@FrankeJames
@frankejames.bsky.social
Activist & award-winning author of 4 books about disability rights, climate change, free expression, fighting censorship, & office politics. #FreeingTeresa. Celebrating 11 years in beautiful B.C. 🇨🇦
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· Oct 19
Sign the Petition
Stop the Rule-Bending: Demand Accountability in Saanich’s Planning Department
www.change.org
Hey! I’ve created a petition that criticizes rule-bending in our area of Victoria (Saanich) and asks the BC Ombudsperson to investigate.
Anyone can sign. Please add your name if you believe in fair bylaws without favouritism.
www.change.org/Stop-Saanich...
Anyone can sign. Please add your name if you believe in fair bylaws without favouritism.
www.change.org/Stop-Saanich...
“Madness “, “disgusting”reaction
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Giving Trump the Nobel peace prize medal is ‘absurd’, say Norwegian politicians
US president criticised for accepting medal awarded to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado
www.theguardian.com
January 16, 2026 at 6:15 PM
“Madness “, “disgusting”reaction
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
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US to impose tariffs on countries that don’t agree with Trump’s takeover of Greenland.
Will Canada 🇨🇦 fold ?
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Will Canada 🇨🇦 fold ?
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Donald Trump says he may put a tariff on ‘countries that don’t go along with Greenland’ – Europe live
US president further steps up threats after US special envoy to Greenland says Trump is ‘serious’ about his plans to control island
www.theguardian.com
January 16, 2026 at 4:25 PM
US to impose tariffs on countries that don’t agree with Trump’s takeover of Greenland.
Will Canada 🇨🇦 fold ?
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
Will Canada 🇨🇦 fold ?
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
“the organisers of the Nobel peace prize announced the award could not be “shared or transferred” after Machado told Fox News she wished to “share” it with Trump. “The decision is final and stands for all time,” they said.”
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
María Corina Machado presents Trump with her Nobel peace prize medal
Trump heaped praise on the Venezuelan opposition leader for presenting him with ‘her Nobel peace prize for the work I have done’
www.theguardian.com
January 16, 2026 at 7:14 AM
“the organisers of the Nobel peace prize announced the award could not be “shared or transferred” after Machado told Fox News she wished to “share” it with Trump. “The decision is final and stands for all time,” they said.”
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
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There is good reason to maintain the tanker ban.
There’s no technology that can clean up an oil spill at sea says the First Nations opposed to the lifting of the tanker ban
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Prime minister talks pipelines, marine protection with Coastal First Nations in Prince Rupert, B.C. | CBC News
Prime Minister Mark Carney met with Coastal First Nations in Prince Rupert today, discussing major projects in the region, including the possibility of an oil pipeline from Alberta. Coastal First Nati...
www.cbc.ca
January 15, 2026 at 4:59 AM
There is good reason to maintain the tanker ban.
There’s no technology that can clean up an oil spill at sea says the First Nations opposed to the lifting of the tanker ban
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Prime minister talks pipelines, marine protection with Coastal First Nations in Prince Rupert, B.C. | CBC News
Prime Minister Mark Carney met with Coastal First Nations in Prince Rupert today, discussing major projects in the region, including the possibility of an oil pipeline from Alberta. Coastal First Nati...
www.cbc.ca
January 15, 2026 at 2:40 AM
There’s no technology that can clean up an oil spill at sea says the First Nations opposed to the lifting of the tanker ban
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Trump said he was “going to do something on Greenland, whether they like it or not.”
Why does it make me think of Epstein?
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www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01...
Why does it make me think of Epstein?
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Trump Administration Live Updates: Greenland and Denmark Officials Speak After ‘Frank’ White House Meeting
www.nytimes.com
January 14, 2026 at 7:06 PM
Trump said he was “going to do something on Greenland, whether they like it or not.”
Why does it make me think of Epstein?
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www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01...
Why does it make me think of Epstein?
