Mary Basta (she/her)
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Individual, Couple, and Family Therapist
Seek justice, love kindness, walk humbly with God.
Seek justice, love kindness, walk humbly with God.
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Today is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
This day honours and remembers the children who were forced into Canada's Residential School system.
It was first observed as Orange Shirt Day in 2013 and was elevated to a statutory holidy for federal workers in 2021.
This day honours and remembers the children who were forced into Canada's Residential School system.
It was first observed as Orange Shirt Day in 2013 and was elevated to a statutory holidy for federal workers in 2021.
September 30, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Today is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
This day honours and remembers the children who were forced into Canada's Residential School system.
It was first observed as Orange Shirt Day in 2013 and was elevated to a statutory holidy for federal workers in 2021.
This day honours and remembers the children who were forced into Canada's Residential School system.
It was first observed as Orange Shirt Day in 2013 and was elevated to a statutory holidy for federal workers in 2021.
How is this possible?!
It has now been 30 days with NO humanitarian aid getting into Gaza.
No food, no water, no medicine, no fuel.
That is barbaric. The U.S. must end our complicity in these atrocities.
No food, no water, no medicine, no fuel.
That is barbaric. The U.S. must end our complicity in these atrocities.
April 3, 2025 at 1:54 AM
How is this possible?!
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I am the tree
- I cool the earth
- I store CO2
- I protect the soil
- I take care of the water table
- I am the home of many animals
- I produce oxygen
- I clean the air and water
Please make sure that my friends become more, not less.💚☘️🌿🌱🌳🌲🍀💚
- I cool the earth
- I store CO2
- I protect the soil
- I take care of the water table
- I am the home of many animals
- I produce oxygen
- I clean the air and water
Please make sure that my friends become more, not less.💚☘️🌿🌱🌳🌲🍀💚
March 26, 2025 at 9:45 AM
I am the tree
- I cool the earth
- I store CO2
- I protect the soil
- I take care of the water table
- I am the home of many animals
- I produce oxygen
- I clean the air and water
Please make sure that my friends become more, not less.💚☘️🌿🌱🌳🌲🍀💚
- I cool the earth
- I store CO2
- I protect the soil
- I take care of the water table
- I am the home of many animals
- I produce oxygen
- I clean the air and water
Please make sure that my friends become more, not less.💚☘️🌿🌱🌳🌲🍀💚
Trump does not like this photo of his. 🤣🤣
March 25, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Trump does not like this photo of his. 🤣🤣
I guess we hate immigrants unless they are rich. A rich immigrant is buying the US government. Do Americans agree with this?
Elon Musk stepped up his criticism of judges who ruled against the Trump administration, donating to lawmakers who support impeaching them and, through his political action committee, paying voters to sign a petition against those he calls “activists.”
Musk steps up criticism of judges, offers $100 to voters who will do the same
Musk’s political group America PAC is offering $100 to Wisconsin voters who sign a petition against “activist judges,” ahead of a pivotal state Supreme Court race.
wapo.st
March 21, 2025 at 8:40 PM
I guess we hate immigrants unless they are rich. A rich immigrant is buying the US government. Do Americans agree with this?
Palestinian life matters.
If Hamas had killed 7 Israelis inside of Israel this week, it would be one of the biggest stories in the world, & all over the US media.
But Israel killed 7 HUNDRED Palestinians this week, including almost 200 children, & yet there's little outrage from our politicians or media.
But Israel killed 7 HUNDRED Palestinians this week, including almost 200 children, & yet there's little outrage from our politicians or media.
March 21, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Palestinian life matters.
Canada should follow suit.
The Jewish president of Mexico is obviously an antisemite, it seems.
Wow. Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum officially recognizes Palestine as a state. Here she welcomes Palestinian ambassador Nadya Rasheed.
Sheinbaum is Jewish, supports Palestinian self-determination, & unapologetically condemns Netanyahu's attacks on Gaza.
