Connie
@bethechange1682.bsky.social
She/her - LTC advocate - COVID conscious
Advocacy is all interconnected - we are stronger together
Apparently wanting people to live, having access to water and food makes me a radical
Currently in Ontario, Canada
Also on Twitter
Advocacy is all interconnected - we are stronger together
Apparently wanting people to live, having access to water and food makes me a radical
Currently in Ontario, Canada
Also on Twitter
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Connie
@bethechange1682.bsky.social
· Jul 8
I knew we were cooked as a society when everyone just sorta decided they were sick of dealing with Covid and everyone just decided to pretend like it wasn't a thing anymore.
The hardest thing about it all is you question the values you shared with people you thought you knew.
You question if you even knew them at all..
You question if you even knew them at all..
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“U.S. District Judge Stephen J. Murphy III wrote that the facility is “infested with mold” that eats through brick and metal, drips from ceilings, and falls from air vents.”
For more than a decade, Krystal Clark has warned that mold inside Michigan’s only women’s prison is killing her. A federal judge found conditions at the prison so severe they may violate the Constitution.
Michigan inmate with mold illness begs Gov. Whitmer to save her life - Detroit Metro Times
For more than a decade, Krystal Clark has warned that mold inside Michigan’s only women’s prison is killing her.Now, she is pleading directly to the people with the power to free her.In a 13-minute au...
www.metrotimes.com
January 5, 2026 at 6:09 PM
“U.S. District Judge Stephen J. Murphy III wrote that the facility is “infested with mold” that eats through brick and metal, drips from ceilings, and falls from air vents.”
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If this happened to a conservative organizer, Republicans would make her a hero, a household name and a congressional candidate.
Elected Democrats just pretend it isn't happening.
Elected Democrats just pretend it isn't happening.
January 5, 2026 at 4:29 PM
If this happened to a conservative organizer, Republicans would make her a hero, a household name and a congressional candidate.
Elected Democrats just pretend it isn't happening.
Elected Democrats just pretend it isn't happening.
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What in the Gestapo is going on in Grand Rapids?
Watch this activist get arrested *mid-interview* for speaking out against U.S. action in Venezuela.
Watch this activist get arrested *mid-interview* for speaking out against U.S. action in Venezuela.
January 5, 2026 at 4:12 PM
What in the Gestapo is going on in Grand Rapids?
Watch this activist get arrested *mid-interview* for speaking out against U.S. action in Venezuela.
Watch this activist get arrested *mid-interview* for speaking out against U.S. action in Venezuela.
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Influenza is primarily airborne. It’s very, very bad. Consider masking. Stay safe.
January 4, 2026 at 3:10 AM
Influenza is primarily airborne. It’s very, very bad. Consider masking. Stay safe.
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⛵️BREAKING: The Global Sumud Flotilla says it has formally asked Egypt to authorize an overland humanitarian convoy to Gaza via the Libya–Egypt border & Rafah, noting the ongoing acute shortages of food, medicine, shelter & winter supplies as Israel continues to restrict aid access.
The coalition...
The coalition...
January 5, 2026 at 6:09 PM
⛵️BREAKING: The Global Sumud Flotilla says it has formally asked Egypt to authorize an overland humanitarian convoy to Gaza via the Libya–Egypt border & Rafah, noting the ongoing acute shortages of food, medicine, shelter & winter supplies as Israel continues to restrict aid access.
The coalition...
The coalition...
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In the end, liberalism fails because, for all its rhetoric, it does not believe people are equal in rights or status. Look at this rat vacillate that he needs more information before he can condemn an outrageous abuse of power. Would you get this much understanding for breaking laws he supports?
January 5, 2026 at 5:01 PM
In the end, liberalism fails because, for all its rhetoric, it does not believe people are equal in rights or status. Look at this rat vacillate that he needs more information before he can condemn an outrageous abuse of power. Would you get this much understanding for breaking laws he supports?
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Politics is not saying “Well that isn’t very nice, try to do better please.” Politics is policy, it’s making rules and enforcing them, it’s acting on the demands of your constituents, it’s providing service to the people who need it, it’s identifying societal enemies and working to neutralize them.
January 5, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Politics is not saying “Well that isn’t very nice, try to do better please.” Politics is policy, it’s making rules and enforcing them, it’s acting on the demands of your constituents, it’s providing service to the people who need it, it’s identifying societal enemies and working to neutralize them.
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Grok isn’t going to stop cranking out child pornography because you hope they will do the right thing; that’s not in Musk’s best interests. The GOP isn’t going to demand accountability from Trump; they approve of what he’s doing. A coach saying “I hope they stop scoring on us” doesn’t win ballgames.
January 5, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Grok isn’t going to stop cranking out child pornography because you hope they will do the right thing; that’s not in Musk’s best interests. The GOP isn’t going to demand accountability from Trump; they approve of what he’s doing. A coach saying “I hope they stop scoring on us” doesn’t win ballgames.
