Linda McD
@lindamcd.bsky.social
I’d rather be birding. 🇨🇦 Elbows up!
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Reminder that Starbucks’ CEO made 6,666x more than the company's median employee in 2024.
This was the widest CEO-to-Worker pay gap in the entire S&P 500.
And we're supposed to believe Starbucks can't afford to bargain a fair contract with its unionized workers?
This was the widest CEO-to-Worker pay gap in the entire S&P 500.
And we're supposed to believe Starbucks can't afford to bargain a fair contract with its unionized workers?
December 1, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Reminder that Starbucks’ CEO made 6,666x more than the company's median employee in 2024.
This was the widest CEO-to-Worker pay gap in the entire S&P 500.
And we're supposed to believe Starbucks can't afford to bargain a fair contract with its unionized workers?
This was the widest CEO-to-Worker pay gap in the entire S&P 500.
And we're supposed to believe Starbucks can't afford to bargain a fair contract with its unionized workers?
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"While many institutional and liberal analyses have been published in daily papers and major news outlets regarding Smith’s repeated use of the NWC, they largely fail to grapple with the regressive and reactionary politics at the heart of her ideological project."
Danielle Smith has invoked the notwithstanding clause four times in five weeks. This authoritarian turn has targeted labour, trans youth, and basic human rights. As Ryan Kelpin writes, it should alarm everyone in Canada.
The authoritarian edge of Alberta conservatism
Danielle Smith’s unprecedented use of the notwithstanding clause is reshaping Alberta politics, targeting labour, trans youth, and minority rights. Ryan Kelpin traces the far-right project behind her ...
canadiandimension.com
December 1, 2025 at 7:27 PM
"While many institutional and liberal analyses have been published in daily papers and major news outlets regarding Smith’s repeated use of the NWC, they largely fail to grapple with the regressive and reactionary politics at the heart of her ideological project."
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25% of buy now / pay later users are going into debt to buy groceries.
The average medical debt is $7,931.
The average student loan debt is $39,075
Grocery debt
Medical debt
Student loan debt
We’re driving people into debt for basic necessities while CEOs get more tax breaks.
The average medical debt is $7,931.
The average student loan debt is $39,075
Grocery debt
Medical debt
Student loan debt
We’re driving people into debt for basic necessities while CEOs get more tax breaks.
December 1, 2025 at 2:10 PM
25% of buy now / pay later users are going into debt to buy groceries.
The average medical debt is $7,931.
The average student loan debt is $39,075
Grocery debt
Medical debt
Student loan debt
We’re driving people into debt for basic necessities while CEOs get more tax breaks.
The average medical debt is $7,931.
The average student loan debt is $39,075
Grocery debt
Medical debt
Student loan debt
We’re driving people into debt for basic necessities while CEOs get more tax breaks.
‼️ “That’s a one per cent increase from last year and an 87 per cent increase since the 2020 Hunger Report.” Time to double Ontario Works & ODSP! #onpoli #poverty #dougfordfailedontario #foodinsecurity
More than 1 million people in Ontario needed a food bank in the past year: Hunger Report | CBC News
The Hunger Report released by Feed Ontario on Monday says more than one million people needed to access a food bank or hunger-relief organization in the last year and they made more than 8.7 million v...
www.cbc.ca
December 1, 2025 at 12:23 PM
‼️ “That’s a one per cent increase from last year and an 87 per cent increase since the 2020 Hunger Report.” Time to double Ontario Works & ODSP! #onpoli #poverty #dougfordfailedontario #foodinsecurity
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Our pretend facts are just as good as the real thing. If not better.
Time magazine quotes Canadian satirical website The Beaverton
A recent Time magazine article used a quote from Canadian satire site, the Beaverton, as a fact in reference to U.S. relationships with other countries.
www.ctvnews.ca
December 1, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Our pretend facts are just as good as the real thing. If not better.
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Creating a VIP lane doesn’t shorten the line, it just lets the rich cut everyone else.
Healthcare isn’t a drive-thru. When you divert staff to serve the wealthy first, everyone else waits longer.
The answer is more staff for everyone, ffs.
Healthcare isn’t a drive-thru. When you divert staff to serve the wealthy first, everyone else waits longer.
The answer is more staff for everyone, ffs.
November 29, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Creating a VIP lane doesn’t shorten the line, it just lets the rich cut everyone else.
Healthcare isn’t a drive-thru. When you divert staff to serve the wealthy first, everyone else waits longer.
The answer is more staff for everyone, ffs.
Healthcare isn’t a drive-thru. When you divert staff to serve the wealthy first, everyone else waits longer.
The answer is more staff for everyone, ffs.
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🚨 TENNESSEE—eyes up. This is your shot.
