Ria Mari
@riamarismith.bsky.social
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It's not normal for an American president to send troops to American cities in times of peace.
Chicago, document what you see and be loud for America.
Chicago, document what you see and be loud for America.
September 3, 2025 at 4:25 PM
It's not normal for an American president to send troops to American cities in times of peace.
Chicago, document what you see and be loud for America.
Chicago, document what you see and be loud for America.
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The overall takeaway from the Epstein survivors’ press conference is that they are united and are no longer going to allow rich and powerful men to victimize, silence and intimidate them.
Including the ones in Congress and the perp in the Oval Office.
Including the ones in Congress and the perp in the Oval Office.
September 3, 2025 at 3:50 PM
The overall takeaway from the Epstein survivors’ press conference is that they are united and are no longer going to allow rich and powerful men to victimize, silence and intimidate them.
Including the ones in Congress and the perp in the Oval Office.
Including the ones in Congress and the perp in the Oval Office.
Genuinely curious. Family member went to first day of #Engineering at University of #Calgary yesterday, 2nd year. Both morning classes the professors did not show up. No explanation, students waited. How is this acceptable? Job action? What’s up? Not a great start to term. #uni #firstday
September 3, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Genuinely curious. Family member went to first day of #Engineering at University of #Calgary yesterday, 2nd year. Both morning classes the professors did not show up. No explanation, students waited. How is this acceptable? Job action? What’s up? Not a great start to term. #uni #firstday
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"'Economy of Genocide': UN Expert Accuses Major Corporations of Profiting Off of Israel's Assault on Gaza"
Francesca Albanese, the UN special rapporteur on Palestine, releases report accusing more than 45 entities of making money from Israel's Gaza genocide and illegal occupation of the West Bank:
Francesca Albanese, the UN special rapporteur on Palestine, releases report accusing more than 45 entities of making money from Israel's Gaza genocide and illegal occupation of the West Bank:
'Economy of Genocide': UN Expert Accuses Major Corporations of Profiting Off of Israel's Assault on Gaza
Francesca Albanese, the UN special rapporteur on Palestine, releases report accusing more than 45 entities of making money from Israel's Gaza genocide and illegal occupation of the West Bank.
zeteo.com
July 2, 2025 at 2:11 AM
"'Economy of Genocide': UN Expert Accuses Major Corporations of Profiting Off of Israel's Assault on Gaza"
Francesca Albanese, the UN special rapporteur on Palestine, releases report accusing more than 45 entities of making money from Israel's Gaza genocide and illegal occupation of the West Bank:
Francesca Albanese, the UN special rapporteur on Palestine, releases report accusing more than 45 entities of making money from Israel's Gaza genocide and illegal occupation of the West Bank:
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Decent people thank Ukraine.
February 28, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Decent people thank Ukraine.
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Per Dr Atul Gawande, ex USAID: “All malaria supplies protecting 53 million people, mostly children, including bed nets, diagnostics, preventive drugs, and treatments – terminated.”
There are no words that sufficiently describe this level of cruelty and sadism.
There are no words that sufficiently describe this level of cruelty and sadism.
February 28, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Per Dr Atul Gawande, ex USAID: “All malaria supplies protecting 53 million people, mostly children, including bed nets, diagnostics, preventive drugs, and treatments – terminated.”
There are no words that sufficiently describe this level of cruelty and sadism.
There are no words that sufficiently describe this level of cruelty and sadism.
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The premise of American foreign policy to Ukraine, today, is one of grievance. It is worth patiently considering the proposals. They reveal little about Ukraine, but much about America in February 2025.
snyder.substack.com/p/recoup-the...
snyder.substack.com/p/recoup-the...
"Recoup the costs"
The sadism of American policy to war-torn Ukraine
snyder.substack.com
February 21, 2025 at 8:52 PM
The premise of American foreign policy to Ukraine, today, is one of grievance. It is worth patiently considering the proposals. They reveal little about Ukraine, but much about America in February 2025.
snyder.substack.com/p/recoup-the...
snyder.substack.com/p/recoup-the...
