Miranda 🍁
@miranda-woods.bsky.social
At the intersection of adult education, democracy, and the digital.
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Miranda 🍁
@miranda-woods.bsky.social
· Sep 21
Here's a late introduction to help find my people: I'm a grad student exploring AI's role in adult education and democracy at Athabasca University. I'm also a former political party Board Co-President, drum major, estate manager, and a big-picture thinker. #GovGeek #canpoli #academicsky
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Technically, ‘should of’ is ‘should have,’ but we’re all about showing grace in the new year.
December 27, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Technically, ‘should of’ is ‘should have,’ but we’re all about showing grace in the new year.
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Greta Thunberg arrested for holding a sign opposing genocide.
When peaceful protest is a crime, democracy is in deep trouble.
Happening under a Labour Government.
When peaceful protest is a crime, democracy is in deep trouble.
Happening under a Labour Government.
🚨BREAKING: GRETA THUNBERG ARRESTED UNDER TERRORISM ACT FOR SUPPORTING 'PALESTINE ACTION PRISONERS'
December 23, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Greta Thunberg arrested for holding a sign opposing genocide.
When peaceful protest is a crime, democracy is in deep trouble.
Happening under a Labour Government.
When peaceful protest is a crime, democracy is in deep trouble.
Happening under a Labour Government.
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It’s a bit too late, but a deeper understanding is finally emerging of the person Canadians hired to be Prime Minister. Basically a free market true believer, despite evidence that his previous efforts to use market forces to address climate change didn’t work. Worth a read.
Gift link below.
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Mark Carney’s journey from climate ‘visionary’ to pipeline promoter
Environmentalists believed the former Bank of Canada governor was a true believer in the need for the world to move away from fossil fuels. Then he became prime minister.
www.thestar.com
December 21, 2025 at 1:53 PM
It’s a bit too late, but a deeper understanding is finally emerging of the person Canadians hired to be Prime Minister. Basically a free market true believer, despite evidence that his previous efforts to use market forces to address climate change didn’t work. Worth a read.
Gift link below.
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The first thing I do when I peer review is check the references. The last article I got I didn't even review because references blatantly showed use of AI. It saves time and embarrassment. 🙃
I’m sorry, but it is disgraceful to be an academic who uses this technology to conduct research. It should be prohibited in all of our scholarly institutions, including universities and journals.
December 20, 2025 at 9:08 PM
The first thing I do when I peer review is check the references. The last article I got I didn't even review because references blatantly showed use of AI. It saves time and embarrassment. 🙃
My realistic 2025 wrapped:
I lost my mother, my father-in-law, and even my cat this year.
Depression was crippling.
The job hunt is ongoing (for the love of god pretend I'm a man and hire me.)
Politics - from local to global - were triggering and terrifying.
⭐☆☆☆☆
I lost my mother, my father-in-law, and even my cat this year.
Depression was crippling.
The job hunt is ongoing (for the love of god pretend I'm a man and hire me.)
Politics - from local to global - were triggering and terrifying.
⭐☆☆☆☆
December 20, 2025 at 9:03 PM
My realistic 2025 wrapped:
I lost my mother, my father-in-law, and even my cat this year.
Depression was crippling.
The job hunt is ongoing (for the love of god pretend I'm a man and hire me.)
Politics - from local to global - were triggering and terrifying.
⭐☆☆☆☆
I lost my mother, my father-in-law, and even my cat this year.
Depression was crippling.
The job hunt is ongoing (for the love of god pretend I'm a man and hire me.)
Politics - from local to global - were triggering and terrifying.
⭐☆☆☆☆
Reminded me of this book:
December 20, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Reminded me of this book:
Wild just seeing this today when it happened Monday night.
Calling this "Bizarre" (CTV News) rather than linking it to the affordability crisis is very meh journalism.
Calling this "Bizarre" (CTV News) rather than linking it to the affordability crisis is very meh journalism.
