Ragtime Betty
@ragtimebetty.bsky.social
Antifascist, anticapitalist. Mutant
Keep Physical Media Alive. Censorship is coming!
Watcher of horror, listener of punk
Old Canadian Punk 🏴 Organized Chaos
Keep Physical Media Alive. Censorship is coming!
Watcher of horror, listener of punk
Old Canadian Punk 🏴 Organized Chaos
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NO EXCUSES. THE HOUSE IS ON FIRE. YOUR RIGHTS ARE BEING TAKEN AWAY ***RIGHT NOW*** BY THE ALBERTA GOVERNMENT. IT'S TIME TO TAKE A STAND.
McDougall Centre from 5-7 pm. it's time to STAND UP or get rolled over
#NotwithstandingClause #CharterRightsAndFreedoms #yyc #abpoli #ableg
McDougall Centre from 5-7 pm. it's time to STAND UP or get rolled over
#NotwithstandingClause #CharterRightsAndFreedoms #yyc #abpoli #ableg
November 20, 2025 at 3:05 AM
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Some day someone may ask you “What were you doing when the Alberta government stripped trans kids of their rights?”
You’re doing it now.
Get involved.
Attend a rally.
Call the Premier: 780-427-2251
Send an email: premier@gov.ab.ca
Use your voice.
You’re doing it now.
Get involved.
Attend a rally.
Call the Premier: 780-427-2251
Send an email: premier@gov.ab.ca
Use your voice.
NO EXCUSES. THE HOUSE IS ON FIRE. YOUR RIGHTS ARE BEING TAKEN AWAY ***RIGHT NOW*** BY THE ALBERTA GOVERNMENT. IT'S TIME TO TAKE A STAND.
McDougall Centre from 5-7 pm. it's time to STAND UP or get rolled over
#NotwithstandingClause #CharterRightsAndFreedoms #yyc #abpoli #ableg
McDougall Centre from 5-7 pm. it's time to STAND UP or get rolled over
#NotwithstandingClause #CharterRightsAndFreedoms #yyc #abpoli #ableg
November 20, 2025 at 4:08 AM
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Speak up for Trans rights and let the Premier know. #ABPoli Please sign, call, share:
transactionalberta.ca/direct-message
transactionalberta.ca/direct-message
URGENT: Send a Direct Message to the Premier
Now is the time to act. The Premier is about to introduce harmful anti-trans legislation early next week.
transactionalberta.ca
November 18, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Speak up for Trans rights and let the Premier know. #ABPoli Please sign, call, share:
transactionalberta.ca/direct-message
transactionalberta.ca/direct-message
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Men of Hollywood line up to see who will be first to groom AI actress
Men of Hollywood line up to see who will be first to groom AI actress
Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood is abuzz with rumors surrounding young non-actress Tilly Norwood and which Hollywood groomer will be the first to groom the young AI slop.
www.thebeaverton.com
November 18, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Men of Hollywood line up to see who will be first to groom AI actress
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That they have lived with this trauma & pain for so long is truly heartbreaking. How anyone can support protecting the perpetrators any longer is hard to believe & a complete disgrace!
#Justice4TheEPSTEIN_SurvivorsNOW ✊
#Justice4TheEPSTEIN_SurvivorsNOW ✊
Epstein survivors just demanded the release of the files in this new PSA. Watch it here.
November 18, 2025 at 8:33 PM
That they have lived with this trauma & pain for so long is truly heartbreaking. How anyone can support protecting the perpetrators any longer is hard to believe & a complete disgrace!
#Justice4TheEPSTEIN_SurvivorsNOW ✊
#Justice4TheEPSTEIN_SurvivorsNOW ✊
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Reading list on Christian Nationalism organized by theme.
I’d recommend focusing on the first two book lists on how religion became political weapon and modern Christian nationalism. Any of the books in those two sections would be a good starting point: thisbritslife.com/countering-b...
I’d recommend focusing on the first two book lists on how religion became political weapon and modern Christian nationalism. Any of the books in those two sections would be a good starting point: thisbritslife.com/countering-b...
Countering Banned Books In America: Essential Reads On Racism, Religion & Democracy
Banned books in America are on the rise. Fight back against censorship by building a resistance library with this essential reading list.
thisbritslife.com
November 15, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Reading list on Christian Nationalism organized by theme.
I’d recommend focusing on the first two book lists on how religion became political weapon and modern Christian nationalism. Any of the books in those two sections would be a good starting point: thisbritslife.com/countering-b...
I’d recommend focusing on the first two book lists on how religion became political weapon and modern Christian nationalism. Any of the books in those two sections would be a good starting point: thisbritslife.com/countering-b...
@youranoncentral.bsky.social I hope this happens.
November 15, 2025 at 6:54 AM
@youranoncentral.bsky.social I hope this happens.
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“A protest group has set up a blockade to keep crews from building what it says is an “illegal bridge” to access a region of the Rocky Mountain forest that’s scheduled to be clear cut.”
