Jessie Lees
@sunsetsonmars65.bsky.social
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🇪🇨Ecuador’s new adoption law entrenches discrimination against LGBT ppl and threatens families with trans children.
Lawmakers passed sweeping restrictions without evidence, and without meaningful consultation with the people whose lives they will affect. www.hrw.org/news/2026/08...
Lawmakers passed sweeping restrictions without evidence, and without meaningful consultation with the people whose lives they will affect. www.hrw.org/news/2026/08...
Ecuador: New Adoption Law Entrenches Bias
A new adoption law in Ecuador contains discriminatory provisions targeting lesbian, gay, and bisexual people and threatens to strip many parents of transgender children of their parental rights.
www.hrw.org
August 28, 2026 at 12:07 PM
🇪🇨Ecuador’s new adoption law entrenches discrimination against LGBT ppl and threatens families with trans children.
Lawmakers passed sweeping restrictions without evidence, and without meaningful consultation with the people whose lives they will affect. www.hrw.org/news/2026/08...
Lawmakers passed sweeping restrictions without evidence, and without meaningful consultation with the people whose lives they will affect. www.hrw.org/news/2026/08...
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Wildlife photographer Will Burrard-Lucas initially visited Maasai Mara to study its black rhino population. Then he found an oasis for all forest species.
This photographer left trail cameras in a remote Kenyan forest for months. He uncovered a hidden 'wildlife highway'
Wildlife photographer Will Burrard-Lucas initially visited Maasai Mara to study its black rhino population. Then he found an oasis for all forest species.
www.goodgoodgood.co
August 18, 2026 at 9:17 PM
Wildlife photographer Will Burrard-Lucas initially visited Maasai Mara to study its black rhino population. Then he found an oasis for all forest species.
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One of the biggest issues First Nations face is the lack of housing in their communities, which often lead to other issues like overcrowding and unsanitary living conditions.
Cyrus Maytwayashing takes us to Lake Manitoba First Nation to learn more.
Cyrus Maytwayashing takes us to Lake Manitoba First Nation to learn more.
The housing crisis on First Nations, from a First Nation | APTN News
One of the biggest issues First Nations face is the lack of housing in their communities, which often lead to other issues like overcrowding and unsanitary living conditions.
Cyrus Maytwayashing…
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August 18, 2026 at 11:45 PM
One of the biggest issues First Nations face is the lack of housing in their communities, which often lead to other issues like overcrowding and unsanitary living conditions.
Cyrus Maytwayashing takes us to Lake Manitoba First Nation to learn more.
Cyrus Maytwayashing takes us to Lake Manitoba First Nation to learn more.
Floofy buzzy friens
August 18, 2026 at 11:21 PM
Floofy buzzy friens
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Read carefully. Facts
August 15, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Read carefully. Facts
We do need to figure something out with all of the clothing waste. Clothes used to be handmade and used or passed down until they fell apart. They were also biodegradable for most of the time we've had clothes.
Why more clothes donated to charity are going in the garbage | CBC News
Charity thrift stores are being inundated with clothing donations, and the international market for used textiles is in flux, resulting in more and more garments heading to the dumpster.
share.google
August 15, 2026 at 9:29 PM
We do need to figure something out with all of the clothing waste. Clothes used to be handmade and used or passed down until they fell apart. They were also biodegradable for most of the time we've had clothes.
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This is a lot easier to do on desktop, but if you're on mobile, paste the link into your notes app and delete the tracking nonsense from there.
(sometimes when you paste it into a convo with someone it will generate a preview linking to the url w the tracking info before you have time to edit)
(sometimes when you paste it into a convo with someone it will generate a preview linking to the url w the tracking info before you have time to edit)
this is actually a good reminder that you should delete the tracking nonsense off of any url that you share online. just delete everything after the ? (including the question mark) and share like you usually would
June 28, 2026 at 10:26 PM
This is a lot easier to do on desktop, but if you're on mobile, paste the link into your notes app and delete the tracking nonsense from there.
