DrArchivalGenomics
@ehekkala.bsky.social
🧪ancient DNA sleuth, ex-Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Scientist-Archive explorer. Fond of Museums, Madagascar, Mummies, Crocodiles & Conservation. #BeKind ❤️ posts mine (🌏🌍🌎)
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DrArchivalGenomics
@ehekkala.bsky.social
· Nov 22
Hi! I study DNA from museum specimens and fossils to see how animals are responding to change in the environment. This is a cave in Madagascar where bones of extinct species can help us in our research #ScienceIsForEveryone #ScienceSelfie
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Private prison company GEO Group allegedly made immigration detainees work for no pay. Now it's at the Supreme Court trying to prevent the detainees from suing. bit.ly/4pfafj2
Supreme Court Considers Private Prison Case
A private prison company seeks a ruling that could help all government contractors evade liability.
www.brennancenter.org
November 18, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Private prison company GEO Group allegedly made immigration detainees work for no pay. Now it's at the Supreme Court trying to prevent the detainees from suing. bit.ly/4pfafj2
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EMERGENCY ORANGUTAN RESCUE APPEAL
25 orangutans are stranded between open-pit areas, reclaimed zones, and small forest patches. They are in immediate risk of starvation, isolation, and human–wildlife conflict.
OLT: donate.orangutanlandtrust.com/suppor.../~m...
CAN: canborneo.id/lets-work-to...
25 orangutans are stranded between open-pit areas, reclaimed zones, and small forest patches. They are in immediate risk of starvation, isolation, and human–wildlife conflict.
OLT: donate.orangutanlandtrust.com/suppor.../~m...
CAN: canborneo.id/lets-work-to...
November 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM
EMERGENCY ORANGUTAN RESCUE APPEAL
25 orangutans are stranded between open-pit areas, reclaimed zones, and small forest patches. They are in immediate risk of starvation, isolation, and human–wildlife conflict.
OLT: donate.orangutanlandtrust.com/suppor.../~m...
CAN: canborneo.id/lets-work-to...
25 orangutans are stranded between open-pit areas, reclaimed zones, and small forest patches. They are in immediate risk of starvation, isolation, and human–wildlife conflict.
OLT: donate.orangutanlandtrust.com/suppor.../~m...
CAN: canborneo.id/lets-work-to...
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Worse: This happened on FRIDAY. Nobody else bothers to report it. @nytimes.com @washingtonpost.com @cnn.com @cbsnews.com @bloomberg.com Bupkis.
November 18, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Worse: This happened on FRIDAY. Nobody else bothers to report it. @nytimes.com @washingtonpost.com @cnn.com @cbsnews.com @bloomberg.com Bupkis.
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There's that journalism aspect but it's also disturbing just as a matter of basic human decency and social norms, and how far removed they are from that. In no other context would a room full of people let that pass unremarked and unchallenged. For nobody to say anything feels demented and surreal.
November 18, 2025 at 7:24 AM
There's that journalism aspect but it's also disturbing just as a matter of basic human decency and social norms, and how far removed they are from that. In no other context would a room full of people let that pass unremarked and unchallenged. For nobody to say anything feels demented and surreal.
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as a reporter, the part of this that i’ve simply never understood is how the next person to ask a question when he does something like this doesn’t simply repeat the question that set him off. it’s not just solidarity with your colleague, it’s an important question that remains worth asking
I’m not going to pretend it’s easy to say something in the moment when you witness the president do this and you’re aboard Air Force One with all the uniformed officers and secret service and fancy wood accents, but this is really an instance where you should. people.com/donald-trump...
Donald Trump Snaps at Female Reporter Who Asks About Epstein Files: 'Quiet Piggy'
Donald Trump Says 'Quiet Piggy' to Female Reporter Asking About Epstein Files
people.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:10 AM
as a reporter, the part of this that i’ve simply never understood is how the next person to ask a question when he does something like this doesn’t simply repeat the question that set him off. it’s not just solidarity with your colleague, it’s an important question that remains worth asking
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NEW: When Andrew Tate landed in the US, Customs & Border Protection seized his electronic devices. But @propublica.org found that a White House official told DHS to return the devices, emphasizing that the request came from the White House.
By @robert-faturechi.bsky.social & Avi Asher-Schapiro
By @robert-faturechi.bsky.social & Avi Asher-Schapiro
The White House Intervened on Behalf of Accused Sex Trafficker Andrew Tate During a Federal Investigation
Federal authorities were chided for seizing electronic devices from Tate and his brother, and told to return them, records and interviews show. Experts said the intervention was highly inappropriate.
www.propublica.org
November 18, 2025 at 11:31 AM
NEW: When Andrew Tate landed in the US, Customs & Border Protection seized his electronic devices. But @propublica.org found that a White House official told DHS to return the devices, emphasizing that the request came from the White House.
