Alexandra Sellers
@alexandrayls.bsky.social
“The hope of a secure and livable world lies with disciplined nonconformists who are dedicated to justice, peace, and brotherhood” – MLK Jr. ❤️🩹♻️🌈✊🏿📣♀️
#amwriting | #MasksSaveLives 😷 | #Degrowth 🌎
Governance risk, foresight, philosophy
#amwriting | #MasksSaveLives 😷 | #Degrowth 🌎
Governance risk, foresight, philosophy
Suppose you care deeply about capitalism: all the research says you would not want to elect a populist or - worse yet - rid your country of its democratic institutions. Biz folk, as fiduciaries for their orgs/shareholders, will (to their horror) need to start speaking up: www.cnn.com/2025/09/22/b...
The US economy has a new problem: Democracy is under siege | CNN Business
Some political scientists see a pattern that suggests American democracy is being undermined in real time. The stakes are massive for the US economy and the business world.
www.cnn.com
September 22, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Suppose you care deeply about capitalism: all the research says you would not want to elect a populist or - worse yet - rid your country of its democratic institutions. Biz folk, as fiduciaries for their orgs/shareholders, will (to their horror) need to start speaking up: www.cnn.com/2025/09/22/b...
Covid has massively increased respiratory deaths, but it doesn't have to be this way forever. We can: clean the air, encourage masking (and mandate in healthcare settings), and give paid time off.
threadreaderapp.com/thread/19237...
threadreaderapp.com/thread/19237...
May 18, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Covid has massively increased respiratory deaths, but it doesn't have to be this way forever. We can: clean the air, encourage masking (and mandate in healthcare settings), and give paid time off.
threadreaderapp.com/thread/19237...
threadreaderapp.com/thread/19237...
As at July 2024, 7-9% of Gazas population has been killed. Wtvr your thoughts are on how this war started, please read this piece & reflect on the humanitarian toll, especially on mothers and babies.
"Some 20,000 babies have been 'born into hell,' as UNICEF said in January."
"Some 20,000 babies have been 'born into hell,' as UNICEF said in January."
Giving Birth in Gaza
“Procedures performed with kitchen scissors. Makeshift medical tents with no pain medication, clean water, or electricity. Marie Claire goes inside one of the most dangerous places in the world to be pregnant right now.”
BY ELIZABETH FLOCK
“Procedures performed with kitchen scissors. Makeshift medical tents with no pain medication, clean water, or electricity. Marie Claire goes inside one of the most dangerous places in the world to be pregnant right now.”
BY ELIZABETH FLOCK
Giving Birth in Gaza
Procedures performed with kitchen scissors. Makeshift medical tents with no pain medication, clean water, or electricity. 'Marie Claire' reports on one of the most dangerous places in the world to be ...
www.marieclaire.com
May 18, 2025 at 9:08 PM
As at July 2024, 7-9% of Gazas population has been killed. Wtvr your thoughts are on how this war started, please read this piece & reflect on the humanitarian toll, especially on mothers and babies.
"Some 20,000 babies have been 'born into hell,' as UNICEF said in January."
"Some 20,000 babies have been 'born into hell,' as UNICEF said in January."
How much plastic do you consume? Do you try to consume less? Less is what the world needs.
Even seabirds in remote locations, within weeks of birth, have so much plastic in them that they die.
We need to ban plastics for a majority of purposes, for our future.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...
Even seabirds in remote locations, within weeks of birth, have so much plastic in them that they die.
We need to ban plastics for a majority of purposes, for our future.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...
On a pristine Australian island the birds are so full of plastic they crunch
It's an exclusive tourist destination and one of the most pristine places on the planet. It's the last place you would expect to find birds with bellies so full of plastic that they crunch if you sque...
www.abc.net.au
May 15, 2025 at 5:30 PM
How much plastic do you consume? Do you try to consume less? Less is what the world needs.
Even seabirds in remote locations, within weeks of birth, have so much plastic in them that they die.
We need to ban plastics for a majority of purposes, for our future.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...
Even seabirds in remote locations, within weeks of birth, have so much plastic in them that they die.
We need to ban plastics for a majority of purposes, for our future.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...
