Hallan Folly
@hallan.bsky.social
her/they, Animator, Nova Scotian, enjoyer of small things
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Fuck US big tech, it's all got to go.
Ditch it, all of it. As fast as possible.
Well done France, again 👏
Ditch it, all of it. As fast as possible.
Well done France, again 👏
France dumps Zoom and Teams as Europe seeks digital autonomy from the US
European governments are moving away from U.S. tech giants, opting for domestic or open-source alternatives.
go.stonking.com
February 5, 2026 at 8:45 AM
Fuck US big tech, it's all got to go.
Ditch it, all of it. As fast as possible.
Well done France, again 👏
Ditch it, all of it. As fast as possible.
Well done France, again 👏
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Moulton: This is state-sponsored terror. This is what you would expect to see in North Korea or Iran or the old Soviet Union. We’ve got to crack down on the government before they crack down on the American people.
February 4, 2026 at 10:38 PM
Moulton: This is state-sponsored terror. This is what you would expect to see in North Korea or Iran or the old Soviet Union. We’ve got to crack down on the government before they crack down on the American people.
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Every time I see rich and powerful men jerking off to the idea of sexually subjugating women, I think of how many men told me that I was overreacting years ago when I said that they would also eventually overturn Roe v. Wade. And then I want to punch a wall.
February 4, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Every time I see rich and powerful men jerking off to the idea of sexually subjugating women, I think of how many men told me that I was overreacting years ago when I said that they would also eventually overturn Roe v. Wade. And then I want to punch a wall.
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BERNIE SANDERS: Do vaccines cause autism?
BHATTACHARYA: I do not believe that the measles vaccine causes autism
SANDERS: Nah. Uh uh. I didn't ask measles. Do vaccines cause autism?
BHATTACHARYA: I have not seen a study that suggests any single vaccine causes autism
BHATTACHARYA: I do not believe that the measles vaccine causes autism
SANDERS: Nah. Uh uh. I didn't ask measles. Do vaccines cause autism?
BHATTACHARYA: I have not seen a study that suggests any single vaccine causes autism
February 3, 2026 at 3:59 PM
BERNIE SANDERS: Do vaccines cause autism?
BHATTACHARYA: I do not believe that the measles vaccine causes autism
SANDERS: Nah. Uh uh. I didn't ask measles. Do vaccines cause autism?
BHATTACHARYA: I have not seen a study that suggests any single vaccine causes autism
BHATTACHARYA: I do not believe that the measles vaccine causes autism
SANDERS: Nah. Uh uh. I didn't ask measles. Do vaccines cause autism?
BHATTACHARYA: I have not seen a study that suggests any single vaccine causes autism
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If you campaigned for the presidency on a promise to destroy these assholes, you would win a landslide the size of FDR in 1936, when he campaigned on a promise to destroy these assholes.
Yes, Peter decided that the continued existence of our democracies isn't compatible with his desired level of personal freedom.
An absolute enemy of humanity.
An absolute enemy of humanity.
February 3, 2026 at 12:17 AM
If you campaigned for the presidency on a promise to destroy these assholes, you would win a landslide the size of FDR in 1936, when he campaigned on a promise to destroy these assholes.
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Reminder here’s some adobe alternatives, Because FUCK ADOBE….
February 2, 2026 at 7:44 PM
Reminder here’s some adobe alternatives, Because FUCK ADOBE….
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About time that the municipality enforces this requirement to pay a living wage. Also time to bring this work in-house. And for all to be paid a
#LivingWage
#LivingWage
Halifax ends contracts with Imperial Cleaners over failure to pay living wages
By @suzannerent.bsky.social
By @suzannerent.bsky.social
Halifax ends contracts with Imperial Cleaners over failure to pay living wages - Halifax Examiner
Dartmouth-based cleaning company has been paying staff just above minimum wage, despite Halifax's living wage policy.
www.halifaxexaminer.ca
February 3, 2026 at 2:12 PM
About time that the municipality enforces this requirement to pay a living wage. Also time to bring this work in-house. And for all to be paid a
#LivingWage
#LivingWage
So Disney is attempting to go all in on AI animation film, stealing from a whole working class of artists that barely got paid on their biggest productions.
If they think theft of art is okay, then it's okay not to pay to watch their shit.
If they think theft of art is okay, then it's okay not to pay to watch their shit.
February 2, 2026 at 9:37 PM
So Disney is attempting to go all in on AI animation film, stealing from a whole working class of artists that barely got paid on their biggest productions.
If they think theft of art is okay, then it's okay not to pay to watch their shit.
If they think theft of art is okay, then it's okay not to pay to watch their shit.
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All power to Ubisoft workers in Halifax, standing up for justice and accountability after the company shut down their workplace right after they unionized.
