Duane Bratt
@duanebratt.bsky.social
Mount Royal University Political Science Prof, retired lacrosse coach (now I coach coaches!), Husband, and Dad to 2 adult children and 1 grandchild
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NEW: Global News has learned the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation has paused $129M in federal Housing Accelerator Fund money to the City of Calgary pending further clarity on citywide rezoning.
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Calgary’s $129M in federal housing funds ‘paused’ pending citywide rezoning status - Calgary | Globalnews.ca
Calgary city council is preparing to debate a motion that calls for the repeal of the citywide rezoning policy in December, which would require a public hearing in the spring.
globalnews.ca
November 25, 2025 at 10:28 PM
NEW: Global News has learned the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation has paused $129M in federal Housing Accelerator Fund money to the City of Calgary pending further clarity on citywide rezoning.
globalnews.ca/news/1154274...
globalnews.ca/news/1154274...
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Has hell frozen over? Alberta and Ottawa are WORKING TOGETHER?
Dr. @duanebratt.bsky.social and pollster Janet Brown lay out why Smith and Carney's pipeline announcement is such a big deal for Alberta's premier...
📺 FULL: rtrj.info/112525RTRT
🎧 FULL: rtrj.info/112525
youtu.be/Q4MSmd2m78I?...
Dr. @duanebratt.bsky.social and pollster Janet Brown lay out why Smith and Carney's pipeline announcement is such a big deal for Alberta's premier...
📺 FULL: rtrj.info/112525RTRT
🎧 FULL: rtrj.info/112525
youtu.be/Q4MSmd2m78I?...
Pipeline Deal "A Big Win" for Danielle Smith
YouTube video by Real Talk Ryan Jespersen
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November 25, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Has hell frozen over? Alberta and Ottawa are WORKING TOGETHER?
Dr. @duanebratt.bsky.social and pollster Janet Brown lay out why Smith and Carney's pipeline announcement is such a big deal for Alberta's premier...
📺 FULL: rtrj.info/112525RTRT
🎧 FULL: rtrj.info/112525
youtu.be/Q4MSmd2m78I?...
Dr. @duanebratt.bsky.social and pollster Janet Brown lay out why Smith and Carney's pipeline announcement is such a big deal for Alberta's premier...
📺 FULL: rtrj.info/112525RTRT
🎧 FULL: rtrj.info/112525
youtu.be/Q4MSmd2m78I?...
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"I didn't hear any #UCP MLAs getting upset about how the (recall) law was being used against Jyoti Gondek..."
Dr. @duanebratt.bsky.social and Janet Brown chime in as recall efforts ramp up in Alberta...
📺 FULL: rtrj.info/112525RTRT
🎧 FULL: rtrj.info/112525 #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #RealTalkRJ
Dr. @duanebratt.bsky.social and Janet Brown chime in as recall efforts ramp up in Alberta...
📺 FULL: rtrj.info/112525RTRT
🎧 FULL: rtrj.info/112525 #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #RealTalkRJ
November 25, 2025 at 9:08 PM
"I didn't hear any #UCP MLAs getting upset about how the (recall) law was being used against Jyoti Gondek..."
Dr. @duanebratt.bsky.social and Janet Brown chime in as recall efforts ramp up in Alberta...
📺 FULL: rtrj.info/112525RTRT
🎧 FULL: rtrj.info/112525 #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #RealTalkRJ
Dr. @duanebratt.bsky.social and Janet Brown chime in as recall efforts ramp up in Alberta...
📺 FULL: rtrj.info/112525RTRT
🎧 FULL: rtrj.info/112525 #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #RealTalkRJ
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Recall campaigns were approved this morning targeting UCP MLAs Glenn van Dijken, Jackie Lovely, Nathan Neudorf, Jason Stephan, and Searle Turton. That brings the total number of current MLA recall campaigns to 14.
🤠Total Recall: Nine UCP MLAs are now facing recall petitions in their ridings and MLA Dale Nally lashed out at constituent organizing recall effort in Morinville-St. Albert. 😬 Read all about it.
