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www.politico.com/news/2025/07...
US contractors say their colleagues are firing live ammo as Palestinians seek food in Gaza
“There are innocent people being hurt. Badly. Needlessly,” one contractor said.
www.politico.com
August 1, 2025 at 7:46 PM
traveljohn2019.bsky.social
The World Top 12 Airlines In 2025

1. Qatar Airways

2. Singapore Airlines

3. Cathay Pacific

4. Emirates

5. ANA All Nippon Airways

6. Turkish Airlines

7. Korean Air

8. Air France

9. Japan Airlines

10. Hainan Airlines

11. Swiss Int’l Air Lines

12. EVA Air
June 18, 2025 at 7:34 PM
traveljohn2019.bsky.social
Would like to see more pressure on AC another carriers to offer year round service from YOW to Europe and beyond - AC to LHR ends seasonally the end of Oct2025
@flyyow.bsky.social
May 9, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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lambdalegal.org
Trans people deserve accurate + affirming passports!

On Friday, we filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump admin’s policy denying trans people U.S. passports with accurate gender markers.

Repost & let people know that affirming identity documents matter! 🏳️‍⚧️

Learn more: tinyurl.com/2w3mfpxh
Blue background with white text that reads, "Trans people deserve accurate and affirming passports." Blue background with white text that reads, "Identity documents should not put trans people in danger." Blue background with white text that reads, "Trans people deserve to travel safely and freely." Blue background with white text that reads, "The government should not get to dictate trans existence."
April 30, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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www.travelpulse.ca/news/airline...
YVR Named Among World’s Best Airports
Vancouver International Airport was the only airport in the Americas named to the Skytrax World's Best Airport top 20.
www.travelpulse.ca
April 13, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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allthingslgbt.com
Trans people belong 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈
trans
April 10, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEG8...
Canadian superhero Captain Canuck takes on Trump | Reuters
YouTube video by Reuters
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April 10, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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www.timeout.com/singapore/ne...
Singapore Changi Airport has been crowned the world’s best airport for 2025
This is the 13th time that the airport has snagged the top spot
www.timeout.com
April 10, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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All about Paris
theboutiqueadventurer.com/35-fun-facts...
35 Fun Facts About Paris That Might Surprise You
Paris is a city deeply entrenched in our collective world culture. Some feel it’s a city of romance. Others look at its incredible impact on Western history, citing The French Revolution as a major sh...
theboutiqueadventurer.com
April 4, 2025 at 5:16 PM
traveljohn2019.bsky.social
shocking obliteration of Trans Rights in the US of A
www.erininthemorning.com/p/anti-trans...

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#sanders.senate.gov
#lambdalegal.org
Anti-Trans National Risk Assessment Map: March Edition
At the two-month mark of Donald Trump's presidency, the risk for transgender people has deteriorated nationwide. The United States now carries a "Do Not Travel" rating for transgender people.
www.erininthemorning.com
April 4, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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meanwhile - Trans rights obliterated!
www.erininthemorning.com/p/anti-trans...
Anti-Trans National Risk Assessment Map: March Edition
At the two-month mark of Donald Trump's presidency, the risk for transgender people has deteriorated nationwide. The United States now carries a "Do Not Travel" rating for transgender people.
www.erininthemorning.com
March 27, 2025 at 7:21 PM
traveljohn2019.bsky.social
Way to go Bernie!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=70nH...
Where Do We Go From Here?
YouTube video by Bernie Sanders
www.youtube.com
April 4, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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April 1, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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axios.com
President Trump said in an interview with NBC News nothing is off the table in his desire to acquire Greenland — including "military force."
Trump doesn't rule out military force to acquire Greenland
Trump's comments undercut the pitch Vice President Vance made just last week.
www.axios.com
March 30, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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BREAKING: Air Travel
between the US and Canada is down a staggering 70% from last year at this time.
March 26, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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#MarkCarney

www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wF1...
'We have to hit back hard': Rosenberg calls for tougher retaliation from Canada on tariffs
YouTube video by BNN Bloomberg
www.youtube.com
March 13, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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lambdalegal.org
“They still have my passport, but even if I were to get it back, I’m not sure I could travel with it,” said Ebling, who works for Lambda Legal. “It’s basically like transgender folks have been put on an informal travel ban, unable to leave the country that so despises us.” via @washingtonpost.com
‘I don’t feel safe’: Trump’s passport gender policy sparks fear for trans travelers
The State Department is misgendering citizens on their passports and leaving others in limbo with long waits for documents.
www.washingtonpost.com
March 11, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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nytimes.com
Breaking News: Mark Carney, a banker, will replace Justin Trudeau as Canada’s Liberal Party leader and the country’s prime minister. The party chose him to take on President Trump amid a generational crisis in Canada’s relationship with the U.S. www.nytimes.com/2025/03/09/w...
Mark Carney is wearing a dark blue suit, white shirt and blue tie. A Canadian flag is pinned to his lapel. A headline reads: "Mark Carney to Be the Next Prime Minister of Canada." Photo by Andrej Ivanov/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images
March 9, 2025 at 10:56 PM
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charlieangus104.bsky.social
Canada must go all the way. Trump can do his worst.
We as a nation will rise up and do our best.
Elbows up.
March 6, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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Kudo's to Prime Minister Trudeau
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wz_4...
Watch Trudeau speak directly to Trump during blistering speech
YouTube video by CNN
www.youtube.com
March 6, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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georgetakei.bsky.social
Let’s face it. Getting rid of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is to make way for less qualified white men to take positions they don’t deserve.
An image featuring Admiral Lisa Franchetti in her formal Navy uniform saluting, alongside text highlighting her distinguished 40-year naval career, including commanding a destroyer, two carrier strike groups, and the U.S. Sixth Fleet. The text then contrasts her extensive experience with her reported firing by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, identified as a Fox News weekend host. The source of the information is credited to the New York Times, with "COURIER" branding in the top right corner. The highlighted portion of the text emphasizes the contrast between her career and the circumstances of her dismissal.
February 26, 2025 at 3:30 PM
traveljohn2019.bsky.social
World Airports - tops for 2025

Skytrax's Top 7 best airports 2025

Changi Airport, Singapore (SIN)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Tokyo International Airport (HND)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Munich Airport (MUC)
February 26, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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www.cnn.com/2025/02/09/t...
World’s best airline for 2025 named by AirlineRatings.com | CNN
How important is extra legroom on a plane? Extremely important, if the results of the AirlineRatings.com annual round-up of the best airlines across the globe is anything to go by.
www.cnn.com
February 26, 2025 at 3:10 PM