Malcolm French
@mdfrench.bsky.social
I am the turbulent priest they warned you about.
So far in the #ndpleadership, I have found:
* Heather McPherson uninspiring;
* Avi Lewis annoying;
* Tony McQuail baffling;
* Yves Engler* insufferable.
If I had to vote today, it’d be between Rob Ashton and Tanille Johnston for #1 and #2.
(Engler isn’t vetted yet because he’s been playing games.)
* Heather McPherson uninspiring;
* Avi Lewis annoying;
* Tony McQuail baffling;
* Yves Engler* insufferable.
If I had to vote today, it’d be between Rob Ashton and Tanille Johnston for #1 and #2.
(Engler isn’t vetted yet because he’s been playing games.)
November 22, 2025 at 7:08 AM
So far in the #ndpleadership, I have found:
* Heather McPherson uninspiring;
* Avi Lewis annoying;
* Tony McQuail baffling;
* Yves Engler* insufferable.
If I had to vote today, it’d be between Rob Ashton and Tanille Johnston for #1 and #2.
(Engler isn’t vetted yet because he’s been playing games.)
* Heather McPherson uninspiring;
* Avi Lewis annoying;
* Tony McQuail baffling;
* Yves Engler* insufferable.
If I had to vote today, it’d be between Rob Ashton and Tanille Johnston for #1 and #2.
(Engler isn’t vetted yet because he’s been playing games.)
I think my only complaint about #WabKinew is that he isn’t here on Bluesky. I get why decent people may need to maintain a presence in Elon Musk’s cesspool. But come join us, Premier.
I’m the meantime:
#TransDayOfRemembrance
#TDOR
#TransRightsAreHumanRights
and
#AllTERFsAreFascists
I’m the meantime:
#TransDayOfRemembrance
#TDOR
#TransRightsAreHumanRights
and
#AllTERFsAreFascists
Looks like #WabKinew doesn't have an account here, but I was glad to see this video today
x.com/WabKinew/sta...
x.com/WabKinew/sta...
Wab Kinew on X: "🏳️⚧️ Support Trans Folks. I may not know everything about the trans experience, but I know trans folks deserve respect—just like everyone else in Manitoba. https://t.co/ZoWoYNOJnq" / X
🏳️⚧️ Support Trans Folks. I may not know everything about the trans experience, but I know trans folks deserve respect—just like everyone else in Manitoba. https://t.co/ZoWoYNOJnq
x.com
November 22, 2025 at 6:56 AM
I think my only complaint about #WabKinew is that he isn’t here on Bluesky. I get why decent people may need to maintain a presence in Elon Musk’s cesspool. But come join us, Premier.
I’m the meantime:
#TransDayOfRemembrance
#TDOR
#TransRightsAreHumanRights
and
#AllTERFsAreFascists
I’m the meantime:
#TransDayOfRemembrance
#TDOR
#TransRightsAreHumanRights
and
#AllTERFsAreFascists
In terms of political epithets, why did this one only occur to me two weeks too late?
Andrew Cuibono
Andrew Cuibono
November 22, 2025 at 6:40 AM
In terms of political epithets, why did this one only occur to me two weeks too late?
Andrew Cuibono
Andrew Cuibono
Reposted by Malcolm French
On this Trans Day of Remembrance, we remember the bright and courageous trans people whose lives were stolen by hatred. Their absence is felt across our city.
We will honor them by building a New York where every trans person can live safely, fully and freely.
We will honor them by building a New York where every trans person can live safely, fully and freely.
November 20, 2025 at 4:57 PM
On this Trans Day of Remembrance, we remember the bright and courageous trans people whose lives were stolen by hatred. Their absence is felt across our city.
We will honor them by building a New York where every trans person can live safely, fully and freely.
We will honor them by building a New York where every trans person can live safely, fully and freely.
Reposted by Malcolm French
I have no issue with the focus of the next federal NDP campaign being affordability.
My concern is that for some in the Party, “focus on affordability” has become code for “let’s toss marginalized folk (and especially trans folk) under the bus.”
Mamdani shows us it doesn’t have to be either / or.
