lizzie byrne
@socialsgoddess.bsky.social
Hard core introvert who adapts as needed. Political geek. Not quiet or demure. Horrible teacher face. Love to write. Wary but not jaded.
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B.C. says it was not included in rumoured pipeline talks between Ottawa and Alberta vancouversun.com/news/bc-not-...
November 21, 2025 at 4:30 AM
B.C. says it was not included in rumoured pipeline talks between Ottawa and Alberta vancouversun.com/news/bc-not-...
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NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
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"This Week in Democracy – Week 43: The President, the Pedophile, and the Cover-Up"
Another week of Zeteo's project to document the ongoing growth of authoritarianism in Trump's second term.
Another week of Zeteo's project to document the ongoing growth of authoritarianism in Trump's second term.
This Week in Democracy – Week 43: The President, the Pedophile, and the Cover-Up
Another week of Zeteo's project to document the ongoing growth of authoritarianism in Trump's second term.
zeteo.com
November 17, 2025 at 3:20 AM
"This Week in Democracy – Week 43: The President, the Pedophile, and the Cover-Up"
Another week of Zeteo's project to document the ongoing growth of authoritarianism in Trump's second term.
Another week of Zeteo's project to document the ongoing growth of authoritarianism in Trump's second term.
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ICYMI, UNITED STATES: “People in some states get SNAP food aid while others still wait for their November benefits” apnews.com/article/snap... - @apnews.com
#FoodAid #FoodSecurity #Hunger #SNAP
#FoodAid #FoodSecurity #Hunger #SNAP
People in some states get SNAP food aid while others still wait for their November benefits
People in some U.S. states have started receiving their November SNAP benefits after delays caused by a legal battle over the government shutdown.
apnews.com
November 9, 2025 at 12:00 AM
ICYMI, UNITED STATES: “People in some states get SNAP food aid while others still wait for their November benefits” apnews.com/article/snap... - @apnews.com
#FoodAid #FoodSecurity #Hunger #SNAP
#FoodAid #FoodSecurity #Hunger #SNAP
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Alberta’s premier is firing back at teachers and their lawsuit by saying it’s ‘not democracy’ to have the courts review Bill 2. As Sean Amato reports, the Alberta Teachers’ Association says it’s one of the only rights they have left.
edmonton.citynews.ca/video/2025/1... #Alberta #abpoli
edmonton.citynews.ca/video/2025/1... #Alberta #abpoli
‘That’s not democracy’: Smith responds to teachers lawsuit
Alberta’s premier is firing back at teachers and their lawsuit by saying it’s ‘not democracy’ to have the courts review Bill 2. As Sean Amato reports, the Alberta Teachers’ Association says it’s one o...
edmonton.citynews.ca
November 8, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Alberta’s premier is firing back at teachers and their lawsuit by saying it’s ‘not democracy’ to have the courts review Bill 2. As Sean Amato reports, the Alberta Teachers’ Association says it’s one of the only rights they have left.
edmonton.citynews.ca/video/2025/1... #Alberta #abpoli
edmonton.citynews.ca/video/2025/1... #Alberta #abpoli
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There is no evidence to support that federal research funding is being unfairly allocated to "woke" or "leftist" research.
If anything, as @pinglamjoeip.bsky.social and I found, research on structural inequality is underfunded.
I will link our original piece below.
If anything, as @pinglamjoeip.bsky.social and I found, research on structural inequality is underfunded.
I will link our original piece below.
November 4, 2025 at 2:45 PM
There is no evidence to support that federal research funding is being unfairly allocated to "woke" or "leftist" research.
If anything, as @pinglamjoeip.bsky.social and I found, research on structural inequality is underfunded.
I will link our original piece below.
If anything, as @pinglamjoeip.bsky.social and I found, research on structural inequality is underfunded.
I will link our original piece below.
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Laura Loomer is now officially part of the Pentagon press corps.
We live in Idiocracy.
We live in Idiocracy.
November 4, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Laura Loomer is now officially part of the Pentagon press corps.
We live in Idiocracy.
We live in Idiocracy.
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‘Study after study shows that students want to develop these critical thinking skills, are not lazy, and large numbers of them would be in favor of banning ChatGPT and similar tools in universities’, says @olivia.science www.ru.nl/en/research/...
