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@barry-wile.bsky.social
Politics, religion, economics and culture commentary from the 22nd century ecologist left perspective 🟡⚫
Could be a very unpopular take, but the right one I think: As a vegan, I think we should stop using poor little groundhogs for our entertainment every February 2nd. Leave them alone, let them sleep.
February 3, 2026 at 11:24 AM
Could be a very unpopular take, but the right one I think: As a vegan, I think we should stop using poor little groundhogs for our entertainment every February 2nd. Leave them alone, let them sleep.
If the NDP blocks democratic socialists from becoming NDP leader any way they can(Yves Engler, Bianca Mugyenyi, and now attempting to derail Avi Lewis), why are democratic socialists even involved in the NDP? We need our own democratic socialist party.
January 30, 2026 at 11:46 AM
If the NDP blocks democratic socialists from becoming NDP leader any way they can(Yves Engler, Bianca Mugyenyi, and now attempting to derail Avi Lewis), why are democratic socialists even involved in the NDP? We need our own democratic socialist party.
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"In this spirit — and in the face of great dangers — we will forge a future for the Americas that fosters unity, sovereignty, and peace over fear, violence, and foreign domination."
The San Carlos Declaration
The founding declaration of ‘Nuestra América’
buff.ly
January 30, 2026 at 11:25 AM
"In this spirit — and in the face of great dangers — we will forge a future for the Americas that fosters unity, sovereignty, and peace over fear, violence, and foreign domination."
Trump's fascism and imperialism should make it crystal clear to all at this point that American hegemony is bad for the world. It isn't just a Trump problem, he just laid bare the real face of America without the mask. So why do many Canadian conservatives still want Trump and America to be their
January 22, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Trump's fascism and imperialism should make it crystal clear to all at this point that American hegemony is bad for the world. It isn't just a Trump problem, he just laid bare the real face of America without the mask. So why do many Canadian conservatives still want Trump and America to be their
Hilarious when conservatives talk about a "satanic cabal" running the world, as if it isn't their pals the owner class.
January 21, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Hilarious when conservatives talk about a "satanic cabal" running the world, as if it isn't their pals the owner class.
The future is...
- Progressive
- Socialist(democratic + eco + techno)
- Atheist
- Vegan
- Republican(free of monarchies)
- Matriarchy
- Progressive
- Socialist(democratic + eco + techno)
- Atheist
- Vegan
- Republican(free of monarchies)
- Matriarchy
January 20, 2026 at 1:34 PM
The future is...
- Progressive
- Socialist(democratic + eco + techno)
- Atheist
- Vegan
- Republican(free of monarchies)
- Matriarchy
- Progressive
- Socialist(democratic + eco + techno)
- Atheist
- Vegan
- Republican(free of monarchies)
- Matriarchy
The people of Sri Lanka are smart. The conservative bloc(New Democratic Front), only has 5 seats in parliament. The democratic socialist/progressive/left-wing populist bloc(National People's Power) has 159 seats, and are the government with the Prime Minister. Plus, the President, separately-elected
January 19, 2026 at 10:55 PM
The people of Sri Lanka are smart. The conservative bloc(New Democratic Front), only has 5 seats in parliament. The democratic socialist/progressive/left-wing populist bloc(National People's Power) has 159 seats, and are the government with the Prime Minister. Plus, the President, separately-elected
Cenk Uygur has gone back to his default position of being a (fake)populist Republican, and taken Anna Kasparian with him.
January 17, 2026 at 12:39 PM
Cenk Uygur has gone back to his default position of being a (fake)populist Republican, and taken Anna Kasparian with him.
