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kwardvancouver.bsky.social
BONKERSLY the next bit is about “alleged drug boats” and NO CONNECTION IS SUGGESTED vis-a-vis DRUG POLICY and state violence
JP: Yeah. Super interesting. You know, Michelle, before we go, in the world of drug policy research and harm reduction, the consensus is pretty unanimous that the way to stop overdose deaths is to provide people with safe, regulated supply of drugs. You've gone through this all today. There's a huge body of research supporting that. But in terms of public opinion, this is still a really controversial idea. A poll from Abacus Data back in September 2024 found that only 46% of Canadians believe that the solution to the overdose crisis is a harm reduction approach. The other 54% preferred an approach focused on increased law enforcement and stricter drug trafficking penalties. So why is it that you think that there's such a disconnect between what the experts and the evidence say works and what Canadians actually want? I know this is a complicated question, but I'd love to get your thoughts on it.
December 10, 2025 at 4:40 AM
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kwardvancouver.bsky.social
TRY HARDER NOT TO DIE
MICHELLE GAMAGE: So in Canada, drug laws, which are laid out in the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, they're quite tough, but then they're allowed to be quite tough because it has this ability to grant exemptions to the law. And so therefore the government says, we'll hear cases as they come up and we can grant exemptions if it's needed. So if the Crown can argue that DULF wasn't necessarily like earnestly trying to get an exemption, then DULF doesn't necessarily get to argue that the law violated Charter rights. JP: Right. MICHELLE GAMAGE: So DULF is saying an exemption wasn't really possible, and the Crown is saying that exemption was, and you just didn't try hard enough.
December 10, 2025 at 4:33 AM
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kwardvancouver.bsky.social
Holy shitballs.

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There are lots of legal medical options for people trying to avoid using street drugs that could be contaminated. There are things like methadone or hydromorphone or opioid agonist treatment. Health Canada can also grant exemptions to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, which they've done in the past. And so, why did Kalicum and Nyx feel that the only way forward was completely outside the system here, was buying and distributing these drugs the way that they did? Just tell me more about the rationale behind that
December 10, 2025 at 4:15 AM
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This CBC article, which takes its headline directly from how the Liberals describes it, also mentions the bill intends to bring in mandatory minimum sentences; something the Supreme Court of Canada (and multiple provinces) have ruled to be unconstitutional. Fuck the Liberals.
Liberal government tables bill to protect children, victims of gender-based violence | CBC News
The Liberal government has tabled sweeping new legislation that it says will protect victims and survivors of sexual and intimate partner violence and protect children from predators.
www.cbc.ca
December 9, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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anthonyjk-rgc.bsky.social
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$1,000 now needed by 12/17 for next rent, utilities, and Christmas expenses!!
anthonyjk-rgc.bsky.social AnthonyJK_RGC $0/$2,000 For Restoring Disability Benefits @anthonyjk-rgc.bsky.social · 2d
Rent & current utilities have been paid!! New goal is $1,000 by 12/19 for next rent, Christmas/New Year's expenses, and end-of-December utility bills!! Thank you all!

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December 9, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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pnwpotato.bsky.social
Fernando is sick and can't get to the food pantry, can we get $100 for food?

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December 10, 2025 at 2:38 AM
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mikell.bsky.social
The bartender at our local brewery said her monthly premium is going from $450 to $1250. Per month. This is more than the increase those of us with employer insurance see when we grumble about premium increases and I need such folks to understand. It is literally unaffordable.
mskellymhayes.bsky.social Puff the Magic Hater @mskellymhayes.bsky.social · 1d
People are going to die because of the pending insurance premium hikes. I know the terrain of discourse is inconsistent and goes through a tumble cycle every 24 hours, but I really think we need to hone in on this reality and drive it home for people.
December 10, 2025 at 3:01 AM
cardboardspouse.bsky.social
Texas, you can do better than a pro Israel mouthpiece
phillewis.bsky.social Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 2d
DALLAS (AP) — Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett launches bid for U.S. Senate in Texas, looking to flip a Republican-held seat.
A photo of Jasmine Crockett
December 10, 2025 at 3:08 AM
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zebejay.bsky.social
Still don't have food, and now my bank is -30 in the red. I hate this :/
December 9, 2025 at 10:39 PM
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blueeyedashh.bsky.social
We need $50 for groceries ! Can anybody help please? 💸💕
blueeyedashh.bsky.social Ashley @blueeyedashh.bsky.social · 2d
We got a few things to eat, but not enough to last. PLEASE help us fill our fridge! Anything helps! Thank you! 😭😭 $BlueEyedAshh or BlueEyedAshh or @/AshleySpend 💸💕
December 9, 2025 at 1:47 AM
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December 9, 2025 at 2:01 AM
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Raising some funds for basic needs. Nonbinary, queer, disabled. I'm almost out of cat food and cat litter, and I need some groceries, and personal care/hygiene items since I don't get EBT for another 10 days. Help appreciated.

