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@alexiskellumcreer.bsky.social
Affirming the sacred is an act of resistance.
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ICYMI, Vancouver Art Gallery teamed up with Minnneapolis' Walker Art Centre & Art Gallery of Ontario to buy work by major US artist Nan Goldin (show @ VAG now). After Goldin, who is Jewish, openly supported Palestinians, AGO pulled out. Goldin also known for activism against the Sacklers (Oxycontin)
Art Gallery of Ontario curator resigned after failed acquisition of Nan Goldin work
Two committee members also resigned after the vote, which unravelled amid allegations of “antisemitism” over Goldin’s support of Palestinians
www.theartnewspaper.com
January 25, 2026 at 7:10 PM
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ICYMI, Vancouver Art Gallery teamed up with Minnneapolis' Walker Art Centre & Art Gallery of Ontario to buy work by major US artist Nan Goldin (show @ VAG now). After Goldin, who is Jewish, openly supported Palestinians, AGO pulled out. Goldin also known for activism against the Sacklers (Oxycontin)
Art Gallery of Ontario curator resigned after failed acquisition of Nan Goldin work
Two committee members also resigned after the vote, which unravelled amid allegations of “antisemitism” over Goldin’s support of Palestinians
www.theartnewspaper.com
January 25, 2026 at 6:18 PM
ICYMI, Vancouver Art Gallery teamed up with Minnneapolis' Walker Art Centre & Art Gallery of Ontario to buy work by major US artist Nan Goldin (show @ VAG now). After Goldin, who is Jewish, openly supported Palestinians, AGO pulled out. Goldin also known for activism against the Sacklers (Oxycontin)
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BC's Mr. Burns has been profiting off of Trumpism for years, not least through his ownership of the coal port that exports thermal coal from the U.S.
Billionaires are an existential threat to democracy and the planet ricochet.media/climate/envi...
Billionaires are an existential threat to democracy and the planet ricochet.media/climate/envi...
January 25, 2026 at 3:13 AM
BC's Mr. Burns has been profiting off of Trumpism for years, not least through his ownership of the coal port that exports thermal coal from the U.S.
Billionaires are an existential threat to democracy and the planet ricochet.media/climate/envi...
Billionaires are an existential threat to democracy and the planet ricochet.media/climate/envi...
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Boycott Pattison List🇨🇦:
- Save-On-Foods
- Quality Foods
- Nester’s Market
- Western Family
- Urban Fare
- Pattison car dealerships and media
Time to crank the pressure until Pattison cuts ties with ICE. #BoycottPattison #bcpoli
- Save-On-Foods
- Quality Foods
- Nester’s Market
- Western Family
- Urban Fare
- Pattison car dealerships and media
Time to crank the pressure until Pattison cuts ties with ICE. #BoycottPattison #bcpoli
January 25, 2026 at 2:11 AM
Boycott Pattison List🇨🇦:
- Save-On-Foods
- Quality Foods
- Nester’s Market
- Western Family
- Urban Fare
- Pattison car dealerships and media
Time to crank the pressure until Pattison cuts ties with ICE. #BoycottPattison #bcpoli
- Save-On-Foods
- Quality Foods
- Nester’s Market
- Western Family
- Urban Fare
- Pattison car dealerships and media
Time to crank the pressure until Pattison cuts ties with ICE. #BoycottPattison #bcpoli
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Yesterday Elon Musk retweeted "white solidarity is the only way to survive". In our numb overwhelmed media environment it barely made headlines that the world's richest man endorsed blood-curdling white nationalism. My brief writeup for @religiondispatches.org
religiondispatches.org/elon-musk-ju...
religiondispatches.org/elon-musk-ju...
Elon Musk Just Endorsed Blatant White Nationalism And the Silence is Deafening
On Thursday morning Elon Musk retweeted (with a ‘100%’ endorsement) a post declaring that:
If white men become a minority, we will be slaughtered. Remember, if non-Whites openly hate White men while...
religiondispatches.org
January 9, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Yesterday Elon Musk retweeted "white solidarity is the only way to survive". In our numb overwhelmed media environment it barely made headlines that the world's richest man endorsed blood-curdling white nationalism. My brief writeup for @religiondispatches.org
religiondispatches.org/elon-musk-ju...
religiondispatches.org/elon-musk-ju...
