Cinda Chavich
@cindac.bsky.social
Writer/photographer passionate about people, places, politics & the planet — focus on food & farming, cultural history, passionate people, long form journalism and legacy media — to encourage readers to think, collaborate and cooperate. TasteReport.com
Carney's 'very sneaky' push to weaken Canada's pesticide laws www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/19/n...
Carney's 'very sneaky' push to weaken Canada's pesticide laws
The Carney government is quietly proposing to eliminate a key pillar of pesticide health and safety evaluations as part of the 2026 budget. The change will stop the government from doing periodic eval...
www.nationalobserver.com
November 19, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Carney's 'very sneaky' push to weaken Canada's pesticide laws www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/19/n...
Canada's pesticide regulator was 'captured by industry' from day one www.nationalobserver.com/2024/11/04/n...
Canada's pesticide regulator was 'captured by industry' from day one
"It's like pesticides have constitutional rights and they are innocent until proven guilty," said Elizabeth May, the federal Green Party leader, who first entered politics in the 1980s to fight excess...
www.nationalobserver.com
November 19, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Canada's pesticide regulator was 'captured by industry' from day one www.nationalobserver.com/2024/11/04/n...
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November 9, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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So they didn’t like the ad. Let’s just post Reagan’s 5 min speech against tariffs as it appears on YouTube.
Over and over. On all platforms (some of y’all are still on X).
*1981 Sherrilyn horrified by 2025 Sherrilyn saying “let’s post Reagan’s speech.”
youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc
Over and over. On all platforms (some of y’all are still on X).
*1981 Sherrilyn horrified by 2025 Sherrilyn saying “let’s post Reagan’s speech.”
youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc
President Reagan's Radio Address on Free and Fair Trade on April 25, 1987
YouTube video by Reagan Library
youtu.be
October 24, 2025 at 5:14 PM
So they didn’t like the ad. Let’s just post Reagan’s 5 min speech against tariffs as it appears on YouTube.
Over and over. On all platforms (some of y’all are still on X).
*1981 Sherrilyn horrified by 2025 Sherrilyn saying “let’s post Reagan’s speech.”
youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc
Over and over. On all platforms (some of y’all are still on X).
*1981 Sherrilyn horrified by 2025 Sherrilyn saying “let’s post Reagan’s speech.”
youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc
This happened one month ago. Much worse today. He's trying to destroy Canada and the world order. Will American politicians stand up to stop it? Or is it too late? Transcript: Trump’s Angry U.N. Tirades Rattle Experts: “Really Crazy” newrepublic.com/article/2008... via @newrepublic.com
Transcript: Trump’s Angry U.N. Tirades Rattle Experts: “Really Crazy”
As Trump’s speech to the United Nations slides into grievance and solipsism, a sharp observer of global affairs explains the real and very unnerving message the rest of the world will take from this u...
newrepublic.com
October 24, 2025 at 10:46 PM
This happened one month ago. Much worse today. He's trying to destroy Canada and the world order. Will American politicians stand up to stop it? Or is it too late? Transcript: Trump’s Angry U.N. Tirades Rattle Experts: “Really Crazy” newrepublic.com/article/2008... via @newrepublic.com
Wouldn't it be great if ALL of those working behind the scenes to prop up the despotic Trump/GOP takeover of America had a moral moment — and quit enabling them! Long but powerful read.
My Last Day as an Accomplice of the Republican Party open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
My Last Day as an Accomplice of the Republican Party open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
My Last Day as an Accomplice of the Republican Party
Why I’m leaving the GOP and why I’m urging my former colleagues to do the same.
open.substack.com
October 20, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Wouldn't it be great if ALL of those working behind the scenes to prop up the despotic Trump/GOP takeover of America had a moral moment — and quit enabling them! Long but powerful read.
My Last Day as an Accomplice of the Republican Party open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
My Last Day as an Accomplice of the Republican Party open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
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Rand Paul: "When you kill someone, if you're not in a declared war, you really need to know someone's name at least. You have to accuse them of something. You have to present evidence. So all of these people have been blown up without any evidence of a crime."
