AxeDame
@axedame.bsky.social
Feral child inhabiting the rickety body of a GenX recluse
🇨🇦🎶 #Ottawa
🇨🇦🎶 #Ottawa
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Just to put a number on it: about 1M jobs were created in 2024. About 605K were full time, 340 part time (everything rounded)
From Jan to November this year: just over 370K jobs were created
About 130K were full time, just over 140K were part time
Yes, lower unemployment, more jobs. But not good.
From Jan to November this year: just over 370K jobs were created
About 130K were full time, just over 140K were part time
Yes, lower unemployment, more jobs. But not good.
December 5, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Just to put a number on it: about 1M jobs were created in 2024. About 605K were full time, 340 part time (everything rounded)
From Jan to November this year: just over 370K jobs were created
About 130K were full time, just over 140K were part time
Yes, lower unemployment, more jobs. But not good.
From Jan to November this year: just over 370K jobs were created
About 130K were full time, just over 140K were part time
Yes, lower unemployment, more jobs. But not good.
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It is brutally cold out there. If you or anyone you know needs access to a warm place, call 311. We can arrange transportation and someone will direct you to the right place to go. The @ottawapublichealth.ca website has a list of shelters and warming spaces: www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/public-he...
December 5, 2025 at 12:04 PM
It is brutally cold out there. If you or anyone you know needs access to a warm place, call 311. We can arrange transportation and someone will direct you to the right place to go. The @ottawapublichealth.ca website has a list of shelters and warming spaces: www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/public-he...
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Before she was "Jane the Icon" who was known around the world, she was "Just Jane."
She got advice from her mother, and that advice shaped the rest of her life. Now more than ever, we need to hear that advice: "Just keep going."
Video: Hugo van Lawick / Eric Guzzetta
Music: Irmi Vukovich
She got advice from her mother, and that advice shaped the rest of her life. Now more than ever, we need to hear that advice: "Just keep going."
Video: Hugo van Lawick / Eric Guzzetta
Music: Irmi Vukovich
December 5, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Before she was "Jane the Icon" who was known around the world, she was "Just Jane."
She got advice from her mother, and that advice shaped the rest of her life. Now more than ever, we need to hear that advice: "Just keep going."
Video: Hugo van Lawick / Eric Guzzetta
Music: Irmi Vukovich
She got advice from her mother, and that advice shaped the rest of her life. Now more than ever, we need to hear that advice: "Just keep going."
Video: Hugo van Lawick / Eric Guzzetta
Music: Irmi Vukovich
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A few years ago, Bill Nye the science guy debated creationist Ken Ham about evolution. The last question was "what would change your mind?"
Bill Nye said "Evidence."
Ken Ham said "Nothing can possibly change my mind about this."
I think about that a lot.
Bill Nye said "Evidence."
Ken Ham said "Nothing can possibly change my mind about this."
I think about that a lot.
December 5, 2025 at 1:59 PM
A few years ago, Bill Nye the science guy debated creationist Ken Ham about evolution. The last question was "what would change your mind?"
Bill Nye said "Evidence."
Ken Ham said "Nothing can possibly change my mind about this."
I think about that a lot.
Bill Nye said "Evidence."
Ken Ham said "Nothing can possibly change my mind about this."
I think about that a lot.
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Jamil Jivani was fired from Bell Media for extremist and discriminatory views. He quit Doug Ford because he opposed Ford's safety measures during the height of COVID. In his Durham victory speech, he called Bell and Ford, "liberal elitists".
thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
Candidates with Extreme Views Welcomed on Poilievre’s Team | The Tyee
Disturbing stances, including ties to JD Vance, seem to offer an edge rather than barrier to being selected.
thetyee.ca
December 5, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Jamil Jivani was fired from Bell Media for extremist and discriminatory views. He quit Doug Ford because he opposed Ford's safety measures during the height of COVID. In his Durham victory speech, he called Bell and Ford, "liberal elitists".
thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
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Another labour market surprise (and another great Labour Force Survey summary from StatCan www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quo...):
Canada's unemployment rate surprises everyone by moving DOWN to 6.5%, driven by a rise in part-time jobs and more youth getting jobs.
