Chewawa
@chewawa.bsky.social
Just a boomer hoping for a more caring world. Living in treaty 6, Edmonton,Alberta, cis, she/her 🇨🇦🍀🌈 Wisdom, Openness, Kindness, Empathy #elbowsup
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December 20, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Every word of this…
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The White House claims the vote to rename the Kennedy Center was “unanimous.” That is false. I was muted on the call and denied the opportunity to speak or register my opposition. That is not consensus. That is censorship.
December 18, 2025 at 7:42 PM
The White House claims the vote to rename the Kennedy Center was “unanimous.” That is false. I was muted on the call and denied the opportunity to speak or register my opposition. That is not consensus. That is censorship.
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Principled courage in standing up to oppression and hate.
Well done Skate Canada.
Well done Skate Canada.
BREAKING: Skate Canada is boycotting Alberta over the province's ban on Trans women competing in women's sports.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Skate Canada to stop holding national, international events in Alberta | CBC News
Skate Canada says it will no longer host major events in Alberta following a review of the province's legislation on the participation of transgender athletes in women's sport.
www.cbc.ca
December 16, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Principled courage in standing up to oppression and hate.
Well done Skate Canada.
Well done Skate Canada.
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Skate Canada to cancel #Alberta events due to sports gender law #SkateCanada
Good on you Skate Canada 🍁
www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art...
Good on you Skate Canada 🍁
www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art...
Skate Canada to cancel Alberta events due to sports gender law
Skate Canada says it won’t host national and international-level events in Alberta, citing provincial law that restricts transgender athletes from participating in female-only sport divisions.
www.ctvnews.ca
December 16, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Skate Canada to cancel #Alberta events due to sports gender law #SkateCanada
Good on you Skate Canada 🍁
www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art...
Good on you Skate Canada 🍁
www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art...
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This is sad and embarrassing for Alberta. It’s also a very smart decision
Skate Canada to stop holding national and international events in Alberta because of Danielle Smith's restrictions on trans youth.
"Following a careful assesment of Alberta's Fairness and Safety in Sport Act, Skate Canada has determined that we are unable.. 1/2
"Following a careful assesment of Alberta's Fairness and Safety in Sport Act, Skate Canada has determined that we are unable.. 1/2
December 16, 2025 at 9:24 PM
This is sad and embarrassing for Alberta. It’s also a very smart decision
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The UCP has made 2025 one of the darkest years for Alberta’s democracy.
Albertans can turn on the lights in 2026.
By simply being Albertan.
Let me explain. 🧵 open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
Albertans can turn on the lights in 2026.
By simply being Albertan.
Let me explain. 🧵 open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
What Can We Do?
A Holiday Plan for Restoring Alberta’s Democracy
open.substack.com
December 13, 2025 at 3:55 PM
The UCP has made 2025 one of the darkest years for Alberta’s democracy.
Albertans can turn on the lights in 2026.
By simply being Albertan.
Let me explain. 🧵 open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
Albertans can turn on the lights in 2026.
By simply being Albertan.
Let me explain. 🧵 open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
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Many Albertans want private school funding scrapped, survey finds
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
Many Albertans want private school funding scrapped, survey finds
A recent survey found a majority of Albertans would want the government to remove public funding of independent/private schools.
www.ctvnews.ca
December 11, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Many Albertans want private school funding scrapped, survey finds
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
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When is it okay to criticize the government? Always.
An invitation to embrace disagreement, now more than ever.
www.davidmoscrop.com/p/life-durin...
An invitation to embrace disagreement, now more than ever.
www.davidmoscrop.com/p/life-durin...
Life During Wartime
When is it okay to criticize the government? Always. A plea for embracing disagreement.
www.davidmoscrop.com
December 11, 2025 at 3:09 PM
When is it okay to criticize the government? Always.
An invitation to embrace disagreement, now more than ever.
www.davidmoscrop.com/p/life-durin...
An invitation to embrace disagreement, now more than ever.
www.davidmoscrop.com/p/life-durin...
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In a column coming out later this week, I refer to Smith as the Viktor Orbán of Canada.
Alberta legislature passes bill invoking Charter override for fourth time nationalnewswatch.com/2025/12/10/a...
Alberta legislature passes bill invoking Charter override for fourth…
National Newswatch: Canada's most comprehensive site for political news and views.
