Samantha Power
@samwisepower.bsky.social
I am not *that* Samantha Power. I am a former journalist and now communications professional interested in books, sci-fi, writing, and outdoor adventures.
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Without federal funding, public media — and the truth-telling, community-connecting role it plays — is at risk.
Local stations may vanish. Millions could lose trusted news and vital information. If you are ready to join the fight for journalism, donate now: n.pr/458sOhq
Local stations may vanish. Millions could lose trusted news and vital information. If you are ready to join the fight for journalism, donate now: n.pr/458sOhq
July 25, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Without federal funding, public media — and the truth-telling, community-connecting role it plays — is at risk.
Local stations may vanish. Millions could lose trusted news and vital information. If you are ready to join the fight for journalism, donate now: n.pr/458sOhq
Local stations may vanish. Millions could lose trusted news and vital information. If you are ready to join the fight for journalism, donate now: n.pr/458sOhq
"True justice offers flexibility, accommodation and stability, not punishment for failing to meet able-bodied expectations." edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
Opinion: AISH clawback underscores Alberta’s fraying social contract
Opinion: Alberta’s fraying social contract
edmontonjournal.com
July 21, 2025 at 2:24 PM
"True justice offers flexibility, accommodation and stability, not punishment for failing to meet able-bodied expectations." edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
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Quelle surprise. Alberta doctors say evidence doesn't support mandatory addiction treatment and they weren't consulted.
The Compassionate Intervention Act presents challenges to doctors and patients. Mandatory addiction treatment has risks and implementing this bill calls for a balanced, rights-based approach. We are committed to working with government to inform this bill. www.albertadoctors.org/news/publica...
Compassionate Intervention Act - Our reaction | AMA
The government has introduced Bill 53 Compassionate Intervention Act for mandatory addiction treatment.
www.albertadoctors.org
May 8, 2025 at 4:42 AM
Quelle surprise. Alberta doctors say evidence doesn't support mandatory addiction treatment and they weren't consulted.
"We will not use our skills as technologists to compromise core government systems, jeopardize Americans’ sensitive data, or dismantle critical public services," they wrote. “We will not lend our expertise to carry out or legitimize DOGE’s actions.” www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
Federal tech workers quit in protest and refuse to help Musk’s DOGE
The workers wrote that they could no longer honor the commitments of their office
www.independent.co.uk
February 25, 2025 at 4:53 PM
"We will not use our skills as technologists to compromise core government systems, jeopardize Americans’ sensitive data, or dismantle critical public services," they wrote. “We will not lend our expertise to carry out or legitimize DOGE’s actions.” www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
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The Americans need to learn from us Canadians. We understand how an Opposition has to hammer away at a majority with focus, discipline how to mobilize our electeds on individual issues in service of an overarching message and goal, and how to mobilize the public to get the govt to back down.
Murphy: "We need to act like a real opposition party in the middle of a constitutional and democracy crisis. That means we should not be moving forward nominees or legislation in the Senate. Ds should not be giving votes to nominee or legislation in the Senate until Rs get serious about this crisis"
February 5, 2025 at 3:51 PM
The Americans need to learn from us Canadians. We understand how an Opposition has to hammer away at a majority with focus, discipline how to mobilize our electeds on individual issues in service of an overarching message and goal, and how to mobilize the public to get the govt to back down.
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It's not a demolition site it's a mass grave. It's not a demolition site it's a crime scene. It's not a demolition site its a homeland. It's not a demolition site it's Palestine. It's not a demolition site it's a genocide.
Trump, with Netanyahu sitting next to him, says "Gaza maybe is a demolition site right now ... you can't live in Gaza right now. I think we need another location."
February 5, 2025 at 5:47 AM
It's not a demolition site it's a mass grave. It's not a demolition site it's a crime scene. It's not a demolition site its a homeland. It's not a demolition site it's Palestine. It's not a demolition site it's a genocide.
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It's all an open attempt to shatter what's left of the public and sell it for parts.
Unfortunately we are a half century into this counter-revolution, and all our collective institutions are so diminished that we don't feel strong or organized enough to fight them.
But fight them we must.
Unfortunately we are a half century into this counter-revolution, and all our collective institutions are so diminished that we don't feel strong or organized enough to fight them.
But fight them we must.
February 3, 2025 at 3:26 AM
It's all an open attempt to shatter what's left of the public and sell it for parts.
Unfortunately we are a half century into this counter-revolution, and all our collective institutions are so diminished that we don't feel strong or organized enough to fight them.
But fight them we must.
Unfortunately we are a half century into this counter-revolution, and all our collective institutions are so diminished that we don't feel strong or organized enough to fight them.
But fight them we must.
"The best testament to USAID’s contribution is the surge in PRC-backed and Russian-backed propaganda maligning USAID and our work around the world... We counted 81 malicious and false propaganda campaigns, really dedicated campaigns, aimed at denigrating USAID and our reputation."
What Samantha Power Regrets and Her Advice to the Trump Administration
Here's an exit interview with America’s top aid official after confronting a turbulent series of humanitarian crises.
www.politico.com
February 3, 2025 at 11:03 PM
"The best testament to USAID’s contribution is the surge in PRC-backed and Russian-backed propaganda maligning USAID and our work around the world... We counted 81 malicious and false propaganda campaigns, really dedicated campaigns, aimed at denigrating USAID and our reputation."
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If you have a smidge of power and you catch yourself thinking:
Maybe we'll be safe if we:
- tone this justice program a bit
- take that 'decolonization' reference off the website
- nix that grant for decarbonization...
know that you are playing your part in Trump's game perfectly.
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Maybe we'll be safe if we:
- tone this justice program a bit
- take that 'decolonization' reference off the website
- nix that grant for decarbonization...
know that you are playing your part in Trump's game perfectly.
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January 29, 2025 at 5:59 PM
If you have a smidge of power and you catch yourself thinking:
Maybe we'll be safe if we:
- tone this justice program a bit
- take that 'decolonization' reference off the website
- nix that grant for decarbonization...
know that you are playing your part in Trump's game perfectly.
1/2
Maybe we'll be safe if we:
- tone this justice program a bit
- take that 'decolonization' reference off the website
- nix that grant for decarbonization...
know that you are playing your part in Trump's game perfectly.
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Incredibly thorough scoop here from the great @laurby.bsky.social: "Top brass at the Edmonton Police Service want Alberta’s government to disqualify two people selected to oversee its actions in large part because of their public criticism or comments around policing issues."
Edmonton police asked Alberta to intervene after city council appointed two commissioners. Documents show past criticism and allegations of 'bias' drove the request.
Top brass at the Edmonton Police Service want Alberta’s government to disqualify two commissioners because of their past public criticism.
edmontonjournal.com
January 23, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Incredibly thorough scoop here from the great @laurby.bsky.social: "Top brass at the Edmonton Police Service want Alberta’s government to disqualify two people selected to oversee its actions in large part because of their public criticism or comments around policing issues."
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Surveys find provincial programs to support kids and adults with disabilities are overwhelmed by demand. Families are waiting years for help, according to surveys from Inclusion Alberta.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Provincial support delays are hurting disabled Albertans and families, reports find | CBC News
Inclusion Alberta released two reports this week highlighting the problems with Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) and Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) programs.
www.cbc.ca
January 24, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Surveys find provincial programs to support kids and adults with disabilities are overwhelmed by demand. Families are waiting years for help, according to surveys from Inclusion Alberta.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...