John Irving
@greatwhiteshirt.bsky.social
Spirituality, climate and environment, politics, social justice, progressive, based in Canada.
The Democratic Party Slides Into Irrelevance
Why aren’t these boom times for America’s opposition party?
By David A. Graham
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Why aren’t these boom times for America’s opposition party?
By David A. Graham
www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...
The Democratic Party Slides Into Irrelevance
Why aren’t these boom times for America’s opposition party?
www.theatlantic.com
June 17, 2025 at 10:48 PM
The Democratic Party Slides Into Irrelevance
Why aren’t these boom times for America’s opposition party?
By David A. Graham
www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...
Why aren’t these boom times for America’s opposition party?
By David A. Graham
www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...
Trump orders Ice raids on farms and hotels after pausing them days earlier
Reversal comes days after president posted on Truth Social his ‘very aggressive’ raids were hurting farmers and hotels
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Reversal comes days after president posted on Truth Social his ‘very aggressive’ raids were hurting farmers and hotels
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Trump orders Ice raids on farms and hotels after pausing them days earlier
Reversal comes days after president posted on Truth Social his ‘very aggressive’ raids were hurting farmers and hotels
www.theguardian.com
June 17, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Trump orders Ice raids on farms and hotels after pausing them days earlier
Reversal comes days after president posted on Truth Social his ‘very aggressive’ raids were hurting farmers and hotels
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Reversal comes days after president posted on Truth Social his ‘very aggressive’ raids were hurting farmers and hotels
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Trump promises expanded immigration crackdown after ‘No Kings’ protests #NoKings
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Trump promises expanded immigration crackdown after ‘No Kings’ protests
Statement comes amid questions over whether Ice – reportedly $1bn over budget – is set to run out of money
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June 16, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Trump promises expanded immigration crackdown after ‘No Kings’ protests #NoKings
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Before the far right threatened democracy, neoliberalism stripped it down
Faced with new threats, the only thing that can save political democracy is economic democracy
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Faced with new threats, the only thing that can save political democracy is economic democracy
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Before the far right threatened democracy, neoliberalism stripped it down - CCPA
Fears of the erosion of democracy pervade the headlines. The rise of authoritarian populists around the world, with Donald Trump being the most emblematic, has mobilized centrist pundits and politicia...
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June 14, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Before the far right threatened democracy, neoliberalism stripped it down
Faced with new threats, the only thing that can save political democracy is economic democracy
www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
Faced with new threats, the only thing that can save political democracy is economic democracy
www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
US Marines carry out first known detention of civilian in Los Angeles, video shows
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Exclusive: US Marines carry out first known detention of civilian in Los Angeles, video shows
Marines deployed to Los Angeles carried out the detention of a civilian on Friday, the U.S. military confirmed after being presented with Reuters images, in the first known detention by active-duty troops deployed there by President Donald Trump.
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June 13, 2025 at 10:56 PM
US Marines carry out first known detention of civilian in Los Angeles, video shows
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Judge says Trump illegally deployed National Guard to help with LA protests, must return control 😂😂😂
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Judge says Trump illegally deployed National Guard to help with LA protests, must return control
A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order directing President Donald Trump to return control of the National Guard to California.
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June 13, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Judge says Trump illegally deployed National Guard to help with LA protests, must return control 😂😂😂
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This is totally insane.
June 10, 2025 at 9:31 PM
This is totally insane.
These comments by Canada's Supreme Court Chief Justice are remarkably striking.
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America's judicial system 'under attack,' says former U.S. judge
YouTube video by CBC News
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June 10, 2025 at 9:16 PM
These comments by Canada's Supreme Court Chief Justice are remarkably striking.
youtu.be/dshNqcigr_s?...
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"Washington-based lender cuts its forecast for world GDP growth, blaming Donald Trump tariffs."
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2020s on course to be weakest decade for global economy since 1960s, says World Bank
Washington-based lender cuts its forecast for world GDP growth, blaming Donald Trump tariffs
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June 10, 2025 at 2:08 PM
"Washington-based lender cuts its forecast for world GDP growth, blaming Donald Trump tariffs."