My concern is that for some in the Party, “focus on affordability” has become code for “let’s toss marginalized folk (and especially trans folk) under the bus.”
Mamdani shows us it doesn’t have to be either / or.
November 21, 2025 at 5:01 AM
I have no issue with the focus of the next federal NDP campaign being affordability.
My concern is that for some in the Party, “focus on affordability” has become code for “let’s toss marginalized folk (and especially trans folk) under the bus.”
Mamdani shows us it doesn’t have to be either / or.
My concern is that for some in the Party, “focus on affordability” has become code for “let’s toss marginalized folk (and especially trans folk) under the bus.”
Mamdani shows us it doesn’t have to be either / or.
Diocese of Niagara Vigil
for
Transgender Day of Remembrance
TONIGHT
7:00 pm
St. Simon’s, Oakville
1450 Litchfield Road
off Trafalgar
across from Sheridan College
for
Transgender Day of Remembrance
TONIGHT
7:00 pm
St. Simon’s, Oakville
1450 Litchfield Road
off Trafalgar
across from Sheridan College
November 20, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Diocese of Niagara Vigil
for
Transgender Day of Remembrance
TONIGHT
7:00 pm
St. Simon’s, Oakville
1450 Litchfield Road
off Trafalgar
across from Sheridan College
for
Transgender Day of Remembrance
TONIGHT
7:00 pm
St. Simon’s, Oakville
1450 Litchfield Road
off Trafalgar
across from Sheridan College
Just saw a video that says Vance is the front runner for the GOP nomination for 2028.
Which got me thinking.
15 VPs have become President.
Nine of those successes on the death or resignation of the President.
John Adams, Jefferson, Van Buren, Nixon, George HW Bush, were elected President.
1/?
Which got me thinking.
15 VPs have become President.
Nine of those successes on the death or resignation of the President.
John Adams, Jefferson, Van Buren, Nixon, George HW Bush, were elected President.
1/?
November 20, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Just saw a video that says Vance is the front runner for the GOP nomination for 2028.
Which got me thinking.
15 VPs have become President.
Nine of those successes on the death or resignation of the President.
John Adams, Jefferson, Van Buren, Nixon, George HW Bush, were elected President.
1/?
Which got me thinking.
15 VPs have become President.
Nine of those successes on the death or resignation of the President.
John Adams, Jefferson, Van Buren, Nixon, George HW Bush, were elected President.
1/?
November 20, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Andy Beshear defends LGBTQ2S+ kids in Kentucky, where it takes actual courage.
While Gavin Newsom in California, gleefully throws them under the bus.
No serious progressive should ever support Gavin Newsom when serious people like And Beshear & JB Pritzker are here, on the right side of history.
While Gavin Newsom in California, gleefully throws them under the bus.
No serious progressive should ever support Gavin Newsom when serious people like And Beshear & JB Pritzker are here, on the right side of history.
![A picture of Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear with their quote:
“My legislature passes the nastiest piece of anti-LGBTQ legislation we have ever seen. And you know what I do? I veto that bill. Because it’s the right thing to do. If the legislature is going to show [those kids] hate, I’m going to show them love. If the legislature is going to show them judgment, I'm going to show them acceptance. If this legislature is going to attack them, I'm going to be a governor that stands up for them."](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:gnkhjb5gttno656e3rhrwsyq/bafkreiau2lg5ff3w62xuieyrzizjxrwf42qrr6oqsstxq4nlanca43iyvu@jpeg)
November 20, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Andy Beshear defends LGBTQ2S+ kids in Kentucky, where it takes actual courage.
While Gavin Newsom in California, gleefully throws them under the bus.
No serious progressive should ever support Gavin Newsom when serious people like And Beshear & JB Pritzker are here, on the right side of history.
While Gavin Newsom in California, gleefully throws them under the bus.
No serious progressive should ever support Gavin Newsom when serious people like And Beshear & JB Pritzker are here, on the right side of history.
Why are establishment Democrats so obsessed with fantasy that the path to victory is an appeal to “moderate Republican” unicorns?
And even in that fantasy universe, who can believe Marjorie Taylor Greene is now a “moderate” Republican?
And even in that fantasy universe, who can believe Marjorie Taylor Greene is now a “moderate” Republican?
