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Sandra D123 @sandradyyj.bsky.social · 14h

#England #racism #antiimmigrant

Sandra D123 @sandradyyj.bsky.social · 1d

#nobelpeaceprize

Let's not forget that Henry "carpet bombing is good, actually" Kissinger won a Nobel Peace Prize. For negotiating a ceasefire in Vietnam that *checks notes* did not happen. Take that for what it's worth.

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Sandra D123 @sandradyyj.bsky.social · 3d

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#gaza #canada

Canadian author Omar El Akkad's debut nonfiction work shortlisted for U.S. National Book Award | CBC Books

Akkad's One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This is on the nonfiction shortlist for the U.S.-based award. The annual literary award program celebrates and honours authors for books publish...

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Jim Mayer 🇨🇦 @pentastich.bsky.social · 7d

I am thankful every day for the Victoria Council members who, for more than a decade, have resisted the "bikelash" and made building a safe bike & roll network here. It's how this senior citizen gets around, and I love it.
#yyj #yyjbike

Calgary Climate Hub @calgaryclimatehub.ca · 24d

The data on #Bikelanes are clear & consistent: GREAT for cities in just about every metric you can think of. So why are politicians across Canada attacking them? We dig in with @bikecalgary.bsky.social's Doug Clark & Alyssa Quinney

PODCAST: www.podcastics.com/episode/3835...
#yyc #yyccc #yycbike

Divide & Conquer: The B.S. Against Bike Lanes

Build barriers between cyclists and cars, not between people and their neighbors.

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Sandra D123 @sandradyyj.bsky.social · 7d

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#kneecap #ddttidf #freegaza #canpoli

Is Kneecap banned from Canada or not? NDP urges answer in high-profile case - National | Globalnews.ca

NDP MP Jenny Kwan urged Immigration Minister Lena Diab to provide transparency after she and other officials involved have declined to answer questions on the case for two weeks.

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Sandra D123 @sandradyyj.bsky.social · 8d

All eyes on Global Sumud #flotilla All eyes on #Palestine

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Sandra D123 @sandradyyj.bsky.social · 8d

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#ACAB

British police may have shot 2 of the Manchester synagogue attack victims, one fatally, officals say | CBC News

One of the victims killed in Thursday's attack at a synagogue in Manchester was shot by police during their attempts to bring the unarmed attacker under control, officers said on Friday in a statement...

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Sandra D123 @sandradyyj.bsky.social · 8d

VIU student petitions BC Supreme Court for judicial review of suspension cheknews.ca/viu-student-...

VIU student petitions BC Supreme Court for judicial review of suspension

The BC Supreme Court is being asked to review of a suspension leveled by Vancouver Island University against a Palestinian activist

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Sandra D123 @sandradyyj.bsky.social · 8d

VIU student petitions BC Supreme Court for judicial review of suspension cheknews.ca/viu-student-...

VIU student petitions BC Supreme Court for judicial review of suspension

The BC Supreme Court is being asked to review of a suspension leveled by Vancouver Island University against a Palestinian activist

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Sandra D123 @sandradyyj.bsky.social · 10d

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What a Friend We Have in Congress

YouTube video by Pete Seeger - Topic

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Sandra D123 @sandradyyj.bsky.social · 10d

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#ANTIFA

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Sandra D123 @sandradyyj.bsky.social · 10d

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#Gaza #SalmudFlotilla #FreePalestine

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Sandra D123 @sandradyyj.bsky.social · 10d

This cause is close to my heart - please sign: you.leadnow.ca/petitions/me...

Mercury Justice for Grassy Narrows

I just signed the Grassy Narrows petition calling on Justin Trudeau to honour his treaty obligations and commitment to reconciliation. Join me in signing here https://you.leadnow.ca/org/petitions/merc...

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Sandra D123 @sandradyyj.bsky.social · 11d

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#TruthAndReconcilliation
#OrangeShirtDay

Indigenous people in Quebec are pushing for progress. Is the province doing its part? | CBC News

Six years after the Viens Commission recommended 142 calls to action, some experts say awareness is growing, but significant progress will take a lot more work.

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Sandra D123 @sandradyyj.bsky.social · 12d

Loblaws doesn't seem to know where ORANGES are grown. Liars.
#loblaws #boycottUSA

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Sandra D123 @sandradyyj.bsky.social · 13d

Bear strolls across Campbell River pergola, delights internet #VancouverIsland #BlackBear

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Bear strolls across Campbell River pergola, delights internet

A Campbell River man woke up to an unexpected guest walking across his backyard pergola — a black bear casually balancing on beams like it was right at home.

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Sandra D123 @sandradyyj.bsky.social · 13d

Children left short of clean water and sleep amid ‘prolonged’ detention by Ice, watchdog groups allege | Ice (US Immigration and Customs Enforcement) | The Guardian share.google/HlSv8jwk5JZR...