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Canadian/Brit, Lawyer, Political Scientist/Criminologist, Slayer of sexism in media and politics. Posts range from abolishing gender apartheid, to making lists of enemies of Canada like Arya Stark, to shade gardening. Nasty Canadian woman. Vive le Canada.
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Good. There need to be serious consequences for every professional negligently (or purposely) using AI to generate fake information for professional purposes.
The Taliban ARE Aggani people. They DO hate women. I will block you, because I do not allow misinformation to be spread in my feed. But first, www.rferl.org/a/afghan-wom...
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Why aren’t you asking that?
With brooms in hand as symbol for change, Indonesian women join Jakarta protests reut.rs/3VuefPL
Just the men or can women be saved too?
🧪 Science on Bluesky A new study of 2.6m posts finds research gets far more likes, reposts, and thoughtful replies on @bsky.app than on X. Scholars call it a 'purer' space for discussion. 🔗 www.theguardian.com/technology/2... #SciComm #BlueSky #AcademicSky
Insanity.
I used to read books like Lord of the Rings or watch movies like Star Wars and think the villains were unbelievable. And of course, now watching the tech oligarchs (who could not spend all their money if they tried) destroy civilization for power, I’m like, guess I was wrong. People are that awful.
Tech bros will object to ANY regulation of online behaviour - criminal or otherwise. Because they care about our privacy? No. Because it interferes with their ability to profit off of our victimization.
#Canadian grocers are mislabelling foreign fruit as “Product of #Canada,” and the agency tasked with policing ISN'T fining them. In a moment when #NationalPride should matter more than ever, we’re being let down by our own. Time for accountability @todmaffin.com discusses 🇨🇦 youtu.be/Lo2brYfSeyY?...
Major Canadian grocery stores caught labelling American items as ‘made in Canada’ “Canada’s grocery oligopoly appears to be engaging in false advertising.”
Concern over low birth rates was what the theocracy in Margaret Atwood’s Handmaid’s Tale used to come to power.
“But will skip Afghanistan, where women can’t speak in public, or Iran, where women can be killed for not wearing a piece of cloth, or Saudi Arabia, where women need man’s consent to marry, or Yemen, where women are being kept as actual slaves…” Human dignity, without including women, is indignity.
⚡ Poland has launched preparations for Iron Defender-25, one of the largest military exercises planned by the Polish Armed Forces in 2025.
“The vast majority of Quebecers (86%) say they’re proud to be Canadian.” ⚜️🇨🇦
So sad. An incredible actor.
It is insane to me that the richest man in the world is using his global megaphone to call for millions of British people to be rounded up and deported (including my family) and somehow this isn’t even news.
Nellie McClung had a major impact on women's rights in Canada. Her leading role in women's suffrage led to women in Alberta and Manitoba getting the vote. She served in the Alberta Legislature and was one of the Famous Five. This is her story. 🧵 1/14
This is amazing news!! #Space #CSA #CanadaStrong 🇨🇦❤️ “The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, announced today close to $2.8 million in research grants to 14 Canadian post‑secondary institutions.” #cdnpoli
Why not throw in Hamas, ISIS, Houthis, the Taliban, the KKK, the Proud Boys? Villains Inc. You all loved Trump and his insanity until you lost some money. Get together, boys. Destroy each other AND Trump. Really lean into it.
Good morning from China and this happy-go-lucky throuple of dictators
This is AMAZING. (And no, they didn’t canoe for 9 straight years. I checked ;) )
Are you the “people” who are “fucking stupid”? What is the definition of generalizing about an entire group of group based on the actions of a few who share one related trait? It rhymes with “racism” or “antisemitism.” Maybe take a breath, and ponder that before lashing out at others.
But thanks for proving that “vet” in the bio is almost always a red flag for bigotry and sexism.
Your post was what you posted! What “context” did I miss? It WAS antisemitism and you should ACKNOWLEDGE and apologize. Only an idiot would refuse. LEARN, Marc.
Musk now supporting the deportation of anyone who isn’t white. *Do not* use the term “remigration”. It’s an attempt to normalise Nazi hate.
INSANITY
UN chief demands release of 11 staff arrested in Yemen
Equating “jewish people” with “leadership” of one country where alot of ppl who share their religion IS ANTISEMITISM, you idiot. Think about how it would sound if applied to muslims and then maybe you’ll get it.
A plane carrying Ursula von der Leyen was forced to land in Bulgaria using paper maps after suspected Russian GPS jamming disabled all navigation systems at Plovdiv Airport, Financial Times reports. The aircraft circled for an hour before landing manually.
