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Shepherd @neolithicsheep.bsky.social · 4h

He was in Emerson's back yard.

Shepherd @neolithicsheep.bsky.social · 4h

All Soay sheep in the US descend from 8 animals. This is bad. It would be good to improve genetic diversity by importing semen from overseas rams who are unrelated to the animals currently in the United States.

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ElieNYC @elienyc.bsky.social · 8h

Not that anybody comes to me for Maine politics, but the fact that the Democrats successfully convinced a 77yo Governor to primary the 41yo progressive, is today's example of why the Democrats fucking stay failing.

Susan Collins is 72 and if Schumer gets his way, she'll be the YOUNGER choice!

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Conor @ernekid.bsky.social · 6h

Biden could have kneecapped the entire right wing grift economy by actually empowering the FDA to do what they are supposed to be doing

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John Leavitt @leavittalone.bsky.social · 6h

Thank Utah and ots all pryamid scheme economy for that

Zach Binney @binneyz.bsky.social · 7h

Is this a good time to remind everyone (as the article covers at length) that there is effectively no regulation by the FDA or any other government body of any supplement? And that the definition of "supplement" is very, very wide?

paris martineau @paris.nyc · 8h

my latest investigation for @consumerreports.org is based on months of reporting and 60+ lab tests of leading protein supplements

we found that most protein powders and shakes have more lead in one serving than our experts say is safe to have in a day (🧵)

www.consumerreports.org/lead/protein...

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Dr. Kat Napaaqtuk❄️ @napaaqtuk.bsky.social · 11h

More information about how to donate, including for people living in Alaska.
www.adn.com/alaska-news/...?

How to help residents and communities after catastrophic Western Alaska storm

Several organizations are asking for donations or contributing fundraiser proceeds to help residents affected by the remnants of Typhoon Halong.

www.adn.com

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Yell In a War @jelenawoehr.bsky.social · 6h

I know the temptation is to just scroll past this with a “not surprised” reaction, but you should read this if you have the emotional bandwidth to encounter horrifying slurs and violent sentiments, because there’s an important takeaway: extremism is often performed to reinforce an in-group’s bond.

Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 7h

POLITICO: “.. They referred to Black people as monkeys and ‘the watermelon people’ and mused about putting their political opponents in gas chambers. They talked about raping their enemies .. and lauded Republicans who they believed support slavery.

@politico.com
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

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The Ass is the father of the legs @internethippo.bsky.social · 10h

Watching people being brutalized by the state, secure in the knowledge that I'm safe because I don't do anything wrong. And the best part? The state can't suddenly and arbitrarily redefine what "wrong" means

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Shepherd @neolithicsheep.bsky.social · 6h

You're more or less on the way, let's go

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 7h

POLITICO: “.. They referred to Black people as monkeys and ‘the watermelon people’ and mused about putting their political opponents in gas chambers. They talked about raping their enemies .. and lauded Republicans who they believed support slavery.

@politico.com
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

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Shepherd @neolithicsheep.bsky.social · 8h

Gavin Newsom can go straight to hell. Like just take the goddamned express train, Haircut. Supporting him for president is like trying to put JK Rowling in charge if she also made a habit of persecuting unhoused people.

Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 9h

1. Yesterday, the press gave Gavin Newsom favorable coverage for signing pro-LGBTQ+ bills.

Little noticed, however, was that he vetoed one of the most important ones: a bill allowing trans people 12 month HRT stockpiles, protecting them from federal threats.

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Gavin Newsom Vetoes Important HRT Stockpiling Bill For Trans Californians, Signs Other Pro-LGBTQ+ Bills

The bill would have allowed transgender people to maintain a safe supply of medication in the era of government crackdowns on care.

www.erininthemorning.com

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Shepherd @neolithicsheep.bsky.social · 8h

It is 48F here. IT IS 71F IN PITTSBORO RIGHT NOW, LORD TAKE ME HOME

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Shepherd @neolithicsheep.bsky.social · 22h

Governor for a mere $10,000 or so you can help an autistic sheep farmer import sheep semen legally.

Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 23h

Vaccines are safe and effective.

Autism isn't caused by vaccines, and autistic people and their families deserve our support.

When you want information, ask your doctor.

It's more important than ever for all of us to speak plainly, truthfully, and directly about public health.

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Nick (derogatory) ✨ @slothropsmap.bsky.social · 22h

We must stop RFK

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Shepherd @neolithicsheep.bsky.social · 22h

It would probably save my marriage because every time I'm holding my phone and say "hey what about..." @sarahday.org gets this martyred look on her face

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Bo Bolander @bbolander.bsky.social · 22h

i want your ghost stories, it's finally cold and blustery and we need to do this before it's 80 degrees outside again

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audie verde @audieverde.bsky.social · 23h

I have been watching the devastating videos from friends and colleagues. Some folks are still missing in cold waters. The few news and info sources for locals are also the same ones being cut by federal funding. People should know this is happening

KTOO Public Media @ktoopublicmedia.bsky.social · 23h

The U.S. Coast Guard commander for Western Alaska compared the devastation in Southwest Alaska villages over the weekend to the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

(From @alaskapublic.org)

Officials say storm 'completely devastated' Western Alaska communities

A Coast Guard commander recounts scenes of Alaskans swimming in floodwaters in the middle of the night, in search of debris to hold onto.

www.ktoo.org

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Nate Patrin @natepatrin.bsky.social · 1d

things bullets say

Ian @brocktoon.bsky.social · 1d

Almost every time I go thru JFK something weird happens.

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Sarah @sarahftduration.bsky.social · 1d

Wow, what a place of honor! Highly esteemed deeds must be commemorated here! And there are probably valuables...

Federal Disposal Field HZ-21 from the videogame Fallout 76

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Shepherd @neolithicsheep.bsky.social · 22h

Also everyone in SoCal freaks out when it rains and drives like they're being pursued by at least one horseman of the apocalypse

Yell In a War @jelenawoehr.bsky.social · 2d

HEY LA Area people we’re getting our first big rain of the year Monday/Tuesday so here’s the annual reminder for people new to this region: stay off the highways during the first rain, we have such a long dry season they turn extra slippery from months of oil droplets during the first big rain

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Shepherd @neolithicsheep.bsky.social · 22h

@jelenawoehr.bsky.social I need you to give me your phone number so I can text you links to horse ads and you can say things like "no you don't need that horse"

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Shepherd @neolithicsheep.bsky.social · 1d

I'm always unsure where my furry fandom folks are physically located but if you're in Reno this week for Biggest Little Fur Con you can stop by @kikidoodle.bsky.social's booth to meet someone who has been bitten by my goats. Pick up some art while you're there!

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Shepherd @neolithicsheep.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you for your support Amy

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Shepherd @neolithicsheep.bsky.social · 1d

Because Thoreau wrote a bunch of self-insert fiction that is now lauded by the most tiresome wankers to ever believe a man ever cleaned his own 150 square foot cabin.

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Shepherd @neolithicsheep.bsky.social · 1d

I am grateful for your informed support

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