Mark
@markbrigham.universeodon.com.ap.brid.gy
In another life, I researched contaminants in aquatic ecosystems.
Current interests include #ClimateAction #CleanEnergy #EnvironmentalProtection […]
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Current interests include #ClimateAction #CleanEnergy #EnvironmentalProtection […]
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Representative Emmer,
Please work with your colleagues in Congress to pass the Freeze ICE Act. With ICE’s illegal, unconstitutional, and inhumane approach to “immigration enforcement,” Congress must take actions to rein them in and force compliance with laws of the land and the Constitution […]
Please work with your colleagues in Congress to pass the Freeze ICE Act. With ICE’s illegal, unconstitutional, and inhumane approach to “immigration enforcement,” Congress must take actions to rein them in and force compliance with laws of the land and the Constitution […]
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February 10, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Representative Emmer,
Please work with your colleagues in Congress to pass the Freeze ICE Act. With ICE’s illegal, unconstitutional, and inhumane approach to “immigration enforcement,” Congress must take actions to rein them in and force compliance with laws of the land and the Constitution […]
Please work with your colleagues in Congress to pass the Freeze ICE Act. With ICE’s illegal, unconstitutional, and inhumane approach to “immigration enforcement,” Congress must take actions to rein them in and force compliance with laws of the land and the Constitution […]
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I was introduced to John McPhee in grad school. “Encounters With the Archdruid” was assigned reading in an enviro policy class, which approached the topic from the perspective of motivating factors that underlie policy.
McPhee’s writing hooked me; I read a […]
[Original post on universeodon.com]
McPhee’s writing hooked me; I read a […]
[Original post on universeodon.com]
February 10, 2026 at 1:46 AM
I was introduced to John McPhee in grad school. “Encounters With the Archdruid” was assigned reading in an enviro policy class, which approached the topic from the perspective of motivating factors that underlie policy.
McPhee’s writing hooked me; I read a […]
[Original post on universeodon.com]
McPhee’s writing hooked me; I read a […]
[Original post on universeodon.com]
Some winter fun from a few years ago.
Pics are from a trial roll after I got an old Minolta Hi-Matic 11 cleaned up & refurbished. The camera—a #rangefinder —is sort of a poor man’s Canon Canonet, which in turn is a poor man’s Leica. It hadn’t been used in […]
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Pics are from a trial roll after I got an old Minolta Hi-Matic 11 cleaned up & refurbished. The camera—a #rangefinder —is sort of a poor man’s Canon Canonet, which in turn is a poor man’s Leica. It hadn’t been used in […]
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February 10, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Some winter fun from a few years ago.
Pics are from a trial roll after I got an old Minolta Hi-Matic 11 cleaned up & refurbished. The camera—a #rangefinder —is sort of a poor man’s Canon Canonet, which in turn is a poor man’s Leica. It hadn’t been used in […]
[Original post on universeodon.com]
Pics are from a trial roll after I got an old Minolta Hi-Matic 11 cleaned up & refurbished. The camera—a #rangefinder —is sort of a poor man’s Canon Canonet, which in turn is a poor man’s Leica. It hadn’t been used in […]
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Attorney General Bonta: Transparency and Accountability Are the Foundation of Good Law Enforcement https://oag.ca.gov/news/press-releases/attorney-general-bonta-transparency-and-accountability-are-foundation-good-law
Attorney General Bonta: Transparency and Accountability Are the Foundation of Good Law Enforcement
OAKLAND — California Attorney General Bonta today issued the following statement in response to a ruling from the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California denying in part and upholding in part a preliminary injunction sought by the Trump Administration to enjoin the enforcement of two California laws SB 805, the 'No Vigilante Act,' (D-Pérez) and SB 627, the "No Secret Police Act," (D- Wiener). “Transparency and accountability are the foundation of good law enforcement.
oag.ca.gov
February 10, 2026 at 4:49 AM
Attorney General Bonta: Transparency and Accountability Are the Foundation of Good Law Enforcement https://oag.ca.gov/news/press-releases/attorney-general-bonta-transparency-and-accountability-are-foundation-good-law
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New ICE detention center in Georgia sparks outcry in Social Circle - Atlanta #abolishicenow
https://www.cbsnews.com/atlanta/news/new-ice-detention-center-in-georgia-sparks-outcry-in-social-circle/
https://www.cbsnews.com/atlanta/news/new-ice-detention-center-in-georgia-sparks-outcry-in-social-circle/
New ICE detention center in Georgia sparks outcry in Social Circle
Plans for a 10,000-bed ICE detention center near an elementary school have united Social Circle residents in opposition, raising concerns about overcrowding, a lack of local infrastructure, and the detention of non-criminal immigrants.
www.cbsnews.com
February 10, 2026 at 3:46 AM
New ICE detention center in Georgia sparks outcry in Social Circle - Atlanta #abolishicenow
https://www.cbsnews.com/atlanta/news/new-ice-detention-center-in-georgia-sparks-outcry-in-social-circle/
https://www.cbsnews.com/atlanta/news/new-ice-detention-center-in-georgia-sparks-outcry-in-social-circle/
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Trump and Republicans are actively killing us.