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Looney Tunes
“In speech, president delivers triumph assessment, claiming US prices are down despite official data showing otherwise”
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
“In speech, president delivers triumph assessment, claiming US prices are down despite official data showing otherwise”
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Trump claims victory on US economy despite many Americans’ cost of living concerns
In speech, president delivers triumph assessment, claiming US prices are down despite official data showing otherwise
www.theguardian.com
January 14, 2026 at 7:13 AM
Looney Tunes
“In speech, president delivers triumph assessment, claiming US prices are down despite official data showing otherwise”
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
“In speech, president delivers triumph assessment, claiming US prices are down despite official data showing otherwise”
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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Coastal First Nations hold firm on opposition to bitumen pipeline during meeting with Carney theprovince.com/business/loc...
January 14, 2026 at 6:30 AM
Coastal First Nations hold firm on opposition to bitumen pipeline during meeting with Carney theprovince.com/business/loc...
I tell all the American spammers seeking my business that I don’t care how much they want it, I’m going to hire a Canadian!
www.cbc.ca/news/world/t...
www.cbc.ca/news/world/t...
Trump calls CUSMA 'irrelevant' to U.S. as he tours Ford auto plant | CBC News
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement — the trade pact also known as CUSMA — is not relevant for the U.S., but Canada wants it, as he pushed for companies to br...
www.cbc.ca
January 14, 2026 at 6:14 AM
I tell all the American spammers seeking my business that I don’t care how much they want it, I’m going to hire a Canadian!
www.cbc.ca/news/world/t...
www.cbc.ca/news/world/t...
"Mr. Thompson’s departure came during the chaotic immigration crackdown in Minnesota, which has angered many residents and left officials bracing for an escalation of violence."
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Six Prosecutors Quit Over Push to Investigate ICE Shooting Victim’s Widow
www.nytimes.com
January 14, 2026 at 3:12 AM
"Mr. Thompson’s departure came during the chaotic immigration crackdown in Minnesota, which has angered many residents and left officials bracing for an escalation of violence."
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BREAKING: trump spotted on 5th Avenue
January 14, 2026 at 2:15 AM
BREAKING: trump spotted on 5th Avenue
“The nonmilitary appearance is significant, according to legal specialists, because the administration has argued its lethal boat attacks are lawful — not murders — because President Trump “determined” the USA is in an armed conflict with drug cartels.”
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U.S. Attacked Boat With Aircraft That Looked Like a Civilian Plane
www.nytimes.com
January 13, 2026 at 12:06 AM
“The nonmilitary appearance is significant, according to legal specialists, because the administration has argued its lethal boat attacks are lawful — not murders — because President Trump “determined” the USA is in an armed conflict with drug cartels.”
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if you put this in a script even erin brockovitch would be like “too on the nose, dial it back”
January 12, 2026 at 7:01 PM
if you put this in a script even erin brockovitch would be like “too on the nose, dial it back”
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“A coup is happening in the United States.”
Jason Stanley, author of How Fascism Works, argues that President Donald Trump is leading an unlawful takeover of the US government.
Jason Stanley, author of How Fascism Works, argues that President Donald Trump is leading an unlawful takeover of the US government.
I study fascism. I’ve already fled America.
On this week’s “More To The Story,” former Yale philosophy professor Jason Stanley explains his recent move to Canada and calls the Trump administration’s takeover of the US government a “coup.”
www.motherjones.com
January 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM
“A coup is happening in the United States.”
Jason Stanley, author of How Fascism Works, argues that President Donald Trump is leading an unlawful takeover of the US government.
Jason Stanley, author of How Fascism Works, argues that President Donald Trump is leading an unlawful takeover of the US government.
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Great graphic from the folks at @cleanenergycanada.org that shows Canada falling dangerously behind in the global race on EVs.
Just saying: 2026 would be a great year for the feds to get serious about climate change again.
