Worldofhiglet
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Just making connections. Same as the bird place. Writing, creating, teaching, surviving. Likes cool science, nature, art, music, food, tech, healthcare, games stuff. Thankful to be on the unceded territories of the Stó꞉lō peoples.
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So while much of the country is dealing with horrific snow and ice, we in CA have time traveled to summer. 🥵
But tell me again that climate change is a hoax! It’s early February!
But tell me again that climate change is a hoax! It’s early February!
February 4, 2026 at 8:18 PM
So while much of the country is dealing with horrific snow and ice, we in CA have time traveled to summer. 🥵
But tell me again that climate change is a hoax! It’s early February!
But tell me again that climate change is a hoax! It’s early February!
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Jeff Bezos’s wealth has increased an average of $70 million every day of 2026, meaning that he could have offset The Post’s losses with what he’s made since Monday.
February 5, 2026 at 2:48 AM
Jeff Bezos’s wealth has increased an average of $70 million every day of 2026, meaning that he could have offset The Post’s losses with what he’s made since Monday.
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February 4, 2026 at 5:39 PM
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I'm also disappointed that several reporters/their media outlets declined to participate in the BC Human Rights Commission interviews. This is a situation where we need to stand together and support each other.
February 4, 2026 at 10:00 PM
I'm also disappointed that several reporters/their media outlets declined to participate in the BC Human Rights Commission interviews. This is a situation where we need to stand together and support each other.
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I'm actually super embarrassed for the city and furious about this
It's gaslighting and basically implies reporters are liars at a time when press freedom is already under attack. #journalism
It's gaslighting and basically implies reporters are liars at a time when press freedom is already under attack. #journalism
The City of Vancouver continues to deny there was a media exclusion zone during the April 2023 Hastings decampment.
I witnessed this, I made video showing how media were excluded (in this story: thetyee.ca/News/2023/11...) & now a BCHRC report has confirmed there was an exclusion zone.
I witnessed this, I made video showing how media were excluded (in this story: thetyee.ca/News/2023/11...) & now a BCHRC report has confirmed there was an exclusion zone.
February 4, 2026 at 9:58 PM
I'm actually super embarrassed for the city and furious about this
It's gaslighting and basically implies reporters are liars at a time when press freedom is already under attack. #journalism
It's gaslighting and basically implies reporters are liars at a time when press freedom is already under attack. #journalism
Press freedom curtailed by Vancouver Police during 2023
Hastings decampment: human rights commissioner
Human rights commissioner says Vancouver Police Board oversight process was
'insufficient'
Hastings decampment: human rights commissioner
Human rights commissioner says Vancouver Police Board oversight process was
'insufficient'
Press freedom curtailed by Vancouver Police during 2023 Hastings decampment: report | CBC News
The B.C. Human Rights Commissioner has found a Vancouver Police Department (VPD) “media exclusion zone” was “unlawful” and contrary to human rights standards during the Hastings Street decampment in A...
www.cbc.ca
February 5, 2026 at 2:05 AM
Press freedom curtailed by Vancouver Police during 2023
Hastings decampment: human rights commissioner
Human rights commissioner says Vancouver Police Board oversight process was
'insufficient'
Hastings decampment: human rights commissioner
Human rights commissioner says Vancouver Police Board oversight process was
'insufficient'
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Quick explainer on why Epstein file releases may bring down UK PM Keir Starmer:
Releases revealed that Peter Mandelson as a govt minister leaked non-public govt info to Epstein, including advising him that JPMorgan should “threaten” the UK finance minister over a proposed banker bonus tax in 2009.
Releases revealed that Peter Mandelson as a govt minister leaked non-public govt info to Epstein, including advising him that JPMorgan should “threaten” the UK finance minister over a proposed banker bonus tax in 2009.
February 4, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Quick explainer on why Epstein file releases may bring down UK PM Keir Starmer:
Releases revealed that Peter Mandelson as a govt minister leaked non-public govt info to Epstein, including advising him that JPMorgan should “threaten” the UK finance minister over a proposed banker bonus tax in 2009.
