Yvonne Martin
@ymartin.bsky.social
Teaching PYP Music while masking. Have been called a stirrer - no idea why. Enjoy quilting and other kinds of making.
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Yvonne Martin
@ymartin.bsky.social
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Ayman Zanoun | Kirkus Reviews
www.kirkusreviews.com
My husband Ayman has withdrawn from Substack and from Bluesky; a profile and sample of his book Palestinian Blues is available here: www.kirkusreviews.com/author/ayman...
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The media loves reporting about Alberta like they love reporting about Trump and it is causing the same problems.
December 1, 2025 at 2:35 AM
The media loves reporting about Alberta like they love reporting about Trump and it is causing the same problems.
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"25.11.2025
Palestinian women in tents in Gaza face the rain and storm"
غزة: نساء في الخيام يواجهن المطر والعاصفة
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCwi...
Palestinian women in tents in Gaza face the rain and storm"
غزة: نساء في الخيام يواجهن المطر والعاصفة
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCwi...
غزة: نساء في الخيام يواجهن المطر والعاصفة
YouTube video by Wafa Agency
www.youtube.com
November 30, 2025 at 11:45 PM
"25.11.2025
Palestinian women in tents in Gaza face the rain and storm"
غزة: نساء في الخيام يواجهن المطر والعاصفة
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCwi...
Palestinian women in tents in Gaza face the rain and storm"
غزة: نساء في الخيام يواجهن المطر والعاصفة
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCwi...
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"Doctors Without Borders... is also appealing to the German government to evacuate critically ill people from Gaza to Germany to provide them with urgently needed medical treatment. Many hospitals are ready... The Federal Ministry of the Interior is refusing entry."
weact.campact.de/petitions/me...
weact.campact.de/petitions/me...
Medizinische Evakuierungen aus Gaza jetzt!
Verletzte und Kranke in Gaza brauchen dringend unsere medizinische Hilfe und Behandlungen auch in Deutschland !
weact.campact.de
November 30, 2025 at 11:32 PM
"Doctors Without Borders... is also appealing to the German government to evacuate critically ill people from Gaza to Germany to provide them with urgently needed medical treatment. Many hospitals are ready... The Federal Ministry of the Interior is refusing entry."
weact.campact.de/petitions/me...
weact.campact.de/petitions/me...
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Walmart and McDonald’s are among the top employers of workers who rely on food stamps.
McDonald's CEO raked in $18.2M last year — over 1,000x the company's median employee pay.
Walmart's CEO pocketed $27.4M — 930x the company's median employee pay.
See the problem?
McDonald's CEO raked in $18.2M last year — over 1,000x the company's median employee pay.
Walmart's CEO pocketed $27.4M — 930x the company's median employee pay.
See the problem?
November 30, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Walmart and McDonald’s are among the top employers of workers who rely on food stamps.
McDonald's CEO raked in $18.2M last year — over 1,000x the company's median employee pay.
Walmart's CEO pocketed $27.4M — 930x the company's median employee pay.
See the problem?
McDonald's CEO raked in $18.2M last year — over 1,000x the company's median employee pay.
Walmart's CEO pocketed $27.4M — 930x the company's median employee pay.
See the problem?
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It is infuriating that the media still continues with the dishonest framing of this genocide as a war.
Palestinian death toll has surpassed 70,000 since the genocide began, Gaza ministry says
Palestinian death toll has surpassed 70,000 since the genocide began, Gaza ministry says
November 29, 2025 at 8:37 PM
It is infuriating that the media still continues with the dishonest framing of this genocide as a war.
Palestinian death toll has surpassed 70,000 since the genocide began, Gaza ministry says
Palestinian death toll has surpassed 70,000 since the genocide began, Gaza ministry says
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Shot by a quadcopter ffs - pls donate, & share this appeal
Please, anyone with a kind heart💔, Odai’s injury still causes him pain and his medicine has run out. We urgently need 300$ to provide his treatment, warmth, and basic essentials. Your support and sharing can make a real difference for him and our family.🙏🥹
🔗 gofund.me/77a751af7
🔗 gofund.me/77a751af7
November 30, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Shot by a quadcopter ffs - pls donate, & share this appeal
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Hundreds of thousands.
@eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu
"...people across European cities are rallying for the UN’s International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People... demanding the European Union suspend economic and political ties with Israel..."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIYV...
@eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu
"...people across European cities are rallying for the UN’s International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People... demanding the European Union suspend economic and political ties with Israel..."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIYV...
Palestine solidarity: Thousands attend marches around the world in support
YouTube video by Al Jazeera English
www.youtube.com
November 30, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Hundreds of thousands.
@eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu
"...people across European cities are rallying for the UN’s International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People... demanding the European Union suspend economic and political ties with Israel..."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIYV...
@eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu
"...people across European cities are rallying for the UN’s International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People... demanding the European Union suspend economic and political ties with Israel..."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIYV...
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NEVER FORGET: The West will arrest people for calling for an end to genocide, while applauding the devils orchestrating it!