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There’s a lot of people who want to fight fascism yet won’t wear a mask
Fascism & eugenics go hand in hand. They’re coming for the disabled and chronically ill
Wearing a mask shows solidarity with disabled people, while also protecting your health so you’re better equipped for the fight
Mask up
Fascism & eugenics go hand in hand. They’re coming for the disabled and chronically ill
Wearing a mask shows solidarity with disabled people, while also protecting your health so you’re better equipped for the fight
Mask up
May 4, 2025 at 4:53 AM
There’s a lot of people who want to fight fascism yet won’t wear a mask
Fascism & eugenics go hand in hand. They’re coming for the disabled and chronically ill
Wearing a mask shows solidarity with disabled people, while also protecting your health so you’re better equipped for the fight
Mask up
Fascism & eugenics go hand in hand. They’re coming for the disabled and chronically ill
Wearing a mask shows solidarity with disabled people, while also protecting your health so you’re better equipped for the fight
Mask up
@cityofcalgary.bsky.social When are the City-run splash parks set to open? Thanks in advance!
May 4, 2025 at 4:52 AM
@cityofcalgary.bsky.social When are the City-run splash parks set to open? Thanks in advance!
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When you’re chronically ill, your baseline is everything.
People can’t understand why we work so hard to maintain the tiniest function, but it’s because we know the pain of losing it.
The agony of setbacks that rob us of independence and autonomy.
Protect your baseline always.
People can’t understand why we work so hard to maintain the tiniest function, but it’s because we know the pain of losing it.
The agony of setbacks that rob us of independence and autonomy.
Protect your baseline always.
April 20, 2025 at 8:29 AM
When you’re chronically ill, your baseline is everything.
People can’t understand why we work so hard to maintain the tiniest function, but it’s because we know the pain of losing it.
The agony of setbacks that rob us of independence and autonomy.
Protect your baseline always.
People can’t understand why we work so hard to maintain the tiniest function, but it’s because we know the pain of losing it.
The agony of setbacks that rob us of independence and autonomy.
Protect your baseline always.
Well, we've known this was coming for awhile as arctic ice melts thanks to man-made climate change. Even with all the time we've had to process this reality, it still doesn't feel any less concerning to have so much shifting, literally and figuratively.
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
The growing risk of a major conflict over the Arctic
Arctic tensions are reaching Cold War levels as Russia aggressively expands its regional influence by reopening 50 Soviet-era military sites and opening new bases, including one determined to be a major missile site.
The growing risk of a major conflict over the Arctic
Arctic tensions are reaching Cold War levels as Russia aggressively expands its regional influence by reopening 50 Soviet-era military sites and opening new bases, including one determined to be a major missile site.
The growing risk of a major conflict over the Arctic
Arctic tensions are reaching Cold War levels as Russia aggressively expands its regional influence by reopening 50 Soviet-era military sites and opening new bases, including one that CBC News’s video ...
www.cbc.ca
April 15, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Well, we've known this was coming for awhile as arctic ice melts thanks to man-made climate change. Even with all the time we've had to process this reality, it still doesn't feel any less concerning to have so much shifting, literally and figuratively.
YES! Cory Booker (again) is taking action. Action is what is needed here. Action is what is needed to craft the America that Americans deserve, not the one that Trump is leading them towards, like lambs to slaughter. Do not go gentle into that good night, America.
April 15, 2025 at 11:19 PM
YES! Cory Booker (again) is taking action. Action is what is needed here. Action is what is needed to craft the America that Americans deserve, not the one that Trump is leading them towards, like lambs to slaughter. Do not go gentle into that good night, America.
My personal opinion is that Poilievre can't be bothered to answer questions from journalists because he doesn't want the truth to be known. Why else would someone make it so difficult for journalists to ask him questions?
April 15, 2025 at 4:11 AM
My personal opinion is that Poilievre can't be bothered to answer questions from journalists because he doesn't want the truth to be known. Why else would someone make it so difficult for journalists to ask him questions?
@mark-carney.bsky.social Hi PM Carney, Palestinian student refugees R being unfairly targeted by ICE 4 US Extradition. They peacefully protested civilian harm: they're human rights activists. Pls consider offering for Canada (post-election) to take them. Uni programs will offer to take them.
April 15, 2025 at 12:55 AM
@mark-carney.bsky.social Hi PM Carney, Palestinian student refugees R being unfairly targeted by ICE 4 US Extradition. They peacefully protested civilian harm: they're human rights activists. Pls consider offering for Canada (post-election) to take them. Uni programs will offer to take them.
Reposted by Alexandra Sellers
It will never cease to amaze me that wearing a mask was a deal breaker for many people.
It’s a powerful public health tool. It’s one of the most effective ways to avoid mass disablement. It keeps you & your community healthy. It shows you prioritize self care, disability justice & bodily autonomy.
It’s a powerful public health tool. It’s one of the most effective ways to avoid mass disablement. It keeps you & your community healthy. It shows you prioritize self care, disability justice & bodily autonomy.
