cartogeek
@cartogeek.bsky.social
once made maps, now does laps and takes naps. plans to live forever, or die trying.
Mundus sine Caesaribus.
Mundus sine Caesaribus.
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cartogeek
@cartogeek.bsky.social
· Sep 24
When authoritarianism is on the rise, you can count on the richest, least vulnerable men on the planet to be the biggest cowards.
pinning this one.
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Admiral Rachel Levine was the first transgender person to be confirmed by the Senate to serve in the federal government. Her official portrait at HHS headquarters has been altered. n.pr/48HypvT
HHS changed the name of transgender health leader on her official portrait
Admiral Rachel Levine was the first transgender person to be confirmed by the Senate to serve in the federal government. Her official portrait at HHS headquarters has been altered.
n.pr
December 5, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Admiral Rachel Levine was the first transgender person to be confirmed by the Senate to serve in the federal government. Her official portrait at HHS headquarters has been altered. n.pr/48HypvT
brought to you by Doug Ford: A digital financial services company is buying PC Financial. Here’s what it means for PC Optimum points collectors:
www.bnnbloomberg.ca/business/202...
www.bnnbloomberg.ca/business/202...
A digital financial services company is buying PC Financial. Here’s what it means for PC Optimum points collectors
Avid PC Optimum points users might be wondering what will become of the loyalty program as EQB Inc. plans to take over PC Financial from Loblaw Cos. Ltd. and become the exclusive financial partner of ...
www.bnnbloomberg.ca
December 5, 2025 at 10:55 PM
brought to you by Doug Ford: A digital financial services company is buying PC Financial. Here’s what it means for PC Optimum points collectors:
www.bnnbloomberg.ca/business/202...
www.bnnbloomberg.ca/business/202...
no metaphors to see here. move along.
December 5, 2025 at 10:42 PM
no metaphors to see here. move along.
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📰 Today's top stories:
▶️ Canada adds 54k jobs in November
▶️ IMF says Canada's economy has held up better than expected despite Trump's tariffs
▶️ Ottawa escalates its dispute with Stellantis over auto jobs
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▶️ Canada adds 54k jobs in November
▶️ IMF says Canada's economy has held up better than expected despite Trump's tariffs
▶️ Ottawa escalates its dispute with Stellantis over auto jobs
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The Daily Brief: Canada's economy outperforms expectations
Plus: Ottawa escalates its dispute with Stellantis
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December 5, 2025 at 6:40 PM
📰 Today's top stories:
▶️ Canada adds 54k jobs in November
▶️ IMF says Canada's economy has held up better than expected despite Trump's tariffs
▶️ Ottawa escalates its dispute with Stellantis over auto jobs
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▶️ Canada adds 54k jobs in November
▶️ IMF says Canada's economy has held up better than expected despite Trump's tariffs
▶️ Ottawa escalates its dispute with Stellantis over auto jobs
Consider subscribing to support my work:
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A federal judge said a recently passed federal law ordering the release of records related to the cases of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell overrode a federal rule prohibiting the release of matters before a grand jury. https://to.pbs.org/4pPVgwf
Judge orders release of grand jury transcripts from abandoned Epstein investigation in Florida
The Justice Department has requested the unsealing of documents from three Epstein-related separate cases: the 2006-2007 Florida grand jury investigation into Epstein, his 2019 sex trafficking case in...
to.pbs.org
December 5, 2025 at 10:34 PM
A federal judge said a recently passed federal law ordering the release of records related to the cases of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell overrode a federal rule prohibiting the release of matters before a grand jury. https://to.pbs.org/4pPVgwf
Germany approves controversial military conscription law amid rising tensions with Russia:
globalnews.ca/video/115641...
globalnews.ca/video/115641...
Germany approves controversial military conscription law amid rising tensions with Russia | Watch News Videos Online
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December 5, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Germany approves controversial military conscription law amid rising tensions with Russia:
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globalnews.ca/video/115641...
December 5, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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December 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM
December 4, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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Holy shit.
Reuters reporting that new admin instructions on visas are if you worked at a platform in trust & safety or content moderation or on fact checking or online safety at an platform you *and your loved ones* are ineligible for H-1B visa.
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
Reuters reporting that new admin instructions on visas are if you worked at a platform in trust & safety or content moderation or on fact checking or online safety at an platform you *and your loved ones* are ineligible for H-1B visa.