Raskin: We are a big tent. We must be a huge, vast tent. I say this is a party that’s got room for Marjorie Taylor Greene if she wants to come over.
November 17, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Why are establishment Democrats so obsessed with fantasy that the path to victory is an appeal to “moderate Republican” unicorns?
And even in that fantasy universe, who can believe Marjorie Taylor Greene is now a “moderate” Republican?
And even in that fantasy universe, who can believe Marjorie Taylor Greene is now a “moderate” Republican?
Reposted by Malcolm French
Chris Kluwe on Gavin Newsom and his treatment of the trans community:
www.thehandbasket.co/p/chris-kluw...
www.thehandbasket.co/p/chris-kluw...
August 28, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Chris Kluwe on Gavin Newsom and his treatment of the trans community:
www.thehandbasket.co/p/chris-kluw...
www.thehandbasket.co/p/chris-kluw...
Waiting for God - D’Oh!
Would 100% watch a sitcom in which Cuomo and Dershowitz end up roommates, Dershowitz is denied a pierogi every episode in exactly the same way, and Cuomo runs for successively lower-stakes office each week, only to lose again.
November 16, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Waiting for God - D’Oh!
St. Simon’s will be hosting
the Diocese of Niagara Vigil
marking Trans Day of Awareness.
Thursday, November 20, 2025 - 7pm
St. Simon’s Anglican Church
1450 Litchfield Road, Oakville ON
the Diocese of Niagara Vigil
marking Trans Day of Awareness.
Thursday, November 20, 2025 - 7pm
St. Simon’s Anglican Church
1450 Litchfield Road, Oakville ON
November 16, 2025 at 1:17 AM
St. Simon’s will be hosting
the Diocese of Niagara Vigil
marking Trans Day of Awareness.
Thursday, November 20, 2025 - 7pm
St. Simon’s Anglican Church
1450 Litchfield Road, Oakville ON
the Diocese of Niagara Vigil
marking Trans Day of Awareness.
Thursday, November 20, 2025 - 7pm
St. Simon’s Anglican Church
1450 Litchfield Road, Oakville ON
One can’t respond to this because the OP has either turned off comments or limited them to people he knows.
But if this is their “single most consistent moderation policy,” why is it that explicit death threats against trans people and their allies result in no action even when reported?
But if this is their “single most consistent moderation policy,” why is it that explicit death threats against trans people and their allies result in no action even when reported?
"bluesky will suspend you for anything vaguely resembling a death threat" is maybe the single most consistent moderation policy they have I don't know why anyone is surprised by this one
yes, even if it's a reference to song lyrics
yes, even if it's a reference to song lyrics
The account owner of @sarahkendzior.bsky.social was suspended for 72 hours for expressing a desire to shoot the author of an article. The post, made 11/10, stated: "I want to shoot the author of this article just to watch him die." 1/2
November 14, 2025 at 9:44 PM
One can’t respond to this because the OP has either turned off comments or limited them to people he knows.
But if this is their “single most consistent moderation policy,” why is it that explicit death threats against trans people and their allies result in no action even when reported?
But if this is their “single most consistent moderation policy,” why is it that explicit death threats against trans people and their allies result in no action even when reported?
What utter bull$**+.
Stewart Johnston says the Canadian game is awesome and that he wants to protect what makes the Canadian game unique, all the while pushing unpopular rule changes that strip away many of the things that make the Canadian game unique.
#FireCommissionerJohnston
#cfl
@cfl.ca
Stewart Johnston says the Canadian game is awesome and that he wants to protect what makes the Canadian game unique, all the while pushing unpopular rule changes that strip away many of the things that make the Canadian game unique.
#FireCommissionerJohnston
#cfl
@cfl.ca
- TSN
CFL commissioner Stewart Johnston fielded a number of questions regarding the upcoming structural and rule changes to the CFL. Johnston admitted he expected a lot of debate about the changes and reite...
www.tsn.ca
November 14, 2025 at 7:20 PM
What utter bull$**+.
Stewart Johnston says the Canadian game is awesome and that he wants to protect what makes the Canadian game unique, all the while pushing unpopular rule changes that strip away many of the things that make the Canadian game unique.