(sometimes when you paste it into a convo with someone it will generate a preview linking to the url w the tracking info before you have time to edit)
(sometimes when you paste it into a convo with someone it will generate a preview linking to the url w the tracking info before you have time to edit)
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Taken together, these four features can create a trancelike state that can keep us stuck on social media apps or video games for hours. Children are particularly vulnerable.
The surprising origin of 4 features that superglue kids — and adults — to screens
Taken together, these four features can create a trancelike state that can keep us stuck on social media apps or video games for hours. Children are particularly vulnerable.
n.pr
April 21, 2026 at 10:03 PM
Taken together, these four features can create a trancelike state that can keep us stuck on social media apps or video games for hours. Children are particularly vulnerable.
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Corporations have found a creepy new way to rip you off. It's called "surveillance pricing" and it's coming for all of us at the checkout if we don't stop it.
Add your name and help stop retailers from price-gouging us with the help of Big Tech: ndp.ca/surveillance-pricing
Add your name and help stop retailers from price-gouging us with the help of Big Tech: ndp.ca/surveillance-pricing
April 13, 2026 at 8:52 PM
Corporations have found a creepy new way to rip you off. It's called "surveillance pricing" and it's coming for all of us at the checkout if we don't stop it.
Add your name and help stop retailers from price-gouging us with the help of Big Tech: ndp.ca/surveillance-pricing
Add your name and help stop retailers from price-gouging us with the help of Big Tech: ndp.ca/surveillance-pricing
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Belarus🇧🇾 is expanding repression through administrative law:
“Propaganda” of same-sex relations, "gender reassignment," & even childlessness can now lead to fines.
This state-sanctioned censorship & stigma should draw condemnation from int'l partners. belta.by/society/view...
“Propaganda” of same-sex relations, "gender reassignment," & even childlessness can now lead to fines.
This state-sanctioned censorship & stigma should draw condemnation from int'l partners. belta.by/society/view...
April 2, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Belarus🇧🇾 is expanding repression through administrative law:
“Propaganda” of same-sex relations, "gender reassignment," & even childlessness can now lead to fines.
This state-sanctioned censorship & stigma should draw condemnation from int'l partners. belta.by/society/view...
“Propaganda” of same-sex relations, "gender reassignment," & even childlessness can now lead to fines.
This state-sanctioned censorship & stigma should draw condemnation from int'l partners. belta.by/society/view...
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Thousands of detainees in Iran, including political prisoners and children, are at risk of injury and death from US and Israeli strikes, as well as atrocities by Iran’s authorities, including mass, secret, and arbitrary executions.
New from HRW: https://bit.ly/417Izmj
New from HRW: https://bit.ly/417Izmj
April 2, 2026 at 8:29 PM
Thousands of detainees in Iran, including political prisoners and children, are at risk of injury and death from US and Israeli strikes, as well as atrocities by Iran’s authorities, including mass, secret, and arbitrary executions.
New from HRW: https://bit.ly/417Izmj
New from HRW: https://bit.ly/417Izmj
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Kazakhstan’s authorities have filed criminal charges against Zhanar Sekerbayeva, a feminist activist.
The charges follow an investigation into Sekerbayeva, which appears to have been in retaliation for her LGBT activism.
The charges follow an investigation into Sekerbayeva, which appears to have been in retaliation for her LGBT activism.
Kazakhstan: Feminist Activist Facing Criminal Charges
Kazakhstan's prosecuting authorities have filed criminal charges for battery against a feminist activist who was aggressively accosted at a café in Astana, the capital, while meeting with feminist and queer colleagues and friends, Human Rights Watch sai...
www.hrw.org
April 6, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Kazakhstan’s authorities have filed criminal charges against Zhanar Sekerbayeva, a feminist activist.
The charges follow an investigation into Sekerbayeva, which appears to have been in retaliation for her LGBT activism.
The charges follow an investigation into Sekerbayeva, which appears to have been in retaliation for her LGBT activism.
