Devin Dignam
@devindignam.bsky.social
Currently located in Victoria, BC. Former doer of many things, including educator, DFS pro, referee, & editor at Wagesofwins. Fan of General Ludd. I write (wrote?) biting leftist parody songs for fun: https://devindignam.substack.com/p/coming-soon
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Incredible story that is a good reminder that hat we think of as generative AI usually has lots of real-life humans behind it.
A suspicious pitch from a freelancer led editor @nickhunebrown.bsky.social to investigate their past work. In the end, four publications, including The Guardian and Dwell, removed articles from their sites. thelocal.to/investigatin...
Investigating a Possible Scammer in Journalism’s AI Era | The Local
A suspicious pitch from a freelancer led editor Nicholas Hune-Brown to dig into their past work. By the end, four publications, including The Guardian and Dwell, had removed articles from their sites.
thelocal.to
November 23, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Incredible story that is a good reminder that hat we think of as generative AI usually has lots of real-life humans behind it.
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“We see the risks, and we’re calling out this gaslighting for what it is — an attempt to weaken public oversight and hand critical services to private interests.”
My latest for PressProgress is on Ontario's Bill 60 and why some are concerned that it is paving the way towards water privatization.
My latest for PressProgress is on Ontario's Bill 60 and why some are concerned that it is paving the way towards water privatization.
Doug Ford's government claims the province isn’t privatizing water.
Experts aren't convinced.
pressprogress.ca/ontario-clai...
Experts aren't convinced.
pressprogress.ca/ontario-clai...
Ontario’s Government Claims the Province Isn’t Privatizing Water. Experts Are Not Convinced.
“The way that this act is written creates this slippery slope towards privatization”
pressprogress.ca
November 24, 2025 at 4:03 PM
“We see the risks, and we’re calling out this gaslighting for what it is — an attempt to weaken public oversight and hand critical services to private interests.”
My latest for PressProgress is on Ontario's Bill 60 and why some are concerned that it is paving the way towards water privatization.
My latest for PressProgress is on Ontario's Bill 60 and why some are concerned that it is paving the way towards water privatization.
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calling canadians “customers” of canada post is like calling us “customers” of the healthcare system. it’s such a silly, commercial framing.
Canada Post ‘integral part of Canada’ that must be successful: union leader | Hanomansing Tonight
YouTube video by CBC News
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November 24, 2025 at 5:59 PM
calling canadians “customers” of canada post is like calling us “customers” of the healthcare system. it’s such a silly, commercial framing.
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Before I even clicked the video to see the context in which Carney responded “who cares” to a reporter asking when he last spoke with Trump, I knew it would a female reporter who asked the question.
Why? Because Carney is consistently more short with and rude to female reporters.
Sure enough:
Why? Because Carney is consistently more short with and rude to female reporters.
Sure enough:
November 24, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Before I even clicked the video to see the context in which Carney responded “who cares” to a reporter asking when he last spoke with Trump, I knew it would a female reporter who asked the question.
Why? Because Carney is consistently more short with and rude to female reporters.
Sure enough:
Why? Because Carney is consistently more short with and rude to female reporters.
Sure enough:
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I wrote a book about US media’s complicity in the Gaza genocide. It's available for pre-order. It’s a data-driven and, I hope, thorough account of how center-left media sold the American public on mass death in Gaza.
Out 4/21. 100% of royalties go to @mecaforpeace.bsky.social.
Out 4/21. 100% of royalties go to @mecaforpeace.bsky.social.
How to Sell a Genocide - Pluto Press
A gripping exposé of how the corporate media fuelled genocide in Gaza
www.plutobooks.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:29 PM
I wrote a book about US media’s complicity in the Gaza genocide. It's available for pre-order. It’s a data-driven and, I hope, thorough account of how center-left media sold the American public on mass death in Gaza.
Out 4/21. 100% of royalties go to @mecaforpeace.bsky.social.
Out 4/21. 100% of royalties go to @mecaforpeace.bsky.social.
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Before he was Manitoba Premier, Wab Kinew investigated the school-to-prison pipeline and rapped about police brutality.
So why is he now pushing for more cops in schools?
@desmondcole.bsky.social breaks down why Kinew’s stance on police stops short of action. youtu.be/oa2nUT3czxw
So why is he now pushing for more cops in schools?
