Lori Bass, Ph. D., CCC-SLP
@loribslp.bsky.social
Proud lifelong Antifa member, childless special needs cat lady, pediatric speech-language pathologist, child language researcher, student of life
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3 outstanding opportunities to join the fabulous @nuqatar.bsky.social faculty:
Assistant Professor, Strategic Communication
Open Rank, Environmental Humanities &
Open Rank, Humanistic & Critical Approaches to Artificial Intelligence
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Apply by 1/4/26
Assistant Professor, Strategic Communication
Open Rank, Environmental Humanities &
Open Rank, Humanistic & Critical Approaches to Artificial Intelligence
www.qatar.northwestern.edu/about/employ...
Apply by 1/4/26
Employment
www.qatar.northwestern.edu
December 20, 2025 at 4:02 AM
3 outstanding opportunities to join the fabulous @nuqatar.bsky.social faculty:
Assistant Professor, Strategic Communication
Open Rank, Environmental Humanities &
Open Rank, Humanistic & Critical Approaches to Artificial Intelligence
www.qatar.northwestern.edu/about/employ...
Apply by 1/4/26
Assistant Professor, Strategic Communication
Open Rank, Environmental Humanities &
Open Rank, Humanistic & Critical Approaches to Artificial Intelligence
www.qatar.northwestern.edu/about/employ...
Apply by 1/4/26
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This extremely sweet man was brought back from foster today; he's been there several months (may be a sitter stay for the holidays). SNAP HIM UP, Austin! Perfect family boy. Come and get him.
www.austinpetsalive.org/adopt/dogs/a...
www.austinpetsalive.org/adopt/dogs/a...
Austin Pets Alive! | Peanut Butter Baby
Hi, I'm Peanut Butter Baby! I love playing fetch and snuggling up after a long day of fun. I'm always ready to make you laugh with my goofy antics and…
www.austinpetsalive.org
December 19, 2025 at 11:36 PM
This extremely sweet man was brought back from foster today; he's been there several months (may be a sitter stay for the holidays). SNAP HIM UP, Austin! Perfect family boy. Come and get him.
www.austinpetsalive.org/adopt/dogs/a...
www.austinpetsalive.org/adopt/dogs/a...
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Friend: What are you going to make for Christmas dinner?
Me: Probably a scene.
Me: Probably a scene.
December 18, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Friend: What are you going to make for Christmas dinner?
Me: Probably a scene.
Me: Probably a scene.
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ICE is refusing to provide emergency medical care to people in their custody.
We're demanding a federal judge intervene so our clients can get the lifesaving care they need.
We're demanding a federal judge intervene so our clients can get the lifesaving care they need.
'I am afraid that I might die here': ICE detainee fears 'imminent death' without lifesaving care, lawyers say
In an emergency motion, attorneys asked a federal judge to order ICE to immediately provide lifesaving medical care to two detainees held at the California City Detention Facility.
www.latimes.com
December 18, 2025 at 6:23 PM
ICE is refusing to provide emergency medical care to people in their custody.
We're demanding a federal judge intervene so our clients can get the lifesaving care they need.
We're demanding a federal judge intervene so our clients can get the lifesaving care they need.
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NEW: @oversightdemocrats.house.gov release 68 new photographs received from the Epstein Estate.
These were a part of the 95,000 images that Oversight received last week in response to a subpoena served on the Estate.
www.cbsnews.com/live-updates...
These were a part of the 95,000 images that Oversight received last week in response to a subpoena served on the Estate.
www.cbsnews.com/live-updates...
Epstein files live updates as House Democrats release 68 new photos from estate
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have released a new batch of 68 photos obtained from Jeffrey Epstein's estate. Follow live updates here.
www.cbsnews.com
December 18, 2025 at 5:34 PM
NEW: @oversightdemocrats.house.gov release 68 new photographs received from the Epstein Estate.
These were a part of the 95,000 images that Oversight received last week in response to a subpoena served on the Estate.
www.cbsnews.com/live-updates...
These were a part of the 95,000 images that Oversight received last week in response to a subpoena served on the Estate.
www.cbsnews.com/live-updates...
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#Baltimore! An adorable mom/kitten duo is looking for a home for the holidays: Pinky (mom, 18 mos.) & Piglet (kitten, 7 mos.) were dumped in an alley in SW Baltimore, along with two other kittens (already adopted). They are super bonded & love to cuddle. Only thing better than 1 cat is 2 cats! 😍
December 18, 2025 at 3:06 PM
#Baltimore! An adorable mom/kitten duo is looking for a home for the holidays: Pinky (mom, 18 mos.) & Piglet (kitten, 7 mos.) were dumped in an alley in SW Baltimore, along with two other kittens (already adopted). They are super bonded & love to cuddle. Only thing better than 1 cat is 2 cats! 😍
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Melissa Hortman Died in a Shocking Act of Political Violence. This Is the Story of Her Life
The Minnesota Speaker’s closest friends and family open up for the first time.
