Saturday, May 3, 2025

Australia Votes for Hope

Australia Votes for Hope: Labor’s Victory and the Global Pushback Against Fascism

By Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita

On May 3, 2025, something powerful happened in Australia—something that should inspire people around the world who believe in democracy, social justice, and climate action.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the Australian Labor Party won a resounding victory, securing a strong majority government. This election wasn’t just a routine political shift. It was a clear rejection of far-right narratives, fear politics, and divisive leadership. It was a powerful reminder that people—when empowered—can push back against the rising tide of fascism.

A Historic Win

This marks the first time in Australia’s history that a Labor Prime Minister has been re-elected with a larger majority. Albanese’s platform focused on practical yet compassionate policies: easing the cost of living, expanding social services, taking climate change seriously, and restoring dignity to public discourse.

Meanwhile, opposition leader Peter Dutton—a symbol of the hard-right in Australian politics—not only lost the election, but also lost his own seat. That hasn’t happened to a federal opposition leader in over 100 years.

Let that sink in.

The people didn’t just vote out the far-right—they voted it out with clarity and force.

Australia’s Parties for Canadian Eyes

For those of us watching from Canada, it helps to understand the lay of the land:

  • Labor is Australia’s centre-left party, like a blend between our NDP and Liberals.
  • The Liberals (despite the name) are conservative and aligned with the business-friendly, right-wing policies of our Conservative Party.
  • The Greens are like our Greens but more influential—they lost seats this time but still hold significant sway.
  • The Nationals, partners of the Liberals, are a rural, socially conservative force.
  • Independents, especially progressive “teals,” continue to shake up old power structures.

Australia’s system is different—voting is compulsory, and preferential voting gives people more power to vote with their conscience. What a concept!

Why This Matters Globally

In a time when many countries are struggling with disinformation, climate denial, growing inequality, and increasing authoritarianism, Australia’s election results are a beacon of hope.

It shows that when people are informed, engaged, and given a system that values their vote—they choose community over cruelty, equity over exclusion, and facts over fear.

The Message to the World: We Are Not Alone

Fascism relies on division. It spreads in silence. But movements—whether in Australia, Canada, the U.S., or beyond—grow in solidarity. When we see victories like this, we know that the fight isn’t over—and we’re not alone in it.

We can take inspiration from this moment to demand better leadership, fairer systems, and policies that protect the vulnerable and our planet. We can reject leaders who govern by scapegoating, and instead uplift those who lead with empathy and evidence.

Keep Watching, Keep Speaking

Let’s celebrate this win—and learn from it.

Let’s build systems that represent the people, not the powerful.

And let’s remember: hope is not passive. It’s active, and it just won a majority government in Australia.


Thursday, May 1, 2025

OPEN LETTER: There Has to Be a Better Way

 OPEN LETTER: There Has to Be a Better Way

To:
Hon. Josie Osborne, Minister of Health
Premier David Eby
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Psychiatrists and Medical Professionals across British Columbia
Indigenous Leaders and Healers
Directors of Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Centres
And to the People of British Columbia
,

We write this letter out of grief, frustration, and an unwavering hope for change.

Our province is in crisis. We see the same names and faces cycling through the system—arrested, released, hospitalized, discharged, only to end up back on the streets, in the courts, or dead. Families are shut out by privacy laws. Doctors make rushed decisions. The system loses track. And the public, traumatized by repeated tragedies, is told to move on.

Enough is enough.

This letter is not an accusation. It is a plea—and a proposal. We believe that with compassion, collaboration, and the courage to admit what’s not working, there is a better way.

1. Emergency Stabilization with Oversight

We propose a system where people in severe crisis from addiction or psychosis can be compassionately placed in involuntary care for a short, medically necessary period—just long enough to withdraw safely, eat, rest, and be assessed. This care must be trauma-informed, culturally safe, and reviewed by independent oversight. No more releasing people to die on the streets because no one wants legal liability.

2. Restore Family Rights

Families—especially parents—are often barred from helping their adult children, even when it’s clear their child is in danger. At the same time, children as young as 12 can make life-altering decisions without a parent’s consent, and often without proper follow-up. This contradiction in the law is harming families and putting lives at risk. We need flexible, compassionate policies that include loved ones in care decisions when a person is clearly unable to make them alone.

3. Accountability in Psychiatry and Medical Practice

Psychiatrists and doctors are among the highest-paid professionals in the province, yet many people in crisis get 15-minute assessments and are sent away. There is no consistent follow-up, no continuity of care, and often no communication between providers. This cannot continue. We call for mandatory follow-up plans, cross-agency communication, and accountability for premature discharges and poor outcomes.

4. Honour Indigenous Knowledge and Healing

Indigenous communities have been disproportionately affected by addiction and mental health failures. Yet they also hold some of the most powerful models of healing. We must embed Indigenous knowledge, leadership, and culturally rooted approaches in every part of our mental health system—not as an afterthought, but as foundational practice.

5. Long-Term Care and Purpose

Once stabilized, people need housing, purpose, and community. We must provide real pathways to recovery: transitional housing, supported employment, skill-building, peer support, and reconnection to culture and identity. A society cannot call itself compassionate if it discards people after the crisis ends.


We ask you—our leaders, our healers, and our fellow citizens—to rise to this moment with vision, compassion, and the urgency this crisis demands.

Let’s rebuild a system that doesn’t just patch wounds—it prevents them, heals them, and honours the lives at stake.

With respect and determination,
Tina Winterlik (aka Zipolita)

For all the families, communities, and lives we refuse to give up on.


Is a Soviet Venus Probe About to Crash to Earth?

 Is a Soviet Venus Probe About to Crash to Earth? The Ghost of Kosmos 482 and the Fallout of Kosmos 954

In a twist of cosmic irony, a relic of the Cold War might be headed back to Earth.

Reports have recently resurfaced about Kosmos 482, a failed Soviet probe launched 53 years ago, in 1972, meant to reach Venus. Instead, it became trapped in Earth's orbit, and now — half a century later — it's being closely monitored as it slowly spirals downward, predicted to reenter the atmosphere around May 10–11, 2025.

But why does this matter? What happens when half a ton of Soviet-era space tech, built to withstand the intense heat and pressure of Venus, comes crashing back to Earth?

And why does the name Kosmos strike an eerie chord in Canadian history?


