Beth Ryan 🇨🇦 (she/her)
@beryan.bsky.social
Retired communications professional living on a beautiful island in the North Atlantic Ocean |
Active in progressive politics |
Working towards a fairer world |
Holding on to joy amid the chaos |
Active in progressive politics |
Working towards a fairer world |
Holding on to joy amid the chaos |
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Dan Levy doing what more men should do -- calling out Shane Gillis's misogyny.
This is the top story on Variety right now, alongside a report on Russell Brand's rape trial beginning.
In case we're still wondering why women are angry
variety.com/2026/tv/news...
This is the top story on Variety right now, alongside a report on Russell Brand's rape trial beginning.
In case we're still wondering why women are angry
variety.com/2026/tv/news...
Dan Levy Calls Out Shane Gillis’ ‘SNL’ Monologue and Says ‘More Men Need to Be Standing Up’: ‘Speechless That Something Like That Can Exist on Live National Television’
"Schitt's Creek" star Dan Levy is calling out Shane Gillis' "Saturday Night Live" monologue, saying that "more men need to be standing up."
variety.com
October 12, 2026 at 2:11 PM
Dan Levy doing what more men should do -- calling out Shane Gillis's misogyny.
This is the top story on Variety right now, alongside a report on Russell Brand's rape trial beginning.
In case we're still wondering why women are angry
variety.com/2026/tv/news...
This is the top story on Variety right now, alongside a report on Russell Brand's rape trial beginning.
In case we're still wondering why women are angry
variety.com/2026/tv/news...
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The whole Shane Gillis SNL thing is just another reminder that it's so easy to be a shitty, lazy comedian if you're just willing to expose the fact that you a) hate women and b) haven't had an original joke idea since the Reagan administration
October 12, 2026 at 5:55 PM
The whole Shane Gillis SNL thing is just another reminder that it's so easy to be a shitty, lazy comedian if you're just willing to expose the fact that you a) hate women and b) haven't had an original joke idea since the Reagan administration
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Really insightful analysis by @markusoff.bsky.social
The timeline of western alienation may be long, but for so many Alberta separatists their trajectories really began in 2020 and 2021, with COVID.
New by me: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
New by me: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
ANALYSIS | How anti-COVID activism injected life into Alberta's separatist movement | CBC News
They fought vaccines and public health restrictions. Over time, their push for freedom shifted to independence.
www.cbc.ca
October 9, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Really insightful analysis by @markusoff.bsky.social
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Bank of Canada security officers have been on strike for 100+ days. The Bank has been caught twice violating federal anti-scab law and even hired Pinkertons, a contractor notorious for violent strikebreaking. PM Carney says he stands with workers. Why won't he condemn this corporate lawbreaking?
October 7, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Bank of Canada security officers have been on strike for 100+ days. The Bank has been caught twice violating federal anti-scab law and even hired Pinkertons, a contractor notorious for violent strikebreaking. PM Carney says he stands with workers. Why won't he condemn this corporate lawbreaking?
Profound
October 6, 2026 at 1:26 PM
Profound
Clear?
September 30, 2026 at 11:16 AM
Clear?
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DoorDash spent $1.4M trying to stop Zohran Mamdani from becoming mayor.
This week's historic $131.5M enforcement action against DoorDash for underpaying NYC delivery workers shows why.
Yet another reminder that the only thing that can beat organized money is organized people.
This week's historic $131.5M enforcement action against DoorDash for underpaying NYC delivery workers shows why.
Yet another reminder that the only thing that can beat organized money is organized people.
DoorDash Spent $1.4 Million Trying to Stop Mamdani From Becoming Mayor. Now We Know Why.
In a wage-theft settlement, DoorDash now has to pay its workers around 100 times what it spent trying to beat Zohran Mam
theintercept.com
September 25, 2026 at 6:30 PM
DoorDash spent $1.4M trying to stop Zohran Mamdani from becoming mayor.
This week's historic $131.5M enforcement action against DoorDash for underpaying NYC delivery workers shows why.
Yet another reminder that the only thing that can beat organized money is organized people.
This week's historic $131.5M enforcement action against DoorDash for underpaying NYC delivery workers shows why.
Yet another reminder that the only thing that can beat organized money is organized people.
Yes! 👊
CUPE will defy Bill C-39’s unconstitutional limits on the right to strike if passed
cupe.ca/news/cupe-wi...
cupe.ca/news/cupe-wi...
September 24, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Yes! 👊
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The biggest lie told by Danielle Smith and the separatists debunked.
No, Alberta Does Not 'Subsidize' the Rest of Canada via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Opinion/2026...
No, Alberta Does Not 'Subsidize' the Rest of Canada via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Opinion/2026...