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Total Recall: Nine UCP MLAs now facing recall petitions in their ridings
MLA Dale Nally lashed out at constituent organizing recall effort in Morinville-St. Albert
daveberta.substack.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Recall campaigns were approved this morning targeting UCP MLAs Glenn van Dijken, Jackie Lovely, Nathan Neudorf, Jason Stephan, and Searle Turton. That brings the total number of current MLA recall campaigns to 14.
Up in Edmonton and you never know who you will run into.
November 25, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Up in Edmonton and you never know who you will run into.
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Gentle reminder (for Mr. Nally’s benefit) that any eligible elector can be a petitioner regardless whether or not that person voted in prior elections.
Dale Nally's recall petitioner says he doesn't listen to constituents and cites his concerns over the notwithstanding clause.
Nally responds by saying the petitioner doesn't vote and works as a proxy for a group weaponizing the recall act and the petition has no merit.
Nally responds by saying the petitioner doesn't vote and works as a proxy for a group weaponizing the recall act and the petition has no merit.
November 24, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Gentle reminder (for Mr. Nally’s benefit) that any eligible elector can be a petitioner regardless whether or not that person voted in prior elections.
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Gallego to Hegseth: "You will never ever be half the man that Sen. Kelly is. You, sir, are a coward. And the fact that you are following this order from the president shows how big of a coward you are. I can't wait until you are no longer the secretary of defense."
November 24, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Gallego to Hegseth: "You will never ever be half the man that Sen. Kelly is. You, sir, are a coward. And the fact that you are following this order from the president shows how big of a coward you are. I can't wait until you are no longer the secretary of defense."
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Genuine question: has any GOP member of house or senate spoken out about the Dept of defense and Hegseth threatening sen Mark Kelly with lawfare? Beyond disturbing
Especially any veterans?
Shame on all those who stay silent
Especially any veterans?
Shame on all those who stay silent
November 24, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Genuine question: has any GOP member of house or senate spoken out about the Dept of defense and Hegseth threatening sen Mark Kelly with lawfare? Beyond disturbing
Especially any veterans?
Shame on all those who stay silent
Especially any veterans?
Shame on all those who stay silent
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I'm skeptical that Trump's make Ukraine surrender plan wasn't real.
Trump envoy Witkoff negotiated it, details and threats to Ukraine were public for multiple days, and Rubio didn't dispute it then, only after the plan got a bad reception and rejected by Europe.
Look like attempting to save face.
Trump envoy Witkoff negotiated it, details and threats to Ukraine were public for multiple days, and Rubio didn't dispute it then, only after the plan got a bad reception and rejected by Europe.
Look like attempting to save face.
Republican Senator Mike Rounds said Secretary of State Marco Rubio, in a call to senators, confirmed the so-called 28-point “peace plan” was actually a Russian wishlist and is “not the administration’s position”. Nor is there any threat to cut off weapons or intelligence to Ukraine.
November 22, 2025 at 11:46 PM
I'm skeptical that Trump's make Ukraine surrender plan wasn't real.
Trump envoy Witkoff negotiated it, details and threats to Ukraine were public for multiple days, and Rubio didn't dispute it then, only after the plan got a bad reception and rejected by Europe.
Look like attempting to save face.
Trump envoy Witkoff negotiated it, details and threats to Ukraine were public for multiple days, and Rubio didn't dispute it then, only after the plan got a bad reception and rejected by Europe.
Look like attempting to save face.
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Today, I proclaimed Transgender Day of Remembrance in Calgary. We honour those we’ve lost, and we stand with resolve for a city where everyone can live safely and authentically. We will keep fighting for every person’s right to be who they are: openly, proudly, and without fear. #yyccc
November 21, 2025 at 5:17 AM
Today, I proclaimed Transgender Day of Remembrance in Calgary. We honour those we’ve lost, and we stand with resolve for a city where everyone can live safely and authentically. We will keep fighting for every person’s right to be who they are: openly, proudly, and without fear. #yyccc
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While Donald Trump may have been intoxicated by Zohran Mamdani today, he will be humiliated by the general takes that Mamdani totally played and outsmarted him.
Expect petty retaliation.
Expect petty retaliation.
November 21, 2025 at 11:52 PM
While Donald Trump may have been intoxicated by Zohran Mamdani today, he will be humiliated by the general takes that Mamdani totally played and outsmarted him.
Expect petty retaliation.
Expect petty retaliation.
