LA
@tryingtohelp.bsky.social
retired doc, flight surgeon, FoB Doc, triathlete, mom, human rights advocate, artist
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What's the big deal about using the notwithstanding clause pre-emptively?
It's not the end run around the courts that bothers me most.
It's the refusal to ensure the rights breaches are necessary, minimal, proportionate, and justified in a democratic society.
open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
It's not the end run around the courts that bothers me most.
It's the refusal to ensure the rights breaches are necessary, minimal, proportionate, and justified in a democratic society.
open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
Defying the Lougheed Doctrine
The UCP's repeated use of the notwithstanding clause is fundamentally unconservative (and un-Albertan).
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November 11, 2025 at 5:17 PM
What's the big deal about using the notwithstanding clause pre-emptively?
It's not the end run around the courts that bothers me most.
It's the refusal to ensure the rights breaches are necessary, minimal, proportionate, and justified in a democratic society.
open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
It's not the end run around the courts that bothers me most.
It's the refusal to ensure the rights breaches are necessary, minimal, proportionate, and justified in a democratic society.
open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
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The Trump administration State Department is taking money that's supposed to be used for helping vulnerable refugees around the world and using it to bribe corrupt governments into taking people that ICE can't deport to their home countries.
November 11, 2025 at 1:09 AM
The Trump administration State Department is taking money that's supposed to be used for helping vulnerable refugees around the world and using it to bribe corrupt governments into taking people that ICE can't deport to their home countries.
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On Remembrance Day, The Trump Regime quietly took down a memorial to Black WWII Soldiers in the Netherlands, because of course he did.
The Sacrifice of 174 African Americans was wiped out because Donald Trump is a racist. open.substack.com/pub/deanblun... @deanblundell.bsky.social #cdnpoli
The Sacrifice of 174 African Americans was wiped out because Donald Trump is a racist. open.substack.com/pub/deanblun... @deanblundell.bsky.social #cdnpoli
On Remembrance Day, The Trump Regime quietly took down a memorial to Black WWII Soldiers in the Netherlands, because of course he did.
The Sacrifice of 174 African Americans was wiped out because Donald Trump is a racist.
open.substack.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:35 PM
On Remembrance Day, The Trump Regime quietly took down a memorial to Black WWII Soldiers in the Netherlands, because of course he did.
The Sacrifice of 174 African Americans was wiped out because Donald Trump is a racist. open.substack.com/pub/deanblun... @deanblundell.bsky.social #cdnpoli
The Sacrifice of 174 African Americans was wiped out because Donald Trump is a racist. open.substack.com/pub/deanblun... @deanblundell.bsky.social #cdnpoli
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So apparently senators must now be notified in advance if their phone records are requested during the investigation of a crime. No one else, just senators. So they're free to crime and can't be investigated without notice. This is so wrong, but it's great for senators who want to commit crimes.
November 11, 2025 at 3:26 AM
So apparently senators must now be notified in advance if their phone records are requested during the investigation of a crime. No one else, just senators. So they're free to crime and can't be investigated without notice. This is so wrong, but it's great for senators who want to commit crimes.
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Vancouver has spent decades building up a now well-earned reputation for leadership on environmental sustainability.
Apparently, the mayor and ABC majority don't see the value in it.
Hard to imagine a better way to damage the city's brand.
Apparently, the mayor and ABC majority don't see the value in it.
Hard to imagine a better way to damage the city's brand.
NEW: Councillors and sources inside the City of Vancouver say the city's mayor, Ken Sim, will put forth a budget Wednesday that will eliminate the city's celebrated climate and sustainability department.
Vancouver mayor plans to eliminate city's climate and sustainability department
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim is planning to eliminate the city's sustainability and climate department under the guise of a push to prevent increases to property taxes. Canada's National Observer learned a...
www.nationalobserver.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Vancouver has spent decades building up a now well-earned reputation for leadership on environmental sustainability.
Apparently, the mayor and ABC majority don't see the value in it.
Hard to imagine a better way to damage the city's brand.
