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Roberta Staley

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Vancouver-based magazine writer/editor, documentary filmmaker, author. Latest doc, Elephant Warriors, on film festival circuit.

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Google: Stop fueling Israel’s lies action.eko.org/a/google-sto...

20.10.2025 20:44 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

We lead moral lives by following rule of law and ensuring it is upheld and implemented.

28.07.2025 17:17 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Bonnie Critchley is showing leadership skills that PeePee simply doesn't have -- or ever will.

28.07.2025 17:15 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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85% of Gaza is on the brink of death due to starvation. Israel could let aid in at any moment. And some people (like these men tried to do with me on Friday) are still trying to justify this atrocity.

There is no justification. This could stop at any moment. End the blockade now.

27.07.2025 22:59 πŸ‘ 18102 πŸ” 5009 πŸ’¬ 772 πŸ“Œ 268
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Bring Zain home - Dogwood Nonviolent climate activist Zain Haq was deported from Canada on January 26, 2025. Immigration Minister Lena Metledge Diab still has the power to #BringZainHome. Send him a letter today.

Nonviolent climate activist Zain Haq was deported from Canada on January 26, 2025. Immigration Minister Lena Metledge Diab still has the power to #BringZainHome. Send him a letter today: www.dogwoodbc.ca/petitions/br...

28.07.2025 17:12 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Ashley
Photographer East Coast of Australia
"Here's a little #wildlifewednesday moment for you, filmed only an hour ago, as this gorgeous humpback descends into the water right on sunset, ready for the night to take over"

16.07.2025 10:10 πŸ‘ 13269 πŸ” 2117 πŸ’¬ 389 πŸ“Œ 162
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13.05.2025 14:39 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
WOW - Nailed It‼️πŸ”₯πŸ”₯ #usa #israel #palestine #politics #canada #news #congress #uk #europe #australia
WOW - Nailed It‼️πŸ”₯πŸ”₯ #usa #israel #palestine #politics #canada #news #congress #uk #europe #australia YouTube video by Breezy Politics

www.youtube.com/shorts/C6eLS...

09.05.2025 13:41 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Finally have a good link up for Born to Be Wild in Canadian Geographic - about collaring and rewilding orphan bear cubs in BC. Photos by Tallulah - super cute. robertastaley.com/wp-content/u...

06.05.2025 18:15 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Hastings Racecourse Thoroughbred Live Racing Promo
Hastings Racecourse Thoroughbred Live Racing Promo YouTube video by Hastings Racecourse Vancouver

Now that the election's over, and we have someone reasonable at the helm, it's time for a bit of fun. Hastings racetrack in Vancouver just created this stunning video. Gives me chills. www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFH7...

29.04.2025 18:25 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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'Meadowscaping': The people turning their lawns into meadows Turning lawns into meadows can have big benefits for people, wildlife and the climate. Here's why 'meadowscaping' has become the latest gardening craze.

Our little meadow is looking beautiful. First year. www.bbc.com/future/artic...

29.04.2025 13:46 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Devout Mormon Orchestrating Elon Musk’s Harem Drama
The Devout Mormon Orchestrating Elon Musk’s Harem Drama YouTube video by Alyssa Grenfell

Elon Musk's connection to Mormonism. Not surprising....and super creepy. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cd6Q...

27.04.2025 18:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Organization predicts U.S. democracy will be β€œdead by summer”
Organization predicts U.S. democracy will be β€œdead by summer” YouTube video by Democracy Now!

V-Dem states that 72% of democracies have elected an autocratic, illiberal leader and the U.S. will no longer be a democracy by summer. www.youtube.com/shorts/cmsYU...
V-Dem is based in Sweden and analyzes systems beyond the presence of elections.

25.04.2025 05:13 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Pierre Poilievre is a victim of his own successes Pierre Poilievre has long been defined by his willingness to attack, and it’s what brought him to the brink of the biggest political victory of his life. It’s also what might keep him from actually ac...

Good column: Pierre Poilievre is a victim of his own 'successes.' (If you can't pivot from being a bully, well, at some point karma kicks in.) www.nationalobserver.com/2025/04/21/o...