Read @stephenrodrick.bsky.social's exclusive: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
The Minnesota Speaker’s closest friends and family open up for the first time.
Read @stephenrodrick.bsky.social's exclusive: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
December 18, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Melissa Hortman Died in a Shocking Act of Political Violence. This Is the Story of Her Life
The Minnesota Speaker’s closest friends and family open up for the first time.
Read @stephenrodrick.bsky.social's exclusive: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
The Minnesota Speaker’s closest friends and family open up for the first time.
Read @stephenrodrick.bsky.social's exclusive: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
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The Dept of Biology & Marine Biology at UNCW is offering 4 positions!!! A Distinguished Professor of Marine Science, an Assistant Professor of Invertebrate Biology, and two Lecturers of Biology. Plus, the UNCW Center for Marine Science is seeking a second Distinguished Professor of Marine Science!
December 15, 2025 at 8:42 PM
The Dept of Biology & Marine Biology at UNCW is offering 4 positions!!! A Distinguished Professor of Marine Science, an Assistant Professor of Invertebrate Biology, and two Lecturers of Biology. Plus, the UNCW Center for Marine Science is seeking a second Distinguished Professor of Marine Science!
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There is a Flash Flood warning from the National Weather Service in Seattle. People living in Tukwila and Kent along the Green River need to evacuate immediately. There is a failure of the Green River levee. Get to higher ground as soon as possible. This is a life threatening situation.
December 15, 2025 at 8:40 PM
There is a Flash Flood warning from the National Weather Service in Seattle. People living in Tukwila and Kent along the Green River need to evacuate immediately. There is a failure of the Green River levee. Get to higher ground as soon as possible. This is a life threatening situation.
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Rob Reiner: “Silence in the face of authoritarianism is complicity. Speaking out is a patriotic act. Democracy doesn’t defend itself. It requires participation, vigilance, and courage from ordinary people."
December 15, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Rob Reiner: “Silence in the face of authoritarianism is complicity. Speaking out is a patriotic act. Democracy doesn’t defend itself. It requires participation, vigilance, and courage from ordinary people."
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Grace Strobel & her friends have a strong #CupOfJoe for President Trump.
“This is not about politics. It’s about human decency.
When you posted the R-word on your social media for the world to see, you showed no human decency.”
Words DO MATTER. Do better.
“This is not about politics. It’s about human decency.
When you posted the R-word on your social media for the world to see, you showed no human decency.”
Words DO MATTER. Do better.
December 15, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Grace Strobel & her friends have a strong #CupOfJoe for President Trump.
“This is not about politics. It’s about human decency.
When you posted the R-word on your social media for the world to see, you showed no human decency.”
Words DO MATTER. Do better.
“This is not about politics. It’s about human decency.
When you posted the R-word on your social media for the world to see, you showed no human decency.”
Words DO MATTER. Do better.
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Meet Sesame Hill, a gentle 2-year-old sweetheart who loves quiet snuggles, sunny windows, and calm companionship. He’s a little shy at first but full of love, gets along with cats, dogs, and even a rabbit, and would thrive in a peaceful home.
Adopt: www.projectmeow.org/adopt/adopti...
Adopt: www.projectmeow.org/adopt/adopti...
December 14, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Meet Sesame Hill, a gentle 2-year-old sweetheart who loves quiet snuggles, sunny windows, and calm companionship. He’s a little shy at first but full of love, gets along with cats, dogs, and even a rabbit, and would thrive in a peaceful home.
Adopt: www.projectmeow.org/adopt/adopti...
Adopt: www.projectmeow.org/adopt/adopti...
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NPR: “Head Start early childhood programs are being told to remove a list of ~200 words and phrases from their funding applications or they could be denied— "accessible," "belong," "Black," "disability," "female," "minority," "trauma," "tribal" "women…” www.npr.org/2025/12/11/n...
December 13, 2025 at 5:11 AM
NPR: “Head Start early childhood programs are being told to remove a list of ~200 words and phrases from their funding applications or they could be denied— "accessible," "belong," "Black," "disability," "female," "minority," "trauma," "tribal" "women…” www.npr.org/2025/12/11/n...
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Mosasaurs, the giant marine reptiles that roamed the Earth more than 66 million years ago, didn’t just live in the sea. Our new research shows that they could thrive in freshwater too! Let’s dive into what we’ve discovered.
#Paleontology #Mosasaurs
#Paleontology #Mosasaurs
December 12, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Mosasaurs, the giant marine reptiles that roamed the Earth more than 66 million years ago, didn’t just live in the sea. Our new research shows that they could thrive in freshwater too! Let’s dive into what we’ve discovered.
