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saettlerliz.bsky.social @saettlerliz.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
My U.N. Commission’s Finding: Israel Is Committing Genocide www.nytimes.com/2025/09/16/o...
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Opinion | My U.N. Commission’s Finding: Israel Is Committing Genocide (Gift Article)
The chief judge of the Rwandan genocide tribunal has concluded that Israel is guilty of the “crime of crimes” in Gaza.
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saettlerliz.bsky.social @saettlerliz.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
www.cbc.ca/radio/asitha... May Vivian Silver’s vision be realized!
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Don't use my mother's name to justify killing in Gaza, says son of peace activist killed on Oct. 7 | CBC Radio
Yonatan Zeigen, son of Israeli-Canadian peace activist Vivian Silver, says he doesn't mind people invoking his mother's name as a symbol for the things she believed in. But he takes offence when Israe...
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saettlerliz.bsky.social @saettlerliz.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... Now is the time to rediscover the power of co-operatives.
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This tiny N.S. community was frustrated with big-box grocers. So they opened their own store | CBC News
Fiddlehead Market Co-op opened in Bear River, N.S. — population 1,000 — in July. Members say the prices, the quality of the produce and the convenience are a breath of fresh air.
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The Atlantic @theatlantic.com · 24/09/2026
On this episode of The Permanent Questions, David Brooks speaks with the astrophysicist Priyamvada Natarajan about humanity’s place in the universe and why science alone can’t solve human problems. Watch the full episode:
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What Is Humanity’s Place in the Cosmos?
A lifelong fascination with terra incognita led the astrophysicist Priyamvada Natarajan to map out the universe’s most enigmatic phenomena.
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Kate Marvel @drkatemarvel.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
My hot take on AI and climate change is that I would not like to be killed by either of them
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Abdul El-Sayed @abdulelsayed.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
AI development is moving faster than our ability to assure its safety. It’s time to hit pause until we can assure it won’t…destroy us.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Federal minimum wage in: 2009: $7.25 2010: $7.25 2011: $7.25 2012: $7.25 2013: $7.25 2014: $7.25 2015: $7.25 2016: $7.25 2017: $7.25 2018: $7.25 2019: $7.25 2020: $7.25 2021: $7.25 2022: $7.25 2023: $7.25 2024: $7.25 2025: $7.25 2026: $7.25 Folks, it's time to raise the damn wage already.
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The Biking Lawyer LLP @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Bike lanes save lives. Friday we ride. Strength in numbers.
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The Biking Lawyer LLP @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Critical Mass Friday Aug. 28. 6pm meet at Prince Edward Viaduct Parkette (across from Castlefrank Station). Route TBD. Purpose? Well, the Court of Appeal said we don't need bike lanes. We're certain many would disagree. All out.
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Robert Zaichkowski @rzaichkowski.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Hey #BikeTO! There will be a #CriticalMass ride on Friday, August 28. Details to follow, but there will be a need to ensure a huge turnout given Friday's disappointing Ontario Court of Appeal decision in favour of the Ford government regarding Bill 212. #TOpoli #ONpoli #VisionZero
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Jeff Rudd 🇮🇪 🇨🇦 🇵🇸 @jeffrudd.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
REMEMBER: They all knew.
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The Biking Lawyer LLP @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Toronto, rise up.
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The Biking Lawyer LLP @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
We may have lost the Appeal but the fight for bike lanes & road safety rages on. From demonstrations to Supreme Court challenges, all options are on the table. Support @cycletoronto.bsky.social to continue the fight: www.cycleto.ca/donate Decision here: coadecisions.ontariocourts.ca/coa/coa/en/i...
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Unlock a better cycling future today
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Abdul El-Sayed @abdulelsayed.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
I proudly endorse this message from my grandparents ❤️
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Charlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
A texas oil giant is preparing a ship for an illegal incursion into Greenland waters. The ship is out of Quebec City and is flying the Canadian flag. Call Desgagné Transport and let them know that Canadian companies must respect the sovereignty of allied nations. (418) 692-1000
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The Biking Lawyer LLP @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
We've just hosted 6 free workshops & engaged with 500 gig workers to promote safe riding, knowledge of the rules of the road, & what devices are legal. Instead of reach out to us, TPS & the City of Toronto are leaning into another ticketing blitz...it's an election year, do better.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Much of the U.S. economy is now based on A.I. — or, more specifically, expectations that A.I. will pay off very big in the near future. But it’s becoming a house of cards. We're facing a five-alarm fire that you need to know about. robertreich.substack.com/p/the-cras…
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Amazon workers on federal aid nearly tripled between 2020 and 2025. During that time, Jeff Bezos saw his net worth jump by $139B as Amazon profits hit record highs. No corporation as profitable as Amazon should be paying its workers so little they must rely on food stamps and Medicaid to survive.
