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Settler learning more everyday about how to be a good ally. I wrangle my two kids and three cats. My views are my own. Fully vaccinated. He/Him.
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policyalternatives.ca
Few Canadians know that slavery once existed in Canada, or that many of the British Loyalists who came here after the American Revolution were Black. They do not know that segregation was accepted in Canada well into the 1960s….racism is not a matter just of the past. @policyalternatives.ca
February 2, 2026 at 5:35 PM
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pressprogress.ca
Alberta separatists kicked us out of their event after asking about American support.

“It’s not coziness. We have mutual interests."

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Alberta Separatists Kicked Us Out of Their Event After Asking About American Support
As they inch closer to triggering a referendum, the movement's leaders have been facing new scrutiny
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January 31, 2026 at 7:25 PM
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exocomics.com
Honk honk! My dashery store is on sale for the next week!
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January 22, 2026 at 8:10 PM
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jantafrench.bsky.social
I truly hope you or your loved ones are not among the people who are suffering or experiencing a worse outcome while waiting for care in an Alberta ER and/or hospitals.

However, if you are/were, please consider sharing your experience - use the form at the bottom of this story.

#AbHealth #AbLeg
Minister says Alberta emergency room deaths and poor outcomes are exceptions to the norm | CBC News
As Alberta doctors raise red flags about seeing what they say are delays in emergency room care, the province’s hospitals minister says he doesn’t think cases that the doctors have recently highlighte...
www.cbc.ca
January 21, 2026 at 3:26 PM
whendrewsattack.bsky.social
January 20, 2026 at 8:09 PM
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senatorpaulasimons.bsky.social
An extraordinary story from my erstwhile Edmonton Journal colleague, Richard Warnica. #ICE #Minneapolis
Richard Warnica: In Minnesota, I witnessed Donald Trump’s American carnage made real
As confrontations between ICE and protestors and activists grow more common, the tension only rises.
www.thestar.com
January 16, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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trungles.com
Abolish ICE. A little journal comic from South Minneapolis.

#iceoutmpls #iceoutcomics #iceoutofmpls
Just before Christmas, I got a puppy. Her name is Minerva, and we call her *Minnie. I'm still learning how to understand her. Me: Do you need to go outside? Do you need to go outside, little baby? Do you need to do a poo? Do you need to do a widdle piddle? Minnie: Arf! *I just call her "little baby" most of the time. I'm also realizing I can't turn off the baby talk now. Nobody tells you about that. I got so lucky with my first puppy. Her wonderful foster parents had her completely house-trained by the time we adopted her, so taking her outside for potty time has been pretty easy. I've got the puppy poopy routine pretty much down, now. Me, putting on my coat: Let's see... I got the little poopy bags, puppy treats for bribes, jacket, scarf, phone… I think that's everything… Oh yes! And my passport. I had been carrying around my passport for a while, but I knew it didn't matter. This is wrong. Nobody is required to carry around their papers. I became a US citizen when I was seven. Since I was born in a refugee camp, I was stateless. The US is the only nation where I've ever held citizenship. It's the only passport I've ever had, and it still felt important. Protective. I would hold it in my pocket like a talisman, like it might ward off ghosts or something. But I realized I was holding onto it basically out of superstition. ICE will pick up anybody. I know that. So I tucked my passport away. And I largely avoid leaving my house. I live a few blocks just South of George Floyd Square. I was in the neighborhood for that, too. And all the neighbors came together to protect each other. We're already organized. We'll do our best to get through this. Me, to my dog: I hope I can take you for a walk someday soon. Won't that be nice, little baby?
January 16, 2026 at 1:27 PM
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mcsweeneys.net
"You think you’re watching a woman drive away with an ICE agent following, then shooting her four times in the face, but what you’re really watching is an ICE agent in fear of his life and acting in self-defense."
What You’re Watching Isn’t What You’re Really Watching
“Federal and local officials dispute the circumstances that led an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer to fatally shoot a 37-year-old woman...
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January 10, 2026 at 2:40 AM
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jantafrench.bsky.social
Last summer and fall, there was a lot of attention on Alberta's move to screen and limit books in schools after the gov't said people found graphic novels with explicit scenes on school shelves.

Monday was the deadline for schools to follow the new rules. #AbEd #AbLeg

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Alberta school divisions remove handful of titles from shelves as new school library rules take effect | CBC News
A newly enacted provincial order on school literary materials prompted some divisions to remove a couple of dozen books from school shelves, but the names of those titles are secret.
www.cbc.ca
January 7, 2026 at 3:39 PM
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jonnywakefield.bsky.social
News: Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation is suing the Alberta gov over steps taken to enable a separatist referendum, saying it did so despite knowing it would violate treaty.

