K W
@passiveimp.bsky.social
Just a secular liberal interested in (American & Canadian) politics
This brings up some interesting questions on how a society with diverse religious and moral beliefs decides who is allowed to choose assisted death. At what point of serious mental illness do we decide that a person fully comprehends the choice that they're making?
Who can die? Canada wrestles with euthanasia for the mentally ill
Canadians with mental illness could soon qualify for assisted death. It's ignited debate in the country.
bbc.com
December 13, 2024 at 1:06 PM
This brings up some interesting questions on how a society with diverse religious and moral beliefs decides who is allowed to choose assisted death. At what point of serious mental illness do we decide that a person fully comprehends the choice that they're making?
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More than 75 Nobel Prize winners have signed a letter urging senators not to confirm RFK Jr.
The letter marks the first time in recent memory that Nobel laureates have banded together against a Cabinet choice. But Kennedy is a threat they could not ignore, one said. www.nytimes.com/2024/12/09/h...
The letter marks the first time in recent memory that Nobel laureates have banded together against a Cabinet choice. But Kennedy is a threat they could not ignore, one said. www.nytimes.com/2024/12/09/h...
Nobel Laureates Urge Senate to Turn Down Kennedy’s Nomination
Elevating Mr. Kennedy to secretary of H.H.S. “would put the public’s health in jeopardy,” more than 75 laureates wrote.
www.nytimes.com
December 9, 2024 at 9:40 PM
More than 75 Nobel Prize winners have signed a letter urging senators not to confirm RFK Jr.
The letter marks the first time in recent memory that Nobel laureates have banded together against a Cabinet choice. But Kennedy is a threat they could not ignore, one said. www.nytimes.com/2024/12/09/h...
The letter marks the first time in recent memory that Nobel laureates have banded together against a Cabinet choice. But Kennedy is a threat they could not ignore, one said. www.nytimes.com/2024/12/09/h...
Is this why finding the backpack took as long as it did? 🐷
This Fox segment on the search for the shooter is incredible. Look at how the NYPD searches Central Park lol
December 8, 2024 at 8:31 PM
Is this why finding the backpack took as long as it did? 🐷
Horrifying
These images should haunt, for the rest of their lives, anyone who helped keep Assad in power.
Almost 20 hours after entering Sednayah prison, efforts continue to reach underground cells. 1000s are believed to be in the 2nd & 3rd floors sealed underground.
#Syria
(🎥Credit: Qalaat Al Mudiq)
Almost 20 hours after entering Sednayah prison, efforts continue to reach underground cells. 1000s are believed to be in the 2nd & 3rd floors sealed underground.
#Syria
(🎥Credit: Qalaat Al Mudiq)
December 8, 2024 at 8:21 PM
Horrifying
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🧵There are 45 days until Inauguration Day, and I’m working on updating the Capitol Riot Map—an interactive visualization of the more than 1,500 individuals arrested or charged in connection to January 6th.
Follow this thread for updates, and explore the interactive visualization: capitolriotmap.com
Follow this thread for updates, and explore the interactive visualization: capitolriotmap.com
December 6, 2024 at 6:27 PM
🧵There are 45 days until Inauguration Day, and I’m working on updating the Capitol Riot Map—an interactive visualization of the more than 1,500 individuals arrested or charged in connection to January 6th.
Follow this thread for updates, and explore the interactive visualization: capitolriotmap.com
Follow this thread for updates, and explore the interactive visualization: capitolriotmap.com
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Nearly every single Republican voted against releasing the Matt Gaetz ethics report.
Remember this the next time they pretend to care about protecting minors.
Remember this the next time they pretend to care about protecting minors.
December 6, 2024 at 10:32 PM
Nearly every single Republican voted against releasing the Matt Gaetz ethics report.
Remember this the next time they pretend to care about protecting minors.
Remember this the next time they pretend to care about protecting minors.
The dangers of any economic structure should be taught. Only teaching the dangers of a certain structure has a word - propaganda
the House of Representatives is bravely tackling one of the most important issues the country faces this morning
December 6, 2024 at 4:51 PM
The dangers of any economic structure should be taught. Only teaching the dangers of a certain structure has a word - propaganda
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If we could just get trending topics! That is what it’s missing. Unless you are following people who mention an event you have to know about it and search for it.
December 6, 2024 at 2:13 AM
If we could just get trending topics! That is what it’s missing. Unless you are following people who mention an event you have to know about it and search for it.
I highly dislike Meta as a company but THIS is something I want to see more of.
Meta wants to use nuclear power for its data centers
Meta has confirmed its plans to use nuclear power to fuel US data centers.
www.engadget.com
December 4, 2024 at 2:47 PM
I highly dislike Meta as a company but THIS is something I want to see more of.
