NK
@mtrnm.bsky.social
professionally Black. actual library lady. eclectic. whimsical. salty AF. ADHD Club member. could likely deadlift you. settler in pihêsiwin/amiskwacîwâskahikan/Treaty 6. (she/they)
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October 4, 2025 at 3:59 AM
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"but it was my childhood, it's my special interest, it's my comfort series" I don't give a shit. What about the childhood of kids getting targeted by her hateful lobbying? What about the special interests of the people who will commit suicide because of the laws she's pushing? What of their comfort?
J.K. Rowling is using her wealth attained from the "Harry Potter" series to create an organization dedicated to removing transgender people's rights "in the workplace, in public life, and in protected female spaces.”
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May 29, 2025 at 5:55 PM
"but it was my childhood, it's my special interest, it's my comfort series" I don't give a shit. What about the childhood of kids getting targeted by her hateful lobbying? What about the special interests of the people who will commit suicide because of the laws she's pushing? What of their comfort?
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Henry Kissinger's War Crimes in Africa Should Not Be Forgotten
Henry Kissinger's War Crimes in Africa Should Not Be Forgotten
Abayomi Azikiwe Speaks at Forum on Political Repression, Feb. 20, 2003 Originally uploaded by panafnewswire . Henry Kissinger’s War...
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November 30, 2023 at 4:35 AM
Henry Kissinger's War Crimes in Africa Should Not Be Forgotten
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Limiting transmission is still the most important public health goal. We know how to do that but are reluctant to employ the tools. Masking and cleaning the air. Rigorous surveillance testing is also essential to inform citizens of the advancing or retreating COVID risks.
thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
We Interrupt This Mood of Denial to Update COVID’s Threat | The Tyee
Recent studies on long COVID and more show why, beyond vaccines, masks and air filters remain vital.
thetyee.ca
November 15, 2023 at 4:29 PM
Limiting transmission is still the most important public health goal. We know how to do that but are reluctant to employ the tools. Masking and cleaning the air. Rigorous surveillance testing is also essential to inform citizens of the advancing or retreating COVID risks.
thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
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an upcoming webinar featuring members of the We Here community: "Why Do I Stay in Librarianship? — The DEI Perspective," Nov 1, 2023. 💜 www.aserl.org/event/why-do...
October 30, 2023 at 9:57 PM
an upcoming webinar featuring members of the We Here community: "Why Do I Stay in Librarianship? — The DEI Perspective," Nov 1, 2023. 💜 www.aserl.org/event/why-do...
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“The current modus operandi of today’s AI companies is unethical—a form of ‘data colonialism,’ Buolamwini says, with a ‘full disregard for consent.’”
Joy Buolamwini: “We’re giving AI companies a free pass”
The pioneering AI researcher and activist shares her personal journey in a new book, and explains her concerns about today’s AI systems.
www.technologyreview.com
October 29, 2023 at 10:03 PM
“The current modus operandi of today’s AI companies is unethical—a form of ‘data colonialism,’ Buolamwini says, with a ‘full disregard for consent.’”
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the last three years have repeatedly taught me how little room there is for declines in productivity — due to overwhelming grief and sadness over several different kinds of atrocities and mass casualties — in capitalist societies
October 26, 2023 at 5:43 PM
the last three years have repeatedly taught me how little room there is for declines in productivity — due to overwhelming grief and sadness over several different kinds of atrocities and mass casualties — in capitalist societies
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Racism is weathering Black Americans’ health, driving health disparities from anxiety to heart disease and cancer. And, it’s starting at an incredibly young age, bleeding into both a mental and physical health crisis for Black youth. capitalbnews.org/racism-youth...
The Racism Black Kids Endure Is Spiraling Into a Health Crisis
New research shows that although racism might not be the most common type of discrimination, it had the greatest impact on teens.
capitalbnews.org
October 16, 2023 at 8:19 PM
Racism is weathering Black Americans’ health, driving health disparities from anxiety to heart disease and cancer. And, it’s starting at an incredibly young age, bleeding into both a mental and physical health crisis for Black youth. capitalbnews.org/racism-youth...
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Alberta, if you're paying attention. The same movement is happening here. A small group of extremists want control of school boards. If they succeed, they'll move on to municipal elections. Look at the candidates in all elections and be aware of what agendas are at play.
In 2021, 11% voter turnout created an extremist minority on the school board. We need to stop that minority from taking full control.
Authors, we ALL have the power to help stop this from taking place. Publicly support the ALL4CFISD candidates running for each position.
Authors, we ALL have the power to help stop this from taking place. Publicly support the ALL4CFISD candidates running for each position.
October 14, 2023 at 11:58 PM
Alberta, if you're paying attention. The same movement is happening here. A small group of extremists want control of school boards. If they succeed, they'll move on to municipal elections. Look at the candidates in all elections and be aware of what agendas are at play.
now taking suggestions for a wine advent calendar (preferably local to me but available in Canada would be great) - what you got, hive mind
October 15, 2023 at 5:12 AM
now taking suggestions for a wine advent calendar (preferably local to me but available in Canada would be great) - what you got, hive mind
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Love this shift into using the active voice to talk about COVID. Here’s a great piece on individual, institutional, structural and universal accountability, and how to enforce it.
www.okdoomer.io/someone-infe...
www.okdoomer.io/someone-infe...
Someone Infected Neil Gaiman with COVID-19, After Venues Refused to Enforce Audience Masking
With a call-to-action and concrete solutions for safer venues.
www.okdoomer.io
October 9, 2023 at 4:40 PM
Love this shift into using the active voice to talk about COVID. Here’s a great piece on individual, institutional, structural and universal accountability, and how to enforce it.
www.okdoomer.io/someone-infe...
www.okdoomer.io/someone-infe...
taking some inspiration from @feistywaters.bsky.social and showing off my garden haul
October 1, 2023 at 1:58 AM
taking some inspiration from @feistywaters.bsky.social and showing off my garden haul
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This is where we are at on #NDTRC. 94 calls to action, 8 years, and we have only answered 13 calls.
Beyond 94: www.cbc.ca/newsinteract...
Beyond 94: www.cbc.ca/newsinteract...
September 30, 2023 at 4:30 PM
This is where we are at on #NDTRC. 94 calls to action, 8 years, and we have only answered 13 calls.
Beyond 94: www.cbc.ca/newsinteract...
Beyond 94: www.cbc.ca/newsinteract...
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A group of kids are reviewing books and interviewing authors with their YouTube channel. Show them some support and give their videos a look and a like. #edusky #books #kidlit #writingcommunity
Interview w/award winning author Marty Chan (Erich Weisz Chronicles, Barnabas Bigfoot) Middle Grade
Abigail and James had reviewed the upcoming book, The Anti-Racist Kitchen. One of the authors of that anthology is Chinese-Canadien Author Marty Chan. They...
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September 22, 2023 at 9:25 PM
A group of kids are reviewing books and interviewing authors with their YouTube channel. Show them some support and give their videos a look and a like. #edusky #books #kidlit #writingcommunity
having (mostly) the same username is helpful
when your twitter friends show up on bluesky
September 20, 2023 at 3:50 AM
having (mostly) the same username is helpful