Frank Lowenstein
@flowenstein.bsky.social
Working to build climate resilience for Frontline communities. Check us out at www.alluvialnetwork.com. Also talk to me about upright bass, fiddle tunes, contra dance, trail running and wideness hikes
I've listened to Macklemore's Hind's Hall. It's a strong protest song against ongoing genocide. I'd like to see Sheeran take a principled stance as an artist, not a financial stance
Honest question: can Sheeran just not perform at the venues demanding he take Macklemore off the bill?
"I am not complicit."
September 16, 2026 at 4:33 PM
I've listened to Macklemore's Hind's Hall. It's a strong protest song against ongoing genocide. I'd like to see Sheeran take a principled stance as an artist, not a financial stance
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Corporations are not people.
Their money is not speech.
They should not be able to buy politicians.
End Citizens United.
Their money is not speech.
They should not be able to buy politicians.
End Citizens United.
September 16, 2026 at 1:34 AM
Corporations are not people.
Their money is not speech.
They should not be able to buy politicians.
End Citizens United.
Their money is not speech.
They should not be able to buy politicians.
End Citizens United.
Bias against one group opens the door to bias against other groups. That's why trans rights are human rights, and crucial to all of us. These Democrats have to go
In 2026, there are 26 Dems running for Congress, Senate, Governor, or Statewide Office who have made anti-trans votes or statements.
Iowa, New York, Ohio, and Texas lead the pack in anti-trans Democrats.
Your EITM candidate guide for this election cycle.
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Iowa, New York, Ohio, and Texas lead the pack in anti-trans Democrats.
Your EITM candidate guide for this election cycle.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
The Guide To Anti-Trans Democrats In The 2026 Elections, By State
These are the Democrats that LGBTQ+ people may wish to avoid this election cycle.
www.erininthemorning.com
September 8, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Bias against one group opens the door to bias against other groups. That's why trans rights are human rights, and crucial to all of us. These Democrats have to go
Just installed both Mapquest and Organic Maps apps. And I am a Level 6 Local Guide on Google Maps. Not anymore thank you.
Boycott Google, as it shamelessly panders to that idiotic vulgar slob.
August 31, 2026 at 10:53 AM
Just installed both Mapquest and Organic Maps apps. And I am a Level 6 Local Guide on Google Maps. Not anymore thank you.
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"Seven weeks on X's For You feed shifted political views 4.7 percentage points towards the Republican party"
For those of you still there, your presence on #Twitter isn't helping.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
For those of you still there, your presence on #Twitter isn't helping.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
The political effects of X’s feed algorithm - Nature
Among users initially on a chronological feed, 7 weeks of exposure to X’s algorithmic feed in 2023 shifted political attitudes and account-following behaviour in a more conservative direction compared...
www.nature.com
June 8, 2026 at 4:38 AM
"Seven weeks on X's For You feed shifted political views 4.7 percentage points towards the Republican party"
For those of you still there, your presence on #Twitter isn't helping.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
For those of you still there, your presence on #Twitter isn't helping.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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1. In recent months, we have seen California governor throw trans people under the bus for political points.
Now, one of the leading Dems in the race for CA Gov. has said "enough," and has fully embraced trans athletes and rights.
He condemns capitulation.
Read our latest story.
Now, one of the leading Dems in the race for CA Gov. has said "enough," and has fully embraced trans athletes and rights.
He condemns capitulation.
Read our latest story.
CA Gov Candidate Tom Steyer Calls Out Dems Capitulating On Trans People: "I'm Totally In Favor Of Trans Athletes"
This is one of the most significant statements from a candidate in the CA governors race in support of trans people.
www.erininthemorning.com
May 27, 2026 at 4:17 PM
1. In recent months, we have seen California governor throw trans people under the bus for political points.
Now, one of the leading Dems in the race for CA Gov. has said "enough," and has fully embraced trans athletes and rights.
He condemns capitulation.
Read our latest story.
Now, one of the leading Dems in the race for CA Gov. has said "enough," and has fully embraced trans athletes and rights.
He condemns capitulation.
Read our latest story.
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Wherever my travels take me, I find that a majority of Americans agree (with each other, and with Democrats) on far more issues than the media or algorithms would lead us to believe.
April 24, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Wherever my travels take me, I find that a majority of Americans agree (with each other, and with Democrats) on far more issues than the media or algorithms would lead us to believe.
