What strikes me in the Kremlin's invasion of Ukraine are the similarities to the Winter War (1939-40) against Finland. However, I'm afraid the end result could be similar as well - but it doesn't need to be. A THREAD.
Some thoughts on the scenes we're seeing on social media of armed Russians, confronted by unarmed, protesting Ukrainians, being pushed back. Again, these are just insights from someone watching from afar, who just happens to know Ukrainians and Russians and Soviet mythology 1/
The story of Arron Banks is intertwined with every single element of the above. That's for another time. What matters now is Ukraine. And the key to helping it is to understand that Putin isn't just coming for us next. He already has.
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Big day for Ottawa as this 3 week protest/occupation hopefully comes to an end peacefully. Be kind Ottawans... I think more is at stake here if we push people down at this moment. This isn't over - this is just showing how fragile our democracy and social fabric is.
@mattskubeCTV @ctvottawa Uppliva Sauna and Steam in #Hintonburg! For every 10 spa packages sold, they will donate one to a Frontline worker in Ottawa. This is an amazing business with a female entrepreneur - also hit hard by the pandemic as it's long awaited opening was April 2020 :( #buylocal
A HUGE thank you to sustainability consulting firm @stratos_sts for giving $2k in bursaries for the Future of Good #BuildBackBetter Summit for those who weren't able to afford a ticket. 🙌
So pumped for this to start tomorrow! Get your tickets before it's too late. We have an awesome experience lined up for you. In 2017 we said "expect the unexpected" - same for 2020:) All live sessions will be recorded - so even if you miss some, you can rewatch on the platform.
TOMORROW: The 2020 Future of Good Summit begins. Get ready for mind blowing conversations, incredible Braindates, thought-provoking plenaries & more. 🚀
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Jess Tomlin, CEO of @MATCHIntFund, has a special message for the #FutureOfGood community. She shares MATCH's groundbreaking work & what they're looking forward to at #WomenDeliver in Vancouver.
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Almost game time! @LauraOsmanCBC and @jchianello are two of the most whip-smart women I know and it’s been a blast to be covering and dissecting this #ottcity election with them. Join us online and on https://t.co/kmFQBMcO6a for #ottvote election results at 8 p.m.
The map of outages looks even worse now, at 10:15 p.m. About an hour ago, Hydro Ottawa told us 147,000 customers were without power. It's one of the worst storms the utility has ever seen because it's so widespread. #ottnews#ottcity#ottstorm
@vinodrjkn@futureofgood@Jason_PE Right back at ya!!! :) so many memories over these last 6 years. Good thing this one didn’t involve fit up and a broken elevator;)
“Anger gets a bad wrap...but it’s very complex. It’s about fight, instead of flight - you step forward into the arena to actually engage with something.” @SupriyaSyal#FutureofGood@futureofgood