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Jason Oliver @jolivermtns.bsky.social · 21h

Congratulations to María Corina Machado, Venezuelan winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize!

“When authoritarians seize power, it is crucial to recognize courageous defenders of freedom who rise and resist.” Jørgen Watne Frydnes, chair of the Nobel committee.

#NobelPrize @nobelprize.bsky.social

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado wins the Nobel Peace Prize

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has won the Nobel Peace Prize. The Norwegian Nobel committee praised her as a key unifying figure in the opposition, advocating for free elections and...

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Grace Lore @gracealore.bsky.social · 1d

Have your say on the future of transit in Greater Victoria! BC Transit’s Regional Transit

Plan open houses start next week. Learn more, share your ideas, and take the online survey: engage.bctransit.com/victoria-reg...

❤️ Team Lore

Victoria Regional Transit Plan

We need your input! BC Transit is seeking input into the long-term goals and network design priorities for the Victoria Regional Transit Plan. The plan is being developed with input from the Capital R...

engage.bctransit.com

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Jason Oliver @jolivermtns.bsky.social · 2d

British Columbians want #ProportionalRepresentation! Let’s create a more inclusive, collaborative political culture in BC!

@davidebybc.bsky.social
#ElectoralReform #YYJPoli @bcndpcaucus.bsky.social @bcgreencaucus.bsky.social @fairvote.ca @lanapopham.bsky.social

BC Electoral Reform Committee: 93% support for proportional representation in public consultation

93% of those who participated in the public consultation of the BC Electoral Reform Committee with an opinion on the voting system recommended proportional representation.

www.fairvote.ca

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Jason Oliver @jolivermtns.bsky.social · 7d

Disappointed to see that Apple caved to authoritarian President Trump’s pressure to remove @iceblock.app from the App Store.

How about pressure on ICE agents to stop denying people due process?

#FirstAmendment #DueProcess

Apple removes apps that allow anonymous reporting of ICE agent sightings

Apple has taken down an app that uses crowdsourcing to flag sightings of U.S. immigration agents after coming under pressure from the Trump administration.

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Jason Oliver @jolivermtns.bsky.social · 12d

Please hold the line and don’t support the government funding bill.

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The Contrarian @contrariannews.org · 20d

“Be loud, for America.” Read Governor JB Pritzker’s stirring op-ed on our nation’s current state and how we move forward together.

Be Loud — For America

By Governor JB Pritzker

contrarian.substack.com

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · Aug 26

An infographic stating that Trump's agents are not just targeting immigrant communities involved in crime. It shows figures representing the proportion of immigrants taken by ICE, categorized by criminal record: 7% with violent convictions, 28% with no violent convictions, and 65% with no convictions, captioned with a note that ICE is breaking up families and not only pursuing criminals.

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Jason Oliver @jolivermtns.bsky.social · Aug 26

Great news! I’m looking forward to the day when all states and the US have independent redistricting commissions.

#EndGerrymandering

Campaign Legal Center @campaignlegal.org · Aug 26

BREAKING: In a big victory for Utah voters’ right to fair voting maps and our clients LWV of Utah and the Mormon Women for Ethical Government, Utah's congressional map has been struck down following our lawsuit alleging the districts are illegal partisan gerrymanders.

Jason Oliver @jolivermtns.bsky.social · Aug 14

What is this?!

@aclu.org

southpaw @nycsouthpaw.bsky.social · Aug 14

This fits pretty squarely in the classic definition of assault in that it a) is unlawfully directed at constitutionally protected activity and (b) causes the victim to reasonably fear imminent physically harmful contact

Simon Fondrie-Teitler @simon.overgrown.garden · Aug 14

US Park Police now doing traffic stops in DC, and charged at me with a baton for filming closer than they liked

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Olga Nesterova @onestpress.onestnetwork.com · Aug 14

Newsom: “Wake up, America. If he rigs this election, you won’t have a country anymore.”

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Jason Oliver @jolivermtns.bsky.social · Jul 10

Awesome! Used books from a great place! Support @russellbooks.bsky.social!

#yyj

Russell Books @russellbooks.bsky.social · Jul 9

We are having our first ever warehouse sale!

1 book for $5
3 for $10
8 for $20

July 11-13 10am-5pm
106 Ontario Street, James Bay, Victoria

#yyj

Jason Oliver @jolivermtns.bsky.social · Jul 8

My girls and I are sad that we can’t watch the All-Star team draft live today. WNBA, we have the League Pass and are fans!

Please help us cord-cutters out - we have no way to watch ESPN.

@wnba.com #wnba

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B.C. Green Caucus @bcgreencaucus.bsky.social · Jun 16

Have your say on Electoral Reform in BC!

Written submissions are now open for BC's Special Committee. Submit before July 25, 2025.

