Andria Gaskin
@andriagaskin.bsky.social
Advocate for equal rights, a safe environment for children, racial and gender equality, LGBTQ+ rights, access to healthcare, education and economic justice.
A world where dignity and human rights are upheld for all.
ELBOWS UP 💪
Ottawa, Canada 🇨🇦
A world where dignity and human rights are upheld for all.
ELBOWS UP 💪
Ottawa, Canada 🇨🇦
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“The decision was made to exclude me from the filmed production of Swan Lake because I was told my brown skin would disrupt the aesthetic.” ~ Misty Copeland
When folks gripe about DEI, remind them who benefited from shutting out dancers like Copeland. That pattern runs through our whole history.
When folks gripe about DEI, remind them who benefited from shutting out dancers like Copeland. That pattern runs through our whole history.
December 4, 2025 at 1:22 AM
“The decision was made to exclude me from the filmed production of Swan Lake because I was told my brown skin would disrupt the aesthetic.” ~ Misty Copeland
When folks gripe about DEI, remind them who benefited from shutting out dancers like Copeland. That pattern runs through our whole history.
When folks gripe about DEI, remind them who benefited from shutting out dancers like Copeland. That pattern runs through our whole history.
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December 4, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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Russia sends stolen Ukrainian children to North Korea to become militarized.
December 4, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Russia sends stolen Ukrainian children to North Korea to become militarized.
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{gift link} www.nytimes.com/2025/12/03/u...
December 4, 2025 at 1:27 AM
{gift link} www.nytimes.com/2025/12/03/u...
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The ridehail giant’s partnership with the self-driving startup is part of its push to be a global leader in operating autonomous cars and delivery vehicles.
Uber Launches Robotaxi Service In Dallas With Waymo Rival Avride
The ridehail giant’s partnership with the self-driving startup is part of its push to be a global leader in operating autonomous cars and delivery vehicles.
www.forbes.com
December 3, 2025 at 12:05 PM
The ridehail giant’s partnership with the self-driving startup is part of its push to be a global leader in operating autonomous cars and delivery vehicles.
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Starbucks will pay about $35 million to more than 15,000 New York City workers to settle claims it denied them stable schedules and arbitrarily cut their hours, city officials announced Monday. https://to.pbs.org/4487Kae
Starbucks to pay $35M to NYC workers in settlement as ongoing strike draws Mamdani and Sanders to picket line
Starbucks will pay about $35 million to more than 15,000 New York City workers to settle claims it denied them stable schedules and arbitrarily cut their hours, city officials announced Monday.
www.pbs.org
December 3, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Starbucks will pay about $35 million to more than 15,000 New York City workers to settle claims it denied them stable schedules and arbitrarily cut their hours, city officials announced Monday. https://to.pbs.org/4487Kae
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Las Vegas is facing a $4 billion loss from the Canadian boycott. They have to woe Canadians but it isn't working.
“We want them to come back, but we understand they may not be ready to do that," said a Las Vegas tourism rep.
Friends don't let friends go to Magastan.
www.forbes.com/sites/suzann...
“We want them to come back, but we understand they may not be ready to do that," said a Las Vegas tourism rep.
Friends don't let friends go to Magastan.
www.forbes.com/sites/suzann...
Las Vegas Cyber Sale: Hotel Discounts Up to 55% Through Friday
After a disappointing year for Las Vegas tourism, the city is hosting a humdinger of a cyber sale—with hotel stays and entertainment discounted by up to 55%.
www.forbes.com
December 2, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Las Vegas is facing a $4 billion loss from the Canadian boycott. They have to woe Canadians but it isn't working.
“We want them to come back, but we understand they may not be ready to do that," said a Las Vegas tourism rep.
Friends don't let friends go to Magastan.
www.forbes.com/sites/suzann...
“We want them to come back, but we understand they may not be ready to do that," said a Las Vegas tourism rep.
Friends don't let friends go to Magastan.
www.forbes.com/sites/suzann...
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Franklin tried to teach kids a lesson; America still hasn’t learned it: If you shut people out long enough, the world eventually shuts you out too.
December 2, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Franklin tried to teach kids a lesson; America still hasn’t learned it: If you shut people out long enough, the world eventually shuts you out too.
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Because of course the guy who was sentenced to seven years in federal prison for wire fraud and aggravated identity theft got a Presidential pardon...and a job at the DOJ.
November 30, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Because of course the guy who was sentenced to seven years in federal prison for wire fraud and aggravated identity theft got a Presidential pardon...and a job at the DOJ.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has submitted a request for a formal pardon amid a yearslong corruption trial, just weeks after President Trump said he should be pardoned.
Netanyahu seeks pardon in corruption trial from Israel's president after getting Trump's backing
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said a pardon would be in Israel's "national interest" and cited U.S. President Donald Trump's support.
nbcnews.to
December 1, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has submitted a request for a formal pardon amid a yearslong corruption trial, just weeks after President Trump said he should be pardoned.
