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Kathy Kerrigan

@funred1.bsky.social

Lighthouse and water-loving ginger from the mid-west, living by the beach and working in Silicon Valley

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Near perfect cubes of Pyrite from a mine in Spain. These natural crystals have not been carved, cut, or polished and are shown just as they came from the earth.

This 1.8kilo specimen has 3 amazing cubes that sit attached to their original limestone matrix.

~ r/Damnthatsinteresting

27.02.2026 02:53 β€” πŸ‘ 495    πŸ” 76    πŸ’¬ 22    πŸ“Œ 3
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'My Wife's Lovers', 1893 painting by Carl Kahler (1856–1906).

26.02.2026 00:47 β€” πŸ‘ 3834    πŸ” 691    πŸ’¬ 54    πŸ“Œ 36
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'Birdbrain' benefits: How being an expert birdwatcher may boost cognition New research shows that seasoned birders β€” including older adults β€” had denser tissue in parts of the brain tied to attention and perception.

For all you #birders out there (including me) -
'Birdbrain' benefits: new research shows that seasoned birders had denser tissue in parts of the brain tied to working memory, spatial awareness & object recognition. #BirdBrain

Link for more information: www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...

26.02.2026 22:22 β€” πŸ‘ 892    πŸ” 116    πŸ’¬ 20    πŸ“Œ 11
A picture of the Atlantic from 32,000 feet.

A picture of the Atlantic from 32,000 feet.

It's so clear, and the sun is so bright. I love all the little clouds and their identical shadows on the water beneath.

25.02.2026 20:16 β€” πŸ‘ 140    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 0
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Spoiler: they’re not looking into it

26.02.2026 17:14 β€” πŸ‘ 2034    πŸ” 610    πŸ’¬ 208    πŸ“Œ 47

After DEMANDING that Hillary Clinton's testimony on the Epstein scandal be held behind closed doors, and even threatening her with contempt for her insistence that reporters be allowed in, the GOP has been sending out photos and info to far-right influencers.

Hypocrisy is the GOP brand.

26.02.2026 19:48 β€” πŸ‘ 7126    πŸ” 1989    πŸ’¬ 224    πŸ“Œ 60
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Nurul Amin Shah Alam crossed oceans to flee unimaginable violence, only to die here β€” where he should have been safe.

The cruelty is endless.

26.02.2026 17:45 β€” πŸ‘ 5537    πŸ” 2416    πŸ’¬ 310    πŸ“Œ 193
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While Lauren Boebert is snapping pictures of Hillary Clinton in a closed-door deposition…

This is the only photograph of a First Lady that matters when it comes to Jeffrey Epstein.

Depose Melania.

26.02.2026 20:38 β€” πŸ‘ 6319    πŸ” 2233    πŸ’¬ 248    πŸ“Œ 97

Yeah BIG surprise www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

26.02.2026 18:45 β€” πŸ‘ 2513    πŸ” 1002    πŸ’¬ 200    πŸ“Œ 50

There is no reason to immediately invalidate an entire group's licenses other than to be cruel. There is no possible argument, even from their warped perspective, for it being in the interest of public good to not even give people advanced warning.

Just unapologetically evil.

26.02.2026 09:16 β€” πŸ‘ 953    πŸ” 242    πŸ’¬ 32    πŸ“Œ 5
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πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ πŸ’ Captain hilary knight : β€œThe joke was distasteful & unfortunateβ€” Now I have to sit in front of you and explain someone else's behavior. It's not my responsibility… It’s a great teaching point to really shine light on how women should be championed for their amazing feats.”

26.02.2026 14:54 β€” πŸ‘ 6086    πŸ” 1829    πŸ’¬ 209    πŸ“Œ 160

Here’s a thought for James Comer.

There IS a First Lady who has had a relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. And it’s not Hillary Clinton.

It might be worthwhile for Comer to subpoena the First Lady who actually knows Epstein.

You know, just to see what she knows.

26.02.2026 20:16 β€” πŸ‘ 19313    πŸ” 5576    πŸ’¬ 554    πŸ“Œ 282
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Breakthrough Study Shows Sound Stimulation May Help Clear Alzheimer’s Plaques Forty-Hz auditory stimulation increased amyloid clearance markers in aged primates and produced lasting effects, supporting its potential as a non-invasive Alzheimer’s therapy. Scientists at the Kunmi...

I read about this study in an article from Science Daily but in that study the sound therapy was also coupled with super fast flashing lights.

Breakthrough Study Shows Sound Stimulation May Help Clear Alzheimer’s Plaques share.google/FEYsO0gKbiga...

26.02.2026 06:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1857    πŸ” 543    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 48
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Father of U.S.-based activist sentenced in Hong Kong under national security law A court on Thursday used Hong Kong's national security law to jail Kwok Yin-sang for eight months, in the first case against a family member of an activist living abroad, and wanted by authorities.

A court on Thursday used Hong Kong's national security law to jail Kwok Yin-sang for eight months, in the first case against a family member of an activist living abroad, and wanted by authorities. n.pr/4qVSANO

26.02.2026 09:31 β€” πŸ‘ 105    πŸ” 47    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 6

To do this, anti-trans lawmakers in Kansas moved fast to change the law, overrode the governor’s veto, and pushed for the legal changes to go into effect nearly immediately. That kind of powerβ€”to void gender on official documents, to compel gender conformityβ€”is terrifying and it will not stop here.

