Kim Elliott
@kimelliott.bsky.social
Thinking about the future of independent journalism in Canada, and the elephants in the room. (Past publisher and editor rabble.ca 2004-2023)
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Even from the gov that brought you the "Zionist Palestinian state", this is utterly appalling.
A Trumpian border interrogation?
Richard Falk is no national security threat. He's a legend of international law.
The PM should apologize personally.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
A Trumpian border interrogation?
Richard Falk is no national security threat. He's a legend of international law.
The PM should apologize personally.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Prominent legal scholar detained at Canadian border while on his way to a conference on Palestine | CBC News
A well-known academic and former UN special rapporteur says he was detained by customs agents in Toronto while on his way to speak at a conference on human rights violations against Palestinians.
www.cbc.ca
November 16, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Even from the gov that brought you the "Zionist Palestinian state", this is utterly appalling.
A Trumpian border interrogation?
Richard Falk is no national security threat. He's a legend of international law.
The PM should apologize personally.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
A Trumpian border interrogation?
Richard Falk is no national security threat. He's a legend of international law.
The PM should apologize personally.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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The Epstein-Trump criminal gang has always been in plain view. With the new email releases I break down the case of Jane Doe vs Donald Trump/Jeffrey Epstein.
It is a dark story.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1Og...
It is a dark story.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1Og...
JANE DOE vs. TRUMP - MAGA'S HEART OF DARKNESS
YouTube video by Charlie Angus
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November 13, 2025 at 12:14 PM
The Epstein-Trump criminal gang has always been in plain view. With the new email releases I break down the case of Jane Doe vs Donald Trump/Jeffrey Epstein.
It is a dark story.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1Og...
It is a dark story.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1Og...
The first place I go to for sound analysis when a federal budget is released is the @policyalternatives.ca - they never disappoint
There’s no olive branch for the NDP in today’s federal budget--might Canada be plunged into another election? Full CCPA analysis of the budget is now live: www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
Post-election budget could plunge Canada into another federal election - CCPA
With so much on the line, the newly elected federal government has tabled a budget that, in many ways, could pass as a Conservative budget.
www.policyalternatives.ca
November 4, 2025 at 10:18 PM
The first place I go to for sound analysis when a federal budget is released is the @policyalternatives.ca - they never disappoint
Poilievre’s “vague attacks on DEI distract from the very real ways that Canadians interact with equity-oriented federal programs that bolster opportunity and reduce barriers”.
Unspinning the Trumpian disinformation on DEI: why it matters for all Canadians
The vague attacks on DEI distract from the very real ways that Canadians interact with equity-oriented federal programs that bolster opportunity and reduce barriers.
www.hilltimes.com
November 4, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Poilievre’s “vague attacks on DEI distract from the very real ways that Canadians interact with equity-oriented federal programs that bolster opportunity and reduce barriers”.
Reflections from Rehab Nazzal’s Vancouver exhibit. "Driving In Palestine" reminds us to pay attention to the ongoing and expanding Israeli Occupation in the West Bank, while fighting for lives in Gaza and against the ongoing gaslighting by media and our elected representatives. See link for more.
Rehab Nazzal's Driving in Palestine
This multimedia exhibit reminds us to pay attention to the ongoing and expanding Israeli Occupation in the West Bank.
kimelliott18.substack.com
August 22, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Reflections from Rehab Nazzal’s Vancouver exhibit. "Driving In Palestine" reminds us to pay attention to the ongoing and expanding Israeli Occupation in the West Bank, while fighting for lives in Gaza and against the ongoing gaslighting by media and our elected representatives. See link for more.
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American wine sales to Canada have dropped 93%. There has been a huge uptake in wines from Canada and other jurisdictions to replace the American brands.
Way to go Donald.
Way to go Donald.
June 10, 2025 at 6:12 PM
American wine sales to Canada have dropped 93%. There has been a huge uptake in wines from Canada and other jurisdictions to replace the American brands.
Way to go Donald.
Way to go Donald.
NYT: Trump Taps Palantir to Compile Data on Americans (Gift Link)
“Mr. Trump could potentially use such information to advance his political agenda by policing immigrants and punishing critics, Democratic lawmakers and critics have said.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/30/t...
