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Melissa Nadia Viviana 🐸 @resistrebelrevolt.net · 5d

Holy Smokes. Ireland just elected a left-leaning female president and she's awesome!

A former psychologist, former barrister, former competitive badminton player, ran so many marathons she lost count, and comes from a family of 14 siblings raised by a single father. 🫣 🇮🇪

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MakesMeWannaUke🇨🇦 @makesmewannauke.bsky.social · 10d

This is unconscionable
@mark-carney.bsky.social

Tony Kocúrko @littletomcat.bsky.social · 10d

"Kushko said her family's anticipated wait time was estimated at about two years when they first applied."

"... some fear mass cancellation of applications if the Liberal government passes its strong borders bills..."

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cc: @ndp.ca

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

50-year immigration wait stuns lawyers and families, but IRCC says it's no mistake | CBC News

Processing times for Canadian immigration applications have reached unprecedented lengths — up to 50 years under some permanent residency programs — stunning applicants and lawyers who say the system ...

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Nathan Nun @nathannun.bsky.social · 22d

"Hang in there, comrade!" I don't regret playing on the "Hang in there, baby" poster for today's #inktober #inktober2025 #RedInktober

An ink drawing of three anthropomorphic cats. One hangs onto a rope with both paws, just able to keep its chin above the rope. Two other cats, however, on either side of the cat are giving it a boost. All the cats are smiling suggesting friendliness and joy. Large text at top reads "Hang in there, comrade!," a play on the popular "hang in there, baby" cat poster of the 1970's.

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mosababutoha @mosababutoha.bsky.social · 20d

⭕️ BREAKING: CNN reports that Israel will not release Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya as part of the ceasefire deal.

“The occupation refused to release Dr Hussam Abu Safiya,” a Hamas official told CNN on Friday.

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Pure Science @purescience.news · 20d

Scientists use AI to detect ADHD through unique visual rhythms in groundbreaking study #Science #HealthandMedicine #MentalHealth #AIResearch #ADHD #MentalHealthAwareness

Scientists use AI to detect ADHD through unique visual rhythms in groundbreaking study

A recent study published in PLOS One suggests that adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) exhibit a distinct pattern in how they visually process information over time. This pattern...

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Meghan @gingerwombat.bsky.social · Sep 30

I love your poems!

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Too Many Squirrels. @toomanysquirrels.bsky.social · Sep 25

Hello. It's my first post. Have a #poem.

#UKPolitics #poetry

$Two pictures of swans with cygnets on a lake, and a poem. Title: Seven reasons not to eat swans. An immigrant’s poem. Poem text: Swans, we know, are hard to snatch, much too big for hand-held nets. That’s why we as immigrants would rather catch some sun than swans. Swans, notoriously vicious, do not make for tasty dishes. That’s why we as immigrants choose eating mushrooms over swans. Swans look well after their young, teach them, carry them along. That’s why we as immigrants like right-wingers far less than swans. When a swan acts like an anus, it’s not planned; not truly heinous. That’s why we as immigrants choose fighting fascists over swans. Swans give nature their full backing, don’t dump rubbish, don’t do fracking. That’s why we as immigrants hate Reform UK more than swans. Swans believe in right of movement, see open borders as improvement. That’s why we as immigrants would never think of killing swans. Swans don’t engage in punching down, unlike Reform UK’s chief clown. That’s why we as immigrants might punch Farage, but not hurt swans. Signature: @toomanysquirrels.bsky.social, 25/09/2025$

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Rachel Gilmore @rachelgilmore.bsky.social · Sep 15

Canada’s Parliament just gave Charlie Kirk a standing ovation.

You can oppose political violence without rewriting the legacy of a man who did a lot of harm to vulnerable and marginalized communities.

But Canada’s politicians, some media and many employers don’t seem to entirely understand that:

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Bruce Arthur @brucearthur.bsky.social · Sep 16

The standing ovation in Parliament today to honour Charlie Kirk was one of the most embarrassing things I’ve ever seen from that building, and I gotta tell you, that list is long

Brad Johnson @climatebrad.hillheat.com · Sep 16

A brief minithread (from just one of his Canada-bashing shows)

Brad Johnson @climatebrad.hillheat.com · Sep 16

"Canada being our neighbor to the north has indulged the last 40 years in liberal government and their decline is steep. I'm sorry, 16 years. Huge explosion of housing prices, a incomprehensible immigration flood, like hard to even grasp." - Charlie Kirk

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Karen Attiah @karenattiah.bsky.social · Sep 15

Some personal news:

I've been fired from the Washington Post in the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk shooting.

Thread incoming.

substack.com/@karenattiah...

The Washington Post Fired Me — But My Voice Will Not Be Silenced.

I spoke out against hatred and violence in America — and it cost me my job.

substack.com

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Meghan @gingerwombat.bsky.social · Jul 9

I just signed this petition from the BC Greens! bcgreens.ca/petitions/vo...

Petition: Lower the Voting Age to 16

Support the BC Greens' call to lower the voting age to 16 in British Columbia and introduce civics education, giving youth a real voice in their future.

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Best of Dying Twitter @bestofdyingtwit.bsky.social · Jun 6

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Terrill Tailfeathers @terrilltf.bsky.social · May 19

Imagine if this was your child or grandchild. This has been going on for 77 years.

Terrill Tailfeathers @terrilltf.bsky.social · May 19

This is what you support when you support Zionism.

