Heath Ryan
@heathryan16.bsky.social
Writer, journalist, father, cyclist & supporter of Ukrainian 🇺🇦 charity Voices of Children. Слава України
Holding the powerful to account and calling out hypocrisy. Books include: 'Car is Guest' & 'Her Honour Refuses Your Request'.
Australian & Canadian 🇨🇦
Holding the powerful to account and calling out hypocrisy. Books include: 'Car is Guest' & 'Her Honour Refuses Your Request'.
Australian & Canadian 🇨🇦
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Heath Ryan
@heathryan16.bsky.social
· Dec 20
Thanks for following me. I will mainly use this account to promote discussion & awareness of cycling safety, active transport, progressive urbanism and action on climate change, But I will also post or repost things that interest me.
I will also promote my books; many will be free ePDFs.
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I will also promote my books; many will be free ePDFs.
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This *IS* hybrid warfare by the United States against Canada 🇨🇦
Fascinating analysis of Alberta separatism as American hybrid warfare against Canada, featuring @popovaprof.bsky.social drawing parallels with what Russia did in Ukraine: www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
ANALYSIS | U.S. interest in Alberta separatism raises red flags over what might come next | CBC News
Communications between the Trump administration and Alberta's separatist movement raised alarm at the highest levels in Canada last week. It also raised questions about Washington's possible intention...
www.cbc.ca
February 6, 2026 at 12:45 AM
This *IS* hybrid warfare by the United States against Canada 🇨🇦
I was proofreading by latest book at my local cafe when a fellow patron saw the title of the book I was reading on my laptop and raised the alarm with the owner.
They only saw “how to get away with attempted murder” not “with malice aforethought” meant.
More details soon (it’s about cyclists).
They only saw “how to get away with attempted murder” not “with malice aforethought” meant.
More details soon (it’s about cyclists).
February 6, 2026 at 12:41 AM
I was proofreading by latest book at my local cafe when a fellow patron saw the title of the book I was reading on my laptop and raised the alarm with the owner.
They only saw “how to get away with attempted murder” not “with malice aforethought” meant.
More details soon (it’s about cyclists).
They only saw “how to get away with attempted murder” not “with malice aforethought” meant.
More details soon (it’s about cyclists).
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Coming Soon: The Trump-Lincoln Memorial.
February 5, 2026 at 11:53 PM
Coming Soon: The Trump-Lincoln Memorial.
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The launch of extensive investigations into Jeffrey Epstein’s network by authorities in France, Poland, the United Kingdom, and Lithuania are underway.
Meanwhile Trump‘s ambassador in Poland goes wild against Poland 🤔
Meanwhile Trump‘s ambassador in Poland goes wild against Poland 🤔
February 5, 2026 at 10:24 PM
The launch of extensive investigations into Jeffrey Epstein’s network by authorities in France, Poland, the United Kingdom, and Lithuania are underway.
Meanwhile Trump‘s ambassador in Poland goes wild against Poland 🤔
Meanwhile Trump‘s ambassador in Poland goes wild against Poland 🤔
Nothing to see here
Cops were frequently getting caught planting drugs in 2017 because body cameras were new and many of them didn't understand how the technology worked.
When cops hit "record" it saved the 30 seconds from *before* they hit the button. Eventually, they figured it out.
When cops hit "record" it saved the 30 seconds from *before* they hit the button. Eventually, they figured it out.
Why Cops Frequently Got Caught Planting Drugs in 2017
Look. All technology comes with a learning curve.
gizmodo.com
February 5, 2026 at 9:46 PM
Nothing to see here
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💡 In today’s world, the truth can’t hide—and that’s bad news for the #Kremlin. Russian oligarchs warned #Putin: the economy has 3–4 months left. Inflation’s worse, layoffs surge, and #Lukoil begs for help. #Moscow restaurants close more than during the pandemic. Higher taxes won’t fix this.
February 5, 2026 at 8:09 PM
My MAJOR concern here, for the world, is the 39% of Americans who approve of what Trump is currently doing.
This is why the rest of the world needs to: 1) learn to live without America, and 2) be able to defend itself *from* America.
