Slobodian Designs
@slobodiandesigns.bsky.social
Mind forest dweller. Illustrator. Surface Pattern Designer.
Loves all seasons, but winter sports have my heart.
I want my illustrations to be in your forever book.
Loves all seasons, but winter sports have my heart.
I want my illustrations to be in your forever book.
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“With musical instruments unavailable in Gaza, children learn & practice the fundamentals of rhythm by banging on discarded metal cans & other materials.”
During the genocide, musicians have taught children to sing & play instruments as a way to bring healing & joy, writes Mohammed Abumhadi.
During the genocide, musicians have taught children to sing & play instruments as a way to bring healing & joy, writes Mohammed Abumhadi.
In Gaza, music ‘knows no siege or borders’
During the genocide, musicians have taught children to sing and play instruments, both as a form of therapy and cultural preservation
prismreports.org
December 5, 2025 at 6:13 PM
“With musical instruments unavailable in Gaza, children learn & practice the fundamentals of rhythm by banging on discarded metal cans & other materials.”
During the genocide, musicians have taught children to sing & play instruments as a way to bring healing & joy, writes Mohammed Abumhadi.
During the genocide, musicians have taught children to sing & play instruments as a way to bring healing & joy, writes Mohammed Abumhadi.
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RFK Jr’s CDC posting lies about vaccines and autism on their website isn’t just misinformation, it’s intentionally weaponized eugenicist rhetoric that will kill people.
November 20, 2025 at 7:57 PM
RFK Jr’s CDC posting lies about vaccines and autism on their website isn’t just misinformation, it’s intentionally weaponized eugenicist rhetoric that will kill people.
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⚠️ BREAKING ⚠️
This afternoon, country music artist @corblund.bsky.social headed to #Edmonton to submit his application to Elections Alberta for a petition to prohibit coal mining in the #EasternSlopes of the Rocky Mountains.
#MountainsNotMines #WaterNotCoal #Calgary #YYC #Alberta #AbLeg #AbPoli
This afternoon, country music artist @corblund.bsky.social headed to #Edmonton to submit his application to Elections Alberta for a petition to prohibit coal mining in the #EasternSlopes of the Rocky Mountains.
#MountainsNotMines #WaterNotCoal #Calgary #YYC #Alberta #AbLeg #AbPoli
November 20, 2025 at 1:53 AM
⚠️ BREAKING ⚠️
This afternoon, country music artist @corblund.bsky.social headed to #Edmonton to submit his application to Elections Alberta for a petition to prohibit coal mining in the #EasternSlopes of the Rocky Mountains.
#MountainsNotMines #WaterNotCoal #Calgary #YYC #Alberta #AbLeg #AbPoli
This afternoon, country music artist @corblund.bsky.social headed to #Edmonton to submit his application to Elections Alberta for a petition to prohibit coal mining in the #EasternSlopes of the Rocky Mountains.
#MountainsNotMines #WaterNotCoal #Calgary #YYC #Alberta #AbLeg #AbPoli
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The UCP could have ended the teachers' strike using s1. Other govts have.
Not Bill 9. The UCP has no evidence to support a s1 claim that their removal of parental & child rights is proportional or justifiable in a free and democratic society. Only vengeance.
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Not Bill 9. The UCP has no evidence to support a s1 claim that their removal of parental & child rights is proportional or justifiable in a free and democratic society. Only vengeance.
open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
November 20, 2025 at 3:14 AM
The UCP could have ended the teachers' strike using s1. Other govts have.
Not Bill 9. The UCP has no evidence to support a s1 claim that their removal of parental & child rights is proportional or justifiable in a free and democratic society. Only vengeance.
open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
Not Bill 9. The UCP has no evidence to support a s1 claim that their removal of parental & child rights is proportional or justifiable in a free and democratic society. Only vengeance.
open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
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After the $100M privatization boondoggle...
"...AHS took over provincial laboratory testing and returned Alberta to a fully public model. By December, 2023, patient waiting times were reduced by 76%."
