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Janelle Marietta (she/her) 🇨🇦🇬🇧 @janellemarietta.bsky.social · 1d

What in the actual hell is this.

Karl Bode @karlbode.com · 2d

you'd think a prominent news outlet like the New York Times might mention that "antifa" isn't an actual organization in a long story about antifa, but nope!

and the subhead helps props up a false claim this professor was up to something seedy as something up for debate

NYT headline: "Rutgers Expert on Antifa Tries to Flee to Spain After Death Threats"

subheadline: "Mark Bray was teaching courses on antifascism. Turning Point USA accused him of belonging to antifa, which he denies. His flight to Spain was canceled abruptly on Wednesday night."

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Janelle Marietta (she/her) 🇨🇦🇬🇧 @janellemarietta.bsky.social · 2d

Canadians are about to get insufferable on here for the next week. Bear with us as we shut down the country for baseball and turkey.

a blue jays logo with a red maple leaf on it

Alt: a blue jays logo with a red maple leaf on it, flying heroically with pride for the best baseball team in the whole world

media.tenor.com

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Petra Boynton @petraboynton.bsky.social · 4d

With yet another university hosted event closed to 'non academics' (aka those not employed by a university)* I'm just going to leave this piece by @drhelenkara.bsky.social and myself here blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsoci...

* yes I know it's utter nonsense and academics/researchers exist outside unis

Institutional affiliation should not be a requirement for doing research - Impact of Social Sciences

Universities espouse a universalist approach to creating research-based knowledge. Helen Kara & Petra Boynton argue, from the outside these claims are hollow.

blogs.lse.ac.uk

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Clare Blackwood @clareblackwood.bsky.social · 4d

I have to say, last night's Jays game was the most exciting sports event I've ever been to and it's not even close. I high-fived everyone in the Catch Bar. We had group hugs with complete strangers. Everyone lost their collective minds. It was amazing. Regardless of what happens, I'll remember that.

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Canadian In Alberta @canadianinalberta.bsky.social · 9d

The Alberta separatists, who think an independent Alberta would thrive, should pay attention to this

Alberta has no access to tidewater without BC's cooperation

& separatists can't bully their way through another province the way they can through the UCP
#ableg #abpoli

PEIPolitical 🇨🇦 @peipolitical.bsky.social · 9d

Dave Eby 🇨🇦 just absolutely schooled Danielle Smith. #cdnpoli

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Janelle Marietta (she/her) 🇨🇦🇬🇧 @janellemarietta.bsky.social · 10d

🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️ not at all surprising.

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Bridget Stirling @bridgetstirling.bsky.social · 11d

My suggestion? Parents can educate their kids about democratic participation by visiting their nearest UCP MLA's office to get help with their homework. Ideally, in large groups.

Janet French @jantafrench.bsky.social · 11d

Govt press conference in Calgary noon Tues:

“Premier Danielle Smith, President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance Nate Horner and Minister of Education and Childcare Demetrios Nicolaides will provide an update on financial and educational supports available in the event of a teacher strike.”

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Janelle Marietta (she/her) 🇨🇦🇬🇧 @janellemarietta.bsky.social · 10d

It is true, and they are absolutely using teachers' lost wages due to the strike to pay for it. Vile. My plan is to give it all back to the union's hardship fund.

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✨ A Goddess has NO KING ✨ @the-goddess-speaks.bsky.social · 10d

🗣️THIS is the message!!

Brava, Congresswoman @aoc.bsky.social!!

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Janelle Marietta (she/her) 🇨🇦🇬🇧 @janellemarietta.bsky.social · 10d

Because they're using teachers' lost wages due to being on strike to pay for it. They're not investing any more into helping parents. They're just fine letting teachers struggle to pay their bills in order to fight back for the future of our kids, while the UCP attempts to look like the heroes.

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Janelle Marietta (she/her) 🇨🇦🇬🇧 @janellemarietta.bsky.social · 10d

Oh please god no. We're fighting for our lives over here, we don't need more crazies. The whole province is on fire, and this reign of terror has to be over soon. Don't make it worse. 😅😭

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Janelle Marietta (she/her) 🇨🇦🇬🇧 @janellemarietta.bsky.social · 10d

What's the incentive for youth to go to work when it costs more for transportation to get there than they're earning in a day? Danielle Smith is so out of touch.

The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 10d

When asked about Alberta having the lowest minimum wage in Canada as of tomorrow, Smith blamed the Alberta NDP for raising the minimum wage almost a decade ago...

