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Margo McMahan

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Congratulations Mark Carney, Liberal Party Leader & Prime Minister of Canada! I'm an Organizational Psychologist & Retired Professor of Business. Leadership scholar & educator, strategic & human resource management specialist. Activist/Dancer/Gardener. 🇨🇦🍁

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Margo McMahan @margomcm.bsky.social · Aug 16

Appreciate being included in your starter pack, Jesse. Just so everyone who follows me is clear. I am not American but I follow US politics closely. I am Canadian & am boycotting the USA until 47 is gone. I'm married to an American & am here for democracy, news & politics. This is not a dating site.

Jesse : 💙💙💙 @journeyled1.bsky.social · Aug 16

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The whole meeting between Putin and his puppet hasn’t been very transparent. After reporters asked Putin if he would stop killing innocent children, 47 told his goons to remove all the press. And 47 as fanboy is horrible. Follow and 47 is not presidential.

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Max Kennerly @maxkennerly.bsky.social · 1d

I appreciate @punchbowlnews.bsky.social noting something that's objectively true and necessary context, but routinely elided over:

The House GOP is not away because of the shutdown, but to avoid taking a vote on releasing info about a notorious pedophile because that info implicates Trump.

Murshed Zaheed @murshedz.bsky.social · 1d

👀 “The Ghost House”: Eye opening report from @punchbowlnews.bsky.social this am on how Mike Johnson has turned the House into a joke under Republican rule. He has turned House Republican leaders into Trump White House’s poodles (if you catch my drift) covering up for #EpsteinFiles.

$“The Ghost House. Speaker Mike Johnson and top House GOP leaders have kept members home since Sept. 19. While the complaints are growing louder inside House GOP ranks over the issue, Johnson insists Republicans have done their job and there’s no reason for them to be here. House GOP lawmakers passed a “clean” CR that would keep federal agencies open until Nov. 21. Senate Democrats have repeatedly blocked that measure, which led to this shutdown. Democrats are demanding a vote on their own proposal to permanently extend expiring Obamacare premium credits, a rollback in massive Medicaid cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and the end of unilateral spending rescissions. Yet the House’s absence makes it easier for the shutdown to continue. Part of what ends shutdowns is anxiety building among the rank-and-file. Members are home, so there’s limited pressure on House GOP leaders to do anything. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and dozens of Democrats have been in D.C. throughout the shutdown. More importantly, Johnson has emerged as the “face” of the shutdown for House Republicans. He’s doing daily press conferences and more media interviews, putting himself in the center of the fracas. A C-SPAN caller begging Johnson to bring the House back last week went viral. So did Johnson’s hallway confrontation with Arizona Democratic Sens. Ruben Gallego and Mark Kelly over Johnson’s refusal to swear in Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva, a move that has infuriated Democrats.”$

OBBB and done. The reality is that since the OBBB passed on July 3, the House has been checked out. A virtual non-entity for more than three months. And this is the off-year, when Congress is supposed to be busy.
Since July 3, the House has only been in session for 20 days (out of more than 100 calendar days.) Even accounting for the normal August break — which began early because of the Epstein mess – the House has been AWOL.
There have been just over 90 floor votes during this period. A lot of these were amendment votes or votes on non-controversial suspension bills. Several were partisan FY2026 spending bills that have no chance of passage. All in all, very little of substance has been taken up. But as Johnson will remind you, the House did pass a CR.
The only period comparable to this in recent decades was in 2020, during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi used proxy voting to buttress the Democratic leadership’s power. Republicans yelled loudly about that at the time, even filing an unsuccessful lawsuit to stop it. But a similar thing is happening in reverse now.
If you see it, don’t say it. House Republicans have done virtually no oversight on the Trump administration, rolling over on a number of issues that their predecessors would have screamed loudly about. It’s true that House Democrats did little or nothing to rein in President Joe Biden when they controlled the House. But Trump has gone far beyond Biden in using executive authority. “Inside the White House, top advisers joke that they are ruling Congress with an ‘iron fist,’” the Wall Street Journal reported.
For an institution that has complained for years about the need to claw back power from the executive branch, it’s a sad state of affairs. And it shows no sign of ending soon.

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MondoAB @mondoab.bsky.social · 2d

"And now, Alberta is becoming cruel...It tells us that the rich are “job creators” instead of modern-day feudal lords. It convinces us that we should slash the social safety net so that those who need it most are punished for being born poor, disabled or unlucky."

calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...

Canada, beware: Alberta is the canary in the coal mine

Canada is not America. Not yet. But if we do not defend our values, compassion, fairness, equality, and truth, we will lose them

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A Simard 🇨🇦 @adadcoaching.bsky.social · 10h

Canadians 🇨🇦
Be in the know

Edge O. Erin @edgeoerin.com · 10h

"Razor’s edge of survival': Eby decries increasing softwood tariffs.
- BC Premier David Eby says increasing U.S. tariffs on 🇨🇦 softwood lumber has left anyone with jobs dependent on the forest industry under imminent threat."

Who else stands with BC against Trump/MAGA?

www.biv.com/news/resourc...

