Karyn Keenan
@kkeenan.bsky.social
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In first Christmas sermon, Pope Leo decries conditions for Palestinians in Gaza www.rappler.com/world/global...
In first Christmas sermon, Pope Leo decries conditions for Palestinians in Gaza
'Fragile is the flesh of defenseless populations, tried by so many wars, ongoing or concluded, leaving behind rubble and open wounds,' says the Pope
www.rappler.com
December 25, 2025 at 2:48 PM
In first Christmas sermon, Pope Leo decries conditions for Palestinians in Gaza www.rappler.com/world/global...
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In Massachusetts, 74% of working-age recipients of food stamps are employed, half of them full-time. Nearly 2,500 work for Amazon and another 2,300 work for Walmart. Uber, DoorDash and Tempus Unlimited each have more than 1,400 workers who rely on SNAP www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/28/m...
‘The government is subsidizing corporate profits’: Who employs the most SNAP recipients in Massachusetts? - The Boston Globe
In Massachusetts, 74 percent of working-age SNAP recipients have jobs.
www.bostonglobe.com
December 2, 2025 at 4:25 AM
In Massachusetts, 74% of working-age recipients of food stamps are employed, half of them full-time. Nearly 2,500 work for Amazon and another 2,300 work for Walmart. Uber, DoorDash and Tempus Unlimited each have more than 1,400 workers who rely on SNAP www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/28/m...
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Canadians call for a strong and independent @CORE_Ombuds to investigate Canadian corporate abuse abroad.
Instead of strengthening the office, Canada seems on the verge of closing it entirely 👉 tinyurl.com/eve8hh2w
Instead of strengthening the office, Canada seems on the verge of closing it entirely 👉 tinyurl.com/eve8hh2w
Why is the position of Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise vacant? | CNCA - RCRCE
For over a decade, Canadian civil society groups advocated for an office to investigate complaints of human rights abuses linked to the overseas activities of Canadian companies. In 2018, the […]
tinyurl.com
October 30, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Canadians call for a strong and independent @CORE_Ombuds to investigate Canadian corporate abuse abroad.
Instead of strengthening the office, Canada seems on the verge of closing it entirely 👉 tinyurl.com/eve8hh2w
Instead of strengthening the office, Canada seems on the verge of closing it entirely 👉 tinyurl.com/eve8hh2w
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Change course now’: humanity has missed 1.5C climate target, says UN head.
Exclusive: ‘Devastating consequences’ now inevitable but emissions cuts still vital, says António Guterres in sole interview before Cop30
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Exclusive: ‘Devastating consequences’ now inevitable but emissions cuts still vital, says António Guterres in sole interview before Cop30
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘Change course now’: humanity has missed 1.5C climate target, says UN head
Exclusive: ‘Devastating consequences’ now inevitable but emissions cuts still vital, says António Guterres in sole interview before Cop30
www.theguardian.com
October 28, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Change course now’: humanity has missed 1.5C climate target, says UN head.
Exclusive: ‘Devastating consequences’ now inevitable but emissions cuts still vital, says António Guterres in sole interview before Cop30
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Exclusive: ‘Devastating consequences’ now inevitable but emissions cuts still vital, says António Guterres in sole interview before Cop30
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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New analysis of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first 100 days after the federal election show oil and gas, mining and other industrial groups made up about 60 per cent of lobbying records. Environmental groups couldn’t get a word in. thenarwhal.ca/carney-natur...
Carney welcomed industry lobby, ignored environmental groups: records | The Narwhal
Records show resource industry lobbyists had regular access to Prime Minister Mark Carney in his first 100 days, while environmental groups were shut out
thenarwhal.ca
October 16, 2025 at 12:28 PM
New analysis of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first 100 days after the federal election show oil and gas, mining and other industrial groups made up about 60 per cent of lobbying records. Environmental groups couldn’t get a word in. thenarwhal.ca/carney-natur...
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“I swear to God, they didn’t feed us. They beat us while we were naked day and night.
Until our last day, they cut us and hit us and abused us. We endured every kind of torture, emotional and physical.
We couldn’t even sleep. They told me they killed my children.”
- released Palestinian prisoner
Until our last day, they cut us and hit us and abused us. We endured every kind of torture, emotional and physical.
