Toronto GDC
@gdctoronto.bsky.social
Mutual aid and community defense in Toronto. Feeding and supporting our community as the Apple Crisp Action Brigade--if you'd like to help out, subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/applecrispactionbrigade
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Judge Bars Trump Admin From Re-Detaining Abrego Garcia After Release
Judge Bars Trump Admin From Re-Detaining Abrego Garcia After Release
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December 12, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Judge Bars Trump Admin From Re-Detaining Abrego Garcia After Release
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#OtD 12 Dec 1947 Italian fascist, Italo Toffanello, was taken from home in Milan by the Volante Rossa, a group of communist ex-partisans who kept fighting fascism. Toffanello was unharmed, but left in his underwear in Piazza del Duomo on a cold night stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/1134...
December 12, 2025 at 3:50 PM
#OtD 12 Dec 1947 Italian fascist, Italo Toffanello, was taken from home in Milan by the Volante Rossa, a group of communist ex-partisans who kept fighting fascism. Toffanello was unharmed, but left in his underwear in Piazza del Duomo on a cold night stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/1134...
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The future is not foreclosed.
December 11, 2025 at 10:20 PM
The future is not foreclosed.
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Blow the Whistle on ICE!
Wear a whistle and use these simple codes to help keep your community safe!
#ICE #Immigration #Resist
Swipe or visit migrawhistlepdx.org
Wear a whistle and use these simple codes to help keep your community safe!
#ICE #Immigration #Resist
Swipe or visit migrawhistlepdx.org
November 23, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Blow the Whistle on ICE!
Wear a whistle and use these simple codes to help keep your community safe!
#ICE #Immigration #Resist
Swipe or visit migrawhistlepdx.org
Wear a whistle and use these simple codes to help keep your community safe!
#ICE #Immigration #Resist
Swipe or visit migrawhistlepdx.org
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#OtD 9 Dec 1842 one of the founders of contemporary anarchist-communism, Peter Kropotkin, was born. An activist, scientist, and philosopher, he abandoned his aristocratic background in favour of the revolutionary class struggle. Works available here: shop.workingclasshistory.com/collections/...
December 9, 2025 at 7:10 AM
#OtD 9 Dec 1842 one of the founders of contemporary anarchist-communism, Peter Kropotkin, was born. An activist, scientist, and philosopher, he abandoned his aristocratic background in favour of the revolutionary class struggle. Works available here: shop.workingclasshistory.com/collections/...
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#OtD 9 Dec 1987 the First Intifada of Palestinians against Israeli occupation began with a general strike, refusal to pay taxes, a boycott of Israeli institutions and riots which lasted until the early 1990s. Learn more in these books: shop.workingclasshistory.com/collections/...
December 9, 2025 at 9:25 AM
#OtD 9 Dec 1987 the First Intifada of Palestinians against Israeli occupation began with a general strike, refusal to pay taxes, a boycott of Israeli institutions and riots which lasted until the early 1990s. Learn more in these books: shop.workingclasshistory.com/collections/...
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#OtD 9 Dec 1959 British government Operation Legacy memo ordered the destruction of official files containing evidence of colonial crimes and brutality. The operation was highly successful as few in the UK know of its crimes. Learn more about Empire: shop.workingclasshistory.com/products/ins...
December 9, 2025 at 3:55 PM
#OtD 9 Dec 1959 British government Operation Legacy memo ordered the destruction of official files containing evidence of colonial crimes and brutality. The operation was highly successful as few in the UK know of its crimes. Learn more about Empire: shop.workingclasshistory.com/products/ins...
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EXCLUSIVE: We found that Instacart is using AI algorithms to charge customers different prices for the same items.
It's not just online. It's in physical grocery stores too.
Our months-long investigation with @consumerreports.org and @groundwork.bsky.social found it could cost families $1200/year.
It's not just online. It's in physical grocery stores too.
Our months-long investigation with @consumerreports.org and @groundwork.bsky.social found it could cost families $1200/year.
We Had 400 People Shop For Groceries. What We Found Will Shock You.
YouTube video by More Perfect Union
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December 9, 2025 at 1:37 PM
EXCLUSIVE: We found that Instacart is using AI algorithms to charge customers different prices for the same items.
It's not just online. It's in physical grocery stores too.
Our months-long investigation with @consumerreports.org and @groundwork.bsky.social found it could cost families $1200/year.
It's not just online. It's in physical grocery stores too.
Our months-long investigation with @consumerreports.org and @groundwork.bsky.social found it could cost families $1200/year.
