Rachel Elizabeth

Struggling to live ethically and with integrity; bridging the gap between what I believe and how I live. Hoping to maybe inspire others to do the same.

[Teju Cole @tejucole]

2- The white savior supports brutal policies in the morning, founds charities in the afternoon, and receives awards in the evening.

[Naheed Dosani @NaheedD]

So...A new massive research study shows that schools with mandatory masking during Delta had 72% fewer cases of in-school COVID transmission.

When masks have been shown to be effective in protecting our children, tell me again: WHY are mask mandates in schools being dropped? 🙄

[Rachel Elizabeth @Rackelbeth]

While this series is horrifying. We need to remember there is so much unknown. The rush to ‘get back to normal’ and unmask seems terribly premature.

[WesElyMD @WesElyMD]

1/🧵 Let’s talk Long COVID:

I’m grouping several important & interesting articles about the reality of #LongCOVID.

By studying brain fluid, viral persistence & MRIs, we’re building our understanding of the “how” & “why” of this devastating malady.

A train is coming, read on…

[Rachel Elizabeth @Rackelbeth]

“For those watching from North America, our responsibility is not to choose sides between competing imperialist factions, whether of the West, Russia or the Ukrainian right and far-right. Our solidarity must be against this war… the ruling classes who have stoked it for so long”

[The Maple @readthemaple]

Explainer: The Historical Roots of the Conflict in Ukraine.

@le_shipster provides a historical backdrop highlighting the ways that the rich and powerful – including in Canada – set the stage for the horrible violence that is now playing out.

https://t.co/lRGyqtP67y

[Rachel Elizabeth @Rackelbeth]

This is a decision for election campaign clout. Remove all measures while we have a GLOBAL pandemic where GLOBAL inoculation rates are low, where there isn’t a vaccine for <5yo, and when masking is truly low barrier option. We can’t just will this all be over bc we tired ���🏼‍♀️

[Rachel Elizabeth @Rackelbeth]

This has become so unnecessary political. We need to agree to use the precautionary principal, esp while segments of the pop. can’t be vaxxed and global inoculations rates are poor 😔

[Dan Rosenberg @danrosenbergnet]

Doug Ford knows that 0% of kids <5 are vaccinated
He should know that kids 5-11 are less protected than those 12-up
Why on earth is he putting kids at risk by talking about ending mask mandates with the pandemic still raging?

[Rachel Elizabeth @Rackelbeth]

@le_shipster @Songstress28 here is what I was referring to in your post. Hopefully this is helpful.

[Rachel Elizabeth @Rackelbeth]

@Songstress28 @le_shipster has a great series of tweets l,outlining the historical context of this conflict that I highly recommend, and put this into context.

[Rachel Elizabeth @Rackelbeth]

This is a very valuable point, not everyone with his views are as wildly bombastic, we really ought be concerned about who is quietly underground with these types of views; there are surely far more than we want to accept.

[Birgit Umaigba-Omoruyi @birgitomo]

I'm honestly more worried about the silent Pat Kings out there.

[Rachel Elizabeth @Rackelbeth]

@jkenney ����🏻

[Jared Wesley @DrJaredWesley]

Imagine watching troops amass on the Ukrainian border and thinking, "this is a great opportunity for Alberta oil and gas!"

Then imagine tweeting that.

[Rachel Elizabeth @Rackelbeth]

😔

[Nabih @nabihbulos]

I've covered so many wars in the Middle East, and the difference in the level of empathy and attention compared to what you see regarding the war in Ukraine really gives one pause.

[Rachel Elizabeth @Rackelbeth]

Say it ain’t so 😫

[Tara Moriarty @MoriartyLab]

Increasingly looking like Ontario (and likely rest of Canada) is heading into new wave, as expected (booster waning).

BA.2 share of sequences across Canada also fairly substantial now.

It's imperative that leaders communicate the importance of masking and 3rd doses NOW.

[Rachel Elizabeth @Rackelbeth]

@le_shipster @theJagmeetSingh @ElizabethMay I’d like your reflections in this thread and how this historical context impacts your position in this conflict. Seriously though. I honestly want to know your thoughts.

[Rachel Elizabeth @Rackelbeth]

I mean I’m not a overly enthusiastic about the guy, but there is some truth here, it’s not been an easy go.

[Rae Girl♥️🇨🇦❤️💪🇺🇦🌏🙏☮️🟧 @The_Rae_Girl]

I don't know how @JustinTrudeau is keeping this all together, but he is! How many SIGNIFICANT crises has this man and his Cabinet dealt with? Incredible, honestly. ♥️🇨🇦♥️💪🙏

[Rachel Elizabeth @Rackelbeth]

@le_shipster And I think I’m officially buying your book now 😝 It’s crazy how obfuscated things get when winners retell history. I’m curious how many of those in power are really critically engaging in this kind of context. I intuitively know the answer 😖 It’s scary #benevolentmasters 😬🤦🏼‍♀️

[Rachel Elizabeth @Rackelbeth]

I’m not a pro but this thread seems like a thoughtful orientation to the conflict and the problem of imperialism past and present. We should reflect on the rise and nature of fascism (esp in light of our current national politics) and be very troubled about a great many things.

[Rachel Elizabeth @Rackelbeth]

This is vile, but it’s especially despicable bc it’s being enacted on kids. This looks a lot like taking indigenous kids and putting them in residential schools to ‘kill the Indian in the child’. What’s wrong with rich white dudes #fuckpatriarchy #fuckracism #fucktransphobia

[Canadian Anti-Hate Network @antihateca]

Been thinking about this all day. This is just unimaginable cruelty and a level of viciousness that is inevitably going to result in real harm and traumatized kids.

These kids don’t deserve it. Their parents don’t deserve it.

[Ahmed Ali @DrAhmednurAli]

This is when disinformation and misinformation thrive. Please be careful what you share about Ukraine. Don't let your empathy and compassion be weaponized.

[Justin Ling (Has Left) @Justin_Ling]

I should add: If you want to learn more about how paranoid 'fifth column' conspiracy theories break into the mainstream, may I recommend my podcast? https://t.co/Ksxabj2Xaa

[Andrew Coyne 🇺🇦🇮🇱🇬🇪🇲🇩 @acoyne]

My latest: The blockades are merely the symptom. The disease is disinformation.

https://t.co/3UtEqSCejF