Cara Martin (C. K. Kelly Martin)
@caramartin.ca
Canadian & Irish novelist of character-driven fiction from horror to sci-fi to contemp. Film school grad. Ottawa dweller. Humanist. Pro-human rights, pro-democracy, pro-science 😷 INFJ www.caramartin.ca | www.ckkellymartin.com
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I'm thrilled to see so many people I followed at the Bad Place swimming to more civilized shores. Looking to follow the covid conscious, egalitarians, folks who understand the danger Pierre Poilievre represents to Canada, animal lovers, writers, readers, film fans.
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As an IT professional I am convinced I am witnessing the impacts of AI on coding by Microsoft having ridiculous outages and issues literally every single day. There's no way they aren't using AI to code and pushing it to production.
February 10, 2026 at 6:57 PM
As an IT professional I am convinced I am witnessing the impacts of AI on coding by Microsoft having ridiculous outages and issues literally every single day. There's no way they aren't using AI to code and pushing it to production.
"Many [U.S.] restaurant owners have been vocal in their opposition to ICE in their communities. But the most outspoken businesses said they’ve also become a target for vitriol by ICE supporters: online harassment, boycott threats and even physical confrontations." www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
US restaurants targeted for opposing ICE: ‘I refuse to cook for fascists’
Restaurants face one-star reviews and less business in an already precarious industry. Some restaurateurs fear speaking out as immigrants themselves
www.theguardian.com
February 10, 2026 at 8:48 PM
"Many [U.S.] restaurant owners have been vocal in their opposition to ICE in their communities. But the most outspoken businesses said they’ve also become a target for vitriol by ICE supporters: online harassment, boycott threats and even physical confrontations." www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
The Trump administration plans to repeal a landmark 2009 legal finding that climate change poses a threat to the public this week. Subtext: *We want to kill the public quietly. Our war on truth continues.* www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
Trump set to gut U.S. climate change policy and environmental regulations, White House official says
The Environmental Protection Agency will issue a final rule rescinding a 2009 government declaration known as the endangerment finding.
www.pbs.org
February 10, 2026 at 8:33 PM
The Trump administration plans to repeal a landmark 2009 legal finding that climate change poses a threat to the public this week. Subtext: *We want to kill the public quietly. Our war on truth continues.* www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
Canada will become the first and only non-EU country to reach a SAFE agreement with the EU. "The $150-million EU initiative is aimed at enhancing defence capabilities and supporting large scale defence projects." 🇪🇺 🇨🇦 www.ctvnews.ca/business/art...
Carney set to strengthen security and defence ties in Germany this week
Prime Minister Mark Carney intends to deepen defence ties and attract new business investment when he travels to Germany this week, according to government officials.
www.ctvnews.ca
February 10, 2026 at 8:18 PM
Canada will become the first and only non-EU country to reach a SAFE agreement with the EU. "The $150-million EU initiative is aimed at enhancing defence capabilities and supporting large scale defence projects." 🇪🇺 🇨🇦 www.ctvnews.ca/business/art...
Stunning skate today from Ukrainian Kyrylo Marsak whose dad, Andriy, is fighting on the front lines of the war. 🇺🇦 Slava Ukraini! #Olympics #WinterOlympics
February 10, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Stunning skate today from Ukrainian Kyrylo Marsak whose dad, Andriy, is fighting on the front lines of the war. 🇺🇦 Slava Ukraini! #Olympics #WinterOlympics
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Please enjoy my cartoon in today's Toronto Star
January 21, 2026 at 1:10 PM
Please enjoy my cartoon in today's Toronto Star
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Most Canadians agree that Alberta separatists asking U.S. for help is treasonous. #cdnpoli
ca.news.yahoo.com/most-canadia...
ca.news.yahoo.com/most-canadia...
