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1/ ProPublica collected handwritten letters in mid-January from children held at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center, the same facility where 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos was taken.
Hundreds of kids are still detained.
We’ll let the children’s words speak for themselves. 🧵
Hundreds of kids are still detained.
We’ll let the children’s words speak for themselves. 🧵
February 9, 2026 at 12:25 PM
1/ ProPublica collected handwritten letters in mid-January from children held at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center, the same facility where 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos was taken.
Hundreds of kids are still detained.
We’ll let the children’s words speak for themselves. 🧵
Hundreds of kids are still detained.
We’ll let the children’s words speak for themselves. 🧵
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for my latest @us.theguardian.com talked to teens leading and joining anti-ICE walkouts from TX to MD to WI.
one NYC teen: "I feel scared [of ICE] every day... But I’m not going to let that stop me, because bravery is just the positive way to say you’re scared, and I’d rather be brave than scared."
one NYC teen: "I feel scared [of ICE] every day... But I’m not going to let that stop me, because bravery is just the positive way to say you’re scared, and I’d rather be brave than scared."
These are the high schoolers taking a stand against ICE: ‘You can’t let despair take over’
Thousands of students across the US have been walking out of their schools to protest ICE in their communities
www.theguardian.com
February 9, 2026 at 3:04 PM
for my latest @us.theguardian.com talked to teens leading and joining anti-ICE walkouts from TX to MD to WI.
one NYC teen: "I feel scared [of ICE] every day... But I’m not going to let that stop me, because bravery is just the positive way to say you’re scared, and I’d rather be brave than scared."
one NYC teen: "I feel scared [of ICE] every day... But I’m not going to let that stop me, because bravery is just the positive way to say you’re scared, and I’d rather be brave than scared."
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“The first step is to strip away the concept of heroism, perfectionism and rescue. Solidarity is a relationship of error, of small steps, of building for the future.”
Brilliant ep @adriennemareebrown.bsky.social @autumnmeghanbrown.bsky.social Sarah Schulman
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Brilliant ep @adriennemareebrown.bsky.social @autumnmeghanbrown.bsky.social Sarah Schulman
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May 23, 2025 at 2:11 PM
“The first step is to strip away the concept of heroism, perfectionism and rescue. Solidarity is a relationship of error, of small steps, of building for the future.”
Brilliant ep @adriennemareebrown.bsky.social @autumnmeghanbrown.bsky.social Sarah Schulman
endoftheworldshow.org/episodes/the...
Brilliant ep @adriennemareebrown.bsky.social @autumnmeghanbrown.bsky.social Sarah Schulman
endoftheworldshow.org/episodes/the...
One of many excellent reasons to boycott Amazon
We spoke to two journalists who have had their careers impacted by the Washington Post's changing priorities under billionaire owner Jeff Bezos, including one reporter who was laid off this week.
“Journalism Deserves Better”: Ex-Washington Post Staffers Slam Billionaire Bezos for Gutting Paper
The Washington Post has laid off more than 300 journalists, dismantling its sports, local news and international coverage. “Everybody is grieving, and it’s a loss for our readers,” says Nilo Tabrizy, ...
www.democracynow.org
February 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM
One of many excellent reasons to boycott Amazon
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A sweeping boycott has begun — targeting tech giants who participants believe are enabling President Trump and his immigration crackdown. n.pr/4cd0u1o
DVDs and public transit: Boycott drives people to ditch Big Tech to protest ICE
A sweeping boycott has begun — targeting tech giants who participants believe are enabling President Trump and his immigration crackdown.
n.pr
February 7, 2026 at 3:46 PM
A sweeping boycott has begun — targeting tech giants who participants believe are enabling President Trump and his immigration crackdown. n.pr/4cd0u1o
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LISTEN NOW, on our podcast: Andrew Gage from West Coast Environmental Law on rising insurance costs due to climate change, and why big oil should pay. @suebigoil.bsky.social @wcelaw.bsky.social #ClimateJustice tiny.cc/rthy001 @sierraclubbc.bsky.social @sierraclubcanada.bsky.social
Redeye
News Podcast · Updated Semiweekly · A progressive take on current events. Produced by an independent media collective at Vancouver Cooperative Radio.
