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Erin Blondeau | writer & dreamer @erinblondeau.bsky.social · 4d

Israel has kidnapped two Canadians from the freedom flotilla, and more Canadians are on their way.

Shame on Mark Carney and every Canadian politician who STILL refuse to take meaningful action against Israel & refuse to protect their own citizens.

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2 Canadians detained in Israel after forces intercept Gaza flotilla: Global Affairs Canada | CBC News

Global Affairs Canada says it's aware of two Canadian citizens who have been detained in Israel after forces intercepted a flotilla headed to Gaza in an attempt to break Israel's blockade of the encla...

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Erin Blondeau | writer & dreamer @erinblondeau.bsky.social · 7d

Danielle Smith said she told McAllister to "do better" next time, and that's that.

It's disgraceful for McAllister, the executive director of the premier's office, to advocate for the abuse of a high school student, to belittle AND to censor that student for asking a question he didn't like.

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Erin Blondeau | writer & dreamer @erinblondeau.bsky.social · 7d

Li was practicing his democratic right to speak freely and hold politicians accountable, by asking about the province's spending on private schools. Li's question was worded respectfully, but even if it wasn't, it doesn't have to be. Politicians must be accountable for their decisions.

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Erin Blondeau | writer & dreamer @erinblondeau.bsky.social · 7d

High school student Evan Li asked a question that the Alberta Next panel didn't like, so Bruce McAllister, executive director of the premier's office, muted his mic, cut Li off, accused him of trying to spread chaos, and then said his parents should have spanked him.

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Premier's office staffer apologizes for remark he made to teen at Alberta Next panel | CBC News

The moderator of the province's Alberta Next panel has publicly apologized for a remark Premier Danielle Smith has called offensive. Smith now says she considers the matter closed.

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Seth Klein @sethdklein.bsky.social · 10d

Fossil fuel billionaires are bankrolling the anti-trans movement.

An investigation finds that 80% of anti-trans organizations receive fossil fuel funding.

Funders include Shell (lead partner in LNG Canada consortium).

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Fossil fuel billionaires are bankrolling the anti-trans movement

An investigation shared exclusively with Atmos and HEATED finds that 80% of anti-trans organizations receive fossil fuel funding.

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The Breach @breachmedia.ca · 12d

Carney’s attack on the public postal service isn’t just brutal austerity—it’s a missed opportunity.

Dru Oja Jay argues the government could harness the unparalleled infrastructure of the postal network to offer public banking, elder check-ins, and more. breachmedia.ca/government-i...

Government is suppressing postal workers. It should be learning from their innovative ideas ⋆ The Breach

If the government listened to postal workers, they could be implementing win-win measures that create secure meaningful jobs as well as address the crises of affordability, isolation, and climate brea...

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Erin Blondeau | writer & dreamer @erinblondeau.bsky.social · 12d

It is our duty to fight for our freedom.

It is our duty to win.

We must love and support one another.

We have nothing to lose but our chains.

~ Assata Shakur

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Erin Blondeau | writer & dreamer @erinblondeau.bsky.social · 12d

More: assatashakur.org

Erin Blondeau | writer & dreamer @erinblondeau.bsky.social · 12d

By 1969 the Black Panther Party had become the number one organization targeted by the FBI's COINTELPRO program. because the Black Panther Party demanded the total liberation of black people, J. Edgar Hoover called it "greatest threat to the internal security of the country".

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Erin Blondeau | writer & dreamer @erinblondeau.bsky.social · 12d

I am not a criminal, nor have I ever been one. In the 1960s, I participated in various struggles: the black liberation movement, the student rights movement, and the movement to end the war in Vietnam. I joined the Black Panther Party.

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Erin Blondeau | writer & dreamer @erinblondeau.bsky.social · 12d

... racism & violence that dominate the US government's policy towards people of color. I'm an ex political prisoner, and I have been living in exile in Cuba since 1984. I've been a political activist most of my life & although the US government has done everything in its power to criminalize me...