“The Trump administration is planning this week to repeal the Obama-era scientific finding that serves as the legal basis for federal greenhouse-gas regulation, in the most far-reaching rollback of U.S. climate policy to date,” the Wall Street […]
“The Trump administration is planning this week to repeal the Obama-era scientific finding that serves as the legal basis for federal greenhouse-gas regulation, in the most far-reaching rollback of U.S. climate policy to date,” the Wall Street […]
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mstdn.social
February 10, 2026 at 3:49 AM
Trump and Republicans are actively killing us.
“The Trump administration is planning this week to repeal the Obama-era scientific finding that serves as the legal basis for federal greenhouse-gas regulation, in the most far-reaching rollback of U.S. climate policy to date,” the Wall Street […]
“The Trump administration is planning this week to repeal the Obama-era scientific finding that serves as the legal basis for federal greenhouse-gas regulation, in the most far-reaching rollback of U.S. climate policy to date,” the Wall Street […]
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“President Donald Trump’s tariffs cost the average American household $1,000 last year, according to new research from the nonpartisan Tax Foundation,” ABC News reports.
“The cost is set to go even higher this year to $1,300 per household, assuming the existing tariffs stay in place.”
#tariffs […]
“The cost is set to go even higher this year to $1,300 per household, assuming the existing tariffs stay in place.”
#tariffs […]
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February 10, 2026 at 3:44 AM
“President Donald Trump’s tariffs cost the average American household $1,000 last year, according to new research from the nonpartisan Tax Foundation,” ABC News reports.
“The cost is set to go even higher this year to $1,300 per household, assuming the existing tariffs stay in place.”
#tariffs […]
“The cost is set to go even higher this year to $1,300 per household, assuming the existing tariffs stay in place.”
#tariffs […]
Scotland: “I can’t believe curling is an Olympic sport. We used to curl with a wee heavy and a wee dram, before boxing in the alley.”
Canada: “I can’t believe curling is an Olympic sport. We used to curl over a Molson before LaBatts was cool.”
Pickwick restaurant’s bar, Duluth, MN: “I can’t […]
Canada: “I can’t believe curling is an Olympic sport. We used to curl over a Molson before LaBatts was cool.”
Pickwick restaurant’s bar, Duluth, MN: “I can’t […]
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February 10, 2026 at 2:24 AM
Scotland: “I can’t believe curling is an Olympic sport. We used to curl with a wee heavy and a wee dram, before boxing in the alley.”
Canada: “I can’t believe curling is an Olympic sport. We used to curl over a Molson before LaBatts was cool.”
Pickwick restaurant’s bar, Duluth, MN: “I can’t […]
Canada: “I can’t believe curling is an Olympic sport. We used to curl over a Molson before LaBatts was cool.”
Pickwick restaurant’s bar, Duluth, MN: “I can’t […]
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https://www.aa.com.tr/en/americas/us-congressman-claims-billionaire-donors-intelligence-ties-behind-resistance-to-releasing-epstein-files/3680828#:~:text=ISTANBUL,running%20a%20sex%20trafficking%20ring.%22
US congressman claims billionaire donors, intelligence ties behind resistance to releasing […]
US congressman claims billionaire donors, intelligence ties behind resistance to releasing […]
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mastodon.world
February 10, 2026 at 2:01 AM
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/americas/us-congressman-claims-billionaire-donors-intelligence-ties-behind-resistance-to-releasing-epstein-files/3680828#:~:text=ISTANBUL,running%20a%20sex%20trafficking%20ring.%22
US congressman claims billionaire donors, intelligence ties behind resistance to releasing […]
US congressman claims billionaire donors, intelligence ties behind resistance to releasing […]
I was introduced to John McPhee in grad school. “Encounters With the Archdruid” was assigned reading in an enviro policy class, which approached the topic from the perspective of motivating factors that underlie policy.
McPhee’s writing hooked me; I read a […]
[Original post on universeodon.com]
McPhee’s writing hooked me; I read a […]
[Original post on universeodon.com]
February 10, 2026 at 1:46 AM
I was introduced to John McPhee in grad school. “Encounters With the Archdruid” was assigned reading in an enviro policy class, which approached the topic from the perspective of motivating factors that underlie policy.
