Erin
@erindagbjort.bsky.social
Vinyl, tape & vintage junkie, cat mama, narwhal lover. Erstwhile campus radio DJ & podcast host. I like bikes, good transit policy and walkable neighbourhoods.
I mostly just reskeet because I’m tired. So very tired.
I mostly just reskeet because I’m tired. So very tired.
Pinned
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Remember this one? “Humans aren’t very efficient movers—until you put us on a bicycle, when we become some of the most energy-efficient land travelers in the animal kingdom.” Proven science via Scientific American @sciam.bsky.social #CityMakingMath
The Most Efficient Traveler Isn’t a Bird or a Fish—It’s You on a Bike
A famous graphic, now updated, compares locomotion in the animal kingdom
www.scientificamerican.com
January 31, 2026 at 8:59 AM
Remember this one? “Humans aren’t very efficient movers—until you put us on a bicycle, when we become some of the most energy-efficient land travelers in the animal kingdom.” Proven science via Scientific American @sciam.bsky.social #CityMakingMath
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This is just insane. It’s only a matter of time before DHS kills another innocent person here.
(clip via MPR and @davidjbier.bsky.social on X)
(clip via MPR and @davidjbier.bsky.social on X)
January 31, 2026 at 6:13 PM
This is just insane. It’s only a matter of time before DHS kills another innocent person here.
(clip via MPR and @davidjbier.bsky.social on X)
(clip via MPR and @davidjbier.bsky.social on X)
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Urback says fewer Canadians are fighting for these programs now than they did under Stephen Harper
If this is true, it's trouble for the entire health care system. A government that sees less resistance to cuts isn't going to stop at refugees and asylum seekers
If this is true, it's trouble for the entire health care system. A government that sees less resistance to cuts isn't going to stop at refugees and asylum seekers
January 30, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Urback says fewer Canadians are fighting for these programs now than they did under Stephen Harper
If this is true, it's trouble for the entire health care system. A government that sees less resistance to cuts isn't going to stop at refugees and asylum seekers
If this is true, it's trouble for the entire health care system. A government that sees less resistance to cuts isn't going to stop at refugees and asylum seekers
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Instead of punching down at hardworking newcomers, we need to tax the rich and fully fund the universal public healthcare system that everyone in Canada deserves.
January 30, 2026 at 11:41 PM
Instead of punching down at hardworking newcomers, we need to tax the rich and fully fund the universal public healthcare system that everyone in Canada deserves.
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This is classic scapegoating — blaming refugees for a healthcare crisis caused by decades of underfunding and privatization.
These charges are cruel and punitive. We won’t fix a broken system by putting up new barriers for people who are already struggling.
These charges are cruel and punitive. We won’t fix a broken system by putting up new barriers for people who are already struggling.
January 30, 2026 at 11:41 PM
This is classic scapegoating — blaming refugees for a healthcare crisis caused by decades of underfunding and privatization.
These charges are cruel and punitive. We won’t fix a broken system by putting up new barriers for people who are already struggling.
These charges are cruel and punitive. We won’t fix a broken system by putting up new barriers for people who are already struggling.
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"What exactly do you expect Carney to do / not do?"
A thread of 50 specific items (with links, and not in any particular order), a large fraction of which are in line with warning signs we pointed out early on and were told to be quiet, wait and see, or trust his 4D chess acumen.
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A thread of 50 specific items (with links, and not in any particular order), a large fraction of which are in line with warning signs we pointed out early on and were told to be quiet, wait and see, or trust his 4D chess acumen.
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January 22, 2026 at 6:06 PM
"What exactly do you expect Carney to do / not do?"
A thread of 50 specific items (with links, and not in any particular order), a large fraction of which are in line with warning signs we pointed out early on and were told to be quiet, wait and see, or trust his 4D chess acumen.
1/??
A thread of 50 specific items (with links, and not in any particular order), a large fraction of which are in line with warning signs we pointed out early on and were told to be quiet, wait and see, or trust his 4D chess acumen.
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This week in things Carney fans have to rationalize...
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January 29, 2026 at 1:05 AM
This week in things Carney fans have to rationalize...
