Dr. Niki PhD
@furiousvoter.bsky.social
😷 💉 PhD Primatologist (Currently a grant writer), #Fulbright alumna, NSF DDRIG recipient: Conservation, Stress, Ethnoprimatology. Do more than vote| Antifa by blood| She/Her | My personal skeets - if I follow you, it was intentional and not “just because”
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Dr. Niki PhD
@furiousvoter.bsky.social
· Aug 28
Heads up if you’re trying to schedule the 2025-2026 Covid vaccine at Walgreens
1. Staff didn’t realize scheduling was open - they have no news
2. They usually only carry Pfizer
3. The app requires that you have a prescription
1. Staff didn’t realize scheduling was open - they have no news
2. They usually only carry Pfizer
3. The app requires that you have a prescription
7: what’s that posie song?
Me: sings “ring around the rosie”
7: what’s it’s about?
Me: some people think it’s about a plague *explains the lines”
7: what’s the kid’s version?!
Me: that is the kid’s version
7: ….I think that’s an inappropriate song for me
Me: sings “ring around the rosie”
7: what’s it’s about?
Me: some people think it’s about a plague *explains the lines”
7: what’s the kid’s version?!
Me: that is the kid’s version
7: ….I think that’s an inappropriate song for me
December 9, 2025 at 2:01 AM
7: what’s that posie song?
Me: sings “ring around the rosie”
7: what’s it’s about?
Me: some people think it’s about a plague *explains the lines”
7: what’s the kid’s version?!
Me: that is the kid’s version
7: ….I think that’s an inappropriate song for me
Me: sings “ring around the rosie”
7: what’s it’s about?
Me: some people think it’s about a plague *explains the lines”
7: what’s the kid’s version?!
Me: that is the kid’s version
7: ….I think that’s an inappropriate song for me
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Me: "Hey, this information you shared is inaccurate."
Them: "I used ChatGPT to--"
Me:
Them: "I used ChatGPT to--"
Me:
a woman wearing a white shirt and a scarf around her head
Alt: A Black woman in a headwrap and white dress gives someone a look of annoyance. She turns and slams the door to her house in their face.
media.tenor.com
December 8, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Me: "Hey, this information you shared is inaccurate."
Them: "I used ChatGPT to--"
Me:
Them: "I used ChatGPT to--"
Me:
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Utah lawmakers are planning to convene in an unexpected special session this Tuesday. Why? To move the filing deadline for congressional candidates, to give the GOP more time to appeal the ruling that created a Dem seat.
www.abc4.com/news/politic...
www.abc4.com/news/politic...
December 7, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Utah lawmakers are planning to convene in an unexpected special session this Tuesday. Why? To move the filing deadline for congressional candidates, to give the GOP more time to appeal the ruling that created a Dem seat.
www.abc4.com/news/politic...
www.abc4.com/news/politic...
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what follows immediately after the birthright clause? the privileges and immunities and due process clauses? and what follows them? the equal protection clause. all of this is explicitly to say, "the declaration is the constitutional law of the land"
December 6, 2025 at 6:03 PM
what follows immediately after the birthright clause? the privileges and immunities and due process clauses? and what follows them? the equal protection clause. all of this is explicitly to say, "the declaration is the constitutional law of the land"
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“the USPS must turn a profit” makes me want to set things on fire
they put a clause in the fucking constitution about postal service, that’s how important it is
nothing in there about “only if you can make money on it”
they put a clause in the fucking constitution about postal service, that’s how important it is
nothing in there about “only if you can make money on it”
🚨SCOOP: Amazon is preparing to sever ties with USPS and expand its shipping network as a true coast-to-coast rival.
It could cost USPS more than *$6 billion* a year in lost revenue, and lead Amazon to dominate yet another facet of the economy.
USPS posted a *$9 billion* loss in 2025.
It could cost USPS more than *$6 billion* a year in lost revenue, and lead Amazon to dominate yet another facet of the economy.
USPS posted a *$9 billion* loss in 2025.
Amazon explores cutting ties with USPS, building its own delivery network
Amazon looks into expanding its nationwide delivery network and giving up its longstanding partnership with the U.S. Postal Service.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 4, 2025 at 6:32 PM
“the USPS must turn a profit” makes me want to set things on fire
they put a clause in the fucking constitution about postal service, that’s how important it is
nothing in there about “only if you can make money on it”
they put a clause in the fucking constitution about postal service, that’s how important it is
nothing in there about “only if you can make money on it”
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December 3, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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Today it’s transwomen, but tomorrow, it’s butch women. Androgynous gender presentation. And women who remain friends with transwomen. This doesn’t stop.
