Pinned
Alandra
@alandraplus3.bsky.social
· Nov 10
Yes, I'm new here. My oldest is saved by science. Love flowers, plants, astronomy, mycology, and so much more.
Reposted by Alandra
also, this is Marjorie Taylor Greene’s bill
a good reminder that as much as it’s helpful for her to be sticking knives in Trump she is a terrible nightmare person and you do not, under any circumstances, actually have to hand it to her
a good reminder that as much as it’s helpful for her to be sticking knives in Trump she is a terrible nightmare person and you do not, under any circumstances, actually have to hand it to her
December 18, 2025 at 4:31 AM
also, this is Marjorie Taylor Greene’s bill
a good reminder that as much as it’s helpful for her to be sticking knives in Trump she is a terrible nightmare person and you do not, under any circumstances, actually have to hand it to her
a good reminder that as much as it’s helpful for her to be sticking knives in Trump she is a terrible nightmare person and you do not, under any circumstances, actually have to hand it to her
Reposted by Alandra
it is terrifying and awful that this passed the House with any Dem support at all (and once again, the continued leadership support for Cuellar is unconscionable)
call your senators and make absolutely sure this dies in the Senate, lives are on the line
trans people deserve so much better
call your senators and make absolutely sure this dies in the Senate, lives are on the line
trans people deserve so much better
Henry Cuellar, Don Davis, and Vicente Gonzalez joined Republicans in voting to criminalize trans health care.
The bill passed only 216 to 214.
4 Republicans voted no. If they did too, it would have failed.
clerk.house.gov/evs/2025/rol...
The bill passed only 216 to 214.
4 Republicans voted no. If they did too, it would have failed.
clerk.house.gov/evs/2025/rol...
clerk.house.gov
December 18, 2025 at 4:02 AM
it is terrifying and awful that this passed the House with any Dem support at all (and once again, the continued leadership support for Cuellar is unconscionable)
call your senators and make absolutely sure this dies in the Senate, lives are on the line
trans people deserve so much better
call your senators and make absolutely sure this dies in the Senate, lives are on the line
trans people deserve so much better
Reposted by Alandra
What would be great is if Dem members in multiple states showed up at multiple ICE facilities at 10 a.m. tomorrow armed with this injunction.
NEW: Judge blocks Trump administration's attempt to limit lawmakers' access to immigration jails. Advance notice no longer required & detention facilities at field offices are open to Congress. w/ @kyledcheney.bsky.social www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
Judge lifts Trump administration limits on lawmaker visits to ICE jails
A federal judge ruled that ICE cannot enforce newly adopted policies that require lawmakers to provide seven days notice before visiting detention facilities.
www.politico.com
December 18, 2025 at 3:50 AM
What would be great is if Dem members in multiple states showed up at multiple ICE facilities at 10 a.m. tomorrow armed with this injunction.
Reposted by Alandra
The photos of those Haitian refugees was his first big break, as they earned him the Robert Capa Gold Medal award, which catapulted his career. But at the moment he took the images, he and the other men on the boat thought they were going to die.
He had this to say about the experience:
He had this to say about the experience:
December 18, 2025 at 2:43 AM
The photos of those Haitian refugees was his first big break, as they earned him the Robert Capa Gold Medal award, which catapulted his career. But at the moment he took the images, he and the other men on the boat thought they were going to die.
He had this to say about the experience:
He had this to say about the experience:
Reposted by Alandra
A story I found about Haiti:
In 1999, a group of Haitians were tired of political disorder and dreamed of a better life in the United States. So they built a small, 23-foot boat by hand using pine trees, scrap wood, and used nails. They called the boat "Believe in God."
In 1999, a group of Haitians were tired of political disorder and dreamed of a better life in the United States. So they built a small, 23-foot boat by hand using pine trees, scrap wood, and used nails. They called the boat "Believe in God."
December 18, 2025 at 2:43 AM
A story I found about Haiti:
In 1999, a group of Haitians were tired of political disorder and dreamed of a better life in the United States. So they built a small, 23-foot boat by hand using pine trees, scrap wood, and used nails. They called the boat "Believe in God."
In 1999, a group of Haitians were tired of political disorder and dreamed of a better life in the United States. So they built a small, 23-foot boat by hand using pine trees, scrap wood, and used nails. They called the boat "Believe in God."
Reposted by Alandra
CNN has suddenly discovered Tennessee's Patriot Front compound that was a subject of an extensive NewsChannel 5 investigation back in March. Here is my report: 1/ www.newschannel5.com/news/newscha...