By @robert-faturechi.bsky.social & Avi Asher-Schapiro
By @robert-faturechi.bsky.social & Avi Asher-Schapiro
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The operation, titled Charlotte’s Web, has drawn condemnation from the granddaughter of EB White, the author of the 1952 children’s book.
“He believed in the rule of law and due process … He certainly didn’t believe in masked men, in unmarked cars..."
#Pinks
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
“He believed in the rule of law and due process … He certainly didn’t believe in masked men, in unmarked cars..."
#Pinks
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Protests in Charlotte as aggressive immigration arrests continue
North Carolina governor says immigration crackdown ‘stoking fear’ as officials say at least 130 people detained
www.theguardian.com
November 17, 2025 at 10:31 PM
The operation, titled Charlotte’s Web, has drawn condemnation from the granddaughter of EB White, the author of the 1952 children’s book.
“He believed in the rule of law and due process … He certainly didn’t believe in masked men, in unmarked cars..."
#Pinks
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
“He believed in the rule of law and due process … He certainly didn’t believe in masked men, in unmarked cars..."
#Pinks
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Having techical problems....?
Cloudflare outage takes down X, Zoom, ChatGPT and many other systems...
Cloudflare outage takes down X, Zoom, ChatGPT and many other systems...
Cloudflare down: X and more apps hit by internet outage
The company says it is working to understand the full impact of a problem which potentially "impacts multiple customers."
www.bbc.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Having techical problems....?
Cloudflare outage takes down X, Zoom, ChatGPT and many other systems...
Cloudflare outage takes down X, Zoom, ChatGPT and many other systems...
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Imagine the arrogance of coming to another country as an immigrant, becoming a citizen, and then having the audacity to publicly say you're ready to destroy their constitution.
He should have lost his citizenship awhile ago.
He should have lost his citizenship awhile ago.
November 17, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Imagine the arrogance of coming to another country as an immigrant, becoming a citizen, and then having the audacity to publicly say you're ready to destroy their constitution.
He should have lost his citizenship awhile ago.
He should have lost his citizenship awhile ago.
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So my major report on the knowledge gaps in how deep-sea mining will affect highly migratory marine species, including whales, turtles, seabirds, sharks, and other fish is out...
...on a site protected by Cloudflare.
So that's fun.
...on a site protected by Cloudflare.
So that's fun.
November 18, 2025 at 1:48 PM
So my major report on the knowledge gaps in how deep-sea mining will affect highly migratory marine species, including whales, turtles, seabirds, sharks, and other fish is out...
...on a site protected by Cloudflare.
So that's fun.
...on a site protected by Cloudflare.
So that's fun.
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Donald Trump said “quiet piggy” to a female reporter because she dared to ask about the Epstein files, and as bad as that is, the fact that none of her colleagues defended her, is even worse.
November 18, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Donald Trump said “quiet piggy” to a female reporter because she dared to ask about the Epstein files, and as bad as that is, the fact that none of her colleagues defended her, is even worse.
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Last night, Donald Trump, the adjudicated rapist sexual abuser who bragged about grabbing women by the pussy, called a female reporter “piggy” for asking a question about the Epstein files.
Party of family values, amirite.
Party of family values, amirite.
November 18, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Last night, Donald Trump, the adjudicated rapist sexual abuser who bragged about grabbing women by the pussy, called a female reporter “piggy” for asking a question about the Epstein files.
Party of family values, amirite.
Party of family values, amirite.
Docked 10 days pay 🤬
November 18, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Docked 10 days pay 🤬
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New in PN: Mike Johnson's Epstein bungling is a disaster for the GOP
"Observing Johnson in recent months has been like watching an extended Road Runner cartoon, where the Coyote fashions intricate knots of congressional procedure in order to tie himself to a giant stack of lit dynamite."
"Observing Johnson in recent months has been like watching an extended Road Runner cartoon, where the Coyote fashions intricate knots of congressional procedure in order to tie himself to a giant stack of lit dynamite."
Mike Johnson's Epstein bungling is a disaster for the GOP
The House speaker and his boss put on a masterclass of failure.
www.publicnotice.co
November 18, 2025 at 12:47 PM
New in PN: Mike Johnson's Epstein bungling is a disaster for the GOP
"Observing Johnson in recent months has been like watching an extended Road Runner cartoon, where the Coyote fashions intricate knots of congressional procedure in order to tie himself to a giant stack of lit dynamite."
"Observing Johnson in recent months has been like watching an extended Road Runner cartoon, where the Coyote fashions intricate knots of congressional procedure in order to tie himself to a giant stack of lit dynamite."
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This is brilliant!
🧪“The Monster Slash”
By @ellecordova.bsky.social on IG
She performs a song about the cuts to the government agencies that impact our daily lives.
🧪“The Monster Slash”
By @ellecordova.bsky.social on IG
She performs a song about the cuts to the government agencies that impact our daily lives.
