K.A Nicholls
@kanicholls.bsky.social
Canadian from Northern Ontario. Democratic socialist. All views are my own. Power by coffee and human creativity; AI art and those that spread it get the block.
My shitty little site: thegroundbreaker.ca
My shitty little site: thegroundbreaker.ca
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K.A Nicholls
@kanicholls.bsky.social
· Nov 25
It's just occurred to me that I never actually introduced myself on Bluesky.
- I am a 30 year Caucasian male living in Northern Ontario, Canada. 🇨🇦
- I read voraciously, and write when the caffeine level is right.
- I am a social democratic who believes in economic justice and a fairer society. 1/?
- I am a 30 year Caucasian male living in Northern Ontario, Canada. 🇨🇦
- I read voraciously, and write when the caffeine level is right.
- I am a social democratic who believes in economic justice and a fairer society. 1/?
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Here's the moment I was kicked out of the legislature yesterday.
November 20, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Here's the moment I was kicked out of the legislature yesterday.
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The Democratic Party would be a lot better if it had embraced Zohran Mamdani the way it's embracing Marjorie Taylor Greene.
November 18, 2025 at 4:25 PM
The Democratic Party would be a lot better if it had embraced Zohran Mamdani the way it's embracing Marjorie Taylor Greene.
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Oh, Bill Clinton is trending. What is that ol' rascal up to no-
Oh, Bill Clinton is trending. What is that ol' rascal up to no-
November 16, 2025 at 4:00 AM
** coming back online after disconnecting for a few days.**
Oh, Bill Clinton is trending. What is that ol' rascal up to no-
Oh, Bill Clinton is trending. What is that ol' rascal up to no-
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“America is sleepwalking into authoritarianism, and if there’s anybody out there that is a member of a labor union that is safe and doesn’t think this applies to you, he’s coming for you. They’re coming for you.”
inthesetimes.com/article/drop...
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Dropkick Murphys’ Ken Casey Wants You to Wake the F*ck Up
The Nazi-punching, union-supporting punk rocker who's setting an example in the Trump era.
inthesetimes.com
November 12, 2025 at 8:08 PM
“America is sleepwalking into authoritarianism, and if there’s anybody out there that is a member of a labor union that is safe and doesn’t think this applies to you, he’s coming for you. They’re coming for you.”
inthesetimes.com/article/drop...
inthesetimes.com/article/drop...
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Hey I think the US government might be designed like shit
November 10, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Hey I think the US government might be designed like shit
Primary Schumer whenever possible.
Typically, voting is whipped bts, so party leadership is never surprised & they can correlate how votes will go.
A single opposing vote against party intent is a surprise. 8 is a planned move.
Either Schumer knew & approved or can't control his own team.
Typically, voting is whipped bts, so party leadership is never surprised & they can correlate how votes will go.
A single opposing vote against party intent is a surprise. 8 is a planned move.
Either Schumer knew & approved or can't control his own team.
November 10, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Primary Schumer whenever possible.
Typically, voting is whipped bts, so party leadership is never surprised & they can correlate how votes will go.
A single opposing vote against party intent is a surprise. 8 is a planned move.
Either Schumer knew & approved or can't control his own team.
Typically, voting is whipped bts, so party leadership is never surprised & they can correlate how votes will go.
A single opposing vote against party intent is a surprise. 8 is a planned move.
Either Schumer knew & approved or can't control his own team.
I would love to see this issue raised in national and provincial politics.
Our democracy is undermined when our local news ends up being rolled over in corporate news media ownership.
Especially Post-Media Group.
Our democracy is undermined when our local news ends up being rolled over in corporate news media ownership.
Especially Post-Media Group.
The destruction of local news is really one of those stories that needs to be told and understood. It is undermining local democracy in hundreds of different ways.
No room for debate - J-Source
Postmedia quietly whittles away local viewpoints from the Saskatoon StarPhoenix and Regina Leader-Post. Photo by P.W. Elliott
j-source.ca
November 7, 2025 at 3:32 PM
I would love to see this issue raised in national and provincial politics.
Our democracy is undermined when our local news ends up being rolled over in corporate news media ownership.
Especially Post-Media Group.
Our democracy is undermined when our local news ends up being rolled over in corporate news media ownership.
Especially Post-Media Group.
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By the president of Palantir Canada and member of Carney's Council on Canada-U.S. Relations.
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...
Opinion: To be an energy superpower, Canada must set aside flawed green ideology
Canada must not ignore climate change, but years of hesitancy over the LNG industry has allowed us to be leapfrogged by the U.S.
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 6, 2025 at 12:13 PM
By the president of Palantir Canada and member of Carney's Council on Canada-U.S. Relations.
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...
