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KindLivesMatter @bekindforthefuture.bsky.social · 7d

"Someone who says I am against abortion but I am in agreement with the inhuman treatment of immigrants in the United States, I don't know if that's pro-life," the pontiff told journalists outside his residence in Castel Gandolfo.

Pope Leo criticizes 'inhuman' treatment of immigrants in US — Reuters

Pope Leo on Tuesday appeared to offer his strongest criticism yet of U.S. President Donald Trump's hardline immigration policies, questioning whether they were in line with the Catholic Church's pro-l...

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Emmett Macfarlane 🇨🇦 @emmettmacfarlane.com · 15d

Trump's approval rating is still nearly 40%. Think about how fucking ignorant and/or stupid 4 out of every 10 Americans must be.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 15d

Trump: "I think it has -- I think it's very bad. They're pumping, it looks like they're pumping into a horse. You have a little child, a little fragile child, and you get a vat of 80 different vaccines, I guess. 80 different blends. And they pump it in. So ideally, a woman won't take Tylenol."

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jmbryden @jmbryden.bsky.social · 15d

A troubling development in Canadian political "journalism." Good on @lukelebrun.ca for delving into this.

Luke LeBrun @lukelebrun.ca · 15d

I did a deep-dive into Ben Mulroney's extracurricular activities:

At the same time as Mulroney is filling-in as host of The West Block, he is also working for two registered lobby groups and as an adviser to several companies – some of whose CEOs he's interviewed on Global News 640 Toronto radio

PressProgress @pressprogress.ca · 15d

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

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Emmett Macfarlane 🇨🇦 @emmettmacfarlane.com · 20d

No you're not. You are well past that point.

Patrick Chovanec @prchovanec.bsky.social · 20d

We are moving closer and closer to a situation where this is an unconstitutional government that need not be obeyed.

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Emmett Macfarlane 🇨🇦 @emmettmacfarlane.com · 20d

For what little it's worth, I just canceled our Disney+ subscription. And filled out the 'Other' box to explain why.

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Emmett Macfarlane 🇨🇦 @emmettmacfarlane.com · 20d

If you're an outspoken academic or public commentator, which country is safer to visit: China, or the US?

For the first time in my life, I think it's China.

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · Sep 3

Next they'll be rewriting textbooks to say Japanese American internment camps were delightful summer resorts.

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Aaron Wherry @aaronwherry.bsky.social · Sep 2

I think, to David's point, the discussion about media often ignores that there are often (good) reasons why (good) journalists avoid words like "lying" and "illegal."

But I also think there's a conversation to be had about whether journalism needs to be clearer/better.

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David Reevely @davidreevely.bsky.social · Sep 2

The challenge is that reporting that something is illegal is a lot like reporting that somebody lied.

You can show that what they said isn't true, but to say they were *lying* requires that you have evidence they knew it wasn't true when they said it.

Who says an action is illegal? The courts.

Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · Sep 2

The president is sending the military to control American cities and if you're a reporter who's framing that illegal power grab as "pushing the boundaries of constitutionality" or "acting boldly to fight crime" or whatever, please go find another line of work where you won't get us all killed.

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Aaron Wherry @aaronwherry.bsky.social · Aug 25

I know no one wants to talk about the pandemic anymore and we're only supposed to talk about bad news, but this seems noteworthy.

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Moderna’s latest COVID-19 vaccine is both approved and ‘made in Canada’ - National | Globalnews.ca

An update to Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine that targets the newest variants and is made entirely within Canada's borders was just approved by Health Canada.

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jmbryden @jmbryden.bsky.social · Aug 18

Good question. Canada should be there.

Christopher Dornan @chrisdornan.bsky.social · Aug 18

If all the NATO bigwigs are going to be at this meeting with Trump tomorrow, what does it mean if Carney isn't present? A sign of Canada's irrelevance? Carney deciding now is not the time to enrage Trump at Canada? Or do the Europeans keep Canada's support in their back pocket, until they need it?

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Paul Fairie @paulisci.bsky.social · Aug 6

1933

HITLER HANDLING OLYMPIC MATTERS

BERLIN, Dec 15 -- Adolf Hitler has taken personal charge of the Olympic games to be held in Germany in 1936.