The Kosmos 482 Mystery

Kosmos 482 was launched on March 31, 1972, as part of the Soviet Union’s ambitious planetary exploration program. It was supposed to be twin to the successful Venera 8 mission, but due to a malfunction shortly after launch, it failed to escape Earth's gravity and has been stuck in orbit ever since.

What’s alarming today is that Kosmos 482 still contains a heavily shielded lander — weighing around 500 kilograms (over 1,000 pounds) — designed to survive Venus' hellish conditions. That means it’s almost certainly tough enough to survive atmospheric reentry here on Earth.

The trajectory is still unpredictable, and precise impact zones won’t be known until just hours before reentry. However, it’s expected to fall somewhere between 52 degrees North and South latitude, which includes most of the populated world — including Canada, which straddles the 49th parallel.

If it reenters during night hours, observers may see a slow, fiery streak across the sky, brighter and slower than a typical meteor.


Kosmos 954: A Haunting Reminder

While Kosmos 482 is likely non-nuclear and poses a relatively low risk beyond its mass and reentry speed, Canadians have reason to watch these incidents closely.

In 1978, another Soviet satellite — Kosmos 954 — made headlines when it crashed into Northern Canada, leaving radioactive debris across parts of the Northwest Territories and Saskatchewan. Unlike Kosmos 482, Kosmos 954 was nuclear-powered, and it failed to eject its reactor core safely before reentry.

Canada’s military launched "Operation Morning Light", a massive and costly cleanup effort. The operation recovered multiple pieces of radioactive debris, some dangerously "hot" with cesium-137 and strontium-90. The cleanup took months, cost an estimated $14 million USD, and covered over 124,000 square kilometers of remote wilderness.

Despite international outrage, the Soviet Union only reimbursed Canada $3 million — a fraction of the total cost — citing bureaucratic limitations and denying full responsibility.


Should We Be Worried About Kosmos 482?

Unlike Kosmos 954, Kosmos 482 does not appear to carry a nuclear reactor. Still, its design as a Venus lander means it was built like a tank — capable of withstanding 475°C temperatures and 90 times Earth's atmospheric pressure.

In short: it’s designed not to break up.

That’s why experts believe parts of it will survive reentry and potentially impact the ground. Most likely, it will splash down in an ocean, but if it doesn't, the debris could pose risks if it lands near a populated area. Currently, no plans exist to intercept or destroy the object mid-air, partly because:

  • There's no propulsion system or targeting ability left;
  • Shooting it down could make things worse by creating more dangerous debris;
  • International law and politics would complicate any preemptive strike.

Instead, agencies like NASA, NORAD, ESA, and Russian space authorities are tracking it carefully and will alert local governments if necessary.


Why This Matters: Forgotten Space Junk, Forgotten Responsibilities

The story of Kosmos 482 raises bigger questions about the responsibilities of spacefaring nations, especially when their decades-old mistakes come back to Earth — sometimes literally.

The Soviet Union’s failure to cover the full cleanup of Kosmos 954 is a black mark in Cold War-era diplomacy. It also left Canada footing a massive bill, cleaning up someone else’s radioactive trash.

Will history repeat itself? If Kosmos 482 causes damage or lands in a populated zone, who is responsible? And will Russia, as the successor state to the USSR, own up to its past space debris?

These are not just academic questions. With thousands of aging satellites and discarded rocket parts orbiting Earth, more reentries are inevitable. And the more complex and long-lasting the technology, the higher the potential risks.


What Can We Do?

  1. Stay informed — watch updates from space agencies around May 10–11, 2025.
  2. Pressure governments to demand transparency from space powers about space junk.
  3. Push for better international laws governing satellite reentry, compensation, and responsibility.
  4. Educate others about past incidents like Kosmos 954, which most people have never heard of.

Space is not just "out there" anymore. It's our shared backyard — and sometimes, our junk falls back home.


Sources & Further Reading:

  • ESA & NASA reentry tracking
  • Government of Canada: Operation Morning Light
  • United Nations Space Liability Convention (1972)
  • History of RORSAT satellites and Kosmos missions


Expect More from CBC: The West Deserves Better

 


By Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita
http://tinawinterlik.blogspot.com 


Another election night. Another moment when the CBC — Canada’s national public broadcaster — called the outcome just as B.C.’s polls closed.

This time, the headline hit harder than usual:

“The West really doesn't count’: Election called just as B.C. polls closed — again”

This kind of framing isn’t just frustrating — it’s damaging. It deepens the sense of Western alienation, discourages voter turnout, and completely fails to do what a public broadcaster is supposed to do: inform the public, build trust, and support democracy.

So let’s take a moment to look at the facts.


Who Is the CBC — and Who Pays Them?

The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC/Radio-Canada) is a publicly funded media organization, supported by taxpayers like you and me.

In 2023–2024, CBC/Radio-Canada received over $1.2 billion in federal funding to fulfill their legal mandate under the Broadcasting Act. That mandate includes:

  • Providing balanced, accurate, and comprehensive news
  • Reflecting the geographic and cultural diversity of our country
  • Serving all Canadians, in all regions, fairly and equally

So when CBC uses a headline that echoes the idea that “The West doesn’t count”, they’re not just spreading discouragement — they’re betraying the trust of the very people who fund them.


What CBC Should Have Said (But Didn’t)

It’s true that projections are sometimes called as soon as Ontario’s numbers come in — but these are media projections, not official results.

Here’s what CBC should have done instead:

  • Educated viewers on how and when votes are counted (advance votes, mail-in ballots, etc.)
  • Explained the difference between a projection and the final count
  • Reminded Canadians that B.C. votes do matter — in tight races, in seat distribution, in shaping the future
  • Opened a discussion about electoral reform, regional equity, and democracy

Instead, they echoed a line that makes people feel invisible.
That’s not just lazy journalism — that’s harmful journalism.


So, CBC — Are You Helping or Hindering?

With democratic trust already worn thin, CBC needs to decide:

Are you serving the public, or sidelining parts of it?

If you really want to help:

  • Stop feeding disillusionment
  • Start educating Canadians
  • Use your platform to empower, not discourage

The West matters. Our votes matter. Our voices matter.
But right now, our public broadcaster isn’t acting like it.


