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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 2h

⚡️ Update: 5 injured in Zaporizhzhia in Russian strike, emergency shutdowns introduced across Ukraine.

The number of injured in Zaporizhzhia has risen to five, Governor Ivan Fedorov said following a mass Russian attack overnight on Oct. 10.

'Missiles, one after another' — Child killed, 17 injured across Ukraine as Russian strike causes blackouts in Kyiv

"From the explosions that just occurred — a ballistic missile attack is ongoing. Missiles one after another, air defense is active," Kyiv City Military Administration head Tymur Tkachenko said.

kyivindependent.com

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Geoffrey P Johnston😎🇨🇦🇺🇦 @geoffypjohnston.bsky.social · 2h

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...

‘War is a business’: the Colombian mercenaries training Sudan’s child fighters to ‘go and get killed’

A soldier of fortune tells of lucrative contracts, the siege of El Fasher and training child fighters to ‘go and get killed’

www.theguardian.com

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Geoffrey P Johnston😎🇨🇦🇺🇦 @geoffypjohnston.bsky.social · 5h

www.scientificamerican.com/article/new-...
“COVID vaccines reduced people’s risk of emergency department visits by 29 percent, their risk of hospitalizations by 39 percent and their risk of death by 64 percent.”

Annual COVID Vaccines Save Lives, New Study Shows

A new study shows that receiving an updated COVID vaccine reduced people’s risk of severe disease and death in all age groups, regardless of immunity from prior infection or vaccination

www.scientificamerican.com

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Geoffrey P Johnston😎🇨🇦🇺🇦 @geoffypjohnston.bsky.social · 11h

www.reuters.com/legal/govern...
“Miller is deeply involved in reviewing government agencies' investigations into the financial networks behind what the administration labels "domestic terror networks," which include nonprofits and even educational institutions, a White House official said.”

www.reuters.com

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Catherine McKenna @cathmckenna.bsky.social · 1d

"The most important thing we can do is support each other—formal or informal networks, we just do it."

Watch full interview from my #RunLikeAGirl at NYC Climate Week launch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXHq...

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Geoffrey P Johnston😎🇨🇦🇺🇦 @geoffypjohnston.bsky.social · 11h

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Geoffrey P Johnston😎🇨🇦🇺🇦 @geoffypjohnston.bsky.social · 1d

On Friday @whigstandard.bsky.social, read my interview with @cathmckenna.bsky.social, former minister of environment & climate change. We discussed the disproportionate impact of the climate crisis on women. We also talked about misogyny, supporting women in politics, & toxic social media.

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Geoffrey P Johnston😎🇨🇦🇺🇦 @geoffypjohnston.bsky.social · 11h

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
“The move is the president’s latest effort to weaponize the Department of Justice to punish political rivals. It comes two weeks after Halligan secured charges against James Comey, the former FBI director.”

Letitia James criminally charged in Trump’s latest effort to punish rivals

Prosecutor who sought charges was installed amid Trump frustrations with pace of investigations against rivals

www.theguardian.com

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 14h

Shapiro: I filed that amicus brief last night to make it very clear that the Pennsylvania National Guard is under my command.

The way the President has chosen to deploy the Guard in other states—and, in at least one case, deploy the Guard from one state into another—is extremely dangerous.

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Geoffrey P Johnston😎🇨🇦🇺🇦 @geoffypjohnston.bsky.social · 14h

In my interview with @cathmckenna.bsky.social, former minister of environment & climate change, we discussed: the impact of climate change on women & girls, misogyny, toxic social media, & leadership.

‘Run like a girl’ to defeat misogyny | The Kingston Whig Standard
www.thewhig.com/opinion/run-...

‘Run like a girl’ to defeat misogyny

Catherine McKenna is busy these days fighting the good fight on behalf of women and the environment.

www.thewhig.com

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Michael de Adder @deadder.bsky.social · 1d

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 19h

Cartoon by @deadder.bsky.social.

ICE thugs.

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Geoffrey P Johnston😎🇨🇦🇺🇦 @geoffypjohnston.bsky.social · 14h

In my interview with @cathmckenna.bsky.social, former minister of environment & climate change, we discussed: the impact of climate change on women & girls, misogyny, toxic social media, & leadership.

‘Run like a girl’ to defeat misogyny | The Kingston Whig Standard
www.thewhig.com/opinion/run-...

‘Run like a girl’ to defeat misogyny

Catherine McKenna is busy these days fighting the good fight on behalf of women and the environment.

www.thewhig.com

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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 1d

For anyone struggling tonight:

You matter.
You have value.
You are loved.
You do not need to prove your worth or justify your existence to anyone.

If you know someone who’s lonely, sick or struggling… reach out and say “how can I support you?”

Let them know someone cares

It makes a difference

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Geoffrey P Johnston😎🇨🇦🇺🇦 @geoffypjohnston.bsky.social · 1d

www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...

Pastor shot in the head by ICE agents sues Trump administration over First Amendment threats in Chicago | The Independent

Pastor shot in the head by ICE agents sues over First Amendment threats

David Black joins journalists and protesters in lawsuit to stop ‘pattern of extreme brutality’ from federal agents

www.independent.co.uk

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Governor Tim Walz @governorwalz.mn.gov · 1d

Can’t believe I have to say this, but in Minnesota you will continue to have the freedom to get your COVID and flu shots.