“Mr. Trump could potentially use such information to advance his political agenda by policing immigrants and punishing critics, Democratic lawmakers and critics have said.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/30/t...
Trump Taps Palantir to Compile Data on Americans
www.nytimes.com
May 31, 2025 at 4:29 AM
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Kinew said as the fires grow, thousands more evacuees can be expected and that communities like Winnipeg, Thompson and The Pas have already stepped up to help provide food and shelter.
#Manitoba #canada
#Wildfire
apnews.com/article/cana...
#Manitoba #canada
#Wildfire
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A Canadian prairie city virtually deserted as fires rage and thousands more evacuees expected
Manitoba's premier says the Canadian prairie city of Flin Flon hasbeen virtually deserted and more evacuees were expected as wildfires raged in the province.
apnews.com
May 30, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Kinew said as the fires grow, thousands more evacuees can be expected and that communities like Winnipeg, Thompson and The Pas have already stepped up to help provide food and shelter.
#Manitoba #canada
#Wildfire
apnews.com/article/cana...
#Manitoba #canada
#Wildfire
apnews.com/article/cana...
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Experts: During the pandemic, global supply chain breakdowns exposed the risks of relying on international sources for essential vaccine production.
Expanding Canada’s domestic RNA vaccine capacity is more than just a scientific priority; it’s a public health imperative and economic opportunity.
Expanding Canada’s domestic RNA vaccine capacity is more than just a scientific priority; it’s a public health imperative and economic opportunity.
Why Canada’s Vaccine Leadership Matters More than Ever | The Tyee
We’re uniquely positioned to lead a revolution in vaccine technology. Here’s how.
thetyee.ca
May 28, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Experts: During the pandemic, global supply chain breakdowns exposed the risks of relying on international sources for essential vaccine production.
Expanding Canada’s domestic RNA vaccine capacity is more than just a scientific priority; it’s a public health imperative and economic opportunity.
Expanding Canada’s domestic RNA vaccine capacity is more than just a scientific priority; it’s a public health imperative and economic opportunity.
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As the executive branch grows more hostile to checks on its powers, the courts remain the last, fragile line of defense.
The Last Line of Defense: The Courts vs. Trump
Attorneys Mark Lemley and Shawn Musgrave discuss the legal challenges of taking on the Trump administration’s executive overreach.
interc.pt
May 26, 2025 at 9:31 PM
As the executive branch grows more hostile to checks on its powers, the courts remain the last, fragile line of defense.
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One of the highlights of this year was co-hosting a keynote lecture by the magnificent Sherene Seikaly, titled "Palestine as Paradigm."
I am so honoured to be able to share it with you all. Take some time with it. Her message has never been more urgent. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fq0A...
I am so honoured to be able to share it with you all. Take some time with it. Her message has never been more urgent. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fq0A...
Palestine as Paradigm: A Keynote Lecture by Sherene Seikaly | Long Arc of Fascism Conference
YouTube video by CCMS SFU
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May 22, 2025 at 9:28 PM
One of the highlights of this year was co-hosting a keynote lecture by the magnificent Sherene Seikaly, titled "Palestine as Paradigm."
I am so honoured to be able to share it with you all. Take some time with it. Her message has never been more urgent. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fq0A...
I am so honoured to be able to share it with you all. Take some time with it. Her message has never been more urgent. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fq0A...
The Decline and Fall of Elon Musk - The Atlantic
The Decline and Fall of Elon Musk — The Atlantic
The Tesla innovator becomes the latest government employee to lose his job.
apple.news
May 26, 2025 at 1:39 AM
The Decline and Fall of Elon Musk - The Atlantic
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Growing reports show that Israel has been fomenting armed gangs to loot food supplies in Gaza and sow chaos — and it's killing those who attempt to stop it. But this strategy isn't new: Israel has waged a war on Gaza's civil government from the start.
Israel is creating a power vacuum in Gaza by backing armed looters — and killing anyone who tries to stop them
Testimonies collected by Mondoweiss reveal Israel’s role in supporting armed gangs looting aid supplies and sowing chaos in Gaza. This has been part of a campaign to destroy Gaza’s civil government…
mondoweiss.net
May 20, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Growing reports show that Israel has been fomenting armed gangs to loot food supplies in Gaza and sow chaos — and it's killing those who attempt to stop it. But this strategy isn't new: Israel has waged a war on Gaza's civil government from the start.