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Ottawa, Alberta expected to sign new energy sector deal on Thursday: source. Memorandum of understanding expected to include language around a new oil pipeline www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Find out more at nationalnewswatch.com
Find out more at nationalnewswatch.com
Ottawa, Alberta expected to sign new energy sector deal on Thursday: source | CBC News
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith are expected to sign an agreement on the future of Alberta's energy sector on Thursday, according to a senior federal government source.
www.cbc.ca
November 21, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Ottawa, Alberta expected to sign new energy sector deal on Thursday: source. Memorandum of understanding expected to include language around a new oil pipeline www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Find out more at nationalnewswatch.com
Find out more at nationalnewswatch.com
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It never stopped being February 2022 for these guys and they are on a desperate quest to recapture that energy.
In case you’re wondering:
The key people behind tomorrow’s planned nationwide Ostrich Convoy include an aging Burning Man attendee who drives a psychedelic school bus called the “Church of Bubbles” and a Dutch-born Gen Z social media marketer who imports maple syrup to Utrecht, Netherlands
The key people behind tomorrow’s planned nationwide Ostrich Convoy include an aging Burning Man attendee who drives a psychedelic school bus called the “Church of Bubbles” and a Dutch-born Gen Z social media marketer who imports maple syrup to Utrecht, Netherlands
Leaders of Canada’s Newest Convoy Worry Police Are Trying to Sabotage a Nationwide Protest Avenging a Flock of Dead Ostriches
Convoy organizers say they are at ‘war’ with the federal government, but insist they will remain ‘peaceful’
pressprogress.ca
November 21, 2025 at 9:53 PM
It never stopped being February 2022 for these guys and they are on a desperate quest to recapture that energy.
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Breaking News: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he personally instructed the CDC to abandon its position that vaccines do not cause autism. The move underscores his determination to challenge scientific orthodoxy — in this case, that vaccines save lives — and bend the health department to his will.
RFK Jr. Says He Instructed CDC to Change Vaccines and Autism Language on Website
In an interview, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. cited gaps in vaccine safety research. His critics say he is ignoring a larger point: Vaccines save lives.
nyti.ms
November 21, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Breaking News: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he personally instructed the CDC to abandon its position that vaccines do not cause autism. The move underscores his determination to challenge scientific orthodoxy — in this case, that vaccines save lives — and bend the health department to his will.
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“Albertans don’t agree on a lot these days,” said pollster Janet Brown, “but our research shows they overwhelmingly want the oil and gas industry to pay their bills.”
Read more at: reddeeradvocate.com/2025/11/20/a...
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Read more at: reddeeradvocate.com/2025/11/20/a...
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Albertans want oil industry to pay up: poll - Red Deer Advocate
92% say industry should pay cleanup costs
reddeeradvocate.com
November 21, 2025 at 5:57 PM
“Albertans don’t agree on a lot these days,” said pollster Janet Brown, “but our research shows they overwhelmingly want the oil and gas industry to pay their bills.”
Read more at: reddeeradvocate.com/2025/11/20/a...
reddeeradvocate.com/2025/11/20/a...
Read more at: reddeeradvocate.com/2025/11/20/a...
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For those keeping track:
Essayli (CDCal), Habba (DNJ), and Chatta (DNev) have been found to have been unlawfully appointed. Govt appealing.
Halligan (EDVa) & Sarcone (NDNY) pending.
(Issues not always exactly the same.)
Essayli (CDCal), Habba (DNJ), and Chatta (DNev) have been found to have been unlawfully appointed. Govt appealing.
Halligan (EDVa) & Sarcone (NDNY) pending.
(Issues not always exactly the same.)
Judge Schofield will hear argument 12/4 on whether US Attorney for the Northern District of NY was lawfully appointed. (Arises in Letitia James' challenge to a grand jury subpoena issued there.)
November 21, 2025 at 6:19 PM
For those keeping track:
Essayli (CDCal), Habba (DNJ), and Chatta (DNev) have been found to have been unlawfully appointed. Govt appealing.
Halligan (EDVa) & Sarcone (NDNY) pending.
(Issues not always exactly the same.)
Essayli (CDCal), Habba (DNJ), and Chatta (DNev) have been found to have been unlawfully appointed. Govt appealing.
