Jaimie G
@jlpmcphail.bsky.social
Passionate about LGBTQ2S+, climate change, environmental crises; Indigenous progress (Cree Kokum). Majority of my time on these. Love hitting the hills to "go sane."
Advancements in agricultural tech allow for productn of biomass or green oil at lower cost than extracting traditional oil. The shift would stimulate global economy & investments in emission-negative biomass refining tech, cutting millions tons of emissions each year
CRUDE OIL, POLITICS AND CLIMATE CHANGE.
There are better ways than wars and carbon capture.
open.substack.com
January 27, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Advancements in agricultural tech allow for productn of biomass or green oil at lower cost than extracting traditional oil. The shift would stimulate global economy & investments in emission-negative biomass refining tech, cutting millions tons of emissions each year
Russia kidnaps Africans - Kenya, Uganda and South Africa - to fight in Ukraine!
‘I didn’t know how to shoot’: how African men have been tricked into fighting for Russia
Exclusive: Lured by false job adverts, they are unknowingly enlisted on arrival and put in mortal danger
www.theguardian.com
January 27, 2026 at 2:40 AM
Russia kidnaps Africans - Kenya, Uganda and South Africa - to fight in Ukraine!
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collins is going to lose that seat.
January 27, 2026 at 12:41 AM
collins is going to lose that seat.
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Good examples strengthen us all.
Madel: "We have citizens because of the color of the skin are carrying papers. That is antithetical to everything our country is about. I want my daughters to know I stood up and said 'no.' It's far more important that I said 'no' to this than I become the Republican gubernatorial candidate."
January 27, 2026 at 12:44 AM
Good examples strengthen us all.
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The tech giant did not admit wrongdoing in the case.
Google pays $68 million to settle claims its voice assistant spied on users | TechCrunch
The tech giant did not admit wrongdoing in the case.
techcrunch.com
January 27, 2026 at 12:46 AM
The tech giant did not admit wrongdoing in the case.
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again, fwiw, I think the issue is that unless there is real pullback by the admin, ICE is going to kill more people, escalating the crisis.
The biggest risk in this moment is something sociologists call “symbolic compliance.”
That’s when an institution that is violating civil rights gives the public just enough symbolic victories that accountability efforts lose steam before there has been any meaningful change.
That’s when an institution that is violating civil rights gives the public just enough symbolic victories that accountability efforts lose steam before there has been any meaningful change.
January 27, 2026 at 12:46 AM
again, fwiw, I think the issue is that unless there is real pullback by the admin, ICE is going to kill more people, escalating the crisis.
But this is tRump's attempt at an easy out from responsibility
Bovino removed from his role as US Border Patrol commander at large, The Atlantic reports reut.rs/3Z0Pug2
Bovino removed from his role as US Border Patrol commander at large, The Atlantic reports
Gregory Bovino has been removed from his role as the "commander at large" for the U.S. Border Patrol and will return to his former job in California, where he is expected to retire soon, the Atlantic reported on Monday, citing a Homeland Security official and two people with knowledge of the change.
reut.rs
January 27, 2026 at 12:58 AM
But this is tRump's attempt at an easy out from responsibility
Those guy do that all the time, right! Anything at all for a win. Most especially it used to be Latino countries but has sunk into EPL WAY too much!
Wish the refs would call simulation much more.
Wish the refs would call simulation much more.
I liked it when Buenonotte was pretending to be injured but then sprung up like a jack in a box when he realised a shot was on. Made me laugh.
#lufc
#lufc
January 27, 2026 at 12:53 AM
Those guy do that all the time, right! Anything at all for a win. Most especially it used to be Latino countries but has sunk into EPL WAY too much!
Wish the refs would call simulation much more.
Wish the refs would call simulation much more.
"CDN company Roshel's armoured Senator vehicles in action in Minneapolis w ICE.
This is sickening & scandalous! There is absolutely no justification for Canada to allow CDN weapons firm to send a rush order of armoured vehicles to ICE in past month."
This is sickening & scandalous! There is absolutely no justification for Canada to allow CDN weapons firm to send a rush order of armoured vehicles to ICE in past month."
January 26, 2026 at 7:12 PM
"CDN company Roshel's armoured Senator vehicles in action in Minneapolis w ICE.
This is sickening & scandalous! There is absolutely no justification for Canada to allow CDN weapons firm to send a rush order of armoured vehicles to ICE in past month."
This is sickening & scandalous! There is absolutely no justification for Canada to allow CDN weapons firm to send a rush order of armoured vehicles to ICE in past month."
After fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis by ICE agents, conservative X users shared AI-manipulated image purporting to show the moment that Pretti supposedly pulled a gun on officers while protesting.
January 26, 2026 at 7:06 PM
After fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis by ICE agents, conservative X users shared AI-manipulated image purporting to show the moment that Pretti supposedly pulled a gun on officers while protesting.
Board of Peace resolution details the structure of a U.S.-backed governing authority that would assume full legislative, executive, and judicial control over Gaza, incl emergency powers. tRump as CEO; Exec Board has power to “enact new law, or modify or repeal prior” civil & criminal laws in Gaza
January 26, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Board of Peace resolution details the structure of a U.S.-backed governing authority that would assume full legislative, executive, and judicial control over Gaza, incl emergency powers. tRump as CEO; Exec Board has power to “enact new law, or modify or repeal prior” civil & criminal laws in Gaza
CDN Govt gave $1M to JSI that provides wiretapping tools to ICE! JSI has supplied wiretapping tools to DEA & has had contracts with FBI, IRS & other U.S. agencies. for many years.
JSI has an open contract worth up to US$23.4 million with ICE
JSI has an open contract worth up to US$23.4 million with ICE
Ottawa is subsidizing a tech firm that provides wiretapping tools to ICE - The Logic
The $1-million contribution came after the U.S. agency showed up in force in Minneapolis
thelogic.co
January 26, 2026 at 6:40 PM
CDN Govt gave $1M to JSI that provides wiretapping tools to ICE! JSI has supplied wiretapping tools to DEA & has had contracts with FBI, IRS & other U.S. agencies. for many years.
JSI has an open contract worth up to US$23.4 million with ICE
JSI has an open contract worth up to US$23.4 million with ICE
2015 - Pakistan struck deal w China for 8 new coal plants for electricity vs destabilizing blackouts. Now ballooning debt as rooftop solar means less $ to address debt; growing pollution; continuing blackouts as can't afford to fully run the plants. China's Belt & Road often harms communities.
The Chinese Coal Offer Pakistan Couldn’t Afford But Didn’t Refuse - Inside Climate News
Leaders insisted China-backed coal deals would fix Pakistan’s energy crisis. But the power plants have threatened residents’ health and left the nation in a debt trap.
insideclimatenews.org
January 26, 2026 at 6:34 PM
2015 - Pakistan struck deal w China for 8 new coal plants for electricity vs destabilizing blackouts. Now ballooning debt as rooftop solar means less $ to address debt; growing pollution; continuing blackouts as can't afford to fully run the plants. China's Belt & Road often harms communities.
Carney's support of Fossil Fuel Mega Projects & enormous military upgrades to cut 16,000 Govt workers in health, transportation, Global Affairs (needed to actualize Carney's lofty international goals) & public safety. Huge hits to Climate & Environment depts functions & prioritizing CDN goods & svcs
Thousands of Federal Public Service Layoffs Are Beginning | The Tyee
Policy experts warn Canada could be losing vital resources as trade and geopolitics shift.
thetyee.ca
January 26, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Carney's support of Fossil Fuel Mega Projects & enormous military upgrades to cut 16,000 Govt workers in health, transportation, Global Affairs (needed to actualize Carney's lofty international goals) & public safety. Huge hits to Climate & Environment depts functions & prioritizing CDN goods & svcs
US secretary of treasury, Scott Bessent, dived into Canada’s internal affairs by talking enthusiastically about Alberta separatist movement to break up the country. Others in tRump's Admin have done likewise, even to loan offers. Time to haul in US Ambassador for full retractn & apology or punt him.
Trump’s America Comes for Alberta | The Tyee
The country must respond to this flagrant violation of Canadian sovereignty.
thetyee.ca
January 26, 2026 at 5:36 PM
US secretary of treasury, Scott Bessent, dived into Canada’s internal affairs by talking enthusiastically about Alberta separatist movement to break up the country. Others in tRump's Admin have done likewise, even to loan offers. Time to haul in US Ambassador for full retractn & apology or punt him.
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How generous. Maybe the Pretti family can use that money to bury the son killed by agents of the man Ackman helped put in power.
$10,000 is not enough to wipe blood off anyone's hands.
$10,000 is not enough to wipe blood off anyone's hands.
Bill Ackman Donates $10,000 to Pretti Family Fundraiser
Bill Ackman donated $10,000 to a fundraiser for Alex Pretti’s family, a spokesman for the hedge-fund billionaire confirmed Sunday night. The GoFundMe page has raised more than $900,000.
