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No pets were harmed in the making of this sweet photo.

Hiring people with disabilities is good for business. Here’s how companies benefit Advocates say that while there’s been progress in how employers look at accessibility and accommodation, there are still many systemic barriers in society that hinder people from getting a fair shot w...

We hear so little about people with disabilities when we talk about inclusion. More than one quarter of Canadians have a disability that limits their daily activity. That's 8 million people.

Ottawa abandons promise to fix ‘over-criminalization’ of people living with HIV Just ahead of World AIDS Day, the government is reneging on its promise to end the use of sexual assault laws to prosecute people for not disclosing their HIV status.

This is disappointing. We are so far behind the science.

Yep.

Opinion: This is how Canada should deal with Donald Trump, irrational actor We cannot fall into the trap of believing the president-elect is rational – so we must not cave into his blackmail or immediately retaliate with self-destructive tariffs

I like this take from @acoyne.bsky.social to deal with the Orange Guy as a bully. www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...

Hong Kong top court extends housing and other rights to same-sex couples Despite government opposition, court ruled ‘equality before the law is fundamental’ and dismissed government attempt to bar same-sex couples from applying for public housing

Hong Kong top court extends housing and other rights to same-sex couples: Despite government opposition, court ruled ‘equality before the law is fundamental’ and dismissed government attempt to bar same-sex couples from applying for public housing

How Universities Cracked Down on Pro-Palestinian Activism Stricter rules and punishments over campus protests seem to be working. Universities have seen just under 950 protest events this semester, compared to 3,000 in the spring.

Colleges and universities have seen just under 950 pro-Palestinian protest events this semester so far, compared to 3,000 last semester, according to a log at the Nonviolent Action Lab at Harvard University’s Ash Center. New restrictions on the campuses may not be the only reason why.

Let me know if you find any sensible liberals?

Exactly.

Opinion: Young voters are not moving right. Conservative parties are moving toward them While Donald Trump talked endlessly about economic issues, Kamala Harris focused on abortion and threats to democracy

Who wants to weigh in? Are right-of-centre parties doing a better job at appealing to younger voters? www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...

Flashing back to the '70s with this #sketch of the Six Million Dollar Man. Why can't someone make this series streamable? #portrait

Why does anyone even listen to him for anything other than his ugly cars?

YouTube video by Fans Of 911 On abc Oliver stark he's hoping for more slow-burn romance for Buck 👀 #911onabc #buddie

Let's not go too slow. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITCs...

Buttigieg Warns Trump-Panicked Democrats, ‘We Cannot Be Mesmerized’ The transportation secretary, one of several ambitious Democrats jockeying for prominence, gave advice in a speech but was coy about his own plans: “I know that I will make myself useful again later.”

On Thursday, Mr. Buttigieg suggested that Democrats spent too much time online at the expense of the sort of human interactions that defined campaigns before social media and influencers became central ways to communicate political messages.

That puzzled look that says, "Was I not supposed to be on the couch?"

Love wins!

Pretty much.

Are municipal politics already partisan? Since 2021, a group known as Advance Regina has been running ad campaigns in the city of Regina, identifying elected officials as “leftist activists” and advocating for lower taxes and reduced governm...

With political parties playing a larger role and ideological clashes emerging at the local level, it's worth asking how this shift impacts community-focused decision-making. Should we strive to keep partisanship out of #municipal councils, or can it enhance accountability and debate? #politics

We need more manual options. No point in having an automatic sports car.

Dozens of Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Leaders Sentenced in Mass Trial The 45 defendants, including Joshua Wong, were at the forefront of the opposition movement crushed by Beijing. Many had already been in jail for years.

Mass sentencing of pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong. Dark for the world when the United States ceases to raise its voice for human rights and dignity. www.nytimes.com/2024/11/18/w...

Very mysterious! 👍

Haha. Hi Morten! I thought I recognized your name! 😄

I make street photographs too. :)

A more minimalist approach in ink. #sketches

Thank you!

Here's a messy one!

Tara Mahoney on inter-generational civic engagement, climate change, and importance of hope Tara Mahoney is passionate about civic engagement and young people. She is hopeful and optimistic about our ability to create positive change and takes an active role in contributing to it herself. Ev...

"Voting is probably the most powerful way to directly influence the course of action on this issue. Secondly, you can engage in more sustainable practices in your everyday life and encourage others to do that." www.sfu.ca/communicatio...

Opinion: Wikipedia bias is infecting our digital ecosystem Our analysis raises the spectre that the system is too readily gamed by those with a sharp axe to wield

"Whenever Wikipedia content is cited by news media, on social media, in academic papers and books, or gets used to train AI systems, these biases can be reproduced and magnified, creating self-reinforcing cycles of misinformation."

Trump was and is an enormous crook, surrounded by a vast supporting team of crooks of every degree and gradation.

The election results put an exclamation point on pervasive concerns about distrust and dissatisfaction with the news media. Now a reckoning is underway. Media execs and rank-and-file reporters are wondering what needs to change. So here are some concrete ideas... 🧵