Halligan (EDVa) & Sarcone (NDNY) pending.
(Issues not always exactly the same.)
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NEW:
Alberta’s Chief Electoral Officer has approved a recall petition for Grande Prairie UCP MLA Nolan Dyck.
This is the third official recall petition approved for an MLA, following Demetrios Nicolaides and Angela Pitt.
Alberta’s Chief Electoral Officer has approved a recall petition for Grande Prairie UCP MLA Nolan Dyck.
This is the third official recall petition approved for an MLA, following Demetrios Nicolaides and Angela Pitt.
November 21, 2025 at 6:42 PM
NEW:
Alberta’s Chief Electoral Officer has approved a recall petition for Grande Prairie UCP MLA Nolan Dyck.
This is the third official recall petition approved for an MLA, following Demetrios Nicolaides and Angela Pitt.
Alberta’s Chief Electoral Officer has approved a recall petition for Grande Prairie UCP MLA Nolan Dyck.
This is the third official recall petition approved for an MLA, following Demetrios Nicolaides and Angela Pitt.
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The Star now has sources saying Con. MP Matt Jeneroux
-Met with PM on budget day
-Was seen with PM's deputy chief of staff later that night in the precinct
-Called PM, told him he was resigning his seat before announcing it himself 2 days later
www.thestar.com/politics/fed...
-Met with PM on budget day
-Was seen with PM's deputy chief of staff later that night in the precinct
-Called PM, told him he was resigning his seat before announcing it himself 2 days later
www.thestar.com/politics/fed...
Conservative MP told Mark Carney about his planned resignation before announcing it, sources say
Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux spoke by phone with Prime Minister Mark Carney and told him he was vacating his seat before publicly announcing a bombshell resignation that cast further doubt
www.thestar.com
November 21, 2025 at 2:38 PM
The Star now has sources saying Con. MP Matt Jeneroux
-Met with PM on budget day
-Was seen with PM's deputy chief of staff later that night in the precinct
-Called PM, told him he was resigning his seat before announcing it himself 2 days later
www.thestar.com/politics/fed...
-Met with PM on budget day
-Was seen with PM's deputy chief of staff later that night in the precinct
-Called PM, told him he was resigning his seat before announcing it himself 2 days later
www.thestar.com/politics/fed...
Smith and Amery have called the "Regulated Professions Neutrality Act" the Jordan Peterson Law. Others have argued it is about the Law Society of Alberta investigating three former Conservative Justice Ministers. 1/5
November 21, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Smith and Amery have called the "Regulated Professions Neutrality Act" the Jordan Peterson Law. Others have argued it is about the Law Society of Alberta investigating three former Conservative Justice Ministers. 1/5
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With the preemptive use of S. 33, Bill 9 attempts to shield 3 statutes that form a fundamental intrusion into the relationships between trans kids and their parents, doctors/medical professionals, teachers/schools, and sport communities.
We stand to assert our forceful, sustaining opposition.
We stand to assert our forceful, sustaining opposition.
November 21, 2025 at 2:32 AM
With the preemptive use of S. 33, Bill 9 attempts to shield 3 statutes that form a fundamental intrusion into the relationships between trans kids and their parents, doctors/medical professionals, teachers/schools, and sport communities.
We stand to assert our forceful, sustaining opposition.
We stand to assert our forceful, sustaining opposition.
Please read this thread.
In honor of Larry Summers, I asked the female members of my college class (1987) to say if they had any experiences with sexual harassment by teachers/professors, back when this was tolerated as, I dunno, the cost of attending college, and OH MY GOD.
November 21, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Please read this thread.
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New Post: The Nuclear Option: An Update on Alberta’s Legislation Targeting Trans and Gender Diverse Youth
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The Nuclear Option: An Update on Alberta’s Legislation Targeting Trans and Gender Diverse Youth
By: Jennifer Koshan Case and Bill Commented On: Egale Canada v Alberta, 2025 ABKB 394 (CanLII); Bill 9, Protecting Alberta’s Children Statutes Amendment Act, 2025, 2nd Session, 31st Legislature PD…
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November 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM
New Post: The Nuclear Option: An Update on Alberta’s Legislation Targeting Trans and Gender Diverse Youth
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