Take Action

If you’re tired of feeling dismissed on election night, let CBC know:

  • Write to the CBC Ombudsman
  • Leave a respectful comment on their social media
  • Ask for better journalism — one that includes all Canadians

We deserve better.
We pay for better.


A Mother's Plea

I copied and pasted this here so more people will read and hopefully will not be ignored

It's painful but honest. This could be your child or mine and it's TERRIFYING. 💔😢


Open your hearts.❤️ We NEED great change and we need it NOW!

COPIED from Christine Moore's FB page

 We’re leaving Sunday for Nelson.


It’s a trip that comes with heavy emotion.


The K9 search is about to begin—something I’ve been pushing for since January. The conditions finally allow it: the weather is safe for the handler and the dogs, and the terrain is ready to be searched. What I’ve long fought for is now happening.


And yet I go with a weight in my chest that’s hard to put into words.


This is the tightrope I walk—every single day.


My heart tells me I need to be there, just in case.

My mind tells me to stay away, just in case.


This is the war I live with: the hope for answers and the fear of what those answers might be.


We won’t be part of the search itself. That’s left to the experts. But my heart wins over my mind.

So we go.


We go because love demands it.

We go because the unknown is worse than the truth.

We go because no parent should wait in silence far away while others search for their child.


Nelson is a beautiful place—on the surface. But for me, the city carries a heaviness that’s hard to explain. A darkness that doesn’t come from its landscape, but from the tension just beneath it—a city at war with its own conscience when it comes to the unhoused.


I’ve seen comments comparing Nelson to Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.

Let me be clear:


I’ve walked the DTES.

I’ve driven those streets looking for my son.

I’ve stepped into shelters. Sat with people others pass by. Looked into eyes that still carry pieces of the children they once were.


There is no comparison.


People living on the DTES describe it as “the end of the road.”

It’s not just a crisis—it’s apocalyptic.

It’s a place where hope fights for air.

And yet even there, humanity is still alive—if we’re willing to see it.


I’ve been called a bleeding heart.

If that means refusing to look away, refusing to dehumanize people suffering on our streets, then I’ll wear that name with pride.


Because when I walked into places others called “drug dens,” I didn’t see criminals—I saw stories. I saw pain. I saw the wreckage of a system that lets trauma, mental illness, and addiction fester until people are unrecognizable even to their own families.


And I’ve spoken with frontline officers, too. One officer told me plainly: even they don’t feel safe walking the DTES.

And that should never be the case—not for them, and not for the people forced to live there.


He spoke of families who are desperate—watching their children spiral while they’re powerless to intervene. The lack of wraparound supports is so severe that some parents—grieving, afraid, and helpless—feel there are no options left. That letting their child go is less painful than watching them slowly disappear on the streets, in the throes of addiction.


And I ask myself this every day with Christopher:


If he’s in the grip of heavy drug use…

If his schizophrenia is unmanaged and worsening…

If he’s alone, vulnerable, and unable to access care—

How is that anything but a danger to himself?


How can we say he’s choosing this, when his ability to choose is so deeply impaired?


We’ve created a system where even when someone’s life is visibly at risk, families can’t step in unless they meet a narrow legal threshold.

We say it’s about freedom. But what kind of freedom is this?


We keep debating forced treatment, but no one is talking enough about the real issue: what comes after.


There’s no plan.

No coordinated system of care.

No guaranteed housing.

No long-term support.


And cleaning up encampments is not a solution.

People don’t disappear—they move.

They rebuild.

Because what other option do they have?


Meanwhile, the drug supply grows more toxic.

The dealers keep making money.

And the body count keeps rising.


This is not a sustainable system.

It is a slow, collective collapse—and we are watching it in real time.


We need wraparound services.

We need intervention pathways that allow families to act.

We need to treat addiction and mental illness as the urgent, complex health crises they are—not as moral failures.


And I know—some people in Nelson may question why I’m speaking out, because I don’t live there.


But I’m not here looking for approval.

I’m not asking anyone to like me.

I’m asking people to start talking about real solutions.


Solutions that provide safety in their communities

—and at the same time—

ensure the people who are struggling on the streets receive proper, humane, evidence-based care.


These two things are not in conflict.

You can care about public safety and still care about people.

In fact, true public safety depends on it.


Christopher is not invisible.

He is not disposable.

He is a person.

He is my son.

And he is loved beyond words.


I will keep searching for him.

I will keep fighting for him.

And I will keep speaking—for him, and for every family still begging to be heard.



If this resonates with you, please don’t scroll past.

• Share this post.

• Start the conversation in your community.

• Push for change in your province, in your policies, in your people.

• Because if we don’t fight for the vulnerable, who will?


Someone out there is missing.

Someone out there is still alive—but barely hanging on.

And someone like me is still searching.


For me, that someone is Christopher.

A Line Drawn in the Earth: Haida Gwaii and the Stand for Justice

A Line Drawn in the Earth: Haida Gwaii and the Stand for Justice

“There comes a time when silence is betrayal.” – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Something profound is happening in Haida Gwaii.

After the deliberate and violent killing of a Haida community member, Luke, something shifted—not just in the village, but in the hearts of people up and down the coast. A man has been charged with murder, but the community isn’t waiting for the courts to decide what justice means.

This isn’t about drugs. It isn’t about gossip or rumors. It’s about one of their own being murdered, and others allegedly condoning it. That is what broke the bond. That is why, as I write this, families are being exiled from the land—run out, their homes being torn down. It's not something done lightly. It’s done out of heartbreak, fury, and a refusal to let silence be mistaken for acceptance.

In The Shipping News, there's a haunting scene where a house is dragged across the frozen sea—banished. That image came back to me watching this story unfold, but this isn’t fiction. This is real. This is a community rising up with ancient clarity, saying: “No more.” No more to violence. No more to complicity. No more to broken trust.

From Haida Gwaii to the Downtown Eastside, the nations are watching, drumming, and guarding their lands and their people. There are blockades—not of rage, but of protection. They are defending the sacred, defending each other.

We don’t know where those exiled have gone. There are whispers—maybe Vancouver, maybe hidden—but the truth is, what matters most is where the spirit of this story travels.

Let it not be forgotten. Let it not be twisted.

This is not vengeance. It is sovereignty.
This is not chaos. It is clarity.
This is not hate. It is love in its fiercest form.

Justice for Luke.
Justice for all those lost to silence.
Let the world not look away.