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hire all the fired political teen vogue writers and make a new magazine call teen rogue.
we’ll all subscribe en masse
we’ll all subscribe en masse
November 4, 2025 at 2:32 AM
hire all the fired political teen vogue writers and make a new magazine call teen rogue.
we’ll all subscribe en masse
we’ll all subscribe en masse
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Long live Guilloteen Vogue
November 3, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Long live Guilloteen Vogue
I've been watching @kimkelly.bsky.social from up here in Canada write about the working class (and metal! 🤟), and she's 100% right.
The loss of venues for working class and leftist voices in mainstream media only further deepens the pit for North America.
Manufactured consent is the goal.
The loss of venues for working class and leftist voices in mainstream media only further deepens the pit for North America.
Manufactured consent is the goal.
It’s truly scary how few mainstream publications are willing to publish working class voices and perspectives (let alone leftist ones), and every one we lose is yet another blow to the fragile hope for a better world
November 4, 2025 at 1:42 AM
I've been watching @kimkelly.bsky.social from up here in Canada write about the working class (and metal! 🤟), and she's 100% right.
The loss of venues for working class and leftist voices in mainstream media only further deepens the pit for North America.
Manufactured consent is the goal.
The loss of venues for working class and leftist voices in mainstream media only further deepens the pit for North America.
Manufactured consent is the goal.
Look at how much fear is being dumped onto @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social in NYC by both the right-wing and centrists.
His crime, exactly?
Speaking up against a system that is failing everyone, yet no one in actual power dares to admit that systematic reform is needed?
His crime, exactly?
Speaking up against a system that is failing everyone, yet no one in actual power dares to admit that systematic reform is needed?
November 4, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Look at how much fear is being dumped onto @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social in NYC by both the right-wing and centrists.
His crime, exactly?
Speaking up against a system that is failing everyone, yet no one in actual power dares to admit that systematic reform is needed?
His crime, exactly?
Speaking up against a system that is failing everyone, yet no one in actual power dares to admit that systematic reform is needed?
My heart, man.
Two outs away for a championship win for the Jays. Absolutely heartbroken, but our team did great overall.
Next year. We'll smoke em all next year.
#BlueJays #WorldSeries
Two outs away for a championship win for the Jays. Absolutely heartbroken, but our team did great overall.
Next year. We'll smoke em all next year.
#BlueJays #WorldSeries
November 2, 2025 at 1:08 PM
My heart, man.
Two outs away for a championship win for the Jays. Absolutely heartbroken, but our team did great overall.
Next year. We'll smoke em all next year.
#BlueJays #WorldSeries
Two outs away for a championship win for the Jays. Absolutely heartbroken, but our team did great overall.
Next year. We'll smoke em all next year.
#BlueJays #WorldSeries
It's surprising to have to explain to folks that there is no victory in a nuclear war or even limited small-scale nuclear exchange in 2025.
There is only suffering w/ the further creation and testing of nuclear weaponry.
One modern nuke will cause the worst humanitarian crisis in modern history.
There is only suffering w/ the further creation and testing of nuclear weaponry.
One modern nuke will cause the worst humanitarian crisis in modern history.
October 30, 2025 at 12:53 PM
It's surprising to have to explain to folks that there is no victory in a nuclear war or even limited small-scale nuclear exchange in 2025.
There is only suffering w/ the further creation and testing of nuclear weaponry.
One modern nuke will cause the worst humanitarian crisis in modern history.
There is only suffering w/ the further creation and testing of nuclear weaponry.
One modern nuke will cause the worst humanitarian crisis in modern history.
As a unionized worker in Ontario, I 100% support a general strike in Alberta.
Albertan workers built Alberta - don't let authoritarian politics tear it down. Stand up, link arms, and shut it all down!
Solidarity and courage, friends.
Down with Smith, Up the Unions! ✊️
#abpoli #canada
Albertan workers built Alberta - don't let authoritarian politics tear it down. Stand up, link arms, and shut it all down!
Solidarity and courage, friends.
Down with Smith, Up the Unions! ✊️
#abpoli #canada
October 30, 2025 at 1:46 AM
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One of the things you learn quickly in studying democracy is that slides into authoritarianism always, ALWAYS, attack trade unions. And according to 2024 International Trade Union Confederation Global Rights Index, Canada is a Regular Violator of workers/trade union rights.
www.ituc-csi.org
October 28, 2025 at 7:05 PM
One of the things you learn quickly in studying democracy is that slides into authoritarianism always, ALWAYS, attack trade unions. And according to 2024 International Trade Union Confederation Global Rights Index, Canada is a Regular Violator of workers/trade union rights.
Premier Smith of Alberta is a disgrace.
Using the Notwithstanding Clause to force workers back is disgusting. Same tactics as Doug Ford here in Ontario.