#Paleontology #Mosasaurs
#Paleontology #Mosasaurs
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Snow will be at the Adoption Event this Saturday, 12/13 @Petco, 1415 E Warner Rd., Gilbert, AZ. 11am - 4pm 🐾 Read bios & apply here:
savethecatsaz.org/adoption-form/
Pets are family members- not holiday gifts 💜
#Cats #Rescue #AdoptDontShop
savethecatsaz.org/adoption-form/
Pets are family members- not holiday gifts 💜
#Cats #Rescue #AdoptDontShop
December 12, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Snow will be at the Adoption Event this Saturday, 12/13 @Petco, 1415 E Warner Rd., Gilbert, AZ. 11am - 4pm 🐾 Read bios & apply here:
savethecatsaz.org/adoption-form/
Pets are family members- not holiday gifts 💜
#Cats #Rescue #AdoptDontShop
savethecatsaz.org/adoption-form/
Pets are family members- not holiday gifts 💜
#Cats #Rescue #AdoptDontShop
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Mpls Mayor Jacob Frey: "What we are seeing again & again is discrimination only to the extent that it applies to certain groups. So they're discriminating only as it applies to Latinos and Somalis ... you can't do that. You can't do that in Minneapolis. You can't do there anywhere in this country."
December 11, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Mpls Mayor Jacob Frey: "What we are seeing again & again is discrimination only to the extent that it applies to certain groups. So they're discriminating only as it applies to Latinos and Somalis ... you can't do that. You can't do that in Minneapolis. You can't do there anywhere in this country."
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Austin peeps, can annyone help with a temborary home for Tortilla?
hey friends it’s MOMB. we had an emergency situation and had to evacuate the apartment we were staying in.
i took Tortilla to my mom’s where i will be sleeping until i can find a new apt. but… my mom said Tort cannot stay here with me. Tort is in the garage right now in her carrier screaming :(
i took Tortilla to my mom’s where i will be sleeping until i can find a new apt. but… my mom said Tort cannot stay here with me. Tort is in the garage right now in her carrier screaming :(
December 8, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Austin peeps, can annyone help with a temborary home for Tortilla?
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Lawmakers and tribal leaders say the removal weakens a congressionally directed effort to document the crisis of missing and murdered #Indigenous people and to coordinate law-enforcement, public-health and #victim-services responses nationwide, even though advocacy groups continue to host copies.
Justice Department Quietly Removes Indigenous Violence Report Under Trump Order
Officials say compliance with a new gender-definition executive order required taking down a federally mandated report on missing and murdered Indigenous people.
open.substack.com
December 7, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Lawmakers and tribal leaders say the removal weakens a congressionally directed effort to document the crisis of missing and murdered #Indigenous people and to coordinate law-enforcement, public-health and #victim-services responses nationwide, even though advocacy groups continue to host copies.
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The last time Indiana won an outright Big Ten title, 1945, the leading rusher was George Taliaferro.
The next spring, he was the first Black player to be drafted by an NFL team.
The next spring, he was the first Black player to be drafted by an NFL team.
December 7, 2025 at 4:37 AM
The last time Indiana won an outright Big Ten title, 1945, the leading rusher was George Taliaferro.
The next spring, he was the first Black player to be drafted by an NFL team.
The next spring, he was the first Black player to be drafted by an NFL team.
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In 2021, a friend and I determined the peak Indiana Football experience we could hope for was to make a bowl 3 out of 4 years.
Indiana has beaten Ohio State for the first time since 1988.
Indiana won the B1G.
Indiana is #1 in the country.
Indiana is going to the Rose Bowl.
Indiana has beaten Ohio State for the first time since 1988.
Indiana won the B1G.
Indiana is #1 in the country.
Indiana is going to the Rose Bowl.
December 7, 2025 at 4:33 AM
In 2021, a friend and I determined the peak Indiana Football experience we could hope for was to make a bowl 3 out of 4 years.
Indiana has beaten Ohio State for the first time since 1988.
Indiana won the B1G.
Indiana is #1 in the country.
Indiana is going to the Rose Bowl.
Indiana has beaten Ohio State for the first time since 1988.
Indiana won the B1G.
Indiana is #1 in the country.
Indiana is going to the Rose Bowl.
December 6, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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I’m Blue Baloo- I love cats, dogs, 2swim, I’m 1- I love everything! But I’m set 2b euthanized! Idk what I did wrong ! I’m a baby. I am a lover of everything good in this world! Read my notes! NY NJ NH NE DE DC MD PA VA RI VT CT - I can be transported! Vet/food too! Pls repost me!
December 4, 2025 at 7:18 PM
I’m Blue Baloo- I love cats, dogs, 2swim, I’m 1- I love everything! But I’m set 2b euthanized! Idk what I did wrong ! I’m a baby. I am a lover of everything good in this world! Read my notes! NY NJ NH NE DE DC MD PA VA RI VT CT - I can be transported! Vet/food too! Pls repost me!