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Dr. Andy Holt @drandyholt.bsky.social · 6h

I’d wager the vast majority of MD students I deal with in YEG are socialists.
If most remained socialist after they qualify, I probably wouldn’t have quit my position as an AASUA union rep representing medical faculty at #UAlberta.

Eric Reinhart @eric-reinhart.com · 9h

New article out this month on how doctors become fascists.

50% of German physicians joined the Nazi Party––twice the proportion of any other profession. US doctors today are arguably the most conservative in the world, and we're heading along a similar path.
drive.google.com/file/d/1CAk9...

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Pamela Banting, PhD 🇨🇦 @pamelabanting.bsky.social · 19h

This thread needs to be front-page news all across #Alberta.

Parksy @pfparks.bsky.social · 23h

RURAL ED CLOSURES - REAL AB Case #2

- Pt in their 40s, witnessed cardiac arrest
- EMS responds and begins resuscitation
- Only mins from nearest Hospital, but the ED is CLOSED
- Adjacent Hospital ED Closed too
- EMS crew NOT aware of ED closures
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Dr. Andy Holt @drandyholt.bsky.social · 7h

Dear rural Albertans,
Please read this thread. 👇🏻

And then ask yourself why you keep voting for this.

Parksy @pfparks.bsky.social · 23h

RURAL ED CLOSURES - REAL AB Case #2

- Pt in their 40s, witnessed cardiac arrest
- EMS responds and begins resuscitation
- Only mins from nearest Hospital, but the ED is CLOSED
- Adjacent Hospital ED Closed too
- EMS crew NOT aware of ED closures
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Doug Aoki @nantanreikan.bsky.social · 8h

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Dr. Andy Holt @drandyholt.bsky.social · 1d

Canadian pro cyclist Derek Gee tears up his contract and walks away from team Israel Premier Tech, putting morals ahead of money. Now they’re suing him for 30 million Euros.
The presence of this team led to massive protests at this years Vuelta España.
Chapeau, Derek.
And fuck Israel.
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Cyclingnews @cyclingnews.com · 2d

Derek Gee claims he faces legal damages in the millions after terminating contract with Israel-Premier Tech

Canadian cites 'serious concerns related to racing for the team' in message

www.cyclingnews.com

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Kristina Šekrst @epiphenomenal.bsky.social · 1d

Accurate.

#academia #academy #philsky #philosophysky #philosophy #science

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Dr. Andy Holt @drandyholt.bsky.social · 1d

Lethbridge folks! 👇🏻

Parksy @pfparks.bsky.social · 2d

This isn’t about Right or Left Politics, this is about the RIGHT CARE at the right place at the right time.

Come out and discuss HC Access in your community.

You Deserve Safe and Timely Health Care.

Friends of Medicare @friendsofmedicare.bsky.social · 2d

We're coming to a town near YOU!

1st stop: Lethbridge! Join FOM & @pfparks.bsky.social Nov. 2 for an urgent townhall conversation about issues Albertans are experiencing in our health care system & solutions to make our lives & health better.

➕Info & RSVP: www.friendsofmedicare.org/healthcarele...

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The Onion @theonion.com · 2d

ICE Boasts Zero Murders Committed By 5-Year-Olds Since Child Detainments Began https://theonion.com/ice-boasts-zero-murders-committed-by-5-year-olds-since-child-detainments-began/

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Dr. Andy Holt @drandyholt.bsky.social · 2d

I did not do that but I will now. Thanks!

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Dr. Andy Holt @drandyholt.bsky.social · 2d

Signed, and my own comments added.

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Tzeporah Berman @tzeporah.bsky.social · 2d

In 2024 the oil and gas industry paid BC taxpayers $20,000 for fresh water. They used and poisoned 9 Billion litres of fresh water. Fracking companies should not be allowed to do this. If you want to call in the government to stop letting them you can here act.stand.earth/page/89100/a...

