Leslea M
@lesleam.bsky.social
Documentary filmmaker, children’s media producer, animal lover, mother of adult daughters and traveller. Stay curious!
They’re creating a narrative - it doesn’t matter if it’s true or not. Once you’ve built the narrative, it’s possible to gain traction for the idea.
To the best of your knowledge, are Alberta separation enthusiasts:
(a) delusional
(b) gullible
(c) imbeciles
(d) all of the above
(ACTUAL @angusreidinstitute.bsky.social numbers included for context)
#ableg #cdnpoli
(a) delusional
(b) gullible
(c) imbeciles
(d) all of the above
(ACTUAL @angusreidinstitute.bsky.social numbers included for context)
#ableg #cdnpoli
February 11, 2026 at 3:48 PM
They’re creating a narrative - it doesn’t matter if it’s true or not. Once you’ve built the narrative, it’s possible to gain traction for the idea.
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"For years, a cottage industry of political observers has contorted itself to obscure and occlude the obvious. That regardless of what others see in him, Trump’s entire political career...cannot be understood outside the context of his bitter, deep-seated racism." (gift link)
Opinion | This Is Just Who Trump Is
www.nytimes.com
February 7, 2026 at 4:49 PM
"For years, a cottage industry of political observers has contorted itself to obscure and occlude the obvious. That regardless of what others see in him, Trump’s entire political career...cannot be understood outside the context of his bitter, deep-seated racism." (gift link)
This article is heartbreaking.
Trump has betrayed the people of coal country. They love him anyway.
Trump has betrayed the people of coal country. They love him anyway.
“He thinks our people are idiots.”
www.motherjones.com
February 7, 2026 at 5:02 PM
This article is heartbreaking.
AI companies take advantage of the media that’s out there. They’re also taking advantage of the music that we commissioned for our documentaries and published through them. Please consider adding your voice to this petition.
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Creativity isn’t a dataset. Stop unlicensed AI training.
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February 7, 2026 at 12:41 AM
AI companies take advantage of the media that’s out there. They’re also taking advantage of the music that we commissioned for our documentaries and published through them. Please consider adding your voice to this petition.
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Mamdani: "I speak of Renee Good, whose final words to the man who murdered her were, 'I'm not mad at you.' I speak of Alex Pretti who died as he lived, caring for the stranger. ICE shot him bc he did something they could never fathom ... let us offer a new path: one of defiance through compassion."
February 6, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Mamdani: "I speak of Renee Good, whose final words to the man who murdered her were, 'I'm not mad at you.' I speak of Alex Pretti who died as he lived, caring for the stranger. ICE shot him bc he did something they could never fathom ... let us offer a new path: one of defiance through compassion."
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1. It was not an accident.
2. It was not a staffer.
3. While the president may have dementia his racism is not due to dementia.
4. He isn’t sorry. He means every racist thought he shares.
5. His base agrees with him.
6. He will do it again.
7. No one in power will hold him accountable.
2. It was not a staffer.
3. While the president may have dementia his racism is not due to dementia.
4. He isn’t sorry. He means every racist thought he shares.
5. His base agrees with him.
6. He will do it again.
7. No one in power will hold him accountable.
February 6, 2026 at 5:42 PM
1. It was not an accident.
2. It was not a staffer.
3. While the president may have dementia his racism is not due to dementia.
4. He isn’t sorry. He means every racist thought he shares.
5. His base agrees with him.
6. He will do it again.
7. No one in power will hold him accountable.
2. It was not a staffer.
3. While the president may have dementia his racism is not due to dementia.
4. He isn’t sorry. He means every racist thought he shares.
5. His base agrees with him.
6. He will do it again.
7. No one in power will hold him accountable.
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Reposted by Leslea M
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New discoveries are revealing how this ancient metropolis was built – and what likely led to its devastating collapse.
01/28/2026 | Expires 02/26/2026
www.pbs.org/video/angkor...
New discoveries are revealing how this ancient metropolis was built – and what likely led to its devastating collapse.
01/28/2026 | Expires 02/26/2026
www.pbs.org/video/angkor...
NOVA | Angkor: Hidden Jungle Empire | Season 53 | Episode 2
New evidence sheds light on the remarkable life—and mysterious collapse—of the ancient jungle city.
www.pbs.org
January 29, 2026 at 7:50 AM
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New discoveries are revealing how this ancient metropolis was built – and what likely led to its devastating collapse.
01/28/2026 | Expires 02/26/2026
www.pbs.org/video/angkor...
New discoveries are revealing how this ancient metropolis was built – and what likely led to its devastating collapse.
01/28/2026 | Expires 02/26/2026
www.pbs.org/video/angkor...
