Susan Arab
@brown-eyed-susan.bsky.social
Unionist, political junkie, hockey fan, mother.
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Hey Ontario. Please pay attention to this. It's fucking terrifying. As a renter I rely on rent control in order to, you know, LIVE, and this threatens to take it away from me and most people I know.
Write to your MPP. Call Ford's office. I don't even know what to think right now. Fuck Ford, man.
Write to your MPP. Call Ford's office. I don't even know what to think right now. Fuck Ford, man.
In particular, they want leases to no longer necessarily remain in effect indefinitely, so that landlords have more options for creating tenant turnover.
Current situation in left-hand column, proposal on the right:
Current situation in left-hand column, proposal on the right:
October 24, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Hey Ontario. Please pay attention to this. It's fucking terrifying. As a renter I rely on rent control in order to, you know, LIVE, and this threatens to take it away from me and most people I know.
Write to your MPP. Call Ford's office. I don't even know what to think right now. Fuck Ford, man.
Write to your MPP. Call Ford's office. I don't even know what to think right now. Fuck Ford, man.
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Yes, it is indeed unimaginable. But we are well beyond words of condemnation @anitaoakvilleeast.bsky.social. It's time for full economic sanctions on Israel.
Add your voice to the call at....
www.theglobeandmail.com/world/articl...
Add your voice to the call at....
www.theglobeandmail.com/world/articl...
Foreign Minister Anand says suffering in Gaza is ‘unimaginable’ in joint global statement urging unrestricted aid
Ministers from around two dozen countries say action is needed ‘to halt and reverse starvation’
www.theglobeandmail.com
August 13, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Yes, it is indeed unimaginable. But we are well beyond words of condemnation @anitaoakvilleeast.bsky.social. It's time for full economic sanctions on Israel.
Add your voice to the call at....
www.theglobeandmail.com/world/articl...
Add your voice to the call at....
www.theglobeandmail.com/world/articl...
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These are the #BDS consumer boycott targets named in the ground breaking report "From economy of occupation to economy of genocide" by the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967.
Read more: bdsmovement.net/news/naming-...
Read more: bdsmovement.net/news/naming-...
July 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM
These are the #BDS consumer boycott targets named in the ground breaking report "From economy of occupation to economy of genocide" by the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967.
Read more: bdsmovement.net/news/naming-...
Read more: bdsmovement.net/news/naming-...
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The @theglobeandmail.com is among 136 media organizations to sign this open letter calling on Israel to allow "immediate, independent, and unrestricted international media access to Gaza and for full protection of journalists who continue to report under siege."
rsf.org/sites/defaul...
rsf.org/sites/defaul...
June 5, 2025 at 1:56 PM
The @theglobeandmail.com is among 136 media organizations to sign this open letter calling on Israel to allow "immediate, independent, and unrestricted international media access to Gaza and for full protection of journalists who continue to report under siege."
rsf.org/sites/defaul...
rsf.org/sites/defaul...
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Trump’s HHS is canceling a contract to develop an mRNA bird flu vaccine, even as the disease continues to spread through dairy cows across the U.S.
Make no mistake: delaying the development of this vaccine puts people’s lives at risk.
Make no mistake: delaying the development of this vaccine puts people’s lives at risk.
Trump administration cancels plans to develop a bird flu vaccine
The Department of Health and Human Services is ending a $766 million contract with the vaccine company Moderna to develo
www.npr.org
May 29, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Trump’s HHS is canceling a contract to develop an mRNA bird flu vaccine, even as the disease continues to spread through dairy cows across the U.S.
Make no mistake: delaying the development of this vaccine puts people’s lives at risk.
Make no mistake: delaying the development of this vaccine puts people’s lives at risk.
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In plain sight:
Israel announces major expansion of settlements in occupied West Bank
The biggest such move in years is condemned by the Palestinian presidency as a "dangerous escalation".
www.bbc.com
May 29, 2025 at 4:24 PM
In plain sight:
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This is a must-read: The Trump administration's use of anti-semitism to attack immigrants and higher education mirrors plans by a group of Christian nationalists in the Heritage Foundation (which produced Project 2025). 🧵
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/18/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/18/u...
The Group Behind Project 2025 Has a Plan to Crush the Pro-Palestinian Movement
www.nytimes.com
May 18, 2025 at 12:29 PM
This is a must-read: The Trump administration's use of anti-semitism to attack immigrants and higher education mirrors plans by a group of Christian nationalists in the Heritage Foundation (which produced Project 2025). 🧵
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/18/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/18/u...
