Mare (she/her) 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
@mare555.bsky.social
Supporting 2SLBGTQI+ folks
All Human Rights: Health, Water, Housing, Healthy Planet
Uninvited guest on Treaty 7 Lands
All Human Rights: Health, Water, Housing, Healthy Planet
Uninvited guest on Treaty 7 Lands
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BREAKING: The Supreme Court granted the Trump administration's request to enforce its discriminatory passport policy while our lawsuit makes its way through the courts.
This decision undermines the freedom of transgender, non-binary, and intersex people to have our IDs reflect who we are.
This decision undermines the freedom of transgender, non-binary, and intersex people to have our IDs reflect who we are.
November 6, 2025 at 8:39 PM
BREAKING: The Supreme Court granted the Trump administration's request to enforce its discriminatory passport policy while our lawsuit makes its way through the courts.
This decision undermines the freedom of transgender, non-binary, and intersex people to have our IDs reflect who we are.
This decision undermines the freedom of transgender, non-binary, and intersex people to have our IDs reflect who we are.
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Basically going about as well as progressives/Democrats could possibly hope.
What we know so far, 9:30pm
—Dems flip VA-Gov & VA-LG.
—BIG Dem gains in VA House
—Dems win NJ-Gov
—Mamdani up
—Dems seem to flip 2 statewide offices in GA
—JD Vance's half-brother loses in Cincy.
—Dems sweep Orlando council
—PA: Dem justices up big
—Maine anti-mail vote measure down
—Krasner wins
—Dems flip VA-Gov & VA-LG.
—BIG Dem gains in VA House
—Dems win NJ-Gov
—Mamdani up
—Dems seem to flip 2 statewide offices in GA
—JD Vance's half-brother loses in Cincy.
—Dems sweep Orlando council
—PA: Dem justices up big
—Maine anti-mail vote measure down
—Krasner wins
November 5, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Basically going about as well as progressives/Democrats could possibly hope.
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New Jersey voters: Know your rights at the polls!
If you see or experience any intimidation or harassment, please call the Voter Assistance hotline at 1-833-NJ-VOTES (833-658-6837).
If you see or experience any intimidation or harassment, please call the Voter Assistance hotline at 1-833-NJ-VOTES (833-658-6837).
November 4, 2025 at 4:10 PM
New Jersey voters: Know your rights at the polls!
If you see or experience any intimidation or harassment, please call the Voter Assistance hotline at 1-833-NJ-VOTES (833-658-6837).
If you see or experience any intimidation or harassment, please call the Voter Assistance hotline at 1-833-NJ-VOTES (833-658-6837).
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UCP dumps auditor general as he races to finish health scandal report https://calgaryherald.com/opinion/columnists/braid-ucp-dumps-auditor-general-finish-health-scandal-report
𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 ⇢ CanadaHealthwatch.ca/newsletter
𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 ⇢ CanadaHealthwatch.ca/newsletter
November 4, 2025 at 4:58 AM
UCP dumps auditor general as he races to finish health scandal report https://calgaryherald.com/opinion/columnists/braid-ucp-dumps-auditor-general-finish-health-scandal-report
𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 ⇢ CanadaHealthwatch.ca/newsletter
𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 ⇢ CanadaHealthwatch.ca/newsletter
NDP member David Shepherd said it’s impossible to view the UCP motions “as anything but an attempt to interfere with the work of Mr. Wylie, to divert and detour.
“We have seen a lot of reprehensible behaviour on the record today — incredible disrespect and condescension.”
#CorruptCare
#ableg
“We have seen a lot of reprehensible behaviour on the record today — incredible disrespect and condescension.”
#CorruptCare
#ableg
UCP members vote in committee to replace auditor general Doug Wylie, forcing rush to complete health procurement report. He isn't sure he can finish before a newbie takes over. Column
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu... #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #yyc #yeg #UCP
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu... #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #yyc #yeg #UCP
Braid: UCP dumps auditor general as he races to finish health scandal report
A UCP committee votes to replace auditor general Doug Wylie, the key person investigating the health contract scandal, writes Don Braid.
calgaryherald.com
November 4, 2025 at 2:27 PM
NDP member David Shepherd said it’s impossible to view the UCP motions “as anything but an attempt to interfere with the work of Mr. Wylie, to divert and detour.