Early voting in the TN-07 special is on right now through Nov. 26, and Dec. 2 is the day we shake the ground. Vote Aftyn Behn, drag everyone you know with you, and prove a red district can roar blue when it matters most. #TN07
Early voting in the TN-07 special is on right now through Nov. 26, and Dec. 2 is the day we shake the ground. Vote Aftyn Behn, drag everyone you know with you, and prove a red district can roar blue when it matters most. #TN07
November 29, 2025 at 10:39 PM
🚨 TENNESSEE—eyes up. This is your shot.
Early voting in the TN-07 special is on right now through Nov. 26, and Dec. 2 is the day we shake the ground. Vote Aftyn Behn, drag everyone you know with you, and prove a red district can roar blue when it matters most. #TN07
Early voting in the TN-07 special is on right now through Nov. 26, and Dec. 2 is the day we shake the ground. Vote Aftyn Behn, drag everyone you know with you, and prove a red district can roar blue when it matters most. #TN07
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CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1965: 20-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1990: 75-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio today: 280-to-1
Trickle-down economics was always a sham.
Nothing has ever trickled down.
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1990: 75-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio today: 280-to-1
Trickle-down economics was always a sham.
Nothing has ever trickled down.
November 29, 2025 at 11:01 PM
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1965: 20-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1990: 75-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio today: 280-to-1
Trickle-down economics was always a sham.
Nothing has ever trickled down.
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1990: 75-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio today: 280-to-1
Trickle-down economics was always a sham.
Nothing has ever trickled down.
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Unvaccinated infants are the second most likely group to get hospitalized for Covid after older adults. Any effort to minimize the effectiveness for kids is evil.
November 29, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Unvaccinated infants are the second most likely group to get hospitalized for Covid after older adults. Any effort to minimize the effectiveness for kids is evil.
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'What surprised them was that 16.3% of those babies received a neurodevelopmental diagnosis by three years, compared with 9.7% of the babies who were not exposed to COVID-19 in utero'.
www.propublica.org/article/covi...
www.propublica.org/article/covi...
Amid Confusing CDC Guidance About Vaccines, Study Highlights New Risk of COVID-19 During Pregnancy
A Harvard study found that the children of women who contracted COVID-19 while pregnant may be at an increased risk for autism and other diagnoses, raising new concerns about the CDC’s decision to sto...
www.propublica.org
November 29, 2025 at 8:13 PM
'What surprised them was that 16.3% of those babies received a neurodevelopmental diagnosis by three years, compared with 9.7% of the babies who were not exposed to COVID-19 in utero'.
www.propublica.org/article/covi...
www.propublica.org/article/covi...
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Home Depot wanted holiday cheer, got a whole-ass choir calling out their partnership with ICE instead…
November 29, 2025 at 6:18 AM
Home Depot wanted holiday cheer, got a whole-ass choir calling out their partnership with ICE instead…
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A Cambridge-led study of 13.9 million children in England found COVID vaccines are the safest option. The very rare, short-term risk of heart inflammation from vaccination is far lower than the risks from infection, which can cause blood clots, heart issues and severe inflammation for up to a year.
New Data Shows COVID-19 Infection Much Worse For Children Than the Vaccine
"The risk following vaccination is substantially lower than the risk following infection".
www.zmescience.com
November 28, 2025 at 10:16 PM
A Cambridge-led study of 13.9 million children in England found COVID vaccines are the safest option. The very rare, short-term risk of heart inflammation from vaccination is far lower than the risks from infection, which can cause blood clots, heart issues and severe inflammation for up to a year.
‼️ “…there is a systemic problem of inappropriate and abusive behaviour in Ontario municipal governments targeted toward elected officials and municipal employees – especially threats and harassment from members of the public.” #abuse #harassment #municipalities
Mariam Hamou, Josh Morgan: Shocking allegations expose deep rift
Former London city councillor Mariam Hamou is alleged to have harassed and extorted Mayor Josh Morgan, a former colleague
lfpress.com
November 29, 2025 at 12:30 PM
‼️ “…there is a systemic problem of inappropriate and abusive behaviour in Ontario municipal governments targeted toward elected officials and municipal employees – especially threats and harassment from members of the public.” #abuse #harassment #municipalities
‼️ “As of Friday, more than 3,700 London kids were sponsored so far — but there are still 2,271 kids waiting for a match in a city where one in four children live below the poverty line.” #onpoli #poverty #dougfordfailedontario
More than 2,200 London kids still need a sponsor to bring a holiday gift. Here's how to help | CBC News
They might not be dressed in red suits with white fur trim and a big red hat, but the team at LifeSpin is busy this season making holiday dreams come true, ensuring presents get to thousands of London...
www.cbc.ca
November 29, 2025 at 11:27 AM
‼️ “As of Friday, more than 3,700 London kids were sponsored so far — but there are still 2,271 kids waiting for a match in a city where one in four children live below the poverty line.” #onpoli #poverty #dougfordfailedontario
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"My poll numbers have never been better."
November 28, 2025 at 3:53 PM
"My poll numbers have never been better."
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"Should the US government release all of its files from the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein?"