October 19, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Rand Paul: "When you kill someone, if you're not in a declared war, you really need to know someone's name at least. You have to accuse them of something. You have to present evidence. So all of these people have been blown up without any evidence of a crime."
So sad and frighteningly true. Millions took to the streets for
No Kings demonstrations across the US, while Trump mocks the nation, posting an AI video of him, as a fighter pilot wearing a crown, literally dumping shit on protesters from the air. World loser.
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
No Kings demonstrations across the US, while Trump mocks the nation, posting an AI video of him, as a fighter pilot wearing a crown, literally dumping shit on protesters from the air. World loser.
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
The Beacon of Democracy Goes Dark
For nearly 250 years, America promoted freedom and equality abroad, even when it failed to live up to those ideals itself. Not anymore.
www.theatlantic.com
October 19, 2025 at 5:46 PM
So sad and frighteningly true. Millions took to the streets for
No Kings demonstrations across the US, while Trump mocks the nation, posting an AI video of him, as a fighter pilot wearing a crown, literally dumping shit on protesters from the air. World loser.
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
No Kings demonstrations across the US, while Trump mocks the nation, posting an AI video of him, as a fighter pilot wearing a crown, literally dumping shit on protesters from the air. World loser.
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
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Back in January, as the last ceasefire was being hammered out, Kushner quietly doubled his stake in an Israeli finance firm that bankrolls construction in illegal settlements across occupied Palestinian land.
October 9, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Back in January, as the last ceasefire was being hammered out, Kushner quietly doubled his stake in an Israeli finance firm that bankrolls construction in illegal settlements across occupied Palestinian land.
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Jared Kushner just helped cut a deal for the U.S. in the Middle East while simultaneously deepening a $55 billion private investment deal with Saudi Arabia.
That is more than just “questionable.”
It’s one of the most brazen conflicts of interest in memory.👇
That is more than just “questionable.”
It’s one of the most brazen conflicts of interest in memory.👇
October 7, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Jared Kushner just helped cut a deal for the U.S. in the Middle East while simultaneously deepening a $55 billion private investment deal with Saudi Arabia.
That is more than just “questionable.”
It’s one of the most brazen conflicts of interest in memory.👇
That is more than just “questionable.”
It’s one of the most brazen conflicts of interest in memory.👇
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While NYT reports on the triumphant Witkoff/Kushner rally in Israel, WSJ engages in actual journalism by ferreting out how they have used Middle East peacemaking as cover for securing immense sums in private investments from government-connected donors.
Jared Kushner Is Back, and His Imprint Is All Over the Gaza Deal
The man who had sworn off any formal role in President Trump’s second term has been at the center of every decision leading up to the breakthrough agreement between Israel and Hamas.
www.wsj.com
October 11, 2025 at 8:43 PM
While NYT reports on the triumphant Witkoff/Kushner rally in Israel, WSJ engages in actual journalism by ferreting out how they have used Middle East peacemaking as cover for securing immense sums in private investments from government-connected donors.
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Jared Kushner is going to the Middle East to negotiate a deal on behalf of the U.S. government days after Kushner announced a $55 billion deal between his private equity fund and the Saudi government
One of the most brazen conflicts in history.
One of the most brazen conflicts in history.
October 6, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Jared Kushner is going to the Middle East to negotiate a deal on behalf of the U.S. government days after Kushner announced a $55 billion deal between his private equity fund and the Saudi government
One of the most brazen conflicts in history.
One of the most brazen conflicts in history.
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Donald Trump’s (so-far) successful plan to end the conflict in Gaza was orchestrated by Jared Kushner in a bid to make himself richer, according to Trump biographer Michael Wolff.
How Jared Played Trump to Grease Own Pocket: Wolff
Kushner’s business connections and Trump manipulation may have cleared the way for a Gaza peace deal, according to Trump biographer Michael Wolff.
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October 11, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Donald Trump’s (so-far) successful plan to end the conflict in Gaza was orchestrated by Jared Kushner in a bid to make himself richer, according to Trump biographer Michael Wolff.
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The Qatari government has given Jared Kushner $5B over the last several years, and given Trump a luxury airliner.
Corruption out in the open.
Corruption out in the open.
