@minuere.bsky.social
Lover of books and nature. People? Not so much.
Archivist, librarian, historian of medicine (main interests: medieval & early modern Europe, representation across time and place).
Archivist, librarian, historian of medicine (main interests: medieval & early modern Europe, representation across time and place).
The stuff archivists' nightmares are made of.
September 11, 2026 at 4:55 PM
The stuff archivists' nightmares are made of.
The end of summer means getting ready for winter in northern New England.
September 6, 2026 at 10:57 AM
The end of summer means getting ready for winter in northern New England.
The state of things at the moment makes this feel all the more poignant.
www.historicacanada.ca/productions/...
www.historicacanada.ca/productions/...
Gander and 9/11
“There’s only one thing to do here – we’re going to ask people to open their doors.” It was the day in which Gander and surrounding communities welcomed the world to its doorstep.
www.historicacanada.ca
September 3, 2026 at 12:29 AM
The state of things at the moment makes this feel all the more poignant.
www.historicacanada.ca/productions/...
www.historicacanada.ca/productions/...
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There is no evidence that the MMR vaccine is dangerous or that splitting it into its three components is any safer or more effective. It would take 5-10 yrs to make new individual vaccines in any case.
www.nytimes.com/2026/08/12/h...
www.nytimes.com/2026/08/12/h...
Trump Wants the M.M.R. Vaccine Split Into Three Separate Shots. Doctors Say It’s a Bad Idea. (Gift Article)
President Trump is calling for immunizations for measles, mumps and rubella to be given in individual jabs in three different appointments instead of the standard combination shot.
www.nytimes.com
August 12, 2026 at 8:15 PM
There is no evidence that the MMR vaccine is dangerous or that splitting it into its three components is any safer or more effective. It would take 5-10 yrs to make new individual vaccines in any case.
www.nytimes.com/2026/08/12/h...
www.nytimes.com/2026/08/12/h...
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What the vaccine executive order gets wrong, and what it will cost us
"There is no measles-only vaccine available in the United States... Coverage falls when vaccination gets harder, not only when people refuse it"
@jakescottmd.bsky.social @cidrap.bsky.social
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"There is no measles-only vaccine available in the United States... Coverage falls when vaccination gets harder, not only when people refuse it"
@jakescottmd.bsky.social @cidrap.bsky.social
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CIDRAP Op-Ed: What the vaccine executive order gets wrong, and what it will cost us
www.cidrap.umn.edu
August 12, 2026 at 9:02 PM
What the vaccine executive order gets wrong, and what it will cost us
"There is no measles-only vaccine available in the United States... Coverage falls when vaccination gets harder, not only when people refuse it"
@jakescottmd.bsky.social @cidrap.bsky.social
www.cidrap.umn.edu/childhood-va...
"There is no measles-only vaccine available in the United States... Coverage falls when vaccination gets harder, not only when people refuse it"
@jakescottmd.bsky.social @cidrap.bsky.social
www.cidrap.umn.edu/childhood-va...
Well duh, "feminists" start going after one group of women, of course things will fall apart.
TERFs are bad for feminism, bad for women.
Women need to stand by ALL women.
#TransWomenAreWomen
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
TERFs are bad for feminism, bad for women.
Women need to stand by ALL women.
#TransWomenAreWomen
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
‘Feminists need to push back’: how did the women’s movement become so divided – and how can it reunite?
Just a few years ago, women would fight for other women whatever their background or politics. Today, many loudly dismiss the struggles of those who are not like them. But the solidarity is still ther...
www.theguardian.com
August 13, 2026 at 2:54 AM
Well duh, "feminists" start going after one group of women, of course things will fall apart.
TERFs are bad for feminism, bad for women.
Women need to stand by ALL women.
#TransWomenAreWomen
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
TERFs are bad for feminism, bad for women.
Women need to stand by ALL women.
#TransWomenAreWomen
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
Source: CBC
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I cannot express what an awful idea this is. No, it will not help French, but it will further disadvantage many vulnerable people.
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I cannot express what an awful idea this is. No, it will not help French, but it will further disadvantage many vulnerable people.
Quebec prepares to table expansion of Bill 101 to English adult education | CBC News
If the laws are expanded, students who are not considered part of the province's "historic anglophone" community would no longer be able to access English-language education, the government has said.
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June 4, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Source: CBC
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I cannot express what an awful idea this is. No, it will not help French, but it will further disadvantage many vulnerable people.
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I cannot express what an awful idea this is. No, it will not help French, but it will further disadvantage many vulnerable people.
Spring has sprung.
May 24, 2026 at 10:42 AM
Spring has sprung.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Performative and insidious.
Performative and insidious.
Reform council to sing national anthem and say Lord's Prayer at meetings
Kent County Council amends its constitution, although opposition councillors objected to the change.
www.bbc.com
May 22, 2026 at 8:48 PM
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Performative and insidious.
Performative and insidious.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
And they dare to talk about stolen elections? What a corrupt depraved power grab. Desperate moves by hateful people.
And they dare to talk about stolen elections? What a corrupt depraved power grab. Desperate moves by hateful people.
States rush to redraw congressional districts to gut Black voting power
More governors call for special sessions following supreme court’s decision severely weakening Voting Rights Act
www.theguardian.com
April 30, 2026 at 1:41 PM
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
And they dare to talk about stolen elections? What a corrupt depraved power grab. Desperate moves by hateful people.
And they dare to talk about stolen elections? What a corrupt depraved power grab. Desperate moves by hateful people.
www.aljazeera.com/amp/news/202...
These are some pretty stark times we're living in. History will not be kind to us.
These are some pretty stark times we're living in. History will not be kind to us.