“We have seen a lot of reprehensible behaviour on the record today — incredible disrespect and condescension.”
#CorruptCare
#ableg
“We have seen a lot of reprehensible behaviour on the record today — incredible disrespect and condescension.”
#CorruptCare
#ableg
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"When all are tired, cold, and hungry at the end of the day, it is the leader who puts aside his personal discomfort to look to the needs of his soldiers."
General George Catlett Marshall, Jr 🇺🇸
#SheShed
General George Catlett Marshall, Jr 🇺🇸
#SheShed
November 3, 2025 at 4:20 PM
"When all are tired, cold, and hungry at the end of the day, it is the leader who puts aside his personal discomfort to look to the needs of his soldiers."
General George Catlett Marshall, Jr 🇺🇸
#SheShed
General George Catlett Marshall, Jr 🇺🇸
#SheShed
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"And, oh, yes, he’s also probing the private surgery procurement scandal. Wylie is the only investigator, besides the RCMP, with power to compel witnesses & testimony under oath.
That report will almost certainly be released before his contract expires in the spring."
#CorruptCare
#ABhealth
#ableg
That report will almost certainly be released before his contract expires in the spring."
#CorruptCare
#ABhealth
#ableg
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“It takes spectacular gall to use the notwithstanding concept to strip rights from teachers one day, then invoke it the next day to deal with gifts for top government people.”
“It takes spectacular gall to use the notwithstanding concept to strip rights from teachers one day, then invoke it the next day to deal with gifts for top government people.”
Braid: 'Notwithstanding' takes rights from teachers, then used on gifts for officials
Midway through UCP second term, more troubles arise, including a hike in gift limits for senior officials using the notwithstanding concept.
calgaryherald.com
November 1, 2025 at 2:12 PM
"And, oh, yes, he’s also probing the private surgery procurement scandal. Wylie is the only investigator, besides the RCMP, with power to compel witnesses & testimony under oath.
That report will almost certainly be released before his contract expires in the spring."
#CorruptCare
#ABhealth
#ableg
That report will almost certainly be released before his contract expires in the spring."
#CorruptCare
#ABhealth
#ableg
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www.nfb.ca/film/stolen-...
Come join @friendsofmedicare.bsky.social this Wednesday, 5 November at the Cardel Theatre,
180 Quarry Park Blvd SE, Calgary
Please RSVP at www.friendsofmedicare.org/yyc_stolen_t...
Hope to see you there!
#abhealth
#ContinuingCare
#SeniorsDeserveBetter
Come join @friendsofmedicare.bsky.social this Wednesday, 5 November at the Cardel Theatre,
180 Quarry Park Blvd SE, Calgary
Please RSVP at www.friendsofmedicare.org/yyc_stolen_t...
Hope to see you there!
#abhealth
#ContinuingCare
#SeniorsDeserveBetter
Stolen Time
A compelling call for justice, Stolen Time follows charismatic elder rights lawyer Melissa Miller as she takes on the corporate for-profit nursing-home industry—an industry notorious for its lack …
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November 3, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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Come join @friendsofmedicare.bsky.social this Wednesday, 5 November at the Cardel Theatre,
180 Quarry Park Blvd SE, Calgary
Please RSVP at www.friendsofmedicare.org/yyc_stolen_t...
Hope to see you there!
#abhealth
#ContinuingCare
#SeniorsDeserveBetter
Come join @friendsofmedicare.bsky.social this Wednesday, 5 November at the Cardel Theatre,
180 Quarry Park Blvd SE, Calgary
Please RSVP at www.friendsofmedicare.org/yyc_stolen_t...
Hope to see you there!
#abhealth
#ContinuingCare
#SeniorsDeserveBetter
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“If the United States wants to contribute to a global solution, they need to reduce their greenhouse-gas emissions,” said Daniels. “Given that they are in the top 3 of greenhouse-gas emitters, maybe the onus could go back to them for some of that responsibility.”