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This is why we love Canada — our home. True North. Strong and Free.
Go Canada Go! ❤️🇨🇦❤️
Canada plans to double protected land and water by 2030 with a new $3.8-billion nature strategy, including new national parks and marine protected areas.
Go Canada Go! ❤️🇨🇦❤️
Canada plans to double protected land and water by 2030 with a new $3.8-billion nature strategy, including new national parks and marine protected areas.
Canada aims to double areas protected from development by 2030
Canada aims to double the size of lands and water that are protected from development by 2030 as part of a new C$3.8 billion nature strategy, Prime Minister Mark Carney told reporters on Tuesday.
www.reuters.com
April 1, 2026 at 3:56 AM
This is why we love Canada — our home. True North. Strong and Free.
Go Canada Go! ❤️🇨🇦❤️
Canada plans to double protected land and water by 2030 with a new $3.8-billion nature strategy, including new national parks and marine protected areas.
Go Canada Go! ❤️🇨🇦❤️
Canada plans to double protected land and water by 2030 with a new $3.8-billion nature strategy, including new national parks and marine protected areas.
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Marine Protected Areas are proven to foster more biodiversity, helping ecosystems resist and recover from climate stresses.
@wcelaw.bsky.social
Source: https://bit.ly/4kQVfHa
@wcelaw.bsky.social
Source: https://bit.ly/4kQVfHa
March 9, 2026 at 2:14 PM
Marine Protected Areas are proven to foster more biodiversity, helping ecosystems resist and recover from climate stresses.
@wcelaw.bsky.social
Source: https://bit.ly/4kQVfHa
@wcelaw.bsky.social
Source: https://bit.ly/4kQVfHa
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In cases like #TMX #CoastalGasLink #FairyCreek, injunctions have been used to criminalize land defenders and protect corporations causing harm. What if they could be used to protect the environment? If you're thinking of seeking an injunction, our new guide outlines key info wcel.org/publication/...
April 2, 2026 at 11:10 PM
In cases like #TMX #CoastalGasLink #FairyCreek, injunctions have been used to criminalize land defenders and protect corporations causing harm. What if they could be used to protect the environment? If you're thinking of seeking an injunction, our new guide outlines key info wcel.org/publication/...
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Let's urge BC to prioritize nature‑positive, climate‑ready benefits for people and ecosystems.
→ Here's a helpful guide on taking the Bill 15 survey: www.organizingforchange.org/ipa-survey
→ Environmental voices can tip the balance. Take the 15–20min survey now: feedback.engage.gov.bc.ca/361894
→ Here's a helpful guide on taking the Bill 15 survey: www.organizingforchange.org/ipa-survey
→ Environmental voices can tip the balance. Take the 15–20min survey now: feedback.engage.gov.bc.ca/361894
IPA Survey Guide — Organizing For Change
www.organizingforchange.org
September 15, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Let's urge BC to prioritize nature‑positive, climate‑ready benefits for people and ecosystems.
→ Here's a helpful guide on taking the Bill 15 survey: www.organizingforchange.org/ipa-survey
→ Environmental voices can tip the balance. Take the 15–20min survey now: feedback.engage.gov.bc.ca/361894
→ Here's a helpful guide on taking the Bill 15 survey: www.organizingforchange.org/ipa-survey
→ Environmental voices can tip the balance. Take the 15–20min survey now: feedback.engage.gov.bc.ca/361894
New scardy fren
September 16, 2025 at 2:20 AM
New scardy fren
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Friend shaped friend
June 25, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Friend shaped friend
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Thought I'd fill out some petitions again, if anyone's interested.
www.oceancare.org/en/take-acti...
www.oceancare.org/en/take-acti...
Petitions OceanCare: We make our voices heard
Support our online petitions. Together, we make our voices heard and convince the decision-makers to act and make a world of difference.
www.oceancare.org
May 7, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Thought I'd fill out some petitions again, if anyone's interested.
www.oceancare.org/en/take-acti...
www.oceancare.org/en/take-acti...