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A Canadian LGBTQ+ advocate, atheist, pro-choice, animal lover, feminist in ethical high-tech who loves to laugh at herself and everything else
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Heather’s article for April 9, 2025 marking the anniversary of a key moment in 1865 during the Civil War is particularly on point today…
Heather’s article for April 9, 2025 marking the anniversary of a key moment in 1865 during the Civil War is particularly on point today…
April 9, 2025 (Wednesday)
On April 9, 1865, General Robert E.
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April 10, 2025 at 11:54 AM
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Heather’s article for April 9, 2025 marking the anniversary of a key moment in 1865 during the Civil War is particularly on point today…
Heather’s article for April 9, 2025 marking the anniversary of a key moment in 1865 during the Civil War is particularly on point today…
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Spotted somewhere in Calgary, Canada.
“There is no enemy like a friend betrayed”
“There is no enemy like a friend betrayed”
March 5, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Spotted somewhere in Calgary, Canada.
“There is no enemy like a friend betrayed”
“There is no enemy like a friend betrayed”
Elbows up, Canada. The rest of the world is depending on our resolve. USA has always, always underestimated us. Just because we are typically polite, fair, friendly and peace loving, doesn’t mean we won’t crush you into the boards when you are intentionally being a dick.
March 7, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Elbows up, Canada. The rest of the world is depending on our resolve. USA has always, always underestimated us. Just because we are typically polite, fair, friendly and peace loving, doesn’t mean we won’t crush you into the boards when you are intentionally being a dick.
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Get. Him. Out. Of. Our. Government.
February 22, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Get. Him. Out. Of. Our. Government.
I know this is a lot about our weather lately, but here’s another picture of me digging out windows, dryer vent, propane tanks…expecting another 9 hours of heavy snow!!
February 16, 2025 at 7:53 PM
I know this is a lot about our weather lately, but here’s another picture of me digging out windows, dryer vent, propane tanks…expecting another 9 hours of heavy snow!!
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That’s weird. I wonder what happened in January? www.reuters.com/markets/us/u...
US retail sales fall sharply in January
U.S. retail sales fell more than expected in January, likely as frigid temperatures kept consumers from automobile showrooms.
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February 15, 2025 at 1:30 AM
That’s weird. I wonder what happened in January? www.reuters.com/markets/us/u...
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A picture of me and my dog outside on a typical Ottawa, Canada winter’s evening… 😂🌨️🌨️🌨️
February 16, 2025 at 2:46 AM
A picture of me and my dog outside on a typical Ottawa, Canada winter’s evening… 😂🌨️🌨️🌨️
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Ukraine’s president has warned the days of guaranteed US support for Europe are over, as he urged the continent to band together to create a united army and foreign policy.
Zelensky warns the days of America’s guaranteed support for Europe are over | CNN
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned the days of guaranteed US support for Europe are over, as he urged the continent to band together to create a united army and foreign policy.
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February 15, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Ukraine’s president has warned the days of guaranteed US support for Europe are over, as he urged the continent to band together to create a united army and foreign policy.
Time for something humorous to just smile for a moment…
February 11, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Time for something humorous to just smile for a moment…
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JFC! We’ve got a teenager with full access to the State Department’s data—one who joked about wiping servers after getting fired for leaking a security firm’s info to a competitor.
What could go possibly wrong—except permanent damage to our top national secrets and the trust of our allies.
What could go possibly wrong—except permanent damage to our top national secrets and the trust of our allies.
February 11, 2025 at 3:38 AM
JFC! We’ve got a teenager with full access to the State Department’s data—one who joked about wiping servers after getting fired for leaking a security firm’s info to a competitor.
What could go possibly wrong—except permanent damage to our top national secrets and the trust of our allies.
What could go possibly wrong—except permanent damage to our top national secrets and the trust of our allies.
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So after promising to focus on safety, they’ve gotten right down to work… on gender terminology?
February 11, 2025 at 12:14 AM
So after promising to focus on safety, they’ve gotten right down to work… on gender terminology?
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The world's richest man is taking food and medicine from the world's poorest children
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/05/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/05/o...