I hope Albertan workers are watching, and I hope the unions call for a general strike.
Disgrace of a Premier.
#canada #cdnpoli
Using the Notwithstanding Clause to force workers back is disgusting. Same tactics as Doug Ford here in Ontario.
I hope Albertan workers are watching, and I hope the unions call for a general strike.
Disgrace of a Premier.
#canada #cdnpoli
October 28, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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Telling that Jefferies waited to endorse Mamdani until the last minute.
It looks like US democrats know that change and reform needs to happen and that power needs to return to the people, just seems like no one has told party leadership yet, eh?
Socialism remains a boogeyman in North America.
It looks like US democrats know that change and reform needs to happen and that power needs to return to the people, just seems like no one has told party leadership yet, eh?
Socialism remains a boogeyman in North America.
October 24, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Telling that Jefferies waited to endorse Mamdani until the last minute.
It looks like US democrats know that change and reform needs to happen and that power needs to return to the people, just seems like no one has told party leadership yet, eh?
Socialism remains a boogeyman in North America.
It looks like US democrats know that change and reform needs to happen and that power needs to return to the people, just seems like no one has told party leadership yet, eh?
Socialism remains a boogeyman in North America.
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October 21, 2025 at 3:25 AM
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The AWS outage exposes again that “the cloud” isn’t magic, it’s infrastructure. The issue isn’t a cyberattack, it’s architectural over-reliance on a handful of cloud giants. We centralized the internet and then made our entire lives dependent on it.
October 20, 2025 at 4:34 PM
The AWS outage exposes again that “the cloud” isn’t magic, it’s infrastructure. The issue isn’t a cyberattack, it’s architectural over-reliance on a handful of cloud giants. We centralized the internet and then made our entire lives dependent on it.
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future grandchild: like shit, from an ass?
me in 30 years: Swear to God. Then he demolished the White House
me in 30 years: Swear to God. Then he demolished the White House
October 20, 2025 at 9:59 PM
future grandchild: like shit, from an ass?
me in 30 years: Swear to God. Then he demolished the White House
me in 30 years: Swear to God. Then he demolished the White House
Fuckin AWS.
Would be great if we didn't centralize massive portions of internet infrastructure under Amazon.
That being said, I feel for the nameless admins at AWS who must be shitting themselves right now.
Would be great if we didn't centralize massive portions of internet infrastructure under Amazon.
That being said, I feel for the nameless admins at AWS who must be shitting themselves right now.
October 20, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Fuckin AWS.
Would be great if we didn't centralize massive portions of internet infrastructure under Amazon.
That being said, I feel for the nameless admins at AWS who must be shitting themselves right now.
Would be great if we didn't centralize massive portions of internet infrastructure under Amazon.
That being said, I feel for the nameless admins at AWS who must be shitting themselves right now.
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The Conservatives in Ontario have underfunded postsecondary education and many college programs have been cut at a time we need to ramp up skills. This is what happens when Conservatives are elected —bad fiscal management.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Ontario college support workers reach tentative deal after more than a month on strike | CBC News
Support workers at Ontario’s 24 public colleges have been on strike since Sept. 11, but are now scheduled to be back at work Thursday, their union says. Members will soon review details of the tentati...
www.cbc.ca
October 15, 2025 at 3:13 PM
The Conservatives in Ontario have underfunded postsecondary education and many college programs have been cut at a time we need to ramp up skills. This is what happens when Conservatives are elected —bad fiscal management.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
New Blog Post! 🎉
In our darkest times, one person’s refusal to accept injustice can spark a movement. Read how a single grapefruit in an Irish department store helped the anti-apartheid movement— and why that matters for us in Northern Ontario too.
Read here: thegroundbreaker.ca/2025/10/07/h...
In our darkest times, one person’s refusal to accept injustice can spark a movement. Read how a single grapefruit in an Irish department store helped the anti-apartheid movement— and why that matters for us in Northern Ontario too.
Read here: thegroundbreaker.ca/2025/10/07/h...
Holding the Spark: Hope in Dark Times
There are moments in history when the world feels heavy. When injustices seem too large to tackle, when power is too entrenched, and change seems impossibly far away. In those moments, hope can fee…
thegroundbreaker.ca
October 7, 2025 at 9:03 PM
New Blog Post! 🎉
In our darkest times, one person’s refusal to accept injustice can spark a movement. Read how a single grapefruit in an Irish department store helped the anti-apartheid movement— and why that matters for us in Northern Ontario too.
Read here: thegroundbreaker.ca/2025/10/07/h...
In our darkest times, one person’s refusal to accept injustice can spark a movement. Read how a single grapefruit in an Irish department store helped the anti-apartheid movement— and why that matters for us in Northern Ontario too.
Read here: thegroundbreaker.ca/2025/10/07/h...