@desmondcole.bsky.social breaks down why Kinew’s stance on police stops short of action. youtu.be/oa2nUT3czxw
Wab Kinew wants more cops in schools—despite his own work exposing their harm
YouTube video by The Breach
youtu.be
November 24, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Before he was Manitoba Premier, Wab Kinew investigated the school-to-prison pipeline and rapped about police brutality.
So why is he now pushing for more cops in schools?
@desmondcole.bsky.social breaks down why Kinew’s stance on police stops short of action. youtu.be/oa2nUT3czxw
So why is he now pushing for more cops in schools?
@desmondcole.bsky.social breaks down why Kinew’s stance on police stops short of action. youtu.be/oa2nUT3czxw
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Nestlé worried AI will destroy world’s water supply before they do
Nestlé worried AI will destroy world’s water supply before they do
VEVEY, SWITZERLAND - Nestlé executives gathered from around the world to announce their grave concern regarding the impact that artificial intelligence’s water consumption will have on their own abili...
www.thebeaverton.com
November 15, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Nestlé worried AI will destroy world’s water supply before they do
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November 14, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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Here's a thread with an annual reminder that VicPD is overfunded and overstaffed. VicPD likes to say it's a special exception as a "downtown" police force, but they cost more per capita than every other department in B.C., including Vancouver. #yyj 🧵
November 14, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Here's a thread with an annual reminder that VicPD is overfunded and overstaffed. VicPD likes to say it's a special exception as a "downtown" police force, but they cost more per capita than every other department in B.C., including Vancouver. #yyj 🧵
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So here's the favour I want to ask: if this post crosses your feed, please take this chance to support the Gitxsan and Gitanyow by watching our latest HGA and passing it on.
Help us put Ksi Lisims and PRGT on the map 🙏
Help us put Ksi Lisims and PRGT on the map 🙏
Honest Government Ad | Watch out, Canada
YouTube video by thejuicemedia
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November 10, 2025 at 5:28 AM
So here's the favour I want to ask: if this post crosses your feed, please take this chance to support the Gitxsan and Gitanyow by watching our latest HGA and passing it on.
Help us put Ksi Lisims and PRGT on the map 🙏
Help us put Ksi Lisims and PRGT on the map 🙏
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Friends, can I ask a favour.
Our latest Honest Government out is a serious warning to Canada from Australia, which acts as a cautionary tail about the harms of the gas (LNG) export industry... Hence the cameo (spoiler alert) from our own aussie climate criminals, Woodside Energy
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Our latest Honest Government out is a serious warning to Canada from Australia, which acts as a cautionary tail about the harms of the gas (LNG) export industry... Hence the cameo (spoiler alert) from our own aussie climate criminals, Woodside Energy
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November 10, 2025 at 5:28 AM
Friends, can I ask a favour.
Our latest Honest Government out is a serious warning to Canada from Australia, which acts as a cautionary tail about the harms of the gas (LNG) export industry... Hence the cameo (spoiler alert) from our own aussie climate criminals, Woodside Energy
1/🧵
Our latest Honest Government out is a serious warning to Canada from Australia, which acts as a cautionary tail about the harms of the gas (LNG) export industry... Hence the cameo (spoiler alert) from our own aussie climate criminals, Woodside Energy
1/🧵
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While PM Carney’s fast-tracking initiative has been touted as a response to U.S. President Trump’s trade war, critics have pointed out the projects are largely backed by foreign-owned corporations — and include substantial U.S. investment.
@amandafollett.bsky.social reports. #uspoli #canpoli #LNG
@amandafollett.bsky.social reports. #uspoli #canpoli #LNG
Ksi Lisims LNG Makes Federal List of ‘Nation-Building’ Projects | The Tyee
The prime minister sidestepped questions about US ownership and First Nations opposition at a northern BC presser.
thetyee.ca
November 14, 2025 at 3:38 PM
While PM Carney’s fast-tracking initiative has been touted as a response to U.S. President Trump’s trade war, critics have pointed out the projects are largely backed by foreign-owned corporations — and include substantial U.S. investment.
@amandafollett.bsky.social reports. #uspoli #canpoli #LNG
@amandafollett.bsky.social reports. #uspoli #canpoli #LNG
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One way of understanding Carney’s excited banter is this: The prime minister views climate policy in terms of energy and money. Emissions are an afterthought, @arnokopecky.bsky.social writes.
