David Keegan
@drdavidkeegan.bsky.social
Academic family doc. I try to enable as much health and joy as possible. Against fascism. Lifter. 🏳️🌈 (he/him) 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 🇵🇸
Same handle (@drDavidKeegan) on YouTube.
Same handle (@drDavidKeegan) on YouTube.
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David Keegan
@drdavidkeegan.bsky.social
· Jul 15
If we all had the same skin colour, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, and abilities, there would be people who would group us by finger length, eye colour, head shape, etc., because they just want to oppress and exploit.
The categories don’t matter to them, it’s all about the oppression.
The categories don’t matter to them, it’s all about the oppression.
Reposted by David Keegan
Even though Maduro is an evil criminal who stole an election, and is probably guilty of the charges in the indictment, the operation to seize him brazenly violated domestic and international law.
January 3, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Even though Maduro is an evil criminal who stole an election, and is probably guilty of the charges in the indictment, the operation to seize him brazenly violated domestic and international law.
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This is a dangerous and irresponsible response.
Cheering the illegal abduction of a foreign head of state and celebrating U.S. control over another country is wrong.
Canada cannot pick & choose when international law applies. If the rules only matter when it’s convenient, they don’t protect anyone
Cheering the illegal abduction of a foreign head of state and celebrating U.S. control over another country is wrong.
Canada cannot pick & choose when international law applies. If the rules only matter when it’s convenient, they don’t protect anyone
January 3, 2026 at 6:10 PM
This is a dangerous and irresponsible response.
Cheering the illegal abduction of a foreign head of state and celebrating U.S. control over another country is wrong.
Canada cannot pick & choose when international law applies. If the rules only matter when it’s convenient, they don’t protect anyone
Cheering the illegal abduction of a foreign head of state and celebrating U.S. control over another country is wrong.
Canada cannot pick & choose when international law applies. If the rules only matter when it’s convenient, they don’t protect anyone
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My dad, 85 years old, suffering from the effects of a 2 year struggle with cancer, and chief of surgery at the Chinook Regional Hospital for decades, was moved from an already overcrowded space to an “overcapacity room” while he recovers from a stomach bleed and pneumonia. This is the room. 🧵🧵🧵
December 31, 2025 at 7:51 PM
My dad, 85 years old, suffering from the effects of a 2 year struggle with cancer, and chief of surgery at the Chinook Regional Hospital for decades, was moved from an already overcrowded space to an “overcapacity room” while he recovers from a stomach bleed and pneumonia. This is the room. 🧵🧵🧵
Reposted by David Keegan
COVID-19 Is Six Today. What We've Learned. To start, we need cleaner air, which requires a change in medical culture, by @crof.bsky.social thetyee.ca/Analysis/202... via @thetyee.ca
COVID-19 Is Six Today. What We’ve Learned | The Tyee
We need cleaner air, which requires changes in medical culture.
thetyee.ca
January 2, 2026 at 4:31 AM
COVID-19 Is Six Today. What We've Learned. To start, we need cleaner air, which requires a change in medical culture, by @crof.bsky.social thetyee.ca/Analysis/202... via @thetyee.ca
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“Brazilian researchers found that covid-19 triggered a sharp rise in T cell exhaustion and cellular ageing…the strongest effects were seen in CD8+ T cells, which suppress latent viruses such as EBV and VZV. These effects were seen even after mild infections.”
www.bmj.com/content/390/...
www.bmj.com/content/390/...
Why scientists are rethinking the immune effects of SARS-CoV-2
“Immunity debt,” a theory to explain the global surge in non-covid infections since pandemic restrictions were lifted, is increasingly being challenged by emerging evidence. Nick Tsergas reports
Myco...
www.bmj.com
January 2, 2026 at 1:49 AM
“Brazilian researchers found that covid-19 triggered a sharp rise in T cell exhaustion and cellular ageing…the strongest effects were seen in CD8+ T cells, which suppress latent viruses such as EBV and VZV. These effects were seen even after mild infections.”
www.bmj.com/content/390/...
www.bmj.com/content/390/...
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ICYMI: a roundup of updates on the water main break: @calgary.ca has an interactive map to check boil water advisories www.calgary.ca/emergencies/...