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This is a very, very good reality check about DRIPA, Aboriginal Title, and the Cowichan Tribes decision
“The people of this province need leaders who are willing face hard truths, not exploit them for political gain.”
A rebuttal to the BC Conservative leader’s Vancouver Sun op-ed. @adampolsen.bsky.social writes. #bcpoli
A rebuttal to the BC Conservative leader’s Vancouver Sun op-ed. @adampolsen.bsky.social writes. #bcpoli
Trevor Halford Is Wrong about Land Title and DRIPA. Here’s Why | The Tyee
The BC Conservative leader fostered fear and falsehoods in his Vancouver Sun op-ed. A rebuttal.
thetyee.ca
January 6, 2026 at 12:04 AM
This is a very, very good reality check about DRIPA, Aboriginal Title, and the Cowichan Tribes decision
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Literally a publication for eight-year olds 40 years ago
January 4, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Literally a publication for eight-year olds 40 years ago
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Mamdani: For too long, those fluent in the good grammar of civility have deployed decorum to mask agendas of cruelty
January 1, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Mamdani: For too long, those fluent in the good grammar of civility have deployed decorum to mask agendas of cruelty
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"Mamdani walks in an older Jewish tradition. Not that of ritzy Upper East Side synagogues, but of so many of our great-grandparents: the socialist sweatshop workers who fought for a better and more beautiful world." www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
They tried to smear him as an antisemite – but Mayor Zohran Mamdani walks in a rich Jewish tradition | Molly Crabapple
When I look at Mamdani, I don’t see some radical departure. I see him as an heir to the Yiddish socialism that helped build New York
www.theguardian.com
January 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM
"Mamdani walks in an older Jewish tradition. Not that of ritzy Upper East Side synagogues, but of so many of our great-grandparents: the socialist sweatshop workers who fought for a better and more beautiful world." www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Marco Rubio is reportedly saying Maduro will stand trial in US courts.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
January 3, 2026 at 10:52 AM
Marco Rubio is reportedly saying Maduro will stand trial in US courts.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
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This is a dangerous and irresponsible response.
Cheering the illegal abduction of a foreign head of state and celebrating U.S. control over another country is wrong.
Canada cannot pick & choose when international law applies. If the rules only matter when it’s convenient, they don’t protect anyone
Cheering the illegal abduction of a foreign head of state and celebrating U.S. control over another country is wrong.
Canada cannot pick & choose when international law applies. If the rules only matter when it’s convenient, they don’t protect anyone
January 3, 2026 at 6:10 PM
This is a dangerous and irresponsible response.
Cheering the illegal abduction of a foreign head of state and celebrating U.S. control over another country is wrong.
Canada cannot pick & choose when international law applies. If the rules only matter when it’s convenient, they don’t protect anyone
Cheering the illegal abduction of a foreign head of state and celebrating U.S. control over another country is wrong.
Canada cannot pick & choose when international law applies. If the rules only matter when it’s convenient, they don’t protect anyone
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Violinist undeterred by Vancouver orchestra’s legal threat over sexual assault claim
Violinist undeterred by Vancouver orchestra’s legal threat over sexual assault claim
A Vancouver violinist who was threatened with legal action by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra after breaking a non-disclosure agreement and speaking out about an alleged sexual assault by one of its former senior musicians says she won’t be intimidated into silence.
bit.ly
December 31, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Violinist undeterred by Vancouver orchestra’s legal threat over sexual assault claim
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Open up this picture fully.
Then look at the surface of Mars.
Then look up to the top right.
Spot Mars' moon Phobos high in the sky.
Then notice the bright spot beside Phobos.
That's Earth.
Then look at the surface of Mars.
Then look up to the top right.
Spot Mars' moon Phobos high in the sky.
Then notice the bright spot beside Phobos.
That's Earth.
December 30, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Open up this picture fully.
Then look at the surface of Mars.
Then look up to the top right.
Spot Mars' moon Phobos high in the sky.
Then notice the bright spot beside Phobos.
That's Earth.
Then look at the surface of Mars.
Then look up to the top right.
Spot Mars' moon Phobos high in the sky.
Then notice the bright spot beside Phobos.
That's Earth.
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‘Everything is hanging by a thread’: Holding the line for Vancouver Island’s ancient trees.
As RCMP crackdowns intensify, forest defenders say the fight is about stopping #oldgrowth logging before it’s too late.
The latest from @brandimorin.bsky.social:
ricochet.media/climate/ever...