Saying "I don't want to put any barriers in place to employers hiring young people".

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#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

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Janelle Marietta (she/her) 🇨🇦🇬🇧 @janellemarietta.bsky.social · 10d

"A strong and sovereign Alberta within a united Canada". Which one is it, Danielle? It can't be both.

The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 10d

WOW!

Smith was asked how she felt about the Alberta Prosperity Project making a second trip to the US to try and negotiate Alberta's separation...

Her response?

"We've gone in a different direction"

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

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Janelle Marietta (she/her) 🇨🇦🇬🇧 @janellemarietta.bsky.social · 10d

Let's be clear. The UCP is doing nothing to "support teachers". Blame the union, use teachers' lost income to compensate parents, and throw "toolkits" at parents to make up for missed time in classroom. Insulting. This government is an unaccountable disgrace.

m.youtube.com/watch?v=BCkh...

Supporting Alberta’s teachers and students - September 30, 2025

YouTube video by YourAlberta (Government of Alberta)

m.youtube.com

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[email protected]🇨🇦 @alison21.bsky.social · 11d

Just when I thought the “Alberta Next” propaganda show couldn’t get any
worse🤦🏻‍♀️As a parent,I’m livid and horrified at this.
Email Dani’s office Albertans.This deserves an enormous backlash.

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Marcy Field @mlfield.bsky.social · 11d

What rude and inappropriate behaviour by Bruce McAllister, who receives $14,000/month funded by taxpayers.
#DisgracefulUCP
#AnotherUCPFailure

Hazel B. | Meme Resister | Forever Canadian @hab3261.bsky.social · 11d

#BruceMcAllister makes a base salary of $14,000 a month paid for by taxpayers. Note the panelists have endorsed this behaviour and are complicit in accepting this at each town hall because they keep showing up and never speak out. This includes a retired judge & a University Professor. #AlbertaNext

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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 11d

When a concerned Albertan raised concerns about vulnerable Albertans being treated fairly by an Alberta Police force…

Bruce McAllister cut her mic and told her to leave.

This is the UCP’s “consultation”.

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 11d

At tonight’s “consultation”…

When a high school kid tried to raise concerns about the teachers strike, Bruce McAllister cut the kids mic and then suggested his parents should have beaten him more.

Listen to the clip yourself…

It’s…

Telling.

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

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John Nelson @jlnelson.bsky.social · 11d

Historic move by Alberta teachers to preserve and repair public education in this province. youtu.be/cQg9k6D1_T8?... ATA president J. Schilling with a strong statement in support of our students, teachers, and parents. It’s time that our students are not funded the least. #abpoli #abed

2025 09 29 News Conference MOA vote

YouTube video by albertateachers

youtu.be

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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 11d

The UCP have responded to the teachers rejection of their offer…

By attacking the ATA & mischaracterizing an offer that didn’t address per student funding or classroom complexity in any meaningful way.

Because that’s worked as a comms strategy so far…

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

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Janet French @jantafrench.bsky.social · 11d

Alberta Teachers’ Association members have voted 89.5 per cent to reject the latest contract offer.

Turnout for the vote was 94 per cent.

51,000 teachers will go on strike across the province on Oct. 6.

Here’s ATA president Jason Schilling announcing the vote result in Edmonton #AbEd #AbLeg

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Janis Irwin @janisirwin.bsky.social · 11d

Nearly 90% of Alberta’s teachers have rejected the deal offered.

It didn’t need to be this way, but the UCP have refused to listen. And refused to act.

Alberta students remain the lowest funded across Canada. They deserve so much better.

Today and every day, we stand with teachers.

💪♥️

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Janelle Marietta (she/her) 🇨🇦🇬🇧 @janellemarietta.bsky.social · 11d

As someone who will have to share her office with a 5 year old next week, I fully stand with Alberta teachers. We all deserve better for education in this province. Thank you for demanding more for our kids. ✊

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Jess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social · 16d

With the Tylenol bullshit I’m reminded that women have always been the scapegoat.

Remember, they didn’t burn witches. They burned women. And I have no doubt that some would like to bring that practice back.

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Janelle Marietta (she/her) 🇨🇦🇬🇧 @janellemarietta.bsky.social · 17d

Don't take health advice from a man that cannot pronounce the word acetaminophen. Also, Tylenol is a brand, silly idiot.

Vicki ☮💞 @baileygvt.bsky.social · 17d

My headache is gone thanks to Tylenol. I've been using Tylenol for years. Also.. #FuckTrump

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