@matrraka.bsky.social
finding myself through the light of a dark black night
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The most influential UBI advocates are generally unanimous that it should be financed by the value of nature — something we all have an equal claim to.
December 1, 2025 at 7:58 PM
The most influential UBI advocates are generally unanimous that it should be financed by the value of nature — something we all have an equal claim to.
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Imagine the art and culture and writing we could have if we had universal basic income
December 1, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Imagine the art and culture and writing we could have if we had universal basic income
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During an RCMP raid last week, forest defenders fighting to save BC's ancient forests were arrested as they tried to block and disrupt logging.
“There’s no reason to just cut this all down for such little money. For nothing.”
New from @brandimorin.bsky.social:
ricochet.media/climate/clim...
“There’s no reason to just cut this all down for such little money. For nothing.”
New from @brandimorin.bsky.social:
ricochet.media/climate/clim...
Forest defenders vow to fight on after RCMP raid dismantles Vancouver Island protest camp
One activist was pulled from an 80-foot tree sit and another dug out of a cement-filled barrel — both say the fight to save the ancient forests is far from over
ricochet.media
December 1, 2025 at 7:56 PM
During an RCMP raid last week, forest defenders fighting to save BC's ancient forests were arrested as they tried to block and disrupt logging.
“There’s no reason to just cut this all down for such little money. For nothing.”
New from @brandimorin.bsky.social:
ricochet.media/climate/clim...
“There’s no reason to just cut this all down for such little money. For nothing.”
New from @brandimorin.bsky.social:
ricochet.media/climate/clim...
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If you see right wing accounts today talking about how Christian pilgrims ended the practice of "child sacrifice" when they colonized the West remind them that the leading cause of death TODAY in the US is from guns due to their own policies preventing anything being done about it
November 27, 2025 at 5:02 PM
If you see right wing accounts today talking about how Christian pilgrims ended the practice of "child sacrifice" when they colonized the West remind them that the leading cause of death TODAY in the US is from guns due to their own policies preventing anything being done about it
Prince
Beyoncé
David Guilmour
Juan Gabriel
Mariza
Beyoncé
David Guilmour
Juan Gabriel
Mariza
Introduce yourself with 5 acts you've seen:
Public Enemy
Super Furry Animals
George Melly
Buddy Guy
Jake Thackery
Public Enemy
Super Furry Animals
George Melly
Buddy Guy
Jake Thackery
Introduce yourself with 5 acts you've seen:
Bellowhead (lots of times)
Danny & the Champions of the World
BNL (one time supported by KT Tunstall *and* Boothby Graffoe; one time supported by Colin James Hay; and lots of other times (...)
Lizzie No (at the Gate to Southwell Festival)
Peter Tork
Bellowhead (lots of times)
Danny & the Champions of the World
BNL (one time supported by KT Tunstall *and* Boothby Graffoe; one time supported by Colin James Hay; and lots of other times (...)
Lizzie No (at the Gate to Southwell Festival)
Peter Tork
November 27, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Prince
Beyoncé
David Guilmour
Juan Gabriel
Mariza
Beyoncé
David Guilmour
Juan Gabriel
Mariza
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Don't threaten me with a good time
November 18, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Don't threaten me with a good time
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In 2018, Quebec’s Coalition Avenir Québec government promised that all Quebecers would have access to a doctor. Seven years later, 1.5 million people are still waiting—and now a new law is driving physicians away. Writer @mtltoula.bsky.social explores: thewalrus.ca/quebecs-new-heal...
November 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM
In 2018, Quebec’s Coalition Avenir Québec government promised that all Quebecers would have access to a doctor. Seven years later, 1.5 million people are still waiting—and now a new law is driving physicians away. Writer @mtltoula.bsky.social explores: thewalrus.ca/quebecs-new-heal...
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Extreme wealth allows people to live in such a way that they only ever have to interact with others who cater to them.
That kind of king-of-my-castle existence breeds a sense of entitlement that quickly turns to hostility when wealthy people face even the slightest of pushback.
That kind of king-of-my-castle existence breeds a sense of entitlement that quickly turns to hostility when wealthy people face even the slightest of pushback.
"When an off-camera female reporter... began to ask if there was anything 'incriminating' in the Epstein emails, Trump pointed a finger in her face. 'Quiet. Quiet, Piggy,' he said menacingly."
Tell me again how it's women who are ruining the workplace?
people.com/donald-trump...
Tell me again how it's women who are ruining the workplace?
people.com/donald-trump...
Donald Trump Snaps at Female Reporter Who Asks About Epstein Files: 'Quiet Piggy'
Donald Trump Says 'Quiet Piggy' to Female Reporter Asking About Epstein Files
people.com
November 18, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Extreme wealth allows people to live in such a way that they only ever have to interact with others who cater to them.