Historic & inspiring leadership. ❤️✊🏽
Sheinbaum is Jewish, supports Palestinian self-determination, & unapologetically condemns Netanyahu's attacks on Gaza.
Historic & inspiring leadership. ❤️✊🏽
March 21, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Canada should follow suit.
It bogs my mind how Trump is weakening his own country. Only Americans will save their country.
People around the world are choosing not to buy American products to demonstrate their anger at President Trump’s policies. “We all feel that we are doing something,” said one boycotter. “We are acting on our frustration.”
Why Shoppers Abroad Are Boycotting U.S. Goods
A growing number of Europeans and citizens of other countries are choosing not to buy American products to demonstrate their anger at President Trump’s policies.
www.nytimes.com
March 21, 2025 at 8:30 PM
It bogs my mind how Trump is weakening his own country. Only Americans will save their country.
Why then would Americans pay federal taxes? Trump is weakening the ‘Untied’ States. Who benefits from that?
Congress is considering a bill to cut off critical federal funds in more than 24 states that refuse to carry out Trump’s anti-immigrant agenda.
Tell your representative to vote no on the Defund Our Communities Act.
Tell your representative to vote no on the Defund Our Communities Act.
Call Your Reps: No Attacks on Sanctuary Cities
Congress is considering a bill that would hold critical federal funds hostage unless states comply with Trump's agenda.
action.aclu.org
March 21, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Why then would Americans pay federal taxes? Trump is weakening the ‘Untied’ States. Who benefits from that?
Yes!
Three things:
1. Israel doesn’t get to unilaterally ‘propose’ extensions of a ceasefire that it has repeatedly violated.
2. Netanyahu was already indicted for starvation. Here’s more of the clear starvation policy.
3. It’s the beginning of Ramadan, the cruelty is just so brazen and shameful.
1. Israel doesn’t get to unilaterally ‘propose’ extensions of a ceasefire that it has repeatedly violated.
2. Netanyahu was already indicted for starvation. Here’s more of the clear starvation policy.
3. It’s the beginning of Ramadan, the cruelty is just so brazen and shameful.
Breaking News: Israel announced that it was halting all aid into Gaza, hours after proposing a temporary extension of the now-expired cease-fire with Hamas.
March 2, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Yes!
A Royal welcome to Zelenskyy.
UK gives royal welcome to Zelenskyy after White House meltdown
UK gives royal welcome to Zelenskyy after White House meltdown
King Charles to hold official audience for Ukrainian president as show of support after Trump clash
King Charles will hold an official audience at Sandringham with the Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday as the UK and EU demonstrate their…
www.theguardian.com
March 2, 2025 at 10:53 AM
A Royal welcome to Zelenskyy.
A bully, but the American people will have none of that! The Americans will rise.
I love this for him.
👀🇺🇸🇺🇦 After yesterday's meeting with Zelensky collapsed, J.D. Vance fled on vacation to Vermont, where hundreds of angry protesters were waiting for him.
March 2, 2025 at 10:26 AM
A bully, but the American people will have none of that! The Americans will rise.
You see through the BS.
There’s a reason Trump called me a “whack.” There’s a reason he complained about my negotiating skills. There’s a reason Putin kicked me out of Russia, too.
I don’t back down—and Trump and Putin know it.
I’m ready to fight for Canada—and win.
I don’t back down—and Trump and Putin know it.
I’m ready to fight for Canada—and win.
March 1, 2025 at 3:40 PM
You see through the BS.
This is just the beginning. Who else will they come after?
A bill before the Missouri state Senate would introduce $1,000 rewards for people identifying undocumented immigrants who are then taken into custody. Opponents say it’s already spreading fear and changing the lives of both legally residing and undocumented immigrants: cnn.it/3QEaswU
Missouri bill would offer $1,000 to help turn in undocumented immigrants | CNN
Opponents say the proposed bill is already spreading fear and changing the lives of immigrants with and without permission to be in the US but its sponsor said the intent was ensuring safety.
cnn.it
March 1, 2025 at 12:30 PM
This is just the beginning. Who else will they come after?
