Jesse
@jessekw.bsky.social
Trying to make the word a better place. They/them
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The name "Popular Science" doesn't mean we shift our coverage depending on public opinion. It means we cover relevant subjects that are rigorously researched, reliable, and grounded in reality.
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
First-of-a-kind study shows encouraging data for trans kids who socially transition
Ninety-four percent of participants in a new study stood firm in their trans identity after five years, and "detransitioning" is rare.
www.popsci.com
December 18, 2025 at 5:16 PM
The name "Popular Science" doesn't mean we shift our coverage depending on public opinion. It means we cover relevant subjects that are rigorously researched, reliable, and grounded in reality.
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
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Ah surely there are only two guys named Jim here though. Name diversity!!
London Police Services Board adopts new diversity plan for police ranks, even as its diversity has diminished - The ranks of officers and civilians within the London Police Service (LPS) are growing more diverse, but the civilian police board that oversees its governance has not.
London Police Services Board adopts new diversity plan for police ranks, even as its diversity has diminished
The ranks of officers and civilians within the London Police Service (LPS) are growing more diverse, but the civilian police board that oversees its governance has not.
bit.ly
December 18, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Ah surely there are only two guys named Jim here though. Name diversity!!
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Everyone else go home — this is the year we secure ABOLISH ICE on a Chicago Snowplow
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December 17, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Everyone else go home — this is the year we secure ABOLISH ICE on a Chicago Snowplow
chicagoshovels.org
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Vrbanovic: "I think this is really calling into question the way the democratic process runs. And I'm just going to be noted on record that this is really making a mockery of of of democracy."
a woman holding a cup of coffee with the words exactly written below her
ALT: a woman holding a cup of coffee with the words exactly written below her
media.tenor.com
December 18, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Vrbanovic: "I think this is really calling into question the way the democratic process runs. And I'm just going to be noted on record that this is really making a mockery of of of democracy."
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Salonen asks Foxton about whether it was an error or if she changed her mind. "I'm staying with my original vote," Foxton says. I think she's referring to committee but didn't she vote against it there, too? Now, I'm even getting confused! bsky.app/profile/dtkm...
The last item is the police capital budget, which includes the $173 million communications centre. And, believe it or not, it doesn't pass. It's an 8-7 vote with the following councillors opposed to approving the capital budget: Vrbanovic, Foxton, Rodrigues, Salonen, James, Huinink, Gowing, Liggett.
December 18, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Salonen asks Foxton about whether it was an error or if she changed her mind. "I'm staying with my original vote," Foxton says. I think she's referring to committee but didn't she vote against it there, too? Now, I'm even getting confused! bsky.app/profile/dtkm...
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Anti-immigration policies have been mainstreamed by the Liberals and the Conservatives, while no one planned for the economy to absorb population decline. Guess what happens next!
Canada’s population sees largest decline on record
Canada’s population sees largest decline on record
Statistics Canada attributes the drop to a fewer non-permanent residents. It's the largest decline since records began in 1946.
www.thestar.com
December 17, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Anti-immigration policies have been mainstreamed by the Liberals and the Conservatives, while no one planned for the economy to absorb population decline. Guess what happens next!
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"The police capital budget didnt pass by a margin of 8 – 7. (But) Before council voted on a bylaw that would enact the results of the budget deliberations, Chair Redman called for a five-minute break.
When council reconvened, Councillor Foxton” changed her vote. Sorry, what is even happening here?
When council reconvened, Councillor Foxton” changed her vote. Sorry, what is even happening here?
December 17, 2025 at 5:19 PM
"The police capital budget didnt pass by a margin of 8 – 7. (But) Before council voted on a bylaw that would enact the results of the budget deliberations, Chair Redman called for a five-minute break.
When council reconvened, Councillor Foxton” changed her vote. Sorry, what is even happening here?
When council reconvened, Councillor Foxton” changed her vote. Sorry, what is even happening here?
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When they finally make a movie about this guy it'll be the first biopic where everyone complains that the movie star they cast to play him isn't nearly as hot as the real deal
December 17, 2025 at 2:31 AM
When they finally make a movie about this guy it'll be the first biopic where everyone complains that the movie star they cast to play him isn't nearly as hot as the real deal
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Just got this from the Canadian government:
“While Global Affairs Canada regrets the decision, the group was travelling independently and was not representing the Government of Canada.”
Israeli officials ASSAULTED a Canadian member of Parliament!!
Where is the backbone????
“While Global Affairs Canada regrets the decision, the group was travelling independently and was not representing the Government of Canada.”
