@christoaivalis.bsky.social
Left Youtuber; Democratic Socialist; Historian
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This is really good to see: Miki Sherrill just put out a statement sharply criticizing the Senate Dems' pending cave in the government shutdown, ripping it as "malpractice" and a betrayal of the people who are "counting on us to fight for them." Sherrill knows what drove her victory. Wake up, Dems.
November 10, 2025 at 1:38 AM
This is really good to see: Miki Sherrill just put out a statement sharply criticizing the Senate Dems' pending cave in the government shutdown, ripping it as "malpractice" and a betrayal of the people who are "counting on us to fight for them." Sherrill knows what drove her victory. Wake up, Dems.
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I’ve long thought Trump is good at picking fights that benefit him politically but the fact he’s fighting right now to starve Americans is making me reassess
November 8, 2025 at 12:27 AM
I’ve long thought Trump is good at picking fights that benefit him politically but the fact he’s fighting right now to starve Americans is making me reassess
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I'd like a budget that satisfies Canadians, not one that satisfies Donald Trump.
November 7, 2025 at 9:42 PM
I'd like a budget that satisfies Canadians, not one that satisfies Donald Trump.
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As the dust settles on Carney’s first budget, it’s become increasingly clear which Canadians he thinks need to make “sacrifices.”
Hint: it’s not the ultra-wealthy.
In fact, it’s clear why someone who still considers himself a
conservative feels at home in this Liberal government:
Hint: it’s not the ultra-wealthy.
In fact, it’s clear why someone who still considers himself a
conservative feels at home in this Liberal government:
November 7, 2025 at 12:54 AM
As the dust settles on Carney’s first budget, it’s become increasingly clear which Canadians he thinks need to make “sacrifices.”
Hint: it’s not the ultra-wealthy.
In fact, it’s clear why someone who still considers himself a
conservative feels at home in this Liberal government:
Hint: it’s not the ultra-wealthy.
In fact, it’s clear why someone who still considers himself a
conservative feels at home in this Liberal government:
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🎧 PODCAST: Looking inside Mark Carney’s ‘extremely Orwellian’ austerity budget
From $60 billion in cuts to eliminating 40,000 jobs, Canadian Labour Congress Sr. Economist @dtcochrane.bsky.social shares his impressions of the Carney government's first budget live inside the media lock-up in Ottawa
From $60 billion in cuts to eliminating 40,000 jobs, Canadian Labour Congress Sr. Economist @dtcochrane.bsky.social shares his impressions of the Carney government's first budget live inside the media lock-up in Ottawa
Looking Inside Mark Carney’s ‘Extremely Orwellian’ Austerity Budget
Canadian Labour Congress DT Cochrane shares his first impressions of the Carney government's first budget live inside the media lock-up in Ottawa
pressprogress.ca
November 5, 2025 at 2:09 PM
🎧 PODCAST: Looking inside Mark Carney’s ‘extremely Orwellian’ austerity budget
From $60 billion in cuts to eliminating 40,000 jobs, Canadian Labour Congress Sr. Economist @dtcochrane.bsky.social shares his impressions of the Carney government's first budget live inside the media lock-up in Ottawa
From $60 billion in cuts to eliminating 40,000 jobs, Canadian Labour Congress Sr. Economist @dtcochrane.bsky.social shares his impressions of the Carney government's first budget live inside the media lock-up in Ottawa
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Mark Carney is billing it as an “investment budget,” but with plans to cut $60 billion in program spending and eliminate 40,000 jobs (10% of the federal public service), @dtcochrane.bsky.social says it’s more like an austerity budget
Our podcast live from inside the budget media lock-up yesterday:
Our podcast live from inside the budget media lock-up yesterday:
🎧 PODCAST: Looking inside Mark Carney’s ‘extremely Orwellian’ austerity budget
From $60 billion in cuts to eliminating 40,000 jobs, Canadian Labour Congress Sr. Economist @dtcochrane.bsky.social shares his impressions of the Carney government's first budget live inside the media lock-up in Ottawa
From $60 billion in cuts to eliminating 40,000 jobs, Canadian Labour Congress Sr. Economist @dtcochrane.bsky.social shares his impressions of the Carney government's first budget live inside the media lock-up in Ottawa
Looking Inside Mark Carney’s ‘Extremely Orwellian’ Austerity Budget
Canadian Labour Congress DT Cochrane shares his first impressions of the Carney government's first budget live inside the media lock-up in Ottawa
pressprogress.ca
November 5, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Mark Carney is billing it as an “investment budget,” but with plans to cut $60 billion in program spending and eliminate 40,000 jobs (10% of the federal public service), @dtcochrane.bsky.social says it’s more like an austerity budget
Our podcast live from inside the budget media lock-up yesterday:
Our podcast live from inside the budget media lock-up yesterday:
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"This budget seems to have a case of mistaken identity [...] Instead of making historic investments to modernize and update health and social care, they are asking under-resourced systems to increasingly do more, with less."