Reposted by Leslea M
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NOVA: "Angkor: Hidden Jungle Empire"
Season 53 Episode 2 | 53m 39s
Deep in the Cambodian jungle lie the ruins of Angkor, a marvel of urban engineering and seat of the once-mighty Khmer Empire.
NOVA: "Angkor: Hidden Jungle Empire"
Season 53 Episode 2 | 53m 39s
Deep in the Cambodian jungle lie the ruins of Angkor, a marvel of urban engineering and seat of the once-mighty Khmer Empire.
NOVA | Angkor: Hidden Jungle Empire | Season 53 | Episode 2
New evidence sheds light on the remarkable life—and mysterious collapse—of the ancient jungle city.
www.pbs.org
January 29, 2026 at 7:50 AM
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NOVA: "Angkor: Hidden Jungle Empire"
Season 53 Episode 2 | 53m 39s
Deep in the Cambodian jungle lie the ruins of Angkor, a marvel of urban engineering and seat of the once-mighty Khmer Empire.
NOVA: "Angkor: Hidden Jungle Empire"
Season 53 Episode 2 | 53m 39s
Deep in the Cambodian jungle lie the ruins of Angkor, a marvel of urban engineering and seat of the once-mighty Khmer Empire.
Reposted by Leslea M
Angkor: Hidden Jungle Empire | Full Documentary | NOVA | PBS
New evidence sheds light on the remarkable life – and mysterious collapse – of the ancient jungle city. Official website: | #novapbs Uncover the lost secrets of a once-mighty empire. The city of Angkor, the seat of the great Khmer Empire…
New evidence sheds light on the remarkable life – and mysterious collapse – of the ancient jungle city. Official website: | #novapbs Uncover the lost secrets of a once-mighty empire. The city of Angkor, the seat of the great Khmer Empire…
Angkor: Hidden Jungle Empire | Full Documentary | NOVA | PBS
New evidence sheds light on the remarkable life – and mysterious collapse – of the ancient jungle city. Official website: | #novapbs Uncover the lost secrets of a once-mighty empire. The city of Angkor, the seat of the great Khmer Empire in Southeast Asia for 500 years, was once the biggest city in the world. For centuries, this incredible civilization flourished, building the largest religious monument on Earth, Angkor Wat, and mastering urban engineering in a challenging landscape.
hausofasseveration.com
January 29, 2026 at 11:14 AM
Angkor: Hidden Jungle Empire | Full Documentary | NOVA | PBS
New evidence sheds light on the remarkable life – and mysterious collapse – of the ancient jungle city. Official website: | #novapbs Uncover the lost secrets of a once-mighty empire. The city of Angkor, the seat of the great Khmer Empire…
New evidence sheds light on the remarkable life – and mysterious collapse – of the ancient jungle city. Official website: | #novapbs Uncover the lost secrets of a once-mighty empire. The city of Angkor, the seat of the great Khmer Empire…
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if you need to think about something that isn't horrible for a little bit, we're watching this show about Angkor
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/video/angkor-hidden-jungle-empire/
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/video/angkor-hidden-jungle-empire/
Angkor: Hidden Jungle Empire
New evidence sheds light on the remarkable life – and mysterious collapse – of the ancient jungle city.
www.pbs.org
January 30, 2026 at 3:10 AM
if you need to think about something that isn't horrible for a little bit, we're watching this show about Angkor
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/video/angkor-hidden-jungle-empire/
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/video/angkor-hidden-jungle-empire/
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i watched a bunch of angkor wat docs before i actually went there
seriously, nothing will prepare you for the sheer fucking scale and age of it :)
this is a great new doc from nova a couple of days ago :)
www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/vi...
seriously, nothing will prepare you for the sheer fucking scale and age of it :)
this is a great new doc from nova a couple of days ago :)
www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/vi...
Angkor: Hidden Jungle Empire
New evidence sheds light on the remarkable life – and mysterious collapse – of the ancient jungle city.
www.pbs.org
January 30, 2026 at 3:43 PM
i watched a bunch of angkor wat docs before i actually went there
seriously, nothing will prepare you for the sheer fucking scale and age of it :)
this is a great new doc from nova a couple of days ago :)
www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/vi...
seriously, nothing will prepare you for the sheer fucking scale and age of it :)
this is a great new doc from nova a couple of days ago :)
www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/vi...