Israeli officials ASSAULTED a Canadian member of Parliament!!
Where is the backbone????
December 17, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Just got this from the Canadian government:
“While Global Affairs Canada regrets the decision, the group was travelling independently and was not representing the Government of Canada.”
Israeli officials ASSAULTED a Canadian member of Parliament!!
Where is the backbone????
“While Global Affairs Canada regrets the decision, the group was travelling independently and was not representing the Government of Canada.”
Israeli officials ASSAULTED a Canadian member of Parliament!!
Where is the backbone????
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it is a noteworthy shift that Bush et al felt the need to lay like two years of groundwork to justify invading Iraq on WMD grounds and Trump is just saying "Venezuela's oil is our rightful property" and sending in the Navy
December 17, 2025 at 1:44 AM
it is a noteworthy shift that Bush et al felt the need to lay like two years of groundwork to justify invading Iraq on WMD grounds and Trump is just saying "Venezuela's oil is our rightful property" and sending in the Navy
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Amazing. Yes. I mentioned in a recent pod that provinces need to step up and start boycotting Alberta and its great to see national institutions do the same.
BREAKING: Skate Canada is boycotting Alberta over the province's ban on Trans women competing in women's sports.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Skate Canada to stop holding national, international events in Alberta | CBC News
Skate Canada says it will no longer host major events in Alberta following a review of the province's legislation on the participation of transgender athletes in women's sport.
www.cbc.ca
December 16, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Amazing. Yes. I mentioned in a recent pod that provinces need to step up and start boycotting Alberta and its great to see national institutions do the same.
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Here is my latest, a reflection on the massacre in Australia, how Israel has already tried to instramentalize it, and what it's like in the immediate aftermath of an act of terrorism.
noraloreto.substack.com/p/israel-use...
noraloreto.substack.com/p/israel-use...
Israel uses an Antisemitic massacre to support its Racial Holy War
Attacking the roots of hatred must go to the roots of social disintegration
noraloreto.substack.com
December 15, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Here is my latest, a reflection on the massacre in Australia, how Israel has already tried to instramentalize it, and what it's like in the immediate aftermath of an act of terrorism.
noraloreto.substack.com/p/israel-use...
noraloreto.substack.com/p/israel-use...
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Jesus Christ. This dude is such an irresponsible hack. You can’t just say shit like this about people!
December 15, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Jesus Christ. This dude is such an irresponsible hack. You can’t just say shit like this about people!
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I'm slightly heartened to see #WRcouncil question the value of a $173 million communications centre, including a motion to reject the capital budget in its current form.
However, I'm also concerned that we'll lose focus on the $20 million increase to the operating budget for WRPS.
However, I'm also concerned that we'll lose focus on the $20 million increase to the operating budget for WRPS.
Well, look at this. We have a #WRcouncil motion to reject the current version of the WRPS capital budget and it comes from (somewhat surprisingly) Mayor Vrbanovic! pub-regionofwaterloo.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx...
December 14, 2025 at 10:37 PM
I'm slightly heartened to see #WRcouncil question the value of a $173 million communications centre, including a motion to reject the capital budget in its current form.
However, I'm also concerned that we'll lose focus on the $20 million increase to the operating budget for WRPS.
However, I'm also concerned that we'll lose focus on the $20 million increase to the operating budget for WRPS.
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And after all that, she’s still employed at one of the biggest newspapers in the country and using her platform to slander me and others who are critical of Zionism.
Like how now she’s doing it to me AGAIN.
It’s so foul. This fucking industry.
Like how now she’s doing it to me AGAIN.
It’s so foul. This fucking industry.
December 14, 2025 at 8:51 PM
And after all that, she’s still employed at one of the biggest newspapers in the country and using her platform to slander me and others who are critical of Zionism.
Like how now she’s doing it to me AGAIN.
It’s so foul. This fucking industry.
Like how now she’s doing it to me AGAIN.
It’s so foul. This fucking industry.
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stand clear of the closing doors please, there’s someone’s head i need to crush between them
Good to see the eugenics marketing budget is being well spent. No problem with this at all.
December 14, 2025 at 3:10 PM
stand clear of the closing doors please, there’s someone’s head i need to crush between them
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Kitchener is the one city in the entire KWC+Guelph area that has consistently understood successful and well designed festivals/one-off events necessitate street (and intersections where necessary) closures. The atmosphere you're able to create is so much better when you put people first.
December 14, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Kitchener is the one city in the entire KWC+Guelph area that has consistently understood successful and well designed festivals/one-off events necessitate street (and intersections where necessary) closures. The atmosphere you're able to create is so much better when you put people first.
