KK
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WordPress web developer for social justice groups. unceded indigenous land, Vancouver.
Excellent long read for this rainy Sat afternoon
An investigation by The Guardian found influencers made millions pushing ‘wild’ births on mothers, many of whom lost their babies or experienced devastating complications. www.theguardian.com/world/ng-int...
Influencers made millions pushing ‘wild’ births – now the Free Birth Society is linked to baby deaths around the world
A year-long investigation reveals how mothers lost children after being radicalised by uplifting podcast tales of births without midwives or doctors
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Excellent long read for this rainy Sat afternoon
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Now this is a headline. Take note NYT.
Now this is a headline. Take note NYT.
Trump and Mr Bone Saw stage love-in as Saudi’s $1tn wipes the bloody slate clean
In the Oval Office the US president dismissed the murder of the columnist Jamal Khashoggi, saying: ‘things happen’
www.theguardian.com
November 18, 2025 at 11:27 PM
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Now this is a headline. Take note NYT.
Now this is a headline. Take note NYT.
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If CBSA refuses to explain why it thought a *95 YEAR OLD* retired Princeton law professor and UN special rapporteur might be a threat to national security, Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree should
Prominent legal scholar detained at Canadian border while on his way to a conference on Palestine | CBC News
A well-known academic and former UN special rapporteur says he was detained by customs agents in Toronto while on his way to speak at a conference on human rights violations against Palestinians.
www.cbc.ca
November 16, 2025 at 3:21 AM
If CBSA refuses to explain why it thought a *95 YEAR OLD* retired Princeton law professor and UN special rapporteur might be a threat to national security, Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree should
I love a play-by-play council speakers thread! Thanks Sean for documenting for us all at home 🙏🏻
November 14, 2025 at 4:03 AM
I love a play-by-play council speakers thread! Thanks Sean for documenting for us all at home 🙏🏻
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Vancouver has spent decades building up a now well-earned reputation for leadership on environmental sustainability.
Apparently, the mayor and ABC majority don't see the value in it.
Hard to imagine a better way to damage the city's brand.
Apparently, the mayor and ABC majority don't see the value in it.
Hard to imagine a better way to damage the city's brand.
NEW: Councillors and sources inside the City of Vancouver say the city's mayor, Ken Sim, will put forth a budget Wednesday that will eliminate the city's celebrated climate and sustainability department.
Vancouver mayor plans to eliminate city's climate and sustainability department
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim is planning to eliminate the city's sustainability and climate department under the guise of a push to prevent increases to property taxes. Canada's National Observer learned a...
www.nationalobserver.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Vancouver has spent decades building up a now well-earned reputation for leadership on environmental sustainability.
Apparently, the mayor and ABC majority don't see the value in it.
Hard to imagine a better way to damage the city's brand.
Apparently, the mayor and ABC majority don't see the value in it.
Hard to imagine a better way to damage the city's brand.
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"World's first potential trillionaire has killed 600,000 people, including 400,000 children" is the only headline that anyone should ever read about Elon Musk
One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 7, 2025 at 1:33 AM
"World's first potential trillionaire has killed 600,000 people, including 400,000 children" is the only headline that anyone should ever read about Elon Musk
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This story is *so* wholesome. (And, like so much of Mamdani's campaign, so so hopeful.)
Members of Gen Z in New York City found something unexpected in the mayoral race: a chance to hang out. Their enthusiasm for Zohran Mamdani turned into real votes.
Mamdani’s Mayoral Run Gave Gen Z More Than Politics
Members of Gen Z found something unexpected in the mayoral race: a chance to hang out. Their enthusiasm turned into real votes.
nyti.ms
November 5, 2025 at 12:34 AM
This story is *so* wholesome. (And, like so much of Mamdani's campaign, so so hopeful.)
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November 3, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Just back from CDMX and Day of the Dead celebrations, can't imagine a mayor killed in the crowds. And linked to our love of avocados. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/02/w...
Outspoken Mexican Mayor Who Declared War on Cartels Is Killed
www.nytimes.com
November 3, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Just back from CDMX and Day of the Dead celebrations, can't imagine a mayor killed in the crowds. And linked to our love of avocados. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/02/w...
