Sandra Valens
@heysandrav.bsky.social
Retired architect. Perpetually hopeful urban gardener. Alphabetizes her spice drawer. Wanders aimlessly through Esquimalt BC, petting cats as often as possible. She/her.
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He’s effectively daring Danielle Smith to do the work required to get her coveted pipeline built, knowing full well she can’t actually do it. www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/27/o...
@orourkeguelph.bsky.social
@orourkeguelph.bsky.social
The method to Mark Carney’s madness
The memorandum of understanding with Alberta might look like surrender. Look closer
www.nationalobserver.com
November 28, 2025 at 12:19 AM
He’s effectively daring Danielle Smith to do the work required to get her coveted pipeline built, knowing full well she can’t actually do it. www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/27/o...
@orourkeguelph.bsky.social
@orourkeguelph.bsky.social
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Stay Weird Portland! 🔥 Today Portland had an emergency naked bike ride to the ICE facility. IN THE RAIN.
It was around 50°. Thousands were fully nude, half nude, or wearing costumes.
Portland is VERY dedicated to exposing the absurdities of injustice.
Here are some photos & videos. 🧵👇🏼
It was around 50°. Thousands were fully nude, half nude, or wearing costumes.
Portland is VERY dedicated to exposing the absurdities of injustice.
Here are some photos & videos. 🧵👇🏼
October 13, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Stay Weird Portland! 🔥 Today Portland had an emergency naked bike ride to the ICE facility. IN THE RAIN.
It was around 50°. Thousands were fully nude, half nude, or wearing costumes.
Portland is VERY dedicated to exposing the absurdities of injustice.
Here are some photos & videos. 🧵👇🏼
It was around 50°. Thousands were fully nude, half nude, or wearing costumes.
Portland is VERY dedicated to exposing the absurdities of injustice.
Here are some photos & videos. 🧵👇🏼
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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
Seems familiar somehow…
Autogenocide is the engineered & coerced self-destruction: of bodies, minds, ecosystems, and futures. This graphic shows how systems create environments of daily fear, anxiety, and desperation - through toxic systems that deny care, weaponize poverty, and normalize mass death.
April 13, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Seems familiar somehow…
This. Look beyond the noise and follow the money.
Since I’ve got a number of new followers, I thought I’d share a video I did a few weeks ago that I’m quite proud of.
I promise you’ll like it if you like geopolitics. And musicals.
youtu.be/y8ADeBtOMbY
I promise you’ll like it if you like geopolitics. And musicals.
youtu.be/y8ADeBtOMbY
Canada’s Unwitting Bit Part in a Global Power Play
YouTube video by Tod Maffin
youtu.be
April 7, 2025 at 5:59 PM
This. Look beyond the noise and follow the money.
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After many years of covering election campaigns in Canada, USA and Europe, the Conservative Party of Canada is the most outwardly aggressive and uncivilized that I’ve witnessed. It’s on par with Viktor Orbán in Hungary and the Republican Party in the USA.
canadianjournalist.ca/poilievre-ca...
canadianjournalist.ca/poilievre-ca...
Poilievre Stop in Fish Plant Smells | Canadian Journalist
Conservative Party of Canada election campaign stop in a fishing village in Newfoundland turns into a spectacle of party animosity towards media coverage.
canadianjournalist.ca
April 6, 2025 at 3:34 PM
After many years of covering election campaigns in Canada, USA and Europe, the Conservative Party of Canada is the most outwardly aggressive and uncivilized that I’ve witnessed. It’s on par with Viktor Orbán in Hungary and the Republican Party in the USA.
canadianjournalist.ca/poilievre-ca...
canadianjournalist.ca/poilievre-ca...
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Those trying to understand the tariffs as economic policy are dangerously naive.
No, the tariffs are a tool to collapse our democracy. A means to compel loyalty from every business that will need to petition Trump for relief.
1/ A 🧵 to explain his plan and how we fight back.
No, the tariffs are a tool to collapse our democracy. A means to compel loyalty from every business that will need to petition Trump for relief.
1/ A 🧵 to explain his plan and how we fight back.
April 3, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Those trying to understand the tariffs as economic policy are dangerously naive.
