Liz 🇨🇦
@lizlunney.bsky.social
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Dorothea Palmer said "A woman should be the master of her own body."
She worked to promote birth control in Canada. She was arrested, charged and put on trial.
Her trial, the Eastview Birth Control Trial, became a landmark case in Canada.
This is her story.
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She worked to promote birth control in Canada. She was arrested, charged and put on trial.
Her trial, the Eastview Birth Control Trial, became a landmark case in Canada.
This is her story.
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December 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Dorothea Palmer said "A woman should be the master of her own body."
She worked to promote birth control in Canada. She was arrested, charged and put on trial.
Her trial, the Eastview Birth Control Trial, became a landmark case in Canada.
This is her story.
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She worked to promote birth control in Canada. She was arrested, charged and put on trial.
Her trial, the Eastview Birth Control Trial, became a landmark case in Canada.
This is her story.
🧵 1/10
An excellent thread. Please share widely
People often ask: what can ordinary people do to stop populists like Trump and Smith from running roughshod over democratic norms?
Populists rely on the widespread perception that their actions are supported by "the majority" and "common people."
Anything that punctures that myth helps. +
Populists rely on the widespread perception that their actions are supported by "the majority" and "common people."
Anything that punctures that myth helps. +
December 8, 2025 at 4:37 PM
An excellent thread. Please share widely
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Must read here by a former senior AHS executive. Alberta's healthcare system is being run into the ground by ideological Dunning-Kruger politicians.
edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
Opinion: Ideology over expertise putting health care at risk
The greatest danger now facing the system is the absence of qualified leadership.
edmontonjournal.com
November 28, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Must read here by a former senior AHS executive. Alberta's healthcare system is being run into the ground by ideological Dunning-Kruger politicians.
edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
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“And, in fact, I did no such thing.
“I would note that the report didn’t even say it was AHS who destroyed them, only that they had ‘been destroyed”
Smith apparently caught in another lie after the former AHS CEO calls her out!
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
“I would note that the report didn’t even say it was AHS who destroyed them, only that they had ‘been destroyed”
Smith apparently caught in another lie after the former AHS CEO calls her out!
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
Braid: Whodunit? Government blames ex-AHS boss in case of missing notebooks
Premier Danielle Smith's attempt to blame ex-AHS boss Athana Mentzelopoulos for destruction of key notebooks doesn't hold up.
calgaryherald.com
November 22, 2025 at 5:09 PM
“And, in fact, I did no such thing.
“I would note that the report didn’t even say it was AHS who destroyed them, only that they had ‘been destroyed”
Smith apparently caught in another lie after the former AHS CEO calls her out!
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
“I would note that the report didn’t even say it was AHS who destroyed them, only that they had ‘been destroyed”
Smith apparently caught in another lie after the former AHS CEO calls her out!
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
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⚠️ BREAKING ⚠️
This afternoon, country music artist @corblund.bsky.social headed to #Edmonton to submit his application to Elections Alberta for a petition to prohibit coal mining in the #EasternSlopes of the Rocky Mountains.
#MountainsNotMines #WaterNotCoal #Calgary #YYC #Alberta #AbLeg #AbPoli
This afternoon, country music artist @corblund.bsky.social headed to #Edmonton to submit his application to Elections Alberta for a petition to prohibit coal mining in the #EasternSlopes of the Rocky Mountains.
#MountainsNotMines #WaterNotCoal #Calgary #YYC #Alberta #AbLeg #AbPoli
November 20, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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Can we talk about THIS page for a minute?!?
AHS, while under the direct command & control of Smith and the UCP ACTIVELY destroyed evidence provided to them?
And records were withheld despite Smith’s promises?
The AG comes just shy of calling a coverup!
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
AHS, while under the direct command & control of Smith and the UCP ACTIVELY destroyed evidence provided to them?
And records were withheld despite Smith’s promises?
The AG comes just shy of calling a coverup!
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
November 20, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Hilarious and yet not
PM Mark Carney was talking about attracting foreign investment to Canada and listed reasons Canada is a good place to invest. A reporter pointed out that the U.S. has those things, too. What sets Canada apart?
PM Carney: "Well, we have rule of law."
❤️🍁🇨🇦TEAM CANADA FOREVER🇨🇦🍁❤️
❤️🍁🇨🇦VIVE LE CANADA 🇨🇦🍁❤️
PM Carney: "Well, we have rule of law."
