Christianne Smith
@christianne67.bsky.social
Expat 🇨🇦 writer & poet who loves her husband, three kids, & their husky. Passionate about books, botany, photography, & coffee.
🦄 Progressive, Liberal Democrat Contented Atheist & Ally 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️
🦄 Progressive, Liberal Democrat Contented Atheist & Ally 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️
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I check #SpotTheScammer & #SpotTheBot daily and I will NOT follow any account whose followers are littered with scam accounts and AI Bots mining followers.
No "auto" follows from me, ever. I check. If your account looks sketchy, I'll report & block it.
#SorryNotSorry
No "auto" follows from me, ever. I check. If your account looks sketchy, I'll report & block it.
#SorryNotSorry
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In case you ever needed proof that the Heritage Foundation is not a conservative organization, here we have them cheering on the Federal Government threatening to strip all funding from a state that does not make political decisions the President likes. Any true conservative would be howling.
December 11, 2025 at 8:21 PM
In case you ever needed proof that the Heritage Foundation is not a conservative organization, here we have them cheering on the Federal Government threatening to strip all funding from a state that does not make political decisions the President likes. Any true conservative would be howling.
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Their closing message to Indiana: change your maps to artificially benefit the President's political party or 'roads will not be paved' as punishment.
They are openly saying this.
Who would want to live in a country that works like that?
They are openly saying this.
Who would want to live in a country that works like that?
December 11, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Their closing message to Indiana: change your maps to artificially benefit the President's political party or 'roads will not be paved' as punishment.
They are openly saying this.
Who would want to live in a country that works like that?
They are openly saying this.
Who would want to live in a country that works like that?
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NEW: Christopher Dawson won hundreds of millions in federal contracts, promising to help Native Hawaiians.
Documents suggest he pocketed the profits to invest in a beachfront horse farm and luxury homes.
With @civilbeat.bsky.social
Documents suggest he pocketed the profits to invest in a beachfront horse farm and luxury homes.
With @civilbeat.bsky.social
He Spent Funds Meant for Native Hawaiians on Polo and Porsches. The Federal Government Failed to Stop Him.
A small business program allowed Christopher Dawson to win big contracts if he promised to uplift Native Hawaiians. Instead, federal prosecutors allege, he used the money to line his own pockets.
www.propublica.org
December 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM
NEW: Christopher Dawson won hundreds of millions in federal contracts, promising to help Native Hawaiians.
Documents suggest he pocketed the profits to invest in a beachfront horse farm and luxury homes.
With @civilbeat.bsky.social
Documents suggest he pocketed the profits to invest in a beachfront horse farm and luxury homes.
With @civilbeat.bsky.social
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"Donald Trump and David Ellison had entirely different interests—yet they were completely aligned. And now it’s happening again."
It's a good there is independent media to tell the story.
Today's Triad from @jvl.bsky.social:
It's a good there is independent media to tell the story.
Today's Triad from @jvl.bsky.social:
Trump and the Oligarchs Are Killing Corporate Media
The oligarchs only care about money. The dictator only cares about power. They can make that arrangement work.
lnk.thebulwark.com
December 11, 2025 at 6:26 PM
"Donald Trump and David Ellison had entirely different interests—yet they were completely aligned. And now it’s happening again."
It's a good there is independent media to tell the story.
Today's Triad from @jvl.bsky.social:
It's a good there is independent media to tell the story.
Today's Triad from @jvl.bsky.social:
"Open a book
Read into another world
With well-crafted sentence, hook
Each delicious plot twist a treat well-deserved." -CA67-
💙📚 #Booksky
#Poetry #OneStanza
#Fiction #TheColoradoKid
#Reading #HomeLibrary
Bon Jeudi à tous ☕️
Read into another world
With well-crafted sentence, hook
Each delicious plot twist a treat well-deserved." -CA67-
💙📚 #Booksky
#Poetry #OneStanza
#Fiction #TheColoradoKid
#Reading #HomeLibrary
Bon Jeudi à tous ☕️
December 11, 2025 at 4:04 PM
"Open a book
Read into another world
With well-crafted sentence, hook
Each delicious plot twist a treat well-deserved." -CA67-
💙📚 #Booksky
#Poetry #OneStanza
#Fiction #TheColoradoKid
#Reading #HomeLibrary
Bon Jeudi à tous ☕️
Read into another world
With well-crafted sentence, hook
Each delicious plot twist a treat well-deserved." -CA67-
💙📚 #Booksky
#Poetry #OneStanza
#Fiction #TheColoradoKid
#Reading #HomeLibrary
Bon Jeudi à tous ☕️
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New in PN: A band-aid on a festering hand wound
"The Epstein files and illegal boat strikes aren’t the only coverups taking place right now in the White House. There’s also something clearly wrong with the president’s health that the administration is trying to conceal from the public."
