Roly Russell.

Someone who cares. And likes to fix things. like espresso & sewing machines.

[Roly Russell. @rr4mla]

Hey @AnthropicAI -- up here in BC we have a govt that
1) actually has ethics,
2) values people's security,
Just saying,tes the tech sector,
(and all in a gorgeous place to live/play/do business)

Just saying. ;)

Seriously though: appreciate that doing good matters to you.

[Anthropic @AnthropicAI]

The US government, citing national security authorities, has issued an export control directive to suspend all access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5 by any foreign national, whether inside or outside the United States, including foreign national Anthropic employees.

The net effect of this order is that we must abruptly disable Fable 5 and Mythos 5 for all our customers to ensure compliance.

Access to all other Claude models is not affected.

We apologize for this disruption to our customers. We believe this is a misunderstanding and are working to restore access as soon as possible.

Read our full statement: https://t.co/bwn0sximKZ

[Roly Russell. @rr4mla]

Australia has barred social media from everyone under 16. The bill passed the Senate on Thursday (today, technically I guess) with bipartisan support. https://t.co/tVVnhBEQf2

[Gavin Newsom @GavinNewsom]

California is ready to fight.

I just called an emergency special session to help bolster our legal resources and protect our state against any unlawful actions by the incoming Trump Administration.

Whether it be our fundamental civil rights, reproductive freedom, or climate action -- we refuse to turn back the clock and allow our values and laws to be attacked.

https://t.co/YWyy2AjTcj

[Anthony Costello @globalhlthtwit]

Today's Lancet climate and health report presents 56 indicators of health and climate change across FIVE domains. (Download the report for free from the Lancet website). Here is a thread of some of the key findings. #Lancetclimate24 (1)

[Roly Russell. @rr4mla]

@ChrisWalkerCBC Well, after reading that, Chris, I couldn't not ask!

Though, full disclosure, I was potentially a little less chill than your ChatGPT guy on election day.

[Roly Russell. @rr4mla]

It'll be a tight race! Please get out and vote if you can.

https://t.co/b3iDof1WUd

[Roly Russell. @rr4mla]

Seems relevant in BC these days...

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

John McCain and I didn’t always agree, but he understood that some values transcended parties. He knew that if we got in the habit of bending the truth to suit political expediency or party orthodoxy, our democracy will not work.

John McCain had character. That’s what I think about so much these days because it’s so different from what we see out of the Republican nominee.

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

John McCain and I didn’t always agree, but he understood that some values transcended parties. He knew that if we got in the habit of bending the truth to suit political expediency or party orthodoxy, our democracy will not work.

John McCain had character. That’s what I think about so much these days because it’s so different from what we see out of the Republican nominee.

[BC Legislature @BCLegislature]

Dear British Columbians: Democracy thrives when we participate in it. 323 individuals have put their name forward to represent you by taking a seat in the #BCLeg Chamber. Tomorrow, on final voting day, please vote (if you haven't already). Visit @ElectionsBC for more info.

[David Eby @Dave_Eby]

My message to billionaires who don’t want to chip in their fair share is: I’m not your guy.

My message to British Columbians is this: Let’s stick together.

Let’s work together to build a brighter future for everyone, not just those at the top.

https://t.co/CIotB7R06f

[Roly Russell. @rr4mla]

@BlackwellMerlin It would have been great to hear your answers! I had a similar set today, with a group of students from schools in the Boundary (hosted in #GreenwoodBC). They ask the best questions. And it's my most rewarding engagement. I love it and it refills my cup.
#TeachersMatter

[Spencer Chandra Herbert @SChandraHerbert]

Got a report of some sign damage (a dog gave it a nibble), so our sign crew brought the Nelson street Gnome Home a new one. Happy voting!

[Nathan Cullen @nathancullen]

This is a good idea - free transit for folks on election day to make sure everyone has a chance to vote.

https://t.co/Kb89SKROW5

#bcpoli #bcndp

[Niki Sharma @NikiSharma2]

Just unbelievable that John Rustad announced a "reproductive health" plan that doesn't mention abortion access or contraception. Not once.

Our rights are on the ballot this election.

[Roly Russell. @rr4mla]

This meant taking resources away from aid and first responders, and giving it to a team to counter false claims.

https://t.co/WUTZmUGYou

[Roly Russell. @rr4mla]

Misinformation + lies cost us in both money + lives. It is not OK.

"X has also been fertile ground for threats of violence against FEMA" & "A broad collection" of "political and commercial interests ... coalesce around crises to further their agendas"
https://t.co/LnxgLPV3R2

[Spencer Chandra Herbert @SChandraHerbert]

This is an important program that makes all of our schools safer.

[Christine Leclerc 🕊 @xineleclerc]

Check out the @BCNDP election platform 👇🏻 It's full of action to make B.C. more affordable and sustainable. If you're especially interested in #FoodSecurity and #Agriculture, go to page 26 🥔

[Roly Russell. @rr4mla]

John Rustad’s plan: tax breaks for the top 2%, while the rest of us get left with the bill. He apparently thinks trickle-down economics works better than the economic experts do. #OnBrand

[Spencer Chandra Herbert @SChandraHerbert]

An important watch: Rustad's star candidate Yuri Fulmer is openly pushing tax breaks for the top 2%.

The tax rate he's talking about here is the top bracket - everyone else in BC pays the lowest income taxes in Canada.

This is important for unpacking Rustad's agenda. 🧵

[Grace Lore @GraceALore]

Never gets less beautiful.

Moving because I can.