McPhee’s writing hooked me; I read a […]
[Original post on universeodon.com]
McPhee’s writing hooked me; I read a […]
[Original post on universeodon.com]
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Keep this in mind when people claim cars mean business — closing Central #Madrid to cars over holidays resulted in a 9.5% boost in retail spending on its main shopping street: STUDY.
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
Closing Central Madrid To Cars Resulted In 9.5% Boost To Retail Spending, Finds Bank Analysis
City of Madrid significantly boosted the takings of its shops and restaurants last Christmas by banning cars from the CBD, finds an analysis by Spain's second largest bank.
www.forbes.com
February 8, 2026 at 5:09 AM
Keep this in mind when people claim cars mean business — closing Central #Madrid to cars over holidays resulted in a 9.5% boost in retail spending on its main shopping street: STUDY.
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
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If you live in the U.S.and don’t already speak Spanish, simply learning to speak some, even just a bit, is now an anti-fascist act.
February 9, 2026 at 4:21 AM
If you live in the U.S.and don’t already speak Spanish, simply learning to speak some, even just a bit, is now an anti-fascist act.
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𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐨𝐝, 𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝐈𝐓!!!
Ex-KGB official says 2 countries have copies of compromising Trump video https://www.alternet.org/trump-russia-kompromat/
#trumpmustgo #trumpkillsamerica #republicansdidthis #norepublicanseveragain #USpol
Ex-KGB official says 2 countries have copies of compromising Trump video https://www.alternet.org/trump-russia-kompromat/
#trumpmustgo #trumpkillsamerica #republicansdidthis #norepublicanseveragain #USpol
February 9, 2026 at 12:43 AM
𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐨𝐝, 𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝐈𝐓!!!
Ex-KGB official says 2 countries have copies of compromising Trump video https://www.alternet.org/trump-russia-kompromat/
#trumpmustgo #trumpkillsamerica #republicansdidthis #norepublicanseveragain #USpol
Ex-KGB official says 2 countries have copies of compromising Trump video https://www.alternet.org/trump-russia-kompromat/
#trumpmustgo #trumpkillsamerica #republicansdidthis #norepublicanseveragain #USpol
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I wasn’t there, but I’m proud of the Minnesotans who were. They unselfishly and heroically sacrificed their dildos to protest the human-rights abuses that the trump admin is inflicting on America, particularly on Minnesota.
Video on the insta […]
Video on the insta […]
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February 8, 2026 at 1:33 AM
I wasn’t there, but I’m proud of the Minnesotans who were. They unselfishly and heroically sacrificed their dildos to protest the human-rights abuses that the trump admin is inflicting on America, particularly on Minnesota.
Video on the insta […]
Video on the insta […]
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My friends, as it is Superb Owl day, I would like to show a more recent picture of Baked Beans, taken back in January. He now has his adult plumage and is quite majestic, particularly since he's all sticky-uppy. He was being taken past the gorilla play room and […]
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February 8, 2026 at 2:43 PM
My friends, as it is Superb Owl day, I would like to show a more recent picture of Baked Beans, taken back in January. He now has his adult plumage and is quite majestic, particularly since he's all sticky-uppy. He was being taken past the gorilla play room and […]
[Original post on mstdn.social]
[Original post on mstdn.social]
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Happy #SuperbOwl 🦉 Sunday to all who celebrate.
February 8, 2026 at 11:39 AM
Happy #SuperbOwl 🦉 Sunday to all who celebrate.
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This is the @notjustbikes I mean: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csHdwHTteOw
February 3, 2026 at 11:21 AM
This is the @notjustbikes I mean: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csHdwHTteOw
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Four Big Tech Companies Avoid $51 Billion in Taxes in Wake of #trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act
“ The annual financial reports recently released by #amazon, #alphabet, #meta, and #tesla disclose that these corporations collectively reported $315 billion in US profits for 2025.
Yet they […]
“ The annual financial reports recently released by #amazon, #alphabet, #meta, and #tesla disclose that these corporations collectively reported $315 billion in US profits for 2025.
Yet they […]
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mastodon.social
February 7, 2026 at 10:07 PM
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WaPo editorial board when TX imposes a legislative gerrymander: don't freak out guys! Not a threat to democracy!
When VA responds to TX with *referendum* on their own gerrymander: brass-knuckled hypocrisy, anti-democratic gamesmanship.
There is hypocrisy here, all right, but not from VA.
When VA responds to TX with *referendum* on their own gerrymander: brass-knuckled hypocrisy, anti-democratic gamesmanship.
There is hypocrisy here, all right, but not from VA.