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Buy local and encourage small businesses not just tomorrow, but always.
A grassroots movement is calling on all Americans to abstain from shopping with major retailers tomorrow, February 28, as part of an “economic blackout.”
I encourage you to join. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/boycott
I encourage you to join. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/boycott
February 28, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Buy local and encourage small businesses not just tomorrow, but always.
When Billionaires buy newspapers and social media platforms and decide what topics to cover and what won’t be covered, this is a huge attack of freedom of the press. The presidency is gone, congress is silent and now the press is under attack. Who will hold the government accountable? The people.
Billionaire owner of Washington Post seizes control of opinion page. Will focus nearly exclusively to promote rightwing libertarianism. "Viewpoints opposing those pillars will be left to be published by others."
Democracy Docket will expand its pro-democracy opinion section. www.democracydocket.com
Democracy Docket will expand its pro-democracy opinion section. www.democracydocket.com
February 27, 2025 at 9:12 PM
When Billionaires buy newspapers and social media platforms and decide what topics to cover and what won’t be covered, this is a huge attack of freedom of the press. The presidency is gone, congress is silent and now the press is under attack. Who will hold the government accountable? The people.
Can you believe what the President of the US posted on his social media? Despicable!
Complete batshit lunacy on the president's Truth Social account. Yes, he really posted this.
February 26, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Can you believe what the President of the US posted on his social media? Despicable!
Yes! Just looking at a picture of the forest gives me calm. ❤️
The forest is important. Not only for us humans, but also for animals and plants. The forest fulfils many functions from which we humans benefit in many ways. We should treat our forests accordingly - with care and sustainability.💚☘️🌿🌱🌳🌲🍀💚
February 26, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Yes! Just looking at a picture of the forest gives me calm. ❤️
This is unconscionable! How much more should the Palestinians suffer and the world is watching silently?
Israel's intensifying military operations in the occupied West Bank is forcing the largest displacement of Palestinians since 1967, Oxfam has warned
Israel's 'Gazafication' of West Bank forcing largest displacement since 1967, warns Oxfam | The National
At least 800 Israeli military checkpoints, barriers and gates causing unprecedented movement restrictions
www.thenationalnews.com
February 26, 2025 at 1:46 PM
This is unconscionable! How much more should the Palestinians suffer and the world is watching silently?
Beautiful. Thank you for posting.
I miss Instagram and the feeling that I was posting for my little group. Here’s a big cloud.
February 26, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Beautiful. Thank you for posting.
Respect.
Maddow: I think it is a bad mistake to let Joy Reid walk out the door. It is also unnerving to see that on a network where we've got two nonwhite hosts in primetime, both of our nonwhite hosts in primetime are losing their shows, as is Katie Phang on the weekend. I do not defend it.
February 25, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Respect.
Jane Fonda is 80 something years old and she is ready to fight. I am ready to fight, too.
February 24, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Jane Fonda is 80 something years old and she is ready to fight. I am ready to fight, too.
What a bully! Thank you Governor Janet Mills.
Gov. Janet Mills of Maine threatened legal action after President Trump said he would withhold funding to her state unless she complied with his executive order banning transgender athletes from women’s sports.
Read more: nyti.ms/3F2nn9a
Read more: nyti.ms/3F2nn9a
February 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM
What a bully! Thank you Governor Janet Mills.
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Gov. Janet Mills of Maine threatened legal action after President Trump said he would withhold funding to her state unless she complied with his executive order banning transgender athletes from women’s sports.
Read more: nyti.ms/3F2nn9a
Read more: nyti.ms/3F2nn9a
February 21, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Gov. Janet Mills of Maine threatened legal action after President Trump said he would withhold funding to her state unless she complied with his executive order banning transgender athletes from women’s sports.
Read more: nyti.ms/3F2nn9a
Read more: nyti.ms/3F2nn9a