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David Tindall

@dbtindall.bsky.social

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UBC sociology professor. Environment, social networks, social movements. Tweets on environment, climate change, social and political issues, & some satire.

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David Tindall @dbtindall.bsky.social · Dec 8

A view from the Harmony Ridge run.

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www.nytimes.com/2025/10/07/h...

His Off-the-Grid Vacation Was Interrupted by Winning a Nobel Prize

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Ha ... I shared with you before I checked my notifications ... and discovered your shared it with me already ...

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@rmcarpiano.medsky.social Hopefully this isn't fake news: variety.com/2025/music/n...

Rush Sets Reunion Tour for 2026; Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson Discuss the ‘Difficult Decision’ of Finding a New Drummer After Neil Peart’s Death

Rush will head out on a reunion tour in 2026, with Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson joined by a new drummer. The tour will pay homage to the late Neil Peart.

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Morning view.

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A splash of fall.

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David Tindall @dbtindall.bsky.social · 7d

For those who might be interested, I am giving a webinar on Monday, Oct 6th, on Social Networks and Climate Action, at 1:00pm ET, 10:00am. PT. More info is here: www.sustainabilitynetwork.ca/events/netwo...

Networked: New Research on How Social Networks are Shaping Climate Action in Canada

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"Random" graph of the day: Connections amongst ENGOs vis a vis the social media engagement of the general public.

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UBC campus rainbow this evening

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They Called Her “Climate Barbie.” She Fired Back | The Walrus

Catherine McKenna on misogyny, rage farming, and the toll of online violence in Canadian politics

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 9d

President Trump told NBC News on Sunday that he believed it was possible that the Department of Justice could be investigating former FBI Director Christopher Wray. The statement came just days after the indictment of James Comey, another former FBI director and perceived foe of Trump’s.

Trump Raises Possibility of Inquiry Into Wray, Another Former F.B.I. Director

In a phone interview with NBC, Mr. Trump said an investigation of Christopher Wray could be underway, days after the Justice Department’s indictment of James B. Comey.

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David Tindall @dbtindall.bsky.social · 9d

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Patrick Reinsborough ❌👑 @giantwhispers.bsky.social · 9d

Great starter pack from @rubencampos.bsky.social I am honored to be included. 🙏✊

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Mass organizing & civil resistance are our best strategies for both defeating authoritarianism and creating the just futures we all deserve.

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FBI fires agents pictured kneeling at George Floyd protest, US media report

The FBI Agents Association says the terminations - not yet confirmed by the bureau - violate the agents' rights.

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Bill Kristol @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social · 11d

Hegseth fires general officers and JAGs, cracks down on dissenting views in military, orders killing civilians at sea without legal rationale, calls generals to Quantico to demand loyalty.

Trump deploys troops to U.S. cities.

"What are Trump and Hegseth up to? It's a mystery!"

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www.nytimes.com/2025/09/26/o...

Opinion | China Is the Adult in the Room on Climate Now

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David Tindall @dbtindall.bsky.social · 13d

a gold star with the words well done written on it

ALT: a gold star with the words well done written on it

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David Tindall @dbtindall.bsky.social · 13d

Get back to work!

David Tindall @dbtindall.bsky.social · 13d

One of my closest friends ...

David Tindall @dbtindall.bsky.social · 13d

Half of you do, maybe.

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Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 14d

The BC Green Party's new leader is @emilylowan.bsky.social

The party used a ranked ballot and Lowan won handily on the first ballot with more than 3,000 votes #bcpoli

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David Tindall @dbtindall.bsky.social · 15d

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