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
Protesters establish ‘peaceful blockade’ of southern Alberta logging access road
A protest group has set up a blockade to keep crews from building what it says is an 'illegal bridge' to access a region of the Rocky Mountains that’s scheduled to be clear-cut.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 15, 2025 at 4:39 AM
“A protest group has set up a blockade to keep crews from building what it says is an “illegal bridge” to access a region of the Rocky Mountain forest that’s scheduled to be clear cut.”
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
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The response to the investigation has been incredible, and we’ve received several leads that we're working hard to verify—thank you!
If you think you might know one of the conference attendees, please contact us at info@antihate.ca. All tips are confidential.
If you think you might know one of the conference attendees, please contact us at info@antihate.ca. All tips are confidential.
White Nationalist Networking: Help us Identify the Organizers and Guests
www.antihate.ca
November 14, 2025 at 7:24 PM
The response to the investigation has been incredible, and we’ve received several leads that we're working hard to verify—thank you!
If you think you might know one of the conference attendees, please contact us at info@antihate.ca. All tips are confidential.
If you think you might know one of the conference attendees, please contact us at info@antihate.ca. All tips are confidential.
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But we need your help. We’re a small team, and we operate on a shoestring budget. If you want to support investigations like this one, and help us continue this work, please consider donating.
Help Us Expose Hate In Canada
The Canadian Anti-Hate Network is protecting our multicultural democracy by exposing far-right groups in Canada that harbour racism & other forms of hate. I'm proud to support their work. Please consi...
www.antihate.ca
November 14, 2025 at 7:24 PM
But we need your help. We’re a small team, and we operate on a shoestring budget. If you want to support investigations like this one, and help us continue this work, please consider donating.
@calgarytransit.bsky.social why is the blue line (saddletown) going south on the tuscany/sommerset red line track?
#yyc #calgarytransit
#yyc #calgarytransit
November 13, 2025 at 2:59 AM
@calgarytransit.bsky.social why is the blue line (saddletown) going south on the tuscany/sommerset red line track?
#yyc #calgarytransit
#yyc #calgarytransit
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"At least three attendees wore the uniform of the recently formed Second Sons Canada ... Second Sons Canada is run by Jeremy MacKenzie, the founder of Diagolon, who this year filmed himself making a Hitler salute in a video shared on Telegram"
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
November 10, 2025 at 1:42 PM
"At least three attendees wore the uniform of the recently formed Second Sons Canada ... Second Sons Canada is run by Jeremy MacKenzie, the founder of Diagolon, who this year filmed himself making a Hitler salute in a video shared on Telegram"
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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JD Vance: “Denmark not doing its job, not being a good ally…if that means we need to take more territorial interest in Greenland that is what president Trump is going to do.” #cdnpoli
November 7, 2025 at 12:18 PM
JD Vance: “Denmark not doing its job, not being a good ally…if that means we need to take more territorial interest in Greenland that is what president Trump is going to do.” #cdnpoli
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Bring on Gilead!
Christian nationalist pastor Dale Partridge calls for repealing the 19th Amendment: Take away the right for females to vote!
“Nearly every legalized moral atrocity of the last 100 years was made possible by the female vote.” #cdnpoli
Christian nationalist pastor Dale Partridge calls for repealing the 19th Amendment: Take away the right for females to vote!
“Nearly every legalized moral atrocity of the last 100 years was made possible by the female vote.” #cdnpoli
November 7, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Bring on Gilead!
Christian nationalist pastor Dale Partridge calls for repealing the 19th Amendment: Take away the right for females to vote!
“Nearly every legalized moral atrocity of the last 100 years was made possible by the female vote.” #cdnpoli
Christian nationalist pastor Dale Partridge calls for repealing the 19th Amendment: Take away the right for females to vote!
“Nearly every legalized moral atrocity of the last 100 years was made possible by the female vote.” #cdnpoli
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Trump Says ICE Hasn’t “Gone Far Enough” in Its Violent Enforcement Methods
Trump Says ICE Hasn’t “Gone Far Enough” in Its Violent Enforcement Methods
www.anarchistfederation.net
November 3, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Trump Says ICE Hasn’t “Gone Far Enough” in Its Violent Enforcement Methods
We found this helpful tool - Made by a helpful Albertan!
Operation Total Recall — Organize Local Recall Campaigns
Grassroots hub to organize riding-by-riding recall efforts for the 44 Alberta MLAs who supported using the Notwithstanding Clause against not just teachers, but all Alberta workers. Find your MLA, join your local team, and take action.
operationtotalrecall.ca
November 4, 2025 at 12:12 AM
November 4, 2025 at 12:03 AM
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The far right radicalization of young men is a serious issue. Fanning male rage was a big part of the MAGA movement and is part of the game plan on the Polievre Conservatives.
In my latest piece I discuss the toxic impacts on schools and democracy.
substack.com/home/post/p-...
