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Kate Baggott
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Writer in an era without readers. Anachronism in my own time. Helicopter mom. Antifa, Quaker, NDP, punk rock.
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Bills C-2 and C-5 violate human rights, Indigenous rights, and the environment. Rescinding the digital services tax was bad for our economy. Removing counter-tariffs weakened our position. Investing heavily in the military takes money from social programs.
September 3, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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🧵 I was really more hopeful when Carney was elected. I thought, since he promised to fight for Canada and had a good track record on the climate crisis, and promised not to cut social programs, we might be OK. I voted NDP, but I had some hope. I no longer have hope for this government.
September 3, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Maybe it's not the rare nanobytes of sentiment left playing across the surface of your heart like the ghosts in Pacman that are the problem. Maybe the opposite would have been the better response. Maybe wearing that heart on your sleeve, letting it grow into the whole blouse would have been better.
September 3, 2025 at 8:38 PM
No make up. No anti-frizz serum. Heatwave affect in effect. This mid-life is a good life and I want the same for everyone.
July 18, 2025 at 8:15 PM
After 2 years of interviewing economists from every branch of the discipline, I am convinced every econ text book from developmental, environmental, financial or labour, could have an illustrative chapter about the role of coffee in almost all aspects of resource allocation.
June 20, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party officially classified as an "extremist" organisation - promoting hatred of minorities, threat to democracy.

Nigel Farage backed and campaigned for AfD. Spoke alongside a politician who once said police should be able to shoot at refugees.
Nigel Farage to campaign for far-right AfD
Brexiteer will appear alongside Beatrix von Storch in Berlin.
www.politico.eu
May 4, 2025 at 10:10 AM
This painting makes me smile every time I look at it. Baruch Spinoza with a wide mouth bass. When I was 16, Spinoza taught me that the same decencies that bring people together can bring ideas together. It's more complex than that, but those were nice thoughts to have.
May 2, 2025 at 1:17 AM
It's very impressive that so many English speakers have learned to spell guillotine. Bi-lingualism, it is clear, is more than a Canadian pipe dream.
April 23, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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Professor Emeritus Jon Cohen died on 28 March 2025. He leaves a profound legacy of contributions to research, teaching and university administration. He also lived a full life of passion, family and great love. He will be deeply missed. newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/complex-econ... #EconSky
April 9, 2025 at 1:14 PM
I have been parenting teenagers since 2015. After 2 in-office days last week, my cat is watching my every move as I work from home today. This is proof that no one should ever give up on the existence of true love.
April 7, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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That quick trip to Trader Joe's in Amherst, NY wad not going to happen during the trade war, but wow, the incredible danger now. www.investigativepost.org/2025/04/01/f...
Trump admin locking up families, children at NY-Canada crossings
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is detaining families with young children for days and weeks at crossings along the New York-Canada border
www.investigativepost.org
April 1, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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What I’d like to see the NDP talk more about and focus on:

1. Industrial policy, especially now
2. Building an economy where enterprises are increasingly owned and controlled by workers (related to 1)
3. Building things (which workers like to do, related to 1 and 2)
March 28, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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because F🍁🍁🍁 Trudeau and the Confederate flags were just the height of eloquence, Tamara. Struggling to find something better to go forward with?
The convoy crew held the people of Ottawa hostage and tried to divide people with rage politics.
No wonder they are freaked out by Canadian solidarity and goodwill.
They promote bitterness.
We stand for a better nation.
#elbowsup my friends Canada is strong.
March 8, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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New from me: An Alberta lawyer who appeared on Fox News to discuss the province joining the United States is facing professional misconduct allegations in a separate case, with claims he “threatened criminal charges, including for murder, in an attempt to gain a benefit for a client.”
Alberta lawyer touting '51st state' support facing law society citation for allegedly threatening criminal charges 'to gain a benefit for a client'
An Alberta lawyer who appeared on Fox News to discuss the province joining the United States is facing professional misconduct allegations in a separate case.
edmontonjournal.com
March 7, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Is the $2,350 USD fee to renounce US citizenship subject to tariffs? Dual citizens living in Canada should be able to tell us soon.
March 8, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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March 3, 2025 at 3:10 AM
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We endorse Jennie Stevens, NDP as the Unity Candidate for St. Catharines
#ONpoli #CanadaSky

jenniestevens.ontariondp.ca
Jennie Stevens for St. Catharines
On your side in St. Catharines
jenniestevens.ontariondp.ca
February 20, 2025 at 5:08 AM
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If Douggie wins in Ontario, how soon before he sells off the whole province?
Ford is advertising on American Fox Hannity, enemy of truth. His budget for the campaign is in the tens of millions of dollars.
Is giving America millions of our tax dollars Boycotting anything?
Ford is Ford first, America second, Canada last.
Why is he talking to USA?
Vote, and take a friend.
February 20, 2025 at 3:13 AM
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We can overcome fascism!

Please watch scholar & expert, Dr. Chenoweth, explain her findings showing sustained nonviolent civil resistance is far more successful than violent campaigns.

We only need 3.5% (11.7 million) of our population to achieve our objectives.

youtu.be/YJSehRlU34w?...
The success of nonviolent civil resistance: Erica Chenoweth at TEDxBoulder
YouTube video by TEDx Talks
youtu.be
February 18, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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Every day is a good day to ask Doug Ford why the Starlink deal is still on.

416-745-2859
doug.fordco@pc.ola.org
416-325-1941
premier@ontario.ca

#OnPoli
#CancelStarlink
February 17, 2025 at 11:42 PM
In today's episode of identify the logical fallacy...
February 18, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Can't attend the #STC #NDP Federal Nomination meeting in person? Proxy Voting Instructions:

Email brian.trujillo@ndp.ca with your:
Full Name
Address
Phone Number
Deadline: Please send your email no later than Friday, February 21, 2025.
Confirmation Call: Brian Trujillo will call you in the evening
February 16, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Life tip: When you're volunteering in the campaign office and meet an old ARA member, you know you're backing the right candidate. #JennieStevens #OrangeCrush #ONDP #STC
February 15, 2025 at 7:11 PM