Vicky Smallman
@offhandremarks.bsky.social
Feminist. Trade Unionist. Mom of teens. Learning and unlearning constantly and working to make things better. She/her
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This is a powerful story for me. Several branches of the Women's Institute are closing across the UK in protest at the new trans-exclusionary ban against trans women. It cuts through the lie by the media and GC groups about speaking on behalf of women. Solidarity.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
‘Carnage of concern and upset’: Women’s Institute groups close after transgender ban
Members warn NFWI decision has opened up toxic culture that deters younger women from joining
www.theguardian.com
February 14, 2026 at 1:06 PM
This is a powerful story for me. Several branches of the Women's Institute are closing across the UK in protest at the new trans-exclusionary ban against trans women. It cuts through the lie by the media and GC groups about speaking on behalf of women. Solidarity.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
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No field of study has had more predictive power for our current moment, and this of course is why they want to shutter it
Eliminating gender studies courses helps to ensure that universities and other institutions will continue to protect men who benefit from the abuse of women and girls, either directly or through their connections to those who exploit girls and women for profit.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Gender studies courses are shutting down across the US. The Epstein files reveal why | Joan Wallach Scott
Texas A&M University is the latest school to end women’s and gender studies programs and teaching race. We know why
www.theguardian.com
February 13, 2026 at 6:39 PM
No field of study has had more predictive power for our current moment, and this of course is why they want to shutter it
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DHS has begun purchasing warehouses to detain tens of thousands of immigrants.
The big winners? Real estate brokers facilitating the deals stand to rake in millions — including one previously run by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and now run by his son.
Cashing in on cruelty.
The big winners? Real estate brokers facilitating the deals stand to rake in millions — including one previously run by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and now run by his son.
Cashing in on cruelty.
Empty Warehouses, Secret Deals: Insiders Poised To Profit From Trump’s Deportation Boom
As the Trump administration hunts for massive detention sites, politically connected real estate brokers are lining up t
www.levernews.com
February 13, 2026 at 10:15 PM
DHS has begun purchasing warehouses to detain tens of thousands of immigrants.
The big winners? Real estate brokers facilitating the deals stand to rake in millions — including one previously run by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and now run by his son.
Cashing in on cruelty.
The big winners? Real estate brokers facilitating the deals stand to rake in millions — including one previously run by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and now run by his son.
Cashing in on cruelty.
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Every Canadian needs to read this. David Hammer sums it up perfectly. We absolutely cannot allow gun culture to gain a further foothold in our beautiful country.
Long 🧵.
When it’s normal to have millions of lethal firearms stored in households across the land, it’s inevitable that, every once in a while, some unhinged person will get access to one or more of those guns. Then unspeakable tragedies like can be visited upon us.
That is why it’s …
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When it’s normal to have millions of lethal firearms stored in households across the land, it’s inevitable that, every once in a while, some unhinged person will get access to one or more of those guns. Then unspeakable tragedies like can be visited upon us.
That is why it’s …
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February 12, 2026 at 1:58 AM
Every Canadian needs to read this. David Hammer sums it up perfectly. We absolutely cannot allow gun culture to gain a further foothold in our beautiful country.
Wow this game is really something. Sack! Yoink! Touchdown!
February 9, 2026 at 3:02 AM
Wow this game is really something. Sack! Yoink! Touchdown!
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They are saying Kid Rock handed his Grammy to lil’ Kyle Rittenhouse during the halftime show.
(Not true. Kid Rock has never won a Grammy).
(Not true. Kid Rock has never won a Grammy).
February 9, 2026 at 1:50 AM
They are saying Kid Rock handed his Grammy to lil’ Kyle Rittenhouse during the halftime show.
(Not true. Kid Rock has never won a Grammy).
(Not true. Kid Rock has never won a Grammy).
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I nominate Bad Bunny for the Nobel Peace Prize
February 9, 2026 at 1:48 AM
I nominate Bad Bunny for the Nobel Peace Prize
Suddenly my Duolingo streak is not as satisfying…. Fantastic show though. Incredible
me with 2 years of spanish study when I recognize a word during Benito's halftime performance
February 9, 2026 at 1:46 AM
Suddenly my Duolingo streak is not as satisfying…. Fantastic show though. Incredible
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Cutting EV targets and public transit isn’t climate action.
