David E. Shellenberger
@deshellenberger.bsky.social
Professional coach: Leadership and personal.
Volunteer advocate: International liberty and international animal welfare.
https://www.daveshellenberger.com/
Volunteer advocate: International liberty and international animal welfare.
https://www.daveshellenberger.com/
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The US should review policies that allow major food crops to be sprayed directly with #herbicides shortly before harvest and should tighten related policies that allow for high levels of residues of those #pesticides in finished food products.
The EPA and HHS should take a series of actions to address the “serious threat to human and environmental health” posed by existing policies around pesticide residues, a new petition from the @biologicaldiversity.org says.
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Petition calls for US actions to lower pesticide residues in food
The US should review policies that allow major food crops to be sprayed directly with herbicides shortly before harvest and should tighten related policies that allow for high levels of residues of th...
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October 1, 2026 at 8:52 PM
The US should review policies that allow major food crops to be sprayed directly with #herbicides shortly before harvest and should tighten related policies that allow for high levels of residues of those #pesticides in finished food products.
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It's officially pumpkin season, which happens to be a special treat for our ambassador wolves this time of year! 🎃🐺
Although wolves are classified as carnivores, they can sometimes have an omnivorous diet. Along with meat and eggs, wolves may also enjoy fruits like pumpkins. #wolffact
Although wolves are classified as carnivores, they can sometimes have an omnivorous diet. Along with meat and eggs, wolves may also enjoy fruits like pumpkins. #wolffact
October 1, 2026 at 7:00 PM
It's officially pumpkin season, which happens to be a special treat for our ambassador wolves this time of year! 🎃🐺
Although wolves are classified as carnivores, they can sometimes have an omnivorous diet. Along with meat and eggs, wolves may also enjoy fruits like pumpkins. #wolffact
Although wolves are classified as carnivores, they can sometimes have an omnivorous diet. Along with meat and eggs, wolves may also enjoy fruits like pumpkins. #wolffact
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He sure as hell did all he could to keep innocent people in prison, even when the DA offices that won the convictions said they should be released.
www.injusticewatch.org/archive/2020...
www.injusticewatch.org/archive/2020...
October 1, 2026 at 1:48 AM
He sure as hell did all he could to keep innocent people in prison, even when the DA offices that won the convictions said they should be released.
www.injusticewatch.org/archive/2020...
www.injusticewatch.org/archive/2020...
In a free world, there will be no taxation, and people will be able to freely migrate.
"'It could be used as an immigration enforcement tool and that is probably the reason why they are doing this,' said David Bier."
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"'It could be used as an immigration enforcement tool and that is probably the reason why they are doing this,' said David Bier."
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A new Trump proposal would require tax filers to disclose citizenship status to the IRS
The Trump administration has proposed a change to the 1040 tax form that will require Americans to disclose their citizenship and residency status.
apnews.com
October 1, 2026 at 4:27 PM
In a free world, there will be no taxation, and people will be able to freely migrate.
"'It could be used as an immigration enforcement tool and that is probably the reason why they are doing this,' said David Bier."
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"'It could be used as an immigration enforcement tool and that is probably the reason why they are doing this,' said David Bier."
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Courage is scarce in the corporate world.
Of course the primary reason why CNN and MS NOW are running the illegal taxpayer-funded Trump campaign ads is because they are afraid of the Trump Admin coming after them if they refuse. The path of least resistance is compliance caused by fear and intimidation.
October 1, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Courage is scarce in the corporate world.
When you re-elect a psychopathic, incompetent, and anti-freedom politician, expect poor results.
The poor judgment of the crowd means we should be skeptical of democracy and instead seek liberty, the end of rulers.
apnews.com/article/trum...
The poor judgment of the crowd means we should be skeptical of democracy and instead seek liberty, the end of rulers.
apnews.com/article/trum...
Most Americans blame Trump for high prices as his economic approval hits new low, AP-NORC poll shows
A new AP-NORC poll finds that most Americans blame President Donald Trump for persistently high prices, while only about 2 in 10 approve of his handling of the cost of living.
apnews.com
October 1, 2026 at 4:15 PM
When you re-elect a psychopathic, incompetent, and anti-freedom politician, expect poor results.