The same day as this report is released, UCP announced more privatization.
"...AHS took over provincial laboratory testing and returned Alberta to a fully public model. By December, 2023, patient waiting times were reduced by 76%."
The same day as this report is released, UCP announced more privatization.
November 20, 2025 at 3:50 AM
After the $100M privatization boondoggle...
"...AHS took over provincial laboratory testing and returned Alberta to a fully public model. By December, 2023, patient waiting times were reduced by 76%."
The same day as this report is released, UCP announced more privatization.
"...AHS took over provincial laboratory testing and returned Alberta to a fully public model. By December, 2023, patient waiting times were reduced by 76%."
The same day as this report is released, UCP announced more privatization.
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The Canadian Medical Association:
"Canadians don’t want politicians making medical decisions for them. They want to make those decisions with their health providers and their families. This kind of political intrusion into evidence-based care is unacceptable."
www.cma.ca/about-us/wha...
"Canadians don’t want politicians making medical decisions for them. They want to make those decisions with their health providers and their families. This kind of political intrusion into evidence-based care is unacceptable."
www.cma.ca/about-us/wha...
Alberta using notwithstanding clause to interfere with patient care: CMA
The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) is deeply disappointed that the Alberta government has tabled legislation to invoke the notwithstanding clause to interfere in the clinical care of patients. By ...
www.cma.ca
November 19, 2025 at 4:15 AM
The Canadian Medical Association:
"Canadians don’t want politicians making medical decisions for them. They want to make those decisions with their health providers and their families. This kind of political intrusion into evidence-based care is unacceptable."
www.cma.ca/about-us/wha...
"Canadians don’t want politicians making medical decisions for them. They want to make those decisions with their health providers and their families. This kind of political intrusion into evidence-based care is unacceptable."
www.cma.ca/about-us/wha...
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Please do not feed personal information to chatGPT. Please do not tell it where you work and live and how to get money from you.
They know that TurboTax is easier than doing it by hand and cheaper (mostly) than going to an accountant.
That accountant had to sign ethical standards. ChatGPT can’t.
They know that TurboTax is easier than doing it by hand and cheaper (mostly) than going to an accountant.
That accountant had to sign ethical standards. ChatGPT can’t.
TurboTax is about to be integrated into ChatGPT, where customers will be guided through tasks tied to their tax filings or financial profile by the AI chatbot.
TurboTax owner Intuit is also paying OpenAI more than $100 million a year to power AI agents.
TurboTax owner Intuit is also paying OpenAI more than $100 million a year to power AI agents.
November 19, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Please do not feed personal information to chatGPT. Please do not tell it where you work and live and how to get money from you.
They know that TurboTax is easier than doing it by hand and cheaper (mostly) than going to an accountant.
That accountant had to sign ethical standards. ChatGPT can’t.
They know that TurboTax is easier than doing it by hand and cheaper (mostly) than going to an accountant.
That accountant had to sign ethical standards. ChatGPT can’t.
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I knew that this day was coming. The UCP had been warning for months that they were going to take away the rights of transgender people (not just children but adults too). I thought I was prepared. But I am still very angry that it has happened.
November 18, 2025 at 10:24 PM
I knew that this day was coming. The UCP had been warning for months that they were going to take away the rights of transgender people (not just children but adults too). I thought I was prepared. But I am still very angry that it has happened.
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If you're posting tributes to Alice Wong but aren't wearing a well fitted respirator indoors when sharing air with people outside your household AND outdoors when it's crowded than I think you misunderstood the assignment.
You care about others?
Prove it.
Wear a mask.
You care about others?
Prove it.
Wear a mask.
November 17, 2025 at 11:09 PM
If you're posting tributes to Alice Wong but aren't wearing a well fitted respirator indoors when sharing air with people outside your household AND outdoors when it's crowded than I think you misunderstood the assignment.
You care about others?
Prove it.
