BertaB.bsky.social
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Environmental educator, science communicator, and air quality nerd. Artist. Skull collector. I bake and know how to find directions by the stars.
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BertaB.bsky.social
@bertababy.bsky.social
· Mar 21
My sister just finished quilting my #climatestripes #sciart piece! Each color represents the annual U.S. temperature anomaly, from 1897-2024. Things are heating up. @katharinehayhoe.com @edhawkins.org @nicolekelner.bsky.social @kimmoldofsky.bsky.social @lecagle.bsky.social
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Amid all the larger horrors, may I make an etiquette suggestion?
Whenever you ask someone, “do you have any kids?” just be prepared with a next topic to go straight to if the answer is no. At my advanced age, I’m still appalled by the agonisingly awkward silence that always follows.
Whenever you ask someone, “do you have any kids?” just be prepared with a next topic to go straight to if the answer is no. At my advanced age, I’m still appalled by the agonisingly awkward silence that always follows.
September 7, 2026 at 1:48 PM
Amid all the larger horrors, may I make an etiquette suggestion?
Whenever you ask someone, “do you have any kids?” just be prepared with a next topic to go straight to if the answer is no. At my advanced age, I’m still appalled by the agonisingly awkward silence that always follows.
Whenever you ask someone, “do you have any kids?” just be prepared with a next topic to go straight to if the answer is no. At my advanced age, I’m still appalled by the agonisingly awkward silence that always follows.
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Kentuckians know how this man can't resist a selfie
NEW: According to the owner of the property, former Gov. Matt Bevin was playing a "featured extra" in the Christmas movie being filmed there when the sheriff's office arrested him. She says they knew he was there because he posted a photo of himself with the lead actor.
Former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin arrested, booked in Louisville jail
The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office arrested former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin Thursday at a film set in Paris, Kentucky.
www.lpm.org
September 4, 2026 at 12:22 PM
Kentuckians know how this man can't resist a selfie
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OK, four hours later than I though, I am finally driving home from Frankfort. If more Bevin news breaks in the next hour and you have my cell, call me.
As first reported by Kentucky Public Radio, former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin was arrested Thursday at a film set in Paris, Kentucky.
Former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin arrested by Bourbon County Sheriff's Office
The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office arrested former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin Thursday at a film set in Paris, Kentucky.
www.lpm.org
September 4, 2026 at 12:03 AM
OK, four hours later than I though, I am finally driving home from Frankfort. If more Bevin news breaks in the next hour and you have my cell, call me.
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Kentucky voters choose ‘I Voted’ sticker design
From @sarahelizabethladd.bsky.social
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Kentucky voters choose ‘I Voted' sticker design • Kentucky Lantern
Kentucky voters have spoken in one of the most anticipated elections of 2026, choosing a design from Bush Elementary school as the next “I Voted” sticker design.
kentuckylantern.com
September 3, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Kentucky voters choose ‘I Voted’ sticker design
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😂😂 who made this?
April 14, 2026 at 2:11 PM
😂😂 who made this?
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New — I wrote about the terror and loss of the last few days, mostly so we don’t forget.
www.thehandbasket.co/p/trump-iran...
www.thehandbasket.co/p/trump-iran...
April 10, 2026 at 12:43 AM
New — I wrote about the terror and loss of the last few days, mostly so we don’t forget.
www.thehandbasket.co/p/trump-iran...
www.thehandbasket.co/p/trump-iran...
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"Sometimes journalism is relaying new information; other times it’s capturing what you already know so that you don’t forget how it made you feel."
The Handbasket is one of the best "first rough drafts of history" available anywhere. If you support truth over lies, join me in subscribing.
The Handbasket is one of the best "first rough drafts of history" available anywhere. If you support truth over lies, join me in subscribing.
New — I wrote about the terror and loss of the last few days, mostly so we don’t forget.
www.thehandbasket.co/p/trump-iran...
www.thehandbasket.co/p/trump-iran...
