Joanne Corey
@joannecorey.bsky.social
Poet, blogger, mom and nana, volunteer for environmental and social justice causes, musician, progressive Catholic, believer in the dignity of each person, the common good, and protecting the planet. Visit joannecorey.com for more information.
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After being held in two of them as a boy, I fought for decades urging America to never again build concentration camps and put human beings in them. It breaks my heart to watch this happen twice now in my own lifetime.
January 27, 2026 at 9:30 PM
After being held in two of them as a boy, I fought for decades urging America to never again build concentration camps and put human beings in them. It breaks my heart to watch this happen twice now in my own lifetime.
positive movement?
Vote for Democracy #54
Vote for Democracy #54
positive movement?
Vote for Democracy #54
joannecorey.com
January 27, 2026 at 9:37 PM
positive movement?
Vote for Democracy #54
Vote for Democracy #54
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So if the world built enough renewable power generation to power the US in the past 15 years, it seems reasonable that the US could easily be powered mostly by renewables in another 15 years. Very reasonable. Should be in 10.
Our system of legal political bribery is what is holding us back.
Our system of legal political bribery is what is holding us back.
"Global power generation from wind and solar has reached a level that’s equal to total generation from all sources in the United States," reports @gregor.us: www.coldeye.earth/p/down-to-th... 🔌💡
January 26, 2026 at 11:03 PM
So if the world built enough renewable power generation to power the US in the past 15 years, it seems reasonable that the US could easily be powered mostly by renewables in another 15 years. Very reasonable. Should be in 10.
Our system of legal political bribery is what is holding us back.
Our system of legal political bribery is what is holding us back.
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for me it was the fact that the author is one of the main driving forces behind the global movement to kill my trans friends and erase their existence
hope that helps
hope that helps
In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
Younger generations “have fallen out of love with Harry Potter because they have fallen out of love with the worldview the series represents,” writes Louise Perry. “Which is to say that young people have fallen out of love with liberalism.”
Younger generations “have fallen out of love with Harry Potter because they have fallen out of love with the worldview the series represents,” writes Louise Perry. “Which is to say that young people have fallen out of love with liberalism.”
Opinion | Why Gen Z Doesn’t Love ‘Harry Potter’
The wizarding worldview is naïve.
nyti.ms
January 26, 2026 at 9:47 PM
for me it was the fact that the author is one of the main driving forces behind the global movement to kill my trans friends and erase their existence
hope that helps
hope that helps
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THE VICIOUS CRITIC, the third Nina Bell mystery, releases digitally Feb. 10, print TBA:
#Writing #WritingCommunity
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#Writing #WritingCommunity
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January 26, 2026 at 4:25 PM
THE VICIOUS CRITIC, the third Nina Bell mystery, releases digitally Feb. 10, print TBA:
#Writing #WritingCommunity
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#Writing #WritingCommunity
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Celebrating the life and legacy of mathematician Gladys West.
Gladys West
Today, I want to lift up the story of Gladys West, a mathametician whose work made GPS possible, who passed away last week at the age of 95. You can read about her remarkable life and contributions here. Thank you, Gladys, for your work and example of a life well lived. May you rest in peace.*****Please join us for Linda's Just Jot It January! Find out more here:
joannecorey.com
January 26, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Celebrating the life and legacy of mathematician Gladys West.
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For "One First," I wrote about DOJ's unprecedented attempt to secretly strong-arm a widely respected district judge in the Cities Church protest case—and why everyone, especially other federal judges, should read Chief Judge Schiltz's two letters in response:
www.stevevladeck.com/p/205-chief-...
www.stevevladeck.com/p/205-chief-...
205. Chief Judge Schiltz and the Department of Justice
Every federal judge (and justice) should read the two letters from Chief Judge Patrick Schiltz in the church protest case—and what they tell us about the Department of Justice's litigation behavior.
www.stevevladeck.com
January 25, 2026 at 1:13 PM
For "One First," I wrote about DOJ's unprecedented attempt to secretly strong-arm a widely respected district judge in the Cities Church protest case—and why everyone, especially other federal judges, should read Chief Judge Schiltz's two letters in response:
www.stevevladeck.com/p/205-chief-...
www.stevevladeck.com/p/205-chief-...
Snowy and cold here so I'm glad I was able to do this.
mass online
I had hoped to attend vigil mass yesterday afternoon but the level of dysautonomia, pain, and fatigue I was having made it inadvisable. It was cold and I didn't think that I could handle the amount of walking and being upright involved, even if I went to a nearby church rather than my own church which is a further drive.
joannecorey.com
January 25, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Snowy and cold here so I'm glad I was able to do this.
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NEW VIDEO: Donald Trump is telling us he is going to try to steal the 2026 midterm elections — and too few people are paying attention.
