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Nataliya Zadorozhna @cnd25.bsky.social · 12h

Just finished this oil on canvas painting inspired by 1965 photograph of Shirley Baker, UK.

#Art #fineart #womensart #oilpainting #painting

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Stephen Zunes @szunes.bsky.social · 2d

I'd have no objection if the Nobel Peace Prize went to a number of the courageous Venezuelan pro-democracy/human rights activists struggling against the Maduro regime. However, the rightwing María Corina Machado--whose commitment to democracy and social justice is dubious--was a very poor choice.

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Democracy Now! @democracynow.org · 2d

María Corina Machado, a U.S.-backed Venezuelan opposition figure, has received the Nobel Peace Prize.

“They didn't give it to Donald Trump, but they seem to have given it to the next best thing," says historian Greg Grandin.

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The Last Mile with USAID @thelastmileusaid.bsky.social · 23h

Machado 🤢 dedicates a peace prize to the man who sent troops into US cities, branded his rivals enemies, and gutted the rule of law. In praising him she trades freedom for favor and drags both nations closer to the authoritarians she claims to fight.

Illustrated portrait of Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado against a plain background. Below the illustration, large bold text reads: “Nobel Peace Prize for pro-Israel right-wing Venezuelan leader Maria Corina Machado draws criticism.” Beneath that, smaller text quotes Pakistani writer Fatima Bhutto, stating that the prize has ignored Gazan doctors and journalists for two years and rewards “the foot soldiers of Western imperial politics.” The image is credited to maktoobmedia.com, dated 10 October 2025.

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Nataliya Zadorozhna @cnd25.bsky.social · 8d

"I found a considerable lack of work after doing concerts for Palestinian children.. if that's the way it has to be, that's the way it has to be. If you support human rights, you gotta support them everywhere."

- Kris Kristofferson

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Kris Kristofferson - Sunday morning coming down (1970)

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Drop Site @dropsitenews.com · 18h

Vice President Harris — who served under the Biden administration as it carried out a 14-month genocide and live-streamed slaughter of innocent men, women and children — shouted down protestors interrupting her book tour.

Video below ⬇️

Harris slams protestor during book tour.

“You want to talk about legacy? Let’s talk about the legacy of mass deportations, of not voting, and Donald Trump.”

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Nataliya Zadorozhna @cnd25.bsky.social · 12h

Just finished this oil on canvas painting inspired by 1965 photograph of Shirley Baker, UK.

#Art #fineart #womensart #oilpainting #painting

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Nataliya Zadorozhna @cnd25.bsky.social · 15h

“Carney’s volatile temper and brusque demeanour also worries some of those in his orbit. For a politician, he is impolitic and officious, even with the most senior ministers and public servants”
The facts presented in the article are very concerning and a bit shocking.

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Mark Carney Is a Very Demanding Boss - Macleans.ca

His elbows-up enthusiasm won him the election. Now he’s governing like a Bay Street exec.

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Stephen Semler @stephensemler.bsky.social · 22h

Had US political leaders followed US human rights law, acted in their country’s interests, or shown some semblance of morality, US military spending on Israel since Oct 2023 would not be $38 billion.
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The US has spent at least $38 billion on Israel since October 2023. The single column chart shows $38.2 billion in US military spending on Israel from October 2023 through September 2025, including: $18 billion arming Israel, $6.1 billion defending Israel, $14.1 billion waging war on Israel’s behalf. Data: Pentagon financial records, enacted legislation, media reports, author analysis. Figures are conservative estimates in constant 2025 US dollars.

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Nataliya Zadorozhna @cnd25.bsky.social · 12d

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@anitaoakvilleeast.bsky.social

The world witnesses the horrific Israel’s genocide of Palestinian people for almost 2 years. Not recognition of genocide by Canada. Not a single sanction on the Israeli regime. History will not forgive.
Inaction is complicity
Moral failure

Save the Children International @savechildrenintl.bsky.social · May 30

#Gaza is not a warzone – it is a graveyard for humanity’s conscience⚠️

Palestinian children are being starved to death and killed by bombs in their tents. It must stop now.

We urgently need international action to protect children & families now. We cannot fail them❤️

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Nataliya Zadorozhna @cnd25.bsky.social · 23d

Israeli forces killed over 20,000 children in Gaza since Oct/23.
Gaza has the largest numbers of child amputees in the world.
Thousands of families are slaughtered, generations. Total devastation. Bombs & man-made starvation.

Sanctions from Canada? No.
Ban on artists fighting against genocide? Yes

Save the Children UK @savechildrenuk.bsky.social · Sep 8

Israeli forces have killed at least 20,000 children in Gaza since October 2023.

This is a deeply shameful statistic for our collective humanity – a horrific new low.

Every single one of these 20,000 children had names, favourite subjects in school, and hopes and dreams for the future.