Apparently, the mayor and ABC majority don't see the value in it.
Hard to imagine a better way to damage the city's brand.
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Today the Supreme Court granted review in an important case for the outcome of the 2026 elections. At stake is the fate of tens or even hundreds of thousands of mail-in ballots. No one is covering this as completely as Democracy Docket. Please support its work by subscribing today. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
November 11, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Today the Supreme Court granted review in an important case for the outcome of the 2026 elections. At stake is the fate of tens or even hundreds of thousands of mail-in ballots. No one is covering this as completely as Democracy Docket. Please support its work by subscribing today. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
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Why is Trump going after America's air traffic controllers, today of all days?
It's one more way to distract from his decision to increase your health insurance premiums."
It's one more way to distract from his decision to increase your health insurance premiums."
November 11, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Why is Trump going after America's air traffic controllers, today of all days?
It's one more way to distract from his decision to increase your health insurance premiums."
It's one more way to distract from his decision to increase your health insurance premiums."
well- we've both seen in combat? the civilians suffer the most ! Here its GOP/Trump v Dems and innocent families are- losing most along with SNAP / govt employees etc
You have a pay check- they do not
Civilians always bear the brunt of war and US is no exception .
sadly no ground gained ?
You have a pay check- they do not
Civilians always bear the brunt of war and US is no exception .
sadly no ground gained ?
November 11, 2025 at 6:23 AM
well- we've both seen in combat? the civilians suffer the most ! Here its GOP/Trump v Dems and innocent families are- losing most along with SNAP / govt employees etc
You have a pay check- they do not
Civilians always bear the brunt of war and US is no exception .
sadly no ground gained ?
You have a pay check- they do not
Civilians always bear the brunt of war and US is no exception .
sadly no ground gained ?
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November 11, 2025 at 4:30 AM
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(Bloomberg) - About a month ago, BlackRock deemed the private debt it had extended to Renovo Home Partners, a struggling home improvement company, to be worth 100 cents on the dollar. As of last week, the firm had a new assessment: zero.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:06 AM
(Bloomberg) - About a month ago, BlackRock deemed the private debt it had extended to Renovo Home Partners, a struggling home improvement company, to be worth 100 cents on the dollar. As of last week, the firm had a new assessment: zero.
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Canadian military will rely on an army of public servants to boost its ranks by 300,000 - Ottawa Citizen.
Means Canada knows it can boost recruitment fast enough to meet our needs as the next Ukraine v U.S. and this is not a bad plan but yes a scary one and we can deal with it !
Means Canada knows it can boost recruitment fast enough to meet our needs as the next Ukraine v U.S. and this is not a bad plan but yes a scary one and we can deal with it !
November 11, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Canadian military will rely on an army of public servants to boost its ranks by 300,000 - Ottawa Citizen.
Means Canada knows it can boost recruitment fast enough to meet our needs as the next Ukraine v U.S. and this is not a bad plan but yes a scary one and we can deal with it !
Means Canada knows it can boost recruitment fast enough to meet our needs as the next Ukraine v U.S. and this is not a bad plan but yes a scary one and we can deal with it !
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By the time this man leaves office, we will have lost critical tracts of arable farming lands, been bled dry of potable drinking water, paved over critical wetlands, forestry, habitats of specifies at risk:
“Despite strong public opposition, the Ford
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/10/28/n...
“Despite strong public opposition, the Ford
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/10/28/n...
Ford fast-tracking water permits despite environmental concerns
Despite strong public opposition, the Ford government is moving ahead with changes to Ontario’s long-standing rules for water use that critics say will weaken public oversight and eventually suck Onta...
www.nationalobserver.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:10 PM
By the time this man leaves office, we will have lost critical tracts of arable farming lands, been bled dry of potable drinking water, paved over critical wetlands, forestry, habitats of specifies at risk:
“Despite strong public opposition, the Ford
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/10/28/n...
“Despite strong public opposition, the Ford
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/10/28/n...
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Talked about the prospect of another pipeline and Carney's recent comments on my Monday political panel.
