Craig Hermanson
@craighermanson.bsky.social
Experienced creative thinker, educator and designer of web and print communications.
Avid cyclist, amateur urbanist, nature lover and proud parent of two amazing adults.
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Vancouver, Canada.
Elbows Up!
Avid cyclist, amateur urbanist, nature lover and proud parent of two amazing adults.
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Vancouver, Canada.
Elbows Up!
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A bystander seen in a widely circulated video disarming a gunman during a deadly shooting rampage at a popular Australian beach is being heralded as a hero who saved lives.
Bystander shown in videos disarming gunman during Australian beach shooting commended for bravery
A bystander seen in a widely circulated video disarming a gunman during a deadly shooting rampage at a popular Australian beach is being heralded as a hero who saved lives.
bit.ly
December 14, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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This x 1,000,000
December 14, 2025 at 3:08 PM
This x 1,000,000
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The future of transportation isn’t the #Hyperloop* or self-driving cars. It’s the bus, the bike and the elevator. Via @slate.com.
AND it’s better land-use & infrastructure decisions, reprioritizing space & budgets, accessible streets, & smart pricing mechanisms.
*hyperloop was always a distraction
AND it’s better land-use & infrastructure decisions, reprioritizing space & budgets, accessible streets, & smart pricing mechanisms.
*hyperloop was always a distraction
The Future of Transportation Is Not the Hyperloop or the Self-Driving Car. It’s the Bus, the Bike, and the Elevator.
Getting people around in new, different ways relies mostly on technologies that we have had for a while.
slate.com
December 13, 2025 at 9:29 PM
The future of transportation isn’t the #Hyperloop* or self-driving cars. It’s the bus, the bike and the elevator. Via @slate.com.
AND it’s better land-use & infrastructure decisions, reprioritizing space & budgets, accessible streets, & smart pricing mechanisms.
*hyperloop was always a distraction
AND it’s better land-use & infrastructure decisions, reprioritizing space & budgets, accessible streets, & smart pricing mechanisms.
*hyperloop was always a distraction
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According to eyewitnesses, armed ICE agents dragged kids out of their beds in the middle of the night, zip tied them and put them in rented vans while raiding an * entire apartment building* on the South Side of Chicago.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOXO...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOXO...
‘F--- them kids’: ICE agents drag children out of bed, ransack Chicago building
YouTube video by MSNBC
www.youtube.com
October 3, 2025 at 11:36 AM
According to eyewitnesses, armed ICE agents dragged kids out of their beds in the middle of the night, zip tied them and put them in rented vans while raiding an * entire apartment building* on the South Side of Chicago.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOXO...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOXO...
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Here's my message to MAGA ambassador Pete Hoekstra.
He gaslights our nation, blames Canadians for being mean to the US. He accuses of us being anti-American.
He says we are mean and nasty and doesn't like us saying Elbows Up.
Too bad Pete. We are proud anti-fascists
www.youtube.com/watch?v=88Jh...
He gaslights our nation, blames Canadians for being mean to the US. He accuses of us being anti-American.
He says we are mean and nasty and doesn't like us saying Elbows Up.
Too bad Pete. We are proud anti-fascists
www.youtube.com/watch?v=88Jh...
MESSAGE TO MAGA AMBASSADOR PETE HOEKSTRA
YouTube video by Charlie Angus
www.youtube.com
September 21, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Here's my message to MAGA ambassador Pete Hoekstra.
He gaslights our nation, blames Canadians for being mean to the US. He accuses of us being anti-American.
He says we are mean and nasty and doesn't like us saying Elbows Up.
Too bad Pete. We are proud anti-fascists
www.youtube.com/watch?v=88Jh...
He gaslights our nation, blames Canadians for being mean to the US. He accuses of us being anti-American.
He says we are mean and nasty and doesn't like us saying Elbows Up.
Too bad Pete. We are proud anti-fascists
www.youtube.com/watch?v=88Jh...
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Greenland, Panama and Canada all relax momentarily as America turns its imperialistic ambitions onto ...
*checks notes*
America.
They're going to invade America.
