Sam
@samthelamb.bsky.social
They/They. Queer. Researcher. Library and Video Game Enthusiast. COVID Cautious.
@markusoff.bsky.social Is anyone at CBC looking at the physical altercation involving the Conservative Candidate for Calgary Skyview? This was posted to Hafeez Malik’s Instagram but I haven’t seen any coverage of it.
April 10, 2025 at 3:17 AM
@markusoff.bsky.social Is anyone at CBC looking at the physical altercation involving the Conservative Candidate for Calgary Skyview? This was posted to Hafeez Malik’s Instagram but I haven’t seen any coverage of it.
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A tricky thing about modern society is that no one has any idea when they don’t die.
Like, the number of lives saved by controlling air pollution in America is probably over 200,000 per year, but the number of people who think their life was saved by controlling air pollution is zero.
Like, the number of lives saved by controlling air pollution in America is probably over 200,000 per year, but the number of people who think their life was saved by controlling air pollution is zero.
April 7, 2025 at 4:13 AM
A tricky thing about modern society is that no one has any idea when they don’t die.
Like, the number of lives saved by controlling air pollution in America is probably over 200,000 per year, but the number of people who think their life was saved by controlling air pollution is zero.
Like, the number of lives saved by controlling air pollution in America is probably over 200,000 per year, but the number of people who think their life was saved by controlling air pollution is zero.
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This is the first page of this morning’s edition of the Globe and Mail (arguably the English Canadian paper of record)
I don’t remember seeing anything like this before
I don’t remember seeing anything like this before
March 5, 2025 at 3:29 PM
This is the first page of this morning’s edition of the Globe and Mail (arguably the English Canadian paper of record)
I don’t remember seeing anything like this before
I don’t remember seeing anything like this before
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It would be helpful if more people understood renewable energy is actually an extremely disruptive technology and the reason monied interests are trying to make folks hate it is that they are the ones which will be disrupted.
March 5, 2025 at 6:09 PM
It would be helpful if more people understood renewable energy is actually an extremely disruptive technology and the reason monied interests are trying to make folks hate it is that they are the ones which will be disrupted.
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“Those nasty Canadians are ripping us off and are controlled by Mexican cartels. They’re poisoning us with fentanyl and need to become the 51st state or they will pay a high price” is a belief that literally ZERO Americans had six weeks ago. It’s entirely invented from scratch.
March 6, 2025 at 2:23 AM
“Those nasty Canadians are ripping us off and are controlled by Mexican cartels. They’re poisoning us with fentanyl and need to become the 51st state or they will pay a high price” is a belief that literally ZERO Americans had six weeks ago. It’s entirely invented from scratch.
Meta finally censored the ‘gram. Weird that it was implemented on Facebook ages ago but was only applied to Instagram after Canadians started taking a stand against American fascism. I guess I have to convince all my favourite COVID-conscious accounts to transfer here.
March 6, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Meta finally censored the ‘gram. Weird that it was implemented on Facebook ages ago but was only applied to Instagram after Canadians started taking a stand against American fascism. I guess I have to convince all my favourite COVID-conscious accounts to transfer here.
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Your regular reminder that the US air & water pollution laws passed in the 60s & 70s -- and the elaborate federal bureaucracy created to administer them -- constitute one of the most successful gov't interventions in history. WILDLY successful. The envy of the world.
February 24, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Your regular reminder that the US air & water pollution laws passed in the 60s & 70s -- and the elaborate federal bureaucracy created to administer them -- constitute one of the most successful gov't interventions in history. WILDLY successful. The envy of the world.
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No one owes you "health".
Someone who is "unhealthy" based on things you perceive as "choices" are no less worthy of support.
Health is a privilege, mostly based on luck/chance.
It is not a moral superiority.
Someone who is "unhealthy" based on things you perceive as "choices" are no less worthy of support.
Health is a privilege, mostly based on luck/chance.
It is not a moral superiority.
February 11, 2025 at 8:20 AM
No one owes you "health".