As I said, the biggest impediment isn't regulations or even Indigenous opposition but the lack of a viable business case.
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/10/23/o...
As I said, the biggest impediment isn't regulations or even Indigenous opposition but the lack of a viable business case.
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/10/23/o...
Danielle Smith’s pipeline still doesn’t have a business case
The biggest obstacle standing in the way of another pipeline to the West Coast isn't the tanker ban or federal climate policies. It's oil prices and the nature of the businesses that rely on them for ...
www.nationalobserver.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Talked about the prospect of another pipeline and Carney's recent comments on my Monday political panel.
As I said, the biggest impediment isn't regulations or even Indigenous opposition but the lack of a viable business case.
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/10/23/o...
As I said, the biggest impediment isn't regulations or even Indigenous opposition but the lack of a viable business case.
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/10/23/o...
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What will Mike Johnson's new excuse be for not swearing in Grijalva?
November 10, 2025 at 4:24 AM
What will Mike Johnson's new excuse be for not swearing in Grijalva?
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At this point, it’s utterly bonkers that any Democrat would trust any Republican to negotiate in good faith.
November 9, 2025 at 9:34 PM
At this point, it’s utterly bonkers that any Democrat would trust any Republican to negotiate in good faith.
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Or maybe Senate Democrats are aware of how pissed off voters will be?
This alleged deal guarantees a BILLION dollars in spending for security and police at the Capitol, and then a pinky promise to hold a vote on ACA subsidies that will surely lose.
Not sure a billion will even be enough but OK.
This alleged deal guarantees a BILLION dollars in spending for security and police at the Capitol, and then a pinky promise to hold a vote on ACA subsidies that will surely lose.
Not sure a billion will even be enough but OK.
November 9, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Or maybe Senate Democrats are aware of how pissed off voters will be?
This alleged deal guarantees a BILLION dollars in spending for security and police at the Capitol, and then a pinky promise to hold a vote on ACA subsidies that will surely lose.
Not sure a billion will even be enough but OK.
This alleged deal guarantees a BILLION dollars in spending for security and police at the Capitol, and then a pinky promise to hold a vote on ACA subsidies that will surely lose.
Not sure a billion will even be enough but OK.
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PM Mark Carney was talking about attracting foreign investment to Canada and listed reasons Canada is a good place to invest. A reporter pointed out that the U.S. has those things, too. What sets Canada apart?
PM Carney: "Well, we have rule of law."
❤️🍁🇨🇦TEAM CANADA FOREVER🇨🇦🍁❤️
❤️🍁🇨🇦VIVE LE CANADA 🇨🇦🍁❤️
PM Carney: "Well, we have rule of law."
❤️🍁🇨🇦TEAM CANADA FOREVER🇨🇦🍁❤️
❤️🍁🇨🇦VIVE LE CANADA 🇨🇦🍁❤️
November 9, 2025 at 2:05 AM
PM Mark Carney was talking about attracting foreign investment to Canada and listed reasons Canada is a good place to invest. A reporter pointed out that the U.S. has those things, too. What sets Canada apart?
PM Carney: "Well, we have rule of law."
❤️🍁🇨🇦TEAM CANADA FOREVER🇨🇦🍁❤️
❤️🍁🇨🇦VIVE LE CANADA 🇨🇦🍁❤️
PM Carney: "Well, we have rule of law."
❤️🍁🇨🇦TEAM CANADA FOREVER🇨🇦🍁❤️
❤️🍁🇨🇦VIVE LE CANADA 🇨🇦🍁❤️
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A failed UCP candidate is suing @pressprogress.ca for reporting and quoting things she said.
With no anti-SLAPP protection in Alberta, they've been drawn into a long, costly legal battle.
If you believe in accountability and a free press, and can spare it, give them your support.
With no anti-SLAPP protection in Alberta, they've been drawn into a long, costly legal battle.
If you believe in accountability and a free press, and can spare it, give them your support.