The Pershing S...
https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/minneapolis-shooting-alex-pretti/card/bill-ackman[…]r-ChPZyQEdJD79Pkepw7U3?st=kLSDzt&reflink=article_imessage_share
January 26, 2026 at 3:07 PM
How generous. Maybe the Pretti family can use that money to bury the son killed by agents of the man Ackman helped put in power.
$10,000 is not enough to wipe blood off anyone's hands.
$10,000 is not enough to wipe blood off anyone's hands.
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Enough is enough. Politicians can either support the complete abolition—not "reform" but *abolition*—of ICE, or they can get the hell out of the way. (Me for @discourseblog.com ) www.discourseblog.com/p/enough-is-...
Enough Is Enough
Politicians can either support the abolition of ICE or get the hell out of the way.
www.discourseblog.com
January 26, 2026 at 3:16 PM
Enough is enough. Politicians can either support the complete abolition—not "reform" but *abolition*—of ICE, or they can get the hell out of the way. (Me for @discourseblog.com ) www.discourseblog.com/p/enough-is-...
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Every inch counts.
pretty wild statement re: Republican Chris Madel drop from race for MN governor:
"Saying he cannot support the national GOP's 'stated retribution on citizens of our state, nor can I count myself a member of a party that would do so."
"Saying he cannot support the national GOP's 'stated retribution on citizens of our state, nor can I count myself a member of a party that would do so."
January 26, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Every inch counts.
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The European Union opens a formal investigation into Elon Musk’s social media platform X, after his artificial intelligence chatbot Grok started spewing nonconsensual sexualized deepfake images on the platform.
E.U. opens investigation into X and Musk's AI chatbot Grok over sexual deepfakes
The investigation will assess whether X "properly assessed and mitigated risks associated with the deployment of Grok's functionalities into X in the EU."
nbcnews.to
January 26, 2026 at 3:20 PM
The European Union opens a formal investigation into Elon Musk’s social media platform X, after his artificial intelligence chatbot Grok started spewing nonconsensual sexualized deepfake images on the platform.
Talks focused on energy & air defense, military cooperation, joint defense projects, & Lithuania's proposal to launch weapons-export platform, buying US weapons for Ukraine, & cooperation within the Security Action for Europe - financing weapons procurement for eligible countries.
Zelensky meets Lithuania's president as country pledges nearly 100 generators for Ukraine amid Russian strikes
Zelensky met Lithuania’s president in Vilnius on Jan. 25 to discuss support for Ukraine’s energy system and air defense as Russian strikes continue, with Lithuania pledging nearly 100 generators for U...
kyivindependent.com
January 26, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Talks focused on energy & air defense, military cooperation, joint defense projects, & Lithuania's proposal to launch weapons-export platform, buying US weapons for Ukraine, & cooperation within the Security Action for Europe - financing weapons procurement for eligible countries.
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In the 24-hours after an immigration officer fatally shot a protester in Minneapolis, the federal agencies that would typically be involved in investigating an officer-involved shooting have been on the sidelines.
DOJ, FBI take back seat in Minnesota shooting, state vows investigation
Since an immigration officer fatally shot a man in Minneapolis, the federal agents who would typically be involved in investigating have been sidelined.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 25, 2026 at 9:30 PM
In the 24-hours after an immigration officer fatally shot a protester in Minneapolis, the federal agencies that would typically be involved in investigating an officer-involved shooting have been on the sidelines.
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University of Chicago professor Robert Pape examines the troubling rise of domestic political violence and says Trump’s January 6 pardons could be the most consequential decision of his presidency.
America’s new era of violent populism is here
University of Chicago professor Robert Pape examines the troubling rise of domestic political violence and says Trump’s January 6 pardons could be the most consequential decision of his presidency.
www.motherjones.com
January 25, 2026 at 9:30 PM
University of Chicago professor Robert Pape examines the troubling rise of domestic political violence and says Trump’s January 6 pardons could be the most consequential decision of his presidency.
And those much smarter than he is are driving their plan, Project 2025
As President Trump finishes the first year of his second term, it is clear there are fewer guardrails than last time.
Trump pushes his power to new heights with help from loyal lieutenants
As President Trump finishes the first year of his second term, it is clear there are fewer guardrails than last time.
n.pr
January 26, 2026 at 2:05 AM
And those much smarter than he is are driving their plan, Project 2025
Make sure to coordinate across states & secure your sites from Fed Govt hacking. Or physical, violent assaults
The Trump regime tells so many lies states are having to make entire websites to counter them.
www.kare11.com/article/news...
www.kare11.com/article/news...
January 26, 2026 at 2:03 AM
Make sure to coordinate across states & secure your sites from Fed Govt hacking. Or physical, violent assaults