Amber Ying 應 緣
@amberying.com
Robots and neuroscience and sex. (But not that way.) Disabled and glorious. Leftist activist who works in biotech. Taiwanese American. Queer AF. #BiInSci. Sincere and earnest. Our struggles are intertwined. (she/they) #CambMA
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Amber Ying 應 緣
@amberying.com
· Nov 12
#Introduction: Hello! My name is Amber Ying (應 緣) and I am a Taiwanese American non-binary woman living in Greater Boston. I work in biotech but am also a local grassroots organizer. My interests include cats, D&D, neuroscience, keto baking, and tarot! Let’s get to know each other!
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just to reiterate, this is not her plan. she and her bosses thought there was a massive audience for maga swill. they were wrong, and now they are suffering the consequences. www.everythingishorrible.net/p/bari-weiss...
September 16, 2026 at 8:42 PM
just to reiterate, this is not her plan. she and her bosses thought there was a massive audience for maga swill. they were wrong, and now they are suffering the consequences. www.everythingishorrible.net/p/bari-weiss...
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HEY BOSTON
Do you want to learn how to cook foods that you can grow in an urban environment? This event features THREE chefs of color cooking dishes from their traditions for you to learn AND eat!!
Tickets are FREE for this Sept 20 event: bit.ly/4xUryKV
Do you want to learn how to cook foods that you can grow in an urban environment? This event features THREE chefs of color cooking dishes from their traditions for you to learn AND eat!!
Tickets are FREE for this Sept 20 event: bit.ly/4xUryKV
Featuring our third chef Manu, who is from the island of Kiskeya! Manu loves to make delicious food: pumpkin stewed beans, lime fried chicken, and coconut fish.
Sounds delish? Tickets are FREE! Sign up here: bit.ly/4xUryKV
Sounds delish? Tickets are FREE! Sign up here: bit.ly/4xUryKV
September 16, 2026 at 2:39 PM
HEY BOSTON
Do you want to learn how to cook foods that you can grow in an urban environment? This event features THREE chefs of color cooking dishes from their traditions for you to learn AND eat!!
Tickets are FREE for this Sept 20 event: bit.ly/4xUryKV
Do you want to learn how to cook foods that you can grow in an urban environment? This event features THREE chefs of color cooking dishes from their traditions for you to learn AND eat!!
Tickets are FREE for this Sept 20 event: bit.ly/4xUryKV
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Wayne was my MA thesis and PhD dissertation adviser at Mizzou. He is kind, and good, and represents the best of what Mizzou is and has to offer.
The Missouri state law that seeks to criminalize even the discussion of DEI is shameful, and so are those who support it.
abc17news.com/news/educati...
The Missouri state law that seeks to criminalize even the discussion of DEI is shameful, and so are those who support it.
abc17news.com/news/educati...
University of Missouri investigating professor after video alleges DEI sympathies
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri is investigating allegations of staff violating federal and state laws against diversity, equity and inclusion practices after a video reportedly showin...
abc17news.com
September 16, 2026 at 7:18 PM
Wayne was my MA thesis and PhD dissertation adviser at Mizzou. He is kind, and good, and represents the best of what Mizzou is and has to offer.
The Missouri state law that seeks to criminalize even the discussion of DEI is shameful, and so are those who support it.
abc17news.com/news/educati...
The Missouri state law that seeks to criminalize even the discussion of DEI is shameful, and so are those who support it.
abc17news.com/news/educati...
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It's important to remind readers that while there are a few anti-trans dems, many are doing great work.
Spanberger in VA did not flinch at anti-trans attacks.
Now, she just ended Governor Youngkin's infamous rule that would ban trans students from bathrooms.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
Spanberger in VA did not flinch at anti-trans attacks.
Now, she just ended Governor Youngkin's infamous rule that would ban trans students from bathrooms.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
VA Gov. Spanberger Kills Youngkin-Era Rule That Would Have Banned Trans Students From Bathrooms
“Spanberger showed how Democrats win amidst Republican attacks.”
www.erininthemorning.com
September 16, 2026 at 5:59 PM
It's important to remind readers that while there are a few anti-trans dems, many are doing great work.
Spanberger in VA did not flinch at anti-trans attacks.
Now, she just ended Governor Youngkin's infamous rule that would ban trans students from bathrooms.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
Spanberger in VA did not flinch at anti-trans attacks.
