Barb Hymanyk
@barbh-ab.bsky.social
Semi-retired teacher, wife, mother. Albertan, Canadian, Earthling, in no particular order. Curious by nature.
Pinned
Barb Hymanyk
@barbh-ab.bsky.social
· Apr 12
Everyone on this planet can agree that life would be easier if we all believed the same things, loved the same way, voted the same way. But we don’t.
Those who think their way is the “right” way ... are you prepared to compromise any of your beliefs towards this end? ... Don't expect it of others.
Those who think their way is the “right” way ... are you prepared to compromise any of your beliefs towards this end? ... Don't expect it of others.
Reposted by Barb Hymanyk
When you hear guys like Stephen Miller joke "there goes the neighborhood" because minorities have entered their community, understand that they don't WANT ethnic groups to assimilate
That's why racial covenants prohibiting people from selling to these people-including Jews-were legal until 1968
That's why racial covenants prohibiting people from selling to these people-including Jews-were legal until 1968
Stephen Miller is now arguing that assimilation is fundamentally impossible and that certain cultures are not compatible with Western civilization
November 28, 2025 at 10:12 PM
When you hear guys like Stephen Miller joke "there goes the neighborhood" because minorities have entered their community, understand that they don't WANT ethnic groups to assimilate
That's why racial covenants prohibiting people from selling to these people-including Jews-were legal until 1968
That's why racial covenants prohibiting people from selling to these people-including Jews-were legal until 1968
Reposted by Barb Hymanyk
Sorry, but yeah.
November 28, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Sorry, but yeah.
Reposted by Barb Hymanyk
In QP today, Andrew Scheer denounced carbon capture as "burying air," which is wild considering how they went to bat for Pathways against greenwashing rules.
Aside from the very, very big policy questions raised by the MOU, one curious subplot that intrigues me is that the Alberta premier and the federal Conservative leader are talking very differently about this agreement.
I'm not sure how that plays out.
I'm not sure how that plays out.
November 28, 2025 at 2:48 AM
In QP today, Andrew Scheer denounced carbon capture as "burying air," which is wild considering how they went to bat for Pathways against greenwashing rules.
Such a great way of explaining it. Gotta take this one to school.
“It’s cold today—so much for global warming!”
Weather is like your mood, while climate is your personality. One cold day doesn’t disprove global trends. In fact, warming can even disrupt weather patterns and cause some of the wild swings we see today!
Weather is like your mood, while climate is your personality. One cold day doesn’t disprove global trends. In fact, warming can even disrupt weather patterns and cause some of the wild swings we see today!
Climate vs Weather | Global Weirding
YouTube video by Global Weirding with Katharine Hayhoe
www.youtube.com
November 28, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Such a great way of explaining it. Gotta take this one to school.
Reposted by Barb Hymanyk
I trust that Albertans will show the UCP not to fuck with our charter rights... As shown through all the recall petitions. However I wish the feds would enforce the healthcare act and not allow Alberta to privatize health care. We're just going to waste millions of more $$ and the poor will die
November 27, 2025 at 8:34 PM
I trust that Albertans will show the UCP not to fuck with our charter rights... As shown through all the recall petitions. However I wish the feds would enforce the healthcare act and not allow Alberta to privatize health care. We're just going to waste millions of more $$ and the poor will die
Reposted by Barb Hymanyk
US-Owned Oil Sands Giants Send Profits Out of 🇨🇦 Despite Public Support for Resource Sovereignty
"Lead members of the Pathways Alliance—Canadian Natural Resources, Cenovus, Imperial Oil & Suncor—are behaving like a Trojan horse for Trump’s anti-climate politics" www.theenergymix.com/u-s-owned-oi...
"Lead members of the Pathways Alliance—Canadian Natural Resources, Cenovus, Imperial Oil & Suncor—are behaving like a Trojan horse for Trump’s anti-climate politics" www.theenergymix.com/u-s-owned-oi...