April 10, 2026 at 4:35 PM
"Sometimes journalism is relaying new information; other times it’s capturing what you already know so that you don’t forget how it made you feel."
The Handbasket is one of the best "first rough drafts of history" available anywhere. If you support truth over lies, join me in subscribing.
The Handbasket is one of the best "first rough drafts of history" available anywhere. If you support truth over lies, join me in subscribing.
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It’s been 30 days since Trump started his illegal war with Iran.
Here’s what it’s costing Americans:
Here’s what it’s costing Americans:
March 30, 2026 at 4:43 PM
It’s been 30 days since Trump started his illegal war with Iran.
Here’s what it’s costing Americans:
Here’s what it’s costing Americans:
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Kentuckians turn out for anti-Trump No Kings protests at ‘crucial moment’ for democracy
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Kentuckians turn out for anti-Trump No Kings protests at 'crucial moment' for democracy • Kentucky Lantern
Thousands rallied across Kentucky on Saturday in No Kings protests against the administration of President Donald Trump.
kentuckylantern.com
March 28, 2026 at 10:31 PM
Kentuckians turn out for anti-Trump No Kings protests at ‘crucial moment’ for democracy
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Gorgeous weather to protest fascism in the U.S.! Favorite scenes from today's #NoKings protest in #Lexington, KY
March 28, 2026 at 9:53 PM
Gorgeous weather to protest fascism in the U.S.! Favorite scenes from today's #NoKings protest in #Lexington, KY
My signs included a shout out to March Madness, something every Kentuckian but me cares about. People loved it.
March 28, 2026 at 9:47 PM
My signs included a shout out to March Madness, something every Kentuckian but me cares about. People loved it.
My dear friend is in the final stages of immigration to the U.S. with his family from the African continent, and could really use some help with the expenses of visa and legal fees. If you can spare anything, please read his story and consider a gift: gofund.me/2df3f68fa
Donate to Support Joshua’s Family Immigration Journey, organized by Joshua Wisecup
Hi, my name is Joshua Wisecup, and I’m a minister, author, and digital cont… Joshua Wisecup needs your support for Support Joshua’s Family Immigration Journey
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March 20, 2026 at 11:33 AM
My dear friend is in the final stages of immigration to the U.S. with his family from the African continent, and could really use some help with the expenses of visa and legal fees. If you can spare anything, please read his story and consider a gift: gofund.me/2df3f68fa
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If your city, county, state, or federal website has important forms only as PDFs, people on phones and screen readers are probably struggling. Start by turning the top 5 forms into simple HTML pages. It’s a straightforward accessibility win that helps people immediately.
March 19, 2026 at 1:37 PM
If your city, county, state, or federal website has important forms only as PDFs, people on phones and screen readers are probably struggling. Start by turning the top 5 forms into simple HTML pages. It’s a straightforward accessibility win that helps people immediately.
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i spoke to @rcfp.org about winning our lawsuit :)
Journalist Marisa Kabas discusses her successful fight for bodycam videos of DOGE raid at US Institute of Peace
Through a lawsuit, RCFP attorneys helped Kabas obtain hours of police bodycam footage of the raid. Here’s what it shows.
www.rcfp.org
March 13, 2026 at 1:17 PM
i spoke to @rcfp.org about winning our lawsuit :)
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SMITE!
Massie To Read Unredacted Epstein Client Names on House Floor This Week
Plus God and Jesus discuss the Super Bowl!
www.thegodshow.com
February 10, 2026 at 12:26 AM
SMITE!
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And I loved every minute of it.
That entire Halftime special was a celebration of community, love, music, diversity and Puerto Rico and very deliberate middle finger to colonization and white supremacy.
February 9, 2026 at 1:35 AM
And I loved every minute of it.
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BREAKING: Kansas City is one of seven "mega centers" in ICE's planned nationwide concentration camp network.
A local real estate company, Platform Ventures, sold out Kansas City by selling a taxpayer-subsidized warehouse to make it happen.
Federal agents are already terrorizing KC residents. 🧵
A local real estate company, Platform Ventures, sold out Kansas City by selling a taxpayer-subsidized warehouse to make it happen.
