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Miranda Woodland @miranda-woods.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I saw someone respond to a casting call the other day with, "I'm a Toronto 4 but a Belleville 8" and I can't stop thinking about it.

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Miranda Woodland @miranda-woods.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

On Performative Acts: Nationalism will get 200K+ Canadians to sign a petition to remove the US ambassador, but it won't get them to support Indigenous rights.

Left image is petition e-7410 regarding support for Indigenous communities affected by historical residential schools. Right image is petition e-7531 addressing diplomatic concerns with U.S. Ambassador to Canada.

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Naomi Klein @naomiaklein.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Big Tech wants us talking about about whether AI will usher in "superintelligent" heaven or killer-robot hell so we won't talk about the harms their technologies are already unleashing. @arimelber.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaja88xxirY

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AI psyop? Author calls BS on 'end times' warnings

YouTube video by MS NOW

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Dr Rebecca Wragg Sykes @lemoustier.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

The problem isn't rogue #AI models, it's *negligent companies*. If a biomedical firm put their product in public water supply because they wanted to test it 'in the real world', they'd be treated as criminal at corporate & individual level. www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

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OpenAI halts training of latest models as reports mount of AI agents going rogue

Decision follows disclosures that OpenAI agents searching government websites had acted in unexpected ways

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Naomi Klein @naomiaklein.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

"People are really mad and however mad you are, it’s not enough. Because there is something so profound about no longer believing in the future, about seeing no value in our shared home, in the natural world. They’re traitors to creation.” www.theguardian.com/books/2026/s...

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Naomi Klein: ‘Extreme wealth has a deranging effect. It turns you into a supremacist’

She’s tackled neoliberalism and the digital world, now the writer and activist is taking on tech billionaires. She explains how the super-rich are capitalising on climate and financial chaos in pursui...

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Miranda Woodland @miranda-woods.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Went to the hospital about a touch of Lyme and I've been subjected to 4 hours of tariff "news" (commentary) so far. At least when I got a mammogram they played cute pet videos on the waiting room TV.

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Miranda Woodland @miranda-woods.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Yesteryear (Caro Claire Burke)❌ The Tradwife's Lie (Bella Ellwood-Clayton) ✅ The latter is a psychological thriller ✨actually✨ provides social commentary by an author with a PhD in women’s sexuality and relationships. www.goodreads.com/book/show/24...

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The Tradwife's Lie

A BRAND-NEW totally addictive psychological thriller wi…

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Miranda Woodland @miranda-woods.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

OMFG can we just stop with the AI doomstories? "It did bad: We must shovel more money into seeing if it will do more bad. But we should not spend any time on government regulations for the known bads (surveillance, data centers etc). Less understanding, more fear!"

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Miranda Woodland @miranda-woods.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Other companies: "The AI went rogue! Terror! Confusion!" Mistral: [Quietly] "Hey guys, we have small customizable models with a policy-adaptive multimodal safety classifier that matches models up to 7x its size on text safety and sets a new state of the art on multimodal moderation." Le Vibe

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Introducing Shieldstral. | Mistral AI

Shieldstral introduces a 3B open-weights multimodal safety classifier that outperforms models up to 7x its size.

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Ecojustice @ecojusticecanada.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

BREAKING: Today, Ontario’s highest court confirmed the next step in the groundbreaking youth-led #Mathur case — a new hearing at the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. PRESS RELEASE 👉 ecojustice.ca/news/ontario...

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Miranda Woodland @miranda-woods.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Bad date story: It was a "meh" date. He drove me back to my apartment. When he went in to kiss me I gave him the cheek. When I was walking to my building he called from the car that I forgot something. I stuck my head in the car and he KISSED ME ON THE MOUTH. He sneak attacked a mouth kiss.

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Miranda Woodland @miranda-woods.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Dear Alfa Romeo Driver, Did you feel like a big boy when you passed me in a construction zone <200 metres from the flagger (where you had to stop)? I'm perimenopausal and ran out of progesterone a week ago but I can still drive better than you. Kisses. PS Eat the rich.

