🍁 Left of Woke Warrior
@wokenojokewarrior.bsky.social
When someone tells you who they are or what they'll do (e.g., Poi-LIE-vre), believe them the first time. 😼
Me: 1st gen 🇳🇱 immigrant, feminist, She/Her, cis, trans ally, vegan, cat/book lover, anti-wealth, tax the billionaires and churches, + vote ABC!
Me: 1st gen 🇳🇱 immigrant, feminist, She/Her, cis, trans ally, vegan, cat/book lover, anti-wealth, tax the billionaires and churches, + vote ABC!
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Canadians need to resolve to not let what's happened next door happen here. We have to counteract the Conservative propaganda machine cuz too many Canucks have been conned into viewing #NeverPoilievre as their political saviour. Nope, like Trump, he ain't. So let's stop Harper's personal puppet!
I'm gonna leave you with this Old House while I figuratively & literally get mine in order during a Bluesky break. This place is too much fun & too addictive, and I've neglected other stuff for far too long.
Will I suffer from withdrawal?✔️
Will I miss my Bluesky friends?✔️
Hope to be back soon?✔️
👋💙
Will I suffer from withdrawal?✔️
Will I miss my Bluesky friends?✔️
Hope to be back soon?✔️
👋💙
Old House, St-Hubert
Robert Wakeham Pilot
n.d.
Robert Wakeham Pilot
n.d.
September 25, 2025 at 2:54 AM
I'm gonna leave you with this Old House while I figuratively & literally get mine in order during a Bluesky break. This place is too much fun & too addictive, and I've neglected other stuff for far too long.
Will I suffer from withdrawal?✔️
Will I miss my Bluesky friends?✔️
Hope to be back soon?✔️
👋💙
Will I suffer from withdrawal?✔️
Will I miss my Bluesky friends?✔️
Hope to be back soon?✔️
👋💙
#ChristianNationalismInCanada Pt. 2
This won’t be as long as Pt. 1, but character limitations & not wanting to make it too overwhelming meant I didn’t include all the info I had bookmarked. Also, didn't mention Sean Feucht's Cdn tour as that was widely covered. 1/10
In case you missed the 1st 🧵:
This won’t be as long as Pt. 1, but character limitations & not wanting to make it too overwhelming meant I didn’t include all the info I had bookmarked. Also, didn't mention Sean Feucht's Cdn tour as that was widely covered. 1/10
In case you missed the 1st 🧵:
Whew, that was a lot!
Here's an easier to read all on one page version:
skywriter.blue/pages/did:pl...
Here's an easier to read all on one page version:
skywriter.blue/pages/did:pl...
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Most of you are aware of Christian Nationalism in the US, but did you know there’s a strong-enough strain of it in Canada as well?
This 🧵 with useful links will try to give an overview (think of it ...
skywriter.blue
September 23, 2025 at 10:01 PM
#ChristianNationalismInCanada Pt. 2
This won’t be as long as Pt. 1, but character limitations & not wanting to make it too overwhelming meant I didn’t include all the info I had bookmarked. Also, didn't mention Sean Feucht's Cdn tour as that was widely covered. 1/10
In case you missed the 1st 🧵:
This won’t be as long as Pt. 1, but character limitations & not wanting to make it too overwhelming meant I didn’t include all the info I had bookmarked. Also, didn't mention Sean Feucht's Cdn tour as that was widely covered. 1/10
In case you missed the 1st 🧵:
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Loon announces its arrival at the lake and executes a perfect landing.
September 20, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Loon announces its arrival at the lake and executes a perfect landing.
My long-promised (AND long - 22 posts) 🧵 on Christian Nationalism, with a # of links included. Apologies if I missed any key components, but hopefully the overview is informative & useful. Now in easier 1-page format below. @heathermoandco.bsky.social @darlenem.bsky.social @stevebasnett.bsky.social
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Most of you are aware of Christian Nationalism in the US, but did you know there’s a strong-enough strain of it in Canada as well?