Now, she just ended Governor Youngkin's infamous rule that would ban trans students from bathrooms.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
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Tyrannosaurus rex was warm-blooded, new study confirms www.popsci.com/science/tyra...
Tyrannosaurus rex was warm-blooded, new study confirms
The King of the Dinosaurs had an internal temperature similar to you.
www.popsci.com
September 16, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Tyrannosaurus rex was warm-blooded, new study confirms www.popsci.com/science/tyra...
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Judge dismisses state lawsuit challenging repeal of religious exemption: school mandate without religious exemption upheld in Connecticut. via @ctmirror.org ctmirror.org/2026/09/15/c...
CT court upholds law: No religious exemptions to vaccines
A Superior Court judge dismissed a lawsuit challenging a CT law that eliminated religious exemptions from school vaccine requirements.
ctmirror.org
September 16, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Judge dismisses state lawsuit challenging repeal of religious exemption: school mandate without religious exemption upheld in Connecticut. via @ctmirror.org ctmirror.org/2026/09/15/c...
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The move doesn’t violate the outer space treaty. That might not be a good thing! 🔭🧪
www.iflscience.com/the-us-has-a...
www.iflscience.com/the-us-has-a...
The US Has Admitted For The First Time That It Placed Weapons In Space – What Does This Mean?
It is likely not the first time that weapons have been placed in orbit, but the admission is still consequential.
www.iflscience.com
September 16, 2026 at 5:04 PM
The move doesn’t violate the outer space treaty. That might not be a good thing! 🔭🧪
www.iflscience.com/the-us-has-a...
www.iflscience.com/the-us-has-a...
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Aren't we all 'selling our bodies' under capitalism? Part 1
September 16, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Aren't we all 'selling our bodies' under capitalism? Part 1
HEY BOSTON
Do you want to learn how to cook foods that you can grow in an urban environment? This event features THREE chefs of color cooking dishes from their traditions for you to learn AND eat!!
Tickets are FREE for this Sept 20 event: bit.ly/4xUryKV
Do you want to learn how to cook foods that you can grow in an urban environment? This event features THREE chefs of color cooking dishes from their traditions for you to learn AND eat!!
Tickets are FREE for this Sept 20 event: bit.ly/4xUryKV
Featuring our third chef Manu, who is from the island of Kiskeya! Manu loves to make delicious food: pumpkin stewed beans, lime fried chicken, and coconut fish.
Sounds delish? Tickets are FREE! Sign up here: bit.ly/4xUryKV
Sounds delish? Tickets are FREE! Sign up here: bit.ly/4xUryKV
September 16, 2026 at 2:39 PM
HEY BOSTON
Do you want to learn how to cook foods that you can grow in an urban environment? This event features THREE chefs of color cooking dishes from their traditions for you to learn AND eat!!
Tickets are FREE for this Sept 20 event: bit.ly/4xUryKV
Do you want to learn how to cook foods that you can grow in an urban environment? This event features THREE chefs of color cooking dishes from their traditions for you to learn AND eat!!
Tickets are FREE for this Sept 20 event: bit.ly/4xUryKV
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The truth is none of y’all hate Robert Kraft enough. Get on my level. (From February)
gillianbrockell.com/the-truth-ab...
gillianbrockell.com/the-truth-ab...
The truth about ICE and the New England Patriots jets (Go Seahawks)
The best reason to hate the New England Patriots is where their team planes have been.
gillianbrockell.com
September 15, 2026 at 11:43 PM
The truth is none of y’all hate Robert Kraft enough. Get on my level. (From February)
gillianbrockell.com/the-truth-ab...
gillianbrockell.com/the-truth-ab...
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y'all should push for Universal Basic Income 'cuz artists that aren't stressin' over rent and groceries and taxes all the time WILL draw freakier, more unmarketable shit
September 16, 2026 at 7:06 AM
y'all should push for Universal Basic Income 'cuz artists that aren't stressin' over rent and groceries and taxes all the time WILL draw freakier, more unmarketable shit
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Morning, y’all. 😜
Sesame Street: Oscar ft. Macklemore in Grouch Thrift Shop
YouTube video by Sesame Street
youtu.be
September 16, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Morning, y’all. 😜
Some people criticize China because human rights violations and other people criticize China because racism. One can lead to the other but why are people mad at people who are anti-human rights violations.
This isn’t just about China.
This isn’t just about China.