Resources & Links:

Reflection Question for Readers:

When communities are failed by colonial justice systems, what does real accountability look like—and are we willing to listen when it doesn't fit our expectations?

Monday, April 28, 2025

YOU’RE FIRED, PIERRE!

 

YOU’RE FIRED, PIERRE!
A Grateful Goodbye, A Hopeful New Chapter

What a moment.
Mark Carney has won — and Canada may finally breathe a little easier.

But the real headline?
Pierre Poilievre LOST HIS SEAT.
That’s right. The man who built a career off attacking others, fearmongering, and fueling division —
was just handed a pink slip by the very voters he claimed to champion.
YOU’RE FIRED! (To borrow a line from a certain TV host he often echoed.)

After decades in politics and zero experience in the real working world, Pierre is now officially out.
No more grandstanding in Parliament. No more smug videos. No more slogans.
Just silence. And a massive taxpayer-funded pension.

Because here’s the kicker:
Despite losing his job, Poilievre still walks away with an MP pension reportedly worth over $200,000 a year.
Most Canadians will never see that in their lifetime — let alone in retirement.

It’s time for a new kind of leadership.
Congratulations, Prime Minister Mark Carney. We’re counting on you.
Now, please — reform the MP pension law.
Canadians work hard, pay taxes, and deserve fairness. No more golden parachutes for fired politicians.

Let this election be the start of something better.
Accountability. Integrity. And policies that work for all Canadians — not just the privileged few.

Because democracy just did its job.
Now it’s time for our new leaders to do theirs.

Was Solar Activity Behind the Spain-Portugal Blackout?

 In the early hours of April 26, 2025, millions across Spain and Portugal were left without power. Official reports so far blame a combination of grid instability and damage to a high-voltage transmission line in southern France. But a deeper look reveals a bigger story that isn’t being widely discussed yet — the Sun itself may have played a hidden role.

April 2025 has been an intense month for solar activity. As Solar Cycle 25 nears its peak, Earth has been bombarded by powerful coronal mass ejections (CMEs) — huge bursts of solar plasma that can cause serious disruptions on our planet.

Here’s the timeline:

  • April 15, 2025: A rare “cannibal” CME event occurred, where two eruptions merged into one massive blast. It sparked a G4-class geomagnetic storm, one of the strongest in years. Auroras were seen as far south as France.
  • April 16, 2025: NOAA confirmed continued geomagnetic disturbances reaching G3 storm levels.
  • April 22–23, 2025: Another strong G2 storm warning was issued, signaling continued instability in Earth's magnetosphere.

Geomagnetic storms like these can induce electrical currents in power lines, destabilizing grids even when there’s no direct "damage." In other words, the system can get "shaken" into failure.

Official agencies have so far only cited technical reasons for the blackout — no one is publicly linking it to space weather yet. However, given the intense solar storm activity throughout April, it is very possible that these events weakened the electrical grid's stability and made it far more vulnerable to any disruption, like the fire in France.

This matters — because if solar storms are contributing to grid failures, and governments aren’t being transparent, the public remains unaware and unprepared.

In our Alchemy of Ivy Mae Novella, we explore how seemingly "random" events often have much deeper natural causes. Nature still rules us, whether we acknowledge it or not.

Stay tuned. Watch the Sun. And stay curious.

Sources for Solar Activity Updates:


Sunday, April 27, 2025

The Dark Side of Roblox: What Every Parent and Caregiver Needs to Know

 

What Every Parent and Caregiver Needs to Know

Until today, I had never even heard of Roblox.
I had no idea it was one of the most popular games for kids and teens around the world.
And I definitely didn’t know the horrifying reality hiding beneath its cartoonish, harmless-looking surface.

Roblox is marketed as a fun, creative platform where kids can build games, play with friends, and unleash their imaginations.
In reality, it's a wild west full of predators, gambling schemes, exploitation, and inappropriate content — all hidden in plain sight.

Here’s what I learned — and why we all need to be paying attention:


Predators and Grooming

Roblox allows users to chat in games, and despite filters, predators have used it to groom children, sometimes even luring them into dangerous real-life situations.
There have been multiple criminal cases reported over the last few years — and those are just the ones we know about.


Hidden Sexual Content

Shockingly, some users create what are known as "condo games" — games secretly designed to depict sexual acts between characters.
These games are often disguised under innocent names, popping up just long enough to catch unsuspecting kids before moderators remove them.
It’s a horrifying thought: children logging into what they believe is a simple game, only to be exposed to graphic, abusive content.


Exploitation of Young Developers

Roblox encourages kids as young as 9 or 10 years old to become "developers," making their own games.
But while they promise the dream of earning real money, the truth is brutal:
Roblox takes 70%–80% of the revenue from the games children create, leaving most young developers earning pennies — or worse, losing money because they pay for in-game advertising.
Bloomberg called it “child labor disguised as creativity.”


Gambling and Scams

Many games inside Roblox contain loot boxes (random prize purchases) or gambling-like systems.
Children can easily spend hundreds of real dollars chasing rare items, and scammers prey on them constantly with promises of free Robux or fake upgrades.


What Roblox Promised — and Failed to Fix

After major investigations in 2021, Roblox promised to clean up its act: better moderation, stronger child protection, more ethical business practices.
But reports show the problems are still happening.
The platform simply moves too fast — with 40+ million user-created games, it's impossible to police it all, and the company profits massively from the chaos.


Why This Matters

We’re talking about a space where millions of kids — some as young as 6 or 7 years old — are left vulnerable to exploitation, scams, and serious emotional harm, often with parents none the wiser.

The graphics look cute.
The commercials seem friendly.
But the reality is dangerous.

And worst of all — until today, I had no idea.
If I didn’t know, how many others are still in the dark?


What Can We Do?

  • Talk to the kids in your life. Ask them what games they play. Look at them together.
  • Use parental controls. Roblox has some, but they aren't perfect. Use them anyway.
  • Warn about scams. Make sure kids know never to click suspicious links or trust "free Robux" offers.
  • Limit in-game spending. Teach children about how these games are designed to manipulate emotions for money.
  • Stay aware. Platforms like Roblox will not protect children on their own. It’s up to us to stay informed and vigilant.

