parliamentarian advised on Monday that Lee's controversial proposal to sell millions of acres of public land violated the chamber's rules.

Democrats stripped out the Republican provision in Trump's Big Ugly bill that would've put more than 250 MILLION acres of public lands up for auction.

This is a victory, but STAY VIGILANT. Republicans aren't giving up—keep speaking out so public lands remain in public hands.

Trump administration defends Iranian strikes as some lawmakers question its legality After the U.S. took military action against three nuclear sites in Iran, reaction across the political spectrum was swift with many Democrats decrying the president's "unilateral" strikes.

After the U.S. took military action against three nuclear sites in Iran, reaction across the political spectrum was swift with many Democrats decrying the president's "unilateral" strikes. By @stphnfwlr.com

Dramatic clouds in blue sky, above steely gray sea.

We will not learn how to live together in peace by killing each other’s children.
- Jimmy Carter

Older man holding bright yellow protest sign that says Our Kings are salmon.

Man seated plying piano under red sun umbrella, with peaceful protestors marching in background.

Backs of two individuals marching. On sign says, ‘I’m so mad I made a sign’ and the other says, ‘Stop the war on America.’

No Kings Day, 6-14-25
A great day for a peaceful protest in Seattle.

This is an important reminder: even the LAPD acknowledged yesterday that everything was peaceful.

Then Trump brought the chaos.

He is responsible.

Trump responded to peaceful protests standing up for immigrants in Los Angeles with tear gas and rubber bullets.

He’s a wannabe dictator using violence to advance his authoritarian playbook. We won’t stand for it.

Join me on June 14

I'm taking action on June 14 to remind Trump and his enablers that America has No Kings. Join me in Seattle to reject authoritarianism and show the world what democracy really looks like. app.sosha.ai/s/wkqiCfF1

Virtual Rally to Save the Cornerstone of Conservation Science · National Wildlife Federation We need YOU as we rally in support of critical federal government services at risk of being lost forever. The U.S. Geological Survey Ecosystems Mission Area is responsible for many of the programs tha...

Do you care about nature & US scientists ability to study and monitor the environment? Sign up for National Wildlife Federation's event, “Virtual Rally to Save the Cornerstone of Conservation Science”, May 22, 9AM PST - www.mobilize.us/nwf/event/79...
#environment
#conservation
#EPA
#climatechange

Man holding up a ukulele with a message Epic American shit show for everyone. In his back pack, a black ca, and an American flag.

"Epic American shit show for everyone". This about sums it up. The cat agrees. @westseattleindivisible.com @seattleindivisible.bsky.social #protests #seattle

Leave no trace. Thanks to all the volunteers who made sure any trash was picked up following today’s protests.

Protestors standing on one of many street corners throughout the West Seattle neighborhood. Lots of protest signs - one says, How hard is it too be kind.

Protestors on street corner in West Seattle, holding signs, one says - Enemy of the State - Elon Musk. They are standing next to a painting of Jimi Hendrix.

Protestors standing on busy street corner in West Seattle, with a sign saying People United will never be Defeated.

Resistance West Seattle style. Lots of good neighborhood spirit and energy. @westseattleindivisible.com

Protest signs that say Due process for Everyone, and Stocks Crash, Trump Golfs and Putin Laughs. Several American flags flying in distress in the background.

Protest sign that says They're eating the checks, They're eating the balances. Illustration of Musk and Trump swallowing checks and a balance on yellow sign.

Street corner with protestors holding a large green sign that says Reject Fascism, Care for Each Other. Protestors are standing in front of a Starbucks.

Seattle chose to do neighborhood protests, marches, rallys & actions. There was lots of good trouble, along with food drives, & informational outreach by @seattleindivisible.bsky.social & @westseattleindivisible.com Great neighborhood energy in the 3 miles of street corner protests in West Seattle.

Chart showing global stocks plunging because of Trump tariffs

Remember: Republicans in Congress can put a stop to this at any time.

Hands off protest in Seattle with protestors and Space Needle in the background.

Protest sign that reads: It's not red vs blue, it's the billionaire vs you.

Sign that reads: Hands off our democracy with crowd of protestors in the background on a sunny day in Seattle.

Protest sign that reads E-books have more spine than the GOP, with a pride flag flying nearby.

Hands Off! Seattle - 4/5/2025 - Big crowd, lots of energy. Inspiring. Persist. Resist. Repeat.

"If America hasn't broken your heart, you haven't loved her enough."

Corey Booker, just now.

Reaffirming friendship: Hundreds gather at US-CAN border to show solidarity People gathered along the 49th parallel at Peace Arch Park in Surrey, B.C. and Blaine, Wash.

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We were told not to share this publicly, but last year was record-breaking—America’s national parks saw over 331 million visits.