Jordan Lemcke
@jordanlemcke.bsky.social
(he/him) Canadian. Leftist. Proportional representation and basic income advocate. 🍉🌹
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November 7, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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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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Chris Smalls is a friend of the Institute and a former special guest at the Progress Summit who spoke about the value of collective action. The news last night of his treatment as a detainee is incredibly painful to hear.
At the Israeli prison, US human rights defender Chris Smalls was physically assaulted by seven uniformed individuals. They choked him and kicked him in the legs.
We condemn this violence against Chris and demand accountability for the assault and discriminatory treatment he faced. #BreakTheSiege
We condemn this violence against Chris and demand accountability for the assault and discriminatory treatment he faced. #BreakTheSiege
July 29, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Chris Smalls is a friend of the Institute and a former special guest at the Progress Summit who spoke about the value of collective action. The news last night of his treatment as a detainee is incredibly painful to hear.
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The fall Resistance tour is lining up.
Sept 5. North Rustico PEI
Sept 6. Charlottetown
Sept 12. Bruce Grey
Sept 13. Owen Sound
Sept 23 Regina
Oct 15 Peterborough
www.owensoundcurrent.com/p/charlie-an...
Sept 5. North Rustico PEI
Sept 6. Charlottetown
Sept 12. Bruce Grey
Sept 13. Owen Sound
Sept 23 Regina
Oct 15 Peterborough
www.owensoundcurrent.com/p/charlie-an...
Charlie Angus Brings 'Elbows Up / Resistance Tour' to Owen Sound This September
Charlie Angus will speak in Owen Sound on September 13 as part of his national Resistance Tour. The event at the Harmony Centre will support OSHaRE and feature guest speakers and public dialogue.
www.owensoundcurrent.com
July 29, 2025 at 9:05 PM
The fall Resistance tour is lining up.
Sept 5. North Rustico PEI
Sept 6. Charlottetown
Sept 12. Bruce Grey
Sept 13. Owen Sound
Sept 23 Regina
Oct 15 Peterborough
www.owensoundcurrent.com/p/charlie-an...
Sept 5. North Rustico PEI
Sept 6. Charlottetown
Sept 12. Bruce Grey
Sept 13. Owen Sound
Sept 23 Regina
Oct 15 Peterborough
www.owensoundcurrent.com/p/charlie-an...
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Folks, it’s time to get real for a minute.
The organization I work for, @theprogressreport.ca is in dire financial straits right now.
The departure of our co-founder, editor, investigative reporter and top fundraiser Duncan Kinney in February left a big hole in our organization.
The organization I work for, @theprogressreport.ca is in dire financial straits right now.
The departure of our co-founder, editor, investigative reporter and top fundraiser Duncan Kinney in February left a big hole in our organization.
June 20, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Folks, it’s time to get real for a minute.
The organization I work for, @theprogressreport.ca is in dire financial straits right now.
The departure of our co-founder, editor, investigative reporter and top fundraiser Duncan Kinney in February left a big hole in our organization.
The organization I work for, @theprogressreport.ca is in dire financial straits right now.
The departure of our co-founder, editor, investigative reporter and top fundraiser Duncan Kinney in February left a big hole in our organization.
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Has anyone written about the intersection between Bill C-2 and Bill C-5? They are directly related but I haven't really seen anyone analyze that. Bill C-2 creates extra surveillance powers to further criminalize Indigenous people (and allies) resisting the "national interest" projects C-5 enables.
le sigh
"A pact that guarantees decades of American business would probably push firms currently sitting on the sidelines with stacks of cash to invest in one of this century’s mining booms. But these megaprojects run through indigenous lands." www.economist.com/the-americas...
"A pact that guarantees decades of American business would probably push firms currently sitting on the sidelines with stacks of cash to invest in one of this century’s mining booms. But these megaprojects run through indigenous lands." www.economist.com/the-americas...
June 17, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Has anyone written about the intersection between Bill C-2 and Bill C-5? They are directly related but I haven't really seen anyone analyze that. Bill C-2 creates extra surveillance powers to further criminalize Indigenous people (and allies) resisting the "national interest" projects C-5 enables.
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Today is a big win for workers - the anti-scab law is now in effect.