Releases revealed that Peter Mandelson as a govt minister leaked non-public govt info to Epstein, including advising him that JPMorgan should “threaten” the UK finance minister over a proposed banker bonus tax in 2009.
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NDP Interim Leader Don Davies and Party Defence Critic Lori Idlout wants the federal government to back out of commitment to purchase fighter jets from the United States and instead purchase from the Swedish government.
The NDP party wants Canada to scrap fighter jets purchase from United States | APTN News
YouTube video by APTN News
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February 5, 2026 at 1:14 AM
NDP Interim Leader Don Davies and Party Defence Critic Lori Idlout wants the federal government to back out of commitment to purchase fighter jets from the United States and instead purchase from the Swedish government.
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How did they redact abusers but not the victims? And they expect us to believe 40 nude photos went unnoticed?
That’s exactly why people think the DOJ did this on purpose, to shame these women for coming forward.
That’s exactly why people think the DOJ did this on purpose, to shame these women for coming forward.
February 3, 2026 at 6:42 AM
How did they redact abusers but not the victims? And they expect us to believe 40 nude photos went unnoticed?
That’s exactly why people think the DOJ did this on purpose, to shame these women for coming forward.
That’s exactly why people think the DOJ did this on purpose, to shame these women for coming forward.
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A reminder that Bezos has zero financial need to layoff these journalists, and is only doing so because he wants to destroy the 4th Estate.
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Invest in independent voices. My human rights newsletter has grown to 160,000+ subscribers.
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February 5, 2026 at 1:25 AM
A reminder that Bezos has zero financial need to layoff these journalists, and is only doing so because he wants to destroy the 4th Estate.
Invest in independent voices. My human rights newsletter has grown to 160,000+ subscribers.
No paywall. Paid sub optional. Join: www.qasimrashid.com/subscribe
Invest in independent voices. My human rights newsletter has grown to 160,000+ subscribers.
No paywall. Paid sub optional. Join: www.qasimrashid.com/subscribe
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Really nuts how many men were like "Me Too went too far, and I need to email Jeffrey Epstein about it."
February 5, 2026 at 12:26 AM
Really nuts how many men were like "Me Too went too far, and I need to email Jeffrey Epstein about it."
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I'm pleased to announce I am done my third round of my scheduled/planned antibiotic treatment.
While I'm not sure it actually helped my eyes, my skin is fucking fantastic and two minor but annoying ailments completely cleared up 🤣🤣🤣
While I'm not sure it actually helped my eyes, my skin is fucking fantastic and two minor but annoying ailments completely cleared up 🤣🤣🤣
February 5, 2026 at 1:23 AM
I'm pleased to announce I am done my third round of my scheduled/planned antibiotic treatment.
While I'm not sure it actually helped my eyes, my skin is fucking fantastic and two minor but annoying ailments completely cleared up 🤣🤣🤣
While I'm not sure it actually helped my eyes, my skin is fucking fantastic and two minor but annoying ailments completely cleared up 🤣🤣🤣
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Supporters of the Grassy Narrows First Nation in Ontario recently crashed an event attended by Premier Doug Ford to press him on lack of support for the community.
The First Nation has been dealing with mercury in their water for decades.
The First Nation has been dealing with mercury in their water for decades.
Protesters crash Ontario event to press premier on lack of help for First Nation | APTN News
YouTube video by APTN News
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February 5, 2026 at 1:22 AM
Supporters of the Grassy Narrows First Nation in Ontario recently crashed an event attended by Premier Doug Ford to press him on lack of support for the community.
The First Nation has been dealing with mercury in their water for decades.
The First Nation has been dealing with mercury in their water for decades.
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TFW I see Long Covid researchers, doctors (or clinics!) that don't or won't mask.
Some researchers
> support Let it Rip and mass infection dynamics with SARS-CoV-2
> enter the growing field of Long Covid research
> ask for funding for Long Covid
> collect prizes, accolades and funding for researching a disease they contributed not to prevent
> support Let it Rip and mass infection dynamics with SARS-CoV-2
> enter the growing field of Long Covid research
> ask for funding for Long Covid
> collect prizes, accolades and funding for researching a disease they contributed not to prevent
February 5, 2026 at 1:17 AM
TFW I see Long Covid researchers, doctors (or clinics!) that don't or won't mask.
