Heather
@hganshorn.bsky.social
Public education advocate, librarian, world's okayest mom
Had to look up some info for work on the proportion of the population that lives in urban areas. Over 50% globally, and 82% in Canada! How is it then that in Alberta we have a rural-controlled provincial government that is negatively impacting municipalities? 1/2
ourworldindata.org/grapher/urba...
ourworldindata.org/grapher/urba...
Share of the population living in urban areas
Share of the total population living in urban areas, given as estimates by HYDE until 2023 and UN projections through 2050, using the median fertility scenario for future urbanization trends.
ourworldindata.org
November 24, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Had to look up some info for work on the proportion of the population that lives in urban areas. Over 50% globally, and 82% in Canada! How is it then that in Alberta we have a rural-controlled provincial government that is negatively impacting municipalities? 1/2
ourworldindata.org/grapher/urba...
ourworldindata.org/grapher/urba...
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IDEA: A Hallmark Christmas movie about an Alberta premier who refuses to be photographed with Santa unless he's seated, titled 'Notwithstanding Claus'.
November 18, 2025 at 11:58 PM
IDEA: A Hallmark Christmas movie about an Alberta premier who refuses to be photographed with Santa unless he's seated, titled 'Notwithstanding Claus'.
Wondering if people could share experiences of IKEA kitchen renos. Especially regarding the quality/durability of the cupboards and countertops. Looking to get them professionally installed, not do it myself.
November 12, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Wondering if people could share experiences of IKEA kitchen renos. Especially regarding the quality/durability of the cupboards and countertops. Looking to get them professionally installed, not do it myself.
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Teachers and unions were first (Bill 2).
Trans Albertans are next (Bill 9).
The UCP's 2025 AGM Resolutions reveal a much longer list of folks whose rights are at risk from the party's use of the notwithstanding clause.
Trans Albertans are next (Bill 9).
The UCP's 2025 AGM Resolutions reveal a much longer list of folks whose rights are at risk from the party's use of the notwithstanding clause.
November 12, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Teachers and unions were first (Bill 2).
Trans Albertans are next (Bill 9).
The UCP's 2025 AGM Resolutions reveal a much longer list of folks whose rights are at risk from the party's use of the notwithstanding clause.
Trans Albertans are next (Bill 9).
The UCP's 2025 AGM Resolutions reveal a much longer list of folks whose rights are at risk from the party's use of the notwithstanding clause.
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Chuck Schumer Helps Pull Democrats Back From Brink Of Courage
November 10, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Chuck Schumer Helps Pull Democrats Back From Brink Of Courage
Me to youngest child: "Let's set a weekly alarm on your phone about your Tuesday music lesson."
His phone: goes off at the right time on Tuesday. Unfortunately it's at home and he isn't.
His phone: goes off at the right time on Tuesday. Unfortunately it's at home and he isn't.
November 4, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Me to youngest child: "Let's set a weekly alarm on your phone about your Tuesday music lesson."
His phone: goes off at the right time on Tuesday. Unfortunately it's at home and he isn't.
His phone: goes off at the right time on Tuesday. Unfortunately it's at home and he isn't.
I wonder how UCP MLAs are feeling about their boss dropping a giant turd, then leaving them holding the bag while she jets off the Riyadh to cosplay head of state for Alberta and do some shopping
October 28, 2025 at 2:43 PM
I wonder how UCP MLAs are feeling about their boss dropping a giant turd, then leaving them holding the bag while she jets off the Riyadh to cosplay head of state for Alberta and do some shopping
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David King delineates the choice Albertans face.
An education system that fosters community & solidarity
Or an education system that favours individual freedom/liberty
But you must make this choice assuming the veil of poverty - not wealth
What say you now?
#abpoli #ableg
An education system that fosters community & solidarity
Or an education system that favours individual freedom/liberty
But you must make this choice assuming the veil of poverty - not wealth
What say you now?