Ubisoft has taken nearly $1 billion in public subsidies. We need to be loud and clear: No tax dollars for union busters!
dub.sh/0EG
Ubisoft has taken nearly $1 billion in public subsidies. We need to be loud and clear: No tax dollars for union busters!
dub.sh/0EG
Laid-off Ubisoft workers rally, call on video game developer to reopen in Halifax - Halifax | Globalnews.ca
A crowd of Ubisoft workers and supporters held a rally, urging the video game developer to reopen the studio that was closed earlier this month after a successful union drive.
dub.sh
January 30, 2026 at 11:25 PM
All power to Ubisoft workers in Halifax, standing up for justice and accountability after the company shut down their workplace right after they unionized.
Ubisoft has taken nearly $1 billion in public subsidies. We need to be loud and clear: No tax dollars for union busters!
dub.sh/0EG
Ubisoft has taken nearly $1 billion in public subsidies. We need to be loud and clear: No tax dollars for union busters!
dub.sh/0EG
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This post has been on my mind for a few days now, so I’m going to say something about it. 🧵
January 31, 2026 at 3:00 AM
This post has been on my mind for a few days now, so I’m going to say something about it. 🧵
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This is really thoroughly reported - extensive and accurate. Battery facilities like these are awesome and just getting better.
Large scale batteries key to reliability, says Nova Scotia Power
By @dartjenhen.bsky.social
By @dartjenhen.bsky.social
Large scale batteries key to reliability, says Nova Scotia Power - Halifax Examiner
Nova Scotia Power says battery sites in Waverley and Bridgewater allow it to store renewable energy "and deliver it when customers need it most, ensuring reliability as more renewables are added to th...
www.halifaxexaminer.ca
January 30, 2026 at 4:05 PM
This is really thoroughly reported - extensive and accurate. Battery facilities like these are awesome and just getting better.
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In 1970, Ohio National Guard troops opened fire on unarmed college students protesting the Vietnam War at Kent State University.
Four protesters were killed in cold blood.
The public's reaction at the time feels disturbingly familiar.
Four protesters were killed in cold blood.
The public's reaction at the time feels disturbingly familiar.
January 29, 2026 at 5:22 PM
In 1970, Ohio National Guard troops opened fire on unarmed college students protesting the Vietnam War at Kent State University.
Four protesters were killed in cold blood.
The public's reaction at the time feels disturbingly familiar.
Four protesters were killed in cold blood.
The public's reaction at the time feels disturbingly familiar.
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Seems good!
Liberal MP proposes changes to Divorce Act #Canada
It would require that family violence be taken into account in divorce proceedings and challenges the premise that child custody must be divided equally between divorcing partners.
www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...
It would require that family violence be taken into account in divorce proceedings and challenges the premise that child custody must be divided equally between divorcing partners.
www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...
Liberal MP proposes changes to Divorce Act
A Liberal MP is pushing for changes to the Divorce Act to give children a say in divorce proceedings and limit the effects of coercive control and domestic violence.
www.ctvnews.ca
January 28, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Seems good!
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Four designs from a recently aired episode of Primal. Many more drawings from this episode are going up now on my Patreon page (StephenDeStefano911) for subscribers only.
January 28, 2026 at 8:46 PM
Four designs from a recently aired episode of Primal. Many more drawings from this episode are going up now on my Patreon page (StephenDeStefano911) for subscribers only.
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90% of my animation friends are unemployed. I'm on hiatus. The value of animation is proven every year. Greenlight new shows! Don't overdevelop. Don't chase trends. You can't chase trends w/ animation! It takes too long! Tell good stories. Take risks."Demon Hunters" was a risk & look how it paid off
Animation ruled streaming in 2025. Again. Nielsen data shows 'Bluey' repeated as the most-watched title across all genres, while 'KPop Demon Hunters' was the most-watched movie, and Seth MacFarlane won the inaugural Streaming Icon of the Year award.
www.cartoonbrew.com/streaming/ni...
www.cartoonbrew.com/streaming/ni...
Animation Dominates Nielsen's Year-End Streaming Charts
'Bluey' was the year's most watched anything, 'KPop Demon Hunters' took the top film prize, and Seth MacFarlane won Streaming Icon of the Year.
www.cartoonbrew.com
January 29, 2026 at 1:35 AM
90% of my animation friends are unemployed. I'm on hiatus. The value of animation is proven every year. Greenlight new shows! Don't overdevelop. Don't chase trends. You can't chase trends w/ animation! It takes too long! Tell good stories. Take risks."Demon Hunters" was a risk & look how it paid off
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We're living in an era of market failure and housing is no exception. Handing billions to private developers won’t fix things: we need public housing built at scale.
