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YouTube video by Jesse McFaul
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We Will Survive (Tariff Song): youtu.be/8peiLVFsLdw
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Why is One BC allowed to be a political party in this province? They are disgusting, vile, liars - why do our tax dollars pay them?
Why is One BC allowed to be a political party in this province? They are disgusting, vile, liars - why do our tax dollars pay them?
1 arrest at unsanctioned OneBC event on UVic campus | CBC News
Supporters of the OneBC party gathered on the University of Victoria (UVic) campus Tuesday for an unsanctioned event — condemned by Indigenous groups for spreading residential school denialism rhetori...
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December 3, 2025 at 3:17 AM
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Why is One BC allowed to be a political party in this province? They are disgusting, vile, liars - why do our tax dollars pay them?
Why is One BC allowed to be a political party in this province? They are disgusting, vile, liars - why do our tax dollars pay them?
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Canadian publisher Kids Can Press "strongly condemns any denigrating, violent, or unauthorized use of Franklin's name or image" following Pete Hegseth's post:
December 2, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Canadian publisher Kids Can Press "strongly condemns any denigrating, violent, or unauthorized use of Franklin's name or image" following Pete Hegseth's post:
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I really appreciate that @pbsnews.org ended the interview with this graphic.
It captures, in the simplest and starkest terms, the brutal arithmetic driving this country's homelessness catastrophe.
It captures, in the simplest and starkest terms, the brutal arithmetic driving this country's homelessness catastrophe.
November 30, 2025 at 1:33 AM
I really appreciate that @pbsnews.org ended the interview with this graphic.
It captures, in the simplest and starkest terms, the brutal arithmetic driving this country's homelessness catastrophe.
It captures, in the simplest and starkest terms, the brutal arithmetic driving this country's homelessness catastrophe.
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I got to thinking: "What if it's not about the contradiction between the Hernandez pardon and the air strikes, but about the consistency between them?"
As President of Honduras, he used the power of the government to go after certain cartels—primarily the rivals of the Sinaloa Cartel, with whom he
As President of Honduras, he used the power of the government to go after certain cartels—primarily the rivals of the Sinaloa Cartel, with whom he
November 30, 2025 at 3:35 AM
I got to thinking: "What if it's not about the contradiction between the Hernandez pardon and the air strikes, but about the consistency between them?"
As President of Honduras, he used the power of the government to go after certain cartels—primarily the rivals of the Sinaloa Cartel, with whom he
As President of Honduras, he used the power of the government to go after certain cartels—primarily the rivals of the Sinaloa Cartel, with whom he
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Interesting use of street-level graphics to transform a cross-walk into a data visualization in the Tuzla Municipality of Istanbul, to depict the stark and devastating figures of the number of people killed and injured (20,000) over the last 10 years at cross-walks across the country.
Dataviz 📊 meets crosswalk 🚶🏽♂️ #datvosualization #visonzero
www.famouscampaigns.com/2025/10/this...
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November 30, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Interesting use of street-level graphics to transform a cross-walk into a data visualization in the Tuzla Municipality of Istanbul, to depict the stark and devastating figures of the number of people killed and injured (20,000) over the last 10 years at cross-walks across the country.
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All part of the plan...
Danielle Smith uses notwithstanding clause to declare herself premier of B.C.
Prime Minister Mark Carney disagrees with the concept of a premier of one province unilaterally taking over a different province, but his hands are tied by his unwillingness to do anything about it.
www.thebeaverton.com
November 29, 2025 at 3:58 AM
All part of the plan...
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Earning their #RobbersDrugMart nickname every day. 🙄
November 18, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Earning their #RobbersDrugMart nickname every day. 🙄
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"... from an AI Ethics standpoint, academic librarians should always question their use of AI and, if it is not necessary or morally beneficial, opt out of using it to help stop the erosion of human dignity and work to ensure environmental survivability."
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Keeping Up With… AI Ethics
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November 18, 2025 at 6:45 PM
"... from an AI Ethics standpoint, academic librarians should always question their use of AI and, if it is not necessary or morally beneficial, opt out of using it to help stop the erosion of human dignity and work to ensure environmental survivability."
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WATCH: Seriously, if you’re following ANY bike-lane debate, you HAVE TO WATCH this news story. You actually can’t make this up. Ford claims without evidence that bike-lanes are bad for small business, and THE ACTUAL BUSINESS ASSOCIATION obliterates him with data.
Safe bike-lanes mean business.
Safe bike-lanes mean business.
Annex businesses tell Ford to back off Bloor bike lanes
Stores in the Annex say the Bloor bike lanes have been a big boost to business. As Michelle Mackey reports, the neighborhood's BIA wants the province to back off its new bill that could see the lanes ...
toronto.citynews.ca
November 8, 2025 at 3:13 PM
WATCH: Seriously, if you’re following ANY bike-lane debate, you HAVE TO WATCH this news story. You actually can’t make this up. Ford claims without evidence that bike-lanes are bad for small business, and THE ACTUAL BUSINESS ASSOCIATION obliterates him with data.