The poor judgment of the crowd means we should be skeptical of democracy and instead seek liberty, the end of rulers.
apnews.com/article/trum...
The poor judgment of the crowd means we should be skeptical of democracy and instead seek liberty, the end of rulers.
apnews.com/article/trum...
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"If [recent reports prove] true, it means Attorney General Todd Blanche’s operation is so preposterously corrupt and politically compromised that even prominent 'rigged election' truthers are having moral qualms about working for it." [Nick Catoggio]
Trump’s Epstein Problem Never Went Away
Conspiracies and consequences.
thedispatch.com
October 1, 2026 at 2:50 AM
"If [recent reports prove] true, it means Attorney General Todd Blanche’s operation is so preposterously corrupt and politically compromised that even prominent 'rigged election' truthers are having moral qualms about working for it." [Nick Catoggio]
Trump is an engine of destruction.
October 1, 2026 at 1:49 AM
Trump is an engine of destruction.
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ICYMI: Another humpback whale was recently found entangled in fishing gear off the West Coast.
Thankfully, rescuers were able to free the whale, which then swam free. This incident follows another entanglement of a humpback calf in the area in August.
These entanglements are preventable.
Thankfully, rescuers were able to free the whale, which then swam free. This incident follows another entanglement of a humpback calf in the area in August.
These entanglements are preventable.
September 29, 2026 at 6:48 PM
ICYMI: Another humpback whale was recently found entangled in fishing gear off the West Coast.
Thankfully, rescuers were able to free the whale, which then swam free. This incident follows another entanglement of a humpback calf in the area in August.
These entanglements are preventable.
Thankfully, rescuers were able to free the whale, which then swam free. This incident follows another entanglement of a humpback calf in the area in August.
These entanglements are preventable.
The killing of wolves should end permanently.
“Colorado Parks and Wildlife says it will temporarily suspend its directive that allows the killing of gray wolves that harass or kill livestock, over fears that population growth may not occur this biological year ….”
“Colorado Parks and Wildlife says it will temporarily suspend its directive that allows the killing of gray wolves that harass or kill livestock, over fears that population growth may not occur this biological year ….”
A WIN! We’ve just learned that Colorado Parks and Wildlife is suspending the practice of killing wolves for conflict with wildlife. This provides some much-needed safety for Colorado’s small and recovering wolf population.
September 30, 2026 at 11:39 PM
The killing of wolves should end permanently.
“Colorado Parks and Wildlife says it will temporarily suspend its directive that allows the killing of gray wolves that harass or kill livestock, over fears that population growth may not occur this biological year ….”
“Colorado Parks and Wildlife says it will temporarily suspend its directive that allows the killing of gray wolves that harass or kill livestock, over fears that population growth may not occur this biological year ….”
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This was always Donald Trump & Stephen Miller's plan:
Give money to the AI companies to track immigrants,
give money to the private prison contractors to detain immigrants,
give money to private airlines to shuttle immigrants,
and give money to white supremacist thugs to assault and kill immigrants.
Give money to the AI companies to track immigrants,
give money to the private prison contractors to detain immigrants,
give money to private airlines to shuttle immigrants,
and give money to white supremacist thugs to assault and kill immigrants.
September 30, 2026 at 1:18 PM
This was always Donald Trump & Stephen Miller's plan:
Give money to the AI companies to track immigrants,
give money to the private prison contractors to detain immigrants,
give money to private airlines to shuttle immigrants,
and give money to white supremacist thugs to assault and kill immigrants.
Give money to the AI companies to track immigrants,
give money to the private prison contractors to detain immigrants,
give money to private airlines to shuttle immigrants,
and give money to white supremacist thugs to assault and kill immigrants.
Restore open borders.
BREAKING: DHS just confirmed they have lifted their "pause" on construction in #BigBend National Park.
September 30, 2026 at 7:23 PM
Restore open borders.
"Châtaigniers en fleurs (Chestnut Tree in Flower) was painted in May 1890 shortly after Van Gogh arrived in the French village of Auvers-sur-Oise. He died just weeks later.”