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
*checks notes*
America.
They're going to invade America.
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
September 6, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Greenland, Panama and Canada all relax momentarily as America turns its imperialistic ambitions onto ...
*checks notes*
America.
They're going to invade America.
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
*checks notes*
America.
They're going to invade America.
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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The president of the United States just declared war, actual military war, not a metaphorical one, on a major American city, and one governed by his political opponents.
In any other period, this would be impeachment-worthy.
In any other period, this would be impeachment-worthy.
September 6, 2025 at 3:54 PM
The president of the United States just declared war, actual military war, not a metaphorical one, on a major American city, and one governed by his political opponents.
In any other period, this would be impeachment-worthy.
In any other period, this would be impeachment-worthy.
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why terraform mars when we can turn earth into mars
September 5, 2025 at 3:16 PM
why terraform mars when we can turn earth into mars
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BREAKING: Nope, not yet
August 30, 2025 at 5:53 AM
BREAKING: Nope, not yet
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Report: Entire world refreshing newsfeed for no particular reason
August 30, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Report: Entire world refreshing newsfeed for no particular reason
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Harvard providing free U.S. civics courses in response to the Trump administration's attacks shows how to be petty for the greater good.
May 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Harvard providing free U.S. civics courses in response to the Trump administration's attacks shows how to be petty for the greater good.
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“Poor man wanna be rich. Rich man wanna be king. The king ain’t satisfied ‘til he rules everything.”—Springsteen, Badlands
May 16, 2025 at 3:38 PM
“Poor man wanna be rich. Rich man wanna be king. The king ain’t satisfied ‘til he rules everything.”—Springsteen, Badlands
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Had the privilege of interviewing @naomiaklein.bsky.social about Trump's unique "shock doctrine," and how Americans can stand up to the apocalyptic worldview of billionaires like Elon Musk and Peter Thiel
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
Naomi Klein: 'What They Want Is Absolutely Everything'
The ‘Shock Doctrine’ author explains the dark logic of Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s path of destruction and why billionaire oligarchs are so angry.
www.rollingstone.com
May 5, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Had the privilege of interviewing @naomiaklein.bsky.social about Trump's unique "shock doctrine," and how Americans can stand up to the apocalyptic worldview of billionaires like Elon Musk and Peter Thiel
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
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"Capitalism has entered a radical and apocalyptic phase. There is no utopian vision in any of this."
Interview ⤵️
Interview ⤵️
Naomi Klein: 'What They Want Is Absolutely Everything'
The ‘Shock Doctrine’ author explains the dark logic of Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s path of destruction and why billionaire oligarchs are so angry.
www.rollingstone.com
May 7, 2025 at 3:32 PM
"Capitalism has entered a radical and apocalyptic phase. There is no utopian vision in any of this."
Interview ⤵️
Interview ⤵️
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This led @oxfamgb.bsky.social to start calculating individual emissions by socioeconomic status.
Accounting for both personal footprint as well as the impact of personal investments in energy & extractive industries, they first found the richest 10% were responsible for half of global emissions.
Accounting for both personal footprint as well as the impact of personal investments in energy & extractive industries, they first found the richest 10% were responsible for half of global emissions.
May 7, 2025 at 8:53 PM
This led @oxfamgb.bsky.social to start calculating individual emissions by socioeconomic status.
Accounting for both personal footprint as well as the impact of personal investments in energy & extractive industries, they first found the richest 10% were responsible for half of global emissions.
Accounting for both personal footprint as well as the impact of personal investments in energy & extractive industries, they first found the richest 10% were responsible for half of global emissions.
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he should have done the hip flip
April 29, 2025 at 2:14 AM
he should have done the hip flip
He's not trolling, and has said so. This is a man who doesn't understand consent and thinks he can just take what he wants. Americans still don't take Trump seriously enough and are losing their democracy. Canadians know how to deal with a bully. Today we protect our democracy! #elbowsup #never51
Trump trolls Canada on Election Day by reviving “51st state” rhetoric.