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It’s day 26 of the Starbucks strike. These workers are NOT backing down. No contract, No Starbucks!
Today is the 4 year anniversary of our first union victory! Since then, we've won over 650 union elections.
It's been 4 years without a contract, and 4 years of union busting. That's why we're on day 26 of our national ULP strike - and we won't back down.
www.cnn.com/2025/12/09/b...
It's been 4 years without a contract, and 4 years of union busting. That's why we're on day 26 of our national ULP strike - and we won't back down.
www.cnn.com/2025/12/09/b...
Starbucks workers are still without a labor deal four years after their first union win. Here’s why | CNN Business
The Starbucks union organizing campaign has been one of the biggest successes in the American labor movement over the past few years. But despite momentum, there is still no first labor contract, a ke...
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December 9, 2025 at 3:44 PM
It’s day 26 of the Starbucks strike. These workers are NOT backing down. No contract, No Starbucks!
A statement regarding Leslie Fish.
December 5, 2025 at 4:50 AM
A statement regarding Leslie Fish.
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#OtD 2 Dec 1859 US abolitionist John Brown was executed by the state of Virginia for his leadership in a plot to incite an armed rebellion against slavery stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/1265...
December 2, 2025 at 8:40 AM
#OtD 2 Dec 1859 US abolitionist John Brown was executed by the state of Virginia for his leadership in a plot to incite an armed rebellion against slavery stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/1265...
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#OtD 2 Dec 2009 three Hyundai workers in Czechia shut down their lines, halting production to protest excessive overtime. The wildcat spread and became official a few days later until management agreed to reduce forced overtime stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/9176...
December 2, 2025 at 3:10 PM
#OtD 2 Dec 2009 three Hyundai workers in Czechia shut down their lines, halting production to protest excessive overtime. The wildcat spread and became official a few days later until management agreed to reduce forced overtime stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/9176...
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It is with sadness that we learned that Viola Fletcher, the oldest survivor of the Tulsa racist massacre, has died at the age of 111. Learn more about this event here: stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/1038...
November 24, 2025 at 10:38 PM
It is with sadness that we learned that Viola Fletcher, the oldest survivor of the Tulsa racist massacre, has died at the age of 111. Learn more about this event here: stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/1038...
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#OtD 25 Nov 1915 thousands in Chicago attended the funeral of martyred @IWW union organiser and songwriter Joe Hill. He had been fitted up for a crime he did not commit and was executed. Learn more about his life and works in this book: shop.workingclasshistory.com/products/joe...
November 25, 2025 at 1:25 PM
#OtD 25 Nov 1915 thousands in Chicago attended the funeral of martyred @IWW union organiser and songwriter Joe Hill. He had been fitted up for a crime he did not commit and was executed. Learn more about his life and works in this book: shop.workingclasshistory.com/products/joe...
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#OtD 25 Nov 1941 three Schlurfs were arrested by Gestapo in Austria for destroying a Hitler Youth noticeboard. Schlurfs were working-class youth who rejected Nazism, militarism and the work ethic, and listened to jazz music. More on WWII anti-Nazi youth: workingclasshistory.com/podcast/72-e...
November 25, 2025 at 9:10 AM
#OtD 25 Nov 1941 three Schlurfs were arrested by Gestapo in Austria for destroying a Hitler Youth noticeboard. Schlurfs were working-class youth who rejected Nazism, militarism and the work ethic, and listened to jazz music. More on WWII anti-Nazi youth: workingclasshistory.com/podcast/72-e...
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David Huerta’s courage represents what democracy looks like in action: Standing up for others, even when those in power try to intimidate you for it. #JusticeForDavid
November 25, 2025 at 6:12 PM
David Huerta’s courage represents what democracy looks like in action: Standing up for others, even when those in power try to intimidate you for it. #JusticeForDavid
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#OtD 11 Nov 1933 perhaps the first recorded sitdown strike in US history occurred in the Hormel meatpacking plant in Austin, MN. Workers drove out scabs and violent private guards, and occupied it. Within two days, bosses caved to their demands stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/8344...
November 11, 2025 at 7:40 AM
#OtD 11 Nov 1933 perhaps the first recorded sitdown strike in US history occurred in the Hormel meatpacking plant in Austin, MN. Workers drove out scabs and violent private guards, and occupied it. Within two days, bosses caved to their demands stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/8344...
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#OtD 11 Nov 1975 Angola declared independence from Portugal after almost 500 years of colonial rule. The proclamation by the MPLA came after 15 years of war, which was a major contributor to the revolution in Portugal in April 1974. Learn more in our pod: workingclasshistory.com/2020/08/13/e...