"The Epstein files and illegal boat strikes aren’t the only coverups taking place right now in the White House. There’s also something clearly wrong with the president’s health that the administration is trying to conceal from the public."
A band-aid on a festering hand wound
Something's up with Trump's health and we should really find out what it is.
www.publicnotice.co
December 11, 2025 at 12:58 PM
New in PN: A band-aid on a festering hand wound
"The Epstein files and illegal boat strikes aren’t the only coverups taking place right now in the White House. There’s also something clearly wrong with the president’s health that the administration is trying to conceal from the public."
"The Epstein files and illegal boat strikes aren’t the only coverups taking place right now in the White House. There’s also something clearly wrong with the president’s health that the administration is trying to conceal from the public."
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“The guy who bedazzled this room in gold thinks your child has too many pencils.” - Jimmy Kimmel
December 11, 2025 at 2:20 PM
“The guy who bedazzled this room in gold thinks your child has too many pencils.” - Jimmy Kimmel
There were workouts and a little #KitchenChemistry this morning ⚗️
🍽 #WhatsCooking
Orange creamsicle loaves for @doranpayne.bsky.social a little sweet for our 14th wedding anniversary 🥂
#Baking
🍊 #OrangeCreamsicleBread
Bon matin à tous ☕️
🍽 #WhatsCooking
Orange creamsicle loaves for @doranpayne.bsky.social a little sweet for our 14th wedding anniversary 🥂
#Baking
🍊 #OrangeCreamsicleBread
Bon matin à tous ☕️
December 11, 2025 at 11:55 AM
There were workouts and a little #KitchenChemistry this morning ⚗️
🍽 #WhatsCooking
Orange creamsicle loaves for @doranpayne.bsky.social a little sweet for our 14th wedding anniversary 🥂
#Baking
🍊 #OrangeCreamsicleBread
Bon matin à tous ☕️
🍽 #WhatsCooking
Orange creamsicle loaves for @doranpayne.bsky.social a little sweet for our 14th wedding anniversary 🥂
#Baking
🍊 #OrangeCreamsicleBread
Bon matin à tous ☕️
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NEW in Bolts: Democrats secured strong gains reminiscent of 2017, our annual review of state legislative results shows. They won multiple new seats in New Jersey, Virginia, Iowa, and Mississippi.
In 2025, Democrats Flipped 21 Percent of GOP-Held Legislative Seats
The party secured strong gains reminiscent of 2017, our annual review of state legislative results shows. They won multiple new seats in New Jersey, Virginia, Iowa, and Mississippi.
boltsmag.org
December 10, 2025 at 6:39 PM
NEW in Bolts: Democrats secured strong gains reminiscent of 2017, our annual review of state legislative results shows. They won multiple new seats in New Jersey, Virginia, Iowa, and Mississippi.
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BREAKING: The city of Miami has elected its first Democratic mayor in nearly three decades, with Eileen Higgins defeating former city manager and President Donald Trump-endorsed Emilio González.
December 10, 2025 at 10:07 AM
BREAKING: The city of Miami has elected its first Democratic mayor in nearly three decades, with Eileen Higgins defeating former city manager and President Donald Trump-endorsed Emilio González.
"From darkness into golden light
We tilt, we toss, we slowly turn
The sun is a welcome sight
Clouds seem to there, burn." -CA67-
#Photography
#WritingExercise
#Sunrise
#Poetry #OneStanza
#GalaxyS23Ultra
Bonne journée ☕️
We tilt, we toss, we slowly turn
The sun is a welcome sight
Clouds seem to there, burn." -CA67-
#Photography
#WritingExercise
#Sunrise
#Poetry #OneStanza
#GalaxyS23Ultra
Bonne journée ☕️
December 10, 2025 at 3:13 PM
"From darkness into golden light
We tilt, we toss, we slowly turn
The sun is a welcome sight
Clouds seem to there, burn." -CA67-
#Photography
#WritingExercise
#Sunrise
#Poetry #OneStanza
#GalaxyS23Ultra
Bonne journée ☕️
We tilt, we toss, we slowly turn
The sun is a welcome sight
Clouds seem to there, burn." -CA67-
#Photography
#WritingExercise
#Sunrise
#Poetry #OneStanza
#GalaxyS23Ultra
Bonne journée ☕️
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In 1950 William Faulkner was awarded the Nobel Prize. When called with the news, Faulkner was working on his farm in Mississippi. “It’s too far away. I'm a farmer down here and I can’t get away.” He ultimately relented under pressure from his daughter.