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February 3, 2026 at 5:01 PM
LISTEN NOW, on our podcast: Andrew Gage from West Coast Environmental Law on rising insurance costs due to climate change, and why big oil should pay. @suebigoil.bsky.social @wcelaw.bsky.social #ClimateJustice tiny.cc/rthy001 @sierraclubbc.bsky.social @sierraclubcanada.bsky.social
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URGENT: Senators vote TODAY on a motion to ram Bill C-12 through — restricting debate and forcing a vote by end of February. This is a mass deportation bill with no oversight and no appeal. Email Senators NOW. Tell them to vote NO on the motion and on C-12 → migrantrights.ca/VoteNoC12
February 5, 2026 at 5:54 PM
URGENT: Senators vote TODAY on a motion to ram Bill C-12 through — restricting debate and forcing a vote by end of February. This is a mass deportation bill with no oversight and no appeal. Email Senators NOW. Tell them to vote NO on the motion and on C-12 → migrantrights.ca/VoteNoC12
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AI: The People Behind the Machine.
Coming soon – pre-order by 13 February to receive your copy in print.
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Coming soon – pre-order by 13 February to receive your copy in print.
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February 5, 2026 at 6:01 PM
AI: The People Behind the Machine.
Coming soon – pre-order by 13 February to receive your copy in print.
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Coming soon – pre-order by 13 February to receive your copy in print.
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There is a genre of "AI" labor that is as horrofying to read as Upton Sinclairs The Jungle—and just as important data-workers.org/michael/
February 5, 2026 at 1:03 PM
There is a genre of "AI" labor that is as horrofying to read as Upton Sinclairs The Jungle—and just as important data-workers.org/michael/
Help Francisco Stay in Canada & Get Life Saving Cancer Treatment chuffed.org/project/1554...
Help Francisco Stay in Canada & Get Life Saving Cancer Treatment
We share Francisco's story with permission and support through the Migrant Workers Centre and Sanctuary Health. He passes on his thanks for your generosity and support!
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February 5, 2026 at 7:48 AM
Help Francisco Stay in Canada & Get Life Saving Cancer Treatment chuffed.org/project/1554...
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If you're in Vancouver, I hope you get a chance to see this film, the Voice of Hind Rajab, which is in the theatre till Thursday - here's a review I wrote after seeing it: pancouver.ca/the-voice-of...
The Voice of Hind Rajab offers riveting re-enactment of five-year-old Palestinian girl's final hours - Pancouver
The Voice of Hind Rajab received a 23-minute standing ovation when it premiered at the Venice Film Festival.
pancouver.ca
January 27, 2026 at 11:18 PM
If you're in Vancouver, I hope you get a chance to see this film, the Voice of Hind Rajab, which is in the theatre till Thursday - here's a review I wrote after seeing it: pancouver.ca/the-voice-of...
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When Jay Hirabayashi first saw Barbara Bourget dance in 1979, it was her jumps that caught his attention. Today, the couple has been dancing together for over 46 years. Writer Leslie Stark tells their story:
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February 2, 2026 at 4:08 PM
When Jay Hirabayashi first saw Barbara Bourget dance in 1979, it was her jumps that caught his attention. Today, the couple has been dancing together for over 46 years. Writer Leslie Stark tells their story:
this.org/2026/02/02/p...
this.org/2026/02/02/p...
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Fernwood stands in solidarity the struggle of the people of Northeast Syria for freedom, democracy and autonomy. Here is a call from the Universities of Rojava for international solidarity. Please share widely.
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fernwoodpublishing.ca/news/view/a-...
A Call for Solidarity from the Universities in Rojava/Northern and Eastern Syria
We, the faculty, students, and staff of the Universities in Rojava/Northern and Eastern Syria, send you this message as we leave our classrooms to help defend our universities, our cities, and our rev...
fernwoodpublishing.ca
February 2, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Fernwood stands in solidarity the struggle of the people of Northeast Syria for freedom, democracy and autonomy. Here is a call from the Universities of Rojava for international solidarity. Please share widely.
fernwoodpublishing.ca/news/view/a-...
fernwoodpublishing.ca/news/view/a-...
