Scott Ripley
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Scott Ripley
@scottalexripley.bsky.social
· Jun 11
It's About More Than Just Bikes
What today's City Hall bike lane rally tells us about the interconnected priorities of Haligonians
polymathpolitics.substack.com
Today was about more than just bike lanes.
#bikehfx #halifax
polymathpolitics.substack.com/p/its-about-...
#bikehfx #halifax
polymathpolitics.substack.com/p/its-about-...
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🚨ALL EYES ON THE SUMUD FLOTILLA WHICH APPEARS TO BE GETTING ILLEGALLY INTERCEPTED BY ISRAEL RIGHT NOW 🚨
LIVESTREAM HERE: www.youtube.com/live/uEN2bWF...
LIVESTREAM HERE: www.youtube.com/live/uEN2bWF...
24/7 LIVESTREAM OF GLOBAL SUMUD FLOTILLA
YouTube video by Global Sumud Flotilla
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October 1, 2025 at 7:05 PM
🚨ALL EYES ON THE SUMUD FLOTILLA WHICH APPEARS TO BE GETTING ILLEGALLY INTERCEPTED BY ISRAEL RIGHT NOW 🚨
LIVESTREAM HERE: www.youtube.com/live/uEN2bWF...
LIVESTREAM HERE: www.youtube.com/live/uEN2bWF...
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It seems Kieran Andrieu , a Novara Media journalist, has been illegally kidnapped by Israeli forces, along with the rest of those on his ship, the Adara. His "if you're watching this" video has been posted.
Kieran's vessel, the Adara, is smaller and is ahead of Alma but there are an unknown number of Israeli vessels around them. Green lights in the dark. He theorised that they will be intercepted one by one and processed. IDF calling it a "soft interception"?
October 1, 2025 at 7:04 PM
It seems Kieran Andrieu , a Novara Media journalist, has been illegally kidnapped by Israeli forces, along with the rest of those on his ship, the Adara. His "if you're watching this" video has been posted.
A short essay I wrote after watching Hegseth and Trump's unhinged ramblings today
polymathpolitics.substack.com/p/laugh-at-f...
polymathpolitics.substack.com/p/laugh-at-f...
October 1, 2025 at 12:52 AM
A short essay I wrote after watching Hegseth and Trump's unhinged ramblings today
polymathpolitics.substack.com/p/laugh-at-f...
polymathpolitics.substack.com/p/laugh-at-f...
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Canada's parliament started the week giving a standing O for free speech and the memory of Charlie Kirk.
They ended it by joining Orban's Hungary and Trump's America in targeting @kneecapceol.bsky.social an Irish hip hop group for challenging the genocide.
Not our finest hour.
They ended it by joining Orban's Hungary and Trump's America in targeting @kneecapceol.bsky.social an Irish hip hop group for challenging the genocide.
Not our finest hour.
September 19, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Canada's parliament started the week giving a standing O for free speech and the memory of Charlie Kirk.
They ended it by joining Orban's Hungary and Trump's America in targeting @kneecapceol.bsky.social an Irish hip hop group for challenging the genocide.
Not our finest hour.
They ended it by joining Orban's Hungary and Trump's America in targeting @kneecapceol.bsky.social an Irish hip hop group for challenging the genocide.
Not our finest hour.
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“it’d be a lot easier to be completely on board with it if I saw it as a temporary measure to address an exceptional risk, but I keep thinking: what about next summer? And the summer after that? Will hiking in the woods in the summer be banned forever?”
A discussion about the true cause of wildfires
A discussion about the true cause of wildfires
How the Washmill underpass created the fire risk at Susies Lake - Halifax Examiner
I find this story, this history, compelling because it is a clear example of how the process of suburbanization obscures its true and total costs.
www.halifaxexaminer.ca
August 13, 2025 at 4:08 PM
“it’d be a lot easier to be completely on board with it if I saw it as a temporary measure to address an exceptional risk, but I keep thinking: what about next summer? And the summer after that? Will hiking in the woods in the summer be banned forever?”
A discussion about the true cause of wildfires
A discussion about the true cause of wildfires
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Heads up Halifax, this afternoon has the potential to get real dicey real fast.
August 12, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Heads up Halifax, this afternoon has the potential to get real dicey real fast.
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Flames visible behind Kent. Helicopter in the sky nearby. Police not letting people into Bayers Lake / Chain Lake.
August 12, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Flames visible behind Kent. Helicopter in the sky nearby. Police not letting people into Bayers Lake / Chain Lake.
