Raine Turner
@rainetschooltruste.bsky.social
Retired mom of child who required extra care-- Now I am available to give all my time and attention to the situation our poor schools in Edmonton are in. Public Schools are for ALL children and they deserve the care and attention entitled to them.
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Congratulations to the Netherlands in what is a hopeful sign for other nations experiencing a slide to the right.
After two years of far-right extremists under Wilders attempting to govern, the Dutch people have swung back to the centre.
All the fascists bring is incompetence, chaos and lies🇳🇱.
After two years of far-right extremists under Wilders attempting to govern, the Dutch people have swung back to the centre.
All the fascists bring is incompetence, chaos and lies🇳🇱.
Geert Wilders faces shutout as centrists hail huge gains in knife-edge Dutch election
Geert Wilders faces shutout as centrists hail huge gains in knife-edge Dutch election
Liberal Rob Jetten edges ahead of rightwing populist in race to form next government with 2% of votes still to count
Geert Wilders is almost certain to be shut out of the next Dutch government after a knife-edge general election in which support for his far-right Freedom party (PVV) slumped and the liberal-progressive D66 party made spectacular gains.
With more than 98% of votes counted from Wednesday’s election, the two parties were neck-and-neck on a projected 26 seats each in the Netherlands’ 150-seat parliament, with the difference between them only a couple of thousand votes. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
October 30, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Congratulations to the Netherlands in what is a hopeful sign for other nations experiencing a slide to the right.
After two years of far-right extremists under Wilders attempting to govern, the Dutch people have swung back to the centre.
All the fascists bring is incompetence, chaos and lies🇳🇱.
After two years of far-right extremists under Wilders attempting to govern, the Dutch people have swung back to the centre.
All the fascists bring is incompetence, chaos and lies🇳🇱.
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Mike Johnson describes Trump’s mental decline and unhinged behavior.
October 28, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Mike Johnson describes Trump’s mental decline and unhinged behavior.
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As a German, let me tell you ít's never paranoia if they are actually out to get you.
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October 30, 2025 at 12:18 AM
As a German, let me tell you ít's never paranoia if they are actually out to get you.
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But his assertion that diversity weakens unions ignores two things. First, labor unions have a long history of multiethnic coalitions. Second, it was the capitalists and political elites who tried to *exploit* ethnic divisions to maintain power. There is only one person here trying to stop unions:
October 30, 2025 at 8:07 AM
But his assertion that diversity weakens unions ignores two things. First, labor unions have a long history of multiethnic coalitions. Second, it was the capitalists and political elites who tried to *exploit* ethnic divisions to maintain power. There is only one person here trying to stop unions:
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I’m sorry, when did they say the winning starts, because I must have missed it???
October 30, 2025 at 1:03 PM
I’m sorry, when did they say the winning starts, because I must have missed it???
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Yes, this is a real post made by the Department of Homeland Security.
None of this is normal.
None of this is normal.
October 29, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Yes, this is a real post made by the Department of Homeland Security.
None of this is normal.
None of this is normal.
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Demitrois Nicolaides is a duly elected UCP MLA that helped me strip Charter rights of unionized teachers on a legal strike while restricting class sizes.
People need to realize that recall petitions are only meant for
@albertaNDP
MLAs, NOT UCP MLAs!
#abpoli #ableg #abteachers
People need to realize that recall petitions are only meant for
@albertaNDP
MLAs, NOT UCP MLAs!
#abpoli #ableg #abteachers
If you or someone you know is a resident in the Calgary - Bow riding your help is needed! Reach out to Jenny at info@recallnicolaides.ca
October 29, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Demitrois Nicolaides is a duly elected UCP MLA that helped me strip Charter rights of unionized teachers on a legal strike while restricting class sizes.
People need to realize that recall petitions are only meant for
@albertaNDP
MLAs, NOT UCP MLAs!
#abpoli #ableg #abteachers
People need to realize that recall petitions are only meant for
@albertaNDP
MLAs, NOT UCP MLAs!
#abpoli #ableg #abteachers
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“Smith’s personal approval has gone down to 38 per cent, a six-point drop from May.
And nearly half of respondents — 47 per cent — reported that their opinion of the premier has worsened over the past six months.”
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
calgaryherald.com/news/politic...
And nearly half of respondents — 47 per cent — reported that their opinion of the premier has worsened over the past six months.”
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
calgaryherald.com/news/politic...
