miki fern (covid 1, furious)
@mikifern.bsky.social
🇨🇦. civil servant, amongst other things. know the data, crunch everything, ask all questions, make decisions, re-evaluate, improve, repeat. opinions all mine.
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Explore enrollment gender gaps for all countries and across education levels: ourworldindata.org/grapher/gend...
Gender gap in primary, secondary and tertiary education
Share of boys or girls within the relevant age group who are enrolled in primary, lower secondary, upper secondary, and tertiary education.
ourworldindata.org
October 31, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Explore enrollment gender gaps for all countries and across education levels: ourworldindata.org/grapher/gend...
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In Chad, in Central Africa, about 80% of boys are enrolled in primary school, compared with 67% of girls. This difference has shown little change in recent years.
(This Data Insight was written by @eortizospina.bsky.social.)
(This Data Insight was written by @eortizospina.bsky.social.)
October 31, 2025 at 11:54 AM
In Chad, in Central Africa, about 80% of boys are enrolled in primary school, compared with 67% of girls. This difference has shown little change in recent years.
(This Data Insight was written by @eortizospina.bsky.social.)
(This Data Insight was written by @eortizospina.bsky.social.)
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Today, the gap is small: around 91% of boys and 89% of girls are enrolled in primary school.
While the gap is small globally, it remains large and persistent in some countries.
While the gap is small globally, it remains large and persistent in some countries.
October 31, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Today, the gap is small: around 91% of boys and 89% of girls are enrolled in primary school.
While the gap is small globally, it remains large and persistent in some countries.
While the gap is small globally, it remains large and persistent in some countries.
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The chart shows how this expansion unfolded for boys and girls separately. Throughout most of the 20th century, enrollment rose steadily, but boys remained more likely to be in school than girls.
It was only towards the end of the century that this gap began to close.
It was only towards the end of the century that this gap began to close.
October 31, 2025 at 11:54 AM
The chart shows how this expansion unfolded for boys and girls separately. Throughout most of the 20th century, enrollment rose steadily, but boys remained more likely to be in school than girls.
It was only towards the end of the century that this gap began to close.
It was only towards the end of the century that this gap began to close.
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Today, access to education is widely seen as a basic right that governments are expected to provide. And most governments succeed — according to statistics compiled by UNESCO, about 9 in 10 children of primary school age are enrolled.
October 31, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Today, access to education is widely seen as a basic right that governments are expected to provide. And most governments succeed — according to statistics compiled by UNESCO, about 9 in 10 children of primary school age are enrolled.
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The world has made major progress in expanding access to education. A century ago, most children did not have the option to go to school at all.
October 31, 2025 at 11:54 AM
The world has made major progress in expanding access to education. A century ago, most children did not have the option to go to school at all.
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A century of progress in access to primary education
October 31, 2025 at 11:54 AM
A century of progress in access to primary education
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Everyone loves Thriller
October 31, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Everyone loves Thriller
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Gotta have the Thriller dance
October 31, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Gotta have the Thriller dance
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Pedestrian struck and killed at Décarie intersection, driver arrested
Pedestrian struck and killed at Décarie intersection, driver arrested
A 26-year-old woman is suspected of impaired driving.
bit.ly
October 31, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Pedestrian struck and killed at Décarie intersection, driver arrested
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Per Makary, who said we had herd immunity May 2021:
"They lied to us about natural immunity, COVID boosters for the young and healthy, myocarditis risks, and school closures. Trust didn’t vanish by accident—it was broken by actions, not words."
My new book is about liars calling everyone liars.🧵
"They lied to us about natural immunity, COVID boosters for the young and healthy, myocarditis risks, and school closures. Trust didn’t vanish by accident—it was broken by actions, not words."
My new book is about liars calling everyone liars.🧵
October 31, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Per Makary, who said we had herd immunity May 2021:
"They lied to us about natural immunity, COVID boosters for the young and healthy, myocarditis risks, and school closures. Trust didn’t vanish by accident—it was broken by actions, not words."
My new book is about liars calling everyone liars.🧵
"They lied to us about natural immunity, COVID boosters for the young and healthy, myocarditis risks, and school closures. Trust didn’t vanish by accident—it was broken by actions, not words."
My new book is about liars calling everyone liars.🧵
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More than 5,000 Halifax-area customers without power - several other areas in Nova Scotia along the eastern shore also without power #NovaScotia
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www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/nov...
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www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/nov...
More than 5,000 Halifax-area customers without power
Nova Scotia Power says crews are responding to a large outage on the Halifax peninsula Friday morning.
www.ctvnews.ca
October 31, 2025 at 12:06 PM
More than 5,000 Halifax-area customers without power - several other areas in Nova Scotia along the eastern shore also without power #NovaScotia
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www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/nov...
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www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/nov...
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The Solicitor General of the Dept. of Labor is responsible for enforcing labor laws.
Who is Trump’s pick for the position?