April 12, 2025 at 8:17 AM
It will never cease to amaze me that wearing a mask was a deal breaker for many people.
It’s a powerful public health tool. It’s one of the most effective ways to avoid mass disablement. It keeps you & your community healthy. It shows you prioritize self care, disability justice & bodily autonomy.
It’s a powerful public health tool. It’s one of the most effective ways to avoid mass disablement. It keeps you & your community healthy. It shows you prioritize self care, disability justice & bodily autonomy.
Reposted by Alexandra Sellers
Gen Z and Millennials: In ten years when we’re still without a cure and you’re caring for your parents, remember what he did.
April 4, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Gen Z and Millennials: In ten years when we’re still without a cure and you’re caring for your parents, remember what he did.
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He's right: the Boomers are dying. Who will lead America after Trump? Will it be another dinosaur-despot-wannabe, or someone who energetically, humbly, seeks to realize a vision for the betterment of ALL (not just wealthy)? Additionally, can the Democratic party actually progress/change?
Booker: "I confess that I have been imperfect. I confess that I've been inadequate to the moment. I've confess that the Democratic Party has made terrible mistakes that gave a lane to this demagogue. I confess we all must look in the mirror and say 'we will do better.'"
April 2, 2025 at 4:59 AM
He's right: the Boomers are dying. Who will lead America after Trump? Will it be another dinosaur-despot-wannabe, or someone who energetically, humbly, seeks to realize a vision for the betterment of ALL (not just wealthy)? Additionally, can the Democratic party actually progress/change?
I care about many political issues because they impact everyday people. This decision (below) - LITERALLY taking snacks from dying children - is so evil it's nearly unspeakably foul. I feel rage. What kind of people care so little about children that they try and extract cost savings this way?
Hey Alberta, let's talk about this 👇
Honestly? Has the govt lost what it means to provide the CARE in Health Care?🧵
We are currently starving many of our stranded ED hallway pts, but maybe ABs will rise up when they see we are denying kids w cancer?
buff.ly/yWj5FYr
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Honestly? Has the govt lost what it means to provide the CARE in Health Care?🧵
We are currently starving many of our stranded ED hallway pts, but maybe ABs will rise up when they see we are denying kids w cancer?
buff.ly/yWj5FYr
1/8
Braid: No popsicles for cancer kids under heartless new hospital rules
The Alberta government decrees that kids in cancer treatment can't get treats like popsicles or juice boxes. Same new rules apply to ERs.
buff.ly
April 1, 2025 at 8:42 AM
I care about many political issues because they impact everyday people. This decision (below) - LITERALLY taking snacks from dying children - is so evil it's nearly unspeakably foul. I feel rage. What kind of people care so little about children that they try and extract cost savings this way?
Reposted by Alexandra Sellers
“Private surgical facilities in Alberta are starving the public system of staff and funding to perform priority procedures, according to a new report that concludes the province has yet to increase surgical capacity or reduce wait times as pledged.”
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...
Alberta public health system losing staff, funding as province increases spending on private facilities
Analysis shows provincial spending on private surgical facilities increased nearly three-fold in 2023-24 from 2019-20, while spending in public facilities increased marginally
www.theglobeandmail.com
March 26, 2025 at 5:06 PM
“Private surgical facilities in Alberta are starving the public system of staff and funding to perform priority procedures, according to a new report that concludes the province has yet to increase surgical capacity or reduce wait times as pledged.”
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...
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To start with, procedures in privately owned, for profit but funded with taxpayer dollars have increased by 55%.
Sounds good right?
The payments of taxpayer dollars have gone up 179%!
179%!
And procedures are costing 79% more!
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Sounds good right?
The payments of taxpayer dollars have gone up 179%!
179%!
And procedures are costing 79% more!
/2
March 26, 2025 at 5:31 PM
To start with, procedures in privately owned, for profit but funded with taxpayer dollars have increased by 55%.
Sounds good right?
The payments of taxpayer dollars have gone up 179%!
179%!
And procedures are costing 79% more!
/2
Sounds good right?
The payments of taxpayer dollars have gone up 179%!
179%!
And procedures are costing 79% more!
/2
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And what has all of this redirection of taxpayers dollars gotten us?
Shorter wait times for cataract surgeries and hip.
Cancer surgeries? Heart surgeries? Knee replacements?
All WAY longer.
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Shorter wait times for cataract surgeries and hip.
Cancer surgeries? Heart surgeries? Knee replacements?
All WAY longer.
/4
March 26, 2025 at 5:31 PM
And what has all of this redirection of taxpayers dollars gotten us?
Shorter wait times for cataract surgeries and hip.
