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Dr. Elizabeth Sawin @bethsawin.bsky.social · 5h

3 dangers well known in systems thinking:
--exponentially growing power & weak breaking systems
-- incentives and values, like wealth and power, out of touch with physical limits or the common good

🚨 Systems thinking flashing red alert at what's revealed here

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/o...

Opinion | The A.I. Prompt That Could End the World

www.nytimes.com

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Christi Belcourt @christibelcourt.com · 15h

Canada post is essential in small communities. Couriers don't deliver to PO Boxes. And not everyone gets their bills and mail electronically. Some older people still use paper bills and don't have access to tech. Plus some people don't have wifi - god forbid people have a choice.

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Ann Douglas @anndouglas.bsky.social · 14h

"The Pembroke Regional Hospital is warning patients that a shortage of physicians could mean longer wait times at the emergency department over the next few days....[Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday].
"This is the third such notice this month." ‼️

#OnPoli #OnHealth

www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic...

Pembroke Regional Hospital warns of delays in ER care due to doctor shortage

The Pembroke Regional Hospital is warning patients that a shortage of physicians could mean longer wait times at the emergency department over the next few days.

www.ctvnews.ca

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Ann Douglas @anndouglas.bsky.social · 14h

"Arild Hermstad, the leader of the Green party of Norway, said the Nobel committee’s independence is what gives the prize its credibility. 'Peace prizes are earned through sustained commitment, not through social media tantrums and not from intimidation,' he said. 🔥

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Anat Shenker-Osorio @anatosaurus.bsky.social · 18h

Courage. Tenacity. Moral fortitude. Pass it on.

New York Attorney General Letitia James @newyorkstateag.bsky.social · 19h

This is nothing more than a continuation of the president’s desperate weaponization of our justice system.

I am not fearful — I am fearless.

We will fight these baseless charges aggressively, and my office will continue to fiercely protect New Yorkers and their rights..

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Ann Douglas @anndouglas.bsky.social · 15h

I read his book a few years back and thought he made a lot of really important points. Since you were kind enough to recommend a book to me, I'll return the favour and recommend one to you -- about building community and practicing reciprocal care.

www.haymarketbooks.org/books/1922-l...

Let This Radicalize You

Doing Justice: The Revolution of Rescue and Reciprocal Care is a practical and imaginative resource for activists and organizers building power in an era of destabilization and catastrophe.

www.haymarketbooks.org

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Ann Douglas @anndouglas.bsky.social · 15h

"Resistance is no longer optional; it is the urgent political and moral task of our time."

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Ann Douglas @anndouglas.bsky.social · 15h

"...collective defiance can interrupt the machinery of repression and expose the moral bankruptcy of those in power. The lights are going out fast, but they are not yet extinguished. Justice, equality, and freedom can still be made the foundation of a radical democracy – but only if we act."

Henry Giroux @girouxh.bsky.social · 17h

My piece on Trump's America Echoes a Fascist Past.
socialistproject.ca?p=4003&previ...

Trump’s America: Echoes of a Fascist Past

“Historically, the most terrible things war, genocide, and slavery have resulted not from disobedience, but from obedience.” — Howard Zinn The irony is unbearable. US President Donald Trump has satura...

socialistproject.ca

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Prisonculture @prisonculture.bsky.social · 16h

None of us can do everything but each of us can do SOMETHING.

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Mark Bray @mark-bray.bsky.social · 16h

Our plane to Spain is in the air!

🙌🙌

Thank you so much to the countless people supporting us in every way and in particular all of the Rutgers students and faculty who have supported us every step of the way.

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Preorder Read This When Things Fall Apart @mskellymhayes.bsky.social · 19h

I truly believe our community’s presence today mattered, and that by flooding the zone, we made it harder for ICE to harm our neighbors, and may have prevented greater harm.

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Armine Yalnizyan @armineyalnizyan.bsky.social · 21h

I am so in love with the foundation that gives me purpose.

The @atkinsonfoundation.bsky.social is launching a new annual "Good Fight Prize".

This video is why we fight for decent work for all.
youtu.be/K5IeTAXbMgw

Nominations for the prize are open until noon Oct 27. goodfightprize.ca/the-prize/

2025 Good Fight Prize - "When I Grow Up"

YouTube video by Atkinson Foundation

youtu.be

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Andrew Young 🇨🇦 @young.me · 21h

#Ontario #wastewater graph updated with September 21 data
- London updated: wwater.ca/Ontario
- Also updated: NB, NS

wwater.ca

Source: health-infobase.canada.ca/wastewater/

Wastewater Virus Signals graph for Ontario

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Soren 🌱 they/them @sorenable.bsky.social · 20h

I did this, it worked (as it always does) and I was able to reach a resolution on a challenging problem that I’ve been facing.