U.S.-Owned Oil Sands Giants Send Profits Out of Canada Despite Public Support for Resource Sovereignty
Canada’s biggest oil sands producers are sending a large share of their profits out of the country to their shareholders in the United States, the CEO of the Trottier Family Foundation warns in an opi...
www.theenergymix.com
November 27, 2025 at 5:26 PM
US-Owned Oil Sands Giants Send Profits Out of 🇨🇦 Despite Public Support for Resource Sovereignty
"Lead members of the Pathways Alliance—Canadian Natural Resources, Cenovus, Imperial Oil & Suncor—are behaving like a Trojan horse for Trump’s anti-climate politics" www.theenergymix.com/u-s-owned-oi...
"Lead members of the Pathways Alliance—Canadian Natural Resources, Cenovus, Imperial Oil & Suncor—are behaving like a Trojan horse for Trump’s anti-climate politics" www.theenergymix.com/u-s-owned-oi...
lol
"I know the member opposite likes to think himself as judge, jury and executioner, but we do have due process in this province," Smith said.
So that's why she invoked the Notwithstanding Clause to deny affected trans youth the ability to challenge her laws in court, right?
What a fucking hypocrite.
So that's why she invoked the Notwithstanding Clause to deny affected trans youth the ability to challenge her laws in court, right?
What a fucking hypocrite.
Alberta's Smith says UCP caucus not afraid to defend record in face of recall efforts
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her United Conservative Party caucus isn't afraid to defend its record as it faces more than a dozen recall campaigns.
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca
November 27, 2025 at 2:12 PM
lol
"Ten years ago, when Carney issued his warning about the dangerous future, we still had summers. Now we have fire season."
Who’s gaming who?
Who’s gaming who?
There is no political, economic or environmental case for even pretending to consider Northern Gateway pipeline.
Mark Carney has given a huge with to Danielle Smith while reviving the environmental conflicts of Stephen Harper.
This is a huge mistake.
My latest.
substack.com/home/post/p-...
Mark Carney has given a huge with to Danielle Smith while reviving the environmental conflicts of Stephen Harper.
This is a huge mistake.
My latest.
substack.com/home/post/p-...
Pipeline to Nowhere
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s success in his first year has been to successfully convey an image of being the “smartest guy in the room.”
substack.com
November 27, 2025 at 1:01 AM
"Ten years ago, when Carney issued his warning about the dangerous future, we still had summers. Now we have fire season."
Who’s gaming who?
Who’s gaming who?
I love this! Our Thanksgiving’s past now, but even just for everyday. Like the next time I get my hair cut. And the other person is handling sharp objects.
Did you know there is a Thanksgiving placemat that, if you follow its instructions, will resolve political conflict?
The brainchild of Tania Israel! More here: taniaisrael.com/dialogue-flo...
The brainchild of Tania Israel! More here: taniaisrael.com/dialogue-flo...
November 27, 2025 at 12:47 AM
I love this! Our Thanksgiving’s past now, but even just for everyday. Like the next time I get my hair cut. And the other person is handling sharp objects.
Reposted by Barb Hymanyk
Yet another reason why AIs suck: you learn less when using them for research.
www.cbc.ca/radio/quirks...
www.cbc.ca/radio/quirks...
ANALYSIS | ChatGPT may help you find information faster, but you learn less | CBC Radio
Bob McDonald’s Blog: Recent studies show that using chatbots like ChatGPT may get us information faster than ever before, but we’re not gaining much knowledge by using it.
www.cbc.ca
November 26, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Yet another reason why AIs suck: you learn less when using them for research.
www.cbc.ca/radio/quirks...
www.cbc.ca/radio/quirks...
Reposted by Barb Hymanyk
I'll start dressing like they did in the 50's when airlines offer the cabin space they had in the 50's.
November 26, 2025 at 2:03 AM
I'll start dressing like they did in the 50's when airlines offer the cabin space they had in the 50's.
Reposted by Barb Hymanyk
This may be a perfect word.
Who hasn't felt hiraeth at least once?
Who hasn't felt hiraeth at least once?
Hiraeth (HEE-reyeth)
(n.)
- An intense longing for a home you can’t return to, or that never was.