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International Civil Liberties Monitoring Group (ICLMG) @iclmg-csilc.bsky.social · Apr 25

ICLMG analyzed the federal parties’ promises & their positions & actions regarding #nationalsecurity since the last election.
Here are their actions re the #repression of #landdefence & of anti-genocide #protests.
More at iclmg.ca/info-card-2025 #CanadaElection2025 #cdnpoli #dissent #stopthegenocide

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Garth Mullins @garthmullins.bsky.social · Apr 25

Goodbye, Trey. A @crackdownpod.bsky.social eulogy for another fallen soldier in this never-ending drug war. 💔RiP friend, comrade, punk-rawker extraordinaire. See you on the other side, brother. www.crackdownpod.com/episodes/epi...

Episode 53: Goodbye Ashtrey — Crackdown Podcast

We lost another soldier from the front lines. Trey Helten, longtime manager of the Overdose Prevention Society and all around harm reduction hero on the Downtown Eastside, has died at 42. Trey saved h...

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Robert Evans (the Only Robert Evans) @iwriteok.bsky.social · Apr 25

people whose job is to deal directly with the lies and violence police perpetrate against marginalized groups do not like police, news at 11

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Pontifex BOOttseximus @lapsedcanadian.bsky.social · Apr 17

CTV got rid of @rachelgilmore.bsky.social because an email inbox got too full. It only gave her more time to discover and expose rot.

Canada's National Observer @nationalobserver.com · Apr 17

The director of the Royal Ontario Museum's board of governors has stepped down after questions were raised about his business’ links to deportation flights by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Royal Ontario Museum board director steps down after links to deportation flights surface

Caitlin Coull, the vice-president of communications for the museum's Board of Governors, confirmed in an email Wednesday that Christopher W. Jamroz has left his role with the board.

www.nationalobserver.com

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âpihtawikosisân @apihtawikosisan.bsky.social · Apr 16

It's breathtaking to watch autocrats weaponize the civil rights movement on behalf of the putative safety of Jews in order to send people who are opposing genocide to literal death camps - and Jews who oppose this are labelled terrorist sympathizers.

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Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · Apr 16

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Mike Hager @mikehager.bsky.social · Apr 15

Michael Spratt, an Ottawa criminal-defence lawyer, pilloried the proposal and said that all of Mr. Poilievre’s criminal justice policies “rip up” the Constitution. “That is just unbecoming of a leader, unbecoming of a serious politician …,” he said.
www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/91472a3...

Poilievre pledges to use notwithstanding clause to allow longer sentences for multiple murderers

Legal experts criticized the Conservative Leader’s proposal to revive a law that permitted judges to stack parole waiting periods

www.theglobeandmail.com

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COPE: The Coalition of Progressive Electors @copevancouver.bsky.social · Apr 12

Your new City Councillor @seanorr.bsky.social has had a busy week:

“Launched a campaign to restore public library hours, did some intensive training at City Hall, met some folks who I’ll be sharing a workplace with — and now back to the dishpit.”

#FightForVancouver #vanpoli

Sean meeting another person who works at City Hall (for now)

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Meghan @gingerwombat.bsky.social · Apr 12

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Why do AI company logos look like buttholes?

A humorous exploration of the uncanny resemblance between AI company logos and human anatomy. Discover why circular, gradient-based designs dominate the AI industry, and what this design convergence t...

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Loki Gwynbleidd 😷🏴🎨 @lokipropagand.art · Apr 8

Hi #PortfolioDay!
I'm Loki, a neurospicy artist who makes vintage and progressive illustrations.

I distribute my creations in free digital versions (because I'm an anarchist) or in prints for purchase (because I like to survive)

👉 social.lokipropagand.art

#Art #Prints #Vintage #Anarchy

Linocut with two otters swimming together. One otter has the text Revolution on its back, another has the text Love on its sale. Between the two a text reads "Made for each otter".

Vintage style poster. An ocean liner flies lots of LGBTQIA+ flags. A text announces "Compagnie Révolutionnaire Anarchique, Queer express Choose the pride line".

Cyanotype with a blue-footed booby carrying a sign reading "Not weird just wired differently".

Digital poster featuring a black cat carrying a giant box of matches. The text reads "I burn with love for revolution and social justice, all against oppressions

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Loki Gwynbleidd 😷🏴🎨 @lokipropagand.art · Apr 8

Flee bourgeois, flee!

A new Art Nouveau visual, fresh off the tablet. Soon available as prints and free downloads if you feel like it.

#Art #ArtNouveau #Anarchy #Revolution #Rabbit

Art Nouveau-style poster featuring a cute, plump rabbit. He is wearing a straw hat and carrying a scythe with a drop of blood dripping from it. The text reads ‘We're coming for you and your friends, so flee, bourgeois, flee’.

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moomoof 🏳‍🌈( •_•)>⌐■-■(⌐■_■) @moomoof.bsky.social · Apr 6

Hey man Europe isn't going to stop fascism

The Times & Sunday Times @thetimes.com · Apr 6

Roberta Murray, a 31-year-old Irish national, has lived in Berlin for two and a half years, putting on art exhibitions and working in a café.

Murray has no criminal convictions, and has a basic right to settle and work anywhere in the European Union

Germany ‘weaponises immigration law’ to deport Palestinian sympathisers

www.thetimes.com

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