We couldn’t even sleep. They told me they killed my children.”
- released Palestinian prisoner
October 13, 2025 at 2:30 PM
“I swear to God, they didn’t feed us. They beat us while we were naked day and night.
Until our last day, they cut us and hit us and abused us. We endured every kind of torture, emotional and physical.
We couldn’t even sleep. They told me they killed my children.”
- released Palestinian prisoner
Until our last day, they cut us and hit us and abused us. We endured every kind of torture, emotional and physical.
We couldn’t even sleep. They told me they killed my children.”
- released Palestinian prisoner
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Two million rally in Italy for Gaza as general strike halts key services
Two million rally in Italy for Gaza as general strike halts key services
More than two million people across Italy rallied in over 100 cities Friday for a one-day general strike to support the residents of Gaza and a humanitarian aid mission, Italy’s largest union said.
www.ctvnews.ca
October 3, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Two million rally in Italy for Gaza as general strike halts key services
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Israel bombed and murdered the Prime Minister of Yemen along with several cabinet members, and there is zero outrage in Western media… it’s barely even a story. The level of impunity is breathtaking.
September 1, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Israel bombed and murdered the Prime Minister of Yemen along with several cabinet members, and there is zero outrage in Western media… it’s barely even a story. The level of impunity is breathtaking.
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UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese's recent report names many companies and sectors with Canadian links to genocide in Palestine, including the sale in Canada of real estate in Israeli colonies. aboveground.ngo/canada-linke...
Canada linked to businesses enabling genocide: UN report | Above Ground
A new advance edited report from the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967, Francesca Albanese, argues that corporations have create...
aboveground.ngo
August 14, 2025 at 10:12 PM
UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese's recent report names many companies and sectors with Canadian links to genocide in Palestine, including the sale in Canada of real estate in Israeli colonies. aboveground.ngo/canada-linke...
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Canada wildfire season already second worst on record as experts warn of ‘new reality’
- More than 470 Canadian fires classified as ‘out of control’ as scientists say climate change exacerbating the burning
#climatecrisis
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
- More than 470 Canadian fires classified as ‘out of control’ as scientists say climate change exacerbating the burning
#climatecrisis
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
Canada wildfire season already second worst on record as experts warn of ‘new reality’
More than 470 Canadian fires classified as ‘out of control’ as scientists say climate change exacerbating the burning
www.theguardian.com
August 12, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Canada wildfire season already second worst on record as experts warn of ‘new reality’
- More than 470 Canadian fires classified as ‘out of control’ as scientists say climate change exacerbating the burning
#climatecrisis
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
- More than 470 Canadian fires classified as ‘out of control’ as scientists say climate change exacerbating the burning
#climatecrisis
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
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Because I am angry I will share this again. One of the reasons that Israel is able to target individuals so precisely is that it collects every phone call in Gaza and stores the recordings in Microsoft Azure, then uses AI to analyze and pick targets.
‘A million calls an hour’: Israel relying on Microsoft cloud for expansive surveillance of Palestinians
Revealed: The Israeli military undertook an ambitious project to store a giant trove of Palestinians’ phone calls on Microsoft’s servers in Europe
www.theguardian.com
August 10, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Because I am angry I will share this again. One of the reasons that Israel is able to target individuals so precisely is that it collects every phone call in Gaza and stores the recordings in Microsoft Azure, then uses AI to analyze and pick targets.
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An entire news crew working for Al Jazeera was killed by Israel as they sought to bring the world firsthand reporting from #Gaza.
Among them was prominent journalist Anas Al-Sharif, who had been previously smeared and threatened by the IDF.
#NotATarget
Full statement: cpj.org/2025/08/isra...
Among them was prominent journalist Anas Al-Sharif, who had been previously smeared and threatened by the IDF.
#NotATarget
Full statement: cpj.org/2025/08/isra...
Israel kills Al Jazeera journalists in targeted Gaza City airstrike - Committee to Protect Journalists
New York, August 10, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists is appalled to learn of the killing today of Al Jazeera journalist Anas Al-Sharif, Mohammed Qreiqeh, camera operators Ibrahim Zaher and M...
cpj.org
August 11, 2025 at 1:27 AM
An entire news crew working for Al Jazeera was killed by Israel as they sought to bring the world firsthand reporting from #Gaza.