Someone who is "unhealthy" based on things you perceive as "choices" are no less worthy of support.
Health is a privilege, mostly based on luck/chance.
It is not a moral superiority.
Someone who is "unhealthy" based on things you perceive as "choices" are no less worthy of support.
Health is a privilege, mostly based on luck/chance.
It is not a moral superiority.
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Danielle Smith should resign.
Now.
So should the entire United Corruption Party cabinet.
#ResignDanielle #ableg #abpoli #yyc #yeg #cdnpoli #CanadaSky #Canada 🇨🇦
Now.
So should the entire United Corruption Party cabinet.
#ResignDanielle #ableg #abpoli #yyc #yeg #cdnpoli #CanadaSky #Canada 🇨🇦
Allegedly, Smith's staff pressured health officials to approve over half a billion dollars in private health care contracts to a businessman who bought them seats in NHL luxury boxes in return for the favour. Then Smith fired a CEO who tried to investigate.
February 7, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Danielle Smith should resign.
Now.
So should the entire United Corruption Party cabinet.
#ResignDanielle #ableg #abpoli #yyc #yeg #cdnpoli #CanadaSky #Canada 🇨🇦
Now.
So should the entire United Corruption Party cabinet.
#ResignDanielle #ableg #abpoli #yyc #yeg #cdnpoli #CanadaSky #Canada 🇨🇦
I contacted a university archive to see if they had a copy of a thesis from 2008 and they told me they recently destroyed all of their theses without digitizing them. So things are obviously going really well out there for libraries and archives right now. 😬
February 5, 2025 at 8:49 AM
I contacted a university archive to see if they had a copy of a thesis from 2008 and they told me they recently destroyed all of their theses without digitizing them. So things are obviously going really well out there for libraries and archives right now. 😬
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This is true
Canadians are still only worried about tariffs and not about white supremacy or fascism. It's maddening.
February 5, 2025 at 6:01 AM
This is true
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For everyone who’s been wanting 3M to make a black N95… there’s an awesome Canadian company that’s done just that!
Vitacore makes a sleek & comfortable N99 that’s also MRI safe!
If you’re looking for a way to support a Canadian company & show solidarity with disabled people… check ‘em out!
Vitacore makes a sleek & comfortable N99 that’s also MRI safe!
If you’re looking for a way to support a Canadian company & show solidarity with disabled people… check ‘em out!
NEW! Vitacore CAN99 Black WITH HEADBANDS Surgical Respirator - Made in Canada
Vitacore CAN99 black headband respirator. Made in Canada. >99% PFE filtration, ASTM Level 3 surgical rating. Graphene free. Aluminum MRI safe nose wire. Headstraps with a tight seal suitable for fit t...
canadastrong.ca
February 3, 2025 at 4:28 AM
For everyone who’s been wanting 3M to make a black N95… there’s an awesome Canadian company that’s done just that!
Vitacore makes a sleek & comfortable N99 that’s also MRI safe!
If you’re looking for a way to support a Canadian company & show solidarity with disabled people… check ‘em out!
Vitacore makes a sleek & comfortable N99 that’s also MRI safe!
If you’re looking for a way to support a Canadian company & show solidarity with disabled people… check ‘em out!
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Alberta physician listed on provincial COVID report says he doesn’t agree with findings, demands his name be removed www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...
"...doctors across the country rejected the document as dangerous bunk."
Dr Conly says "not on Alberta’s COVID review panel..."
"...doctors across the country rejected the document as dangerous bunk."
Dr Conly says "not on Alberta’s COVID review panel..."
Alberta physician listed on provincial COVID report says he doesn’t agree with findings, demands his name be removed
The Canadian Medical Association and the Alberta Medical Association have issued separate statements dismissing the $2-million project as ‘misinformation’
www.theglobeandmail.com
January 28, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Alberta physician listed on provincial COVID report says he doesn’t agree with findings, demands his name be removed www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...
"...doctors across the country rejected the document as dangerous bunk."
Dr Conly says "not on Alberta’s COVID review panel..."
