"Sometimes, #cat declawing leaves #cats with pain that can contribute to behavioral issues that lead families to chose to surrender their cat, according to the MSPCA-Angell."
via MetroWest Daily News: https://www.metrowestdailynews.com/story/news/politics/2025/04/09/declawing-cats-is-now-illegal-in-ma-heres-what-to-know/82987585007/
After a couple of days in California we flew to Boston, which is one of my favorite cities, and spent a couple of nights there. When I was younger I wanted to live in Boston but now I’m not sure I could handle the cold
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#travel #usa #unitedstates #usatravel #boston #massachusetts #vacation #chinesenewyear #photography #travelphotography
A Muscovy Duck (probably an escaped domestic duck) at The Sawmill area in New Bedford.
#Indigenous "#ReMattering": A conversation with #DavidShaneLowry, PhD
"Sheeva Azma talks to Dr. David Shane Lowry about his work magnifying #IndigenousPerspectives from an anthropological perspective, including in science and technology, and science communication.
"Dr. Lowry serves on the faculty at the University of Southern Maine. He earned his BS from MIT and both Master’s and PhD from UNC Chapel Hill, all in anthropology. He is an anthropologist and member (citizen) of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina. He grew up in the #Lumbee community in Robeson County, North Carolina. In 2021-22, he was Distinguished Fellow in #NativeAmerican Studies at MIT, where he led a new conversation at MIT about the responsibilities of MIT (and science/technology education, more generally) in the theft of American Indian land and the dismantling of American Indian health and community. From 2022 to 2023, he was Visiting Senior Fellow in the School of Social Policy at Brandeis University. At USM, Dr. Lowry runs the #IndigenousRelationshipsLab as a place for and commitment to #justice and re-mattering of American Indian and other Indigenous peoples from #Maine, to #Massachusetts, to #NorthCarolina. David writes and hosts conversations on InTrust [link below]."
Watch video [includes transcript]:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-mqEXlJmoE
#IndigenousPeoplesTrust link:
https://indigenouspeoplestrust.org.
#LandBack #LandGrabs #Colonialism #NativeAmericanHistory #NativeAmericanScholars
Sharing to @teslatakedown
Heads up, #Massachusetts!
https://kolektiva.social/@AIF_Massachusetts/114303120542637337
@relthesinger repost with hashtags for #Worcester, #Massachusetts, and #ICE
Remember Foxy, the #dog who was surrendered in the #animal cruelty case in #Sturbridge? We're delighted to announce that she's ready to find her new home!
Foxy is a very smart, working breed pup, so she's looking for a family that can give her the mental stimulation she needs. She can be a bit worried with new people, but enjoys the company of other #dogs.
She's available for adoption at Nevins Farm in #Methuen! Stop by Tue. - Sun. 12-4:30pm to adopt.
Hello #fediverse! This is GBH #News bringing you the world from #Boston. It's 37F at Logan Airport and visibility is 4mi.
The Supreme Court sided with the Trump administration, ruling that they do not have to reinstate 16K federal workers while their lawsuit goes forward.
Mike Kennealy, a Baker administration official, has announced a run for governor. #massachusetts
#OnThisDay in 1974, Hank Aaron broke Babe Ruth's home run record.
battle of the tropical fruits:
If you're in #Boston and love old computers, electronics, and games, check out the MIT Swapfest flea market. First meeting this year is April 20th.
I went a few times last year and saw some wild things like Commodore 64s, Apple ][s, a NeXT cube, and tons of video games. I also saw a lot of old radio equipment and miscellaneous electronics parts.
FYI, if anyone in Mass is struggling to get an RMV appointment for a Real ID (or anything) if you have AAA they can do it there and here’s some helpful information for scheduling an appointment at AAA if they are also booked up all the time.
Tesla Takedown actions this weekend in Eastern Massachusetts! More info at https://actionnetwork.org/event_campaigns/teslatakedown
Watertown Tesla Takedown
Saturday, April 12, 2025 10:00 AM
Watertown Tesla Service Center
457 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA 02472 US
Tax Day Tesla Takedown April 12th
Saturday, April 12, 2025 12:00 PM
Tesla Showroom - Prudential Center
888 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02199 US
Tesla Takedown Saturdays - Dedham
Saturday, April 12, 2025 11:00 AM
Tesla Dedham
840 Providence Hwy, Dedham, MA 02026 US
Don't see one near you but have Tesla infrastructure nearby? Host an event! More info here:
https://actionnetwork.org/events/1f5fc52850ddcea970ea1dcf64c207643270d9a9/edit
"New approach to composting in Massachusetts relies on hands-on help, not just rules"
Five nurses from same unit in Boston hospital diagnosed with brain tumors https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/08/boston-nurses-brain-tumors #Massachusetts #UShealthcare #Hospitals #Boston #USnews #Health
It's a big day for #animal welfare in #Massachusetts!
Two new laws take effect: a measure banning declawing of #cats and another that bans the sale of #puppies and #kittens under eight-weeks-old.
Learn more about the laws here, via WBUR: https://www.wbur.org/news/2025/04/08/massachusetts-animal-welfare-laws-declawing-cats-puppy-kitten-sales-newsletter
cape cod, massachusetts
may 1960
dune grass
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A Great Blue Heron spreading its wings in preparation for flying off.