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Conservatives, like Scott Moe, understand the Republican assignment— pretend the tariffs are about fentanyl and migrants. This is how conservatives traffic, in feelings, not facts. Whatever feelings will manipulate voters, that’s all that matters. Moe is weak.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Sask. Premier Scott Moe reiterates call to strengthen border, drug penalties in light of tariffs | CBC News
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and Opposition Leader Carla Beck released statements on Saturday night, expressing disappointment at President Donald Trump's decision to impose tariffs on Canada.
www.cbc.ca
February 3, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Conservatives, like Scott Moe, understand the Republican assignment— pretend the tariffs are about fentanyl and migrants. This is how conservatives traffic, in feelings, not facts. Whatever feelings will manipulate voters, that’s all that matters. Moe is weak.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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It would be nice if people could stop acting like DEI is an only a moral good.
DEI strengthens organizations. People from diverse backgrounds bring new ways of solving problems and serving people.
DEI isn’t a gift to diverse people. It’s a gift to the orgs that hire us.
DEI strengthens organizations. People from diverse backgrounds bring new ways of solving problems and serving people.
DEI isn’t a gift to diverse people. It’s a gift to the orgs that hire us.
February 3, 2025 at 12:40 PM
It would be nice if people could stop acting like DEI is an only a moral good.
DEI strengthens organizations. People from diverse backgrounds bring new ways of solving problems and serving people.
DEI isn’t a gift to diverse people. It’s a gift to the orgs that hire us.
DEI strengthens organizations. People from diverse backgrounds bring new ways of solving problems and serving people.
DEI isn’t a gift to diverse people. It’s a gift to the orgs that hire us.
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The Alberta Government now wants to allow coal mining in the Eastern Slopes of the Rocky Mountains.
Coal mining.
COAL MINING!
IN THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS!
They tried this is 2020 but backed down due to huge public outrage. They’re now trying again.
Spread the word. Let them hear you.
Coal mining.
COAL MINING!
IN THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS!
They tried this is 2020 but backed down due to huge public outrage. They’re now trying again.
Spread the word. Let them hear you.
January 26, 2025 at 4:17 AM
The Alberta Government now wants to allow coal mining in the Eastern Slopes of the Rocky Mountains.
Coal mining.
COAL MINING!
IN THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS!
They tried this is 2020 but backed down due to huge public outrage. They’re now trying again.
Spread the word. Let them hear you.
Coal mining.
COAL MINING!
IN THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS!
They tried this is 2020 but backed down due to huge public outrage. They’re now trying again.
Spread the word. Let them hear you.
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Mexico denied a US military plane from landing with deported immigrants today, foiling Donold’s plans.
January 25, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Mexico denied a US military plane from landing with deported immigrants today, foiling Donold’s plans.
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“Terrible things are happening outside. Poor helpless people are being dragged out of their homes. Families are torn apart. Men, women, and children are separated. Children come home from school to find that their parents have disappeared.”
Diary of Anne Frank
January 13, 1943
Diary of Anne Frank
January 13, 1943
January 24, 2025 at 8:08 PM
“Terrible things are happening outside. Poor helpless people are being dragged out of their homes. Families are torn apart. Men, women, and children are separated. Children come home from school to find that their parents have disappeared.”
Diary of Anne Frank
January 13, 1943
Diary of Anne Frank
January 13, 1943
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Watching @steveboots.bsky.social video about Poilievre apparently only knowing about two genders. He's lying. Wth is right. What are some other genders?
- intersex
- transgender
- two spirit
- non-binary
- pangender
Ignorance isn't an excuse to be a bigot, and feigned ignorance is even worse.
- intersex
- transgender
- two spirit
- non-binary
- pangender
Ignorance isn't an excuse to be a bigot, and feigned ignorance is even worse.
January 25, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Watching @steveboots.bsky.social video about Poilievre apparently only knowing about two genders. He's lying. Wth is right. What are some other genders?
- intersex
- transgender
- two spirit
- non-binary
- pangender
Ignorance isn't an excuse to be a bigot, and feigned ignorance is even worse.
- intersex
- transgender
- two spirit
- non-binary
- pangender
Ignorance isn't an excuse to be a bigot, and feigned ignorance is even worse.