'Reputational challenges': New poll shows public support for Smith, UCP has dipped amid teachers' strike
Response to teachers' strike appeared to sour some Albertans' opinions of Premier Danielle Smith and the UCP, suggests new survey from Leger
calgaryherald.com
October 29, 2025 at 12:58 AM
“Smith’s personal approval has gone down to 38 per cent, a six-point drop from May.
And nearly half of respondents — 47 per cent — reported that their opinion of the premier has worsened over the past six months.”
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
calgaryherald.com/news/politic...
And nearly half of respondents — 47 per cent — reported that their opinion of the premier has worsened over the past six months.”
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
calgaryherald.com/news/politic...
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While #PremierWabKinew addressed the #Manitoba #Legislature, #MLARedRiverNorth heckled the Premier mocking his recount that his own father was not eligible to vote in Canada as an Indigenous man.
Canadians will not tolerate racism and bigotry, especially by elected officials. #mbpoli #cdnpoli
Canadians will not tolerate racism and bigotry, especially by elected officials. #mbpoli #cdnpoli
October 29, 2025 at 12:27 PM
While #PremierWabKinew addressed the #Manitoba #Legislature, #MLARedRiverNorth heckled the Premier mocking his recount that his own father was not eligible to vote in Canada as an Indigenous man.
Canadians will not tolerate racism and bigotry, especially by elected officials. #mbpoli #cdnpoli
Canadians will not tolerate racism and bigotry, especially by elected officials. #mbpoli #cdnpoli
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Newsom Not Afraid To Share His
Plan For The World's 5th Largest
Economy,California, in Spite Of
Chump.......
Plan For The World's 5th Largest
Economy,California, in Spite Of
Chump.......
October 29, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Newsom Not Afraid To Share His
Plan For The World's 5th Largest
Economy,California, in Spite Of
Chump.......
Plan For The World's 5th Largest
Economy,California, in Spite Of
Chump.......
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Karoline Leavitt officially announced the "Launch of a large-scale investigation to find the people behind 'No Kings.'"
I've saved her some time.
I've saved her some time.
October 29, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Karoline Leavitt officially announced the "Launch of a large-scale investigation to find the people behind 'No Kings.'"
I've saved her some time.
I've saved her some time.
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Can’t wait for the pitchfork party that awaits Latex Luthor once he lays off upwards of 600,000 Amazon employees and replaces them with A.I.
October 28, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Can’t wait for the pitchfork party that awaits Latex Luthor once he lays off upwards of 600,000 Amazon employees and replaces them with A.I.
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$3812.
That’s what it cost our family for my wife to be on strike for the past 3 weeks. We’re lucky. We can afford it. But knowing that after all that time and money, the only thing that’s changed is she and 50K of her fellow teachers have fewer rights than they did before? It doesn’t feel great.
That’s what it cost our family for my wife to be on strike for the past 3 weeks. We’re lucky. We can afford it. But knowing that after all that time and money, the only thing that’s changed is she and 50K of her fellow teachers have fewer rights than they did before? It doesn’t feel great.
October 28, 2025 at 11:09 PM
$3812.
That’s what it cost our family for my wife to be on strike for the past 3 weeks. We’re lucky. We can afford it. But knowing that after all that time and money, the only thing that’s changed is she and 50K of her fellow teachers have fewer rights than they did before? It doesn’t feel great.
That’s what it cost our family for my wife to be on strike for the past 3 weeks. We’re lucky. We can afford it. But knowing that after all that time and money, the only thing that’s changed is she and 50K of her fellow teachers have fewer rights than they did before? It doesn’t feel great.
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"Here is a short list of the government laws and codes that are now overridden by Bill 2:
The Labour Relations Code;
The Public Education Collective Bargaining Act;
The Alberta Bill of Rights;
The Alberta Human Rights Act;
The Education Act."
calgaryherald.com/news/braid-a...
The Labour Relations Code;
The Public Education Collective Bargaining Act;
The Alberta Bill of Rights;
The Alberta Human Rights Act;
The Education Act."
calgaryherald.com/news/braid-a...
Braid: An appalling, unjust law drives Alberta teachers back to work
Alberta teacher are going back to work, but the law that drives them lingers as a dangerous attack on rights
calgaryherald.com
October 28, 2025 at 10:34 PM
"Here is a short list of the government laws and codes that are now overridden by Bill 2:
The Labour Relations Code;
The Public Education Collective Bargaining Act;
The Alberta Bill of Rights;
The Alberta Human Rights Act;
The Education Act."
calgaryherald.com/news/braid-a...
