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Carol Off: How Canadian women fought for the right to choose #opinion
Carol Off: How Canadian women fought for the right to choose
We asked six of our compatriots to pick a story from our country’s past a great Canadian narrative that captures something essential about this country.
www.thestar.com
June 28, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Carol Off: How Canadian women fought for the right to choose #opinion
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ATTN: Join members of the legal community for a virtual rally to speak out about attacks on judges, lawyers, and the rule of law on Tues, 4/15. An independent legal community is critical to protecting civil society against abuses of power. Register to speak up for justice: speakupforjustice.law
April 13, 2025 at 1:01 AM
ATTN: Join members of the legal community for a virtual rally to speak out about attacks on judges, lawyers, and the rule of law on Tues, 4/15. An independent legal community is critical to protecting civil society against abuses of power. Register to speak up for justice: speakupforjustice.law
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Denounce thy neighbor
www.politico.com/news/2025/04...
www.politico.com/news/2025/04...
State tells employees to report on one another for ‘anti-Christian bias’
“It’s very ‘Handmaid’s Tale’-esque,” one official said.
www.politico.com
April 14, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Denounce thy neighbor
www.politico.com/news/2025/04...
www.politico.com/news/2025/04...
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Before press came in — but while live feed was running on Bukele’s feed — Trump said to him: “home-growns are next. … You’re gonna need to build about 5 more places.”
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April 14, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Before press came in — but while live feed was running on Bukele’s feed — Trump said to him: “home-growns are next. … You’re gonna need to build about 5 more places.”
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Watchlist: Elliot Page, Peppermint and other trans icons share the movies that shaped them 19thnews.org/2025/03/tran... via @19thnews.org
Watchlist: Elliot Page, Peppermint and other trans icons share the movies that shaped them
The 19th asked changemakers to reflect on the feature films and documentaries they love in celebration of this year’s Transgender Day of Visibility.
19thnews.org
March 28, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Watchlist: Elliot Page, Peppermint and other trans icons share the movies that shaped them 19thnews.org/2025/03/tran... via @19thnews.org
Why we shouldn’t let lower fertility rates fuel pronatalist policies
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theconversation.com/why-we-shoul...
Why we shouldn’t let lower fertility rates fuel pronatalist policies
Embracing the lower fertility rates we’re seeing could help ease humanity’s impact on the planet.
theconversation.com
March 12, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Why we shouldn’t let lower fertility rates fuel pronatalist policies
theconversation.com/why-we-shoul...
theconversation.com/why-we-shoul...
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Sam Mraiche has won a quarter billion dollars in sole-source contracts from Albertans to supply medication that no other province wanted; and masks and other PPE that healthcare workers call problematic.
How is it that MHCare medical keeps getting contracts?
albertaviews.ca/the-hidden-c... #abpoli
How is it that MHCare medical keeps getting contracts?
albertaviews.ca/the-hidden-c... #abpoli
February 13, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Sam Mraiche has won a quarter billion dollars in sole-source contracts from Albertans to supply medication that no other province wanted; and masks and other PPE that healthcare workers call problematic.
How is it that MHCare medical keeps getting contracts?
albertaviews.ca/the-hidden-c... #abpoli
How is it that MHCare medical keeps getting contracts?
albertaviews.ca/the-hidden-c... #abpoli
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I have decided to cancel my show at The Kennedy Center on May 11, 2025 and move it to The Anthem.
February 26, 2025 at 12:35 AM
I have decided to cancel my show at The Kennedy Center on May 11, 2025 and move it to The Anthem.
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Tune in at 10:30 AM to watch Alberta New Democrat House Leader @christinandp.bsky.social lay out the priorities of Alberta’s New Democrat Caucus for the upcoming session, which includes holding the government accountable for corruption.
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youtube.com/@albertandpc...
Alberta NDP Caucus
The official YouTube channel of the Alberta NDP Caucus.
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February 25, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Tune in at 10:30 AM to watch Alberta New Democrat House Leader @christinandp.bsky.social lay out the priorities of Alberta’s New Democrat Caucus for the upcoming session, which includes holding the government accountable for corruption.
youtube.com/@albertandpc...
youtube.com/@albertandpc...