No, the tariffs are a tool to collapse our democracy. A means to compel loyalty from every business that will need to petition Trump for relief.
1/ A 🧵 to explain his plan and how we fight back.
No, the tariffs are a tool to collapse our democracy. A means to compel loyalty from every business that will need to petition Trump for relief.
1/ A 🧵 to explain his plan and how we fight back.
The level of ignorance and incompetence is mind boggling. We are watching the American Empire collapse in real time. Buckle up boys and girls, it’s gonna get ugly. #elbowsup
I was thinking that none of those numbers made sense, but holy fuck this is insane
April 3, 2025 at 1:58 AM
The level of ignorance and incompetence is mind boggling. We are watching the American Empire collapse in real time. Buckle up boys and girls, it’s gonna get ugly. #elbowsup
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What’s the difference between misinformation and disinformation? www.cma.ca/healthcare-f... via @healthcareforreal.bsky.social @cmadocs.bsky.social
Watch for emotional triggers. "People create disinformation to make you feel shocked, angry and scared."
Remember to "utilize fact-checking tools."
Watch for emotional triggers. "People create disinformation to make you feel shocked, angry and scared."
Remember to "utilize fact-checking tools."
What’s the difference between misinformation and disinformation?
Learn the difference between health misinformation and disinformation, their impact on public health, and how to protect yourself from false information. Stay informed and safeguard your well-being.
www.cma.ca
April 1, 2025 at 1:56 PM
What’s the difference between misinformation and disinformation? www.cma.ca/healthcare-f... via @healthcareforreal.bsky.social @cmadocs.bsky.social
Watch for emotional triggers. "People create disinformation to make you feel shocked, angry and scared."
Remember to "utilize fact-checking tools."
Watch for emotional triggers. "People create disinformation to make you feel shocked, angry and scared."
Remember to "utilize fact-checking tools."
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You have to see this.
PoliticsGirl and her husband teamed up with the brilliant Timothy Snyder (author of On Tyranny) and the legendary John Lithgow to create something truly powerful. It’s important, it’s urgent—and it needs to be shared far and wide.
PoliticsGirl and her husband teamed up with the brilliant Timothy Snyder (author of On Tyranny) and the legendary John Lithgow to create something truly powerful. It’s important, it’s urgent—and it needs to be shared far and wide.
20 Lessons on Tyranny: by Timothy Snyder / read by John Lithgow
YouTube video by PoliticsGirl
youtu.be
March 31, 2025 at 11:06 PM
You have to see this.
PoliticsGirl and her husband teamed up with the brilliant Timothy Snyder (author of On Tyranny) and the legendary John Lithgow to create something truly powerful. It’s important, it’s urgent—and it needs to be shared far and wide.
PoliticsGirl and her husband teamed up with the brilliant Timothy Snyder (author of On Tyranny) and the legendary John Lithgow to create something truly powerful. It’s important, it’s urgent—and it needs to be shared far and wide.
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Please don't circulate these images of key people in Canada's Conservatives movement who support Trump and MAGA. It's embarrassing to them.
#cdnpoli
#cdnpoli
March 30, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Please don't circulate these images of key people in Canada's Conservatives movement who support Trump and MAGA. It's embarrassing to them.
#cdnpoli
#cdnpoli
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Elections Canada is launching a new online tool — dubbed "ElectoFacts" — that lists and debunks inaccurate information that is swirling online. #cdnpoli www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Elections Canada has been in touch with social media platforms about election misinformation | CBC News
The head of Elections Canada says he has been in touch with social media platforms in an effort to address concerns about misinformation as Canada wades into an election campaign.
www.cbc.ca
March 24, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Elections Canada is launching a new online tool — dubbed "ElectoFacts" — that lists and debunks inaccurate information that is swirling online. #cdnpoli www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
I pray this is true. End Poo-tin. End the war in Ukraine. Demonstrate that resistance is not futile.
I agree with him, what we are seeing with Trump negotiation with russia is a last attempt to derail Ukraine because Putin is near the end. Desperate mesures. Would not be surprised tariffs were part of this last attempt also.
youtu.be/uB9JrjoXH6c?...
youtu.be/uB9JrjoXH6c?...