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Fire in Susies Lake area. From Nova Scotia Fire/Emergency Info:
August 12, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Fire in Susies Lake area. From Nova Scotia Fire/Emergency Info:
And yet when people still set them off here there's going to be people in the Facebook groups mad that anyone is complaining about the fireworks
August 1, 2025 at 1:13 PM
And yet when people still set them off here there's going to be people in the Facebook groups mad that anyone is complaining about the fireworks
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Francesca Albanese has shown true courage and conviction in the face of a genocide that world leaders have failed to take concrete action to stop. Albanese should be the recipient of the Nobel Peace prize.
Alex Boulerice and my full statement here:
www.ndp.ca/news/ndp-int...
Alex Boulerice and my full statement here:
www.ndp.ca/news/ndp-int...
NDP intends to nominate UN Special Rapporteur for the Nobel Peace Prize
OTTAWA—On Friday, NDP critic for Foreign Affairs and Defence Heather McPherson (Edmonton Strathcona) and NDP House Leader Alexandre Boulerice (Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie) announced their intention to n...
www.ndp.ca
July 11, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Francesca Albanese has shown true courage and conviction in the face of a genocide that world leaders have failed to take concrete action to stop. Albanese should be the recipient of the Nobel Peace prize.
Alex Boulerice and my full statement here:
www.ndp.ca/news/ndp-int...
Alex Boulerice and my full statement here:
www.ndp.ca/news/ndp-int...
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Today, after 14 years, I’m resigning from the Labour Party.
Jeremy Corbyn and I will co-lead the founding of a new party, with other Independent MPs, campaigners and activists across the country.
Join us. The time is now.
Sign up here to stay updated: actionnetwork.org/forms/join-t...
Jeremy Corbyn and I will co-lead the founding of a new party, with other Independent MPs, campaigners and activists across the country.
Join us. The time is now.
Sign up here to stay updated: actionnetwork.org/forms/join-t...
July 3, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Today, after 14 years, I’m resigning from the Labour Party.
Jeremy Corbyn and I will co-lead the founding of a new party, with other Independent MPs, campaigners and activists across the country.
Join us. The time is now.
Sign up here to stay updated: actionnetwork.org/forms/join-t...
Jeremy Corbyn and I will co-lead the founding of a new party, with other Independent MPs, campaigners and activists across the country.
Join us. The time is now.
Sign up here to stay updated: actionnetwork.org/forms/join-t...
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Hot off the presses, a new issue of Grand Parade.
In this issue:
Fillmore's bike lane fiasco and the worst recent meeting of council.
Also, large truck parking fees and Halifax's road safety strategies' fatal flaw (pun intended)
In this issue:
Fillmore's bike lane fiasco and the worst recent meeting of council.
Also, large truck parking fees and Halifax's road safety strategies' fatal flaw (pun intended)
Mayor Failmore fails again
Empty words from an empty suit
www.grandparade.news
June 16, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Hot off the presses, a new issue of Grand Parade.
In this issue:
Fillmore's bike lane fiasco and the worst recent meeting of council.
Also, large truck parking fees and Halifax's road safety strategies' fatal flaw (pun intended)
In this issue:
Fillmore's bike lane fiasco and the worst recent meeting of council.
Also, large truck parking fees and Halifax's road safety strategies' fatal flaw (pun intended)
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Premier Tim Houston sends reprimand to municipal council that asked for pause on uranium licences
By @joanbaxter.bsky.social
By @joanbaxter.bsky.social
Premier Tim Houston sends reprimand to municipal council that asked for pause on uranium licences - Halifax Examiner
The Halifax Examiner obtained a copy of Houston’s letter to one of the four municipalities.
www.halifaxexaminer.ca
June 13, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Premier Tim Houston sends reprimand to municipal council that asked for pause on uranium licences
By @joanbaxter.bsky.social
By @joanbaxter.bsky.social
Cumberland Pride Parade 🏳️🌈
June 14, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Cumberland Pride Parade 🏳️🌈
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IMO this actually bleeds into transit advocacy more often than it should.
Transit as anti-poverty tool instead of transit as transportation.
Transit as anti-poverty tool instead of transit as transportation.
Suzanne also touched on another thing that stood out to me as an important topic from Councillor Janet Steele, about how we need to fight classism and end any stigma associated with riding the bus in Halifax, especially starting with youth.
June 13, 2025 at 9:40 PM
IMO this actually bleeds into transit advocacy more often than it should.
Transit as anti-poverty tool instead of transit as transportation.
Transit as anti-poverty tool instead of transit as transportation.
"It’s unfortunate the internet got involved this weekend" is hella Fillmorecore.
Here's my story on what happened at City Hall on Tuesday, from the rally at 8am, the vote at 7pm, and the scrum with reporters.
