Silas The Lunark
@silasthelunark.bsky.social
Cat dad, plays magic the gathering, socialist, writer and tech wizard.
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No contract, no coffee.
We don’t believe in sitting on the sidelines. Join our Transition co-chair @linamkhan.bsky.social , First Deputy Mayor Dean Fuleihan & @sbworkersunited.org at the picket lines.
We don’t believe in sitting on the sidelines. Join our Transition co-chair @linamkhan.bsky.social , First Deputy Mayor Dean Fuleihan & @sbworkersunited.org at the picket lines.
November 26, 2025 at 5:54 PM
No contract, no coffee.
We don’t believe in sitting on the sidelines. Join our Transition co-chair @linamkhan.bsky.social , First Deputy Mayor Dean Fuleihan & @sbworkersunited.org at the picket lines.
We don’t believe in sitting on the sidelines. Join our Transition co-chair @linamkhan.bsky.social , First Deputy Mayor Dean Fuleihan & @sbworkersunited.org at the picket lines.
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How about instead of selling "bearista" cups, Starbucks bargains a fair contract with its unionized baristas? No contract. No coffee. Don't cross the picket line. Solidarity with @sbworkersunited.org ✊
Starbucks' outrageous CEO-to-worker pay gap might make you spit out your morning coffee. And we're supposed to believe Starbucks can't afford to bargain a fair contract with its unionized workers?
November 14, 2025 at 5:34 PM
How about instead of selling "bearista" cups, Starbucks bargains a fair contract with its unionized baristas? No contract. No coffee. Don't cross the picket line. Solidarity with @sbworkersunited.org ✊
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BREAKING: Starbucks workers have just authorized a massive strike.
Union Starbucks baristas voted to authorize the strike by 92%.
Now baristas in over 25 cities could launch an unfair labor practice strike on Thursday, November 13th.
Union Starbucks baristas voted to authorize the strike by 92%.
Now baristas in over 25 cities could launch an unfair labor practice strike on Thursday, November 13th.
November 5, 2025 at 5:13 PM
BREAKING: Starbucks workers have just authorized a massive strike.
Union Starbucks baristas voted to authorize the strike by 92%.
Now baristas in over 25 cities could launch an unfair labor practice strike on Thursday, November 13th.
Union Starbucks baristas voted to authorize the strike by 92%.
Now baristas in over 25 cities could launch an unfair labor practice strike on Thursday, November 13th.
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An #Inuit firm will be chosen to conduct the first-ever review of whether Ottawa is living up to its promises to hire Inuit businesses in #Nunavut. Read the story.
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#cdnpoli
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#cdnpoli
Ottawa’s Nunavut contracts to undergo first Inuit-led review
An Inuit-owned firm will conduct the first-ever review of whether Ottawa is living up to its promises to Inuit-owned businesses in Nunavut, according to federal records.
zurl.co
October 10, 2025 at 4:15 PM
An #Inuit firm will be chosen to conduct the first-ever review of whether Ottawa is living up to its promises to hire Inuit businesses in #Nunavut. Read the story.
zurl.co/qyuxB
#cdnpoli
zurl.co/qyuxB
#cdnpoli
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Canadian COVID Forecast Sep 27 - Oct 10, 2025
CANADA
HIGH [increasing]
About 1 of every 60 people is infected.
Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:
-Infections: 5.8 x higher
-Long COVID: 5.7 x higher
-Hospitalizations: 9.2 x higher
-Deaths: 7.5 x higher
CANADA
HIGH [increasing]
About 1 of every 60 people is infected.
Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:
-Infections: 5.8 x higher
-Long COVID: 5.7 x higher
-Hospitalizations: 9.2 x higher
-Deaths: 7.5 x higher
![This image describes the Canadian COVID Forecast for the fourteen-day period between Sep 27 - Oct 10, 2025 which is produced by COVID-19 Resources Canada.
Canada’s COVID Forecast outlook is HIGH [no change]
Canada’s COVID INDEX SCORE is 7.5
About 1 of every 60 people is infected.
