Deb Kiwi Canuck
@kiwicanuckdeb.bsky.social
Proud Kiwi & Canadian, 🇨🇦
Lover of democracy, facts, research evidence and good people everywhere
Lover of democracy, facts, research evidence and good people everywhere
Will the Epstein files be the downfall of the melon felon?
August 9, 2025 at 5:57 AM
Will the Epstein files be the downfall of the melon felon?
The Dutch Queen so on point !
Sometimes you just know how someone feels !
Sometimes you just know how someone feels !
June 27, 2025 at 8:31 AM
The Dutch Queen so on point !
Sometimes you just know how someone feels !
Sometimes you just know how someone feels !
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‘Life is brutal. Running helps’: the 17-year-old who faced despair – and ran the length of Britain
‘Life is brutal. Running helps’: the 17-year-old who faced despair – and ran the length of Britain
Marcus Skeet has dealt with a lot: diabetes, anxiety, depression, OCD and the pressures of being a young carer. A few years ago, he reached his lowest point. Then he began working towards an extraordinary goal
www.theguardian.com
June 25, 2025 at 4:28 AM
‘Life is brutal. Running helps’: the 17-year-old who faced despair – and ran the length of Britain
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Nearly 100,000 adults in England denied state-funded social care due to cuts
Nearly 100,000 adults in England denied state-funded social care due to cuts
Exclusive: Number of people receiving subsidised care has fallen far more quickly than the country’s disability rate, analysis finds
Nearly 100,000 adults have been denied government-funded social care because of a decade’s worth of spending cuts, a Guardian analysis has revealed, as ministers come under mounting pressure to increase funding for the sector.
The analysis, which is based on a study by the Institute for Government (IfG), shows the number of people in England receiving subsidised care has fallen far more quickly than the country’s disability rate. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
June 25, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Nearly 100,000 adults in England denied state-funded social care due to cuts
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HOUSTON (AP) — Jonathan David and Tajon Buchanan scored 2 minutes, 35 seconds apart early in the second half and Canada defeated El Salvador 2-0 on Tuesday night to reach the CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals.
Canada advances in CONCACAF Gold Cup, beats El Salvador 2-0 on goals by David and Buchanan
HOUSTON (AP) — Jonathan David and Tajon Buchanan scored 2 minutes, 35 seconds apart early in the second half and Canada defeated El Salvador 2-0 on Tuesday night to reach the CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals.
www.winnipegfreepress.com
June 25, 2025 at 4:51 AM
HOUSTON (AP) — Jonathan David and Tajon Buchanan scored 2 minutes, 35 seconds apart early in the second half and Canada defeated El Salvador 2-0 on Tuesday night to reach the CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals.
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June 24 (Reuters) - Florida began on Tuesday construction of a temporary migrant detention facility dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz" due to its remote location in the Everglades, a vast subtropical wetland teeming with alligators, crocodiles and pythons.
Newsdeck: Florida plans ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ migrant detention center
www.dailymaverick.co.za
June 25, 2025 at 4:54 AM
June 24 (Reuters) - Florida began on Tuesday construction of a temporary migrant detention facility dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz" due to its remote location in the Everglades, a vast subtropical wetland teeming with alligators, crocodiles and pythons.
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A lot of people are feeling stressed out these days. Does that rub off on their pets? Many vets and animal behavior experts say pets do pick up on their owners' anxiety.
In stressful times, our anxiety can rub off on pets. Causes and cures for pet anxiety
A lot of people are feeling stressed out these days. Does that rub off on their pets? Many vets and animal behavior experts say pets do pick up on their owners' anxiety.
bit.ly
June 19, 2025 at 9:00 AM
A lot of people are feeling stressed out these days. Does that rub off on their pets? Many vets and animal behavior experts say pets do pick up on their owners' anxiety.
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🏳️🌈 "The long-discussed and often trite ‘is Pride still a protest?’ conversation, has a clear and present answer this year — fuck yes."
https://www.wearequeeraf.com/this-pride-month-is-going-to-be-unparalleled-to-any-in-recent-years/
https://www.wearequeeraf.com/this-pride-month-is-going-to-be-unparalleled-to-any-in-recent-years/
This Pride Month is going to be unparalleled to any in recent years
Charged with a palpable anger, passion and a vigour that is unparalleled and unlike any in recent years
www.wearequeeraf.com
June 9, 2025 at 2:03 PM
🏳️🌈 "The long-discussed and often trite ‘is Pride still a protest?’ conversation, has a clear and present answer this year — fuck yes."