Wear a mask.
You care about others?
Prove it.
Wear a mask.
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So we have a provincial government using the notwithstanding clause to (among other things) make it illegal for doctors to provide proven healthcare to patients, given that it was otherwise unconstitutional to do so, in the name of “Protecting Alberta’s Children.”
#abpoli
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
#abpoli
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Alberta to invoke notwithstanding clause to shield 3 transgender bills from court challenges | CBC News
The Alberta government has tabled legislation that seeks to invoke the notwithstanding clause to shield a suite of bills that affects transgender youth and adults from legal challenges.
www.cbc.ca
November 18, 2025 at 10:48 PM
So we have a provincial government using the notwithstanding clause to (among other things) make it illegal for doctors to provide proven healthcare to patients, given that it was otherwise unconstitutional to do so, in the name of “Protecting Alberta’s Children.”
#abpoli
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
#abpoli
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is spreading fast — and now the government wants to legalize Cervid Harvest Preserves? Protect Alberta’s wildlife and oppose canned hunting by sending a letter HERE: albertawilderness.ca/send-a-lette...
November 18, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is spreading fast — and now the government wants to legalize Cervid Harvest Preserves? Protect Alberta’s wildlife and oppose canned hunting by sending a letter HERE: albertawilderness.ca/send-a-lette...
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The healthcare system is ground into the dirt as #longCOVID takes out staff while demand grows because everyone's getting sick, since public health is lying to everyone by omission about what mitigations are effective against aerosol hazards like COVID.
They know it too, and have scapegoats ready.
They know it too, and have scapegoats ready.
Have you seen the Ontario Hospital Association report setting up to blame the damage long COVID is doing to the healthcare system on immigrants?
Doesn't mention the word COVID at all, and shoehorns in immigration when their model didn't even look at its impacts.
www.oha.com/communicatio...
Doesn't mention the word COVID at all, and shoehorns in immigration when their model didn't even look at its impacts.
www.oha.com/communicatio...
November 15, 2025 at 3:56 AM
The healthcare system is ground into the dirt as #longCOVID takes out staff while demand grows because everyone's getting sick, since public health is lying to everyone by omission about what mitigations are effective against aerosol hazards like COVID.
They know it too, and have scapegoats ready.
They know it too, and have scapegoats ready.
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“The National Post and Toronto Sun endorsed Pierre Poilievre in the 2025 federal election, and at least 11 of Canada’s legacy news outlets endorsed the Conservatives in the six previous elections. There’s an obvious media bias towards the CPC, despite Poilievre’s claim that the opposite is true.”
Observations from Montreal
An ever-changing collection of commentary and observations by Montrealers or about Montreal politics and culture.
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November 14, 2025 at 8:10 PM
“The National Post and Toronto Sun endorsed Pierre Poilievre in the 2025 federal election, and at least 11 of Canada’s legacy news outlets endorsed the Conservatives in the six previous elections. There’s an obvious media bias towards the CPC, despite Poilievre’s claim that the opposite is true.”
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They aren't planning for it because they know the economic costs would be eye-wateringly high -- and don't want voters to know about it yet.
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Alberta is flirting with separatism. But documents show the province isn’t planning for it
Internal records suggest province hasn’t researched economic impacts of Alberta exiting confederation
theijf.org
November 7, 2025 at 4:14 PM
They aren't planning for it because they know the economic costs would be eye-wateringly high -- and don't want voters to know about it yet.
theijf.org/alberta-is-f...
theijf.org/alberta-is-f...
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"This assumption is foundational to the belief that fomite transmission and hand contact are involved in the spread of influenza and Covid-19. However, despite this assumption being at the heart of global IPC policy, the scientific evidence supporting it is weak."
Clive Beggs, UK COVID Inquiry
Clive Beggs, UK COVID Inquiry
November 5, 2025 at 8:31 PM
"This assumption is foundational to the belief that fomite transmission and hand contact are involved in the spread of influenza and Covid-19. However, despite this assumption being at the heart of global IPC policy, the scientific evidence supporting it is weak."