It’s climate sabotage.
With a real public transit plan, we can deliver better for people and the climate.
It’s climate sabotage.
With a real public transit plan, we can deliver better for people and the climate.
February 9, 2026 at 12:21 AM
Cutting EV targets and public transit isn’t climate action.
It’s climate sabotage.
With a real public transit plan, we can deliver better for people and the climate.
It’s climate sabotage.
With a real public transit plan, we can deliver better for people and the climate.
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Two things I’m not sure is widely understood:
1. Many public servants no longer have their own desks and work in transient government co-working spaces
2. Many describe a Kafkaesque existence of going to physical offices only to spend their time on video calls with the people sitting next to them
1. Many public servants no longer have their own desks and work in transient government co-working spaces
2. Many describe a Kafkaesque existence of going to physical offices only to spend their time on video calls with the people sitting next to them
Federal public servants called back to office 4 days a week starting this summer | CBC News
The federal government expects its employees to return to in-office work for a minimum of four days a week starting this July.
www.cbc.ca
February 8, 2026 at 3:22 AM
Two things I’m not sure is widely understood:
1. Many public servants no longer have their own desks and work in transient government co-working spaces
2. Many describe a Kafkaesque existence of going to physical offices only to spend their time on video calls with the people sitting next to them
1. Many public servants no longer have their own desks and work in transient government co-working spaces
2. Many describe a Kafkaesque existence of going to physical offices only to spend their time on video calls with the people sitting next to them
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Everyone making noise about Olympic Skater Ilia Malinin (a white dude) pulling off the first legal backflip in competition as if he is a revolutionary skater needs to remember Surya Bonaly (black girl) completed a backflip in the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics and was penalized for it
I call Bullshit
I call Bullshit
February 8, 2026 at 10:08 PM
Everyone making noise about Olympic Skater Ilia Malinin (a white dude) pulling off the first legal backflip in competition as if he is a revolutionary skater needs to remember Surya Bonaly (black girl) completed a backflip in the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics and was penalized for it
I call Bullshit
I call Bullshit
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A capital city needs a strong music and events workforce. Protect the Music Industry Arts program at Algonquin. #MIAMatters ottawamic.com/news/miamatt...
February 5, 2026 at 10:12 PM
A capital city needs a strong music and events workforce. Protect the Music Industry Arts program at Algonquin. #MIAMatters ottawamic.com/news/miamatt...
Have I mentioned today that capitalism sucks?
February 4, 2026 at 11:21 PM
Have I mentioned today that capitalism sucks?
Hey Ottawa pals, I’m going to be on a kickass panel talking about international human rights tomorrow and you should come
www.heathermcpherson.ca/ottawa_town_...
www.heathermcpherson.ca/ottawa_town_...
Ottawa town hall on human rights ** Assemblée publique sur les droits humains à Ottawa
www.heathermcpherson.ca
February 4, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Hey Ottawa pals, I’m going to be on a kickass panel talking about international human rights tomorrow and you should come
www.heathermcpherson.ca/ottawa_town_...
www.heathermcpherson.ca/ottawa_town_...
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Jeff Bezos, one of the richest people on Earth, just eliminated hundreds of union jobs at the Washington Post.
Solidarity with @postguild.bsky.social. Join them tomorrow, February 5 at 12:00 p.m. for a rally to #SaveThePost.
Solidarity with @postguild.bsky.social. Join them tomorrow, February 5 at 12:00 p.m. for a rally to #SaveThePost.
February 4, 2026 at 7:41 PM
Jeff Bezos, one of the richest people on Earth, just eliminated hundreds of union jobs at the Washington Post.
Solidarity with @postguild.bsky.social. Join them tomorrow, February 5 at 12:00 p.m. for a rally to #SaveThePost.
Solidarity with @postguild.bsky.social. Join them tomorrow, February 5 at 12:00 p.m. for a rally to #SaveThePost.
This is what solidarity looks like. Unions united for an economy that works for all of us, against austerity and trade deals that leave communities and workers behind.
February 4, 2026 at 6:27 PM
This is what solidarity looks like. Unions united for an economy that works for all of us, against austerity and trade deals that leave communities and workers behind.
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Happy St. Bridget's Day.
We are halfway from darkness to the light.
