Mischka
dragonflydarling.bsky.social
Mischka
@dragonflydarling.bsky.social
30-something wet coast transplant living in #yeg. Disability and Chronic illness advocate. Mountain Mama. Privileged to live, learn and play in treaty 6 territory. Opinions are my own. #freepalestine
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I think some people hear “grants” and think that without them, scientists and government workers just have less stuff to play with at work. But grants fund salaries for students, academics, researchers, and people who work in all areas of public service.

“Pausing” grants means people don’t eat.
White House pauses all federal grants, sparking confusion
The Trump administration has put a hold on all federal financial grants and loans, affecting tens of billions of dollars in payments.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 28, 2025 at 3:03 AM
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Glenn is one of about 4,000 people in Canada who are currently living with ALS.

#EndALS
November 17, 2024 at 1:30 PM
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My good friends Tammy Vineberg and Jason E. Woods have set up a GoFundMe to help with cremation expenses and to help pay down some of the debt incurred during the last 27 months while Glenn Grant has been battling Bulbar onset ALS.

ALS is expensive. Thank you for your help.
Donate to Help support the Grant Family in their time of loss, organized by Tammy Vineberg
Dear friends, family, and community, Our hearts are heavy as we… Tammy Vineberg needs your support for Help support the Grant Family in their time of loss
gofund.me
November 18, 2024 at 5:29 AM
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The AB Gov has quietly put out a survey regarding MAID (Medical Assistance in Dying). Please share and complete, I guarantee the pro-choice crowd were well aware of the survey.

#AB #AbLeg #AbPoli #YEG #YYC #MAID

extranet.gov.ab.ca/opinio6//s?s...
Survey
extranet.gov.ab.ca
November 19, 2024 at 2:29 PM