Thomas D. Embree @thomasembree@me.dm

#Canada #Alberta #Opioids #HarmReduction #DrugPolicy

Here is my newest Medium article. It addresses the forced drug treatment centres currently being planned in Alberta and being discussed in other parts of the country.

Forced treatment is violence.

https://medium.com/@thomas.embree/forced-drug-treatment-is-violence-a50022710a0e

Medium · Feb 28Forced Drug Treatment is Violence | MediumBy Thomas D. Embree

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**Thomas D. Embree** @thomasembree · Feb 22

Feb 22

#HarmReduction #DrugPolicy #LGBT #OpioidCrisis #Gender

My newest article has been published. I enjoyed writing this one, and I hope you enjoy reading it.

It addresses the impact of the Opioid Crisis on gender diverse people and the need for better research on the issue.

https://medium.com/@thomas.embree/breaking-the-binary-8af7ce02af35

Medium · Feb 22Breaking the Binary: Opioids and Gender Diversity | MediumBy Thomas D. Embree

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**Thomas D. Embree** @thomasembree · Feb 7

Feb 7

#HarmReduction #DrugPolicy #Health #Healthcare #Politics

I've just published my next Medium article. It takes a look at the demographics of harm reduction leadership and argues in favour of greater lived experienced in the policy making process.

https://medium.com/@thomas.embree/from-margins-to-mainstream-fe3497fbd82a

Medium · Feb 7From Margins to Mainstream | by Thomas D. Embree | MediumBy Thomas D. Embree

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**Thomas D. Embree** @thomasembree · Jan 23

Jan 23

Medium · Jan 23Indigenous Canadians and the Opioid Crisis | MediumBy Thomas D. Embree

My new Medium article is up! It examines the impact of the opioid crisis on indigenous Canadians. Medium subscription required. Free access link provided upon request. #Health #Life #HarmReduction #DrugPolicy #OpioidCrisis #Politics #Society https://medium.com/@thomas.embree/indigenous-canadians-and-the-opioid-crisis-3932b7307472

**Thomas D. Embree** @thomasembree · Jul 18

Jul 18

#Canada #CdnPoli #Politics #DanielleSmith #Alberta #Jasper

Wow, what an absolute piece of shit. The town burned down in part due to her policies. She was fairly criticised for an actual failure on her part.

She really believes she's the wronged party here. What an absolute narcissist.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/alta-jasper-fire-1.7588534

CBCPremier criticizes report that says Alberta hindered efforts to fight Jasper wildfire | CBC NewsAlberta Premier Danielle Smith is criticizing a report into last summer's devastating Jasper wildfire that says her government hindered efforts to fight the blaze that destroyed a third of the townsite and sent 25,000 people fleeing.

**Thomas D. Embree** @thomasembree · Jul 16

Jul 16

#Canada #CdnPoli #Politics #Renting #Landlords #EatTheRich

I have no sympathy for landlords. The entire arrangement is predatory, exploitative, and perpetuates a situation where the wealthy own the homes of the poor. Housing is made inherently unstable for the lower income residents, just so the rich can get richer.

Class parasites.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/landlords-real-estate-agents-1.7584678

CBCAfter major issues with tenants, these Ontario landlords blame their real estate agents | CBC NewsSome Ontario landlords say change needs to happen after hiring real estate agents to help them fill rental units, and discovering the contracts they signed guaranteed very little in return. Experts say landlords need to take responsibility when things go wrong.

**Thomas D. Embree** @thomasembree · Jul 15

Jul 15

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/rcmp-g7-security-investigation-trump-1.7584800

He shouldn't even be allowed in the country. He is threatening our sovereignty.

#Canada #CdnPoli #US #USPoli #Politics #FuckTrump

CBCMountie facing criminal investigation for allegedly making threatening comments at G7 | CBC NewsA Quebec RCMP officer is under criminal investigation for allegedly making threatening remarks online during their deployment at the G7 summit last month.

**Thomas D. Embree** @thomasembree · Jul 15

Jul 15

#Canada #CdnPoli #Politics

American-style politics embraced by figures like Danielle Smith are the reason for the ongoing measles outbreak in Alberta, which just surpassed the entire US in case count. This is a direct result of anti-vax rhetoric.

**Thomas D. Embree** @thomasembree · Jul 14

#Canada #CdnPoli #Politics #Pollievre #CPC #Immigration

It looks like he learned nothing from his election loss.

This is misinformation on his part. Canada has had no issues whatsoever "integrating" immigrants. Our population growth relies on it. We're good at it.

He is lying.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/poilievre-immigraton-very-hard-cap-1.7584743

CBCPoilievre calls for 'very hard caps' on immigration to better integrate newcomers | CBC NewsConservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling for a tougher stance on immigration, saying Monday he wants to see "very hard caps" on the number of newcomers allowed into the county.

**Thomas D. Embree** @thomasembree · Jul 14

https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/matthew-good-cancels-us-tour-1.7584380

The world can survive without the US, but the US can't survive without the world.

It is within our power to align with the forces of change in the US, and withdraw our material support of the Trump regime.

#Canada #CdnPoli #Politics #US #USPoli #Boycott #Tariffs #FuckTrump

CBCCanadian singer Matthew Good says 'big political correction' needed before he'll tour U.S. again | CBC NewsCanadian rocker Matthew Good has cut upcoming U.S. shows from his summer tour, saying he can't support government policies and political divisions south of the border and that he's unlikely to perform in the country again until political tides turn.

