Tisha Simpkins
@tishasimpkins.bsky.social
Digital communications and marketing pro. Pop culture enthusiast. Proud Canadian
Some great options for folks looking to move away from US-based digital services that have pledged their allegiance to He-Who-Shall-Not-Be-Named.
How to Avoid US-Based Digital Services—and Why You Might Want To
Amid growing concerns over Big Tech firms aligning with Trump administration policies, people are starting to move their digital lives to services based overseas. Here's what you need to know.
www.wired.com
March 21, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Some great options for folks looking to move away from US-based digital services that have pledged their allegiance to He-Who-Shall-Not-Be-Named.
So that's a no then. On both fronts. No, we are no longer close ally's. No we will not become the 51st state, ever.
REPORTER: Does this administration still consider Canada to be a close ally?
LEAVITT: He believes that Canadians would benefit greatly from becoming the 51st state
LEAVITT: He believes that Canadians would benefit greatly from becoming the 51st state
March 11, 2025 at 8:04 PM
So that's a no then. On both fronts. No, we are no longer close ally's. No we will not become the 51st state, ever.
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REPORTER: Does this administration still consider Canada to be a close ally?
LEAVITT: He believes that Canadians would benefit greatly from becoming the 51st state
LEAVITT: He believes that Canadians would benefit greatly from becoming the 51st state
March 11, 2025 at 5:52 PM
REPORTER: Does this administration still consider Canada to be a close ally?
LEAVITT: He believes that Canadians would benefit greatly from becoming the 51st state
LEAVITT: He believes that Canadians would benefit greatly from becoming the 51st state
Trudeau: "I want to speak first directly to the American people. We don't want this. We want to work with you as a friend and ally. We don't want to see you hurt either. But your government has chosen to do this to you. As of this morning, markets are down and inflation is set to rise dramatically."
March 4, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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Breaking News: Three mainstream political parties in Austria have agreed to form a government that excludes the far-right Freedom Party.
Austrian Parties Reach Deal to Form Government Without Far Right
The announcement was a victory for mainstream political parties, after earlier talks involving the hard-right Freedom Party broke down.
www.nytimes.com
February 27, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Breaking News: Three mainstream political parties in Austria have agreed to form a government that excludes the far-right Freedom Party.
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A child has died from measles for the first time since 2015—but RFK Jr. is brushing off the outbreak.
RFK Dismisses Measles Outbreak That Killed Kid as No Biggie
“It is not unusual, we have measles outbreaks every year,” he claims.
www.thedailybeast.com
February 26, 2025 at 8:53 PM
A child has died from measles for the first time since 2015—but RFK Jr. is brushing off the outbreak.
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Canada isn't effin' around.
February 3, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Canada isn't effin' around.
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Trump hated TikTok (because China) until it helped him win an election (as even he acknowledges) and now he’s going to save it and take a victory lap. So he’ll have X, TikTok, Insta, and Facebook all working on his behalf. That’s a big difference between now and 2017.
January 19, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Trump hated TikTok (because China) until it helped him win an election (as even he acknowledges) and now he’s going to save it and take a victory lap. So he’ll have X, TikTok, Insta, and Facebook all working on his behalf. That’s a big difference between now and 2017.
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When billionaires take control of vital communication platforms, it’s not a win for free speech. It’s a win for oligarchy.
And when those billionaires justify their business motives by citing “freedom,” what they actually seek is freedom from accountability.
Don't be fooled.
And when those billionaires justify their business motives by citing “freedom,” what they actually seek is freedom from accountability.
Don't be fooled.
January 14, 2025 at 9:51 PM
When billionaires take control of vital communication platforms, it’s not a win for free speech. It’s a win for oligarchy.
And when those billionaires justify their business motives by citing “freedom,” what they actually seek is freedom from accountability.
Don't be fooled.
And when those billionaires justify their business motives by citing “freedom,” what they actually seek is freedom from accountability.
Don't be fooled.