@cape-acme.bsky.social
Just saying: 2026 would be a great year for the feds to get serious about climate change again.
@cape-acme.bsky.social
January 12, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Great graphic from the folks at @cleanenergycanada.org that shows Canada falling dangerously behind in the global race on EVs.
Just saying: 2026 would be a great year for the feds to get serious about climate change again.
@cape-acme.bsky.social
Just saying: 2026 would be a great year for the feds to get serious about climate change again.
@cape-acme.bsky.social
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Schumer: “Donald Trump’s assault on the Fed’s independence continues… This is the kind of bullying that we’ve all come to expect from Donald Trump and his cronies. Anyone who is independent and doesn’t just fall in line behind Trump gets investigated.”
January 12, 2026 at 5:24 AM
Schumer: “Donald Trump’s assault on the Fed’s independence continues… This is the kind of bullying that we’ve all come to expect from Donald Trump and his cronies. Anyone who is independent and doesn’t just fall in line behind Trump gets investigated.”
“If we look at the legal and commercial constructs and frameworks in place today in Venezuela today, it’s uninvestable,” [Exxon’s CEO] said.
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Trump threatens to block ExxonMobil from Venezuela after CEO calls country ‘uninvestable’
US president says company is ‘playing too cute’ after CEO responds sceptically to his push for oil investment after deposing Nicolás Maduro
www.theguardian.com
January 12, 2026 at 7:07 AM
“If we look at the legal and commercial constructs and frameworks in place today in Venezuela today, it’s uninvestable,” [Exxon’s CEO] said.
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And suddenly the Epstein files are not in the news.
January 11, 2026 at 9:27 PM
And suddenly the Epstein files are not in the news.
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Mattel launches its first autistic Barbie
Mattel launches its first autistic Barbie
Company says doll is the latest expansion of its commitment to representation and inclusion
With an animated Barbie film in development, following the success of Greta Gerwig’s 2023 blockbuster movie, Mattel Studios will certainly have a diverse range of characters to bring to life.
On Monday, Mattel launches its first autistic Barbie. Coming barely six months after its first doll with type 1 diabetes, this newest addition to Barbie’s Fashionistas range is designed so that more children “see themselves in Barbie” and to encourage all children to play with dolls that reflect the world around them. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
January 12, 2026 at 5:18 AM
Mattel launches its first autistic Barbie
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How about releasing the Epstein Files in accordance with the law.
January 11, 2026 at 2:57 PM
How about releasing the Epstein Files in accordance with the law.
“In 2018, Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. responded that “we do not have Obama judges or Trump judges, Bush judges or Clinton judges.”
“But the data suggests that in the 13 appellate courts, there is increasingly such a thing as a Trump judge.”
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“But the data suggests that in the 13 appellate courts, there is increasingly such a thing as a Trump judge.”
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Trump’s ‘Superstar’ Appellate Judges Have Voted 133 to 12 in His Favor
www.nytimes.com
January 12, 2026 at 3:38 AM
“In 2018, Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. responded that “we do not have Obama judges or Trump judges, Bush judges or Clinton judges.”
“But the data suggests that in the 13 appellate courts, there is increasingly such a thing as a Trump judge.”
Gift 🎁 article
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/11/u...
“But the data suggests that in the 13 appellate courts, there is increasingly such a thing as a Trump judge.”
Gift 🎁 article
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/11/u...
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Trump posts that he’s “Acting President of Venezuela”
January 12, 2026 at 1:25 AM
Trump posts that he’s “Acting President of Venezuela”
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NEW: Statement of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Trump’s criminal investigation into him. He says they are seeking an indictment over his Congressional testimony, but calls it pretext to pressure him into lowering interest rates.
January 12, 2026 at 1:07 AM
NEW: Statement of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Trump’s criminal investigation into him. He says they are seeking an indictment over his Congressional testimony, but calls it pretext to pressure him into lowering interest rates.