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NPR @npr.org · 4d

The Committee for the First Amendment first launched in the 1940s, when the House Un-American Activities Committee accused Hollywood actors, directors and writers of being communists or sympathizers.

Hundreds of celebrities relaunch a McCarthy-era committee to defend free speech

The Committee for the First Amendment first launched in the 1940s, when the House Un-American Activities Committee accused Hollywood actors, directors and writers of being communists or sympathizers.

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Cam Walker @walks30.bsky.social · 3d

Be Jane! 🥰

KOJAMF🤘🖤🤘 @kojamf.bsky.social · 3d

Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.

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Cathy Crowe, C.M. 🍁 @cathycrowe.bsky.social · 4d

@230fightback.bsky.social rallies today for 230 Sherbourne sitting empty 17 years to be #socialhousing not a money grab by #KingSett to mine the sky. #Toronto and @mayoroliviachow.ca office ineffective in resolving this cash grab at the epicentre of Toronto’s homelessness disaster.

Several people speaking at a rally in front of a fenced in empty property.

Sign advertising a block party for social housing.

Sign from an older rally: We’ll Keep Shouting Til You Build Housing!

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Cathy Crowe, C.M. 🍁 @cathycrowe.bsky.social · 9d

Such contrasts in our city #toronto and the mayor’s office priorities. #fashion #urban #homeless @mayoroliviachow.ca

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An unhoused woman sleeps at a bus shelter with her belongings in bags and a walker. One leg is poorly bandaged.

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Theo Moudakis @theomoudakis.bsky.social · 14d

Please enjoy my cartoon for Thursday's Toronto Star

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Richard M. Carpiano, PhD, MPH @rmcarpiano.medsky.social · 16d

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Affirms Safety and Benefits of Acetaminophen during Pregnancy

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ACOG Affirms Safety Benefits Acetaminophen Pregnancy

"The data from numerous studies have shown that acetaminophen plays an important—and safe—role in the well-being of pregnant women."

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PressProgress @pressprogress.ca · 16d

Ben Mulroney is blurring the lines between journalism, business, lobbying and partisan politics

The new host of Global News’ national political news show also works for registered lobby groups, advises businesses and hosted election events for Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives earlier this year

Ben Mulroney is Blurring the Lines Between Journalism, Business, Lobbying and Partisan Politics

New host of Global News’ politics show works for registered lobby groups, advises businesses and hosted events for Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives

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Cathy Crowe, C.M. 🍁 @cathycrowe.bsky.social · 17d

@filmandseries.bsky.social
You are so not worth it. Bye bye.

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Pressure mounts on Disney over Kimmel suspension as some boycott calls spread

The company faced protests outside its studios, celebrities threatening to break ties and political pressure from Republicans and Democrats.

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Cathy Crowe, C.M. 🍁 @cathycrowe.bsky.social · 20d

www.ontario.ca/page/ontario...

Ontario's routine immunization schedule

Learn more about the vaccines recommended for each stage of life.

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Cathy Crowe, C.M. 🍁 @cathycrowe.bsky.social · 20d

www.ontario.ca/page/ontario...

Ontario's routine immunization schedule

Learn more about the vaccines recommended for each stage of life.

www.ontario.ca

Cathy Crowe, C.M. 🍁 @cathycrowe.bsky.social · 20d

www.ontario.ca/page/ontario...

Ontario's routine immunization schedule

Learn more about the vaccines recommended for each stage of life.

www.ontario.ca

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Cathy Crowe, C.M. 🍁 @cathycrowe.bsky.social · 20d

You can get the vaccine when the rollout is for the general public later in Oct.

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Cathy Crowe, C.M. 🍁 @cathycrowe.bsky.social · 20d

You will be streamed to pharmacies who make a profit giving the shot. While free Rapid Tests are available for your doc to order from the province, many do not. Where will you get them? $18+ for 5 at pharmacies. Premier Ford & Minister of Health Sylvia Jones 👎👎👎👎👎

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Cathy Crowe, C.M. 🍁 @cathycrowe.bsky.social · 20d

As media covers the #Covid vaccine rollout in #Canada read/watch carefully.
Here,for example, a Toronto media outlet uses a 2012 photo from Florida. There will be no public health vaccination clinics this year. Many doctors offices not ordering vaccine…2

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Here’s when COVID-19 and flu vaccines will be available in Ontario this fall

With children back in school and the cooler, autumnal months on the horizon, Ontario has announced it’s immunization schedule for COVID-19 and flu vaccines this fall season.

www.cp24.com

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Cathy Crowe, C.M. 🍁 @cathycrowe.bsky.social · 21d

Fighting to protect democracy in Ontario schools.