No, Alberta Does Not ‘Subsidize’ the Rest of Canada | The Tyee
The vast majority of workers get more from federal programs than they give.
thetyee.ca
September 21, 2026 at 7:03 PM
The biggest lie told by Danielle Smith and the separatists debunked.
No, Alberta Does Not 'Subsidize' the Rest of Canada via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Opinion/2026...
No, Alberta Does Not 'Subsidize' the Rest of Canada via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Opinion/2026...
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What will airport privatization mean for Canadians?
"Canada's currently non-profit airports will become for-profit, gouging travellers by increasing fees and making travel in Canada more expensive," says @davidmaccdn.bsky.social. #cdnpoli globalnews.ca/video/120612...
"Canada's currently non-profit airports will become for-profit, gouging travellers by increasing fees and making travel in Canada more expensive," says @davidmaccdn.bsky.social. #cdnpoli globalnews.ca/video/120612...
PM seeking to privatize Canada’s four largest airports | Watch News Videos Online
Watch PM seeking to privatize Canada’s four largest airports Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca
globalnews.ca
September 16, 2026 at 4:31 PM
What will airport privatization mean for Canadians?
"Canada's currently non-profit airports will become for-profit, gouging travellers by increasing fees and making travel in Canada more expensive," says @davidmaccdn.bsky.social. #cdnpoli globalnews.ca/video/120612...
"Canada's currently non-profit airports will become for-profit, gouging travellers by increasing fees and making travel in Canada more expensive," says @davidmaccdn.bsky.social. #cdnpoli globalnews.ca/video/120612...
No we didn't vote for this - and Carney didn't campaign on it. 😡 Are NDPers who voted Liberal feeling any buyer's remorse yet?
BREAKING: Liberals plan to sell off airport operations in major cities.
Result? Higher costs for travellers, poorer service and foreign ownership of infrastructure critical to our national security.
That’s what happened in places like Heathrow.
Canadians did not vote for this.
Result? Higher costs for travellers, poorer service and foreign ownership of infrastructure critical to our national security.
That’s what happened in places like Heathrow.
Canadians did not vote for this.
September 15, 2026 at 9:41 PM
No we didn't vote for this - and Carney didn't campaign on it. 😡 Are NDPers who voted Liberal feeling any buyer's remorse yet?
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“We need an Ozempic for cars. They are growing at a phenomenal rate, wreaking havoc on roads, squeezing out smaller vehicles and endangering pedestrians.
Like ever-hungry teenagers, cars in Europe are growing on average a centimetre wider every year.”
Don’t repeat North America’s mistake, Europe.
Like ever-hungry teenagers, cars in Europe are growing on average a centimetre wider every year.”
Don’t repeat North America’s mistake, Europe.
Britain’s cars and SUVs are growing bigger – but there is a way to stop this deadly ‘carspreading’ | Christian Wolmar
Larger vehicles crowd our roads and are far more dangerous to pedestrians. Let’s curb them before they do even more damage, says says transport commentator Christian Wolmar
www.theguardian.com
September 9, 2026 at 5:44 PM
“We need an Ozempic for cars. They are growing at a phenomenal rate, wreaking havoc on roads, squeezing out smaller vehicles and endangering pedestrians.
Like ever-hungry teenagers, cars in Europe are growing on average a centimetre wider every year.”
Don’t repeat North America’s mistake, Europe.
Like ever-hungry teenagers, cars in Europe are growing on average a centimetre wider every year.”
Don’t repeat North America’s mistake, Europe.
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The Executive Director of the Office of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is not only celebrating a far-right German extremist party’s election results
He’s also attacking Andrew Coyne for being a “Laurentian elite” for pointing out he’s “cheering on the AfD”
He’s also attacking Andrew Coyne for being a “Laurentian elite” for pointing out he’s “cheering on the AfD”
September 7, 2026 at 10:00 PM
The Executive Director of the Office of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is not only celebrating a far-right German extremist party’s election results
He’s also attacking Andrew Coyne for being a “Laurentian elite” for pointing out he’s “cheering on the AfD”
He’s also attacking Andrew Coyne for being a “Laurentian elite” for pointing out he’s “cheering on the AfD”
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Olivia Rodrigo raised $20 million for women's well-being with a benefit show featuring a women-led lineup. Her show raised $10 million and Melinda French Gates pledged another $10 million. Rodrigo said the festival's artists and activists give her hope despite the “regression of women's rights."