‘Opposing the inevitability of AI at universities is possible and necessary’ | Radboud University
Since the widespread release of ChatGPT in December of 2022, AI has taken over much of the world by storm – including academia. Most of this happened with very little pushback, despite a myriad of iss...
www.ru.nl
November 1, 2025 at 10:26 PM
‘Study after study shows that students want to develop these critical thinking skills, are not lazy, and large numbers of them would be in favor of banning ChatGPT and similar tools in universities’, says @olivia.science www.ru.nl/en/research/...
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With Ronald Reagan ad, this Canadian leader beat Trump at his own game
Quoting President Ronald Reagan was a way for Ontario to say that it’s not alone in opposing the kinds of tariffs that Trump has imposed.
#TrumpTariffs
Quoting President Ronald Reagan was a way for Ontario to say that it’s not alone in opposing the kinds of tariffs that Trump has imposed.
#TrumpTariffs
Opinion | Why Canada's 'Ronald Reagan' ad got under Donald Trump's skin
Quoting President Ronald Reagan was a way for Ontario to say that it’s not alone in opposing the kinds of tariffs that President Trump has imposed.
www.msnbc.com
October 29, 2025 at 12:35 PM
With Ronald Reagan ad, this Canadian leader beat Trump at his own game
Quoting President Ronald Reagan was a way for Ontario to say that it’s not alone in opposing the kinds of tariffs that Trump has imposed.
#TrumpTariffs
Quoting President Ronald Reagan was a way for Ontario to say that it’s not alone in opposing the kinds of tariffs that Trump has imposed.
#TrumpTariffs
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BREAKING: The U.S. carried out three strikes on four alleged drug-running boats in the eastern Pacific, Hegseth says, killing 14 and leaving one survivor.
Hegseth says US carried out 3 strikes on alleged drug-running boats in eastern Pacific, killing 14
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the U.S. military carried out three strikes Monday in the waters of the Eastern Pacific against boats suspected of carrying drugs, killing 14 and leaving one survivor.
bit.ly
October 28, 2025 at 1:55 PM
BREAKING: The U.S. carried out three strikes on four alleged drug-running boats in the eastern Pacific, Hegseth says, killing 14 and leaving one survivor.
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This is the energy you need to bring ICE and all fascists, this is what everyone should be doing. In a world full of compliers be the polka dot lady. #3E
October 23, 2025 at 4:11 AM
This is the energy you need to bring ICE and all fascists, this is what everyone should be doing. In a world full of compliers be the polka dot lady. #3E
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I'm assuming the Cracker Barrel logo people are pretty upset about this www.nytimes.com/2025/10/22/u...
Trump Is Wasting No Time in Tearing Down the East Wing
www.nytimes.com
October 23, 2025 at 4:08 AM
I'm assuming the Cracker Barrel logo people are pretty upset about this www.nytimes.com/2025/10/22/u...
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"It’s just pure, medical sexism.”
Why do US surgeons get reimbursed more to operate on a penis than a vagina?
This quirk in the US health system exemplifies the gender imbalance that is holding back equity for patients and doctors alike
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
Why do US surgeons get reimbursed more to operate on a penis than a vagina?
This quirk in the US health system exemplifies the gender imbalance that is holding back equity for patients and doctors alike
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
October 20, 2025 at 1:48 PM
"It’s just pure, medical sexism.”
Why do US surgeons get reimbursed more to operate on a penis than a vagina?
This quirk in the US health system exemplifies the gender imbalance that is holding back equity for patients and doctors alike
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
Why do US surgeons get reimbursed more to operate on a penis than a vagina?
This quirk in the US health system exemplifies the gender imbalance that is holding back equity for patients and doctors alike
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
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Thinking of my American friends at the protests going on today. Many Canadians 🇨🇦support you including this one! Standing up peacefully against tyranny and authoritarianism! Be safe and all the best to you! #NoKings #3E #solidarity
October 18, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Thinking of my American friends at the protests going on today. Many Canadians 🇨🇦support you including this one! Standing up peacefully against tyranny and authoritarianism! Be safe and all the best to you! #NoKings #3E #solidarity
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In order for the United States to become a party to the International Criminal Court and have our officials be subject to trial at The Hague, the US Senate would need to ratify the Rome statute by a two-thirds vote. Let’s start running on that.
October 4, 2025 at 3:03 AM
In order for the United States to become a party to the International Criminal Court and have our officials be subject to trial at The Hague, the US Senate would need to ratify the Rome statute by a two-thirds vote. Let’s start running on that.
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My latest in my fight against the Washington Post.
I’ve filed a grievance against the Post through the WaPo Guild— and have sent a letter to Washington Post challenging my firing.
