@reidrraymond.bsky.social
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I know everyone is super concerned about ‘inciting terrorism,’ so why exactly is it okay for a Toronto Sun columnist to essentially say that violence is an appropriate response to anti-genocide protesters?
December 28, 2025 at 1:16 PM
I know everyone is super concerned about ‘inciting terrorism,’ so why exactly is it okay for a Toronto Sun columnist to essentially say that violence is an appropriate response to anti-genocide protesters?
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Pierre Poilievre outside the House of Commons
a man shouting into a megaphone with the words " can you hear me " above him
ALT: a man shouting into a megaphone with the words " can you hear me " above him
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April 30, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Pierre Poilievre outside the House of Commons
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I don't envy our American counterparts at present, but this is an opportune moment for Canadian journalism to reflect on how we cover politics and democracy and how we can do it better.
February 5, 2025 at 2:39 PM
I don't envy our American counterparts at present, but this is an opportune moment for Canadian journalism to reflect on how we cover politics and democracy and how we can do it better.
Not surprised. When he specifically mentioned her and others on the daily show, I assumed this was coming.
January 19, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Not surprised. When he specifically mentioned her and others on the daily show, I assumed this was coming.
Carney's speech could be a bit more succinct with better flow, but he seems to have the tools to improve.
Also, with the analogies, it seems his team is trying to do better with men than the current PM.
Also, with the analogies, it seems his team is trying to do better with men than the current PM.
January 16, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Carney's speech could be a bit more succinct with better flow, but he seems to have the tools to improve.
Also, with the analogies, it seems his team is trying to do better with men than the current PM.
Also, with the analogies, it seems his team is trying to do better with men than the current PM.
Read through the list hoping it wouldn't be as disappointing as promised. It was clear Erica's point was valid. All of these supposed progressives telling her the appropriate way to disagree validates critiques that progressives are paternalistic and see racialized people as tools. FOH with that.
Please note this is a starter pack of WHITE reporters in Canada. And they are all mainstream.
Imagine coming into a progressive app and having no marginalized or progressive journalists in your starter pack
Imagine coming into a progressive app and having no marginalized or progressive journalists in your starter pack
I know we're not really doing starterpacks anymore...
𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝘁. 🖐️
This is a set of (mostly) Canadian journalists new to bluesky. I also threw in a few of my faves.
Most on this list need help finding their footing here.
𝗪𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘂𝗽 𝗫'𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗯𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺.
go.bsky.app/GaoS6MJ
𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝘁. 🖐️
This is a set of (mostly) Canadian journalists new to bluesky. I also threw in a few of my faves.
Most on this list need help finding their footing here.
𝗪𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘂𝗽 𝗫'𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗯𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺.
go.bsky.app/GaoS6MJ
January 12, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Read through the list hoping it wouldn't be as disappointing as promised. It was clear Erica's point was valid. All of these supposed progressives telling her the appropriate way to disagree validates critiques that progressives are paternalistic and see racialized people as tools. FOH with that.
Agree on the points of feasibility and timing, but discounting this as a dumb idea in general might be a misread.
Imagine looking around the world today and deciding THIS is the fucking issue you're gonna launch your leadership campaign with. Absolutely disqualifyingly dumb. (Not to mention not at all feasible).
Liberal backbencher vows to dump the monarchy if elected leader. Chandra Arya is first sitting MP to launch a leadership campaign www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Find out more at Nationalnewswatch.com
Find out more at Nationalnewswatch.com
January 9, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Agree on the points of feasibility and timing, but discounting this as a dumb idea in general might be a misread.
He's said this many times... I think in @aaronwherry.bsky.social's book and in conversation on Erkine- Smith's podcast.
Interesting to hear the PM name electoral reform (or lack thereof) as his biggest regret. I’m sure there’ll be some eye-rolling at his spin that it was impossible, but whatever the reason, it does stand out as a real missed opportunity in the current political climate.
January 6, 2025 at 5:59 PM
He's said this many times... I think in @aaronwherry.bsky.social's book and in conversation on Erkine- Smith's podcast.
The grotesque symmetry in January 6th being the day of an attempted right-wing fascist coup and the day of resignation for one of the most progressive leaders on the world stage.
January 6, 2025 at 5:53 PM
The grotesque symmetry in January 6th being the day of an attempted right-wing fascist coup and the day of resignation for one of the most progressive leaders on the world stage.
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I would add extension of parental leave and better take up of benefits like GIS, CWB and (finally) Canada Learning Bond.
Justin Trudeau’s legacy is a solid one.
Consequential but controversial. But a solid one.
— CPP bigger
— CCB ⬇️ child poverty
— TMX ✅ and LNG Canada supported
— One of best COVID responses in G7
— CUSMA
— Key investments in AI + ZEVs
And much of that will endure.
#cdnpoli
Consequential but controversial. But a solid one.
— CPP bigger
— CCB ⬇️ child poverty
— TMX ✅ and LNG Canada supported
— One of best COVID responses in G7
— CUSMA
— Key investments in AI + ZEVs
And much of that will endure.
#cdnpoli
January 6, 2025 at 4:37 PM
I would add extension of parental leave and better take up of benefits like GIS, CWB and (finally) Canada Learning Bond.
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Latest from me. A short piece on the Freeland-Trudeau breakup and what it all means.
tl;dr A visit from the Ghost of Christmas Past.
geraldbutts.substack.com/p/the-ballad...
tl;dr A visit from the Ghost of Christmas Past.
geraldbutts.substack.com/p/the-ballad...
The Ballad of Justin and Chrystia
Trudeau II: Act V, Scene i
geraldbutts.substack.com
December 27, 2024 at 2:22 PM
Latest from me. A short piece on the Freeland-Trudeau breakup and what it all means.
tl;dr A visit from the Ghost of Christmas Past.
geraldbutts.substack.com/p/the-ballad...
tl;dr A visit from the Ghost of Christmas Past.
geraldbutts.substack.com/p/the-ballad...
Whatever happens to Trudeau, I wonder what things will look like for Freeland long term. Regardless of how justified she was, her actions are also clearly a power play. Will party supporters appreciate this with more time to reflect?
December 20, 2024 at 10:55 PM
Whatever happens to Trudeau, I wonder what things will look like for Freeland long term. Regardless of how justified she was, her actions are also clearly a power play. Will party supporters appreciate this with more time to reflect?
So my first Bluesky post:
Perhaps the bright side of this week's dire circumstances is that the new voices in Cabinet give more credibility to voices who haven't been of the centre of power. Maybe some needed new perspectives.
Perhaps the bright side of this week's dire circumstances is that the new voices in Cabinet give more credibility to voices who haven't been of the centre of power. Maybe some needed new perspectives.
December 20, 2024 at 3:44 PM
So my first Bluesky post:
Perhaps the bright side of this week's dire circumstances is that the new voices in Cabinet give more credibility to voices who haven't been of the centre of power. Maybe some needed new perspectives.
Perhaps the bright side of this week's dire circumstances is that the new voices in Cabinet give more credibility to voices who haven't been of the centre of power. Maybe some needed new perspectives.