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The NDP leadership race has only just begun, but one candidate already stands out -- perhaps not the one you'd expect.

Here's why Rob Ashton is worth a serious look.

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The NDP Leadership Race: A Labour Party Leader From....Labour?

Canada's left party may be undertaking the bold experiment of indulging in overt, unapologetic class politics. Risks include energizing members and winning.

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David Moscrop @davidmoscrop.com · 5d

I've heard nothing but good things.

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David Moscrop @davidmoscrop.com · 5d

Same!

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David Moscrop @davidmoscrop.com · 5d

You get that sense based on what?

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David Moscrop @davidmoscrop.com · 5d

I have it on pretty good authority that he doesn't hate trans people.

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Institute for Policy Studies @ips-dc.org · 6d

NEW: Hundreds of billionaires have signed the Giving Pledge, promising to give away half of their wealth. IPS @inequality.org researchers found that most of those donations have never reached the public.

@davidmoscrop.com in @jacobinmag.bsky.social:

What the Giving Pledge Really Gave Us

Most Giving Pledge dollars never reached the public, flowing instead to private foundations and donor-advised funds while billionaires grew richer, bought reputations for generosity, and handed back…

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David Moscrop @davidmoscrop.com · 5d

A new NDP leadership candidate is talking about workers and class politics, and drawing on his credibility as a labour leader.

Have we got a live one, here?

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The NDP Leadership Race: A Labour Party Leader From....Labour?

Canada's left party may be undertaking the bold experiment of indulging in overt, unapologetic class politics. Risks include energizing members and winning.

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David Moscrop @davidmoscrop.com · 8d

I'll be on CBC Radio this afternoon across a selection of local afternoon shows talking about the NDP leadership race: where it's at, where it's going, and what it means.

Join us.

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Reuters @reuters.com · 11d

BREAKING: Sinclair Broadcasting said it will end its preemption of 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' and the show will return in the evening on its nearly 40 ABC-affiliated stations reut.rs/4mCc9bJ

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David Moscrop @davidmoscrop.com · 11d

They do not.

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David Moscrop @davidmoscrop.com · 11d

The Ford government is forcing municipalities to ditch speed cameras. People will die.

I make the case for keeping the cameras, and saving lives.

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Life In The Fast Lane: The Case For Keeping Speed Cameras

The Ontario government is forcing municipalities to ditch speed enforcement cameras. People will die. But, hey, that's the cost of saving drivers the inconvenience of a speeding ticket.

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Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta @malcolmkenyatta.bsky.social · 13d

Kristi Noem couldn’t get to Twitter fast enough to use the Dallas ICE shooting for political points. But local news now says it was detainees who were shot — not ICE agents. She played politics, and three human beings are dead. We need an investigation into how this happened now!

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David Moscrop @davidmoscrop.com · 13d

'Alberta private clinics adviser worked for firm vying for contract, confidential report says'

...wow

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Alberta private clinics adviser worked for firm vying for contract, confidential report says

Potential conflicts of interest outlined in document at centre of health procurement controversy

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My IRL friends call me Chris @christyceeck.bsky.social · 15d

Yikes.

"SooToday has learned that MPP Chris Scott has been charged with assault and assault with a weapon.

...Scott is currently in custody. SooToday has learned his bail has been approved."

#OnPoli

BREAKING: Sault MPP charged with assault, booted from Ford's caucus

The premier's office informed the media Monday morning that the rookie Sault MPP is no longer a member of the governing caucus

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Tyler Olsen @tyolsen.bsky.social · 18d

This is the way

David Moscrop @davidmoscrop.com · 19d

The right is dismantling free speech. That's a threat to all of us. Here's why, and here's what we need to do about it.

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The Right Is Dismantling Free Speech. It's Time For All Of Us Push Back

The fundamental right to speak your mind is under attack, and its supposed champions are leading the charge against it. This is how we lose democracy, and freedom.

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David William @nrvscrcts.bsky.social · 18d

"Attacks on speech, including utterances any reasonable person would find abhorrent, offensive, or even blasphemous, stem from insecurities about core personal beliefs, the need to preserve in-groups, and the urge to exercise power." The roots of so much these days, clearly stated.

David Moscrop @davidmoscrop.com · 19d

The right is dismantling free speech. That's a threat to all of us. Here's why, and here's what we need to do about it.

www.davidmoscrop.com/p/the-right-...

The Right Is Dismantling Free Speech. It's Time For All Of Us Push Back

The fundamental right to speak your mind is under attack, and its supposed champions are leading the charge against it. This is how we lose democracy, and freedom.

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David Moscrop @davidmoscrop.com · 18d

Thank you!

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Stuart Chambers, PhD @progstu.bsky.social · 18d

A great article on free speech that hit all the notes.

David Moscrop @davidmoscrop.com · 19d

The right is dismantling free speech. That's a threat to all of us. Here's why, and here's what we need to do about it.

www.davidmoscrop.com/p/the-right-...

The Right Is Dismantling Free Speech. It's Time For All Of Us Push Back

The fundamental right to speak your mind is under attack, and its supposed champions are leading the charge against it. This is how we lose democracy, and freedom.

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David Moscrop @davidmoscrop.com · 18d

Thank you!

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David Moscrop @davidmoscrop.com · 18d

We need to establish a broad, cross-border coalition of those who believe in free speech and expression, particularly in the face of threats from governments.

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The Right Is Dismantling Free Speech. It's Time For All Of Us Push Back

The fundamental right to speak your mind is under attack, and its supposed champions are leading the charge against it. This is how we lose democracy, and freedom.

www.davidmoscrop.com

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