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The core principle of liberalism, if it can be said to have one at all, is that politicians can sort of meekly advocate for a preferred outcome, but any action to attain that outcome (outside of capital doing it for profit) is suspect at best and illegitimate at worst. It’s government by op-ed.
January 5, 2026 at 4:47 PM
The core principle of liberalism, if it can be said to have one at all, is that politicians can sort of meekly advocate for a preferred outcome, but any action to attain that outcome (outside of capital doing it for profit) is suspect at best and illegitimate at worst. It’s government by op-ed.
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This is not good governance. It’s not governance at all. It’s not even doing politics. It’s capitulation.
The role of the state is to regulate private enterprise, not to facilitate its gravest crimes. The role of the government is to implement the will of the voters, not to weakly cheerlead it.
The role of the state is to regulate private enterprise, not to facilitate its gravest crimes. The role of the government is to implement the will of the voters, not to weakly cheerlead it.
January 5, 2026 at 4:42 PM
This is not good governance. It’s not governance at all. It’s not even doing politics. It’s capitulation.
The role of the state is to regulate private enterprise, not to facilitate its gravest crimes. The role of the government is to implement the will of the voters, not to weakly cheerlead it.
The role of the state is to regulate private enterprise, not to facilitate its gravest crimes. The role of the government is to implement the will of the voters, not to weakly cheerlead it.
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The government has orchestrated a violent coup in a sovereign country? Well, we just hope the party responsible will step up, and if they don’t, voters might get mad.
A private company posts thousands of CSAM images a day, will the government keep using it? Well, we hope they do the right thing.
A private company posts thousands of CSAM images a day, will the government keep using it? Well, we hope they do the right thing.
January 5, 2026 at 4:40 PM
The government has orchestrated a violent coup in a sovereign country? Well, we just hope the party responsible will step up, and if they don’t, voters might get mad.
A private company posts thousands of CSAM images a day, will the government keep using it? Well, we hope they do the right thing.
A private company posts thousands of CSAM images a day, will the government keep using it? Well, we hope they do the right thing.
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For example, we can't make housing affordable because boomers (who own most of the real estate in Canada) might lose equity.
They make $ on the REITs in their portfolios, collecting dividends from banks that prosper on real estate speculation.
Others can remain homeless while they tap the HELOC.
They make $ on the REITs in their portfolios, collecting dividends from banks that prosper on real estate speculation.
Others can remain homeless while they tap the HELOC.
Boomers, in my experience, *are* a barrier to progress.
January 5, 2026 at 5:37 PM
For example, we can't make housing affordable because boomers (who own most of the real estate in Canada) might lose equity.
They make $ on the REITs in their portfolios, collecting dividends from banks that prosper on real estate speculation.
Others can remain homeless while they tap the HELOC.
They make $ on the REITs in their portfolios, collecting dividends from banks that prosper on real estate speculation.
Others can remain homeless while they tap the HELOC.
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We're not even going to live as long as the boomers have...
www.thinkglobalhealth.org/article/glob...
www.thinkglobalhealth.org/article/glob...
Global Life Expectancy Declines for First Time in 30 Years | Think Global Health
Overall life expectancy is struggling, according to a highly anticipated update to the Global Burden of Disease study
www.thinkglobalhealth.org
January 5, 2026 at 5:53 PM
We're not even going to live as long as the boomers have...
www.thinkglobalhealth.org/article/glob...
www.thinkglobalhealth.org/article/glob...
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We like to imagine ourselves as civilized and enlightened compared to past generations, with international law and a “rules-based international order,” but the fact remains that if someone has the power and the will to do something, they will do it. The only real solution is to take away that power.
January 5, 2026 at 5:58 PM
We like to imagine ourselves as civilized and enlightened compared to past generations, with international law and a “rules-based international order,” but the fact remains that if someone has the power and the will to do something, they will do it. The only real solution is to take away that power.
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You could not ask for a more perfect illustration of the failure of neoliberalism — and of liberalism in general — than what we are seeing today
![Post from Adam Bienkov: “Kier Starmer’s spokesman, asked if government will still use X now [that] it posts indecent images of children, replies, “We always keep communication cahnnels under review to reach [the] public in [the] most appropriate way possible. Operators are under obligation to act appropriately. We always hope they would do."](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:kbrkp6gp6cbkj6opfi6xsa6x/bafkreibhlfbuisylavhnczwy4ebyxzqpvtawcck4amcqskymivlkc6eas4@jpeg)
January 5, 2026 at 4:37 PM
You could not ask for a more perfect illustration of the failure of neoliberalism — and of liberalism in general — than what we are seeing today
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It is truly insane to me that our system has the means to end this insanity but the people who can effect it refuse to…even though we are now at a point where in cannot possibly be in their own interest to keep supporting this shitshow
January 5, 2026 at 4:56 PM
It is truly insane to me that our system has the means to end this insanity but the people who can effect it refuse to…even though we are now at a point where in cannot possibly be in their own interest to keep supporting this shitshow
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Keep on posting Miller. It exposes your bigotry. You're dumb as a box of hair. Evil homunculus.