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I think it's best for everyone to understand that the unified class project of billionaires right now is to do to white collar workers what globalization and neoliberalism did to blue collar workers.
February 4, 2026 at 7:41 PM
I think it's best for everyone to understand that the unified class project of billionaires right now is to do to white collar workers what globalization and neoliberalism did to blue collar workers.
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Weird how CloudFlare keeps showing up at the beck and call of the worst of the worst.
For nearly a year, the administration has said that DOGE had no unauthorized access to your Social Security data. A new government filing admits that was false.
February 5, 2026 at 1:18 AM
Weird how CloudFlare keeps showing up at the beck and call of the worst of the worst.
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Can you blame me for saying so? Look at this crazy rich whining weirdo. This is just an introduction to how much I'm gonna talk about this collaborator. #Canada #Separatists #Alberta #WesternCanada #Conservatives #MAGA #MapleMAGA #UnitedStates #Trump #UCP #DanielleSmith #politics #podcaster
Canadian Separatists Are PATHETIC Whiners!!
YouTube video by The Joey Only Show
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February 5, 2026 at 1:19 AM
Can you blame me for saying so? Look at this crazy rich whining weirdo. This is just an introduction to how much I'm gonna talk about this collaborator. #Canada #Separatists #Alberta #WesternCanada #Conservatives #MAGA #MapleMAGA #UnitedStates #Trump #UCP #DanielleSmith #politics #podcaster
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Thousands of people wrote thoughtful answers about AI risks, only for the government to put them in an AI word grinder and output a predictable summary.
The consultation simulacra lets them pretend they've done their due diligence and continue down this idiotic path.
The consultation simulacra lets them pretend they've done their due diligence and continue down this idiotic path.
Canada did a consultation on a new national AI strategy, formed an expert task force to write 32 reports, then used AI to analyze the responses & reports. The result is a summary that strings together 100s of vague action items & flattens nuance and policy trade-offs into false consensus
February 4, 2026 at 9:59 PM
Thousands of people wrote thoughtful answers about AI risks, only for the government to put them in an AI word grinder and output a predictable summary.
The consultation simulacra lets them pretend they've done their due diligence and continue down this idiotic path.
The consultation simulacra lets them pretend they've done their due diligence and continue down this idiotic path.
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Heads are going to explode 💥
Cato Institute just nuked the lie. Immigrants have cut U.S. deficits by $14.5 TRILLION since 1994, slashing the national debt by a third.
All that “immigrants are bleeding us dry” noise? Absolute bullshit.
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Cato Institute just nuked the lie. Immigrants have cut U.S. deficits by $14.5 TRILLION since 1994, slashing the national debt by a third.
All that “immigrants are bleeding us dry” noise? Absolute bullshit.
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February 4, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Heads are going to explode 💥
Cato Institute just nuked the lie. Immigrants have cut U.S. deficits by $14.5 TRILLION since 1994, slashing the national debt by a third.
All that “immigrants are bleeding us dry” noise? Absolute bullshit.
1/3
Cato Institute just nuked the lie. Immigrants have cut U.S. deficits by $14.5 TRILLION since 1994, slashing the national debt by a third.
All that “immigrants are bleeding us dry” noise? Absolute bullshit.
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Canada did a consultation on a new national AI strategy, formed an expert task force to write 32 reports, then used AI to analyze the responses & reports. The result is a summary that strings together 100s of vague action items & flattens nuance and policy trade-offs into false consensus
February 4, 2026 at 7:37 PM
Canada did a consultation on a new national AI strategy, formed an expert task force to write 32 reports, then used AI to analyze the responses & reports. The result is a summary that strings together 100s of vague action items & flattens nuance and policy trade-offs into false consensus
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Defending rapists because they have their Juris Doctor doesn't raise red flags? This isn't a purity test. Rapists/slaveholders. "But back then, slavery/rape was legal."
There were abolitionists and women's rights advocates BACK THEN. The founders were informed and CHOSE to remain rapist enslavers.
There were abolitionists and women's rights advocates BACK THEN. The founders were informed and CHOSE to remain rapist enslavers.
