‘If their ranges shift this dramatically, it signals profound changes across ecosystems.’ #anthropocene

Butterflies around the world are changing habitats – and experts say it’s ‘signalling a warning’

New research shows early-warning species is on the move, expanding or contracting geographic range and changing altitude

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'Tuberculosis is not a disease that can be managed with public relations statements and bureaucratic evasions' sentinelcolorado.com/opinion/edit... #AuroraCO #ICE #Tuberculosis

EDITORIAL: The time to get answers about the Aurora GEO ICE jail TB infection is now - Sentinel Colorado

"Tuberculosis is not a disease that can be managed with public relations statements and bureaucratic evasions"

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Buried in Denver. Maybe worth a visit with some flowers to say thank you for being a good human.

Angus Johnston@angus.bsky.social · 2w ago

And as hot as the linked sepia photo is, the other one of him on his Wikipedia page is even better, I think—he's got the facial expression of a big sweet galoot who has just been made sad and confused by witnessing a man knowingly refuse to do the right thing.

Wtf! Boulder police stopped to pray with the protesters one of whom publicly threatened the clinic with violence

Colorado Times Recorder@coloradotimesrecorder.com · 2w ago

Concerns and criticism surround the manner in which Boulder police chose to respond to a reported threat from anti-abortion protesters this week.

This is so unnecessary. The sooner he leaves, the better

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 3w ago

Jared Polis has been reduced to going on Newsmax and whining about socialism

Bike stolen. South Minneapolis. Blue Norco Fat Tire. Kicked in garage door and cut lock. Call police if you see it. #bikemn #bikempls. Please share project529.com/handlebar-be...

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‘Help us! ICE is here!’: Video shows woman detained at Denver airport while boarding Southwest flight

A video circulating on social media Wednesday shows a woman being removed from a Southwest Airlines jetway at DIA by federal agents, then led out a door onto the tarmac as onlookers shout, “Help us! I...

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Maybe selling municipal water to a for profit company in a place with frequent drought is a bad idea.

No sooner had I written this piece about the Black Witch Moth (Ascalapha odorata) than one showed up in the backyard. I'm honored by the visit! It trekked thousands of miles from Central America and ended up on my porch. It was awe-inspiring to see the creature that has inspired so much mythology.

Be on the lookout for the Black Witch Moth or the Butterfly of Death | Andy Birkey

If you are on Colorado’s Front Range this summer, be sure to check under outdoor lights for one of the largest moths found in the region, an

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My son is in Denver. This is the kind of service Minnesotans should expect wherever we go.

NEW: Aurora Police say an ICE detention center employee shot a protester last night. She is expected to survive. 42-year-old Brandon Booth, who works for the ICE contractor GEO Group, is being held on suspicion of attempted second degree murder and other charges.

on this day in 1995, scientists discovered bisexuality. happy 31st birthday to all my fellow bs

I repeat: You can criticize hypocrisy without making homophobic jokes or using homophobic nicknames. And if YOU feel YOU can't, that's just a fucking skill issue. Get good or get blocked. I got no patience for it.

the free speech governor had concerns about their speeches www.kktv.com/2026/07/02/c...

Colorado governor fires two clemency board members who spoke out about Tina Peters’ commutation

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on Wednesday fired two members of the state’s clemency board after they spoke out against his controversial decision to grant clemency to Tina Peters – an election denier who...

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He should never hold elected office again.

Kyle Clark@kylec.bsky.social · last mo.

If there was any doubt that Gov Jared Polis’ legacy is freeing Tina Peters, the NYT reports Polis just fired the clemency board members who revealed he overruled their unanimous wishes www.nytimes.com/2026/07/01/u...

It boggles the mind that someone can have huge follow counts but not be able to google Diana DeGette’s position on abolishing ICE. She needed to go but that wasn’t why.

Seems like we've been doing this dance my entire life. Liberationism vs assimilationism. If you want to be like (or be in love with?) your oppressors, enjoy. The rest of us will move on with living authentic lives. Thanks for your cute little article.

Gregg Gonsalves@gregggonsalves.bsky.social · last mo.

An odious piece by Matthew Vines. As a gay Christian, he has no fellow-feeling for anyone but the G in the LGBTQ community. It's a gospel of selfishness--I've got mine and the rest of you: I want nothing to do with you. We fought for your rights you sad, little man. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/30/o...

It's almost humid enough in Denver today to be a typical Midwest summer day. Almost. Not quite. But I'll take it.

A lot of lady beetle species diversity on a scale-infested Russian crabapple tree down the street. Twice-stabbed lady beetle is a lifer for me, and the lateral sigil lady beetle was a repeat on the same tree from last year. It's actually the only place I've ever seen that species. #invertebrates

Yesterday, I wondered when I'd break an 8-minute mile and today was the day! 7:49! And I'm almost under 25 minutes for the 5K. I blame much better weather today and a very good night's sleep. Now, to get that 5K under 25 mins, and that mile under 7:30.

I hit a new PR for my mile. 8:03! Cracking into the 7-minutes should happen here pretty quickly. It was windy and 80 degrees by 7am, and the extreme dry air was hell on my throat and nose. No PR for the 5k, but considering the weather, I'm happy with that mile time!

This little gladiator.

Children's Hospital Colorado says it's complying with state Supreme Court order to resume gender-affirming care, but none of its doctors will write prescriptions, fearing prosecution by Trump administration. Attorney who sued on behalf of transgender kids says hospital is "trying to play games"

Doctors at Children’s Hospital Colorado won’t provide gender-affirming care, fearing federal retaliation

The doctors at Children’s Hospital are employees of the University of Colorado School of Medicine, and the hospital can’t force them to provide specific services, an official said.

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Just get rid of all fireworks.

Chris Bianchi@bianchiweather.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Severe drought, warmest year-to-date on record...let's sell fireworks. Wonder what could go wrong

"Whose Larva Is This?" A quick guide to figure out what you're looking at when you find something that resembles a worm or a Zerg unit crawling around. #insect #bug #education #SciArt

This is just wild. It wasn't good enough to murder two people in cold blood. Now they are going after anyone who protested? Insane. Hello Midterms.

Margaret Killjoy@margaret.bsky.social · 2mo ago

the feds are coming in hard in Minneapolis today it looks like, targeting legal observers. I heard this from a friend there: "An alert was just posted to lock your doors and don’t open them for ICE/officials without a signed warrant. Twin Cities Legal observers’ homes are being raided... [cont'd]

Ooh, what a cute excuse for breaking anti-discrimination laws and an admitting the quiet part out loud. They know they won’t be punished for ignoring the CO Supreme Court’s order to stop torturing trans children. But sure, legislation will set us free.

The Colorado Sun ☀️@coloradosun.com · 2mo ago

Children’s Hospital doctors refuse to provide gender-affirming care to trans youth, fearing criminal charges coloradosun.com/2026/06/16/t...

more accurate headline: doctors commit crimes, violating local anti-discrimination laws, because they're scared of being charged with other crimes and not scared of being punished for breaking local anti-discrimination laws. Colorado must show them they can't get away with this. Now.

The Colorado Sun ☀️@coloradosun.com · 2mo ago

Children’s Hospital doctors refuse to provide gender-affirming care to trans youth, fearing criminal charges coloradosun.com/2026/06/16/t...

A lady beetle, possibly Hyperaspis gemma, at Palmer Park in El Paso County on Saturday. The heart-shaped elytra spots on the rear seem to match with H. gemma, but tiny lady beetles are a mess to ID. It's a new species for me, no matter what it turns out to be! If H. gemma, new for CO too. #inverts