This is why the rest of the world needs to: 1) learn to live without America, and 2) be able to defend itself *from* America.
February 5, 2026 at 8:36 PM
My MAJOR concern here, for the world, is the 39% of Americans who approve of what Trump is currently doing.
This is why the rest of the world needs to: 1) learn to live without America, and 2) be able to defend itself *from* America.
This is why the rest of the world needs to: 1) learn to live without America, and 2) be able to defend itself *from* America.
Australia adopted “Vision Zero” yet driver insurance is still optional (so no financial accountability), side window tinting was recently made darker (so no eye contact with cyclists or pedestrians) and also half the country doesn’t have annual vehicle inspections.
Here we pay lip service only.
Here we pay lip service only.
Vision Zero means building a world where zero people are killed or seriously injured in preventable crashes.
Developed in Sweden, Vision Zero was brought to the U.S. in 2014 as a result of our organization’s efforts.
It’s a strategy now adopted across five continents.
Developed in Sweden, Vision Zero was brought to the U.S. in 2014 as a result of our organization’s efforts.
It’s a strategy now adopted across five continents.
February 5, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Australia adopted “Vision Zero” yet driver insurance is still optional (so no financial accountability), side window tinting was recently made darker (so no eye contact with cyclists or pedestrians) and also half the country doesn’t have annual vehicle inspections.
Here we pay lip service only.
Here we pay lip service only.
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In Australia, SUV sales have relentlessly gone from 42% to 62% share of sales in 8 years
bsky.app/profile/prof...
The story seems to be everyone feels safer in big cars while those in big cars kill more people
bsky.app/profile/prof...
The story seems to be everyone feels safer in big cars while those in big cars kill more people
Australian vehicle sales summary
Dec 2025 VFACTs + EV Council - 7Jan2027
BEV 10.6%
Hybrid (inc PHEV) 25.2%
ICE only drive train share 64.1%
SUVs 62% share of sales
>110 BEV models available in 2025
BEV 8.5% 2025 Aus annual sales
Country of origin: China now 2nd as total vehicles supplier
Dec 2025 VFACTs + EV Council - 7Jan2027
BEV 10.6%
Hybrid (inc PHEV) 25.2%
ICE only drive train share 64.1%
SUVs 62% share of sales
>110 BEV models available in 2025
BEV 8.5% 2025 Aus annual sales
Country of origin: China now 2nd as total vehicles supplier
February 3, 2026 at 9:44 AM
In Australia, SUV sales have relentlessly gone from 42% to 62% share of sales in 8 years
bsky.app/profile/prof...
The story seems to be everyone feels safer in big cars while those in big cars kill more people
bsky.app/profile/prof...
The story seems to be everyone feels safer in big cars while those in big cars kill more people
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With the world heating up [and more pedestrians being killed], why are more SUVs being sold?
“It’s the industry that has driven the demand through huge marketing & advertising campaigns in recent years. SUVs offered the industry a simple way of charging more for a vehicle that does the same thing.”
“It’s the industry that has driven the demand through huge marketing & advertising campaigns in recent years. SUVs offered the industry a simple way of charging more for a vehicle that does the same thing.”
With the world heating up, why are more SUVs being sold?
Despite dire predictions of climate breakdown, more Sports Utility Vehicles are being spotted on, and off, the roads.
www.bbc.com
February 3, 2026 at 6:25 AM
With the world heating up [and more pedestrians being killed], why are more SUVs being sold?
“It’s the industry that has driven the demand through huge marketing & advertising campaigns in recent years. SUVs offered the industry a simple way of charging more for a vehicle that does the same thing.”
“It’s the industry that has driven the demand through huge marketing & advertising campaigns in recent years. SUVs offered the industry a simple way of charging more for a vehicle that does the same thing.”
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The real reason is because it makes the car companies more money. They tried to make the claim that they made us all safer but they just kept getting bigger along with our trucks which actually just made everything more dangerous while also more expensive. In the end it’s always about the money.
With the world heating up [and more pedestrians being killed], why are more SUVs being sold?
“It’s the industry that has driven the demand through huge marketing & advertising campaigns in recent years. SUVs offered the industry a simple way of charging more for a vehicle that does the same thing.”
