Pen
@crosswordhero.bsky.social
Crossword-craving covid-competent cosmology-curious rascal
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Canadians deserve to have a say over if, how, and to what extent AI is part of our future. The government is only listening to industry voices and that needs to change.
That's why I'm participating in the People's Consultation on AI, and I *strongly* encourage you to do the same.
That's why I'm participating in the People's Consultation on AI, and I *strongly* encourage you to do the same.
A civil society initiative to advance AI law, policy, and regulation centred around human rights and the public interest
www.peoplesaiconsultation.ca
January 22, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Canadians deserve to have a say over if, how, and to what extent AI is part of our future. The government is only listening to industry voices and that needs to change.
That's why I'm participating in the People's Consultation on AI, and I *strongly* encourage you to do the same.
That's why I'm participating in the People's Consultation on AI, and I *strongly* encourage you to do the same.
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I believe Avi Lewis is the leader the NDP needs right now.
He’s someone who gives us hope, unites our movements, and offers bold, inspiring solutions to tackle affordability while upholding human rights without qualification or exception. (1/2)
He’s someone who gives us hope, unites our movements, and offers bold, inspiring solutions to tackle affordability while upholding human rights without qualification or exception. (1/2)
A profound honour to have this endorsement from MP @leahgazan.bsky.social, one of our movement’s strongest and most principled leaders.
Join the NDP. Let’s win this race — and let’s win a government that serves the many, not the money.
https://avilewis.link/join
Join the NDP. Let’s win this race — and let’s win a government that serves the many, not the money.
https://avilewis.link/join
Leah Gazan endorses Avi Lewis for leader of the federal NDP
A profound honour to have this endorsement from MP Leah Gazan, one of our movement’s strongest and most principled leaders. Join the NDP. Let’s win this race...
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January 15, 2026 at 3:11 PM
I believe Avi Lewis is the leader the NDP needs right now.
He’s someone who gives us hope, unites our movements, and offers bold, inspiring solutions to tackle affordability while upholding human rights without qualification or exception. (1/2)
He’s someone who gives us hope, unites our movements, and offers bold, inspiring solutions to tackle affordability while upholding human rights without qualification or exception. (1/2)
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I hope all the people who did their darndest to create a "we went too far on policing" narrative in the post-2020 whitelash see that their blathering apologism justifies every fascist thing ICE, the FBI, the DEA, and other law enforcement agencies are doing rn.
January 7, 2026 at 10:33 PM
I hope all the people who did their darndest to create a "we went too far on policing" narrative in the post-2020 whitelash see that their blathering apologism justifies every fascist thing ICE, the FBI, the DEA, and other law enforcement agencies are doing rn.
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6 years, still no clean air in schools. There has been a huge increase in sickness absence since 2019 due to COVID. Policy isn’t keeping pace with the science. Ignoring #Longcovidkids is part of the problem.
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2573814...
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2573814...
School attendance crisis as 70,000 Scottish pupils miss half of school
More than 70,000 Scottish pupils missed at least half of school over six years, with over 6,000 not attending at all, according to new FOI figures.
www.heraldscotland.com
January 6, 2026 at 2:55 PM
6 years, still no clean air in schools. There has been a huge increase in sickness absence since 2019 due to COVID. Policy isn’t keeping pace with the science. Ignoring #Longcovidkids is part of the problem.
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2573814...
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2573814...
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As a physician who masks in public spaces to avoid getting and transmitting COVID, it has nothing to do with anxiety & everything to do with science: not acutely killing the elderly I love & those I serve, not transmitting serious chronic autoimmune and vascular disease to 10% of those infected 1/2
I spoke to the people who continue to shape their lives around avoiding Covid and only breathing ‘clean’ air
‘Refusing to mask during an ongoing pandemic is absolutely violent and it’s undeniably participating in social murder.’
For @telegraph.co.uk
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/12...
‘Refusing to mask during an ongoing pandemic is absolutely violent and it’s undeniably participating in social murder.’
For @telegraph.co.uk
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/12...
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December 21, 2025 at 4:50 PM
As a physician who masks in public spaces to avoid getting and transmitting COVID, it has nothing to do with anxiety & everything to do with science: not acutely killing the elderly I love & those I serve, not transmitting serious chronic autoimmune and vascular disease to 10% of those infected 1/2
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Study in Helsinki indicating benefits of portable air cleaners on lowering infection risk in daycare centers, less absences & parent absences from work in intervention vs. reference (no air cleaner) groups. Cleaning indoor air is not difficult and it works.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
The effect of room air cleaners on infection control in day care centres
The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of air cleaning in reducing the risk of respiratory infection in two day care centres using a si…
www.sciencedirect.com
December 21, 2025 at 5:21 AM
Study in Helsinki indicating benefits of portable air cleaners on lowering infection risk in daycare centers, less absences & parent absences from work in intervention vs. reference (no air cleaner) groups. Cleaning indoor air is not difficult and it works.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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PSA that self cling wrap (around $3/roll) works like a charm to keep dog booties on
December 19, 2025 at 2:20 PM
PSA that self cling wrap (around $3/roll) works like a charm to keep dog booties on
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One of the worst parts of the modern condition is having to listen to billionaires airing out the stupidest policy ideas, random musings, and other mental detritus. It’s unbearable.
