Shannon Tarrant
@shanlila.bsky.social
🇨🇦RN Expat living in Qatar. Passionate about politics. Liberal ☮️❤️🇨🇦🏳️🌈
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Why #HarmReduction is actually compassionate care. A doctor explains how it heals communities, even as it faces political backlash, by Bonnie Larson www.broadview.org/why-harm-red... via @broadviewmedia.bsky.social
Why harm reduction is actually compassionate care | Broadview Magazine
One doctor explains how it heals communities, even as it faces political backlash.
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June 9, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Why #HarmReduction is actually compassionate care. A doctor explains how it heals communities, even as it faces political backlash, by Bonnie Larson www.broadview.org/why-harm-red... via @broadviewmedia.bsky.social
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CANADA POST
Canada's Late Monologue (now with fortified laugh track)
Canada's Late Monologue (now with fortified laugh track)
May 23, 2025 at 11:28 PM
CANADA POST
Canada's Late Monologue (now with fortified laugh track)
Canada's Late Monologue (now with fortified laugh track)
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Song of the day: Bobcaygeon - Tragically Hip
"It was in Bobcaygeon that I saw the constellations reveal themselves one star at a time."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6QD...
"It was in Bobcaygeon that I saw the constellations reveal themselves one star at a time."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6QD...
The Tragically Hip - Bobcaygeon (Official HD Video)
YouTube video by TheTragicallyHipVEVO
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May 24, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Song of the day: Bobcaygeon - Tragically Hip
"It was in Bobcaygeon that I saw the constellations reveal themselves one star at a time."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6QD...
"It was in Bobcaygeon that I saw the constellations reveal themselves one star at a time."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6QD...
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Pierre Poilievre in a nutshell.
If ever there was a case to drain the swamp...
If ever there was a case to drain the swamp...
May 4, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Pierre Poilievre in a nutshell.
If ever there was a case to drain the swamp...
If ever there was a case to drain the swamp...
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Poilievre losing his seat is almost Shakespearean: Pretender to the throne riles countrymen with anger, gets defeated by guy with Joy in his name. It’s basically Macbeth.
April 29, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Poilievre losing his seat is almost Shakespearean: Pretender to the throne riles countrymen with anger, gets defeated by guy with Joy in his name. It’s basically Macbeth.
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Dr. Jen Gunter writes to her fellow Canadians, warning them against Pierre Poilievre and the Cons. She cites ARCC's Election Toolkit!
"When a government thinks it can criminalize abortion, it’s a way to 'other' half the population, and othering is an important part of fascism."
"When a government thinks it can criminalize abortion, it’s a way to 'other' half the population, and othering is an important part of fascism."
Dear Canada, Pierre Poilievre is Coming for Your Reproductive Rights
A letter to my fellow Canadians
vajenda.substack.com
April 27, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Dr. Jen Gunter writes to her fellow Canadians, warning them against Pierre Poilievre and the Cons. She cites ARCC's Election Toolkit!
"When a government thinks it can criminalize abortion, it’s a way to 'other' half the population, and othering is an important part of fascism."
"When a government thinks it can criminalize abortion, it’s a way to 'other' half the population, and othering is an important part of fascism."
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People are claiming to have not seen Pope Francis’ advocacy for Palestine, so here is a clip reel:
April 22, 2025 at 3:02 AM
People are claiming to have not seen Pope Francis’ advocacy for Palestine, so here is a clip reel:
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Authoritarian minds may be primed for conspiracy beliefs, study suggests www.psypost.org/authoritaria... via @psypost.bsky.social
From study: "...people who supported authoritarianism more subsequently endorsed stronger conspiracy beliefs..."
From study: "...people who supported authoritarianism more subsequently endorsed stronger conspiracy beliefs..."
Authoritarian minds may be primed for conspiracy beliefs, study suggests
Contrary to popular belief, conspiracy theories may not drive democratic decline—rather, those who reject democracy seem more prone to conspiratorial thinking.
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April 21, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Authoritarian minds may be primed for conspiracy beliefs, study suggests www.psypost.org/authoritaria... via @psypost.bsky.social
From study: "...people who supported authoritarianism more subsequently endorsed stronger conspiracy beliefs..."