'Razor’s edge of survival': Eby decries increasing softwood tariffs

BURNABY — British Columbia Premier David Eby says increasing U.S. tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber has left anyone with jobs dependent on the forest industry under imminent threat.

www.biv.com

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Margo McMahan @margomcm.bsky.social · 10h

It's a beginning. We do not yet have peace. We have a ceasefire. Vigilance is required.🤔

An important reminder from Charlie Sykes:
🔥The Mideast is still the Mideast.
💥Hamas is still Hamas.
✡️Netanyahu is still Netanyahu.
😡And Trump is still Trump, a Vesuvius of corruption, cruelty, and recklessness.

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Margo McMahan @margomcm.bsky.social · 1d

Michael Moore lives next door in Michigan, where most residents love Canada. Americans like beer, but may not know that Molson Coors North America is headquartered in Toronto, and Molson Coors Europe is headquartered in Prague. So do continue to drink Coors or Miller if you like. Canadians benefit.🍁

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Margo McMahan @margomcm.bsky.social · 1d

There are approx. 43 facial muscles in a human face. A.I. likes your face to be brightly lit, not to smile, all the better to track you with. So I suggest you smile frequently in all 43 different configurations so you can defeat A.I.😀 There is a paywall to read this article, but you can listen free:

Your Face Tomorrow, by Michael W. Clune

The puzzle of AI facial recognition

harpers.org

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Emily Galvin-Almanza @galvinalmanza.bsky.social · 3d

Seriously, Judges *do no do things like this*

They don't give their opinion to the media

They don't criticize how SCOTUS works

This is them breaking the emergency glass, folks
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/u...

Federal Judges, Warning of ‘Judicial Crisis,’ Fault Supreme Court’s Emergency Orders

www.nytimes.com

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Margo McMahan @margomcm.bsky.social · 1d

Foreign Affairs Minister Anand met India's Prime Minister Modi during a 3-day official visit to India. The meeting, along with Carney's words, are clear signs of a mend between India & Canada after Carney invited Modi to the June G7 summit in AB, where both countries agreed to restore top diplomats.

Castanet.net @castanet.net · 1d

Anita Anand meets Prime Minister Modi; agrees on trade road map for Canada, India (Canada)

Anita Anand meets Prime Minister Modi; agrees on trade road map for Canada, India - Canada News

Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand met India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi during her three-day official visit to India as the two countries work to strengthen ties after two years of diplomatic strain.

www.castanet.net

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Audric Moses 🇨🇦 @audricmoses.bsky.social · 1d

The #ForeverCanadian petition needs a final push to get the required 300K signatures. If you're proud to be Canadian and think Alberta should remain part of Canada, PLEASE find a signing location and add your name! There are 241 AB locations, so it should be quick & easy 😁🇨🇦!

#ableg

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Margo McMahan @margomcm.bsky.social · 1d

#BuyCanadian #buyCanadianmade #CanadaStrong #Never51 #Never51st #BoycottUSA #BoycottUSproducts #BoycottUSservices #StayAwayFromStupid #USpolitics #Canpoli #BuyMX #BuyEU

Canada has pumpkin festivals during fall harvest time. Here's what we think of #TemperTantrumTariffToddler & economic policies. 😡

Margo McMahan @margomcm.bsky.social · 1d

A happy Thanksgiving to all Canadian family & friends. We are grateful for our bounty, our community, our independence, our strength & shared values. 💞🇨🇦🍁🍂🎃🦃🍁🌻🧄🧅🥔🍠🍎🍇🫑🍅🥂🍾🇨🇦🍁🇨🇦🍁🇨🇦🍁🇨🇦
#CanadaSky #buycanadian #buycanadianmade #canadastrong #Never51 #Never51st #BoycottUSA #BoycottUSproducts #BoycottUSservices

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Gretchen Sisson @gretchensisson.bsky.social · Mar 3

I'm partnering with fellow authors @renee.bsky.social @thesweetfeminist.bsky.social and Sabia Wade to support All-Options, an incredible organization that provides meaningful, free, unbiased options counseling for the repro movements. Donate for books (& candy!)

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Bony Skeletino 💀 @notalegalrecord.net · Mar 26

this is so difficult, because some of my all-time favorite books were published over the last three years. but the book i wish everyone would read, because of the perspective shift it can and does bring about, is this one: @gretchensisson.bsky.social ‘s RELINQUISHED.

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Margo McMahan @margomcm.bsky.social · 1d

Phishing emails are the most common form of attack for universities & schools & ransomware has become a well-known form of cybercrime in the UK. Attackers typically encrypt a target’s IT systems & steal data, then demand a payment in bitcoin for decrypting the systems & destroying or returning data.

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 9d

Six out of 10 UK secondary schools hit by cyber-attack or breach in past year

Hackers are more likely to target educational institutions than private businesses, government survey shows When hackers attacked UK nurseries last month and published children’s data online, they were accused of hitting a new low. But the broader education sector is well used to being a target. Continue reading...