https://www.wearequeeraf.com/this-pride-month-is-going-to-be-unparalleled-to-any-in-recent-years/
https://www.wearequeeraf.com/this-pride-month-is-going-to-be-unparalleled-to-any-in-recent-years/
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💀 Russia loses 1,080 soldiers over past day
Russia loses 1,080 soldiers over past day
Russia has lost 1,080 soldiers killed and wounded as well as almost 250 weapons and pieces of military equipment over the past day.
www.pravda.com.ua
June 19, 2025 at 9:02 AM
💀 Russia loses 1,080 soldiers over past day
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A SpaceX rocket being tested in Texas exploded Wednesday night, sending a dramatic fireball high into the sky.
SpaceX rocket being tested in Texas explodes, but no injuries reported
The company said it is working with local officials to respond to the explosion.
nbcnews.to
June 19, 2025 at 9:13 AM
A SpaceX rocket being tested in Texas exploded Wednesday night, sending a dramatic fireball high into the sky.
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Sen. Alex Padilla disputed the White House’s account of the events surrounding his forcible removal from a news conference held by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in Los Angeles.
Sen. Alex Padilla disputes Trump administration's account of his forcible removal at a DHS event
Padilla called the degree of force used by federal law enforcement agents "excessive" and warned similar force might be used during ongoing immigration raids.
nbcnews.to
June 13, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Sen. Alex Padilla disputed the White House’s account of the events surrounding his forcible removal from a news conference held by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in Los Angeles.
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🚨BREAKING: A federal judge issued a sweeping order blocking President Donald Trump’s unprecedented seizure of California’s National Guard, calling the move illegal and a “dangerous precedent. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Seizure of California National Guard
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
June 13, 2025 at 1:11 AM
🚨BREAKING: A federal judge issued a sweeping order blocking President Donald Trump’s unprecedented seizure of California’s National Guard, calling the move illegal and a “dangerous precedent. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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We all know what we saw.
Our friend, Senator Alex Padilla exercising his duty to this country while the Trump administration forced him to the ground, and put him in handcuffs.
There’s no sugarcoating it—these are dangerous times and we WILL hold the admin accountable.
@schatz.bsky.social
Our friend, Senator Alex Padilla exercising his duty to this country while the Trump administration forced him to the ground, and put him in handcuffs.
There’s no sugarcoating it—these are dangerous times and we WILL hold the admin accountable.
@schatz.bsky.social
June 13, 2025 at 1:14 AM
We all know what we saw.
Our friend, Senator Alex Padilla exercising his duty to this country while the Trump administration forced him to the ground, and put him in handcuffs.
There’s no sugarcoating it—these are dangerous times and we WILL hold the admin accountable.
@schatz.bsky.social
Our friend, Senator Alex Padilla exercising his duty to this country while the Trump administration forced him to the ground, and put him in handcuffs.
There’s no sugarcoating it—these are dangerous times and we WILL hold the admin accountable.
@schatz.bsky.social
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Don't forget about this one
June 13, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Don't forget about this one
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Perfect.
So I can’t go to bed before I tell Bluesky that one of the ICE agents seen here grabbing Senator Padilla used to be on a cop softball team called The Proud Pigs.
For real.
For real.
June 13, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Perfect.
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This administration is authoritarian. The parade brings it home.
Exclusive interview with Senator Tammy Duckworth.
youtu.be/HRg6KfW_-wg
Exclusive interview with Senator Tammy Duckworth.
youtu.be/HRg6KfW_-wg
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: America's Embarrassment
YouTube video by PoliticsGirl
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June 13, 2025 at 1:26 AM
This administration is authoritarian. The parade brings it home.
Exclusive interview with Senator Tammy Duckworth.
youtu.be/HRg6KfW_-wg
Exclusive interview with Senator Tammy Duckworth.
youtu.be/HRg6KfW_-wg
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BREAKING: A judge has ruled the Trump administration must pull back on its use of military troops to deal with protests in Los Angeles.
Trump Must Pull Back on Using Troops in LA Protests, Judge Says
The Trump administration must pull back on its use of military troops in Los Angeles to deal with protests over the president’s immigration raids, according to a federal judge.
bloom.bg
June 13, 2025 at 1:34 AM
BREAKING: A judge has ruled the Trump administration must pull back on its use of military troops to deal with protests in Los Angeles.
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The Trump administration has been ordered to return control of the National Guard back to California.