Let's see if Ford gets the memo. #Ontariobudget
May 15, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Let's see if Ford gets the memo. #Ontariobudget
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For immediate release from @judsonhowie.bsky.social: www.judsonhowie.ca/post/law-fir...
Law Firm Denounces Practice Interference by Police and Prosecutors
Statement from Judson Howie LLPFor immediate release: May 14, 2025Judson Howie LLP says police 'investigation' of defence counsel for doing their jobs is an intimidation tactic that interferes with th...
www.judsonhowie.ca
May 14, 2025 at 9:57 PM
For immediate release from @judsonhowie.bsky.social: www.judsonhowie.ca/post/law-fir...
If you look at the top-down view (I can't find the video, just this picture), it was a deliberate hit to the neck of Stolarz. I'm no Leafs fan, but this is outrageous. Stolarz could have been killed. Bennet should be suspended.
Anthony Stolarz left Scotiabank arena in a stretcher after leaving game 1 early with an injury.
(HT Chris Johnston)
(HT Chris Johnston)
May 6, 2025 at 2:36 PM
If you look at the top-down view (I can't find the video, just this picture), it was a deliberate hit to the neck of Stolarz. I'm no Leafs fan, but this is outrageous. Stolarz could have been killed. Bennet should be suspended.
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Danielle Smith is playing fast and loose with the future of the country. It seems like a long shot that Alberta would vote to leave, but who knows what happens once you start down this path. It’s a live-ammo outing now.
Utter insanity.
Utter insanity.
May 5, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Danielle Smith is playing fast and loose with the future of the country. It seems like a long shot that Alberta would vote to leave, but who knows what happens once you start down this path. It’s a live-ammo outing now.
Utter insanity.
Utter insanity.
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I was on CTV news this weekend talking about the launch of our new wildfire campaign – Signed, Seared, Delivered. Have a quick watch (and then please help us spread the word):
www.ctvnews.ca/video/2025/0...
www.ctvnews.ca/video/2025/0...
May 5, 2025 at 11:42 PM
I was on CTV news this weekend talking about the launch of our new wildfire campaign – Signed, Seared, Delivered. Have a quick watch (and then please help us spread the word):
www.ctvnews.ca/video/2025/0...
www.ctvnews.ca/video/2025/0...
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During OCDSB meeting on April 8th, 2025, Trustee Nili Kaplan-Myrth stated that the mere sight of the Keffiyeh, worn by a presenter, was “an act of aggression.”
Write to the Ottawa Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) buff.ly/29249Y3
Write to the Ottawa Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) buff.ly/29249Y3
Wearing a Keffiyeh is NOT an act of aggression!! No place for racism in the Ottawa Carleton District School Board
Write to the Chair of the Ottawa Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) Lynn Scott, with copies to OCDSB Trustees and the OCDSB Director of Education. During OCDSB meeting on April 8th, 2025,…
buff.ly
April 23, 2025 at 2:26 PM
During OCDSB meeting on April 8th, 2025, Trustee Nili Kaplan-Myrth stated that the mere sight of the Keffiyeh, worn by a presenter, was “an act of aggression.”
Write to the Ottawa Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) buff.ly/29249Y3
Write to the Ottawa Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) buff.ly/29249Y3
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Thanks to @meidastouch.bsky.social for sharing stories of the resistance on both sides of the border.
#elbowsup
#elbowsup
April 19, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Thanks to @meidastouch.bsky.social for sharing stories of the resistance on both sides of the border.
#elbowsup
#elbowsup
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Families in #Gaza are desperate for #water.
You can help them.
My friend's father has a well. He gives water for free to families around him, but needs $$ for fuel so he can run the pump. You can help. Donate any amount, please:
bit.ly/fund-gaza-well
You can help them.
My friend's father has a well. He gives water for free to families around him, but needs $$ for fuel so he can run the pump. You can help. Donate any amount, please:
bit.ly/fund-gaza-well
Help my friend’s father in Gaza provide water to people around him
My friend came here from Gaza — but his family is still there. His father has a small water well beneath their old family home and provides water for free to people around him. They need it so badly. ...
bit.ly
April 20, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Families in #Gaza are desperate for #water.
You can help them.
My friend's father has a well. He gives water for free to families around him, but needs $$ for fuel so he can run the pump. You can help. Donate any amount, please:
bit.ly/fund-gaza-well
You can help them.