February 4, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Defending rapists because they have their Juris Doctor doesn't raise red flags? This isn't a purity test. Rapists/slaveholders. "But back then, slavery/rape was legal."
There were abolitionists and women's rights advocates BACK THEN. The founders were informed and CHOSE to remain rapist enslavers.
There were abolitionists and women's rights advocates BACK THEN. The founders were informed and CHOSE to remain rapist enslavers.
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"By the end of the two-year period, 94% of participants reported they were housed."
A million pilot programs show the same thing: when people are given enough money to afford housing, homelessness ends.
Other supports matter, but housing comes first. Not policing. Not moralizing. Homes.
A million pilot programs show the same thing: when people are given enough money to afford housing, homelessness ends.
Other supports matter, but housing comes first. Not policing. Not moralizing. Homes.
Homeless Oregon youth got $1,000 a month for two years. Most found housing after • Oregon Capital Chronicle
Oregon is the second of its kind in the nation to implement the direct cash transfer program after New York City.
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February 4, 2026 at 2:12 PM
"By the end of the two-year period, 94% of participants reported they were housed."
A million pilot programs show the same thing: when people are given enough money to afford housing, homelessness ends.
Other supports matter, but housing comes first. Not policing. Not moralizing. Homes.
A million pilot programs show the same thing: when people are given enough money to afford housing, homelessness ends.
Other supports matter, but housing comes first. Not policing. Not moralizing. Homes.
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#Canada rolls out whalesafe strategy to curb right whale entanglements
Brett Gilchrist hopes strategy will also decrease steep price of gear
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Brett Gilchrist hopes strategy will also decrease steep price of gear
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Canada rolls out whalesafe strategy to curb right whale entanglements | CBC News
The federal government is rolling out its "whalesafe fishing gear strategy," a five-year plan to develop and support the use of new fishing gear to reduce the risk of entangling whales — specifically ...
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February 4, 2026 at 11:58 AM
#Canada rolls out whalesafe strategy to curb right whale entanglements
Brett Gilchrist hopes strategy will also decrease steep price of gear
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Brett Gilchrist hopes strategy will also decrease steep price of gear
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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NEW: Abigail Spanberger this afternoon ordered that all state agencies leave ICE's 287(g) program.
This means that the state police (and some other agencies) will no longer be empowered to detain and arrest people for ICE.
Big, big move by the governor within weeks of coming into office.
This means that the state police (and some other agencies) will no longer be empowered to detain and arrest people for ICE.
Big, big move by the governor within weeks of coming into office.
Virginia’s New Governor Ends ICE Program. Local Contracts Remain, For Now. - Bolts
Abigail Spanberger left the 287(g) program, which empowered state law enforcement to detain immigrants. Will Democrats also bar local police and sheriffs from the program?
boltsmag.org
February 4, 2026 at 10:36 PM
NEW: Abigail Spanberger this afternoon ordered that all state agencies leave ICE's 287(g) program.
This means that the state police (and some other agencies) will no longer be empowered to detain and arrest people for ICE.
Big, big move by the governor within weeks of coming into office.
This means that the state police (and some other agencies) will no longer be empowered to detain and arrest people for ICE.
Big, big move by the governor within weeks of coming into office.
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NEW: South Carolina's measles outbreak has reached 876 cases, and for the first time, the state has confirmed encephalitis—brain swelling—in some children who have gotten measles.
Encephalitis can cause long-term neurological damage, including intellectual disability.
www.wired.com/story/measle...
Encephalitis can cause long-term neurological damage, including intellectual disability.
www.wired.com/story/measle...
Measles Is Causing Brain Swelling in Children in South Carolina
In the ongoing measles outbreak in South Carolina that has infected more than 800 people, some children have developed a rare but serious complication called encephalitis.
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February 4, 2026 at 9:26 PM
NEW: South Carolina's measles outbreak has reached 876 cases, and for the first time, the state has confirmed encephalitis—brain swelling—in some children who have gotten measles.
Encephalitis can cause long-term neurological damage, including intellectual disability.
www.wired.com/story/measle...
Encephalitis can cause long-term neurological damage, including intellectual disability.
www.wired.com/story/measle...