Anne Roberts
@annerobertsbc.bsky.social
Ret. journalist & journalism instructor, Vancouver city councillor & school board trustee, gardener & Palestine solidarity activist. My likes & RTs indicate interest, not necc support.
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BREAKING: Religious Education (RE) will officially be added to the National Curriculum in England, and is expected to be fully inclusive of humanism. A huge victory for broad, balanced, and pluralistic education to help children explore and discover their own beliefs.
humanists.uk/2025/11/05/s...
humanists.uk/2025/11/05/s...
Success! RE to be added to the National Curriculum
Reformed subject expected to be fully inclusive of humanism.
humanists.uk
November 5, 2025 at 11:13 AM
BREAKING: Religious Education (RE) will officially be added to the National Curriculum in England, and is expected to be fully inclusive of humanism. A huge victory for broad, balanced, and pluralistic education to help children explore and discover their own beliefs.
humanists.uk/2025/11/05/s...
humanists.uk/2025/11/05/s...
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US to share Gaza peace plan draft with UN Security Council - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/us-share-gaza-peace-plan-draft-un-security-council
US to share Gaza peace plan draft with UN Security Council
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<p data-end="442" data-start="227">The official said representatives from Egypt, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates will take part in discussions, framing the move as a display of “regional backing” for the US-led initiative.</p>
<p data-end="652" data-start="444">The plan comes amid growing scepticism over Washington’s role, with critics accusing the US of shielding Israel from accountability while pushing a deal that entrenches its occupation rather than ending it.</p>
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www.middleeasteye.net
November 5, 2025 at 7:19 PM
US to share Gaza peace plan draft with UN Security Council - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/us-share-gaza-peace-plan-draft-un-security-council
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The entire right-wing propaganda machine came after Zohran Mamdani.
The president and his allies came after him.
Democratic leaders, by and large, did not have his back until the last minute.
He still won, turning out historic numbers and inspiring young voters.
His politics can win anywhere.
The president and his allies came after him.
Democratic leaders, by and large, did not have his back until the last minute.
He still won, turning out historic numbers and inspiring young voters.
His politics can win anywhere.
November 5, 2025 at 2:36 AM
The entire right-wing propaganda machine came after Zohran Mamdani.
The president and his allies came after him.
Democratic leaders, by and large, did not have his back until the last minute.
He still won, turning out historic numbers and inspiring young voters.
His politics can win anywhere.
The president and his allies came after him.
Democratic leaders, by and large, did not have his back until the last minute.
He still won, turning out historic numbers and inspiring young voters.
His politics can win anywhere.
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BREAKING: Colorado voters approved a ballot measure that would raise state income taxes on higher-earning households to fund free meals for all public school students.
Follow AP for live updates.
Follow AP for live updates.
Live updates: US voters head to the polls in first general election since Trump's return to power
One year after Donald Trump retook the presidency, 2025 Election Day includes closely watched races for New York City mayor, New Jersey governor and California's Proposition 50.
bit.ly
November 5, 2025 at 3:33 AM
BREAKING: Colorado voters approved a ballot measure that would raise state income taxes on higher-earning households to fund free meals for all public school students.
Follow AP for live updates.
Follow AP for live updates.
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Trump's mouth is visibly drooping as he stands on stage
November 5, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Trump's mouth is visibly drooping as he stands on stage
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EN debate: Really glad to hear @chrystia-freeland.bsky.social speaking so passionately about the importance of #cdnchildcare as fundamental social infrastructure - so right!
February 26, 2025 at 2:12 AM
EN debate: Really glad to hear @chrystia-freeland.bsky.social speaking so passionately about the importance of #cdnchildcare as fundamental social infrastructure - so right!
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Big #cdnchildcare contingent at Toronto's #IWD2025 march included my MP, @cafreeland, one of the intrepid women political leaders who put our 50-year struggle for universal childcare on the road to reality. As the marchers chanted "10-a-day - It's here to stay!"
March 8, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Big #cdnchildcare contingent at Toronto's #IWD2025 march included my MP, @cafreeland, one of the intrepid women political leaders who put our 50-year struggle for universal childcare on the road to reality. As the marchers chanted "10-a-day - It's here to stay!"
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"An organized urban wing of the [Underground] railroad called vigilance committees focused on protecting, supporting, and learning from fugitives."
Jesse Olsavsky for @hammerandhope.bsky.social's latest, just released issue
hammerandhope.org/article/unde...
Jesse Olsavsky for @hammerandhope.bsky.social's latest, just released issue
hammerandhope.org/article/unde...
