Spencer Hall
@sphall97.bsky.social
BCIT radio alumni.
Editor and Publisher of Rocky Mountain Goat News, an independent weekly newspaper serving the Robson and Upper North Thompson Valleys in British Columbia 🇨🇦
Editor and Publisher of Rocky Mountain Goat News, an independent weekly newspaper serving the Robson and Upper North Thompson Valleys in British Columbia 🇨🇦
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SCOOP: Many of the pages that went missing on Friday from the CDC website on Friday have reappeared — in response to intense media coverage, backlash from the scientific community and concern for the public’s health.
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/03/h...
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/03/h...
‘Gender Ideology’ Ban is Already Harming Health, Experts Say (Gift Article)
Documents purged from government websites include guidelines for safe contraception and information on racial inequities in health care.
www.nytimes.com
February 3, 2025 at 7:58 PM
SCOOP: Many of the pages that went missing on Friday from the CDC website on Friday have reappeared — in response to intense media coverage, backlash from the scientific community and concern for the public’s health.
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/03/h...
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/03/h...
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It’s worse than most folks realize. Since last Sept, journos in Canada haven’t been able to post *any* links to their own work on FB, bc the gov passed a (sensible) law that Meta must share some of the profit it makes off those links, & Zuck threw a tantrum.
Corporate greed, strangling journalism.
Corporate greed, strangling journalism.
If you’re a writer, it is just ridiculous to deal with any platform engaging in link throttling.
January 20, 2025 at 1:49 AM
It’s worse than most folks realize. Since last Sept, journos in Canada haven’t been able to post *any* links to their own work on FB, bc the gov passed a (sensible) law that Meta must share some of the profit it makes off those links, & Zuck threw a tantrum.
Corporate greed, strangling journalism.
Corporate greed, strangling journalism.
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The richest man on Earth is a drug-addict Nazi with an office in The White House.
What are you going to do about it?
What are you going to do about it?
January 21, 2025 at 12:38 AM
The richest man on Earth is a drug-addict Nazi with an office in The White House.
What are you going to do about it?
What are you going to do about it?
This jackass was NOT elected to public office and has NO says so over the actions of Congress or the CURRENT President sitting in office.
None.
Zero.
None.
Zero.
December 19, 2024 at 2:18 AM
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This sucks for many reasons. One is that Rachel is an absolutely essential voice that deserves to be paid for her work so we can get more of it.
Second is that this is another example of how repression of those monitoring hate and extremism has led to far less coverage, endangering us all.
Second is that this is another example of how repression of those monitoring hate and extremism has led to far less coverage, endangering us all.
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I just got laid off, and I'd be lying if I said I wasn’t scared.
But with your help, I can turn this into a running jump.
Let me explain.
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I just got laid off. Here’s what’s next.
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December 17, 2024 at 10:40 PM
This sucks for many reasons. One is that Rachel is an absolutely essential voice that deserves to be paid for her work so we can get more of it.
Second is that this is another example of how repression of those monitoring hate and extremism has led to far less coverage, endangering us all.
Second is that this is another example of how repression of those monitoring hate and extremism has led to far less coverage, endangering us all.
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Today's essential read for all Canadians.
Without tougher scrutiny by the news media and fiercer rebuttals by political opponents, Poilievre has no reason to change tactics. But with a federal election looming, it’s essential to put his blanket assertions finally to the test.
Without tougher scrutiny by the news media and fiercer rebuttals by political opponents, Poilievre has no reason to change tactics. But with a federal election looming, it’s essential to put his blanket assertions finally to the test.
Poilievre’s Free Ride to Power Has to Stop | The Tyee
No more getting by with glib and shallow answers to these seven basic questions.
thetyee.ca
December 4, 2024 at 3:43 AM
Today's essential read for all Canadians.
Without tougher scrutiny by the news media and fiercer rebuttals by political opponents, Poilievre has no reason to change tactics. But with a federal election looming, it’s essential to put his blanket assertions finally to the test.
Without tougher scrutiny by the news media and fiercer rebuttals by political opponents, Poilievre has no reason to change tactics. But with a federal election looming, it’s essential to put his blanket assertions finally to the test.
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No social media platform has prioritized journalism for years. I hope they continue to not suppress links because that’s one of the biggest assets Bluesky has. That’s more meaningful long term than any other feature.
