@dmi5.bsky.social
Mother of shepherds (and a kid), lover of travel and good food shared with family and friends
Historian by training, twice over immigrant🇧🇴🇺🇸 now living in Canada🇨🇦
Historian by training, twice over immigrant🇧🇴🇺🇸 now living in Canada🇨🇦
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“The Arizona construction project is one of several being fast-tracked along stretches of the border that include protected state and federal land.“
A 27-mile section of border wall could deplete springs that sustain animals in one of the last open wildlife corridors between Arizona and Mexico. Read more: buff.ly/G80YpcK
January 11, 2026 at 10:17 PM
“The Arizona construction project is one of several being fast-tracked along stretches of the border that include protected state and federal land.“
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All of this going down during the 250th anniversary year of America is a degree of cringey writing that would be roundly mocked were it a novel published in an alternative timeline.
January 10, 2026 at 11:03 PM
All of this going down during the 250th anniversary year of America is a degree of cringey writing that would be roundly mocked were it a novel published in an alternative timeline.
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Psychologists rally on Parliament Hill against proposed cuts to training
Psychologists rally on Parliament Hill against proposed cuts to training
Psychologists held a rally on Parliament Hill Saturday to oppose proposed changes to training standards by the Ontario government and the College of Psychologists and Behavior Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO).
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December 7, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Psychologists rally on Parliament Hill against proposed cuts to training
If you want to join in voicing opposition to these changes and call for greater, transparent consultation to protect public health and patient safety, time is running short - public feedback will end on Dec. 9th. Please visit www.psychadvocacy.ca for more information on how to make your voice heard.
November 23, 2025 at 3:35 AM
If you want to join in voicing opposition to these changes and call for greater, transparent consultation to protect public health and patient safety, time is running short - public feedback will end on Dec. 9th. Please visit www.psychadvocacy.ca for more information on how to make your voice heard.
Improving access should not compromise safety. The only provincial association representing psychology in Ontario (the Ontario Psychological Association), was never even consulted in this process.
November 23, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Improving access should not compromise safety. The only provincial association representing psychology in Ontario (the Ontario Psychological Association), was never even consulted in this process.
Alert:
The provincial government, through the Ontario College of Psychologists and Behavioral Analysts, has recommended gutting training standards for Ontario psychologists by 75%.
Changes include:
-Essentially removing the doctoral standard
-Significant reductions in ethics and competency testing
The provincial government, through the Ontario College of Psychologists and Behavioral Analysts, has recommended gutting training standards for Ontario psychologists by 75%.
Changes include:
-Essentially removing the doctoral standard
-Significant reductions in ethics and competency testing
November 23, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Alert:
The provincial government, through the Ontario College of Psychologists and Behavioral Analysts, has recommended gutting training standards for Ontario psychologists by 75%.
Changes include:
-Essentially removing the doctoral standard
-Significant reductions in ethics and competency testing
The provincial government, through the Ontario College of Psychologists and Behavioral Analysts, has recommended gutting training standards for Ontario psychologists by 75%.
Changes include:
-Essentially removing the doctoral standard
-Significant reductions in ethics and competency testing
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The thing about Johnson not swearing in Grijalva is that’s it a test for 2026.
If you think they will accept an outcome they don’t like, they will just Grijalva it.
So what’s the plan when the GOP says “we ain’t leaving, fuck you, make us.”
Because that IS what they are going to say.
If you think they will accept an outcome they don’t like, they will just Grijalva it.
So what’s the plan when the GOP says “we ain’t leaving, fuck you, make us.”
Because that IS what they are going to say.
November 1, 2025 at 4:55 PM
The thing about Johnson not swearing in Grijalva is that’s it a test for 2026.
If you think they will accept an outcome they don’t like, they will just Grijalva it.
So what’s the plan when the GOP says “we ain’t leaving, fuck you, make us.”
Because that IS what they are going to say.
If you think they will accept an outcome they don’t like, they will just Grijalva it.
So what’s the plan when the GOP says “we ain’t leaving, fuck you, make us.”
Because that IS what they are going to say.
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🚨 ALERT: Immigration attorneys have received troubling notice of a potential ICE operation targeting unaccompanied immigrant kids.
⚠️📞 If you see ICE activity or need help, call the FSN Hotline: 855-435-7693. For more support visit ICIRR's website: bit.ly/ILEyesOnICE
⚠️📞 If you see ICE activity or need help, call the FSN Hotline: 855-435-7693. For more support visit ICIRR's website: bit.ly/ILEyesOnICE
October 3, 2025 at 8:41 PM
🚨 ALERT: Immigration attorneys have received troubling notice of a potential ICE operation targeting unaccompanied immigrant kids.
⚠️📞 If you see ICE activity or need help, call the FSN Hotline: 855-435-7693. For more support visit ICIRR's website: bit.ly/ILEyesOnICE
⚠️📞 If you see ICE activity or need help, call the FSN Hotline: 855-435-7693. For more support visit ICIRR's website: bit.ly/ILEyesOnICE
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Today is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day – a time to raise awareness for the ongoing impacts of residential school and remember the children who never came home.