The author of Project 2025’s labor chapter — which called for gutting labor laws, limiting OT pay, and weakening unions.
The “pro-worker” president...
Who is Trump’s pick for the position?
The author of Project 2025’s labor chapter — which called for gutting labor laws, limiting OT pay, and weakening unions.
The “pro-worker” president...
June 2, 2025 at 11:01 PM
The Solicitor General of the Dept. of Labor is responsible for enforcing labor laws.
Who is Trump’s pick for the position?
The author of Project 2025’s labor chapter — which called for gutting labor laws, limiting OT pay, and weakening unions.
The “pro-worker” president...
Who is Trump’s pick for the position?
The author of Project 2025’s labor chapter — which called for gutting labor laws, limiting OT pay, and weakening unions.
The “pro-worker” president...
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A massive thank you to my 4 scientific experts that provided quotes and/or fact checked this huge piece: @whysharksmatter.bsky.social; @melissacmarquez.bsky.social; @kjparton.bsky.social & Mckenzie Margarethe.
It was a privilege to have input from some of the biggest marine SciComm voices (8/9)
It was a privilege to have input from some of the biggest marine SciComm voices (8/9)
October 31, 2025 at 11:27 AM
A massive thank you to my 4 scientific experts that provided quotes and/or fact checked this huge piece: @whysharksmatter.bsky.social; @melissacmarquez.bsky.social; @kjparton.bsky.social & Mckenzie Margarethe.
It was a privilege to have input from some of the biggest marine SciComm voices (8/9)
It was a privilege to have input from some of the biggest marine SciComm voices (8/9)
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It even ignores that Ramsey has never shared any data with scientists, data that could potentially be used to inform conservation policy.
Perhaps most egregiously, it omits the very real harm both human & shark suffer when idiotic influencers are hurt trying to get selfies with sharks (5/9)
Perhaps most egregiously, it omits the very real harm both human & shark suffer when idiotic influencers are hurt trying to get selfies with sharks (5/9)
October 31, 2025 at 11:27 AM
It even ignores that Ramsey has never shared any data with scientists, data that could potentially be used to inform conservation policy.
Perhaps most egregiously, it omits the very real harm both human & shark suffer when idiotic influencers are hurt trying to get selfies with sharks (5/9)
Perhaps most egregiously, it omits the very real harm both human & shark suffer when idiotic influencers are hurt trying to get selfies with sharks (5/9)
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The film blames shark declines solely on shark finning, which science shows is simply not the biggest driver of shark losses – unsustainable overfishing is.
It also overinflates Ramsey’s role in a Hawaiian shark fishing bill, & its impact on shark conservation, to the point of lying (4/9)
It also overinflates Ramsey’s role in a Hawaiian shark fishing bill, & its impact on shark conservation, to the point of lying (4/9)
October 31, 2025 at 11:27 AM
The film blames shark declines solely on shark finning, which science shows is simply not the biggest driver of shark losses – unsustainable overfishing is.
It also overinflates Ramsey’s role in a Hawaiian shark fishing bill, & its impact on shark conservation, to the point of lying (4/9)
It also overinflates Ramsey’s role in a Hawaiian shark fishing bill, & its impact on shark conservation, to the point of lying (4/9)
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🚨New Website blog 🚨 🧵
Did you watch Shark Whisperer on Netflix? I did & it was pseudoscientific rubbish. In this blog, I do a deep dive into the documentary; its subject, Ocean Ramsey; & the harmful effects of “shark influencers” on shark conservation (1/9)
www.drjackacooper.com/writing/shar...
Did you watch Shark Whisperer on Netflix? I did & it was pseudoscientific rubbish. In this blog, I do a deep dive into the documentary; its subject, Ocean Ramsey; & the harmful effects of “shark influencers” on shark conservation (1/9)
www.drjackacooper.com/writing/shar...
October 31, 2025 at 11:27 AM
🚨New Website blog 🚨 🧵
Did you watch Shark Whisperer on Netflix? I did & it was pseudoscientific rubbish. In this blog, I do a deep dive into the documentary; its subject, Ocean Ramsey; & the harmful effects of “shark influencers” on shark conservation (1/9)
www.drjackacooper.com/writing/shar...
Did you watch Shark Whisperer on Netflix? I did & it was pseudoscientific rubbish. In this blog, I do a deep dive into the documentary; its subject, Ocean Ramsey; & the harmful effects of “shark influencers” on shark conservation (1/9)
www.drjackacooper.com/writing/shar...
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Harrison Ford says Trump’s assault on climate policy ‘scares the shit out of me’
Harrison Ford says Trump’s assault on climate policy ‘scares the shit out of me’
Indiana Jones star calls US president one history’s greatest criminals for attacks on science and boosting of fossil fuels
Harrison Ford has said that Donald Trump’s assault upon measures to address the climate crisis “scares the shit out of me” and makes the US president among the worst criminals in history.