I hope it captures the very long day (and weekend) most of us had.
www.halifaxexaminer.ca/government/c...
I hope it captures the very long day (and weekend) most of us had.
www.halifaxexaminer.ca/government/c...
'This isn't good governance. This is foolish': Andy Fillmore's bike lane motion fails - Halifax Examiner
"I am confident in what my knowledge of good governance is and I'll continue to work in that way," Fillmore says.
www.halifaxexaminer.ca
June 11, 2025 at 4:12 PM
"It’s unfortunate the internet got involved this weekend" is hella Fillmorecore.
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Couldn't make yesterday's bike lane rally at Halifax City Hall? @jvangurp.bsky.social filmed the whole thing! 🚲
feat. speakers @seebo429.bsky.social, @anika-riopel.bsky.social, @kwilsonhfx.bsky.social, @sydhaines.bsky.social, @abolish-this.bsky.social, among many others. #BikeHfx
feat. speakers @seebo429.bsky.social, @anika-riopel.bsky.social, @kwilsonhfx.bsky.social, @sydhaines.bsky.social, @abolish-this.bsky.social, among many others. #BikeHfx
Bike Lane Rally June 10 2025
YouTube video by John and Heather's Dementia Journey
youtu.be
June 11, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Couldn't make yesterday's bike lane rally at Halifax City Hall? @jvangurp.bsky.social filmed the whole thing! 🚲
feat. speakers @seebo429.bsky.social, @anika-riopel.bsky.social, @kwilsonhfx.bsky.social, @sydhaines.bsky.social, @abolish-this.bsky.social, among many others. #BikeHfx
feat. speakers @seebo429.bsky.social, @anika-riopel.bsky.social, @kwilsonhfx.bsky.social, @sydhaines.bsky.social, @abolish-this.bsky.social, among many others. #BikeHfx
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‘This isn’t good governance. This is foolish’: Andy Fillmore’s bike lane motion fails
by @suzannerent.bsky.social
by @suzannerent.bsky.social
'This isn't good governance. This is foolish': Andy Fillmore's bike lane motion fails - Halifax Examiner
"I am confident in what my knowledge of good governance is and I'll continue to work in that way," Fillmore says.
www.halifaxexaminer.ca
June 11, 2025 at 12:58 PM
‘This isn’t good governance. This is foolish’: Andy Fillmore’s bike lane motion fails
by @suzannerent.bsky.social
by @suzannerent.bsky.social
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I'm pretty sure Suzanne Rent has been at City Hall covering council from the early morning rally until sundown, and now presumably has to go write stories about it.
Please support local journalism with subscriptions to outlets such as the @halifaxexaminer.ca
(reposted as I tagged the wrong page)
Please support local journalism with subscriptions to outlets such as the @halifaxexaminer.ca
(reposted as I tagged the wrong page)
June 10, 2025 at 11:08 PM
I'm pretty sure Suzanne Rent has been at City Hall covering council from the early morning rally until sundown, and now presumably has to go write stories about it.
Please support local journalism with subscriptions to outlets such as the @halifaxexaminer.ca
(reposted as I tagged the wrong page)
Please support local journalism with subscriptions to outlets such as the @halifaxexaminer.ca
(reposted as I tagged the wrong page)
Today was about more than just bike lanes.
#bikehfx #halifax
polymathpolitics.substack.com/p/its-about-...
#bikehfx #halifax
polymathpolitics.substack.com/p/its-about-...
It's About More Than Just Bikes
What today's City Hall bike lane rally tells us about the interconnected priorities of Haligonians
polymathpolitics.substack.com
June 11, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Today was about more than just bike lanes.
#bikehfx #halifax
polymathpolitics.substack.com/p/its-about-...
#bikehfx #halifax
polymathpolitics.substack.com/p/its-about-...
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Suburban councillor Nancy Hartling: "We can't be blaming congestion on bike lanes we haven't built yet"
"You cite cost... nothing about a pause will lower the cost"
"I see no facts here" #BikeHfx
"You cite cost... nothing about a pause will lower the cost"
"I see no facts here" #BikeHfx
Hartling says there are no bike lanes in her District 13 but she wants to work on a fact based system. “I see no facts” in the motion.
Everyone in council wants to produce the best response for everyone.
Everyone in council wants to produce the best response for everyone.
June 10, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Suburban councillor Nancy Hartling: "We can't be blaming congestion on bike lanes we haven't built yet"
"You cite cost... nothing about a pause will lower the cost"
"I see no facts here" #BikeHfx
"You cite cost... nothing about a pause will lower the cost"
"I see no facts here" #BikeHfx
A good turnout so far.
June 10, 2025 at 11:03 AM
A good turnout so far.