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Erin Blondeau | writer & dreamer @erinblondeau.bsky.social · 12d

Assata in her own words:

My name is Assata ("she who struggles") Olugbala ( "for the people" ) Shakur ("the thankful one"), and I am a 20th century escaped slave. Because of government persecution, I was left with no other choice than to flee from the political repression...

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Erin Blondeau | writer & dreamer @erinblondeau.bsky.social · 12d

Assata Shakur died yesterday in Cuba.

As a friend recently said to me, "I'm grateful I got to live at the same time as her." I feel that deeply. Assata taught us so much about true solidarity, resistance, our duty to win, and how important it is to refuse to abide by unjust laws.

Rest in Power 🖤

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janelle 𓆝𓆞 @janellelapointe.bsky.social · 14d

Proud is an understatement. Progressives in BC now have political home, under the clear, bold vision of @emilylowan.bsky.social.

Moderate politics are not enough to stand up against the oligarchy. Her campaign shows that people are ready for a true leftist vision. The movement is growing! ⚡️🌿

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Erin Blondeau | writer & dreamer @erinblondeau.bsky.social · 14d

omg now I finally have a party I can support 🥹

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Erin Blondeau | writer & dreamer @erinblondeau.bsky.social · 16d

❤️❤️❤️

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Erin Blondeau | writer & dreamer @erinblondeau.bsky.social · 16d

The real way to help children with autism and neurodivergence is to FUND SCHOOLS. Fund the welfare state. Create opportunities for parents to have an education and well paying jobs. More EAs in school, more doctors.

Our society is anti-child, and this is why so many children are in burnout.

Naomi Klein @naomiaklein.bsky.social · 16d

If you, like me, are the parent of a neuro-atypical child dreading this autism press conference, please remember: These are the people hurting our kids. Not us. They are the ones stigmatizing and pathologizing them. They are the ones peddling untested science. And we should be very, very angry.

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Erin Blondeau | writer & dreamer @erinblondeau.bsky.social · 16d

Thanks Naomi. The rage I feel watching these fascists... there are no words.

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Erin Blondeau | writer & dreamer @erinblondeau.bsky.social · 16d

Oh, goodie. Just what we need 🫩

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PressProgress @pressprogress.ca · 16d

Ben Mulroney is blurring the lines between journalism, business, lobbying and partisan politics

The new host of Global News’ national political news show also works for registered lobby groups, advises businesses and hosted election events for Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives earlier this year

Ben Mulroney is Blurring the Lines Between Journalism, Business, Lobbying and Partisan Politics

New host of Global News’ politics show works for registered lobby groups, advises businesses and hosted events for Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives

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Erin Blondeau | writer & dreamer @erinblondeau.bsky.social · 16d

So, the Charlie Kirk memorial was a literal nazi propaganda rally hey?

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Erin Blondeau | writer & dreamer @erinblondeau.bsky.social · 17d

📍 cowichan! #DrawTheLine

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Climate Emergency Unit @climateunit.bsky.social · 18d

🧵 THREAD: Draw The Line - National Day of Action happening RIGHT NOW across Canada ✊

Today, communities from coast to coast are standing united for people, for peace, and for the planet. Here's what's happening on the ground...

#DrawTheLine @350canada.bsky.social

📍Toronto

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Revolve Cowichan, social justice collective @revolvecowichan.bsky.social · 18d

Rallies have kicked off in Ottawa, Toronto, Victoria, and around the country! Let's match the energy Cowichan!

See you at 4 pm at Duncan City Square!

(photo from Spencer Colby in Ottawa)

#DrawTheLine @350canada.bsky.social

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Jen St. Denis @jenstden.bsky.social · 19d

This Monday, Conservative MP Rachel Thomas called for support of free speech - even offensive speech - in relation to Charlie Kirk's assassination.

Today, the Liberal government announced the Irish group Kneecap is banned from performing in Canada. www.cbc.ca/news/enterta...

Hip-hop group Kneecap barred from entering Canada | CBC News

The hip-hop trio Kneecap has been deemed ineligible to enter Canada, Parliamentary Secretary for Combating Crime Vince Gasparro said in a video posted to his X account on Friday.

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