December 12, 2025 at 3:04 PM
One of the worst parts of the modern condition is having to listen to billionaires airing out the stupidest policy ideas, random musings, and other mental detritus. It’s unbearable.
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“Our findings redefine SARS-CoV-2 infection as a condition of long-lasting immune compromise.”
Putting it all together:
- covid is airborne
- people are getting it repeatedly
- it’s wrecking immune systems
Please: mask, ventilate, filtrate, isolate, immunize.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Putting it all together:
- covid is airborne
- people are getting it repeatedly
- it’s wrecking immune systems
Please: mask, ventilate, filtrate, isolate, immunize.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Persistent Attenuation of Lymphocyte Subsets After Mass SARS-CoV-2 Infection
Growing evidence suggests that lymphocyte subsets are declined in COVID-19 patients, but it is unclear if these alterations persist after widespread e…
www.sciencedirect.com
December 7, 2025 at 10:53 PM
“Our findings redefine SARS-CoV-2 infection as a condition of long-lasting immune compromise.”
Putting it all together:
- covid is airborne
- people are getting it repeatedly
- it’s wrecking immune systems
Please: mask, ventilate, filtrate, isolate, immunize.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Putting it all together:
- covid is airborne
- people are getting it repeatedly
- it’s wrecking immune systems
Please: mask, ventilate, filtrate, isolate, immunize.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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This absenteeism is concerning, lament schools and workplaces who’ve been past tensing the pandemic since 2021 or 2022 while everyone lives in perpetual sickness.
November 25, 2025 at 11:15 PM
This absenteeism is concerning, lament schools and workplaces who’ve been past tensing the pandemic since 2021 or 2022 while everyone lives in perpetual sickness.
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N95s can prevent more than just Covid!
They stop colds, flus and other airborne illness.
They’re also highly effective against pollen, pollution, wildfire smoke and environmental triggers.
Many maskers haven’t been sick in years.
Respirators are pretty amazing.
They stop colds, flus and other airborne illness.
They’re also highly effective against pollen, pollution, wildfire smoke and environmental triggers.
Many maskers haven’t been sick in years.
Respirators are pretty amazing.
November 3, 2025 at 5:38 AM
N95s can prevent more than just Covid!
They stop colds, flus and other airborne illness.
They’re also highly effective against pollen, pollution, wildfire smoke and environmental triggers.
Many maskers haven’t been sick in years.
Respirators are pretty amazing.
They stop colds, flus and other airborne illness.
They’re also highly effective against pollen, pollution, wildfire smoke and environmental triggers.
Many maskers haven’t been sick in years.
Respirators are pretty amazing.
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Canada is showing global leadership in preventing airborne virus transmission with the CSA's new draft standard for respirator use (especially in healthcare) 🎉
theconversation.com/the-csas-rev...
theconversation.com/the-csas-rev...
The CSA’s revised standard on respirators should help us all breathe easier
New draft standards for respirator use recognize the importance of protecting workers and patients in health-care settings, where there is a higher risk of pathogen exposure
theconversation.com
November 3, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Canada is showing global leadership in preventing airborne virus transmission with the CSA's new draft standard for respirator use (especially in healthcare) 🎉
theconversation.com/the-csas-rev...
theconversation.com/the-csas-rev...
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I just want to make this *abundantly clear*.
When “experts” say COVID-19 is mild for kids…
THEY HAD, AND HAVE NO IDEA WHAT TEN YEARS WORTH OF INFECTIONS WILL CAUSE.
When “experts” say COVID-19 is mild for kids…
THEY HAD, AND HAVE NO IDEA WHAT TEN YEARS WORTH OF INFECTIONS WILL CAUSE.
October 28, 2025 at 10:20 AM
I just want to make this *abundantly clear*.
When “experts” say COVID-19 is mild for kids…
THEY HAD, AND HAVE NO IDEA WHAT TEN YEARS WORTH OF INFECTIONS WILL CAUSE.
When “experts” say COVID-19 is mild for kids…
THEY HAD, AND HAVE NO IDEA WHAT TEN YEARS WORTH OF INFECTIONS WILL CAUSE.
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This is the kind of wall I like!
October 24, 2025 at 8:46 PM
This is the kind of wall I like!
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Yes.
Yes kids should be wearing masks in schools and being given cleaner air.
Those masks should be comfy and cheap.
Why?
