@kimzarzour.bsky.social
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One takeaway for Canadians watching what’s happening in the United States right now is that we need to put more pressure on governments / parties to strengthen democratic institutions and the fourth estate
You can also defend democracy by supporting the work of journalists and civil society groups
You can also defend democracy by supporting the work of journalists and civil society groups
September 18, 2025 at 12:21 AM
One takeaway for Canadians watching what’s happening in the United States right now is that we need to put more pressure on governments / parties to strengthen democratic institutions and the fourth estate
You can also defend democracy by supporting the work of journalists and civil society groups
You can also defend democracy by supporting the work of journalists and civil society groups
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Want to know a bit about me and @coopspeak.bsky.social, and how we ended up as @theresisters.bsky.social?
Here’s a 2023 article by @kimzarzour.bsky.social
who heard about our spicy and informative Tspaces and wanted to learn about what got us started:
www.yorkregion.com/news/aurora-...
Here’s a 2023 article by @kimzarzour.bsky.social
who heard about our spicy and informative Tspaces and wanted to learn about what got us started:
www.yorkregion.com/news/aurora-...
Aurora and Midland women are ReSisters in challenging times
They first met on a dark driveway in the pandemic; now their mission is to shine light.
www.yorkregion.com
July 4, 2025 at 4:57 AM
Want to know a bit about me and @coopspeak.bsky.social, and how we ended up as @theresisters.bsky.social?
Here’s a 2023 article by @kimzarzour.bsky.social
who heard about our spicy and informative Tspaces and wanted to learn about what got us started:
www.yorkregion.com/news/aurora-...
Here’s a 2023 article by @kimzarzour.bsky.social
who heard about our spicy and informative Tspaces and wanted to learn about what got us started:
www.yorkregion.com/news/aurora-...
This is creepy and alarming
You wanna see something really scary? open.substack.com/pub/amandagu...
June 3, 2025 at 6:34 PM
This is creepy and alarming
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Being able to identify hoaxes, avoid scams & debunk propaganda is a civic skill required in today's information society. That's why curriculum of students in Finland includes media literacy lessons, aimed at safeguarding a precious resource: the truth.
Finland teaches media literacy to fight fake news and disinformation
YouTube video by Al Jazeera English
youtube.com
May 4, 2025 at 4:47 AM
Being able to identify hoaxes, avoid scams & debunk propaganda is a civic skill required in today's information society. That's why curriculum of students in Finland includes media literacy lessons, aimed at safeguarding a precious resource: the truth.
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Remember when the Jamaican Minister of Labour visited Ontario, declared what he saw to be slavery conditions, ans it was completely ignored by Ontario ans Canadians politicians?
"It was so dirty. The windows have never been opened... and rats come to eat dinner with us." #Migrantworkers
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Housing conditions 'inadequate and undignified' for migrant farm workers, researchers say | CBC News
The guidance document, called the National Housing Standards for Migrant Agricultural Workers, was released on Friday at the Balsillie School of International Affairs in Waterloo. It was inspired by d...
www.cbc.ca
May 14, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Remember when the Jamaican Minister of Labour visited Ontario, declared what he saw to be slavery conditions, ans it was completely ignored by Ontario ans Canadians politicians?
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I was going to post something snarky about election night, but damn … I just cast my vote in a peaceful, unobstructed process and all I’m feeling is incredibly grateful.
April 29, 2025 at 12:42 AM
I was going to post something snarky about election night, but damn … I just cast my vote in a peaceful, unobstructed process and all I’m feeling is incredibly grateful.
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If I were an editor at a prestigious national publication I would simply ask writers to define what they mean by words like "forced"
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
April 13, 2025 at 1:59 PM
If I were an editor at a prestigious national publication I would simply ask writers to define what they mean by words like "forced"
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
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Welcome to the Bluesky account for Stand Up for Science 2025!
Keep an eye on this space for updates, event information, and ways to get involved. We can't wait to see everyone #standupforscience2025 on March 7th, both in DC and locations nationwide!
#scienceforall #sciencenotsilence
Keep an eye on this space for updates, event information, and ways to get involved. We can't wait to see everyone #standupforscience2025 on March 7th, both in DC and locations nationwide!
#scienceforall #sciencenotsilence
February 12, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Welcome to the Bluesky account for Stand Up for Science 2025!
Keep an eye on this space for updates, event information, and ways to get involved. We can't wait to see everyone #standupforscience2025 on March 7th, both in DC and locations nationwide!
#scienceforall #sciencenotsilence
Keep an eye on this space for updates, event information, and ways to get involved. We can't wait to see everyone #standupforscience2025 on March 7th, both in DC and locations nationwide!
#scienceforall #sciencenotsilence
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As Donald Trump turns the United States into one of the closest allies Russia has worldwide, it's worth revisiting the news item below, which came out immediately after Trump won a surprising victory in November:
March 2, 2025 at 11:29 AM
As Donald Trump turns the United States into one of the closest allies Russia has worldwide, it's worth revisiting the news item below, which came out immediately after Trump won a surprising victory in November:
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Reminder: we are being trained not to care about other people. It underlines the attacks on migrants, on DEI, on trans youth, on so-called "wokeness."
Sure there are legitimate critiques but this is not about critiques. It's about supercharging capitalism's culture of uncare.