Also, holy shit, Bluesky sends real traffic. Will update this tomorrow with firm numbers but journalism is going to move here for sure. Twitter is a drop in the bucket. It's over, but we are so back, and so on and so forth
December 4, 2024 at 3:55 AM
No social media platform has prioritized journalism for years. I hope they continue to not suppress links because that’s one of the biggest assets Bluesky has. That’s more meaningful long term than any other feature.
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A new trans icon emerges 🫡
December 4, 2024 at 8:46 AM
A new trans icon emerges 🫡
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Or, and I’m just spitballing here, pay for journalism you’re interested in and want to read.
December 3, 2024 at 4:38 AM
Or, and I’m just spitballing here, pay for journalism you’re interested in and want to read.
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Our very own McBride reporter Andrea Arnold caught a glimpse of this reflective creature while driving home on Sunday.
The BC COS are asking for the public’s help to confirm the health of the animal as it determines a course of action.
#McBride #Deer #onlyinnorthernBC
The BC COS are asking for the public’s help to confirm the health of the animal as it determines a course of action.
#McBride #Deer #onlyinnorthernBC
High-vis wearing deer spotted in McBride - The Rocky Mountain Goat
The BC COS are asking for the public’s help to confirm the health of the animal while conservation officers determine a course of action.
www.therockymountaingoat.com
November 26, 2024 at 6:24 AM
Our very own McBride reporter Andrea Arnold caught a glimpse of this reflective creature while driving home on Sunday.
The BC COS are asking for the public’s help to confirm the health of the animal as it determines a course of action.
#McBride #Deer #onlyinnorthernBC
The BC COS are asking for the public’s help to confirm the health of the animal as it determines a course of action.
#McBride #Deer #onlyinnorthernBC
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Good morning. There's a deer wearing a high-vis jacket in McBride. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
November 25, 2024 at 6:30 PM
Good morning. There's a deer wearing a high-vis jacket in McBride. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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It's trans day of remembrance where we remember all of our siblings we've lost this year to violence and hate. We know we've lost at least 350 trans and nonbinary people have been murdered in the last year.
We honor the dead and fight like hell for the living.
We honor the dead and fight like hell for the living.
November 20, 2024 at 2:37 PM
It's trans day of remembrance where we remember all of our siblings we've lost this year to violence and hate. We know we've lost at least 350 trans and nonbinary people have been murdered in the last year.
We honor the dead and fight like hell for the living.
We honor the dead and fight like hell for the living.
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I generally think the thing that has plagued this government is not bad ideas, or misplaced priorities, misidentification of problems or a lack of responses but a relative inattention to the very real value of speed.
November 19, 2024 at 2:17 AM
I generally think the thing that has plagued this government is not bad ideas, or misplaced priorities, misidentification of problems or a lack of responses but a relative inattention to the very real value of speed.
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Having peed in most of the female Capitol Hill facilities without issue, this is so stupid.
when the time comes & this bill has a number or is rolled into a rules package, we absolutely need cis folks to call reps about this. even GOP reps.
if 1 democrat lets this go without a fight, a national bill won’t be far behind. and if the GOP isn’t unanimous, there’s a chance they won’t even try.
if 1 democrat lets this go without a fight, a national bill won’t be far behind. and if the GOP isn’t unanimous, there’s a chance they won’t even try.
Mace introduces bill to bar trans women from Capitol restrooms
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) on Monday introduced a bill to bar transgender women from facilities on Capitol Hill that match their gender identity. The resolution, which would prohibit members, officer…
thehill.com
November 19, 2024 at 12:59 AM
Having peed in most of the female Capitol Hill facilities without issue, this is so stupid.
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Simpler times.
Newspaper clipping from 1906.
Newspaper clipping from 1906.
November 18, 2024 at 9:34 AM
Simpler times.
Newspaper clipping from 1906.
Newspaper clipping from 1906.
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This is the indispensable public relations work taxpayers pay for.
Cops are also on site now. I was talking to a Victoria Police officer about why they’re here when Island Health rep Andrew Leyne walks over, stops the interview, asks me to “not record on Island Health property”
November 18, 2024 at 5:39 PM
This is the indispensable public relations work taxpayers pay for.
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NEW: The great Trump-Musk crackdown is coming. And it will hit hard & fast. Journalists will be first. But everyone else is next.