From study: "...people who supported authoritarianism more subsequently endorsed stronger conspiracy beliefs..."
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My statement on the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis:
April 21, 2025 at 12:51 PM
My statement on the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis:
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Not sure I’m cool with Poilievre’s new slogan:
Chicks Go Stale
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Stoppons Chicks Le Ticky Tocky
Chicks Go Stale
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Stoppons Chicks Le Ticky Tocky
April 1, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Not sure I’m cool with Poilievre’s new slogan:
Chicks Go Stale
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Stoppons Chicks Le Ticky Tocky
Chicks Go Stale
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Stoppons Chicks Le Ticky Tocky
“Forget pity, forget even the dead if you must, but at least fight against the theft of your soul.”
One of many moments in Omar El Akkad’s new book, “One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This,” that will stop you in your tracks.
March 30, 2025 at 3:51 AM
“Forget pity, forget even the dead if you must, but at least fight against the theft of your soul.”
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After 931 days as Conservative leader, Pierre Poilievre still refuses to get his security clearance.
The choice is clear.
The choice is clear.
March 29, 2025 at 10:10 PM
After 931 days as Conservative leader, Pierre Poilievre still refuses to get his security clearance.
The choice is clear.
The choice is clear.
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Conservatives fear 'dysfunctional' campaign and 'civil war' in the party: sources | CBC News
Conservatives fear 'dysfunctional' campaign and 'civil war' in the party: sources | CBC News
Conservatives fear 'dysfunctional' campaign and 'civil war' in the party: sources | CBC News
As Conservative infighting over how the campaign is handling Donald Trump’s tariff threats spills into the open, sources within the party are describing a “dysfunctional” campaign with too much centra...
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March 30, 2025 at 1:24 AM
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Conservatives fear 'dysfunctional' campaign and 'civil war' in the party: sources | CBC News
Conservatives fear 'dysfunctional' campaign and 'civil war' in the party: sources | CBC News
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Best news ever!!!!
Breaking News 🗞️ 🚨
😊
Liberal MP Sean Fraser changes mind, will seek re-election: sources #NovaScotia #FederalElection #Canada
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Liberal MP Sean Fraser changes mind, will seek re-election: sources #NovaScotia #FederalElection #Canada
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Liberal MP Sean Fraser changes mind, will seek re-election: sources | CBC News
Liberal MP and former cabinet minister Sean Fraser is cancelling his plans to retire from politics and will announce today he will seek reelection in his Nova Scotia riding of Central Nova, CBC News h...
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March 25, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Best news ever!!!!
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We are taking the fight for our country to the streets.
The American consulate in Toronto weren't happy.
They called the cops.
They don't think we have a right to march on our own city sidewalks.
#elbowsup
The American consulate in Toronto weren't happy.
They called the cops.
They don't think we have a right to march on our own city sidewalks.
#elbowsup
March 25, 2025 at 5:18 PM
We are taking the fight for our country to the streets.
The American consulate in Toronto weren't happy.
They called the cops.
They don't think we have a right to march on our own city sidewalks.
#elbowsup
The American consulate in Toronto weren't happy.
They called the cops.
They don't think we have a right to march on our own city sidewalks.
#elbowsup
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I'm available if any constituents in Brooks-Medicine Hat are looking to organize volunteers to get signatures for a recall petition for Danielle Smith.
Cheers.
#ableg #abpoli
Cheers.
#ableg #abpoli
Danielle Smith admits to calling for foreign interference in Canada's election
It's time for Albertans to stand up.
open.substack.com
March 23, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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Natch, Conservative Premier commits treason, invites Trump to manipulate our election, admits piffleswipe Pierre Poilievre’s policies are ‘in sync’ with Trump’s, and @TheGlobeandMail.com buries it at the bottom of page
5, with the worst part left to the last couple of columns.
🍁😒🍁
#cdnmedia
5, with the worst part left to the last couple of columns.
🍁😒🍁
#cdnmedia
March 24, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Natch, Conservative Premier commits treason, invites Trump to manipulate our election, admits piffleswipe Pierre Poilievre’s policies are ‘in sync’ with Trump’s, and @TheGlobeandMail.com buries it at the bottom of page
5, with the worst part left to the last couple of columns.