A #NovaScotia first - Net Zero Community Centre. The approximately $25M Oxford community centre will host a gymnasium, community kitchen, meeting rooms, library branch, child-care space and fitness centre. It is set to open in 2026. Thank you to former PM Trudeau. /1 www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Danielle Smith wins in Alberta by being regressive, antiscience, bigoted, anti Canadian (while grifting & stealing public funds). Ford wins in Ontario by pretending to be loyal “Captain Canada,” moderate, fun, down home guy (while grifting & stealing public funds). We need to break the illusion.
There needs to be a cost to colluding with the enemy. It cannot continue without consequences.
We are idiots. And Ontario Liberal need to figure out this out. (And NDP need to bow out).
Time to come home to Canada, Ali.
What in the ever loving fuck is going on here
Antivaxx movement in America, “legitimized” by its (fascist) government, has spread like a disease across the globe. It is killing kids, like guns in their schools.
I read Eat, Pray, Love in Italy, still recovering from heartbreak and hating my job. It was profoundly impactful to me. The “we can have more than one soulmate” and how some relationships are mirrors, meant to teach us but not last, was all so timely for me. I also quit my job when I got back.
Bullsh!t.
At the Washington State/BC border, friends crossing for a day trip were asked what their opinions of the 🇺🇸 were.One friend stated she was apolitical, the other was honest. Guess who was denied entry not only for the day but was banned entry for 1 year? #BoycottUSTravel #ElbowsUp #Never51
I need to read that one!
Highly, highly recommend. It will make you look at moss differently forever. I swear, it’s more interesting than it sounds.
As an aside, The Signature of All Things is one of my favourite books ever. Such a departure from her memoir style (which I also loved). A thoroughly unique story.
And I am the world's foremost astrophysicist ballerina who invented the piano, aspirin, and appetizers.
Carney visit to 🇺🇦 🇵🇱 🇩🇪 🇱🇻 -🇵🇱fastest growing econ in EU -🇨🇦&🇵🇱cooperate on military training of 🇺🇦Armed Forces -🇨🇦trained 45,000+ of 🇺🇦security forces since 2015 thru Operation UNIFIER -🇩🇪 is 🇨🇦’s largest merchandise export market in EU, and 6th-largest trading partner in 🌎 (trade of $31B in 2024)
Travelling in Europe really made me appreciate the efficiency of roundabouts.
Not anymore. My parents live near the plant they are closing after generations. F@ck them.
Melissa Lantsman is a disinformation donkey. Listening to her on Power & Politics is a lesson in restraint and patience, and Tasker just lets the lies flow unchecked like a spewing sewer pipe. Why don’t we have a Daniel Dale fact-checker to call out these Con liars?
Absolutely. But it’s a necessary start.
What’s for dinner? I’m trying out a new wild rice salad recipe! Nice warm fall salad.
Yep. But he’s been VERY quiet about the attacks on Canada by Trump and friends. Disappointingly so.
Unfortunately no.
Company abandoning Canada to bend the knee to Trump produces these products. Adjust accordingly. Lots of great local craft beers and other spirits to explore in lieu of these.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Russia is attempting to destabilize Germany, including targeting its infrastructure, and therefore Berlin is in direct conflict with Moscow.
Welcome to your future, Crown Royal.
The world has never collectively wished for someone to die so much since maybe Hitler offed himself.
The Ford government is touting nearly $1B for new schools opening this fall, but the repair backlog for existing ones has swelled to $16B. “This isn’t record spending, it’s record neglect." #cdnpoli
A well needed feel good story to start your long weekend.
Old Soviet joke for today: A man walks into a newsstand every day, looks around, and leaves. After a long time of this, the owner says “Can I help you find something?” “I’m looking for the obituaries.” “The obituaries are in the back of the newspaper, comrade.” “Not the one I’m looking for.”
History shows us the opposite: Undermining and censoring scientists and experts is a central feature of authoritarianism.
Dr. Dmitri Daskalakis, who resigned from the CDC says that RFKJr said he believes that Avian flu should be allowed to "burn through" the chickens and then children and others, so we can propagate a "stronger species". RFKJr believes in eugenics. RFKJr needs to resign or be fired.
We are so fucked.
Just blocking all accounts that respond to a story of an elderly Canadian woman being stabbed for being Jewish in Ottawa with some version of “yes but what about …” you know what. I think you are bigots and worse. You think you’re being “moral” while doing it. You’re just an as$hole.
This week in Ottawa, Canada, a woman was stabbed at a store because she’s Jewish. The man who attacked her had a social media pattern of extreme antisemitic content. Don’t respond “but what about…” Check in with Jewish friends and colleagues. We are not OK. Shabbat shalom feels insufficient.