That kind of king-of-my-castle existence breeds a sense of entitlement that quickly turns to hostility when wealthy people face even the slightest of pushback.
That kind of king-of-my-castle existence breeds a sense of entitlement that quickly turns to hostility when wealthy people face even the slightest of pushback.
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Greenland losing 30m tonnes of ice an hour,
20% more than previously thought
This is weakening critical ocean current AMOC which is at its weakest in 1,600 years
A weakening and inevitable collapse of AMOC will hugely impact climate in Europe and beyond
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
20% more than previously thought
This is weakening critical ocean current AMOC which is at its weakest in 1,600 years
A weakening and inevitable collapse of AMOC will hugely impact climate in Europe and beyond
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
Greenland losing 30m tonnes of ice an hour, study reveals, 20% more than previously thought
Climate crisis: Scientists concerned additional freshwater pouring into Atlantic may collapse ocean currents with severe consequences
www.irishtimes.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Greenland losing 30m tonnes of ice an hour,
20% more than previously thought
This is weakening critical ocean current AMOC which is at its weakest in 1,600 years
A weakening and inevitable collapse of AMOC will hugely impact climate in Europe and beyond
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
20% more than previously thought
This is weakening critical ocean current AMOC which is at its weakest in 1,600 years
A weakening and inevitable collapse of AMOC will hugely impact climate in Europe and beyond
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
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“Many of the women say that they were pressured to have unwanted or unnecessary gynecological procedures while in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement”
"They tried to shut me up by deporting me."
www.npr.org/2020/12/22/9...
www.npr.org/2020/12/22/9...
Dozens Of Women Allege Unwanted Surgeries And Medical Abuse In ICE Custody
More women are coming forward to say they were pressured to have reproductive surgeries they did not want or understand, offering a glimpse into alleged medical abuses at an ICE detention center.
www.npr.org
November 15, 2025 at 3:11 AM
“Many of the women say that they were pressured to have unwanted or unnecessary gynecological procedures while in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement”
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The incredible, indomitable, inspirational Alice Wong has left us.
I'm so grateful to have known her on social media, and so grateful for all the words she shared with us and all the actions she encouraged us into making.
May we live up to her example.
(so you don't have to go to Instagram)
I'm so grateful to have known her on social media, and so grateful for all the words she shared with us and all the actions she encouraged us into making.
May we live up to her example.
(so you don't have to go to Instagram)
November 15, 2025 at 6:13 AM
The incredible, indomitable, inspirational Alice Wong has left us.
I'm so grateful to have known her on social media, and so grateful for all the words she shared with us and all the actions she encouraged us into making.
May we live up to her example.
(so you don't have to go to Instagram)
I'm so grateful to have known her on social media, and so grateful for all the words she shared with us and all the actions she encouraged us into making.
May we live up to her example.
(so you don't have to go to Instagram)
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Join us on National Housing Day (Sat., Nov. 22) for a rally from the offices of landlord lobbyists FRPO to Queen's Park! FRPO are working with the Ford government to make us homeless.
Being neutral on legislation like #Bill60 that makes it easier for Ontarians to become homeless is not an option.
Being neutral on legislation like #Bill60 that makes it easier for Ontarians to become homeless is not an option.
November 13, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Join us on National Housing Day (Sat., Nov. 22) for a rally from the offices of landlord lobbyists FRPO to Queen's Park! FRPO are working with the Ford government to make us homeless.
Being neutral on legislation like #Bill60 that makes it easier for Ontarians to become homeless is not an option.
Being neutral on legislation like #Bill60 that makes it easier for Ontarians to become homeless is not an option.
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Hayley Williams announces ticket sales plan to avoid scalpers and bots
Hayley Williams Announces Ticket Sales Plan To Avoid Scalpers & Bots
Hayley Williams has done a lot of touring with her band Paramore, but she’s never actually been out on the road as a solo artist before. She was supposed to tour in 2020, but COVID fucked everything u...
www.stereogum.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Hayley Williams announces ticket sales plan to avoid scalpers and bots
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"[S]tate response to rent strikes in Toronto."
"The Ontario government has introduced measures that speed up evictions, undermine tenant organizing, and embolden landlords."
"[H]iring more sheriffs — the provincial court officers who enforce evictions."
#Ontario #Canada #Housing #Protest #Policing
"The Ontario government has introduced measures that speed up evictions, undermine tenant organizing, and embolden landlords."
"[H]iring more sheriffs — the provincial court officers who enforce evictions."
