ChandraDKM
@chandradkm.bsky.social
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Writer. Spoonie. Follower of science.
Writer. Spoonie. Follower of science.
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ChandraDKM
@chandradkm.bsky.social
· Mar 31
Reminder:
When a herd of reindeer is threatened, the herd runs fast in a "cyclone" to confuse predators, keeping the most vulnerable in the center. The whole herd survives.
Trying to save "most" of the herd lets predators pick off the herd, most vulnerable first, until there's no herd left.
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When a herd of reindeer is threatened, the herd runs fast in a "cyclone" to confuse predators, keeping the most vulnerable in the center. The whole herd survives.
Trying to save "most" of the herd lets predators pick off the herd, most vulnerable first, until there's no herd left.
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Day 105 of inserting a Muppet into a Star Trek screenshot
(This one goes out to @joannamasters.bsky.social! Thanks for the idea!)
#StarTrek #StarTrekDS9 #TheMuppets
(This one goes out to @joannamasters.bsky.social! Thanks for the idea!)
#StarTrek #StarTrekDS9 #TheMuppets
February 3, 2026 at 6:48 PM
Day 105 of inserting a Muppet into a Star Trek screenshot
(This one goes out to @joannamasters.bsky.social! Thanks for the idea!)
#StarTrek #StarTrekDS9 #TheMuppets
(This one goes out to @joannamasters.bsky.social! Thanks for the idea!)
#StarTrek #StarTrekDS9 #TheMuppets
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I am genuinely struggling with the amount of fucking evil everywhere
February 3, 2026 at 9:33 PM
I am genuinely struggling with the amount of fucking evil everywhere
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Seeing yet another 'using whistles is disablist' piece circulating: for the 40 millionth time, using disabled people as cover like this is disgusting and calculated to prey on people who are anxious about doing the wrong thing. Doesn't escape notice that white people are the worst offenders.
February 3, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Seeing yet another 'using whistles is disablist' piece circulating: for the 40 millionth time, using disabled people as cover like this is disgusting and calculated to prey on people who are anxious about doing the wrong thing. Doesn't escape notice that white people are the worst offenders.
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🧵 At 3pm ET today, I'll be live-posting highlights from the public forum for @lawfaremedia.org.
This will some witnesses' very first public appearance and the only one for Brent and Luke Ganger, who do not plan to do any additional interviews.
Follow this thread for updates as they happen 🧵👇
This will some witnesses' very first public appearance and the only one for Brent and Luke Ganger, who do not plan to do any additional interviews.
Follow this thread for updates as they happen 🧵👇
NEW: Renee Good's brothers—Brent and Luke Ganger—were announced as additional witnesses in tomorrow's 3pm ET Congressional hearing "on the violent tactics and disproportionate use of force" by DHS agents. They join the Good family's lawyer, another CBP shooting victim, and others
February 3, 2026 at 6:56 PM
🧵 At 3pm ET today, I'll be live-posting highlights from the public forum for @lawfaremedia.org.
This will some witnesses' very first public appearance and the only one for Brent and Luke Ganger, who do not plan to do any additional interviews.
Follow this thread for updates as they happen 🧵👇
This will some witnesses' very first public appearance and the only one for Brent and Luke Ganger, who do not plan to do any additional interviews.
Follow this thread for updates as they happen 🧵👇
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This is the "Portland Chicken" case. Here's the rulilng: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Portland judge writes: "In a well-functioning constitutional democratic republic, free speech, courageous newsgathering, and nonviolent protest are all permitted, respected, and even celebrated. In an authoritarian regime, that is not the case."
katu.com/news/local/j...
katu.com/news/local/j...
Judge rules DHS has used excessive force at ICE facility in Portland
According to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), on Tuesday a federal judge will decide whether to grant a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) on what the
katu.com
February 3, 2026 at 10:59 PM
This is the "Portland Chicken" case. Here's the rulilng: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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Snowstorms are more than just an inconvenience for wheelchair users. Inadequate snow clean-ups means a loss of autonomy for many. New for me at @motherjones.com www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Snowstorms are hell for wheelchair users—but they don't have to be
"You can't physically move. You can't do anything."
www.motherjones.com
February 3, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Snowstorms are more than just an inconvenience for wheelchair users. Inadequate snow clean-ups means a loss of autonomy for many. New for me at @motherjones.com www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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In 1 year from today, Voyager 1 will be one light day from the Sun. 🔭
orbitsimulator.com/gravitySimul...
orbitsimulator.com/gravitySimul...
February 3, 2026 at 7:49 AM
In 1 year from today, Voyager 1 will be one light day from the Sun. 🔭
orbitsimulator.com/gravitySimul...
orbitsimulator.com/gravitySimul...
