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Got a lil fired up 🤪
Rachel Gilmore on the anti-DEI movement: "I think that to attack these notions is a dog whistle to the worst elements of society that are seeing a slide towards a more fascistic world. And every politician who engages in that should be ashamed of themselves."
December 8, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Got a lil fired up 🤪
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Here’s How Doug Ford’s Government Will Impact Public Services and Infrastructure in 2026
A look back on a jam-packed year of new legislation in Ontario.
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A look back on a jam-packed year of new legislation in Ontario.
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Here’s How Doug Ford’s Government Will Impact Public Services and Infrastructure in 2026
A look back on a jam-packed year of new legislation in Ontario.
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December 6, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Here’s How Doug Ford’s Government Will Impact Public Services and Infrastructure in 2026
A look back on a jam-packed year of new legislation in Ontario.
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A look back on a jam-packed year of new legislation in Ontario.
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We all know that ICE is violating human rights in the U.S.
But did you know a Canadian company is profiting off ICE? And that this same company has been ramping up its lobbying efforts?
Now, in my latest for @thetyee.ca, the government won't tell me if this is a red line for procurement:
But did you know a Canadian company is profiting off ICE? And that this same company has been ramping up its lobbying efforts?
Now, in my latest for @thetyee.ca, the government won't tell me if this is a red line for procurement:
December 4, 2025 at 6:43 PM
We all know that ICE is violating human rights in the U.S.
But did you know a Canadian company is profiting off ICE? And that this same company has been ramping up its lobbying efforts?
Now, in my latest for @thetyee.ca, the government won't tell me if this is a red line for procurement:
But did you know a Canadian company is profiting off ICE? And that this same company has been ramping up its lobbying efforts?
Now, in my latest for @thetyee.ca, the government won't tell me if this is a red line for procurement:
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Lots of people spreading disinformation today that there’s some nefarious reason no female hostages were released.
It’s literally just because women, child n and men over 50 were released under a previous ceasefire deal.
It’s literally just because women, child n and men over 50 were released under a previous ceasefire deal.
October 13, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Lots of people spreading disinformation today that there’s some nefarious reason no female hostages were released.
It’s literally just because women, child n and men over 50 were released under a previous ceasefire deal.
It’s literally just because women, child n and men over 50 were released under a previous ceasefire deal.
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Canadian physician Yipeng Ge has been on the ground in Gaza during the genocide.
A year and a half later, he joined me and reflected on what he saw — and what the people are doing in the face of government complicity.
Here’s a sneak peek of our conversation:
A year and a half later, he joined me and reflected on what he saw — and what the people are doing in the face of government complicity.
Here’s a sneak peek of our conversation:
October 3, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Canadian physician Yipeng Ge has been on the ground in Gaza during the genocide.
A year and a half later, he joined me and reflected on what he saw — and what the people are doing in the face of government complicity.
Here’s a sneak peek of our conversation:
A year and a half later, he joined me and reflected on what he saw — and what the people are doing in the face of government complicity.
Here’s a sneak peek of our conversation:
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fucking abhorrent.
Starting this school year, Alberta will block transgender athletes who are 12 and older from competing in female amateur sports.
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globalnews.ca/news/1137456...
New Alberta rules around gender identity and amateur sports take effect | Globalnews.ca
The Alberta government will block transgender athletes who are 12 and older from competing in female amateur sports.
globalnews.ca
September 2, 2025 at 7:13 PM
fucking abhorrent.
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Defying an order to end the strike, the union's president proclaimed:
"If we stick together, they can’t fire us all."
Here's what Air Canada flight attendants are fighting for:
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"If we stick together, they can’t fire us all."
Here's what Air Canada flight attendants are fighting for:
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What Air Canada’s Flight Attendants Are Fighting For
Defying an order to end the strike, union president Wesley Lesosky proclaimed,
pressprogress.ca
August 18, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Defying an order to end the strike, the union's president proclaimed:
"If we stick together, they can’t fire us all."
Here's what Air Canada flight attendants are fighting for:
pressprogress.ca/air-canada-f...
"If we stick together, they can’t fire us all."
Here's what Air Canada flight attendants are fighting for:
pressprogress.ca/air-canada-f...
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Hell yeah
“Air Canada flight attendants will defy the back-to-work order and remain on strike after the federal government ordered binding arbitration to end the work stoppage”
Air Canada flight attendants to defy back-to-work order, remain on strike: union | CBC News
Air Canada flight attendants will defy the back-to-work order and remain on strike after the federal government ordered binding arbitration to end the work stoppage, the Canadian Union of Public Emplo...
www.cbc.ca
August 17, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Hell yeah
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In the 2023 election, Danielle Smith declared that "under no circumstances will any Albertan ever have to pay out of pocket for access to their family doctor or to get the medical treatment that they need."
Starting soon, Albertans will have to pay for COVID shots.
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Starting soon, Albertans will have to pay for COVID shots.
