Marc Levesque
@mlevesque.bsky.social
Retired Canadian and former marketing professional. I am now spending my days building memories with my perfect spouse, spoiling my grandchildren, creating music and working to stay in shape.
Jack Smith Testifies That He’d Prosecute Trump All Over Again newrepublic.com/post/204548/... via @newrepublic.com
Jack Smith Testifies That He’d Prosecute Trump All Over Again
The former special prosecutor is standing by his prosecutions of Donald Trump.
newrepublic.com
December 25, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Jack Smith Testifies That He’d Prosecute Trump All Over Again newrepublic.com/post/204548/... via @newrepublic.com
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🔥WOW— Sharyn Alfonsi to her @60Minutes colleagues: “Bari Weiss spiked it without a call to discuss… a political decision… we have effectively handed Trump a kill switch… we go from an investigative powerhouse to a STENOGRAPHER FOR THE STATE… corporate censorship…”
December 22, 2025 at 3:50 AM
🔥WOW— Sharyn Alfonsi to her @60Minutes colleagues: “Bari Weiss spiked it without a call to discuss… a political decision… we have effectively handed Trump a kill switch… we go from an investigative powerhouse to a STENOGRAPHER FOR THE STATE… corporate censorship…”
The authoritarian war on the news industry, in the U.S. and in Canada www.halifaxexaminer.ca/morning-file...
The authoritarian war on the news industry, in the U.S. and in Canada - Halifax Examiner
It's more than apparent that the Nova Scotia government has complete disdain for independent reporting.
www.halifaxexaminer.ca
December 22, 2025 at 3:04 PM
The authoritarian war on the news industry, in the U.S. and in Canada www.halifaxexaminer.ca/morning-file...
Editorial: Canada's surprisingly good 'bad' year www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/12/18/e...
Editorial: Canada's surprisingly good 'bad' year
While 2025 has had its hardships, Canada has rapidly addressed weaknesses that Trump was unfortunately right to criticize
www.canadianaffairs.news
December 20, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Editorial: Canada's surprisingly good 'bad' year www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/12/18/e...
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Every day, Americans are bombarded with the bad news of Trump 2.0, and it is exhausting to keep track of and absorb each new outrage. That is the clear intent.
When one is caught in the crossfire, it is hard to see, let alone address, the big picture.
When one is caught in the crossfire, it is hard to see, let alone address, the big picture.
Donald Trump and the deconstruction of America
Don't let the daily outrages obscure the big picture.
www.motherjones.com
November 27, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Every day, Americans are bombarded with the bad news of Trump 2.0, and it is exhausting to keep track of and absorb each new outrage. That is the clear intent.
When one is caught in the crossfire, it is hard to see, let alone address, the big picture.
When one is caught in the crossfire, it is hard to see, let alone address, the big picture.
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The president has now blocked three economic data reports. Does he think this is somehow a *good* sign for the economy? trib.al/4GF0dvo
Trump Cancels Release of Crucial Economic Report to Hide His Failures
Donald Trump has now blocked three economic data reports.
trib.al
November 25, 2025 at 7:43 PM
The president has now blocked three economic data reports. Does he think this is somehow a *good* sign for the economy? trib.al/4GF0dvo
Another blatant example of the US Administration pressuring news services to edit content thatnquestions their actions, free speech is dying at an alarming pace.
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
Reith lecturer accuses BBC of censoring his remarks on Trump
Dutch writer Rutger Bregman says claim that Trump was ‘most openly corrupt president in US history’ was removed
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Another blatant example of the US Administration pressuring news services to edit content thatnquestions their actions, free speech is dying at an alarming pace.
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
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A House Judiciary Committee report shows that pardons issued during President Trump's second term have cost victims and the public at large $1.3 billion in restitution and fines
How Trump Has Exploited Pardons and Clemency to Reward Allies and Supporters
The president’s second term has brought a flood of clemency for allies and donors — as well as felons, like him, who were convicted of financial wrongdoing.
www.propublica.org
November 13, 2025 at 8:20 PM
A House Judiciary Committee report shows that pardons issued during President Trump's second term have cost victims and the public at large $1.3 billion in restitution and fines
Read Robert Reich's latest essay challenging media to report real news.
