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Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.bsky.social · 16h

Nobel Peace Prizes have often been awarded to people who fight autocracy. Maria Corina Machado fits right into that tradition

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Why María Machado Deserved the Nobel Peace Prize

The Venezuelan opposition leader shows why participation matters.

www.theatlantic.com

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Alison Crawford @alisoncrawford.bsky.social · 17h

Are these the same men who throw dildos at players on the court, sometimes hitting girls in the audience?

Alison Crawford @alisoncrawford.bsky.social · 1d

Autumn #whoodle.

Alison Crawford @alisoncrawford.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you! It’s from this year’s Shetland Wool Week book.

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Alison Crawford @alisoncrawford.bsky.social · 1d

Listen to an expert tee up to this fall’s session at the Supreme Court of Canada with Nadia Effendi and me!

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Supreme Court fall preview with Nadia Effendi | Verdicts and Voices

As Canada’s Supreme Court begins its fall session, court watcher Nadia Effendi previews some of the main cases to keep an eye on.

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Alison Crawford @alisoncrawford.bsky.social · 1d

My fresh new knit! #SWW #knitting

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Alison Crawford @alisoncrawford.bsky.social · 1d

I was hoping that this would be the outcome. Justice for Mme. Pelicot.

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Alison Crawford @alisoncrawford.bsky.social · 4d

This is very bad.

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Alison Crawford @alisoncrawford.bsky.social · 5d

Israel at War With Itself www.nytimes.com/2025/10/05/w...

Israel at War With Itself

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 5d

Amid local elections, protestors enraged at the Georgian government's pro-Russian stance and alleged vote rigging attempted to storm the presidential palace in central Tbilisi on the evening of Oct. 4, but were dispersed by police using pepper spray and water cannons.

Amid controversial elections, Georgian protestors attempt to storm presidential palace

TBILISI, GEORGIA — Amid local elections, protestors enraged at the Georgian government's pro-Russian stance and alleged vote rigging attempted to storm the presidential palace in central Tbilisi on th...

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Alison Crawford @alisoncrawford.bsky.social · 6d

Egregious holiday creep.

Alison Crawford @alisoncrawford.bsky.social · 6d

Beautiful Ottawa!

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CBA National Magazine @cba-nationalmag.bsky.social · 8d

Any lawyer who thinks they might have a problem with booze probably does. However, getting help can be daunting in a culture where unsustainable schedules are rewarded and acute stress is the norm. @suebailey99.bsky.social has that story. nationalmagazine.ca/en-ca/articl...

Getting sober without stigma

International Lawyers in Alcoholics Anonymous is a bridge for lawyers and judges to seek help among peers, without worrying about running into someone they’ve prosecuted, defended or jailed

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Karen Attiah @karenattiah.bsky.social · 11d

As a former gamer, I cannot overstate how big of a deal this right-wing takeover of Electronic Arts is.

Are they going to create video games where they kidnap and dismember journalists like Jamal Khashoggi?

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Cap'n Jack Fights Fascism @capnjackresists.bsky.social · 12d

Dear Maeve,

The general says the siege of Burnside was Portland's bloodiest battle, and not many of the boys survived, yet by Goddess' grace, I am one.

Our ration of artisan kale chips are dreadfully low, but Mingus passed around his last mason jar of hemp mead, which we are thankful for.

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Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 12d

In 2023, #SistersinLaw podcast did a live show in Portland. We didn’t see Antifa but we were met by a huge crowd that wanted to learn about democracy. We had Voodoo Donuts & saw a lot of knitters. Today, we are all #Portland.

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John Singer Sargent @johnsargent.bsky.social · 13d

Home Fields https://www.wikiart.org/en/john-singer-sargent/home-fields

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Igor Sushko @igorsushko.bsky.social · 13d

Reform UK's former leader in Wales has admitted taking bribes to make statements in favour of Russia while being a Member of the European Parliament.
www.bbc.com/news/article...

Reform UK's ex-Wales leader Nathan Gill admits pro-Russia bribery

Nathan Gill admits eight charges of bribery while being a Member of the European Parliament.

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Alison Crawford @alisoncrawford.bsky.social · 13d

Time to ditch contract policing and redirect members…just as people have been recommending for years. #rcmp #cdnpoli

Winnipeg Free Press @winnipegfreepress.com · 13d

OTTAWA – The RCMP has warned the federal public safety minister it faces “resourcing challenges” when it comes to tackling the threat of foreign interference.

RCMP needs resources to fight foreign interference, Mounties tell Carney government

OTTAWA – The RCMP has warned the federal public safety minister it faces “resourcing challenges” when it comes to tackling the threat of foreign interference.

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Alison Crawford @alisoncrawford.bsky.social · 13d

Fifteen years ago today, this was in the news and I wasn’t impressed. #tech

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CBA National Magazine @cba-nationalmag.bsky.social · May 29

What happened when Modern Law host Alison Crawford received a scam letter from someone impersonating Vancouver lawyer Gavin Manning? Have a listen for that and more. nationalmagazine.ca/en-ca/articl...

When the email from you actually isn’t

The latest episode of Modern Law looks at email scammers that are targeting lawyers, firms and clients, and how good cyber hygiene can help

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Canadian Bar Association @cba-news.bsky.social · 15d

In the new episode of Verdicts and Voices, author Karin Wells joins host Alison Crawford to discuss how the women who helped move the legal needle in Canada.

Read more and tune into the podcast ➡️ https://bit.ly/46AqoId

Women who woke up the law

Season two of Verdicts and Voices kicks off with a look at the Canadian history-makers profiled in a new book by lawyer Karin Wells

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The Chronicle Herald @thechronicleherald.bsky.social · 14d

Halifax RCMP want more intimate partner violence investigators, Eastern Passage office

Staff of six in Eastern Passage would ‘deliver meaningful community interaction and response,’ say RCMP

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Alison Crawford @alisoncrawford.bsky.social · 15d

I was in #Denmark last year & bought a postcard. Yet no one could tell me where I could buy a stamp. I finally bought one for $10 CDN!! I never found a mailbox & hotels refused to post it. Sent it at the airport. In March, 🇩🇰 announced ALL letter mail ends at end of 2025. Cdns can’t go back in time.

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cm 🇨🇦 @cmcalgary.bsky.social · 16d

Thank you to whichever reporter confronted her about the lying. Need more of this.

Via CTV Edmonton on TikTok

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#Alberta #abpoli

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