Clive Beggs, UK COVID Inquiry
Clive Beggs, UK COVID Inquiry
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Letters like this make me proud of the #ForeverCanadian movement that we’ve built. It proves that ordinary people can do extraordinary things. Albertans have found their voice and are now exercising it.
Populist politicians have divided us for far too long. Now is the time to focus on unity.
#ableg
Populist politicians have divided us for far too long. Now is the time to focus on unity.
#ableg
November 4, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Letters like this make me proud of the #ForeverCanadian movement that we’ve built. It proves that ordinary people can do extraordinary things. Albertans have found their voice and are now exercising it.
Populist politicians have divided us for far too long. Now is the time to focus on unity.
#ableg
Populist politicians have divided us for far too long. Now is the time to focus on unity.
#ableg
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“Furin cleavage site”, that is. Just casually, and naturally, sitting there in one of the most evolutionarily active parts of the genome.
Mystery solved.
Mystery solved.
CIDRAP: New coronavirus subspecies with SARS-CoV-2–like mutation discovered in Brazilian bat
by Mary Van Beusekom
@cidrap.bsky.social
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by Mary Van Beusekom
@cidrap.bsky.social
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November 1, 2025 at 6:15 PM
“Furin cleavage site”, that is. Just casually, and naturally, sitting there in one of the most evolutionarily active parts of the genome.
Mystery solved.
Mystery solved.
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“The government has invoked the notwithstanding clause before the Court has had an opportunity to examine the law and determine whether it constitutes a reasonable limit.”
CBA Alberta Statement on the Use of the Notwithstanding Clause
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CBA Alberta Statement on the Use of the Notwithstanding Clause
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CBA Alberta Statement on the Use of the Notwithstanding Clause | CBA Alberta
The Alberta government has invoked the notwithstanding clause to order teachers back to work. The " Back to School Act " imposes a collective agreement on teachers and prohibits them from striking unt...
cba-alberta.org
October 30, 2025 at 5:35 PM
“The government has invoked the notwithstanding clause before the Court has had an opportunity to examine the law and determine whether it constitutes a reasonable limit.”
CBA Alberta Statement on the Use of the Notwithstanding Clause
cba-alberta.org/news/cba-alb...
CBA Alberta Statement on the Use of the Notwithstanding Clause
cba-alberta.org/news/cba-alb...
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More than 700 experts and supporters have signed this call urging WHO to make N95/FFP2-3 respirators the global healthcare standard.
Surgical masks are not enough.
Anyone can sign: tinyurl.com/RespiratorsN...
#RespiratorsNotSurgicals
Surgical masks are not enough.
Anyone can sign: tinyurl.com/RespiratorsN...
#RespiratorsNotSurgicals
October 30, 2025 at 3:24 PM
More than 700 experts and supporters have signed this call urging WHO to make N95/FFP2-3 respirators the global healthcare standard.
Surgical masks are not enough.
Anyone can sign: tinyurl.com/RespiratorsN...
#RespiratorsNotSurgicals
Surgical masks are not enough.
Anyone can sign: tinyurl.com/RespiratorsN...
#RespiratorsNotSurgicals
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🚨 ANSWERED: Does COVID-19 Impact the Immune System?
A compilation of 45+ research studies showing the potential harms of COVID-19 on the immune system. Finally, we can put absurd claims of "immunity debt" to rest.
👇 READ, SUBSCRIBE, SHARE: www.panaccindex.info/p/answered-d...
A compilation of 45+ research studies showing the potential harms of COVID-19 on the immune system. Finally, we can put absurd claims of "immunity debt" to rest.
👇 READ, SUBSCRIBE, SHARE: www.panaccindex.info/p/answered-d...
ANSWERED: Does COVID-19 Impact the Immune System?
