Derek Simon
@dartmouthderek.bsky.social
Father | | Settler | Lawyer working for Indigenous peoples | beard grower | soccer coach | musician | podcaster | I don’t make the rules, I just interpret them | posts, not legal advice | Halisky
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Organizing my thoughts for my presentation and letter vis a vis the current budget kerfuffle.
- Just raise taxes to cover the spending you've already voted to do; $20/month is trivial, you cowards. I'm tired of hearing about it.
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- Just raise taxes to cover the spending you've already voted to do; $20/month is trivial, you cowards. I'm tired of hearing about it.
...
February 16, 2026 at 12:24 PM
Organizing my thoughts for my presentation and letter vis a vis the current budget kerfuffle.
- Just raise taxes to cover the spending you've already voted to do; $20/month is trivial, you cowards. I'm tired of hearing about it.
...
- Just raise taxes to cover the spending you've already voted to do; $20/month is trivial, you cowards. I'm tired of hearing about it.
...
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The acting director of ICE told Congress, under oath, that local law enforcement in Colorado leaked raid plans, allowing gang members to escape.
After 9NEWS questioned ICE's claim and its timeline, ICE deleted the claim from its social media platforms.
After 9NEWS questioned ICE's claim and its timeline, ICE deleted the claim from its social media platforms.
February 15, 2026 at 4:58 PM
The acting director of ICE told Congress, under oath, that local law enforcement in Colorado leaked raid plans, allowing gang members to escape.
After 9NEWS questioned ICE's claim and its timeline, ICE deleted the claim from its social media platforms.
After 9NEWS questioned ICE's claim and its timeline, ICE deleted the claim from its social media platforms.
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HRM Call to Action! ☎️ 💻📨 Phone/email script below ⬇️
Andy Fillmore wants to take away dedicated bus lanes by opening them up to “high occupancy vehicles” (HOV).
That’s any vehicle with just 2+ people! 🚗🛻🚚🚙🚗🛻🚚💨
globalnews.ca/news/1166132...
Whether you drive, bike, or use transit, this is bad news.
Andy Fillmore wants to take away dedicated bus lanes by opening them up to “high occupancy vehicles” (HOV).
That’s any vehicle with just 2+ people! 🚗🛻🚚🚙🚗🛻🚚💨
globalnews.ca/news/1166132...
Whether you drive, bike, or use transit, this is bad news.
Halifax councillors considering carpool lanes to help ease traffic congestion - Halifax | Globalnews.ca
The mayor said he believes moving ahead with high-occupancy (HOV) lanes could help the municipality take control of its own roadways and planning.
globalnews.ca
February 15, 2026 at 4:46 PM
HRM Call to Action! ☎️ 💻📨 Phone/email script below ⬇️
Andy Fillmore wants to take away dedicated bus lanes by opening them up to “high occupancy vehicles” (HOV).
That’s any vehicle with just 2+ people! 🚗🛻🚚🚙🚗🛻🚚💨
globalnews.ca/news/1166132...
Whether you drive, bike, or use transit, this is bad news.
Andy Fillmore wants to take away dedicated bus lanes by opening them up to “high occupancy vehicles” (HOV).
That’s any vehicle with just 2+ people! 🚗🛻🚚🚙🚗🛻🚚💨
globalnews.ca/news/1166132...
Whether you drive, bike, or use transit, this is bad news.
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"rich dipshit owner doesn't understand the industry he's bought into and clumsily destroys what made it good" feels less like a narrative unique to the washington post and more like the music that's been playing in the background of all our lives for at least 40 years
February 4, 2026 at 2:53 PM
"rich dipshit owner doesn't understand the industry he's bought into and clumsily destroys what made it good" feels less like a narrative unique to the washington post and more like the music that's been playing in the background of all our lives for at least 40 years
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On February 18th you can go to city hall and tell them what you think of this and more. They should hear to their face, how harmful they are. Their duplicities should be called out. Defund the police.
The list of things council is considering cutting in order to keep taxes “flat” is insane. (From Sam Austin’s website). Call your councillor and tell them you won’t support them if they support these cuts.
February 15, 2026 at 3:56 PM
On February 18th you can go to city hall and tell them what you think of this and more. They should hear to their face, how harmful they are. Their duplicities should be called out. Defund the police.
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Local folks are organizing to speak against these cuts. Contact @terriclarke.bsky.social or @npilon.bsky.social to join us on Slack. There are two opportunities left to speak (in-person or via Zoom): this Wednesday and March 4; and there’s always the option to email and call councillors.
February 15, 2026 at 1:54 PM
Local folks are organizing to speak against these cuts. Contact @terriclarke.bsky.social or @npilon.bsky.social to join us on Slack. There are two opportunities left to speak (in-person or via Zoom): this Wednesday and March 4; and there’s always the option to email and call councillors.
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This rules. I love how delighted they all look!
February 14, 2026 at 4:59 PM
This rules. I love how delighted they all look!