“It’s the industry that has driven the demand through huge marketing & advertising campaigns in recent years. SUVs offered the industry a simple way of charging more for a vehicle that does the same thing.”
With the world heating up, why are more SUVs being sold?
Despite dire predictions of climate breakdown, more Sports Utility Vehicles are being spotted on, and off, the roads.
www.bbc.com
February 5, 2026 at 8:02 PM
The real reason is because it makes the car companies more money. They tried to make the claim that they made us all safer but they just kept getting bigger along with our trucks which actually just made everything more dangerous while also more expensive. In the end it’s always about the money.
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The world is watching Canada right now.
And Canadians are watching Alberta. It is ground zero in the fight for sovereignty and democracy. The response to the @meidascanada.ca townhall in Calgary was an incredible.
They are taking the fight to MAGA.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIcp...
And Canadians are watching Alberta. It is ground zero in the fight for sovereignty and democracy. The response to the @meidascanada.ca townhall in Calgary was an incredible.
They are taking the fight to MAGA.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIcp...
MEIDAS CANADA TOWN HALL - CALGARY, ALBERTA
YouTube video by Charlie Angus
www.youtube.com
February 5, 2026 at 12:14 PM
The world is watching Canada right now.
And Canadians are watching Alberta. It is ground zero in the fight for sovereignty and democracy. The response to the @meidascanada.ca townhall in Calgary was an incredible.
They are taking the fight to MAGA.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIcp...
And Canadians are watching Alberta. It is ground zero in the fight for sovereignty and democracy. The response to the @meidascanada.ca townhall in Calgary was an incredible.
They are taking the fight to MAGA.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIcp...
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They would still be alive if Mike Bonin and Eric Garcetti hadn't removed the bike lanes and other traffic safety measures from this street.
Oh #%&@! Bonin Caves to Backlash, Announces Playa Del Rey Safety Un-Do - Streetsblog Los Angeles
Backlash drivers are celebrating Bonin's rollback of remaining Playa Del Rey road diets
la.streetsblog.org
February 5, 2026 at 7:18 AM
They would still be alive if Mike Bonin and Eric Garcetti hadn't removed the bike lanes and other traffic safety measures from this street.
"We'll never again allow an election to be stolen."
TRANSLATION:
"We will never lose another election because we will be in charge of all elections."
TRANSLATION:
"We will never lose another election because we will be in charge of all elections."
While Trump is saying he’s going to do a hostile military occupation of elections/voting, the liberal media class will treat it as a regular polling issue on whether people want that or not. This just creates the conditions to signal to people to accept it when it happens.
February 5, 2026 at 2:55 AM
"We'll never again allow an election to be stolen."
TRANSLATION:
"We will never lose another election because we will be in charge of all elections."
TRANSLATION:
"We will never lose another election because we will be in charge of all elections."
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Amazon dropped $75M on the Melania doc — with a big chunk going into the Trumps' pockets.
Since then, Amazon Web Services got a $580M Pentagon contract.
And this week, Pete Hegseth visited Blue Origin facilities as the DoD overhauls how it hands out defense contracts.
Always follow the money.
Since then, Amazon Web Services got a $580M Pentagon contract.
And this week, Pete Hegseth visited Blue Origin facilities as the DoD overhauls how it hands out defense contracts.
Always follow the money.
February 5, 2026 at 1:01 AM
Amazon dropped $75M on the Melania doc — with a big chunk going into the Trumps' pockets.
Since then, Amazon Web Services got a $580M Pentagon contract.
And this week, Pete Hegseth visited Blue Origin facilities as the DoD overhauls how it hands out defense contracts.
Always follow the money.
Since then, Amazon Web Services got a $580M Pentagon contract.
And this week, Pete Hegseth visited Blue Origin facilities as the DoD overhauls how it hands out defense contracts.
Always follow the money.
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Literally ‘grave concerns’
Something for Albanese and Wong to discuss with the President of Israel when he arrives no doubt.
Something for Albanese and Wong to discuss with the President of Israel when he arrives no doubt.