Thieves dressed as Santa and his elves steal $3K worth of goods from Montreal grocery store | CBC News
Several people dressed as Santa and a group of masked elves were filmed at a grocery store in Montreal on Monday night filling up carts with food. An activist group calling themselves Robins des ruell...
www.cbc.ca
December 20, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Wild just seeing this today when it happened Monday night.
Calling this "Bizarre" (CTV News) rather than linking it to the affordability crisis is very meh journalism.
Calling this "Bizarre" (CTV News) rather than linking it to the affordability crisis is very meh journalism.
LOL. I imagine GPC's report (if they even bothered to do one) would sound quite similar: "It's everyone else's fault!"
Although, the Greens actively campaigned for the LPC with, "strategic voting"/"Never Poilievre" messaging. So, I guess GPC can (probably would) call that a win 🙃
Although, the Greens actively campaigned for the LPC with, "strategic voting"/"Never Poilievre" messaging. So, I guess GPC can (probably would) call that a win 🙃
NDP report on a disastrous loss:
"The overall verdict from campaign staff was that even significantly better decisions would not have changed the overall outcome."
The campaign "fell a little short."
The base is "defeatist"
I served my party for 21 years. I call bullshit.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
"The overall verdict from campaign staff was that even significantly better decisions would not have changed the overall outcome."
The campaign "fell a little short."
The base is "defeatist"
I served my party for 21 years. I call bullshit.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
NDP campaign review cites 'brutal environment' for worst-ever election result | CBC News
The federal NDP released its internal campaign review Friday largely avoiding casting blame on senior staff and instead citing issues that were beyond the control of New Democrats for its worst electi...
www.cbc.ca
December 20, 2025 at 5:50 AM
LOL. I imagine GPC's report (if they even bothered to do one) would sound quite similar: "It's everyone else's fault!"
Although, the Greens actively campaigned for the LPC with, "strategic voting"/"Never Poilievre" messaging. So, I guess GPC can (probably would) call that a win 🙃
Although, the Greens actively campaigned for the LPC with, "strategic voting"/"Never Poilievre" messaging. So, I guess GPC can (probably would) call that a win 🙃
Ahahahahahaha. I mean, might as well get a parting gift.
Michael Ma collected his Conservative Party secret Santa gift (an Amazon Fire Stick) boogied at the Conservative Christmas party, then crossed the floor and partied with the Liberals.
Regrettably iconic behaviour. Diva shit
Regrettably iconic behaviour. Diva shit
December 12, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Ahahahahahaha. I mean, might as well get a parting gift.
I love when podcasts make me spiral 😂
These dinners definitely aren't garnering trust in politicians or media.
I may be too neurodivergent to understand these fake relationships because frankly, I don't see how you could see any interaction as anything other than transactional.
These dinners definitely aren't garnering trust in politicians or media.
I may be too neurodivergent to understand these fake relationships because frankly, I don't see how you could see any interaction as anything other than transactional.
NEW: This week on The North State, journalists/industry leaders laughed and joked about the policies that have real world impact. @rachelgilmore.bsky.social joins me to explain how the Parliamentary Press Gallery Dinner shows damaging policies are just a big game to Canada’s media elite. #cdnpoli
Killjoys Ruin Parliamentary Press Gallery Dinner ft. Rachel Gilmore (Podcast)
Metaphorically crashing the black tie affair
readthecatch.ca
December 12, 2025 at 9:13 PM
I love when podcasts make me spiral 😂
These dinners definitely aren't garnering trust in politicians or media.
I may be too neurodivergent to understand these fake relationships because frankly, I don't see how you could see any interaction as anything other than transactional.
These dinners definitely aren't garnering trust in politicians or media.
I may be too neurodivergent to understand these fake relationships because frankly, I don't see how you could see any interaction as anything other than transactional.
Too true!
Poilievre's leadership is flailing so maybe the guy who seems to be dreaming about leading the Conservative Party can finally get his chance.
Mark Carney, go get 'em tiger!
Mark Carney, go get 'em tiger!
December 12, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Too true!
Why cabinet shuffle when you can party shuffle?