Federal agents are already terrorizing KC residents. 🧵
January 21, 2026 at 5:19 PM
BREAKING: Kansas City is one of seven "mega centers" in ICE's planned nationwide concentration camp network.
A local real estate company, Platform Ventures, sold out Kansas City by selling a taxpayer-subsidized warehouse to make it happen.
Federal agents are already terrorizing KC residents. 🧵
A local real estate company, Platform Ventures, sold out Kansas City by selling a taxpayer-subsidized warehouse to make it happen.
Federal agents are already terrorizing KC residents. 🧵
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You should absolutely read this.
This is the court decision with regards to releasing 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos, and his dad, Adrian Conejo Arias, be released from ICE detention
This is the court decision with regards to releasing 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos, and his dad, Adrian Conejo Arias, be released from ICE detention
February 1, 2026 at 4:10 PM
You should absolutely read this.
This is the court decision with regards to releasing 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos, and his dad, Adrian Conejo Arias, be released from ICE detention
This is the court decision with regards to releasing 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos, and his dad, Adrian Conejo Arias, be released from ICE detention
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A manual for ICE's immigrant-targeting computer system, Palantir ELITE, was leaked today.
Let's look at it, then step back to evaluate how far we've come along a dangerous road and where that road might take us. 🧵
Let's look at it, then step back to evaluate how far we've come along a dangerous road and where that road might take us. 🧵
Here is the User Guide for ELITE, the Tool Palantir Made for ICE
404 Media is publishing a version of the user guide for ELITE, which lets ICE bring up dossiers on individual people and provides a “confidence score” of their address.
www.404media.co
February 1, 2026 at 4:40 PM
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if you feel like passing around a link today and helping fundraise for rent that will actually get paid today (and in the next few days for families who have a grace period) you can send here.
we will be going hard all day. i won’t be posting about it because I don’t want to flood your feeds.
we will be going hard all day. i won’t be posting about it because I don’t want to flood your feeds.
January 31, 2026 at 6:10 PM
if you feel like passing around a link today and helping fundraise for rent that will actually get paid today (and in the next few days for families who have a grace period) you can send here.
we will be going hard all day. i won’t be posting about it because I don’t want to flood your feeds.
we will be going hard all day. i won’t be posting about it because I don’t want to flood your feeds.
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This post is blowing up, so for all the big name journos sharing it, some context:
This was a rally in Chicago explicitly calling for ICE to be abolished, and for a mass general strike to counter the Trump admin's continous attacks on our communities and civil liberties.
This was a rally in Chicago explicitly calling for ICE to be abolished, and for a mass general strike to counter the Trump admin's continous attacks on our communities and civil liberties.
It's near-white out conditions in Chicago as the snow comes down, and tonight's anti-ICE/CBP rally is wrapping up in front of city hall.
But not before the crowd bounces and chants, "I believe that we will win!"
But not before the crowd bounces and chants, "I believe that we will win!"
January 31, 2026 at 1:30 AM
This post is blowing up, so for all the big name journos sharing it, some context:
This was a rally in Chicago explicitly calling for ICE to be abolished, and for a mass general strike to counter the Trump admin's continous attacks on our communities and civil liberties.
This was a rally in Chicago explicitly calling for ICE to be abolished, and for a mass general strike to counter the Trump admin's continous attacks on our communities and civil liberties.
Well done, Kat, well done
ok this is pretty fun
I'm Kat Abughazaleh and I approve this message.
January 31, 2026 at 7:14 PM
Well done, Kat, well done
Tell Your Members of Congress to rein in ICE NOW act.indivisible.org/sign/ice-out...
Tell Your Members of Congress to rein in ICE NOW
On January 24, federal forces with the Department of Homeland Security killed Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. This was just over two weeks after the killing of Renee Nicole Good. These killings are a dire...
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January 31, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Tell Your Members of Congress to rein in ICE NOW act.indivisible.org/sign/ice-out...