For 15 yrs, New Democrats pushed this. We brought it forward 9 times. The Liberals & Conservatives said no. But the NDP kept fighting!
Because workers deserve respect. They deserve fair bargaining. And today, they’re getting it.
For 15 yrs, New Democrats pushed this. We brought it forward 9 times. The Liberals & Conservatives said no. But the NDP kept fighting!
Because workers deserve respect. They deserve fair bargaining. And today, they’re getting it.
June 20, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Today is a big win for workers - the anti-scab law is now in effect.
For 15 yrs, New Democrats pushed this. We brought it forward 9 times. The Liberals & Conservatives said no. But the NDP kept fighting!
Because workers deserve respect. They deserve fair bargaining. And today, they’re getting it.
For 15 yrs, New Democrats pushed this. We brought it forward 9 times. The Liberals & Conservatives said no. But the NDP kept fighting!
Because workers deserve respect. They deserve fair bargaining. And today, they’re getting it.
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Carney limits G7 guests to one assassination each
Carney limits G7 guests to one assassination each
OTTAWA – After inviting Indian PM Narendra Modi Prime Minister Mark Carney issued strict rules for the upcoming G7 meeting in Kananaskis, Alberta, limiting assassinations to one per guest nation. “The...
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June 6, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Carney limits G7 guests to one assassination each
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As the planet burns.
Canada has the 3rd highest child asthma rate caused by pollution in the world.
Air pollution kills 34,000 people die in Canada every year.
8.7 million people die around the world.
More than deaths from smoking.
And Canada is going all in on fossil fuel burning.
Canada has the 3rd highest child asthma rate caused by pollution in the world.
Air pollution kills 34,000 people die in Canada every year.
8.7 million people die around the world.
More than deaths from smoking.
And Canada is going all in on fossil fuel burning.
June 7, 2025 at 10:59 AM
As the planet burns.
Canada has the 3rd highest child asthma rate caused by pollution in the world.
Air pollution kills 34,000 people die in Canada every year.
8.7 million people die around the world.
More than deaths from smoking.
And Canada is going all in on fossil fuel burning.
Canada has the 3rd highest child asthma rate caused by pollution in the world.
Air pollution kills 34,000 people die in Canada every year.
8.7 million people die around the world.
More than deaths from smoking.
And Canada is going all in on fossil fuel burning.
A lot of people have a lot of different perspectives on the collapse of the NDP in this election. For now, all I will say is the core party leadership is not blameless, and I hope to see the right lessons learned as rebuilding takes place.
April 30, 2025 at 1:48 AM
A lot of people have a lot of different perspectives on the collapse of the NDP in this election. For now, all I will say is the core party leadership is not blameless, and I hope to see the right lessons learned as rebuilding takes place.
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Tomorrow, Canada votes. Dominating election coverage from major media outlets has often focused more on polls, photo ops, and personalities than the actual policies and power structures shaping Canadians’ lives. Here’s how @PressProgress.ca has been reporting this election period:
April 27, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Tomorrow, Canada votes. Dominating election coverage from major media outlets has often focused more on polls, photo ops, and personalities than the actual policies and power structures shaping Canadians’ lives. Here’s how @PressProgress.ca has been reporting this election period:
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I will be talking to Jonathan Goldsbie (@goldsbie.bsky.social) in a few minutes about the pandemonium behind the scenes at the leaders debate
The post-debate scrum was just cancelled following chaotic altercations between Rebel Media and journalists:
I will be talking to Jonathan Goldsbie (@goldsbie.bsky.social) in a few minutes about the pandemonium behind the scenes at the leaders debate
The post-debate scrum was just cancelled following chaotic altercations between Rebel Media and journalists:
🔴 LIVE: The debate is over and the PressProgress team is back for in-depth reaction and analysis. Joining us the evening are guests Jonathan Goldsbie, Claire Ross, Ricardo Acuña, and Savannah Stewart.