Rhiannon Giddens revives Woody Guthrie, oh yeah
#MorningVibe
Enjoy the Resistance Revival Chorus singing with Rhiannon Giddens: All You Fascists Bound to Lose. 🎵
#ArtAsActivism
Enjoy the Resistance Revival Chorus singing with Rhiannon Giddens: All You Fascists Bound to Lose. 🎵
#ArtAsActivism
March 5, 2026 at 2:08 PM
Rhiannon Giddens revives Woody Guthrie, oh yeah
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Urban greening cuts heat deaths in Paris, but "green gentrification" displaces vulnerable residents these interventions aim to protect.
“green gentrification.”
Climate adaptation developed separately from equity…
https://www.nature.com/articles/s42949-025-00334-5
##news ##ClimateCrisis
“green gentrification.”
Climate adaptation developed separately from equity…
https://www.nature.com/articles/s42949-025-00334-5
##news ##ClimateCrisis
Greening mitigates heat-related mortality in Paris - npj Urban Sustainability
Cities are vulnerable to heat-related health impacts due to the compounding effects of urban heat island (UHI) and rising temperatures because of climate change. Here we characterise the contextual factors exacerbating and attenuating the risk of mortality associated with high temperature in the city of Paris. Findings suggest that reducing urban heat and mitigating UHI through urban greening should be at the forefront of adaptation strategies to prevent heat-related health impacts in cities.
www.nature.com
February 18, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Urban greening cuts heat deaths in Paris, but "green gentrification" displaces vulnerable residents these interventions aim to protect.
“green gentrification.”
Climate adaptation developed separately from equity…
https://www.nature.com/articles/s42949-025-00334-5
##news ##ClimateCrisis
“green gentrification.”
Climate adaptation developed separately from equity…
https://www.nature.com/articles/s42949-025-00334-5
##news ##ClimateCrisis
Why do I support this congressional candidate in Illinois? Moral clarity!
Stripping the EPA’s authority to fight climate change is a dereliction of duty. More profits for fossil fuel executives and wealthy shareholders at the expense of our planet and future.
The climate emergency is here.
tinyurl.com/mryaaj9v
The climate emergency is here.
tinyurl.com/mryaaj9v
EPA reverses long-standing climate change finding, stripping its own ability to regulate emissions
The agency announced it is repealing its 2009 conclusion that greenhouse gases warm the Earth and endanger human health and well-being.
tinyurl.com
February 14, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Why do I support this congressional candidate in Illinois? Moral clarity!
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I’m proud to be endorsed by Justice Democrats and PAL PAC.
The only way we can fight fascism is with bold progressive ideas and accountability for all in power.
It’s a new moment. And it requires new leadership:
@justicedemocrats.com @votepalpac.bsky.social
The only way we can fight fascism is with bold progressive ideas and accountability for all in power.
It’s a new moment. And it requires new leadership:
@justicedemocrats.com @votepalpac.bsky.social
February 12, 2026 at 3:02 PM
I’m proud to be endorsed by Justice Democrats and PAL PAC.
The only way we can fight fascism is with bold progressive ideas and accountability for all in power.
It’s a new moment. And it requires new leadership:
@justicedemocrats.com @votepalpac.bsky.social
The only way we can fight fascism is with bold progressive ideas and accountability for all in power.
It’s a new moment. And it requires new leadership:
@justicedemocrats.com @votepalpac.bsky.social
The first Chevy Bolt, like the Volt before it, was an under-appreciated engineering feat and a ton of fun to drive. Chevy is missing a chance to win the true market of the 21st century
GM has already killed the new Chevy Bolt… and it’s revamping its Kansas factory to make internal combustion cars, @andrewmoseman.bsky.social writes: heatmap.news/electric-veh...
The Chevy Bolt Is Already Dead. Again.
2017 – 2023 ... and 2027.
heatmap.news
January 23, 2026 at 4:27 PM
The first Chevy Bolt, like the Volt before it, was an under-appreciated engineering feat and a ton of fun to drive. Chevy is missing a chance to win the true market of the 21st century
How is any of this ok with any American? Thank you @startribune.com for shining a light on all this.
January 23, 2026 at 7:41 AM
How is any of this ok with any American? Thank you @startribune.com for shining a light on all this.
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January 21, 2026 at 5:29 PM
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January 17, 2026 at 2:23 AM
If I shot an unarmed person, I'd expect to be detained and questioned. Most likely I'd be charged, brought before a judge, and made to post bail. If I acted rashly and in anger, I'd expect to lose access to firearms. Why has none of this happened? #justiceforrenee
January 17, 2026 at 10:40 PM
If I shot an unarmed person, I'd expect to be detained and questioned. Most likely I'd be charged, brought before a judge, and made to post bail. If I acted rashly and in anger, I'd expect to lose access to firearms. Why has none of this happened? #justiceforrenee
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🚨🚨NEW: Minnesota Star Tribune identifies ICE agent who shot and killed Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis as Jonathan Ross.