In my latest piece I discuss the toxic impacts on schools and democracy.
substack.com/home/post/p-...
Young Men in the Hate-o-Sphere
Recently, CBC ran a story about how the Poilievre Conservatives are touring Canadian universities to build support among young men.
substack.com
November 3, 2025 at 1:08 PM
The far right radicalization of young men is a serious issue. Fanning male rage was a big part of the MAGA movement and is part of the game plan on the Polievre Conservatives.
In my latest piece I discuss the toxic impacts on schools and democracy.
substack.com/home/post/p-...
In my latest piece I discuss the toxic impacts on schools and democracy.
substack.com/home/post/p-...
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Man doing Nazi Salute in a confederate flag baseball cap at #Calgary, #Alberta Mall, #ChinookCenter to be exact.
Look familiar #Canada??
🇨🇦 #ABpoli #ABtrash #MapleMAGA
Look familiar #Canada??
🇨🇦 #ABpoli #ABtrash #MapleMAGA
November 1, 2025 at 4:41 AM
Man doing Nazi Salute in a confederate flag baseball cap at #Calgary, #Alberta Mall, #ChinookCenter to be exact.
Look familiar #Canada??
🇨🇦 #ABpoli #ABtrash #MapleMAGA
Look familiar #Canada??
🇨🇦 #ABpoli #ABtrash #MapleMAGA
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The Canadian government will release it's budget next week and we have a message: invest in humanity! Doctors Without Borders is calling upon #Canada to prioritize humanitarian assistance in the budget to be released on November 4.
Here's why: https://ow.ly/6nET50XkCc5 #cdnpoli
Here's why: https://ow.ly/6nET50XkCc5 #cdnpoli
Investing in Humanity: Why Canada must prioritize humanitarian assistance | Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF ...
What better return on investment is there than supporting lifesaving services for people affected by humanitarian crises? For Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), this is a rhetorical question, as we prepare our pre-budget submission to the Government of Canada before they determine their priorities for the 2026 federal budget. Inside, we, highlight the importance [...]Read More... from Investing in Humanity: Why Canada must prioritize humanitarian assistance
ow.ly
October 30, 2025 at 7:59 PM
The Canadian government will release it's budget next week and we have a message: invest in humanity! Doctors Without Borders is calling upon #Canada to prioritize humanitarian assistance in the budget to be released on November 4.
Here's why: https://ow.ly/6nET50XkCc5 #cdnpoli
Here's why: https://ow.ly/6nET50XkCc5 #cdnpoli
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A huge chunk of corporations’ greenhouse gas output are arm’s-length emissions that Canadian reporting rules currently ignore. Here's a guide to Scope 3 emissions — which won't shrink even if all of our carbon capture dreams come true.
thenarwhal.ca/scope-3-emis...
thenarwhal.ca/scope-3-emis...
Why Scope 3 emissions are a big deal for Canada | The Narwhal
Greenhouse gases released indirectly through business activities, called Scope 3 emissions, can be massive — but Canadian companies don’t report them
thenarwhal.ca
October 30, 2025 at 12:17 PM
A huge chunk of corporations’ greenhouse gas output are arm’s-length emissions that Canadian reporting rules currently ignore. Here's a guide to Scope 3 emissions — which won't shrink even if all of our carbon capture dreams come true.
thenarwhal.ca/scope-3-emis...
thenarwhal.ca/scope-3-emis...
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They’re already here: How U.S. corporations have been eroding Canada’s economic sovereignty.
From Big Oil to Big Tech, American firms are tightening their grip on Canada’s economy — with Ottawa’s quiet approval.
New column by Jared Walker:
ricochet.media/politics/can...
#cdnpoli #elbowsup
From Big Oil to Big Tech, American firms are tightening their grip on Canada’s economy — with Ottawa’s quiet approval.
New column by Jared Walker:
ricochet.media/politics/can...
#cdnpoli #elbowsup
They’re already here: How U.S. corporations have been eroding Canada’s economic sovereignty
From Big Oil to Big Tech, American firms are tightening their grip on Canada’s economy — with Ottawa’s quiet approval
ricochet.media
October 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM
They’re already here: How U.S. corporations have been eroding Canada’s economic sovereignty.
From Big Oil to Big Tech, American firms are tightening their grip on Canada’s economy — with Ottawa’s quiet approval.
New column by Jared Walker:
ricochet.media/politics/can...
#cdnpoli #elbowsup
From Big Oil to Big Tech, American firms are tightening their grip on Canada’s economy — with Ottawa’s quiet approval.
New column by Jared Walker:
ricochet.media/politics/can...
#cdnpoli #elbowsup
Nov 5 Calgary town hall: How people like you are fighting back against new coal mining in the Rockies & a planned government bailout of aging #OilAndGas wells! Free food, 6PM, Royal Canadian Legion. Register: www.facebook.com/events/14988... #ABPoli #CleanUpYourMess #PolluterPays #ClimateChange #yyc
October 30, 2025 at 1:07 PM