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Bearspaw water main break
www.calgary.ca
January 1, 2026 at 3:06 AM
ICYMI: a roundup of updates on the water main break: @calgary.ca has an interactive map to check boil water advisories www.calgary.ca/emergencies/...
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Jack Smith: Trump’s FRAUD was not protected First Amendment speech.
Trump knowingly lied about the 2020 election in an attempt to overturn its result.
Trump knowingly lied about the 2020 election in an attempt to overturn its result.
December 31, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Jack Smith: Trump’s FRAUD was not protected First Amendment speech.
Trump knowingly lied about the 2020 election in an attempt to overturn its result.
Trump knowingly lied about the 2020 election in an attempt to overturn its result.
Reposted by David Keegan
The President of the United States is a criminal.
Thank you for your service, Jack Smith.
Thank you for your service, Jack Smith.
Jack Smith in just-released House Committee interview … about Trump:
“The attack that happened at the Capitol … does not happen without him. The other co-conspirators were doing this for his benefit”
youtu.be/1NOVLkzycPI?...
“The attack that happened at the Capitol … does not happen without him. The other co-conspirators were doing this for his benefit”
youtu.be/1NOVLkzycPI?...
Jack Smith in House Cmte interview re: Trump: “Attack.. at the Capitol does not happen without him”
YouTube video by Scott MacFarlane Reports
youtu.be
January 1, 2026 at 12:46 AM
The President of the United States is a criminal.
Thank you for your service, Jack Smith.
Thank you for your service, Jack Smith.
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Also a reflection of the fact that people can only die once.
We're overdue for the winter wave but these have been tapering off over time too
Jan 2021 peak: ~26,000 deaths per week
Jan 2022 peak: ~21,000
Jan 2023 peak: ~4,000
Jan 2024 peak: ~2,600
Jan 2025 peak: ~1,000
Jan 2021 peak: ~26,000 deaths per week
Jan 2022 peak: ~21,000
Jan 2023 peak: ~4,000
Jan 2024 peak: ~2,600
Jan 2025 peak: ~1,000
December 30, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Also a reflection of the fact that people can only die once.
Reposted by David Keegan
“I stopped watching when Rick left.”
I have died DEAD.
RIP, me.
😵😂
I have died DEAD.
RIP, me.
😵😂
December 29, 2025 at 6:26 PM
“I stopped watching when Rick left.”
I have died DEAD.
RIP, me.
😵😂
I have died DEAD.
RIP, me.
😵😂
Reposted by David Keegan
Danielle Smith, if you insist on having this divisive and economically damaging referendum on Alberta’s unquestionable place in Canada, bring it on, but make sure to ask the first approved question, condoned by nearly half million #ForeverCanadian Albertans.
youtu.be/M51Rsv8U6Zc
youtu.be/M51Rsv8U6Zc
Albertans likely to face separation referendum in 2026
YouTube video by Global News
youtu.be
December 29, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Danielle Smith, if you insist on having this divisive and economically damaging referendum on Alberta’s unquestionable place in Canada, bring it on, but make sure to ask the first approved question, condoned by nearly half million #ForeverCanadian Albertans.
youtu.be/M51Rsv8U6Zc
youtu.be/M51Rsv8U6Zc
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"We have to learn to live with covid" always meant we have to get used to taking precautions.
It never meant, as so many people believe it did, that we have to get used to being sick.
#MaskUp
The life you save could be your own.
It never meant, as so many people believe it did, that we have to get used to being sick.
#MaskUp
The life you save could be your own.
Do not catch COVID or flu it can damage your heart. Several of my friends are suffering confirmed heart damage from COVID. If you want to stay healthy do not believe our media saying it’s mild. Do not listen to some politicians. Listen to those impacted. #Maskup if you want to stay healthy.
December 28, 2025 at 7:42 AM
"We have to learn to live with covid" always meant we have to get used to taking precautions.
It never meant, as so many people believe it did, that we have to get used to being sick.
#MaskUp
The life you save could be your own.
It never meant, as so many people believe it did, that we have to get used to being sick.
#MaskUp
The life you save could be your own.
