pauline zed
@paulinezed.bsky.social
Writer, teacher, mom, watcher of film, reader of comics, player of hockey, connoisseur of pop culture, fan. Citizen, settler, socialist. LGBT+ and FN ally. BLM. Trans women are women. 🏳️⚧️ Free Palestine. She/her.
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Canadians! Sign this!
Party leaders should absolutely have & maintain top security clearance it’s such a basic, obvious step.
Party leaders should absolutely have & maintain top security clearance it’s such a basic, obvious step.
Bruce Fanjoy has launched a petition to require all federal party leaders to obtain and maintain top security clearance.
It's open for a couple of months. Please SIGN! #cdnpoli
www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
It's open for a couple of months. Please SIGN! #cdnpoli
www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
Petition e-7148 - Petitions
www.ourcommons.ca
February 7, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Canadians! Sign this!
Party leaders should absolutely have & maintain top security clearance it’s such a basic, obvious step.
Party leaders should absolutely have & maintain top security clearance it’s such a basic, obvious step.
I will never, ever forgive Blair for what he had his police force do during the G20.
He was on CBC that day saying he was not going to allow dissent. I’ve never stopped being furious about that.
He was on CBC that day saying he was not going to allow dissent. I’ve never stopped being furious about that.
Man who oversaw the largest breach of civil rights in Canadian history rewarded by Liberals yet again.
Bill Blair resigning seat, will become next high commissioner to U.K.
Former cabinet minister Bill Blair will resign his Toronto seat in the House of Commons, to take on a new role as Canada’s high commissioner to the United Kingdom. Prime Minister Mark Carney will also...
toronto.citynews.ca
February 2, 2026 at 8:54 PM
I will never, ever forgive Blair for what he had his police force do during the G20.
He was on CBC that day saying he was not going to allow dissent. I’ve never stopped being furious about that.
He was on CBC that day saying he was not going to allow dissent. I’ve never stopped being furious about that.
This is what I’ve been telling my workplace for over a year now. 🤨
Astonishing
"using AI assistance led to a .. significant decrease in mastery. On a quiz [of] concepts used just a few minutes before, participants in the AI group scored 17% lower than those who coded by hand .. AI sped up the task slightly, but this didn’t reach .. statistical significance."
"using AI assistance led to a .. significant decrease in mastery. On a quiz [of] concepts used just a few minutes before, participants in the AI group scored 17% lower than those who coded by hand .. AI sped up the task slightly, but this didn’t reach .. statistical significance."
The latest from Anthropic: using Anthropic's products makes you worse at your job
January 31, 2026 at 6:19 AM
This is what I’ve been telling my workplace for over a year now. 🤨
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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. 🧵
Harper muzzled scientists. Carney’s getting rid of them entirely. 🤨
January 28, 2026 at 3:41 AM
Harper muzzled scientists. Carney’s getting rid of them entirely. 🤨
Lest we Canadians get too cocky about how progressive we are. 🤨
More than 100 Gazans have been accepted to Canadian universities.
Canada isn’t letting them in.
pressprogress.ca/gazans-accep...
Canada isn’t letting them in.
pressprogress.ca/gazans-accep...
More Than 100 Gazans Have Been Accepted to Canadian Universities. Canada Isn’t Letting Them In.
See a map of the graduate programs they're planning to attend, if the government finally processes their visas
pressprogress.ca
January 27, 2026 at 8:52 PM
Lest we Canadians get too cocky about how progressive we are. 🤨
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Ontario received 14,233 comments on its plan to drop protections on a portion of Wasaga Beach Provincial Park, transferring management to the municipality. The plan is moving ahead unchanged, despite 98 per cent of those comments being in opposition. thenarwhal.ca/wasaga-beach...
