A small group of Democratic lawmakers have just proposed legislation to bar members of Congress from profiting off prediction markets, citing elected officials' possession of "material nonpublic information."

It is absolutely blowing my mind how many people are circulating a quotation by Eisenhower re: the dangers of the military industrial complex. Do folks not know Eisenhower was responsible for the coup that overthrew the one and only democratically elected government of Iran that brought about this?

Screaming

I generally avoid "War is Hell" stories, and this one by @hironennes.bsky.social was uncomfortably close to home, but the setting, characters and satire were so fascinating I read well past bedtime. Read if you like China Mieville style Weird Lit and alchemical cyberpunk dystopias. #booksky

If you ever find yourself thinking "I'm tired, I'm busy, I can't be bothered to vote this time around" -- no you're not. EVERY vote matters.

Architect and owner's rep are discussing elevator design and someone said "if it's not a huge lift, can you do X" and it took every ounce of restraint I had not to point out the pun...

When we talk about Baby Boomers not getting off the stage: In 1997, the US president was born in 1946. In 2007, the US president was born in 1946. In 2017, the US president was born in 1946. And next year in 2027? The US president will have been born in 1946.

If you want a home food garden in your yard but don't have time/ability OR if you're eager to get your hands in the soil but don't have space for a home garden - Fill out this form to be partnered with a neighbor in #SilverSpring, #TakomaPark, or #Kensington. #MutualAid forms.gle/i6hw7a8CvFjZBMiM9

I know that things can feel helpless for us average Americans right now. So just keep doing the things we CAN do. Speak out. Call your members of Congress. Protest. Get organized. Donate to candidates. Register voters. And vote at every opportunity, primary or general, local or state or federal.

EXCLUSIVE: At more than 30 installations, U.S. commanders told troops the war on Iran is a Christian war. The Military Religious Freedom Foundation has been “inundated” with more than 110 complaints. One NCO said they were told the U.S. war is to bring about Armageddon and the return of Jesus…

Want a mayor who fosters transparency and accountability? @janeese4dc.bsky.social believes in home rule, and that includes being able to legislate what our own MPD does, NOT Congress. #vote #dc #freedc #homerule

Please don’t forget to vote today! Texas, Arkansas, and North Carolina are kicking off the 2026 midterm cycle with their primary elections.

A thing I love about Bluesky: it regularly brings me absolutely gorgeous contemporary art from folks I'd never encounter by chance.

Croc's are croc-ing! #bloomsky #zone7a

When life squishes your shrubberies, root those suckers.

#Nativeplants garden still looking pretty cold and wintery here in #zone7a #Virginia. Some survivors starting to perk up though... my poor rhododendron got crushed by snowcrete and required a splicing intervention -_-

“direct your anger at trump not the democrats” buddy you are severely underestimating the amount of anger i have available to me

My statement regarding President Trump’s illegal war with Iran:

I just... wow...

Supervisor cat is aiding in the assembly of urgent trellis works. #nativeplants #zone7b bsky.app/profile/siar...

Me at dinner with my parents, interrupting: oh oh, I have to tell you! Did you know beavers have a cloaca?!

It's a beautiful day to campaign for @janeese4dc.bsky.social for DC Mayor! Request a yard sign and join us at www.mobilize.us/janeesefordc... 💜

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We had an incredibly delicate nuclear deal which Trump destroyed. Then he has the gall to complain that they're not making another one, justifying an unauthorized regime change war. And the military is going along for the ride. Absolutely despicable.

This handsome goofus is adoptable!

Just received this mailer from the DC Board of Elections (BOE) regarding ranked choice voting in DC:

Otters bring me great joy. Video from @nationalaquarium.bsky.social: www.instagram.com/reel/DVG4kvH...

Man, it is rough how many people respond to "are you a DC voter?" with "um.. I think so?" Only by the grace of god have I not yet retorted "The fuck? You THINK so?! Gechyo ass to the voter registration page and check!" 🤦🏼‍♀️

Does your mayor host fundravers? @janeese4dc.bsky.social will! Come dance with us. #dc #dsa #freedc #vote

We got to see these hatchlings when they were wee bebes back in 2019! Very exciting to hear they're being released to their native home. www.bbc.com/news/article...

HELLO PLZ FEED.

Having browsed online for some garden fencing, I am now getting frantic emails about trellises. TRELLIS!! CLEARANCE!! PRESIDENTS DAY ONLY!! My friends, no amount of punctuation or formatting in the world will make a trellis sound urgent.

Sometimes I get a little upset when I live in a collapsing dystopia for many years

The problem with fighting endangered plant trafficking by making them unsellable is that those of us who would like to help conserve and propagate them in appropriate settings can't get ahold of any. You have to know a guy who knows a guy, and I don't know the right guy 😤 #nativeplants #zone7a

It's rather wet and drippy here.

Someone has sure already made this observation but the fact they can convert all those empty warehouses into prison camps means they could have converted them into housing, community centers, job training centers or, hell, libraries or schools all along. It’s always a matter of will not resources.

I regret to inform @birdsoftheworld.bsky.social that we have neither tundra swans, mallards, nor common loons on our farm, but instead two domestic house cats who like to yell fowl things while folks are trying to record with the Merlin birding app 🤦🏼‍♀️ #birdsky #catbirds

Look at this happy kitty face y'all 🥹

Gutted for my NREL colleagues 💔

Let’s show our buses some love, so our buses can love us back.

For those looking for new ways to use federal buying data for good, we've updated our 2026 DHS Contract Visualizer with the most recent data. Visit the tracker here: tinyurl.com/DHSContracts... Zoom in to see contracts bought by DHS law enforcement agencies in your area, and more.

We have so many perfect little friends waiting to be your Valentine! Whether you want a playful companion, a constant lap warmer, or a refined kitty who’ll still keep you in the friend-zone, we have so many worthy cats waiting for their happy ever after. Elkton, MD www.petfinder.com/member/us/md...

Want to work for an innovative, flexible company that centers ESG and climate solutions? My workplace is growing rapidly and we have a large number of openings across the world for architectural engineers, programmers and analysts. Radical punks and nerds welcome -- built-environment folks, ping me!

Continuing Coverage of the Massive Potomac Sewage Spill cont. “Pumping challenges continue at the damaged Potomac Interceptor.” www.popville.com/2026/02/cont...

Check out these delightful mythological critters from paleobio artist Emily Stepp!

Me instantaneously aging 6000 years into a dessicated corpse as an enthusiastic young person describes "Gasolina" (2004) as the classic origins of reggaeton... 💀