US Supreme Court reinstates Republican-favoured Texas electoral map
The reinstated map, backed by President Donald Trump, could flip key districts to Republicans.
www.aljazeera.com
April 28, 2026 at 3:21 AM
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These are some pretty stark times we're living in. History will not be kind to us.
These are some pretty stark times we're living in. History will not be kind to us.
Wow, UK. So you accept gender recognition certificates from certain countries, but the list you provide reveals that you want the process to be as humiliating and difficult as possible.
Ireland? No.
Canada? No.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Ireland? No.
Canada? No.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Gender Recognition Certificate: list of approved countries and territories
www.gov.uk
April 1, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Wow, UK. So you accept gender recognition certificates from certain countries, but the list you provide reveals that you want the process to be as humiliating and difficult as possible.
Ireland? No.
Canada? No.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Ireland? No.
Canada? No.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
There are far worse things going on, but oh my we're living in a farce. When is this Emperor's New Clothes nonsense, this sycophancy, going to end? Everything about this guy is absurd. And dangerous. How many have died, will die, because of this weak man?
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Trump's signature to appear on US bank notes in first for sitting president
The US president's signature will appear on new paper currency alongside Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
www.bbc.com
March 27, 2026 at 10:20 AM
There are far worse things going on, but oh my we're living in a farce. When is this Emperor's New Clothes nonsense, this sycophancy, going to end? Everything about this guy is absurd. And dangerous. How many have died, will die, because of this weak man?
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Looking out from the Kondiaronk overlook this morning, it struck me how much of the view is now obstructed by tall buildings, most of which are new. Do we really want our view to be a wall of skyscrapers? These aren't providing much-needed affordable housing; many are luxury flats.
#mtl
#mtl
March 21, 2026 at 1:16 PM
Looking out from the Kondiaronk overlook this morning, it struck me how much of the view is now obstructed by tall buildings, most of which are new. Do we really want our view to be a wall of skyscrapers? These aren't providing much-needed affordable housing; many are luxury flats.
#mtl
#mtl
So incredibly chilling.
I would say, 'don't they realise that this protects no one?' Of course the architects know this. It is about hate, control, scapegoating. Anyone who deviates from some miniscule societal gender ideal is at risk. But it's more than that.
theconversation.com/kansas-revok...
I would say, 'don't they realise that this protects no one?' Of course the architects know this. It is about hate, control, scapegoating. Anyone who deviates from some miniscule societal gender ideal is at risk. But it's more than that.
theconversation.com/kansas-revok...
Kansas revoked transgender people’s IDs overnight – researchers anticipate cascading health and social consequences
With invalid driver’s licenses and birth certificates, transgender people are at risk for more than just steep fines and imprisonment.
theconversation.com
March 2, 2026 at 12:32 PM
So incredibly chilling.
I would say, 'don't they realise that this protects no one?' Of course the architects know this. It is about hate, control, scapegoating. Anyone who deviates from some miniscule societal gender ideal is at risk. But it's more than that.
theconversation.com/kansas-revok...
I would say, 'don't they realise that this protects no one?' Of course the architects know this. It is about hate, control, scapegoating. Anyone who deviates from some miniscule societal gender ideal is at risk. But it's more than that.
theconversation.com/kansas-revok...
It's so disheartening (and that is being far too kind and measured) to see the TERFs prevail. Enough of this transphobic nonsense.
#TransWomenAreWomen
#TransRightsAreHumanRights
‘Carnage of concern and upset’: Women’s Institute groups close after transgender ban www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
#TransWomenAreWomen
#TransRightsAreHumanRights
‘Carnage of concern and upset’: Women’s Institute groups close after transgender ban www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
‘Carnage of concern and upset’: Women’s Institute groups close after transgender ban
Members warn NFWI decision has opened up toxic culture that deters younger women from joining
www.theguardian.com
February 15, 2026 at 1:08 AM
It's so disheartening (and that is being far too kind and measured) to see the TERFs prevail. Enough of this transphobic nonsense.
#TransWomenAreWomen
#TransRightsAreHumanRights
‘Carnage of concern and upset’: Women’s Institute groups close after transgender ban www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
#TransWomenAreWomen
#TransRightsAreHumanRights
‘Carnage of concern and upset’: Women’s Institute groups close after transgender ban www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
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“WHO regrets the United States’ notification of withdrawal from WHO – a decision that makes both the United States and the world less safe”
www.who.int/news/item/24...
www.who.int/news/item/24...
January 24, 2026 at 8:34 PM
“WHO regrets the United States’ notification of withdrawal from WHO – a decision that makes both the United States and the world less safe”
www.who.int/news/item/24...
www.who.int/news/item/24...
Frost feathers!
January 25, 2026 at 1:16 PM
Frost feathers!
Texas A&M bans woke, radical teachings of Greek philosopher Plato www.sacurrent.com/news/texas-n...
Of all the headlines I've seen regarding this story, this one best encapsulates the absurdity of it. Isn’t it interesting how those decrying censorship take censorship to new heights? Ffs. Fools.
Of all the headlines I've seen regarding this story, this one best encapsulates the absurdity of it. Isn’t it interesting how those decrying censorship take censorship to new heights? Ffs. Fools.
Texas A&M bans woke, radical teachings of Greek philosopher Plato
Texas A&M University is one of several state colleges that has reevaluated it's curriculum in recent months. Greek philosopher Plato is under attack
www.sacurrent.com
January 8, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Texas A&M bans woke, radical teachings of Greek philosopher Plato www.sacurrent.com/news/texas-n...
Of all the headlines I've seen regarding this story, this one best encapsulates the absurdity of it. Isn’t it interesting how those decrying censorship take censorship to new heights? Ffs. Fools.
Of all the headlines I've seen regarding this story, this one best encapsulates the absurdity of it. Isn’t it interesting how those decrying censorship take censorship to new heights? Ffs. Fools.