Used in a sentence:
“And evermore, deep in his small and ancient brest, there stirred a sorrow sharp as winter wind—a hiraeth for the numinous lands of Faerie that slipt into legend many ages agone.”
(n.)
- An intense longing for a home you can’t return to, or that never was.
Used in a sentence:
“And evermore, deep in his small and ancient brest, there stirred a sorrow sharp as winter wind—a hiraeth for the numinous lands of Faerie that slipt into legend many ages agone.”
November 26, 2025 at 6:16 AM
This may be a perfect word.
Who hasn't felt hiraeth at least once?
Who hasn't felt hiraeth at least once?
Reposted by Barb Hymanyk
Reposted by Barb Hymanyk
They’re certainly making the argument that they definitely can afford to pay WAY MORE taxes
Since 2000, political donations from the richest 100 Americans have increased nearly 140x.
They collectively spent over $1B in 2024, amounting to 1 in every 13 dollars spent during the election.
Is it any wonder why so many regular people feel like they no longer have a voice?
They collectively spent over $1B in 2024, amounting to 1 in every 13 dollars spent during the election.
Is it any wonder why so many regular people feel like they no longer have a voice?
election.Is
November 25, 2025 at 3:32 AM
They’re certainly making the argument that they definitely can afford to pay WAY MORE taxes
Reposted by Barb Hymanyk
Governing a de facto one-party state gives the Alberta government the idea that these tools will always be used against their enemies when in fact they tend to be more often used for internecine violence. There is a reason premiers rarely get a chance to contest a second election in the province.
The UCP: you should be able to fire your MLA, here’s a handy-dandy recall process.
Citizens in 9 Alberta ridings: ok
The UCP: NOT LIKE THAT!
Citizens in 9 Alberta ridings: ok
The UCP: NOT LIKE THAT!
November 25, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Governing a de facto one-party state gives the Alberta government the idea that these tools will always be used against their enemies when in fact they tend to be more often used for internecine violence. There is a reason premiers rarely get a chance to contest a second election in the province.
Reposted by Barb Hymanyk
@mattgalloway.bsky.social Enjoyed The Current interview about #ClimateChange & the progress of energy transition. What holds us back: vested interest & inertia. Why are solar and wind marching ahead: engineering &advocacy.
November 25, 2025 at 4:47 PM
@mattgalloway.bsky.social Enjoyed The Current interview about #ClimateChange & the progress of energy transition. What holds us back: vested interest & inertia. Why are solar and wind marching ahead: engineering &advocacy.
The world needs more choral music. www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6T6...
Africa (Toto) - Oberstufenchor Cusanus Gymnasium
YouTube video by chawangaland 7
www.youtube.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:51 PM
The world needs more choral music. www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6T6...
"As much as 30% of Trump’s real estate money has come from dark sources tied to Russian mobsters and oligarchs."
Thanks for connecting the dots for us.
The Traitor-in-Chief Betrays Ukraine and His Own People
open.substack.com/pub/charliea...
Thanks for connecting the dots for us.
The Traitor-in-Chief Betrays Ukraine and His Own People
open.substack.com/pub/charliea...
The Traitor-in-Chief Betrays Ukraine and His Own People
We are at a line-in-the-sand moment for Ukraine and the democratic world.
open.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 5:35 PM
"As much as 30% of Trump’s real estate money has come from dark sources tied to Russian mobsters and oligarchs."
Thanks for connecting the dots for us.
The Traitor-in-Chief Betrays Ukraine and His Own People
open.substack.com/pub/charliea...
Thanks for connecting the dots for us.
The Traitor-in-Chief Betrays Ukraine and His Own People
open.substack.com/pub/charliea...
How had I never heard of him?
Reading Wikipedia, I learned a few more nuggets: that he also created “The Avengers” (who in 1961 were considerably less campy before the departure of Ian Hendry); produced the first televised CFL game, and inspired Arthur Hailey, who wrote “Airport".
Thanks, Nudsy.