Estimated infections this week: 628,250-983,000
What these numbers mean: MODERATE 1-5, HIGH 5-10, VERY HIGH 10-15, SEVERE >15 COMPARED TO THE LOWEST POINT IN THE COVID PANDEMIC IN CANADA
How much higher are key indicators compared to the lowest point in the COVID pandemic in Canada?
Waste water, infections: HIGH; 5.8X higher
Long COVID: HIGH; 5.7X higher
Hospitalizations: HIGH; 9.2X higher
Deaths: HIGH; 7.5X higher
HOW TO HELP:
EVERYONE:
"UPDATE vaccines every 6 months
WEAR N95-type masks"
Who is HIGH RISK?
People 60 and older, babies < 1 year, pregnant
ALL AGES: immunocompromised OR medically at-risk OR no vaccine or infection in the last 6 months
Recommendations are based on the COVID-19 Risk Index from the Peterborough ON Public Health Unit
COVID-19 Resources Canada is a grassroots organization of volunteer scientists supporting Canadian COVID responses. Sources, data and methods for the COVID Index are available at www.Covid19Resources.ca](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:qbuobwdie7rzq4fburk63aft/bafkreignxatuszco73e5uhs6ptxykne5r3yldx3ifcvgfdwsyjmffwwnxq@jpeg)
September 30, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Canadian COVID Forecast Sep 27 - Oct 10, 2025
CANADA
HIGH [increasing]
About 1 of every 60 people is infected.
Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:
-Infections: 5.8 x higher
-Long COVID: 5.7 x higher
-Hospitalizations: 9.2 x higher
-Deaths: 7.5 x higher
CANADA
HIGH [increasing]
About 1 of every 60 people is infected.
Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:
-Infections: 5.8 x higher
-Long COVID: 5.7 x higher
-Hospitalizations: 9.2 x higher
-Deaths: 7.5 x higher
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Hi Internet! I'm Drew and THIS IS MY FACE.
If this GIF has ever brought you joy in the past, I humbly ask you to consider making a donation to the National MS Society. It would mean a lot to me and to those I know affected by the disease!
Donate at blinkingguy.com
If this GIF has ever brought you joy in the past, I humbly ask you to consider making a donation to the National MS Society. It would mean a lot to me and to those I know affected by the disease!
Donate at blinkingguy.com
September 26, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Hi Internet! I'm Drew and THIS IS MY FACE.
If this GIF has ever brought you joy in the past, I humbly ask you to consider making a donation to the National MS Society. It would mean a lot to me and to those I know affected by the disease!
Donate at blinkingguy.com
If this GIF has ever brought you joy in the past, I humbly ask you to consider making a donation to the National MS Society. It would mean a lot to me and to those I know affected by the disease!
Donate at blinkingguy.com
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Carney’s attack on the public postal service isn’t just brutal austerity—it’s a missed opportunity.
Dru Oja Jay argues the government could harness the unparalleled infrastructure of the postal network to offer public banking, elder check-ins, and more. breachmedia.ca/government-i...
Dru Oja Jay argues the government could harness the unparalleled infrastructure of the postal network to offer public banking, elder check-ins, and more. breachmedia.ca/government-i...
Government is suppressing postal workers. It should be learning from their innovative ideas ⋆ The Breach
If the government listened to postal workers, they could be implementing win-win measures that create secure meaningful jobs as well as address the crises of affordability, isolation, and climate brea...
breachmedia.ca
September 26, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Carney’s attack on the public postal service isn’t just brutal austerity—it’s a missed opportunity.
Dru Oja Jay argues the government could harness the unparalleled infrastructure of the postal network to offer public banking, elder check-ins, and more. breachmedia.ca/government-i...
Dru Oja Jay argues the government could harness the unparalleled infrastructure of the postal network to offer public banking, elder check-ins, and more. breachmedia.ca/government-i...
