Kimberley Mok 莫靖熹
@kimberleymok.bsky.social
Earthling, writer, multidisciplinary artist/illustrator, music mixer, mom, yoga teacher, former architect | MTL/T.O./NYC | Author of: The Modern House Bus http://a.co/gmdqwzN | https://linktr.ee/collectivepsyche
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Hello 🦋 people!
I'm a writer, illustrator, and multidisciplinary designer with a background in architecture, and author of The Modern Housebus.
My work aims to uplift, inspire and reconnect us to new possibilities, and an emergent mythology about the continuing evolution of human consciousness. 🧵
I'm a writer, illustrator, and multidisciplinary designer with a background in architecture, and author of The Modern Housebus.
My work aims to uplift, inspire and reconnect us to new possibilities, and an emergent mythology about the continuing evolution of human consciousness. 🧵
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This a big deal: "China’s carbon dioxide emissions have been flat or falling for 18 months"
China's economy has grown by ~5% in the last year, so this comprehensively debunks the idea (again) that emissions are tied to growth. So yes, faster progress needed, but this is how you turn the corner.
China's economy has grown by ~5% in the last year, so this comprehensively debunks the idea (again) that emissions are tied to growth. So yes, faster progress needed, but this is how you turn the corner.
China’s CO2 emissions have been flat or falling for past 18 months, analysis finds
World’s biggest polluter on track to hit peak emissions target early but miss goal for cutting carbon intensity
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:20 AM
This a big deal: "China’s carbon dioxide emissions have been flat or falling for 18 months"
China's economy has grown by ~5% in the last year, so this comprehensively debunks the idea (again) that emissions are tied to growth. So yes, faster progress needed, but this is how you turn the corner.
China's economy has grown by ~5% in the last year, so this comprehensively debunks the idea (again) that emissions are tied to growth. So yes, faster progress needed, but this is how you turn the corner.
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Most white colleges wouldn’t accept Black students, and Black colleges didn’t have the capacity to handle the post-war demand—by 1947, as many as 50,000 qualified Black veterans had been turned away.
How a hostile America undermined its Black WWII veterans
Servicemembers were attacked, discredited, and shortchanged on GI benefits—with lasting implications.
www.motherjones.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Most white colleges wouldn’t accept Black students, and Black colleges didn’t have the capacity to handle the post-war demand—by 1947, as many as 50,000 qualified Black veterans had been turned away.
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The world’s 10 wealthiest people are $500 billion wealthier this year, thanks in part to the AI boom.
Meanwhile millions go hungry.
Millions more are about to lose healthcare.
The billionaires are amassing truly offensive amounts of wealth on the backs of the average person.
Meanwhile millions go hungry.
Millions more are about to lose healthcare.
The billionaires are amassing truly offensive amounts of wealth on the backs of the average person.
World's 10 richest people are $500 billion wealthier this year thanks to the AI boom
The 10 wealthiest people on the planet are jointly worth around $2.5 trillion, as AI buzz has boosted tech stocks such as Larry Ellison's Oracle.
www.businessinsider.com
November 11, 2025 at 8:46 PM
The world’s 10 wealthiest people are $500 billion wealthier this year, thanks in part to the AI boom.
Meanwhile millions go hungry.
Millions more are about to lose healthcare.
The billionaires are amassing truly offensive amounts of wealth on the backs of the average person.
Meanwhile millions go hungry.
Millions more are about to lose healthcare.
The billionaires are amassing truly offensive amounts of wealth on the backs of the average person.
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ever since I learned about three-cueing I've developed infinitely more patience for replies on social media. mfers literally do not know how to read. people are walking around conjuring random meanings into words they don't know, and they don't know a lot of words. it's crazy
November 11, 2025 at 6:15 PM
ever since I learned about three-cueing I've developed infinitely more patience for replies on social media. mfers literally do not know how to read. people are walking around conjuring random meanings into words they don't know, and they don't know a lot of words. it's crazy
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My granny never got over the First World War. She lost so many relatives, neighbours, school mates. She shared stories of the trenches to me and my sister.
I write about her, Canada's "100 Days" and the staggering price we paid to end the First World War.
charlieangus.substack.com/p/canadas-10...
I write about her, Canada's "100 Days" and the staggering price we paid to end the First World War.
charlieangus.substack.com/p/canadas-10...
Canada's 100 Days: A Remembrance Day Reflection
On the 11th hour of the 11th month of the 11th day, everything stops in Canada.
charlieangus.substack.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:56 PM
My granny never got over the First World War. She lost so many relatives, neighbours, school mates. She shared stories of the trenches to me and my sister.