Ontario advances Wasaga Beach transfer | The Narwhal
98% of public feedback opposed Ontario’s plan to drop provincial park designation and protections on a portion of Wasaga Beach
thenarwhal.ca
January 27, 2026 at 4:50 PM
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Current status of the fundraisers for those killed by ICE:
Renee Good: $1,499,580
Alex Pretti: $1,289,249
Keith Porter, Jr. $302,423
Parady La: $45,848
Heber Sanchez Dominguez: $47,991
Luis Beltrán Yanez Cruz: $18,640
Victor Manuel Diaz: $2,538
Geraldo Lunas: $2,260
Luis Gustavo Núñez: $1,935
Renee Good: $1,499,580
Alex Pretti: $1,289,249
Keith Porter, Jr. $302,423
Parady La: $45,848
Heber Sanchez Dominguez: $47,991
Luis Beltrán Yanez Cruz: $18,640
Victor Manuel Diaz: $2,538
Geraldo Lunas: $2,260
Luis Gustavo Núñez: $1,935
January 26, 2026 at 9:27 PM
Current status of the fundraisers for those killed by ICE:
Renee Good: $1,499,580
Alex Pretti: $1,289,249
Keith Porter, Jr. $302,423
Parady La: $45,848
Heber Sanchez Dominguez: $47,991
Luis Beltrán Yanez Cruz: $18,640
Victor Manuel Diaz: $2,538
Geraldo Lunas: $2,260
Luis Gustavo Núñez: $1,935
Renee Good: $1,499,580
Alex Pretti: $1,289,249
Keith Porter, Jr. $302,423
Parady La: $45,848
Heber Sanchez Dominguez: $47,991
Luis Beltrán Yanez Cruz: $18,640
Victor Manuel Diaz: $2,538
Geraldo Lunas: $2,260
Luis Gustavo Núñez: $1,935
Well, now I know who’s responsible for AGO’s terrible stance on Palestine.
NEW: The push to prevent the Art Gallery of Ontario from acquiring a Nan Goldin work last year – which led to four resignations + an internal review – was prompted by AGO trustee + significant donor Judy Schulich, according to newly reviewed documentation
www.theglobeandmail.com/culture/art-...
www.theglobeandmail.com/culture/art-...
AGO trustee, major donor Judy Schulich led internal push to prevent Nan Goldin acquisition
Some gallery committee members alleged Jewish-American artist’s views on Israel were ‘antisemitic’
www.theglobeandmail.com
January 26, 2026 at 3:16 PM
Well, now I know who’s responsible for AGO’s terrible stance on Palestine.
This is exactly why I am so frustrated with everyone saying how great Carney’s speech was. He’s not walking the walk.
Mark Carney’s speech calling out Trump and the collapse of the so-called “rules-based order” generated a torrent of praise around the world
Too bad he keeps caving to Trump and his agenda at home, says Martin Lukacs in our latest for @breachmedia.ca
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuJ-...
Too bad he keeps caving to Trump and his agenda at home, says Martin Lukacs in our latest for @breachmedia.ca
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuJ-...
Mark Carney challenges Trump abroad while caving into him at home
YouTube video by The Breach
www.youtube.com
January 25, 2026 at 4:20 PM
This is exactly why I am so frustrated with everyone saying how great Carney’s speech was. He’s not walking the walk.
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Protester: "It just feels like they're murdering the most peaceful people we have, the people who are out on the street, young, and trying to protect other people"
January 24, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Protester: "It just feels like they're murdering the most peaceful people we have, the people who are out on the street, young, and trying to protect other people"
A bit of joy for the weekend.
This clip got lost in what has been a truly gruesome week. But it deserves a home.
How Tears for Fears developed “Everybody Wants to Rule the World”. 🎸
How Tears for Fears developed “Everybody Wants to Rule the World”. 🎸
January 24, 2026 at 2:04 PM
A bit of joy for the weekend.
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petition to protect gender affirming care in canada. go fuckin sign it
www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
Sign this Petition - Petitions
There is no obligation on the part of the House of Commons or any Member of Parliament to authorize the publication of an e-petition or to present an e-petition or a paper petition to the House of…
www.ourcommons.ca
January 21, 2026 at 8:17 PM
petition to protect gender affirming care in canada. go fuckin sign it
www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
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“ICE agents, get out now because historically, this ends with you hanging from a lamppost and your body paraded through the streets.” - the …we rate dogs guy
January 16, 2026 at 3:49 AM
“ICE agents, get out now because historically, this ends with you hanging from a lamppost and your body paraded through the streets.” - the …we rate dogs guy
Today’s bonus pigeon is my current mood.
I am trying really hard to have a nice night despite it all so I made a 3rd pigeon who's a real mood tbqh
January 15, 2026 at 9:32 PM
Today’s bonus pigeon is my current mood.