**Thomas D. Embree** @thomasembree · Jul 14

#Photography #Nature #Outdoors

I love the property I'm currently living on. This is the creek I cross every day during my walks.

**Thomas D. Embree** @thomasembree · Jul 14

#Canada #CdnPoli #Politics

So the Liberals are clearly moving Center-Right now. For anyone who doesn't follow Canadian politics, the Liberals move between Center-Left and Center-Right based on political winds.

And NDP supporters largely voted for this now center-right party.

**Thomas D. Embree** @thomasembree · Jul 14

America, you have a path to unity over Epstein. For the love of God, take it!

#US #USPoli #Politics

**Thomas D. Embree** @thomasembree · Jul 13

Jul 13

https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/musicians-ai-bands-streaming-1.7581400

AI doesn't make it's own art. It can only do so with human input. This is not a machine competing with humans. AI-generated music is *manmade*, these are human artists competing with other human artists.

These artists are just upset they no longer have a monopoly.

#Art #Music #AI #Technology #Science #Culture

CBCMusicians fight uphill battle as AI infiltrates streaming platforms, cutting into royalties | CBC NewsMusicians are calling for regulations and finding creative ways to fight back as AI "bands" climb the charts on streaming platforms, soaking up already meagre royalty payments.

**Thomas D. Embree** @thomasembree · Jul 13

Jul 13

President Obama was effectively the last president of the United States. While successors claim the title, American democracy has ended and they have entered a period of ongoing collapse.

#US #USPoli #Politics

**Thomas D. Embree** @thomasembree · Jul 12 *

Jul 12 *

Let's watch Americans complain endlessly about the flood response in Texas while doing absolutely nothing to change anything or hold anyone meaningfully accountable.

People in power are not affected by complaining. People in power are not affected by peaceful protests. If they can safely ignore it, then it won't change anything.

The only way to change things is to make it so hard to abuse power that it stops being worth the effort.

#US #USPoli #Politics

**Thomas D. Embree** @thomasembree · Jul 12

#OpenAI #ChatGPT #AI #Technology #Science #Singularity #Transhumanism

I'm excited by this, and it's good for companies like Google to have more competition. I already use ChatGPT heavily, this would be a natural extension of daily use.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/openai-web-browser-1.7580958

CBCOpenAI to release web browser that could challenge Google Chrome: sources | CBC NewsThe browser is slated to launch in the coming weeks, according to three sources familiar with the matter who spoke with Reuters. If adopted by the 400 million weekly active users of ChatGPT, OpenAI's browser could put pressure on a key component of rival Google's ad-money spigot.

**Thomas D. Embree** @thomasembree · Jul 12 *

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#Health #MentalHealth #Stigma

We need to end the stigma of using medication to treat mental illness. For many people, myself included, it is necessary for quality of life. Overprescribing is a thing, but so is underprescribing. Medication saves lives.

It should be used alongside therapy, as part of a full treatment strategy.

**Thomas D. Embree** @thomasembree · Jul 12

#Science #Biology #Animals #Chimps #AnimalCulture #Culture #Fashion #ButtGrass

They are definitely related to us

https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/chimpanzee-grass-butt-1.7583207

CBCChimps are sticking grass and sticks in their butts, seemingly as a fashion trend | CBC RadioA group of chimpanzees in Zambia have resurrected an old fashion trend with a surprising new twist.

**Thomas D. Embree** @thomasembree · Jul 12

#Canada #CdnPoli #Politics #AI #ChatGPT #MachineLearning #Transhumanism

Anyone who follows me knows I'm a vehement defender of AI, but use common sense, people. ChatGPT can't replace your doctor and it's silly to think it could.

AI can help with medical advancement, but this ain't the way.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/chatbots-health-1.7575300

CBCWhy doctors want you to talk to them about ChatGPT medical queries | CBC NewsChatGPT and similar artificial intelligence tools can sometimes answer patient questions accurately, but Canadian medical researchers caution that the information needs to be carefully checked before acting on what you see.

**Thomas D. Embree** @thomasembree · Jul 12

https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/afghan-refugee-mohammed-younesi-us-canada-1.7581176

This man is is threatened in Afghanistan because of his human rights work. The Taliban are in power there due to America, his life is threatened due to America. His family is here in Canada.

Why aren't we helping him?

#Canada #CdnPoli #Politics #US #USPoli #ICE

CBCCanada won't let this Afghan refugee in from the U.S. His family worries the Taliban might kill him back home | CBC NewsA U.S. judge has granted Mohammad Younesi permission to travel to the Canadian border to claim asylum. But his petition to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada for a permit to make that happen was rejected.

**Thomas D. Embree** @thomasembree · Jul 11

Jul 11

#Canada #CdnPoli #Politics

Trump has been threatening tariffs since he took office. None of then have seemingly taken effect.

I'm starting to think he has no intention of following through on these threats.

**Thomas D. Embree** @thomasembree · Jul 10

Jul 10

#Canada #CdnPoli #Politics #ElbowsUp #NotForSale #FuckTrump #TradeWar

Keep it up, Canada!

This is showing us that American trade really is optional. We are a global economy, we have literally the entire world to choose from. The US is a trivial part of that world.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/boycott-u-s-trump-1.7580885

CBCThe U.S. boycott remains strong. Why many Canadians are digging in their heels | CBC NewsBoycotts often wane over time as people lose interest and return to old habits. But many Canadians’ resolve to boycott the U.S., and focus on Canadian products has remained strong, thanks to Trump's prolonged trade war.

**Thomas D. Embree** @thomasembree · Jul 10

Jul 10