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@andrewbarss.bsky.social

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Nova Scotian now living in Ontario. Database application developer; installer & voicer of digital church organs; organist; amateur radio enthusiast (VA3BHO; formerly VE1BHO) Profile: Head-shot of me DMs okay, except randoms may be blocked

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Andrew 🇨🇦🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @andrewbarss.bsky.social · Dec 4

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Andrew 🇨🇦🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @andrewbarss.bsky.social · 6h

I had the privilege of attending a conference (ca 2008?), where she was the featured speaker.

Amazing experience.

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kamimagic @kamimagic.bsky.social · 7h

No. Allegedly, the teacher has been doing this for a while. There is a no phone policy at the school, but the student felt it was important enough to face any punishment.

It's been brought to the principal, superintendent, and the school board. To say they are unhappy is an understatement.

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Earthbound420 @earthbound420.bsky.social · 22h

The More You Know 💥

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demdw.bsky.social @demdw.bsky.social · 8h

You're right. For too long we have depended on the actions of previous generations to maintain Democracy. We got lazy. Unfortunately, those who don't want a democratic America have been working to pervert Democracy into Fascism. It's time to take to the streets and protest to protect Democracy.

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Andrew 🇨🇦🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @andrewbarss.bsky.social · 7h

I wondered as well.

If one were to listen to Jane Elliott’s brown eyes/blue eyes experiment, for example, you’d come away with a similar feeling of horror.

I *hope* that might be the case , but have a nagging fear it’s not.

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Cindy Jurie @cindyjurie.bsky.social · 8h

Florida is looking at a policy that will not allow medical practices from discriminating against unvaccinated patients (also child care programs can’t refuse to serve unvaccinated children). It’s a complete nightmare thanks to the governor & his ill-informed surgeon general. 😡

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Karly Kingsley @karlykingsley.bsky.social · 8h

Pediatricians are facing an ethical dilemma: drop unvaccinated families to protect other patients or keep them and hope they change their minds. If we’re talking about free will, that goes both ways, doctors have the right and duty to protect their patients. Drop the families.

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Elizabeth Cronise McLaughlin @ecmclaughlin.bsky.social · 11h

The Speaker of the House thinks a naked bike ride is terrorism.

This is a sentence I never thought I’d write when I got a degree in professional writing for journalism.

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Randy @rkbrown2230.bsky.social · 7h

When will American workers realize that they are the ultimate target of all this? Republicans are recreating serfdom.

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 7h

The regime is obviously worried about the No Kings rallies. Give them reason to be: Show up!

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 8h

Bessent: "This crazy No Kings rally this weekend, which is gonna be the farthest left, the hardest core, the most unhinged in the Democratic Party, which is a big title. No Kings equals no paychecks."

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Monica @softtail65.bsky.social · 8h

Happy Birthday, Richard Carpenter! 🎶
What's one of your favorite The Carpenters songs? 🎶
Born in Connecticut on October 15, 1946, Richard is most famous for his time as a duo with his little sister Karen. In 1965, he formed the Richard Carpenter Trio with Karen and friend Wes Jacobs. In 1969, 👇

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Jonathan W. Gray @elmcitytree.blacksky.app · 8h

White people’s insistence that other white people—especially the ones exhibiting morally questionable behavior—deserve the benefit of the doubt is going to kill us all.

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 1d

Today, Mike Johnson will continue to keep the House adjourned for the 71st day out of the last 83, with Republicans refusing to show up to work again to avoid having to vote on the Epstein files or negotiate with Democrats.

Epstein Shutdown

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Murshed Zaheed @murshedz.bsky.social · 1d

"Together, the messages reveal a culture where racist, antisemitic and violent rhetoric circulate freely — and where the Trump-era loosening of political norms has made such talk feel less taboo among those positioning themselves as the party’s next leaders."

Can't call them fascists?

‘I love Hitler’: Leaked messages expose Young Republicans’ racist chat

Thousands of private messages reveal young GOP leaders joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape.

www.politico.com

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Stace RN Resists 📎💙 Portland Strong @stacernresists.bsky.social · 13d

Reposting this because the crimes against humanity by this fascist regime are mounting up on the daily!

If you agree like many others, please repost as well!

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RC deWinter @rcdewinter.bsky.social · 21h

remembering Jim Croce, a huge talent who left us far too soon.
Operator (That’s Not the Way It Feels) music.youtube.com/watch?v=khYx...

Jim Croce - Operator (That’s Not the Way It Feels) [Official Music Video]

YouTube video by Jim Croce

music.youtube.com

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Dr. Cosmopolitan ♀️☮️🧣🌊 🏳️‍🌈 @hotdiggitydr.bsky.social · Nov 23

My pinned tweet:

I am a married woman with a doctorate. I teach college and advise college students. My husband, a college-educated scientist, and I own a home, pay taxes, volunteer, and vote.

In 2019, I was told I needed his 'permission' to get my tubes tied. It's only going to get worse.

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Boboloca @boboloca.bsky.social · 20h

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Ms. Jacque @jacquelyne.bsky.social · 20h

This is what Donald Trump and his administration breed.

Chilling video shows arson attack on PA Governor’s residence

youtu.be/LXgD2JS926M?...

#Resist
#Resistance
#DemVoice1
#ProudBlue
#Pinks

Chilling video shows arson attack on PA Governor’s residence

YouTube video by NBC News

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Andrew 🇨🇦🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @andrewbarss.bsky.social · 20h

Reagan did essentially the same thing with the Iran-held US hostages leading up to the 1980 election.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 1d

ZOHRAN: “We are an existential threat to billionaires who think their money can buy our democracy.” 🇺🇸

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Mt Pleasant 🇨🇦 🇩🇪 @jekllnnhide.bsky.social · 1d

just full-on copying a corrupt US govt

not an original or competent though in his head

Montreal Mike🇨🇦 @mikemontreal.bsky.social · 1d

Pierre Poilievre is a DEI hire.
His position sure as hell isn’t based on merit.
#cdnpoli

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 22h

NEW: Adrian Fontes has CERTIFIED the results of the AZ-07 election of Adelita Grijalva. Mike Johnson is OUT of EXCUSES and should swear her in.

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Isaac Bogoch @isaacbogoch.bsky.social · 1d

Our team is developing portable digital microscopes that harness AI to automatically detect parasitic infections.

This shows great potential to help public health programs expand access to affordable disease screening in low-resource settings.

Link: tinyurl.com/4bazch67

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Marie 🇨🇦 @pawbaby2.bsky.social · 22h

Dean Blundell’s drops a bomb saying Trump allegedly leaned on Netanyahu to stall Biden’s Gaza deal so he could swoop in, take credit, or even profit off “Peace in the Middle East.” What do you all think? 🤔

#USDemocracy
#Pinks

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BREAKING: Did Trump Lean on Bibi to Stall Biden’s Gaza Deal so HE Could Profit From/Take Credit For "Peace in the Middle East"?

A ceasefire, a victory lap, and a lurking “Gaza Riviera” business plan—was peace timed for politics and profit?

open.substack.com

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