Putin’s war will be over in a few months | Robert Fox
YouTube video by Times Radio
youtu.be
March 28, 2025 at 3:32 PM
I pray this is true. End Poo-tin. End the war in Ukraine. Demonstrate that resistance is not futile.
I’ve seen varying numbers on the drop in cross border trips, but this study is for bookings from Canada to the US from April to September: down approximately 75%! Elbows up, indeed!
March 26, 2025 at 11:30 PM
I’ve seen varying numbers on the drop in cross border trips, but this study is for bookings from Canada to the US from April to September: down approximately 75%! Elbows up, indeed!
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March 24, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Take a moment to check that you’re registered to vote on April 28th. You can register at the time and place you vote at, but that slows down the process. C’mon Canada, get out and exercise your right to vote!🇨🇦
Are you registered to vote in the Federal election? You can check here.
Early voting starts the second week of April. Main election day is April 28th.
www.elections.ca/content2.asp...
Early voting starts the second week of April. Main election day is April 28th.
www.elections.ca/content2.asp...
Registration – Elections Canada
All you need to know to register to vote in the Canadian federal election, 2025.
www.elections.ca
March 24, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Take a moment to check that you’re registered to vote on April 28th. You can register at the time and place you vote at, but that slows down the process. C’mon Canada, get out and exercise your right to vote!🇨🇦
Half a trillion. America, are you great again, yet?
This continues to be the biggest story in the country: DOGE has already squandered half a trillion dollars in 6 weeks. Not billion. half a trillion, $500 billion talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/irs-p...
IRS Predicts DOGE Lost Half a Trillion Dollars for the USA
The Post reports today that the IRS’ internal projections estimate that the...
talkingpointsmemo.com
March 24, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Half a trillion. America, are you great again, yet?
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What are your best Canadian memes? Let’s see ‘em 🇨🇦
March 24, 2025 at 12:03 AM
What are your best Canadian memes? Let’s see ‘em 🇨🇦
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Day 62. People are already dead.
Already crimes against humanity.
Already crimes against humanity.
Migrants found dead at Krome Detention Center in Miami, due to possible starvation and dehydration.
The facility, which was a detention facility prior to it being converted for ICE use, has a max capacity of 500.
The facility, which was a detention facility prior to it being converted for ICE use, has a max capacity of 500.
‘They are being treated like dogs': Families concerned over living conditions at Krome Detention Center
Family members of detainees being held at Krome Detention Center are speaking out about the alleged harsh conditions of the facility.
www.nbcmiami.com
March 23, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Day 62. People are already dead.
Already crimes against humanity.
Already crimes against humanity.
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That’s a bit disingenuous by Jagmeet.
He hasn’t mentioned that Liberals have also proposed to increase dental care coverage across Canada to households up to $90k (it’s $55k now, I think?) and removing GST on first-time home purchases up to $1 million.
I think Jagmeet knows the polls are right.
He hasn’t mentioned that Liberals have also proposed to increase dental care coverage across Canada to households up to $90k (it’s $55k now, I think?) and removing GST on first-time home purchases up to $1 million.
I think Jagmeet knows the polls are right.
March 23, 2025 at 6:01 PM
That’s a bit disingenuous by Jagmeet.
He hasn’t mentioned that Liberals have also proposed to increase dental care coverage across Canada to households up to $90k (it’s $55k now, I think?) and removing GST on first-time home purchases up to $1 million.
I think Jagmeet knows the polls are right.
He hasn’t mentioned that Liberals have also proposed to increase dental care coverage across Canada to households up to $90k (it’s $55k now, I think?) and removing GST on first-time home purchases up to $1 million.
I think Jagmeet knows the polls are right.
The true North. Unbreakable. 🇨🇦
Loving this new ad for #Canada #ChooseCanada 🍁🍁🍁
March 21, 2025 at 11:57 PM
The true North. Unbreakable. 🇨🇦
Reposting everything I find on PP. Canadians, we have one chance to get this right.
Pierre Poilievre has been in politics for 20 years, he's written 0 legislation; has one of the highest pensions in government. He's voted against the environment & climate nearly 400 times, derailed legislation to benefit workers, and voted against affordable housing initiatives.
March 20, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Reposting everything I find on PP. Canadians, we have one chance to get this right.