Proud to have @normeisen.bsky.social + @katiephang.bsky.social in my corner.
karenattiah.substack.com/p/the-washin...
I’ve filed a grievance against the Post through the WaPo Guild— and have sent a letter to Washington Post challenging my firing.
Proud to have @normeisen.bsky.social + @katiephang.bsky.social in my corner.
karenattiah.substack.com/p/the-washin...
The Washington Post Accused Me of “Gross Misconduct.” Here's My Response.
This fight isn’t just about my job — it’s about who gets punished for telling the truth, and who gets protected for spreading hate and violence.
karenattiah.substack.com
October 1, 2025 at 11:23 AM
My latest in my fight against the Washington Post.
I’ve filed a grievance against the Post through the WaPo Guild— and have sent a letter to Washington Post challenging my firing.
Proud to have @normeisen.bsky.social + @katiephang.bsky.social in my corner.
karenattiah.substack.com/p/the-washin...
I’ve filed a grievance against the Post through the WaPo Guild— and have sent a letter to Washington Post challenging my firing.
Proud to have @normeisen.bsky.social + @katiephang.bsky.social in my corner.
karenattiah.substack.com/p/the-washin...
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Trump: San Francisco and Chicago, New York, Los Angeles… We'll straighten them out one-by-one. It will be a major part for some of the people in this room. It’s a war too. It’s a war from within
September 30, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Trump: San Francisco and Chicago, New York, Los Angeles… We'll straighten them out one-by-one. It will be a major part for some of the people in this room. It’s a war too. It’s a war from within
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Afghan blackout.
Afghanistan faced a second day without internet and mobile phone service on Tuesday, after Taliban authorities cut the fibre optic network
u.afp.com/SWax
Afghanistan faced a second day without internet and mobile phone service on Tuesday, after Taliban authorities cut the fibre optic network
u.afp.com/SWax
September 30, 2025 at 5:28 AM
Afghan blackout.
Afghanistan faced a second day without internet and mobile phone service on Tuesday, after Taliban authorities cut the fibre optic network
u.afp.com/SWax
Afghanistan faced a second day without internet and mobile phone service on Tuesday, after Taliban authorities cut the fibre optic network
u.afp.com/SWax
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The federal government’s plan to gut the post office would wreck Canada Post's greatest strengths. By @simonenoch.bsky.social and @whosestreets.bsky.social #cdnpoli
www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
The post office must be defended - CCPA
When Stephen Harper’s government announced the end of door-to-door mail delivery in favour of community “super-boxes” in 2014, then Canada Post CEO Deepak Chopra was asked about the difficulty this wo...
www.policyalternatives.ca
September 29, 2025 at 2:03 PM
The federal government’s plan to gut the post office would wreck Canada Post's greatest strengths. By @simonenoch.bsky.social and @whosestreets.bsky.social #cdnpoli
www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
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Ukraine's Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant entered its fifth day running on emergency generators Saturday, creating mounting safety concerns at Europe's largest nuclear facility.
Ukraine nuclear plant enters fifth day on emergency power as Zelenskyy announces $90B arms deal
Ukraine’s Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant entered its fifth day running on emergency generators Saturday, creating mounting safety concerns at Europe’s largest nuclear facility.
bit.ly
September 27, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Ukraine's Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant entered its fifth day running on emergency generators Saturday, creating mounting safety concerns at Europe's largest nuclear facility.
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For anyone not in Alberta or not paying attention, girls playing sports in school now have to prove they were born female to play sports. And can be challenged by anyone at anytime and must prove they are female to keep playing. This doesn’t apply to boys. What a dystopian hellscape
September 26, 2025 at 3:33 PM
For anyone not in Alberta or not paying attention, girls playing sports in school now have to prove they were born female to play sports. And can be challenged by anyone at anytime and must prove they are female to keep playing. This doesn’t apply to boys. What a dystopian hellscape
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Italy said it deployed one of its naval vessels on Wednesday to come to the aid of an aid flotilla that was targeted by drones while trying to reach Gaza, with activists claiming that Israel was behind the strikes.
Italy deploys navy ship to help Gaza aid flotilla targeted in drone attack | CNN
Italy said it deployed one of its naval vessels on Wednesday to come to the aid of an aid flotilla that was targeted by drones while trying to reach Gaza, with activists claiming that Israel was behin...
www.cnn.com
September 24, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Italy said it deployed one of its naval vessels on Wednesday to come to the aid of an aid flotilla that was targeted by drones while trying to reach Gaza, with activists claiming that Israel was behind the strikes.