More info here:
consultation-portal.leg.bc.ca/consultation...

#bcpoli #electoralreform

Graphic by BC Green Caucus. Text:
Have your say on Electoral Reform. Written submissions now open for BC's Special Committee. Submit before July 25, 2025.

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Inequality Media Civic Action @imcivicaction.bsky.social · Jun 9

“You let one ant stand up to us, then they all might stand up.” The movie ‘A Bug’s Life’ has a lot to teach us about power.

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Jason Oliver @jolivermtns.bsky.social · May 1

No, thanks! We don’t want to pay for your visit.

#CanadaRepublic
@canadian-republic.ca

Monarchists hopeful King Charles will deliver Carney government's first throne speech | CBC News

Monarchists say such a move would be an important gesture from the country's head of state as Canada stares down U.S. President Donald Trump and his 51st state taunts.

www.cbc.ca

Jason Oliver @jolivermtns.bsky.social · Apr 29

Congratulations to @mark-carney.bluesky.social and the Liberals on their minority government. Please work with the other parties to implement Proportional Representation!

#CdnPoli @fairvote.ca
@liberalca.bsky.social @canadiangreens.bsky.social @ndp.ca #BlocQuébécois #CPCCanada #ItsOurVote

Fair Vote Canada - Proportional Representation

Fair Vote Canada is a national citizens' campaign for proportional representation. 30% of the vote should equal 30% of the seats. Make Every Vote Count!

www.fairvote.ca

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Jason Oliver @jolivermtns.bsky.social · Apr 23

Disappointed that my alma maters have not signed this Call for Constructive Engagement.

@colorado.edu #NCState

Sadly, NC State and the UNC system are not on Bluesky.

@ncgop.bsky.social @ncdemocrats.bsky.social

American Association of Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) @aacu.org · Apr 22

Edit, 5:00 p.m. ET on April 22: Thank you to everyone for amplifying this statement! Since its release, we now have nearly 250 signatories in total.

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Jason Oliver @jolivermtns.bsky.social · Apr 22

Thanks @sethdklein.bsky.social for your wisdom!

“I dearly wish we had a form of proportional representation that would liberate people to vote their values and to produce a Parliament that best captures the preferences of Canadians.”

#CDNPoli #Elxn45 #bcpoli

Climate Justice Victoria @climatejusticeyyj.bsky.social · Apr 16

Seth Klein of @climateunit.bsky.social has 4 simple tips for voting (that is actually strategic) in the federal election. #1 "Do not base your decision on national polls."

Check it out!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bix-... @sethdklein.bsky.social #ElbowsUp #cdnpoli
#elxn45

4 strategic voting tips for progressives in Canada’s 2025 federal election

YouTube video by Climate Emergency Unit

www.youtube.com

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Clean Prosperity @cleanprosperity.bsky.social · Apr 15

🚨 Job alert!

Clean Prosperity is hiring a Director for British Columbia. This role is an opportunity to have a major impact in shaping climate and energy policy in Canada.

🔗 Learn more and apply:

cleanprosperity.ca/jobs/job-ope...

Job Opening: Director for BC

An opportunity to have a major impact in shaping climate and energy policy in BC and across Canada.

cleanprosperity.ca

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Jason Oliver @jolivermtns.bsky.social · Apr 2

Congratulations, @booker.senate.gov! Thank you for inspiring us all to look harder for the actions we can take to make the world better. Thank you for lifting up the voices of so many who cannot speak for themselves in this moment.

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Jason Oliver @jolivermtns.bsky.social · Dec 9

Thanks for posting this so everyone can read. I wish my BC leaders would stop loving oil so much.

@bcndpcaucus.bsky.social
@bcgreencaucus.bsky.social #bcpoli

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · Dec 4

Have you been here? The view serves as a reminder of what we are working to protect.

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Climate Justice Victoria @climatejusticeyyj.bsky.social · Nov 29

Sign & share to get 500 signers on our open letter to #Saanich council and #UVic admin for bus lanes on McKenzie. Only 9 to go! you.leadnow.ca/petitions/i-... #yyj

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Climate Justice Victoria @climatejusticeyyj.bsky.social · Nov 23

Great op-ed makes the case for bus lanes on McKenzie to #UVic. Read it. Then consider that many more bus lanes, and lots of big electric buses, are needed to meet our climate targets. www.timescolonist.com/opinion/comm... #yyj #saanich

Comment: Saanich street plan is equitable and efficient

Clearer thinking is needed to solve our transportation problems.

www.timescolonist.com

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Professor Amanda Sturgill @drsturg.bsky.social · Nov 28

Thanksgiving in my lane: This Thanksgiving, I’m thankful for the ability to question and analyze. Let's nurture a society where everyone learns to think critically. #ThinkBeforeYouShare

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