Meredith Mitchell
@fictioninaction.bsky.social
This is my first incarnation as a human.
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National unity – as conceived by Big Oil – isn’t what we need. As climate fires rage on, national unity is no excuse for more pipeline insanity. #climate #cdnpoli www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
Linda McQuaig: As climate induced hell-fires rage across the country, Canada looks to build pipelines — in the name of national unity
Even as the hell-fires rage, forcing tens of thousands to flee their homes, the media barely mentions climate change, presumably due to fear of being accused of destroying the new-found
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June 12, 2025 at 3:52 PM
National unity – as conceived by Big Oil – isn’t what we need. As climate fires rage on, national unity is no excuse for more pipeline insanity. #climate #cdnpoli www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
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For anyone feeling helpless with all that is happening, please remember: Every authoritarian regime that rose to power by silencing dissent, banning truth, controlling the population through fear and violence has either collapsed, been overthrown or imploded under its own corruption or paranoia.
June 11, 2025 at 2:37 AM
For anyone feeling helpless with all that is happening, please remember: Every authoritarian regime that rose to power by silencing dissent, banning truth, controlling the population through fear and violence has either collapsed, been overthrown or imploded under its own corruption or paranoia.
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Trump and cronies were not hiding their plans for Gaza. Can only assume people thought Israeli leadership would put a lid on that pretty quickly but it seems pretty clear that an elite vacation spot comprised of Trump hotels was in the works all along.
February 5, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Trump and cronies were not hiding their plans for Gaza. Can only assume people thought Israeli leadership would put a lid on that pretty quickly but it seems pretty clear that an elite vacation spot comprised of Trump hotels was in the works all along.
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Hey parents. Consider having a CanCon Day each week with the kids.
Watch a Canadian TV series - Amazing Race Canada, Canadian Bake Off, Kim’s Convenience, North of North etc.
Listen to a Canadian radio station in the car (ie 99.9). Point out all the Cdn singers ;
Make it part of the routine.
Watch a Canadian TV series - Amazing Race Canada, Canadian Bake Off, Kim’s Convenience, North of North etc.
Listen to a Canadian radio station in the car (ie 99.9). Point out all the Cdn singers ;
Make it part of the routine.
January 29, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Hey parents. Consider having a CanCon Day each week with the kids.
Watch a Canadian TV series - Amazing Race Canada, Canadian Bake Off, Kim’s Convenience, North of North etc.
Listen to a Canadian radio station in the car (ie 99.9). Point out all the Cdn singers ;
Make it part of the routine.
Watch a Canadian TV series - Amazing Race Canada, Canadian Bake Off, Kim’s Convenience, North of North etc.
Listen to a Canadian radio station in the car (ie 99.9). Point out all the Cdn singers ;
Make it part of the routine.
I worked with non-profits in San Diego for years that rely on federal funding for refugee and veterans support programs. Today will result in a large number of layoffs and increased poverty for already vulnerable people. These groups are crucial in communities, not landlords, not private interests.
January 28, 2025 at 8:49 PM
I worked with non-profits in San Diego for years that rely on federal funding for refugee and veterans support programs. Today will result in a large number of layoffs and increased poverty for already vulnerable people. These groups are crucial in communities, not landlords, not private interests.
The Vulture article exposing Neil Gaiman and Amanda Palmer is surprising only in the gruesome, specific details. There is an emptiness in their art I was never able to name and I think now it is pure ego.
January 15, 2025 at 11:42 PM
The Vulture article exposing Neil Gaiman and Amanda Palmer is surprising only in the gruesome, specific details. There is an emptiness in their art I was never able to name and I think now it is pure ego.
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“From ‘F*ck Trudeau’ flags on pick-up trucks to far-right social media influencers harassing the prime minister while vacationing with his children, Trudeau has taken a horrendous amount of abuse.”
“From ‘F*ck Trudeau’ flags on pick-up trucks to far-right social media influencers harassing the prime minister while vacationing with his children, Trudeau has taken a horrendous amount of abuse.”
Extremists target Trudeau and Canada
The far right is a transnational movement that seeks to destroy liberal democracy by spreading disinformation on social media, smearing democratic leaders, and causing chaos.
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January 13, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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“From ‘F*ck Trudeau’ flags on pick-up trucks to far-right social media influencers harassing the prime minister while vacationing with his children, Trudeau has taken a horrendous amount of abuse.”
“From ‘F*ck Trudeau’ flags on pick-up trucks to far-right social media influencers harassing the prime minister while vacationing with his children, Trudeau has taken a horrendous amount of abuse.”
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My latest: Extremists target Trudeau and Canada
far-right extremism, foreign interference pose threats to Canadian democracy, national security
My latest: Extremists target Trudeau and Canada
far-right extremism, foreign interference pose threats to Canadian democracy, national security
Extremists target Trudeau and Canada
The far right is a transnational movement that seeks to destroy liberal democracy by spreading disinformation on social media, smearing democratic leaders, and causing chaos.
www.thewhig.com
January 10, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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My latest: Extremists target Trudeau and Canada
far-right extremism, foreign interference pose threats to Canadian democracy, national security
My latest: Extremists target Trudeau and Canada
far-right extremism, foreign interference pose threats to Canadian democracy, national security
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I am Canadian and I reject Pierre Poilievre and the Conservative Party’s plans for this country 🇨🇦🍁
January 6, 2025 at 4:27 AM
I am Canadian and I reject Pierre Poilievre and the Conservative Party’s plans for this country 🇨🇦🍁
Happy New Year!