@pressprogress.ca needs your solidarity and support right now more than ever
We’re raising money to pay our legal bills – and to be blunt, we’re going to need a lot of help
If you’re able, please help us out and support our Journalism Defence Fund:
pressprogress.ca/journalism-d...
We’re raising money to pay our legal bills – and to be blunt, we’re going to need a lot of help
If you’re able, please help us out and support our Journalism Defence Fund:
pressprogress.ca/journalism-d...
PressProgress: Defend Canadian Journalism
pressprogress.ca
November 9, 2025 at 4:11 PM
A failed UCP candidate is suing @pressprogress.ca for reporting and quoting things she said.
With no anti-SLAPP protection in Alberta, they've been drawn into a long, costly legal battle.
If you believe in accountability and a free press, and can spare it, give them your support.
With no anti-SLAPP protection in Alberta, they've been drawn into a long, costly legal battle.
If you believe in accountability and a free press, and can spare it, give them your support.
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Don’t know if it even made the news outside Ukraine.
Three combined heat and power plants fully stopped working after last night’s enormous attack. Unclear if anything can be fixed, millions of people are completely without electricity, heating or running water. Before winter.
Three combined heat and power plants fully stopped working after last night’s enormous attack. Unclear if anything can be fixed, millions of people are completely without electricity, heating or running water. Before winter.
November 8, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Don’t know if it even made the news outside Ukraine.
Three combined heat and power plants fully stopped working after last night’s enormous attack. Unclear if anything can be fixed, millions of people are completely without electricity, heating or running water. Before winter.
Three combined heat and power plants fully stopped working after last night’s enormous attack. Unclear if anything can be fixed, millions of people are completely without electricity, heating or running water. Before winter.
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People need to understand that Chicago is a preview, not a culmination.
I have been actively watching contracts and surge funding over the last few days and what I would say to my friends in Baltimore is “be absolutely ready, right now.”
ICE poised to ramp up raids in Baltimore by Thanksgiving
The Trump administration has rush-ordered infrastructure to conduct raids, abduct residents, and detain people for months.
open.substack.com
November 9, 2025 at 1:51 PM
People need to understand that Chicago is a preview, not a culmination.
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40 men Trump sent to CECOT tell the NYT they were beaten, tortured, and sexually assaulted. The details are worse than you can imagine.
We can’t let them get away with this. Miller and the other architects of this sadism need to go to prison.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/w...
We can’t let them get away with this. Miller and the other architects of this sadism need to go to prison.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/w...
‘You Are All Terrorists’: Four Months in a Salvadoran Prison
www.nytimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 2:20 AM
40 men Trump sent to CECOT tell the NYT they were beaten, tortured, and sexually assaulted. The details are worse than you can imagine.
We can’t let them get away with this. Miller and the other architects of this sadism need to go to prison.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/w...
We can’t let them get away with this. Miller and the other architects of this sadism need to go to prison.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/w...
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Sir, Trump is at Mar-a-Lago since yesterday.
November 9, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Sir, Trump is at Mar-a-Lago since yesterday.
Oh FFS America. ! Laughingstock of the entire world now
UNITED STATES: “This New Map Makes Finding Food Pantries Near You Easier Than Ever” www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/a692670... - Good Housekeeping
#FoodAid #FoodSecurity #Hunger #SNAP
#FoodAid #FoodSecurity #Hunger #SNAP
This New Map Makes Finding Food Pantries Near You Easier Than Ever
With SNAP benefits in limbo, this free app feature helps you get food today.
www.goodhousekeeping.com
November 9, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Oh FFS America. ! Laughingstock of the entire world now
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"Rooftop solar is spreading fast in Jamaica, and people with panels got their power back almost immediately. The ‘entire neighborhood benefits,’ one resident said."
Jamaicans Have Been Turning to Solar Power. It Paid Off After the Storm.
www.nytimes.com
November 8, 2025 at 2:06 PM
"Rooftop solar is spreading fast in Jamaica, and people with panels got their power back almost immediately. The ‘entire neighborhood benefits,’ one resident said."