Final Thought:

Roblox — and platforms like it — show us how badly the internet is failing to protect its youngest users.
We can’t afford to be silent.
We must speak up, educate others, and demand real changes.

Our children’s safety depends on it.


#RobloxWarning

#ProtectKidsOnline

#OnlineSafety

#ChildExploitation

#InternetSafety

#ParentsBeAware

#GamingSafety

#RobloxDangers

#StopOnlinePredators

#SafeGaming

#DigitalParenting

#KidsOnlineSafety

#OnlineGroomingAwareness

#HiddenDangers



Heartfelt Condolence to the Filipino Canadian Community After the Lupa Tragedy

 It is with a heavy heart that I offer my deepest condolences to the Filipino Canadian community and to all those affected by the tragic event at the Lupa celebration.

The Lupa celebration was meant to be a joyous occasion, a time for the community to come together and honor Filipino heritage, culture, and traditions. With over 100,000 visitors attending that day, it was a day filled with music, food, dance, and laughter — a true reflection of the warmth, strength, and unity that define the Filipino Canadian community. It’s heartbreaking that something so devastating has overshadowed what should have been a beautiful celebration.

Having had the privilege to know and work with many wonderful Filipinos, this tragedy feels even more personal. The neighborhood, where my grandparents once lived on 51st and Ross, holds a deep place in my heart. While the area has changed over the years, the spirit of togetherness has always remained. To see such loss in a place that holds so much history is profoundly painful.

We mourn with you, stand with you, and send love, strength, and prayers to all those impacted. May the community find healing, and may we honor those we have lost with love and respect.

#LupaCelebration #FilipinoCanadianCommunity #InSolidarity #VancouverStrong


The Crisis We Must Watch: Water, War, and Wisdom

 

In a world already burdened by climate change, inequality, and division, a new danger is quietly brewing — one that too few people are noticing.

Tensions between India and Pakistan over water are escalating.
The recent suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty could trigger not just political unrest, but agricultural collapse, mass migration, and environmental devastation.

We have seen these patterns before:

  • After 9/11, entire populations were blamed for the actions of a few extremists.
  • In Gaza and Israel, countless innocent civilians have paid the price for violent acts they did not commit.
  • Around the world, the cycle of revenge and retaliation continues to blind societies to the real solutions: dialogue, justice, and compassion.

When will humanity finally learn that "an eye for an eye leaves the whole world blind"?


Why This Situation Is So Dangerous

  • Pakistan depends on the Indus River for nearly 80% of its agriculture.
  • India controls key upstream water flows under the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty — one of the most important water-sharing agreements in the world.
  • Without water, crops fail. Without crops, food shortages follow.
  • Starvation leads to desperation — theft, violence, collapse.

This is not a distant political problem.
It is a human survival crisis in slow motion.

And it won't stay contained.

When desperate people flee their homes in search of survival,

  • Borders strain;
  • Economies are disrupted;
  • Societies fracture.

The Environmental Domino Effect

Beyond the human suffering, the land itself will suffer.

Without stable irrigation:

  • Fields turn to dust.
  • Soil quality collapses.
  • Ecosystems die off.
  • Weather patterns shift, making the land even more vulnerable to future droughts and famine.

This is a cascading environmental disaster that could worsen climate change itself in the region.

The Earth cannot survive another blind war — especially one rooted in water scarcity.


A Global Concern

Here in Canada, in the United States, and across Europe,
we are already seeing the human waves created by instability.
Many Indian families, and increasingly Pakistani families too, are sending their children abroad to study, to build safer futures.

These families are not enemies. They are trying to survive.

We owe it to them — and to our collective future — to advocate for:

  • Diplomacy over destruction,
  • Stewardship over exploitation,
  • Compassion over cruelty.

Someone Needs to Speak to Power

At this critical moment, the world needs courageous voices willing to say:

  • Water must never be used as a weapon.
  • Human lives must not be politicized or criminalized because of the actions of extremists.
  • Environmental devastation is a global emergency, not a regional inconvenience.

Leaders in India — and in Pakistan — must recognize that the future of their nations, and of the world, depends on restraint, cooperation, and wisdom.

If pride and politics take precedence over human survival,
then no victory will be possible — only shared ruin.


"Earth provides enough to satisfy every man's needs, but not every man's greed."
— Mahatma Gandhi


A Calm Call to Action

We do not write this to sow panic, but to encourage awareness and action.

We urge:

  • Journalists to report thoughtfully, avoiding blanket blame.
  • Citizens to stay informed and share credible information.
  • Governments to prioritize water diplomacy and conflict prevention.
  • Environmental organizations to spotlight the looming ecological risks.
  • Community leaders to advocate for peace and solidarity.

War over water won't just drown one nation.
It will flood us all.

The time to watch, to care, and to speak is now.


#WaterIsLife

#PeaceNotWar

#ClimateCrisis

#WaterConflict

#EnvironmentalJustice

#GlobalSolidarity

#ActForPeace

#NoWarOverWater

#IndusRiver #ProtectOurFuture

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Why Aren’t We Using Tech to Protect the Public from Known Violent Offenders?

 By Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita

This week, like many Vancouverites, I was stunned — and furious — to hear that a man with a long history of violent assaults, including attacks on women and strangers, walked away from a halfway house and wasn’t located for three full days. Not only that, he was last seen walking around one of the busiest intersections in the city — Robson and Granville — while police issued public alerts that he was likely to reoffend.

Let that sink in.

He was a known threat. He was under supervised release. And yet, he simply walked away.

We live in a world where you can track a suitcase across continents with an AirTag. So why aren’t we doing the same — or better — for individuals who pose a clear, documented danger to the public?

Where is the technology that’s supposed to protect us?

AirTags. GPS ankle monitors. Dye packs. Geofencing. Tamper-proof devices with real-time alerts.
These aren't futuristic concepts. They already exist. They're used in logistics, parole systems, and high-security industries around the world.

So I ask again: Why wasn’t this man being monitored with tech that could have alerted authorities the moment he stepped outside the approved zone?

What's Stopping Us?

The answer is both frustrating and unacceptable:

  • Red tape and bureaucracy — Agencies don’t coordinate effectively, and policy changes take years.
  • Privacy and legal gray zones — In some cases, monitoring is viewed as too intrusive, even for high-risk individuals.
  • Lack of funding — Halfway houses and parole officers are stretched thin. Tech isn’t always prioritized.
  • Accountability avoidance — If they implement tracking and it fails, they fear lawsuits. So instead, they do nothing.