Fracking is draining B.C.’s freshwater: Act now before it’s too late

Despite B.C.’s Peace River Region facing an ongoing severe drought, last year oil & gas companies set a new record high for freshwater extraction, with an alarming 50% increase over the year before. J...

act.stand.earth

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Dr. Andy Holt @drandyholt.bsky.social · 2d

"I can't believe that another straight, white, male fascist, who is not a member of the LGBTQ2S+ community, has been exposed as a serial paedophile", said nobody, ever.

www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

Man convicted of 38 paedophile offences revealed as police informer who spied on UK activists

Trial of Nick Gratwick, 68, who schemed to rape children as young as six, exposes previous role among green protesters

www.theguardian.com

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Dr. Andy Holt @drandyholt.bsky.social · 3d

Sound on.

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Dr. Andy Holt @drandyholt.bsky.social · 2d

Currently watching “Monster - the Ed Gein Story” on Netflix, in which he digs up female corpses, dissects the skin and hair in one piece from a cadaver’s face and scalp, and wears it over his own face and head while dressing in women’s clothing.

Don’t know what made me think of that. 🤷🏻‍♂️

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Charles Rusnell @charlesrusnell.bsky.social · 2d

Listen to this interview with Tim Cartmell. He supported party politics and big money in municipal politics. He gets big corporate money, far more than any other candidate. Then he interprets obvious questions about whether he will be influenced by big money as an accusation that he is corrupt.

Lauren Boothby @laurby.bsky.social · 3d

Watch the story here edmonton.citynews.ca/video/2025/1...

Big money in Edmonton mayor's race? Donations scrutinized and defended

Interim financial disclosures for Edmonton mayor's race show one candidate received significantly more money than others, including from corporate donors. Candidates defend and scrutinize the role of ...

edmonton.citynews.ca

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Stephen Lautens @stephenlautens.bsky.social · 2d

In 1936 the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Carl von Ossietzky, a German pacifist convicted of high treason for exposing German re-armament. At the time of the award he was in a concentration camp. As a result Hitler banned any German from accepting a Nobel Prize and created his own German prize.

Ossietzky in the Esterwegen concentration camp in 1934.

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Dr. Andy Holt @drandyholt.bsky.social · 2d

I have e-mailed my MLA, Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk (Fort Sask-Vegreville) 3 times this week asking how she is advocating for teachers and kids in her riding. Thus far I've had no response. So I've just e-mailed again asking if it's necessary to make a donation to the UCP in order to receive a reply.

Victor L. McConought @vic4alberta.bsky.social · 2d

Listen, if you general citizens want the Minister to be accessible for questions, you should donate some money. That's democracy, ok? #abPoli

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Dr. Andy Holt @drandyholt.bsky.social · 2d

I wonder if Trump will now threaten to invade Norway.

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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 2d

BREAKING: A legal challenge has been launched in the Scottish courts to overturn the 'draconian' ban on Palestine Action

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Reuters @reuters.com · 2d

'When authoritarians seize power, it is crucial to recognize courageous defenders of freedom who rise and resist,' the Norwegian Nobel Committee said as it announced Maria Corina Machado as the winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize

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Dr. Andy Holt @drandyholt.bsky.social · 2d

This article is worth reading.

Dr. Kristopher Wells @drkristopherwells.bsky.social · 2d

This essay lays bare the UCP’s calculated attack on public education.

edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...

Opinion: Crisis capitalism comes for Alberta’s classrooms

When teachers are supported, students thrive, families prosper, and the province grows stronger.

edmontonjournal.com

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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 3d

That is, of course, unless you're talking about private schools...

Then it becomes one of the most important things that the Alberta Government recommends parents pay attention to while choosing a private school.

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Dr. Andy Holt @drandyholt.bsky.social · 3d

If only I'd learned of this approach to formulating a grant proposal at the beginning of my career. 😢

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 3d

RFK Jr on Tylenol and autism: "It is not proof. We're doing the studies to make the proof."

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Dr. Andy Holt @drandyholt.bsky.social · 3d

Sound on.

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