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
December 4, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Holy shit.
Reuters reporting that new admin instructions on visas are if you worked at a platform in trust & safety or content moderation or on fact checking or online safety at an platform you *and your loved ones* are ineligible for H-1B visa.
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
Reuters reporting that new admin instructions on visas are if you worked at a platform in trust & safety or content moderation or on fact checking or online safety at an platform you *and your loved ones* are ineligible for H-1B visa.
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
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U.S. reinstates all canceled library grants after court order www.washingtonpost.com/style/2025/1...
U.S. reinstates all canceled library grants after court order
A court ruled that Trump’s effort to dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the only federal agency dedicated to funding libraries, was unlawful.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 4, 2025 at 12:34 PM
U.S. reinstates all canceled library grants after court order www.washingtonpost.com/style/2025/1...
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Christian nationalist Joshua Haymes says Democrats and the media hate Pete Hegseth because he is "a straight, white, Christian man" who is preventing them from establishing their "gay race commie utopia."
December 3, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Christian nationalist Joshua Haymes says Democrats and the media hate Pete Hegseth because he is "a straight, white, Christian man" who is preventing them from establishing their "gay race commie utopia."
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“They said it was in response to things I’ve done as president,” Trump told reporters.
Trump Boasts That International Criminal Court in The Hague Has Invited Him to Receive Award
“They said it was in response to things I’ve done as president,” Trump told reporters.
www.borowitzreport.com
December 3, 2025 at 1:13 PM
“They said it was in response to things I’ve done as president,” Trump told reporters.
I realize it's only a small portion of the Carney Mission O Unpossible, but watching Danielle Smith get booed by her own was pretty sweet. I have made sure it's racked up 1.5 million views on the Youtube.
December 3, 2025 at 12:40 AM
I realize it's only a small portion of the Carney Mission O Unpossible, but watching Danielle Smith get booed by her own was pretty sweet. I have made sure it's racked up 1.5 million views on the Youtube.
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I got an elliptical a few months ago and the annual cholesterol test confirmed my worst fears: exercise really does work
November 30, 2025 at 5:26 AM
I got an elliptical a few months ago and the annual cholesterol test confirmed my worst fears: exercise really does work
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trump: “no see we HAVE to blow up those boats in the caribbean, they could be carrying drugs!”
also trump:
also trump:
November 29, 2025 at 12:01 AM
trump: “no see we HAVE to blow up those boats in the caribbean, they could be carrying drugs!”
also trump:
also trump:
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Several Republican members of Congress have said that they are retiring to spend more time with other people's children.
November 30, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Several Republican members of Congress have said that they are retiring to spend more time with other people's children.
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He contains multitudes of grifting assholes.
November 30, 2025 at 6:17 AM
He contains multitudes of grifting assholes.
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“[Eventually] humanities depts will be forced to accept AI-authored assignments, as part of revised university policy to cooperate with these billionaires. It's already happening, and our response needs to be decisive. Because our students' ability to *think* is at stake.”
really important thread ⬇️
really important thread ⬇️
An issue we're seeing at all levels of university is that many students are simply refusing to do *anything*. They aren't reading the syllabus, aren't following assignment guidelines, aren't engaging with material, ignoring deadlines. And this might seem like old news, but it truly has ramped up.
November 30, 2025 at 8:13 AM
“[Eventually] humanities depts will be forced to accept AI-authored assignments, as part of revised university policy to cooperate with these billionaires. It's already happening, and our response needs to be decisive. Because our students' ability to *think* is at stake.”
really important thread ⬇️
really important thread ⬇️
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Breaking: Trump claims The Constitution was signed with an autopen and is therefore cancelled
November 30, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Breaking: Trump claims The Constitution was signed with an autopen and is therefore cancelled
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OTD in 1939 USSR began to liberate Finland from themselves in the Winter War. It followed denials, a false flag, a bullshit excuse, us deliberately targeting civilians while we took massive casualties we lied about.
Imagine that happening today...
Imagine that happening today...
November 30, 2025 at 1:36 PM
OTD in 1939 USSR began to liberate Finland from themselves in the Winter War. It followed denials, a false flag, a bullshit excuse, us deliberately targeting civilians while we took massive casualties we lied about.
Imagine that happening today...
Imagine that happening today...