Cancer surgeries? Heart surgeries? Knee replacements?
All WAY longer.
/4
Shorter wait times for cataract surgeries and hip.
Cancer surgeries? Heart surgeries? Knee replacements?
All WAY longer.
/4
Reposted by Alexandra Sellers
USA to coal miners - Drop Dead. Literally. And take your towns with you
www.post-gazette.com/business/pow...
www.post-gazette.com/business/pow...
Deep fear in coal country: DOGE cuts put region's miners and families on edge
For federal safety inspectors, the urgent call to their sprawling mining office near Pittsburgh was bleak: Man crushed in the rubble of an aging mine in...
www.post-gazette.com
March 30, 2025 at 5:53 PM
USA to coal miners - Drop Dead. Literally. And take your towns with you
www.post-gazette.com/business/pow...
www.post-gazette.com/business/pow...
Are Canadian drs more dismissive nowadays?
I've had some gnarly interactions in the last 2 yrs. I can only assume they're super burnt out, but WOW. My takeaway is that I shouldn't see my GP or specialists for anything non-life threatening, even if its affecting my QoL. #CanadianHealthcare
I've had some gnarly interactions in the last 2 yrs. I can only assume they're super burnt out, but WOW. My takeaway is that I shouldn't see my GP or specialists for anything non-life threatening, even if its affecting my QoL. #CanadianHealthcare
March 19, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Are Canadian drs more dismissive nowadays?
I've had some gnarly interactions in the last 2 yrs. I can only assume they're super burnt out, but WOW. My takeaway is that I shouldn't see my GP or specialists for anything non-life threatening, even if its affecting my QoL. #CanadianHealthcare
I've had some gnarly interactions in the last 2 yrs. I can only assume they're super burnt out, but WOW. My takeaway is that I shouldn't see my GP or specialists for anything non-life threatening, even if its affecting my QoL. #CanadianHealthcare
We have microplastics in our brain causing inflammation and who knows what long-term, microplastics in our soil hindering plant photosynthesis, and on and on. We need to end plastic proliferation NOW. We need action.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Microplastics hinder plant photosynthesis, study finds, threatening millions with starvation
Researchers say problem could increase number of people at risk of starvation by 400m in next two decades
www.theguardian.com
March 10, 2025 at 9:18 PM
We have microplastics in our brain causing inflammation and who knows what long-term, microplastics in our soil hindering plant photosynthesis, and on and on. We need to end plastic proliferation NOW. We need action.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Finally, some good news. Here's hoping that the funding chaos in the US doesn't impact the future of this very necessary research!
THIS IS HUGE! Researchers at Stanford University have developed a dual-antibody treatment that remains effective against ALL SARS-CoV-2 variants by targeting a less-mutable part of the virus. This breakthrough could lead to longer-lasting therapies that OUTPACE viral evolution. 🧪🧵⬇️
March 10, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Finally, some good news. Here's hoping that the funding chaos in the US doesn't impact the future of this very necessary research!
Holy shit. Terrifying.
My personal opinion is that the cold-war never ended, it just changed forms (proxy wars, disinfo, hacking, etc). With Trump's 2nd term, Russia has essentially won.
I've never loved American imperialism, but Russian authoritarianism doesn't seem like a great replacement.
My personal opinion is that the cold-war never ended, it just changed forms (proxy wars, disinfo, hacking, etc). With Trump's 2nd term, Russia has essentially won.
I've never loved American imperialism, but Russian authoritarianism doesn't seem like a great replacement.
February 24, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Holy shit. Terrifying.
My personal opinion is that the cold-war never ended, it just changed forms (proxy wars, disinfo, hacking, etc). With Trump's 2nd term, Russia has essentially won.
I've never loved American imperialism, but Russian authoritarianism doesn't seem like a great replacement.
My personal opinion is that the cold-war never ended, it just changed forms (proxy wars, disinfo, hacking, etc). With Trump's 2nd term, Russia has essentially won.
I've never loved American imperialism, but Russian authoritarianism doesn't seem like a great replacement.
Reposted by Alexandra Sellers
We are watching Project 2025 come to life. Thankfully, pro-democracy groups are fighting back in the courts. @democracydocket.com's 16-person team tracks these lawsuits so you don't have to.
Support their work. www.democracydocket.com/member-me/
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January 28, 2025 at 10:30 PM
We are watching Project 2025 come to life. Thankfully, pro-democracy groups are fighting back in the courts. @democracydocket.com's 16-person team tracks these lawsuits so you don't have to.
Support their work. www.democracydocket.com/member-me/
Support their work. www.democracydocket.com/member-me/