Olivia Rodrigo's festival is uniting women and girls behind nonprofits promoting their well-being
Few superstars are better suited to bridge the gap between Gen Z and nonprofits, which have struggled to build relationships with younger donors.
www.nbcboston.com
August 30, 2026 at 11:42 PM
Olivia Rodrigo raised $20 million for women's well-being with a benefit show featuring a women-led lineup. Her show raised $10 million and Melinda French Gates pledged another $10 million. Rodrigo said the festival's artists and activists give her hope despite the “regression of women's rights."
It's despicable how this Manitoba "employer" treated foreign workers. Where is the government oversight to prevent this kind of abuse? Deep respect for the workers who wouldn't stand for it - and the court agreed with them.
Labour board rejects appeal by...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Labour board rejects appeal by...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Labour board rejects appeal by chain that underpaid foreign workers at Manitoba hotel | CBC News
A hotel chain must pay more than $100,000 to three foreign workers employed at one of its locations in Manitoba after the province's labour board denied the company's appeal.
www.cbc.ca
August 28, 2026 at 2:07 PM
It's despicable how this Manitoba "employer" treated foreign workers. Where is the government oversight to prevent this kind of abuse? Deep respect for the workers who wouldn't stand for it - and the court agreed with them.
Labour board rejects appeal by...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Labour board rejects appeal by...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Canadians aren’t clamouring for U.S.-style health care privatization. In fact, it’s the opposite. Canadians remain deeply committed to equal access to health care based on need and not wealth. By @alonghurst.bsky.social camrosevoice.ca/health/the-p...
The poll is in: Albertans don’t want two-tier health care - Camrose Voice
Eighty-six per cent still see universal care based on need, not ability to pay, as a core Canadian value
camrosevoice.ca
August 27, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Canadians aren’t clamouring for U.S.-style health care privatization. In fact, it’s the opposite. Canadians remain deeply committed to equal access to health care based on need and not wealth. By @alonghurst.bsky.social camrosevoice.ca/health/the-p...
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Have your say on the future of AI. 🤖
The Government of Canada is looking for your input on AI transparency, accountability, and public understanding.
🗓️ Share your views by September 23, 2026.
🔗 Take the survey: bit.ly/4xaepfZ
The Government of Canada is looking for your input on AI transparency, accountability, and public understanding.
🗓️ Share your views by September 23, 2026.
🔗 Take the survey: bit.ly/4xaepfZ
August 25, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Have your say on the future of AI. 🤖
The Government of Canada is looking for your input on AI transparency, accountability, and public understanding.
🗓️ Share your views by September 23, 2026.
🔗 Take the survey: bit.ly/4xaepfZ
The Government of Canada is looking for your input on AI transparency, accountability, and public understanding.
🗓️ Share your views by September 23, 2026.
🔗 Take the survey: bit.ly/4xaepfZ
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Paging Jamil Jivani and Danielle Smith
🍁New poll from the Angus Reid Institute shows majority of Canadians in all regions and age groups siding with Mark Carney's decision to pull out of negotiations.
August 23, 2026 at 8:18 PM
Paging Jamil Jivani and Danielle Smith
A Message From The Government of Canada Regarding the US Trade War
August 23, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Excellent analysis by CBC. There is a lot to consider about AI data centres. And Canadians are right to question these centres.
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Why are there suddenly so many...
www.cbc.ca/news/climate...
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Why are there suddenly so many...
www.cbc.ca/news/climate...
Why are there suddenly so many data centres planned in Canada? Your questions answered | CBC
The sudden spike in AI data centres that are planned or under construction in Canada is sparking controversy among those hesitant to have the massive buildings that power this technology humming away ...
www.cbc.ca
August 23, 2026 at 11:57 AM
Excellent analysis by CBC. There is a lot to consider about AI data centres. And Canadians are right to question these centres.
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Why are there suddenly so many...
www.cbc.ca/news/climate...
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Why are there suddenly so many...
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Historians will be calling this era The Age of Stupidity, won't they?
People are smoking again because “modern life sucks?”
Collosally stupid.
You know what sucks? Dying of cancer in your mid-40s leaving behind 3 young kids because u smoked your whole adult life, like my older brother did.
Feels like yet another manipulative “big tobacco” marketing campaign to me.
Collosally stupid.
You know what sucks? Dying of cancer in your mid-40s leaving behind 3 young kids because u smoked your whole adult life, like my older brother did.
Feels like yet another manipulative “big tobacco” marketing campaign to me.
Celebrity influence goes a long way, but what’s resuscitating cigarettes and glamorizing smoking most of all is modern life: how much it sucks, writes @harrisonmooney.bsky.social 🚬
thetyee.ca/Culture/2026...
thetyee.ca/Culture/2026...
August 22, 2026 at 12:14 AM
Historians will be calling this era The Age of Stupidity, won't they?
Done. No, emphatically no!
August 12, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Done. No, emphatically no!