November 11, 2025 at 9:40 AM
#OtD 11 Nov 1975 Angola declared independence from Portugal after almost 500 years of colonial rule. The proclamation by the MPLA came after 15 years of war, which was a major contributor to the revolution in Portugal in April 1974. Learn more in our pod: workingclasshistory.com/2020/08/13/e...
The far right “Canada First” hate group is trying to have a racist rally at Queen’s Park this Saturday. We need people to come and counter-protest. Show up to show them their bigotry is not, and will never be, welcome here!
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October 23, 2025 at 5:46 PM
The far right “Canada First” hate group is trying to have a racist rally at Queen’s Park this Saturday. We need people to come and counter-protest. Show up to show them their bigotry is not, and will never be, welcome here!
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#OtD 22 Oct 1972 feminists in Vancouver, Canada founded SORWUC - the Service, Office and Retail Workers' Union of Canada. They sought to represent workers in marginalised, low-paying, largely female-dominated sectors stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/9520...
October 22, 2025 at 10:55 PM
#OtD 22 Oct 1972 feminists in Vancouver, Canada founded SORWUC - the Service, Office and Retail Workers' Union of Canada. They sought to represent workers in marginalised, low-paying, largely female-dominated sectors stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/9520...
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Alright, so I've been afraid to say this out loud, but I think after today, I can say it: In the first Battle of Los Angeles, the good people of LA County have prevailed. We beat ICE back. 1/
September 7, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Alright, so I've been afraid to say this out loud, but I think after today, I can say it: In the first Battle of Los Angeles, the good people of LA County have prevailed. We beat ICE back. 1/
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going into conversations about anticarceral work with the bad-faith assumption that abolitionists have no plans or ideas beyond "open the gates" is not the fantastic gotcha some of y'all seem to assume. You're really just showing your own ass at that point.
August 28, 2025 at 5:03 PM
going into conversations about anticarceral work with the bad-faith assumption that abolitionists have no plans or ideas beyond "open the gates" is not the fantastic gotcha some of y'all seem to assume. You're really just showing your own ass at that point.
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Canadians! This is important for us too!
Call your local politicians. Call your school board representatives.
Tell them it is inappropriate to push AI into education - the same technology that has been causing mania and encouraging people (especially children) to commit suicide.
#cdnpoli
Call your local politicians. Call your school board representatives.
Tell them it is inappropriate to push AI into education - the same technology that has been causing mania and encouraging people (especially children) to commit suicide.
#cdnpoli
I told my reps about ChatGPT encouraging a kid to commit suicide. This is the same OpenAI tech that @rweingarten.bsky.social is pushing on schools. I told them they have a moral responsibility to keep this OUT of schools. arstechnica.com/tech-policy/...
“ChatGPT killed my son”: Parents’ lawsuit describes suicide notes in chat logs
ChatGPT taught teen jailbreak so bot could assist in his suicide, lawsuit says.
arstechnica.com
August 28, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Canadians! This is important for us too!
Call your local politicians. Call your school board representatives.
Tell them it is inappropriate to push AI into education - the same technology that has been causing mania and encouraging people (especially children) to commit suicide.
#cdnpoli
Call your local politicians. Call your school board representatives.
Tell them it is inappropriate to push AI into education - the same technology that has been causing mania and encouraging people (especially children) to commit suicide.
#cdnpoli
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Just checking is Tesla still worth more than all the rest of the car companies combined?
Rivian's new tagline: "a truck that WON'T burn you alive and melt your skeleton"
August 28, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Just checking is Tesla still worth more than all the rest of the car companies combined?
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AI Minister Evan Solomon says he used an AI tool to get briefed up on the Liberals’ last AI bill. We tried it and, well … if a human briefer briefed a minister like this, I don’t think they’d get a second call up.
https://thelogic.co/news/evan-solomon-ai-podcast
https://thelogic.co/news/evan-solomon-ai-podcast
We tried the AI tool Evan Solomon used to summarize an AI bill. It didn't go well - The Logic
Canada's AI minister used a Google tool to learn about an unpassed bill on privacy and AI. When The Logic did the same, the results were far from perfect.
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August 29, 2025 at 11:26 AM
AI Minister Evan Solomon says he used an AI tool to get briefed up on the Liberals’ last AI bill. We tried it and, well … if a human briefer briefed a minister like this, I don’t think they’d get a second call up.
https://thelogic.co/news/evan-solomon-ai-podcast
https://thelogic.co/news/evan-solomon-ai-podcast