In a blistering attack upon the president, Ford told the Guardian that Trump “doesn’t have any policies, he has whims. It scares the shit out of me. The ignorance, the hubris, the lies, the perfidy. [Trump] knows better, but he’s an instrument of the status quo and he’s making money, hand over fist, while the world goes to hell in a handbasket.” Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
October 31, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Harrison Ford says Trump’s assault on climate policy ‘scares the shit out of me’
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It was never about sports.
These assholes do not want trans people to be able to live.
These assholes do not want trans people to be able to live.
The White House plans to bar hospitals that treat transgender children and youth from getting any Medicare and Medicaid payments. The move would affect trans youth who have private insurance, too. n.pr/4qFa1mY
Trump pushes an end to medical care for transgender youth nationally
The White House plans to bar hospitals that treat transgender children and youth from getting any Medicare and Medicaid payments. The move would affect trans youth who have private insurance, too.
n.pr
October 31, 2025 at 11:52 AM
It was never about sports.
These assholes do not want trans people to be able to live.
These assholes do not want trans people to be able to live.
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Minimizing COVID-19 is maximizing social harm
One of the best articles I've read all year because it centers social justice and equity. Published today
Gift link 🎁 www.thespec.com/opinion/cont...
One of the best articles I've read all year because it centers social justice and equity. Published today
Gift link 🎁 www.thespec.com/opinion/cont...
October 31, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Minimizing COVID-19 is maximizing social harm
One of the best articles I've read all year because it centers social justice and equity. Published today
Gift link 🎁 www.thespec.com/opinion/cont...
One of the best articles I've read all year because it centers social justice and equity. Published today
Gift link 🎁 www.thespec.com/opinion/cont...
👏👏👏👏👏
and always, with such respect,
🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
and always, with such respect,
🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Thanks to @netgaines.bsky.social @circaliz.bsky.social @battlingbeaver.bsky.social @jeweljam.bsky.social @ryantennant.ca and @allenescott.bsky.social for data input, graphics, and translation.
October 31, 2025 at 11:58 AM
👏👏👏👏👏
and always, with such respect,
🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
and always, with such respect,
🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
always.
in all ways.
in all ways.
COVID outbreak risk remains in #ONhealth hospitals without layers of protection.
Universal masking in ALL areas of #Ontario hospitals is essential for safe healthcare access.
Let regional decision-makers know this is a priority.
@safecare.initiative.works
Take action:
safecare.initiative.works
Universal masking in ALL areas of #Ontario hospitals is essential for safe healthcare access.
Let regional decision-makers know this is a priority.
@safecare.initiative.works
Take action:
safecare.initiative.works
Safe Care Ontario
Advocating for universal masking protections in healthcare and other mitigation tools. Airborne pathogens like SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes the COVID-19 disease, pose a risk to EVERYONE's health ...
safecare.initiative.works
October 31, 2025 at 11:57 AM
always.
in all ways.
in all ways.
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COVID outbreak risk remains in #ONhealth hospitals without layers of protection.
Universal masking in ALL areas of #Ontario hospitals is essential for safe healthcare access.
Let regional decision-makers know this is a priority.
@safecare.initiative.works
Take action:
safecare.initiative.works
Universal masking in ALL areas of #Ontario hospitals is essential for safe healthcare access.
Let regional decision-makers know this is a priority.
@safecare.initiative.works
Take action:
safecare.initiative.works
Safe Care Ontario
Advocating for universal masking protections in healthcare and other mitigation tools. Airborne pathogens like SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes the COVID-19 disease, pose a risk to EVERYONE's health ...
safecare.initiative.works
October 27, 2025 at 11:22 PM
COVID outbreak risk remains in #ONhealth hospitals without layers of protection.
Universal masking in ALL areas of #Ontario hospitals is essential for safe healthcare access.
Let regional decision-makers know this is a priority.
@safecare.initiative.works
Take action:
safecare.initiative.works
Universal masking in ALL areas of #Ontario hospitals is essential for safe healthcare access.
Let regional decision-makers know this is a priority.
@safecare.initiative.works
Take action:
safecare.initiative.works
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According to PHAC, respectively 2.6 to 3.9% of people in Manitoba and Canada were vaccinated against COVID-19 according to recommendations in 2024 (the most recent year of publicly reported data).
health-infobase.canada.ca/covid-19/vac...
health-infobase.canada.ca/covid-19/vac...
COVID-19 vaccination coverage in Canada - Canada.ca
COVID-19 vaccination coverage across Canada by demographics and key populations. Updated every Friday at 12:00 PM Eastern Time.
health-infobase.canada.ca
October 27, 2025 at 11:22 PM
According to PHAC, respectively 2.6 to 3.9% of people in Manitoba and Canada were vaccinated against COVID-19 according to recommendations in 2024 (the most recent year of publicly reported data).
health-infobase.canada.ca/covid-19/vac...
health-infobase.canada.ca/covid-19/vac...