Among them was prominent journalist Anas Al-Sharif, who had been previously smeared and threatened by the IDF.
#NotATarget
Full statement: cpj.org/2025/08/isra...
Among them was prominent journalist Anas Al-Sharif, who had been previously smeared and threatened by the IDF.
#NotATarget
Full statement: cpj.org/2025/08/isra...
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"It is our professional judgement that Hamas no longer poses a strategic threat to Israel"
from a letter signed by former leaders of Mossad, Shin Bet, IDF
www.bbc.com/news/article...
from a letter signed by former leaders of Mossad, Shin Bet, IDF
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Hundreds of Israeli ex-officials appeal to Trump to help end Gaza war
It comes amid reports that PM Netanyahu is pushing to expand Israel's military operations in Gaza.
www.bbc.com
August 5, 2025 at 4:50 PM
"It is our professional judgement that Hamas no longer poses a strategic threat to Israel"
from a letter signed by former leaders of Mossad, Shin Bet, IDF
www.bbc.com/news/article...
from a letter signed by former leaders of Mossad, Shin Bet, IDF
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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You may find yourself
Living in a shotgun shack
And you may find yourself
In another part of the world
And you may find yourself
Behind the wheel of a large automobile
And you may find yourself in a beautiful house
With a beautiful wife
And you may ask yourself
"Well ... how did I get here?"
Living in a shotgun shack
And you may find yourself
In another part of the world
And you may find yourself
Behind the wheel of a large automobile
And you may find yourself in a beautiful house
With a beautiful wife
And you may ask yourself
"Well ... how did I get here?"
July 30, 2025 at 10:20 PM
You may find yourself
Living in a shotgun shack
And you may find yourself
In another part of the world
And you may find yourself
Behind the wheel of a large automobile
And you may find yourself in a beautiful house
With a beautiful wife
And you may ask yourself
"Well ... how did I get here?"
Living in a shotgun shack
And you may find yourself
In another part of the world
And you may find yourself
Behind the wheel of a large automobile
And you may find yourself in a beautiful house
With a beautiful wife
And you may ask yourself
"Well ... how did I get here?"
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What the Zionist entity means when they say “humanitarian pause”.
81 Palestinians killed by the IDF since dawn, 32 of whom were murdered in cold blood while trying to get food
81 Palestinians killed by the IDF since dawn, 32 of whom were murdered in cold blood while trying to get food
July 29, 2025 at 3:22 PM
What the Zionist entity means when they say “humanitarian pause”.
81 Palestinians killed by the IDF since dawn, 32 of whom were murdered in cold blood while trying to get food
81 Palestinians killed by the IDF since dawn, 32 of whom were murdered in cold blood while trying to get food
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Canada never stopped sending arms to Israel despite promises from the government.
They include:
- 421,000 bullets (put to work in humanitarian dropsite shooting galleries)
- 391 shipments of bullets, military equip, parts, aircraft components
armsembargonow.ca/wp-content/u...
They include:
- 421,000 bullets (put to work in humanitarian dropsite shooting galleries)
- 391 shipments of bullets, military equip, parts, aircraft components
armsembargonow.ca/wp-content/u...
armsembargonow.ca
July 29, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Canada never stopped sending arms to Israel despite promises from the government.
They include:
- 421,000 bullets (put to work in humanitarian dropsite shooting galleries)
- 391 shipments of bullets, military equip, parts, aircraft components
armsembargonow.ca/wp-content/u...
They include:
- 421,000 bullets (put to work in humanitarian dropsite shooting galleries)
- 391 shipments of bullets, military equip, parts, aircraft components
armsembargonow.ca/wp-content/u...
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BREAKING: Israeli attacks across Gaza have killed at least 51 Palestinians, including 23 aid seekers, since dawn, medical sources told Al Jazeera.
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/g6lam8
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/g6lam8
July 26, 2025 at 2:18 PM
BREAKING: Israeli attacks across Gaza have killed at least 51 Palestinians, including 23 aid seekers, since dawn, medical sources told Al Jazeera.