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Most Albertans Will Soon Have to Get Out Their Wallets for COVID Shots
Experts and advocates sound the alarm about the new policy, which will see even health care workers have to pay up for protection
pressprogress.ca
June 20, 2025 at 4:19 PM
In the 2023 election, Danielle Smith declared that "under no circumstances will any Albertan ever have to pay out of pocket for access to their family doctor or to get the medical treatment that they need."
Starting soon, Albertans will have to pay for COVID shots.
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Starting soon, Albertans will have to pay for COVID shots.
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Not true.
I see you're a luxury watch dealer. I'm also interested in watches. Let me show you how free and easy migration has allowed you to earn a living. 🧵
I see you're a luxury watch dealer. I'm also interested in watches. Let me show you how free and easy migration has allowed you to earn a living. 🧵
June 10, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Not true.
I see you're a luxury watch dealer. I'm also interested in watches. Let me show you how free and easy migration has allowed you to earn a living. 🧵
I see you're a luxury watch dealer. I'm also interested in watches. Let me show you how free and easy migration has allowed you to earn a living. 🧵
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Canada Post wants to create a new class of flexible, part-time worker that will better compete with Amazon and implement “dynamic routing” so delivery routes can be changed on the fly.
It’s a good example of how Amazon degrades workers’ rights even beyond its walls. Workers are right to push back.
It’s a good example of how Amazon degrades workers’ rights even beyond its walls. Workers are right to push back.
Inside the Long, Hard Battle Between Canada Post and CUPW | The Tyee
After 18 months of bargaining, the sides are still far apart.
thetyee.ca
June 7, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Canada Post wants to create a new class of flexible, part-time worker that will better compete with Amazon and implement “dynamic routing” so delivery routes can be changed on the fly.
It’s a good example of how Amazon degrades workers’ rights even beyond its walls. Workers are right to push back.
It’s a good example of how Amazon degrades workers’ rights even beyond its walls. Workers are right to push back.
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I don't understand how these videos can exist and yet the horror is allowed to continue. How is this not enough? What else could anybody possibly need to see to make this stop?
The BBC are reporting that the girl in this video survived, although both her mother and sister died in the attack.
The BBC are reporting that the girl in this video survived, although both her mother and sister died in the attack.
A Palestinian girl tries to escape a massive fire after an Israeli airstrike destroyed the entire school that her family and people were using as a shelter.
May 26, 2025 at 8:11 PM
I don't understand how these videos can exist and yet the horror is allowed to continue. How is this not enough? What else could anybody possibly need to see to make this stop?
The BBC are reporting that the girl in this video survived, although both her mother and sister died in the attack.
The BBC are reporting that the girl in this video survived, although both her mother and sister died in the attack.
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SUBWAYTAKES GUY: So what’s your take
POORLY DISGUISED BLACK BEAR: Campers should leave more food out
POORLY DISGUISED BLACK BEAR: Campers should leave more food out
May 24, 2025 at 11:17 PM
SUBWAYTAKES GUY: So what’s your take
POORLY DISGUISED BLACK BEAR: Campers should leave more food out
POORLY DISGUISED BLACK BEAR: Campers should leave more food out
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Canada’s tech executives turned against the Liberals and bet the Conservatives would win the next election.
But with Mark Carney poised to win after Monday’s vote, they don’t have much to fear. He’s already made it clear he’s on their side — and has the policies to prove it.
But with Mark Carney poised to win after Monday’s vote, they don’t have much to fear. He’s already made it clear he’s on their side — and has the policies to prove it.
Canada’s tech executives aren’t scared of Mark Carney
They bet on the Conservatives, but the Liberals will give them much of what they want anyway
www.disconnect.blog
April 26, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Canada’s tech executives turned against the Liberals and bet the Conservatives would win the next election.
But with Mark Carney poised to win after Monday’s vote, they don’t have much to fear. He’s already made it clear he’s on their side — and has the policies to prove it.
But with Mark Carney poised to win after Monday’s vote, they don’t have much to fear. He’s already made it clear he’s on their side — and has the policies to prove it.
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How Doug Ford’s Policies Are Damaging Ontario’s Healthcare System
Ontario patients are suffering from hallway medicine, nursing shortages, chronic underfunding and more under Doug Ford
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Ontario patients are suffering from hallway medicine, nursing shortages, chronic underfunding and more under Doug Ford
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How Doug Ford’s Policies Are Damaging Ontario’s Healthcare System
Ontario patients are suffering from hallway medicine, nursing shortages, chronic underfunding and more under Doug Ford
pressprogress.ca
February 24, 2025 at 11:34 PM
How Doug Ford’s Policies Are Damaging Ontario’s Healthcare System
Ontario patients are suffering from hallway medicine, nursing shortages, chronic underfunding and more under Doug Ford
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Ontario patients are suffering from hallway medicine, nursing shortages, chronic underfunding and more under Doug Ford
pressprogress.ca/how-doug-for...
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Doug Ford Claims He’s Made the Biggest Healthcare Investments in the ‘History of the Country’. Nurses Say That’s ‘Misleading’
Ford made misleading claims about healthcare in leader’s debate, nursing association says.