In four minutes, Carney revealed his energy policy
In four minutes at the Canadian Club Toronto, Carney gave away more than he has all year.
www.nationalobserver.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:07 PM
One way of understanding Carney’s excited banter is this: The prime minister views climate policy in terms of energy and money. Emissions are an afterthought, @arnokopecky.bsky.social writes.
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Latest for @pressprogress.ca:
One day after @amnesty.org report confirmed what First Nations + doctors have been saying — that living near oil & gas causes all kinds of health harms — 🇨🇦 PM @mark-carney.bsky.social announced more support for LNG infrastructure in BC
pressprogress.ca/fossil-fuel-...
One day after @amnesty.org report confirmed what First Nations + doctors have been saying — that living near oil & gas causes all kinds of health harms — 🇨🇦 PM @mark-carney.bsky.social announced more support for LNG infrastructure in BC
pressprogress.ca/fossil-fuel-...
As More and More Studies Expose Fossil-fuel Health Harms, Mark Carney Doubles Down
First Nations and frontline workers lead the charge against Canada's aggressive LNG expansion
pressprogress.ca
November 14, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Latest for @pressprogress.ca:
One day after @amnesty.org report confirmed what First Nations + doctors have been saying — that living near oil & gas causes all kinds of health harms — 🇨🇦 PM @mark-carney.bsky.social announced more support for LNG infrastructure in BC
pressprogress.ca/fossil-fuel-...
One day after @amnesty.org report confirmed what First Nations + doctors have been saying — that living near oil & gas causes all kinds of health harms — 🇨🇦 PM @mark-carney.bsky.social announced more support for LNG infrastructure in BC
pressprogress.ca/fossil-fuel-...
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Have you heard of “The Populist Playbook?”
A few years ago, I posted what I still consider one of my most important messages.
It was about “The Populist Playbook” that I’ve watched play out often over my 33+ years of city planning.
Since then, it’s only gotten worse.
Do the steps sound familiar?
A few years ago, I posted what I still consider one of my most important messages.
It was about “The Populist Playbook” that I’ve watched play out often over my 33+ years of city planning.
Since then, it’s only gotten worse.
Do the steps sound familiar?
November 8, 2025 at 2:17 AM
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Watching all the supposed progressive Liberals embrace Carney's hard right turn and conservatism should be an eye opener for the left. These are not our allies and we need to get busy building alternative movements.
#cdnpoli
#cdnpoli
November 7, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Watching all the supposed progressive Liberals embrace Carney's hard right turn and conservatism should be an eye opener for the left. These are not our allies and we need to get busy building alternative movements.
#cdnpoli
#cdnpoli
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This guy is an absolute piece of shit. He tells the public one thing then tells his rich friends the truth.
I was hoping to go a few years without have to protest a climate destroying pipeline again but oh well.
#cdnpoli
I was hoping to go a few years without have to protest a climate destroying pipeline again but oh well.
#cdnpoli
Carney tells business crowd a new pipeline project is 'going to happen' nationalnewswatch.com/2025/11/07/c...
Carney tells business crowd a new pipeline project is 'going to…
National Newswatch: Canada's most comprehensive site for political news and views.
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November 7, 2025 at 8:52 PM
This guy is an absolute piece of shit. He tells the public one thing then tells his rich friends the truth.
I was hoping to go a few years without have to protest a climate destroying pipeline again but oh well.
#cdnpoli
I was hoping to go a few years without have to protest a climate destroying pipeline again but oh well.
#cdnpoli
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Devastating. They were saving lives. A prime example of how legal and moral are not always the same thing.
Breaking: the founders of DULF have been found guilty of three counts of drug trafficking. @michellegamage.bsky.social will have the full story later today thetyee.ca/News/2025/10...
Safe Drugs on Trial: DULF’s Trafficking Case Begins | The Tyee
The founders are charged with trafficking. Their lawyers argue they had a legal exemption from drug laws.
thetyee.ca
November 7, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Devastating. They were saving lives. A prime example of how legal and moral are not always the same thing.
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This sounds a bit like the prime minister is prepared to steamroll over many B.C. First Nations and the provincial government to give Alberta what it wants
Or maybe he was just pandering to his audience?
#bcpoli #canpoli
Or maybe he was just pandering to his audience?
#bcpoli #canpoli
Carney tells business crowd a new pipeline project is 'going to…
National Newswatch: Canada's most comprehensive site for political news and views.
