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Melanie D’Arrigo @darrigomelanie.bsky.social · 2d

I feel like this photo of masked, armed men pepper spraying a pastor protecting his community is going to be a defining picture of this moment in America for a long, long time.

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 16h

New Yorkers know Attorney General James for who she is: a champion for justice who fights relentlessly for the people. Donald Trump knows her only as an obstacle to his corruption.

My full statement:

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The Daily Show @thedailyshow.com · 19h

The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.

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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 16h

Some things I saw recently that I think are cool (Native American jewelry edition):

— Neil Zarama. New Ralph Lauren collab coming (IG whirlinglog_and_arrow)
— Troy Oviedo (IG troyoviedo) 😮‍💨
— Falcon Trading Company (IG ftcjewelry)
— Samuel Sumpter (IG nabaahii_bizhiil_creations)

Some Ralph Lauren models wearing a Native American belt buckle and pin. Also photos of Native American repoussé pin and handmade silver rings in different styles.

Native American silver cuff bracelet, rings, and belt buckles decorated with turquoise stones.

Native American cuff bracelets and pendants, many decorated with turquoise stones.

Native American squash blossom necklaces.

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Canadian Paintings @canadianpaintings.bsky.social · 16h

You're Welcome Back Anytime
Lee Munn
2022

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Razzball @razzball.bsky.social · 1d

War is hell, Portland style

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darth™️ @darthbluesky.bsky.social · 1d

"we are going to murder americans without due process"
~pam bondi, US attorney general

Prem Thakker ツ @premthakker.bsky.social · 1d

My gosh. After the US bombed multiple boats in the middle of the ocean, murdering people on grounds that they were allegedly "carrying drugs," the US Attorney General says "Just like we did with cartels, we're going to take the same approach, President Trump, with Antifa."

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Mark Heyck 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 @markheyck.bsky.social · 1d

The best. Both of them.

James G @orth.ca · 1d

Vladdy: "DAAAAAA YANKEES LOSE!"

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Courtney Theriault @ctheriault.bsky.social · 2d

Honey, wake up, new potential Alberta referendum on ending private school funding just dropped.

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Mark Heyck 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 @markheyck.bsky.social · 3d

Never mind, all good… Grassley now being covered live blathering pure gibberish.

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Mark Heyck 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 @markheyck.bsky.social · 3d

How odd that @cnn.com isn’t carrying the hearing live…

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Mark Heyck 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 @markheyck.bsky.social · 3d

This is the same company that owns the Yellowknifer, News/North and the Yukon News.

I wonder what Sig would say.

The Tyee @thetyee.ca · 3d

The resignations, which include two editors and two reporters based in Homer and Kenai, were scheduled to take effect in two weeks, but managers at Carpenter Media Group fired all four immediately.

James Brooks reports. An Alaska Beacon reprint. #CdnMedia #uspoli

BC Paper Owner Sparks Mass Resignation Over Charlie Kirk Story Intervention | The Tyee

Alaskan journalists quit after Carpenter Media execs unilaterally changed an article about a vigil for the far-right activist.

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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 3d

Researchers across the US and the world who raced to protect climate data, public reports and other information from the Trump administration’s attacks are launching their own climate information portals.

Climate scientists raise a middle finger to Trump's censorship efforts

Hundreds are collaborating to make sure accurate data is available to the public.

www.motherjones.com

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Canadian Paintings @canadianpaintings.bsky.social · 8d

Autumn Flight
Benjamin Chee Chee ~ Anishinaabe
n.d.

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The Narwhal @thenarwhal.ca · 9d

We all have a role to play in the fight against climate change, and it starts with fostering deeper connections to the non-human world. That's what Alberta nature writer Kevin Van Tighem told us when he took our Moose Questionnaire: thenarwhal.ca/moose-questi...

Alberta author Kevin Van Tighem changed his mind about cattle ranching | The Narwhal

Alberta nature writer Kevin Van Tighem wants his readers to feel their way back into a healthier relationship with the non-human world

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Mark Heyck 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 @markheyck.bsky.social · 8d

That's Gord's brother! :)

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Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 9d

They cut off his mic.
We’re giving him the floor.

Join Evan Li and me for a conversation tonight!

⏰ 8 PM
📺 YouTube Live: youtube.com/@naheednensh...

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Razzball @razzball.bsky.social · 9d

Cade Smith became the closer for the Guardians after he took over for Clase, who--

Sorry, we're interrupting the reason why Cade took over for Clase for this word from FanDuel.

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

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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Courtney Theriault @ctheriault.bsky.social · 10d

Utter contempt and disrespect from Bruce McAllister.

Cutting off the kid's mic and limiting his freedom of expression is one thing, but saying he should be spanked is a fireable offense from a supposedly neutral moderator. Bruce needs to be removed immediately.

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

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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Cricket of MeadowHawk 🇨🇦 @cricketmh.bsky.social · 10d

I’m a graduate as well & am constantly hit up for donations.
I’ll do this too.

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Mark Heyck 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 @markheyck.bsky.social · 10d

Going to share this with my mom and sister, both U of A graduates, and any other alumni I know, encouraging them to send a message to the university that their future financial support will be dependent on the school's commitment to academic freedom and freedom of speech.

Florence Ashley @floralashes.bsky.social · 11d

"Why would it bow to antidemocratic pressures by placing a professor on leave without their request, consent, or involvement? That any university would do this is beyond comprehension and is cause for alarm about the future of academic freedom in Canada."

What Happened to the University’s Commitment to Free Expression? Charley Kirk, uAlberta, and Me | Centre for Free Expression

I was shocked when the University of Alberta administration informed me, one of its law professors, that I was being placed on non-disciplinary leave for my social media comments in the wake of Charli...

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Razzball @razzball.bsky.social · 17d

1-9 since the Tigers did the Trump Dance

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Mark Heyck 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 @markheyck.bsky.social · 19d

Hahahaha fair

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Mark Heyck 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 @markheyck.bsky.social · 19d

Would make that mid-week series real interesting if Jays lose and Sox win today 👀

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