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More subsidies for fossil fuels, this one paid by BC Hydro customers. And because these contracts signed by governments and public agencies are not made public, they also undermine democratic accountability. #LNG
thenarwhal.ca/bc-public-to...
thenarwhal.ca/bc-public-to...
British Columbians will pay to electrify North Coast mining, LNG projects | The Narwhal
Energy minister’s order could exempt North Coast transmission line customers from paying millions
thenarwhal.ca
February 2, 2026 at 4:06 AM
More subsidies for fossil fuels, this one paid by BC Hydro customers. And because these contracts signed by governments and public agencies are not made public, they also undermine democratic accountability. #LNG
thenarwhal.ca/bc-public-to...
thenarwhal.ca/bc-public-to...
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One more reason my soul shrivels up every time I hear someone say "I just used chatgpt to ____"
January 31, 2026 at 5:32 PM
One more reason my soul shrivels up every time I hear someone say "I just used chatgpt to ____"
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The California State University system spent $16.9 million last year giving ChatGPT to all students, faculty, and staff. We are asking the CSU chancellor not to renew the contract with OpenAI when it expires.
Anyone can sign the petition — link below!
Anyone can sign the petition — link below!
The CSU/OpenAI contract is set to expire June 30, 2026.
Sign this petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/cancel-chatgpt-edu-invest-in-humans/ for the CSU NOT to renew the contract and to use the savings to protect jobs at CSU campuses facing layoffs.
Sign this petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/cancel-chatgpt-edu-invest-in-humans/ for the CSU NOT to renew the contract and to use the savings to protect jobs at CSU campuses facing layoffs.
January 31, 2026 at 7:13 PM
The California State University system spent $16.9 million last year giving ChatGPT to all students, faculty, and staff. We are asking the CSU chancellor not to renew the contract with OpenAI when it expires.
Anyone can sign the petition — link below!
Anyone can sign the petition — link below!
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Is there anything the U.S. could do to lose Canada's support on immigration?
I asked @harshawalia.bsky.social about the Canada-U.S. immigration pact, enforcement north of the border, and lessons from the resistance to ICE in Minneapolis
Our latest for @breachmedia.ca
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I asked @harshawalia.bsky.social about the Canada-U.S. immigration pact, enforcement north of the border, and lessons from the resistance to ICE in Minneapolis
Our latest for @breachmedia.ca
youtu.be/5zLUsjRHV90?...
What Canadians can learn from U.S. resistance to ICE terror
YouTube video by The Breach
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January 31, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Is there anything the U.S. could do to lose Canada's support on immigration?
I asked @harshawalia.bsky.social about the Canada-U.S. immigration pact, enforcement north of the border, and lessons from the resistance to ICE in Minneapolis
Our latest for @breachmedia.ca
youtu.be/5zLUsjRHV90?...
I asked @harshawalia.bsky.social about the Canada-U.S. immigration pact, enforcement north of the border, and lessons from the resistance to ICE in Minneapolis
Our latest for @breachmedia.ca
youtu.be/5zLUsjRHV90?...
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Latest edition of Pulse Check, your roundup of Canadian systemic and public health news, is out today.
The predictable outcome of COVID-19 fees; more about the latest tranquilizer in BC street drugs as decrim ends; latest policies and research ++
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The predictable outcome of COVID-19 fees; more about the latest tranquilizer in BC street drugs as decrim ends; latest policies and research ++
Sign up for your copy: pressprogress.ca/pulsecheck/
January 31, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Latest edition of Pulse Check, your roundup of Canadian systemic and public health news, is out today.