Please watch and share. youtube.com/watch?v=DK8A...
Please watch and share. youtube.com/watch?v=DK8A...
Trump Announces Plot to Cancel the 2026 Elections
YouTube video by Democracy Docket
youtube.com
January 24, 2026 at 6:56 PM
NEW VIDEO: Donald Trump is telling us he is going to try to steal the 2026 midterm elections — and too few people are paying attention.
Please watch and share. youtube.com/watch?v=DK8A...
Please watch and share. youtube.com/watch?v=DK8A...
when a prompt turns into an invitation...
SoCS: Top of JC’s Mind
I started Top of JC's Mind in September, 2013, and, sometimes, I like to take another look at some of my older posts. It's an eclectic blog with lots of topics and you could rummage around in old posts, too, if you like. Sometimes, I am looking back for specific topics or events. There are also threads that weave in and out over time.
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January 24, 2026 at 12:09 PM
when a prompt turns into an invitation...
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New from the smart kids at Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis @ieefainstitute.bsky.social:
CO2 capture + storage is not looking good:
• high operating costs
• bespoke project designs
• inflation-sensitive parts
• uncompetitive
• renewables: LFG!
ieefa.org/resources/mi...
CO2 capture + storage is not looking good:
• high operating costs
• bespoke project designs
• inflation-sensitive parts
• uncompetitive
• renewables: LFG!
ieefa.org/resources/mi...
Minimal role for carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) in IEA's World Energy Outlook 2025
The IEA’s minimal role for CCUS in the Net Zero Emissions (NZE) by 2050 Scenario reflects a multi-year downgrading of the technology, with renewables, electrification, fuel switching, and energy effic...
ieefa.org
January 23, 2026 at 4:45 PM
New from the smart kids at Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis @ieefainstitute.bsky.social:
CO2 capture + storage is not looking good:
• high operating costs
• bespoke project designs
• inflation-sensitive parts
• uncompetitive
• renewables: LFG!
ieefa.org/resources/mi...
CO2 capture + storage is not looking good:
• high operating costs
• bespoke project designs
• inflation-sensitive parts
• uncompetitive
• renewables: LFG!
ieefa.org/resources/mi...
coming storm
Here in upstate New York, we are preparing for a few days of severe winter weather. First, cold temperatures and wind, followed by a significant snowstorm with over a foot (1/3 meter) of snow expected. The three of us have our supplies on board and expect to be in most of the weekend.…
Here in upstate New York, we are preparing for a few days of severe winter weather. First, cold temperatures and wind, followed by a significant snowstorm with over a foot (1/3 meter) of snow expected. The three of us have our supplies on board and expect to be in most of the weekend.…
coming storm
Here in upstate New York, we are preparing for a few days of severe winter weather. First, cold temperatures and wind, followed by a significant snowstorm with over a foot (1/3 meter) of snow expected. The three of us have our supplies on board and expect to be in most of the weekend. I might make it to church for vigil on Saturday or might have to do online services.
joannecorey.com
January 23, 2026 at 12:27 PM
coming storm
Here in upstate New York, we are preparing for a few days of severe winter weather. First, cold temperatures and wind, followed by a significant snowstorm with over a foot (1/3 meter) of snow expected. The three of us have our supplies on board and expect to be in most of the weekend.…
Here in upstate New York, we are preparing for a few days of severe winter weather. First, cold temperatures and wind, followed by a significant snowstorm with over a foot (1/3 meter) of snow expected. The three of us have our supplies on board and expect to be in most of the weekend.…
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👀 Hot take: bipartisanship lives! Ds and Rs in the Iowa house of reps just overwhelmingly voted for a BAN on eminent domain to seize private land for dangerous, hateful CO2 pipelines. American Petroleum Institute calls vote “unfortunate.” LOL
www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/p...
www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/p...
Iowa House votes to ban eminent domain for carbon capture pipelines
The Iowa House has voted to ban eminent domain for carbon capture pipelines. The bill goes to the Senate, where leaders are pursuing a different plan.
www.desmoinesregister.com
January 22, 2026 at 5:29 PM
👀 Hot take: bipartisanship lives! Ds and Rs in the Iowa house of reps just overwhelmingly voted for a BAN on eminent domain to seize private land for dangerous, hateful CO2 pipelines. American Petroleum Institute calls vote “unfortunate.” LOL
www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/p...
www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/p...
This project near me will expire if not funded by 2/2. Admittedly, there's a long way to go...
www.donorschoose.org/project/book...
www.donorschoose.org/project/book...