January 5, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Keep on posting Miller. It exposes your bigotry. You're dumb as a box of hair. Evil homunculus.
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Not angry enough.
The rich are on a crime spree on us. GET MAD
The rich are on a crime spree on us. GET MAD
January 5, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Not angry enough.
The rich are on a crime spree on us. GET MAD
The rich are on a crime spree on us. GET MAD
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Harvard has removed a resident dean -- a Black lecturer in psychology -- for writing posts critical of Trump and law enforcement
www.thecrimson.com/article/2026...
www.thecrimson.com/article/2026...
Dunster House Resident Dean Gregory Davis Removed After Resurfaced Social Media Posts | News | The Harvard Crimson
Gregory K. Davis was removed from his post as Dunster House resident dean effective immediately, according to a message circulated to House affiliates Monday morning.
www.thecrimson.com
January 5, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Harvard has removed a resident dean -- a Black lecturer in psychology -- for writing posts critical of Trump and law enforcement
www.thecrimson.com/article/2026...
www.thecrimson.com/article/2026...
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We warned, warned, and warned again, but the journalist and political class kept maintaining the U.S political institutions were sufficient to constrain this megalomaniac.
The theories tying voting machine companies to Venezuela and election fraud have long been debunked.
Trump Pushes Conspiracy That Venezuela Helped Biden Win After Maduro’s Capture
The theories tying voting machine companies to Venezuela and election fraud have long been debunked.
www.forbes.com
January 5, 2026 at 5:34 PM
We warned, warned, and warned again, but the journalist and political class kept maintaining the U.S political institutions were sufficient to constrain this megalomaniac.
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Kasia @sadsackolympian.bsky.social invites you to take part in #12DaysOfMasks challenge starting Jan 5. “Not all people are able to wear a respirator (like newborns), so it’s incredibly important that the rest of us keep public spaces safe for them. Tag #MaskTogetherAmerica or me & add the hashtag.”
January 5, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Kasia @sadsackolympian.bsky.social invites you to take part in #12DaysOfMasks challenge starting Jan 5. “Not all people are able to wear a respirator (like newborns), so it’s incredibly important that the rest of us keep public spaces safe for them. Tag #MaskTogetherAmerica or me & add the hashtag.”
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I gladly accept the challenge from Kasia Kowalczyk @sadsackolympian.bsky.social Here’s my first day of #12DaysOfMasks for #MaskTogetherAmerica
Inviting @drjudystone.bsky.social @Michael-Hoerger.bsky.social @luckytran.com and everyone at @wemaskcolorado.bsky.social
to participate!
Inviting @drjudystone.bsky.social @Michael-Hoerger.bsky.social @luckytran.com and everyone at @wemaskcolorado.bsky.social
to participate!
January 5, 2026 at 5:18 PM
I gladly accept the challenge from Kasia Kowalczyk @sadsackolympian.bsky.social Here’s my first day of #12DaysOfMasks for #MaskTogetherAmerica
Inviting @drjudystone.bsky.social @Michael-Hoerger.bsky.social @luckytran.com and everyone at @wemaskcolorado.bsky.social
to participate!
Inviting @drjudystone.bsky.social @Michael-Hoerger.bsky.social @luckytran.com and everyone at @wemaskcolorado.bsky.social
to participate!
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Reminder that Machado is a fascist and a Trump puppet.
Canada morphing into Austria 1938 is on track, it seems.
#cdnpoli
Canada morphing into Austria 1938 is on track, it seems.
#cdnpoli
I spoke with María Corina Machado today. I affirmed Canada’s support for a peaceful, Venezuelan-led transition of power — one that respects the democratic will of the Venezuelan people.
January 5, 2026 at 2:08 PM
Reminder that Machado is a fascist and a Trump puppet.
Canada morphing into Austria 1938 is on track, it seems.
#cdnpoli
Canada morphing into Austria 1938 is on track, it seems.
#cdnpoli
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Prime minister of a genocidal nation built on the genocide of Indigenous people speaks to a Zionist and Trump supporter and supports her, checks out
I spoke with María Corina Machado today. I affirmed Canada’s support for a peaceful, Venezuelan-led transition of power — one that respects the democratic will of the Venezuelan people.
January 5, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Prime minister of a genocidal nation built on the genocide of Indigenous people speaks to a Zionist and Trump supporter and supports her, checks out
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And guess who was over running Twitter Canada B.E. (before Elon)?
Another lowlife Harperite.
Who then when to... Bell.
Another lowlife Harperite.
Who then when to... Bell.
January 5, 2026 at 4:30 PM
And guess who was over running Twitter Canada B.E. (before Elon)?
Another lowlife Harperite.
Who then when to... Bell.
Another lowlife Harperite.
Who then when to... Bell.