Money doesn't buy happiness nor can you buy your way out of being a loser:
December 3, 2024 at 3:44 PM
Money doesn't buy happiness nor can you buy your way out of being a loser:
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Religion does NOT belong in our schools!
Agreed? ✋
Agreed? ✋
December 1, 2024 at 11:52 PM
Religion does NOT belong in our schools!
Agreed? ✋
Agreed? ✋
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Land use with gas cars vs. land use with EVs (artist’s rendering).
December 2, 2024 at 12:32 AM
Land use with gas cars vs. land use with EVs (artist’s rendering).
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December 1, 2024 at 3:49 AM
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This year’s U.S. Presidential Election is going to be so much harder to ever really understand than the election in 2016, mainly because #KamalaHarris is such a better candidate than #HillaryClinton was, and 2024 Trump is such a worse everything than 2016 Trump was.
November 30, 2024 at 11:40 PM
This year’s U.S. Presidential Election is going to be so much harder to ever really understand than the election in 2016, mainly because #KamalaHarris is such a better candidate than #HillaryClinton was, and 2024 Trump is such a worse everything than 2016 Trump was.
If you are exposed to a bat GET THE RABIES VACCINATIONS. Even if you "don't think it bit you". If administered quickly after exposure, your chances of getting rabies is almost zero. Once you show symptoms of rabies, you are almost certain to die from it.
November 30, 2024 at 1:40 AM
If you are exposed to a bat GET THE RABIES VACCINATIONS. Even if you "don't think it bit you". If administered quickly after exposure, your chances of getting rabies is almost zero. Once you show symptoms of rabies, you are almost certain to die from it.
Don't forget the green beans casserole
shout out to all the vegetarians consuming their weight in mashed potatoes tonight
November 29, 2024 at 3:16 AM
Don't forget the green beans casserole
While I do generally agree with this, educating and pushing Americans to be healthier and seek preventative care would save A LOT of money and needs to be a big part of the healthcare discussion. Especially as a lot of the first world is trending towards having an increasingly older population.
I genuinely think Democrats should make healthcare one of our core issues—like immigration is for Republicans.
It’s an area with huge problems, and deep emotionally salience.
Cutting healthcare costs and improving quality helps literally everyone.
It’s an area with huge problems, and deep emotionally salience.
Cutting healthcare costs and improving quality helps literally everyone.
November 29, 2024 at 12:00 AM
While I do generally agree with this, educating and pushing Americans to be healthier and seek preventative care would save A LOT of money and needs to be a big part of the healthcare discussion. Especially as a lot of the first world is trending towards having an increasingly older population.
Who could've guessed
You don't need to be a rocket scientist or a brain surgeon to see why Bluesky is the place to be.
But welcome scientists, thank you for joining us! 👋
But welcome scientists, thank you for joining us! 👋
November 28, 2024 at 11:42 PM
Who could've guessed
An interesting perspective that doesn't get talked about enough. We cannot allow EVs and AVs to replace our options for walking and biking. Cleaner and healthier cities mean better pedestrian and cycling infrastructure.
How Self-Driving Cars will Destroy Cities (and what to do about it)
YouTube video by Not Just Bikes
youtu.be
November 26, 2024 at 11:32 AM
An interesting perspective that doesn't get talked about enough. We cannot allow EVs and AVs to replace our options for walking and biking. Cleaner and healthier cities mean better pedestrian and cycling infrastructure.
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Ban pharmaceutical ads!
November 26, 2024 at 4:21 AM
Ban pharmaceutical ads!
Having 2016 as the first national election I could vote in is kind of heartbreaking because I never got to be involved in a "normal" political landscape
I hate when they take away things you were just starting to really enjoy, like your favorite TV show or democracy.
November 25, 2024 at 2:27 AM
Having 2016 as the first national election I could vote in is kind of heartbreaking because I never got to be involved in a "normal" political landscape
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One mistake urbanists often make is arguing with people when they say they NEED their car for, frankly, whatever. Maybe they do, maybe they don’t, but I find the more effective point is that, if they have to or want to drive, it’s in their best interest that their neighbours can CHOOSE to NOT drive.
November 24, 2024 at 6:03 PM
One mistake urbanists often make is arguing with people when they say they NEED their car for, frankly, whatever. Maybe they do, maybe they don’t, but I find the more effective point is that, if they have to or want to drive, it’s in their best interest that their neighbours can CHOOSE to NOT drive.
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Next you're gonna tell me the guy in charge of all these people is an adjudicated rapist who allegedly sexually assaulted 26 women
November 24, 2024 at 5:22 AM
Next you're gonna tell me the guy in charge of all these people is an adjudicated rapist who allegedly sexually assaulted 26 women