September 16, 2026 at 1:55 PM
Some people criticize China because human rights violations and other people criticize China because racism. One can lead to the other but why are people mad at people who are anti-human rights violations.
This isn’t just about China.
This isn’t just about China.
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Trans rights is inherently a bodily autonomy issue. Just like abortion rights is. We can't have gender equity or reproductive freedom without trans rights. Full stop.
You can yell at me and make up shit that you claim I've said if it makes you feel better. I don't care. I'm right. And you know it.
You can yell at me and make up shit that you claim I've said if it makes you feel better. I don't care. I'm right. And you know it.
September 16, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Trans rights is inherently a bodily autonomy issue. Just like abortion rights is. We can't have gender equity or reproductive freedom without trans rights. Full stop.
You can yell at me and make up shit that you claim I've said if it makes you feel better. I don't care. I'm right. And you know it.
You can yell at me and make up shit that you claim I've said if it makes you feel better. I don't care. I'm right. And you know it.
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For people who don't realize: Ed Markey is a progressive with a lot of accomplishments under his belt, but he's also a normie politician: he's spent pretty much his entire adult life in public office, went to BC *and* BC Law School (this is specific to MA) and he beat the pants off the transphobe.
September 16, 2026 at 1:19 PM
For people who don't realize: Ed Markey is a progressive with a lot of accomplishments under his belt, but he's also a normie politician: he's spent pretty much his entire adult life in public office, went to BC *and* BC Law School (this is specific to MA) and he beat the pants off the transphobe.
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HEY CAMBERVILLE
Want to learn how to cook three dishes with ingredients that you can grow in an urban environment? COME TO THIS LIVE DEMONSTRATION!! On Sun, Sept 20th, three chefs of color will cook food for YOU TO EAT!!
Tickets are FREE: bit.ly/4xUryKV
Want to learn how to cook three dishes with ingredients that you can grow in an urban environment? COME TO THIS LIVE DEMONSTRATION!! On Sun, Sept 20th, three chefs of color will cook food for YOU TO EAT!!
Tickets are FREE: bit.ly/4xUryKV
We are ONE WEEK out from this community LIVE cooking event! Here is the program so you know what to expect!
Excited for our FREE cooking show? Get your tickets here: linktr.ee/neighborhood...
Excited for our FREE cooking show? Get your tickets here: linktr.ee/neighborhood...
September 14, 2026 at 9:54 PM
HEY CAMBERVILLE
Want to learn how to cook three dishes with ingredients that you can grow in an urban environment? COME TO THIS LIVE DEMONSTRATION!! On Sun, Sept 20th, three chefs of color will cook food for YOU TO EAT!!
Tickets are FREE: bit.ly/4xUryKV
Want to learn how to cook three dishes with ingredients that you can grow in an urban environment? COME TO THIS LIVE DEMONSTRATION!! On Sun, Sept 20th, three chefs of color will cook food for YOU TO EAT!!
Tickets are FREE: bit.ly/4xUryKV
forever mad that as a biologist i can't say true things like "all bodies are different" because the grand majority of people who say that also categorize and moralize differences to the point of eugenics and genocide
September 15, 2026 at 9:09 PM
forever mad that as a biologist i can't say true things like "all bodies are different" because the grand majority of people who say that also categorize and moralize differences to the point of eugenics and genocide
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Always happy to add new Denisovans. This is quite a record now from ancient proteins, five sites that span a geographic area encompassing all of China. These people had remarkable stories we are starting to understand how to tell.
www.johnhawks.net/p/new-deniso...
www.johnhawks.net/p/new-deniso...
New Denisovans from China’s southwest
The site of Bianfu Cave provides evidence that this group spanned all of China during the later Middle Pleistocene.
www.johnhawks.net
September 9, 2026 at 8:08 PM
Always happy to add new Denisovans. This is quite a record now from ancient proteins, five sites that span a geographic area encompassing all of China. These people had remarkable stories we are starting to understand how to tell.
www.johnhawks.net/p/new-deniso...
www.johnhawks.net/p/new-deniso...
anyway PBS just released a documentary about the history of AI: youtu.be/dLQzVLtvdv8?...
CN for racism, race science, anti-Blackness, misogyny, ableism, eugenics, Elon Musk
CN for racism, race science, anti-Blackness, misogyny, ableism, eugenics, Elon Musk
Ghost in the Machine | Full Documentary
YouTube video by PBS Documentaries
youtu.be
September 15, 2026 at 9:00 PM
anyway PBS just released a documentary about the history of AI: youtu.be/dLQzVLtvdv8?...