So are they down with preventing global warming now? I’m happy to let them believe in the giant sea monster if it gets them on board. 🤷♀️
a not insignificant number of people on Threads seem to believe the snow storm was The Government's attempt to refreeze the Leviathan, the world-eating serpent, which was getting loose (to eat the world, I assume)
January 26, 2026 at 5:27 PM
So are they down with preventing global warming now? I’m happy to let them believe in the giant sea monster if it gets them on board. 🤷♀️
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The inclusion of Kyle Rittenhouse in this @deadder.bsky.social cartoon really brings home the deep hypocrisy
January 25, 2026 at 8:15 PM
The inclusion of Kyle Rittenhouse in this @deadder.bsky.social cartoon really brings home the deep hypocrisy
Sometimes I look at the news, and I look at Bluesky, and I look at Facebook, and this is where I wind up
a puppet with flames coming out of his head
ALT: a puppet with flames coming out of his head
media.tenor.com
January 24, 2026 at 3:43 AM
Sometimes I look at the news, and I look at Bluesky, and I look at Facebook, and this is where I wind up
Fun fact: The first four Canadian forces personnel to die in Afghanistan were not only on the front lines, they were killed by American “friendly fire”.
It is heartbreaking reading the accounts of bravery and loss of NATO military members that the yellow draft dodger disparaged. #FMaga
January 24, 2026 at 1:13 AM
Fun fact: The first four Canadian forces personnel to die in Afghanistan were not only on the front lines, they were killed by American “friendly fire”.
What, they’re going to invade Antarctica now!? goddamn idiots.
January 24, 2026 at 1:10 AM
What, they’re going to invade Antarctica now!? goddamn idiots.
Fun fact: The first four Canadian forces personnel to die in Afghanistan were not only on the front lines, they were killed by American “friendly fire”.
Fucking asshole.
Fucking asshole.
British media, public really outraged at Trump’s comment. The feeble narcissist has no clue how angry people are, including among the far right in Europe.
January 24, 2026 at 1:08 AM
Fun fact: The first four Canadian forces personnel to die in Afghanistan were not only on the front lines, they were killed by American “friendly fire”.
Fucking asshole.
Fucking asshole.
Seriously?! It’s been about -30 C here all day, -46 with the wind chill this afternoon.
Wuss.
Wuss.
Canadians you are not prepared for the temperature he tells you he is experiencing here.
January 23, 2026 at 3:17 AM
Seriously?! It’s been about -30 C here all day, -46 with the wind chill this afternoon.
Wuss.
Wuss.
Well, that saves us having to protest any thought of joining. Elbows up, Canada!
Trump: “Dear Prime Minister Carney:
Please let this Letter serve to represent that the Board of Peace is withdrawing its invitation to you regarding Canada’s joining, what will be, the most prestigious Board of Leaders ever assembled, at any time.
Thank you for your attention to this matter!”
Please let this Letter serve to represent that the Board of Peace is withdrawing its invitation to you regarding Canada’s joining, what will be, the most prestigious Board of Leaders ever assembled, at any time.
Thank you for your attention to this matter!”
January 23, 2026 at 2:41 AM
Well, that saves us having to protest any thought of joining. Elbows up, Canada!
I don’t think we should have faith based hospitals at all.
Families want Canadian provinces to end MAID opt-out policy for faith-based hospitals. There are more than 100 forced transfers at end-of-life each year, by Caroline Barghout
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... via @cbcnews.ca @dyingwithdignity.ca
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... via @cbcnews.ca @dyingwithdignity.ca
Dying With Dignity Canada | It's your life. It's your choice.
Dying With Dignity Canada is the national human-rights charity committed to improving quality of dying, protecting end-of-life rights, and helping people across Canada avoid unwanted suffering.
dyingwithdignity.ca
January 21, 2026 at 3:57 PM
I don’t think we should have faith based hospitals at all.
This sounds like a plan to shoot up a church. 😳
January 20, 2026 at 5:07 AM
This sounds like a plan to shoot up a church. 😳
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Jennifer Howard (@jenniferhoward.bsky.social) shared this remarkable reflection that will resonate for many, particularly many of us as appreciative neighbours to the north of Minneapolis.
A Prayer for Minneapolis
Last night I made a simple prayer - "Protect the people of Minneapolis. All of them."
nolittledreams.substack.com
January 17, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Jennifer Howard (@jenniferhoward.bsky.social) shared this remarkable reflection that will resonate for many, particularly many of us as appreciative neighbours to the north of Minneapolis.
I hope so. But my optimism is tempered by history.
Please surprise me.
Please surprise me.
Nothing is going to stop the people of Minnesota and America from defeating this criminal President, his administration, and all the traitors who enabled it. Not ICE terrorism. Not the insurrection act. Not martial law. Not a second civil war. Nothing. No matter what happens, they are going to lose.
January 17, 2026 at 6:31 AM
I hope so. But my optimism is tempered by history.
Please surprise me.
Please surprise me.
Doug Ford is ranting about Chinese EVs being “spy cars” and it’s grimly hilarious to hear him huff and puff that China might stab us in the back while the Americans are right now shooting us in the face 😐
January 17, 2026 at 6:27 AM