Oly Backstrom
Winnipegger.
Believer in people of all abilities.
He/Him
- Reposted by Oly BackstromNo joke: I got angry hate mail today for writing an obituary of a Black woman scientist—because the person felt she did didn’t deserve the recognition. Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
- Where is the USA at re: various aspects of autocracy? How is it trending one year into the current administration? The answer: not optimal. NYT gift link
- Sean Burns and his crackerjack honky tonk crew at Park Alley Lanes.
- Reposted by Oly Backstrom[Not loaded yet]
- I’m doing the push-up challenge in February (I’ll sub in other exercises as needed for my old man shoulders) in support of CMHA Manitoba and Winnipeg. Support mental health awareness and supports and sponsor me!
- Minneapolis Land of the free ❌ Home of the brave ✔️
- Nuclear arms for Canada? Essentially "never say never". Globe and Mail gift link
- Jim Pattinson Group stands down; will not sell warehouse space to ICE. NYT gift article
- Sunday playlist: beautiful new release from Emily Scott Robinson
- Reposted by Oly BackstromWinnipeg cyclists hold memorial ride honouring Alex Pretti after fatal shooting in Minneapolis www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
- The terror that many children live with in Minneapolis right now is very well captured here by @scottbilleck.bsky.social. Canadians living in Minneapolis also weigh in on their fear and disgust, as well as the inspiration they draw from the residents of the city.
- Reposted by Oly BackstromWhen anyone from SCTV dies it’s like 30 people have died. Every character they created was as alive as anyone else you’ve ever met.
- “[If the admin wanted war], they didn’t get it. Instead, they met a community full of people who declared, in words and actions, that they will take care of each other; people who prioritize the safety of their neighbours and neighbourhoods over their own comfort; people who refuse to look away.”
- My @winnipegfreepress.com column today on the lessons of Minneapolis, where we can find the hope we all need: www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinion/colu...
- "They arrested the wrong Don." - @janefonda.com