Reposted by David Keegan
H3N2 flu has evolved. Viruses will do that, more so when we let them circulate w/o mitigating. Flu & Covid shots down this year, most don’t mask & repeat Covid infections have weakened immune systems so flu will hit harder & spread
Isn’t it time WE adapt? Mask, vax, clean the air, stay home if sick
Isn’t it time WE adapt? Mask, vax, clean the air, stay home if sick
December 27, 2025 at 3:17 AM
H3N2 flu has evolved. Viruses will do that, more so when we let them circulate w/o mitigating. Flu & Covid shots down this year, most don’t mask & repeat Covid infections have weakened immune systems so flu will hit harder & spread
Isn’t it time WE adapt? Mask, vax, clean the air, stay home if sick
Isn’t it time WE adapt? Mask, vax, clean the air, stay home if sick
And I thought Episode 5 was good.
Heated Rivalry, Episode 6: some of the very best TV in history.
Heated Rivalry, Episode 6: some of the very best TV in history.
two men hugging in front of a palm tree
Alt: GIF of Shane and Ilya hugging.
media.tenor.com
December 26, 2025 at 8:20 PM
And I thought Episode 5 was good.
Heated Rivalry, Episode 6: some of the very best TV in history.
Heated Rivalry, Episode 6: some of the very best TV in history.
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Be the first.
Be the first current NHL player to come out.
You deserve sunshine too.
Your bravery will destroy towers of hate.
You will help so many who are boxed in by oppression.
You will shine across the world and time.
We can’t wait to know who you are.
@glaad.bsky.social
@queerty.com
Be the first current NHL player to come out.
You deserve sunshine too.
Your bravery will destroy towers of hate.
You will help so many who are boxed in by oppression.
You will shine across the world and time.
We can’t wait to know who you are.
@glaad.bsky.social
@queerty.com
December 25, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Be the first.
Be the first current NHL player to come out.
You deserve sunshine too.
Your bravery will destroy towers of hate.
You will help so many who are boxed in by oppression.
You will shine across the world and time.
We can’t wait to know who you are.
@glaad.bsky.social
@queerty.com
Be the first current NHL player to come out.
You deserve sunshine too.
Your bravery will destroy towers of hate.
You will help so many who are boxed in by oppression.
You will shine across the world and time.
We can’t wait to know who you are.
@glaad.bsky.social
@queerty.com
Reposted by David Keegan
I'll close with a plea: let's review this case in the context of the severe system overcrowding, and commit to a real plan and a real fix.
We've had 2.5yrs of endless chaos and change, and everything continues to get worse.
14/14
We've had 2.5yrs of endless chaos and change, and everything continues to get worse.
14/14
December 26, 2025 at 2:41 AM
I'll close with a plea: let's review this case in the context of the severe system overcrowding, and commit to a real plan and a real fix.
We've had 2.5yrs of endless chaos and change, and everything continues to get worse.
14/14
We've had 2.5yrs of endless chaos and change, and everything continues to get worse.
14/14
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"why didn't the nurse get him into a bed sooner? why didn't a doctor see him in the WR? why didn't someone treat his pain?..."
there is no question in my mind that severe and WELL-KNOWN ED overcrowding and system issues were the primary factors in this pt's delay to care
5/14
there is no question in my mind that severe and WELL-KNOWN ED overcrowding and system issues were the primary factors in this pt's delay to care
5/14
December 26, 2025 at 2:40 AM
"why didn't the nurse get him into a bed sooner? why didn't a doctor see him in the WR? why didn't someone treat his pain?..."
there is no question in my mind that severe and WELL-KNOWN ED overcrowding and system issues were the primary factors in this pt's delay to care
5/14
there is no question in my mind that severe and WELL-KNOWN ED overcrowding and system issues were the primary factors in this pt's delay to care
5/14
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Gift Link: www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/1c12514...
Schools must improve air quality to slow spread of respiratory illness, advocates say
Proper air filtration could help mitigate the rapid spread of flu and other illnesses, say experts and parents
www.theglobeandmail.com
December 25, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Gift Link: www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/1c12514...
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We are all connected to one another.
We are all members of the human community.
Covid-19 poses an extreme danger to every human being.
Preserving collective safety is essential to our survival.
#COVID19
We are all members of the human community.
Covid-19 poses an extreme danger to every human being.
Preserving collective safety is essential to our survival.
#COVID19
"No man is an island, entire of itself."