Meanwhile, the public is left vulnerable.

We deserve answers. We deserve action.

If someone has been assessed as likely to reoffend — especially with a history of unprovoked, violent assaults — then every possible step must be taken to prevent harm. And in 2025, that absolutely includes the use of technology.

This isn’t about punishment — it’s about protection. It’s about safety. It’s about common sense.

I’m calling on local officials, law enforcement, and community advocates to demand:

  • Mandatory tech monitoring for high-risk offenders
  • Transparent protocols and public accountability
  • Investments in real-time alert systems
  • Better communication with the public when threats arise

Because next time, we might not be so lucky.


Let’s make sure our city — and everyone in it — is safe.


Monday, April 21, 2025

Flipping the Script: How Insider Traders Are Looting the Future—and How We Fight Back

 By: Zipolita (Tina Winterlik) with help of AI

Have you felt it? The stock market surges, then crashes. Leaders make bold announcements one day and walk them back the next. Meanwhile, regular people—seniors, students, single parents—are barely scraping by.

But what if I told you some of this chaos is by design?

While we’re trying to survive rent hikes, grocery bills, and vanishing jobs, there are people at the top making a fortune timing the market like a slot machine they’ve rigged themselves. This isn’t just capitalism—it’s insider trading in disguise, and it’s hollowing out democracy in broad daylight.

Last week the market soared. This week it’s crashing again. And who profits both ways? The ones pulling the strings.

These swings aren’t just accidents or "economic cycles." They're opportunities for those with access to information and media platforms to pump, dump, and cash in, while the rest of us are left holding the bag—or worse, losing our homes, health, or hope.

But we see you. And we’re flipping the script.

We’re not just pointing fingers—we’re connecting dots. We’re exposing the patterns. We're reclaiming the narrative.

We demand transparency.

We demand real investigations into political profiteering.

We demand protections for the people—not for the portfolios of the powerful.

And we’re not waiting for permission.

We're writing, organizing, building community financial literacy, and planting seeds of resistance. We’re creating new systems rooted in solidarity, ethics, and real value—not illusion.

This is our wake-up call. And if enough of us answer, their power games collapse like a house of cards.

Let’s talk. Let’s organize. Let’s flip it on them.

What You Can Do Right Now:

1. Share this post with someone who’s tired of being played.

2. Follow the money. Question every headline. Ask who benefits.

3. Join or support grassroots economic justice groups.

4. Start your own conversation—online, on the street, at the dinner table.

5. Reach out if you want to collaborate, build, or just not feel alone in this.

We are many. They are few. And their time is running out.


#FlippingTheScript #InsiderTrading #EconomicJustice #PeopleBeforeProfit #ZipolitaSpeaks



Facing the Devil in His Final Hours: A Reflection on Pope Francis, Power, and Unfinished Truths

 Facing the Devil in His Final Hours

A Reflection on Power, Legacy, and Unfinished Truths

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday—a day symbolic of resurrection and hope. But for many of us, the feelings are more complicated.

His passing marks the end of a papacy that, while progressive in tone, still carries the heavy shadows of a Church deeply entwined with colonialism, abuse, and generational trauma.

I’m not a fan of Catholicism. In fact, I’ve spent years stepping away from the institution and all the damage it’s done—especially here in so-called Canada. The legacy of the Residential Schools haunts us. Survivors and families are still fighting for truth, justice, and healing. And let’s be real: while Pope Francis did apologize and call it a genocide, it took far too long.

Still, he was different.

Francis stood apart in key ways. He spoke openly about inequality, climate change, and the rights of the poor. He softened the Church’s tone on LGBTQ+ issues and took stands that infuriated the far right. He tried to shift the Church’s focus from power and doctrine to mercy and care. And for that, many—inside and outside the Church—respected him.

Which makes what happened in his final hours all the more disturbing.

Just before his death, Pope Francis met with J.D. Vance—U.S. Vice President, a figure whose politics embody cruelty, nationalism, and the very ideologies the Pope spent years warning us about. Why was he granted a private audience at the end? Why was the last global leader Francis met someone who has vilified migrants, fanned hate, and pushed policies that hurt the vulnerable?

It feels like Francis, in his frailty, had to face the very forces he fought against—maybe even a final symbolic confrontation with everything he stood for. And I can’t help but wonder if it stole his last bit of strength.

Let’s be honest: the Church still owes us more than apologies. It owes truth, reparations, and a complete reckoning. Francis made some steps toward that—but the institution remains broken. And now, without him, what direction will it take?

His death doesn’t absolve the Church. But it does mark the end of a rare moment when someone inside tried to steer it toward justice, even while carrying centuries of guilt.

Rest in peace, Francis. May the next chapter bring more courage, more truth, and real change. We’re still watching.


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Farewell to Pope Francis: A Humble Shepherd Passes On

 Today we mark the passing of Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, he became the 266th Pope of the Catholic Church and served with grace, compassion, and a deep commitment to the marginalized.

Pope Francis passed away peacefully in his residence at Casa Santa Marta in the Vatican, following a prolonged illness that included recent complications from pneumonia and kidney failure. Despite his health struggles, he continued to fulfill his duties as best he could, delivering his final Urbi et Orbi blessing just a day before his death—his frail voice and weakened state underscoring his steadfast devotion until the very end.

His papacy was historic: the first Jesuit Pope, the first from Latin America, and the first non-European leader of the Catholic Church in over a millennium. Pope Francis broke many barriers and traditions. He spoke boldly on climate change, economic inequality, and the need for inclusivity in the Church. He condemned the abuse of Indigenous students in Canada’s residential schools as genocide, called for the abolition of the death penalty, and showed compassion by supporting civil unions for same-sex couples.

In a touching display of humility and solidarity, Francis chose not to be buried in the Vatican but rather at the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome—a significant departure from tradition and a testament to the simplicity he lived by.

His death leaves a profound void not only for the Catholic community but for millions around the world who admired his moral courage, warmth, and progressive leadership.

As we reflect on his life and legacy, may we carry forward his message of compassion, justice, and peace. Rest in peace, Papa Francisco.


Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Finding Hope in Dark Times

 Finding Hope in Dark Times: A Quiet Revolution of the Heart

By Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita

It feels like the world is breaking open.