My friend's father has a well. He gives water for free to families around him, but needs $$ for fuel so he can run the pump. You can help. Donate any amount, please:
bit.ly/fund-gaza-well
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I said my main goal of this trip was to meet with Kilmar. Tonight I had that chance. I have called his wife, Jennifer, to pass along his message of love. I look forward to providing a full update upon my return.
April 18, 2025 at 1:02 AM
I said my main goal of this trip was to meet with Kilmar. Tonight I had that chance. I have called his wife, Jennifer, to pass along his message of love. I look forward to providing a full update upon my return.
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Are you a progressive voter struggling with if & how to vote strategically in 🇨🇦's federal election?
Here's a 🧵 with 4 tips...
Here's a 🧵 with 4 tips...
April 15, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Are you a progressive voter struggling with if & how to vote strategically in 🇨🇦's federal election?
Here's a 🧵 with 4 tips...
Here's a 🧵 with 4 tips...
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Why is a strategic voting site pushing the 3rd Place Liberals to 'stop Conservatives' 16 points back in 4th place?
What are we doing here, folks?
What are we doing here, folks?
April 16, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Why is a strategic voting site pushing the 3rd Place Liberals to 'stop Conservatives' 16 points back in 4th place?
What are we doing here, folks?
What are we doing here, folks?
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Thanks to @desmog.bsky.social's @manderson98.bsky.social for this piece with my recommendations for how to apply wartime-scale lessons to the crises of today:
www.desmog.com/2025/04/08/c...
www.desmog.com/2025/04/08/c...
Climate Expert Who Studied WW2 Shares How Canada Can Win Trump’s Trade War
‘When we need to urgently build big things we have to do it ourselves,’ Vancouver-based author Seth Klein tells DeSmog.
www.desmog.com
April 9, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Thanks to @desmog.bsky.social's @manderson98.bsky.social for this piece with my recommendations for how to apply wartime-scale lessons to the crises of today:
www.desmog.com/2025/04/08/c...
www.desmog.com/2025/04/08/c...
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A GOP-controlled state appeals court ruled last week that over 65,000 lawful votes cast in North Carolina's Supreme Court race can be thrown out — potentially handing the race to the Republican candidate.
This is what stealing an election actually looks like.
This is what stealing an election actually looks like.
April 7, 2025 at 6:15 PM
A GOP-controlled state appeals court ruled last week that over 65,000 lawful votes cast in North Carolina's Supreme Court race can be thrown out — potentially handing the race to the Republican candidate.
This is what stealing an election actually looks like.
This is what stealing an election actually looks like.
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There is no conceivable justification for destroying a desalination plant. The only reason to do it is to commit genocide. That has been Israel’s goal from the beginning.
Israel kills 15 Palestinians, destroys water desalination plant in Gaza
Read: www.middleeastmonitor.com/20250404-isr...
Read: www.middleeastmonitor.com/20250404-isr...
April 5, 2025 at 2:05 AM
There is no conceivable justification for destroying a desalination plant. The only reason to do it is to commit genocide. That has been Israel’s goal from the beginning.
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Here is the top comment on this article: “You are advising responsible honest people who have worked hard, saved all their lives… to scale down their retirement dreams because a one person has decided to destroy the US economy. Why not write an article about how to get rid of the real problem?”
How to Protect Your Retirement Savings Now as Markets Plunge
If you’re within five years of retiring, either before or after, you’re at your most vulnerable financially. Here are steps to weather the volatility.
www.nytimes.com
April 4, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Here is the top comment on this article: “You are advising responsible honest people who have worked hard, saved all their lives… to scale down their retirement dreams because a one person has decided to destroy the US economy. Why not write an article about how to get rid of the real problem?”
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This is what the Israelis and their apologists call a targeted, anti-terror campaign.
This is Rafah today.
This is Rafah today.
April 5, 2025 at 2:27 AM
This is what the Israelis and their apologists call a targeted, anti-terror campaign.
This is Rafah today.
This is Rafah today.
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Please share!!! This is getting ridiculous—they just can’t accept a loss. Please help spread the word to North Carolina. The North Carolina Court of Appeals ruled in a 2-1 decision that over 60,000 votes cast in last year’s closely contested state Supreme Court race must be verified and recounted.
April 5, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Please share!!! This is getting ridiculous—they just can’t accept a loss. Please help spread the word to North Carolina. The North Carolina Court of Appeals ruled in a 2-1 decision that over 60,000 votes cast in last year’s closely contested state Supreme Court race must be verified and recounted.