Because kids are getting sick with a disease that we know very little about, and what we do know, is looking problematic.
Yes kids should be wearing masks in schools and being given cleaner air.
Those masks should be comfy and cheap.
Why?
Because kids are getting sick with a disease that we know very little about, and what we do know, is looking problematic.
October 20, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Yes.
Yes kids should be wearing masks in schools and being given cleaner air.
Those masks should be comfy and cheap.
Why?
Because kids are getting sick with a disease that we know very little about, and what we do know, is looking problematic.
Yes kids should be wearing masks in schools and being given cleaner air.
Those masks should be comfy and cheap.
Why?
Because kids are getting sick with a disease that we know very little about, and what we do know, is looking problematic.
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Long COVID.
An increasing problem.
the only way to prevent it is to prevent COVID infection.
There is no cure.
@cancovsoc.bsky.social @wailofatale.bsky.social
An increasing problem.
the only way to prevent it is to prevent COVID infection.
There is no cure.
@cancovsoc.bsky.social @wailofatale.bsky.social
October 19, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Long COVID.
An increasing problem.
the only way to prevent it is to prevent COVID infection.
There is no cure.
@cancovsoc.bsky.social @wailofatale.bsky.social
An increasing problem.
the only way to prevent it is to prevent COVID infection.
There is no cure.
@cancovsoc.bsky.social @wailofatale.bsky.social
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Health Canada has released new guidelines for air quality professionals that clearly state Covid can linger in the air & respirator masks should be considered IN ADDITION to improving ventilation
🔗 www.canada.ca/content/dam/...
🔗 www.canada.ca/content/dam/...
October 18, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Health Canada has released new guidelines for air quality professionals that clearly state Covid can linger in the air & respirator masks should be considered IN ADDITION to improving ventilation
🔗 www.canada.ca/content/dam/...
🔗 www.canada.ca/content/dam/...
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Good news for PEI patients and HCW staff.
Hopefully PEI health leaders understand that medical masks are not PPE. Respirator masks to keep everyone safe!!!
Hopefully PEI health leaders understand that medical masks are not PPE. Respirator masks to keep everyone safe!!!
Masks will be required in all Health P.E.I. facilities starting Oct. 14 | CBC News
Officials with Health P.E.I. say people will have to wear masks inside all of the provincial health authority’s facilities beginning next week.
www.cbc.ca
October 12, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Good news for PEI patients and HCW staff.
Hopefully PEI health leaders understand that medical masks are not PPE. Respirator masks to keep everyone safe!!!
Hopefully PEI health leaders understand that medical masks are not PPE. Respirator masks to keep everyone safe!!!
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COVID-19 and other viruses that spread through the respiratory route linked to the onset of vascular dementia.
Clean the air. Crosswords alone are not enough.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/cov...
Clean the air. Crosswords alone are not enough.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/cov...
COVID-19 infection associated with increased risk of new-onset vascular dementia in older adults
Prior COVID-19 infection was associated with a 41% increased risk of all-cause dementia.
www.cidrap.umn.edu
October 5, 2025 at 3:14 PM
COVID-19 and other viruses that spread through the respiratory route linked to the onset of vascular dementia.
Clean the air. Crosswords alone are not enough.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/cov...
Clean the air. Crosswords alone are not enough.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/cov...
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I haven't seen one single study that shows it's harmless to keep getting Covid again & again. But there are thousands of peer-reviewed studies that document long-term harms
October 4, 2025 at 3:16 PM
I haven't seen one single study that shows it's harmless to keep getting Covid again & again. But there are thousands of peer-reviewed studies that document long-term harms
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I went into a bookshop today and there was a sign on the door that said ‘masks are encouraged, please consider wearing one’. It was so refreshing to see a sign like this.
October 2, 2025 at 10:01 PM
I went into a bookshop today and there was a sign on the door that said ‘masks are encouraged, please consider wearing one’. It was so refreshing to see a sign like this.
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👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Never wonder whether it's COVID or FLU again.
ANNOUNCING THE FIRST combo rapid tests FOR HOME, approved by Health Canada.
Detect COVID, FLU A, and FLU B with just one swab.
This is a great tool to have ready the next time a family member isn't feeling well.
ANNOUNCING THE FIRST combo rapid tests FOR HOME, approved by Health Canada.
Detect COVID, FLU A, and FLU B with just one swab.
This is a great tool to have ready the next time a family member isn't feeling well.
September 28, 2025 at 9:57 PM
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
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In fact, just wear a damned mask whether you’re sneezing or not since asymptomatic transmission is significant
Again: if you are attending a meeting and start coughing or sneezing in response to an oncoming cold, excuse yourself. Or at least wear a damned mask.
Respect your colleagues.
Respect your colleagues.
September 27, 2025 at 7:33 PM
In fact, just wear a damned mask whether you’re sneezing or not since asymptomatic transmission is significant