January 1, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Happy New Year!
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If this year taught us anything, it's that:
1) Workers keep America going, not billionaires.
2) Corporate profits don't trickle down to workers.
3) Poverty is a policy choice.
4) Health care is a human right.
5) Strikes work.
I hope we act on these lessons in the new year.
1) Workers keep America going, not billionaires.
2) Corporate profits don't trickle down to workers.
3) Poverty is a policy choice.
4) Health care is a human right.
5) Strikes work.
I hope we act on these lessons in the new year.
December 31, 2024 at 3:45 PM
If this year taught us anything, it's that:
1) Workers keep America going, not billionaires.
2) Corporate profits don't trickle down to workers.
3) Poverty is a policy choice.
4) Health care is a human right.
5) Strikes work.
I hope we act on these lessons in the new year.
1) Workers keep America going, not billionaires.
2) Corporate profits don't trickle down to workers.
3) Poverty is a policy choice.
4) Health care is a human right.
5) Strikes work.
I hope we act on these lessons in the new year.
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A little piece of knowledge that touched me years ago when I first heard about it: In Japan, people who arrive early to work park further away from the entrance so that those who arrive later can arrive on time.
Our world needs more of this lived compassion. Much, much more.
Our world needs more of this lived compassion. Much, much more.
December 22, 2024 at 3:05 PM
A little piece of knowledge that touched me years ago when I first heard about it: In Japan, people who arrive early to work park further away from the entrance so that those who arrive later can arrive on time.
Our world needs more of this lived compassion. Much, much more.
Our world needs more of this lived compassion. Much, much more.
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Every new idea seems to be "how can we destroy the planet by making classic products you like infinitely shittier and at a higher price" and none of them are "what if we just paid people fairly to make the products consumers like" and that's capitalism, baby, and it fucking sucks.
December 11, 2024 at 5:28 PM
Every new idea seems to be "how can we destroy the planet by making classic products you like infinitely shittier and at a higher price" and none of them are "what if we just paid people fairly to make the products consumers like" and that's capitalism, baby, and it fucking sucks.
Just a reminder that Elon Musk is not an innovator. He is driven by what has driven centuries of wounded narcissists with the means to achieve their ends, which is always their own acclaim. We are fooled because we see action on good ideas but there is no art or poetry in these shallow waters. #Elon
December 10, 2024 at 8:23 PM
Just a reminder that Elon Musk is not an innovator. He is driven by what has driven centuries of wounded narcissists with the means to achieve their ends, which is always their own acclaim. We are fooled because we see action on good ideas but there is no art or poetry in these shallow waters. #Elon
Of course the ignorant despot would refer to Canada as a state. Better check your history for what happens when the US pushes too hard. #TrumpSucks
December 10, 2024 at 7:31 PM
Of course the ignorant despot would refer to Canada as a state. Better check your history for what happens when the US pushes too hard. #TrumpSucks
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If John Lennon hadn't been murdered Dec 8 we'd properly use this date to mourn Ann Coulter's birth.
December 8, 2024 at 9:22 PM
If John Lennon hadn't been murdered Dec 8 we'd properly use this date to mourn Ann Coulter's birth.
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Paperback books are like velveteen rabbits — there to be loved and squeezed and read and stuffed into shoulder bags and left in the sun and read again until there's nothing left but the best kind of memories
December 9, 2024 at 2:31 PM
Paperback books are like velveteen rabbits — there to be loved and squeezed and read and stuffed into shoulder bags and left in the sun and read again until there's nothing left but the best kind of memories
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Imagine being in medieval times, about to go into battle, when you realize you forgot your headphones
November 20, 2024 at 11:56 AM
Imagine being in medieval times, about to go into battle, when you realize you forgot your headphones
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Word of the day. Or week. Or next four years.
November 20, 2024 at 1:57 PM
Word of the day. Or week. Or next four years.
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Octavia Butler being a time traveler or seer, will forever be a hill I'm willing to die on, because there's just no way. Parable of The Sower was published in 1993. Look at this date. #BlackBookSky #BookSky
November 19, 2024 at 1:44 PM
Octavia Butler being a time traveler or seer, will forever be a hill I'm willing to die on, because there's just no way. Parable of The Sower was published in 1993. Look at this date. #BlackBookSky #BookSky
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Yes, libraries are invaluable for their collections and public services they offer, but also social contact without the expectation to interact with anyone or spend any money is so important to so many people
November 19, 2024 at 2:39 PM
Yes, libraries are invaluable for their collections and public services they offer, but also social contact without the expectation to interact with anyone or spend any money is so important to so many people