'This isn't your granddad's KKK.' Inside the hate group expanding its presence in Tennessee
They are the largest hate group in America, wrapping themselves in the red-white-and-blue of the flag, marching into the middle of American cities and claiming to be patriots.
www.newschannel5.com
December 16, 2025 at 3:34 PM
CNN has suddenly discovered Tennessee's Patriot Front compound that was a subject of an extensive NewsChannel 5 investigation back in March. Here is my report: 1/ www.newschannel5.com/news/newscha...
Reposted by Alandra
The way to restart the idea machine is PAY CREATIVES FOR THEIR WORK
America, you have spoken loud and clear: You do not like AI. But what if AI is the way to restart the world’s idea machine?
We’re running out of good ideas. AI might be how we find new ones.
What if the best use of AI is restarting the world’s idea machine?
www.vox.com
December 16, 2025 at 3:34 AM
The way to restart the idea machine is PAY CREATIVES FOR THEIR WORK
Reposted by Alandra
The rent situation took a turn for the worse today; I've got just under two weeks to get the whole balance paid off or else the eviction process will start. I created a Ko-Fi page to give folks another option for donating. #MutualAidRequest
December 12, 2025 at 7:59 PM
The rent situation took a turn for the worse today; I've got just under two weeks to get the whole balance paid off or else the eviction process will start. I created a Ko-Fi page to give folks another option for donating. #MutualAidRequest
Reposted by Alandra
i'm real sick of people not in minneapolis trying to give chief o'hara some sort of credit for an ultimately meaningless statement
the things the MPD has sworn are policy and then either didn't follow or just blatantly contradicted could fill a world book encyclopedia
the things the MPD has sworn are policy and then either didn't follow or just blatantly contradicted could fill a world book encyclopedia
December 7, 2025 at 5:05 AM
i'm real sick of people not in minneapolis trying to give chief o'hara some sort of credit for an ultimately meaningless statement
the things the MPD has sworn are policy and then either didn't follow or just blatantly contradicted could fill a world book encyclopedia
the things the MPD has sworn are policy and then either didn't follow or just blatantly contradicted could fill a world book encyclopedia
Reposted by Alandra
Heartbreaking. The University of Nebraska will terminate its entire Earth science department.
One of the country's most successful and respected geology & climate programs: gone.
When ideologues & politicians are threatened by the very act of studying climate change, I wonder: who of us is next?
One of the country's most successful and respected geology & climate programs: gone.
When ideologues & politicians are threatened by the very act of studying climate change, I wonder: who of us is next?
It's over.
Despite the fact that the academic council recommended against it, despite the fact that the program brought in more tuition than it cost, and despite the fact that Nebraskans need & deserve this expertise, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences will be cut.
www.dailynebraskan.com/news/adminis...
Despite the fact that the academic council recommended against it, despite the fact that the program brought in more tuition than it cost, and despite the fact that Nebraskans need & deserve this expertise, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences will be cut.
www.dailynebraskan.com/news/adminis...
BREAKING: ‘This hurts’: UNL eliminates 4 programs despite faculty, student pleas
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln eliminates the Earth and atmospheric sciences 8-0, educational administration 7-1, statistics 7-1, textiles, merchandising and fashion design 7-1 programs.
www.dailynebraskan.com
December 6, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Heartbreaking. The University of Nebraska will terminate its entire Earth science department.
One of the country's most successful and respected geology & climate programs: gone.
When ideologues & politicians are threatened by the very act of studying climate change, I wonder: who of us is next?
One of the country's most successful and respected geology & climate programs: gone.
When ideologues & politicians are threatened by the very act of studying climate change, I wonder: who of us is next?
Reposted by Alandra
It's over.
Despite the fact that the academic council recommended against it, despite the fact that the program brought in more tuition than it cost, and despite the fact that Nebraskans need & deserve this expertise, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences will be cut.
www.dailynebraskan.com/news/adminis...
Despite the fact that the academic council recommended against it, despite the fact that the program brought in more tuition than it cost, and despite the fact that Nebraskans need & deserve this expertise, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences will be cut.
www.dailynebraskan.com/news/adminis...
BREAKING: ‘This hurts’: UNL eliminates 4 programs despite faculty, student pleas
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln eliminates the Earth and atmospheric sciences 8-0, educational administration 7-1, statistics 7-1, textiles, merchandising and fashion design 7-1 programs.
www.dailynebraskan.com
December 6, 2025 at 5:35 PM
It's over.