SB is a wildly talented, funny, genuine and empathetic creator with a heartfelt love for games which she freely shares with her audience. She's passionate and intelligent and does serious work to make good engaging content that really speaks for itself.
One secret to my partnership with @sbmakesstuff.bsky.social is we both admire the hell out of each other's work, independent of being madly in love with each other. So I wanna take a moment to tell you what I love about her work & why it's worth supporting.🧵
www.youtube.com/@SBPlaysGames
www.youtube.com/@SBPlaysGames
SB
I make gameplay videos with the goal of introducing people to interesting new games and helping people get better at the games they already love. I play a lot of strategy games, especially 4X games in...
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September 23, 2025 at 11:42 AM
SB is a wildly talented, funny, genuine and empathetic creator with a heartfelt love for games which she freely shares with her audience. She's passionate and intelligent and does serious work to make good engaging content that really speaks for itself.
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Canadian COVID Forecast Sep 13-26, 2025
CANADA
VERY HIGH (no change)
About 1 in every 81 people infected
Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:
-Infections ~12X higher
-Long COVID ~8X higher
-Hospitalizations ~15X higher
-Deaths ~14X higher
CANADA
VERY HIGH (no change)
About 1 in every 81 people infected
Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:
-Infections ~12X higher
-Long COVID ~8X higher
-Hospitalizations ~15X higher
-Deaths ~14X higher
September 16, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Canadian COVID Forecast Sep 13-26, 2025
CANADA
VERY HIGH (no change)
About 1 in every 81 people infected
Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:
-Infections ~12X higher
-Long COVID ~8X higher
-Hospitalizations ~15X higher
-Deaths ~14X higher
CANADA
VERY HIGH (no change)
About 1 in every 81 people infected
Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:
-Infections ~12X higher
-Long COVID ~8X higher
-Hospitalizations ~15X higher
-Deaths ~14X higher
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Conservative Carney wasting no time busting this strike.
Never let anyone tell you they give a shit about the little guy or wealth equality if they systematically attack and dismantle one of the only means of supporting both!
Never let anyone tell you they give a shit about the little guy or wealth equality if they systematically attack and dismantle one of the only means of supporting both!
Air Canada was waiting for this and it was given to them in a matter of hours. Canadians of all political stripes are behind the flight attendants. Disappointing. www.ctvnews.ca/business/art...
Jobs minister orders Air Canada flight attendants back to work
Federal Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu has ordered binding arbitration in the Air Canada flight attendant strike.
www.ctvnews.ca
August 16, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Conservative Carney wasting no time busting this strike.
Never let anyone tell you they give a shit about the little guy or wealth equality if they systematically attack and dismantle one of the only means of supporting both!
Never let anyone tell you they give a shit about the little guy or wealth equality if they systematically attack and dismantle one of the only means of supporting both!
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Slashing the budget at Women and Gender Equality Canada could not come at a worse time, @journodale.bsky.social writes.
Carney’s focus on resource economy over people will hurt everyone | Xtra Magazine
Women and Gender Equality Canada is facing cuts up to 80 percent of its budget
xtramagazine.com
August 16, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Slashing the budget at Women and Gender Equality Canada could not come at a worse time, @journodale.bsky.social writes.
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Canada’s new fast-track laws are sidelining Indigenous consent and gutting environmental protections—then calling it “reconciliation.”
@janellelapointe.bsky.social breaks down why Indigenous communities—and everyone else in Canada—must reject this false promise.
breachmedia.ca/canadas-new-...
@janellelapointe.bsky.social breaks down why Indigenous communities—and everyone else in Canada—must reject this false promise.
breachmedia.ca/canadas-new-...
Canada’s new fast-track laws double down on false promise of ‘economic reconciliation’ ⋆ The Breach
A swathe of new legislation across Canada threatens to weaken Indigenous rights and environmental protections
breachmedia.ca
July 18, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Canada’s new fast-track laws are sidelining Indigenous consent and gutting environmental protections—then calling it “reconciliation.”
@janellelapointe.bsky.social breaks down why Indigenous communities—and everyone else in Canada—must reject this false promise.
breachmedia.ca/canadas-new-...
