Cutting NASA's workforce by about 10 percent. That's a boost to the Chinese and Russians. And the guy in charge of SpaceX made this decision? That's a total conflict of interest. Moreover, firing all probationary employees shows they're not serious about evaluating programs. It's a machine gun.

Gil Won-ok, one of the last survivors of sexual slavery in brothels for Japan’s World War II troops, who campaigned to bring international attention to the suffering of thousands of women like her​, died this week at 96.

I'm watching the Ontario leaders debate and yelling at the TV. I can't deal with Ford for 4 more years. Please get out and vote Ontario! Early voting starts this week Feb 20-22.

Marit Stiles knocking it out of the park in tonight's Ontario leadership debate. Thank goodness she is in the race.

Bluesky! So nice to finally be here.

Look, we have a big challenge ahead of us. Early election. Defeating Ford. Forming government.

It won't be easy—but don't let them tell you it can't be done. It can.

If you're with me, hit the follow button and let's do this thing!

Fresh Ontario federal numbers show a Con meltdown in full progress with Libs taking the lead after they were in the ditch. What a comeback. 🤯

Via @mainstresearch.bsky.social

#ICYMI
According to Home Base Housing, the In From the Cold emergency shelter will return to its pre-pandemic #capacity of 34 bed spaces effective immediately.
#Shelter #Housing

More details here: www.kingstonist.com/news/in-from...

Boosting this post from my pal Jeff Russo.

ATTN LA Music industry folks:

Musiccares is offering immediate financial assistance and food vouchers to anyone who has worked in the music biz for five years or longer.

Write to [email protected] or call 800-687-4227

The LA Times has a good list of places offering discounted or free food and coffee to displaced families and/or first responders. Check it out and double check to be sure what deals are where. (added this to my running resources list) www.latimes.com/food/list/lo...

A serious constitutional crisis is taking place in North Carolina where Republicans are trying to steal a state Supreme Court election by disenfranchising 60,000 voters AFTER the count and recount have showed the Democrat won.

Please watch and share.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5yW...

Shoutout to the Los Angeles Times reporters who are doing essential journalism under very difficult circumstances.

They’ve dropped their paywall, but their ongoing coverage is a good reminder of why local newsrooms need support — and what we lose when those outlets are hollowed out.

Just joined. Leaving Meta & former Twitter. Really feels good here so far.

Follow please for news about Aruna & the Sirens, and the Future Food Salon.

Planet Fitness locations in Los Angeles are “offering anyone impacted by the fires—first responders and residents—free access to shower, recharge, and relax”

No membership is required to take advantage of locker rooms, WiFi, charging stations at any LA County location not impacted by the fires.

Meta qui commence à peupler Insta et Facebook avec des IA, affaiblit le Fact Checking et la modération contre les propos haineux, bonne année 2025 tout le monde !

« Et tout le monde déteste les Le Pen » depuis la place de la République bondée ce soir

📸 Les Répliques

When Nicole MacIntyre was recently hired as Toronto Star’s new (and young) Editor-in-Chief, I felt a new & refreshed direction was possible.
Sure enough, breath of fresh air has arrived just in time:
“the Star’s major initiative for 2025: Toronto the Better —
www.thestar.com/opinion/star...

The Guardian view on content moderation: Meta did far too little. Now it wants to do even less | Editorial

Good to see Zuckerberg’s decision get the attention it deserves.