Despite the fact that the academic council recommended against it, despite the fact that the program brought in more tuition than it cost, and despite the fact that Nebraskans need & deserve this expertise, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences will be cut.
www.dailynebraskan.com/news/adminis...
Despite the fact that the academic council recommended against it, despite the fact that the program brought in more tuition than it cost, and despite the fact that Nebraskans need & deserve this expertise, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences will be cut.
www.dailynebraskan.com/news/adminis...
Reposted by Alandra
That 12 mph could be the difference between life and death for a pedestrian who gets hit by a driver
December 4, 2025 at 1:55 AM
That 12 mph could be the difference between life and death for a pedestrian who gets hit by a driver
Reposted by Alandra
As CBP forces began disappearing residents in the greater New Orleans area, the New Orleans City Council launched an online portal for residents to report civil & #humanrights abuses by ICE & CBP paramilitary units occupying the city during the Trump regime’s anti-migrant occupation.
New Orleans launches portal to report human rights abuses by Trump paramilitary units
The New Orleans City Council Dec. 3 launched an online portal for residents to report civil and human rights abuses by ICE and CBP paramilitary units occupying the city during
www.nola.com
December 4, 2025 at 4:19 AM
As CBP forces began disappearing residents in the greater New Orleans area, the New Orleans City Council launched an online portal for residents to report civil & #humanrights abuses by ICE & CBP paramilitary units occupying the city during the Trump regime’s anti-migrant occupation.
Reposted by Alandra
The Spokane Valley Police Department is asking for help finding a missing 8-year-old girl.
Missing 8-year-old girl last seen in Spokane Valley
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. -- The Spokane Valley Police Department is asking for help finding a missing 8-year-old girl.
www.kxly.com
November 30, 2025 at 10:34 PM
The Spokane Valley Police Department is asking for help finding a missing 8-year-old girl.
Reposted by Alandra
Today is the anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Not only did the law literally open doors to countless students with disabilities (myself included), it also had the unintended consequence of creating the moral panic around an autism "epidemic." 🧵 1/
November 30, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Today is the anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Not only did the law literally open doors to countless students with disabilities (myself included), it also had the unintended consequence of creating the moral panic around an autism "epidemic." 🧵 1/
Reposted by Alandra
Did you know that schools are in large part where the Thanksgiving myth was born? Alarmed by what your kid learned about Thanksgiving at school? You are not alone. After a wave of immigration in the late 1800s and early 1900s, Americans grew increasingly worried that their...🧵
November 26, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Did you know that schools are in large part where the Thanksgiving myth was born? Alarmed by what your kid learned about Thanksgiving at school? You are not alone. After a wave of immigration in the late 1800s and early 1900s, Americans grew increasingly worried that their...🧵
Reposted by Alandra
40 seconds of glorious pelican action after sunset.
Recap of the entire evening coming up as soon as I'm done editing. 🪶
Recap of the entire evening coming up as soon as I'm done editing. 🪶
November 26, 2025 at 2:46 AM
40 seconds of glorious pelican action after sunset.
Recap of the entire evening coming up as soon as I'm done editing. 🪶
Recap of the entire evening coming up as soon as I'm done editing. 🪶
Reposted by Alandra
I take on average 10,000 stills and a half hour of video every week. Most I'll never think about again. This I'll hold onto until I grow old. 4 hours ago.
Zero edits. No recoloring. No cropping. Nothing. Just straight up reality. 🦑
Zero edits. No recoloring. No cropping. Nothing. Just straight up reality. 🦑
November 23, 2025 at 5:21 AM
I take on average 10,000 stills and a half hour of video every week. Most I'll never think about again. This I'll hold onto until I grow old. 4 hours ago.