This 🧵 with useful links will try to give an overview (think of it ...
skywriter.blue
September 21, 2025 at 9:33 PM
My long-promised (AND long - 22 posts) 🧵 on Christian Nationalism, with a # of links included. Apologies if I missed any key components, but hopefully the overview is informative & useful. Now in easier 1-page format below. @heathermoandco.bsky.social @darlenem.bsky.social @stevebasnett.bsky.social
Most of you are aware of Christian Nationalism in the US, but did you know there’s a strong-enough strain of it in Canada as well?
This 🧵 with useful links will try to give an overview (think of it as an introduction) of what to know without duplicating (too much) of what’s already out there. 1/22
This 🧵 with useful links will try to give an overview (think of it as an introduction) of what to know without duplicating (too much) of what’s already out there. 1/22
The Messages from Alberta’s Vigils for Charlie Kirk | The Tyee
The influencer was ‘an essential bridge between evangelicalism and the political right.’
thetyee.ca
September 21, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Most of you are aware of Christian Nationalism in the US, but did you know there’s a strong-enough strain of it in Canada as well?
This 🧵 with useful links will try to give an overview (think of it as an introduction) of what to know without duplicating (too much) of what’s already out there. 1/22
This 🧵 with useful links will try to give an overview (think of it as an introduction) of what to know without duplicating (too much) of what’s already out there. 1/22
Found an 'abortion victim photography' brochure in my mailbox yesterday, with a # of unscientific claims including that abortion is never medically necessary to save the life of a mother. Uh huh.
Not amused 🤬, so told them I'd be filing a complaint with my town's bylaw office. Their strategy pg. 👇
Not amused 🤬, so told them I'd be filing a complaint with my town's bylaw office. Their strategy pg. 👇
Our Strategy - Canadian Centre for Bio-Ethical Reform
Successful social reform movements of the past teach us how to make abortion unthinkable today. Learn more about effective pro-life strategy!
www.endthekilling.ca
September 21, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Found an 'abortion victim photography' brochure in my mailbox yesterday, with a # of unscientific claims including that abortion is never medically necessary to save the life of a mother. Uh huh.
Not amused 🤬, so told them I'd be filing a complaint with my town's bylaw office. Their strategy pg. 👇
Not amused 🤬, so told them I'd be filing a complaint with my town's bylaw office. Their strategy pg. 👇
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Did you know? Ontario is the only province with a “pound seizure” law—putting lost dogs & cats at risk of being SOLD to research labs after only 3 days 🐶🐱💔
September 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Did you know? Ontario is the only province with a “pound seizure” law—putting lost dogs & cats at risk of being SOLD to research labs after only 3 days 🐶🐱💔
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🐾 Canada is at a turning point in animal research.
At #ALAC2025, Dr. Andrew Fenton, Alanna Devine, Dr. Charu Chandrasekera of the CCAAM, & Lori Cohen of The Beagle Alliance will explore ethics, non-animal methods, advocacy, & policy reform.
👉 alaconference.ca
At #ALAC2025, Dr. Andrew Fenton, Alanna Devine, Dr. Charu Chandrasekera of the CCAAM, & Lori Cohen of The Beagle Alliance will explore ethics, non-animal methods, advocacy, & policy reform.
👉 alaconference.ca
September 20, 2025 at 3:30 PM
🐾 Canada is at a turning point in animal research.
At #ALAC2025, Dr. Andrew Fenton, Alanna Devine, Dr. Charu Chandrasekera of the CCAAM, & Lori Cohen of The Beagle Alliance will explore ethics, non-animal methods, advocacy, & policy reform.
👉 alaconference.ca
At #ALAC2025, Dr. Andrew Fenton, Alanna Devine, Dr. Charu Chandrasekera of the CCAAM, & Lori Cohen of The Beagle Alliance will explore ethics, non-animal methods, advocacy, & policy reform.
👉 alaconference.ca
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Booyah. www.cbc.ca/news/science...