The list of things council is considering cutting in order to keep taxes “flat” is insane. (From Sam Austin’s website). Call your councillor and tell them you won’t support them if they support these cuts.
February 14, 2026 at 7:57 PM
The list of things council is considering cutting in order to keep taxes “flat” is insane. (From Sam Austin’s website). Call your councillor and tell them you won’t support them if they support these cuts.
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Democracy is when voters choose their leaders. Autocracy is when leaders choose their voters.
Kristi Noem: "When it gets to Election Day, we've been proactive to make sure we have the right people voting, electing the right leaders to lead this country."
February 14, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Democracy is when voters choose their leaders. Autocracy is when leaders choose their voters.
It takes a lot of courage to write and share an obituary this honest, in the hopes it is of help to others. My heart goes out to Erica and everyone who knew her.
www.eastcoastmemorial.ca/obituaries/E...
www.eastcoastmemorial.ca/obituaries/E...
Obituary information for Erica Joy Axent Hilton
View Erica Joy Axent Hilton's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.
www.eastcoastmemorial.ca
February 14, 2026 at 4:35 PM
It takes a lot of courage to write and share an obituary this honest, in the hopes it is of help to others. My heart goes out to Erica and everyone who knew her.
www.eastcoastmemorial.ca/obituaries/E...
www.eastcoastmemorial.ca/obituaries/E...
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Happy Birthday to Frederick Douglass who didn’t know his birthday because he was born into slavery so he chose February 14 as his birthday.
February 14, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Happy Birthday to Frederick Douglass who didn’t know his birthday because he was born into slavery so he chose February 14 as his birthday.
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See also Indigenous kids at Canadian residential schools. The evil you'll be ashamed of for a long time is happening right now, America.
This is something the Nazis used to do to Jewish children in the camps. It happened to a man I knew when he was a child in Auschwitz. The camp guards thought it was funny as hell.
On Thanksgiving, the immigrant children held at the Dilley detention center gathered in the gym for what they thought was a holiday feast.
The kids salivated over a spread of turkey, sandwiches, pastries and pies, a family told me.
But the food wasn’t for detainees — it was for the staff.
The kids salivated over a spread of turkey, sandwiches, pastries and pies, a family told me.
But the food wasn’t for detainees — it was for the staff.
February 13, 2026 at 9:44 PM
See also Indigenous kids at Canadian residential schools. The evil you'll be ashamed of for a long time is happening right now, America.
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This is something the Nazis used to do to Jewish children in the camps. It happened to a man I knew when he was a child in Auschwitz. The camp guards thought it was funny as hell.
On Thanksgiving, the immigrant children held at the Dilley detention center gathered in the gym for what they thought was a holiday feast.
The kids salivated over a spread of turkey, sandwiches, pastries and pies, a family told me.
But the food wasn’t for detainees — it was for the staff.
The kids salivated over a spread of turkey, sandwiches, pastries and pies, a family told me.
But the food wasn’t for detainees — it was for the staff.
February 13, 2026 at 8:09 PM
This is something the Nazis used to do to Jewish children in the camps. It happened to a man I knew when he was a child in Auschwitz. The camp guards thought it was funny as hell.
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He got out after 3 months in an ICE gulag.
My electrician is a green card holder who's been here since he was a kid. He got married to a citizen, applied for citizenship, went to court for the papers and when he got there ICE kidnapped him and he's been locked up for a month.
February 11, 2026 at 6:56 PM
He got out after 3 months in an ICE gulag.
Can we not just get decent public transport in this country?
🔴 The self-driving Project Arrow Borealis prototype has been unveiled.
And it is awesome. 👌🏼🙂
The future of auto tech - MADE IN CANADA.
Under this Liberal Government, Canada is determined to win the present AND the future.
And we will. 🍁
And it is awesome. 👌🏼🙂
The future of auto tech - MADE IN CANADA.
Under this Liberal Government, Canada is determined to win the present AND the future.
And we will. 🍁
February 13, 2026 at 8:22 PM
Can we not just get decent public transport in this country?
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London: High Court says ban on Palestine Action is unlawful.
February 13, 2026 at 7:53 PM
London: High Court says ban on Palestine Action is unlawful.
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Friends!
The New School has cancelled one of its most popular graduate courses, Global Soccer and World Politics.
We want to host this course for @resistanceschool.bsky.social ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Interested? Fill the interest form here!
www.resistancestudiesseries.com/worldcupwait...
The New School has cancelled one of its most popular graduate courses, Global Soccer and World Politics.
We want to host this course for @resistanceschool.bsky.social ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Interested? Fill the interest form here!
www.resistancestudiesseries.com/worldcupwait...
World Cup Waitlist — RESISTANCE STUDIES SERIES
www.resistancestudiesseries.com
February 13, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Friends!
The New School has cancelled one of its most popular graduate courses, Global Soccer and World Politics.
We want to host this course for @resistanceschool.bsky.social ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Interested? Fill the interest form here!
www.resistancestudiesseries.com/worldcupwait...