Revealed: Israeli forces have bulldozed part of the Gaza war cemetery in al-Tuffah containing the graves of dozens of British, Australian and other allied soldiers killed in the first and second world wars www.theguardian.com/...
February 4, 2026 at 8:22 PM
Literally ‘grave concerns’
Something for Albanese and Wong to discuss with the President of Israel when he arrives no doubt.
Something for Albanese and Wong to discuss with the President of Israel when he arrives no doubt.
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"We ran high-level US civil war simulations. Minnesota is exactly how they start" | Must read piece in @theguardian.com by @upenn.edu's Claire Finkelstein: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
We ran high-level US civil war simulations. Minnesota is exactly how they start | Claire Finkelstein
Developments in Minnesota closely mirror a scenario explored in a 2024 exercise conducted at the Center for Ethics and the Rule of Law at the University of Pennsylvania, which I direct
www.theguardian.com
January 25, 2026 at 10:16 PM
"We ran high-level US civil war simulations. Minnesota is exactly how they start" | Must read piece in @theguardian.com by @upenn.edu's Claire Finkelstein: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Sure, that horn is right there in front of you, but what if I told you there was another control that's right there by your foot that can slow you down, and make you and others on the road safe,instead of just making a loud noise?
February 5, 2026 at 12:22 AM
Sure, that horn is right there in front of you, but what if I told you there was another control that's right there by your foot that can slow you down, and make you and others on the road safe,instead of just making a loud noise?
Australia has its own Musks, Murdocks, Bazoses and Zuckerbergs.
I honestly wonder if any Australians are in the Epstein files (Murdoch of course is originally an Australian).
I honestly wonder if any Australians are in the Epstein files (Murdoch of course is originally an Australian).
Advance Australia purports to be 'grassroots' but the pro-fossil pro-Israel lobby group is actually funded by millionaires & billionaires such as Packer, Rinehart, Liebler. @sstephanietrann.bsky.social investigates.
#auspol #AEC
michaelwest.com.au/the-billiona...
#auspol #AEC
michaelwest.com.au/the-billiona...
The billionaires bankrolling rightwing astroturfer Advance Australia - Michael West
Gina Rinehart, James Packer, Mark Leibler and other business figures the major backers of right-wing lobby group Advance Australia. #AEC
michaelwest.com.au
February 5, 2026 at 12:24 AM
Australia has its own Musks, Murdocks, Bazoses and Zuckerbergs.
I honestly wonder if any Australians are in the Epstein files (Murdoch of course is originally an Australian).
I honestly wonder if any Australians are in the Epstein files (Murdoch of course is originally an Australian).
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“Australian universities to be graded on how well they BEND THE KNEE under antisemitism report card”
February 4, 2026 at 9:32 PM
“Australian universities to be graded on how well they BEND THE KNEE under antisemitism report card”
New train station in Melbourne. Impressed. No complaints here.
February 4, 2026 at 9:43 PM
New train station in Melbourne. Impressed. No complaints here.
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💥Bombshell, sort of: Polish PM @donald-tusk.bsky.social is the first world leader, as far as I know, to say out loud that Jeffrey Epstein may have worked with Russian intelligence.
As Poland’s PM pledges a serious investigation, one uncanny question remains: how much will US authorities cooperate?
As Poland’s PM pledges a serious investigation, one uncanny question remains: how much will US authorities cooperate?
February 4, 2026 at 1:51 PM
💥Bombshell, sort of: Polish PM @donald-tusk.bsky.social is the first world leader, as far as I know, to say out loud that Jeffrey Epstein may have worked with Russian intelligence.
As Poland’s PM pledges a serious investigation, one uncanny question remains: how much will US authorities cooperate?
As Poland’s PM pledges a serious investigation, one uncanny question remains: how much will US authorities cooperate?
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The Prime Minister of Australia and the President of Israel exchange gifts on his arrival in Australia.
My attempt at a political cartoon.
My attempt at a political cartoon.
February 4, 2026 at 9:22 AM
The Prime Minister of Australia and the President of Israel exchange gifts on his arrival in Australia.
My attempt at a political cartoon.
My attempt at a political cartoon.
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