Treaty to protect world's oceans set to soon come into force after 60 nations ratify it | CBC News
The first treaty to protect marine diversity in international waters will come into force early next year, after Morocco became the 60th nation to ratify the agreement on Friday.
www.cbc.ca
September 20, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Booyah. www.cbc.ca/news/science...
Enjoyed the book Neglected No More, but this take of yours?
Why have YOU not kept up with science?
* animal experiments often fail to translate to humans
* 95% of drugs passing thru animal models fail at clinical human trial stage
* other countries invest in non-animal research, so why not Canada?
Why have YOU not kept up with science?
* animal experiments often fail to translate to humans
* 95% of drugs passing thru animal models fail at clinical human trial stage
* other countries invest in non-animal research, so why not Canada?
Doug Ford is barking up the wrong tree with a ban on animal research. Nobody likes the idea of cute little puppies being killed. But populist pandering to emotion is anti-science rhetoric that serves no one, by @picardonhealth.bsky.social www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti... @theglobeandmail.com
Opinion: Doug Ford is barking up the wrong tree with his ban on animal research
The Ontario Premier’s populist pandering in the wake of a report over beagles used in research is knee-jerk, anti-science rhetoric
www.theglobeandmail.com
September 21, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Enjoyed the book Neglected No More, but this take of yours?
Why have YOU not kept up with science?
* animal experiments often fail to translate to humans
* 95% of drugs passing thru animal models fail at clinical human trial stage
* other countries invest in non-animal research, so why not Canada?
Why have YOU not kept up with science?
* animal experiments often fail to translate to humans
* 95% of drugs passing thru animal models fail at clinical human trial stage
* other countries invest in non-animal research, so why not Canada?
It's about bloody time. But can we now say the word genocide, Carney? Or are you still waiting for 'all the evidence'?
Interesting contrast too in how Israel's gov't is described as 'working methodically' while using the phrases 'terrorizing', 'oppressed' & 'wreaking horrific suffering' for Hamas.
Interesting contrast too in how Israel's gov't is described as 'working methodically' while using the phrases 'terrorizing', 'oppressed' & 'wreaking horrific suffering' for Hamas.
BREAKING NEWS:
Canada recognizes State of Palestine, offers help to build peaceful future with Israel
Prospect of 2-state solution has ‘gravely eroded’ due to Hamas, Israeli actions: PMO #Canada #cdnpoli
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Canada recognizes State of Palestine, offers help to build peaceful future with Israel
Prospect of 2-state solution has ‘gravely eroded’ due to Hamas, Israeli actions: PMO #Canada #cdnpoli
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Canada recognizes State of Palestine, offers help to build peaceful future with Israel | CBC News
Canada now officially recognizes the State of Palestine and is doing so with international partners to preserve the prospect of a two-state solution, according to a statement from Prime Minister Mark ...
www.cbc.ca
September 21, 2025 at 2:18 PM
It's about bloody time. But can we now say the word genocide, Carney? Or are you still waiting for 'all the evidence'?
Interesting contrast too in how Israel's gov't is described as 'working methodically' while using the phrases 'terrorizing', 'oppressed' & 'wreaking horrific suffering' for Hamas.
Interesting contrast too in how Israel's gov't is described as 'working methodically' while using the phrases 'terrorizing', 'oppressed' & 'wreaking horrific suffering' for Hamas.
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Thousands rally in Toronto and other cities to 'draw the line' against PM Carney agenda www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Thousands rally in Toronto to 'draw the line' against PM Carney agenda | CBC News
Rallies were held in Toronto, Ottawa and other cities across Canada Saturday afternoon to call on the new Liberal government to prioritize the climate, Indigenous rights, migrants and workers ahead of...
www.cbc.ca
September 21, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Thousands rally in Toronto and other cities to 'draw the line' against PM Carney agenda www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Power is the rock on which truth founders. The mainstream media, with a few exceptions, is a single-issue lobby group, whose purpose is to assert the rights of capital.
