I've now been asked multiple times for my take on Elon's offer for Twitter. So fine, this is what I think about that. I will assume the takeover succeeds, and he takes Twitter private. (I have little knowledge/insight into how actual takeover battles work or play out) (long 🧵)

'We just don't matter,' victim of Toronto van attack says of justice system toronto.ctvnews.ca/we-just-don-t-…

When billionaires like Elon Musk justify their motives by using “freedom,” beware. What they actually seek is freedom from accountability.

On this #WorldDayforAnimalsinLaboratories, we gratefully acknowledge the sacrifices still being made by tens of millions of animals annually. Looking forward to the day when this “tool” in #science becomes obsolete! #innovation #ThinkOutsideTheCage #HumanBiologyTheGoldStandard

My frail elderly relative COVID+ve-Called COVID hotline to access treatment 2 days ago - now into day#6 of symptoms at home with no assessment and no phone call, thankfully mild-mod symptoms so far. Not good Adrian Dix Bonnie Henry 🤡 Doctors of BC frasernorthwest Fraser Health

Children's hospitals under strain in Canada's 6th #COVID19 wave. High patient volumes, staff shortages putting strain on pediatric health-care facilities, by Lauren Pelley cbc.ca/news/health/ch… via @cbchealth #cdnhealth #pediatrics

400 Million Years of Evolution ... Illustration: Dan Piraro

Great advice on a Sunday

Press Statement: Leading #whistleblower protection NGOs call for urgent reform after latest UN firing of a whistleblower | "... who reported corruption in UNDP climate change projects." whistleblower.org/press/press-st…

#Bullies often view the people they target as weak because they are not aggressive. However, those targeted can be provoked into acts of great courage through the experience of being disrespected, making them stronger and more capable of seeking justice for themselves and others.

Give credit where it's due; Le Pen understands how elections work. #DemocracyWins #FrenchElection2022

#teens #PhoneSafety #CyberSafety #parent #awareness goodmenproject.com/technology/cyb…

Military spending reaches record levels: report. Despite the economic fallout of the Covid pandemic, countries around the world increased their arsenals, according to a report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute u.afp.com/wXZF #AFPgraphics

Ukraine 'disappointed' as Austria says besieged nation shouldn't be offered EU membership abc.net.au/news/2022-04-2…

Six lawyers from firms including CMS, Shillings, and Carter Ruck have denounced a US congressman’s call to ban them from the United States because of their work for Russian oligarchs | RollOnFriday rollonfriday.com/news-content/k…

This exchange continues to haunt me

Local woman uses humour as a coping mechanism but is legit fucking mad about this billionaire takeover, as she's spent the last 12+ years curating a little corner of joy on this hellish site and really values the good people she has met here. Local woman feels lost.

#BREAKING: In a major victory, a court has ruled in our favor to hold Donald Trump in contempt of court. Donald Trump must pay $10,000 per day for every day that he continues to defy the court's order to turn over documents to my office.

Just spoke with someone close to House conservatives, who has seen some of the group chats from late 2020 and early 2021. Cringed at the MTG texts. Said the group chats were, and remain, "stupid" and "everybody texted too much" in them. "If they ever get out, we have a problem."

People who witness #harassment/ #bullying are being faced with a character challenge. To find moral courage, ask yourself 3 Q's: 1) What is happening here? 2) What kind of a person am I? 3) What does someone like me do in a situation like this? Be an #upstander, not a #bystander.