❤️🍁🇨🇦TEAM CANADA FOREVER🇨🇦🍁❤️
❤️🍁🇨🇦VIVE LE CANADA 🇨🇦🍁❤️
November 9, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Hilarious and yet not
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As Shaun Fluker accurately points out, criticizing the courts, a pillar of our democracy, is authoritarian.
#NoQueens
#NoQueens
Premier Danielle Smith says courts should be more 'constrained' in making decisions
Alberta premier Danielle Smith commented on the justice systems involvement in deciding matters like the use of the not withstanding clause.
calgaryherald.com
November 8, 2025 at 3:49 PM
As Shaun Fluker accurately points out, criticizing the courts, a pillar of our democracy, is authoritarian.
#NoQueens
#NoQueens
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Thomas Lukaszuk and Forever Canadian have issued a statement on the UCP’s refusal to provide the funding that Elections Alberta says they need to properly execute on the recalls and referendums.
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
November 4, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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This is extremely troubling. The UCP are becoming increasingly authoritarian. They are dumping Doug Wylie, likely because he intervened, in the public interest, in the AHS CEO lawsuit. edmontonjournal.com/news/politic...
November 4, 2025 at 1:44 AM
This is extremely troubling. The UCP are becoming increasingly authoritarian. They are dumping Doug Wylie, likely because he intervened, in the public interest, in the AHS CEO lawsuit. edmontonjournal.com/news/politic...
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TODAY, UCP government denied the Chief Electoral Officer a supplemental budget required to prepare a referendum on Alberta’s separation from Canada.
Is #ForeverCanadian safe to presume that this is an indication that no such referendum will take place?
assemblyonline.assembly.ab.ca/Harmony/en/P...
Is #ForeverCanadian safe to presume that this is an indication that no such referendum will take place?
assemblyonline.assembly.ab.ca/Harmony/en/P...
Legislative Offices
Meeting in Rocky Mountain Room, video
assemblyonline.assembly.ab.ca
November 3, 2025 at 10:58 PM
TODAY, UCP government denied the Chief Electoral Officer a supplemental budget required to prepare a referendum on Alberta’s separation from Canada.
Is #ForeverCanadian safe to presume that this is an indication that no such referendum will take place?
assemblyonline.assembly.ab.ca/Harmony/en/P...
Is #ForeverCanadian safe to presume that this is an indication that no such referendum will take place?
assemblyonline.assembly.ab.ca/Harmony/en/P...
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The Hunger games. Covid edition.
#cdnpoli
#cdnpoli
High demand for private COVID-19 shots sparks supply problems, waitlists for #Alberta pharmacies
Pfizer Canada says it has put limits on ordering due to higher than expected demand
Why isn't Alberta ordering the Canadian made Moderna from Ontario or Quebec?
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Pfizer Canada says it has put limits on ordering due to higher than expected demand
Why isn't Alberta ordering the Canadian made Moderna from Ontario or Quebec?
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
High demand for private COVID-19 shots sparks supply problems, waitlists for Alberta pharmacies | CBC News
Some Alberta pharmacists say they've started waitlists for private COVID-19 vaccines because they can't get their hands on stock as frustrated Albertans turn to them for the shots.
www.cbc.ca
November 3, 2025 at 11:46 AM
The Hunger games. Covid edition.
#cdnpoli
#cdnpoli
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Wow. This hurts!
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October 30, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Wow. This hurts!
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An Australian vulture company that funds lawsuits made a massive profit off the UCP government via Andrew Nikiforuk.
Alberta's Big Payouts to Spurned Australian Coal Miners via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
Alberta's Big Payouts to Spurned Australian Coal Miners via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
Alberta’s Big Payouts to Spurned Australian Coal Miners | The Tyee
Two firms that invested far less are getting $238 million. Taxpayers face more such hits.
thetyee.ca
October 30, 2025 at 6:00 PM
An Australian vulture company that funds lawsuits made a massive profit off the UCP government via Andrew Nikiforuk.