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New from @policyalternatives.ca: Despite celebrations of treaties, Saskatchewan doesn't do much to respect them. With prairie separatism on the rise, that's a real problem. By @simonenoch.bsky.social
www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
Saskatchewan government speaks in riddles when it comes to treaty rights - CCPA
The Saskatchewan government loves to celebrate treaties.
www.policyalternatives.ca
May 20, 2025 at 7:23 PM
New from @policyalternatives.ca: Despite celebrations of treaties, Saskatchewan doesn't do much to respect them. With prairie separatism on the rise, that's a real problem. By @simonenoch.bsky.social
www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
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One of the world's biggest data center booms is quietly underway just outside of Reno. Some projects have been covered, but few outlets have recognized the full scope of the plans.
The developments will require gigawatts of new electricity generation & could consume billions of gallons of water.
The developments will require gigawatts of new electricity generation & could consume billions of gallons of water.
The data center boom in the desert
The AI race is transforming northwestern Nevada into one of the world's largest data-center markets—and sparking fears of water strains in the nation’s driest state.
www.technologyreview.com
May 20, 2025 at 1:41 PM
One of the world's biggest data center booms is quietly underway just outside of Reno. Some projects have been covered, but few outlets have recognized the full scope of the plans.
The developments will require gigawatts of new electricity generation & could consume billions of gallons of water.
The developments will require gigawatts of new electricity generation & could consume billions of gallons of water.
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New: Michael Bryant, former attorney-general of Ontario hired to consult on Vancouver's Downtown Eastside, has been fired. Bryant was halfway thru 6-month, $150,000 contract.
Premier's office: "Debate and discussion around this time-limited contract is distracting from the important work underway."
Premier's office: "Debate and discussion around this time-limited contract is distracting from the important work underway."
May 20, 2025 at 9:31 PM
New: Michael Bryant, former attorney-general of Ontario hired to consult on Vancouver's Downtown Eastside, has been fired. Bryant was halfway thru 6-month, $150,000 contract.
Premier's office: "Debate and discussion around this time-limited contract is distracting from the important work underway."
Premier's office: "Debate and discussion around this time-limited contract is distracting from the important work underway."
@emilienicolas.bsky.social re your suggestion on power and politics - you may want to consider the role the Broadbent Institute has has in the collapse of the party
May 20, 2025 at 10:20 PM
@emilienicolas.bsky.social re your suggestion on power and politics - you may want to consider the role the Broadbent Institute has has in the collapse of the party
Irena Karafilly writes about the heartbreak of experiencing a stillbirth in "Tunes for Dancing Bears". www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
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May 19, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Irena Karafilly writes about the heartbreak of experiencing a stillbirth in "Tunes for Dancing Bears". www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
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Why isn’t there a “coalition of the willing” to stop the mass starvation and genocide in Gaza?
May 10, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Why isn’t there a “coalition of the willing” to stop the mass starvation and genocide in Gaza?
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FRIEND: "We're at risk of slipping into fascism."
ME: "Oh, honey . . . when they are arresting judges and mayors, we've already slipped."
ME: "Oh, honey . . . when they are arresting judges and mayors, we've already slipped."
May 10, 2025 at 3:55 PM
FRIEND: "We're at risk of slipping into fascism."
ME: "Oh, honey . . . when they are arresting judges and mayors, we've already slipped."
ME: "Oh, honey . . . when they are arresting judges and mayors, we've already slipped."
Azad Essa looks at the parallels between India and Kashmir and Israel and Palestine. There are more similarities than you might think.
#India Accused of Using #Israel’s Tactics to Settle #Kashmir
YouTube video by AJ+
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May 10, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Azad Essa looks at the parallels between India and Kashmir and Israel and Palestine. There are more similarities than you might think.
Both Pakistan and India have confirmed the news after it was announced on social media by Donald Trump
Pakistan and India agree ‘immediate ceasefire’ – Kashmir crisis live
Both Pakistan and India have confirmed the news after it was announced on social media by Donald Trump
www.theguardian.com
May 10, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Both Pakistan and India have confirmed the news after it was announced on social media by Donald Trump