"...doctors across the country rejected the document as dangerous bunk."
Dr Conly says "not on Alberta’s COVID review panel..."
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I am begging the national media to start taking this seriously.
Stop buying the claims that the framing of "temporary" or "pause."
They are altering the review processes of federally funded scientific research from merit-based peer review processes to political screening by ideologues.
Stop buying the claims that the framing of "temporary" or "pause."
They are altering the review processes of federally funded scientific research from merit-based peer review processes to political screening by ideologues.
NEW — OMB temporarily pauses all agency grants and loans programs.
Per copy of memo: "The use of Federal resources to advance Marxist equity, transgenderism, and green new deal social engineering policies is a waste of taxpayer dollars that does not improve the day-to-day lives of those we serve."
Per copy of memo: "The use of Federal resources to advance Marxist equity, transgenderism, and green new deal social engineering policies is a waste of taxpayer dollars that does not improve the day-to-day lives of those we serve."
January 28, 2025 at 1:46 AM
I am begging the national media to start taking this seriously.
Stop buying the claims that the framing of "temporary" or "pause."
They are altering the review processes of federally funded scientific research from merit-based peer review processes to political screening by ideologues.
Stop buying the claims that the framing of "temporary" or "pause."
They are altering the review processes of federally funded scientific research from merit-based peer review processes to political screening by ideologues.
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Friends, I keep seeing "get a library card!" posts and while yes, that is helpful, it doesn't really mean much unless you *use* it. And just using it won't save programs, funding, or protect from bans. You have to get involved.
These are very good suggestions, but a few key ones are missing: attend library board mtgs and speak in favor (many are on zoom), donate $, and vote for measures and bonds to increase funding. Patrons have real power. Don't let a handful of bigots destroy your library.
One thing before tomorrow:
Use your local libraries.
Get your card.
Borrow books, manga, films, audios, ebooks.
Recommend titles for purchase (usually online).
Attend promoted activities.
Fill out those "How are we doing?" questionnaires.
Tell your kids that libraries are good.
They are.
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Use your local libraries.
Get your card.
Borrow books, manga, films, audios, ebooks.
Recommend titles for purchase (usually online).
Attend promoted activities.
Fill out those "How are we doing?" questionnaires.
Tell your kids that libraries are good.
They are.
📚
January 21, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Friends, I keep seeing "get a library card!" posts and while yes, that is helpful, it doesn't really mean much unless you *use* it. And just using it won't save programs, funding, or protect from bans. You have to get involved.
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I want people to stop posting vague advice like “build community”
A lot of people don’t know how to start. Post practical things like “here’s a list of mutual aid groups to connect with” or something
A lot of people don’t know how to start. Post practical things like “here’s a list of mutual aid groups to connect with” or something
January 21, 2025 at 5:17 PM
I want people to stop posting vague advice like “build community”
A lot of people don’t know how to start. Post practical things like “here’s a list of mutual aid groups to connect with” or something
A lot of people don’t know how to start. Post practical things like “here’s a list of mutual aid groups to connect with” or something
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I am a climate scientist and this is correct ⬇️
Occasional reminder that there’s no, “it’s too late, its over” for anthropogenic climate change. Every molecule of CO2 that doesn’t go into the atmosphere makes a difference. Preventing 0.1 degree of warming makes a difference. Every bit of climate resilience we build together makes a difference.
January 9, 2025 at 3:06 AM
I am a climate scientist and this is correct ⬇️
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I know it’s obvious, but I think it’s still worth saying out loud:
Someone who wants to end fact checking wants to be able to lie to you without detection.
When lies are undetected, they start to shape our reality. We’re a lot more vulnerable when we can’t tell that a lie is a lie.
Someone who wants to end fact checking wants to be able to lie to you without detection.
When lies are undetected, they start to shape our reality. We’re a lot more vulnerable when we can’t tell that a lie is a lie.
January 8, 2025 at 1:40 AM
I know it’s obvious, but I think it’s still worth saying out loud:
Someone who wants to end fact checking wants to be able to lie to you without detection.