Big news keep happening during the show. Luckily the Press Gallery Avengers were assembled right outside the studio.
youtu.be/ljMCc2MpCqg?...
youtu.be/ljMCc2MpCqg?...
Reporter roundtable: Another Conservative MP crosses floor to join the Liberals | Power & Politics
YouTube video by CBC News
youtu.be
December 12, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Why cabinet shuffle when you can party shuffle?
How do we know the LPC shifted right?
👇🏻(again)
👇🏻(again)
Another Conservative MP crosses floor to Liberals, brings party closer to majority
Conservative MP Michael Ma, who represents the Ontario riding of Markham-Unionville, is crossing the floor to the Liberal Party, according to a statement released Thursday night.
www.ctvnews.ca
December 12, 2025 at 1:58 AM
How do we know the LPC shifted right?
👇🏻(again)
👇🏻(again)
Taylor Swift is an Uber capitalist. You can call it a "coordinated attack," and maybe it was, but she benefits because even people who don't normally listen to her music would stream part of this album just to hear what influencers are talking about.
December 11, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Taylor Swift is an Uber capitalist. You can call it a "coordinated attack," and maybe it was, but she benefits because even people who don't normally listen to her music would stream part of this album just to hear what influencers are talking about.
He's got time to do this every year because he can't be bothered to talk to the constituents in his riding.
Here's to the job security of a CPC MP from a rural riding.
Here's to the job security of a CPC MP from a rural riding.
"Tis the Season" Part I: CPC MP Scott Reid (Lanark--Frontenac) adapts "The Night Before Christmas" #cdnpoli
December 11, 2025 at 12:31 AM
He's got time to do this every year because he can't be bothered to talk to the constituents in his riding.
Here's to the job security of a CPC MP from a rural riding.
Here's to the job security of a CPC MP from a rural riding.
So like, and I'm aging myself here, tv channels? 🫠
YouTube TV to roll out genre-based plans, deepens sports streaming bet reut.rs/4oJ9Jcj
YouTube TV to roll out genre-based plans, deepens sports streaming bet
YouTube said on Wednesday it will roll out new genre-based subscription plans for YouTube TV in the U.S. early next year, underscoring the platform's growing clout in the American pay-TV market and its push to lock in sports fans.
reut.rs
December 11, 2025 at 12:10 AM
So like, and I'm aging myself here, tv channels? 🫠
You know what would be a great benefit, Mr. Bank? Making food affordable for everyone before we worry about "added benefits."
‘Significant benefits’ could be coming for Canadian PC Optimum members. Here’s what we know
Millions of Canadians who use PC Financial products, including the popular PC Optimum loyalty program and PC Financial Mastercard, should brace for change.
share.google
December 10, 2025 at 11:29 PM
You know what would be a great benefit, Mr. Bank? Making food affordable for everyone before we worry about "added benefits."
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You can tell how different Canada is from America in that if you go to Montreal, where the official language is French, cashiers or baristas or whatever will greet you with “Bonjour, hi!” whereas in America if anyone ever says “Hello, hola!” they are 100% ICE
December 9, 2025 at 5:46 PM
You can tell how different Canada is from America in that if you go to Montreal, where the official language is French, cashiers or baristas or whatever will greet you with “Bonjour, hi!” whereas in America if anyone ever says “Hello, hola!” they are 100% ICE
Brookfield guy worries about property investment /empty office space while faux-running country.
Terribly stupid idea that will satisfy faux-populist urges to dunk on public servants while simultaneously making the lives of public servants and the service itself so much worse.
Goofy stuff.
Goofy stuff.
Carney says back-to-office plan for federal civil servants coming soon nationalnewswatch.com/2025/12/08/c...
December 9, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Brookfield guy worries about property investment /empty office space while faux-running country.
Even a broken clock is correct twice a day. May continues "I'm the victim" tour rather than journalists hearing from Liberals (besides Guilbeault) on why they think this is what Canadians wanted.
Liberal MPs are whipped and May is an authoritarian leader who can say anything with 0 accountability.