Read the latest from @danyaalraza.com : www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
Read the latest from @danyaalraza.com : www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
November 6, 2025 at 8:21 PM
"This budget seems to have a case of mistaken identity [...] Instead of making historic investments to modernize and update health and social care, they are asking under-resourced systems to increasingly do more, with less."
Read the latest from @danyaalraza.com : www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
Read the latest from @danyaalraza.com : www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
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Canadians are struggling to make ends meet — yet this budget offers no real relief. Families can’t wait for promises. They need help now. #cdnpoli #Budget2025
November 6, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Canadians are struggling to make ends meet — yet this budget offers no real relief. Families can’t wait for promises. They need help now. #cdnpoli #Budget2025
I see 'progressive liberals' cheering for a majority, but Carney is already similar to Harper ideologically with a MINORITY government
If he gets over the majority threshold thanks to 3 or 4 conservative defections?
He's gonna gonna go sharp right fast
If he gets over the majority threshold thanks to 3 or 4 conservative defections?
He's gonna gonna go sharp right fast
November 6, 2025 at 11:52 PM
I see 'progressive liberals' cheering for a majority, but Carney is already similar to Harper ideologically with a MINORITY government
If he gets over the majority threshold thanks to 3 or 4 conservative defections?
He's gonna gonna go sharp right fast
If he gets over the majority threshold thanks to 3 or 4 conservative defections?
He's gonna gonna go sharp right fast
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We’re hiring!
Our new resume portal is live, and we’re looking for top talent in NYC to help build this administration and deliver on our affordability agenda.
Could that be you? Apply using the link below.
transition2025.com/apply
Our new resume portal is live, and we’re looking for top talent in NYC to help build this administration and deliver on our affordability agenda.
Could that be you? Apply using the link below.
transition2025.com/apply
November 6, 2025 at 1:36 PM
We’re hiring!
Our new resume portal is live, and we’re looking for top talent in NYC to help build this administration and deliver on our affordability agenda.
Could that be you? Apply using the link below.
transition2025.com/apply
Our new resume portal is live, and we’re looking for top talent in NYC to help build this administration and deliver on our affordability agenda.
Could that be you? Apply using the link below.
transition2025.com/apply
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Hell yes! Just saw a @katmabu.bsky.social ad during #AEWDynamite!
November 6, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Hell yes! Just saw a @katmabu.bsky.social ad during #AEWDynamite!
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A busy first day as your Mayor-elect: early morning interviews, transition announcements and meetings. More to say on all of it tomorrow.
But a highlight was lunch with my Congresswoman @aoc.bsky.social at Laliguras Bistro in Jackson Heights.
But a highlight was lunch with my Congresswoman @aoc.bsky.social at Laliguras Bistro in Jackson Heights.
November 6, 2025 at 3:11 AM
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Carney is a conservative with no other motive than enabling more and more corporate profit. This is, in fact, what he was elected on. Nothing else matters to him. Of course he's going to let in people with horrible politics.
UPDATE: the new Liberal MP opposes a woman's right to choose according to the Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada
Scary stuff to see the LPC welcome this. Luckily the NDP caucus remains fully pro-choice
www.arcc-cdac.ca/media/anti-c...
Scary stuff to see the LPC welcome this. Luckily the NDP caucus remains fully pro-choice
www.arcc-cdac.ca/media/anti-c...
www.arcc-cdac.ca
November 6, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Carney is a conservative with no other motive than enabling more and more corporate profit. This is, in fact, what he was elected on. Nothing else matters to him. Of course he's going to let in people with horrible politics.
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Carney allowed an anti-choice conservative into the Liberal Party in effort to consolidate a majority and ram through his austerity.
There is just no bottom floor with Carney, it seems.
There is just no bottom floor with Carney, it seems.