#climate
As RCMP crackdowns intensify, forest defenders say the fight is about stopping #oldgrowth logging before it’s too late.
The latest from @brandimorin.bsky.social:
ricochet.media/climate/ever...
#climate
‘Everything is hanging by a thread’: Holding the line for Vancouver Island’s ancient trees
As RCMP crackdowns intensify in the Walbran Valley, forest defenders say the fight is about stopping old-growth logging before it’s too late
ricochet.media
December 17, 2025 at 11:17 PM
‘Everything is hanging by a thread’: Holding the line for Vancouver Island’s ancient trees.
As RCMP crackdowns intensify, forest defenders say the fight is about stopping #oldgrowth logging before it’s too late.
The latest from @brandimorin.bsky.social:
ricochet.media/climate/ever...
#climate
As RCMP crackdowns intensify, forest defenders say the fight is about stopping #oldgrowth logging before it’s too late.
The latest from @brandimorin.bsky.social:
ricochet.media/climate/ever...
#climate
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Actually gave Wikipedia $50. What the hell. Their reward for not turning into pure shit.
December 5, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Actually gave Wikipedia $50. What the hell. Their reward for not turning into pure shit.
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NEW: The City of Vancouver has notified 30 non-unionized staff members that their roles will be ending, according to an email from the city manager.
www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
City of Vancouver lays off 30 staff following property tax freeze
The City of Vancouver has notified 30 non-unionized staff members that their roles will be ending, according to an email from the city manager.
www.ctvnews.ca
December 4, 2025 at 10:39 PM
NEW: The City of Vancouver has notified 30 non-unionized staff members that their roles will be ending, according to an email from the city manager.
www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
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Pretty proud of this one
NEW: Vancouver city councillor @seanorr.bsky.social proposes giving renters the first chance to buy their buildings
dailyhive.com/vancouver/va...
#vanpoli #HomesForAll
dailyhive.com/vancouver/va...
#vanpoli #HomesForAll
Vancouver city councillor wants renters to get first bid on their buildings | Urbanized
COPE Vancouver city councillor Sean Orr wants to give renters a legal chance to buy their own buildings before investors can swoop in.
dailyhive.com
November 21, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Pretty proud of this one
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It's shocking that one drop-in for sex workers has closed and another is under threat given our city's horrific history with a serial killer who stalked vulnerable women.
These spaces literally do save lives, please give this a read. #vanpoli
These spaces literally do save lives, please give this a read. #vanpoli
The City of Vancouver is changing its funding model for the city’s last drop-in space for vulnerable sex workers, leading to concerns it may have to close.
Kingsway Community Station supports some of the most marginalized people in our city. by @michellegamage.bsky.social thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
Kingsway Community Station supports some of the most marginalized people in our city. by @michellegamage.bsky.social thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
Vancouver’s Last Sex Worker Drop-In Centre May Shutter in Spring | The Tyee
The city is changing how it funds Kingsway Community Station. That’s ‘dangerous,’ its program director says.
thetyee.ca
November 21, 2025 at 5:59 PM
It's shocking that one drop-in for sex workers has closed and another is under threat given our city's horrific history with a serial killer who stalked vulnerable women.
These spaces literally do save lives, please give this a read. #vanpoli
These spaces literally do save lives, please give this a read. #vanpoli
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It just takes a minute to email ABC's City Councillors.
Ask them to reject their backroom handlers, show some courage, and oppose Ken Sim's Cuts.
Also there's an election next year. Now's a great time to join the Coalition of Progressive Electors.
www.copevancouver.ca/join
#vanpoli
Ask them to reject their backroom handlers, show some courage, and oppose Ken Sim's Cuts.
Also there's an election next year. Now's a great time to join the Coalition of Progressive Electors.
www.copevancouver.ca/join
#vanpoli
Ken Sim and ABC are facing huge opposition to their opaque, undemocratic, and detailless budget that will bring huge cuts to city staff, services, and programs.
It only takes 2 minutes to add your voice.
Write to Council: www.votecope.ca/stopsim
#vanpoli #StopTheCuts
It only takes 2 minutes to add your voice.
Write to Council: www.votecope.ca/stopsim
#vanpoli #StopTheCuts
Stop Ken Sim's Cuts — COPE Vancouver
www.votecope.ca
November 15, 2025 at 5:57 PM
It just takes a minute to email ABC's City Councillors.
Ask them to reject their backroom handlers, show some courage, and oppose Ken Sim's Cuts.
Also there's an election next year. Now's a great time to join the Coalition of Progressive Electors.
www.copevancouver.ca/join
#vanpoli
Ask them to reject their backroom handlers, show some courage, and oppose Ken Sim's Cuts.
Also there's an election next year. Now's a great time to join the Coalition of Progressive Electors.
www.copevancouver.ca/join
#vanpoli
Mark Carney’s federal budget is firmly on the side of fossil fuel CEOs, not working people.
On Monday at 5:30pm PT, join Avi Lewis and Seth Klein to talk about what real climate leadership would look like in this moment.
act.lewisforleader.ca/solidarity-s...
On Monday at 5:30pm PT, join Avi Lewis and Seth Klein to talk about what real climate leadership would look like in this moment.
act.lewisforleader.ca/solidarity-s...
Solidarity Session #1: Tackling the Climate Emergency - Lewis for Leader - National
Mark Carney has just tabled a federal budget that finally lays to rest the claim that he’s a climate champion. Instead, this Liberal government plans to roll out new fossil fuel subsidies, water down ...
act.lewisforleader.ca
November 16, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Mark Carney’s federal budget is firmly on the side of fossil fuel CEOs, not working people.
On Monday at 5:30pm PT, join Avi Lewis and Seth Klein to talk about what real climate leadership would look like in this moment.
act.lewisforleader.ca/solidarity-s...
On Monday at 5:30pm PT, join Avi Lewis and Seth Klein to talk about what real climate leadership would look like in this moment.
act.lewisforleader.ca/solidarity-s...
Your city government should fight for your right to live in dignity and security.
Tell ABC and Ken Sim to stand with the majority of Vancouver and Bring Back the Renter Office.
@ptfry.bsky.social @seanorr.bsky.social @copevancouver.bsky.social
win.newmode.net/onecityvanco...
Tell ABC and Ken Sim to stand with the majority of Vancouver and Bring Back the Renter Office.
@ptfry.bsky.social @seanorr.bsky.social @copevancouver.bsky.social
win.newmode.net/onecityvanco...
New/Mode | Make your voice impossible to ignore
win.newmode.net
June 3, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Your city government should fight for your right to live in dignity and security.
Tell ABC and Ken Sim to stand with the majority of Vancouver and Bring Back the Renter Office.
@ptfry.bsky.social @seanorr.bsky.social @copevancouver.bsky.social
win.newmode.net/onecityvanco...
Tell ABC and Ken Sim to stand with the majority of Vancouver and Bring Back the Renter Office.
@ptfry.bsky.social @seanorr.bsky.social @copevancouver.bsky.social
win.newmode.net/onecityvanco...
Protect the Public Post Office!
Tell your member of parliament to stand up and protect our public postal service, and its jobs, before it’s too late.
www.cupw.ca/en/campaigns...
#HandsOffMyPostOffice #SupportCUPW #cdnpoli
Tell your member of parliament to stand up and protect our public postal service, and its jobs, before it’s too late.
www.cupw.ca/en/campaigns...
#HandsOffMyPostOffice #SupportCUPW #cdnpoli
Protect the Public Post Office!
Tell your member of parliament to stand up and protect our public postal service, and its jobs, before it’s too late.
www.cupw.ca
May 18, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Protect the Public Post Office!
Tell your member of parliament to stand up and protect our public postal service, and its jobs, before it’s too late.
www.cupw.ca/en/campaigns...
#HandsOffMyPostOffice #SupportCUPW #cdnpoli
Tell your member of parliament to stand up and protect our public postal service, and its jobs, before it’s too late.
www.cupw.ca/en/campaigns...
#HandsOffMyPostOffice #SupportCUPW #cdnpoli
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There was an old tweet that stuck with me: "If you can easily walk to the coffee shop but your barista has a one hour commute, you don't live in a walkable 15 minute city; you live in a theme park"
as someone who lives nextdoor to both supportive housing and public housing, i need people to understand that the best locations for both are going to be the central neighborhoods in a metropolitan area, where there is easy and reliable access to services and jobs.
May 12, 2025 at 4:21 PM
There was an old tweet that stuck with me: "If you can easily walk to the coffee shop but your barista has a one hour commute, you don't live in a walkable 15 minute city; you live in a theme park"