I urge you to read my 20 lessons in How to Survive the Broligarchy, inspired by & featuring the great @timothysnyder.bsky.social
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www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I urge you to read my 20 lessons in How to Survive the Broligarchy, inspired by & featuring the great @timothysnyder.bsky.social
1/
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
How to survive the broligarchy: 20 lessons for the post-truth world | Carole Cadwalladr
In the wake of Trump’s unnerving appointees, the investigative journalist and veteran of the libel court offers pointers on coping in an age of surveillance
www.theguardian.com
November 17, 2024 at 10:18 AM
NEW: The great Trump-Musk crackdown is coming. And it will hit hard & fast. Journalists will be first. But everyone else is next.
I urge you to read my 20 lessons in How to Survive the Broligarchy, inspired by & featuring the great @timothysnyder.bsky.social
1/
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I urge you to read my 20 lessons in How to Survive the Broligarchy, inspired by & featuring the great @timothysnyder.bsky.social
1/
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Ultimately, the echo chamber commentary is meant to inoculate the population with increasingly far right and openly fascist rhetoric while also pushing that any other speech is not as important and is based on not understanding the fascists argument. It’s an astroturf. We don’t accept fascism.
November 16, 2024 at 7:24 AM
Ultimately, the echo chamber commentary is meant to inoculate the population with increasingly far right and openly fascist rhetoric while also pushing that any other speech is not as important and is based on not understanding the fascists argument. It’s an astroturf. We don’t accept fascism.
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Every plant I've ever killed has been from overwatering. I simply love too much
November 15, 2024 at 6:22 PM
Every plant I've ever killed has been from overwatering. I simply love too much
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Shopify CEO Tobi Lutke is calling for the end of Canada’s public postal service because its workers have gone on strike.
The company’s leaders are increasingly pushing extreme right-wing positions in Canada. Gutting Canada Post would effectively end delivery in many rural and remote communities.
The company’s leaders are increasingly pushing extreme right-wing positions in Canada. Gutting Canada Post would effectively end delivery in many rural and remote communities.
November 16, 2024 at 1:43 PM
Shopify CEO Tobi Lutke is calling for the end of Canada’s public postal service because its workers have gone on strike.
The company’s leaders are increasingly pushing extreme right-wing positions in Canada. Gutting Canada Post would effectively end delivery in many rural and remote communities.
The company’s leaders are increasingly pushing extreme right-wing positions in Canada. Gutting Canada Post would effectively end delivery in many rural and remote communities.
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"lol coffee is just bean water" well you're meat water and i tolerate you
November 15, 2024 at 2:51 PM
"lol coffee is just bean water" well you're meat water and i tolerate you
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Big corporations own a lot of Canadian Media
Here's a Starter Pack of independent Canadian media outlets
go.bsky.app/7ce9PDR
Some of my favourites in here include @thenarwhal.ca @nationalobserver.bsky.social @canadaland.com @canadahealthwatch.bsky.social , @thehilltimes.bsky.social
Here's a Starter Pack of independent Canadian media outlets
go.bsky.app/7ce9PDR
Some of my favourites in here include @thenarwhal.ca @nationalobserver.bsky.social @canadaland.com @canadahealthwatch.bsky.social , @thehilltimes.bsky.social
November 13, 2024 at 7:15 PM
Big corporations own a lot of Canadian Media
Here's a Starter Pack of independent Canadian media outlets
go.bsky.app/7ce9PDR
Some of my favourites in here include @thenarwhal.ca @nationalobserver.bsky.social @canadaland.com @canadahealthwatch.bsky.social , @thehilltimes.bsky.social
Here's a Starter Pack of independent Canadian media outlets
go.bsky.app/7ce9PDR
Some of my favourites in here include @thenarwhal.ca @nationalobserver.bsky.social @canadaland.com @canadahealthwatch.bsky.social , @thehilltimes.bsky.social
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November 15, 2024 at 9:58 AM
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you know what. I kinda like it here.
real twitter 2014 vibes:
occasionally irritating, but without the fear that the third reich will reseruct if you say you thought Stellar Blade was mid
real twitter 2014 vibes:
occasionally irritating, but without the fear that the third reich will reseruct if you say you thought Stellar Blade was mid
November 13, 2024 at 2:38 PM
you know what. I kinda like it here.
real twitter 2014 vibes:
occasionally irritating, but without the fear that the third reich will reseruct if you say you thought Stellar Blade was mid
real twitter 2014 vibes:
occasionally irritating, but without the fear that the third reich will reseruct if you say you thought Stellar Blade was mid