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Glen Le Lievre @lelievre.bsky.social · 1d

The high ground

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Nataliya Zadorozhna @cnd25.bsky.social · 19h

“I’m just as concerned for you! Don’t worry about me! It would seem we are in this together and will have to rise above it. Otherwise keep in close touch and we’ll play some more soon!!!!”

-Prince Andrew, 2011 email to Epstein.

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 21h

Prince Andrew told Jeffrey Epstein ‘we’re in this together’ in 2011 email

Royal sent email after Virginia Giuffre photo emerged but later claimed he had ceased contact with Epstein in 2010 Prince Andrew told Jeffrey Epstein in an email “we are in this together” after a picture of the British royal with his arm around a teenage Virginia Giuffre was first published in 2011. The email will pile further pressure on Duke of York and the royal family as he previously told the BBC he had ceased contact with the paedophile financier by that point. Continue reading...

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Mitchell Plitnick @mjplitnick.bsky.social · 1d

Most media are glossing over Israel soon releasing 1,700 Palestinians it abducted and held without charge--in other words, hostages they kidnapped. And they're not releasing all of them.

Double Standard for Israeli and Palestinian Hostages

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Double Standard for Israeli and Palestinian Hostages

Most media are glossing over Israel soon releasing 1,700 Palestinians it abducted and held without charge--in other words, hostages they kidnapped. And they're not releasing all of them.

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 22h

Video shows the immense level of destruction left behind by Israeli forces in the Sheikh Radwan neighbourhood of Gaza City.

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Nataliya Zadorozhna @cnd25.bsky.social · 12d

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Nataliya Zadorozhna @cnd25.bsky.social · 14d

“Israel is not fighting a war of self-defence. It is fighting a war of aggression. A war to occupy more territory, to strengthen its Apartheid apparatus and tighten its control on Palestinian people and the region”

-Arundghati Roy, PEN Pinter Prize acceptance speech Oct/2024

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Josep Goded (New Main Account) @josepgoded2.bsky.social · 1d

Gaza.

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Mitchell Plitnick @mjplitnick.bsky.social · 1d

I wanted to come up with an appropriate rejoinder to these despicable, genocide denying words from Jared Kushner. But I can't put it better than @omarbaddar.bsky.social does right here.

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Nataliya Zadorozhna @cnd25.bsky.social · 1d

“For yrs,I’d smiled in pictures with these leaders, shaken their hands and stood next to them at podiums-but not one of them picked up the phone, or replied to my messages. To the men who ran the world, I was just a photo op”

Who didn’t take her calls? Biden. Johnson. Macron. Trudeau...H.Clinton”

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 2d

‘To the men who ran the world, I was just a photo op’: Malala Yousafzai on growing up, getting cynical – and how getting high nearly broke her

The global icon of women’s education is ready to tell the full story of her turbulent recent life, from arguing with her parents to being ghosted by the statesmen who were once desperate to be seen with her

www.theguardian.com

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Nataliya Zadorozhna @cnd25.bsky.social · 6d

“She could have had the lucrative career of performative activism she was being lined up for. But by shunning this path, she shows up so many liberals for the frauds they are. She also puts a spotlight on all the big climate scientists who’ve never once said genocide is bad for the environment”

Nate Bear @natebear1.bsky.social · 6d

The liberal class once hailed Greta Thunberg's values. But Thunberg stepped outside of her lane and transgressed against the only true values the liberal class understands: imperial values. For this they abandoned her open.substack.com/pub/donotpan...

The Liberal Abandonment Of Greta Thunberg

The Swedish activist Greta Thunberg has been detained by Israel and reportedly maltreated by her Israeli captors after she was kidnapped, along with hundreds of other activists, from Gaza’s territoria...

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Nataliya Zadorozhna @cnd25.bsky.social · 1d

“For yrs,I’d smiled in pictures with these leaders, shaken their hands and stood next to them at podiums-but not one of them picked up the phone, or replied to my messages. To the men who ran the world, I was just a photo op”

Who didn’t take her calls? Biden. Johnson. Macron. Trudeau...H.Clinton”

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 2d

‘To the men who ran the world, I was just a photo op’: Malala Yousafzai on growing up, getting cynical – and how getting high nearly broke her

The global icon of women’s education is ready to tell the full story of her turbulent recent life, from arguing with her parents to being ghosted by the statesmen who were once desperate to be seen with her

www.theguardian.com

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Nataliya Zadorozhna @cnd25.bsky.social · 1d

“with the far-right you know you’re dealing with Nazis and white nationalists. Liberals who wrap themselves in the pride flag and talk of inclusion and progress and then go silent when it’s time to oppose genocide.“

[email protected].

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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 4d

I love that we live in a world where we're all supposed to now praise Trump for his peace-making and ignore the fact that at least 20,000 Palestinians have been killed on his watch, with bombs & bullets - & rhetorical support! - that he supplied to Israel.
That's all erased now.

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