🍁😒🍁
#cdnmedia
5, with the worst part left to the last couple of columns.
🍁😒🍁
#cdnmedia
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Elbows up, Canada.
March 22, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Elbows up, Canada.
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The MAGA morons will go to any lengths to show their spite and stupidity towards Canada.
Keep the boycott going.
No travel to USA.
#elbowsup
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Keep the boycott going.
No travel to USA.
#elbowsup
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
U.S. blocks Canadian access to iconic Stanstead border-straddling library, local officials say | CBC News
The U.S. government is closing the main Canadian access to the Stanstead, Que., library, an iconic building that straddles both borders, according to town and library officials.
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March 21, 2025 at 1:24 PM
The MAGA morons will go to any lengths to show their spite and stupidity towards Canada.
Keep the boycott going.
No travel to USA.
#elbowsup
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Keep the boycott going.
No travel to USA.
#elbowsup
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Naheed Nenshi -
A new PM and a new cabinet allow us to reset the tone and discuss how prov and fed govts can work together to improve Albertans' lives.
Instead, the Premier took it as an opportunity to make demands in the most juvenile and childish way. Her actions were insulting. #cdnpoli
A new PM and a new cabinet allow us to reset the tone and discuss how prov and fed govts can work together to improve Albertans' lives.
Instead, the Premier took it as an opportunity to make demands in the most juvenile and childish way. Her actions were insulting. #cdnpoli
March 21, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Naheed Nenshi -
A new PM and a new cabinet allow us to reset the tone and discuss how prov and fed govts can work together to improve Albertans' lives.
Instead, the Premier took it as an opportunity to make demands in the most juvenile and childish way. Her actions were insulting. #cdnpoli
A new PM and a new cabinet allow us to reset the tone and discuss how prov and fed govts can work together to improve Albertans' lives.
Instead, the Premier took it as an opportunity to make demands in the most juvenile and childish way. Her actions were insulting. #cdnpoli
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The United States is no longer a nation under the rule of law.
I urge Canadians to avoid travel. Illegal detentions and kidnapping by ICE have become all too common for travellers and those with working VISAs.
Stay away at this time.
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I urge Canadians to avoid travel. Illegal detentions and kidnapping by ICE have become all too common for travellers and those with working VISAs.
Stay away at this time.
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Dire warning from Canada MP: "I urge people not to travel to the United States" (video)
Dire warning from Canada's Prime Minister Angus: "I urge people not to travel to the United States" (video)
boingboing.net
March 21, 2025 at 11:25 AM
The United States is no longer a nation under the rule of law.
I urge Canadians to avoid travel. Illegal detentions and kidnapping by ICE have become all too common for travellers and those with working VISAs.
Stay away at this time.
boingboing.net/2025/03/20/d...
I urge Canadians to avoid travel. Illegal detentions and kidnapping by ICE have become all too common for travellers and those with working VISAs.
Stay away at this time.
boingboing.net/2025/03/20/d...
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The hard reality is that the far right & malign foreign actors, especially Russia, weaponized social media in a decade long campaign to discredit Justin Trudeau.
Extremists target Trudeau and Canada | The Kingston Whig Standard
www.thewhig.com/opinion/extr...
Extremists target Trudeau and Canada | The Kingston Whig Standard
www.thewhig.com/opinion/extr...
Extremists target Trudeau and Canada
The far right is a transnational movement that seeks to destroy liberal democracy by spreading disinformation on social media, smearing democratic leaders, and causing chaos.
www.thewhig.com
March 18, 2025 at 2:21 AM
The hard reality is that the far right & malign foreign actors, especially Russia, weaponized social media in a decade long campaign to discredit Justin Trudeau.
Extremists target Trudeau and Canada | The Kingston Whig Standard
www.thewhig.com/opinion/extr...
Extremists target Trudeau and Canada | The Kingston Whig Standard
www.thewhig.com/opinion/extr...
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On the Current this morning,on CBC, a Nurse made an excellent point and said Alberta’s forced treatment program is like Residential Schools all over again.
March 1, 2025 at 3:24 AM
On the Current this morning,on CBC, a Nurse made an excellent point and said Alberta’s forced treatment program is like Residential Schools all over again.