@janellelapointe.bsky.social breaks down why Indigenous communities—and everyone else in Canada—must reject this false promise.
breachmedia.ca/canadas-new-...
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The Wandering Village 1.0 is OUT NOW on Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox! 🦕
Check out our new animated trailer ✨
🔃 Repost and comment until July 24 to win a game key for your platform of choice!
Check out our new animated trailer ✨
🔃 Repost and comment until July 24 to win a game key for your platform of choice!
July 17, 2025 at 3:13 PM
The Wandering Village 1.0 is OUT NOW on Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox! 🦕
Check out our new animated trailer ✨
🔃 Repost and comment until July 24 to win a game key for your platform of choice!
Check out our new animated trailer ✨
🔃 Repost and comment until July 24 to win a game key for your platform of choice!
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#girlgenius Hated to do it, but we started a GoFundMe. These are chaotic times, and no mistake, and all of a sudden we realized they were chaosing all over us. (www.gofundme.com/f/help-the-f...) Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Donate to Help the Foglios Through Unexpected Challenges, organized by Phil Foglio
We are Kaja & Phil Foglio, creators of the Girl Genius webcomic and owners … Phil Foglio needs your support for Help the Foglios Through Unexpected Challenges
www.gofundme.com
July 17, 2025 at 7:19 PM
#girlgenius Hated to do it, but we started a GoFundMe. These are chaotic times, and no mistake, and all of a sudden we realized they were chaosing all over us. (www.gofundme.com/f/help-the-f...) Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Tonight, Bill C-5 — the bill that allows the government to fast-track major projects it deems are in the “national interest” — became law.
No new amendments were added.
That is really, really bad:
No new amendments were added.
That is really, really bad:
June 27, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Tonight, Bill C-5 — the bill that allows the government to fast-track major projects it deems are in the “national interest” — became law.
No new amendments were added.
That is really, really bad:
No new amendments were added.
That is really, really bad:
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The government said it’ll match Red Cross donations. (they should just fucking cover it)
Not enough people are talking about how big, and disastrous this is.
#canada #wildfire #stateofemergency
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Not enough people are talking about how big, and disastrous this is.
#canada #wildfire #stateofemergency
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Federal government to match Red Cross donations to help wildfire victims | CBC News
The federal government says it will match donations made to the Canadian Red Cross as wildfires tear across the Prairies, forcing thousands from their homes.
www.cbc.ca
June 4, 2025 at 2:01 AM
The government said it’ll match Red Cross donations. (they should just fucking cover it)
Not enough people are talking about how big, and disastrous this is.
#canada #wildfire #stateofemergency
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Not enough people are talking about how big, and disastrous this is.
#canada #wildfire #stateofemergency
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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Stop buying from TCG Player and Ebay. They need to feel this mistake in their wallets.
Since TCGplayer and eBay announced the closure of our authentication center, they’ve turned the warehouse into a dystopian hellscape. 🚨
eBay Escalates Intimidation of Union Members After Closure Announcement
Security guards deployed by eBay at its Syracuse-based TCGplayer authentication center have created an oppressive atmosphere by physically and verbally harassing employees, according to reports from u...
cwa-union.org
May 27, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Stop buying from TCG Player and Ebay. They need to feel this mistake in their wallets.
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going thru my curator page to see what's under 500 and I believe the phrase is GOBSMACKED that Dreams in the Witch House is sub-300
the resource management of something like Roadwarden or Citizen Sleeper employed in a very faithful Lovecraft adaptation. store.steampowered.com/app/1902850/...
the resource management of something like Roadwarden or Citizen Sleeper employed in a very faithful Lovecraft adaptation. store.steampowered.com/app/1902850/...
May 19, 2025 at 11:58 PM
going thru my curator page to see what's under 500 and I believe the phrase is GOBSMACKED that Dreams in the Witch House is sub-300
the resource management of something like Roadwarden or Citizen Sleeper employed in a very faithful Lovecraft adaptation. store.steampowered.com/app/1902850/...
the resource management of something like Roadwarden or Citizen Sleeper employed in a very faithful Lovecraft adaptation. store.steampowered.com/app/1902850/...
