Cynthia Puddu PhD
@cynthiapuddu.bsky.social
Assistant Professor. @macewanu Youth housing advocate. Indigenous ally. Pro vaccine. #housingasahumanright #universalbasicincome
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Homelessness is North America’s pandemic within a pandemic
COVID-19 has exacerbated social inequalities in North America with unemployment rising to record levels. Housing security has also been severely impacted by the crisis. Cynthia Puddu discusses the …
blogs.lse.ac.uk
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If encampments for the unhoused upset you, direct the blame where it belongs. The stigma and exclusion experienced by people suffering from #homelessness and drug #addiction are very real, by @mtltoula.bsky.social montrealgazette.com/opinion/colu... via @mtlgazette.bsky.social #ToxicDrugCrisis
Toula Drimonis: If encampments for the unhoused upset you, direct the blame where it belongs
The stigma and exclusion experienced by people suffering from homelessness and drug addiction are very real. But Montrealers have also expressed valid concerns.
montrealgazette.com
November 15, 2024 at 5:14 PM
If encampments for the unhoused upset you, direct the blame where it belongs. The stigma and exclusion experienced by people suffering from #homelessness and drug #addiction are very real, by @mtltoula.bsky.social montrealgazette.com/opinion/colu... via @mtlgazette.bsky.social #ToxicDrugCrisis
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Thread for those new to BlueSky. First of all, welcome. It feels like a safer space, doesn’t it? But also perhaps a bit disorienting initially? Here’s some tips for getting your bearings.
November 13, 2024 at 5:59 PM
Thread for those new to BlueSky. First of all, welcome. It feels like a safer space, doesn’t it? But also perhaps a bit disorienting initially? Here’s some tips for getting your bearings.
@jennlong3.bsky.social You are her3! It's so much nicer than the other place
November 13, 2024 at 5:18 AM
@jennlong3.bsky.social You are her3! It's so much nicer than the other place
What's the opposite of doomscrolling? Whatever it is, I'm enjoying it here. 🥰
November 12, 2024 at 10:46 PM
What's the opposite of doomscrolling? Whatever it is, I'm enjoying it here. 🥰
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Bluesky,
Today is my 2nd day on here as an escapee from The Bad Place. I am BEGGING y’all to repost this
I have $80,000 in scholarship money to give away to women and girls NATIONWIDE. I worked so hard to raise this money. Applications open THIS week. I’m scared the mass migration will impact this
Today is my 2nd day on here as an escapee from The Bad Place. I am BEGGING y’all to repost this
I have $80,000 in scholarship money to give away to women and girls NATIONWIDE. I worked so hard to raise this money. Applications open THIS week. I’m scared the mass migration will impact this
November 11, 2024 at 2:49 PM
Bluesky,
Today is my 2nd day on here as an escapee from The Bad Place. I am BEGGING y’all to repost this
I have $80,000 in scholarship money to give away to women and girls NATIONWIDE. I worked so hard to raise this money. Applications open THIS week. I’m scared the mass migration will impact this
Today is my 2nd day on here as an escapee from The Bad Place. I am BEGGING y’all to repost this
I have $80,000 in scholarship money to give away to women and girls NATIONWIDE. I worked so hard to raise this money. Applications open THIS week. I’m scared the mass migration will impact this
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Not a definitive list but a short list of folks I’ve found on this site who have interesting things to share about Alberta politics. Enjoy. 🤠
#ableg #albertapolitics
#ableg #albertapolitics
November 12, 2024 at 4:49 AM
Not a definitive list but a short list of folks I’ve found on this site who have interesting things to share about Alberta politics. Enjoy. 🤠
#ableg #albertapolitics
#ableg #albertapolitics
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Misinformation Decided the US Election www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/2...
"Polling data show that Donald Trump’s supporters were deeply misinformed..."
If "more than half of the electorate wants to be misinformed, America – and indeed human civilization – is in serious trouble."
"Polling data show that Donald Trump’s supporters were deeply misinformed..."
If "more than half of the electorate wants to be misinformed, America – and indeed human civilization – is in serious trouble."
Misinformation Decided the US Election | by J. Bradford DeLong - Project Syndicate
J. Bradford DeLong asks why Donald Trump’s supporters overwhelmingly held a distorted view of the country’s situation.
www.project-syndicate.org
November 11, 2024 at 3:34 PM
Misinformation Decided the US Election www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/2...
"Polling data show that Donald Trump’s supporters were deeply misinformed..."
If "more than half of the electorate wants to be misinformed, America – and indeed human civilization – is in serious trouble."
"Polling data show that Donald Trump’s supporters were deeply misinformed..."
If "more than half of the electorate wants to be misinformed, America – and indeed human civilization – is in serious trouble."
@bsky.app You are an amazing revelation. So grateful my favourite follows are appearing here....but I really wish you had a bookmark function!
November 12, 2024 at 4:27 AM
@bsky.app You are an amazing revelation. So grateful my favourite follows are appearing here....but I really wish you had a bookmark function!
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#CanadaSky is growing fast! 🍁
Working on Part IV of ~✨The Starterpack✨~ to help everyone coming over here find each other.
Pt 1 go.bsky.app/EVhijFP
Pt 2 go.bsky.app/7iqWg9D
Pt 3 go.bsky.app/DDFyJyf
The next one drops tomorrow.
If you're Canadian and active here let me know and I'll add you!
Working on Part IV of ~✨The Starterpack✨~ to help everyone coming over here find each other.
Pt 1 go.bsky.app/EVhijFP
Pt 2 go.bsky.app/7iqWg9D
Pt 3 go.bsky.app/DDFyJyf
The next one drops tomorrow.