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We have a cabinet level Secretary of State, a diplomatic corps, Special Envoys, and Defense team to do this work.
“Son-in-law” is not a government job. Kushner does not represent us.
“Son-in-law” is not a government job. Kushner does not represent us.
November 30, 2025 at 11:25 PM
We have a cabinet level Secretary of State, a diplomatic corps, Special Envoys, and Defense team to do this work.
“Son-in-law” is not a government job. Kushner does not represent us.
“Son-in-law” is not a government job. Kushner does not represent us.
Another one.
Community notes don’t get much more brutal than this
December 1, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Another one.
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This is nuts.
November 30, 2025 at 9:50 PM
This is nuts.
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"lsraeI is the only country in the world that has a military juvenile detention system for children as young as 12"
— Jewish-American writer Phyllis Bennis
— Jewish-American writer Phyllis Bennis
November 30, 2025 at 3:26 AM
"lsraeI is the only country in the world that has a military juvenile detention system for children as young as 12"
— Jewish-American writer Phyllis Bennis
— Jewish-American writer Phyllis Bennis
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They all deserve to be berated like this 👏👏👏
November 28, 2025 at 11:33 PM
They all deserve to be berated like this 👏👏👏
Good grief!🙄
First lady Melania Trump announced Friday that she has launched a new film production company — the latest Trump family business.
Melania Trump's newest business venture ridiculed online: 'Remake of Pretty Woman'
First lady Melania Trump announced Friday that she has launched a new film production company — the latest Trump family business. The new venture, called Muse, debuted on the former model's X account just weeks ahead of her self-titled documentary, "MELANIA," The Daily Beast reported.In a 10-second ...
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November 29, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Good grief!🙄
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"We blow up ‘alleged’ drug boats in the Caribbean but pardon actually convicted drug traffickers in the U.S. Someone help me make sense of this.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/28/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/28/w...
Trump Announces Pardon for Honduran Ex-President Convicted in Drug Case
www.nytimes.com
November 29, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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A woman recently went viral for holding up a window sign during a traffic stop, part of a growing trend of drivers using cards to assert their rights instead of speaking to police.
November 29, 2025 at 1:43 AM
A woman recently went viral for holding up a window sign during a traffic stop, part of a growing trend of drivers using cards to assert their rights instead of speaking to police.
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America, It's Not You, It's...
November 28, 2025 at 7:11 PM
America, It's Not You, It's...
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HEGSETH IS A MURDERER! He gave ILLEGAL ORDERS..
After this regime is defeated I’m looking forward To seeing Hegseth charged with War Crimes & get put on Trial like the NAZIs did after WWII.
He does NOT…Have a License To MURDER PEOPLE Without Consequences
HE WILL PAY FOR HIS MURDER’S & WAR CRIMES
After this regime is defeated I’m looking forward To seeing Hegseth charged with War Crimes & get put on Trial like the NAZIs did after WWII.
He does NOT…Have a License To MURDER PEOPLE Without Consequences
HE WILL PAY FOR HIS MURDER’S & WAR CRIMES
November 29, 2025 at 5:23 AM
HEGSETH IS A MURDERER! He gave ILLEGAL ORDERS..
After this regime is defeated I’m looking forward To seeing Hegseth charged with War Crimes & get put on Trial like the NAZIs did after WWII.
He does NOT…Have a License To MURDER PEOPLE Without Consequences
HE WILL PAY FOR HIS MURDER’S & WAR CRIMES
After this regime is defeated I’m looking forward To seeing Hegseth charged with War Crimes & get put on Trial like the NAZIs did after WWII.
He does NOT…Have a License To MURDER PEOPLE Without Consequences
HE WILL PAY FOR HIS MURDER’S & WAR CRIMES
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It’s on 🔥
The boycott rolled right up to their front door.
‘We Ain’t Buying It”
The boycott rolled right up to their front door.
‘We Ain’t Buying It”
November 29, 2025 at 2:48 AM
It’s on 🔥
The boycott rolled right up to their front door.
‘We Ain’t Buying It”
The boycott rolled right up to their front door.
‘We Ain’t Buying It”
Meanwhile, in Canada…
November 29, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Meanwhile, in Canada…
Meanwhile, in Canada...
Listen to my questions to the acting PBO about key economic indicators, fiscal anchors and our triple A credit rating! ⬇️ #cdnpoli
November 28, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Meanwhile, in Canada...
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This is the first Thanksgiving for Sophie & Colin Hortman without their parents, Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and Mark Hortman who were assassinated along with the family dog in an act of political murder. National guards troops were not deployed to the state in response.
November 27, 2025 at 5:24 PM
This is the first Thanksgiving for Sophie & Colin Hortman without their parents, Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and Mark Hortman who were assassinated along with the family dog in an act of political murder. National guards troops were not deployed to the state in response.