This is about policing who is performing femininity to an ever shifting standard.
If your org does this? Quit the org and say why.
This is about policing who is performing femininity to an ever shifting standard.
If your org does this? Quit the org and say why.
December 4, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Today it’s transwomen, but tomorrow, it’s butch women. Androgynous gender presentation. And women who remain friends with transwomen. This doesn’t stop.
This is about policing who is performing femininity to an ever shifting standard.
If your org does this? Quit the org and say why.
This is about policing who is performing femininity to an ever shifting standard.
If your org does this? Quit the org and say why.
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literally what the fuck
Palantir CEO Says Making War Crimes Constitutional Would Be Good for Business
Palantir CEO Says Making War Crimes Constitutional Would Be Good for Business
Alex Karp vows to use his "whole influence" on immigration and defense policy.
gizmodo.com
December 4, 2025 at 11:02 AM
literally what the fuck
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Jacob Frey: "If we are now at the point where the federal govt is deploying agents on legal American citizens with a goal of uprooting people who have formed lives here, have families here, started businesses here, definitively made Minneapolis a better place, everybody should be speaking out."
December 3, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Jacob Frey: "If we are now at the point where the federal govt is deploying agents on legal American citizens with a goal of uprooting people who have formed lives here, have families here, started businesses here, definitively made Minneapolis a better place, everybody should be speaking out."
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JUST IN: Democrats have flipped the mayor's office in Roswell, Georgia, in tonight's runoff.
GOP Mayor Kurt Wilson conceded earlier tonight to Mary Robichaux, the Dem challenging him.
(This is a city in the Atlanta suburbs, the 9th most populous city in Georgia.)
GOP Mayor Kurt Wilson conceded earlier tonight to Mary Robichaux, the Dem challenging him.
(This is a city in the Atlanta suburbs, the 9th most populous city in Georgia.)
December 3, 2025 at 2:30 AM
JUST IN: Democrats have flipped the mayor's office in Roswell, Georgia, in tonight's runoff.
GOP Mayor Kurt Wilson conceded earlier tonight to Mary Robichaux, the Dem challenging him.
(This is a city in the Atlanta suburbs, the 9th most populous city in Georgia.)
GOP Mayor Kurt Wilson conceded earlier tonight to Mary Robichaux, the Dem challenging him.
(This is a city in the Atlanta suburbs, the 9th most populous city in Georgia.)
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2026 is going to be a *great* year to run for office. @runforsomething.net will help you. Filing deadlines are coming up fast - it's just barely not too late to get started. runforwhat.net
Where Can I Run by Run for Something
Take the next step: Look up offices you can run for
runforwhat.net
December 2, 2025 at 8:48 PM
2026 is going to be a *great* year to run for office. @runforsomething.net will help you. Filing deadlines are coming up fast - it's just barely not too late to get started. runforwhat.net
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Early results in Jersey City: James Solomon, the more progressive candidate, is crushing former governor Jim McGreevey 69% to 31% with the first batch (7K votes).
December 3, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Early results in Jersey City: James Solomon, the more progressive candidate, is crushing former governor Jim McGreevey 69% to 31% with the first batch (7K votes).
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I wish there was a precedent for what happens when a demagogue picks out a vulnerable minority group and labels them as subhuman. I wonder what the next step is and whether any innocent people get hurt. And I wonder whether the demagogue's followers go on trial when the whole thing is over.
here's Trump's full racist rant about MN's Somali community: "Somalians ripped off that state for billions. And they contribute nothing... Ilhan Omar is garbage. She's garbage. Her friends are garbage. These aren't people that work... They come from hell & do nothing but bitch. We don't want them"
December 2, 2025 at 11:33 PM
I wish there was a precedent for what happens when a demagogue picks out a vulnerable minority group and labels them as subhuman. I wonder what the next step is and whether any innocent people get hurt. And I wonder whether the demagogue's followers go on trial when the whole thing is over.
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At least the Democrats shut down the government for over a month and got absolutely nothing in return
NEW: Hopes fade in Congress for a health care deal before premiums soar in January
Two weeks before recess, they're nowhere close.
Senate to vote on a bill of Dems' choosing; expected to fail.
Enhanced ACA funds set to expire, as many Republicans want.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Two weeks before recess, they're nowhere close.
Senate to vote on a bill of Dems' choosing; expected to fail.
