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My latest piece for @thecoast.ca about how Houston and his staff keep trying to silence dissent in the ranks, the public, and most dangerously in the nonprofit sector.
www.thecoast.ca/news-opinion...
www.thecoast.ca/news-opinion...
Why the ability to speak truth to power matters, and why Houston and his staff are quelling dissent - The Coast | News, events, restaurants, concerts and Burger Week for Halifax, Nova Scotia
On Nov. 28, former Justice Minister and Attorney General Becky Druhan participated in a panel discussion and made a public admission that many of us in the advocacy space have long suspected: the cent...
www.thecoast.ca
December 9, 2025 at 1:45 PM
My latest piece for @thecoast.ca about how Houston and his staff keep trying to silence dissent in the ranks, the public, and most dangerously in the nonprofit sector.
www.thecoast.ca/news-opinion...
www.thecoast.ca/news-opinion...
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See also this government’s current project to break universities’ autonomy (and completely break our universities in the process).
My latest piece for @thecoast.ca about how Houston and his staff keep trying to silence dissent in the ranks, the public, and most dangerously in the nonprofit sector.
www.thecoast.ca/news-opinion...
www.thecoast.ca/news-opinion...
Why the ability to speak truth to power matters, and why Houston and his staff are quelling dissent - The Coast | News, events, restaurants, concerts and Burger Week for Halifax, Nova Scotia
On Nov. 28, former Justice Minister and Attorney General Becky Druhan participated in a panel discussion and made a public admission that many of us in the advocacy space have long suspected: the cent...
www.thecoast.ca
December 9, 2025 at 3:04 PM
See also this government’s current project to break universities’ autonomy (and completely break our universities in the process).
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"For more than a decade, senior editor Alan Taylor has made it an annual tradition to compose an essay of uplifting images from the past 12 months—an effort to seek out and recognize some of the abundant joy and kindness present in the world around us."
#GiftLink 🎁
#GiftLink 🎁
Hopeful Images From 2025
Year after year, rounding up his news photos of the year has proven to be an exercise in sorting through difficult and disturbing imagery. For more than a decade now, senior editor Alan Taylor has mad...
www.theatlantic.com
December 12, 2025 at 3:39 PM
"For more than a decade, senior editor Alan Taylor has made it an annual tradition to compose an essay of uplifting images from the past 12 months—an effort to seek out and recognize some of the abundant joy and kindness present in the world around us."
#GiftLink 🎁
#GiftLink 🎁
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Voi just witnessed the most glorious homecoming – long-absent ex-orphans returned to debut two new babies! Meet Kihari leading the group with brand new baby Kiki. Somehow everyone knew to gather this morning: 54 orphans, ex-orphans, and wild-born babies in total: sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/news
December 9, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Voi just witnessed the most glorious homecoming – long-absent ex-orphans returned to debut two new babies! Meet Kihari leading the group with brand new baby Kiki. Somehow everyone knew to gather this morning: 54 orphans, ex-orphans, and wild-born babies in total: sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/news
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Why Canada’s quiet superpower is institutional independence.
www.youtube.com/shorts/7vV61...
www.youtube.com/shorts/7vV61...
The Wiring Within the Walls
YouTube video by Tod Maffin
www.youtube.com
December 8, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Why Canada’s quiet superpower is institutional independence.
www.youtube.com/shorts/7vV61...
www.youtube.com/shorts/7vV61...
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Canada’s environmental ‘realism’ looks more like surrender | Tzeporah Berman
Canada’s environmental ‘realism’ looks more like surrender | Tzeporah Berman
At a time when the UK and other countries are finally taking bold steps for climate, Canada is preparing a new oil pipeline
www.theguardian.com
December 8, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Canada’s environmental ‘realism’ looks more like surrender | Tzeporah Berman
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An American for-profit healthcare companied tried to hire me this week. Here's how that went. 😉
www.youtube.com/shorts/1WKAx...
www.youtube.com/shorts/1WKAx...
A for-profit American healthcare company tried to hire me
YouTube video by Tod Maffin
www.youtube.com
December 8, 2025 at 1:48 AM
An American for-profit healthcare companied tried to hire me this week. Here's how that went. 😉
www.youtube.com/shorts/1WKAx...
www.youtube.com/shorts/1WKAx...
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'40 Below 0' painting by painter, singer and musician Joni Mitchell #WomensArt
December 7, 2025 at 5:42 AM
'40 Below 0' painting by painter, singer and musician Joni Mitchell #WomensArt
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The US government is summarily executing people on a weekly basis without telling the American people any of their names or presenting any proof of their guilt, for alleged crimes that do not carry the death penalty in the US.
December 6, 2025 at 2:17 PM
The US government is summarily executing people on a weekly basis without telling the American people any of their names or presenting any proof of their guilt, for alleged crimes that do not carry the death penalty in the US.
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Crochet mandala street decorations, a collective creation by women in Licata, Italy #WomensArt
(via Howtofeelgood. net)
(via Howtofeelgood. net)
December 7, 2025 at 5:35 AM
Crochet mandala street decorations, a collective creation by women in Licata, Italy #WomensArt
(via Howtofeelgood. net)
(via Howtofeelgood. net)
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Reposted by Mary Kate 🇨🇦
COVID Shots Tied to a Lower Risk of Death From Any Cause medpagetoday.com/infectiousdi...