A 🧵on what's driving the story.
Canada's unemployment rate surprises everyone by moving DOWN to 6.5%, driven by a rise in part-time jobs and more youth getting jobs.
A 🧵on what's driving the story.
The Daily — Labour Force Survey, November 2025
Employment increased by 54,000 (+0.3%) in November, driven by gains in part-time work. The employment rate rose 0.1 percentage points to 60.9%, while the unemployment rate fell 0.4 percentage points t...
www150.statcan.gc.ca
December 5, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Another labour market surprise (and another great Labour Force Survey summary from StatCan www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quo...):
Canada's unemployment rate surprises everyone by moving DOWN to 6.5%, driven by a rise in part-time jobs and more youth getting jobs.
A 🧵on what's driving the story.
Canada's unemployment rate surprises everyone by moving DOWN to 6.5%, driven by a rise in part-time jobs and more youth getting jobs.
A 🧵on what's driving the story.
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The Deep State is a conspiracy theory.
I know we all find Truss amusing, but I find it deeply concerning that you've got an actual former Prime Minister even saying this stuff.
I know we all find Truss amusing, but I find it deeply concerning that you've got an actual former Prime Minister even saying this stuff.
December 5, 2025 at 8:26 AM
The Deep State is a conspiracy theory.
I know we all find Truss amusing, but I find it deeply concerning that you've got an actual former Prime Minister even saying this stuff.
I know we all find Truss amusing, but I find it deeply concerning that you've got an actual former Prime Minister even saying this stuff.
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the scariest thing about really blatantly evil & violent elected fuckheads like Tom Cotton is, behind every one of them are several thousand, possibly millions, more malicious dopes who voted for the evil fuckhead who wants to unleash violence on Others. it's depressing.
December 4, 2025 at 6:21 PM
the scariest thing about really blatantly evil & violent elected fuckheads like Tom Cotton is, behind every one of them are several thousand, possibly millions, more malicious dopes who voted for the evil fuckhead who wants to unleash violence on Others. it's depressing.
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Labour MPs attempting to use social media to pander to racism by constantly trying to find the perfect language to avoid being accused of overt racism, "apologising" when they miss, and then trying again, should be spat on in the street. In a purely notional sense, of course.
December 5, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Labour MPs attempting to use social media to pander to racism by constantly trying to find the perfect language to avoid being accused of overt racism, "apologising" when they miss, and then trying again, should be spat on in the street. In a purely notional sense, of course.
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[shamelessly both promoting Dorian's point and adding my own]
Farage has always been very good at doing sort of golf club racism. He has an instinctive grasp on what codes to use and how much he can say before people recoil that his heirs and imitators lack. (...more)
Farage has always been very good at doing sort of golf club racism. He has an instinctive grasp on what codes to use and how much he can say before people recoil that his heirs and imitators lack. (...more)
It's revealing about taboos around racism that the visceral bullying racism of schoolboy Farage cuts through while the much more consequential thinly veiled racism of adult Farage doesn't. Many people need that veil and flinch when it's removed. You can advocate racist policies but not say the words
December 5, 2025 at 10:08 AM
[shamelessly both promoting Dorian's point and adding my own]
Farage has always been very good at doing sort of golf club racism. He has an instinctive grasp on what codes to use and how much he can say before people recoil that his heirs and imitators lack. (...more)
Farage has always been very good at doing sort of golf club racism. He has an instinctive grasp on what codes to use and how much he can say before people recoil that his heirs and imitators lack. (...more)
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Canada should do this. www.ctvnews.ca/world/articl...
Norway to examine scenarios for post-oil economy
Norway said Wednesday it will set up a commission to study potential scenarios for the country’s post-oil economy, a commitment the Greens Party secured in exchange for backing the government’s 2026 b...
www.ctvnews.ca
December 4, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Canada should do this. www.ctvnews.ca/world/articl...