26.02.2026 02:57 β€” πŸ‘ 3028    πŸ” 1301    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 58

So they’re going to cripple healthcare for the poor in Minnesota to make an example of the state. The warning is β€œdon’t resist.”

26.02.2026 02:22 β€” πŸ‘ 3166    πŸ” 976    πŸ’¬ 210    πŸ“Œ 46
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Vance says administration is pausing some Medicaid funding to Minnesota because of fraud concerns Vice President JD Vance has announced that the Trump administration would β€œtemporarily halt” some Medicaid funding to the state of Minnesota over fraud concerns, as part of what he described as an agg...

This is deeply illegal, breaking the Medicaid statute and the ICA.

States are entitled to funding from federal govt to help pay for Medicaid. Providing less than the statute calls for is open and shut illegal, more akin to the impoundments Nixon lost unilaterally before SCOTUS than anything so far.

26.02.2026 00:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1739    πŸ” 706    πŸ’¬ 59    πŸ“Œ 26

β€œIt’s a drain on society at every single level,”
β€”Avindra Nath, clinical director of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, one of the National Institutes of Health, on LongCovid

but sure, it's the people imploring others to prevent these issues who are the problem

26.02.2026 00:49 β€” πŸ‘ 130    πŸ” 67    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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Trump 2026 State of the Union Fact Check Debunking Trump's disinformation speech with all the receipts

I watched Trump’s 2026 State of the Union so you don’t have to.

As a human rights lawyer, I debunk his 10 most dangerous false claimsβ€”with receipts.

Read my full fact check.

Join our movement against the rise of fascism under this regime: www.qasimrashid.com/subscribe

25.02.2026 19:04 β€” πŸ‘ 697    πŸ” 288    πŸ’¬ 42    πŸ“Œ 17

No one who is at all concerned with the national security of the United States can possibly support Trump. This is simply a hideous betrayal of the country and its future in exchange for a bribe.

25.02.2026 21:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1953    πŸ” 840    πŸ’¬ 33    πŸ“Œ 12

They beat a blind refugee who speaks no English for failing to obey police commands he could not understand. Then instead of apologizing, they charged him with possession of a β€œweapon”—HIS WALKING STICK. Then they dumped him miles from home without notifying anyone, after which he was found dead.

25.02.2026 20:48 β€” πŸ‘ 12559    πŸ” 6072    πŸ’¬ 55    πŸ“Œ 331
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I forgot that this talking twig was still with us.

25.02.2026 19:49 β€” πŸ‘ 32    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0
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Epstein Files Are Missing Records About Woman Who Made Claim Against Trump

A woman who has accused both Trump and Epstein of sexually assaulting her when she was a minor decades earlier gave four interviews to the FBI. Summaries of three of those interviews were not released with the Epstein files. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/25/u...

25.02.2026 18:01 β€” πŸ‘ 2033    πŸ” 761    πŸ’¬ 81    πŸ“Œ 29
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FBI raids Los Angeles school district headquarters and superintendent’s home Federal officials search district chief Alberto Carvalho’s home, but allegations being examined remain unclear

As part of an β€œongoing investigation,” the FBI raided the headquarters of the Los Angeles unified school district on Wednesday, the second largest school district in the US, as well as the home of Alberto Carvalho, the district’s superintendent. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

25.02.2026 19:57 β€” πŸ‘ 39    πŸ” 22    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 1
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Tuesday Sunrise. Today in Chicago.

24.02.2026 22:53 β€” πŸ‘ 197    πŸ” 39    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

this is some bullshit. the Court is giving sovereign immunity to postal workers who allegedly engaged in intentional racial discrimination

Thomas's rationale is that you can't sue the government over lost mail, but there's a difference between mail that's lost and mail that's withheld bc of racism!

24.02.2026 15:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1057    πŸ” 341    πŸ’¬ 35    πŸ“Œ 13
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Justice Department withheld and removed some Epstein files related to Trump An NPR investigation finds the public database of Epstein files is missing dozens of pages related to sexual abuse accusations against President Trump.

"The Justice Department has withheld some Epstein files related to allegations that President Trump sexually abused a minor, an NPR investigation finds. It also removed some documents where accusations against Jeffrey Epstein also mention Trump." www.npr.org/2026/02/24/n...

24.02.2026 15:30 β€” πŸ‘ 158    πŸ” 73    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 2
Concentration Camps Are Here (With Andrea Pitzer)
YouTube video by Here We Come Concentration Camps Are Here (With Andrea Pitzer)

Had an incredibly powerful experience discussing America's concentration camps with the great @andreapitzer.bsky.social.

Andrea is America's leading expert in concentration camps and has been an essential voice in response to Trump since his first administration.

Discussion starts at 9:00.

24.02.2026 00:14 β€” πŸ‘ 251    πŸ” 106    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 3

The Epstein files document what many women researchers have long experienced but rarely seen laid bare so starkly: exclusion operating behind closed doors, shaping who gets funded, invited, mentored, and taken seriously. How many of these networks, norms, and gatekeepers remain in place?

23.02.2026 23:35 β€” πŸ‘ 4264    πŸ” 1754    πŸ’¬ 41    πŸ“Œ 51

Can’t spend it? $38B Of it should be used for ACA premiums.

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