#FireCommissionerJohnston
#cfl
@cfl.ca
Stewart Johnston says the Canadian game is awesome and that he wants to protect what makes the Canadian game unique, all the while pushing unpopular rule changes that strip away many of the things that make the Canadian game unique.
#FireCommissionerJohnston
#cfl
@cfl.ca
Billionaires are a failure of policy.
Trillionaires are a failure of decency.
Trillionaires are a failure of decency.
November 13, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Billionaires are a failure of policy.
Trillionaires are a failure of decency.
Trillionaires are a failure of decency.
I don’t know why, exactly, I’ve always been uncomfortable with “Thank you for your service.” Another Remembrance Day has given me an opportunity to reflect on the question.
1/?
1/?
November 13, 2025 at 3:52 AM
I don’t know why, exactly, I’ve always been uncomfortable with “Thank you for your service.” Another Remembrance Day has given me an opportunity to reflect on the question.
1/?
1/?
So just to clarify, @safety.bsky.app, while it is perfectly acceptable to advocate violence against LGBTQ2S+ people and their allies on Bluesky (must be, you never suspend anyone for that), it is not at all acceptable to riff off a Johnny Cash reference.
The account owner of @sarahkendzior.bsky.social was suspended for 72 hours for expressing a desire to shoot the author of an article. The post, made 11/10, stated: "I want to shoot the author of this article just to watch him die." 1/2
November 12, 2025 at 10:24 PM
So just to clarify, @safety.bsky.app, while it is perfectly acceptable to advocate violence against LGBTQ2S+ people and their allies on Bluesky (must be, you never suspend anyone for that), it is not at all acceptable to riff off a Johnny Cash reference.
Depressing reading.
It’s clear the inept Keir Starmer has to go, but there is also no question that Wes Streeting would be multiple times worse.
It would be like replacing Donald Trump with Stephen Miller.
It’s clear the inept Keir Starmer has to go, but there is also no question that Wes Streeting would be multiple times worse.
It would be like replacing Donald Trump with Stephen Miller.
Starmer allies issue warning to PM’s rivals as fears grow over leadership challenge
No 10 said to be in ‘full bunker mode’ over fears of attempt to oust him after budget or May local elections
www.theguardian.com
November 12, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Depressing reading.
It’s clear the inept Keir Starmer has to go, but there is also no question that Wes Streeting would be multiple times worse.
It would be like replacing Donald Trump with Stephen Miller.
It’s clear the inept Keir Starmer has to go, but there is also no question that Wes Streeting would be multiple times worse.
It would be like replacing Donald Trump with Stephen Miller.
When both @amnestyuk.bsky.social @amnesty.org and the Lemkin Institute for Genocide Prevention are calling out your government human rights body as unfit for purpose, perhaps its time for a government to make some changes.
@teamlabouruk.bsky.social, how much of your soul have you got left to sell?
@teamlabouruk.bsky.social, how much of your soul have you got left to sell?
ERHC told to stop stoking 'public debate' around gender guidance
Equalities minister Bridget Phillipson has called on the EHRC to refrain from 'public debate' over its trans guidance.
www.thepinknews.com
November 9, 2025 at 5:40 AM
When both @amnestyuk.bsky.social @amnesty.org and the Lemkin Institute for Genocide Prevention are calling out your government human rights body as unfit for purpose, perhaps its time for a government to make some changes.
@teamlabouruk.bsky.social, how much of your soul have you got left to sell?
@teamlabouruk.bsky.social, how much of your soul have you got left to sell?
Florence + The Machine - Perfume and Milk (Lyric Video)
YouTube video by florencemachine
www.youtube.com
November 9, 2025 at 5:22 AM
The Trump administration are attempting to criminalize Christian prayer.
Feds Tell Faith Leaders 'No More Prayer' Outside Broadview Facility
In a possible violation of the First Amendment, federal officials instructed demonstrators to stop holding religious gatherings outside the immigration processing facility in suburban Broadview after ...
blockclubchicago.org
November 9, 2025 at 2:18 AM
The Trump administration are attempting to criminalize Christian prayer.