Most Canadians agree that Alberta separatists asking U.S. for help is treasonous: poll
'Canadians treat appeals to foreign governments for help in breaking up the country as beyond the pale,' said the pollster
ca.news.yahoo.com
February 10, 2026 at 2:29 PM
Most Canadians agree that Alberta separatists asking U.S. for help is treasonous. #cdnpoli
ca.news.yahoo.com/most-canadia...
ca.news.yahoo.com/most-canadia...
The thing that strikes me here is the eminently reasonable phrase "CBC News has asked the White House for further clarification" in reaction to Trump's swinging from the rafters lunacy. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Trump threatens to block opening of new bridge between Ontario and Michigan | CBC News
U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening to block the opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge, poised to become the newest border crossing between Windsor, Ont., and Detroit.
www.cbc.ca
February 10, 2026 at 12:50 AM
The thing that strikes me here is the eminently reasonable phrase "CBC News has asked the White House for further clarification" in reaction to Trump's swinging from the rafters lunacy. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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The USA has a higher GDP per capita but all that $ goes to the billionaires.
And that disparity will increase under the current USA government.
And that disparity will increase under the current USA government.
February 9, 2026 at 7:32 PM
The USA has a higher GDP per capita but all that $ goes to the billionaires.
And that disparity will increase under the current USA government.
And that disparity will increase under the current USA government.
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Friendly reminder:
NO ONE needs AI slop and more AI data centres
EVERYBODY needs clean water, affordable energy, and a habitable planet
NO ONE needs AI slop and more AI data centres
EVERYBODY needs clean water, affordable energy, and a habitable planet
February 8, 2026 at 10:50 AM
Friendly reminder:
NO ONE needs AI slop and more AI data centres
EVERYBODY needs clean water, affordable energy, and a habitable planet
NO ONE needs AI slop and more AI data centres
EVERYBODY needs clean water, affordable energy, and a habitable planet
Loaded up on goodies from the British Pride Bakery on the weekend. Such an impressive selection of both imported goods and bakery offerings. The sugar rush from their delicious fern tart is going to get me through the afternoon.
February 9, 2026 at 8:31 PM
Loaded up on goodies from the British Pride Bakery on the weekend. Such an impressive selection of both imported goods and bakery offerings. The sugar rush from their delicious fern tart is going to get me through the afternoon.
Businesses can either lead the way or "ultimately risk extinction... both of species in nature, but potentially also their own." www.bbc.com/news/article...
Ipbes report: Nature loss could spell extinction for businesses
Experts call for urgent action by businesses to restore the natural systems that keep them running.
www.bbc.com
February 9, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Businesses can either lead the way or "ultimately risk extinction... both of species in nature, but potentially also their own." www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Please enjoy my cartoon in today's Toronto Star
February 5, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Please enjoy my cartoon in today's Toronto Star
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And here is my story: ‘Absolute hell’: Irishman with valid US work permit held by Ice since September
www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
‘Absolute hell’: Irishman with valid US work permit held by Ice since September
Seamus Culleton has been in a detention facility in Texas for nearly five months despite having no criminal record
www.irishtimes.com
February 9, 2026 at 9:21 AM
And here is my story: ‘Absolute hell’: Irishman with valid US work permit held by Ice since September
www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
"Fascism is not in itself a new order of society. It is the future refusing to be born."
- Aneurin Bevan
- Aneurin Bevan
February 9, 2026 at 1:51 PM
"Fascism is not in itself a new order of society. It is the future refusing to be born."
- Aneurin Bevan
- Aneurin Bevan
"When this is over, and it will be over at some point of time, Kristi Noem, Stephen Miller, JD Vance, Donald Trump — they’re gonna drop you like a bad fucking habit," Billie Joe Armstrong warns ICE agents at Super Bowl pre-show, urging them to quit. www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
Billie Joe Armstrong Tells ICE Agents to 'Quit Their Shitty Ass Job' at Green Day's Pre-Super Bowl Gig
Billie Joe Armstrong encouraged ICE agents to quit their "shitty ass job" at Green Day’s pre-Super Bowl concert Friday in San Francisco.
www.rollingstone.com
February 8, 2026 at 11:21 PM
"When this is over, and it will be over at some point of time, Kristi Noem, Stephen Miller, JD Vance, Donald Trump — they’re gonna drop you like a bad fucking habit," Billie Joe Armstrong warns ICE agents at Super Bowl pre-show, urging them to quit. www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
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Grace. Respect. Love.
