A chickadee sitting on a branch with an insect in its beak.

today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Insectivores so here is a chickadee with an insect in its beak. #birds #EastCoastKin

fuck sam altman forever for taking away the last places where we could engage in good faith: the creative arts, which should be a testament to human ingenuity. i am so mad that everything i read or listen to or admire is now tainted with doubt. do you understand? he is a thief of joy and i HATE HIM

The idea that people who take significant Covid precautions must be introverts is offensive as hell.
It’s ableist as hell. Performers, Organizers, the biggest extroverts in the world were forced to give up careers because other people wouldn’t mask. We do it because we still can’t afford COVID.

It's just so tough to hear people talk about how difficult early pandemic was, and in the same breath just not care about the millions of us still suffering.

Glad you're over it, maybe hold on to some empathy for those of us who have been left behind! There is *so* much that could be done to help.

No amount of AI literacy can protect us because the problem isn’t knowledge, or how to use the system, it’s that the system exists in a culture that has been radically structured around white supremacy and patriarchy and your precious autocomplete incorporates it into its operations.

Bold jumping spider facing the camera

Bold jumping spider looking right of the camera, a side view.

Happy #MacroMonday, here is a bold jumping spider #macro #photography #EastCoastKin #spiders

It Could Lead to Tens of Thousands of Deaths. In the Meantime, It’s Wreaking Havoc on Americans’ Sanity. Imagine not being able to feed your kid because of a mistake on a piece of paperwork.

For @slate.com & @economichardship.bsky.social, I reported on how chaos and changes surrounding SNAP benefits are taking a toll.

People described endless fear and worry over feeding their kids, where their next meal will come from, and whether SNAP could become even more difficult to access.

A robin eating a worm on a green lawn.

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #ComeEatWithMe so here is a robin eating a worm. #birds #EastCoastKin #photography

In the same manifesto, Palantir's owners argued that we need a national military draft, that soft power is over, and that we were too hard on Germany and Japan after World War II. I don't think that company should be allowed to exist anymore.

A cedar waxwing perched on a lichen covered branch against a green background.

Since the #BirdOfTheDay theme is #ABCD— any bird beginning any part of their name with these letters— here is a cedar waxwing. #birds #EastCoastKin

These guys are whiny fascist clowns with the moral depth of a tea saucer.

Orange and white cat, with an orange smudge nose, loafed on a cranberry colored quilt.

Happy #caturday #cats #EastCoastKin #photography, the Floofkitten found the sunbeam again.

Thanks! Hope you have a great weekend too!

A bold jumping spider sitting on a windshield wiper

Bold jumping spider on the #edge of my windshield wiper #BlueSkyArtShow #Macro #Photography #EastCoastKin #spiders

A milkweed beetle crawling along the edge of a leaf.

Milkweed beetle crawling along the #edge of a leaf #BlueSkyArtShow #Macro #Photography #EastCoastKin #entomology

Color photo of a red-bellied woodpecker and a northern cardinal confronting each other at a hanging bird feeder. There is a spray of bird seed from the feeder flying out between them.

I see the #BirdOfTheDay theme is #FeederFriends, but what about #FeederEnemies?

#photography #BirdPhotography #woodpecker #cardinal #BackyardBirds #birds

Close-up portrait of a glossy jackdaw, filling the frame against a soft green background. Its pale, icy-blue eyes stare directly into the camera with an intense, almost confrontational expression. The bird’s sleek feathers catch the light, showing subtle grey tones around the neck, while its sharp beak points slightly downward as if mid-judgement. 😁

Hope everyone is having a wonderful day. Going to be peeking 👀 at as many #BirdOfTheDay entries as I can. This is my peeking and judging face, don’t be scared. 👇😂 #birds #photography #ECK

Two grackles eating from a red birdfeeder

Some #FeederFriends, grackles, for #BirdOfTheDay #birds #EastCoastKin #photography

Pine trees growing out of brown underbrush, against dark storm clouds.

Happy #ForestFriday #scape #photography #EastCoastKin

Time for a fluffy spider #spider #macro #arachnid #photography #MacroPhotography #EastCoastKin

Good morning! I very nearly reached my daily goal yesterday, but I was hit with an unexpected $20 doctor bill. Because of this, my goal today to cover rent on the first is $97. Thank you for all your help and shares! #helpsky #mutualaid

A bold jumping spider sitting on a windshield wiper.

I met another bold jumping spider today! #spider #macro #arachnid #photography #MacroPhotography #EastCoastKin

Orange and white cat sitting on a rocking chair, looking toward the camera.

Floofkitten #cats #photography #EastCoastKin

Head and shoulders photo of a robin in the grass

#BirdOfTheDay theme is
#HeadShots so here is a robin I saw a couple days ago. #birds #EastCoastKin #photography

Like I really can’t emphasize this enough: they are upset that girls in an age range the majority of which is too young to consent aren’t being impregnated as much as they used to.

Bluebird posting will continue until morale improves #birds

A vulture sitting on a lamppost, framed by leafy trees.

the #BirdOfTheDay theme today is #LeafandLight so here is a vulture in the sun, framed by leaves. #birds #EastCoastKin

Closeup on a robin eating a worm on a green lawn.

Closeup on a robin eating a worm on a green lawn.

Just heard that today’s #BirdOfTheDay #alt theme is #robins, and I watched one eat dinner an hour ago. #birds #EastCoastKin #photography #macro

Two seagulls wading in the Hudson and one seagull’s feet standing on the bank.

Seagulls wading in the Hudson. #BirdOfTheDay #Reflections #birds #ECK

Senior NHS officials warned staff over criticising rollout of Palantir platform Ethical objections and uneven adoption have made the tech group’s contract a divisive issue within English health service

“If you criticise Palantir’s platform one more time, you are going to lose your job.”

Solidarity to all NHS workers opposing this toxic corporation. Shame on those bullying them. But they won’t stop us. We’re going to ditch Palantir.

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