#booksky
#writingcommunity
#authors
#booksky
#writingcommunity
#authors
December 10, 2025 at 12:30 PM
In 1950 William Faulkner was awarded the Nobel Prize. When called with the news, Faulkner was working on his farm in Mississippi. “It’s too far away. I'm a farmer down here and I can’t get away.” He ultimately relented under pressure from his daughter.
#booksky
#writingcommunity
#authors
#booksky
#writingcommunity
#authors
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A 23-million-year-old rhinoceros fossil is reshaping scientists' understanding of mammal evolution. n.pr/4plIDcz
This High Arctic rhino may change what we know about ancient animal migrations
A 23-million-year-old rhinoceros fossil is reshaping scientists' understanding of mammal evolution.
n.pr
December 4, 2025 at 11:41 AM
A 23-million-year-old rhinoceros fossil is reshaping scientists' understanding of mammal evolution. n.pr/4plIDcz
"There is no greater lie than the ones we attempt to tell ourselves." -CA67-
#Writing #Quote
Workouts, a walk, & groceries put away (No, #tRump the prices have not gone down 🖕 #liar)
#tRumpIsAConvictedFelon
Now, it's #reading & #coffee which is my good place.
💙📚 #Booksky
#DogsOfBluesky
#Writing #Quote
Workouts, a walk, & groceries put away (No, #tRump the prices have not gone down 🖕 #liar)
#tRumpIsAConvictedFelon
Now, it's #reading & #coffee which is my good place.
💙📚 #Booksky
#DogsOfBluesky
December 10, 2025 at 12:37 PM
"There is no greater lie than the ones we attempt to tell ourselves." -CA67-
#Writing #Quote
Workouts, a walk, & groceries put away (No, #tRump the prices have not gone down 🖕 #liar)
#tRumpIsAConvictedFelon
Now, it's #reading & #coffee which is my good place.
💙📚 #Booksky
#DogsOfBluesky
#Writing #Quote
Workouts, a walk, & groceries put away (No, #tRump the prices have not gone down 🖕 #liar)
#tRumpIsAConvictedFelon
Now, it's #reading & #coffee which is my good place.
💙📚 #Booksky
#DogsOfBluesky
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As I say here, this is not about saving the planet. The planet will be orbiting the sun long after we’re gone.
The question is, will there be a healthy, thriving human society on that planet? The answer to that question is very much up for grabs at this point.
The question is, will there be a healthy, thriving human society on that planet? The answer to that question is very much up for grabs at this point.
World must jointly tackle issues of climate change, pollution, UN says
The United Nations says the world needs a new way of thinking about environmental crises threatening the health of people and the planet
abcnews.go.com
December 9, 2025 at 4:36 PM
As I say here, this is not about saving the planet. The planet will be orbiting the sun long after we’re gone.
The question is, will there be a healthy, thriving human society on that planet? The answer to that question is very much up for grabs at this point.
The question is, will there be a healthy, thriving human society on that planet? The answer to that question is very much up for grabs at this point.
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A new study of LAIR-1–expressing macrophages could inform future immunotherapeutic strategies, scientists trace how pathways connecting dopamine receptors and calcium channels support spatial working memory in mice, and more this week in #ScienceSignaling. https://scim.ag/48JTYfc
December 9, 2025 at 10:00 PM
A new study of LAIR-1–expressing macrophages could inform future immunotherapeutic strategies, scientists trace how pathways connecting dopamine receptors and calcium channels support spatial working memory in mice, and more this week in #ScienceSignaling. https://scim.ag/48JTYfc
"There's no time like the present to embrace who you are and take a step toward where you wish to be." -CA67-
#Writing #Quote
This is Hutch wishing me to step closer to the front door because she was ready for her walk. At -13⁰ and still dark out, I was not 🤣
#DogsOfBluesky
#SiberianHusky
#Writing #Quote
This is Hutch wishing me to step closer to the front door because she was ready for her walk. At -13⁰ and still dark out, I was not 🤣
#DogsOfBluesky
#SiberianHusky
December 9, 2025 at 4:22 PM
"There's no time like the present to embrace who you are and take a step toward where you wish to be." -CA67-
#Writing #Quote
This is Hutch wishing me to step closer to the front door because she was ready for her walk. At -13⁰ and still dark out, I was not 🤣
#DogsOfBluesky
#SiberianHusky
#Writing #Quote
This is Hutch wishing me to step closer to the front door because she was ready for her walk. At -13⁰ and still dark out, I was not 🤣
#DogsOfBluesky
#SiberianHusky
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"Having someone beside me changed everything. It was a means to ensure accountability." #ScienceWorkingLife https://scim.ag/4rFa7LM
December 8, 2025 at 2:46 PM
"Having someone beside me changed everything. It was a means to ensure accountability." #ScienceWorkingLife https://scim.ag/4rFa7LM
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This really is a must read for anyone in academia.