I’ve just sent an email to the Toronto Public Library complaining about Libby’s use of AI.
Send a letter to your public library.
Send a letter to your public library.
Please email your local library and politely complain about Libby's AI "Inspire Me" feature.
Your local library worker will love this. Seriously. We had so many tools for collecting feedback.
Your local library worker will love this. Seriously. We had so many tools for collecting feedback.
the thing with Libby is you are not Libby's customer, your library is Libby's customer.
so I guess we should all complain to our libraries!
so I guess we should all complain to our libraries!
January 13, 2026 at 8:12 PM
I’ve just sent an email to the Toronto Public Library complaining about Libby’s use of AI.
Send a letter to your public library.
Send a letter to your public library.
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Ok heated rivalry is great but this is what I am playing on a loop now ty
x: www.instagram.com/reel/DTbFmjk...
x: www.instagram.com/reel/DTbFmjk...
January 13, 2026 at 1:36 AM
Ok heated rivalry is great but this is what I am playing on a loop now ty
x: www.instagram.com/reel/DTbFmjk...
x: www.instagram.com/reel/DTbFmjk...
All of this. 🤨
Saw the Libby AI statement (spoiler alert: it sucks) and so I'm back on my Incandescent With Rage Over AI Wagon (I've never been off it) and I just want to point out--what I thought--were some glaringly obvious things for these companies making these BS statements over their AI use. (1/9)
January 13, 2026 at 3:17 AM
All of this. 🤨
This 🧵reflects so much that I’m feeling right now about Canada and our neighbors to the south.
Having some thoughts about the nature of my fears as a Canadian that I want to try to express in deep solidarity with everyone in Minnesota and elsewhere fighting our common enemy. This thread will not be in the "Canadian asshole" genre. (The opposite, I hope). Still, mute if you want.
January 10, 2026 at 5:48 PM
This 🧵reflects so much that I’m feeling right now about Canada and our neighbors to the south.
If you’re a Discord user and don’t want AI in it, take this survey. (I have to hand it to the writer of the survey, they let you unambiguously tell them you really REALLY don’t want AI.)
Discord wants to know how you feel about AI.
Go tell them: discord.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Go tell them: discord.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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January 10, 2026 at 2:37 PM
If you’re a Discord user and don’t want AI in it, take this survey. (I have to hand it to the writer of the survey, they let you unambiguously tell them you really REALLY don’t want AI.)
This article bits upon a lot that has frustrated me with the NDP.
Zohran Mamdani’s win in New York has inspired the Left far beyond the city.
But in Canada, as elsewhere, trying to replicate his style without rebuilding the institutions and political cadre that made it possible is a dead end.
But in Canada, as elsewhere, trying to replicate his style without rebuilding the institutions and political cadre that made it possible is a dead end.
To Emulate Zohran, Rebuild Left Institutions
Zohran Mamdani’s win in New York has inspired the Left far beyond the city. But in Canada, as elsewhere, trying to replicate his style without rebuilding the institutions and political cadre that made it possible is a dead end.
jacobin.com
January 9, 2026 at 8:42 PM
This article bits upon a lot that has frustrated me with the NDP.
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Another $20 or so came in. I’ll keep updating after every 100. Keep sharing they have until tomorrow. They can’t lose out on this place. They aren’t in a safe spot right now and are facing harassment. This is urgent. They don’t have far to go to get to their own safe place.
This just hit 500/800. Only 300USD remaining. Please make a donation if you’re able to. They have until Friday. Anything helps this Native family get into a new place.
January 8, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Another $20 or so came in. I’ll keep updating after every 100. Keep sharing they have until tomorrow. They can’t lose out on this place. They aren’t in a safe spot right now and are facing harassment. This is urgent. They don’t have far to go to get to their own safe place.
An important petition to sign. 🇨🇦
January 9, 2026 at 3:57 AM
An important petition to sign. 🇨🇦
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Today's pigeons are the hottest rookies of the year.
January 9, 2026 at 3:04 AM
Today's pigeons are the hottest rookies of the year.
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“Emerson does not have a mother today because one of you murdered a woman in cold blood yesterday.”
January 8, 2026 at 4:16 PM
“Emerson does not have a mother today because one of you murdered a woman in cold blood yesterday.”