Articles about Jared Kushner's diplomatic role with Iran that mention Kushner has received billions from the Saudi government (2/28-4/19):

NYT: 5 of 58
WashPost: 1 of 43
WSJ: 0 of 40
AP: 0 of 26
CNN Wire: 0 of 18
NY Post: 0 of 17
Chicago Tribune: 0 of 4
LA Times: 0 of 4
Boston Globe: 0 of 2

Senator Jon Ossoff neatly breaks down political corruption in America — and how Trump’s “Mar-a-Lago mafia” has exploited it.

Every single Democrat should be saying this.

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I started my dissertation on USAID funding for organic agriculture in indigenous areas of Panama by writing a long, winding chapter on the history of pirates in Panama, which really stymied my dissertation, writing group because it had nothing to do with anything, but it sure got me writing.

We asked participants "Kensington is home to hundreds of species of plants and animals! Name 6 plants or animals that you would expect to find here.". Across 38 surveys, 81 organisms were mentioned. Here's who got mentioned the most.

Pardon the bad graph, I don't want to use R.

This is my main source of news. The New York War Crimes.

Painted Lady

Avocet on the move. #abcd #birds #wavethosewings

Watching pelicans hunt is so mesmerizing. Last night at sunset at Berkeley Marina. #birds

A handsome Northern Shoveler hanging on the mudflats
#duckoutofwater #birdoftheday #birds

Thanks for that little tid bit of knowledge

I’ve been thinking so much about building up the underbrush in my gardens to support more bird action on the ground. I’m leaving wood and sticks everywhere now.

And in many places in the world, it is still like that

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If you post a reply with a GIF, it works.

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Fuck.

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Mine is made of

I wish him much bankruptcy.

Native peoples, grizzlies and many other species ate beached whales regularly before settler colonialism, impacting the shoreline ecology. In our day, we are surprised when whales enter the Bay. 18% of gray whales entering are being killed, largely by boats.
#whales #boatstrikes #SFBay #ecology

"I'm ready for my close up, Mr. Demille." says this Red Shouldered Hawk.
#headshot #birdoftheday #birds

Very sorry for everyone who knows them.

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Help me out BlueSky #History buffs. What does the word "ioyas" mean?
Pedro Fages' description of California in 1775 says that the Natives of that area "are addicted to the unspeakable vice of sinning against nature, and maintain in every village their ioyas, for common use". Sex toys?

Longtime Immigration Court Interpreter Arrested by ICE at South Texas Airport The state’s only licensed Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu legal interpreter is now languishing in a Raymondville detention center. She’s lived in America for 35 years.

Texas' only licensed Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu legal interpreter is now languishing in a Raymondville detention center. She’s lived in America for 35 years: www.texasobserver.org/immigration-...

Why has Italy's Giorgia Meloni suspended a defence pact with Israel? Italy's decision has little immediate impact, but marks an unprecedented U-turn by one of Israel's staunchest allies.

Italy’s decision has little immediate impact, but marks an unprecedented U-turn by one of Israel's staunchest allies.

Two contenders for #LeafandLight theme for #birdoftheday A sweet little song sparrow and an agitated red-shouldered hawk. #birds

Hey, is someone missing their #microplastics? They're at the Albany Bulb.
#dobetter #HomoSapienFail

A gosling stands at the edge of a body of water, leaning forward and peering at their reflection on the surface. The bird is small and mostly yellow, with darker grey feathers on the top of their head and back. The scene is lit by late afternoon light.

@robcrank68.bsky.social’s #birdoftheday theme is #reflections. Here’s a gosling peering at themself in a pond :)

#wildlife #wildlifephotography #photography #naturephotography #birds #animals #cute #eck

even the little drop off its beak is clear in the reflection.

Love this Willet cruising slowly around Aquatic Park.
#birds #BirdOfTheDay #reflections

@nbcsnl-mirror.bsky.social Time for Trump to meet the #ChurchLady

Oooohh … Melania is gonna be pissed to see the latest LEGO video, “Epstein Queen”!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