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The moment Kaikai grew strong enough to walk great distances, our little sprite discovered her non-negotiable: daily mud baths. Weather forecasts mean nothing. Keeper schedules are merely suggestions. When Kaikai decides it's mud time, it's mud time! swt.bio/kaikai
December 5, 2025 at 6:11 AM
The moment Kaikai grew strong enough to walk great distances, our little sprite discovered her non-negotiable: daily mud baths. Weather forecasts mean nothing. Keeper schedules are merely suggestions. When Kaikai decides it's mud time, it's mud time! swt.bio/kaikai
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The fact that four hostile drones tried to hit Zelenskyy’s plane & it’s barely a blip in the news cycle should terrify everyone. We’ve been dragged so deep into the chaos era that an attempted strike on a world leader doesn’t even break through. When this becomes normal, the world is in real danger.
Christ on a cracker — these seemingly hostile drones only missed Zelensky’s plane because he was unexpectedly early www.thejournal.ie/drones-dubli...
Four unidentified military-style drones breached no-fly zone to target Zelenskyy's arrival in Dublin
Gardaí are investigating whether the drones took off from land in Dublin or from an undetected ship.
www.thejournal.ie
December 5, 2025 at 2:04 AM
The fact that four hostile drones tried to hit Zelenskyy’s plane & it’s barely a blip in the news cycle should terrify everyone. We’ve been dragged so deep into the chaos era that an attempted strike on a world leader doesn’t even break through. When this becomes normal, the world is in real danger.
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Imagine your country being seen as a hope for a new life for thousands of people wanting to live and contribute in your towns and instead of being proud of it you go no nope nope this country should be a scary shitheap people should be scared to come here how dare they think we are good
December 5, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Imagine your country being seen as a hope for a new life for thousands of people wanting to live and contribute in your towns and instead of being proud of it you go no nope nope this country should be a scary shitheap people should be scared to come here how dare they think we are good
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I suspect you have to be quite racist to stand out as "the racist guy" at a boys public school of the 1980s.
December 5, 2025 at 8:25 AM
I suspect you have to be quite racist to stand out as "the racist guy" at a boys public school of the 1980s.
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Recognising that this is our one and only life gives kindness a terrible urgency. We don't have an eternity to make things right or to offer comfort – we only have now. To be kind is to acknowledge the precious, fleeting nature of everyone else's existence.
Spreading more kindness this December
Humanists UK is encouraging supporters this year to download Action for Happiness’s 2025 Do Good December calendar, which offers simple daily ideas for small acts of kindness to create a better world....
humanists.uk
December 4, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Recognising that this is our one and only life gives kindness a terrible urgency. We don't have an eternity to make things right or to offer comfort – we only have now. To be kind is to acknowledge the precious, fleeting nature of everyone else's existence.
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They’re killing people as a twitter joke. It’s depraved. Can’t let yourself lose the capacity to be appalled and disgusted and outraged by this.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announces another boat strike in response to a request/wish from Turning Point USA’s Andrew Kolvet.
December 5, 2025 at 2:28 AM
They’re killing people as a twitter joke. It’s depraved. Can’t let yourself lose the capacity to be appalled and disgusted and outraged by this.
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Everyone’s talking about whether Farage was racist to schoolchildren as a boy when he was racist to schoolchildren THIS WEEK. All the kids who are of reading age can read what he says about them.
John Swinney has responded to Nigel Farage's attack on Glasgow schoolchildren, calling it 'quite simply racist'
John Swinney responds to Nigel Farage's 'racist' attack on Glasgow schoolchildren
www.thenational.scot
December 5, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Everyone’s talking about whether Farage was racist to schoolchildren as a boy when he was racist to schoolchildren THIS WEEK. All the kids who are of reading age can read what he says about them.