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Ford made misleading claims about healthcare in leader’s debate, nursing association says.
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Doug Ford Claims He’s Made the Biggest Healthcare Investments in the ‘History of the Country’. Nurses Say That’s ‘Misleading’.
Ford made misleading claims about healthcare in leader’s debate, nursing association says
pressprogress.ca
February 19, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Doug Ford Claims He’s Made the Biggest Healthcare Investments in the ‘History of the Country’. Nurses Say That’s ‘Misleading’
Ford made misleading claims about healthcare in leader’s debate, nursing association says.
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Ford made misleading claims about healthcare in leader’s debate, nursing association says.
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Pierre Poilievre signals plan to extend government subsidies to right-wing media websites
The federal Conservative leader says he would change Canada Revenue Agency rules designating which media outlets are eligible for government funding
The federal Conservative leader says he would change Canada Revenue Agency rules designating which media outlets are eligible for government funding
Pierre Poilievre Signals Plan to Extend Government Subsidies to Right-Wing Media Websites
Conservative leader says he would change Canada Revenue Agency rules designating which media outlets are eligible for government funding
pressprogress.ca
February 19, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Pierre Poilievre signals plan to extend government subsidies to right-wing media websites
The federal Conservative leader says he would change Canada Revenue Agency rules designating which media outlets are eligible for government funding
The federal Conservative leader says he would change Canada Revenue Agency rules designating which media outlets are eligible for government funding
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Ford government’s chronic underfunding of education is creating compounding issues for staff and students
“Students are basically being left behind and we see an education system that is frankly in crisis.”
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“Students are basically being left behind and we see an education system that is frankly in crisis.”
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Ford government’s chronic underfunding of education is creating compounding issues for staff and students
“Students are basically being left behind and we see an education system that is frankly in crisis.”
pressprogress.ca
February 14, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Ford government’s chronic underfunding of education is creating compounding issues for staff and students
“Students are basically being left behind and we see an education system that is frankly in crisis.”
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“Students are basically being left behind and we see an education system that is frankly in crisis.”
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Beyond crushing. Nature released a study a little while ago proving these policies increase suicide attempts among trans kids — and lawmakers pursue them anyways.
Cruel beyond comprehension. I am so sorry this is happening.
Cruel beyond comprehension. I am so sorry this is happening.
In a new lawsuit filed against Trump by state AGs, a family with a trans kid shares she died by suicide last month citing fears Trump would deny her access to gender-affirming care. "Her parents have expressed fear...that what happened to their daughter does not happen to other children."
![The serious concerns over how the Order will detrimentally impact transgender
youth cannot be overstated. One Washingtonian, as her parents describe her, was a bright and
gentle soul who loved playing musical instruments, trying new things, and playing Magic the
Gathering. She was excited to learn Japanese and the impact of gender-affirming care was
immediately clear to her family. Her parents described that “her joy was clear with every new
milestone in her transition. She was so happy to get to the next step, to get closer to presenting
in a way that was true to herself.” But the day before the presidential election, she shared,
“[t]omorrow I get to find out if I’m illegal.” After the election, she asked her parents if they
could move to Canada because she was fearful of new restrictions on transgender youth and
worried about losing access to gender-affirming care. In January 2025, she took her life. After
the Order issued, her parents expressed that the outlook for transgender futures looks scary and
shared fears of what ending gender-affirming care would have meant for their daughter’s access
to therapy, puberty-delaying medication, hormones, and hope of surgery. Her parents have
expressed fear for the many lives who depend on gender-affirming care and that what happened
to their daughter does not happen to any other children.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:mlmouohgzbjofidukcp4pxf2/bafkreich7jyv3lnkmd5r234itpdhtvavgblc46ai6d47tb4i7oxgfga2ym@jpeg)
February 8, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Beyond crushing. Nature released a study a little while ago proving these policies increase suicide attempts among trans kids — and lawmakers pursue them anyways.
Cruel beyond comprehension. I am so sorry this is happening.
Cruel beyond comprehension. I am so sorry this is happening.
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Hallway Medicine. Endless Wait Times. Overworked Staff. Ontario’s Healthcare System is Facing It’s ‘Worst Crisis’ Ever.
‘Healthcare in Ontario has never been in such disarray’, experts say
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‘Healthcare in Ontario has never been in such disarray’, experts say
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Hallway Medicine. Endless Wait Times. Overworked Staff. Ontario’s Healthcare System is Facing It’s ‘Worst Crisis’ Ever.
‘Healthcare in Ontario has never been in such disarray’, experts say
pressprogress.ca
February 7, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Hallway Medicine. Endless Wait Times. Overworked Staff. Ontario’s Healthcare System is Facing It’s ‘Worst Crisis’ Ever.
‘Healthcare in Ontario has never been in such disarray’, experts say
pressprogress.ca/hallway-medi...
‘Healthcare in Ontario has never been in such disarray’, experts say
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