The Black People Who Fled Slavery Had a Lot to Teach Their Northern Allies
Black-led vigilance committees not only protected and aided fugitives but also learned from the formerly enslaved as they built a movement pedagogy together.
hammerandhope.org
October 31, 2025 at 3:27 PM
"An organized urban wing of the [Underground] railroad called vigilance committees focused on protecting, supporting, and learning from fugitives."
Jesse Olsavsky for @hammerandhope.bsky.social's latest, just released issue
hammerandhope.org/article/unde...
Jesse Olsavsky for @hammerandhope.bsky.social's latest, just released issue
hammerandhope.org/article/unde...
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The el-Fasher massacre in late October highlighted that the war in Sudan shows little sign of abating.
War in Sudan: Humanitarian, fighting, control developments, October 2025
The el-Fasher massacre in late October highlighted that the war in Sudan shows little sign of abating.
bit.ly
October 31, 2025 at 7:30 PM
The el-Fasher massacre in late October highlighted that the war in Sudan shows little sign of abating.
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"There was a bizarre irony in Trump teasing an illegal third term during the same gaggle where he boasted about acing his latest dementia test and receiving a 'perfect' MRI."
Trump couldn't (legitimately) win a third term If he tried
The emperor has no polls.
www.publicnotice.co
October 31, 2025 at 7:35 PM
"There was a bizarre irony in Trump teasing an illegal third term during the same gaggle where he boasted about acing his latest dementia test and receiving a 'perfect' MRI."
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: you.leadnow.ca/petitions/no...
No Golden Dome for Canada
The Golden Dome purports to defend North America against incoming missiles by placing interceptors in space, but the technical challenges are enormous, the costs astronomical, and the strategic risks ...
you.leadnow.ca
October 31, 2025 at 7:47 PM
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: you.leadnow.ca/petitions/no...
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BOSTON (AP) — Judge reverses Trump administration's cuts of billions of dollars to Harvard University.
September 3, 2025 at 8:42 PM
BOSTON (AP) — Judge reverses Trump administration's cuts of billions of dollars to Harvard University.
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This would be very cool.
Clinical study shows that nasal spray containing azelastine reduces risk of coronavirus infection by two-thirds | EurekAlert! www.eurekalert.org/news-release...
Clinical study shows that nasal spray containing azelastine reduces risk of coronavirus infection by two-thirds | EurekAlert! www.eurekalert.org/news-release...
Clinical study shows that nasal spray containing azelastine reduces risk of coronavirus infection by two-thirds
A research team at Saarland University has demonstrated in a clinical study that a widely used anti-allergy nasal spray containing the active ingredient azelastine can significantly reduce the risk of...
www.eurekalert.org
September 2, 2025 at 9:09 PM
This would be very cool.
Clinical study shows that nasal spray containing azelastine reduces risk of coronavirus infection by two-thirds | EurekAlert! www.eurekalert.org/news-release...
Clinical study shows that nasal spray containing azelastine reduces risk of coronavirus infection by two-thirds | EurekAlert! www.eurekalert.org/news-release...
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Defense Secretary Hegseth does not rule out regime change in Venezuela, saying: "That's a presidential-level decision and we're prepared with every asset that the American military has."
September 3, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Defense Secretary Hegseth does not rule out regime change in Venezuela, saying: "That's a presidential-level decision and we're prepared with every asset that the American military has."
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RFK Jr. will face "hard questions" over CDC shakeup, according to Thune.
The Senate majority leader expressed frustration over the firings of recently confirmed officials.
The Senate majority leader expressed frustration over the firings of recently confirmed officials.
RFK Jr. will face ‘hard questions’ over CDC shakeup, Thune says
The Senate majority leader expressed frustration over the firings of recently confirmed officials.
www.politico.com
September 3, 2025 at 4:18 PM
RFK Jr. will face "hard questions" over CDC shakeup, according to Thune.
The Senate majority leader expressed frustration over the firings of recently confirmed officials.
The Senate majority leader expressed frustration over the firings of recently confirmed officials.
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In this newly released @policyalternatives.ca report, authors David Macdonald and Martha Friendly present the 2025 findings from a regularly conducted survey of licensed child care fees in 37 cities across Canada: childcarecanada.org/documents/re...
July 9, 2025 at 11:35 PM
In this newly released @policyalternatives.ca report, authors David Macdonald and Martha Friendly present the 2025 findings from a regularly conducted survey of licensed child care fees in 37 cities across Canada: childcarecanada.org/documents/re...
