Joe Public
@joepublic.bsky.social
🇨🇦 Canadian
🍁 Citizen Participation. Equality. Accountability. Transparency. Tolerance. Human Rights. Free and Fair Elections. Rule of Law. Sovereignty. Compassion. Doing What's Right.
🍁 Citizen Participation. Equality. Accountability. Transparency. Tolerance. Human Rights. Free and Fair Elections. Rule of Law. Sovereignty. Compassion. Doing What's Right.
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The US Supreme Court has ruled that Donald Trump exceeded his authority in imposing a swath of tariffs that upended global trade, blocking a key tool the president has wielded to impose his economic agenda.
📸 Brendan Smialowski
📸 Brendan Smialowski
February 20, 2026 at 3:28 PM
The US Supreme Court has ruled that Donald Trump exceeded his authority in imposing a swath of tariffs that upended global trade, blocking a key tool the president has wielded to impose his economic agenda.
📸 Brendan Smialowski
📸 Brendan Smialowski
There are quite a few #Epstein Class abusers I'd like to see like this
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How Reuters captured the Prince Andrew photo
YouTube video by Reuters
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February 20, 2026 at 3:22 PM
There are quite a few #Epstein Class abusers I'd like to see like this
www.youtube.com/shorts/qOxIJ...
www.youtube.com/shorts/qOxIJ...
trump be trowing a tantrum today
Please don't serve spaghetti.
Please don't serve spaghetti.
February 20, 2026 at 3:10 PM
trump be trowing a tantrum today
Please don't serve spaghetti.
Please don't serve spaghetti.
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JUST DROPPED: Supreme Court decision on (most of Trump's tariffs). They're unconstitutional. They've always been unconstitutional. Turn 'em off.
This wasn't a trade war; it was a pointless and illegal diversion.
This wasn't a trade war; it was a pointless and illegal diversion.
February 20, 2026 at 3:03 PM
JUST DROPPED: Supreme Court decision on (most of Trump's tariffs). They're unconstitutional. They've always been unconstitutional. Turn 'em off.
This wasn't a trade war; it was a pointless and illegal diversion.
This wasn't a trade war; it was a pointless and illegal diversion.
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(Bloomberg) -- The US Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs, undercutting his signature economic policy and delivering his biggest legal defeat since he returned to the White House.
February 20, 2026 at 3:04 PM
(Bloomberg) -- The US Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs, undercutting his signature economic policy and delivering his biggest legal defeat since he returned to the White House.
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🇪🇺 ‘Europe has woken up’: 🇩🇪Germany, 🇫🇷France, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇵🇱Poland and the 🇬🇧 UK commit to produce low-cost drones within a year and vow stronger support for 🇺🇦 Ukraine
natsec.ca/2026/germany...
natsec.ca/2026/germany...
'Europe has woken up': Germany, France, Italy, Poland and the UK commit to produce low-cost drones within a year | NatSec.ca
Defence ministers from 5 NATO countries launched an initiative called Low-Cost Effectors and Autonomous Platforms (LEAP) with the aim of producing drones within a year.
natsec.ca
February 20, 2026 at 3:04 PM
🇪🇺 ‘Europe has woken up’: 🇩🇪Germany, 🇫🇷France, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇵🇱Poland and the 🇬🇧 UK commit to produce low-cost drones within a year and vow stronger support for 🇺🇦 Ukraine
natsec.ca/2026/germany...
natsec.ca/2026/germany...
🇫🇷 France clocks up record visitor numbers to remain world's top tourist destination
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France clocks up record visitor numbers to remain world's top destination
France’s lush landscapes, storied towns and cities, and legendary gastronomy drew a record 102 million visitors in 2025, keeping its place as the world’s top tourist destination.
www.rfi.fr
February 20, 2026 at 2:59 PM
🇫🇷 France clocks up record visitor numbers to remain world's top tourist destination
www.rfi.fr/en/france/20...
www.rfi.fr/en/france/20...
Why don't the ultra-rich not pay their share of personal income taxes?
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The Ultra-Rich Are Different from You and Me
Only the little people pay taxes, redux
paulkrugman.substack.com
February 20, 2026 at 2:54 PM
Why don't the ultra-rich not pay their share of personal income taxes?
paulkrugman.substack.com/p/the-ultra-...
