Essential listening (18 min) on how China has been strengthening its position in comparison to the US. The world has changed.

Flotilla organizers have said they hope their latest attempt to reach Gaza will help highlight the living conditions endured by Palestinians in the territory, particularly as global attention has shifted its focus to the U.S.-Israel war against Iran. www.cbc.ca/news/world/i...

“Best before dates are about peak quality. They have nothing to do with safety." www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...

Prof. @kimberlecrenshaw.bsky.social says that anti-democratic attacks on Black political power following the gutting of the VRA will affect the whole nation, and "we all lose our rights when a particular subgroup is targeted," saying that right now, "our democracy is on its knees." #Velshi

A judge ruled that Maurene Comey's wrongful termination suit against Trump's DOJ can go forward. Comey, a long-time prosecutor, says she was fired without cause. Comey's Attorney, Ellen Bain says, "in 18 months, this administration has dismantled 100 years” of civil servant protections #Velshi

My latest @nytimes.com oped shows that the White House is dramatically understating the cost of the war in Iran. By my calculations—and I show my work—this war will cost the typical American family thousands, and it could cost them tens of thousands. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/05/08/o...

While the U.S. was distracted by endless Middle East wars, China was "laser focused" on dominating the Pacific and building the world's largest navy, says former NSC official Mira Rapp-Hooper. Now Trump may be handing Beijing exactly what it wants —Taiwan. #Velshi

Judges overwhelmingly rebuke ICE practices in court. “The administration wants the narrative to line up with their campaign rhetoric, but it doesn’t line up with reality," says @krishvignarajah.bsky.social. "It never was about immigration enforcement and deterrence," adds @allenorr.bsky.social.

Austerity for thee, ballroom for me. FDR gave up his presidential yacht after Pearl Harbor. Carter turned down the White House thermostats during the energy crisis. Trump wants a $1B ballroom. #Velshi www.msnbc.com/ali-velshi/w...

"Fake citations have turned into a nightmare for research librarians, who by some estimates are wasting up to 15 percent of their work hours responding to requests for nonexistent records that ChatGPT or Google Gemini alluded to." open access link: archive.ph/qt59c 2/🧵

Israel preparing to intercept Gaza-bound aid flotilla, local media says - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israel-preparing-intercept-gaza-bound-aid-flotilla-local-media-says

READ this thread. Touches all of us.

I found this book to be wonderful and illuminating. drmarisagfranco.com/platonic-the...

I've been thinking a lot about the death of friendship lately. "Somewhere between “Let’s catch up soon” and “Sorry, life has been hectic”, adult friendship became one of the most emotionally significant and least discussed losses of modern life." timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/civil-...

I want to know if Trump and Xi made a tacit agreement that China can take Taiwan and the US can take Cuba, without interference from each other. 🇹🇼 🇨🇺

Totally agree. Cuba is a sovereign nation with a rich history and culture. They've been exploited by the US for over a century now. First by companies wanting cheap sugar, bananas, etc... Then by US gangsters opening up casinos and other operations outside of US laws. We forced dictator Batista.

The president you accepted as such isn't working in your interest.

The lack of world attention being paid to this is shocking

did we have grounds to invade Venezuela or Iran? I think not but those invasions happened anyway.

The US had no grounds to blow up fishing boats in the Caribbean

In order to stay ahead of the curve here, I'd like to note that the U.S. has no grounds to invade Cuba, arrest or change its leaders, take control or directly influence its actions or, for that matter, to be blockading it right now forcing its people to suffer. Nor is any of that in our interest.

Guantanamo lease was forced on Cuba when it was a US colony

"Tenemos derecho a defendernos", responde Cuba al reporte sobre la adquisición de 300 drones. #Latinus #InformaciónParaTi

I cannot adequately express how much I despise Trump. 🤬 The Guardian view on Cuba: Trump says he can do ‘anything I want’ to the island. It doesn’t belong to him Editorial

As President Trump makes threats against Cuba, former Defense Secretary Robert Gates said the biggest risk the Communist-ruled island poses to the U.S. is its potential collapse and a migration crisis to the U.S.

Obama tried to normalize relations w Cuba and it was working, the economy was improving as were their rights & freedoms. The Rethuglicans hated that for all of the obvious reasons and shut that down. They chose making Cuba suffer as a strawman rather than letting Obama take credit for

Why in the fuck would Cuba try to attack the US with a few hundred drones? What would they gain? Nothing. This is all bullshit. How do you say Weapons of Mass Destruction in Cubano? This is a pathetic attempt to justify an invasion

They got all they care about - hurting and murdering random innocents for shits and giggles: * Palestine * Iran * Venezuela * Cuba * “Immigration” detainees (some of which are US citizens) * Minorities * LGBTQIAs * Non-Christians

As the U.S. starves it of oil, Cuba is pulling off one of the fastest solar revolutions on the planet — with China’s help

US: Threatens invasion. Cuba: Prepares to defend from invasion. US: They’re preparing to attack us, we have to invade them!

The United States is now The Evil Empire and I do not want this atrocity committed in my name.

If I were Cuba or Taiwan, I'd invest half my military budget into drones right now.

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Canada TORCHES Trump As A National Threat youtu.be/oGibODbWa5E

New burn bans and Trump's battle with immigration and DEI are impacting forest fires www.npr.org/2026/05/17/n...

Happy to see someone trying to keep The Epstein Files front and centre. Did you see last night's SNL opener? Not enough chat about it today on Bluesky.

3,437 bound volumes. 17,000 pounds of documents. 1,400 victims. Tomorrow at noon, I'm standing at a podium in Tribeca and reading the Epstein files out loud for 24 hours straight. Please join me. Subscribe here: www.youtube.com/@eliza.orlins

#StayReadyCrew I’m not sure if I posted this before but it’s worth a read. The article is from April of 2026 but I’m pretty sure it’s still a good guideline of what to expect as the Trump War continues. Don’t panic but keep planning & building your stash. www.thomsonreuters.com/en-us/posts/...

Abu Dhabi: Powerful batteries now make this possible ☀️☀️☀️ www.ft.com/content/b5c5...

if you haven't read it, do it now before the @nytimes.com caves to the genocide apologists and remove it. unlocked article. and share, share, share, widely. justice will prevail,

"The Federal Election Commission says its rules on disclosure for political advertising do not apply to social media. And the Federal Trade Commission requires influencers to disclose payments for promoting commercial products but does not regulate political ads." www.nytimes.com/2026/05/16/b...

It’s called White Nationalist Petro-Christianity, funded by foreign billionaires. #cdnpoli #abpoli #cdnmedia

Community workers and migrant advocates take dozens of calls monthly from migrant workers seeking health care. @isaacphannay.bsky.social reports.

Greater Victoria Uber Drivers have a new deal that includes bonuses, the ability to appeal customer ratings and a $500 fund that can be used on extended benefits or as sick pay, reports @isaacphannay.bsky.social. #bclab

“Our government remains focused on empowering Canadians — by lowering costs, expanding opportunity and protecting the vital programs Canadians rely on.” Those were the words of the federal government in November 2025. Fast-forward to spring 2026, writes @alonghurst.bsky.social. #canpoli

Wednesday’s court ruling blocking Alberta separatists’ efforts to hold a secession referendum this fall is a reminder that treaties are foundational to Canada’s existence, write @ginastar.bsky.social and James Rowe. #canpoli

This description by @AdamSerwer of the logic of the Alito ruling completing the demolition the Voting Rights is devastating—and right “Trying to disenfranchise Black voters isn’t racist; preventing Louisiana from disenfranchising Black voters is racist.” www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...