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/g6lam8
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/g6lam8
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Held without charge for 7 months, Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya has been beaten, starved, isolated, and cut off from his family. His freedom is nowhere in sight.
Interview by Shatha Yaish.
www.972mag.com/hussam-abu-s...
Interview by Shatha Yaish.
www.972mag.com/hussam-abu-s...
July 25, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Held without charge for 7 months, Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya has been beaten, starved, isolated, and cut off from his family. His freedom is nowhere in sight.
Interview by Shatha Yaish.
www.972mag.com/hussam-abu-s...
Interview by Shatha Yaish.
www.972mag.com/hussam-abu-s...
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"French President Emmanuel Macron announced Thursday that France will recognize Palestine as a state, amid snowballing global anger over people starving in Gaza."
stunning.
apnews.com/article/fran...
stunning.
apnews.com/article/fran...
French President Macron says France will recognize Palestine as a state
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that France will recognize Palestine as a state, amid snowballing global anger over people starving in Gaza.
apnews.com
July 24, 2025 at 8:12 PM
"French President Emmanuel Macron announced Thursday that France will recognize Palestine as a state, amid snowballing global anger over people starving in Gaza."
stunning.
apnews.com/article/fran...
stunning.
apnews.com/article/fran...
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Today is Bastille Day. When the people of France rose up and said "fuck this bullshit" and started cutting off heads. Just a reminder.
July 14, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Today is Bastille Day. When the people of France rose up and said "fuck this bullshit" and started cutting off heads. Just a reminder.
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There is no longer any doubt that Israel has set up a fake humanitarian organisation so it can kettle Gazans into a kill box and murder them en masse
It is evil beyond description and in a decent world it would result in immediate, massive, global action to stop them and prosecute those responsible
It is evil beyond description and in a decent world it would result in immediate, massive, global action to stop them and prosecute those responsible
Dozens of Palestinians killed in latest Israeli attacks near food aid distribution site, medics and witnesses say
Witnesses describe people shot in head and torso near sites run by Israeli-backed US organisation Gaza Humanitarian Foundation
www.theguardian.com
July 13, 2025 at 9:23 AM
There is no longer any doubt that Israel has set up a fake humanitarian organisation so it can kettle Gazans into a kill box and murder them en masse
It is evil beyond description and in a decent world it would result in immediate, massive, global action to stop them and prosecute those responsible
It is evil beyond description and in a decent world it would result in immediate, massive, global action to stop them and prosecute those responsible
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Criminal depravity: Israeli bombs and kills at least 10 children queueing for medical treatment in Gaza
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
Israeli strike kills at least 10 children queueing for medical treatment in Gaza
Children among at least 15 killed in attack that NGO says was ‘blatant violation of international humanitarian law’
www.theguardian.com
July 10, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Criminal depravity: Israeli bombs and kills at least 10 children queueing for medical treatment in Gaza
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
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Some Liberals have reservations about Bill C-5, which would give cabinet special powers to fast-track development projects like mines, pipelines and ports, and to approve them by skirting environmental laws and regulations. Our story here:
Mark Carney makes some Liberals uneasy with parliamentary hustle for infrastructure bill
Some Liberal MPs are expressing reservations about Prime Minister Mark Carney’s push to fast-track major development projects.
www.thestar.com
June 19, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Some Liberals have reservations about Bill C-5, which would give cabinet special powers to fast-track development projects like mines, pipelines and ports, and to approve them by skirting environmental laws and regulations. Our story here:
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Totally not a genocide. Totally normal to shoot tank shells into a group of starving people.
#Gaza #Israel #Genocide
www.reuters.com/world/middle...
#Gaza #Israel #Genocide
www.reuters.com/world/middle...
Israeli tank shelling kills 45 people awaiting aid trucks in Gaza, ministry says
Israeli tank shellfire killed at least 45 Palestinians as they awaited aid trucks in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, the territory's health ministry said, adding that dozens of others were wounded.
www.reuters.com
June 17, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Totally not a genocide. Totally normal to shoot tank shells into a group of starving people.
#Gaza #Israel #Genocide
www.reuters.com/world/middle...
#Gaza #Israel #Genocide
www.reuters.com/world/middle...