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Petition requesting Canadian Parliament revoke Elon Musk's Canadian citizenship-- a symbolic expression of Canadian fury
Petition requesting Canadian Parliament revoke Elon Musk's Canadian citizenship-- a symbolic expression of Canadian fury
Petition e-5353 - Petitions
www.ourcommons.ca
February 26, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Petition requesting Canadian Parliament revoke Elon Musk's Canadian citizenship-- a symbolic expression of Canadian fury
Petition requesting Canadian Parliament revoke Elon Musk's Canadian citizenship-- a symbolic expression of Canadian fury
E petition sponsored by MP Charlie Angus asks "PM Trudeau to revoke Musk's dual-citizenship status & Canadian passport "effective immediately" for "activities that go against the national interest of Canada" to be presented to the House of Commons once a new session begins." CBC 23 Feb 👍
February 26, 2025 at 2:57 PM
E petition sponsored by MP Charlie Angus asks "PM Trudeau to revoke Musk's dual-citizenship status & Canadian passport "effective immediately" for "activities that go against the national interest of Canada" to be presented to the House of Commons once a new session begins." CBC 23 Feb 👍
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February 24, 2025 at 11:51 PM
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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that while Elon Musk is a “special government employee” who is “overseeing” the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, he is not the administrator of the special agency tasked with streamlining the federal government.
WATCH: White House refuses to 'reveal' DOGE administrator during briefing
PBS News White House correspondent Laura Barrón-López asked press secretary Karoline Leavitt during a news briefing about the identity of DOGE’s administrator. The White House named Amy Gleason after ...
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February 25, 2025 at 11:02 PM
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that while Elon Musk is a “special government employee” who is “overseeing” the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, he is not the administrator of the special agency tasked with streamlining the federal government.
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The best way to confront a bully about the misinformation he is spreading is to confront him in front of everyone. Macron just did that.
February 24, 2025 at 7:17 PM
The best way to confront a bully about the misinformation he is spreading is to confront him in front of everyone. Macron just did that.
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It's the first day of the Legislative Session, and the UCP Government is already falling apart.
They are so focused on saving their skin as they navigate this #CorruptCare scandal that they aren't equipped to deal with what everyday Albertans really need.
We deserve better.
They are so focused on saving their skin as they navigate this #CorruptCare scandal that they aren't equipped to deal with what everyday Albertans really need.
We deserve better.
February 25, 2025 at 11:53 PM
It's the first day of the Legislative Session, and the UCP Government is already falling apart.
They are so focused on saving their skin as they navigate this #CorruptCare scandal that they aren't equipped to deal with what everyday Albertans really need.
We deserve better.
They are so focused on saving their skin as they navigate this #CorruptCare scandal that they aren't equipped to deal with what everyday Albertans really need.
We deserve better.
Americans are Standing Up!
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Americans are Standing Up!
*INTRODUCING THE CONTRARIAN'S CITIZENS MOVEMENT*
open.substack.com
February 24, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Americans are Standing Up!
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A brilliant response to the recent EO titled "Ending Radical Indoctrination in K-12 Schooling" by historians David Blight, Beth English, James Grossman--
Trump May Wish to Abolish the Past. We Historians Will Not. newrepublic.com/article/1912... via @newrepublic.com
Trump May Wish to Abolish the Past. We Historians Will Not. newrepublic.com/article/1912... via @newrepublic.com
Trump May Wish to Abolish
the Past. We Historians Will Not.
Commentary from the heads of two prominent historical associations on Trump’s recent executive order on “radical indoctrination” in schools.
newrepublic.com
February 20, 2025 at 7:59 PM
A brilliant response to the recent EO titled "Ending Radical Indoctrination in K-12 Schooling" by historians David Blight, Beth English, James Grossman--
Trump May Wish to Abolish the Past. We Historians Will Not. newrepublic.com/article/1912... via @newrepublic.com
Trump May Wish to Abolish the Past. We Historians Will Not. newrepublic.com/article/1912... via @newrepublic.com
Before MAGA times I would never miss Red Ants Pants fest; sadly, those days are gone. Never crossing until current administration are gone--hopefully that does happen and U.S. democracy, rule of law, & constitution survives.
Another great lineup July 2025.
redantspantsmusicfestival.com
Another great lineup July 2025.
redantspantsmusicfestival.com
July 25-28, 2024
Come connect with good folks and celebrate rural Montana.
redantspantsmusicfestival.com
February 19, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Before MAGA times I would never miss Red Ants Pants fest; sadly, those days are gone. Never crossing until current administration are gone--hopefully that does happen and U.S. democracy, rule of law, & constitution survives.
Another great lineup July 2025.
redantspantsmusicfestival.com
Another great lineup July 2025.
redantspantsmusicfestival.com
Trump’s lurking assault on Canada rests on endless lies and irrational populism
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theconversation.com/trumps-lurki...