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November 8, 2025 at 12:50 AM
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Thats why the Luddites were upset. Automation created too many jobs and things were too easy actually.
“The history of technology is that it always creates jobs,” says Liberal MP Evan Solomon of AI apprehension on 640 Toronto.
Brother, I know you’re not a journalist anymore, but damn.
Brother, I know you’re not a journalist anymore, but damn.
November 7, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Thats why the Luddites were upset. Automation created too many jobs and things were too easy actually.
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BC's anti-SLAPP legislation was critical to keeping a meritless lawsuit @torimarlan.bsky.social and I faced to the "affordable" sum of ~$50k in legal fees. Journalists like Luke not protected by these laws have much higher exposure — even when, like us, they did nothing wrong.
In other provinces, journalists can use anti-SLAPP legislation to challenge lawsuits when they believe they are groundless or undermine the public interest
Alberta has no such laws, leaving journalists vulnerable to long and expensive legal battles
I believe that is fundamentally bad for democracy
Alberta has no such laws, leaving journalists vulnerable to long and expensive legal battles
I believe that is fundamentally bad for democracy
November 7, 2025 at 4:04 PM
BC's anti-SLAPP legislation was critical to keeping a meritless lawsuit @torimarlan.bsky.social and I faced to the "affordable" sum of ~$50k in legal fees. Journalists like Luke not protected by these laws have much higher exposure — even when, like us, they did nothing wrong.
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Cops respond to crime. The bike valet prevents it. But the city wants to stop paying for it so they can give VicPD more money! #yyj #yyjbike #DefundVicPD
November 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Cops respond to crime. The bike valet prevents it. But the city wants to stop paying for it so they can give VicPD more money! #yyj #yyjbike #DefundVicPD
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Stand your ground, freeze the police budget, and make as much noise in the media as possible so Victoria, the NDP's supposed stronghold, remembers which provincial government keeps overriding municipalities to overfund the cops.
November 7, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Stand your ground, freeze the police budget, and make as much noise in the media as possible so Victoria, the NDP's supposed stronghold, remembers which provincial government keeps overriding municipalities to overfund the cops.
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Hi Bluesky 👋
Small life update: I’m at the centre of a multimillion dollar lawsuit in Alberta launched by a failed candidate for Jason Kenney’s UCP
It may be the longest and most expensive media trial in Canadian history
I’m ready to go public about it and I want to share more details with you 🧵
Small life update: I’m at the centre of a multimillion dollar lawsuit in Alberta launched by a failed candidate for Jason Kenney’s UCP
It may be the longest and most expensive media trial in Canadian history
I’m ready to go public about it and I want to share more details with you 🧵
November 7, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Hi Bluesky 👋
Small life update: I’m at the centre of a multimillion dollar lawsuit in Alberta launched by a failed candidate for Jason Kenney’s UCP
It may be the longest and most expensive media trial in Canadian history
I’m ready to go public about it and I want to share more details with you 🧵
Small life update: I’m at the centre of a multimillion dollar lawsuit in Alberta launched by a failed candidate for Jason Kenney’s UCP
It may be the longest and most expensive media trial in Canadian history
I’m ready to go public about it and I want to share more details with you 🧵
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Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson’s “Abundance” is a pitch to disoriented liberals for a new order.
After it was published in March, Canadian governments released laws aimed at cutting regulations.
That's not a coincidence, said BC Green MLA Jeremy Valeriote. @zoeyunker.bsky.social reports. 🇺🇸📖🇨🇦
After it was published in March, Canadian governments released laws aimed at cutting regulations.
That's not a coincidence, said BC Green MLA Jeremy Valeriote. @zoeyunker.bsky.social reports. 🇺🇸📖🇨🇦
How the Abundance Movement Is Dividing the Left | The Tyee
Calls for fewer rules and faster building have found a progressive audience, including in the BC government.
thetyee.ca
November 7, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson’s “Abundance” is a pitch to disoriented liberals for a new order.
After it was published in March, Canadian governments released laws aimed at cutting regulations.
That's not a coincidence, said BC Green MLA Jeremy Valeriote. @zoeyunker.bsky.social reports. 🇺🇸📖🇨🇦
After it was published in March, Canadian governments released laws aimed at cutting regulations.
That's not a coincidence, said BC Green MLA Jeremy Valeriote. @zoeyunker.bsky.social reports. 🇺🇸📖🇨🇦