#abpoli #ableg
Opinion: Alberta undermining public education — and democracy
Any government that undermines ... the project of improving public school education in the face of difficulty is undermining ... democracy.
edmontonjournal.com
October 25, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Surely only MAGA people are listening to him at this point and I'm betting they already eat a lot of those
October 25, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Surely only MAGA people are listening to him at this point and I'm betting they already eat a lot of those
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The Reagan Foundation's entire purpose is to preserve Reagan's legacy and share his principles, but now they're backing up the current president who insists that "Ronald Reagan loved tariffs."
Great job defending Reagan's legacy and principles, guys.
Hey, was he a big fan of Russia too?
Great job defending Reagan's legacy and principles, guys.
Hey, was he a big fan of Russia too?
October 25, 2025 at 2:45 PM
The Reagan Foundation's entire purpose is to preserve Reagan's legacy and share his principles, but now they're backing up the current president who insists that "Ronald Reagan loved tariffs."
Great job defending Reagan's legacy and principles, guys.
Hey, was he a big fan of Russia too?
Great job defending Reagan's legacy and principles, guys.
Hey, was he a big fan of Russia too?
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It's long been my contention that ideology and aesthetics are two manifestations of the same thing. Witness Hitler's very kitsch paintings. Witness the gobsmacking tackiness of this structure
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Trump's Plans for the East Wing Keep Changing. Here's a Look.
Here’s what we know about Mr. Trump’s plans to remodel the torn-down East Wing.
www.nytimes.com
October 25, 2025 at 2:50 PM
It's long been my contention that ideology and aesthetics are two manifestations of the same thing. Witness Hitler's very kitsch paintings. Witness the gobsmacking tackiness of this structure
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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This is the energy you need to bring ICE and all fascists, this is what everyone should be doing. In a world full of compliers be the polka dot lady. #3E
October 23, 2025 at 4:11 AM
This is the energy you need to bring ICE and all fascists, this is what everyone should be doing. In a world full of compliers be the polka dot lady. #3E
Okay this is funnier than I ever would have given Germans credit for
www.artnews.com/art-news/new...
www.artnews.com/art-news/new...
German Company Launches Viral Ad Campaign For Lift Used in Louvre Heist: ‘Quiet as a Whisper’
A German firm stepped into the media spotlight this week thanks to a marketing campaign featuring the furniture lift used in the Louvre jewel heist.
www.artnews.com
October 23, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Okay this is funnier than I ever would have given Germans credit for
www.artnews.com/art-news/new...
www.artnews.com/art-news/new...
When even Big Oil thinks you've gone too far. Here's an idea - make them pay for this program themselves if they find it valuable.
The EPA says cutting a pollution reporting program will save the oil and gas industry millions. Some companies are pushing back, saying they need it
Why Big Oil Is Asking EPA Not to Cut its Polluter Reporting Program
The oil and gas industry says it needs the program’s data to conduct business.
bloom.bg
October 23, 2025 at 4:31 PM
When even Big Oil thinks you've gone too far. Here's an idea - make them pay for this program themselves if they find it valuable.
We need laws against creating fake AI content of people's physical likeness without their consent. This isn't free speech; it's libel.
Andrew Cuomo’s campaign just posted — and quickly deleted — this AI-generated ad depicting “criminals for Zohran Mamdani.”
Features a Black man in a keffiyeh shoplifting, an abuser, a trespasser, a trafficker, a drug dealer, and a drunk driver all declaring support for Mamdani.
Features a Black man in a keffiyeh shoplifting, an abuser, a trespasser, a trafficker, a drug dealer, and a drunk driver all declaring support for Mamdani.
October 23, 2025 at 4:29 PM
We need laws against creating fake AI content of people's physical likeness without their consent. This isn't free speech; it's libel.
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hello this sense of social isolation and purposelessness is often created by highly capitalist societies wherein traditional values associated with family and belonging to community are replaced by pursuit of wealth
when people can't achieve these, they turn to ideologies like fascism
when people can't achieve these, they turn to ideologies like fascism
“Anomie describes a state of normlessness when society's rules, values, and expectations lose their power to guide behavior, leaving individuals feeling adrift or disconnected.”