... “news” should no longer be defined as what the president of the United States says or writes or thinks, because the president of the United States is incapable of coherent thought."
open.substack.com/pub/robertre...
... “news” should no longer be defined as what the president of the United States says or writes or thinks, because the president of the United States is incapable of coherent thought."
open.substack.com/pub/robertre...
What's the "news" under Trump?
Friends,
open.substack.com
November 6, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Read Robert Reich's latest essay challenging media to report real news.
... “news” should no longer be defined as what the president of the United States says or writes or thinks, because the president of the United States is incapable of coherent thought."
open.substack.com/pub/robertre...
... “news” should no longer be defined as what the president of the United States says or writes or thinks, because the president of the United States is incapable of coherent thought."
open.substack.com/pub/robertre...
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Stephen Miller is a very dangerous and unhinged adviser to Donald Trump and is focused on destroying US democracy.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Stephen Miller is the most dangerous man in the Trump administration | Judith Levine
In the White House deputy chief of staff, we see that Maga will not simply end with Trump. We must keep our eyes on Miller
www.theguardian.com
October 10, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Stephen Miller is a very dangerous and unhinged adviser to Donald Trump and is focused on destroying US democracy.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
R.I.P. Ken Dryden. You provided hockey with some of the most memorable moments and you lived an exemplary life that all Canadians can admire and learn from. You were the best in so many ways.
September 6, 2025 at 8:07 PM
R.I.P. Ken Dryden. You provided hockey with some of the most memorable moments and you lived an exemplary life that all Canadians can admire and learn from. You were the best in so many ways.
open.substack.com/pub/jojofrom... Another good read to summarize what's been happening "down south" in our neighbour's country. Very unnerving, disturbing, and difficult to imagine how insidious this administration is.
There Was Truth, and There Was Untruth
The Trump Administration isn't Debating the Facts, They're Erasing Them
open.substack.com
August 4, 2025 at 12:25 AM
open.substack.com/pub/jojofrom... Another good read to summarize what's been happening "down south" in our neighbour's country. Very unnerving, disturbing, and difficult to imagine how insidious this administration is.
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Pls credit independent journalists!!!
July 18, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Pls credit independent journalists!!!
A good opinion piece on the recent Digital Tax retreat from Canada. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Trump is bullying Canada over ‘digital taxes’ and Canada caved | Joseph Stiglitz
The question now: will countries cave in to these threats or stick together and collect the billions they are rightly owed?
www.theguardian.com
July 8, 2025 at 9:39 PM
A good opinion piece on the recent Digital Tax retreat from Canada. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Does anyone else feel that the daily US news is nothing but an elaborate shell game??
July 7, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Does anyone else feel that the daily US news is nothing but an elaborate shell game??
Something to consider for all of you frustrated and conflicted Americans. open.substack.com/pub/charliea...
Be That Guy — Lessons In Resistance
"Remember sitting in history, thinking: If I was alive then, I would've… You're alive now.
open.substack.com
July 7, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Something to consider for all of you frustrated and conflicted Americans. open.substack.com/pub/charliea...
Explaining Egg Prices to a Gangster open.substack.com/pub/charliea...
A good overview of the potential trade negotiation landmines Canada needs to navigate. Thanks Charlie Angus!
A good overview of the potential trade negotiation landmines Canada needs to navigate. Thanks Charlie Angus!
Explaining Egg Prices to a Gangster
Thoughts on the Canada-Trump Trade Negotiations
open.substack.com
July 3, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Explaining Egg Prices to a Gangster open.substack.com/pub/charliea...
A good overview of the potential trade negotiation landmines Canada needs to navigate. Thanks Charlie Angus!
A good overview of the potential trade negotiation landmines Canada needs to navigate. Thanks Charlie Angus!