“If the United States wants to contribute to a global solution, they need to reduce their greenhouse-gas emissions,” said Daniels. “Given that they are in the top 3 of greenhouse-gas emitters, maybe the onus could go back to them for some of that responsibility.”
Wildfires spark friendly disagreement as Trump administration pushes Canada to ‘lean into forest management’
U.S. officials’ rejection of climate change put them starkly at odds with other G7 members during a meeting in Toronto this week.
calgaryherald.com
November 1, 2025 at 2:40 PM
calgaryherald.com/news/canada/...
“If the United States wants to contribute to a global solution, they need to reduce their greenhouse-gas emissions,” said Daniels. “Given that they are in the top 3 of greenhouse-gas emitters, maybe the onus could go back to them for some of that responsibility.”
“If the United States wants to contribute to a global solution, they need to reduce their greenhouse-gas emissions,” said Daniels. “Given that they are in the top 3 of greenhouse-gas emitters, maybe the onus could go back to them for some of that responsibility.”
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Every day, more details come out that show just how deep this plot to protect the wealthy and powerful goes.
They are being shielded from justice. Rep. Thomas Massie and I are fighting to bring them to justice and release the files.
They are being shielded from justice. Rep. Thomas Massie and I are fighting to bring them to justice and release the files.
November 1, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Every day, more details come out that show just how deep this plot to protect the wealthy and powerful goes.
They are being shielded from justice. Rep. Thomas Massie and I are fighting to bring them to justice and release the files.
They are being shielded from justice. Rep. Thomas Massie and I are fighting to bring them to justice and release the files.
calgaryherald.com/news/notwith...
“It takes spectacular gall to use the notwithstanding concept to strip rights from teachers one day, then invoke it the next day to deal with gifts for top government people.”
“It takes spectacular gall to use the notwithstanding concept to strip rights from teachers one day, then invoke it the next day to deal with gifts for top government people.”
Braid: 'Notwithstanding' takes rights from teachers, then used on gifts for officials
Midway through UCP second term, more troubles arise, including a hike in gift limits for senior officials using the notwithstanding concept.
calgaryherald.com
November 1, 2025 at 1:36 PM
calgaryherald.com/news/notwith...
“It takes spectacular gall to use the notwithstanding concept to strip rights from teachers one day, then invoke it the next day to deal with gifts for top government people.”
“It takes spectacular gall to use the notwithstanding concept to strip rights from teachers one day, then invoke it the next day to deal with gifts for top government people.”
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🚨DEI firings at CBS🚨
He asks for this to be downloaded and shared. He and his colleagues deserve so much more, but this is an easy ask. We see you CBS 1/2
He asks for this to be downloaded and shared. He and his colleagues deserve so much more, but this is an easy ask. We see you CBS 1/2
November 1, 2025 at 12:17 AM
🚨DEI firings at CBS🚨
He asks for this to be downloaded and shared. He and his colleagues deserve so much more, but this is an easy ask. We see you CBS 1/2
He asks for this to be downloaded and shared. He and his colleagues deserve so much more, but this is an easy ask. We see you CBS 1/2
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Hope to see you there!
Hope to see you there!
Film Screening: Stolen Time
Join @CalgaryFOM on November 5 for a FREE, public screening of Stolen Time, a documentary following an elder rights lawyer as she takes on the for-profit nursing-home industry
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October 31, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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Hope to see you there!
Hope to see you there!
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Worth remembering…
October 29, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Worth remembering…
I wonder how Smith, the great libertarian, came to where we are today.
“The notwithstanding clause is simply not necessary,” she wrote in a 2006 column for the Herald.
“Politicians are wily enough to find a way to violate charter rights with or w/out it.”
In 2025 … even that level of cynicism ..
“The notwithstanding clause is simply not necessary,” she wrote in a 2006 column for the Herald.
“Politicians are wily enough to find a way to violate charter rights with or w/out it.”
In 2025 … even that level of cynicism ..