Here's what I've learnt about the industry in 40 years in journalism.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Here's what I've learnt about the industry in 40 years in journalism.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I have now been a journalist for 40 years. The forces ranged against my profession have never been so powerful | George Monbiot
Once, I believed that humanity’s problem was an information deficit. Now, I know you can’t speak truth to power if power controls your words, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
September 20, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Power is the rock on which truth founders. The mainstream media, with a few exceptions, is a single-issue lobby group, whose purpose is to assert the rights of capital.
Here's what I've learnt about the industry in 40 years in journalism.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Here's what I've learnt about the industry in 40 years in journalism.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Every march, every conversation, every refusal to give up, that’s how we wear down the walls of injustice.
It's a slog, and it tests our patience.
And the world needs both: reformers and revolutionaries. One to wear them down, the other to smash & shatter.
Together, we change the landscape.
It's a slog, and it tests our patience.
And the world needs both: reformers and revolutionaries. One to wear them down, the other to smash & shatter.
Together, we change the landscape.
September 20, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Every march, every conversation, every refusal to give up, that’s how we wear down the walls of injustice.
It's a slog, and it tests our patience.
And the world needs both: reformers and revolutionaries. One to wear them down, the other to smash & shatter.
Together, we change the landscape.
It's a slog, and it tests our patience.
And the world needs both: reformers and revolutionaries. One to wear them down, the other to smash & shatter.
Together, we change the landscape.
This is the way to do it. Good work, Amy!
Don't just be pissed off, write a letter and flood this guy's inbox:
[email protected]
Cc your PM too!
[email protected]
Cc your PM too!
September 21, 2025 at 1:27 PM
This is the way to do it. Good work, Amy!
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So is all this action being co-ordinated by the Head of the International Democratic Union (Heir Harper) to which these countries/political parties belong? Should Canada declare the IDU a Terrorist organization? IDU is Definitely anti democratic (actually only democratic for the "right" people)
September 19, 2025 at 1:34 PM
So is all this action being co-ordinated by the Head of the International Democratic Union (Heir Harper) to which these countries/political parties belong? Should Canada declare the IDU a Terrorist organization? IDU is Definitely anti democratic (actually only democratic for the "right" people)
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More insanity from right wing run countries, including the US.
Hungary will replicate a policy announced Thursday by U.S. President Donald Trump and designate 'antifa' a terrorist organization, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said on Friday.
#FascistFail
www.ctvnews.ca/world/articl...
Hungary will replicate a policy announced Thursday by U.S. President Donald Trump and designate 'antifa' a terrorist organization, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said on Friday.
#FascistFail
www.ctvnews.ca/world/articl...
Hungary, following Trump, will designate antifa a terrorist organization, Orbán says
Hungary will replicate a policy announced Thursday by U.S. President Donald Trump and designate antifa a terrorist organization, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said on Friday.
www.ctvnews.ca
September 19, 2025 at 1:20 PM
More insanity from right wing run countries, including the US.
Hungary will replicate a policy announced Thursday by U.S. President Donald Trump and designate 'antifa' a terrorist organization, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said on Friday.
#FascistFail
www.ctvnews.ca/world/articl...
Hungary will replicate a policy announced Thursday by U.S. President Donald Trump and designate 'antifa' a terrorist organization, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said on Friday.
#FascistFail
www.ctvnews.ca/world/articl...
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A double treat for me as I get to hear part of it in my native tongue. 😝
'Nite all, or technically good morning I guess...
'Nite all, or technically good morning I guess...
Oh my god lol
This Dutch late night host absolutely eviscerates Trump and Disney- you gotta watch how
This Dutch late night host absolutely eviscerates Trump and Disney- you gotta watch how
September 21, 2025 at 4:23 AM
A double treat for me as I get to hear part of it in my native tongue. 😝
'Nite all, or technically good morning I guess...
'Nite all, or technically good morning I guess...