Canadians talk of boycotting the U.S. just to feel safe. People are being deported, silenced, divided. Oligarchs are playing monopoly with the stock market. Housing is out of reach. Many of our elders—our wisdom-keepers—can’t find work or shelter. Meanwhile, addiction is rising, empathy seems scarce, and an election looms like a storm cloud, full of bickering and blame.

In the U.S., we watch as power concentrates into fewer, greedier hands. Here in Canada, people are being exploited through the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, while newcomers and locals alike scramble for a place to sleep and a job that pays enough to live.

And amidst it all, there’s a strange surge of scooters, bikes, Ubers, noise, cars, even cats in strollers—chaos on the roads and confusion in the air. Someone yelled at me recently for "not knowing how to ride a bike"—even though they made the mistake. That moment stuck with me. We've lost patience, compassion, rhythm. Maybe even ourselves.

So what now?

We breathe.
We sit on a log at the beach.
We listen to the water.
We close our eyes and send out one hopeful thought—

That peace will prevail.
That the wars will stop.
That we will take care of each other again.
That food, homes, and dignity will be shared.
That equity will rise, not greed.
That we’ll return to the soil—to gardens, chickens, small homes, and honest days.
That we’ll stop chasing the next gadget and start growing real lives again.

Not everyone will want that.
Some are still addicted to status, to tennis clubs and high-end cars, to Monte Carlo dreams.
But many of us?
We’re dreaming different now.
And maybe if enough of us breathe together, the world will pause and remember its heart.

Because the heart’s electromagnetic field is real—5,000 times stronger than the brain’s.
And when people come together in love, peace, and gratitude… crime can fall.
That’s been studied.
And maybe, just maybe, change can ripple from the inside out.

So don’t give up.
Even in the dark, the quiet revolution is already happening.
One peaceful breath at a time.



Explore Heart Coherence:
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Here’s a little Hope Mantra 

I am rooted in love and light.

I am healthy, whole, and resilient.

I face each challenge with grace and courage.

I am a force for good in this world.

I trust the journey, even when the road is rough.

I shine with truth, compassion, and purpose.

Peace begins in me, and ripples outward.


Monday, April 14, 2025

Double Solar Eruption Sends Energy Toward Earth – What You Should Know (Especially in Vancouver)

 By Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita

This weekend, something rare and powerful happened on the sun—a double eruption from two massive magnetic filaments. These plasma ropes snapped, sending charged particles flying into space. When this energy hits Earth's magnetic field (expected April 16th), we could experience G2-class geomagnetic storms.

What’s fascinating is these explosions didn’t come from sunspots. It’s a reminder that the sun is full of hidden forces, and space weather affects us even when the skies above look calm.

What to expect in Vancouver:

Auroras: We might get a glimpse of the northern lights if the skies are clear and the storm is strong enough. Try checking northern views from dark places like Iona Beach or Burnaby Mountain.

Tech issues: GPS signals, radio communications, and satellite-based services may briefly glitch.

Personal effects: This is where it gets interesting. Some people report feeling “off” during solar storms:

Headaches or pressure in the head

Fatigue or insomnia

Mood swings or anxiety

Heart palpitations or a racing pulse

Flu-like symptoms without a clear cause

Sensitivity to Solar Activity – Is it real?

You're not alone if you feel affected. Our bodies are electric in nature—our hearts and brains run on bioelectrical signals. So when Earth's magnetic field is disturbed, it’s plausible that sensitive people might feel it. Animals often react before earthquakes or storms—maybe humans still carry some of that ancient sensitivity too.

So if you’re feeling a bit “off,” be kind to yourself:

Drink lots of water

Ground yourself in nature if possible

Avoid overwhelming stimulation

Get good sleep and eat nourishing food

If it resonates, try meditating or even just resting in a dark, calm space. Let your body and spirit recalibrate.

One final note…

Events like this remind us how connected we are—to each other, to the Earth, and to the cosmos. Something that happened 150 million kilometers away could shimmer across our skies and stir our inner world.

Stay safe, grounded, and maybe—just maybe—go watch the sky.

Saturday, April 12, 2025

Dreaming South: Oaxaca, Claudia Sheinbaum, and the Rise of a New Power”

 Dreaming South: Oaxaca, Claudia Sheinbaum, and the Rise of a New Power

By Zipolita

Not so long ago, the Canadian dollar was strong. I remember being able to travel to Mexico and feel free—free to move, to live, to create. These days, the loonie feels heavy. And while I know it’s not all about money, let’s be real: a stronger dollar would make reconnecting with my family and friends in Oaxaca a whole lot easier.

But lately, I’ve been hearing whispers—hopes, really—from my friends and adopted family in Oaxaca. They're talking about Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico’s new president. The first woman, the first scientist, the first leader of Jewish heritage to take the seat of power in a land rich with ancient stories and spiritual resilience.

Some are saying it’s a sign—maybe even a prophecy—that the South is rising.


A Different Kind of Power

What if Mexico, Central America, and South America could unite—not under a banner of conquest or capitalism—but under shared values?

What if the nations long dismissed as "developing" were actually reclaiming their own way—healing the land, embracing sovereignty, honoring Indigenous leadership, and forging a future that isn’t dictated by Wall Street or Washington?

I see it. I feel it. I dream of it.

Imagine a supercontinent of solidarity—where food is grown with care, not chemicals. Where trade is fair. Where solar panels light up schools in remote jungle villages. Where Spanish, Portuguese, Nahuatl, Quechua, and Mixtec are all spoken with pride. Where water is sacred, not bottled.


A Feminine Future

Claudia isn’t just a political figure—she represents a shift. A rebalancing. She brings science and soul, facts and feeling. Maybe she is the beginning of a movement led by women, Indigenous voices, artists, farmers, and young people with paint-stained hands.

And maybe, just maybe, Canada could learn from that. Maybe instead of clinging to systems that aren’t working, we look South for inspiration. For hope. For reconnection.


Oaxaca Is Calling

My heart beats louder every time I think of returning to Oaxaca. To sit with my family, to photograph the colors, to breathe in the mountain air and remember what really matters. This dream—of unity, of strength, of rebirth—isn’t just about borders or leaders.

It’s about us.

So, let’s keep dreaming. And let’s keep planting.