Safe bike-lanes mean business.
Safe bike-lanes mean business.
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Must watch!
I hate to repeat myself, but why must the same story play out in every city? After COVID, car lobbies in Germany worked hard to undo pandemic-era progress. It’s encouraging that, in this case, the business community is actually leading the lobbyists by the nose.
I hate to repeat myself, but why must the same story play out in every city? After COVID, car lobbies in Germany worked hard to undo pandemic-era progress. It’s encouraging that, in this case, the business community is actually leading the lobbyists by the nose.
WATCH: Seriously, if you’re following ANY bike-lane debate, you HAVE TO WATCH this news story. You actually can’t make this up. Ford claims without evidence that bike-lanes are bad for small business, and THE ACTUAL BUSINESS ASSOCIATION obliterates him with data.
Safe bike-lanes mean business.
Safe bike-lanes mean business.
Annex businesses tell Ford to back off Bloor bike lanes
Stores in the Annex say the Bloor bike lanes have been a big boost to business. As Michelle Mackey reports, the neighborhood's BIA wants the province to back off its new bill that could see the lanes ...
toronto.citynews.ca
November 17, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Must watch!
I hate to repeat myself, but why must the same story play out in every city? After COVID, car lobbies in Germany worked hard to undo pandemic-era progress. It’s encouraging that, in this case, the business community is actually leading the lobbyists by the nose.
I hate to repeat myself, but why must the same story play out in every city? After COVID, car lobbies in Germany worked hard to undo pandemic-era progress. It’s encouraging that, in this case, the business community is actually leading the lobbyists by the nose.
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Hospital paediatrician recommends vaccines be stored in hospital pharmacies so children in ER or who are admitted can have access to vaccination updates.
Alberta government refuses this because hospitals already stressed.
If GP offices can do this, hospitals can.
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Alberta government refuses this because hospitals already stressed.
If GP offices can do this, hospitals can.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Alberta doctors call for regular access to vaccines in children's hospitals to combat low immunization rates | CBC News
Some Alberta pediatricians say they've got an idea to help improve routine childhood vaccination rates, but they're facing roadblocks. The doctors want the shots, including measles and whooping cough ...
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November 18, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Hospital paediatrician recommends vaccines be stored in hospital pharmacies so children in ER or who are admitted can have access to vaccination updates.
Alberta government refuses this because hospitals already stressed.
If GP offices can do this, hospitals can.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Alberta government refuses this because hospitals already stressed.
If GP offices can do this, hospitals can.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Since Trump came for tea, Keir Starmer’s giving a tax break to big tech companies like Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta who make BILLIONS in the UK.
Hawaii bunkers but no money for hospitals? Bog off mate - just TAX THE RICH.
Hawaii bunkers but no money for hospitals? Bog off mate - just TAX THE RICH.
November 18, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Since Trump came for tea, Keir Starmer’s giving a tax break to big tech companies like Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta who make BILLIONS in the UK.
Hawaii bunkers but no money for hospitals? Bog off mate - just TAX THE RICH.
Hawaii bunkers but no money for hospitals? Bog off mate - just TAX THE RICH.
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Across the country, Starbucks workers are on an Unfair Labor Practice strike for a fair first contract, and I know which side I’m on. Baristas make Starbucks an extraordinarily wealthy company. They are entitled to their fair share of that wealth and to benefits and fair treatment on the job.
November 15, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Across the country, Starbucks workers are on an Unfair Labor Practice strike for a fair first contract, and I know which side I’m on. Baristas make Starbucks an extraordinarily wealthy company. They are entitled to their fair share of that wealth and to benefits and fair treatment on the job.
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Yet again we’re being warned that if we ask billionaires to pay their fair share of tax they might leave. So it’s definitely worth trying.
November 15, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Yet again we’re being warned that if we ask billionaires to pay their fair share of tax they might leave. So it’s definitely worth trying.
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Meanwhile, it seems the company would really prefer Kitimat residents not talk about what it's like to live next to an LNG plant 💸
LNG Canada offered Kitimat residents money — if they stay quiet | The Narwhal
Neighbours of LNG Canada’s Kitimat plant were offered thousands to compensate for noise and smoke, if they promise not to complain
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November 14, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Meanwhile, it seems the company would really prefer Kitimat residents not talk about what it's like to live next to an LNG plant 💸
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⚡📮Nice work @royal-mail.bsky.social, who have just announced the launch of a new fleet of over 100 micro electric vehicles, replacing 52 vans.
Better for the climate and for deliveries. This is exactly the kind of move we need to see for cities free of diesel vans!