22.04.2025 16:22 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Why Yale professor Jason Stanley is moving to Canada
Why Yale professor Jason Stanley is moving to Canada YouTube video by CBC News

Fascist expert Dr. Jason Stanley about the danger Canada is in from the US. He's moving to U of T to create an international research centre for journalists and academics, etc. from countries where democracy is "back sliding." The US is our "enemy." www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rn_d...

28.03.2025 17:51 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Canada Is The Anti-Trump. A Psychiatrist Explains
Canada Is The Anti-Trump. A Psychiatrist Explains YouTube video by Dr Russell Razzaque

www.youtube.com/watch?v=alyt...

28.03.2025 12:33 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Countries that have issued a travel advisory this year warning their citizens about visiting the United States:

Canada
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Ireland
Netherlands
New Zealand
United Kingdom

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Thou shalt not snatch people off the streets for their opinions.

27.03.2025 17:43 πŸ‘ 14905 πŸ” 2738 πŸ’¬ 234 πŸ“Œ 96

How in the *world* could anyone choose yippy yappy PeePee over this statesman?

27.03.2025 21:11 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Carney: "The old relationship we had with the United States based on deepening integration of our economies and tight security and military cooperation is over."

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Film Festivals, Screenplay Contests, Submissions Enter the world's best film festivals and screenplay contests. FilmFreeway makes it easy to discover, submit and get tickets to thousands of events.

I just submitted "Elephant Warriors " to Reale Film Festival in Milan, Italy via FilmFreeway.com!

27.03.2025 21:09 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Canada Just Checked Trump’s Ego: Carney’s Super-Corridor Sets Stage for a Global Power Shift Without America The Maple Curtain Drops: Carney’s Corridor will turn Canada into a Global Superpower as America Watches Helplessly

Fight Trump by accelerating a switch to renewable energy, EVs and public transportation. It is cars and fossil fuels where Trump has us over a barrel. Carney is planning just this with his 'Super Corridor' concept. Fascinating. deanblundell.substack.com/p/canada-jus...

27.03.2025 17:10 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Atmospheric concentration of CO2 are at highest levels in the last 800,000 years. Each of the past 10 years were the warmest years on record. Each of last eight years has set a new record for ocean heat content. The rate of sea level rise has doubled. - UN

27.03.2025 15:51 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
EXCLUSIVE: β€œHow Fascism Works” Author Jason Stanley Plans to Leave the U.S. | Amanpour and Company
EXCLUSIVE: β€œHow Fascism Works” Author Jason Stanley Plans to Leave the U.S. | Amanpour and Company YouTube video by Amanpour and Company

Such an important interview from a respected professor and expert in fascism. Universities are being viciously attacked and the repercussions could be fatal. www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKAd...

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High-Protein Diets Are Popular β€” but They Certainly Aren’t Sustainable From Atkins to Carnivore, a look at the evolution and risks of high-protein diets.

High-Protein Diets Are Popular β€” but They Certainly Aren’t Sustainable - sentientmedia.org/high-protein...

25.03.2025 14:36 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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How to Enter the US With Your Digital Privacy Intact Crossing into the United States has become increasingly dangerous for digital privacy. Here are a few steps you can take to minimize the risk of Customs and Border Protection accessing your data.

www.wired.com/2017/02/guid...

25.03.2025 14:22 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
MP Grills Secretary on the Spot! πŸ”₯ #usa #israel #uk #palestine #news #politics #canada #congress
MP Grills Secretary on the Spot! πŸ”₯ #usa #israel #uk #palestine #news #politics #canada #congress YouTube video by Breezy Politics

www.youtube.com/shorts/_HUMj...

22.03.2025 21:32 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Are The United States Safe?
Are The United States Safe? YouTube video by Steve Boots

First, they came for the trans people,
And I did not speak out because I was not trans....

www.youtube.com/watch?v=gz_u...

21.03.2025 16:15 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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In the Australian outback, climate change widens the racial divide In the scorching Australian opal mining town of Coober Pedy, White people live in cool β€œdugouts” while their Aboriginal neighbors suffer above, often without AC.

www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/0...

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