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saettlerliz.bsky.social @saettlerliz.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... Proud that this letter was signed by the United Church of Canada.
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Coalition calls on culture minister to withdraw criticism of human rights museum's Nakba exhibit | CBC News
A coalition of civil society groups is pushing back against criticism by a federal cabinet minister and Jewish organizations of an exhibit on Palestinian displacement at a national museum in Winnipeg.
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Charlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Dr. Abu Safiya, a respected pediatrician has been kidnapped and tortured by Israel for over 500 days. He is facing death in an Israeli prison. I urge you to watch this interview with Doctors Against Genocide. Watch, share, call your elected representative to act. www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3OO...
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ISRAEL KIDNAPS & TORTURES CHILDREN'S DOCTOR - EXPOSÉ
YouTube video by Charlie Angus
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Maclean’s Magazine @macleans.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
France and Japan already use postal workers to support older adults living independently at home. As Canada becomes a superaged nation, could Canada Post do the same? macleans.ca/society/canadians-want-…
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Canadians Want to Age At Home. Postal Workers Can Help. - Macleans.ca
Canada Post should offer a home check-in service for older adults
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Reminder: there's NO legitimate use for crypto. Its only practical uses are tax evasion, money laundering, fraud, specualtion, and crime. No Democrat should vote for the so-called CLARITY Act, a bill backed by the crypto lobby that would make this Ponzi scheme even worse.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Nonexistent voter fraud isn't what's undermining the integrity of our elections. Citizens United and Super PACs are.
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Luke LeBrun @lukelebrun.ca · 15/07/2026
These images of First Nations community members evacuating Collins, Ontario on motorboats are absolutely surreal www.facebook.com/reel/1548244...
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Canadian Loyalist 🇨🇦 @shakespearesgal.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Yup … technology is not all it’s cracked up to be … #cdnpoli
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The Biking Lawyer LLP @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Last night I was one of several cyclists who ferries donated produce from the @trinitybellwoodsfarmersmarket to community fridges across the city. Like riding bikes AND helping community? Join @thebikebrigade: www.bikebrigade.ca/get-involved
Cyclists in park w full bags of produce for donation Empty community fridge and pantryCommunity fridge and pantry full of donated food
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Maclean’s Magazine @macleans.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
A London, Ontario, neighbourhood has been fighting for an all-way stop for decades. It took a $375 sensor and a few weeks of study to get it done. macleans.ca/society/let-communities…
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Let Communities Monitor Their Own Streets - Macleans.ca
I installed traffic sensors in my neighbourhood. That’s the kind of data we need to plan our cities.
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Catherine @accomplishedseer.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
Russia issued an arrest warrant for Senator Lindsey Graham in May 2023. Lindsey is on Russia’s federal database of "terrorists and extremists" and is actively subject to an arrest warrant issued by the Russian Interior Ministry.
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Mark Carney @mark-carney.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
When we control our own energy, we control our future.   Here’s what I mean: youtu.be/bySyMcg-p_4?...
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Forward Guidance: Canada’s Energy Future.
YouTube video by Mark Carney
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saettlerliz.bsky.social @saettlerliz.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... Bravo!
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Free snack bins are being dropped off to kids across the city to help tackle food insecurity | CBC News
Buckets filled with free snacks are being distributed to kids across the city this summer. It’s part of an initiative from the local non-profit organization, Investing in Children, to help fight food ...
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Tim Ellis, TDSB Ward 2 candidate 🍁 @djdynamic.ca · 08/07/2026
"They just want to turn it off." A fascinating story of the librarians who have started teaching classes showing people how to remove AI "features" from their phones and apps. www.bangordailynews.com/2026/07/02/m...
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These Maine librarians are helping patrons resist AI and Big Tech
Despite breathless reporting on how AI is going to change the world, Hannah Cyrus, a Bangor librarian, said that, in her experience, most library patrons aren’t finding it helpful.
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Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
well that was quick
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Digital Brain @yourdigitalbrain.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Aurora Australis from the International Space Station
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saettlerliz.bsky.social @saettlerliz.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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FIRST PERSON | I walked across Canada and it changed what I thought I knew about it | CBC News
For most of her life, Sonya Richmond's understanding of Canada came from maps, media and flying quickly between major landmarks. That changed when she spent years walking across the country on the Tra...
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
Just 10 people have already poured $617 MILLION into this year’s midterm elections. In the entire 2008 presidential cycle, the last election before Citizens United, total billionaire spending was $16 million. This is not sustainable. We need to get Big Money out of our democracy.
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The Biking Lawyer LLP @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
If police are permitted to roll stop signs when it's safe to do so, they shouldn't be ticketing cyclists doing the same in High Park on the MGT or anywhere... Video taken on Monday.