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US judge upholds $243 million verdict against Tesla over fatal Autopilot crash reut.rs/4rrV5s6
US judge upholds $243 million verdict against Tesla over fatal Autopilot crash
A federal judge rejected Tesla's request to pay $243 million to victims of a 2019 fatal crash of an Autopilot-equipped Model S.
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February 20, 2026 at 2:45 PM
US judge upholds $243 million verdict against Tesla over fatal Autopilot crash reut.rs/4rrV5s6
U.S. growth slowed more than expected: Q4 US GDP up just 1.4%, badly missing estimate 📉
www.cnbc.com/2026/02/20/p...
www.cnbc.com/2026/02/20/p...
Fourth-quarter U.S. GDP up just 1.4%, badly missing estimate; inflation firms at 3%
The core PCE price index was expected to increase 3% from a year ago in December. GDP was projected to rise at a 2.5% pace in Q4.
www.cnbc.com
February 20, 2026 at 2:50 PM
U.S. growth slowed more than expected: Q4 US GDP up just 1.4%, badly missing estimate 📉
www.cnbc.com/2026/02/20/p...
www.cnbc.com/2026/02/20/p...
Toronto Star: More than 300 MPs have crossed the floor since Confederation. Conservative Matt Jeroux is the latest
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More than 300 MPs have crossed the floor since Confederation. Conservative Matt Jeroux is the latest
YouTube video by Toronto Star
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February 20, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Toronto Star: More than 300 MPs have crossed the floor since Confederation. Conservative Matt Jeroux is the latest
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hY6z...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hY6z...
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#Breaking: Sidney Crosby ruled out for men's hockey semifinal vs. Finland
Winter Olympics 2026 live: Sidney Crosby will not play in Canada’s men’s hockey semifinal vs. Finland; Homan plays Sweden in curling semis
Our live coverage will have everything you need to know about Team Canada and the biggest stories at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
www.thestar.com
February 20, 2026 at 2:27 PM
#Breaking: Sidney Crosby ruled out for men's hockey semifinal vs. Finland
"I never imagined I’d miss being lied to by George W. Bush and his henchmen."
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Opinion | This Is How an Autocrat Goes to War
www.nytimes.com
February 20, 2026 at 1:58 PM
"I never imagined I’d miss being lied to by George W. Bush and his henchmen."
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/20/o...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/20/o...
As Trump Weighs Iran Strikes, He Declines to Make Clear Case for Why, or Why Now
www.nytimes.com
February 20, 2026 at 1:54 PM
Gentry Beach, a Texas investor with ties to trump, signed an agreement with Novatek, one of Russia’s biggest energy companies, to develop natural gas in Alaska.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/19/u...
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With ‘Tremendous’ Deals at Stake, Trump Is Bringing Russia in From the Cold
www.nytimes.com
February 20, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Gentry Beach, a Texas investor with ties to trump, signed an agreement with Novatek, one of Russia’s biggest energy companies, to develop natural gas in Alaska.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/19/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/19/u...
57% of 🇨🇦 Canadians said the US cannot be depended on in a crisis
67% say the US “challenges” — as opposed to supports — its allies around the world
69% say the US tends to create problems for other countries rather than solve them
Only 37% believe “The US is still an ally of Canada”
67% say the US “challenges” — as opposed to supports — its allies around the world
69% say the US tends to create problems for other countries rather than solve them
Only 37% believe “The US is still an ally of Canada”
Look how much Canadians hate the United States now
It’s not just about the trade war. Nearly half of America’s neighbors to the north now think the U.S. is a bigger threat to world peace than Russia.
www.politico.com
February 20, 2026 at 1:27 PM
57% of 🇨🇦 Canadians said the US cannot be depended on in a crisis
67% say the US “challenges” — as opposed to supports — its allies around the world
69% say the US tends to create problems for other countries rather than solve them
Only 37% believe “The US is still an ally of Canada”
67% say the US “challenges” — as opposed to supports — its allies around the world
69% say the US tends to create problems for other countries rather than solve them
Only 37% believe “The US is still an ally of Canada”
🇨🇦 Canada has changed its US travel advice for First Nations peoples.
