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Bethankit Hums @tangibullah.bsky.social · 1h

Fabric & sewing shops are hives of unrequited conservatism.

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Larry Neufeld @larryneufeldsk.bsky.social · 1d

The disasters we talk about shape our priorities and determine our preparedness
theconversation.com/the-disaster...

The disasters we talk about shape our priorities and determine our preparedness

From drought to soil degradation and environmental pollution, why does society overlook the most impactful disasters?

theconversation.com

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WIRED @wired.com · 29d

22 cell towers. One man who planned and executed it all. From prison, WIRED spoke to Sean Aaron Smith, the most prolific anti-5G arsonist about the origin and details of his anti-5G crusade to understand the delirious, very online political violence of our era.

One Vigilante, 22 Cell Towers, and a World of Conspiracies

Inside the mind of the most prolific anti-5G arsonist in the world—and the incoherent, very online political violence of our era.

www.wired.com

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Eleanor Morton @eleanormorton.bsky.social · 1d

Throwback to one of my fave Halloween videos
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjhX...

Edgar Allan Poe reads his hatemail

YouTube video by Eleanor Morton

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Bethankit Hums @tangibullah.bsky.social · 2h

Meanwhile, American Exceptionalism is a real thing:

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/America...

Bethankit Hums @tangibullah.bsky.social · 2h

"No sir, there's no consequence for any actions I take in business or in my personal life. I live in a value vacuum. I'm a sovereign individual, a Christian, and I'm probably going to heaven. Yeah, that's right, I said it."

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Nature @nature.com · 1d

The idea that emissions can be offset through projects that claim to avoid releases or to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere is fatally flawed

go.nature.com/4925W5G

Carbon credits are failing to help with climate change — here’s why

The idea that emissions can be offset through projects that claim to avoid releases or to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere is fatally flawed.

go.nature.com

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Bethankit Hums @tangibullah.bsky.social · 2h

It was a cry for help, ok?

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Larry Neufeld @larryneufeldsk.bsky.social · 1d

World falling far behind deforestation goals with farms and fires driving loss, report says www.reuters.com/sustainabili...

World falling far behind deforestation goals with farms and fires driving loss, report says

The world is falling far behind a global goal to reverse deforestation by 2030, with losses being largely driven by agricultural expansion and forest fires, according to the 2025 Forest Declaration Assessment.

www.reuters.com

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Hazel B. | Meme Resister | Forever Canadian @hab3261.bsky.social · 1d

#DanielleSmith gave a Healthcare guarantee that you would never have to pay out of pocket. Remember that when you get the $100 bill for the Covid Vaccine. Mark "return to sender" with a copy of the HC Guarantee #ABpoli #ABleg #AxeTheVaxTax #Integrity #HCGuarantee #FinePrint

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Bethankit Hums @tangibullah.bsky.social · 16h

So printer manufacturers, unhappy with state efforts to remove their unfair ink cartridge monopoly, now claim you need to print everything! (TINC)

(Just kidding. Or am I?)

Bethankit Hums @tangibullah.bsky.social · 16h

Absolutely. I liked Dune as well, but it's not the same kind of thing at all.

This military history essay (by someone who likes Dune) was fun:

acoup.blog/2020/01/17/c...

Collections: The Fremen Mirage, Part I: War at the Dawn of Civilization

This week’s post is the first in a four part series (II, IIIa, IIIb, interlude, IV) looking at what I’m going to term the Fremen Mirage (a play on Le Mirage Spartiate, which we’ve…

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Bethankit Hums @tangibullah.bsky.social · 17h

If you read Donald Gutstein's book, he talks about how several of those organizations like the Fraser Inst & various Conservative networks were created by wealthy business owners with help from US funders. We should be paying a lot more attention here.

www.amazon.ca/Not-Conspira...

Not a Conspiracy Theory: How Business Propaganda Hijacks Democracy: Gutstein, Donald: 9781554701919: Books - Amazon.ca

www.amazon.ca

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🐦‍⬛🏴🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸Dan won't shut up about trans rights & Palestine @verboseminimalist.gay · Jul 23

"For we each of us deserve everything, every luxury that was ever piled
in the tombs of the dead kings, and we each of us deserve nothing, not a
mouthful of bread in hunger."

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Bethankit Hums @tangibullah.bsky.social · 18h

Sure, but so is Spongebob. 🤷‍♂️

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Bethankit Hums @tangibullah.bsky.social · 18h

Thanks - that's what I was trying to put into words.

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Ximena González @ximenaka.bsky.social · 1d

I began writing this story with a naive question in mind: What do we lose when public education is privatized? A lot, actually.

By following the MAGA playbook, the UCP’s push against public education not only undermines democracy, it jeopardizes the possibility of a better future for all Albertans.

Inside the Right-Wing Attack on Alberta's Public Education | The Tyee

MAGA’s Project 2025 has become a blueprint for undermining Canada’s schools in the name of profit and privilege.

thetyee.ca

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Bethankit Hums @tangibullah.bsky.social · 18h

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Bethankit Hums @tangibullah.bsky.social · 18h

My friend who's a lawyer gets up at 4am and does 2 hours work before the kids wake up.

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 1d

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Jordan Uhl @jordanuhl.com · 1d

Already today, Israel has:

-Conducted a drone strike on Khan Younis in Gaza

-Shot & wounded two others near Khan Younis

-Killed 5 Palestinians in Gaza City

-Fired on & wounded a several others near Jabalia

All in violation of the “ceasefire.”

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Bethankit Hums @tangibullah.bsky.social · 18h

That's Carney's job. It's not Smith's job.

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Bethankit Hums @tangibullah.bsky.social · 18h

Meanwhile, she's busily helping a bunch of cranks install the same organizations & goals here in Canada.

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Bethankit Hums @tangibullah.bsky.social · 19h

And we should be thinking about this in the context of other associations Danielle Smith is entertaining. It's like we've elected the f*cking Fraser Institute to run our province...

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Hazel B. | Meme Resister | Forever Canadian @hab3261.bsky.social · 1d

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Reboot Alberta | Not sure if Knitty’s post has been shared yet. | Facebook

Not sure if Knitty’s post has been shared yet.. but this needs boosted and is very important re: public education.. it’s 8:15 long but worth it.

www.facebook.com

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