The correct decision. And a win for the rule of law.
The correct decision. And a win for the rule of law.
June 13, 2025 at 1:35 AM
The Trump administration has been ordered to return control of the National Guard back to California.
The correct decision. And a win for the rule of law.
The correct decision. And a win for the rule of law.
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HAPPENING NOW: A federal judge is set to hold a hearing on Governor Gavin Newsom’s request for a temporary restraining order that would bar the Trump administration’s use of the state national guard amid protests against immigration raids in LA.
Hearing starting now before Judge Breyer
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Hearing starting now before Judge Breyer
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June 12, 2025 at 8:31 PM
HAPPENING NOW: A federal judge is set to hold a hearing on Governor Gavin Newsom’s request for a temporary restraining order that would bar the Trump administration’s use of the state national guard amid protests against immigration raids in LA.
Hearing starting now before Judge Breyer
🧵⬇️
Hearing starting now before Judge Breyer
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BREAKING: A US judge temporarily barred President Donald Trump from deploying National Guard troops in Los Angeles amid protests over stepped-up immigration enforcement, finding that the Guard was unlawfully mobilized by Trump reut.rs/4jJeyQp
Judge temporarily bars Trump from deploying National Guard troops in Los Angeles
The ruling came hours after Department of Homeland Security Secretary Noem held a press conference that was interrupted when federal agents dragged Democratic U.S. Senator Alex Padilla out of the room.
reut.rs
June 13, 2025 at 1:42 AM
BREAKING: A US judge temporarily barred President Donald Trump from deploying National Guard troops in Los Angeles amid protests over stepped-up immigration enforcement, finding that the Guard was unlawfully mobilized by Trump reut.rs/4jJeyQp
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An independent, B.C.-based watch-repair business, which had operated inside Hudson’s Bay stores across Western Canada for more than 30 years, is rebuilding itself in partnership with another well-known retail chain: London Drugs. Find out more:
vancouversun.com/news/burnaby...
vancouversun.com/news/burnaby...
Burnaby watch repair business finds new life after demise of Hudson's Bay stores
On Time Service Corp. has opened in a bunch of London Drugs locations, a fresh start for a company that endured a bumpy last few years
vancouversun.com
June 13, 2025 at 1:52 AM
An independent, B.C.-based watch-repair business, which had operated inside Hudson’s Bay stores across Western Canada for more than 30 years, is rebuilding itself in partnership with another well-known retail chain: London Drugs. Find out more:
vancouversun.com/news/burnaby...
vancouversun.com/news/burnaby...
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"The Trumpian June 14, 2025 parade and celebration will be the successor to that angry insurrection of January 6, 2021—a celebration of 'patriotism' that is deeply anti-democratic, and of a man who is the most authoritarian president in American history."
No Kings: Stand Against Trump’s Un-American Birthday Bash
He claims it’s about the Army, but it’s really about him.
www.thebulwark.com
June 13, 2025 at 2:00 AM
"The Trumpian June 14, 2025 parade and celebration will be the successor to that angry insurrection of January 6, 2021—a celebration of 'patriotism' that is deeply anti-democratic, and of a man who is the most authoritarian president in American history."
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Oh my god!
Trump’s mental decline really is on full view!
Would someone give him his slippers some McDonalds and lead him away into retirement??
He is incapacitated
Oh and take away the nuclear codes..
The World
Trump’s mental decline really is on full view!
Would someone give him his slippers some McDonalds and lead him away into retirement??
He is incapacitated
Oh and take away the nuclear codes..
The World
June 13, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Oh my god!
Trump’s mental decline really is on full view!
Would someone give him his slippers some McDonalds and lead him away into retirement??
He is incapacitated
Oh and take away the nuclear codes..
The World
Trump’s mental decline really is on full view!
Would someone give him his slippers some McDonalds and lead him away into retirement??
He is incapacitated
Oh and take away the nuclear codes..
The World
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Despite that worry, I cannot stop standing up for what is right. I cannot turn a blind eye to injustice. I cannot ignore what Trump is doing to our democracy and our country. Or more precisely, I will not. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/i-wo...
I Worry, but I Fight
From Marc | Despite that worry, I cannot stop standing up for what is right. I cannot turn a blind eye to injustice.
www.democracydocket.com
May 30, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Despite that worry, I cannot stop standing up for what is right. I cannot turn a blind eye to injustice. I cannot ignore what Trump is doing to our democracy and our country. Or more precisely, I will not. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/i-wo...