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🚨HIT THE PHONES TO SAVE MEDICAID - PLEASE AMPLIFY & ACT 🚨
TODAY the House will be marking up deeply unpopular massive Medicaid cuts.
MANY GOP on the committee are in tight districts. Calls and pressure ARE effective here.
Call today. Type your zip to get a script ⬇️
OcasioCortez.com/savemedicaid
TODAY the House will be marking up deeply unpopular massive Medicaid cuts.
MANY GOP on the committee are in tight districts. Calls and pressure ARE effective here.
Call today. Type your zip to get a script ⬇️
OcasioCortez.com/savemedicaid
Save Medicaid
Please call your Representative right now and leave a voicemail, or first thing on Monday morning before the mark up session begins.
OcasioCortez.com
May 13, 2025 at 3:54 PM
🚨HIT THE PHONES TO SAVE MEDICAID - PLEASE AMPLIFY & ACT 🚨
TODAY the House will be marking up deeply unpopular massive Medicaid cuts.
MANY GOP on the committee are in tight districts. Calls and pressure ARE effective here.
Call today. Type your zip to get a script ⬇️
OcasioCortez.com/savemedicaid
TODAY the House will be marking up deeply unpopular massive Medicaid cuts.
MANY GOP on the committee are in tight districts. Calls and pressure ARE effective here.
Call today. Type your zip to get a script ⬇️
OcasioCortez.com/savemedicaid
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what the hell is happening www.gofundme.com/f/help-ian-p...
Donate to Help Ian Pay Off $87k of Debt, organized by Ian Danskin
between back taxes, fees, a credit debt currently in collections, and bailout loan… Ian Danskin needs your support for Help Ian Pay Off $87k of Debt
www.gofundme.com
May 9, 2025 at 7:09 PM
what the hell is happening www.gofundme.com/f/help-ian-p...
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Ian from Innuendo Studios is suspending his YouTube channel until he can pay off his $87k debt—and because the project is just too draining. He has a GoFundMe and has raised about half of what he needs. His work is amazing. Consider helping him out. youtu.be/vlf8c8SV39o?...
being a youtuber bankrupted me
YouTube video by Innuendo Studios
youtu.be
May 9, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Ian from Innuendo Studios is suspending his YouTube channel until he can pay off his $87k debt—and because the project is just too draining. He has a GoFundMe and has raised about half of what he needs. His work is amazing. Consider helping him out. youtu.be/vlf8c8SV39o?...
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Duolingo announced that they are becoming an “AI First” company and have made the decision to replace human contractors.
Absolutely not going to support this. 🖕
Absolutely not going to support this. 🖕
May 1, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Duolingo announced that they are becoming an “AI First” company and have made the decision to replace human contractors.
Absolutely not going to support this. 🖕
Absolutely not going to support this. 🖕
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Day 4 of photoshopping @lastweektonight.com's John Oliver onto fossils until the Paleontological Research Institution secures their funding!
Fossil specimen of the bivalve Anadara lienosa from the Pliocene Tamiami Formation of Sarasota County, Florida (PRI 70070). Comedian is H. sapiens.
Fossil specimen of the bivalve Anadara lienosa from the Pliocene Tamiami Formation of Sarasota County, Florida (PRI 70070). Comedian is H. sapiens.
May 1, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Day 4 of photoshopping @lastweektonight.com's John Oliver onto fossils until the Paleontological Research Institution secures their funding!
Fossil specimen of the bivalve Anadara lienosa from the Pliocene Tamiami Formation of Sarasota County, Florida (PRI 70070). Comedian is H. sapiens.
Fossil specimen of the bivalve Anadara lienosa from the Pliocene Tamiami Formation of Sarasota County, Florida (PRI 70070). Comedian is H. sapiens.