today I learned that the James Talarico "six genders" thing refers to him listing six different combinations of X and Y chromosomes (XX, XY, X, XXY, XYY, XXXY) that occur regularly. that isn't even lefty in any way, that's just a factually true statement!

I spend $12/day on gas for school drop + commute. I can get that to $8 if I drive efficiently. Please don't rage at ppl for going 55 in a 70 or accelerating slowly from a stop. Some of us are out here trying to save money.

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Pretty scene on the Connecticut River. 4 person crew training day. #Hadley #Massachusetts

Some really great bills in here. What I like is that, though these would make a big difference, they're all achievable, incremental reforms that Dems can run on in blue, purple, and even red districts. prospect.org/2026/04/29/c...

Pope Leo turned the question around like the boss he is.

Some images of daffodils and tulips at the #Naumkeag #Massachusetts show today

Beautiful day for a walk at Look Park in #Northampton #Massachusetts

Hawk keeping an eye on the Norwottuck Rail Trail in Hadley, MA

A mass shooting that took the lives of eight children should stop this country in its tracks. Instead, the Shreveport tragedy disappeared from the headlines in a day. We cannot allow this level of violence to fade into background noise. Ending America’s gun‑violence epidemic is a moral oblligation.

Lone Goose and beaver lodge near the Lawrence Station access point on the Norwottuck Rail Trail #Amherst #Massachusetts

This really is rather inspiring. Thank you Hungary.

View from recovery boat. 🔭 🧪 #ArtemisII

Humanity did that. Science did that. Publicly-funded research did that. Excellent universities did that. Diversity did that. International cooperation did that. Artemis II is a perfect example of what we can do at our best. Welcome home, Integrity crew!

What a great photo just added on the NASA Johnson Flickr page www.flickr.com/photos/nasa2...

Daily bunny no.3285 made it home safely

Pope Leo condemns Trump’s latest threats against Iran

Let me say this plainly: Iranian children have as much of a right to live and thrive as American children. Their babies MUST be as precious to me as my 6 niblings and my baby grandnib are IF I want them to have a future. If I want a future for my kin AND humanity, I MUST act like it. So must you.

How's this for an Easter gift? Both of Jackie and Shadow's chicks hatched this weekend! Via @stevebattaglio.bsky.social. www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

Springsteen: Well, this past winter federal troops brought death and terror to the streets of Minneapolis. They picked the wrong city. Your strength and your commitment told us that this is still America. And this reactionary nightmare and these invasions of American cities will not stand.

Northampton Massachusetts No Kings Rally #Northamptonma #nokings #westernmass @maddow.bsky.social

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146 workers died in the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire on this day in 1911. The bosses responsible were never held accountable for the awful working conditions that sparked the blaze. Remember this today as politicians and their corporate backers attack workplace safety.

It’s International Rescue Cat Day! What better way to honor it than by adopting your very rescued cat? We have a cat for just about every adoption situation, some who’ve been waiting over a year for a home of their own. Meet them & apply at www.petfinder.com/member/us/md.... Elkton MD/Mid-Atlantic

I live and vote in Connecticut. But today—two days after a huge blizzard dumped almost two feet of snow on NYC? I was in a car that drove the length of the city. No problem. The city handled the snow. The mayor did well. Period.

'A level of service that can't be boxed and shipped' - How brick and mortar bike shops are redefining success in an online world www.cyclingnews.com/cycling-cult...

@spitfirefilly.bsky.social Just started Eagle Days. I appreciate your countering the Western myth (probably a US thing) of the clean Luftwaffe. Ditto your attention to the Norwegian invasion. With more snow slated for Western Mass. I should make good progress. 👍

I am out o' friends, madam; and I hope to have friends for my wife's sake.

A group of Buddhist monks has finally reached Washington, D.C., on foot, completing a 15-week trek for peace from Texas apnews.com/article/budd...

Beautiful day June 3 at Nidaros Cathedral in #Trondheim #Norway

A snowy view in #Trondheim #Norway while visiting family.

Look for the helpers!

This. Publicize what these people said. Publicize that they asked soldiers to abide by the Constitution and disobey illegal commands. The meaning of what's happening with these demands from DJT needs to be crystal clear.

Another shot of this Sea Eagle from the other day. I’m very tired, but I’ll try and get back to the cliff top today. Have a good one.

One of the most precious things about Remembrance is that it sets no political tests. It asks only that we "remember", and that we do so in the silence of our own thoughts. It doesn't dictate what we remember, how we remember or what lessons we draw. That's between ourselves and our conscience.🧵

Thoughts with the families of the 3 crew who were on the UPS flight from Louisville to Honolulu. We all depend on folks like them to deliver essential goods to us, and it’s hard when something goes so horribly wrong as it clearly did today. 😢

Hot air balloon near The Mill District in North #Amherst , #Massachusetts

Hang it in the Louvre; I hear there's room... (Photo @aaronscott_dp)

Foliage along the road near Puffers Pond is near peak.

Good morning! Just a few dahlias left, including this ‘Crazy Love’. It wasn’t the best year in terms of quantity, but they’re still as lovely as ever. 🌱

Vaccines are safe and effective. Autism isn't caused by vaccines, and autistic people and their families deserve our support. When you want information, ask your doctor. It's more important than ever for all of us to speak plainly, truthfully, and directly about public health.

The #birdoftheday theme from @alan678.bsky.social is #wings. Here’s one of my favorite birds, a red-shouldered hawk, showing off it’s beautiful feathers. Westend, Atlanta, Georgia #wildlifephotography #urbanwildlife #redshoulderedhawk

(Amanda) I've told you before that Betty says some weird things. She said this photo makes it look like I am 'on the prowl'. There are too many words for me to learn and I just can't be bothered. The main thing is that she says she loves me, and I certainly understand that!

Sounds wild. The first episode of an inspiring new podcast from @biologicaldiversity.org on fighting the extinction crisis. This episode features Tierra Curry, hellbenders, monarch butterflies, freshwater mussels and converting despair into hope. www.iheart.com/podcast/269-...

The one Downing Street resident you can always count on (Photo @imageplotter.bsky.social)

“The Cat Operator’s Manual”, an illustrated guide to your feline friend, written and illustrated my yours truly cuddleUnit5.com

Hello running/cycling/triathlon Bluesky. I’m replacing my wahoo heart rate monitor because it goes through batteries like water. I’m debating between a polar and a garmin. Internet reviews are mixed. Does anyone have a strong opinion? I’m would love to be convinced