Canada needs to get MORE progressive/leftist, but we and all other progressive, leftist, socialist and communist countries should be trying to cut ties with conservative countries like the United States, Japan, Israel, Russia etc. and deal with each other instead. Revisit the
January 17, 2026 at 11:56 AM
Canada needs to get MORE progressive/leftist, but we and all other progressive, leftist, socialist and communist countries should be trying to cut ties with conservative countries like the United States, Japan, Israel, Russia etc. and deal with each other instead. Revisit the
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BREAKING: Winnipeg plans to poison & suffocate hundreds of ground squirrels to death 💔
This cruel proposal would cause prolonged suffering & ignores humane, science-based alternatives 🐿️ #MbPoli
Speak up before Jan 28 👉 https://bit.ly/4szHbVQ
This cruel proposal would cause prolonged suffering & ignores humane, science-based alternatives 🐿️ #MbPoli
Speak up before Jan 28 👉 https://bit.ly/4szHbVQ
January 15, 2026 at 11:44 PM
BREAKING: Winnipeg plans to poison & suffocate hundreds of ground squirrels to death 💔
This cruel proposal would cause prolonged suffering & ignores humane, science-based alternatives 🐿️ #MbPoli
Speak up before Jan 28 👉 https://bit.ly/4szHbVQ
This cruel proposal would cause prolonged suffering & ignores humane, science-based alternatives 🐿️ #MbPoli
Speak up before Jan 28 👉 https://bit.ly/4szHbVQ
🇺🇲🇷🇺🇮🇱 is the new Axis Of Evil
January 15, 2026 at 10:53 PM
🇺🇲🇷🇺🇮🇱 is the new Axis Of Evil
I'm a 🇨🇦 who stands with 🇵🇸🇺🇦🇬🇱🇩🇰🇻🇪🇲🇽🇵🇦🇨🇺🇨🇴🇮🇷🇳🇬🇳🇮🇸🇾
January 15, 2026 at 10:22 PM
I'm a 🇨🇦 who stands with 🇵🇸🇺🇦🇬🇱🇩🇰🇻🇪🇲🇽🇵🇦🇨🇺🇨🇴🇮🇷🇳🇬🇳🇮🇸🇾
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“Our prisoners' hunger strike will be remembered as a landmark moment of pure defiance."
🔗 Read more online.
🔗 Read more online.
January 14, 2026 at 10:56 PM
“Our prisoners' hunger strike will be remembered as a landmark moment of pure defiance."
🔗 Read more online.
🔗 Read more online.
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BREAKING 🇵🇸🇬🇧 Three Prisoners for Palestine have ended their 73-day hunger strike after Elbit Systems UK was denied a £2 billion contract with the Ministry of Defence, a key demand of the political prisoners.
January 14, 2026 at 10:56 PM
BREAKING 🇵🇸🇬🇧 Three Prisoners for Palestine have ended their 73-day hunger strike after Elbit Systems UK was denied a £2 billion contract with the Ministry of Defence, a key demand of the political prisoners.
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35,000 people ‘partially or completely’ deaf in Gaza due to Israeli bombings.
January 15, 2026 at 9:28 AM
35,000 people ‘partially or completely’ deaf in Gaza due to Israeli bombings.
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A new chapter in Canadian animal advocacy is underway! 🐷
The Animal Justice Action Team is mobilizing advocates nationwide—online & on the ground—to create real, lasting change for animals 🐔
Learn more & join the movement 👇🐮
The Animal Justice Action Team is mobilizing advocates nationwide—online & on the ground—to create real, lasting change for animals 🐔
Learn more & join the movement 👇🐮
The Animal Justice Action Team: A Powerful Movement Driving Change for Animals
The Animal Justice Action Team is a powerful collective of animal advocates taking bold action to drive change for animals across Canada.
animaljustice.ca
January 10, 2026 at 6:34 PM
A new chapter in Canadian animal advocacy is underway! 🐷
The Animal Justice Action Team is mobilizing advocates nationwide—online & on the ground—to create real, lasting change for animals 🐔
Learn more & join the movement 👇🐮
The Animal Justice Action Team is mobilizing advocates nationwide—online & on the ground—to create real, lasting change for animals 🐔
Learn more & join the movement 👇🐮
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Cows are devoted mothers when given the chance 💙
But in the dairy industry, calves are often removed from their mothers almost immediately after birth so humans can steal their milk 💔 This #NationalMilkDay, ditch dairy & choose plant milk 🌱
🎥: @farmsanctuary.bsky.social
But in the dairy industry, calves are often removed from their mothers almost immediately after birth so humans can steal their milk 💔 This #NationalMilkDay, ditch dairy & choose plant milk 🌱
🎥: @farmsanctuary.bsky.social
January 11, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Cows are devoted mothers when given the chance 💙
But in the dairy industry, calves are often removed from their mothers almost immediately after birth so humans can steal their milk 💔 This #NationalMilkDay, ditch dairy & choose plant milk 🌱
🎥: @farmsanctuary.bsky.social
But in the dairy industry, calves are often removed from their mothers almost immediately after birth so humans can steal their milk 💔 This #NationalMilkDay, ditch dairy & choose plant milk 🌱
🎥: @farmsanctuary.bsky.social
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🦊 Fur farming is cruel & doesn't belong in Canada.