Trump trolls Canada on Election Day
As Canadians vote, the president revives "51st state" rhetoric.
www.politico.com
April 28, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Horrific news. I'm shocked and saddened and my heart goes out to friends and the entire Filipino community in Vancouver.
Vancouver Live: Multiple people dead and injured after vehicle plows into street festival reut.rs/4lTP9WE
Vancouver Live: Multiple people dead and injured after vehicle plows into street festival
A driver drove into a crowd at a Filipino street festivalin the western Canadian city, police said.
reut.rs
April 27, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Horrific news. I'm shocked and saddened and my heart goes out to friends and the entire Filipino community in Vancouver.
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My greatest fear right now is that America, a delusional society with nuclear weapons and a high prevalence of belief in Armageddon as a positive step for humanity, will turn to war when its imbecilic trade war grinds it to dust. Seems increasingly probable to me, likely before the rigged mid terms.
April 16, 2025 at 2:26 PM
My greatest fear right now is that America, a delusional society with nuclear weapons and a high prevalence of belief in Armageddon as a positive step for humanity, will turn to war when its imbecilic trade war grinds it to dust. Seems increasingly probable to me, likely before the rigged mid terms.
Elbows Up!
CANADIAN REPORTER: Trump's tone on Canada has shifted. He stopped talking about Canada becoming the 51st state.
LEAVITT: I would reject that the president's position on Canada has shifted. Perhaps he just hasn't been asked about it. He believes Canadians would benefit from becoming the 51st state.
LEAVITT: I would reject that the president's position on Canada has shifted. Perhaps he just hasn't been asked about it. He believes Canadians would benefit from becoming the 51st state.
April 15, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Elbows Up!
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I know many progressives in 🇨🇦 are wrestling with the thorny topic of strategic voting, so here's a 🧵 & some resources I hope people find helpful...
My latest column in @nationalobserver.com offers some advice - 4 tips for those considering strategic voting:
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/04/11/o...
My latest column in @nationalobserver.com offers some advice - 4 tips for those considering strategic voting:
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/04/11/o...
Four tips for progressives wondering about strategic voting
Tips for progressives wondering about strategic voting: Vote strategically, but do so wisely and attuned to your local context.
www.nationalobserver.com
April 15, 2025 at 8:06 PM
I know many progressives in 🇨🇦 are wrestling with the thorny topic of strategic voting, so here's a 🧵 & some resources I hope people find helpful...
My latest column in @nationalobserver.com offers some advice - 4 tips for those considering strategic voting:
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/04/11/o...
My latest column in @nationalobserver.com offers some advice - 4 tips for those considering strategic voting:
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/04/11/o...
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4 tips for strategic voting!
❌ Don't base your decision on national polls
✅ Be guided by your local context
❌ To determine the local context, do not rely on riding-level “data” from 338Canada.com
✅ The next Parliament will need progressive champions
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/04/11/o...
❌ Don't base your decision on national polls
✅ Be guided by your local context
❌ To determine the local context, do not rely on riding-level “data” from 338Canada.com
✅ The next Parliament will need progressive champions
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/04/11/o...
April 14, 2025 at 6:26 PM
4 tips for strategic voting!
❌ Don't base your decision on national polls
✅ Be guided by your local context
❌ To determine the local context, do not rely on riding-level “data” from 338Canada.com
✅ The next Parliament will need progressive champions
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/04/11/o...
❌ Don't base your decision on national polls
✅ Be guided by your local context
❌ To determine the local context, do not rely on riding-level “data” from 338Canada.com
✅ The next Parliament will need progressive champions
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/04/11/o...
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Congrats to new Vancouver councillors Sean Orr and Lucy Maloney. 24/27 polls now reporting. results.vancouver.ca/results.html #vanpoli
April 6, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Congrats to new Vancouver councillors Sean Orr and Lucy Maloney. 24/27 polls now reporting. results.vancouver.ca/results.html #vanpoli
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THIS is what people in Vancouver waiting hours to vote needed today!
you gotta do it like in minneapolis:
April 6, 2025 at 3:50 AM
THIS is what people in Vancouver waiting hours to vote needed today!