John Donne
For me, choosing to wear a respirator mask in all public spaces signifies an awareness of my connection to the human community, whose collective well-being is grievously threatened by the ongoing pandemic of Covid-19.
#COVID19 #respirator
John Donne
For me, choosing to wear a respirator mask in all public spaces signifies an awareness of my connection to the human community, whose collective well-being is grievously threatened by the ongoing pandemic of Covid-19.
#COVID19 #respirator
December 25, 2025 at 8:50 PM
We are all connected to one another.
We are all members of the human community.
Covid-19 poses an extreme danger to every human being.
Preserving collective safety is essential to our survival.
#COVID19
We are all members of the human community.
Covid-19 poses an extreme danger to every human being.
Preserving collective safety is essential to our survival.
#COVID19
Be the first.
Be the first current NHL player to come out.
You deserve sunshine too.
Your bravery will destroy towers of hate.
You will help so many who are boxed in by oppression.
You will shine across the world and time.
We can’t wait to know who you are.
@glaad.bsky.social
@queerty.com
Be the first current NHL player to come out.
You deserve sunshine too.
Your bravery will destroy towers of hate.
You will help so many who are boxed in by oppression.
You will shine across the world and time.
We can’t wait to know who you are.
@glaad.bsky.social
@queerty.com
December 25, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Be the first.
Be the first current NHL player to come out.
You deserve sunshine too.
Your bravery will destroy towers of hate.
You will help so many who are boxed in by oppression.
You will shine across the world and time.
We can’t wait to know who you are.
@glaad.bsky.social
@queerty.com
Be the first current NHL player to come out.
You deserve sunshine too.
Your bravery will destroy towers of hate.
You will help so many who are boxed in by oppression.
You will shine across the world and time.
We can’t wait to know who you are.
@glaad.bsky.social
@queerty.com
Reposted by David Keegan
One of my hopes is that the current recalls will start to get more people involved in what's happening in the province. I hope so 🤞🏽🤞🏽
December 24, 2025 at 4:34 PM
One of my hopes is that the current recalls will start to get more people involved in what's happening in the province. I hope so 🤞🏽🤞🏽
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“Like Prime, but with human beings.”
December 24, 2025 at 5:42 PM
“Like Prime, but with human beings.”
Reposted by David Keegan
“Like prime, but with human beings”
December 24, 2025 at 6:17 PM
“Like prime, but with human beings”
I wrote this in @calgaryherald.com two years ago.
Things are even worse now:
Our healthcare system has no regular hospital beds available in Calgary as per AHS. Trans kids have been dehumanized by our government. The Govt makes vaccinations difficult to get.
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
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Things are even worse now:
Our healthcare system has no regular hospital beds available in Calgary as per AHS. Trans kids have been dehumanized by our government. The Govt makes vaccinations difficult to get.
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
1/2
Opinion: Why I chose Alberta; and what went wrong
Calgary doctor and medical professor says the Alberta that attracted him to move here no longer exists.
calgaryherald.com
December 24, 2025 at 4:13 PM
I wrote this in @calgaryherald.com two years ago.
Things are even worse now:
Our healthcare system has no regular hospital beds available in Calgary as per AHS. Trans kids have been dehumanized by our government. The Govt makes vaccinations difficult to get.
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
1/2
Things are even worse now:
Our healthcare system has no regular hospital beds available in Calgary as per AHS. Trans kids have been dehumanized by our government. The Govt makes vaccinations difficult to get.
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
1/2
Reposted by David Keegan
I wish a congregation in Halifax did this. actually, I wish every congregation did this.
Want a Christmas service in Calgary that has N95 masks available? Hillhurst United Church is your answer. We’ve made sure to have N95s for everyone who wants one.
Please give health to yourself and others this Christmas: wear a mask.
#ableg
#abpoli
hillhurstunited.com
Please give health to yourself and others this Christmas: wear a mask.
#ableg
#abpoli
hillhurstunited.com
Hillhurst United Church An Affirming, progressive, Christian church in Calgary, Alberta
Hillhurst United Church is an Affirming, progressive, Christian church in NW Calgary. Led by Reverend John Pentland, Hillhurst is a spiritual church working for social justice in the way of Jesus Chri...
hillhurstunited.com
December 24, 2025 at 2:54 AM
I wish a congregation in Halifax did this. actually, I wish every congregation did this.