A Compilation of Medical Research (45+ Studies)
www.panaccindex.info
October 29, 2025 at 8:59 PM
🚨 ANSWERED: Does COVID-19 Impact the Immune System?
A compilation of 45+ research studies showing the potential harms of COVID-19 on the immune system. Finally, we can put absurd claims of "immunity debt" to rest.
👇 READ, SUBSCRIBE, SHARE: www.panaccindex.info/p/answered-d...
A compilation of 45+ research studies showing the potential harms of COVID-19 on the immune system. Finally, we can put absurd claims of "immunity debt" to rest.
👇 READ, SUBSCRIBE, SHARE: www.panaccindex.info/p/answered-d...
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This is so upsetting. What a horrible environment for children. My husband grew up playing hockey and now our kids do. He is so relieved they are playing in a girls’ league. These kids are young. See next … /1
Rape jokes and the n-word in snapchats. 20+ cases of forcibly removing the clothes of teammates. Forcing teammates down and jumping them.
This was all happening on a *U14* hockey team in Canada.
In case you thought this country’s hockey problems were in the rear view mirror.
This was all happening on a *U14* hockey team in Canada.
In case you thought this country’s hockey problems were in the rear view mirror.
October 30, 2025 at 1:27 AM
This is so upsetting. What a horrible environment for children. My husband grew up playing hockey and now our kids do. He is so relieved they are playing in a girls’ league. These kids are young. See next … /1
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Parkland research manager Rebecca Graff-McRae exposes how Alberta’s new COVID-19 vaccine policy undermines the very idea of public health. #AxeTheVaxTax #Ableg #Abpoli
www.parklandinstitute.ca/sabotaging_p...
www.parklandinstitute.ca/sabotaging_p...
Sabotaging Prevention: Alberta’s ‘Preventative Health’ Ministry Is Anything But
The Alberta government has justified its new protocols for distribution of COVID-19 vaccines by claiming they will minimize wastage, save money, and prioritize the most vulnerable. In this blog, Parkl...
www.parklandinstitute.ca
October 29, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Parkland research manager Rebecca Graff-McRae exposes how Alberta’s new COVID-19 vaccine policy undermines the very idea of public health. #AxeTheVaxTax #Ableg #Abpoli
www.parklandinstitute.ca/sabotaging_p...
www.parklandinstitute.ca/sabotaging_p...
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“Ultimately, the collective strategy of AI companies threatens to deskill precisely those people who are essential for society to function(…) automation of knowledge and culture by private companies is a worrying prospect – conjuring dystopian and outright fascistic scenarios.” — @olivia.science
AI Is Hollowing Out Higher Education
Olivia Guest & Iris van Rooij urge teachers and scholars to reject tools that commodify learning, deskill students, and promote illiteracy.
www.project-syndicate.org
October 17, 2025 at 10:51 PM
“Ultimately, the collective strategy of AI companies threatens to deskill precisely those people who are essential for society to function(…) automation of knowledge and culture by private companies is a worrying prospect – conjuring dystopian and outright fascistic scenarios.” — @olivia.science
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Just to be incredibly clear, any government that wants a thriving economy and people to be healthy would make it as EASY as possible to get vaccinated: outreach and drop-in vaccination clinics in schools, workplaces, shopping malls, places of faith, and so on.
This preorder nonsense is anti-life.
This preorder nonsense is anti-life.
🚨 This is inexplicable news to share. If in Alberta and you want flu and covid shots for NEXT year (2026-2027), you have only until December 15 of THIS year to order them.
This is not incompetence. It’s a deliberate choice to prevent as many people ..
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This is not incompetence. It’s a deliberate choice to prevent as many people ..
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bookvaccine.alberta.ca
October 19, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Just to be incredibly clear, any government that wants a thriving economy and people to be healthy would make it as EASY as possible to get vaccinated: outreach and drop-in vaccination clinics in schools, workplaces, shopping malls, places of faith, and so on.
This preorder nonsense is anti-life.
This preorder nonsense is anti-life.