December 7, 2025 at 5:12 PM
This really is a must read for anyone in academia.
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Health insurers are jacking up premiums while raking in billions in profits.
Expiring ACA subsidies will saddle millions of Americans with massive monthly premium increases.
Is it any wonder that 63% of Americans now support Medicare for All?
Expiring ACA subsidies will saddle millions of Americans with massive monthly premium increases.
Is it any wonder that 63% of Americans now support Medicare for All?
December 8, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Health insurers are jacking up premiums while raking in billions in profits.
Expiring ACA subsidies will saddle millions of Americans with massive monthly premium increases.
Is it any wonder that 63% of Americans now support Medicare for All?
Expiring ACA subsidies will saddle millions of Americans with massive monthly premium increases.
Is it any wonder that 63% of Americans now support Medicare for All?
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If SCOTUS tears down the 14th Amendment, there can be no moderate position for ANY Democrat. If they tear it down the Constitution of the United States, SCOTUS should be deemed lawless and the Democrats must go to war with lawlessness.
The fact that SCOTUS is going to tell us who's an American and who's not is THE REASON why the Democrats must stop playing around. It's time to defend immigration as a universal good and in terms of liberty and justice for all.
Accepting rightwing lies as if they're true is how we got here.
Accepting rightwing lies as if they're true is how we got here.
December 8, 2025 at 8:48 PM
If SCOTUS tears down the 14th Amendment, there can be no moderate position for ANY Democrat. If they tear it down the Constitution of the United States, SCOTUS should be deemed lawless and the Democrats must go to war with lawlessness.
Holding strong to my New Year's resolution of reading more books 📚 I'm ready to begin books 74 & 75 of 2025
💙📚 #Booksky
#ReadMore2025
#Fiction #NonFiction
#HomeLibrary
#Education
#ReadBannedBooks
Bonne après-midi 🍸
💙📚 #Booksky
#ReadMore2025
#Fiction #NonFiction
#HomeLibrary
#Education
#ReadBannedBooks
Bonne après-midi 🍸
December 8, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Holding strong to my New Year's resolution of reading more books 📚 I'm ready to begin books 74 & 75 of 2025
💙📚 #Booksky
#ReadMore2025
#Fiction #NonFiction
#HomeLibrary
#Education
#ReadBannedBooks
Bonne après-midi 🍸
💙📚 #Booksky
#ReadMore2025
#Fiction #NonFiction
#HomeLibrary
#Education
#ReadBannedBooks
Bonne après-midi 🍸
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I am not live posting the whole argument here because I want to listen closely to Trump v. Slaughter. But the solicitor general for Trump just said the point here in killing the independence of agencies like the FTC is that executive branch officers must “fear and obey” the president. Wow. #SCOTUS
December 8, 2025 at 3:58 PM
I am not live posting the whole argument here because I want to listen closely to Trump v. Slaughter. But the solicitor general for Trump just said the point here in killing the independence of agencies like the FTC is that executive branch officers must “fear and obey” the president. Wow. #SCOTUS
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Trump says Lisa Cook is unfit to be a Fed governor because she claimed two different properties as her primary residence on her mortgage applications. (Cook denies this.)
Trump did the exact same thing on mortgage applications submitted a mere 7 weeks apart.
www.propublica.org/article/trum...
Trump did the exact same thing on mortgage applications submitted a mere 7 weeks apart.
www.propublica.org/article/trum...
December 8, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Trump says Lisa Cook is unfit to be a Fed governor because she claimed two different properties as her primary residence on her mortgage applications. (Cook denies this.)
Trump did the exact same thing on mortgage applications submitted a mere 7 weeks apart.
www.propublica.org/article/trum...
Trump did the exact same thing on mortgage applications submitted a mere 7 weeks apart.
www.propublica.org/article/trum...