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Geoffrey P Johnston😎🇨🇦🇺🇦 @geoffypjohnston.bsky.social · 1d

www.nbcnews.com/politics/nat...

Trump administration officials seriously discussing invoking Insurrection Act, sources say

Trump administration officials seriously discussing invoking Insurrection Act, sources say

A decision isn't expected to be imminent, one source said, but debate within the administration has shifted recently to more deeply exploring how and when the act might be invoked.

www.nbcnews.com

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Geoffrey P Johnston😎🇨🇦🇺🇦 @geoffypjohnston.bsky.social · 1d

News of a peace deal between Israel & Hamas is very welcome. Return of all hostages & the remains of deceased hostages has long been hoped for & anticipated. And the scaling up of humanitarian aid to the long suffering civilian population in Gaza can’t come soon enough. #Peace

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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 1d

Everyone should learn about Gisele Pelicot & how her case was a stunning example of why women are done hearing “not all men”.

Everyone failed her.

Her own husband drugged her & arranged for her to be abused.

Her doctors ignored her medical complaints.

Misogyny & patriarchy destroyed her life:

Gisele Pelicot, Medical Misogyny and How Disabled People Face Increased Risk of Abuse

Most of us have heard Gisele's story. It's a reminder that even men you trust can harm you. Did you know that she went to her doctors for help? A look at how medical misogyny contributed to her abuse.

www.disabledginger.com

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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 1d

Patriarchy protects predators

It’s not surprising they’re suppressing the Epstein list

Survivors don’t matter. It’s about protecting the men

Look at Gisele Pelicot. Raped by over 50 men who were all convicted. Dragged back into court because one felt he shouldn’t have to bear the label of rapist

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Geoffrey P Johnston😎🇨🇦🇺🇦 @geoffypjohnston.bsky.social · 1d

abcnews.go.com/Internationa...

Colombian president says US military struck Colombian boat, killed his citizens - ABC News

Colombian president says US military struck Colombian boat, killed his citizens

The last boat struck by the U.S. military in the Caribbean Sea was Colombian with Colombian citizens inside, Colombian President Gustavo Petro said on Wednesday.

abcnews.go.com

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Geoffrey P Johnston😎🇨🇦🇺🇦 @geoffypjohnston.bsky.social · 1d

When dealing with a fascist regime, weakness draws aggression. Now is the time for Canada & the rest of the free world to call out the human rights abuses & attacks on democracy being perpetrated by Trump’s authoritarian regime. In the case of any other country, we would’ve done it already.

M C Wilson 🍁 @barrettsprivateer.bsky.social · 1d

How do you spell ONE HUNDRED PERCENT TARIFFS? No, let's go all in and try for 200% tariffs and military occupation of our oil patch!

Geoffrey P Johnston😎🇨🇦🇺🇦 @geoffypjohnston.bsky.social · 2d

The time has come for the Government of Canada to publicly acknowledge that human rights abuses are being perpetrated by the Trump regime & that the United States is on the path to dictatorship. Canada always speaks out in defence of human rights & democracy, & should do so now.

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Geoffrey P Johnston😎🇨🇦🇺🇦 @geoffypjohnston.bsky.social · 1d

On Friday @whigstandard.bsky.social, read my interview with @cathmckenna.bsky.social, former minister of environment & climate change. We discussed the disproportionate impact of the climate crisis on women. We also talked about misogyny, supporting women in politics, & toxic social media.

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Geoffrey P Johnston😎🇨🇦🇺🇦 @geoffypjohnston.bsky.social · 1d

www.cnn.com/world/live-n...

Live updates: Trump says Israel and Hamas have signed off on ‘first phase’ of Gaza peace plan | CNN

President Trump says Israel and Hamas have agreed on the first phase of a peace framework that will allow for the swift release of all hostages. Follow live updates.

www.cnn.com

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Geoffrey P Johnston😎🇨🇦🇺🇦 @geoffypjohnston.bsky.social · 2d

Canada has always decried human rights abuses & supported democracy around the globe. If the USA were any other country, Canada wouId be publicly expressing concern about the weaponization of the FBI/DOJ, the deployment of troops in the streets, flouting the rule of law, & concentration camps.

2 minutes for holding! 🥅 🏒 @canadianheart.bsky.social · 2d

Like honestly did you want him to ride in on a RCMP horse, guns blazing then yell and scream at Trump! What would Poilievre have done differently 🙄 he only knows what he’s told nothing classified ! What would you do different how do you think Trump would act if he were scolded on tv!

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Geoffrey P Johnston😎🇨🇦🇺🇦 @geoffypjohnston.bsky.social · 2d

At what point wouId you speak out against human rights abuses & the rise of authoritarian in the USA?

When the regime used the FBI/DOJ to persecute people on Trump’s enemies list? Building a concentration camp in Florida? Deploying troops to U.S. cities? Attacking judges? Threatening Greenland?

Rick Jemmett @rickjemmett.bsky.social · 2d

Brilliant strategy. We’re trying to avoid being taken over by an adversary orders of magnitude more powerful than us, economically & militarily, and currently run by a sadistic dementia riddled psychopath. So ya, let’s do everything possible to piss them off. Shall we bring up his rape history too?

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