🇨🇦 Cara Elrod
@caraelrod.bsky.social
Retired special educator. Canadian Unitarian Universalist. 🇨🇦
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Oh wow you were forced to apologize for being white. How did you phrase your apology? Where were you? Who demanded it of you, and what law compelled you? Was it a local ordinance? State level? Was it court-mandated? Tell me more about this apology you made for being white.
December 29, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Oh wow you were forced to apologize for being white. How did you phrase your apology? Where were you? Who demanded it of you, and what law compelled you? Was it a local ordinance? State level? Was it court-mandated? Tell me more about this apology you made for being white.
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here's the 60 minutes cecot video part 1 of 5 - recorded/uploaded by and all credit to @jasonparis.bsky.social
I just reduced background noise, chopped the 14 minutes into 3 minute segments each compressed under 100 mb for bsky's limits, cropped and rotated a few degrees for easier viewing on here
I just reduced background noise, chopped the 14 minutes into 3 minute segments each compressed under 100 mb for bsky's limits, cropped and rotated a few degrees for easier viewing on here
December 22, 2025 at 10:58 PM
here's the 60 minutes cecot video part 1 of 5 - recorded/uploaded by and all credit to @jasonparis.bsky.social
I just reduced background noise, chopped the 14 minutes into 3 minute segments each compressed under 100 mb for bsky's limits, cropped and rotated a few degrees for easier viewing on here
I just reduced background noise, chopped the 14 minutes into 3 minute segments each compressed under 100 mb for bsky's limits, cropped and rotated a few degrees for easier viewing on here
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Now seems like a swell time to point out that Frontline just released this excellent 11-minute mini-documentary about what happened inside CECOT.
Surviving CECOT (full documentary) | Deported to a Maximum-Security Prison | FRONTLINE + ProPublica
YouTube video by FRONTLINE PBS | Official
m.youtube.com
December 21, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Now seems like a swell time to point out that Frontline just released this excellent 11-minute mini-documentary about what happened inside CECOT.
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To all who celebrate, wishing you a Merry Winter Solstice and a Happy Yule. In “The Spiritual Tasks of Yule,” Cyndi Simpson reflects on Yule and the Winter Solstice as a time to pause, release what no longer serves us, and make space as the light returns. Read the reflection: https://bit.ly/48KMIkJ
December 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM
To all who celebrate, wishing you a Merry Winter Solstice and a Happy Yule. In “The Spiritual Tasks of Yule,” Cyndi Simpson reflects on Yule and the Winter Solstice as a time to pause, release what no longer serves us, and make space as the light returns. Read the reflection: https://bit.ly/48KMIkJ
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A poem for Winter Solstice: "The Shortest Day" by Susan Cooper, author The Dark is Rising and numerous other luminous books.
The image is from www.thelostland.com. The poem is © Susan Cooper.
The image is from www.thelostland.com. The poem is © Susan Cooper.
December 21, 2025 at 7:14 AM
A poem for Winter Solstice: "The Shortest Day" by Susan Cooper, author The Dark is Rising and numerous other luminous books.
The image is from www.thelostland.com. The poem is © Susan Cooper.
The image is from www.thelostland.com. The poem is © Susan Cooper.
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I see Elise Stefanik has joined the GOP White Politician flight. Suspending her NY Governor campaign and will not run for Congress again.
The writing isn’t just on the wall, it has knocked down the wall to make more room for running away.
The writing isn’t just on the wall, it has knocked down the wall to make more room for running away.
December 19, 2025 at 9:20 PM
I see Elise Stefanik has joined the GOP White Politician flight. Suspending her NY Governor campaign and will not run for Congress again.
The writing isn’t just on the wall, it has knocked down the wall to make more room for running away.
The writing isn’t just on the wall, it has knocked down the wall to make more room for running away.
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85% of CEOs are white men.
All but one US President has been a white man.
65% of all elected offices are held by white men.
Roughly 30% of the population is white men.
WHAT THE FUCK IS THIS TOPIC EVEN???
All but one US President has been a white man.
65% of all elected offices are held by white men.
Roughly 30% of the population is white men.
WHAT THE FUCK IS THIS TOPIC EVEN???
December 18, 2025 at 3:04 PM
85% of CEOs are white men.
All but one US President has been a white man.
65% of all elected offices are held by white men.
Roughly 30% of the population is white men.
WHAT THE FUCK IS THIS TOPIC EVEN???
All but one US President has been a white man.
65% of all elected offices are held by white men.
Roughly 30% of the population is white men.
WHAT THE FUCK IS THIS TOPIC EVEN???