Van Gogh goes on display before sale of ‘almost mythical’ private collection
Van Gogh goes on display before sale of ‘almost mythical’ private collection
Châtaigniers en fleurs, valued at $180m, to be auctioned along with 11 other works by likes of Cézanne and Monet
For more than 50 years it was held in a private art collection with an “almost mythical status” that was likened to a miniature version of Paris’s Musée d’Orsay.
But on Wednesday a painting by Vincent Van Gogh created during the last two months of his life has gone on display before it is put up for auction with a value of $180m (£136m). Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
September 30, 2026 at 2:59 PM
"Châtaigniers en fleurs (Chestnut Tree in Flower) was painted in May 1890 shortly after Van Gogh arrived in the French village of Auvers-sur-Oise. He died just weeks later.”
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‘Beyond priceless’: how a halt to dredging saved the seas of Scotland’s Summer Isles
‘Beyond priceless’: how a halt to dredging saved the seas of Scotland’s Summer Isles
Fish and shellfish populations were falling rapidly as scallop dredgers devastated the seabed, but local activists and small-scale fishers battled hard to protect their coastline
www.theguardian.com
September 30, 2026 at 12:01 PM
‘Beyond priceless’: how a halt to dredging saved the seas of Scotland’s Summer Isles
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Singapore plans to merge several islands into a new “western island” for industrial development.
Conservationists warn the mega-project could bury up to 60% of the country’s remaining coral reefs, which serve as ecologically vital “mother” reefs.
Robin Hicks reports for #Mongabay.
Conservationists warn the mega-project could bury up to 60% of the country’s remaining coral reefs, which serve as ecologically vital “mother” reefs.
Robin Hicks reports for #Mongabay.
Singapore’s plan to merge several islands could wipe out coral reefs
SINGAPORE — “For seven thousand years, Singapore has changed around these reefs,” says Debby Ng, a Singaporean biologist who studies the city-state’s shrinking coastlines of seagrasses, mangroves and…
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September 30, 2026 at 2:10 AM
Singapore plans to merge several islands into a new “western island” for industrial development.
Conservationists warn the mega-project could bury up to 60% of the country’s remaining coral reefs, which serve as ecologically vital “mother” reefs.
Robin Hicks reports for #Mongabay.
Conservationists warn the mega-project could bury up to 60% of the country’s remaining coral reefs, which serve as ecologically vital “mother” reefs.
Robin Hicks reports for #Mongabay.
Today is the publication date.
"At its core, Higgs's work centers on the human stakes of political economy: freedom, coercion, and the conditions necessary for human flourishing."
www.independent.org/store/book/t...
"At its core, Higgs's work centers on the human stakes of political economy: freedom, coercion, and the conditions necessary for human flourishing."
www.independent.org/store/book/t...
The Indispensable Robert Higgs : A Reader (The Essential Robert Higgs) - Hardcover, eBook
A sweeping celebration of one of the most original and fearless voices in modern political thought. Best known for his landmark work Crisis and Leviathan:
www.independent.org
September 30, 2026 at 1:22 AM
Today is the publication date.
"At its core, Higgs's work centers on the human stakes of political economy: freedom, coercion, and the conditions necessary for human flourishing."
www.independent.org/store/book/t...
"At its core, Higgs's work centers on the human stakes of political economy: freedom, coercion, and the conditions necessary for human flourishing."
www.independent.org/store/book/t...
"Judges on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit on Tuesday appeared receptive to allowing Chief U.S. District Judge James Boasberg to continue investigating who may have been responsible for an alleged violation of a court order tied to deportation flights."
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Kristi Noem may face criminal probe as judges sound favorable
Appeals judges questioned whether Kristi Noem, attorneys, or others face blame in the deportation flight dispute.
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September 29, 2026 at 6:38 PM
"Judges on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit on Tuesday appeared receptive to allowing Chief U.S. District Judge James Boasberg to continue investigating who may have been responsible for an alleged violation of a court order tied to deportation flights."