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as LA is burning, a swath of the country is recovering from an ice storm, Alabama is preparing for up to 6” of snow and I’m praying for the TX power grid, a reminder:
we don’t need climate action just for future generations, we need it now.
the climate crisis is here, all around us
we don’t need climate action just for future generations, we need it now.
the climate crisis is here, all around us
January 9, 2025 at 1:00 AM
as LA is burning, a swath of the country is recovering from an ice storm, Alabama is preparing for up to 6” of snow and I’m praying for the TX power grid, a reminder:
we don’t need climate action just for future generations, we need it now.
the climate crisis is here, all around us
we don’t need climate action just for future generations, we need it now.
the climate crisis is here, all around us
Seeing many thoughts and prayers for LA. I understand the desire to appeal to a higher power. However what is needed is #ClimateAction. How about those that pray, spare a prayer for a better response to the #ClimateCrisis. It’s decades past the time we should have acted on this.
January 9, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Seeing many thoughts and prayers for LA. I understand the desire to appeal to a higher power. However what is needed is #ClimateAction. How about those that pray, spare a prayer for a better response to the #ClimateCrisis. It’s decades past the time we should have acted on this.
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“The vast majority of Canadians are pro-choice, support gun bans and believe climate change exists. Despite what Pierre Poilievre and Jordan Peterson think, Canadians also acknowledge systemic racism.”
Canadian values are at stake in the next election
Canadian values are at stake in the next election
Canadian values are at stake in the next election
Canadian values are at stake in the next election.
cultmtl.com
January 8, 2025 at 10:50 PM
“The vast majority of Canadians are pro-choice, support gun bans and believe climate change exists. Despite what Pierre Poilievre and Jordan Peterson think, Canadians also acknowledge systemic racism.”
Canadian values are at stake in the next election
Canadian values are at stake in the next election
If I had the means to travel, I would do a coffee/cafe tour of the world. Here are some
japanese cafes. youtube.com/watch?v=j51H...
japanese cafes. youtube.com/watch?v=j51H...
youtube.com
January 8, 2025 at 10:33 PM
If I had the means to travel, I would do a coffee/cafe tour of the world. Here are some
japanese cafes. youtube.com/watch?v=j51H...
japanese cafes. youtube.com/watch?v=j51H...
2024 Clawbies: Canadian Law Blog Awards www.clawbies.ca/2024-clawbie...
2024 Clawbies: Canadian Law Blog Awards
The law matters. This is a fact of our lives and our society that lawyers have always implicitly understood, dating back to our first weeks in law school. When our professors first taught us to “th…
www.clawbies.ca
January 8, 2025 at 4:36 AM
2024 Clawbies: Canadian Law Blog Awards www.clawbies.ca/2024-clawbie...
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Thou shalt not promise lower grocery prices and then deliver war against Panama, Canada, and Greenland.
January 7, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Thou shalt not promise lower grocery prices and then deliver war against Panama, Canada, and Greenland.
Amen to this. And stop with the musical notes when we reach temp, when we add food, when we flip food (ninja grill) or time is done. Keep it simple and quiet!
I don't want my fridge to have a camera or Wi-Fi. I don't want my dishwasher to be smart. I don't want my washing machine to text me.
In fact, I kinda miss knobs and dials and knowing big appliances would last 20 years and could still be repaired.
In fact, I kinda miss knobs and dials and knowing big appliances would last 20 years and could still be repaired.
January 6, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Amen to this. And stop with the musical notes when we reach temp, when we add food, when we flip food (ninja grill) or time is done. Keep it simple and quiet!
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82% of Canadians distrust Jordan Peterson's opinions on politics.
There, I fixed it for you.
There, I fixed it for you.
18% of Canadians say they trust Jordan Peterson’s opinions on Canadian politics
18% of Canadians say they trust Jordan Peterson’s opinions on Canadian politics
A Canadian Digital Media Research Network study has found that 1 in 5 Canadians (18%) say they trust the opinions of Jordan Peterson on Canadian politics.
cultmtl.com
January 5, 2025 at 1:15 AM
82% of Canadians distrust Jordan Peterson's opinions on politics.
There, I fixed it for you.
There, I fixed it for you.
A little piece of Saskatchewan collapsed literally in my face last week. A commercial freezer door flew off its hinges and caused a concussion. Feel bad for grocer, who is trying to operate with crumbling equipment. Made me think about struggles of small business. Also, risks of deregulation. 🤕
January 4, 2025 at 11:12 PM
A little piece of Saskatchewan collapsed literally in my face last week. A commercial freezer door flew off its hinges and caused a concussion. Feel bad for grocer, who is trying to operate with crumbling equipment. Made me think about struggles of small business. Also, risks of deregulation. 🤕