UPDATE: the new Liberal MP opposes a woman's right to choose according to the Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada
Scary stuff to see the LPC welcome this. Luckily the NDP caucus remains fully pro-choice
www.arcc-cdac.ca/media/anti-c...
Scary stuff to see the LPC welcome this. Luckily the NDP caucus remains fully pro-choice
www.arcc-cdac.ca/media/anti-c...
www.arcc-cdac.ca
November 6, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Carney allowed an anti-choice conservative into the Liberal Party in effort to consolidate a majority and ram through his austerity.
There is just no bottom floor with Carney, it seems.
There is just no bottom floor with Carney, it seems.
UPDATE: the new Liberal MP opposes a woman's right to choose according to the Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada
Scary stuff to see the LPC welcome this. Luckily the NDP caucus remains fully pro-choice
www.arcc-cdac.ca/media/anti-c...
Scary stuff to see the LPC welcome this. Luckily the NDP caucus remains fully pro-choice
www.arcc-cdac.ca/media/anti-c...
www.arcc-cdac.ca
November 6, 2025 at 1:01 AM
UPDATE: the new Liberal MP opposes a woman's right to choose according to the Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada
Scary stuff to see the LPC welcome this. Luckily the NDP caucus remains fully pro-choice
www.arcc-cdac.ca/media/anti-c...
Scary stuff to see the LPC welcome this. Luckily the NDP caucus remains fully pro-choice
www.arcc-cdac.ca/media/anti-c...
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With so much on the line, the new federal government has tabled a budget that in many ways could pass as a Conservative budget, write David Macdonald and Hadrian Mertins-Kirkwood. #CanPoli
The Military Wins and Public Programs Lose in Carney’s Budget | The Tyee
But will the Liberals find enough support to survive a non-confidence vote?
thetyee.ca
November 5, 2025 at 2:55 PM
With so much on the line, the new federal government has tabled a budget that in many ways could pass as a Conservative budget, write David Macdonald and Hadrian Mertins-Kirkwood. #CanPoli
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"Bullies don’t stop bullying when you make it clear you’ll do what they ask. They stop when it’s clear that you won’t."
#cdnpoli
#cdnpoli
Carney Goes from ‘Elbows Up’ to Apologies | The Tyee
How Canada is getting it all wrong in dealing with Trump the bully.
thetyee.ca
November 4, 2025 at 9:15 PM
"Bullies don’t stop bullying when you make it clear you’ll do what they ask. They stop when it’s clear that you won’t."
#cdnpoli
#cdnpoli
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The subtext to PM Carney’s apology is clear, writes Stewart Prest.
“Sorry Ontario accurately described Ronald Reagan’s stand on free trade, Mr. President. We understand those words challenged your version of the truth, which is unacceptable.” #canpoli #uspoli
“Sorry Ontario accurately described Ronald Reagan’s stand on free trade, Mr. President. We understand those words challenged your version of the truth, which is unacceptable.” #canpoli #uspoli
Carney Goes from ‘Elbows Up’ to Apologies | The Tyee
How Canada is getting it all wrong in dealing with Trump the bully.
thetyee.ca
November 4, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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The federal Liberals’ new budget proposes to cut about 10% of government jobs over the next four years to bring the public service to a “sustainable size” — reneging on its election promises. @isaacphannay.bsky.social reports. #CanPoli
Get Ready for Harper-Style Public Service Cuts, Says Analyst | The Tyee
Budget 2025 proposes cutting 40,000 government jobs.
thetyee.ca
November 5, 2025 at 2:53 PM
The federal Liberals’ new budget proposes to cut about 10% of government jobs over the next four years to bring the public service to a “sustainable size” — reneging on its election promises. @isaacphannay.bsky.social reports. #CanPoli
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I love sex workers and I'm uncomfortable with a lot of the commentary I'm seeing on this that's so shitty to strippers.
NONETHELESS, when for-profit businesses get tax dollars in *any way*, it should be scrutinized. But in this case, $10 million is wiiiiiiild and reeks of cronyism in the worst way.
NONETHELESS, when for-profit businesses get tax dollars in *any way*, it should be scrutinized. But in this case, $10 million is wiiiiiiild and reeks of cronyism in the worst way.
Public money going for a strip club?
Welcome to public interest Doug Ford style.