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Ida Bae Wells @nhannahjones.bsky.social · 8d

But affirmative action is the true enemy of meritocracy at elite schools…

The New York Times @nytimes.com · 8d

At Harvard, many students skip class and fail to do the reading, according to a report, but rampant grade inflation allows them to coast through anyway. Now, professors are trying to change a campus culture they say hurts achievement and stifles speech.

Harvard Has Identified Another Problem: Its Own Students

Many students don’t do the reading and don’t speak up in class, according to a report. Now, professors are trying to change a campus culture they say hurts achievement and stifles speech.

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Pete Quily @pqpolitics.bsky.social · 8d

Twitter’s owner, billionaire Elon Musk, was leading a boycott campaign against the streaming platform, using his perch to punish it for daring to feature LGBTQ+ characters—representation that reflects the families of millions of kids and, for many, offers a rare lifeline of visibility.

Pete Quily @pqpolitics.bsky.social · 8d

Father of Trans Daughter, Nazi Musk does more Evil

Musk Leads Campaign To Force Netflix To Remove Shows With Trans Characters Musk's posts have been seen by tens of millions & many cons are now attempting to force Netflix into a removal of LGBTQ+ content

www.erininthemorning.com/p/elon-musk-...

Elon Musk Leads Campaign To Force Netflix To Remove Shows With Trans Characters

Musk's posts have been seen by tens of millions of users, and many conservatives are now attempting to force Netflix into a removal of LGBTQ+ content.

www.erininthemorning.com

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Castanet.net @castanet.net · 8d

'It was a dream come true': Vancouverite wins global photography prize with rare eclipse shot #Vancouver #MetroVancouver #YVR

'It was a dream come true': Vancouverite wins global photography prize with rare eclipse shot - Metro Vancouver News

A local photographer with an eye for all things nature seems like he can't stop winning.

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Katie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 8d

NEW: Ghislaine Maxwell’s attempt to get SCOTUS to take up her appeal is denied.

I’ve got a new video breaking it all done on my YouTube channel in just a bit:

youtube.com/@katiephangn...

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 8d

⚡️Ukrainian drones reportedly target oil infrastructure in Siberia, over 2,000 km away from frontline.

Ukrainian drones reportedly attacked the city of Tyumen in the Russian region of Siberia late on Oct. 6, local officials reported.

Ukrainian drones reportedly target oil infrastructure in Siberia, over 2,000 km away from frontline

Officials from Russia's Tyumen Oblast claimed on Telegram that three Ukrainian drones were shot down over an "industrial facility" in the city, adding that no fire, casualties, or explosions occurred ...

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 8d

⚡️Ukraine, Denmark sign memorandum on joint drone manufacturing.

Ukraine and Denmark signed a memorandum of understanding, which will allow Ukrainian defense companies to set up joint manufacturing in the Nordic country, Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal announced Oct. 6.

Ukraine, Denmark sign memorandum on joint drone manufacturing

"The Memorandum provides for the establishment of production by Ukrainian defense companies on the territory of Denmark, the creation of joint capacities, technology exchange, and the involvement of E...

kyivindependent.com

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 8d

⚡️ Slovakia sends first non-lethal defense aid package to Ukraine since Fico took office.

The package includes engineering and construction equipment, transportation, demining systems, and medical evacuation vehicles.

Slovakia sends first non-lethal defense aid package to Ukraine since Fico took office

The package includes engineering and construction equipment, transportation, demining systems, and medical evacuation vehicles.

kyivindependent.com

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Robert Mackey @robertmackey.bsky.social · 8d

"A clear visual clue that the photograph was not taken in Portland was that the first officer’s shield is marked 'Policia', the Spanish or Portuguese word for police."

As you can see, I had to use cutting edge #OSINT techniques for this one.

Robert Mackey @robertmackey.bsky.social · 8d

The Oregon Republican Party tried to help Donald Trump make the case for military intervention in Portland with an image of a fiery protest — but since Portland is calm, they had to fabricate one by merging old photos of police in Ecuador and protesters in Brazil www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Republicans post fake image of Oregon protest – using photos of South America

A federal judge had blocked Trump’s request to deploy California national guard to Portland

www.theguardian.com

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Michelle Gamage @michellegamage.bsky.social · 8d

A single Vancouver police officer made $397,258 last year, making $239,258 in overtime on top of their base pay of up to $158,000.
This is the wildest FOI I've seen in a long time. Well done Liam Britten for digging this up. #CBC
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

47 VPD officers made over $100K in OT last year — and one banked $239K, FOI data shows | CBC News

A single Vancouver police sergeant was paid $239,258 in overtime alone last year, on top of the rank's base pay of up to $158,000. The figure comes from a freedom of information request filed with the...

www.cbc.ca

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Jen St. Denis @jenstden.bsky.social · 8d

Today in the BC Legislature:

#bcpoli

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Remy Michaels @remyscameraeye.bsky.social · 8d

The Algonquin Icon... Early morning. Magnus The Moose, casually walking by. Incredibly handsome and massive. An absolutely stunning creature. I was honoured to be in his presence. 🫎📸🇨🇦
#AlgonquinPark #Moose #Mammals #Wildlife #Nature #WildlifePhotography #Photography #OntarioParks #Canada

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