CN for racism, race science, anti-Blackness, misogyny, ableism, eugenics, Elon Musk
CN for racism, race science, anti-Blackness, misogyny, ableism, eugenics, Elon Musk
September 15, 2026 at 2:29 PM
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“Site visitors automatically transmit to Musk their: full name, birthday, home address, email address, cellphone number, IP address, browser, operating system, screen size and language of device, location, district, voter registration status, every link they click on, and every web page they visit.”
Elon Musk is Running a Fake Voter Registration Site Designed to Steal and Sell Data
Musk's "VoteSafe.org" is a scam that doesn't actually register voters
meidasnews.com
September 15, 2026 at 12:52 PM
“Site visitors automatically transmit to Musk their: full name, birthday, home address, email address, cellphone number, IP address, browser, operating system, screen size and language of device, location, district, voter registration status, every link they click on, and every web page they visit.”
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I'm losing patience. If a candidate was anti choice and women couldn't talk themselves into voting for them, or a candidate was pro segregation and Black people wouldn't vote for them, this would not perplex you so.
Trans people losing steam over a candidate's anti trans remarks is the same thing.
Trans people losing steam over a candidate's anti trans remarks is the same thing.
September 14, 2026 at 10:19 PM
I'm losing patience. If a candidate was anti choice and women couldn't talk themselves into voting for them, or a candidate was pro segregation and Black people wouldn't vote for them, this would not perplex you so.
Trans people losing steam over a candidate's anti trans remarks is the same thing.
Trans people losing steam over a candidate's anti trans remarks is the same thing.
I admit that Macklemore having a spine was not on my 2026 bingo card.
September 14, 2026 at 10:19 PM
I admit that Macklemore having a spine was not on my 2026 bingo card.
HEY CAMBERVILLE
Want to learn how to cook three dishes with ingredients that you can grow in an urban environment? COME TO THIS LIVE DEMONSTRATION!! On Sun, Sept 20th, three chefs of color will cook food for YOU TO EAT!!
Tickets are FREE: bit.ly/4xUryKV
Want to learn how to cook three dishes with ingredients that you can grow in an urban environment? COME TO THIS LIVE DEMONSTRATION!! On Sun, Sept 20th, three chefs of color will cook food for YOU TO EAT!!
Tickets are FREE: bit.ly/4xUryKV
We are ONE WEEK out from this community LIVE cooking event! Here is the program so you know what to expect!
Excited for our FREE cooking show? Get your tickets here: linktr.ee/neighborhood...
Excited for our FREE cooking show? Get your tickets here: linktr.ee/neighborhood...
September 14, 2026 at 9:54 PM
HEY CAMBERVILLE
Want to learn how to cook three dishes with ingredients that you can grow in an urban environment? COME TO THIS LIVE DEMONSTRATION!! On Sun, Sept 20th, three chefs of color will cook food for YOU TO EAT!!
Tickets are FREE: bit.ly/4xUryKV
Want to learn how to cook three dishes with ingredients that you can grow in an urban environment? COME TO THIS LIVE DEMONSTRATION!! On Sun, Sept 20th, three chefs of color will cook food for YOU TO EAT!!
Tickets are FREE: bit.ly/4xUryKV
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For @playboy.com, I spoke with sex workers around the country who are organizing for self-defense with firearms education, carry permit classes, and gun clubs.
As one organizer told me, “It’s very much this ‘stay ready so you ain’t got to get ready’ type thing.” www.playboy.com/read/politic...
As one organizer told me, “It’s very much this ‘stay ready so you ain’t got to get ready’ type thing.” www.playboy.com/read/politic...
Meet the Sex Workers Forming Gun Clubs for Self Protection
Sex worker gun clubs are popping up across the country as a form of self-defense and community protection.
www.playboy.com
September 14, 2026 at 4:44 PM
For @playboy.com, I spoke with sex workers around the country who are organizing for self-defense with firearms education, carry permit classes, and gun clubs.
As one organizer told me, “It’s very much this ‘stay ready so you ain’t got to get ready’ type thing.” www.playboy.com/read/politic...
As one organizer told me, “It’s very much this ‘stay ready so you ain’t got to get ready’ type thing.” www.playboy.com/read/politic...