September 30, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Today is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day – a time to raise awareness for the ongoing impacts of residential school and remember the children who never came home.
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📢 Psychologists, psychological associates, trainees, and allies: Big changes proposed by CPBAO could erode psychologist registration standards in Ontario. I’ve partnered with Dr. Jenn Bossio to launch a petition in opposition. Sign & share: chng.it/6hKSNnJnkv #onpsych #ProtectOurProfession
July 24, 2025 at 8:50 PM
📢 Psychologists, psychological associates, trainees, and allies: Big changes proposed by CPBAO could erode psychologist registration standards in Ontario. I’ve partnered with Dr. Jenn Bossio to launch a petition in opposition. Sign & share: chng.it/6hKSNnJnkv #onpsych #ProtectOurProfession
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CPA/OPA joint letter to Ontario College of Psychologists and Behavioural Analysts re: proposed regulatory changes in Ontario:
buff.ly
September 25, 2025 at 11:15 PM
CPA/OPA joint letter to Ontario College of Psychologists and Behavioural Analysts re: proposed regulatory changes in Ontario:
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The annual award ceremony features miniature operas, scientific demos, and 24/7 lectures. www.wired.com/story/say-he...
Say Hello to the 2025 Ig Nobel Prize Winners
The annual award ceremony features miniature operas, scientific demos, and 24/7 lectures.
www.wired.com
September 20, 2025 at 10:06 AM
The annual award ceremony features miniature operas, scientific demos, and 24/7 lectures. www.wired.com/story/say-he...
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I see this being spun around, though not a lot of traction but this is a petition I found if you want to save The Great North from possible cancellation now that Season 5 has ended. #TheGreatNorth
chng.it/TwrbjDpc5L
chng.it/TwrbjDpc5L
September 16, 2025 at 9:00 PM
I see this being spun around, though not a lot of traction but this is a petition I found if you want to save The Great North from possible cancellation now that Season 5 has ended. #TheGreatNorth
chng.it/TwrbjDpc5L
chng.it/TwrbjDpc5L
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🔫 GUN VIOLENCE
🔹 309 mass shootings have occurred so far this year, causing 302 deaths and 1,354 injuries.
🔹 Firearms are the leading cause of death for children and teens. This includes mass shootings, suicides and accidents.
It's time for action. #GunViolence #EndGunViolence #PolicyChangeNow
🔹 309 mass shootings have occurred so far this year, causing 302 deaths and 1,354 injuries.
🔹 Firearms are the leading cause of death for children and teens. This includes mass shootings, suicides and accidents.
It's time for action. #GunViolence #EndGunViolence #PolicyChangeNow
September 12, 2025 at 5:29 PM
🔫 GUN VIOLENCE
🔹 309 mass shootings have occurred so far this year, causing 302 deaths and 1,354 injuries.
🔹 Firearms are the leading cause of death for children and teens. This includes mass shootings, suicides and accidents.
It's time for action. #GunViolence #EndGunViolence #PolicyChangeNow
🔹 309 mass shootings have occurred so far this year, causing 302 deaths and 1,354 injuries.
🔹 Firearms are the leading cause of death for children and teens. This includes mass shootings, suicides and accidents.
It's time for action. #GunViolence #EndGunViolence #PolicyChangeNow
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This is an actual exchange from a VP who took an oath to defend the constitution and, as a citizen, is expected to abide by the law.
May we one day have accountability for the grotesque lawlessness of this regime.
May we one day have accountability for the grotesque lawlessness of this regime.
September 6, 2025 at 3:54 PM
This is an actual exchange from a VP who took an oath to defend the constitution and, as a citizen, is expected to abide by the law.
May we one day have accountability for the grotesque lawlessness of this regime.
May we one day have accountability for the grotesque lawlessness of this regime.
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The Rosegarden CLUB? He turned the People's House into a private CLUB?
He literally privatized a public good. He stole our house.
Do you understand? This is no different than if he seized the Grand Canyon & put it behind a velvet rope, for members only.
He's a fucking thief & a vandal to boot.
He literally privatized a public good. He stole our house.
Do you understand? This is no different than if he seized the Grand Canyon & put it behind a velvet rope, for members only.
He's a fucking thief & a vandal to boot.
I really resent my tax dollars being spent on this
September 6, 2025 at 9:35 PM
The Rosegarden CLUB? He turned the People's House into a private CLUB?
He literally privatized a public good. He stole our house.
Do you understand? This is no different than if he seized the Grand Canyon & put it behind a velvet rope, for members only.
He's a fucking thief & a vandal to boot.
He literally privatized a public good. He stole our house.
Do you understand? This is no different than if he seized the Grand Canyon & put it behind a velvet rope, for members only.
He's a fucking thief & a vandal to boot.