Sure there are legitimate critiques but this is not about critiques. It's about supercharging capitalism's culture of uncare.
March 1, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Reminder: we are being trained not to care about other people. It underlines the attacks on migrants, on DEI, on trans youth, on so-called "wokeness."
Sure there are legitimate critiques but this is not about critiques. It's about supercharging capitalism's culture of uncare.
Sure there are legitimate critiques but this is not about critiques. It's about supercharging capitalism's culture of uncare.
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𝗦𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗫 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁.
But did you know the app stays connected to your email even after you've nuked yourself?
Here's the fix for Gmail: 🧵
1. Open your Gmail account.
2. Click the button that's a 3x3 grid of dots next to your profile icon in the top-right corner.
1/3
But did you know the app stays connected to your email even after you've nuked yourself?
Here's the fix for Gmail: 🧵
1. Open your Gmail account.
2. Click the button that's a 3x3 grid of dots next to your profile icon in the top-right corner.
1/3
February 28, 2025 at 7:50 PM
𝗦𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗫 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁.
But did you know the app stays connected to your email even after you've nuked yourself?
Here's the fix for Gmail: 🧵
1. Open your Gmail account.
2. Click the button that's a 3x3 grid of dots next to your profile icon in the top-right corner.
1/3
But did you know the app stays connected to your email even after you've nuked yourself?
Here's the fix for Gmail: 🧵
1. Open your Gmail account.
2. Click the button that's a 3x3 grid of dots next to your profile icon in the top-right corner.
1/3
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Your dignity honors the bravery of the Ukrainian people.
Be strong, be brave, be fearless.
You are never alone, dear President Zelenskyy.
We will continue working with you for a just and lasting peace.
Be strong, be brave, be fearless.
You are never alone, dear President Zelenskyy.
We will continue working with you for a just and lasting peace.
February 28, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Your dignity honors the bravery of the Ukrainian people.
Be strong, be brave, be fearless.
You are never alone, dear President Zelenskyy.
We will continue working with you for a just and lasting peace.
Be strong, be brave, be fearless.
You are never alone, dear President Zelenskyy.
We will continue working with you for a just and lasting peace.
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That press conference was the most disgraceful act of betrayal I’ve ever seen.
February 28, 2025 at 11:39 PM
That press conference was the most disgraceful act of betrayal I’ve ever seen.
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I'm really appreciative of @thespec1846.bsky.social and JP Antonacci covering the recent measles outbreaks. Local news gets to the heart of local concerns in aa very personal way that I think has the power to change hearts and minds www.thespec.com/news/hamilto...
February 14, 2025 at 1:54 PM
I'm really appreciative of @thespec1846.bsky.social and JP Antonacci covering the recent measles outbreaks. Local news gets to the heart of local concerns in aa very personal way that I think has the power to change hearts and minds www.thespec.com/news/hamilto...
February 9, 2025
open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
February 9, 2025
On Friday, President Donald Trump issued an executive order “protecting Second Amendment rights.” The order calls for Attorney General Pam Bondi to examine all gun regulations in the U.S.
open.substack.com
February 10, 2025 at 2:20 PM
February 9, 2025
open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
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From Heather Cox Richardson. Joy is an act of resistance. (Vid from Red, Wine, & Blue)
February 7, 2025 at 10:23 PM
From Heather Cox Richardson. Joy is an act of resistance. (Vid from Red, Wine, & Blue)
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Around 35% of SpaceX’s revenue comes directly from the federal govt.
Less than 1% of NPR’s budget comes from the federal govt.
Less than 1% of NPR’s budget comes from the federal govt.
February 5, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Around 35% of SpaceX’s revenue comes directly from the federal govt.
Less than 1% of NPR’s budget comes from the federal govt.
Less than 1% of NPR’s budget comes from the federal govt.
Watch this if you're looking for hope: "The fact he keeps stepping on rakes is missed" "He's acting like a king because he is too week to be a president” "if we believe he's already king we'll give him power to be king" "he isn't fracturing opposition he's uniting it" www.nytimes.com/video/opinio...
Video: Opinion | Don’t Believe Him
Look closely at the first two weeks of Donald Trump’s second term and you’ll see something very different than what he wants you to see.
www.nytimes.com
February 5, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Watch this if you're looking for hope: "The fact he keeps stepping on rakes is missed" "He's acting like a king because he is too week to be a president” "if we believe he's already king we'll give him power to be king" "he isn't fracturing opposition he's uniting it" www.nytimes.com/video/opinio...
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I haven't been posting because I'm literally lost for words.
February 5, 2025 at 2:43 AM
I haven't been posting because I'm literally lost for words.
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We're living George Orwell's 1984: IGNORANCE IS STRENGTH.
February 4, 2025 at 11:12 PM
We're living George Orwell's 1984: IGNORANCE IS STRENGTH.
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welp
February 5, 2025 at 1:09 AM
welp
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Spot on from @chrismurphyct.bsky.social
February 5, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Spot on from @chrismurphyct.bsky.social
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Something very big is happening. The Fuck Trudeau flags are being replaced. This is in Alberta.
February 3, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Something very big is happening. The Fuck Trudeau flags are being replaced. This is in Alberta.