Sara Van Note

Journalist in radio, print, and photo. Also educator, traveler, meanderer.

[Sara Van Note @svannotes]

The rare and beautiful rosy-finches nest on the Rockies' highest peaks, then scatter across the SW. Just a few scientists have observed their nests & their migrations are mysteries. But new studies are shedding light on these endangered birds. By me.
https://t.co/LoJzqWj6qR

[Chiara Eisner 🎤 @ChiaraEisner]

Benita disappeared. Why wasn't she added to this missing person database?

And why do missing persons databases not talk to each other?

@ndm_visuals & @jaclynmdiaz found a problem very few others noticed — and surfaced new data.

More here 👇
https://t.co/iAK8TJtaSz

[Paul Salopek @PaulSalopek]

As the US extorts "rare earths" protection money, mafioso-style, from a bloodstained ally, it's a good time to read—or reread—the best account of the invasion of #Ukraine by #Russia by any reporter, "Our Enemies Will Vanish" by the brilliant @yarotrof.
https://t.co/lOQSLjZCJj

[Rebecca Nagle @rebeccanagle]

(1/4) Recent layoffs of federal workers has a disproportionate impact on Native Americans, but is receiving almost no media attention. In Indian Health Services, which provides healthcare to 2.8 mil NAs, 2,200 people were laid off, including 1,400 who provide direct patient care.

[Kat Abughazaleh @KatAbughazaleh]

I summarized Elon Musk’s takeover of our government in 70 seconds:

[LILY @llilyalexander]

Here’s how the proposed NIH funding cuts could impact UNM. By me and @lauren_lifke
https://t.co/gmKzXbBTyM

[John Washington @jbwashing]

Family separation, incommunicado detention, 3rd-country deportation.

Border Patrol agents refused to allow the mom to call her other 2 children at home or let her family know where she was.

For @AZLuminaria
https://t.co/KLLWUglxIV

[Beth Pratt @bethpratt]

Continuing to share these stories. Anyone calling these people “parasites” or cheering on these layoffs should be ashamed. This isn’t eliminating waste. It’s targeting people who get paid very little yet who are some of our most dedicated public servants protecting our National Parks and other public lands. And these cuts are putting those same public lands at risk.

[Dr. Angela Rasmussen @angie_rasmussen]

Giving infectious disease research a break, as promised by the MAHA agenda.

Let's break down what exactly this Executive Order is *really* saying. Fortunately, I speak fluent anti-vax grifterese & can translate.

https://t.co/3TjI4SZID2

[Rep. Melanie Stansbury @Rep_Stansbury]

New Mexico: we have your backs in this fight against Trump and his billionaire friends.

But we need you to continue to make noise and share your stories. This fight is going to take all of us. ❤️

[Rep. Melanie Stansbury @Rep_Stansbury]

Today we were denied entry to @EPA as hundreds have been threatened and put on leave. And as Elon Musk & DOGE have hacked their systems.

I have spent my life fighting for our land and water and will not stop.

We will take this fight to the courts, to Congress and the streets!

[Zoe Tillman @ZoeTillman]

New: A group representing thousands of US doctors is suing the Trump administration over the sudden removal of public health data from government websites, arguing it creates a “dangerous gap” in information available to track disease and diagnose patients
https://t.co/RenTRUBdT9

[Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester @SenLBR]

I plan to oppose every cabinet level nominee that is considered on the Senate floor going forward.

The recklessness on display has already proven to be incredibly harmful and will only continue, unless we do something.

I will do everything in my power to stand up for Delaware.

[Lindsay Owens @owenslindsay1]

This is an excellent summary of Musk’s takeover of the Treasury from @NYMag’s @chasdanner, with quotes from WSJ, NYT, WaPo, and my op-ed from @MSNBC yesterday.

But this quote from @smotus is right on the money. This isn’t efficiency. It’s a coup.

https://t.co/XivGG5Zz2H

[Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández @RepTeresaLF]

ICE agents are harassing and threatening Native Americans.

If this has happened to you, call my office at [phone].

Trump said you can tell bad immigrants by what they “look” like. Tribal members look like the first Americans. Stop harassing them.

[American Bird Conservancy @ABCbirds]

Collision deaths have dropped 95% since bird-friendly window film was installed at McCormick Place in 2024. The building, the site of a collisions tragedy in 2023, is now an example of how simple measures to reduce collisions can save thousands of lives. https://t.co/WTajCde2WV

[Sara Van Note @svannotes]

@elenasb_ I loved the Street Food Latin America series on Netflix, also Menu-Plaisirs les Troisgros was an interesting, very French film.

[Sara Van Note @svannotes]

@katie_mcenaney @KaitlynLeann17 @LydiaLukidis @ebonylynnmudd Congratulations Katie! Love the story. It's fascinating that they were so popular in ancient times!