#Ontario #Canada #Housing #Protest #Policing
Doug Ford's war on tenants
Ontario's new housing bill is a gift to corporate landlords — and a warning shot at the rent strikers and organizers who dared to fight back.
ricochet.media
November 6, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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Breaking: ABC Vancouver just voted unanimously against a staff recommendation to finance a DTES Community Land Trust and aquire an SRO building under community control, against the requests of community members and advocates.
This is going to make homelessness worse.
#vanpoli
This is going to make homelessness worse.
#vanpoli
November 5, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Breaking: ABC Vancouver just voted unanimously against a staff recommendation to finance a DTES Community Land Trust and aquire an SRO building under community control, against the requests of community members and advocates.
This is going to make homelessness worse.
#vanpoli
This is going to make homelessness worse.
#vanpoli
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November 5, 2025 at 11:11 PM
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Savor this moment, friends.
They couldn’t buy their way to a win. They couldn’t racist their way to a win. There are more of us than them, and we fucking beat them. And we can keep beating them.
They couldn’t buy their way to a win. They couldn’t racist their way to a win. There are more of us than them, and we fucking beat them. And we can keep beating them.
November 5, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Savor this moment, friends.
They couldn’t buy their way to a win. They couldn’t racist their way to a win. There are more of us than them, and we fucking beat them. And we can keep beating them.
They couldn’t buy their way to a win. They couldn’t racist their way to a win. There are more of us than them, and we fucking beat them. And we can keep beating them.
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Some breaking news: in a special Vancouver Police Board meeting only announced over the weekend, the police board has requested a $50 million increase to their budget for 2026.
This comes as other departments across the city are trying to cut staff to ensure a property tax freeze for next year.
This comes as other departments across the city are trying to cut staff to ensure a property tax freeze for next year.
November 3, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Some breaking news: in a special Vancouver Police Board meeting only announced over the weekend, the police board has requested a $50 million increase to their budget for 2026.
This comes as other departments across the city are trying to cut staff to ensure a property tax freeze for next year.
This comes as other departments across the city are trying to cut staff to ensure a property tax freeze for next year.
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Condé Nast finally achieved its dream of wrecking Teen Vogue and killing its politics section.
www.thecut.com/article/teen...
www.thecut.com/article/teen...
Teen Vogue Is Folding Into Vogue.com
According to Condé Nast’s announcement, the outlet will keep its “unique editorial identity and mission.”
www.thecut.com
November 3, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Condé Nast finally achieved its dream of wrecking Teen Vogue and killing its politics section.
www.thecut.com/article/teen...
www.thecut.com/article/teen...
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"Under Projet Montréal, the city became one of the world leaders in the ecological transition. We protected our natural ecosystem, we protected land, we created the Grand Parc de l’Ouest. I'm so proud of this. We must continue on this path."
An interview with @lrabouin.bsky.social.
#polmtl
An interview with @lrabouin.bsky.social.
#polmtl
Luc Rabouin on why progressive voters should choose Projet Montréal
An interview with Projet Montréal mayoral candidate Luc Rabouin, seeking a third mandate for his party in the upcoming Montreal election.
cultmtl.com
November 1, 2025 at 9:50 PM
"Under Projet Montréal, the city became one of the world leaders in the ecological transition. We protected our natural ecosystem, we protected land, we created the Grand Parc de l’Ouest. I'm so proud of this. We must continue on this path."
An interview with @lrabouin.bsky.social.
#polmtl
An interview with @lrabouin.bsky.social.
#polmtl
“Life on this planet is sustained by water. It is not sustained by data. We don't need data the way we need water”
October 31, 2025 at 9:36 AM
“Life on this planet is sustained by water. It is not sustained by data. We don't need data the way we need water”
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This person is one hundred percent correct and it’s scary af. We will never “media literacy” our way out of this as a society. We are about to reap the whirlwind when it comes to misinformation, disinformation, and informational warfare.
October 23, 2025 at 12:25 AM
This person is one hundred percent correct and it’s scary af. We will never “media literacy” our way out of this as a society. We are about to reap the whirlwind when it comes to misinformation, disinformation, and informational warfare.
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IMPORTANT: The Dutch invest €595 million annually on urban biking, resulting in €19 BILLION saved in public health care costs alone. That’s how smart governments do the math on investing in better mobility.
Let’s be clear— it wastes public money to NOT do it.
#CityMakingMath HT @modacitylife.com
Let’s be clear— it wastes public money to NOT do it.
#CityMakingMath HT @modacitylife.com
October 29, 2025 at 6:51 AM
IMPORTANT: The Dutch invest €595 million annually on urban biking, resulting in €19 BILLION saved in public health care costs alone. That’s how smart governments do the math on investing in better mobility.
Let’s be clear— it wastes public money to NOT do it.
#CityMakingMath HT @modacitylife.com
Let’s be clear— it wastes public money to NOT do it.
#CityMakingMath HT @modacitylife.com