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Miranda Woodland @miranda-woods.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

How many movie/TV "reboots" exist? Song covers, samples? Reaction videos? The return of MySpace... Capitalism makes slop. (Unless Kelly Clarkson covers your song.) It's fair to want consent, attribution, payment. But imitation, good and bad, existed before AI.

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International Civil Liberties Monitoring Group (ICLMG) @iclmg-csilc.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Details are still limited, but based on reporting so far, this charge points to a troubling escalation in Canada's use of anti-terrorism laws. Statements alleged to advocate harm against any community warrant investigation... (1/2) www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/6feb710...

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Toronto police charge man with terrorism over alleged conduct during pro-Palestinian protests

Police allege that Ahmad Hassan Hajahmad acted on behalf of Hamas when he used a megaphone to call for harm to members of Israeli and Jewish communities in 2024

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Miranda Woodland @miranda-woods.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Are they paying tho? Bet they don't ghost candidates or have you input your resume twice. - Unemployed, Overeducated, Overqualified, Elder Millennial (I am joking. But I'm still unemployed.)

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Miranda Woodland @miranda-woods.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

If you are going to complete the Canadian Federal government's survey re AI transparency, I HIGHLY recommend visiting www.peoplesaiconsultation.ca/submissions/ first for considered questions and responses from experts and concerned citizens.

ised-isde.canada.ca

Have your say on advancing AI transparency in Canada

From: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

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Miranda Woodland @miranda-woods.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

I'm just gonna keep posting this petition re AI every time I see something about this federal consultation.

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Miranda Woodland @miranda-woods.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Why? No one from this government could even send a courtesy response to my req for a sponsor. This gov't has shown they care more about corp interests than serving the people who elected them. Hell, Scott Reid could even manage to respond (for a change).

Screenshot of a petition to the House of Commons of Parliament. It focuses on addressing concerns related to online media, including:
- Online Streaming Act (C-11): Concerns about censorship of socially media creators and the potential suppression of political content.
- Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage: Issues with regulatory frameworks and threats to free expression.
- Online News Act (C-18): Worries about government influence on media and the suppression of diverse viewpoints.
- Online Harms Act (C-12): Concerns about algorithmic transparency, content removal, and potential misuse of automated tools.
- Bill C-260: A call to include podcasts and socially undesirable creators in the definition of "online undertaking."
- Passage of Online Transparency Act: Advocacy for transparency in content moderation and algorithmic processes.

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The Serfs (youtube.com/theserfstv) @theserfstv.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Mark Carney has: -scrapped consumer carbon tax -scrapped oil/gas emissions cap -cut $1.3B from environment Canada -weakened industrial carbon pricing -axed 2 billion trees program -approved 1M barrels/day pipeline -weakened greenwashing laws While this is happening:

Five straight years warmer than anything observed before 2023 (Current record +1.53 degrees warming) en route to 2 degrees by 2030

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Miranda Woodland @miranda-woods.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Very Doug Ford-esque to be like, "give them something no one asked for." Canada Strong and Unaffordable💸

A screenshot outlining what the Canada Strong pass does not include:

From June 19 to September 7, **fees still apply for:**

- camping and other accommodations *(learn more about 25% off camping and overnight stays this winter with Parks Canada)*
- reservations
- Radium, Miette, and Banff Upper Hot Springs
- mooring
- guided tours, hikes and programs not usually included with admission
- services provided by third parties
- fishing licenses
- firewood
- parking
- permits (e.g. research, drone use)

*This is not an exhaustive list. Please check with the location you plan to visit for more details on fees.*

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Miranda Woodland @miranda-woods.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Pretty wild for Canada to move backwards on climate policy, and Ontario to be like "pff we don't need to spend more on firefighting" when I just went out to garden because "it's only 27 with humidity," but also had to wear a mask and bring my inhaler for the lack of air quality.

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Ontario Wildfire Map | FireRadar.ca

Explore current official Ontario forest fires, recent extinguished records, reported hectares, and satellite hotspot context.

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Miranda Woodland @miranda-woods.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Swallowtails are an album cover bug.

Eastern Swallowtail butterfly with wings spread while landed on the side of a greenhouse.

