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Shay (she/her)
@shayrd.bsky.social
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Too much warrior not enough poet. Science over Dogma | Harm Reduction | Human Rights | Anti-Fascist | Queer | Unwelcome Settler | Anti-Racist | Lover of the Library | Pro-Choice | Accomplice | Central Albertan | Lyric and Moki's🐶, Whimsy🐈 & Wild's🐈‍⬛ mom
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shayrd.bsky.social
The graphs are pretty clear.
2 bar graphs show the outcome of the angus reid survey held last week. As well it says: The public school system teacher strike has also brought to the forefront questions around Alberta’s spending on the parallel private system. Seven-in-ten (71%) say that the provincial government should be mainly focused on improving public schools. At the same time, three-in-five (60%) want fewer public funds to go towards private schools in general
October 15, 2025 at 12:19 AM
shayrd.bsky.social
A welcome sight! Angus Reid Forum asked
"Currently, charter and private schools receive funding per student from the Alberta Government, about 70% of the same per-student funding that goes to public schools. Do you think they should... #abpoli #albertateachers #WeAreATA #abed
A screen shot of the 5 answer options to the question in the post. The scale of answers range from Receive more public funding than they do now to Not sure/Can't say. The angus reid forum logo is in the top left corner.
October 8, 2025 at 8:18 PM
shayrd.bsky.social
I don't like anything about this.
March 4, 2025
Gasoline Alley, Red Deer County #abpoli #yqf
Shows a Tesla electric charging station in Red Deer County, AB with blue spray paint obscuring the branded Tesla and swastikas.
March 5, 2025 at 1:44 AM
shayrd.bsky.social
Media Release: February 27, 2025

Alberta’s proposed involuntary treatment legislation a threat to public health

#abpoli #HumanRights #CPHA #DrugPoli
www.cpha.ca/alberta-invo...
This screenshot of the media release says: Evidence from jurisdictions with involuntary treatment policies shows that compulsory treatment does not reduce drug-related harms, improve long-term health outcomes, or prevent overdose deaths. CPHA’s 2025 position statement on the toxic drug crisis underscores that involuntary treatment can increase the risk of fatal overdose upon release, violate human rights, and deter people from seeking voluntary health care. Further, forced treatment disproportionately affects structurally disadvantaged populations and reinforces stigma and discrimination against people who use substances. Alberta’s current emphasis on involuntary treatment makes no sense given the difficulties and long wait lists faced by individuals seeking voluntary treatment for substance use disorders.
February 27, 2025 at 8:45 PM
shayrd.bsky.social
Found in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada February 2025 #RedDeer
A yellow and red parking machine has graffiti on it that says Deny Defend Depose.
February 8, 2025 at 9:41 PM
shayrd.bsky.social
In front of a bilingual Welcome to Canada sign are the puppets Casey (a human)and Finegan (a dog).
February 6, 2025 at 4:16 PM
shayrd.bsky.social
Lyric and I both enjoyed.
@nolore.bsky.social love your work! Have a good break!
An adult new alaunt dog lays on a light blue blanket.
December 18, 2024 at 1:44 PM
shayrd.bsky.social
I squealed with joy!
The #RedDeer Public Library has already ordered your book @garthmullins.bsky.social #drugpoli #cdnpoli
This is a picture of the library listing of the book Crackdown.
December 5, 2024 at 6:25 PM
shayrd.bsky.social
There is a man in a suit and bowler hat. There is a hand covering his mouth. The text says Did you see? A tent in this woods, someone shoplifting, a person sleeping I'm their car? (In bold) No! You fucking didn’t! People are struggling Don't make it worse.
December 3, 2024 at 3:56 AM
shayrd.bsky.social
Good News: Cats still land well in the middle of the night.

One of my kittens pouncing on my nose in the middle of the night.