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there is no “common sense” immigration policy that’s not just “you down to pay taxes here (and you’re not formerly and/or currently a member of the nazi party)? come on over!”
February 2, 2026 at 1:01 AM
there is no “common sense” immigration policy that’s not just “you down to pay taxes here (and you’re not formerly and/or currently a member of the nazi party)? come on over!”
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i’m a hundred percent serious. open the fucking borders. crime is already illegal here.
there is no “common sense” immigration policy that’s not just “you down to pay taxes here (and you’re not formerly and/or currently a member of the nazi party)? come on over!”
February 2, 2026 at 1:03 AM
i’m a hundred percent serious. open the fucking borders. crime is already illegal here.
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You’re describing an emergency. The world is also watching you and waiting for you to do something.
Are you going to establish an eviction moratorium? Rent is due today.
Are you going to establish an eviction moratorium? Rent is due today.
They’re taking kids from Minnesota and sending them to detention camps. They’re shooting American citizens in the street and locking investigators out of the crime scenes. The world is watching what happens next.
Hundreds of people spelled out the distress signal "SOS" on Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis on Friday, Jan. 30.
📷️ Provided by Jeff Schad
📷️ Provided by Jeff Schad
February 1, 2026 at 1:44 PM
You’re describing an emergency. The world is also watching you and waiting for you to do something.
Are you going to establish an eviction moratorium? Rent is due today.
Are you going to establish an eviction moratorium? Rent is due today.
After the glaring silence at the Golden Globes, the Grammys were encouraging.
Billie Eilish during her #GRAMMYs speech for Song of the Year:
“As grateful as I feel, I don’t need to say anything except that, no one is illegal on stolen land. It’s really hard to know what to say and what to do right now, I feel hopeful in this room and we need to keep protesting… fuck ICE.”
“As grateful as I feel, I don’t need to say anything except that, no one is illegal on stolen land. It’s really hard to know what to say and what to do right now, I feel hopeful in this room and we need to keep protesting… fuck ICE.”
February 2, 2026 at 4:47 AM
After the glaring silence at the Golden Globes, the Grammys were encouraging.
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Pinterest CEO says in layoff email: "We’re doubling down on an AI-forward approach – prioritizing AI-focused roles, teams, and ways of working"
So it's time for me to move to another platform to save images
So it's time for me to move to another platform to save images
February 1, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Pinterest CEO says in layoff email: "We’re doubling down on an AI-forward approach – prioritizing AI-focused roles, teams, and ways of working"
So it's time for me to move to another platform to save images
So it's time for me to move to another platform to save images
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Today in history
February 1, 1865: President Abraham Lincoln signed the Thirteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, abolishing slavery.
February 1, 1865: President Abraham Lincoln signed the Thirteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, abolishing slavery.
February 2, 2026 at 3:52 AM
Today in history
February 1, 1865: President Abraham Lincoln signed the Thirteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, abolishing slavery.
February 1, 1865: President Abraham Lincoln signed the Thirteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, abolishing slavery.
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This shit hits like a sledgehammer right now. It's not even remotely an exaggeration.
February 1, 2026 at 12:30 AM
This shit hits like a sledgehammer right now. It's not even remotely an exaggeration.
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We've received more than 2,500 submissions at Nightmare this submissions period (and we don't close until midnight).
I don't know exactly how I'll get through all these subs, but I do know that if every submitter bought just one issue of the magazine, it would pay for a year of content.
I don't know exactly how I'll get through all these subs, but I do know that if every submitter bought just one issue of the magazine, it would pay for a year of content.
February 1, 2026 at 10:16 PM
We've received more than 2,500 submissions at Nightmare this submissions period (and we don't close until midnight).
I don't know exactly how I'll get through all these subs, but I do know that if every submitter bought just one issue of the magazine, it would pay for a year of content.
I don't know exactly how I'll get through all these subs, but I do know that if every submitter bought just one issue of the magazine, it would pay for a year of content.
Damn it. This is too good, and will forever replace the original lyrics.
Take me down to the Parallax city where the far moves slow and the near moves quickly
February 1, 2026 at 11:27 PM
Damn it. This is too good, and will forever replace the original lyrics.
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Friends, we're thrilled to announce #Comics4Liam to encourage artists to draw pictures for Liam Conejo Ramos and share links to help Liam's family and other immigrants persecuted by ICE! Check out comics4liam.com and please do feel free to pitch in! Images by the great @trungles.com!
February 1, 2026 at 9:12 PM
Friends, we're thrilled to announce #Comics4Liam to encourage artists to draw pictures for Liam Conejo Ramos and share links to help Liam's family and other immigrants persecuted by ICE! Check out comics4liam.com and please do feel free to pitch in! Images by the great @trungles.com!