There's been A LOT of accelerated anti-trans shite going on in the US, especially since Charlie Kirk's death, so a long 🧵 recounting some of the latest events, and why they and trans rights in general are EVERYONE'S concern if one wants a functioning democracy. 1/17
Trans rights are not the rights of a tiny minority, trans rights are everyone’s rights to self-determination, control of our bodies, and a society where opportunity and aesthetics are not restricted by sex assigned at birth
You should support and defend trans people because trans people are people
You should support and defend trans people because trans people are people
September 21, 2025 at 4:00 AM
There's been A LOT of accelerated anti-trans shite going on in the US, especially since Charlie Kirk's death, so a long 🧵 recounting some of the latest events, and why they and trans rights in general are EVERYONE'S concern if one wants a functioning democracy. 1/17
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A conference on refugee healthcare lost sponsors, and a talk for employees at Canada's public health agency was cancelled, after Palestine advocates were labelled "antisemitic."
A look at the campaigns targeting doctors who want to discuss the health crisis in Gaza:
pressprogress.ca/campaigns-ta...
A look at the campaigns targeting doctors who want to discuss the health crisis in Gaza:
pressprogress.ca/campaigns-ta...
The Campaigns Targeting Canadian Doctors Who Want to Discuss the Health Crisis in Gaza
A conference on refugee healthcare lost sponsors, and a talk for employees at Canada's public health agency was cancelled, after Palestine advocates were branded as
pressprogress.ca
September 18, 2025 at 11:40 PM
A conference on refugee healthcare lost sponsors, and a talk for employees at Canada's public health agency was cancelled, after Palestine advocates were labelled "antisemitic."
A look at the campaigns targeting doctors who want to discuss the health crisis in Gaza:
pressprogress.ca/campaigns-ta...
A look at the campaigns targeting doctors who want to discuss the health crisis in Gaza:
pressprogress.ca/campaigns-ta...
"What an epic moral failure."
Not unequivocally taking a stand against genocide IS taking a stand. A stand that supports Israel's government committing genocide.
Charlie's indictment above pretty much describes the Liberal federal government not only on this issue, but too many others. Shameful.
Not unequivocally taking a stand against genocide IS taking a stand. A stand that supports Israel's government committing genocide.
Charlie's indictment above pretty much describes the Liberal federal government not only on this issue, but too many others. Shameful.
Three days after the UN inquiry declares "genocide" in Gaza the Carney government says they are still waiting for "all the evidence" before taking a stand.
What an epic moral failure.
What an epic moral failure.
September 20, 2025 at 7:53 PM
"What an epic moral failure."
Not unequivocally taking a stand against genocide IS taking a stand. A stand that supports Israel's government committing genocide.
Charlie's indictment above pretty much describes the Liberal federal government not only on this issue, but too many others. Shameful.
Not unequivocally taking a stand against genocide IS taking a stand. A stand that supports Israel's government committing genocide.
Charlie's indictment above pretty much describes the Liberal federal government not only on this issue, but too many others. Shameful.
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For all of our Canadian superiority mentality, we really just don't get how far as a country we are down the slippery slope.
Just because we might be (arguable) better off than some countries in terms of the slide to fascism, doesn't mean we get to celebrate it, its a constant struggle and battle
Just because we might be (arguable) better off than some countries in terms of the slide to fascism, doesn't mean we get to celebrate it, its a constant struggle and battle
Canada's parliament started the week giving a standing O for free speech and the memory of Charlie Kirk.
They ended it by joining Orban's Hungary and Trump's America in targeting @kneecapceol.bsky.social an Irish hip hop group for challenging the genocide.
Not our finest hour.
They ended it by joining Orban's Hungary and Trump's America in targeting @kneecapceol.bsky.social an Irish hip hop group for challenging the genocide.
Not our finest hour.
September 19, 2025 at 6:39 PM
For all of our Canadian superiority mentality, we really just don't get how far as a country we are down the slippery slope.
Just because we might be (arguable) better off than some countries in terms of the slide to fascism, doesn't mean we get to celebrate it, its a constant struggle and battle
Just because we might be (arguable) better off than some countries in terms of the slide to fascism, doesn't mean we get to celebrate it, its a constant struggle and battle