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Is Taylor Swift selling Nazi merch? No. Is the rise of fascism making us more susceptible to rage bait? Definitely.
October 16, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Is Taylor Swift selling Nazi merch? No. Is the rise of fascism making us more susceptible to rage bait? Definitely.
Check your protein powder! www.consumerreports.org/lead/protein...
Protein Powders and Shakes Contain High Levels of Lead - Consumer Reports
CR tests of 23 popular protein powders and shakes found that most contain high levels of lead.
www.consumerreports.org
October 15, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Check your protein powder! www.consumerreports.org/lead/protein...
I will spread the word! 🧡
September 30, 2025 at 6:28 PM
I will spread the word! 🧡
@pfbvan.bsky.social are you doing matching donations again this year on Truth and Reconciliation day?
September 29, 2025 at 10:33 PM
@pfbvan.bsky.social are you doing matching donations again this year on Truth and Reconciliation day?
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Canada Post “lost” 1 billion dollars last year?
How about, “it cost Canadians 1 billion dollars to have a national postal service” which works out to costing about $25 a year per person (population of Canada in 2024 = 40 million). Seems like a pretty reasonable cost to me.
How about, “it cost Canadians 1 billion dollars to have a national postal service” which works out to costing about $25 a year per person (population of Canada in 2024 = 40 million). Seems like a pretty reasonable cost to me.
"Canada Post is on track to lose money" Hum. Duh. It cost less than a toonie to send a letter across Canada.
"Canada Post is a service and not a business" was common knowledge until late stage capitalism brain rotted most people into think if it ain't making money for shareholders, it's failing.
"Canada Post is a service and not a business" was common knowledge until late stage capitalism brain rotted most people into think if it ain't making money for shareholders, it's failing.
September 25, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Canada Post “lost” 1 billion dollars last year?
How about, “it cost Canadians 1 billion dollars to have a national postal service” which works out to costing about $25 a year per person (population of Canada in 2024 = 40 million). Seems like a pretty reasonable cost to me.
How about, “it cost Canadians 1 billion dollars to have a national postal service” which works out to costing about $25 a year per person (population of Canada in 2024 = 40 million). Seems like a pretty reasonable cost to me.
If you loved Dying for Sex (so good!) I recommend the book We All Want Impossible Things by Catherine Newman
August 20, 2025 at 4:56 PM
If you loved Dying for Sex (so good!) I recommend the book We All Want Impossible Things by Catherine Newman
Beautiful! Congratulations ❤️
July 26, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Beautiful! Congratulations ❤️
I just watched the entire second season of the rehearsal on a plane and the final episode coincided with our plane's descent/landing. 10/10 no notes.
June 10, 2025 at 2:38 AM
I just watched the entire second season of the rehearsal on a plane and the final episode coincided with our plane's descent/landing. 10/10 no notes.
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Oh yeah nice one kid hook that hope for humanity right into my veins
May 8, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Oh yeah nice one kid hook that hope for humanity right into my veins
A very long and worthy read: Is It Happening Here?
www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
Is the U.S. Becoming an Autocracy?
Other countries have watched their democracies slip away gradually, without tanks in the streets. That may be where we’re headed—or where we already are.
www.newyorker.com
May 5, 2025 at 8:26 PM
A very long and worthy read: Is It Happening Here?
www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
Green geeks for small and mid-sized sites.
May 3, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Green geeks for small and mid-sized sites.
Okay the new CBC menopause show is actually quite funny and charming.
March 27, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Okay the new CBC menopause show is actually quite funny and charming.
I think dr bangs does maybe a good one in the latest episode - you'll have to weigh in!
March 26, 2025 at 12:37 AM
I think dr bangs does maybe a good one in the latest episode - you'll have to weigh in!
Okay but isn't Severance more of a Sunday night scaries show and White Lotus a Friday let's get loose show?
March 15, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Okay but isn't Severance more of a Sunday night scaries show and White Lotus a Friday let's get loose show?
Haha I got two texts about it but this is what's getting me out of the bath! I thought it was just a regular full moon out there 🌕
March 14, 2025 at 6:05 AM
Haha I got two texts about it but this is what's getting me out of the bath! I thought it was just a regular full moon out there 🌕