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Really hard to look at this and all the other examples of bravery and kindness from ordinary people in this moment not think also of the tremendous cowardice exhibited over the past year by some of the richest, most well-protected people in business, media and politics
Let us all have the courage displayed by the residents of Minneapolis.
January 25, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Really hard to look at this and all the other examples of bravery and kindness from ordinary people in this moment not think also of the tremendous cowardice exhibited over the past year by some of the richest, most well-protected people in business, media and politics
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in case you're curious about how angry Minnesota is about ICE, it was -20 today
January 24, 2026 at 12:38 AM
in case you're curious about how angry Minnesota is about ICE, it was -20 today
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You cannot detain or arrest a baby, you can only kidnap her. These people need to wear a scarlet letter, need to ring a bell to loudly declare their moral bankruptcy. Everyone must be allowed to avoid them until they have made amends.
January 24, 2026 at 12:18 AM
You cannot detain or arrest a baby, you can only kidnap her. These people need to wear a scarlet letter, need to ring a bell to loudly declare their moral bankruptcy. Everyone must be allowed to avoid them until they have made amends.
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An op-ed from Matthew Herder, an Applied Public Health Chair and Professor at Dalhousie University.
The timing of this is really quite something.
#GiftLink 🎁
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
The timing of this is really quite something.
#GiftLink 🎁
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
January 18, 2026 at 12:30 PM
An op-ed from Matthew Herder, an Applied Public Health Chair and Professor at Dalhousie University.
The timing of this is really quite something.
#GiftLink 🎁
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
The timing of this is really quite something.
#GiftLink 🎁
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
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Wrong. Completely wrong. Canada *does* need to be 'performative'. It's called leadership. Upholding democratic norms is done by vocal support and action, not going mute when things get tough out of cowardice and self preservation.
Canada doesn't need to be performative. The EU is making a statement because they need to demonstrate their unity and strength.
January 18, 2026 at 1:13 PM
Wrong. Completely wrong. Canada *does* need to be 'performative'. It's called leadership. Upholding democratic norms is done by vocal support and action, not going mute when things get tough out of cowardice and self preservation.
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Not dealbreakers for Carney:
"The board would be chaired for life by Mr. Trump and would start by addressing the Gaza conflict and then be expanded to deal with other conflicts."
"Concerns are being raised it could undermine the work of the United Nations."
www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art...
"The board would be chaired for life by Mr. Trump and would start by addressing the Gaza conflict and then be expanded to deal with other conflicts."
"Concerns are being raised it could undermine the work of the United Nations."
www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art...
Carney agrees ‘in principle’ to join Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ but says details must be worked out
Prime Minister wants Canada to participate in rebuilding Gaza after Israel-Hamas war
www.theglobeandmail.com
January 18, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Not dealbreakers for Carney:
"The board would be chaired for life by Mr. Trump and would start by addressing the Gaza conflict and then be expanded to deal with other conflicts."
"Concerns are being raised it could undermine the work of the United Nations."
www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art...
"The board would be chaired for life by Mr. Trump and would start by addressing the Gaza conflict and then be expanded to deal with other conflicts."
"Concerns are being raised it could undermine the work of the United Nations."
www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art...
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this is the sickest shit ive ever seen
January 16, 2026 at 9:38 PM
this is the sickest shit ive ever seen
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Diné is also known as Navajo. Peter Yazzie was detained in January 2026.
January 18, 2026 at 3:47 AM
Diné is also known as Navajo. Peter Yazzie was detained in January 2026.
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Shocking and disgusting but not surprising. I’m furious.
I said that I didn't think there was anything that Carney does that his loyalists wouldn't rationalize. I thought maybe this would be a bridge too far and might finally cause some self-reflection. Nope. They're dutifully defending this complicity in evil.
www.ctvnews.ca/world/israel...
www.ctvnews.ca/world/israel...
Carney to accept Trump’s offer to join ‘Board of Peace’ in rebuild of Gaza
Mark Carney will accept an invitation from Donald Trump to join the U.S. president’s 'Board of Peace,' a U.S.-led effort in planning the future reconstruction of Gaza, CTV News has learned.
www.ctvnews.ca
January 18, 2026 at 3:59 AM
Shocking and disgusting but not surprising. I’m furious.