February 7, 2026 at 4:18 AM
Grace. Respect. Love.
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Donald Trump is:
- Openly racist
- Covering up evidence he may have sexually abused children
- Directly responsible for the murder of US citizens by masked agents of the state
- Openly looting the treasury and taking bribes from foreign leaders
- Polling at 38% amongst the American people
- Openly racist
- Covering up evidence he may have sexually abused children
- Directly responsible for the murder of US citizens by masked agents of the state
- Openly looting the treasury and taking bribes from foreign leaders
- Polling at 38% amongst the American people
February 6, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Donald Trump is:
- Openly racist
- Covering up evidence he may have sexually abused children
- Directly responsible for the murder of US citizens by masked agents of the state
- Openly looting the treasury and taking bribes from foreign leaders
- Polling at 38% amongst the American people
- Openly racist
- Covering up evidence he may have sexually abused children
- Directly responsible for the murder of US citizens by masked agents of the state
- Openly looting the treasury and taking bribes from foreign leaders
- Polling at 38% amongst the American people
Honestly, I'm continually surprised that the drop in Canadians travelling to the U.S. hasn't been more drastic. Unless you absolutely have to go for work or to spend time with a dying relative there's no good reason to cross the border - it's an ethics fail. 🍁 www.businessinsider.com/canada-trave...
Canadians are staying away from the US — and the drop in travel is getting hard to ignore
Statistics Canada data show fewer Canadians traveling and returning from the US, amid ongoing border fears, tariffs, and the "Buy Canadian" movement.
www.businessinsider.com
February 6, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Honestly, I'm continually surprised that the drop in Canadians travelling to the U.S. hasn't been more drastic. Unless you absolutely have to go for work or to spend time with a dying relative there's no good reason to cross the border - it's an ethics fail. 🍁 www.businessinsider.com/canada-trave...
Trump's depravity knows no bounds and his supporters and administration are just as corrupt, craven, perverse. "Let it haunt Trump and his racist followers that future Americans will embrace the Obamas as beloved figures while studying him as a stain on our country." www.bbc.com/news/article...
Trump removes video with racist clip depicting Obamas as apes
The White House defended the post at first, calling to "stop the fake outrage", as members of both parties condemned the video.
www.bbc.com
February 6, 2026 at 6:26 PM
Trump's depravity knows no bounds and his supporters and administration are just as corrupt, craven, perverse. "Let it haunt Trump and his racist followers that future Americans will embrace the Obamas as beloved figures while studying him as a stain on our country." www.bbc.com/news/article...
I had no clue that ICE has offices in TO, Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal & Ottawa. Established after 911 to assist in transnational Homeland Security investigations. Not authorized to carry out independent investigations or carry out immigration enforcement. www.thestar.com/news/gta/ice...
ICE has offices in five cities across Canada. What are they doing here?
While ICE did not respond to the Star's inquiries about Canadian operations, experts say the field offices are not authorized to carry out independent investigations or carry out immigration enforceme...
www.thestar.com
February 5, 2026 at 7:30 PM
I had no clue that ICE has offices in TO, Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal & Ottawa. Established after 911 to assist in transnational Homeland Security investigations. Not authorized to carry out independent investigations or carry out immigration enforcement. www.thestar.com/news/gta/ice...
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CBC ticker Headline:
"Carney poaches Ontario NDP deputy leader, Doly Begum, to run for seat vacated by Bill Blair."
Every day, & multiple times a day, the CBC is using negative language against the government.