Enhanced ACA funds set to expire, as many Republicans want.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Hopes fade in Congress for a health care deal before premiums soar in January
Billions of dollars in tax credits under the Affordable Care Act are poised to expire at the end of the year. Lawmakers in both parties say they're nowhere close to a deal to renew them.
www.nbcnews.com
December 2, 2025 at 9:37 PM
At least the Democrats shut down the government for over a month and got absolutely nothing in return
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NEW: A federal judge has once again blocked the Trump admin from enforcing a budget law provision "defunding" Planned Parenthood—this time in response to suit from 22 states and Washington DC. HOWEVER judge pauses injunction for 7 days to allow HHS to appeal
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Fed’n of Am., Inc. v. Kennedy, Civil Action 1:25-cv-11913 (the “Planned Parenthood
litigation”). In the action now before the court, twenty-two States2 and the District of Columbia
(the “Plaintiff States”) claim, inter alia, that Section 71113 failed to provide clear notice to States
that participate in the joint Federal / State Medicaid program, as required by the Spending Clause of the United States Constitution.
Pending before the court is the Plaintiff States’ Motion for Preliminary Injunction [Doc.
No. 60] seeking to enjoin Defendants from implementing or enforcing Section 71113 pending a final ruling on the merits of this case. For the reasons stated infra, **Plaintiff States have standing to bring this action and have demonstrated a substantial likelihood of success on their claim that Section 71113 fails to provide clear notice as required by the Spending Clause of the United States Constitution. Accordingly, the Plaintiff States’ Motion for Preliminary Injunction [Doc.
No. 60] is GRANTED,** as set forth below.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4fdfjfnhhyeo4hsmoxpeazsg/bafkreiavodz243ugugcwghxcaiho4zetcy3rl64mb7ghuyu6wbk5fwgtwq@jpeg)
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Here, Defendants have not shown that they are likely to prevail on appeal where Plaintiff
States, as discussed at length above, have shown a substantial likelihood of success on their
Spending Clause claim. Accordingly, a stay pending appeal is DENIED.
**To assist in orderly review, however, the court finds it prudent to administratively stay the injunctive relief granted herein for seven days, to allow Defendants, if they so choose, to file an appeal and seek a stay on the merits in the appellate court.** See Fed. R. Civ. P. 62(d).
V. Conclusion
For the foregoing reasons, Plaintiff States’ Motion for Preliminary Injunction [Doc. No. 60] is GRANTED.
It is hereby ORDERED that:
1. Defendants, their agents, employees, appointees, successors, and anyone acting in
concert or participation with Defendants are hereby enjoined from enforcing, retroactively
enforcing, or otherwise applying the provisions of Section 71113 of “An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14,” against the Plaintiff States.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4fdfjfnhhyeo4hsmoxpeazsg/bafkreietkv5nv6b3vkq5odfpfjaoio6h75tgm3fwy6wckakiitjhifc5pe@jpeg)
December 2, 2025 at 10:42 PM
NEW: A federal judge has once again blocked the Trump admin from enforcing a budget law provision "defunding" Planned Parenthood—this time in response to suit from 22 states and Washington DC. HOWEVER judge pauses injunction for 7 days to allow HHS to appeal
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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The Essay referred to trans people as demons. I would like you to imagine grading an essay in any other context with any other class of people called demons and how you would handle that paper. Would you grade a paper that called Black women demons? Native men? Or would you refer it to Title IX? 4/
December 1, 2025 at 7:12 PM
The Essay referred to trans people as demons. I would like you to imagine grading an essay in any other context with any other class of people called demons and how you would handle that paper. Would you grade a paper that called Black women demons? Native men? Or would you refer it to Title IX? 4/
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A Colorado state senator, Democrat Faith Winter, died in a car crash last week. The Colorado Sun flags she was a champion for transit, and championed the ballot measure that created the paid parental leave. coloradosun.com/2025/11/26/f...
Colorado state senator killed in multi-vehicle crash south of Denver
Faith Winter, a Broomfield Democrat, was a fierce advocate for transit. She was entering her 12th and final year as a state lawmaker.
coloradosun.com
December 1, 2025 at 10:10 PM
A Colorado state senator, Democrat Faith Winter, died in a car crash last week. The Colorado Sun flags she was a champion for transit, and championed the ballot measure that created the paid parental leave. coloradosun.com/2025/11/26/f...