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This is just another absolute own goal by Carney. He showed Canadians that he's willing to be complicit with some truly awful people (Trump, Rubio, Kushner, Blair) in a deeply immoral land theft project *and* he got suckered for his trouble.
January 18, 2026 at 2:04 AM
This is just another absolute own goal by Carney. He showed Canadians that he's willing to be complicit with some truly awful people (Trump, Rubio, Kushner, Blair) in a deeply immoral land theft project *and* he got suckered for his trouble.
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I said that I didn't think there was anything that Carney does that his loyalists wouldn't rationalize. I thought maybe this would be a bridge too far and might finally cause some self-reflection. Nope. They're dutifully defending this complicity in evil.
www.ctvnews.ca/world/israel...
www.ctvnews.ca/world/israel...
Carney to accept Trump’s offer to join ‘Board of Peace’ in rebuild of Gaza
Mark Carney will accept an invitation from Donald Trump to join the U.S. president’s 'Board of Peace,' a U.S.-led effort in planning the future reconstruction of Gaza, CTV News has learned.
www.ctvnews.ca
January 17, 2026 at 1:03 PM
I said that I didn't think there was anything that Carney does that his loyalists wouldn't rationalize. I thought maybe this would be a bridge too far and might finally cause some self-reflection. Nope. They're dutifully defending this complicity in evil.
www.ctvnews.ca/world/israel...
www.ctvnews.ca/world/israel...
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I'm so vintage I remember when Discogs was all printed out in the record store.
January 17, 2026 at 5:06 PM
I'm so vintage I remember when Discogs was all printed out in the record store.
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I just wrote to the Senators @SenateCA demanding that they vote NO on Bill C-12. This law gives dangerous unchecked powers to the government to deport people, including permanent residents and attacks refugees. Add your name: migrantrights.ca/actionslist/...
Tell Senators: Vote No on Bill C-12 - Migrant Rights Network
Send an Email Now! Bill C-12 was passed by MPs but Senators can still vote NO. Send a message now! Bill C-12 creates: Mass Permit Cancellation Powers: The Immigration Minister gains authority to canc...
migrantrights.ca
January 16, 2026 at 4:40 PM
I just wrote to the Senators @SenateCA demanding that they vote NO on Bill C-12. This law gives dangerous unchecked powers to the government to deport people, including permanent residents and attacks refugees. Add your name: migrantrights.ca/actionslist/...
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Donald Trump has not assembled a “Board of Peace” for Gaza.
He has assembled a Board of Occupation.
The future of Gaza is not up to Trump, Blair or Netanyahu.
That is up to the Palestinian people.
He has assembled a Board of Occupation.
The future of Gaza is not up to Trump, Blair or Netanyahu.
That is up to the Palestinian people.
January 17, 2026 at 1:28 PM
Donald Trump has not assembled a “Board of Peace” for Gaza.
He has assembled a Board of Occupation.
The future of Gaza is not up to Trump, Blair or Netanyahu.
That is up to the Palestinian people.
He has assembled a Board of Occupation.
The future of Gaza is not up to Trump, Blair or Netanyahu.
That is up to the Palestinian people.
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Another humiliation. It's hard to believe anyone could be this out in the moral wilderness. Carney has all the principle of televangelist.
Carney to accept Trump’s offer for role on Gaza peace plan’s ‘Board of Peace’ www.ctvnews.ca/world/israel...
Find out more at nationalnewswatch.com
Find out more at nationalnewswatch.com
Carney to accept Trump’s offer for role on Gaza peace plan’s ‘Board of Peace’
U.S. President Donald Trump has asked Prime Minister Mark Carney to join the Board of Peace for Gaza.
www.ctvnews.ca
January 17, 2026 at 3:44 AM
Another humiliation. It's hard to believe anyone could be this out in the moral wilderness. Carney has all the principle of televangelist.
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“ICE agents, get out now because historically, this ends with you hanging from a lamppost and your body paraded through the streets.” - the …we rate dogs guy
January 16, 2026 at 3:49 AM
“ICE agents, get out now because historically, this ends with you hanging from a lamppost and your body paraded through the streets.” - the …we rate dogs guy