Suit also contains a summary of statements from separatists re: seeking Trump admin support edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...
Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation sues over independence referendum, claims government 'conspired' with separatists
A First Nation in northwest Alberta is suing the provincial government ahead of an anticipated separation referendum.
edmontonjournal.com
January 5, 2026 at 7:50 PM
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December 31, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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Christmas 2025 Spooky
Part 1/?
December 25, 2025 at 5:39 AM
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exclaimdotca.bsky.social
Merry Sufmas
Merry Sufmas │ Exclaim!
And a happy new year
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December 24, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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diedfrombeing.labeledrude.online
are you wearing your new socks so Jólakötturinn doesn't eat you
The evil Christmas cat (Jólakötturinn in Icelandic) is the pet of the troll witch Grýla. She is used to threaten naughty children, because she loves to eat them. Grýla's sons are the Jólasveinar, the thirteen Icelandic Santa Clauses, dwarves who originally did not bring gifts, but stole things or played pranks. They are on the move between December 12 and January 6. The day of the Jólakötturinn is December 24. This is when the hungry Christmas cat roams around to steal and eat naughty, lazy children. Only those who wear new clothes, especially new socks, on Christmas Eve are spared. New clothes were a sign that someone had not been lazy, but had spun all the wool from the sheep before winter and made it into clothing. This was important for surviving the cold winters on the inhospitable island. The story of Jólakötturinn should therefore be understood as an invitation to be diligent and to prepare for winter in good time.
December 13, 2025 at 2:02 PM
whendrewsattack.bsky.social
This is a great thread showcasing everything that this government is doing to avoid accountability as they take away our rights.
jantafrench.bsky.social Janet French @jantafrench.bsky.social · Dec 10
Awkwardly, the Alberta legislature TV channel has broken in the middle of debate (committee of the whole) for Bill 9, in which the government seeks to use the notwithstanding clause to shield three gender bills from legal challenges.

The YouTube stream IS working www.youtube.com/live/ryA5Lq4...
December 9th, 2025 - Evening Session - Legislative Assembly of Alberta
YouTube video by Legislative Assembly of Alberta
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December 10, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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markusoff.bsky.social
I tallied the number of court cases or legal challenges Alberta’s government has recently stepped in to block or pre-empt. Was surprised how long the exercise took - they’re at like a one-per-week clip:
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
ANALYSIS | UCP government keeps blocking or nixing Alberta court challenges. Why? | CBC News
From transgender policies to referendums to "conservative" party names, the Alberta UCP has stepped in where others have feared to tread.
www.cbc.ca
December 6, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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pressprogress.ca
With a massive legal shakeup, Alberta’s government is paving the way for a separatist referendum.

"It’s the most draconian, totalitarian piece of legislation I’ve ever seen," says a former deputy premier.

pressprogress.ca/alberta-pave...
With Massive Legal Shakeup, Alberta’s Government Paves the Way for a Separatist Referendum
'It’s the most draconian, totalitarian piece of legislation I’ve ever seen,' says former deputy premier
pressprogress.ca
December 6, 2025 at 2:51 AM
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soengery.bsky.social
I know a lot of my ceramic work seems really pricey (and it is…just…not for ceramic work lololol) - but that’s why I got SUPER SECRET MYSTERY CUPS! Cups that were well loved all summer, but now gotta leave my house and go into yours … for the low low price of $30! (Shipping included in price)
Super Secret Mystery Cup
A mysterious and strange stoneware cup I no longer want, but used all summer. Everything is foodsafe (even if it's ugly), and holds between 4-6 oz. You get what you GET! It's a SUPER SECRET MYSTERY CU...
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December 5, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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exocomics.com
Just a reminder my dashery store is still on sale right now 😼
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December 3, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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faitherinhicks.bsky.social
Canadians! I donated an original watercolour painting of Ripley from Alien to the TCAF auction! Bid on it here! (Unfortunately shipping is only available to Canada.)
torontocomics.bsky.social Toronto Comic Arts Festival @torontocomics.bsky.social · Dec 1
Snag a one-of-a-kind item for the indie comics fan in your life!

Our Winter Auction features art and experiences from top publishers and comics icons like Junji Ito, @ryannorth.ca, Jillian Tamaki, @laufman.bsky.social, @faitherinhicks.bsky.social & more.

www.torontocomics.com/winter-auction
December 1, 2025 at 11:55 PM
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schweizercomics.bsky.social
Monday after Thanksgiving, time to start thinking about Christmas gifts!
Maybe you have a relative who'd like this set of ten papercraft Santa's (all variations of St Nick, specifically) from around the world:
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December 1, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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markusoff.bsky.social
On Alberta, trans youth, and the Danielle Smith’s 2nd, 3rd and 4th Charter rights override in a month:
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
ANALYSIS | Alberta's notwithstanding clause triple play on trans youth rights | CBC News
The Alberta premier's second, third and fourth uses of the constitution's nuclear option come after she repeatedly said trans policy bills struck balance on rights. Then it became clear the courts mig...
www.cbc.ca
November 19, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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senatorpaulasimons.bsky.social
From my Alberta Unbound archives - a must-listen for Albertans tonight. Protecting Trans Kids: a Conversation with Alex Marshall and Kristy Harcourt. #ableg #abpoli #NotWithstandingClause #Alberta #AlbertaUnbound
November 18, 2025 at 11:37 PM
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jantafrench.bsky.social
Alberta's justice minister has tabled a bill to invoke the notwithstanding clause to shield a suite of legislation from legal challenges. The laws in question restrict the rights of transgender people in access to health care and sports, and affect K-12 education of all students.
#AbLeg #Abed
Alberta to invoke notwithstanding clause to shield 3 transgender bills from court challenges | CBC News
The Alberta government has tabled legislation that seeks to invoke the notwithstanding clause to shield a suite of bills that affects transgender youth and adults from legal challenges.
www.cbc.ca
November 18, 2025 at 10:09 PM
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charlesrusnell.bsky.social
My latest investigation for @thetyee.ca details what the UCP government doesn't want the public to know about their private surgery push.

Insiders Detail Ways Alberta's For-Profit Surgery Push Is Failing via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
Insiders Detail Ways Alberta’s For-Profit Surgery Push Is Failing | The Tyee
The shift strong-arms doctors but hasn’t saved money or shortened waits for critical operations, sources say. A Tyee investigation.
thetyee.ca
November 17, 2025 at 5:18 AM