"After standardizing characteristics between the two groups, all-cause mortality incidence was 25% lower in those who had received a COVID shot."
"After standardizing characteristics between the two groups, all-cause mortality incidence was 25% lower in those who had received a COVID shot."
COVID Shots Tied to a Lower Risk of Death From Any Cause
Advantage held even after removing coronavirus-related deaths from the mix
medpagetoday.com
December 6, 2025 at 9:31 PM
COVID Shots Tied to a Lower Risk of Death From Any Cause medpagetoday.com/infectiousdi...
"After standardizing characteristics between the two groups, all-cause mortality incidence was 25% lower in those who had received a COVID shot."
"After standardizing characteristics between the two groups, all-cause mortality incidence was 25% lower in those who had received a COVID shot."
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Thank God for Bluesky: A little love letter to the people who would not compromise with Nazis iandunt.substack.com/p/thank-god-...
Thank God for Bluesky
Yes, it's eager. Yes, it's censorious. But it has the very considerable advantage of not being fascist.
iandunt.substack.com
December 5, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Thank God for Bluesky: A little love letter to the people who would not compromise with Nazis iandunt.substack.com/p/thank-god-...
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Landscapes painted on the surfaces of cut logs by US artist Alison Moritsugu #WomensArt
December 4, 2025 at 5:06 AM
Landscapes painted on the surfaces of cut logs by US artist Alison Moritsugu #WomensArt
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Reposted by Mary Kate 🇨🇦
'The puddle bathers' by contemporary Glasgow printmaker Fiona Watson #WomensArt
November 30, 2025 at 6:37 AM
'The puddle bathers' by contemporary Glasgow printmaker Fiona Watson #WomensArt
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America, It's Not You, It's...
November 28, 2025 at 7:11 PM
America, It's Not You, It's...
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This week's card isn't just a nice benefactor handing out coins. The #Tarot asks: Who holds the power here?
It dares us to ask if there is 𝐢𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 in his generosity, or to what extent the receivers are humbled.
And 𝘸𝘩𝘺.
For the full story, plus some vital #astrology visit
rb.gy/pd2qby
It dares us to ask if there is 𝐢𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 in his generosity, or to what extent the receivers are humbled.
And 𝘸𝘩𝘺.
For the full story, plus some vital #astrology visit
rb.gy/pd2qby
November 25, 2025 at 11:54 PM
This week's card isn't just a nice benefactor handing out coins. The #Tarot asks: Who holds the power here?
It dares us to ask if there is 𝐢𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 in his generosity, or to what extent the receivers are humbled.
And 𝘸𝘩𝘺.
For the full story, plus some vital #astrology visit
rb.gy/pd2qby
It dares us to ask if there is 𝐢𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 in his generosity, or to what extent the receivers are humbled.
And 𝘸𝘩𝘺.
For the full story, plus some vital #astrology visit
rb.gy/pd2qby
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In our first episode of Recycling 101, Kirk from Halifax Solid Waste talks about one of the new items that can be recycled in Nova Scotia. Starting on Monday, Dec. 1, you can put single-use hot and cold beverage containers and lids in your blue bag. Learn more at: halifax.ca/recycling
November 28, 2025 at 12:38 PM
In our first episode of Recycling 101, Kirk from Halifax Solid Waste talks about one of the new items that can be recycled in Nova Scotia. Starting on Monday, Dec. 1, you can put single-use hot and cold beverage containers and lids in your blue bag. Learn more at: halifax.ca/recycling
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Wow, this Ireland ad about protecting your kids on your online posts. It might give you pause….think before you post about their activities.
November 27, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Wow, this Ireland ad about protecting your kids on your online posts. It might give you pause….think before you post about their activities.
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Province to Sell Remaining U.S. Alcohol news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/11/2...
Province to Sell Remaining U.S. Alcohol
news.novascotia.ca
November 27, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Province to Sell Remaining U.S. Alcohol news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/11/2...
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🌳 Be Kind to the trees, they're busy saving the world..
#tree #trees #sustainability #oxygen #sustainable #forest #woodland 🌍
#tree #trees #sustainability #oxygen #sustainable #forest #woodland 🌍
November 27, 2025 at 7:52 AM
🌳 Be Kind to the trees, they're busy saving the world..
#tree #trees #sustainability #oxygen #sustainable #forest #woodland 🌍
#tree #trees #sustainability #oxygen #sustainable #forest #woodland 🌍
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Cuddling capybaras and ogling otters: the problem with animal cafes in Asia
Cuddling capybaras and ogling otters: the problem with animal cafes in Asia
A boom in places offering petting sessions is linked to a rise in the illegal movement of exotic and endangered species, say experts
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Cuddling capybaras and ogling otters: the problem with animal cafes in Asia
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There's a tradition that never gets old: our ex-orphans returning home after giving birth, just to share the joy with the Keepers who raised them. This time of year is full of these reunions - mothers bringing their wild-born babies back to say hello. That's what your support creates. 🐘💚
November 27, 2025 at 2:22 AM
There's a tradition that never gets old: our ex-orphans returning home after giving birth, just to share the joy with the Keepers who raised them. This time of year is full of these reunions - mothers bringing their wild-born babies back to say hello. That's what your support creates. 🐘💚