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Released today, Interim Space Statistics 2024 is the latest report in CRRU's ECEC in Canada series: childcarecanada.org/publications... #cdnchildcare
July 30, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Released today, Interim Space Statistics 2024 is the latest report in CRRU's ECEC in Canada series: childcarecanada.org/publications... #cdnchildcare
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The CRRU website offers comprehensive resources on childcare for Canadians/others - a keyword searchable database, our publications, links. Sign up for our weekly newsletter childcarecanada.org/weekly-newsl..., or visit the website to browse its many resources childcarecanada.org
February 22, 2025 at 4:04 AM
The CRRU website offers comprehensive resources on childcare for Canadians/others - a keyword searchable database, our publications, links. Sign up for our weekly newsletter childcarecanada.org/weekly-newsl..., or visit the website to browse its many resources childcarecanada.org
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OTD ~2000 years ago, a young revolutionary freedom fighter led an act of mass civil disobedience in Jerusalem, challenging the Roman dictatorship and in particular calling out those who profited from Roman oppression.
Happy Palm Sunday!
Happy Palm Sunday!
April 13, 2025 at 8:18 PM
OTD ~2000 years ago, a young revolutionary freedom fighter led an act of mass civil disobedience in Jerusalem, challenging the Roman dictatorship and in particular calling out those who profited from Roman oppression.
Happy Palm Sunday!
Happy Palm Sunday!
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*the bond market will not save us
*the Harvard president will not save us
*the courts will not save us
Mass organizing to build working class power is what we need. A new report in @inequality.org by @cwd-asu.bsky.social (@mgmcquarrie.bsky.social et al.) shows how:
inequality.org/article/thre...
*the Harvard president will not save us
*the courts will not save us
Mass organizing to build working class power is what we need. A new report in @inequality.org by @cwd-asu.bsky.social (@mgmcquarrie.bsky.social et al.) shows how:
inequality.org/article/thre...
Three Promising Innovations in Worker Organizing Beyond the NLRB
With continued attacks on organized labor from the current administration, the labor movement needs to look for innovative strategies for working-class elevation.
inequality.org
April 23, 2025 at 1:51 AM
*the bond market will not save us
*the Harvard president will not save us
*the courts will not save us
Mass organizing to build working class power is what we need. A new report in @inequality.org by @cwd-asu.bsky.social (@mgmcquarrie.bsky.social et al.) shows how:
inequality.org/article/thre...
*the Harvard president will not save us
*the courts will not save us
Mass organizing to build working class power is what we need. A new report in @inequality.org by @cwd-asu.bsky.social (@mgmcquarrie.bsky.social et al.) shows how:
inequality.org/article/thre...
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Eleven killed in Gaza school shelter as Israel continues bombing campaign
Eleven killed in Gaza school shelter as Israel continues bombing campaign
Wave of airstrikes claim at least 25 lives including fire victims while Arab negotiators make new ceasefire proposal
At least 25 people have been killed in Israeli airstrikes across Gaza, including 11 in the bombing of a school turned shelter, the strip’s civil defence agency said, as Israel’s war against Hamas in the besieged Palestinian territory grinds on despite a new ceasefire proposal from Arab mediators.
Intense Israeli bombings hit several areas of Gaza on Wednesday, killing 11 in a school sheltering displaced people in the al-Tuffah neighbourhood of Gaza City. The strike ignited a huge fire which claimed most of the casualties, said the civil defence spokesperson, Mahmoud Bassal. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
April 23, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Eleven killed in Gaza school shelter as Israel continues bombing campaign
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Hello! Happy to be here.
I’m an award-winning investigative journalist, an editor and co-founder with @ricochetmedia.bsky.social, board member with a refugee charity and a proud Montrealer.
I do journalism on things like Airbnb, housing, climate, Indigenous rights and our capitalist hellscape.
I’m an award-winning investigative journalist, an editor and co-founder with @ricochetmedia.bsky.social, board member with a refugee charity and a proud Montrealer.
I do journalism on things like Airbnb, housing, climate, Indigenous rights and our capitalist hellscape.
February 6, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Hello! Happy to be here.
I’m an award-winning investigative journalist, an editor and co-founder with @ricochetmedia.bsky.social, board member with a refugee charity and a proud Montrealer.
I do journalism on things like Airbnb, housing, climate, Indigenous rights and our capitalist hellscape.
I’m an award-winning investigative journalist, an editor and co-founder with @ricochetmedia.bsky.social, board member with a refugee charity and a proud Montrealer.
I do journalism on things like Airbnb, housing, climate, Indigenous rights and our capitalist hellscape.