An appalling, unjust, law drives teachers back to work. The most dangerous precedent Alberta has seen In many years. Column.
calgaryherald.com/news/braid-a... #abed #ableg #abpoli #yyc #yeg #cdnpoli
calgaryherald.com/news/braid-a... #abed #ableg #abpoli #yyc #yeg #cdnpoli
Braid: An appalling, unjust law drives Alberta teachers back to work
Alberta teacher are going back to work, but the law that drives them lingers as a dangerous attack on rights
calgaryherald.com
October 29, 2025 at 1:54 PM
I wonder how Smith, the great libertarian, came to where we are today.
“The notwithstanding clause is simply not necessary,” she wrote in a 2006 column for the Herald.
“Politicians are wily enough to find a way to violate charter rights with or w/out it.”
In 2025 … even that level of cynicism ..
“The notwithstanding clause is simply not necessary,” she wrote in a 2006 column for the Herald.
“Politicians are wily enough to find a way to violate charter rights with or w/out it.”
In 2025 … even that level of cynicism ..
Here is a short list of the government laws & codes that are now overridden by Bill 2:
The Labour Relations Code;
The Public Education Collective Bargaining Act;
The Alberta Bill of Rights;
The Alberta Human Rights Act;
The Education Act.
#IStandWithTeachers
#IStandWithDemocracy
#ableg
#Abed
The Labour Relations Code;
The Public Education Collective Bargaining Act;
The Alberta Bill of Rights;
The Alberta Human Rights Act;
The Education Act.
#IStandWithTeachers
#IStandWithDemocracy
#ableg
#Abed
An appalling, unjust, law drives teachers back to work. The most dangerous precedent Alberta has seen In many years. Column.
calgaryherald.com/news/braid-a... #abed #ableg #abpoli #yyc #yeg #cdnpoli
calgaryherald.com/news/braid-a... #abed #ableg #abpoli #yyc #yeg #cdnpoli
Braid: An appalling, unjust law drives Alberta teachers back to work
Alberta teacher are going back to work, but the law that drives them lingers as a dangerous attack on rights
calgaryherald.com
October 29, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Here is a short list of the government laws & codes that are now overridden by Bill 2:
The Labour Relations Code;
The Public Education Collective Bargaining Act;
The Alberta Bill of Rights;
The Alberta Human Rights Act;
The Education Act.
#IStandWithTeachers
#IStandWithDemocracy
#ableg
#Abed
The Labour Relations Code;
The Public Education Collective Bargaining Act;
The Alberta Bill of Rights;
The Alberta Human Rights Act;
The Education Act.
#IStandWithTeachers
#IStandWithDemocracy
#ableg
#Abed
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Hey PDX, if you know someone receiving SNAP, please let them know that Heretic Coffee will be offering free SNAP breakfast "until everyone's benefits are reinstated, or we go broke doing it."
October 27, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Hey PDX, if you know someone receiving SNAP, please let them know that Heretic Coffee will be offering free SNAP breakfast "until everyone's benefits are reinstated, or we go broke doing it."
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The disappearance of America’s leadership class at a time like this means that the rest of us have to be leaders. We can no longer wait to be led by those with the power and authority to lead. You must lead, I must lead, all of us must lead. We are the leaders we’ve been waiting for.
October 27, 2025 at 4:01 PM
The disappearance of America’s leadership class at a time like this means that the rest of us have to be leaders. We can no longer wait to be led by those with the power and authority to lead. You must lead, I must lead, all of us must lead. We are the leaders we’ve been waiting for.
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The Walton family (who own Walmart) are worth over $400 billion, yet many of their employees are on SNAP.
Bezos is worth over $400 billion, many Amazon employees require SNAP.
The people who need help are not the problem.
It’s corporate greed. It’s an unwillingness to pay a living wage.
Bezos is worth over $400 billion, many Amazon employees require SNAP.
The people who need help are not the problem.
It’s corporate greed. It’s an unwillingness to pay a living wage.
October 27, 2025 at 9:08 PM
The Walton family (who own Walmart) are worth over $400 billion, yet many of their employees are on SNAP.
Bezos is worth over $400 billion, many Amazon employees require SNAP.
The people who need help are not the problem.
It’s corporate greed. It’s an unwillingness to pay a living wage.
Bezos is worth over $400 billion, many Amazon employees require SNAP.
The people who need help are not the problem.