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Also, the problem is CBP writ large.
“The population of CBP agents and officers who have been arrested since 2005 would make it roughly the nation’s fourth largest police department — equal to the size of the entire Philadelphia police.”
www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/accountabi...
“The population of CBP agents and officers who have been arrested since 2005 would make it roughly the nation’s fourth largest police department — equal to the size of the entire Philadelphia police.”
www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/accountabi...
February 1, 2026 at 10:26 PM
Also, the problem is CBP writ large.
“The population of CBP agents and officers who have been arrested since 2005 would make it roughly the nation’s fourth largest police department — equal to the size of the entire Philadelphia police.”
www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/accountabi...
“The population of CBP agents and officers who have been arrested since 2005 would make it roughly the nation’s fourth largest police department — equal to the size of the entire Philadelphia police.”
www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/accountabi...
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Also, a baby shouldn't be exposed to Cybertruck vibes. It's gotta be 1000x worse than secondhand smoke. It's like you're trying to get your kid to turn out to be a divorced man.
February 1, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Also, a baby shouldn't be exposed to Cybertruck vibes. It's gotta be 1000x worse than secondhand smoke. It's like you're trying to get your kid to turn out to be a divorced man.
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EXTREMELY IMPORTANT:
If you receive a marketing pitch from "Smart Bitches Strategic Partnerships," IT IS NOT US.
Big thanks to the Cold War historian who forwarded me the scam email he received.
AGAIN: NOT US.
If you receive a marketing pitch from "Smart Bitches Strategic Partnerships," IT IS NOT US.
Big thanks to the Cold War historian who forwarded me the scam email he received.
AGAIN: NOT US.
January 28, 2026 at 2:34 PM
EXTREMELY IMPORTANT:
If you receive a marketing pitch from "Smart Bitches Strategic Partnerships," IT IS NOT US.
Big thanks to the Cold War historian who forwarded me the scam email he received.
AGAIN: NOT US.
If you receive a marketing pitch from "Smart Bitches Strategic Partnerships," IT IS NOT US.
Big thanks to the Cold War historian who forwarded me the scam email he received.
AGAIN: NOT US.
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Instructions on building your own CR box. These are also useful for COVID mitigation and wildfire smoke.
corsirosenthalfoundation.org/instructions/
corsirosenthalfoundation.org/instructions/
How to build your own Corsi-Rosenthal Box - Corsi-Rosenthal Foundation
Dedicated to providing cleaner safer air for all.
corsirosenthalfoundation.org
January 15, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Instructions on building your own CR box. These are also useful for COVID mitigation and wildfire smoke.
corsirosenthalfoundation.org/instructions/
corsirosenthalfoundation.org/instructions/
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PPE:
Minimum half-face respirator with P100 OV cartridges, plus ballistics-tested safety goggles (NOT swim goggles; munitions aimed at eyes can pop the eye out of the socket). N95s may provide limited protection for a very brief time. NEVER WEAR CONTACTS TO A PROTEST!
Minimum half-face respirator with P100 OV cartridges, plus ballistics-tested safety goggles (NOT swim goggles; munitions aimed at eyes can pop the eye out of the socket). N95s may provide limited protection for a very brief time. NEVER WEAR CONTACTS TO A PROTEST!
January 11, 2026 at 11:37 PM
PPE:
Minimum half-face respirator with P100 OV cartridges, plus ballistics-tested safety goggles (NOT swim goggles; munitions aimed at eyes can pop the eye out of the socket). N95s may provide limited protection for a very brief time. NEVER WEAR CONTACTS TO A PROTEST!
Minimum half-face respirator with P100 OV cartridges, plus ballistics-tested safety goggles (NOT swim goggles; munitions aimed at eyes can pop the eye out of the socket). N95s may provide limited protection for a very brief time. NEVER WEAR CONTACTS TO A PROTEST!
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Note for people with uteruses:
All tear gas is an abortifacient. Tear gas is known to trigger "tear gas periods" within 24-48 hours after exposure; bleeding may last a long time. These usually feature heavier flow and more severe cramping than normal.
All tear gas is an abortifacient. Tear gas is known to trigger "tear gas periods" within 24-48 hours after exposure; bleeding may last a long time. These usually feature heavier flow and more severe cramping than normal.
January 11, 2026 at 11:37 PM
Note for people with uteruses:
All tear gas is an abortifacient. Tear gas is known to trigger "tear gas periods" within 24-48 hours after exposure; bleeding may last a long time. These usually feature heavier flow and more severe cramping than normal.
All tear gas is an abortifacient. Tear gas is known to trigger "tear gas periods" within 24-48 hours after exposure; bleeding may last a long time. These usually feature heavier flow and more severe cramping than normal.