November 29, 2025 at 9:37 AM
NEVER FORGET: The West will arrest people for calling for an end to genocide, while applauding the devils orchestrating it!
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The Boston Globe identified the companies in Massachusetts that employ the most SNAP recipients. A key stat: "In Massachusetts, 74% of working-age recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program are employed, half of them full-time."
Full article: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/28/m...
Full article: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/28/m...
November 29, 2025 at 3:55 PM
The Boston Globe identified the companies in Massachusetts that employ the most SNAP recipients. A key stat: "In Massachusetts, 74% of working-age recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program are employed, half of them full-time."
Full article: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/28/m...
Full article: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/28/m...
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"The suspects were eliminated to remove the threat"
The suspects: Fadi and Jumaa Abu Asi, aged 12 and 10, who crossed an imaginary yellow line and were bombed from the air by the IDF
(Credit: Alon-Lee Green)
The suspects: Fadi and Jumaa Abu Asi, aged 12 and 10, who crossed an imaginary yellow line and were bombed from the air by the IDF
(Credit: Alon-Lee Green)
November 29, 2025 at 3:39 PM
"The suspects were eliminated to remove the threat"
The suspects: Fadi and Jumaa Abu Asi, aged 12 and 10, who crossed an imaginary yellow line and were bombed from the air by the IDF
(Credit: Alon-Lee Green)
The suspects: Fadi and Jumaa Abu Asi, aged 12 and 10, who crossed an imaginary yellow line and were bombed from the air by the IDF
(Credit: Alon-Lee Green)
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UN Condemns 'Brazen' Israeli Killing of Surrendering Palestinians in West Bank. A UN official decried the incident as "yet another apparent summary execution" by Israeli forces. commondreams.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?...
November 29, 2025 at 2:42 AM
UN Condemns 'Brazen' Israeli Killing of Surrendering Palestinians in West Bank. A UN official decried the incident as "yet another apparent summary execution" by Israeli forces. commondreams.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?...
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November 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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The West Bank is still under fire
November 28, 2025 at 8:24 PM
The West Bank is still under fire
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On the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, I honour the Palestinian-Canadian community and Palestinian people around the world.
www.heathermcpherson.ca/internationa...
www.heathermcpherson.ca/internationa...
Statement on the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
www.heathermcpherson.ca
November 29, 2025 at 4:46 PM
On the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, I honour the Palestinian-Canadian community and Palestinian people around the world.
www.heathermcpherson.ca/internationa...
www.heathermcpherson.ca/internationa...
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Going round in circles 2050
Stitched with Eleganza 8wt EZM1079
Stop killing the children!
See my YouTube channel for the tutorials: youtube.com/@HermadeRuiter
#hermaderuiter #goingroundincircles #wonderfilspecialtythread #StitchingForPeace #HandmadeArt #ThreadsOfUnity #ArtForChange #quiltsky
Stitched with Eleganza 8wt EZM1079
Stop killing the children!
See my YouTube channel for the tutorials: youtube.com/@HermadeRuiter
#hermaderuiter #goingroundincircles #wonderfilspecialtythread #StitchingForPeace #HandmadeArt #ThreadsOfUnity #ArtForChange #quiltsky
November 29, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Going round in circles 2050
Stitched with Eleganza 8wt EZM1079
Stop killing the children!
See my YouTube channel for the tutorials: youtube.com/@HermadeRuiter
#hermaderuiter #goingroundincircles #wonderfilspecialtythread #StitchingForPeace #HandmadeArt #ThreadsOfUnity #ArtForChange #quiltsky
Stitched with Eleganza 8wt EZM1079
Stop killing the children!
See my YouTube channel for the tutorials: youtube.com/@HermadeRuiter
#hermaderuiter #goingroundincircles #wonderfilspecialtythread #StitchingForPeace #HandmadeArt #ThreadsOfUnity #ArtForChange #quiltsky
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November 29, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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🎥« La Voix de Hind Rajab » a provoqué une onde de choc, qui ne nous a pas épargnés
www.huffingtonpost.fr/culture/arti...
Avec les enregistrements réels de Hind Rajab, une fillette palestinienne tuée à Gaza, il dénonce la déshumanisation en Palestine.
Et les crimes de Netanyahu
www.huffingtonpost.fr/culture/arti...
Avec les enregistrements réels de Hind Rajab, une fillette palestinienne tuée à Gaza, il dénonce la déshumanisation en Palestine.
Et les crimes de Netanyahu
L’onde de choc de ce film sur le meurtre d’une fillette à Gaza ne nous a pas épargnés
Grand prix du jury à la dernière Mostra, le film de Kaouther Ben Hania y a aussi reçu une incroyable standing ovation de 25 minutes. On comprend pourquoi.
www.huffingtonpost.fr
November 29, 2025 at 4:33 PM
🎥« La Voix de Hind Rajab » a provoqué une onde de choc, qui ne nous a pas épargnés
www.huffingtonpost.fr/culture/arti...
Avec les enregistrements réels de Hind Rajab, une fillette palestinienne tuée à Gaza, il dénonce la déshumanisation en Palestine.