Opinion | The World’s Richest Men Take On the World’s Poorest Children
I’ve seen U.S.A.I.D. operate around the world, and it’s not woke — it’s lifesaving.
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February 6, 2025 at 9:50 AM
The world's richest man is taking food and medicine from the world's poorest children
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/05/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/05/o...
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"If the 'DOGE' endeavor is working, why can’t the White House just tell the truth about what it's doing?"
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February 6, 2025 at 7:29 PM
"If the 'DOGE' endeavor is working, why can’t the White House just tell the truth about what it's doing?"
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Received a letter from POTUS today purporting to remove me as Commissioner and Chair of the FEC. There's a legal way to replace FEC commissioners-this isn't it. I've been so fortunate to serve the American people and stir up some good trouble along the way. That's not changing anytime soon.
February 6, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Received a letter from POTUS today purporting to remove me as Commissioner and Chair of the FEC. There's a legal way to replace FEC commissioners-this isn't it. I've been so fortunate to serve the American people and stir up some good trouble along the way. That's not changing anytime soon.
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I don’t think I would ever make fun of Canadians even if I wanted to. I think if you grew up in the 80s or 90s in the US, you’ve always had, at least, the sneaking suspicion that they are MUCH funnier than we are.
February 3, 2025 at 10:05 PM
I don’t think I would ever make fun of Canadians even if I wanted to. I think if you grew up in the 80s or 90s in the US, you’ve always had, at least, the sneaking suspicion that they are MUCH funnier than we are.
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Welcome to the Golden Age of Dipshittery.
February 3, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Welcome to the Golden Age of Dipshittery.
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The New York attorney general, Letitia James, has warned New York hospitals that complying with the White House’s executive order to end gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth could well violate state law.
N.Y. Attorney General Warns Hospitals Against Canceling Transgender Care (Gift Article)
A White House executive order last week threatened to pull federal funding from hospitals that provide gender-affirming care. But not providing the care could violate state law, Letitia James said in ...
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February 3, 2025 at 4:54 PM
The New York attorney general, Letitia James, has warned New York hospitals that complying with the White House’s executive order to end gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth could well violate state law.
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Imagine saying this about an agency that has helped millions of people around the world avoid malaria, obtain clean water, and gain access to food & health care. Especially when you’re the world’s richest man & your net worth is something like 20 times this agency’s annual budget. What a foul soul.
February 3, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Imagine saying this about an agency that has helped millions of people around the world avoid malaria, obtain clean water, and gain access to food & health care. Especially when you’re the world’s richest man & your net worth is something like 20 times this agency’s annual budget. What a foul soul.
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no funding if it seems like the research MIGHT involve a woman or a nonwhite person
🚨BREAKING. From a program officer at the National Science Foundation, a list of keywords that can cause a grant to be pulled. I will be sharing screenshots of these keywords along with a decision tree. Please share widely. This is a crisis for academic freedom & science.
February 4, 2025 at 2:34 AM
no funding if it seems like the research MIGHT involve a woman or a nonwhite person
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This gentle boi checking out his new friends is exactly what I needed today 🖤
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February 3, 2025 at 4:20 PM
This gentle boi checking out his new friends is exactly what I needed today 🖤
📽️lullyiullyus
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that Canada would respond to President Trump's decision to enact a 25% tariff on Canadian exports to the U.S. by implementing a 25% tariff against $155 billion in U.S. goods. nbcnews.to/40JsxhO
February 2, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that Canada would respond to President Trump's decision to enact a 25% tariff on Canadian exports to the U.S. by implementing a 25% tariff against $155 billion in U.S. goods. nbcnews.to/40JsxhO
Not obvious at all…this is bullying and revenge.
BREAKING: Education Department workers were placed on leave after attending a diversity training they were encouraged to take during President Trump’s first term, union says, a union official told NBC News.
Education Dept. workers put on leave after taking diversity training during Trump's 1st term, union says
A letter to the affected employees obtained by NBC News said they would continue to receive their full salaries and benefits and would not be required to do any work-related tasks.
www.nbcnews.com
February 2, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Not obvious at all…this is bullying and revenge.