February 8, 2026 at 12:08 AM
WaPo editorial board when TX imposes a legislative gerrymander: don't freak out guys! Not a threat to democracy!
When VA responds to TX with *referendum* on their own gerrymander: brass-knuckled hypocrisy, anti-democratic gamesmanship.
There is hypocrisy here, all right, but not from VA.
When VA responds to TX with *referendum* on their own gerrymander: brass-knuckled hypocrisy, anti-democratic gamesmanship.
There is hypocrisy here, all right, but not from VA.
I wasn’t there, but I’m proud of the Minnesotans who were. They unselfishly and heroically sacrificed their dildos to protest the human-rights abuses that the trump admin is inflicting on America, particularly on Minnesota.
Video on the insta […]
Video on the insta […]
Original post on universeodon.com
universeodon.com
February 8, 2026 at 1:33 AM
I wasn’t there, but I’m proud of the Minnesotans who were. They unselfishly and heroically sacrificed their dildos to protest the human-rights abuses that the trump admin is inflicting on America, particularly on Minnesota.
Video on the insta […]
Video on the insta […]
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Tulsi Gabbard and Susie Wiles reportedly engaged in what looks like a national security related coverup. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/07/nsa-foreign-intelligence-trump-whistleblower
No longer at all odd to imagine that Trump and various members of his staff and family and […]
No longer at all odd to imagine that Trump and various members of his staff and family and […]
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mastodon.social
February 8, 2026 at 12:25 AM
Tulsi Gabbard and Susie Wiles reportedly engaged in what looks like a national security related coverup. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/07/nsa-foreign-intelligence-trump-whistleblower
No longer at all odd to imagine that Trump and various members of his staff and family and […]
No longer at all odd to imagine that Trump and various members of his staff and family and […]
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Representative Emmer,
I am deeply concerned over the fact that DHS is gathering personal data, including location data, social media data, photographs of people on the streets, and other data on American citizens. In some cases, they are purchasing data sets through 3rd party vendors; in other […]
I am deeply concerned over the fact that DHS is gathering personal data, including location data, social media data, photographs of people on the streets, and other data on American citizens. In some cases, they are purchasing data sets through 3rd party vendors; in other […]
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universeodon.com
February 7, 2026 at 12:56 AM
Representative Emmer,
I am deeply concerned over the fact that DHS is gathering personal data, including location data, social media data, photographs of people on the streets, and other data on American citizens. In some cases, they are purchasing data sets through 3rd party vendors; in other […]
I am deeply concerned over the fact that DHS is gathering personal data, including location data, social media data, photographs of people on the streets, and other data on American citizens. In some cases, they are purchasing data sets through 3rd party vendors; in other […]
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Representative Emmer,
I write to request that you oppose the Minnesota Voter Integrity Act of 2026. This act is purely a capitulation to the Trump administration’s intent to meddle with elections, and distracts from real issues of the day such as voter suppression.
I encourage you, instead, to […]
I write to request that you oppose the Minnesota Voter Integrity Act of 2026. This act is purely a capitulation to the Trump administration’s intent to meddle with elections, and distracts from real issues of the day such as voter suppression.
I encourage you, instead, to […]
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universeodon.com
February 7, 2026 at 12:56 AM
Representative Emmer,
I write to request that you oppose the Minnesota Voter Integrity Act of 2026. This act is purely a capitulation to the Trump administration’s intent to meddle with elections, and distracts from real issues of the day such as voter suppression.
I encourage you, instead, to […]
I write to request that you oppose the Minnesota Voter Integrity Act of 2026. This act is purely a capitulation to the Trump administration’s intent to meddle with elections, and distracts from real issues of the day such as voter suppression.
I encourage you, instead, to […]
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A #minnesota court transcript that must be read to grasp #trump’s America - Law Dork
“US District Judge Blackwell dug into why individuals he had ordered released from detention were not being released.
“Detention without lawful authority is not just a technical defect,” he said, “it is a […]
“US District Judge Blackwell dug into why individuals he had ordered released from detention were not being released.
“Detention without lawful authority is not just a technical defect,” he said, “it is a […]
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mastodon.social
February 7, 2026 at 1:37 PM
A #minnesota court transcript that must be read to grasp #trump’s America - Law Dork
“US District Judge Blackwell dug into why individuals he had ordered released from detention were not being released.
“Detention without lawful authority is not just a technical defect,” he said, “it is a […]
“US District Judge Blackwell dug into why individuals he had ordered released from detention were not being released.
“Detention without lawful authority is not just a technical defect,” he said, “it is a […]
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Weird how these posts never include "I support national legislation to limit gerrymandering"
February 7, 2026 at 3:24 AM
Weird how these posts never include "I support national legislation to limit gerrymandering"