An opinion piece by former and current school trustees.

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Cathy Crowe, C.M. 🍁 @cathycrowe.bsky.social · 23d

This happened on the opening day of Canada’s Parliament. SHAME.
@mark-carney.bsky.social liberals for standing and clapping. @evansolomon.bsky.social

Rachel Gilmore @rachelgilmore.bsky.social · 23d

Jesus Christ.

A standing ovation — from Liberals too — for Charlie Kirk in the Canadian House of Commons.

You can (and should) oppose political violence without doing all this, you know.

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Cathy Crowe, C.M. 🍁 @cathycrowe.bsky.social · 23d

#emmys
The dresses were rich, the fake fundraising not so much.
@variety.com @thr.com

News media pic of Emmys Host with children on stage.

Text describing 5,500 Boys and Girls Club. The $350000 provided by CBS and host if divided up would deliver $64 per club.

Cathy Crowe, C.M. 🍁 @cathycrowe.bsky.social · 27d

Remembering.

Remembrance of a fire at Tent City with two injured on 9/11.

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Cathy Crowe, C.M. 🍁 @cathycrowe.bsky.social · Sep 9

CBC. “While accepting the key, Polley also spoke out about the need to fight for the rights of unhoused people in Toronto and for the people of Gaza.”

Cathy Crowe, C.M. 🍁 @cathycrowe.bsky.social · Sep 8

So this happened. #TIFF stars visiting #toronto take note. #advocacy #humanrights #righttoshelter #urban #homelessness
@oliviachow @SHJNetwork

A description of the mayor of Toronto giving the key to the city to Sarah Polley noting that Ms. Polley, who has a long history of homeless advocacy, called for more shelters.

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Cathy Crowe, C.M. 🍁 @cathycrowe.bsky.social · Sep 8

So this happened. #TIFF stars visiting #toronto take note. #advocacy #humanrights #righttoshelter #urban #homelessness
@oliviachow @SHJNetwork

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Cathy Crowe, C.M. 🍁 @cathycrowe.bsky.social · Sep 6

#kendryden
Most media are missing one of your biggest accomplishments:
childcarecanada.org/documents/ch...

Dryden achieves 10 child care agreements | childcarecanada.org

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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · Sep 5

It’s important to keep in mind that Kennedy has no medical or scientific training—rather, he is a lawyer who has spent the last decade of his career working for the anti-vaccine organization.

RFK Jr. is living in a pretend anti-vax world

Unfortunately, he is wreaking havoc in the real one.

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Cathy Crowe, C.M. 🍁 @cathycrowe.bsky.social · Sep 4

A new film by Laura Sky and Mustafa Al-Taiar.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZqT...

Never Again For Anyone - Final Version - 2

YouTube video by Lights of Hope

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Gabz in 🇨🇦 Mi’kma’ki Nova Scotia @pooh007.bsky.social · Sep 3

Elbows up Canada 🇨🇦 🍁 🇨🇦
Canada welcomes everyone to come to Newfoundland for literally the best time of your life while skipping DeSantis Florida’s concentration 🐊 camps!

@meidascanada.ca
@guardtheleaf.bsky.social
#elbowsup
#FuckFlorida
#BoycottUSForever
#CanadaStrong

MeidasCanada @meidascanada.ca · Sep 1

Hey Ron DeSantis, you're gonna want to check out MeidasCanada tomorrow. We're taking the fight straight to you from Newfoundland.

@charlieangus104.bsky.social

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The Walrus @thewalrus.ca · Sep 3

Oscar-nominated Oneida actor Graham Greene has died. The Walrus celebrates his storied career and lasting impact by revisiting his remarks from the 2017 The Walrus Talks National Tour: We Desire a Better Country, in Charlottetown, PEI. youtu.be/6pqpFdkBIkU?si=8UITX...

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

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