Trump’s lurking assault on Canada rests on endless lies and irrational populism
Donald Trump’s relentless threats against Canada are based on a series of lies that he continues to tell.
theconversation.com
February 19, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Trump’s lurking assault on Canada rests on endless lies and irrational populism
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it is genuinely incredible that all you have to do is scratch the surface and it becomes clear that each of these guys is a huge piece of shit
Incredible: Russ Vought’s daughter has cystic fibrosis and benefits from a “miracle drug” made possible by the National Institutes of Health—an agency Vought now aims to gut as part of the Project 2025 attack www.motherjones.com/politics/202... Scoop from @motherjones.com’s @metrauxjulia.bsky.social
Project 2025 is gutting medical funding that helped Russell Vought's own kid
Its architect's daughter has cystic fibrosis—and benefits from a "miracle drug" backed by an agency he's attacking.
www.motherjones.com
February 12, 2025 at 2:24 AM
it is genuinely incredible that all you have to do is scratch the surface and it becomes clear that each of these guys is a huge piece of shit
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Former Premier Peter Lougheed knew then what Albertans know now: These mountains are ours, not the UCP's, and certainly not for coal mines.
It is embarrassing to see the MLA elected for the riding named after him actively repealing Lougheed’s own policy to protect the Eastern Slopes.
It is embarrassing to see the MLA elected for the riding named after him actively repealing Lougheed’s own policy to protect the Eastern Slopes.
February 12, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Former Premier Peter Lougheed knew then what Albertans know now: These mountains are ours, not the UCP's, and certainly not for coal mines.
It is embarrassing to see the MLA elected for the riding named after him actively repealing Lougheed’s own policy to protect the Eastern Slopes.
It is embarrassing to see the MLA elected for the riding named after him actively repealing Lougheed’s own policy to protect the Eastern Slopes.
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The national minimum wage today is just over $7 an hour. But a provision in a landmark labor law from nearly 90 years ago allows employers to pay certain workers with disabilities less than that.
Why some disabled workers are paid less than the federal minimum wage
The national minimum wage today is just over $7 an hour. But a provision in a landmark labor law from nearly 90 years ago allows employers to pay certain workers with disabilities less than that. Ali…
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February 12, 2025 at 6:50 PM
The national minimum wage today is just over $7 an hour. But a provision in a landmark labor law from nearly 90 years ago allows employers to pay certain workers with disabilities less than that.
www.parklandconference.ca/vaillant_john
Urge all climate crisis deniers to view this keynote w John Vaillant's reviewing the extreme weather shifts generated by massive fire in Fort MacMurray, AB near the oil sands. Vaillant's book Fireweather:The Making of a Beast won major international awards.
Urge all climate crisis deniers to view this keynote w John Vaillant's reviewing the extreme weather shifts generated by massive fire in Fort MacMurray, AB near the oil sands. Vaillant's book Fireweather:The Making of a Beast won major international awards.
February 7, 2025 at 8:34 PM
www.parklandconference.ca/vaillant_john
Urge all climate crisis deniers to view this keynote w John Vaillant's reviewing the extreme weather shifts generated by massive fire in Fort MacMurray, AB near the oil sands. Vaillant's book Fireweather:The Making of a Beast won major international awards.
Urge all climate crisis deniers to view this keynote w John Vaillant's reviewing the extreme weather shifts generated by massive fire in Fort MacMurray, AB near the oil sands. Vaillant's book Fireweather:The Making of a Beast won major international awards.
The hidden truth about migrant deaths at the Canada-U.S. border
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theconversation.com/the-hidden-t...
The hidden truth about migrant deaths at the Canada-U.S. border
Tougher Canadian border measures in response to Donald Trump’s threats may make crossings more dangerous for migrants.
theconversation.com
February 7, 2025 at 8:11 PM
The hidden truth about migrant deaths at the Canada-U.S. border
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theconversation.com/the-hidden-t...
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I urge you to join countless Albertans + @albertandp.ca in this fight.
Let’s make our voices heard.
Reach out & let this government know that this decision must be reversed.
#mla #bkn #banffkananaskis #environment #protectedareas #protection #coalmining #ableg #abpoli
Let’s make our voices heard.
Reach out & let this government know that this decision must be reversed.
#mla #bkn #banffkananaskis #environment #protectedareas #protection #coalmining #ableg #abpoli
From secretive policy changes to backroom deals, Danielle Smith and the UCP has put coal industry profits ahead of protecting our water, lands, and communities. 🏔💧
It’s time to prioritize people and the environment over corporate interests.
youtube.com/shorts/yzW1f...
It’s time to prioritize people and the environment over corporate interests.
youtube.com/shorts/yzW1f...
A History of Coal Mining Alberta
YouTube video by Alberta NDP
youtube.com
January 30, 2025 at 8:09 PM
I urge you to join countless Albertans + @albertandp.ca in this fight.
Let’s make our voices heard.
Reach out & let this government know that this decision must be reversed.
#mla #bkn #banffkananaskis #environment #protectedareas #protection #coalmining #ableg #abpoli
Let’s make our voices heard.
Reach out & let this government know that this decision must be reversed.
#mla #bkn #banffkananaskis #environment #protectedareas #protection #coalmining #ableg #abpoli