Bookin' It to Better Learning 2.0, a project from Mrs. Howard
Help me give my students fresh book bins, and access to new and fun activities that connect to our curriculum. Our 3rd grade classroom is a busy, lively place where students are growing as readers,...
www.donorschoose.org
January 22, 2026 at 6:19 PM
This project near me will expire if not funded by 2/2. Admittedly, there's a long way to go...
www.donorschoose.org/project/book...
www.donorschoose.org/project/book...
frustration
Since my hEDS diagnosis last week, I've been trying to arrange for a number of tests that my specialist ordered. Some of the tests I was able to do on a walk-in basis and those went smoothly. I've been having trouble, though, with orders that had to be faxed. I've only been able to…
Since my hEDS diagnosis last week, I've been trying to arrange for a number of tests that my specialist ordered. Some of the tests I was able to do on a walk-in basis and those went smoothly. I've been having trouble, though, with orders that had to be faxed. I've only been able to…
frustration
Since my hEDS diagnosis last week, I've been trying to arrange for a number of tests that my specialist ordered. Some of the tests I was able to do on a walk-in basis and those went smoothly. I've been having trouble, though, with orders that had to be faxed. I've only been able to schedule one of the three tests, despite repeated phone calls and a few written messages.
joannecorey.com
January 22, 2026 at 4:08 PM
frustration
Since my hEDS diagnosis last week, I've been trying to arrange for a number of tests that my specialist ordered. Some of the tests I was able to do on a walk-in basis and those went smoothly. I've been having trouble, though, with orders that had to be faxed. I've only been able to…
Since my hEDS diagnosis last week, I've been trying to arrange for a number of tests that my specialist ordered. Some of the tests I was able to do on a walk-in basis and those went smoothly. I've been having trouble, though, with orders that had to be faxed. I've only been able to…
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New paper
Enhanced geothermal obviates need for nuclear & can be used for datacenters
Cost of 100% WWS w or w/o baseload EGS are similar->no baseload needed
100% WWS w or w/o EGS reduces cost 60% v BAU
Low EGS land use helps small countries move to 100% WWS
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Enhanced geothermal obviates need for nuclear & can be used for datacenters
Cost of 100% WWS w or w/o baseload EGS are similar->no baseload needed
100% WWS w or w/o EGS reduces cost 60% v BAU
Low EGS land use helps small countries move to 100% WWS
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
January 21, 2026 at 7:45 PM
New paper
Enhanced geothermal obviates need for nuclear & can be used for datacenters
Cost of 100% WWS w or w/o baseload EGS are similar->no baseload needed
100% WWS w or w/o EGS reduces cost 60% v BAU
Low EGS land use helps small countries move to 100% WWS
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Enhanced geothermal obviates need for nuclear & can be used for datacenters
Cost of 100% WWS w or w/o baseload EGS are similar->no baseload needed
100% WWS w or w/o EGS reduces cost 60% v BAU
Low EGS land use helps small countries move to 100% WWS
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
One-Liner Wednesday: organ
Joanne Corey at the Austin organ console in John M. Greene Hall, Smith College, Northampton, Massachusetts, 1981 (Photo credit: Mary Wallace Strizek) A triple dip! Today's One-Liner Wednesday/Just Jot It January pingback with a special tie-in to Sunday's JusJoJan prompt…
Joanne Corey at the Austin organ console in John M. Greene Hall, Smith College, Northampton, Massachusetts, 1981 (Photo credit: Mary Wallace Strizek) A triple dip! Today's One-Liner Wednesday/Just Jot It January pingback with a special tie-in to Sunday's JusJoJan prompt…
One-Liner Wednesday: organ
Joanne Corey at the Austin organ console in John M. Greene Hall, Smith College, Northampton, Massachusetts, 1981 (Photo credit: Mary Wallace Strizek) A triple dip! Today's One-Liner Wednesday/Just Jot It January pingback with a special tie-in to Sunday's JusJoJan prompt "organ." Join us! Find out more here:
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January 21, 2026 at 1:46 PM
One-Liner Wednesday: organ
Joanne Corey at the Austin organ console in John M. Greene Hall, Smith College, Northampton, Massachusetts, 1981 (Photo credit: Mary Wallace Strizek) A triple dip! Today's One-Liner Wednesday/Just Jot It January pingback with a special tie-in to Sunday's JusJoJan prompt…
Joanne Corey at the Austin organ console in John M. Greene Hall, Smith College, Northampton, Massachusetts, 1981 (Photo credit: Mary Wallace Strizek) A triple dip! Today's One-Liner Wednesday/Just Jot It January pingback with a special tie-in to Sunday's JusJoJan prompt…
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The Prime Minister of Belgium speaks:
January 20, 2026 at 12:47 PM
The Prime Minister of Belgium speaks:
commenting on Ellen Morris Prewitt’s blog
Today, I was reading the newsletter from Ellen Morris Prewitt, an author whom I met through her blog. Ellen's newest book, When We Were Murderous Time-Traveling Women, will be published on April 1, 2026, so, if you follow her blog, you will get all the…
Today, I was reading the newsletter from Ellen Morris Prewitt, an author whom I met through her blog. Ellen's newest book, When We Were Murderous Time-Traveling Women, will be published on April 1, 2026, so, if you follow her blog, you will get all the…