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December 10, 2025 at 3:40 PM
In a column coming out later this week, I refer to Smith as the Viktor Orbán of Canada.
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To sell it, the UCP must simultaneously acknowledge system failure while avoiding the deeper truth: that through these recent years of accelerated collapse, it held the power, resources, and the obligation to prevent this failure.
canadahealthwatch.ca/2025/12/05/a...
canadahealthwatch.ca/2025/12/05/a...
Alberta isn’t fixing healthcare. It’s abandoning it.
“Every system is perfectly designed to get the results it gets.”
canadahealthwatch.ca
December 9, 2025 at 2:42 AM
To sell it, the UCP must simultaneously acknowledge system failure while avoiding the deeper truth: that through these recent years of accelerated collapse, it held the power, resources, and the obligation to prevent this failure.
canadahealthwatch.ca/2025/12/05/a...
canadahealthwatch.ca/2025/12/05/a...
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This is a disturbing article on how the Canadian government uses a loophole to allow weapons to the United States that are used to kill people in Gaza.
Parliament voted to end military shipments to Israel. We need to insist that our government follows through.
www.readthemaple.com/liberals-fea...
Parliament voted to end military shipments to Israel. We need to insist that our government follows through.
www.readthemaple.com/liberals-fea...
Liberals Fear Closing Arms Export Loophole Would Anger U.S.
A leaked briefing document gives the full picture behind the government’s talking points.
www.readthemaple.com
December 4, 2025 at 9:48 PM
This is a disturbing article on how the Canadian government uses a loophole to allow weapons to the United States that are used to kill people in Gaza.
Parliament voted to end military shipments to Israel. We need to insist that our government follows through.
www.readthemaple.com/liberals-fea...
Parliament voted to end military shipments to Israel. We need to insist that our government follows through.
www.readthemaple.com/liberals-fea...
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Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries: “Strong floor, no ceiling”
Colombian President Gustavo Petro: “A clan of pedophiles wants to destroy our democracy.”
Colombian President Gustavo Petro: “A clan of pedophiles wants to destroy our democracy.”
December 3, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries: “Strong floor, no ceiling”
Colombian President Gustavo Petro: “A clan of pedophiles wants to destroy our democracy.”
Colombian President Gustavo Petro: “A clan of pedophiles wants to destroy our democracy.”
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The family of a Colombian man believed to have been killed in a US strike in the Caribbean has filed what’s believed to be the first complaint against such attacks with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR).
Colombian family files first known formal complaint over deadly US strike in Caribbean | CNN
The family of a Colombian man believed to have been killed in a US strike in the Caribbean has filed what’s believed to be the first complaint against such attacks with the Inter-American Commission o...
www.cnn.com
December 3, 2025 at 4:31 AM
The family of a Colombian man believed to have been killed in a US strike in the Caribbean has filed what’s believed to be the first complaint against such attacks with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR).
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The United States and Canada have some unbelievably beautiful national parks, and if you want to visit them as an international tourist next year, one country will charge you extra, while the other will offer free admission.
December 3, 2025 at 4:40 PM
The United States and Canada have some unbelievably beautiful national parks, and if you want to visit them as an international tourist next year, one country will charge you extra, while the other will offer free admission.
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Example bonkers resolution passed at Alberta UCP AGM?
"...ensure that mRNA products are not being injected into our livestock or food sources..." cuz "...never been proven to be safe..."
Huh? Impressive display of scientific illiteracy & conspiratorial thinking...
"...ensure that mRNA products are not being injected into our livestock or food sources..." cuz "...never been proven to be safe..."
Huh? Impressive display of scientific illiteracy & conspiratorial thinking...
December 1, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Example bonkers resolution passed at Alberta UCP AGM?
"...ensure that mRNA products are not being injected into our livestock or food sources..." cuz "...never been proven to be safe..."
Huh? Impressive display of scientific illiteracy & conspiratorial thinking...
"...ensure that mRNA products are not being injected into our livestock or food sources..." cuz "...never been proven to be safe..."
Huh? Impressive display of scientific illiteracy & conspiratorial thinking...
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There is no corruption as we had our corrupt cop look into it and he would know corruption!
December 1, 2025 at 3:47 AM
There is no corruption as we had our corrupt cop look into it and he would know corruption!
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Hey, did you guys know my DMs are open? Truth.