Wild and Whimsy are the suspects. #caturday
2 small kittens are cuddling and sleeping facing each other. One is black and white and one is a grey tabby.
December 2, 2024 at 5:15 PM
shayrd.bsky.social
This chart is a visual representation of How to be Outraged... it dominantly encourages people to support and/or join other activists.
December 2, 2024 at 5:08 PM
shayrd.bsky.social
I get it.

Here is a picture of Whimsy.
a grey tabby kitten is sitting in the crook of an arm that is wearing a blue grey shirt
November 28, 2024 at 12:05 AM
shayrd.bsky.social
Oh, the Conrad family
3 white men stand in front of horse. With text over them saying High Mountain Rangers.
November 20, 2024 at 3:20 AM
shayrd.bsky.social
Some additions:
@byronwood.bsky.social @katieellen.bsky.social @wesup.bsky.social
This kitten has been named. This is Whimsy
A little grey tabby kitten is being held rolled into two palms.
November 19, 2024 at 5:35 AM
shayrd.bsky.social
A black and white kitten is sleeping in the crook of a teenager's arm, they are wearing all black. A grey tabby kitten is snuggled into a ball in a woman's hands.
November 17, 2024 at 9:22 PM
shayrd.bsky.social
First time outside.
A woman in a green sweater sutting on the grass with 2 kittens, one sleeping and one climbing her arm.
November 17, 2024 at 9:10 PM
shayrd.bsky.social
Delightful to see you folks..
@katieellen.bsky.social @wesup.bsky.social @byronwood.bsky.social ##harmreduction
A rural signpost with 2 posts, one that that says reserved parking and that days parking with wild abandon.
November 17, 2024 at 1:44 PM
shayrd.bsky.social
2 kittens are sleeping soundly and awkwardly in a lap wearing jeans.
November 17, 2024 at 6:44 AM
shayrd.bsky.social
I am not sure I did it at all. I've yet to figure out where to find my pins. So, I think my method is suspect.
But I got 2 kittens today, so I will send these with good luck
2 kittens sitting in a lap. 1 is black and white, one is a brown tabby.
November 16, 2024 at 11:56 PM
shayrd.bsky.social
Also, my boob has never been this adorable.
A grey tabby kitten is sleeping in the crook of a blue shirt-wearing woman.
November 16, 2024 at 11:25 PM
shayrd.bsky.social
Friends, do you have any recommendations on gender neutral names #cats
Grey tabby kitten sitting in the crook an arm with a blue shirt on. A black and white kitten sitting on a kitchen floor
November 16, 2024 at 10:00 PM
shayrd.bsky.social
Post a pic you took (no description) to bring some zen to the timeline
A black and white kitten sits in a bed with a baby blue blanket and a ink stuffed animal.
November 16, 2024 at 2:59 AM
shayrd.bsky.social
The results?
Replacement dr. 45 minutes late to the appointment.
It takes 5 minutes:
He has no idea why I was being called in.

Worrying for 5 days, priceless.
A teal picture with text that says - it's okay if you fall apart sometimes. Tacos fall apart and we still love them. A caricature of a happy taco is at the bottom.
November 12, 2024 at 7:23 PM
shayrd.bsky.social
It is a new doctor to me. He has had to reschedule 3 appointments because he is sick. #ironic

No, no, no. Find someone else to give me the results. I am not waiting for more days.

FYI: If memory serves, Syphilis is simple to treat with antibiotics.
Two 70 lbs dogs lay touching and sleeping on a bed. One is a grey-faced fawn cane corso and one is a brindle new alaunt.
November 12, 2024 at 5:07 PM
shayrd.bsky.social
Thursday last week, I got the dreaded call.
Can you come in as we need to talk about your test results.
Both parents died of cancer. I hope it is Syphilis instead.

Scheduling: do I want to go before I euthanize my dog on Friday or after?
Let's go first thing after the long weekend.
A cane corso dog is lounging on a bed.
November 12, 2024 at 5:07 PM