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Miranda Woodland @miranda-woods.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Doing Sunday light reading for dystopian fiction writing. Turns out my flags from undergrad have really held up 💀

A collage of two images. The top image is a stack of political theory and law books. Visible titles include The Marx-Engels Reader, On the Rule of Law by Tamanaha, The Rights Revolution by Charles R. Epp, America the Unusual, and Karl Marx: Selected Writings by McLellan. The bottom image is close-up of the multicoloured tabs in the Marks-Engles reader over a laptop.

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Miranda Woodland @miranda-woods.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

As a New College alum, I support this message. Iykyk

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Miranda Woodland @miranda-woods.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Anyone who has reviewed a protein powder and said it tastes good is a liar.

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Miranda Woodland @miranda-woods.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Everyone talks about defrosting Mariah Carey and Michael Bubble, but no one talks about the UV index for a Sean Paul drop.

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Burn Dem Down

Sean Paul - song - 2026

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Miranda Woodland @miranda-woods.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Rose chafers are attacking my apple trees... In fairness, I was looking to go nuclear, but I don't think the Canadian navy can/should help.

A screenshot of an Ecosia search for, "rose chafer destroyer." The search region is Canada. The result is "River-class destroyer (2030s) Royal Canadian Navy Warship Upgrade program" An image of a ship follows with additional Wikipedia information.

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Erica Ifill @wickdchiq.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

ICE now doing RCMP Starlight Tours

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Miranda Woodland @miranda-woods.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

LOLLLL Up is Down Truth is Lie or whatever Can't wait to hear temu Bondi (whoever it is) rant about the TSX being at an all-time high before the end of the parliamentary session.

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Miranda Woodland @miranda-woods.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Also, I have to give up my coke (a cola) habit because the SALE price yesterday was two 12 packs for $17.99. I yelled in sticker shock. But, now I'm in withdrawal.

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Miranda Woodland @miranda-woods.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

*Puts on tinfoil hat and approaches podium* Canada, if you are concerned about c-22 aside from contacting your mp, signing petitions etc you should also be looking into cyber security measures (many free) you can take. You will see a lot of "you don't need this" but that is not entirely true. 1/2

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Avi Lewis @avilewis.ca · 27/05/2026

1/ Right now, a bill called C-22 is moving through Parliament. It would let police pull information on who you talk to, when, and where, all without a warrant. It's at committee this week. 🧵

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Miranda Woodland @miranda-woods.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Well, you kind of have to put something towards putting out fires if every other decision goes towards causing them 🤷🏻‍♀️

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Miranda Woodland @miranda-woods.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Please, PLEASE go to this thread and sign the petition. Also, don't forget that there is a validation email - click the link or your signature doesn't count! We are moving backwards in so many ways and this cannot be one of them.

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Miranda Woodland @miranda-woods.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

How do I know I could never be PM (aside from the financial resources necessary and having to people)? I would never see "rearming" as an achievement.

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Miranda Woodland @miranda-woods.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

For the love of Bob. "Alberta will look risky to investors" doesn't make sense. I don't know if you have heard, but you just need to look at extraction in, say, the entire global south or, any Indigenous land.

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Nora Loreto @nolore.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Big news! @Sandela and I are raising money to hire a journalist to investigate the extent to which pro-Israel narratives are influencing Canadian media, and what the impact of that influence is on coverage. Chip in a few bucks! Help us hire somone! chuffed.org/project/1823...

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Expose the Harassment Campaign Against Canadian journalists over coverage Israel's war crimes

This is one of the oldest playbooks. Attack the truth tellers and silence journalists. Fascism thrives on the criminalization of dissent.

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OpenMedia @openmedia.org · 21/05/2026

The liberal keeps pushing for #BillC22, and we just wrote to SECU to demand full withdrawal. The #surveillance powers are dangerously unsafe. This so-called 'lawful access' bill MUST NOT PASS! 👉 View our latest blog for its latest developments and why we need your action NOW. #cdnpoli @openmedia.org

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OpenMedia to SECU: Withdraw Bill C-22 or gut its surveillance provisions

OpenMedia submits a brief to SECU, demanding withdrawal of Bill C-22 or major overhaul of its surveillance powers, before the committee concludes hearing witnesses on May 26.

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