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This is another reminder of how crucial it is to vote up AND down the ballot.
While not receiving much attention in the media, down-ballot positions are a critical line of defense against Trump-MAGA extremism.
Remember this as we head into an important election year in 2026.
While not receiving much attention in the media, down-ballot positions are a critical line of defense against Trump-MAGA extremism.
Remember this as we head into an important election year in 2026.
1. JD Vance dismissed Tuesday's election as “a couple of elections in blue states.”
But there were significant contests around the country, including in purple and red states.
From coast to coast, voters rejected the MAGA agenda.
Let's review.
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popular.info/p/six-electi...
But there were significant contests around the country, including in purple and red states.
From coast to coast, voters rejected the MAGA agenda.
Let's review.
🧵
popular.info/p/six-electi...
Six election results that didn’t make the headlines
Although Democratic victories in New York, Virginia, New Jersey, and California dominated the headlines, significant contests were held across the nation.
popular.info
November 6, 2025 at 4:50 PM
This is another reminder of how crucial it is to vote up AND down the ballot.
While not receiving much attention in the media, down-ballot positions are a critical line of defense against Trump-MAGA extremism.
Remember this as we head into an important election year in 2026.
While not receiving much attention in the media, down-ballot positions are a critical line of defense against Trump-MAGA extremism.
Remember this as we head into an important election year in 2026.
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"I study fascism. I’ve already fled America."
On this week’s “More To The Story,” former Yale philosophy professor Jason Stanley explains his recent move to Canada and calls the Trump administration’s takeover of the US government a “coup.”
On this week’s “More To The Story,” former Yale philosophy professor Jason Stanley explains his recent move to Canada and calls the Trump administration’s takeover of the US government a “coup.”
I study fascism. I’ve already fled America.
On this week’s “More To The Story,” former Yale philosophy professor Jason Stanley explains his recent move to Canada and calls the Trump administration’s takeover of the US government a “coup.”
www.motherjones.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:24 AM
"I study fascism. I’ve already fled America."
On this week’s “More To The Story,” former Yale philosophy professor Jason Stanley explains his recent move to Canada and calls the Trump administration’s takeover of the US government a “coup.”
On this week’s “More To The Story,” former Yale philosophy professor Jason Stanley explains his recent move to Canada and calls the Trump administration’s takeover of the US government a “coup.”
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The right has no immune system against hatemongers and grifters. Few people in MAGA circles are willing to stand up to them—and the audiences likely wouldn’t support them if they did. www.thebulwark.com/p/one-of-the...
One of the Most Dangerous Interviews Ever in MAGA Media
Why Tucker Carlson platformed white supremacist Nick Fuentes.
www.thebulwark.com
November 1, 2025 at 2:30 AM
The right has no immune system against hatemongers and grifters. Few people in MAGA circles are willing to stand up to them—and the audiences likely wouldn’t support them if they did. www.thebulwark.com/p/one-of-the...
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“The provincial government has cut funding for an Aboriginal Counseling Services of Alberta (ACSA) program that provides support for Indigenous mothers who have faced domestic violence”
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.albertanativenews.com/alberta-cuts...
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.albertanativenews.com/alberta-cuts...
Alberta cuts funding mid-year to program for Indigenous mothers who have faced domestic violence - Alberta Native News
By Jeremy Appel (ANNews) – The provincial government has cut funding for an Aboriginal Counseling Services of Alberta (ACSA) program that provides support for Indigenous...
www.albertanativenews.com
November 1, 2025 at 3:21 AM
“The provincial government has cut funding for an Aboriginal Counseling Services of Alberta (ACSA) program that provides support for Indigenous mothers who have faced domestic violence”
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.albertanativenews.com/alberta-cuts...
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.albertanativenews.com/alberta-cuts...
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Self-criticism doesn't make us stronger or more resilient. In fact, research finds it saps our self-esteem and sabotages our relationships. Here's how to overcome it and find connection.
The Underappreciated Key to Relationship Success
When we stop fighting ourselves, we're less eager to fight others.
www.psychologytoday.com
October 17, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Self-criticism doesn't make us stronger or more resilient. In fact, research finds it saps our self-esteem and sabotages our relationships. Here's how to overcome it and find connection.
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'I was told I had two weeks to live' – why are so many young, fit, non-smoking women getting lung cancer? https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/sep/14/lung-cancer-young-fit-non-smoking-women
𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 ⇢ CanadaHealthwatch.ca/newsletter
𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 ⇢ CanadaHealthwatch.ca/newsletter
September 14, 2025 at 3:36 PM
'I was told I had two weeks to live' – why are so many young, fit, non-smoking women getting lung cancer? https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/sep/14/lung-cancer-young-fit-non-smoking-women
𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 ⇢ CanadaHealthwatch.ca/newsletter
𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 ⇢ CanadaHealthwatch.ca/newsletter
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Recently Joe Walsh elaborated on his defense of Israel in a written piece. I followed up to ask if he’d be open to my written rebuttal?
“Absolutely,” was his immediate reply. So, here's my rebuttal to Walsh’s defense of what I deem Israel’s genocide on Palestine.
www.qasimrashid.com/p/a-response...
“Absolutely,” was his immediate reply. So, here's my rebuttal to Walsh’s defense of what I deem Israel’s genocide on Palestine.
www.qasimrashid.com/p/a-response...
A Response to Joe Walsh on Israel, Gaza, and Genocide
Continuing a dialogue with Joe Walsh on Palestine based on the facts
www.qasimrashid.com
August 28, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Recently Joe Walsh elaborated on his defense of Israel in a written piece. I followed up to ask if he’d be open to my written rebuttal?
“Absolutely,” was his immediate reply. So, here's my rebuttal to Walsh’s defense of what I deem Israel’s genocide on Palestine.
www.qasimrashid.com/p/a-response...
“Absolutely,” was his immediate reply. So, here's my rebuttal to Walsh’s defense of what I deem Israel’s genocide on Palestine.
www.qasimrashid.com/p/a-response...
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The successfully completed search of a Winnipeg-area landfill for two victims of a convicted serial killer cost $18 million — less than one-tenth of the original worst-case estimate, Premier Wab Kinew revealed Wednesday.
Landfill search for Indigenous women cost $18M, one-tenth of original estimate: Kinew
The successfully completed search of a Winnipeg-area landfill for two victims of a convicted serial killer cost $18 million — less than one-tenth of the original worst-case estimate, Premier Wab Kinew revealed Wednesday.
www.winnipegfreepress.com
August 20, 2025 at 11:11 PM
The successfully completed search of a Winnipeg-area landfill for two victims of a convicted serial killer cost $18 million — less than one-tenth of the original worst-case estimate, Premier Wab Kinew revealed Wednesday.
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New U of T (Toronto) modeling confirms what lived experience already shows: Housing First works. It reduces overdose deaths, ER visits, and public drug use while saving money. The evidence is clear. It’s time to scale up what we know is effective.
news.engineering.utoronto.ca/modelling-st...
news.engineering.utoronto.ca/modelling-st...
Modelling study provides support for the ‘housing first’ approach to addressing addiction and homelessness
New paper models positive health and cost outcomes when supports are in place
news.engineering.utoronto.ca
July 13, 2025 at 4:14 PM
New U of T (Toronto) modeling confirms what lived experience already shows: Housing First works. It reduces overdose deaths, ER visits, and public drug use while saving money. The evidence is clear. It’s time to scale up what we know is effective.
news.engineering.utoronto.ca/modelling-st...
news.engineering.utoronto.ca/modelling-st...