Frank Lowenstein

Frank Lowenstein

@flowenstein.bsky.social

Working to build climate resilience for Frontline communities. Check us out at www.alluvialnetwork.com. Also talk to me about upright bass, fiddle tunes, contra dance, trail running and wideness hikes

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This is racist as fuck. Ilhan Omar is an American citizen. She was elected by Americans to represent Americans in the United States Congress. Trump smears the country where she was born, mocks how she came here, and uses it to suggest she doesn’t belong. She belongs.

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This. Democrats need to stop reinforcing bigoted Republican talking points

Noelle@finallynoelle.bsky.social

Musk is about to spend $100 million on anti-trans ads and some Democrats' answer is “well, actually, I also have concerns.” You can't out-bigot the bigots. They'll just pick the original. Grow a fucking spine and do the right thing for once. theconversation.com/democrats-di...

I've listened to Macklemore's Hind's Hall. It's a strong protest song against ongoing genocide. I'd like to see Sheeran take a principled stance as an artist, not a financial stance

Allison Gill@muellershewrote.com

Honest question: can Sheeran just not perform at the venues demanding he take Macklemore off the bill?

Bias against one group opens the door to bias against other groups. That's why trans rights are human rights, and crucial to all of us. These Democrats have to go

Erin Reed@erininthemorning.com

In 2026, there are 26 Dems running for Congress, Senate, Governor, or Statewide Office who have made anti-trans votes or statements. Iowa, New York, Ohio, and Texas lead the pack in anti-trans Democrats. Your EITM candidate guide for this election cycle. Subscribe to support our journalism.

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1. In recent months, we have seen California governor throw trans people under the bus for political points. Now, one of the leading Dems in the race for CA Gov. has said "enough," and has fully embraced trans athletes and rights. He condemns capitulation. Read our latest story.

erininthemorning.comCA Gov Candidate Tom Steyer Calls Out Dems Capitulating On Trans People: "I'm Totally In Favor Of Trans Athletes"This is one of the most significant statements from a candidate in the CA governors race in support of trans people.

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Wherever my travels take me, I find that a majority of Americans agree (with each other, and with Democrats) on far more issues than the media or algorithms would lead us to believe.

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Why do I support this congressional candidate in Illinois? Moral clarity!

Kat Abughazaleh@katmabu.bsky.social

Stripping the EPA’s authority to fight climate change is a dereliction of duty. More profits for fossil fuel executives and wealthy shareholders at the expense of our planet and future. The climate emergency is here. tinyurl.com/mryaaj9v

The first Chevy Bolt, like the Volt before it, was an under-appreciated engineering feat and a ton of fun to drive. Chevy is missing a chance to win the true market of the 21st century

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If I shot an unarmed person, I'd expect to be detained and questioned. Most likely I'd be charged, brought before a judge, and made to post bail. If I acted rashly and in anger, I'd expect to lose access to firearms. Why has none of this happened? #justiceforrenee

Shouldn't we expect the speaker of the house be better informed about current events? Aren't we paying him ever two weeks to be well informed for the good of the country? Even while other federal workers don't get paid thanks to his machinations!

Acyn@acyn.bsky.social

CNN Speaker Johnson I don’t know montage

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As I told @newrepublic.com, "Once last week, twice today, ICE has picked me up and thrown me on the ground. Honestly, it doesn’t compare to what our neighbors who are trapped inside the Broadview processing facility are going through. They’re committing crimes against humanity there."

newrepublic.comI’m a Congressional Candidate. I Was Assaulted by ICE.An interview with Kat Abughazaleh, a 26-year-old Democratic House candidate in Illinois, who was violently thrown to the ground twice at a peaceful protest in Illinois on Friday morning.

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Interesting new definition of SFM “Sustainable forestry is forest management that prioritizes mitigating and adapting to climate change during the next several decades as a critical aspect of meeting the social, economic, ecological, and spiritual needs of current and future generations.”

Frank Lowenstein@flowenstein.bsky.social

Very proud to be a coauthor on a new definition of sustainable forestry for our era of #climate crisis. Our definition calls for carbon levels in the atmosphere to be the touchstone for forest management decisions. Read it for yourself (no paywall), here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Very proud to be a coauthor on a new definition of sustainable forestry for our era of #climate crisis. Our definition calls for carbon levels in the atmosphere to be the touchstone for forest management decisions. Read it for yourself (no paywall), here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

sciencedirect.comRedefining sustainable forestry for a climate emergencyThe concept of what constitutes sustainable forestry has evolved over time, as foresters and society have reconsidered our knowledge of forest ecosyst…

Repubs keep bringing up trans people in sports to distract and divide. They don't want to discuss their awful, unpopular programs. Dems should refuse to play (see what I did there) and focus on govt policy that unites us-- protect the middle class, national parks, climate, and civil liberties

Hunter Walker@hunterw.bsky.social

The only perspective anyone should have on the whole "trans people in sports" debate is, why the fuck are we talking about this so much at all?

Of course the right hates #Superman. They have been fighting weekend for years, and what is "woke" other than believing in "truth, justice and the American way." And to me and many others the American way emphasizes kindness and courage. Call me woke anytime.

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This has always been the GOP's strategy: 1) Cut taxes for the wealthy & corporations by claiming they'll pay for themselves. 2) Explode deficits 3) Use the debt as an excuse to demand cuts to vital programs that help millions. 4) Repeat.

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We should ALL sign up! Harvard University set to launch FREE college courses online for every US Citizen, highlighting basic U.S. Government, understanding the Constitution, and How to recognize a Dictatorship takeover 101. www.edx.org/learn/govern...

edx.orgHarvardX: American Government: Constitutional Foundations | edXLearn how early American politics informed the U.S. Constitution and why its promise of liberty and equality has yet to be fully realized.

The ornate orange dumpster makes a mockery of the constitution as he begins with immigrants. If you think he stops there, you are dreaming

Charlotte Clymer@charlotteclymer.bsky.social

Reminder: the First Amendment protects everyone who resides in our country. It doesn't matter if you have a green card or a visa or if you're undocumented. The Supreme Court has repeatedly affirmed that any person residing in the United States, regardless of status, is entitled to 1A protections.

When you and your brand are joined at the hip, your behavior can drive up or down your brand. Past time for the board of #Tesla to take a hard look

Christopher Webb@cwebbonline.com

I love London even more now… When the world’s richest man flirts with Nazis, Londoners make sure his brand wears it. No hiding from this.

In addition to hiding from public accountability and endangering service members, this chat also disclosed intelligence assets. We knew who their top missile guys was, that he had a girlfriend, and that we knew where she lived. However we got that info probably won’t work again

Me too. Thank you @aoc.bsky.social for expressing the fundamentals so clearly

Acyn@acyn.bsky.social

AOC: I want to live in an America that guarantees healthcare to every person. I want to live in an America that has a living wage for every person I want to live in an America where you have free speech to express yourself and not be afraid of being put on a list or deported.