Zero edits. No recoloring. No cropping. Nothing. Just straight up reality. 🦑
Zero edits. No recoloring. No cropping. Nothing. Just straight up reality. 🦑
Reposted by Alandra
I know some of you are fans of pelicans spashing in the water in 5 minutes before Sunset and the water giving off an orange hue. May I present to you: a humpback whale surfacing 5 minutes before sunset 😇
November 23, 2025 at 1:37 AM
I know some of you are fans of pelicans spashing in the water in 5 minutes before Sunset and the water giving off an orange hue. May I present to you: a humpback whale surfacing 5 minutes before sunset 😇
Reposted by Alandra
BREAKING: Amber Alert issued for Washington children; mom in crisis may be heading to Spokane County
Amber Alert issued for Washington children; mom in crisis may be heading to Spokane County
SPOKANE, Wash - The Washington State Patrol wants people to be on the lookout for a mom and her daughters from Odessa who may be heading to Spokane or Deer
www.kxly.com
November 18, 2025 at 11:09 PM
BREAKING: Amber Alert issued for Washington children; mom in crisis may be heading to Spokane County
Reposted by Alandra
Imagine naming your round-up-hardworking-brown-people operation after a story written by the same man who wrote this.
Some pig, indeed.
Some pig, indeed.
November 18, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Imagine naming your round-up-hardworking-brown-people operation after a story written by the same man who wrote this.
Some pig, indeed.
Some pig, indeed.
Reposted by Alandra
I haven't been online because I've been writing
but we got another one to raise funds for. A lady needs to see a man about a horse: you know what to do. About $700, housing covered already. Timely.
Venmo linda-tirado-3
Chime $linda-tirado-3
PayPal riseandbeheard or bootstrapindustries@gmail
but we got another one to raise funds for. A lady needs to see a man about a horse: you know what to do. About $700, housing covered already. Timely.
Venmo linda-tirado-3
Chime $linda-tirado-3
PayPal riseandbeheard or bootstrapindustries@gmail
November 16, 2025 at 11:13 PM
I haven't been online because I've been writing
but we got another one to raise funds for. A lady needs to see a man about a horse: you know what to do. About $700, housing covered already. Timely.
Venmo linda-tirado-3
Chime $linda-tirado-3
PayPal riseandbeheard or bootstrapindustries@gmail
but we got another one to raise funds for. A lady needs to see a man about a horse: you know what to do. About $700, housing covered already. Timely.
Venmo linda-tirado-3
Chime $linda-tirado-3
PayPal riseandbeheard or bootstrapindustries@gmail
Reposted by Alandra
5 headlines tonight on Charlotte Observer’s homepage:
“Manolo's Bakery closes to protect customers”
“Church members flee as federal agents arrive”
“Super G executive describes agents dragging out teen employee”
“Border Patrol questions people at Walmart”
“Border Patrol sweep sparks fear”
“Manolo's Bakery closes to protect customers”
“Church members flee as federal agents arrive”
“Super G executive describes agents dragging out teen employee”
“Border Patrol questions people at Walmart”
“Border Patrol sweep sparks fear”
November 16, 2025 at 4:25 AM
5 headlines tonight on Charlotte Observer’s homepage:
“Manolo's Bakery closes to protect customers”
“Church members flee as federal agents arrive”
“Super G executive describes agents dragging out teen employee”
“Border Patrol questions people at Walmart”
“Border Patrol sweep sparks fear”
“Manolo's Bakery closes to protect customers”
“Church members flee as federal agents arrive”
“Super G executive describes agents dragging out teen employee”
“Border Patrol questions people at Walmart”
“Border Patrol sweep sparks fear”
Reposted by Alandra
I'm seeing people wonder why ICE is going after Charlotte.
ICE has been at war with Charlotte's sheriff ever since he won in 2018.
We'd covered this at Bolts back in the day; this quote is from that sheriff:
ICE has been at war with Charlotte's sheriff ever since he won in 2018.
We'd covered this at Bolts back in the day; this quote is from that sheriff:
“When the 8 African American sheriffs took over the largest counties in North Carolina, it became a threat to the good ol’ boy system,” says the sheriff of Charlotte. These new sheriffs broke ties with ICE.
But GOP lawmakers cracked down this week, overbidding the governor’s veto to adopt this law:
But GOP lawmakers cracked down this week, overbidding the governor’s veto to adopt this law:
North Carolina GOP Is Cracking Down on the Black Sheriffs Who Stood Up to ICE
Boosted by new supermajorities, Republicans are closing in on legislation to mandate more collaboration with ICE and preempt local policies hard-won by immigrants’ rights advocates.
boltsmag.org
November 15, 2025 at 10:43 PM
I'm seeing people wonder why ICE is going after Charlotte.
ICE has been at war with Charlotte's sheriff ever since he won in 2018.
We'd covered this at Bolts back in the day; this quote is from that sheriff:
ICE has been at war with Charlotte's sheriff ever since he won in 2018.
We'd covered this at Bolts back in the day; this quote is from that sheriff: