LeftyLabourTech Toronto
@leftylabourtech.bsky.social
Mostly retired Toronto-based union activist & GNU/Linux Free/Libre software nerd.
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Anita's response is weak.
If the U.S. popped into Canada and nabbed Carney, what would their response be?
Carney needs to condemn this illegal action by Trump, stand up for international law, and commit to ending arms sales to the United States.
#ndp #cdnpoli #venezuela
If the U.S. popped into Canada and nabbed Carney, what would their response be?
Carney needs to condemn this illegal action by Trump, stand up for international law, and commit to ending arms sales to the United States.
#ndp #cdnpoli #venezuela
January 3, 2026 at 10:32 PM
Anita's response is weak.
If the U.S. popped into Canada and nabbed Carney, what would their response be?
Carney needs to condemn this illegal action by Trump, stand up for international law, and commit to ending arms sales to the United States.
#ndp #cdnpoli #venezuela
If the U.S. popped into Canada and nabbed Carney, what would their response be?
Carney needs to condemn this illegal action by Trump, stand up for international law, and commit to ending arms sales to the United States.
#ndp #cdnpoli #venezuela
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"We're in the oil business" - Trump
January 3, 2026 at 5:25 PM
"We're in the oil business" - Trump
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Trump now literally plagiarizing from the neocon playbook on Iraq:
January 3, 2026 at 10:45 PM
Trump now literally plagiarizing from the neocon playbook on Iraq:
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The great isolationist ‘America First’ GOP President Donald Trump has in less than a year in office declared himself the ‘owner’ of Gaza and the ‘ruler’ of Venezuela.
January 3, 2026 at 10:46 PM
The great isolationist ‘America First’ GOP President Donald Trump has in less than a year in office declared himself the ‘owner’ of Gaza and the ‘ruler’ of Venezuela.
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Carney's statement is finally out. Apparently we "welcome the opportunity for freedom and democracy" through authoritarian, imperialist, illegal military operations. Elbows so low we're squatting at this point:
January 3, 2026 at 10:47 PM
Carney's statement is finally out. Apparently we "welcome the opportunity for freedom and democracy" through authoritarian, imperialist, illegal military operations. Elbows so low we're squatting at this point:
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Mark Carney turns off geolocation on phone just in case
Mark Carney turns off geolocation on phone just in case
OTTAWA - This morning, in an unscheduled press statement, the Prime Minister's Office has said that Prime Minister Mark Carney has turned off geolocation services for all his electronic devices "for n...
www.thebeaverton.com
January 3, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Mark Carney turns off geolocation on phone just in case
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They can’t even stick some pasties on this naked fucking graft.
And there ya have it…
Officials from top Wall Street firms will be traveling to Venezuela to investigate “investment prospects” of the country. “The trip will feature about 20 officials from the finance, energy and defense sectors.”
Officials from top Wall Street firms will be traveling to Venezuela to investigate “investment prospects” of the country. “The trip will feature about 20 officials from the finance, energy and defense sectors.”
Finance Industry Eyes Investment Opportunities in Venezuela
Some on Wall Street are already considering possible investment opportunities in Venezuela following the capture of Nicolás Maduro, according to Charles Myers, chairman of consulting firm Signum Globa...
www.wsj.com
January 3, 2026 at 8:23 PM
They can’t even stick some pasties on this naked fucking graft.
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The Canadian government celebrates the US committing the crime of aggression against Venezuela, in violation of international law and the UN Charter, even as it calls for respect for international law.
I’m not surprised: Carney took a similar approach when the US illegally attacked Iran last year.
I’m not surprised: Carney took a similar approach when the US illegally attacked Iran last year.
January 3, 2026 at 11:15 PM
The Canadian government celebrates the US committing the crime of aggression against Venezuela, in violation of international law and the UN Charter, even as it calls for respect for international law.
I’m not surprised: Carney took a similar approach when the US illegally attacked Iran last year.
I’m not surprised: Carney took a similar approach when the US illegally attacked Iran last year.
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Happening now: several hundred people are pouring into Chicago's downtown Federal Plaza.
It's 25 degrees outside.
Organizers are leading the crowd in a chant of, "no boots on the ground, no bombs in the air!"
Two protesters hold a large banner reading, "no war for Venezuela oil."
It's 25 degrees outside.
Organizers are leading the crowd in a chant of, "no boots on the ground, no bombs in the air!"
Two protesters hold a large banner reading, "no war for Venezuela oil."
January 3, 2026 at 11:04 PM
Happening now: several hundred people are pouring into Chicago's downtown Federal Plaza.
It's 25 degrees outside.
Organizers are leading the crowd in a chant of, "no boots on the ground, no bombs in the air!"
Two protesters hold a large banner reading, "no war for Venezuela oil."
It's 25 degrees outside.
Organizers are leading the crowd in a chant of, "no boots on the ground, no bombs in the air!"
Two protesters hold a large banner reading, "no war for Venezuela oil."
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NYT:
At least 40 people were killed in the US attack on Venezuela, including military personnel and civilians.
At least 40 people were killed in the US attack on Venezuela, including military personnel and civilians.
January 3, 2026 at 11:25 PM
NYT:
At least 40 people were killed in the US attack on Venezuela, including military personnel and civilians.
At least 40 people were killed in the US attack on Venezuela, including military personnel and civilians.
All Out for Avi National Outreach Party - Lewis for Leader - National
act.lewisforleader.ca
December 26, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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In a powerful moment, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey made clear he will NOT back down to the Trump regime's efforts to terrorize Somali immigrants. This is democracy.
December 8, 2025 at 11:39 PM
In a powerful moment, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey made clear he will NOT back down to the Trump regime's efforts to terrorize Somali immigrants. This is democracy.
Sat, Dec 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm EST
Centre for Social Innovation - 192 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON M5T 2C2,
act.lewisforleader.ca/climate-mili...
Centre for Social Innovation - 192 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON M5T 2C2,
act.lewisforleader.ca/climate-mili...
Climate & Militarism: A Conversation About Canada’s Future - Lewis for Leader - National
act.lewisforleader.ca
December 8, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Sat, Dec 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm EST
Centre for Social Innovation - 192 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON M5T 2C2,
act.lewisforleader.ca/climate-mili...
Centre for Social Innovation - 192 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON M5T 2C2,
act.lewisforleader.ca/climate-mili...
Spend an hour and a bit with this Novara Media interview with Cory Doctorow.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wE8...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wE8...
The Plan is to Make the Internet Worse. Forever. | Aaron Bastani Meets Cory Doctorow
YouTube video by Novara Media
www.youtube.com
December 8, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Spend an hour and a bit with this Novara Media interview with Cory Doctorow.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wE8...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wE8...
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CANADA: Hundreds of workers vote to leave CLAC albertaworker.ca/news/hundred...
Hundreds of workers vote to leave CLAC
This is the largest exodus from the Christian Labour Association of Canada in Canadian history.
albertaworker.ca
December 3, 2025 at 12:47 PM
CANADA: Hundreds of workers vote to leave CLAC albertaworker.ca/news/hundred...
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Christmas is coming, and the Black Friday sales signal we’re in peak gift-buying season.
When you’re picking out gifts for friends and family this year, there’s a whole slew of tech products that are better to avoid. I put together a guide to help you through it.
When you’re picking out gifts for friends and family this year, there’s a whole slew of tech products that are better to avoid. I put together a guide to help you through it.
A tech critic’s guide to holiday gift-giving
Maybe your grandma doesn’t need that Alexa smart speaker
disconnect.blog
November 25, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Christmas is coming, and the Black Friday sales signal we’re in peak gift-buying season.
When you’re picking out gifts for friends and family this year, there’s a whole slew of tech products that are better to avoid. I put together a guide to help you through it.
When you’re picking out gifts for friends and family this year, there’s a whole slew of tech products that are better to avoid. I put together a guide to help you through it.
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For those who've followed the story of Wet'suwet'en land defenders—criminalized for peacefully fighting the CGL pipeline through their lands—read this statement on the final judgement in their case. The power and wisdom of this struggle are incredibly moving.
www.yintahaccess.com/news/sentenc...
www.yintahaccess.com/news/sentenc...
Sentencing Decision — Gidimt'en Yintah Access
“No matter what they said, no matter what they did, they couldn’t touch us because we’re standing on what our ancestors fought and died for.” -Sleydo’ “Since the beginning I feel like we’ve always...
www.yintahaccess.com
November 17, 2025 at 3:39 AM
For those who've followed the story of Wet'suwet'en land defenders—criminalized for peacefully fighting the CGL pipeline through their lands—read this statement on the final judgement in their case. The power and wisdom of this struggle are incredibly moving.
www.yintahaccess.com/news/sentenc...
www.yintahaccess.com/news/sentenc...