Reading Wikipedia, I learned a few more nuggets: that he also created “The Avengers” (who in 1961 were considerably less campy before the departure of Ian Hendry); produced the first televised CFL game, and inspired Arthur Hailey, who wrote “Airport".
Thanks, Nudsy.
Today is Doctor Who Day, which honours the day that Doctor Who premiered on the BBC in 1963.
The TARDIS, The Doctor and many other aspects of the show are thanks to its co-creator, Sydney Newman of Toronto.
This is his story.
🧵 1/12
The TARDIS, The Doctor and many other aspects of the show are thanks to its co-creator, Sydney Newman of Toronto.
This is his story.
🧵 1/12
November 24, 2025 at 3:29 PM
How had I never heard of him?
Reading Wikipedia, I learned a few more nuggets: that he also created “The Avengers” (who in 1961 were considerably less campy before the departure of Ian Hendry); produced the first televised CFL game, and inspired Arthur Hailey, who wrote “Airport".
Thanks, Nudsy.
Reading Wikipedia, I learned a few more nuggets: that he also created “The Avengers” (who in 1961 were considerably less campy before the departure of Ian Hendry); produced the first televised CFL game, and inspired Arthur Hailey, who wrote “Airport".
Thanks, Nudsy.
Reposted by Barb Hymanyk
Lets start the week with otters chasing a butterfly.
November 24, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Lets start the week with otters chasing a butterfly.
Reposted by Barb Hymanyk
Hey everyone, this is weird! Why would the astroturfing campaign pulling Danielle Smith's strings be based outside of Alberta?
It's almost as if we have external enemies trying to weaken Canada, the same way Russian influence campaigns drove the UK off the Brexit cliff...
🤔
It's almost as if we have external enemies trying to weaken Canada, the same way Russian influence campaigns drove the UK off the Brexit cliff...
🤔
November 24, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Hey everyone, this is weird! Why would the astroturfing campaign pulling Danielle Smith's strings be based outside of Alberta?
It's almost as if we have external enemies trying to weaken Canada, the same way Russian influence campaigns drove the UK off the Brexit cliff...
🤔
It's almost as if we have external enemies trying to weaken Canada, the same way Russian influence campaigns drove the UK off the Brexit cliff...
🤔
Reposted by Barb Hymanyk
If I’m understanding this correctly, X is owned by a white nationalist who pays poor people of color in developing countries to pretend to be working class white Americans to scare other white Americans into being afraid poor people of color from developing countries are going to ruin America?
November 23, 2025 at 7:30 PM
If I’m understanding this correctly, X is owned by a white nationalist who pays poor people of color in developing countries to pretend to be working class white Americans to scare other white Americans into being afraid poor people of color from developing countries are going to ruin America?
Reposted by Barb Hymanyk
This is the technological equivalent of not being able to get your house insured in Florida, and for similar reasons.
share.google/SOpWK172vQx5...
share.google/SOpWK172vQx5...
Insurers retreat from AI cover as risk of multibillion-dollar claims mounts
AIG, Great American and WR Berkley seek permission to limit liability from AI agents and chatbots
share.google
November 23, 2025 at 9:45 AM
This is the technological equivalent of not being able to get your house insured in Florida, and for similar reasons.
share.google/SOpWK172vQx5...
share.google/SOpWK172vQx5...
Reposted by Barb Hymanyk
CASSIDY: I know it's titillating, but I think we need to move beyond the titillation
TAPPER: This isn't about titillation. This is about the fact that you are the chairman of the health committee and you voted to confirm somebody that by all accounts is actually making America less healthy
TAPPER: This isn't about titillation. This is about the fact that you are the chairman of the health committee and you voted to confirm somebody that by all accounts is actually making America less healthy
November 23, 2025 at 2:42 PM
CASSIDY: I know it's titillating, but I think we need to move beyond the titillation
TAPPER: This isn't about titillation. This is about the fact that you are the chairman of the health committee and you voted to confirm somebody that by all accounts is actually making America less healthy
TAPPER: This isn't about titillation. This is about the fact that you are the chairman of the health committee and you voted to confirm somebody that by all accounts is actually making America less healthy