October 23, 2025 at 1:04 AM
hello this sense of social isolation and purposelessness is often created by highly capitalist societies wherein traditional values associated with family and belonging to community are replaced by pursuit of wealth
when people can't achieve these, they turn to ideologies like fascism
when people can't achieve these, they turn to ideologies like fascism
Inside the Right-Wing Attack on Alberta's Public Education via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
Inside the Right-Wing Attack on Alberta's Public Education | The Tyee
MAGA’s Project 2025 has become a blueprint for undermining Canada’s schools in the name of profit and privilege.
thetyee.ca
October 17, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Inside the Right-Wing Attack on Alberta's Public Education via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
Attention fluoride and chemtrail tinfoil hatters: here's something real to be concerned about
Tech companies’ use of Pfas gas at facilities may mean datacenters’ climate impact is worse than previously thought.
/more
#AIdatacenters #AIdatacentres #cdnpoli #ableg #foreverchemicals
#pollution #environment
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
/more
#AIdatacenters #AIdatacentres #cdnpoli #ableg #foreverchemicals
#pollution #environment
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Advocates raise alarm over Pfas pollution from datacenters amid AI boom
Tech companies’ use of Pfas gas at facilities may mean datacenters’ climate impact is worse than previously thought
www.theguardian.com
October 5, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Attention fluoride and chemtrail tinfoil hatters: here's something real to be concerned about
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Support Public Education
Join us this Sunday, October 5, from 3:00–4:30 PM at McDougall Centre (455 6 Street SW, Calgary) for a rally in support of public education.
#abed #ableg #yyc
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Join us this Sunday, October 5, from 3:00–4:30 PM at McDougall Centre (455 6 Street SW, Calgary) for a rally in support of public education.
#abed #ableg #yyc
assets.nationbuilder.com/albertateach...
October 4, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Support Public Education
Join us this Sunday, October 5, from 3:00–4:30 PM at McDougall Centre (455 6 Street SW, Calgary) for a rally in support of public education.
#abed #ableg #yyc
assets.nationbuilder.com/albertateach...
Join us this Sunday, October 5, from 3:00–4:30 PM at McDougall Centre (455 6 Street SW, Calgary) for a rally in support of public education.
#abed #ableg #yyc
assets.nationbuilder.com/albertateach...
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Teachers: you know you've got a fair deal when, in a year from now, when the private schools come lobbying for money again, the government has to tell them "no," not because they want to, but because you've tied up everything in public education.
Don't stop until they roll back private funding.
Don't stop until they roll back private funding.
October 3, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Teachers: you know you've got a fair deal when, in a year from now, when the private schools come lobbying for money again, the government has to tell them "no," not because they want to, but because you've tied up everything in public education.
Don't stop until they roll back private funding.
Don't stop until they roll back private funding.
October 3, 2025 at 11:45 PM
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"Tylenol is dangerous for women and children," say men who have spent the last eight years making life more dangerous for women and children
BREAKING: President Trump promotes unproven ties between Tylenol, vaccines and autism without new evidence.
Trump promotes unproven ties between Tylenol, vaccines and autism without new evidence
President Donald Trump is using the platform of the presidency to promote unproven ties between Tylenol, vaccines and autism without giving new evidence.
bit.ly
September 22, 2025 at 11:02 PM
"Tylenol is dangerous for women and children," say men who have spent the last eight years making life more dangerous for women and children
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“Fascism” isn’t a slur for politics we don’t like. It’s a precise word with precise meaning. And in the face of what’s happening right now in America, it’s the most honest one we have.
I’ll lay it out as plainly as I can. 🧵
I’ll lay it out as plainly as I can. 🧵
September 20, 2025 at 3:31 PM
“Fascism” isn’t a slur for politics we don’t like. It’s a precise word with precise meaning. And in the face of what’s happening right now in America, it’s the most honest one we have.
I’ll lay it out as plainly as I can. 🧵
I’ll lay it out as plainly as I can. 🧵