He should at least tell us which members of his cabinet checked out the joint prior to handing over millions that could have been spent on dealing with the small town hospital crisis.
www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/poli...
Welcome to public interest Doug Ford style.
He should at least tell us which members of his cabinet checked out the joint prior to handing over millions that could have been spent on dealing with the small town hospital crisis.
www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/poli...
‘Can’t make this up!’: Ford government faces questions over nearly $10M going to company with ties to ‘adult entertainment’
Ontario’s opposition parties are questioning the province’s labour minister about the possibility money from the $2.5 billion Skills Development Fund ended up at a company tied to an “adult entertainm...
www.ctvnews.ca
November 5, 2025 at 9:17 PM
I love sex workers and I'm uncomfortable with a lot of the commentary I'm seeing on this that's so shitty to strippers.
NONETHELESS, when for-profit businesses get tax dollars in *any way*, it should be scrutinized. But in this case, $10 million is wiiiiiiild and reeks of cronyism in the worst way.
NONETHELESS, when for-profit businesses get tax dollars in *any way*, it should be scrutinized. But in this case, $10 million is wiiiiiiild and reeks of cronyism in the worst way.
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The Carney Liberals want to remove the Empty Homes Tax - a measure aimed at investors to encourage them to put their units into the housing supply.
During a housing crisis, people need more homes, not a gift to investors to keep them empty.
During a housing crisis, people need more homes, not a gift to investors to keep them empty.
November 5, 2025 at 7:43 PM
The Carney Liberals want to remove the Empty Homes Tax - a measure aimed at investors to encourage them to put their units into the housing supply.
During a housing crisis, people need more homes, not a gift to investors to keep them empty.
During a housing crisis, people need more homes, not a gift to investors to keep them empty.
left-leaning Liberals should ask themselves why Conservatives can join their party so easily
Sure, part of it is Poilievre moving right, but it's also that Carney has moved right so much that he's made the Conservative Party irrelevant in Canada
Sure, part of it is Poilievre moving right, but it's also that Carney has moved right so much that he's made the Conservative Party irrelevant in Canada
November 5, 2025 at 9:09 PM
left-leaning Liberals should ask themselves why Conservatives can join their party so easily
Sure, part of it is Poilievre moving right, but it's also that Carney has moved right so much that he's made the Conservative Party irrelevant in Canada
Sure, part of it is Poilievre moving right, but it's also that Carney has moved right so much that he's made the Conservative Party irrelevant in Canada
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Exactly this. We have HALF A PARTY WORTH of people who have Zohran’s politics just waiting for Canada to pay attention to them.
I’m personally considering joining the Federal and Ontario NDP, along with some other grassroots orgs that I’m looking into.
I’m personally considering joining the Federal and Ontario NDP, along with some other grassroots orgs that I’m looking into.
it’s funny seeing canadian media present zohran as a “democratic socialist” like it’s some shocking thing and not just the left flank of the ndp
November 5, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Exactly this. We have HALF A PARTY WORTH of people who have Zohran’s politics just waiting for Canada to pay attention to them.
I’m personally considering joining the Federal and Ontario NDP, along with some other grassroots orgs that I’m looking into.
I’m personally considering joining the Federal and Ontario NDP, along with some other grassroots orgs that I’m looking into.
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In many respects, this is the most harmful budget from a climate perspective since the Harper era, writes Hadrian Mertins-Kirkwood
Oil and gas trumps climate action in brutal federal budget
The budget makes clear that fossil fuel production for export is a central pillar of this government’s economic strategy — and that it won’t let climate measures get in the way.
www.nationalobserver.com
November 4, 2025 at 9:46 PM
In many respects, this is the most harmful budget from a climate perspective since the Harper era, writes Hadrian Mertins-Kirkwood
We in Canada grade the American left on a curve.
So Mamdani is getting praised by leftists who, if he was running for the NDP, would have already been dismissed as a centrist coward
So Mamdani is getting praised by leftists who, if he was running for the NDP, would have already been dismissed as a centrist coward
it’s funny seeing canadian media present zohran as a “democratic socialist” like it’s some shocking thing and not just the left flank of the ndp
November 5, 2025 at 6:41 PM
We in Canada grade the American left on a curve.
So Mamdani is getting praised by leftists who, if he was running for the NDP, would have already been dismissed as a centrist coward
So Mamdani is getting praised by leftists who, if he was running for the NDP, would have already been dismissed as a centrist coward