“wapo columnist” in bio

We may never fully reconcile with the horrific, senseless violence that ripped through Tumbler Ridge this past week. But we can find comfort in each other. We can look after each other. To those families who have lost loved ones: we mourn with you.

that’s not great

guys the warlock class in d2r is pretty fun

if the problem is allowed by americans to persist until the next chance to vote their way out of it, i don’t think that any vote could possibly mar their souls further than indifference and cowardice already will have done

frankly i’m a little bewildered by the fact that so many americans seem as though they believe a free and fair general election in 2028 is a foregone conclusion

strongly agree w/ this

entrenching (in the charter) the CBC, as a required neutral body whose mandate is to inform canadians in the spirit of, and upholding the values in, the charter, is toward the top of my wish list yes

it does seem like CRTC would likely be able to field a strong justification for a review of this network’s license, at the very least

brother how did you write a whole ass thread about an article you clearly didn’t actually read

proud of my country and my people today. this is the canada i love

Go back to his campaign speeches and research all the investments into companies needed to build a clean economy, this has been the plan all along. Some of us saw it.

Prime Minister Carney on Nathalie Provost: "I share her story not because healing is simple. It's not because there's a timeline for grief. There isn't ... But that woman, Nathalie Provost, is proof, living, breathing proof, that it's possible to endure the unendurable."

EBY: "Pray for Maya in the hospital and her family. Pray for the families, the children who didn't come home. We pray for Tumbler Ridge."

Governor General Mary Simon: "I encourage you to lean on each other, to listen to one another, so that the grief may be easier to bear. Be there for the families. Let them know they are not alone on this difficult journey ... Canada is with you"

CARNEY: "You held each other as you're holding each other right now. This is grace. It's what we do for each other. It's what we receive from each other. Open hearts when the world falls apart. Tumbler Ridge is full of grace this evening."

CARNEY: "When you wake up tomorrow, and the world feels impossible, know that millions of Canadians are with you ... Because Canada is a community that relies on each other's grace. And may that grace bless us all. "

Superb Fairy-wren on one of the benches at the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden, Mt Tomah, NSW. #birds

huh?

A beautiful little Coal Tit in the Cherry Plum Tree yesterday morning 🪶 #birds

Gah, i just love these little moments of connection. Glistens my eyes i tell you 🪶

CARNEY: "I know that nothing I can say will bring your children home. I know that no words from me or anyone can fill the silence in your homes tonight and I won't pretend otherwise ... We wanted you to hear that Canadians are with you and we will always be with you."

Canada builds bridges literally and figuratively. Canadians are tired of the lies, the hate and division. We are a peaceful nation, but we will stand up to those who try and tear us down. 🍁🇨🇦💪🏻😏 ⤵️

no, which is why america has a long and proud tradition of presidential assassinations and assassination attempts

on balance i think it ends up preventing significantly more people, who have the right to vote, from voting, than it prevents voting by people who do not have that right. it’s an unnecessary and undue burden on everyone

Once again, I am proud to be a Canadian. Our hearts are with you tonight, Tumbler Ridge. ❤️ www.cpac.ca/headline-pol...

fair play tbh, and he even warned the jackal first

times of great loss and pain reveal who we truly are

this is a gorgeous shot omg

look at the lil head tufts!

the “fall in line, he’s the boss, he knows better than you” attitude is pervasive

honestly very american to expect compromise from other people more than they expect it from the politicians who are _supposed_ to serve them

that said it’s insane that newsom supporters appear to think that it’s more reasonable to demand trans people grin and take it than it is to advocate for newsom to reverse his anti-trans trajectory

most democrat voters are not the motivated activists who are plugged in to politics. most democrat voters are poor immigrants and people of color who have to take time off work they need to cast a ballot. repubs know this which is why they are in favor of implementing hurdles to vote

its not that democrat voters dont want to vote, its that the core of the dem base are people who can already barely afford the time it takes to stand in line to cast a ballot. this is why mail-in ballots are very blue and regions with mail ballots are very blue. it activates a base that cant poll

Update: test results came back last night and showed I was indeed *NOT* immune to measles any longer. Called my doctor last night, and today I went and got the MMR booster. Protect yourself AND your community. The MMR vaccine is safe, effective, and (in Ontario) free. You DO NOT want measles!

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Practice, practice...This #BirdOfTheDay osprey came up empty after #DivingForFood. Better luck next time, buddy! #birds #osprey

unfortunate physiognomy, poor breeding stock. ngmi

No big crest but Ravi is showing a bit of the colored skin patch behind his eyes 💙🤍🧡 🪶 a nice catch for #GBBC!

kirk was taller than newsom?? lol

An Orange-fronted Parakeet #birds #parrots #CostaRica

arguing about who gets to run for prez 3 years from now with such fervour seems kinda gross idk

Robin way up yonder #birds

Owlet season is here! #birds #owl #nature #wildlife #photography

To the first responders and teachers in Tumbler Ridge who acted immediately to help those in need — you are the best of Canada.

This is who we're supposed to be. These are the values we're supposed to have.