January 8, 2026 at 7:40 PM
🚨🚨NEW: Minnesota Star Tribune identifies ICE agent who shot and killed Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis as Jonathan Ross.
Shouldn't we expect the speaker of the house be better informed about current events? Aren't we paying him ever two weeks to be well informed for the good of the country? Even while other federal workers don't get paid thanks to his machinations!
November 4, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Shouldn't we expect the speaker of the house be better informed about current events? Aren't we paying him ever two weeks to be well informed for the good of the country? Even while other federal workers don't get paid thanks to his machinations!
Terrifying article. Essential reading
Hegseth is putting all of the American generals and admirals from around the world into a single room. Why might Hegseth do such an extraordinary thing? Here I discuss four possible reasons.
snyder.substack.com/p/hegseth-pu...
snyder.substack.com/p/hegseth-pu...
Hegseth puts us all at risk
Why put all the American commanders in one room?
snyder.substack.com
September 26, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Terrifying article. Essential reading
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As I told @newrepublic.com, "Once last week, twice today, ICE has picked me up and thrown me on the ground. Honestly, it doesn’t compare to what our neighbors who are trapped inside the Broadview processing facility are going through. They’re committing crimes against humanity there."
I’m a Congressional Candidate. I Was Assaulted by ICE.
An interview with Kat Abughazaleh, a 26-year-old Democratic House candidate in Illinois, who was violently thrown to the ground twice at a peaceful protest in Illinois on Friday morning.
newrepublic.com
September 20, 2025 at 1:40 AM
As I told @newrepublic.com, "Once last week, twice today, ICE has picked me up and thrown me on the ground. Honestly, it doesn’t compare to what our neighbors who are trapped inside the Broadview processing facility are going through. They’re committing crimes against humanity there."
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Interesting new definition of SFM
“Sustainable forestry is forest management that prioritizes mitigating and adapting to climate change during the next several decades as a critical aspect of meeting the social, economic, ecological, and spiritual needs of current and future generations.”
“Sustainable forestry is forest management that prioritizes mitigating and adapting to climate change during the next several decades as a critical aspect of meeting the social, economic, ecological, and spiritual needs of current and future generations.”
Very proud to be a coauthor on a new definition of sustainable forestry for our era of #climate crisis. Our definition calls for carbon levels in the atmosphere to be the touchstone for forest management decisions. Read it for yourself (no paywall), here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Redefining sustainable forestry for a climate emergency
The concept of what constitutes sustainable forestry has evolved over time, as foresters and society have reconsidered our knowledge of forest ecosyst…
www.sciencedirect.com
August 11, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Interesting new definition of SFM
“Sustainable forestry is forest management that prioritizes mitigating and adapting to climate change during the next several decades as a critical aspect of meeting the social, economic, ecological, and spiritual needs of current and future generations.”
“Sustainable forestry is forest management that prioritizes mitigating and adapting to climate change during the next several decades as a critical aspect of meeting the social, economic, ecological, and spiritual needs of current and future generations.”
Very proud to be a coauthor on a new definition of sustainable forestry for our era of #climate crisis. Our definition calls for carbon levels in the atmosphere to be the touchstone for forest management decisions. Read it for yourself (no paywall), here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Redefining sustainable forestry for a climate emergency
The concept of what constitutes sustainable forestry has evolved over time, as foresters and society have reconsidered our knowledge of forest ecosyst…
www.sciencedirect.com
August 11, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Very proud to be a coauthor on a new definition of sustainable forestry for our era of #climate crisis. Our definition calls for carbon levels in the atmosphere to be the touchstone for forest management decisions. Read it for yourself (no paywall), here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Repubs keep bringing up trans people in sports to distract and divide. They don't want to discuss their awful, unpopular programs. Dems should refuse to play (see what I did there) and focus on govt policy that unites us-- protect the middle class, national parks, climate, and civil liberties
The only perspective anyone should have on the whole "trans people in sports" debate is, why the fuck are we talking about this so much at all?
August 7, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Repubs keep bringing up trans people in sports to distract and divide. They don't want to discuss their awful, unpopular programs. Dems should refuse to play (see what I did there) and focus on govt policy that unites us-- protect the middle class, national parks, climate, and civil liberties
This is so what govt should be, in so many ways!
The climate crisis is a health emergency. My bill forces the government to act like it.
July 26, 2025 at 7:43 PM
This is so what govt should be, in so many ways!