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PressProgress Live Stream Show: Federal Leaders' Debate 2025 - April 17
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April 18, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Tune into our livestream
I will be talking to Jonathan Goldsbie (@goldsbie.bsky.social) in a few minutes about the pandemonium behind the scenes at the leaders debate
The post-debate scrum was just cancelled following chaotic altercations between Rebel Media and journalists:
I will be talking to Jonathan Goldsbie (@goldsbie.bsky.social) in a few minutes about the pandemonium behind the scenes at the leaders debate
The post-debate scrum was just cancelled following chaotic altercations between Rebel Media and journalists:
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PP -- well, I had it when I was minister. But if I got it this time, I'd be gay.
Or gagged? Hard to say what he just said.
#debate2025
Or gagged? Hard to say what he just said.
#debate2025
April 18, 2025 at 12:44 AM
PP -- well, I had it when I was minister. But if I got it this time, I'd be gay.
Or gagged? Hard to say what he just said.
#debate2025
Or gagged? Hard to say what he just said.
#debate2025
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Any bets on how long I'll be able to tolerate Pierre Poilievre's smarmy tone and outright lies before I abandon the debate?
I'll definitely be catching @pressprogress.ca's post debate live-stream either way - www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsJF...
I'll definitely be catching @pressprogress.ca's post debate live-stream either way - www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsJF...
PressProgress Live Stream Show: Federal Leaders' Debate 2025 - April 17
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April 17, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Any bets on how long I'll be able to tolerate Pierre Poilievre's smarmy tone and outright lies before I abandon the debate?
I'll definitely be catching @pressprogress.ca's post debate live-stream either way - www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsJF...
I'll definitely be catching @pressprogress.ca's post debate live-stream either way - www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsJF...
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People asking why Singh would attack both Carney and Poilievre while sometimes defending Carney; the answer could be it's because he is saying things he believes to do be true.
April 17, 2025 at 11:26 PM
People asking why Singh would attack both Carney and Poilievre while sometimes defending Carney; the answer could be it's because he is saying things he believes to do be true.
Pierre couldn't even last 15 seconds before he said something strange. "Contestants" to refer to the other party leaders? Does he think he's on The Price is Right?
April 17, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Pierre couldn't even last 15 seconds before he said something strange. "Contestants" to refer to the other party leaders? Does he think he's on The Price is Right?
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The Beaverton demands same debate invitation as The Rebel, even though we’re not as big a joke
The Beaverton demands same debate invitation as The Rebel, even though we’re not as big a joke
There are times when journalists of principle must raise their voices to stand up for what is right... This is not one of those times.
www.thebeaverton.com
April 17, 2025 at 5:06 PM
The Beaverton demands same debate invitation as The Rebel, even though we’re not as big a joke
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We need to hold the line against MAPLE MAGA. On Vancouver Island this means supporting the strong New Democrat team. I am supporting those who will stop the hate machine of the Conservatives on the island.
Here is my latest piece.
substack.com/home/post/p-...
Here is my latest piece.
substack.com/home/post/p-...
Holding the Line on Vancouver Island
The Resistance Tour has been on Vancouver Island this week - the battleground to stop MAGA Maple from taking power in Canada.
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April 14, 2025 at 1:34 AM
We need to hold the line against MAPLE MAGA. On Vancouver Island this means supporting the strong New Democrat team. I am supporting those who will stop the hate machine of the Conservatives on the island.
Here is my latest piece.
substack.com/home/post/p-...
Here is my latest piece.
substack.com/home/post/p-...
The way I burst out laughing walking by this house
April 12, 2025 at 11:55 PM
The way I burst out laughing walking by this house
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Had a great time at the Progress Summit, where we talked about the impacts of US tariffs on workers in Canada from a union’s perspective.
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J’ai passé un bon moment au Progress Summit, où nous avons discuté des impacts des tarifs américains sur les travailleurs au Canada d’un point de vue syndical.
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J’ai passé un bon moment au Progress Summit, où nous avons discuté des impacts des tarifs américains sur les travailleurs au Canada d’un point de vue syndical.
April 11, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Had a great time at the Progress Summit, where we talked about the impacts of US tariffs on workers in Canada from a union’s perspective.
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J’ai passé un bon moment au Progress Summit, où nous avons discuté des impacts des tarifs américains sur les travailleurs au Canada d’un point de vue syndical.
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J’ai passé un bon moment au Progress Summit, où nous avons discuté des impacts des tarifs américains sur les travailleurs au Canada d’un point de vue syndical.