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The name "Popular Science" doesn't mean we shift our coverage depending on public opinion. It means we cover relevant subjects that are rigorously researched, reliable, and grounded in reality.
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
First-of-a-kind study shows encouraging data for trans kids who socially transition
Ninety-four percent of participants in a new study stood firm in their trans identity after five years, and "detransitioning" is rare.
www.popsci.com
December 18, 2025 at 5:16 PM
The name "Popular Science" doesn't mean we shift our coverage depending on public opinion. It means we cover relevant subjects that are rigorously researched, reliable, and grounded in reality.
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
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cis people on the skyline are genuinely more distressed by karoline leavitt’s lip fillers than the fact that congress just said, “what we should do is put any doctor or pharmacist in prison who gives lifesaving medical care to this specific kind of child we find gross.”
Bluesky tonight is neatly divided between trans people and family members appropriately angry and freaking out and everyone else who has barely noticed.
December 18, 2025 at 12:56 AM
cis people on the skyline are genuinely more distressed by karoline leavitt’s lip fillers than the fact that congress just said, “what we should do is put any doctor or pharmacist in prison who gives lifesaving medical care to this specific kind of child we find gross.”
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I cannot comment on Trump’s Rob Reiner post because I didn’t read it. And when reporters read it aloud to me, I couldn’t hear it because I was plugging my ears.
by Mike Johnson
by Mike Johnson
December 17, 2025 at 4:18 PM
I cannot comment on Trump’s Rob Reiner post because I didn’t read it. And when reporters read it aloud to me, I couldn’t hear it because I was plugging my ears.
by Mike Johnson
by Mike Johnson
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This is actually the trippiest thing I've ever seen that was not deliberately created by M C Fucking Escher. It straight up took me over a minute to make sense of and now I can't go back.
This is the white-and-gold dress on a gram a week of trenbolone.
This is the white-and-gold dress on a gram a week of trenbolone.
Ok, this is nuts. Once you see it you cannot unsee it. Do you see it?
(OP @drgbuckingham.bsky.social )
(OP @drgbuckingham.bsky.social )
December 17, 2025 at 6:52 AM
This is actually the trippiest thing I've ever seen that was not deliberately created by M C Fucking Escher. It straight up took me over a minute to make sense of and now I can't go back.
This is the white-and-gold dress on a gram a week of trenbolone.
This is the white-and-gold dress on a gram a week of trenbolone.
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thrilled to inform you that in the proud populist tradition of opera, the family production of magic flute at the met includes papageno counting 1, 2, … 6-7… 3
uproarious applause and laughter
uproarious applause and laughter
December 14, 2025 at 8:41 PM
thrilled to inform you that in the proud populist tradition of opera, the family production of magic flute at the met includes papageno counting 1, 2, … 6-7… 3
uproarious applause and laughter
uproarious applause and laughter
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it's not just that I find it chilling to imagine Sam Altman wearing my dead mom's face in order to sell me ads
it's that the way we ACTUALLY keep our lost loved ones alive requires a myriad of human skills these assholes perpetually devalue, like storytelling and deep emotional connection
it's that the way we ACTUALLY keep our lost loved ones alive requires a myriad of human skills these assholes perpetually devalue, like storytelling and deep emotional connection
December 10, 2025 at 8:36 PM
it's not just that I find it chilling to imagine Sam Altman wearing my dead mom's face in order to sell me ads
it's that the way we ACTUALLY keep our lost loved ones alive requires a myriad of human skills these assholes perpetually devalue, like storytelling and deep emotional connection
it's that the way we ACTUALLY keep our lost loved ones alive requires a myriad of human skills these assholes perpetually devalue, like storytelling and deep emotional connection
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Please read (and there needs to be a fuller investigation of VACFSS)
The Supreme Court of Canada has tossed an appeal from VACFSS in favour of "Justine."
Experts say it’s now "the case that governs the issue in B.C." and has "cleared the way for other parents."
Story by @briellemimi.bsky.social
indiginews.com/news/top-cou...
Experts say it’s now "the case that governs the issue in B.C." and has "cleared the way for other parents."
Story by @briellemimi.bsky.social
indiginews.com/news/top-cou...
Afro-Indigenous mom's case against VACFSS has 'cleared the way for other parents,' says expert
The Supreme Court of Canada has tossed an appeal from the child 'welfare' agency in favour of 'Justine.' Her lawyer says it's now 'the case that governs the issue in B.C.'
indiginews.com
December 9, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Please read (and there needs to be a fuller investigation of VACFSS)
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On this day in 1989, an armed gunman murdered 14 women at École Polytechnique de Montréal. Another ten women and four men were injured.
