Off the Raycord
@raylarson.bsky.social
Passionately pragmatic progressive with a dash of irony and sarcasm. Interested in: #HumanCenteredDesign #diversityandinclusion #Innovation opinions my own🏳️🌈
Course language warning (for American friends. Canadians are used to this kind of language in prime time). Reflects how I feel watching events unfold south of us. We're not immune Canada, so please stay vigilant. We are especially susceptible to traps of Fascism during tough economic times.
January 15, 2026 at 8:57 PM
Course language warning (for American friends. Canadians are used to this kind of language in prime time). Reflects how I feel watching events unfold south of us. We're not immune Canada, so please stay vigilant. We are especially susceptible to traps of Fascism during tough economic times.
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Glad to see Will leading the charge here.
Would love to see the government do this en-masse, because as I argue for in my latest column, this would be the most effective way for all of us to be able to leave for good:
thetyee.ca/Opinion/2026...
Would love to see the government do this en-masse, because as I argue for in my latest column, this would be the most effective way for all of us to be able to leave for good:
thetyee.ca/Opinion/2026...
January 13, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Glad to see Will leading the charge here.
Would love to see the government do this en-masse, because as I argue for in my latest column, this would be the most effective way for all of us to be able to leave for good:
thetyee.ca/Opinion/2026...
Would love to see the government do this en-masse, because as I argue for in my latest column, this would be the most effective way for all of us to be able to leave for good:
thetyee.ca/Opinion/2026...
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To an extent I appreciate the need to take the Alberta Independence movement seriously but the irony of trying to host your separatist event at “Canadian” Brewhouse to be told to leave and then pivoting to “Swamp Donkey” needs to be highlighted.
January 13, 2026 at 3:27 PM
To an extent I appreciate the need to take the Alberta Independence movement seriously but the irony of trying to host your separatist event at “Canadian” Brewhouse to be told to leave and then pivoting to “Swamp Donkey” needs to be highlighted.
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NEWS: New video shows officer calling Renee Nicole Good 'F*cking B*tch' following shooting.
Meanwhile, the Philadelphia police chief says she will arrest ICE agents who violate the law, and Minnesota confirms there is no absolute immunity for the ICE agent in question.
Meanwhile, the Philadelphia police chief says she will arrest ICE agents who violate the law, and Minnesota confirms there is no absolute immunity for the ICE agent in question.
Important Update: New Video of Shooting Shows Officer Calling Renee Nicole Good 'F*cking B*tch' Following Shooting
We have a major development this afternoon into the horrific shooting of Renee Nicole Good.
aaronparnas.substack.com
January 9, 2026 at 7:53 PM
NEWS: New video shows officer calling Renee Nicole Good 'F*cking B*tch' following shooting.
Meanwhile, the Philadelphia police chief says she will arrest ICE agents who violate the law, and Minnesota confirms there is no absolute immunity for the ICE agent in question.
Meanwhile, the Philadelphia police chief says she will arrest ICE agents who violate the law, and Minnesota confirms there is no absolute immunity for the ICE agent in question.
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I think it is probably a bad idea to put clearly unhinged, angry psychopaths in federal law enforcement positions.
January 9, 2026 at 2:15 PM
I think it is probably a bad idea to put clearly unhinged, angry psychopaths in federal law enforcement positions.
So if your preferred party is not in government nationally the solution is to leave? 🤦♂️
January 9, 2026 at 7:26 PM
So if your preferred party is not in government nationally the solution is to leave? 🤦♂️
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You're left with the impression the White House is run by a deranged and confused elderly man who desperately wants everyone to fear him while surrounded by an inner-circle of sleazebags and arsonists who are pushing his buttons to pursue their own random agendas
He let four NY Times reporters eavesdrop on a call with the President of Colombia, then bragged to them after that kidnapping Maduro was intimidating other world leaders to fall in line?
January 8, 2026 at 3:13 PM
You're left with the impression the White House is run by a deranged and confused elderly man who desperately wants everyone to fear him while surrounded by an inner-circle of sleazebags and arsonists who are pushing his buttons to pursue their own random agendas
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NEW: MAYOR FREY: “They are already trying to spin this as an act of self defense. I’ve seen the video myself and I want to tell everybody directly; that is bullshit.”
January 7, 2026 at 6:52 PM
NEW: MAYOR FREY: “They are already trying to spin this as an act of self defense. I’ve seen the video myself and I want to tell everybody directly; that is bullshit.”
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Please enjoy my cartoon for Wednesday's Toronto Star
January 6, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Please enjoy my cartoon for Wednesday's Toronto Star
Tough year, global disorder disrupted, Canada’s sovereignty questioned. Canadians rose to the moment: stood shoulder to shoulder, supported Canadian businesses, raised elbows, voted for experienced leadership. Onward together we will build this country with confidence, unity, and purpose. 🇨🇦✨🥳🍾
January 1, 2026 at 3:09 AM
Tough year, global disorder disrupted, Canada’s sovereignty questioned. Canadians rose to the moment: stood shoulder to shoulder, supported Canadian businesses, raised elbows, voted for experienced leadership. Onward together we will build this country with confidence, unity, and purpose. 🇨🇦✨🥳🍾
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Lmfao
December 29, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Lmfao
Apologies for how early we are putting the Christmas tree up this year. Practically rushing it… only December 20th 🎄
December 20, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Apologies for how early we are putting the Christmas tree up this year. Practically rushing it… only December 20th 🎄
As 2025 wraps up, I’m grateful to serve people in BC with extraordinary colleagues, focused on delivering mandated priorities, supporting frontline workers through tough economic conditions, less‑than‑ideal situations south of the border, labour actions.