The prophecy isn’t about one person—it’s about all of us.

We are the return.


Friday, April 11, 2025

Watching the Collapse from the North: How Much Longer Do We Just Sit Here?

Canada’s Front Row Seat to the Collapse of American Sanity

And How Much Longer Are We Supposed to Just Watch?

From up here, we’re watching. Boycotting. Bracing. Hoping the wreckage doesn’t crash through our door.
Because when your southern neighbor is lighting democracy on fire and golfing while kids get dragged out of schools, it’s kind of hard to pretend everything’s fine on your side of the fence.

Trump posts on Truth Social that it’s a “good time to buy DJT” (his own stock ticker, naturally), and boom—his buddies cash in, and he walks away half a billion dollars richer.
That’s not capitalism. That’s a pump-and-dump grift wrapped in a red hat and gospel music.

Meanwhile, ICE agents—on U.S. soil, in 2025—are showing up at elementary schools. Looking for children. Not gang members. Not criminals. Just kids whose only crime is existing in the wrong place at the wrong time. Venezuelan asylum seekers—many of whom were shipped to prison with no trial, no protection, no voice—are still locked up like animals.

And he talks about his golf game.

We’ve seen people march, shout, resist, and burn out. We’ve seen journalists censored, truth twisted, and courts turned into political weapons. And through it all, somehow, he’s still standing there, smug as ever, like the villain in a movie who knows the script always bends in his favor.

So I have to ask—how long do we sit and wait, politely boycotting and whispering our outrage, while the fan keeps spinning and the shit keeps flying?

There’s a poem—a warning, really—that echoes louder now than ever:

First they came for the migrants, and I stayed quiet—because I had my papers.
Then they came for the journalists, and I looked away—because I wasn’t one of them.
Then they came for the protesters, and I stayed home—because I was tired.
Then they came for the children, and I told myself it wasn’t my fight.
And by the time they came for the rest of us, there was no one left to speak.

No one is illegal on stolen land.
Let me say that again for the people in the back: No one is illegal on stolen land.
You cannot claim moral authority while standing on the bones of genocide and waving a flag of exclusion.

So no, Canada can’t just quietly sidestep the fallout. None of us can. This isn’t just American dysfunction—it’s a global crisis of conscience. And history will remember not just what he did, but what we allowed.

We need to stop waiting for permission to be outraged.
We need to stop pretending that our silence is neutral—it’s not. Silence is complicity dressed in polite language.

If you’ve ever asked yourself, “What would I have done during history’s darkest moments?”—look around. You’re doing it now.

Speak up. Show up. Write. March. Boycott. Disrupt.
Because the ship is already tilting, and if we don’t grab the wheel, it’s going down with all of us on it.


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#CanadaWatching #NoOneIsIllegal #BorderPolitics #StopTrump #HumanRights #ICEraids #JournalismMatters #Resist #GlobalSolidarity #BlogForChange


Thursday, April 10, 2025

Silenced by the Gas: LNG, Censorship, and the Disappearing Voice of Dissent

 I didn’t plan on waking up this way.

Not to the sound of sirens or speeches — but to the quiet disappearance of my voice.

It started before COVID, or maybe that was just when it became obvious. I remember watching as Wet’suwet’en land protectors were arrested during a ceremony — a ceremony — by RCMP who had no business being on their territory. That shook me. And then the lockdowns came. Silence fell, but it wasn’t peaceful. It felt strategic.

What few people know is that around that same time, I had a strange feeling in my gut. A former employer of mine — someone with a professional background in a field connected to the LNG industry — came into my life. They worked in a sector that directly benefited from fossil fuel infrastructure. I tried to educate them on First Nations rights, colonial history, and the land we all live on. But I began to wonder: Was my voice being heard? Was I being watched?

Because not long after, it felt like I disappeared.

My posts stopped getting traction. My blog saw fewer clicks. People didn’t respond to messages. I felt erased — digitally, socially, spiritually. I didn’t know the term for it at the time: shadowbanning. But I know what it feels like now.


LNG, Land, and Laws Designed to Silence

The LNG industry in Canada is massive — from Coastal GasLink to Kinder Morgan (now Trans Mountain), these projects are protected by billions in subsidies and a whole infrastructure of silence. Try to speak out? You’ll likely hit a wall of court injunctions, RCMP patrols, or platform algorithms that bury your voice.

Even Canadian law has been shaped to suppress dissent:

  • Bill C-51 (2015) — proposed by Stephen Harper’s government — gave CSIS and other agencies sweeping powers to monitor and act against so-called "threats to national security." Peaceful protest? A threat. Indigenous ceremony? A threat.
  • It passed in June 2015 and is still partially active today, even after minor reforms by Trudeau in 2019 under Bill C-59.
  • The government can now share personal info across departments, surveil protestors, and classify activists as threats.

That law is a time bomb. And it went off quietly.


COVID: The Convenient Curtain

When COVID hit, lockdowns became a convenient reason to ban gatherings, delay protests, and push pipelines while no one was looking. Wet’suwet’en resistance was smeared as “illegal.” RCMP raids increased. The media barely blinked.

And on the internet? Voices like mine vanished. Indigenous voices were throttled. Environmentalists were flagged. Pages were removed. Algorithms shifted. The digital public square became a filtered feed.


I Lost More Than Followers

This isn’t just about platforms. It’s about life.

Since then, I’ve struggled to find work.
My child distanced from me.
People I thought were friends fell silent.
All because I dared to speak truth? Because I connected dots between LNG, colonial violence, environmental destruction, and our Charter rights?

And here’s the thing — I took those rights for granted. Freedom of speech. Freedom of conscience. Freedom to assemble. I thought they were guaranteed. But during COVID, I saw how quickly they could disappear.


Final Thought: If You Feel Silenced, You’re Not Alone

If you’ve felt the eerie quiet of being shadowbanned, ignored, erased — know this: it’s not in your head. There are powerful forces that benefit when we stay silent. When we forget Wet’suwet’en. When we normalize pipelines. When we stop asking questions.

But I’m still here. Speaking. Writing. Even if just a few of you hear it — I believe truth finds a way.


Reflection Questions:

  • Have you ever felt “muted” online when talking about climate, rights, or Indigenous issues?
  • Do you think social media algorithms are politically neutral?
  • What would it take for you to risk your voice?