The New School has cancelled one of its most popular graduate courses, Global Soccer and World Politics.
We want to host this course for @resistanceschool.bsky.social ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Interested? Fill the interest form here!
www.resistancestudiesseries.com/worldcupwait...
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So the Province is blaming Ottawa....again....the Province is supposed to fund it 50/50
#NovaScotia will miss March 31 deadline for $10/day average daycare cost
Education minister says costs have increased and more help is needed from Ottawa
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
#NovaScotia will miss March 31 deadline for $10/day average daycare cost
Education minister says costs have increased and more help is needed from Ottawa
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Nova Scotia will miss March 31 deadline for $10/day average daycare cost | CBC News
Education Minister Brendan Maguire told reporters Thursday that Nova Scotia, like some other provinces, is struggling to fulfil the full terms of the agreement it signed with the federal government in...
www.cbc.ca
February 13, 2026 at 11:51 AM
So the Province is blaming Ottawa....again....the Province is supposed to fund it 50/50
#NovaScotia will miss March 31 deadline for $10/day average daycare cost
Education minister says costs have increased and more help is needed from Ottawa
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
#NovaScotia will miss March 31 deadline for $10/day average daycare cost
Education minister says costs have increased and more help is needed from Ottawa
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
A move that will manage to make productivity and traffic worse.
According to the NSGEU, the Houston government is ending all remote work for provincial employees effective April 20:
February 13, 2026 at 4:57 PM
A move that will manage to make productivity and traffic worse.
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Yes, but also a lot of city/provincial thinking around transportation is basically "the squeaky wheel gets the grease"
"Cars stuck in traffic? Just need to make it easier to drive" in a loop forever.
The end result is that we are broke and stuck in traffic.
"Cars stuck in traffic? Just need to make it easier to drive" in a loop forever.
The end result is that we are broke and stuck in traffic.
Not saying I fully believe this, but if the PC government were actively trying to make Halifax traffic worse to achieve some kind of larger structural policy objective... it would make a hell of a lot more sense than whatever explanation we have right now on how these moves fit together logically.
According to the NSGEU, the Houston government is ending all remote work for provincial employees effective April 20:
February 13, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Yes, but also a lot of city/provincial thinking around transportation is basically "the squeaky wheel gets the grease"
"Cars stuck in traffic? Just need to make it easier to drive" in a loop forever.
The end result is that we are broke and stuck in traffic.
"Cars stuck in traffic? Just need to make it easier to drive" in a loop forever.
The end result is that we are broke and stuck in traffic.
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This is just like UBI. Every study shows it works and is more cost effective but societies‘ hatred of poor people means we‘d rather pay more to make them suffer.
Anderson Cooper: “So it's more expensive to have a chronically homeless person living on the streets than it is to actually subsidize an apartment for them?”
Answer: “Yes, we’re paying more as taxpayers to walk past that person on the street and do nothing…” #HousingFirst
Answer: “Yes, we’re paying more as taxpayers to walk past that person on the street and do nothing…” #HousingFirst
100,000 Homes: Housing the homeless saves money?
Giving apartments to the chronically homeless can save taxpayer dollars, advocates say
www.cbsnews.com
February 13, 2026 at 2:41 PM
This is just like UBI. Every study shows it works and is more cost effective but societies‘ hatred of poor people means we‘d rather pay more to make them suffer.
As a compromise, this game should be played at a neutral site in Europe. Preferably The Hague.
February 13, 2026 at 1:23 PM
As a compromise, this game should be played at a neutral site in Europe. Preferably The Hague.
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EXCLUSIVE: A Ukrainian dad escaped Vladimir Putin’s drone and missile attacks back home only to be grabbed by a band of laughing ICE stooges in a Walmart parking lot in Minneapolis.
Laughing ICE Goons Seize Dad Who Fled Ukraine War at Walmart
Dmytro Kulyk is facing deportation as refugees become the Trump administration’s latest target.
trib.al
February 12, 2026 at 12:13 PM
EXCLUSIVE: A Ukrainian dad escaped Vladimir Putin’s drone and missile attacks back home only to be grabbed by a band of laughing ICE stooges in a Walmart parking lot in Minneapolis.
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You can't... repeal... a scientific finding. At that point it's just called lying about it.
Breaking News: The Trump administration repealed the bedrock scientific finding that greenhouse gases threaten human life and well being, meaning that the EPA can no longer regulate them. nyti.ms/4rSszQu
February 12, 2026 at 8:38 PM
You can't... repeal... a scientific finding. At that point it's just called lying about it.
To paraphrase, when human laws conflict with the laws of nature, the laws of nature will not yield.
You can't... repeal... a scientific finding. At that point it's just called lying about it.
Breaking News: The Trump administration repealed the bedrock scientific finding that greenhouse gases threaten human life and well being, meaning that the EPA can no longer regulate them. nyti.ms/4rSszQu
February 13, 2026 at 2:17 AM
To paraphrase, when human laws conflict with the laws of nature, the laws of nature will not yield.