It’s corporate greed. It’s an unwillingness to pay a living wage.
transactionalberta.ca/direct-message
ACTION NEEDED TODAY: The #ableg is back & Premier Smith is moving to use the Notwithstanding Clause against Trans rights. Personal emails make an impact. Flooding inboxes is how we show the government Albertans are watching & will not stay silent.
#TransRights
ACTION NEEDED TODAY: The #ableg is back & Premier Smith is moving to use the Notwithstanding Clause against Trans rights. Personal emails make an impact. Flooding inboxes is how we show the government Albertans are watching & will not stay silent.
#TransRights
URGENT: Send a Direct Message to the Premier
Now is the time to act. The Premier is about to introduce harmful anti-trans legislation early next week.
transactionalberta.ca
October 27, 2025 at 11:28 PM
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Teachers and Public Interest Alberta protest in Education Minister Nicolaides' constituency.
Incredible support in the neighbourhoods as residents welcomed lawn signs to #SupportPublicEducation and #ABTeachers
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Incredible support in the neighbourhoods as residents welcomed lawn signs to #SupportPublicEducation and #ABTeachers
www.msn.com/en-ca/news/c...
MSN
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October 26, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Teachers and Public Interest Alberta protest in Education Minister Nicolaides' constituency.
Incredible support in the neighbourhoods as residents welcomed lawn signs to #SupportPublicEducation and #ABTeachers
www.msn.com/en-ca/news/c...
Incredible support in the neighbourhoods as residents welcomed lawn signs to #SupportPublicEducation and #ABTeachers
www.msn.com/en-ca/news/c...
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"They had the power to end it before it started. But instead, we have been on strike for the past 3 weeks talking about complex classrooms, overcrowded classrooms, fair funding & sustainable & equitable funding for public education." Lafortune, ED @pialberta.bsky.social
"They had the power to end it before it started. But instead, we have been on strike for the past 3 weeks talking about complex classrooms, overcrowded classrooms, fair funding & sustainable & equitable funding for public education." Lafortune, ED @pialberta.bsky.social
MSN
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October 26, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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"They had the power to end it before it started. But instead, we have been on strike for the past 3 weeks talking about complex classrooms, overcrowded classrooms, fair funding & sustainable & equitable funding for public education." Lafortune, ED @pialberta.bsky.social
"They had the power to end it before it started. But instead, we have been on strike for the past 3 weeks talking about complex classrooms, overcrowded classrooms, fair funding & sustainable & equitable funding for public education." Lafortune, ED @pialberta.bsky.social
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“The govt is doubling down on their failing privatization agenda for crucial care services like surgeries & addictions care & plowing ahead with their dangerous interference in Albertans' access to evidence-based care services," said Gallaway, ED of FOM
“The govt is doubling down on their failing privatization agenda for crucial care services like surgeries & addictions care & plowing ahead with their dangerous interference in Albertans' access to evidence-based care services," said Gallaway, ED of FOM
Throne Speech Continues Agenda of Health Care Privatization
Throne Speech Continues Agenda of Health Care Privatization
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October 24, 2025 at 2:54 AM
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“The govt is doubling down on their failing privatization agenda for crucial care services like surgeries & addictions care & plowing ahead with their dangerous interference in Albertans' access to evidence-based care services," said Gallaway, ED of FOM
“The govt is doubling down on their failing privatization agenda for crucial care services like surgeries & addictions care & plowing ahead with their dangerous interference in Albertans' access to evidence-based care services," said Gallaway, ED of FOM
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The old rulebook is gone. It's not coming back and we all need to accept that. The DOJ is weaponized. the GOP is rigging elections. Trump is literally bulldozing the White House.
Democrats need to operate under this new reality, fight hard, and play by the same rules.
Democrats need to operate under this new reality, fight hard, and play by the same rules.
October 24, 2025 at 1:18 AM
The old rulebook is gone. It's not coming back and we all need to accept that. The DOJ is weaponized. the GOP is rigging elections. Trump is literally bulldozing the White House.
Democrats need to operate under this new reality, fight hard, and play by the same rules.
Democrats need to operate under this new reality, fight hard, and play by the same rules.