The Labour Relations Code;
The Public Education Collective Bargaining Act;
The Alberta Bill of Rights;
The Alberta Human Rights Act;
The Education Act."
calgaryherald.com/news/braid-a...
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Pardons to Marc Elias but his statement applies to all authoritarians.
Dani Smiles & the UCP has taken away teachers rights and then added unreasonable penalties to intimidate people from exercising those rights.
#Alberta #ABpoli #ABleg
#DanielleSmith
Dani Smiles & the UCP has taken away teachers rights and then added unreasonable penalties to intimidate people from exercising those rights.
#Alberta #ABpoli #ABleg
#DanielleSmith
October 28, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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Luckily we have unions who are organizing against this
All we have to do is support them
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All we have to do is support them
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October 28, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Luckily we have unions who are organizing against this
All we have to do is support them
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All we have to do is support them
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Last night the UCP made slaves of every worker in #Alberta
You might think that's an exaggeration but it's what I see when I think it through
Now any employer can double workers hours, cut their pay, no benefits, no time off
If we complain we will be forced to work using the Notwithstanding clause
You might think that's an exaggeration but it's what I see when I think it through
Now any employer can double workers hours, cut their pay, no benefits, no time off
If we complain we will be forced to work using the Notwithstanding clause
October 28, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Last night the UCP made slaves of every worker in #Alberta
You might think that's an exaggeration but it's what I see when I think it through
Now any employer can double workers hours, cut their pay, no benefits, no time off
If we complain we will be forced to work using the Notwithstanding clause
You might think that's an exaggeration but it's what I see when I think it through
Now any employer can double workers hours, cut their pay, no benefits, no time off
If we complain we will be forced to work using the Notwithstanding clause
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Teachers gave up a month's salary to fight for YOUR kids.
Let. That. Sink. In.
Now, they need YOUR support.
#ableg #abpoli #abed #UCP #albertandp #Alberta #NothwithstandingClause
Let. That. Sink. In.
Now, they need YOUR support.
#ableg #abpoli #abed #UCP #albertandp #Alberta #NothwithstandingClause
October 28, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Teachers gave up a month's salary to fight for YOUR kids.
Let. That. Sink. In.
Now, they need YOUR support.
#ableg #abpoli #abed #UCP #albertandp #Alberta #NothwithstandingClause
Let. That. Sink. In.
Now, they need YOUR support.
#ableg #abpoli #abed #UCP #albertandp #Alberta #NothwithstandingClause
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Well worth watching - what made Canadians effective, lethal fighters was flexibility (they did whatever task needed to be done) and total focus on the task.
We haven’t changed.
This comment summarizes 🇨🇦 because nice people don’t start fights but also don’t back down:
#Never51
#LongLiveCanada
We haven’t changed.
This comment summarizes 🇨🇦 because nice people don’t start fights but also don’t back down:
#Never51
#LongLiveCanada
October 28, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Well worth watching - what made Canadians effective, lethal fighters was flexibility (they did whatever task needed to be done) and total focus on the task.
We haven’t changed.
This comment summarizes 🇨🇦 because nice people don’t start fights but also don’t back down:
#Never51
#LongLiveCanada
We haven’t changed.
This comment summarizes 🇨🇦 because nice people don’t start fights but also don’t back down:
#Never51
#LongLiveCanada
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The U.S. is the number one security risk to Canada.
In terms of origins, the guns come overwhelmingly from south of the intentionally gun friendly US border
The US is the number 1 security risk peddling death to Canadians , for profit.
#Cdnpoli #Uspoli #Guns #Security
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
The US is the number 1 security risk peddling death to Canadians , for profit.
#Cdnpoli #Uspoli #Guns #Security
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
An inside look at how this Canadian police force goes from seizing illegal guns to finding out their origin | CBC News
With the number of reported shootings in London, Ont., reaching 20 in 2025, the police service says it's working tirelessly to pinpoint where illegal firearms are coming from and take them off the str...
www.cbc.ca
October 28, 2025 at 2:58 PM
The U.S. is the number one security risk to Canada.
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I lived through the 90s. Hospitals closed. Infrastructure crumbled. Tuition doubled. Public investment in housing ended. User fees increased. I’d rather not do this again.
Canada's budget will focus on austerity and investment, says PM Carney
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Wednesday that the upcoming federal budget would focus on both austerity and investments, adding that current government spending was unsustainable.
www.reuters.com
October 28, 2025 at 2:54 PM
I lived through the 90s. Hospitals closed. Infrastructure crumbled. Tuition doubled. Public investment in housing ended. User fees increased. I’d rather not do this again.