If you're Canadian and active here let me know and I'll add you!
November 10, 2024 at 4:55 PM
#CanadaSky is growing fast! 🍁
Working on Part IV of ~✨The Starterpack✨~ to help everyone coming over here find each other.
Pt 1 go.bsky.app/EVhijFP
Pt 2 go.bsky.app/7iqWg9D
Pt 3 go.bsky.app/DDFyJyf
The next one drops tomorrow.
If you're Canadian and active here let me know and I'll add you!
Working on Part IV of ~✨The Starterpack✨~ to help everyone coming over here find each other.
Pt 1 go.bsky.app/EVhijFP
Pt 2 go.bsky.app/7iqWg9D
Pt 3 go.bsky.app/DDFyJyf
The next one drops tomorrow.
If you're Canadian and active here let me know and I'll add you!
Thanks to the first Canada acquired H5N1 case, there’s an uptick in “bird flu pandemic imminent” and “omg it’s gone H2H!” posts. Those are not accurate.
However, given the situation in the US, I have some real concerns about this that grow progressively more grave.
However, given the situation in the US, I have some real concerns about this that grow progressively more grave.
November 12, 2024 at 2:41 AM
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Should I tell Twitter I’m here? I don’t want to inadvertently cause an influx of all the worst accounts on the internet.
November 11, 2024 at 11:27 PM
Should I tell Twitter I’m here? I don’t want to inadvertently cause an influx of all the worst accounts on the internet.
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New to Bluesky? A helpful tip in case you didn't know: instead of hashtags, you can just add emojis or certain terms to ensure you reach topic-specific feeds & save characters in posts.
E.g., my usuals:
🛟 or public health
🩺 or medsky
🧭 or bioethics
🧪or science
📉📈 or econsky
😷 or episky
1/
E.g., my usuals:
🛟 or public health
🩺 or medsky
🧭 or bioethics
🧪or science
📉📈 or econsky
😷 or episky
1/
November 11, 2024 at 8:49 PM
New to Bluesky? A helpful tip in case you didn't know: instead of hashtags, you can just add emojis or certain terms to ensure you reach topic-specific feeds & save characters in posts.
E.g., my usuals:
🛟 or public health
🩺 or medsky
🧭 or bioethics
🧪or science
📉📈 or econsky
😷 or episky
1/
E.g., my usuals:
🛟 or public health
🩺 or medsky
🧭 or bioethics
🧪or science
📉📈 or econsky
😷 or episky
1/
@lisajensen.bsky.social Hurray. You are here! Some links to get you started go.bsky.app/HRRpbvz
November 12, 2024 at 12:18 AM
@lisajensen.bsky.social Hurray. You are here! Some links to get you started go.bsky.app/HRRpbvz
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November 11, 2024 at 3:48 AM
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Teens learn a new conspiracy theory every week on social media yet most schools aren’t teaching media literacy fastcompany.com/91224580/tee...
"80% of teens who use social media say they see content about conspiracy theories..."
From study: Support robust "media literacy education policies." YES!
"80% of teens who use social media say they see content about conspiracy theories..."
From study: Support robust "media literacy education policies." YES!
Teens learn a new conspiracy theory every week on social media yet most schools aren't teaching media literacy
Teens who use social media see conspiracy theories come across their feed at least once per week, according to a new study.
fastcompany.com
November 10, 2024 at 9:38 PM
Teens learn a new conspiracy theory every week on social media yet most schools aren’t teaching media literacy fastcompany.com/91224580/tee...
"80% of teens who use social media say they see content about conspiracy theories..."
From study: Support robust "media literacy education policies." YES!
"80% of teens who use social media say they see content about conspiracy theories..."
From study: Support robust "media literacy education policies." YES!
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Some thoughts about using #bluesky for newbies ...
* fill out your bio
* post (even into the void)
* check out feeds
* block don't feed trolls
* like and repost as you pass through
There isn't the same algorithm here so we make the weather. 😊
* fill out your bio
* post (even into the void)
* check out feeds
* block don't feed trolls
* like and repost as you pass through
There isn't the same algorithm here so we make the weather. 😊
September 13, 2024 at 7:37 PM
Some thoughts about using #bluesky for newbies ...
* fill out your bio
* post (even into the void)
* check out feeds
* block don't feed trolls
* like and repost as you pass through
There isn't the same algorithm here so we make the weather. 😊
* fill out your bio
* post (even into the void)
* check out feeds
* block don't feed trolls
* like and repost as you pass through
There isn't the same algorithm here so we make the weather. 😊
Reposted by Cynthia Puddu PhD
Taking suggestions for any other journalists on Bluesky who routinely cover Alberta politics to add to this list go.bsky.app/HRRpbvz #AbPoli #AbLeg
November 9, 2024 at 5:37 PM
Taking suggestions for any other journalists on Bluesky who routinely cover Alberta politics to add to this list go.bsky.app/HRRpbvz #AbPoli #AbLeg
Excited to share this post blogs.lse.ac.uk/usappblog/20...
Homelessness is North America’s pandemic within a pandemic
COVID-19 has exacerbated social inequalities in North America with unemployment rising to record levels. Housing security has also been severely impacted by the crisis. Cynthia Puddu discusses the …
blogs.lse.ac.uk
November 9, 2024 at 1:16 AM
Excited to share this post blogs.lse.ac.uk/usappblog/20...
Looking forward to this great event. Please spread the word "Indigenous-led Housing Symposium"
November 9, 2024 at 1:14 AM
Looking forward to this great event. Please spread the word "Indigenous-led Housing Symposium"