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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Good question! Via ABC News Australia.
June 8, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Good question! Via ABC News Australia.
Canada won’t become the 51st US state – but could it join the EU?
Donald Trump’s extraordinary threats have angered Canadians and Europeans, and the idea of a new kind of transatlantic alliance is gaining traction.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
Donald Trump’s extraordinary threats have angered Canadians and Europeans, and the idea of a new kind of transatlantic alliance is gaining traction.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
Canada won’t become the 51st US state – but could it join the EU?
Donald Trump’s extraordinary threats have angered Canadians and Europeans, and the idea of a new kind of transatlantic alliance is gaining traction
www.theguardian.com
June 8, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Canada won’t become the 51st US state – but could it join the EU?
Donald Trump’s extraordinary threats have angered Canadians and Europeans, and the idea of a new kind of transatlantic alliance is gaining traction.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
Donald Trump’s extraordinary threats have angered Canadians and Europeans, and the idea of a new kind of transatlantic alliance is gaining traction.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
Trump to Send 2,000 National Guard Troops to California Over Protests #Fascism
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Trump to Send 2,000 National Guard Troops to California Over Protests
Skirmishes broke out in southern Los Angeles, while in New York, several people were detained at a rally outside immigration offices.
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June 8, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Trump to Send 2,000 National Guard Troops to California Over Protests #Fascism
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Russia is at war with Britain and US is no longer a reliable ally, UK adviser says
Government defence expert Fiona Hill warns UK to respond to threats by becoming more cohesive and resilient
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Government defence expert Fiona Hill warns UK to respond to threats by becoming more cohesive and resilient
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Russia is at war with Britain and US is no longer a reliable ally, UK adviser says
Government defence expert Fiona Hill warns UK to respond to threats by becoming more cohesive and resilient
www.theguardian.com
June 7, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Russia is at war with Britain and US is no longer a reliable ally, UK adviser says
Government defence expert Fiona Hill warns UK to respond to threats by becoming more cohesive and resilient
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Government defence expert Fiona Hill warns UK to respond to threats by becoming more cohesive and resilient
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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June 6, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The Guardian currently has a 30% discount on memberships. I encourage people to support one of the best comprehensive progressive publications in the world, if you can.
Trump Appoints 22-Year-Old Ex-Gardener and Grocery Store Assistant to Lead U.S. Terror Prevention
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Trump Appoints 22-Year-Old Ex-Gardener and Grocery Store Assistant to Lead U.S. Terror Prevention
Counter-terror chief was pulling up weeds just five years ago.
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June 5, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Trump Appoints 22-Year-Old Ex-Gardener and Grocery Store Assistant to Lead U.S. Terror Prevention
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Marine heatwave found to have engulfed area of ocean five times the size of Australia
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Marine heatwave found to have engulfed area of ocean five times the size of Australia
World Meteorological Organization report says record heat in 2024 was driven by climate crisis and intersected with extreme weather events
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June 5, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Marine heatwave found to have engulfed area of ocean five times the size of Australia
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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"Empire of AI": Karen Hao on How AI Is Threatening Democracy & Creating a New Colonial World
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"Empire of AI": Karen Hao on How AI Is Threatening Democracy & Creating a New Colonial World
YouTube video by Democracy Now!
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June 5, 2025 at 12:23 AM
"Empire of AI": Karen Hao on How AI Is Threatening Democracy & Creating a New Colonial World
youtu.be/1NzW3o8zFEc?...
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US Education Department threatens Columbia University’s accreditation over campus antisemitism concerns
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US Education Department threatens Columbia University’s accreditation over campus antisemitism concerns | CNN
The Trump administration has escalated its fight with Columbia University, declaring the school doesn’t meet accreditation standards for failing to enforce nondiscrimination laws.
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June 4, 2025 at 8:37 PM
US Education Department threatens Columbia University’s accreditation over campus antisemitism concerns
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