Alberta's Big Payouts to Spurned Australian Coal Miners via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
Alberta's Big Payouts to Spurned Australian Coal Miners via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
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Why All Vaccines Should Be Free via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
Why All Vaccines Should Be Free | The Tyee
COVID-19 normalized vaccination for adults, and we should go further to protect people from shingles and RSV.
thetyee.ca
October 29, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Why All Vaccines Should Be Free via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
Went furniture shopping. First thing the salesperson says, ‘This is made in Canada with inputs from Denmark.’ Cool cool
October 27, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Went furniture shopping. First thing the salesperson says, ‘This is made in Canada with inputs from Denmark.’ Cool cool
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Interesting work.
October 21, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Interesting work.
This is crazy. Albertans have until Dec15th to request flu & COVID shots for NEXT year! bookvaccine.alberta.ca/vaccine/s/pr...
bookvaccine.alberta.ca
October 18, 2025 at 9:35 PM
This is crazy. Albertans have until Dec15th to request flu & COVID shots for NEXT year! bookvaccine.alberta.ca/vaccine/s/pr...
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Positive news for @mark-carney.bsky.social like this is getting buried. We have to keep these accomplishments in the Light.
October 18, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Positive news for @mark-carney.bsky.social like this is getting buried. We have to keep these accomplishments in the Light.
So much fun canvassing for Forever Canadian petition with a rainbow unicorn this afternoon. Our pop up mascot received many requests for a photo op
October 15, 2025 at 1:30 AM
So much fun canvassing for Forever Canadian petition with a rainbow unicorn this afternoon. Our pop up mascot received many requests for a photo op
Beware…
“she described meeting with the group that spearheaded Project 2025, the plan to rapidly overhaul the U.S. government under President Donald Trump“
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
thetyee.ca/News/2025/10...
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
thetyee.ca/News/2025/10...
Smith Reveals Meeting with the US Heritage Foundation After Trump Win | The Tyee
The Alberta premier said she met with the right-wing think tank because of its influence on the president.
thetyee.ca
October 14, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Beware…
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Macron remarks are notable- some quotes: "We have been incredibly naive in entrusting our democratic space to social networks that are controlled either by large American entrepreneurs or large Chinese companies, whose interests are not at all the survival or proper functioning of our democracies."
President Macron: “Europeans, let's wake up!
We have been incredibly naive in entrusting our democratic space to social networks.”
defenddemocracy.eu/macron-democ...
We have been incredibly naive in entrusting our democratic space to social networks.”
defenddemocracy.eu/macron-democ...
October 4, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Macron remarks are notable- some quotes: "We have been incredibly naive in entrusting our democratic space to social networks that are controlled either by large American entrepreneurs or large Chinese companies, whose interests are not at all the survival or proper functioning of our democracies."
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5/5
With the deadline weeks away and approximately 5,000 volunteers gathering signatures, the pro-Canada petition appears on track to succeed.
RichardJR:
👉 Albertans, spread the word and let's secure all the signatures we need! 👈
CBC News
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
With the deadline weeks away and approximately 5,000 volunteers gathering signatures, the pro-Canada petition appears on track to succeed.
RichardJR:
👉 Albertans, spread the word and let's secure all the signatures we need! 👈
CBC News
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
'Alberta Forever Canada' petition has nearly 80% of required signatures, organizer says | CBC News
Thomas Lukaszuk, the former Progressive Conservative deputy premier in Alberta who submitted the petition in June, said the “Alberta Forever Canada” petition has approximately 230,000 signatures so fa...
www.cbc.ca
October 3, 2025 at 10:11 PM
5/5
With the deadline weeks away and approximately 5,000 volunteers gathering signatures, the pro-Canada petition appears on track to succeed.
RichardJR:
👉 Albertans, spread the word and let's secure all the signatures we need! 👈
CBC News
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
With the deadline weeks away and approximately 5,000 volunteers gathering signatures, the pro-Canada petition appears on track to succeed.
RichardJR:
👉 Albertans, spread the word and let's secure all the signatures we need! 👈
CBC News
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
A remarkable leader 🙏
“ Whatever political capital you might have, you’re gonna need to spend it. The best we can hope for is that politicians spend it doing the right thing, even if it’s something that’s hard, that you know might not be popular. Just doing the right thing.”-Past New Zealand PM @jacindaardern.bsky.social
Jacinda Ardern - “A Different Kind of Power” | The Daily Show
YouTube video by The Daily Show
youtube.com
September 24, 2025 at 2:31 AM
A remarkable leader 🙏