Soren 🌱 they/them @sorenable.bsky.social · 1d

This might be one of the best things I’ve ever found for $1.75. Very much “Pollyanna” vibes, but that’s me anyway. ☺️

Cool thing is, my mother taught me this technique when I was a child. It works! If you ask yourself why 7 times, and answer honestly, you will get to the bottom of your problem.

A picture of a long, large yellow card box, and in it are dozens of yellow cards, it’s part of a 365 daily prompts challenge called better than yesterday. The card for today says, “but why?”

Here’s me showing the back of the card that says:

#BetterThanYesterday365
THINK ABOUT SOMETHING
THAT'S MAKING YOU ANXIOUS. NOW ASK YOURSELF WHY AND ANSWER. KEEP REPEATING THE PROCESS UNTIL YOU GET TO THE BOTTOM OF THE ISSUE.
The more self-aware you are, the more equipped you are to remain positive and energetic.

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Ann Douglas @anndouglas.bsky.social · 17h

Thank you. I think we're going to be in for a rough winter so I'm trying to ensure I have lots of good things to look forward to.

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Ann Douglas @anndouglas.bsky.social · 17h

That is such a sweet thing to say. Thank you. 🥰

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Theresa Therrien @tdtherrien.bsky.social · 18h

So, a lil something I’ve been cookin’ up…

Debut author, Theresa Therrien’s SAINT JOAN BLACKHEART to Annette Pollert-Morgan at Sourcebooks Fire, at auction, in a two-book deal, in a six figure deal, by Rachel Letofsky at Transatlantic Agency (World, English) for publication Spring of 2027

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Ann Douglas @anndouglas.bsky.social · 17h

This is fantastic news. I've been waiting and waiting for some sort of announcement along these lines and my patience has been rewarded. Congratulations, Theresa. I'm so happy for you.

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Preorder Read This When Things Fall Apart @mskellymhayes.bsky.social · 20h

A timely excerpt from Read This When Things Fall Apart: Letters to Activists in Crisis, written by my friend Aaron Goggans, who has supported many frontline activists struggling with their mental health during moments of mass protest and upheaval. Thank you, @pempem.bsky.social for uplifting.

A Letter from an Organizer on How to Fight While Feeling Broken

An excerpt from Read This When Things Fall Apart.

mentalhellth.xyz

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Ann Douglas @anndouglas.bsky.social · 19h

I'm feeling a really powerful need to reach out to and connect with others. I'm also aware that I have limited resources (as opposed to endless time and limitless money) so I'm trying to come up with a list of small-but-meaningful things I can do on a consistent basis.

Just sharing my thinking. 3/x

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Ann Douglas @anndouglas.bsky.social · 19h

- I thought of a small-scale project I can organize and launch on my own to build community with other rural people who might otherwise end up feeling isolated during the winter months
- I thought of something simple I could do to offer support and encouragement to other creative types. 2/x

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Ann Douglas @anndouglas.bsky.social · 19h

This week
- I decided to support a local arts organization via a small monthly donation
- I reached out to a non-profit organization to explore some possible volunteer opportunities
- I agreed to serve on an advisory panel for something (even though I'm practically allergic to committee work!) 1/x

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Ann Douglas @anndouglas.bsky.social · 1d

Mostly miniature rubber ducks! 😂
Weird answer but it's because I ended up with a large number of rubber ducks from doing book promo for my parenting book HAPPY PARENTS, HAPPY KIDS. This will make sense if you look at the book cover. Here's an old promotional image featuring....ducks and books!

A bunch of rubber ducks (yellow ducks and blue ducks) climbing up a staircase made up of copies of the book HAPPY PARENTS HAPPY KIDS by Ann Douglas. The book features rubber ducks on the cover.

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Ann Douglas @anndouglas.bsky.social · 1d

And we got to have a Zoom visit! 😍

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Ann Douglas @anndouglas.bsky.social · 1d

I do a fair bit of pre-emptive unfollowing/muting/blocking as well. If I spot someone causing a lot of unnecessary drama, I opt out of the privilege of knowing that person. 😂

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