December 18, 2025 at 10:20 PM
As 2025 wraps up, I’m grateful to serve people in BC with extraordinary colleagues, focused on delivering mandated priorities, supporting frontline workers through tough economic conditions, less‑than‑ideal situations south of the border, labour actions.
Him: Ray, why is this pile of clothes here!
Me: I struck down a Jedi
Him: God I hate you!
Me: Yes! Use your hate!
Me: I struck down a Jedi
Him: God I hate you!
Me: Yes! Use your hate!
December 5, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Him: Ray, why is this pile of clothes here!
Me: I struck down a Jedi
Him: God I hate you!
Me: Yes! Use your hate!
Me: I struck down a Jedi
Him: God I hate you!
Me: Yes! Use your hate!
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What do you do when your media org is captured? You start your own.
Introducing....The Nerve!!! @thenerve-news.bsky.social
We're all-female, journalist-owned & launching next week.
Please help us build a truly independent, progressive new media!👊👊👊
Introducing....The Nerve!!! @thenerve-news.bsky.social
We're all-female, journalist-owned & launching next week.
Please help us build a truly independent, progressive new media!👊👊👊
Former Observer big-hitters inc @carolecadwalla.bsky.social launch new title The Nerve with redundancy payouts
After Observer sale: "We decided to launch a title that the journalists themselves would own, that would be truly independent"
pressgazette.co.uk/news/former-...
After Observer sale: "We decided to launch a title that the journalists themselves would own, that would be truly independent"
pressgazette.co.uk/news/former-...
Former Observer big-hitters launch new title with redundancy payouts
Five former Observer journalists including Carole Cadwalladr have launched their own culture publication using their redundancy money.
pressgazette.co.uk
September 26, 2025 at 11:03 AM
What do you do when your media org is captured? You start your own.
Introducing....The Nerve!!! @thenerve-news.bsky.social
We're all-female, journalist-owned & launching next week.
Please help us build a truly independent, progressive new media!👊👊👊
Introducing....The Nerve!!! @thenerve-news.bsky.social
We're all-female, journalist-owned & launching next week.
Please help us build a truly independent, progressive new media!👊👊👊
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That time of year again.. 🎅
November 16, 2025 at 11:27 PM
That time of year again.. 🎅
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Nope. The headline should actually read “Astronomers using ML discover quasars acting as lenses”
November 18, 2025 at 5:21 AM
Nope. The headline should actually read “Astronomers using ML discover quasars acting as lenses”
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I don't know why the "Piggy" thing is bothering me so much. It's one more unforgivable thing in a list of 20,000 unforgivable things, but I've been mad about it for like 12 straight hours.
November 18, 2025 at 11:48 PM
I don't know why the "Piggy" thing is bothering me so much. It's one more unforgivable thing in a list of 20,000 unforgivable things, but I've been mad about it for like 12 straight hours.
Please be careful if you’re going to Henderson Recreation Centre. I don’t know how long this person has been waiting for their pickleball court time…
October 27, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Please be careful if you’re going to Henderson Recreation Centre. I don’t know how long this person has been waiting for their pickleball court time…
So grateful to be surrounded by beautiful family and friends in one of the most incredible places on earth. Grateful to the traditional knowledge keepers and the youth that inspire us on the lands of Musqueam xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, Squamish Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw and Tsleil-Waututh səl̓ílwətaʔɬ peoples.
October 13, 2025 at 6:03 PM
So grateful to be surrounded by beautiful family and friends in one of the most incredible places on earth. Grateful to the traditional knowledge keepers and the youth that inspire us on the lands of Musqueam xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, Squamish Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw and Tsleil-Waututh səl̓ílwətaʔɬ peoples.
So grateful to be surrounded by beautiful family and friends in one of the most incredible places on earth. Grateful to the traditional knowledge keepers and the youth that inspire us on the lands of Musqueam xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, Squamish Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw and Tsleil-Waututh səl̓ílwətaʔɬ peoples.
October 13, 2025 at 6:02 PM
So grateful to be surrounded by beautiful family and friends in one of the most incredible places on earth. Grateful to the traditional knowledge keepers and the youth that inspire us on the lands of Musqueam xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, Squamish Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw and Tsleil-Waututh səl̓ílwətaʔɬ peoples.
My parents told me I needed to cool it on the puns. I replied:
"For product complaints, contact the manufacturer!"
"For product complaints, contact the manufacturer!"
October 12, 2025 at 3:46 PM
My parents told me I needed to cool it on the puns. I replied:
"For product complaints, contact the manufacturer!"
"For product complaints, contact the manufacturer!"
Back from a lovely three week vacation in Europe. Absolutely stunning tour of the Basilica and the towers. Te quiero, Barcelona
October 12, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Back from a lovely three week vacation in Europe. Absolutely stunning tour of the Basilica and the towers. Te quiero, Barcelona