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The police are bringing CCTV cameras to Waterloo Region by early next year, but don't worry because "the cameras will not be used to ticket speeding drivers." Yes, we definitely would not want to rely on cameras to help make our streets safer. www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...
www.therecord.com
December 13, 2025 at 11:17 PM
The police are bringing CCTV cameras to Waterloo Region by early next year, but don't worry because "the cameras will not be used to ticket speeding drivers." Yes, we definitely would not want to rely on cameras to help make our streets safer. www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...
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"By approving a $20 million budget increase for the police, we are effectively choosing not to invest that money in upstream diversion programs that address the root causes of police workload."
December 13, 2025 at 4:06 PM
"By approving a $20 million budget increase for the police, we are effectively choosing not to invest that money in upstream diversion programs that address the root causes of police workload."
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This is more than twice the amount of money paid to every writer in Canada in royalties who has had their book taken out of a library in the past year.
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) paid $18 million for a chatbot named Charlie, which the auditor general reported gave her team the wrong answer 66% of the time.
The chatbot's responses were found to be brief and lacking context, with only 2 out of 6 questions answered accurately.
The chatbot's responses were found to be brief and lacking context, with only 2 out of 6 questions answered accurately.
The CRA spent $18M on 'Charlie,' a new tax information chatbot that is wrong most of the time
The Canada Revenue Agency paid $18 million for a chatbot the auditor general says give her team the wrong answer 66 per cent of the time.
nationalpost.com
December 13, 2025 at 2:37 PM
This is more than twice the amount of money paid to every writer in Canada in royalties who has had their book taken out of a library in the past year.
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The holiday spirit must have filled the heart of Tamara Lich’s probation officer given her attendance at what appears to be a Rebel Media staff Christmas party despite her 12-month house arrest sentence:
December 13, 2025 at 1:56 PM
The holiday spirit must have filled the heart of Tamara Lich’s probation officer given her attendance at what appears to be a Rebel Media staff Christmas party despite her 12-month house arrest sentence:
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We can find teachers' disciplinary records & teaching certificate status online. B.C. schools often list staff names online. This is not the case for police in Vancouver, B.C. or across Canada -- with exception of SLOs, named recently after @thetyee.ca's long FOI fight 5/ thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
Vancouver Police Finally Reveal Names of School Liaison Officers | The Tyee
After telling The Tyee publishing this information would harm police, names and school assignments are out.
thetyee.ca
December 12, 2025 at 7:55 PM
We can find teachers' disciplinary records & teaching certificate status online. B.C. schools often list staff names online. This is not the case for police in Vancouver, B.C. or across Canada -- with exception of SLOs, named recently after @thetyee.ca's long FOI fight 5/ thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
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In late Nov. researcher @kwardvancouver.bsky.social pointed me to an OPCC investigation summary into now ex-VPD officer’s abusive relationship with a teenage girl. They met when he made a policing presentation at her high school & she expressed interest in being a cop. thetyee.ca/News/2025/12... 1/
VPD Officer Was Quietly Investigated over an Abusive Relationship with Teen | The Tyee
A police watchdog report does not reveal the officer’s name or the school where he met the teenage girl.
thetyee.ca
December 12, 2025 at 7:55 PM
In late Nov. researcher @kwardvancouver.bsky.social pointed me to an OPCC investigation summary into now ex-VPD officer’s abusive relationship with a teenage girl. They met when he made a policing presentation at her high school & she expressed interest in being a cop. thetyee.ca/News/2025/12... 1/
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Listen, let's not rule out that drawing Jamil Jivani's name in Secret Santa might have been what actually prompted the floor crossing.
Michael Ma collected his own conservative secret santa gift before crossing the floor BUT DID NOT DELIVER ANYTHING TO THE NAME HE DREW
HE SEEMS TO HAVE BEEN JAMIL JIVANI’S SECRET SANTA
LMFAO THIS DIVAAAAAA
HE SEEMS TO HAVE BEEN JAMIL JIVANI’S SECRET SANTA
LMFAO THIS DIVAAAAAA
December 12, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Listen, let's not rule out that drawing Jamil Jivani's name in Secret Santa might have been what actually prompted the floor crossing.
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FROM BERRY?? Unexpected but certainly very welcome!
Well, look at this. We have a #WRcouncil motion to reject the current version of the WRPS capital budget and it comes from (somewhat surprisingly) Mayor Vrbanovic! pub-regionofwaterloo.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx...
December 12, 2025 at 11:43 PM
FROM BERRY?? Unexpected but certainly very welcome!