Rebecca Gelernter

Again, it is interesting that a single generation was entrusted with the richest, most advanced empire the world had ever known and was just uninterested in keeping it going

Have you read American Cosmic? It goes into a lot of that. Really interesting book.

Thanks! It's an older piece now, but I'm still very happy with that.

Thank you! When the joy of a piece or photo comes from the personality of the subject, I try to convey that.

Thanks! They have great faces 😆

Chuck Schumer: ‘The American People Deserve A President Who Can More Credibly Justify War With Iran’ WASHINGTON—In a pointed critique of President Trump’s foreign policy leadership, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer stated to members of the press Thursday that “the American people deserve a presid...

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Yeah, it's not hard to do.

Thank you!

What fake "security" would be worth destroying places like this.

Texas' Big Bend braces for border wall in national park, worrying local Republicans and Democrats Locals say the rugged land is enough of a barrier and they're concerned about the impact on the environment and homeowners as the Department of Homeland Security forges ahead.

I want to do my part in raising awareness. Texas's Big Bend is set to receive new border security infrastructure, including >100 mi of border wall cutting through Big Bend National Park. Kristi Noem just waived 28 environmental protection laws and regulations to expedite this construction. 🧵 1/4

🪶 We've been seeing a lot of ❌ misinformation ❌ surrounding the proposed legislation in New England. Here are the facts ✔️

We need YOU to write to your legislators NOW in support of Massachusetts Bill H.5137, which will end pet store bird sales in MA and support overwhelmed rescue organizations.

Turn between "Liz Lemon eye roll" and "let them fight"

Extremely chill!

Watercolor illustration of a Red-and-yellow Barbet, seen at 45°. His head is mostly red and his belly is creamy white. His wing is black with white spots, and a band of this pattern circles his breast. His tail is banded black and white. He's glaring at the viewer, challenging the audacity of any who would dare to look upon him.

Annoyed Barbet 🐡🎨🪶

Paramount should enjoy its growing news monopoly while they have it because when Democrats win back power we are going to break up these anti-democratic information conglomerates. All of them.

this bill is legitimately a three-alarm fire. if they manage to define trans existence as explicit then there is nothing stopping them from genocide. i need every single cis person talking about this, calling their reps, getting out in the streets.

If you have the means, please donate to the Trans Continental Pipeline right now. They are a Colorado based org that helps trans people relocate and they are overwhelmed with requests. Colorado borders Kansas, and TCP has the infrastructure to help get people out.

tcpipeline.org

Fair enough 😁

Literally was just thinking of this - if you’re part of the “why do I care about trans people getting their license taken away” crowd - you really think they’ll stop there? Are you a woman who likes wearing pants, having a job or a credit card or driving? All of those things had to be fought for…

Like fast food workers need more irritating shit to deal with.

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He's doing a great job!

It's a gas: The human bowel's role in comedy writing in the 20th century has been voluminous and explosive

Thank you!

Tennessee GOP Intro Bill To Kill Women Who Get An Abortion Here's an update on the bill, on the men responsible, and how you can contact them to stop this bill

Hey, so, reminder that Tennessee Republicans are introducing a bill that would kill women who get an abortion.

I dug up the MAGAs names, numbers, emails, & a script to use when calling them. Men—we need to step up. Act. Inundate them. Shut this trash down ASAP.
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His SCAPULARS are poofed 😆

#Borb?! #BirdOfTheDay is BORB?!!!!

My time has come!

Choice No. 2 - Back up y'all! He's gonna blow!

Male Brewer's Blackbird

How is @saskajanet.bsky.social going to tennis ball all these borbs?!

#birds #becurious 🪶

Love the rectangles it's making! Really interesting shapes.

Nooooo

Reconstructing fossil birds again! I have the coolest job.