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Jack Smith: "History teaches that the rule of law is rarely destroyed all at once. It's often weakened by attacks on the institutions and the public servants sworn to uphold it. Since January 2025, we have witnessed precisely such an effort."
September 29, 2026 at 1:47 PM
Jack Smith: "History teaches that the rule of law is rarely destroyed all at once. It's often weakened by attacks on the institutions and the public servants sworn to uphold it. Since January 2025, we have witnessed precisely such an effort."
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#Russia strikes animal shelter in #OdesaOblast: 10 cats and 3 dogs killed
#Animals #Europe #Ukraine #WarCrimes
#Animals #Europe #Ukraine #WarCrimes
Russia strikes animal shelter in Odesa Oblast: 10 cats and 3 dogs killed – video
A Russian attack in Odesa Oblast damaged the Loving Hearts animal shelter, killing 10 cats and three dogs and destroying animal food supplies.
www.pravda.com.ua
September 29, 2026 at 11:13 AM
#Russia strikes animal shelter in #OdesaOblast: 10 cats and 3 dogs killed
#Animals #Europe #Ukraine #WarCrimes
#Animals #Europe #Ukraine #WarCrimes
“P-22 became closely associated with the campaign for the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing over U.S. Route 101, which is intended to reconnect habitat divided by one of the region’s busiest freeways."
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The mountain lion photo that helped change Los Angeles
Founder’s Briefs: An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries. A mountain lion in front of the Hollywood sign sounds almost too con...
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September 29, 2026 at 2:40 PM
“P-22 became closely associated with the campaign for the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing over U.S. Route 101, which is intended to reconnect habitat divided by one of the region’s busiest freeways."
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URGENT ACTION: tell Malaysia not to hand over Rohingya refugees to the Burmese military, the same Burmese military which has committed genocide against them. It is not safe for Rohingya to return. Take action to halt the deportations planned for next week action.burmacampaign.org.uk/halt-handove...
Tell Malaysia not to hand over Rohingya refugees to the Burmese military
At the end of September Malaysia plans to hand over 1,500 Rohingya refugees to the Burmese military. Rohingya in Burma face ongoing genocide, executions, sexual violence, torture, forced conscription ...
action.burmacampaign.org.uk
September 22, 2026 at 11:20 AM
URGENT ACTION: tell Malaysia not to hand over Rohingya refugees to the Burmese military, the same Burmese military which has committed genocide against them. It is not safe for Rohingya to return. Take action to halt the deportations planned for next week action.burmacampaign.org.uk/halt-handove...
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I think we lucked out a bit here in that a lot of what Trump does falls into the bucket of “so jaw-droppingly vulgar or corrupt that it’s not technically illegal because it was inconceivable that someone would attempt it.” Like why restaurants rarely post “no defecating on the tables” signs.
How clear is it that Trump's taxpayer funded ads are illegal?
I explain why it is 10/10 clear.
Senate in passing the law: Ban is designed to stop public funds used for "glorification" of an individual official.
GAO: funds can not be used for "self-aggrandizement" nor partisan political purposes.
I explain why it is 10/10 clear.
Senate in passing the law: Ban is designed to stop public funds used for "glorification" of an individual official.
GAO: funds can not be used for "self-aggrandizement" nor partisan political purposes.
September 29, 2026 at 3:54 AM
I think we lucked out a bit here in that a lot of what Trump does falls into the bucket of “so jaw-droppingly vulgar or corrupt that it’s not technically illegal because it was inconceivable that someone would attempt it.” Like why restaurants rarely post “no defecating on the tables” signs.
"Each week, I compile the resources related to leadership, personal growth, and professional development that I shared on social media the prior week, with the accompanying quotations."
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Leadership Week in Review: Sept. 20-26, 2026
Each week, I compile the resources related to leadership, personal growth, and professional development that I shared on social media the prior week, with the accompanying quotations.
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September 29, 2026 at 1:23 AM
"Each week, I compile the resources related to leadership, personal growth, and professional development that I shared on social media the prior week, with the accompanying quotations."
www.daveshellenberger.com/leadership-w...
www.daveshellenberger.com/leadership-w...