I write about her, Canada's "100 Days" and the staggering price we paid to end the First World War.
charlieangus.substack.com/p/canadas-10...
I write about her, Canada's "100 Days" and the staggering price we paid to end the First World War.
charlieangus.substack.com/p/canadas-10...
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From a Washington Post story titled "How women feel about Trump’s presidency"
November 11, 2025 at 5:42 PM
From a Washington Post story titled "How women feel about Trump’s presidency"
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Oh, so he totally stole the money
November 11, 2025 at 5:39 AM
Oh, so he totally stole the money
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Authoritarianism can only succeed when democracy fails to deliver for working people.
Authoritarian parties can only succeed when the pro-democracy parties fail to fight for working people.
We need a new democracy and a new party system which can represent working people.
Authoritarian parties can only succeed when the pro-democracy parties fail to fight for working people.
We need a new democracy and a new party system which can represent working people.
November 11, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Authoritarianism can only succeed when democracy fails to deliver for working people.
Authoritarian parties can only succeed when the pro-democracy parties fail to fight for working people.
We need a new democracy and a new party system which can represent working people.
Authoritarian parties can only succeed when the pro-democracy parties fail to fight for working people.
We need a new democracy and a new party system which can represent working people.
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A reflection on what November 11 means in a year when our nation is under threat.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPCN...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPCN...
NOVEMBER 11 - WE STAND FIRM FOR DEMOCRACY
YouTube video by Charlie Angus
www.youtube.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:50 AM
A reflection on what November 11 means in a year when our nation is under threat.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPCN...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPCN...
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When I was in my twenties, I became very sick from adenomyosis and endometriosis.
I needed a hysterectomy and multiple blood transfusions.
I was told that since I was young I would recover quickly.
I was told I would only need 4-6 weeks off work.
Then there was a complication ….
I needed a hysterectomy and multiple blood transfusions.
I was told that since I was young I would recover quickly.
I was told I would only need 4-6 weeks off work.
Then there was a complication ….
November 10, 2025 at 3:08 AM
When I was in my twenties, I became very sick from adenomyosis and endometriosis.
I needed a hysterectomy and multiple blood transfusions.
I was told that since I was young I would recover quickly.
I was told I would only need 4-6 weeks off work.
Then there was a complication ….
I needed a hysterectomy and multiple blood transfusions.
I was told that since I was young I would recover quickly.
I was told I would only need 4-6 weeks off work.
Then there was a complication ….
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PM Carney makes it sound like we can insulate ourselves from Silicon Valley tycoons who genuflect to Trump and serve his authoritarian aims.
But how realistic is that as #BigTech hungers for our country?
@harrisonmooney.bsky.social interviews “The Nerd Reich” author @gilduran.com. #uspoli #canpoli
But how realistic is that as #BigTech hungers for our country?
@harrisonmooney.bsky.social interviews “The Nerd Reich” author @gilduran.com. #uspoli #canpoli
The Man Who Tracks Silicon Valley’s ‘Nerd Reich’ | The Tyee
Wonder what US tech titans wish for, Canada? Study their roots, says writer Gil Duran. A Tyee Q&A.
thetyee.ca
November 10, 2025 at 3:42 PM
PM Carney makes it sound like we can insulate ourselves from Silicon Valley tycoons who genuflect to Trump and serve his authoritarian aims.
But how realistic is that as #BigTech hungers for our country?
@harrisonmooney.bsky.social interviews “The Nerd Reich” author @gilduran.com. #uspoli #canpoli
But how realistic is that as #BigTech hungers for our country?
@harrisonmooney.bsky.social interviews “The Nerd Reich” author @gilduran.com. #uspoli #canpoli
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Before ACA, many Americans couldn’t afford insurance
Alex Smith was a diabetic who got kicked off his Mom’s insurance at 26
He made 35k a year which was “too much” for Medicaid, but not nearly enough to cover insurance premiums
He had to ration his insulin & died a month after losing insurance
Alex Smith was a diabetic who got kicked off his Mom’s insurance at 26
He made 35k a year which was “too much” for Medicaid, but not nearly enough to cover insurance premiums
He had to ration his insulin & died a month after losing insurance
Insulin's High Cost Leads To Lethal Rationing
Alec Raeshawn Smith was 23 when diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes and 26 when he died. He couldn't afford $1,300 per month for his insulin and other diabetes supplies, so he tried to stretch the doses.
www.npr.org
November 10, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Before ACA, many Americans couldn’t afford insurance
Alex Smith was a diabetic who got kicked off his Mom’s insurance at 26
He made 35k a year which was “too much” for Medicaid, but not nearly enough to cover insurance premiums
He had to ration his insulin & died a month after losing insurance
Alex Smith was a diabetic who got kicked off his Mom’s insurance at 26
He made 35k a year which was “too much” for Medicaid, but not nearly enough to cover insurance premiums
He had to ration his insulin & died a month after losing insurance
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"...but draft documents obtained by POLITICO show that officials are planning far-reaching changes to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to the benefit of artificial intelligence developers."