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Green Party of Canada 🇨🇦 -
Today, Elizabeth May asked a simple question: How deep is the deficit now that the Liberals have created a brand-new subsidy for oil and gas companies? No answer. But we won't stop pushing until this government stops pouring public money into Big Oil. #cdnpoli
Today, Elizabeth May asked a simple question: How deep is the deficit now that the Liberals have created a brand-new subsidy for oil and gas companies? No answer. But we won't stop pushing until this government stops pouring public money into Big Oil. #cdnpoli
December 5, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Green Party of Canada 🇨🇦 -
Today, Elizabeth May asked a simple question: How deep is the deficit now that the Liberals have created a brand-new subsidy for oil and gas companies? No answer. But we won't stop pushing until this government stops pouring public money into Big Oil. #cdnpoli
Today, Elizabeth May asked a simple question: How deep is the deficit now that the Liberals have created a brand-new subsidy for oil and gas companies? No answer. But we won't stop pushing until this government stops pouring public money into Big Oil. #cdnpoli
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It's a game to him. He doesn't care about Canada. Only being a contrarian. I hate him. He's damaging our youth, creating division, and getting paid by us to do it. I hold Battle River-Crowfoot responsible this shit. We got rid of him, and they brought him back. #nevervotepoilievre #cdnpoli #abc
December 5, 2025 at 1:41 AM
It's a game to him. He doesn't care about Canada. Only being a contrarian. I hate him. He's damaging our youth, creating division, and getting paid by us to do it. I hold Battle River-Crowfoot responsible this shit. We got rid of him, and they brought him back. #nevervotepoilievre #cdnpoli #abc
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"How did assaults on science become the norm — and what can we do? An insightful book explores attacks on science from a historical and a personal perspective." | Great review of #ScienceUnderSiege by @gretchentg.bsky.social for @nature.com: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
How did assaults on science become the norm — and what can we do?
An insightful book explores attacks on science from a historical and a personal perspective.
www.nature.com
September 16, 2025 at 4:40 PM
"How did assaults on science become the norm — and what can we do? An insightful book explores attacks on science from a historical and a personal perspective." | Great review of #ScienceUnderSiege by @gretchentg.bsky.social for @nature.com: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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Simply amazing that the Supreme Court declared an end to legal race discrimination in the affirmative action case two years ago and now allows overt racism in both immigration arrests and redistricting.
Using race to help minorities? Bad. Using it to discriminate against them? Very, very good.
Using race to help minorities? Bad. Using it to discriminate against them? Very, very good.
BREAKING: Supreme Court GRANTS Texas request to restore redistricting maps
apparent 6-3 ruling with the liberals in dissent @courthousenews.bsky.social
apparent 6-3 ruling with the liberals in dissent @courthousenews.bsky.social
December 4, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Simply amazing that the Supreme Court declared an end to legal race discrimination in the affirmative action case two years ago and now allows overt racism in both immigration arrests and redistricting.
Using race to help minorities? Bad. Using it to discriminate against them? Very, very good.
Using race to help minorities? Bad. Using it to discriminate against them? Very, very good.
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The Express is furious about this because the moment you show those who repeat anti-immigration rhetoric the real human stories their narrative collapses.
The “immigrants” are people. Our friends, colleagues and family.
And it’s this nation of neighbours that is what makes Britain great.
The “immigrants” are people. Our friends, colleagues and family.
And it’s this nation of neighbours that is what makes Britain great.
December 4, 2025 at 11:23 PM
The Express is furious about this because the moment you show those who repeat anti-immigration rhetoric the real human stories their narrative collapses.
The “immigrants” are people. Our friends, colleagues and family.
And it’s this nation of neighbours that is what makes Britain great.
The “immigrants” are people. Our friends, colleagues and family.
And it’s this nation of neighbours that is what makes Britain great.
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I said this would be the Republican justices play. Let Texas use the racist maps now. Later they’ll say it’s “too late” to change them.
Supreme Court Clears the Way for Republican-Friendly Texas Voting Maps
www.nytimes.com
December 5, 2025 at 12:05 AM
I said this would be the Republican justices play. Let Texas use the racist maps now. Later they’ll say it’s “too late” to change them.