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Katharine Hayhoe @katharinehayhoe.com · 23/06/2026
Climate.us is officially live! After NOAA ended Climate.gov’s day-to-day operations in 2025, former team members built Climate.us to carry that work forward. Their explanations and graphics have always stood out to me as clear, accessible, and transparent. I’m really looking forward to this reboot.
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Climate.us Home
independent, nonprofit, and immune to politics
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Tomorrow's House primaries in New York have seen historic levels spending by AI and pro-Israel super PACs. Equally unprecedented are the tactics these Big Money groups are using to hide their involvement. Watch. youtube.com/watch?v=1yd2L_a9Hqc&vl=en-US
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Meet the Biggest Super PACs of 2026
Voters are increasingly opposed to U.S. aid to Israel, cryptocurrency, and AI data centers.That's why the Big Money grou
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The Biking Lawyer LLP @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Join us tomorrow at MEC North York for a FREE Know Your Rights Workshop. Cyclists, it's important to be aware of your rights and entitlements should the unfortunate occur. Come for the workshop and a great Q&A! 2pm Sat. June 20 @ 784 Sheppard Av E.
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saettlerliz.bsky.social @saettlerliz.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Well, no one could have seen this coming.😂 Read this via petroliaindie.bsky.social petrolialambtonindependent.ca/2026/06/19/s...
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The Independent of Petrolia and Central Lambton (@petroliaindie.bsky.social)
The source for news from Lambton County, Ontario
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The Rundown @therundowntvo.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
“The thrust of this work is… keeping people alive,” Dr. Andrew Boozary (@uhn.ca) tells @jeyantvo.bsky.social. As millions struggle to find a family doctor, mobile clinics aim to reach those shut out of care. Tonight at 8pm with Aly Velji (Toronto Public Library) | Producer: @carrletta.bsky.social
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Republicans win the White House, enact trickle-down tax cuts, and collapse the economy. Feel like we've been here before? Here's why it keeps happening. www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIoEbmltMIk
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How Does This Keep Happening?
Republicans win the White House, enact trickle-down tax cuts, and collapse the economy.Feel like we've been here before?
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
Don't fall for the lie that people like Bezos and Musk are "self-made" billionaires (or trillionaires). They've received generous help along the way from family wealth and connections, corporate welfare, and stiffing those who built their companies.
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The Truth Behind “Self-Made” Billionaires | Robert Reich
Elon Musk’s father owned shares in an emerald mine in Africa.Bill Gates’ mom helped Microsoft get a deal with IBM.Jeff B
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saettlerliz.bsky.social @saettlerliz.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Video showing Toronto police tackling cyclist in arrest sparks backlash over use of force | CBC News
Following an arrest downtown that was captured on video, Toronto police say a man now faces three charges after running a stop sign, swearing at officers and attempting to flee. But a Toronto lawyer s...
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saettlerliz.bsky.social @saettlerliz.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... Police brutality toward a cyclist who failed to stop at a stop sign. And, more importantly, who swore at the cop, and pissed him off. Where are you, @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social ?
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Video showing Toronto police tackling cyclist in arrest sparks backlash over use of force | CBC News
Following an arrest downtown that was captured on video, Toronto police say a man now faces three charges after running a stop sign, swearing at officers and attempting to flee. But a Toronto lawyer s...
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saettlerliz.bsky.social @saettlerliz.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... “None of the cuts impact upper management, she said, even though CASLM has one of the largest leadership teams in the province and is well compensated.” There should be NO CUTS to front line workers before the ENTIRE LEADERSHIP TEAM is gutted.
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London, Ont. Children's Aid workers worry layoffs could hurt youth and families | CBC News
At least 23 workers at Children's Aid Society London and Middlesex were handed layoff notices on Thursday, effective September.
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Timothy Caulfield @caulfieldtim.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
There is so, so, so much hydration hype. It has become a massive industry. In general, fine to drink tap water. Also, drink when thirsty. Thanks evolution. You probably don’t need extra electrolytes www.economist.com/science-and-...
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You probably don’t need extra electrolytes
Unless you’re athletic or unwell
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Mark Carney @mark-carney.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Canada is stronger when we work together.
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Taras Grescoe 🚇 @taras-grescoe.com · 26/05/2026
Europe is upping its rail infrastructure game, both passenger and freight. Canada and the US: still stuck in the 20th century. www.cnn.com/2026/05/26/t...
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Trish Greenhalgh @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
Every summer I repost this article on how to spot drowning. Please read it and pass on. In the last few years I’ve had SIX messages from people who saved a kid’s life after clicking on the link from my feed. slate.com/technology/2...
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Drowning Doesn’t Look Like Drowning
Drowning is not the violent, splashing call for help that most people expect.
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