Tune in next week for a powerful online panel with top voices in the movement to end fur farming. We'll cover public health risks, versatile pressure campaign strategies, & actions you can take 👇
Tune in next week for a powerful online panel with top voices in the movement to end fur farming. We'll cover public health risks, versatile pressure campaign strategies, & actions you can take 👇
ONLINE EVENT: The Fight to End Fur Farming
Fur farming is cruel, dangerous, and outdated. Join Animal Justice on Jan 21 for an online panel on how to end fur farms in Canada for good.
animaljustice.ca
January 13, 2026 at 5:17 PM
🦊 Fur farming is cruel & doesn't belong in Canada.
Tune in next week for a powerful online panel with top voices in the movement to end fur farming. We'll cover public health risks, versatile pressure campaign strategies, & actions you can take 👇
Tune in next week for a powerful online panel with top voices in the movement to end fur farming. We'll cover public health risks, versatile pressure campaign strategies, & actions you can take 👇
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Animal Justice has been shortlisted for the #LushPrize 2026 🎉
Our nomination highlights shutting down St. Joseph's Hospital's secret dog lab & prompting new laws to restrict dogs & cats from use in research.
We're honoured to stand with groups worldwide working to end animal testing 💙
Our nomination highlights shutting down St. Joseph's Hospital's secret dog lab & prompting new laws to restrict dogs & cats from use in research.
We're honoured to stand with groups worldwide working to end animal testing 💙
2026 Prize Shortlist - Lush Prize
60 nominations representing projects in 25 countries have been shortlisted for the Lush Prize 2026. The winners will be announced in May.
bit.ly
January 13, 2026 at 8:51 PM
Animal Justice has been shortlisted for the #LushPrize 2026 🎉
Our nomination highlights shutting down St. Joseph's Hospital's secret dog lab & prompting new laws to restrict dogs & cats from use in research.
We're honoured to stand with groups worldwide working to end animal testing 💙
Our nomination highlights shutting down St. Joseph's Hospital's secret dog lab & prompting new laws to restrict dogs & cats from use in research.
We're honoured to stand with groups worldwide working to end animal testing 💙
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Sobeys, Canadians are fed up with cages! ❌
New year, new opportunity to do better for hens! 🐔
Hold Sobeys accountable 👉 https://bit.ly/3YEBnwM
New year, new opportunity to do better for hens! 🐔
Hold Sobeys accountable 👉 https://bit.ly/3YEBnwM
January 14, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Sobeys, Canadians are fed up with cages! ❌
New year, new opportunity to do better for hens! 🐔
Hold Sobeys accountable 👉 https://bit.ly/3YEBnwM
New year, new opportunity to do better for hens! 🐔
Hold Sobeys accountable 👉 https://bit.ly/3YEBnwM
Socialism is about eliminating as much oppression and inequality as possible. Two important pieces as part of a platform of the socialism of the future must therefore be eliminating religion and animal use.
January 15, 2026 at 10:24 AM
Socialism is about eliminating as much oppression and inequality as possible. Two important pieces as part of a platform of the socialism of the future must therefore be eliminating religion and animal use.
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Which Canadian workers could strike this year?
I combed through the government's database to put together a list of the biggest contracts that are expiring across sectors and across the country for @pressprogress.ca
I combed through the government's database to put together a list of the biggest contracts that are expiring across sectors and across the country for @pressprogress.ca
Who could strike in 2026?
We round up the biggest collective agreements set to expire this year:
pressprogress.ca/who-could-st...
We round up the biggest collective agreements set to expire this year:
pressprogress.ca/who-could-st...
Who Could Strike in 2026?
An overview of the biggest collective agreements set to expire this year
pressprogress.ca
January 12, 2026 at 11:56 PM
Which Canadian workers could strike this year?
I combed through the government's database to put together a list of the biggest contracts that are expiring across sectors and across the country for @pressprogress.ca
I combed through the government's database to put together a list of the biggest contracts that are expiring across sectors and across the country for @pressprogress.ca
New Socialists: “Capitalism itself is the problem—let’s replace it democratically.”
January 10, 2026 at 10:29 PM
New Socialists: “Capitalism itself is the problem—let’s replace it democratically.”
"For you, to be a Communist or a Socialist is to be totalitarian. ... I think Socialism frees man."
- Salvador Allende
- Salvador Allende
January 10, 2026 at 9:50 PM
"For you, to be a Communist or a Socialist is to be totalitarian. ... I think Socialism frees man."
- Salvador Allende
- Salvador Allende