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Reconciliation isn’t about token gestures, museum visits, or diversity training, writes @pampalmater.com. True reconciliation means respecting Indigenous peoples’ right to say 'No'—to development on their lands, to discriminatory laws, and to ongoing abuse.
True test of reconciliation: Respect the Indigenous right to say No
The right to say no is the core of any future relationship with the Canadian state and its citizens. It’s a basic right — one which is grounded in our sovereignty as individuals and Nations to decide ...
canadiandimension.com
September 30, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Reconciliation isn’t about token gestures, museum visits, or diversity training, writes @pampalmater.com. True reconciliation means respecting Indigenous peoples’ right to say 'No'—to development on their lands, to discriminatory laws, and to ongoing abuse.
Today, Micro$oft buries Windows 10. But you don't have to bury your computer!
October 14, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Today, Micro$oft buries Windows 10. But you don't have to bury your computer!
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Incredible journalism here, documenting a scorched earth withdrawal by the Israeli military after the ceasefire announcement.
A last effort to render Gaza uninhabitable—including torching a key sewage treatment plant
A last effort to render Gaza uninhabitable—including torching a key sewage treatment plant
⚡️NEW from @dropsitenews.com: The Free Press Called Out "Incomplete" Reporting on Gaza's Starving Children. Here's the Complete Story.
Drop Site spoke to the actual families.
✍️By Maha Hussaini & @ryangrim.bsky.social
www.dropsitenews.com/p/bari-weiss...
Drop Site spoke to the actual families.
✍️By Maha Hussaini & @ryangrim.bsky.social
www.dropsitenews.com/p/bari-weiss...
The Free Press Called Out "Incomplete" Reporting on Gaza's Starving Children. Here's the Complete Story.
CBS's Bari Weiss touted Free Press article as the "ground truth." Drop Site spoke to the actual families.
www.dropsitenews.com
October 12, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Incredible journalism here, documenting a scorched earth withdrawal by the Israeli military after the ceasefire announcement.
A last effort to render Gaza uninhabitable—including torching a key sewage treatment plant
A last effort to render Gaza uninhabitable—including torching a key sewage treatment plant
Before the last Canadian federal election I ran Cory's ideas on how to challenge the Trump tariffs up the pipe to my contacts at NDP HQ. There were no takers, EXCEPT @avilewis.ca Looking for an anti-enshittification ally? Avi is your NDP leadership candidate.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9sg...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9sg...
Cory Doctorow Talks to Avi Lewis About His Proposal to Fightback Against Trumps Tariff Attack
YouTube video by Avi Lewis
www.youtube.com
October 12, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Before the last Canadian federal election I ran Cory's ideas on how to challenge the Trump tariffs up the pipe to my contacts at NDP HQ. There were no takers, EXCEPT @avilewis.ca Looking for an anti-enshittification ally? Avi is your NDP leadership candidate.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9sg...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9sg...
Fuck US big tech oligarchs.
I am once again asking Canadian journalists to ask the most basic-ass question of "on whose land will these be built?" How is it that every other major industry must consider Indigenous rights but with tech it's like "meh".
www.cbc.ca/news/busines...
www.cbc.ca/news/busines...
ANALYSIS | Why OpenAI wants to help Canada build homegrown artificial intelligence | CBC News
OpenAI wants to help Canada build a sovereign digital infrastructure for artificial intelligence, putting the country in a tough spot as it tries to distance itself from overreliance on U.S. tech comp...
www.cbc.ca
October 12, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Fuck US big tech oligarchs.
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UN force in Lebanon says peacekeeper wounded by Israeli grenade - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/un-force-lebanon-says-peacekeeper-wounded-israeli-grenade
UN force in Lebanon says peacekeeper wounded by Israeli grenade
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<div class="field field-field-text"><p>The United Nations peacekeeping mission in Lebanon (Unifil) said Sunday that one of its members was wounded by an Israeli grenade dropped near a UN position in the country's south, the third incident of its kind in just over a month.</p>
<p>"Just before noon yesterday, an Israeli drone dropped a grenade that exploded near a Unifil position" in Kfar Kila, the force said in a statement published on Sunday.</p>
<p>"One peacekeeper was lightly injured and received medical assistance."</p>
<p>Earlier this month, Unifil said Israeli drones had dropped multiple grenades near peacekeepers providing security for workers clearing rubble left over from the war.</p>
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October 12, 2025 at 4:29 PM
UN force in Lebanon says peacekeeper wounded by Israeli grenade - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/un-force-lebanon-says-peacekeeper-wounded-israeli-grenade