Things for Canadians to know: 1. The ruling applies to the fentanyl-related tariffs (now at 35% or 10% for energy & potash) 2. It would not take effect till Oct. 14 3. It does not apply to tariffs on steel, aluminum, autos or copper (imposed by other means) www.politico.com/news/2025/08...
If you live in Canada and believe you're immune from an Orwelian future, please be aware that the Edmonton School District just banned 200 books, including six of mine, from its school libraries.
Reminder that the US Trump regime conspired to over throw Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, a direct attack on democracy in Ukraine and worldwide.
This should be criminal.
Never forget. Boycott Ban Blockade They are on the edge of the earth and never should have voted to hurt us.
This is terrible. And I cannot get over how my stores were flooded with Beyond Meat, no one bought it (b/c it is actually not that great), and then they *reduced down the Yves and Big Mountain* instead. like, ffs www.cbc.ca/news/busines...
PM Mark Carney announces the launch of the new Major Projects Office “We are moving at a speed not seen in generations to build ports, railways, energy grids — the major projects that will unlock Canada’s full economic potential and build Canada strong.” — Mark Carney Prime Minister of Canada
The vast majority of Canadians support bans on handguns and assault rifles. A reminder that Pierre Poilievre has voted against every gun control measure in Parliament since 2004.
Poilievre “Trump lite” wants to turn all of Canada into Texas. Where some kid drives up the wrong driveway, looking for directions, & an armed up Convoy racist shoots him dead because he was “on his property” & “presumed” to be a danger. Armed with his AK47, which Poilievre wants legal. STOP HIM
The Canadian Criminal Code already allows for self defense. This is a performance for far right America-loving gun crazy loons lois-laws.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C-4...
I hope #Quebec remembers this when #Vermont complains about "Missing their Canadian friends"... Every border county voted Trump.
I know. America is a cautionary tale, never an example to follow.
US Trump regime is unofficially conducting clandestine influence operations across multiple allied countries including in the EU in particular the UK & France, however, Canada and Mexico face the highest threat level right now. The Trump regime ops are seemingly running in parallel with Russian ops.
When will the world be ready to apply the same condemnations to America?
This is disgusting, seriously, why so much hate in this province? #Alberta 🤬 Loud cheers for mass deportations and Alberta separation were the peaks of an otherwise tame and quiet town hall for Premier Danielle Smith's Alberta Next Panel in Lloydminster. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
He’s trying to get her killed…
I know this area. The Crown Royal plant/logo is highly visible part of the community. “Rum rumming” tours. So much local history related to whiskey & this brand. Community already impacted by attack on auto sector, the other major industry in town. Make Crown Royal feel the pain of the betrayal.
Rivian's new tagline: "a truck that WON'T burn you alive and melt your skeleton"
Teachers: we really need supports for complex needs in classrooms, lower class sizes, better working conditions, and appropriate funding UCP: best we can do is a book ban
“Free speech!!!” Um, but you’re banning books? “I think my childless uneducated as$ knows what’s best for your children than you” But, what about the “parents rights” movement you’ve been talking about with vaccines? “NOT LIKE THAT!!”
This is a screenshot of an AI deepfake video running as an ad on YouTube. It shows a fake Mark Carney advertising an investment scheme. Don't fall for it. It's likely run by Russian scammers. Complain to YT about the ad if you see it.
All the crazy far right Modi and Trump loving Indians must be VERY confused right now. I have met some in Canada. Hard not to gloat right now, frankly. Reap/Sow
GET OUT OF AMERICA there’s something.
Reminder: Poilievre’s Conservatives want to lift all gun bans in Canada. He wants us to be like America. He wants more dead kids, because that is the only result. We have to stop him.
Make Alberta pay for it for a change. They want to keep their profits but none of the costs?! F@ck that. Time to play hardball with these as$holes and stop paying for their destructive lifestyle choices.
I recall being lectured by some on here about calling Alberta the boil on the as$ of Canada. Canada’s Alabama. Ppl claimed Edmonton was really “progressive,” ignoring list of batsh!t crazy MPs they elect to torture the rest of us. Edmonton Public Schools banning “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sing”?
Time to boycott #crownroyal When Canada is being attacked, you don’t move your plant to the US and leave a whole Canadian town unemployed.
"What specific book-banning lists are going to do is limit the amount of material that's available to students, limit the amount of topics that can be discussed and just create a culture of fear in the classroom." www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
"This Summit will bring together key industry leaders, suppliers, and governments to discuss how, by working together, Canada’s rail and ferry industries will use Canadian steel and aluminum to build." www.canada.ca/en/transport...
This is horrific. AI is evil to the core.
🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦BOOZE BOYCOTT ALERT👇👇