It's irksome, insidious, & borderline treasonous.
CBC, a drastic shake-up is imperative!
"Carney poaches Ontario NDP deputy leader, Doly Begum, to run for seat vacated by Bill Blair."
Every day, & multiple times a day, the CBC is using negative language against the government.
It's irksome, insidious, & borderline treasonous.
CBC, a drastic shake-up is imperative!
February 4, 2026 at 11:59 PM
CBC ticker Headline:
"Carney poaches Ontario NDP deputy leader, Doly Begum, to run for seat vacated by Bill Blair."
Every day, & multiple times a day, the CBC is using negative language against the government.
It's irksome, insidious, & borderline treasonous.
CBC, a drastic shake-up is imperative!
"Carney poaches Ontario NDP deputy leader, Doly Begum, to run for seat vacated by Bill Blair."
Every day, & multiple times a day, the CBC is using negative language against the government.
It's irksome, insidious, & borderline treasonous.
CBC, a drastic shake-up is imperative!
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Opinion: The porn industry is normalising the sex trade for the next generation of teen girls
Teacher and researcher Eoghan Cleary breaks down a recent L’Oreal advertising campaign that partnered with an OnlyFans creator – and explains how girls are being targeted by the porn industry at...
Teacher and researcher Eoghan Cleary breaks down a recent L’Oreal advertising campaign that partnered with an OnlyFans creator – and explains how girls are being targeted by the porn industry at...
Opinion: The porn industry is normalising the sex trade for the next generation of teen girls
Teacher and researcher Eoghan Cleary breaks down a recent L’Oreal advertising campaign that partnered with an OnlyFans creator – and explains how girls are being targeted by the porn industry at young...
www.thejournal.ie
February 3, 2026 at 7:29 AM
Opinion: The porn industry is normalising the sex trade for the next generation of teen girls
Teacher and researcher Eoghan Cleary breaks down a recent L’Oreal advertising campaign that partnered with an OnlyFans creator – and explains how girls are being targeted by the porn industry at...
Teacher and researcher Eoghan Cleary breaks down a recent L’Oreal advertising campaign that partnered with an OnlyFans creator – and explains how girls are being targeted by the porn industry at...
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New: Together with colleagues I’ve been testing Grok.
The chatbot still produces sexualized images —
even when told the subjects don’t consent.
even when told the photos will be used for public humiliation.
even when told the subjects are survivors of abuse.
www.reuters.com/business/des...
The chatbot still produces sexualized images —
even when told the subjects don’t consent.
even when told the photos will be used for public humiliation.
even when told the subjects are survivors of abuse.
www.reuters.com/business/des...
Exclusive: Despite new curbs, Elon Musk’s Grok at times produces sexualized images - even when told subjects didn’t consent
Elon Musk’s flagship artificial intelligence chatbot, Grok, continues to generate sexualized images of people even when users explicitly warn that the subjects do not consent, Reuters has found.
www.reuters.com
February 3, 2026 at 11:37 AM
New: Together with colleagues I’ve been testing Grok.
The chatbot still produces sexualized images —
even when told the subjects don’t consent.
even when told the photos will be used for public humiliation.
even when told the subjects are survivors of abuse.
www.reuters.com/business/des...
The chatbot still produces sexualized images —
even when told the subjects don’t consent.
even when told the photos will be used for public humiliation.
even when told the subjects are survivors of abuse.
www.reuters.com/business/des...
Visual representation of the world's billionaires by country. The United States is still well in the lead. #2 China #3 India #4 Germany #5 UK www.visualcapitalist.com/all-of-the-w...
All of the World’s Billionaires by Country
See where global wealth is concentrated.
www.visualcapitalist.com
February 3, 2026 at 4:55 AM
Visual representation of the world's billionaires by country. The United States is still well in the lead. #2 China #3 India #4 Germany #5 UK www.visualcapitalist.com/all-of-the-w...