Since 1794, FN peoples could “freely enter the United States for the purpose of employment, study, retirement, investing or immigration”
Now FN travellers “may be able” to cross “with your Secure Certificate of Indian Status”
Since 1794, FN peoples could “freely enter the United States for the purpose of employment, study, retirement, investing or immigration”
Now FN travellers “may be able” to cross “with your Secure Certificate of Indian Status”
Travel advice and advisories for United States (USA)
Travel Advice and Advisories from the Government of Canada
travel.gc.ca
February 20, 2026 at 1:14 PM
🇨🇦 Canada has changed its US travel advice for First Nations peoples.
Since 1794, FN peoples could “freely enter the United States for the purpose of employment, study, retirement, investing or immigration”
Now FN travellers “may be able” to cross “with your Secure Certificate of Indian Status”
Since 1794, FN peoples could “freely enter the United States for the purpose of employment, study, retirement, investing or immigration”
Now FN travellers “may be able” to cross “with your Secure Certificate of Indian Status”
MAGA approach to Europe hasn't changed
European Council on Foreign Relations: Although the speech that Marco Rubio delivered to the Munich Security Conference was softer in tone than vice-president J.D. Vance’s in 2025, the Europe he celebrated was that of the ethno-nationalist far right.
European Council on Foreign Relations: Although the speech that Marco Rubio delivered to the Munich Security Conference was softer in tone than vice-president J.D. Vance’s in 2025, the Europe he celebrated was that of the ethno-nationalist far right.
MAGA’s approach to Europe hasn’t changed – European Council on Foreign Relations
Although the speech that Marco Rubio delivered to the Munich Security Conference was softer in tone than vice-president J.D. Vance’s in 2025, the Europe he cele
ecfr.eu
February 20, 2026 at 10:10 AM
MAGA approach to Europe hasn't changed
European Council on Foreign Relations: Although the speech that Marco Rubio delivered to the Munich Security Conference was softer in tone than vice-president J.D. Vance’s in 2025, the Europe he celebrated was that of the ethno-nationalist far right.
European Council on Foreign Relations: Although the speech that Marco Rubio delivered to the Munich Security Conference was softer in tone than vice-president J.D. Vance’s in 2025, the Europe he celebrated was that of the ethno-nationalist far right.
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Trump's return to the White House presents an "unprecedented threat" towards human rights, the new Human Rights Watch chief told Euronews.
HRW: US under Trump 'turning against entire ecosystem of human rights'
Trump's return to the White House presents an "unprecedented threat" towards human rights, the new Human Rights Watch chief told Euronews.
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February 20, 2026 at 9:47 AM
Trump's return to the White House presents an "unprecedented threat" towards human rights, the new Human Rights Watch chief told Euronews.
Hahaha
FIFA and Board of Peace to support Gaza reconstruction through football reut.rs/46dYJgP
FIFA and Board of Peace to support Gaza reconstruction through football
FIFA and the Board of Peace signed a partnership agreement on Thursday to attract investment from global leaders and institutions for sustainable development in conflict-affected regions through football.
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February 20, 2026 at 9:44 AM
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47% of Americans believe trump is a racist, 24% don't, and 29% have no opinion.
Far more Americans believe Trump is racist than not, poll finds
Far more Americans believe Trump is racist than not, poll finds
The president has defended himself against claims of bigotry by pointing to his friendship with prominent Black figures
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February 20, 2026 at 9:13 AM
47% of Americans believe trump is a racist, 24% don't, and 29% have no opinion.
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BREAKING Ukraine Paralympics team to boycott Opening Ceremony over Russian flag decision, statement says
February 20, 2026 at 8:51 AM
BREAKING Ukraine Paralympics team to boycott Opening Ceremony over Russian flag decision, statement says
"Russia, China and the U.S., are no longer willing to live by the rules painstakingly developed over the past 80 years. But the rest of the world surely does — not least those middle powers, like Canada, the EU, Japan, Australia, India, Brazil and others Carney called to action."
COMMENTARY: The U.S. has abandoned its role in leading a rules-based system. But there is every reason to hope that others will take up the leadership mantle now.
In Trump’s world, look to the middle powers for hope
The U.S. may have abandoned its role in leading a rules-based system. But there is every reason to hope that others will take up the leadership mantle now.
www.politico.eu
February 20, 2026 at 8:58 AM
"Russia, China and the U.S., are no longer willing to live by the rules painstakingly developed over the past 80 years. But the rest of the world surely does — not least those middle powers, like Canada, the EU, Japan, Australia, India, Brazil and others Carney called to action."