Et les crimes de Netanyahu
www.huffingtonpost.fr/culture/arti...
Avec les enregistrements réels de Hind Rajab, une fillette palestinienne tuée à Gaza, il dénonce la déshumanisation en Palestine.
Et les crimes de Netanyahu
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Atentos hoy a Gießen, la Talavera de Alemania, donde el partido de extremísima derecha AfD pretende refundar sus juventudes.
El ayuntamiento ha suspendido el derecho de (contra)manifestación a ciudadanos y activistas llegados de toda Alemania. La policía ya se ha cobrado las primeras víctimas.
El ayuntamiento ha suspendido el derecho de (contra)manifestación a ciudadanos y activistas llegados de toda Alemania. La policía ya se ha cobrado las primeras víctimas.
Bei der Blockade auf dem Zubringer von L3407 auf B429 kommt es zu massiver Polizeigewalt. Mehrere Verletzte, eine Person liegt nach wie vor am Boden ein Krankenwagen kommt gerade.
Cops schlugen laut Aussage von Aktivist*innen gezielt auf Kopf und Schläfe.
7:40 / #widersetzen #giessen
Cops schlugen laut Aussage von Aktivist*innen gezielt auf Kopf und Schläfe.
7:40 / #widersetzen #giessen
November 29, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Atentos hoy a Gießen, la Talavera de Alemania, donde el partido de extremísima derecha AfD pretende refundar sus juventudes.
El ayuntamiento ha suspendido el derecho de (contra)manifestación a ciudadanos y activistas llegados de toda Alemania. La policía ya se ha cobrado las primeras víctimas.
El ayuntamiento ha suspendido el derecho de (contra)manifestación a ciudadanos y activistas llegados de toda Alemania. La policía ya se ha cobrado las primeras víctimas.
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Starbucks employees escalated their strike on Black Friday, expanding to 120 stores and 85 cities.
Their CEO took home $96 million while refusing to negotiate a living wage for workers.
Boycott Starbucks. Stand with the employees.
Support local independent coffee shops:
Their CEO took home $96 million while refusing to negotiate a living wage for workers.
Boycott Starbucks. Stand with the employees.
Support local independent coffee shops:
Starbucks workers' union escalates strike on Black Friday
() -The Starbucks workers' union said on Friday it is escalating an indefinite strike to more than 120 stores and 85 cities, demanding higher pay and staffing levels at the coffee chain. The walkout,...
www.yahoo.com
November 28, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Starbucks employees escalated their strike on Black Friday, expanding to 120 stores and 85 cities.
Their CEO took home $96 million while refusing to negotiate a living wage for workers.
Boycott Starbucks. Stand with the employees.
Support local independent coffee shops:
Their CEO took home $96 million while refusing to negotiate a living wage for workers.
Boycott Starbucks. Stand with the employees.
Support local independent coffee shops:
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Story idea: there are no one-way car rentals from the US to Canada right now due to the collapse in tourism from Canada to the US?
November 28, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Story idea: there are no one-way car rentals from the US to Canada right now due to the collapse in tourism from Canada to the US?
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This is against the Health Canada 🇨🇦 Act and it will be litigated but what is more important and the Canadian media refuses to say out loud is that @mark-carney.bsky.social has a duty to uphold the law and stop this. He is letting her fly a test balloon 🎈. Don’t let him get away with it. #cdnpoli
Alberta just opened the door to two-tier healthcare.
This is what that actually means.
New CHW piece by Dr. Paul Parks:
This is what that actually means.
New CHW piece by Dr. Paul Parks:
This is how a health system burns to the ground canadahealthwatch.ca/2025/11/28/t... by @pfparks.bsky.social
November 28, 2025 at 11:27 PM
This is against the Health Canada 🇨🇦 Act and it will be litigated but what is more important and the Canadian media refuses to say out loud is that @mark-carney.bsky.social has a duty to uphold the law and stop this. He is letting her fly a test balloon 🎈. Don’t let him get away with it. #cdnpoli
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Complete arms boycott to Israel now!!!
Canadian-made aircraft parts, explosives, and TNT are quietly shipped through U.S. factories to produce the bombs and jets devastating Gaza.
#ArmsEmbargoNow #StopTheBombs
#ArmsEmbargoNow #StopTheBombs
November 29, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Complete arms boycott to Israel now!!!
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November 29, 2025 at 1:31 AM
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I often mention that adding alt text to images helps artists further their reach on here (as there are lots of users who won't repost without alt text)
but
the same is true for all images. Thinking today of publisher & author images for sales. Taking a few minutes to add alt text can help reach!
but
the same is true for all images. Thinking today of publisher & author images for sales. Taking a few minutes to add alt text can help reach!
November 28, 2025 at 6:51 PM
I often mention that adding alt text to images helps artists further their reach on here (as there are lots of users who won't repost without alt text)
but
the same is true for all images. Thinking today of publisher & author images for sales. Taking a few minutes to add alt text can help reach!
but
the same is true for all images. Thinking today of publisher & author images for sales. Taking a few minutes to add alt text can help reach!