Yes: 81%
No: 5%
YouGov / Nov 24, 2025
Yes: 81%
No: 5%
YouGov / Nov 24, 2025
November 26, 2025 at 6:30 PM
"Should the US government release all of its files from the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein?"
Yes: 81%
No: 5%
YouGov / Nov 24, 2025
Yes: 81%
No: 5%
YouGov / Nov 24, 2025
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Bruce Fanjoy, with some trolling Level PRO. 🔥😂👇🏻
November 26, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Bruce Fanjoy, with some trolling Level PRO. 🔥😂👇🏻
🇨🇦 Git er done. I’m all for this one. It’s TIME! 🇨🇦 #canada #highspeedrail #nationbuilding #nonimbys #noredtape #canpoli
Critics worry about Liberal plan to fast-track high-speed rail | CBC News
In an effort to halve the approval time for Canada’s new high-speed rail network, the Liberal government is streamlining how it expropriates land in a way that some say could compromise property right...
www.cbc.ca
November 27, 2025 at 12:21 AM
🇨🇦 Git er done. I’m all for this one. It’s TIME! 🇨🇦 #canada #highspeedrail #nationbuilding #nonimbys #noredtape #canpoli
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“This year it’s measles and syphilis, next year it could be polio and whooping cough."
This morning, unionized frontline workers warned that provincial cuts are plunging Ontario's public health into a state of crisis.
This morning, unionized frontline workers warned that provincial cuts are plunging Ontario's public health into a state of crisis.
Funding Cuts Plunging Public Health in Ontario into Crisis, Experts Warn
Frontline public health workers are sounding the alarm about the state of sexually transmitted infections, waterborne illnesses and measles…
www.thegrindmag.ca
November 26, 2025 at 7:20 PM
“This year it’s measles and syphilis, next year it could be polio and whooping cough."
This morning, unionized frontline workers warned that provincial cuts are plunging Ontario's public health into a state of crisis.
This morning, unionized frontline workers warned that provincial cuts are plunging Ontario's public health into a state of crisis.
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The subtext in JD Vance asking for "patience" on the economy: When leaders stop talking about current conditions and jump straight to rosy forecasts, they’re signaling the present isn’t defensible. That’s your cue to scrutinize the numbers, not just the narrative.
November 25, 2025 at 10:56 PM
The subtext in JD Vance asking for "patience" on the economy: When leaders stop talking about current conditions and jump straight to rosy forecasts, they’re signaling the present isn’t defensible. That’s your cue to scrutinize the numbers, not just the narrative.
‼️ “About a quarter of children in London live in poverty, according to Statistics Canada. More than 2,200 homeless Londoners have used the city's shelter systems or resources in October, and more than 1,000 people are chronically homeless, according to city data.”“ #dougfordfailedontario #poverty
Struggling to make ends meet, London couple chooses optimism amid homelessness | CBC News
When Jon and Ann Wootton moved to London from Ottawa, they thought they'd have a fresh start in a new city. The realities of a tight rental market and difficulty finding work have left them living in ...
www.cbc.ca
November 26, 2025 at 12:01 PM
‼️ “About a quarter of children in London live in poverty, according to Statistics Canada. More than 2,200 homeless Londoners have used the city's shelter systems or resources in October, and more than 1,000 people are chronically homeless, according to city data.”“ #dougfordfailedontario #poverty
‼️”…because she's not communicating with and advocating for constituents while posting online "unfounded claims and divisive rhetoric." #alberta #thattracks #divisive
14 Alberta government MLAs are now facing recall drives. Here's how the process works | CBC News
Fourteen Alberta legislature members with Premier Danielle Smith's United Conservative Party caucus are facing recall petitions from constituents. Here's an explainer on the process.
www.cbc.ca
November 25, 2025 at 9:54 PM
‼️”…because she's not communicating with and advocating for constituents while posting online "unfounded claims and divisive rhetoric." #alberta #thattracks #divisive
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Seeing a major increase in flu cases. The south-west continues to be at extremely high levels.
November 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Seeing a major increase in flu cases. The south-west continues to be at extremely high levels.
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Cervical cancer, caused by Human Papilloma Virus, is the fastest-growing & leading cause of cancer deaths in 🇨🇦 among women 25–35. A safe & effective vaccine exists for HPV + can prevent cervical cancer. Please take it and save a young life. www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/edit...
Globe editorial: A killer disease that should no longer exist
The existence of an effective HPV vaccine should have meant cervical cancer was stamped out. Instead, it’s the fastest growing cancer in Canada
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 23, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Cervical cancer, caused by Human Papilloma Virus, is the fastest-growing & leading cause of cancer deaths in 🇨🇦 among women 25–35. A safe & effective vaccine exists for HPV + can prevent cervical cancer. Please take it and save a young life. www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/edit...
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Former CEO of his dad's company has job search tips for the general public.
November 24, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Former CEO of his dad's company has job search tips for the general public.