Brussels knifes privacy to feed the AI boom
Draft proposals obtained by POLITICO show EU is breaking sacred privacy regime to placate industry.
www.politico.eu
November 10, 2025 at 11:57 AM
"...but draft documents obtained by POLITICO show that officials are planning far-reaching changes to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to the benefit of artificial intelligence developers."
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My family has been without half our income for 40 days. It has been.. very hard.
We are willing to feel that pain so people can have health care next year, or to undo these illegal recissions.
We are not willing to have been put through this for NOTHING.
We are willing to feel that pain so people can have health care next year, or to undo these illegal recissions.
We are not willing to have been put through this for NOTHING.
November 10, 2025 at 1:36 AM
My family has been without half our income for 40 days. It has been.. very hard.
We are willing to feel that pain so people can have health care next year, or to undo these illegal recissions.
We are not willing to have been put through this for NOTHING.
We are willing to feel that pain so people can have health care next year, or to undo these illegal recissions.
We are not willing to have been put through this for NOTHING.
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At fairgrounds full of young men, the government sets up shop to hire immigration agents.
How the Border Patrol uses rodeos to recruit
At fairgrounds full of young men, the government sets up shop to hire immigration agents.
www.motherjones.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:00 AM
At fairgrounds full of young men, the government sets up shop to hire immigration agents.
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Casual reminder that the myth of “pulling yourself up by your bootstraps” is a cruel hoax designed to convince poor people from all walks of life that the injustices they face are a result of their own actions, rather than an oppressive system rigged against them.
November 10, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Casual reminder that the myth of “pulling yourself up by your bootstraps” is a cruel hoax designed to convince poor people from all walks of life that the injustices they face are a result of their own actions, rather than an oppressive system rigged against them.
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Any politician who votes to give more of our tax money to the grifters who have already gotten too much deserves to be primaried into the sun
“OpenAI is getting ready to run hat in hand to the taxpayer for subsidies.” After losing more than $13 billion this year, OpenAI officials are angling for a bailout. From @ryanlcooper.com:
trib.al/CUazMCQ
trib.al/CUazMCQ
OpenAI Is Maneuvering for a Government Bailout - The American Prospect
For artificial intelligence to ever pencil out, some truly enormous revenue streams will be required. And if you need trillions of dollars for data centers forever, there’s only one entity to turn to: Uncle Sam.
trib.al
November 9, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Any politician who votes to give more of our tax money to the grifters who have already gotten too much deserves to be primaried into the sun
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The more videos I see of masked ICE agents smashing windows or driving off with babies in the backseat…the more I think about last week’s FBI warning
Criminals are dressing as ICE to hurt people
If we normalize ICE taking off with children, guess what happens?
More trafficking & kidnapping
Criminals are dressing as ICE to hurt people
If we normalize ICE taking off with children, guess what happens?
More trafficking & kidnapping
November 9, 2025 at 2:10 AM
The more videos I see of masked ICE agents smashing windows or driving off with babies in the backseat…the more I think about last week’s FBI warning
Criminals are dressing as ICE to hurt people
If we normalize ICE taking off with children, guess what happens?
More trafficking & kidnapping
Criminals are dressing as ICE to hurt people
If we normalize ICE taking off with children, guess what happens?
More trafficking & kidnapping
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This is because Intuit, Inc. gave Donald Trump $1,000,000 for his "inauguration." Intuit owns Turbo Tax, which makes money off charging taxpayers to file their returns.
The corruption is rampant and in plain sight.
The corruption is rampant and in plain sight.
November 9, 2025 at 1:47 AM
This is because Intuit, Inc. gave Donald Trump $1,000,000 for his "inauguration." Intuit owns Turbo Tax, which makes money off charging taxpayers to file their returns.
The corruption is rampant and in plain sight.
The corruption is rampant and in plain sight.
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With SNAP in crisis, America’s epic food waste problem has become a lifeline.