No matter the distance, my birth country is always in my heart, especially as it celebrates 200 years.🇧🇴
August 7, 2025 at 2:45 AM
No matter the distance, my birth country is always in my heart, especially as it celebrates 200 years.🇧🇴
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I am sleeping with you
June 14, 2025 at 8:19 PM
I am sleeping with you
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Undocumented immigrants paid an effective federal income tax rate of 5.27% in 2022.
That means they paid a higher effective tax rate than 5 of the richest Americans…and a higher effective tax rate than 55 mega corporations.
So let me ask you: who are the real freeloaders?
That means they paid a higher effective tax rate than 5 of the richest Americans…and a higher effective tax rate than 55 mega corporations.
So let me ask you: who are the real freeloaders?
June 13, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Undocumented immigrants paid an effective federal income tax rate of 5.27% in 2022.
That means they paid a higher effective tax rate than 5 of the richest Americans…and a higher effective tax rate than 55 mega corporations.
So let me ask you: who are the real freeloaders?
That means they paid a higher effective tax rate than 5 of the richest Americans…and a higher effective tax rate than 55 mega corporations.
So let me ask you: who are the real freeloaders?
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This is Max. He snuck out in the middle of the night and walked 5 miles to get a breakfast burrito from a store that gave him one once. They hadn't opened yet when he got there, but Max was found the next morning thanks to his GPS collar patiently waiting outside for his well-earned snack. 14/10
June 9, 2025 at 11:06 PM
This is Max. He snuck out in the middle of the night and walked 5 miles to get a breakfast burrito from a store that gave him one once. They hadn't opened yet when he got there, but Max was found the next morning thanks to his GPS collar patiently waiting outside for his well-earned snack. 14/10
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It’s a distraction tactic to blur the headlines because this just happened.
www.npr.org/2025/06/06/n...
www.npr.org/2025/06/06/n...
Supreme Court grants DOGE access to confidential Social Security records
The order, for now, overturns actions that limited DOGE's access to sensitive private information. In a separate case, the court said DOGE did not have to share internal records with a watchdog group.
www.npr.org
June 6, 2025 at 10:57 PM
It’s a distraction tactic to blur the headlines because this just happened.
www.npr.org/2025/06/06/n...
www.npr.org/2025/06/06/n...
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So much good sense here from @ricksteves.bsky.social.
For a relatively small investment, PBS and NPR provide benefits well beyond the obvious ones, especially to rural and disadvantaged communities. #pbs #npr #democracy
For a relatively small investment, PBS and NPR provide benefits well beyond the obvious ones, especially to rural and disadvantaged communities. #pbs #npr #democracy
Public broadcasters like PBS, NPR aid democracy | Rick Steves Op-Ed
As our president aims to defund PBS and NPR, I’m reminded why, for more than 30 years, I’ve shared thoughtful programming with public broadcasters.
www.seattletimes.com
May 9, 2025 at 11:16 PM
So much good sense here from @ricksteves.bsky.social.
For a relatively small investment, PBS and NPR provide benefits well beyond the obvious ones, especially to rural and disadvantaged communities. #pbs #npr #democracy
For a relatively small investment, PBS and NPR provide benefits well beyond the obvious ones, especially to rural and disadvantaged communities. #pbs #npr #democracy
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BREAKING: President Trump just fired our nation's Librarian. My statement here:
May 9, 2025 at 1:09 AM
BREAKING: President Trump just fired our nation's Librarian. My statement here:
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I may be the only lawyer targeted by Trump willing to speak on camera, but for me it wasn't a choice. All of us have an obligation to speak out against what Trump is doing. All of us have an obligation to fight for democracy. I am fortunate to be a lawyer and to have a platform -- and I will use it.
May 4, 2025 at 11:53 PM
I may be the only lawyer targeted by Trump willing to speak on camera, but for me it wasn't a choice. All of us have an obligation to speak out against what Trump is doing. All of us have an obligation to fight for democracy. I am fortunate to be a lawyer and to have a platform -- and I will use it.
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This is disgusting. But then, so many things this administration does are disgusting.
These people do not give a damn about your children.
They do not give a damn about their safety.
They do not give a damn about their lives.
They literally can’t make clearer.
www.npr.org/2025/05/01/n...
These people do not give a damn about your children.
They do not give a damn about their safety.
They do not give a damn about their lives.
They literally can’t make clearer.
www.npr.org/2025/05/01/n...
Education Department stops $1 billion in funding for school mental health
Congress created the grants in the aftermath of the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. The goal was to help schools hire mental health professionals, including counselors and social workers.
www.npr.org
May 1, 2025 at 6:24 PM
This is disgusting. But then, so many things this administration does are disgusting.
These people do not give a damn about your children.
They do not give a damn about their safety.
They do not give a damn about their lives.
They literally can’t make clearer.
www.npr.org/2025/05/01/n...
These people do not give a damn about your children.
They do not give a damn about their safety.
They do not give a damn about their lives.
They literally can’t make clearer.
www.npr.org/2025/05/01/n...