Liberal MPs are whipped and May is an authoritarian leader who can say anything with 0 accountability.
MAY: "It's not just me who's wondering, 'How did this happen that a Prime Minister we thought was going to stand for certain things is standing for other things?'"
December 9, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Even a broken clock is correct twice a day. May continues "I'm the victim" tour rather than journalists hearing from Liberals (besides Guilbeault) on why they think this is what Canadians wanted.
Liberal MPs are whipped and May is an authoritarian leader who can say anything with 0 accountability.
Liberal MPs are whipped and May is an authoritarian leader who can say anything with 0 accountability.
With limited time in federal politics (on the chief agent side) I speak from experience that, even on the intra-party level, politicians will ALWAYS attempt to move the goal posts. And, if there isn't significant pushback they will ALWAYS succeed at centralizing power. It's totally normalized.
It’s naked corruption:
“Prime Minister Mark Carney plans to grant cabinet ministers the power to exempt any individual or company from any federal law on the books — except for the Criminal Code — for up to six years. “ #cdnpoli
“Prime Minister Mark Carney plans to grant cabinet ministers the power to exempt any individual or company from any federal law on the books — except for the Criminal Code — for up to six years. “ #cdnpoli
December 9, 2025 at 1:50 AM
With limited time in federal politics (on the chief agent side) I speak from experience that, even on the intra-party level, politicians will ALWAYS attempt to move the goal posts. And, if there isn't significant pushback they will ALWAYS succeed at centralizing power. It's totally normalized.
The number of people that have doubled down on "bUt woUlD yOu waNt PoiliEvRe?!" is astonishing.
1. You should always be able to critique policy and politicians.
2. I didn't want PP - it follows to not want the guy that does what PP would have and is just less of a blatant dick about it.
1. You should always be able to critique policy and politicians.
2. I didn't want PP - it follows to not want the guy that does what PP would have and is just less of a blatant dick about it.
I don’t know how to explain to people that a Prime Minister who lied to everyone to pass his budget and then gave reporters a fake copy of the Budget implementation act is not a good guy apparently. But I can’t handle hearing how good of a PM he is anymore.
December 9, 2025 at 1:41 AM
The number of people that have doubled down on "bUt woUlD yOu waNt PoiliEvRe?!" is astonishing.
1. You should always be able to critique policy and politicians.
2. I didn't want PP - it follows to not want the guy that does what PP would have and is just less of a blatant dick about it.
1. You should always be able to critique policy and politicians.
2. I didn't want PP - it follows to not want the guy that does what PP would have and is just less of a blatant dick about it.
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Women have never been less safe in Canada 🇨🇦 and the government is doing very little to stop it. But all their Polytchnique posts say the right things:
www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...
www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...
Femicides on the rise as report indicates a woman or girl is killed every 48 hours in Canada
Femicides in Canada are on a concerning rise according to a new report that says a woman or girl is killed every 48 hours in the country and this number is likely to increase.
www.ctvnews.ca
December 6, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Women have never been less safe in Canada 🇨🇦 and the government is doing very little to stop it. But all their Polytchnique posts say the right things:
www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...
www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...
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At least Trudeau cared about women and had fully funded a 10 year plan to combat GBV, Mark Carney cancelled that plan.
December 6, 2025 at 11:55 PM
At least Trudeau cared about women and had fully funded a 10 year plan to combat GBV, Mark Carney cancelled that plan.
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NEW: Hundreds of public servants are being let go at federal agencies that monitor climate risks, @natashabulowski.bsky.social reports
Cuts at Natural Resources Canada ‘decimate’ wildfire and flood tracking capacity, unions warn
Carney's cuts have hit Natural Resources Canada, causing uproar from public sector unions warning the layoffs will hurt Canada's ability to respond to cliamte change and protect Canadians from wildfir...
www.nationalobserver.com
December 5, 2025 at 8:00 PM
NEW: Hundreds of public servants are being let go at federal agencies that monitor climate risks, @natashabulowski.bsky.social reports