Hegseth: "I'm also proud that today we're signing a letter of acceptance to build a Qatari Emeri air force facility at the Mountain Home Airbase in Idaho."
October 10, 2025 at 4:13 PM
The Qatari government has given Jared Kushner $5B over the last several years, and given Trump a luxury airliner.
Corruption out in the open.
Corruption out in the open.
Kushner is making a lot of money and "brokering peace". Family friend Benjamin Netanyahu stayed in his bedroom when visiting the Kushners when Jared was a kid. Now he's making sure Israel gets a deal. Follow the cash. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
As Trump celebrates 'peace', the work of his son-in-law on Gaza comes into view
Jared Kushner was a familiar face sitting beside Israel’s PM as a first-phase peace agreement was finalised. According to senior US officials, it was because he was a key player in closing the deal.
www.abc.net.au
October 12, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Kushner is making a lot of money and "brokering peace". Family friend Benjamin Netanyahu stayed in his bedroom when visiting the Kushners when Jared was a kid. Now he's making sure Israel gets a deal. Follow the cash. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
There is always good news and hope no matter how dark the day. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
‘I deserve to heal’: freed British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah on his prison ordeal and next steps
The campaigner, who spent more than a decade in an Egyptian ‘vortex of incarceration’, wants to join his son in the UK while he reflects on the fight for freedom
www.theguardian.com
October 11, 2025 at 5:47 AM
There is always good news and hope no matter how dark the day. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
Another horrible example of attacks on the press and free speech. It's horrifying that this is happening in the US but not surprising with the current administration which is breaking every law every day. People must stand up! www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Chicago TV journalist pushed to ground and arrested during Ice raid, later released
Witnesses call arrest of video editor Debbie Brockman, a US citizen, by masked federal agents, ‘absolutely horrifying’
www.theguardian.com
October 11, 2025 at 5:36 AM
Another horrible example of attacks on the press and free speech. It's horrifying that this is happening in the US but not surprising with the current administration which is breaking every law every day. People must stand up! www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Nobel Peace Prizes have often been awarded to people who fight autocracy. Maria Corina Machado fits right into that tradition
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
Why María Machado Deserved the Nobel Peace Prize
The Venezuelan opposition leader shows why participation matters.
www.theatlantic.com
October 10, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Nobel Peace Prizes have often been awarded to people who fight autocracy. Maria Corina Machado fits right into that tradition
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
What a joke. The Nobel peace prize should go to someone committed to world peace - not an unhinged gangster shaking down countries around the world for money and power. These people have no idea what it means to live in a peaceful world. Thank you Nobel prize committee. bbc.com/news/article...
White House blasts Nobel Committee for not awarding Peace Prize to Trump
A spokesman says the Nobel Committee placed "politics over peace" in awarding the coveted award to Venezuela's opposition leader.
bbc.com
October 11, 2025 at 5:09 AM
What a joke. The Nobel peace prize should go to someone committed to world peace - not an unhinged gangster shaking down countries around the world for money and power. These people have no idea what it means to live in a peaceful world. Thank you Nobel prize committee. bbc.com/news/article...
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This is NOT an Atty Gen., it is a criminal who engaged in a criminal conspiracy with stop the steal. She should be disbarred and serving prison time. Instead she is the first felons’ flunky. She has nothing but contempt for the rule of law and democracy. Extremely concerning. #WeThePeople
October 7, 2025 at 10:12 PM
This is NOT an Atty Gen., it is a criminal who engaged in a criminal conspiracy with stop the steal. She should be disbarred and serving prison time. Instead she is the first felons’ flunky. She has nothing but contempt for the rule of law and democracy. Extremely concerning. #WeThePeople
What total bs that these two should get off after their horrific illegal behavior - would say this Alberta style rhetoric leans closer to treason than mischief. Disgusting.
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
Convoy organizers Lich, Barber receive 18-month conditional sentences
Tamara Lich and Chris Barber were convicted of mischief in April for their roles in the Ottawa trucker convoy protest
www.theglobeandmail.com
October 8, 2025 at 4:49 AM
What total bs that these two should get off after their horrific illegal behavior - would say this Alberta style rhetoric leans closer to treason than mischief. Disgusting.
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
October 8, 2025 at 3:10 AM