When lies are undetected, they start to shape our reality. We’re a lot more vulnerable when we can’t tell that a lie is a lie.
Someone who wants to end fact checking wants to be able to lie to you without detection.
When lies are undetected, they start to shape our reality. We’re a lot more vulnerable when we can’t tell that a lie is a lie.
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/6 You the media blamed him when he was the only one who has done the work to fix housing issues. You never blamed the Provinces, who are responsible for those issues. You blamed inflation on groceries on the PM, when corps are gouging us for every penny. www.foodandwaterwatch.org/2024/03/26/h...
The Real Root of High Food Prices: Corporate Greed and Consolidation
While families face climbing food prices, corporations rake in more profits. Biden has started to address this; he can and must go further.
www.foodandwaterwatch.org
January 6, 2025 at 6:32 PM
/6 You the media blamed him when he was the only one who has done the work to fix housing issues. You never blamed the Provinces, who are responsible for those issues. You blamed inflation on groceries on the PM, when corps are gouging us for every penny. www.foodandwaterwatch.org/2024/03/26/h...
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~⚠️WE ARE SO FUCKED IF THE CONS ARE ELECTED
~🧵MUST WATCH❗ Poilievre/Peterson interview broken down!
Right out of Poilievre's mouth!👇
What will the Conservatives do to social programs if the Cons are elected?
~🧵MUST WATCH❗ Poilievre/Peterson interview broken down!
Right out of Poilievre's mouth!👇
What will the Conservatives do to social programs if the Cons are elected?
January 3, 2025 at 3:10 PM
~⚠️WE ARE SO FUCKED IF THE CONS ARE ELECTED
~🧵MUST WATCH❗ Poilievre/Peterson interview broken down!
Right out of Poilievre's mouth!👇
What will the Conservatives do to social programs if the Cons are elected?
~🧵MUST WATCH❗ Poilievre/Peterson interview broken down!
Right out of Poilievre's mouth!👇
What will the Conservatives do to social programs if the Cons are elected?
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THIS IS HUGE! Researchers at Stanford Medicine have devised an influenza vaccine that prompts immunity to ALL four major flu subtypes AND shows potential against bird flu, indicating a significant advancement in flu prevention and a potential increase in vaccine efficacy. Let’s talk about that! 🧪🧵⬇️
January 2, 2025 at 5:00 PM
THIS IS HUGE! Researchers at Stanford Medicine have devised an influenza vaccine that prompts immunity to ALL four major flu subtypes AND shows potential against bird flu, indicating a significant advancement in flu prevention and a potential increase in vaccine efficacy. Let’s talk about that! 🧪🧵⬇️
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🚨 When we fight, we win!
I've put together a thread giving a quick run down of some of the #climate movement's hard won victories from 2024 to inspire us for the year ahead! 🧵
#ClimateActionNow
#EndFossilFuels
I've put together a thread giving a quick run down of some of the #climate movement's hard won victories from 2024 to inspire us for the year ahead! 🧵
#ClimateActionNow
#EndFossilFuels
January 1, 2025 at 4:38 PM
🚨 When we fight, we win!
I've put together a thread giving a quick run down of some of the #climate movement's hard won victories from 2024 to inspire us for the year ahead! 🧵
#ClimateActionNow
#EndFossilFuels
I've put together a thread giving a quick run down of some of the #climate movement's hard won victories from 2024 to inspire us for the year ahead! 🧵
#ClimateActionNow
#EndFossilFuels
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I have two directives in life
1. To be a descendant worthy of my ancestors
2. To be an ancestor my descendants can be proud of.
1. To be a descendant worthy of my ancestors
2. To be an ancestor my descendants can be proud of.
January 1, 2025 at 11:32 AM
I have two directives in life
1. To be a descendant worthy of my ancestors
2. To be an ancestor my descendants can be proud of.
1. To be a descendant worthy of my ancestors
2. To be an ancestor my descendants can be proud of.