The anniversary of the massacre is commemorated annually on Dec. 6 as the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.
The anniversary of the massacre is commemorated annually on Dec. 6 as the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.
December 6, 2025 at 12:45 PM
On this day in 1989, an armed gunman murdered 14 women at École Polytechnique de Montréal. Another ten women and four men were injured.
The anniversary of the massacre is commemorated annually on Dec. 6 as the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.
The anniversary of the massacre is commemorated annually on Dec. 6 as the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.
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What an interesting coincidence.
December 6, 2025 at 5:43 PM
What an interesting coincidence.
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No notes, Fifa.
Nailed the the essence of the award in one.
Nailed the the essence of the award in one.
December 6, 2025 at 8:57 AM
No notes, Fifa.
Nailed the the essence of the award in one.
Nailed the the essence of the award in one.
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Wow, that’s a pretty big point of disagreement, NPR. Maybe someone could investigate which point of view is correct and report on the truth of the matter. Do you know anyone who does that sort of thing?
Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom was fatally shot in Washington, D.C., while Air Force Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe was seriously wounded. Trump says the deployments are necessary to fight crime, but others disagree. n.pr/44aRgxY
West Virginians question National Guard deployments after attack on 2 of their own
Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom was fatally shot in Washington, D.C., while Air Force Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe was seriously wounded. Trump says the deployments are necessary to fight crime, but others disagree.
n.pr
December 6, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Wow, that’s a pretty big point of disagreement, NPR. Maybe someone could investigate which point of view is correct and report on the truth of the matter. Do you know anyone who does that sort of thing?
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I’ve seen the kind of people @kristadb1.bsky.social used to attract on Reddit so I’m not super surprised by what she’s getting here, but also I realized some of this (not all) is people on the Discover tab not understanding how social media works because I used to see this on Facebook.
December 4, 2025 at 4:30 PM
I’ve seen the kind of people @kristadb1.bsky.social used to attract on Reddit so I’m not super surprised by what she’s getting here, but also I realized some of this (not all) is people on the Discover tab not understanding how social media works because I used to see this on Facebook.
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Girl Guides of Canada has made a statement, likely in response to the cowardly decisions of Girlguiding UK. 🏳️⚧️
December 4, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Girl Guides of Canada has made a statement, likely in response to the cowardly decisions of Girlguiding UK. 🏳️⚧️
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Today at #Ebooks Direct it's #CyberMonday, and we've saved the best #sale deal for last: our "Whole Store" Bundle, at the lowest its price will ever get! Need 36 SF and fantasy ebooks at a bit less than $1 each? Grab the bundle now! (Offer not valid in the UK: sorry.) ebooks.direct/products/ebo...
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December 1, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Today at #Ebooks Direct it's #CyberMonday, and we've saved the best #sale deal for last: our "Whole Store" Bundle, at the lowest its price will ever get! Need 36 SF and fantasy ebooks at a bit less than $1 each? Grab the bundle now! (Offer not valid in the UK: sorry.) ebooks.direct/products/ebo...
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“I don’t agree with trans people in society.”
“OK, well trans people do exist in society, but I respect your right to your beliefs so much I’m willing to move you out of society for as long as you hold those beliefs. What? You thought we should’ve moved them out? Why? These aren’t THEIR beliefs.”
“OK, well trans people do exist in society, but I respect your right to your beliefs so much I’m willing to move you out of society for as long as you hold those beliefs. What? You thought we should’ve moved them out? Why? These aren’t THEIR beliefs.”
November 29, 2025 at 11:00 PM
“I don’t agree with trans people in society.”
“OK, well trans people do exist in society, but I respect your right to your beliefs so much I’m willing to move you out of society for as long as you hold those beliefs. What? You thought we should’ve moved them out? Why? These aren’t THEIR beliefs.”
“OK, well trans people do exist in society, but I respect your right to your beliefs so much I’m willing to move you out of society for as long as you hold those beliefs. What? You thought we should’ve moved them out? Why? These aren’t THEIR beliefs.”
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The reality, of course, is that Miller and a significant portion of Trump’s base are the ones who failed to assimilate to America’s post-WWII culture of multi-racial democracy & religious pluralism…and they are now using their power to destroy that once dominant (and still popular) American culture.
Stephen Miller is now arguing that assimilation is fundamentally impossible and that certain cultures are not compatible with Western civilization
November 28, 2025 at 1:23 PM
The reality, of course, is that Miller and a significant portion of Trump’s base are the ones who failed to assimilate to America’s post-WWII culture of multi-racial democracy & religious pluralism…and they are now using their power to destroy that once dominant (and still popular) American culture.