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December 8, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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12 FBI agents fired for kneeling during racial justice protest sue to get their jobs back
12 FBI agents fired for kneeling sue to get their jobs back
Twelve former FBI agents fired after kneeling during a 2020 racial justice protest in Washington sued Monday to get their jobs back, saying their action had been intended to de-escalate a volatile situation and was not meant as a political gesture.
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December 8, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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kwardvancouver.bsky.social
“PHYSICIANS RIGHTS“ ARE NOT A THING
Screenshot: B.C. expands Physicians Rights in involuntary care for youth
December 8, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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kwardvancouver.bsky.social
“This is a very special day for B.C.’s children and families and also for me, as a psychiatrist but mostly as a father,” is how Dr Vigo begins, WHICH IS ABSOLUTELY BONKERS
December 8, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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kwardvancouver.bsky.social
If the Premier actually believed his own words he would regulate the drug supply to prevent overdoses
www.cpac.ca/headline-pol...
B.C. Expands on Physicians’ Rights in Involuntary Care for Youths
British Columbia Premier David Eby releases new guidance under the province’s Mental Health Act to allow physicians to admit youths for involuntary life-saving treatment at a parent’s request. He is...
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December 8, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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anthonyjk-rgc.bsky.social
I cannot keep screaming into the eyewall of a hurricane for much longer, people!! Still in danger of eviction at any time; still $690 short; needed now!! Or, if you are feeling really generous and Christmasy, $2,000 helps me get through all of December and the holidays!! Please, if you can, help!!
anthonyjk-rgc.bsky.social AnthonyJK_RGC $0/$2,000 For Restoring Disability Benefits @anthonyjk-rgc.bsky.social · 4d
RENT NOW PAST DUE!! $700 STILL NEEDED RIGHT NOW TO AVOID EVICTION THAT IS IMMINENT!! $2,000 EXTENDS ME THROUGH THE REST OF DECEMBER AND CHRISTMAS!! PLEASE HELP!! DOWN TO MY LAST ROPE!! 💸💕 🙏🏿🙏🏿🆘🚨🆘
December 7, 2025 at 5:49 AM
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emilylowan.bsky.social
David Eby was Attorney General when DRIPA passed *unanimously* in 2019… Now, Eby is spinelessly bending to Cons’ misinformation machine with snap-judgement. This province is stronger when everyone is at the table, and that’s why the BC Greens will fight to uphold Indigenous rights and title. #bcpoli
December 6, 2025 at 11:32 PM
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sundaedivine.lol
“Don’t replace the culture war with class war” is such a fun way of saying, “Please don’t unionize, I just bought a yacht that parks inside another yacht.”
Culture war or class war?
December 6, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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Striking that governments' response to "Your justice system is rights-abrogatingly broken" is not "Let's fix the justice system" but "Let's abrogate rights." www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
About 10,000 Jordan cases thrown out annually as Ottawa, provinces call on Supreme Court for change
Cases that exceeded time limits include several alleged murders and hundreds of alleged sexual assaults
www.theglobeandmail.com
December 7, 2025 at 12:41 AM
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thetyee.ca
Recovering to full health can be challenging for people struggling daily to survive, The Tyee was told by several people dealing with infections themselves or caring for people with infections.

One solution is the Community Transitional Care Team. @michellegamage.bsky.social reports.
As Winter Sets In, Infections Creep into the DTES | The Tyee
Living conditions mean people struggle to fight infections and risk losing a limb. A clinic offers a solution.
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December 3, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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shadowtrace.bsky.social
My long-sleeping darling
I miss you so much
Every day that passes hastens our awaited meeting in heaven
I am here to stay strong just for you, for our children and for the honesty you left with me
I love you so much
Forever and until the stars burn out 💔🇵🇸🍉

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July 30, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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#bcnews
brishti.bsky.social Brishti Basu @brishti.bsky.social · 5d
Context: Premier Eby held 2 press conferences today, one about involuntary treatment for children and the other about Surrey Memorial Hospital expansion.

@rumneeek.bsky.social queued for questions at one, and I did for the other. Neither of us got called on to ask qs for @pressprogress.ca

#bcpoli
December 5, 2025 at 11:23 PM
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rumneeek.bsky.social
TFW you hand your baby random objects to keep them entertained for an hour while you listen in on a presser and wait to ask questions and then they end it by taking only one question from the phones
brishti.bsky.social Brishti Basu @brishti.bsky.social · 5d
Context: Premier Eby held 2 press conferences today, one about involuntary treatment for children and the other about Surrey Memorial Hospital expansion.

@rumneeek.bsky.social queued for questions at one, and I did for the other. Neither of us got called on to ask qs for @pressprogress.ca

#bcpoli
December 5, 2025 at 9:08 PM