The U.S. throws away enough food to help tackle its hunger problem. The government shutdown is proving it.
grist.org/food-and-agr...
#Hunger #SNAP #Food #Waste
The U.S. throws away enough food to help tackle its hunger problem. The government shutdown is proving it.
grist.org/food-and-agr...
#Hunger #SNAP #Food #Waste
With SNAP in crisis, America's epic food waste problem has become a lifeline
The U.S. throws away enough food to help tackle its hunger problem. The government shutdown is proving it.
grist.org
November 9, 2025 at 9:58 PM
With SNAP in crisis, America’s epic food waste problem has become a lifeline.
The U.S. throws away enough food to help tackle its hunger problem. The government shutdown is proving it.
grist.org/food-and-agr...
#Hunger #SNAP #Food #Waste
The U.S. throws away enough food to help tackle its hunger problem. The government shutdown is proving it.
grist.org/food-and-agr...
#Hunger #SNAP #Food #Waste
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A few years ago, Equal Justice USA (EJUSA), a criminal and racial justice nonprofit, was awarded $3 million in federal grants to expand its work supporting community violence intervention efforts.
This April, Trump's DOJ terminated its funding. Its last day of operations was August 15.
This April, Trump's DOJ terminated its funding. Its last day of operations was August 15.
How Trump’s DOJ wiped out a pioneering anti-violence nonprofit
“We’re just the tip of the iceberg.”
www.motherjones.com
November 9, 2025 at 10:00 PM
A few years ago, Equal Justice USA (EJUSA), a criminal and racial justice nonprofit, was awarded $3 million in federal grants to expand its work supporting community violence intervention efforts.
This April, Trump's DOJ terminated its funding. Its last day of operations was August 15.
This April, Trump's DOJ terminated its funding. Its last day of operations was August 15.
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The government froze food aid. Tribes are thawing old traditions.
Decades of work to rebuild traditional food systems are paying off, but droughts and funding cuts threaten to unravel the progress.
grist.org/indigenous/t...
#Food #Indigenous #Tribes
Decades of work to rebuild traditional food systems are paying off, but droughts and funding cuts threaten to unravel the progress.
grist.org/indigenous/t...
#Food #Indigenous #Tribes
The government froze food aid. Tribes are thawing old traditions.
Decades of work to rebuild traditional food systems are paying off, but droughts and funding cuts threaten to unravel the progress.
grist.org
November 9, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The government froze food aid. Tribes are thawing old traditions.
Decades of work to rebuild traditional food systems are paying off, but droughts and funding cuts threaten to unravel the progress.
grist.org/indigenous/t...
#Food #Indigenous #Tribes
Decades of work to rebuild traditional food systems are paying off, but droughts and funding cuts threaten to unravel the progress.
grist.org/indigenous/t...
#Food #Indigenous #Tribes
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It’s time for Speaker Johnson to cut the ridiculous excuses and do his job. Adelita Grijalva won an election more than 6 weeks ago, and she still hasn’t been sworn in to represent more than 800,000 Arizonans. Read her op-ed:
I was elected 6 weeks ago. Speaker Mike Johnson refuses to swear me in.
Speaker Mike Johnson refuses to swear me into office, an unprecedented and starkly undemocratic position that sets a very dangerous precedent.
www.usatoday.com
November 9, 2025 at 5:37 PM
It’s time for Speaker Johnson to cut the ridiculous excuses and do his job. Adelita Grijalva won an election more than 6 weeks ago, and she still hasn’t been sworn in to represent more than 800,000 Arizonans. Read her op-ed:
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Disabled people tried to warn you.
We said that the rising eugenicist sentiment that accelerated during the “back to normal” phase of Covid would eventually hurt everyone
The new healthcare plan for America appears to be:
Don’t get sick
If you do get sick, it’s your fault
If you can’t pay, die
We said that the rising eugenicist sentiment that accelerated during the “back to normal” phase of Covid would eventually hurt everyone
The new healthcare plan for America appears to be:
Don’t get sick
If you do get sick, it’s your fault
If you can’t pay, die
November 9, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Disabled people tried to warn you.
We said that the rising eugenicist sentiment that accelerated during the “back to normal” phase of Covid would eventually hurt everyone
The new healthcare plan for America appears to be:
Don’t get sick
If you do get sick, it’s your fault
If you can’t pay, die
We said that the rising eugenicist sentiment that accelerated during the “back to normal” phase of Covid would eventually hurt everyone
The new healthcare plan for America appears to be:
Don’t get sick
If you do get sick, it’s your fault
If you can’t pay, die