Yikes
this should help you keep digging that hole you’re in
this should help you keep digging that hole you’re in
December 1, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Yikes
this should help you keep digging that hole you’re in
this should help you keep digging that hole you’re in
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Fired US Immigration judge Tania Nemer files federal civil suit against Atty Gen Pam Bondi alleging sex discrimination
Suit: "According to the final agency decision, the President may now fire female federal workers like Ms. Nemer—because of their sex—and the law would have nothing to say about it"
Suit: "According to the final agency decision, the President may now fire female federal workers like Ms. Nemer—because of their sex—and the law would have nothing to say about it"
December 1, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Fired US Immigration judge Tania Nemer files federal civil suit against Atty Gen Pam Bondi alleging sex discrimination
Suit: "According to the final agency decision, the President may now fire female federal workers like Ms. Nemer—because of their sex—and the law would have nothing to say about it"
Suit: "According to the final agency decision, the President may now fire female federal workers like Ms. Nemer—because of their sex—and the law would have nothing to say about it"
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Indiana GOP is going for it: They've released a proposed map that'd likely lock in a 9-0 GOP congressional delegation & flip the 2 currently held by Dems. Indianapolis would be cracked into GOP seats, and Gary would be drowned in red.
The big question: Will the Senate still stop it?
The big question: Will the Senate still stop it?
December 1, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Indiana GOP is going for it: They've released a proposed map that'd likely lock in a 9-0 GOP congressional delegation & flip the 2 currently held by Dems. Indianapolis would be cracked into GOP seats, and Gary would be drowned in red.
The big question: Will the Senate still stop it?
The big question: Will the Senate still stop it?
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It’s Election Day in 36 hours in a bunch of important races.
You’re watching the congressional special in Tennessee, probably.
But Dems are also eying some flips in Georgia, plus resolving intra-Dem ideological battles in Jersey and Georgia. boltsmag.org/whats-on-the...
You’re watching the congressional special in Tennessee, probably.
But Dems are also eying some flips in Georgia, plus resolving intra-Dem ideological battles in Jersey and Georgia. boltsmag.org/whats-on-the...
The 25 Elections to Watch This December - Bolts
On the heels of their sweeping wins in November, Democrats have opportunities to gain further ground in December runoffs and special elections. They’re hoping for upsets in conservative territory, fro...
boltsmag.org
December 1, 2025 at 4:28 AM
It’s Election Day in 36 hours in a bunch of important races.
You’re watching the congressional special in Tennessee, probably.
But Dems are also eying some flips in Georgia, plus resolving intra-Dem ideological battles in Jersey and Georgia. boltsmag.org/whats-on-the...
You’re watching the congressional special in Tennessee, probably.
But Dems are also eying some flips in Georgia, plus resolving intra-Dem ideological battles in Jersey and Georgia. boltsmag.org/whats-on-the...
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"oh, don't forget to highlight, in bright red, the two-letter word in the tagline! the two letter word that's kind of the whole point of this clever ad campaign! the two letter word that links this show to the horror movie of the same name!"
"no problem boss. i'm on it"
"no problem boss. i'm on it"
November 29, 2025 at 8:51 PM
"oh, don't forget to highlight, in bright red, the two-letter word in the tagline! the two letter word that's kind of the whole point of this clever ad campaign! the two letter word that links this show to the horror movie of the same name!"
"no problem boss. i'm on it"
"no problem boss. i'm on it"
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The death of browsing is part of the reason art is the way it is now. Our opinions are largely fed to us by algorithms. Spending a spare 15 minutes wandering around a bookstore or comic shop or video rental place was how you found stuff you wouldn't ordinarily pick up and thereby expanded your taste
Bookselling is like the most "people go to the store and buy what looks cool to them without a particular agenda" type business left, and your purchases have a huge influence on what is ordered, what is displayed, and what is recommended.
November 29, 2025 at 6:44 PM
The death of browsing is part of the reason art is the way it is now. Our opinions are largely fed to us by algorithms. Spending a spare 15 minutes wandering around a bookstore or comic shop or video rental place was how you found stuff you wouldn't ordinarily pick up and thereby expanded your taste
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It’s going to happen!
House Republicans in disarray—their majority is so thin that if just three more retire or quit, Speaker Johnson loses the gavel before midterms.
House Republicans in disarray—their majority is so thin that if just three more retire or quit, Speaker Johnson loses the gavel before midterms.
November 30, 2025 at 12:22 AM
It’s going to happen!
House Republicans in disarray—their majority is so thin that if just three more retire or quit, Speaker Johnson loses the gavel before midterms.
House Republicans in disarray—their majority is so thin that if just three more retire or quit, Speaker Johnson loses the gavel before midterms.