St. Bridget makes an appearance on the new @grievousangels104.bsky.social Revolution album.
With vocals from Andy Maize of the @skydiggers.bsky.social
The newest Angels song Our Lady of the Crows.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMag...
We are halfway from darkness to the light.
St. Bridget makes an appearance on the new @grievousangels104.bsky.social Revolution album.
With vocals from Andy Maize of the @skydiggers.bsky.social
The newest Angels song Our Lady of the Crows.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMag...
GRIEVOUS ANGELS - OUR LADY OF THE CROWS (EXCERPT)
YouTube video by Grievous Angels
www.youtube.com
February 2, 2026 at 12:08 AM
Happy St. Bridget's Day.
We are halfway from darkness to the light.
St. Bridget makes an appearance on the new @grievousangels104.bsky.social Revolution album.
With vocals from Andy Maize of the @skydiggers.bsky.social
The newest Angels song Our Lady of the Crows.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMag...
We are halfway from darkness to the light.
St. Bridget makes an appearance on the new @grievousangels104.bsky.social Revolution album.
With vocals from Andy Maize of the @skydiggers.bsky.social
The newest Angels song Our Lady of the Crows.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMag...
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Liam is home now and we are grateful to @joaquincastrotx.bsky.social for traveling to Minneapolis with him and his dad.
Welcome home Liam ❤️❤️
Welcome home Liam ❤️❤️
February 1, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Liam is home now and we are grateful to @joaquincastrotx.bsky.social for traveling to Minneapolis with him and his dad.
Welcome home Liam ❤️❤️
Welcome home Liam ❤️❤️
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May the Epstein files remind every woman that she should not feel beholden to beauty standards established by men who are attracted to children.
February 1, 2026 at 3:26 PM
May the Epstein files remind every woman that she should not feel beholden to beauty standards established by men who are attracted to children.
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Affordable child care is the foundation of Canada Strong.
Families are already saving up to $16,000 a year — but our work isn’t finished. Today, with provincial and territorial counterparts we’re focused on building a long-term childcare system that works for Canadian families.
Families are already saving up to $16,000 a year — but our work isn’t finished. Today, with provincial and territorial counterparts we’re focused on building a long-term childcare system that works for Canadian families.
January 30, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Affordable child care is the foundation of Canada Strong.
Families are already saving up to $16,000 a year — but our work isn’t finished. Today, with provincial and territorial counterparts we’re focused on building a long-term childcare system that works for Canadian families.
Families are already saving up to $16,000 a year — but our work isn’t finished. Today, with provincial and territorial counterparts we’re focused on building a long-term childcare system that works for Canadian families.
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Canada cannot fund, arm, or legitimize ICE.
I’ve written to PM Carney calling for sanctions, export bans, cancelled subsidies, and the closure of ICE offices in Canada. Fascist violence and human rights abuses demand action, not silence.
I’ve written to PM Carney calling for sanctions, export bans, cancelled subsidies, and the closure of ICE offices in Canada. Fascist violence and human rights abuses demand action, not silence.
January 29, 2026 at 12:07 PM
Canada cannot fund, arm, or legitimize ICE.
I’ve written to PM Carney calling for sanctions, export bans, cancelled subsidies, and the closure of ICE offices in Canada. Fascist violence and human rights abuses demand action, not silence.
I’ve written to PM Carney calling for sanctions, export bans, cancelled subsidies, and the closure of ICE offices in Canada. Fascist violence and human rights abuses demand action, not silence.
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Ilhan Omar: “In the 4 years when Biden was president, my death threats went to almost zero — now they are back up — so there is a clear correlation between his presidency & the political violence that we see & the political danger that a lot of members of Congress & electeds feel across the country”
January 28, 2026 at 5:51 PM
Ilhan Omar: “In the 4 years when Biden was president, my death threats went to almost zero — now they are back up — so there is a clear correlation between his presidency & the political violence that we see & the political danger that a lot of members of Congress & electeds feel across the country”
Obligatory Charge game selfie featuring my new Charge earrings and the Brianne Jenner bobblehead they were giving away tonight. Let’s go!
January 28, 2026 at 11:45 PM
Obligatory Charge game selfie featuring my new Charge earrings and the Brianne Jenner bobblehead they were giving away tonight. Let’s go!