commenting on Ellen Morris Prewitt’s blog
Today, I was reading the newsletter from Ellen Morris Prewitt, an author whom I met through her blog. Ellen's newest book, When We Were Murderous Time-Traveling Women, will be published on April 1, 2026, so, if you follow her blog, you will get all the breaking news on that, such as when pre-orders will be starting. I thought for today's jot, I would re-purpose a comment that I wrote on…
joannecorey.com
January 20, 2026 at 1:55 PM
commenting on Ellen Morris Prewitt’s blog
Today, I was reading the newsletter from Ellen Morris Prewitt, an author whom I met through her blog. Ellen's newest book, When We Were Murderous Time-Traveling Women, will be published on April 1, 2026, so, if you follow her blog, you will get all the…
Today, I was reading the newsletter from Ellen Morris Prewitt, an author whom I met through her blog. Ellen's newest book, When We Were Murderous Time-Traveling Women, will be published on April 1, 2026, so, if you follow her blog, you will get all the…
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@replamonica.bsky.social is being wrongly persecuted by this corrupt DOJ
@democracydefendersfund.org is fighting against this abuse of power
The administration's abuses threaten us all
www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
@democracydefendersfund.org is fighting against this abuse of power
The administration's abuses threaten us all
www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
The Congresswoman Criminalized for Visiting ICE Detainees
LaMonica McIver went to tour an immigration jail in her district. Now she faces seventeen years in prison.
www.newyorker.com
January 19, 2026 at 9:24 PM
@replamonica.bsky.social is being wrongly persecuted by this corrupt DOJ
@democracydefendersfund.org is fighting against this abuse of power
The administration's abuses threaten us all
www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
@democracydefendersfund.org is fighting against this abuse of power
The administration's abuses threaten us all
www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
US bishops break further with Trump, this time on foreign policy www.ncronline.org/news/us-bish...
US bishops break further with Trump, this time on foreign policy
U.S. bishops are offering warnings against the Trump administration's recent foreign policy actions and threats, including a rare joint statement from three senior church leaders.
www.ncronline.org
January 19, 2026 at 9:40 PM
US bishops break further with Trump, this time on foreign policy www.ncronline.org/news/us-bish...
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My new book For, On, or After (JC STUDIO Press) is coming soon...end of February! My profound thanks to @janecornwell.bsky.social for her beautiful work on this collaboration. I look forward to sharing it with the world!
#poetrylovers
#poetrycommunity
#creativesofBSKY
#poetrylovers
#poetrycommunity
#creativesofBSKY
January 19, 2026 at 8:13 PM
My new book For, On, or After (JC STUDIO Press) is coming soon...end of February! My profound thanks to @janecornwell.bsky.social for her beautiful work on this collaboration. I look forward to sharing it with the world!
#poetrylovers
#poetrycommunity
#creativesofBSKY
#poetrylovers
#poetrycommunity
#creativesofBSKY
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“We renounce war as an instrument for narrow national interests and proclaim that military action must be seen only as a last resort in extreme situations, not a normal instrument of national policy...”
www.vaticannews.va/en/church/ne...
www.vaticannews.va/en/church/ne...
January 19, 2026 at 5:05 PM
“We renounce war as an instrument for narrow national interests and proclaim that military action must be seen only as a last resort in extreme situations, not a normal instrument of national policy...”
www.vaticannews.va/en/church/ne...
www.vaticannews.va/en/church/ne...
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Danish Parliament Deputy Speaker Lars-Christian Brask:
"If I could come with some advice, it would be for the Senate & House to start to take control of political power in America because with this erratic & mad behaviour, you have to ask the question, is the President capable of running the US?"
"If I could come with some advice, it would be for the Senate & House to start to take control of political power in America because with this erratic & mad behaviour, you have to ask the question, is the President capable of running the US?"
January 19, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Danish Parliament Deputy Speaker Lars-Christian Brask:
"If I could come with some advice, it would be for the Senate & House to start to take control of political power in America because with this erratic & mad behaviour, you have to ask the question, is the President capable of running the US?"
"If I could come with some advice, it would be for the Senate & House to start to take control of political power in America because with this erratic & mad behaviour, you have to ask the question, is the President capable of running the US?"
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“We must learn that passively to accept an unjust system is to cooperate with that system, and thereby to become a participant in its evil.” -- Martin Luther King Jr.
January 19, 2026 at 3:18 PM
“We must learn that passively to accept an unjust system is to cooperate with that system, and thereby to become a participant in its evil.” -- Martin Luther King Jr.