The predictable outcome of COVID-19 fees; more about the latest tranquilizer in BC street drugs as decrim ends; latest policies and research ++
Sign up for your copy: pressprogress.ca/pulsecheck/
The predictable outcome of COVID-19 fees; more about the latest tranquilizer in BC street drugs as decrim ends; latest policies and research ++
Sign up for your copy: pressprogress.ca/pulsecheck/
We'll remember the #BCNDP as the party that torched BC. "Provincial data ... shows the [FRACKED METHANE GAS] facility burned an average of 205,000 cubic metres per day between July 1 and Nov. 30, 2025. It was expected to only need to burn around 11,000 cubic m per day." thenarwhal.ca/lng-canada-f...
Kitimat residents seek resolution to months of LNG Canada flaring | The Narwhal
For some residents of Kitimat, B.C., confirmation that LNG Canada burned more gas than planned brings relief — and renewed frustration
thenarwhal.ca
January 31, 2026 at 4:41 AM
We'll remember the #BCNDP as the party that torched BC. "Provincial data ... shows the [FRACKED METHANE GAS] facility burned an average of 205,000 cubic metres per day between July 1 and Nov. 30, 2025. It was expected to only need to burn around 11,000 cubic m per day." thenarwhal.ca/lng-canada-f...
there is a better narrative possible, one where greed and stupidity come to a grinding halt, and common decency and love for the earth and life prevail. #AIsucks www.theguardian.com/environment/...
US leads record global surge in gas-fired power driven by AI demands, with big costs for the climate
Projects in development expected to grow global capacity by nearly 50% amid growing concern over impact on planet
www.theguardian.com
January 31, 2026 at 4:36 AM
there is a better narrative possible, one where greed and stupidity come to a grinding halt, and common decency and love for the earth and life prevail. #AIsucks www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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My first remarks since being arrested last night.
January 30, 2026 at 11:30 PM
My first remarks since being arrested last night.
imagine if BC subsidized renewable energy the way it's subsidizing fossil-fuel driven climate catastrophe. #bcpoli thenarwhal.ca/bc-public-to...
British Columbians will pay to electrify North Coast mining, LNG projects | The Narwhal
Energy minister’s order could exempt North Coast transmission line customers from paying millions
thenarwhal.ca
January 31, 2026 at 3:52 AM
imagine if BC subsidized renewable energy the way it's subsidizing fossil-fuel driven climate catastrophe. #bcpoli thenarwhal.ca/bc-public-to...
It's unacceptable for Canada to promote “dialogue” with Israel on AI. The Israeli military uses AI tech & automation to surveil & target Palestinians, making kill lists for its genocide in Gaza. Email Minister Solomon to tell him Canada doesn't need Israel’s genocidal AI share.nwmd.social/s/IuDJIzlU
Tell Minister Solomon: We Don’t Need Israel’s Genocidal AI
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January 30, 2026 at 6:12 PM
It's unacceptable for Canada to promote “dialogue” with Israel on AI. The Israeli military uses AI tech & automation to surveil & target Palestinians, making kill lists for its genocide in Gaza. Email Minister Solomon to tell him Canada doesn't need Israel’s genocidal AI share.nwmd.social/s/IuDJIzlU
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Today COPE showed up in solidarity with BC teachers at the Vancouver #RedforBCED rally. Teachers and their students deserve better conditions and a fair deal and we will always fight alongside public educators!
January 30, 2026 at 2:10 AM
Today COPE showed up in solidarity with BC teachers at the Vancouver #RedforBCED rally. Teachers and their students deserve better conditions and a fair deal and we will always fight alongside public educators!
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Scrawled in chalk outside Hootsuite’s office in Vancouver’s Mount Pleasant neighbourhood are messages denouncing the company’s contract with #ICE.
@isaacphannay.bsky.social reports. #uspoli #vanpoli
@isaacphannay.bsky.social reports. #uspoli #vanpoli
Hootsuite’s ICE Contract Puts Employees in a Tough Spot | The Tyee
Employee backlash killed an ICE deal in 2020, but a law professor says times have changed.
thetyee.ca
January 29, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Scrawled in chalk outside Hootsuite’s office in Vancouver’s Mount Pleasant neighbourhood are messages denouncing the company’s contract with #ICE.
@isaacphannay.bsky.social reports. #uspoli #vanpoli
@isaacphannay.bsky.social reports. #uspoli #vanpoli