Part of my conversation w/ @daviddoel.bsky.social
Join our campaign to build homes for the many, not the money! avilewis.link/join
Part of my conversation w/ @daviddoel.bsky.social
Join our campaign to build homes for the many, not the money! avilewis.link/join
We need a public developer for housing
YouTube video by Avi Lewis
youtu.be
January 28, 2026 at 8:25 PM
We're living in an era of market failure and housing is no exception. Handing billions to private developers won’t fix things: we need public housing built at scale.
Part of my conversation w/ @daviddoel.bsky.social
Join our campaign to build homes for the many, not the money! avilewis.link/join
Part of my conversation w/ @daviddoel.bsky.social
Join our campaign to build homes for the many, not the money! avilewis.link/join
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Regional Council wants your input on a future tartan for the Halifax region. A municipal tartan is a way to celebrate our shared history, strengthen community pride, and reflect who we are as a region. Check out the design options and tell us what you think at: engagehalifax.ca/tartan
January 28, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Regional Council wants your input on a future tartan for the Halifax region. A municipal tartan is a way to celebrate our shared history, strengthen community pride, and reflect who we are as a region. Check out the design options and tell us what you think at: engagehalifax.ca/tartan
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"...this idea of ‘might makes right’ has always been this recessive cultural gene of the United States. And we fooled ourselves into thinking it had gone away. But it has re-emerged to the surface because it never left.”
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
The US drew up a plan to invade Canada in 1930. Now Trump is reviving old fears
Now the US is vying regional dominance, experts point to War Plan Red as proof its Canadian allyship has always been flimsy
www.theguardian.com
January 28, 2026 at 1:11 AM
"...this idea of ‘might makes right’ has always been this recessive cultural gene of the United States. And we fooled ourselves into thinking it had gone away. But it has re-emerged to the surface because it never left.”
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
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Saltscapes Magazine's annual Spring Expo, presented in partnership with Nova Scotia Loyal, returns to Halifax Exhibition Centre, April 24-26. This celebration of all things local showcases Nova Scotian food, drink, arts, crafts, and much more!
January 28, 2026 at 11:40 AM
Saltscapes Magazine's annual Spring Expo, presented in partnership with Nova Scotia Loyal, returns to Halifax Exhibition Centre, April 24-26. This celebration of all things local showcases Nova Scotian food, drink, arts, crafts, and much more!
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I remember a group of my cognitive psych students once did an experiment on expert knowledge and maps. A variant on theories of chunking for recall.
Basically, can experts remember more because they use patterns rather than details? (The answer is yes) 1/
Basically, can experts remember more because they use patterns rather than details? (The answer is yes) 1/
Grok has drawn, well, something. I like the Stonegate, Hipegate, Hayegate, Heyegate, Stonegate region in the north of the map.
27/27
27/27
January 27, 2026 at 2:18 PM
I remember a group of my cognitive psych students once did an experiment on expert knowledge and maps. A variant on theories of chunking for recall.
Basically, can experts remember more because they use patterns rather than details? (The answer is yes) 1/
Basically, can experts remember more because they use patterns rather than details? (The answer is yes) 1/
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Friends, I’m once again asking you to donate. But not to me!
@claireforny.bsky.social is a union organizer, democratic socialist and my former Assembly colleague running for Congress in NY-7.
Chip in today: secure.actblue.com/donate/clair...
@claireforny.bsky.social is a union organizer, democratic socialist and my former Assembly colleague running for Congress in NY-7.
Chip in today: secure.actblue.com/donate/clair...
January 27, 2026 at 2:26 PM
Friends, I’m once again asking you to donate. But not to me!
@claireforny.bsky.social is a union organizer, democratic socialist and my former Assembly colleague running for Congress in NY-7.
Chip in today: secure.actblue.com/donate/clair...
@claireforny.bsky.social is a union organizer, democratic socialist and my former Assembly colleague running for Congress in NY-7.
Chip in today: secure.actblue.com/donate/clair...
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Please sign if you have not yet signed #Canadians only until February 3 to get 10,000 signatures
Thank you.
Thank you.
Everyone who is sick and tired of American owned media gaslighting Canadians please sign this petition:
www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
Petition e-6879 - Petitions
www.ourcommons.ca
January 27, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Please sign if you have not yet signed #Canadians only until February 3 to get 10,000 signatures
Thank you.
Thank you.
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Part of me always finds it hilarious that the asshole who had all the disabled people murdered in Germany ended up getting his shit kicked in by a guy who was incapable of walking and confined to a wheelchair.
January 26, 2026 at 8:55 AM
Part of me always finds it hilarious that the asshole who had all the disabled people murdered in Germany ended up getting his shit kicked in by a guy who was incapable of walking and confined to a wheelchair.
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She can hang out with your prized possessions! So close to the goal!
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January 25, 2026 at 3:16 AM
She can hang out with your prized possessions! So close to the goal!
www.ownaj.com/products/eul...
www.ownaj.com/products/eul...