I am also on Signal, WhatsApp and not opposed to communicating telephonically.
Come say hi! #ableg #abpoli
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
I am also on Signal, WhatsApp and not opposed to communicating telephonically.
Come say hi! #ableg #abpoli
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
Who is Sam Mraiche? Inside Alberta’s health care controversy
A Globe investigation into the provincial health agency’s dealings with a company whose contracts have come under scrutiny
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 29, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Hey, did you guys know my DMs are open? Truth.
I am also on Signal, WhatsApp and not opposed to communicating telephonically.
Come say hi! #ableg #abpoli
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
I am also on Signal, WhatsApp and not opposed to communicating telephonically.
Come say hi! #ableg #abpoli
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
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Shockingly, there is more to the scandal than previously known.
More of Tate’s fantastic reporting on Berta Nostra, the UCP crime family.
More of Tate’s fantastic reporting on Berta Nostra, the UCP crime family.
Hey, did you guys know my DMs are open? Truth.
I am also on Signal, WhatsApp and not opposed to communicating telephonically.
Come say hi! #ableg #abpoli
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
I am also on Signal, WhatsApp and not opposed to communicating telephonically.
Come say hi! #ableg #abpoli
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
Who is Sam Mraiche? Inside Alberta’s health care controversy
A Globe investigation into the provincial health agency’s dealings with a company whose contracts have come under scrutiny
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 29, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Shockingly, there is more to the scandal than previously known.
More of Tate’s fantastic reporting on Berta Nostra, the UCP crime family.
More of Tate’s fantastic reporting on Berta Nostra, the UCP crime family.
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Our convicted felon president, who pardoned Enrique Tarrio, the leader of the Proud Boys convicted of seditious conspiracy, wants to charge Mark Kelly, a decorated war veteran and astronaut, with seditious conspiracy.
That’s some next-level banana republic shit right there.
That’s some next-level banana republic shit right there.
November 26, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Our convicted felon president, who pardoned Enrique Tarrio, the leader of the Proud Boys convicted of seditious conspiracy, wants to charge Mark Kelly, a decorated war veteran and astronaut, with seditious conspiracy.
That’s some next-level banana republic shit right there.
That’s some next-level banana republic shit right there.
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Retweeting to watch later.
I find, ironically, that it’s those who most vociferously proclaim their critical thinking skills who are most devoid of them.
I find, ironically, that it’s those who most vociferously proclaim their critical thinking skills who are most devoid of them.
November 25, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Retweeting to watch later.
I find, ironically, that it’s those who most vociferously proclaim their critical thinking skills who are most devoid of them.
I find, ironically, that it’s those who most vociferously proclaim their critical thinking skills who are most devoid of them.
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Pensioners whose retirements were wrecked by dodgy investment schemes by political appointees at AIMCO will be denied the right to sue AIMCO for damages by a new piece of legislation, Bill 12.
Alberta tables legislation aimed at blocking $1.3 billion claim against AIMCo
Alberta has tabled a new bill that would shield the province from a $1.3 billion claim launched against AIMCo.
edmontonjournal.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Pensioners whose retirements were wrecked by dodgy investment schemes by political appointees at AIMCO will be denied the right to sue AIMCO for damages by a new piece of legislation, Bill 12.
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"ICE agents then surrounded the judge’s car and demanded everyone exit the vehicle, threatening to smash in the windows if they did not comply.
"...Head of Security Operations for R.I. Superior Court, confronted the agents. ... After an argument, ICE confirmed they had misidentified the teen...."
"...Head of Security Operations for R.I. Superior Court, confronted the agents. ... After an argument, ICE confirmed they had misidentified the teen...."
RI judge intervenes after ICE wrongfully detains Superior Court intern
A teenager was nearly taken into federal immigration custody in Providence Thursday afternoon before a Superior Court judge intervened, according to the Rhode Island Judiciary.
www.wpri.com
November 23, 2025 at 2:26 AM
"ICE agents then surrounded the judge’s car and demanded everyone exit the vehicle, threatening to smash in the windows if they did not comply.
"...Head of Security Operations for R.I. Superior Court, confronted the agents. ... After an argument, ICE confirmed they had misidentified the teen...."
"...Head of Security Operations for R.I. Superior Court, confronted the agents. ... After an argument, ICE confirmed they had misidentified the teen...."