November 18, 2025 at 2:02 AM
This is brilliant!
🧪“The Monster Slash”
By @ellecordova.bsky.social on IG
She performs a song about the cuts to the government agencies that impact our daily lives.
🧪“The Monster Slash”
By @ellecordova.bsky.social on IG
She performs a song about the cuts to the government agencies that impact our daily lives.
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Julie nails the problem here. The press lets him get away with this shit all the time, showing zero support for each other. It's what has allowed him and the White House to just lie and insult people with impunity. Shame on all of them. This is absurd.
I just watched the whole video, and not a single reporter stood up for her. Everyone just pivoted to asking questions on other topics.
This is shameful.
This is shameful.
When asked if there was anything "incriminating" in Epstein's emails, Trump pointed a finger in a female reporter's face and snapped. 'Quiet. Quiet, Piggy.'
people.com/donald-trump...
people.com/donald-trump...
November 18, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Julie nails the problem here. The press lets him get away with this shit all the time, showing zero support for each other. It's what has allowed him and the White House to just lie and insult people with impunity. Shame on all of them. This is absurd.
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Steve Bannon promised to shield Jeffrey Epstein from prosecution just months before his death in prison, newly unearthed text messages suggested Monday.
www.rawstory.com/jeffrey-epst...
www.rawstory.com/jeffrey-epst...
Texts reveal Trump's right-hand man promised protection for Epstein: 'Don't have to worry'
Steve Bannon, MAGA influencer and former White House chief of staff to President Donald Trump, promised to shield Jeffrey Epstein from prosecution just months before his death in prison, newly unearth...
www.rawstory.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Steve Bannon promised to shield Jeffrey Epstein from prosecution just months before his death in prison, newly unearthed text messages suggested Monday.
www.rawstory.com/jeffrey-epst...
www.rawstory.com/jeffrey-epst...
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...that have lobbied to scale back the Clean Water Act of 1972, which requires permits before releasing pollutants or dredged/fill material (sand, silt, construction debris, etc.) into waterways: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/c... (gift).
The public will be able to comment (watch this space). 🌎
The public will be able to comment (watch this space). 🌎
E.P.A. Rule Would Drastically Curb Protections for Wetlands
www.nytimes.com
November 18, 2025 at 12:27 AM
...that have lobbied to scale back the Clean Water Act of 1972, which requires permits before releasing pollutants or dredged/fill material (sand, silt, construction debris, etc.) into waterways: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/c... (gift).
The public will be able to comment (watch this space). 🌎
The public will be able to comment (watch this space). 🌎
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An incredibly Trump-era headline theintercept.com/2025/11/17/p...
Pardoned Capitol Rioter Tried to Hush Child Sex Victim With Promise of Jan. 6 Reparation Money, Police Say
Pardoned Capitol rioter Andrew Johnson tried to keep a child sex abuse victim quiet with claimed $10 million Jan. 6 reparations, police say.
theintercept.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:57 AM
An incredibly Trump-era headline theintercept.com/2025/11/17/p...
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Brian Tyler Cohen and I discuss Trump’s attacks on democracy, from the battle in Congress over the Epstein files to the frontline legal and political fights of Trump’s second term. We break down the leaders, strategies, and momentum driving Democrats forward in 2026.
Watch, enjoy and share.
Watch, enjoy and share.
Who Will Save Our Democracy? | Brian Tyler Cohen
YouTube video by Democracy Docket
youtu.be
November 18, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Brian Tyler Cohen and I discuss Trump’s attacks on democracy, from the battle in Congress over the Epstein files to the frontline legal and political fights of Trump’s second term. We break down the leaders, strategies, and momentum driving Democrats forward in 2026.
Watch, enjoy and share.
Watch, enjoy and share.
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Tennessee Judge Temporarily Blocks National Guard Deployment in Memphis www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/u...
Tennessee Judge Temporarily Blocks National Guard Deployment in Memphis
www.nytimes.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Tennessee Judge Temporarily Blocks National Guard Deployment in Memphis www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/u...
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Poland says an explosion that damaged a railway line helping to supply close ally Ukraine was an "unprecedented act of sabotage".
Investigation begun into what Poland describes as "sabotage of a terrorist nature” committed "on behalf of a foreign intelligence service"
u.afp.com/Snak
Investigation begun into what Poland describes as "sabotage of a terrorist nature” committed "on behalf of a foreign intelligence service"
u.afp.com/Snak
November 18, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Poland says an explosion that damaged a railway line helping to supply close ally Ukraine was an "unprecedented act of sabotage".
Investigation begun into what Poland describes as "sabotage of a terrorist nature” committed "on behalf of a foreign intelligence service"
u.afp.com/Snak
Investigation begun into what Poland describes as "sabotage of a terrorist nature” committed "on behalf of a foreign intelligence service"
u.afp.com/Snak