Reps. Salinas & Ansari, & Sens. Cantwell & Gallego Lead Bicameral Legislation to Permanently Preserve Last Remaining Wild Forest Lands Today, Representatives Andrea Salinas (OR-06) and Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03), along with Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and many other members of Congress from both chambers, ann...

Today is #WorldWildlifeDay, and while Trump continues to threaten our country's wildlife and public lands, know that I am fighting for our environment.

That is why I introduced legislation to permanently protect our nation's untouched forests to safeguard them from Trump's destruction.

The federal government has approved new border wall construction in the Big Bend region of Texas, including stretches that would directly affect Big Bend National Park. Historically, Big Bend has not had a continuous border wall.

A coyote stares intently at the viewer.

Yes, it is Sunday night. The weekend is swiftly coming to an end.

Affirmation Coyote sees within you an Invincible Summer and the strength and resolve to make it through another work week.

When people read things like this they should think of the *how*. There are literally tens of thousands of polling places across the U.S. They truly do not have the numbers to do mass voter intimidation. And if you are concerned, become a poll worker or find a group that will escort people to vote.

A herd of moose getting frisky in the snow.

Good morning from @altyellonatpark.org

It's pretty weird to name the Kennedy Center after yourself, as if you're memorializing your own death, and then have to close the theater because so many people wish you were gone.

Desert lily on more barren sandy wash edge in Borrego Badlands this morning. Desert verbena/brown-eyed primrose flower on hillside in background.

Desert lily on wash edge in Borrego Badlands this morning. Desert verbena/brown-eyed primrose flower on hillside in background (Photo: Sicco Rood).

They're seizing ballots.
Raiding homes without warrants.
Gunning down protestors in the streets.
And now, arresting journalists.

They’re coming for our freedoms. America, stand up while you still can.

ICE reportedly backs down on its threat to patrol the Super Bowl The Department of Homeland Security’s reported reversal comes at a time when more than half of Americans, responding to a Fox News poll, believe ICE is ‘too aggressive’ in its immigration enforcement ...

Public pressure worked. ICE has backed down on plans to patrol the Super Bowl. Thanks to everyone who raised their voice and refused to stay silent. ✊

Ty Cobb: “This is a man who is demented… I don’t think there’s anybody outside the boundaries of the United States who believes for a second that Trump is sane at this stage of the game.”

via @outfrontcnn.bsky.social

A memo was released by ICE instructing agents to violate the U.S. Constitution. ICE told officers and agents that they can forcibly enter homes without warrants signed by judges. The memo was from ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons, was shared with Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn) by two whistleblowers.

Think Trump won't try to cancel the election? Don't kid yourself.

“The road to our current hell is paved with claims that Trump would never do something precedent-defying, crooked or flatly stupid.”

www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...

According to reports citing Danish officials and defense histories, more than 30 U.S. military installations and bases in Greenland are now closed, leaving only one active base today. If it is so strategic to our national defense, why do we only have one base there?

Ok, pedophile protector.

Bear cub standing up on a log.

Good morning from @altyellonatpark.org

It's Bearly Thursday and although everyone is sleeping this time of year, seems like we could all use a moment of joy this morning.

Bison in a snow storm.

Bison are the toughest critters you've ever met.

A rather rotund bull elk standing in a field of light snow.

This big bruiser is what some might call a good eater. He's about as fat and happy as they get.

With this regime anything is possible…

Meet the Parks Seed Seekers Who Cultivate Spring in the Cold At a Staten Island plant nursery, Parks Department horticulturalists nurture the nubs of future plants and trees through hard winter, rebooting life’s cycle.

A hopeful story about the diligent horticulturists at the NYC parks dept's Plant Ecology Center and Nursery on Staten Island.

Always read @haidee.bsky.social for thoughtful, humane reflections on life in NYC! From @thecity.nyc

REPORT: Celebrini Going to Olympics Per Emily Kaplan of ESPN, San Jose Sharks teen superstar Macklin Celebrini has made the Canadian Olympic team.

REPORT: Celebrini Going to Olympics sanjosehockeynow.com/san-jose-sha...

Thank you to all the performers who are canceling their events at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

Bison walking in through a snowstorm.

Good morning from @altyellonatpark.org

fox peering out from the snowy forest

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Bull moose in a snow storm.

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After our last post, MAGA voices rushed to claim that Trump had nothing to do with the traffic stop involving Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar’s son, where federal agents demanded proof of his citizenship. Let’s be clear about why this is not a coincidence.

Power of friendship helps Sharks erase 5-1 deficit in historic comeback OT victory against Penguins Macklin Celebrini and the Sharks pulled off an inconceivable comeback in San Jose's 6-5 overtime victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday.

Facing impossible odds, the Sharks turned to the most powerful tool there is.

Love.

Jordan Elliott details how San Jose used the power of friendship to spark today's historic comeback win over the Penguins

www.nbcsportsbayarea.com/nhl/san-jose...

Measles outbreaks are spreading across the U.S., and the country is now at risk of losing its disease-elimination status. Infectious disease experts say this is directly tied to Trump appointing Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead HHS. Are we great yet?

The Trump administration said it plans to cancel the union contract that applies to about 47,000 Transportation Security Administration employees, claiming the agreement interferes with the agency’s security responsibilities.