--The Daily Sentinel-Tribune, 15 Dec 1933

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Luke LeBrun @lukelebrun.ca · Jul 9

I spoke to James Bauder and his lawyer, a Fox News commentator, about his Hail Mary plan to apply for asylum in the United States

Bauder is currently in the US hiding out in an RV park "in the middle of nowhere" booking American media appearances and meeting with MAGA influencers for lunch

PressProgress @pressprogress.ca · Jul 9

NEW: Freedom Convoy founding organizer says he is seeking political asylum in the United States

To avoid his upcoming criminal trial in Canada, James Bauder says he is ‘living in exile’ and enlisting support from Trump allies

Freedom Convoy Founding Organizer Says He is Seeking Political Asylum in the United States

To avoid his upcoming criminal trial in Canada, James Bauder says he is ‘living in exile’ and enlisting support from Trump allies

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anita72.bsky.social @anita72.bsky.social · Jul 2

#SlavaUkraine 🇨🇦🇺🇦

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Armine Yalnizyan @armineyalnizyan.bsky.social · Jun 30

Not very "Elbows up"
Wonder what he got in return www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art...

Federal government rescinds digital services tax to advance trade talks with U.S.

Canada, U.S. expected to resume negotiations after Trump called off talks over tax on tech giants

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jmbryden @jmbryden.bsky.social · Jun 30

So disappointed by this decision.

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Lauren Dobson-Hughes @ldobsonhughes.bsky.social · Jun 25

Growing anti-immigration sentiment in Canada is almost entirely driven by political leaders. It is not a grassroots-up issue that leaders are begrudgingly responding to. Leaders are whipping up resentment against immigrants, out of nowhere

Courtney Theriault @ctheriault.bsky.social · Jun 25

Alberta Next survey asks if province should withhold social services for immigrants

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Alberta Next survey asks if province should withhold social services for immigrants

CALGARY — Whether Alberta should withhold social services from immigrants is among the issues Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is tabling for debate this summer when she travels the province to consult ...

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jmbryden @jmbryden.bsky.social · Jun 25

Love to see @shaiglalex.bsky.social wearing the Canadian flag during the @okcthunder.bsky.social victory parade. www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-sc...

SGA goes shirtless at Championship parade and lets OKC fans touch the trophy

YouTube video by Chaz NBA

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Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · Jun 24

If you need a mask to enforce the law, you don’t deserve a badge.
Federal agents are snatching people off the streets—faces covered, names hidden.
This isn’t safety. It’s secrecy.
It’s not America.

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Why Are Federal Agents Wearing Masks? It’s a Threat to American Democracy

Masked Federal Agents Are Undermining Trust—and Democracy

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Fred Katz @fredkatz.bsky.social · Jun 23

Lu Dort wrapped in a Canadian flag with the Larry O’Brien is a vibe

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Emmett Macfarlane 🇨🇦 @emmettmacfarlane.com · Jun 22

Of course illegal war is on the table. It's not a threat to American democracy, because there is no longer such a thing. It's a fascist state, through and through.

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Janis Irwin @janisirwin.bsky.social · Jun 14

Most Albertans, including healthcare workers, will now have to pay to get a COVID vaccine.

Danielle Smith promised Albertans would never have to pay out of pocket for the medical treatment they need. She lied.

Such a cruel, dangerous, anti-science, anti-public health decision.

Make it make sense.

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · Jun 11

Angus: Canada can no longer view the United States as an ally. We know that Donald Trump doesn’t believe in liberal democracy—he doesn’t believe in the rule of law.

Prime Minister Carney is not welcoming the leader of the free world to Canada.

He is welcoming Vladimir Putin’s sock puppet.

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Emmett Macfarlane 🇨🇦 @emmettmacfarlane.com · Jun 10

Jailing their political opponents, turning the military on their own citizens.

America is a fascist state.

The Associated Press @apnews.com · Jun 10

BREAKING: U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver indicted on charges of "forcibly impeding" immigration officers at a New Jersey detention facility.

US Rep. LaMonica McIver indicted on federal charges from skirmish at New Jersey immigration center

U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver has been indicted on federal charges alleging she “forcibly impeded" immigration officers during a skirmish outside a New Jersey detention center.

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jmbryden @jmbryden.bsky.social · Jun 10

This makes me so proud to be Canadian: www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

Asked about the U.S., Canada's chief justice says rule of law is 'under attack' worldwide | CBC News

Supreme Court of Canada Chief Justice Richard Wagner said Tuesday "the rule of law and judicial independence is under attack" around the world.

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jmbryden @jmbryden.bsky.social · Jun 4

A lovely, kind, decent man.

Rexanna Keats @rexannakeats.bsky.social · Jun 4

A beautiful tribute to a beautiful man...

Charlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · Jun 4

Marc Garneau served this country with determination and dignity. I was honoured to serve in Parliament with him. He represented the best of public service.
He flew to space, now it is time to fly to the angels.

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