#ElectrifyLondon
Better for the climate and for deliveries. This is exactly the kind of move we need to see for cities free of diesel vans!
#ElectrifyLondon
November 13, 2025 at 12:22 PM
⚡📮Nice work @royal-mail.bsky.social, who have just announced the launch of a new fleet of over 100 micro electric vehicles, replacing 52 vans.
Better for the climate and for deliveries. This is exactly the kind of move we need to see for cities free of diesel vans!
#ElectrifyLondon
Better for the climate and for deliveries. This is exactly the kind of move we need to see for cities free of diesel vans!
#ElectrifyLondon
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Do You Think The Government of Alberta Should End Its Current Practice of Allocating Public Funds to Accredited Independent (Private) Schools?
Where can you sign? Go to! abfundspublicschools.ca
This is the question we are putting forth through a Citizen Initiative Petition. #ableg #abpoli
Where can you sign? Go to! abfundspublicschools.ca
This is the question we are putting forth through a Citizen Initiative Petition. #ableg #abpoli
Alberta Funds Public Schools
A Citizen Initiative petitioning the Government of Alberta to improve its Public Education funding model.
abfundspublicschools.ca
November 5, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Do You Think The Government of Alberta Should End Its Current Practice of Allocating Public Funds to Accredited Independent (Private) Schools?
Where can you sign? Go to! abfundspublicschools.ca
This is the question we are putting forth through a Citizen Initiative Petition. #ableg #abpoli
Where can you sign? Go to! abfundspublicschools.ca
This is the question we are putting forth through a Citizen Initiative Petition. #ableg #abpoli
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“The billionaire class has sought to convince those making $30-an-hour that their enemies are those earning $20-an-hour. They want the people to fight amongst ourselves so that we remain distracted from the work of remaking a long, broken system.”
-Zohran Mamdani
-Zohran Mamdani
November 6, 2025 at 5:31 PM
“The billionaire class has sought to convince those making $30-an-hour that their enemies are those earning $20-an-hour. They want the people to fight amongst ourselves so that we remain distracted from the work of remaking a long, broken system.”
-Zohran Mamdani
-Zohran Mamdani
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Tombe served on this panel. thetyee.ca/News/2025/10...
‘Shameless’: How the Alberta Next Panel Blamed Immigrants | The Tyee
Divisive scapegoating, including showing a slanted video, fits the populist playbook, says an expert.
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November 5, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Tombe served on this panel. thetyee.ca/News/2025/10...
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November 4, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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Imagine being someone who speeds a lot, knowing it can and does kill people… kids, parents, anyone.
Imagine hating a public policy (speed cameras) that’s proven to make those people safer— safer from YOU— because your law breaking costs u money, so you rant that it’s a “cash cow.”
So, is that you?
Imagine hating a public policy (speed cameras) that’s proven to make those people safer— safer from YOU— because your law breaking costs u money, so you rant that it’s a “cash cow.”
So, is that you?
“The Ford Govt in Ontario has passed a controversial omnibus bill banning municipalities from installing speed cameras.
Ford says it will make the province more efficient & reduce red tape.
It won’t do either, and he knows it.
It might get him “speeder votes” though.
This will kill more people.
Ford says it will make the province more efficient & reduce red tape.
It won’t do either, and he knows it.
It might get him “speeder votes” though.
This will kill more people.
Ford government passes bill banning municipal speed cameras in Ontario
The Ford government has passed a controversial omnibus bill banning municipalities from installing speed cameras.
www.ctvnews.ca
October 30, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Imagine being someone who speeds a lot, knowing it can and does kill people… kids, parents, anyone.
Imagine hating a public policy (speed cameras) that’s proven to make those people safer— safer from YOU— because your law breaking costs u money, so you rant that it’s a “cash cow.”
So, is that you?
Imagine hating a public policy (speed cameras) that’s proven to make those people safer— safer from YOU— because your law breaking costs u money, so you rant that it’s a “cash cow.”
So, is that you?
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Jamaica remains in a state of emergency after being battered by Hurricane Melissa, one of the strongest Atlantic cyclones in history. Mikaela Loach, a climate justice activist, says the hurricane was “caused by the climate crisis,” and says hurricanes should be named after oil executives.
Hurricanes Should Be Named After Fossil Fuel Executives, Climate Activist Says
Jamaica remains in a state of emergency after being battered by one of the strongest Atlantic cyclones in history.
truthout.org
October 29, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Jamaica remains in a state of emergency after being battered by Hurricane Melissa, one of the strongest Atlantic cyclones in history. Mikaela Loach, a climate justice activist, says the hurricane was “caused by the climate crisis,” and says hurricanes should be named after oil executives.
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Muhammad Khamis (Duwda, Dawda, Great Duda), spokesperson and human rights defender for the displaced population of the Zamzam camp in Sudan, was murdered by UAE-backed RSF terrorists at his home in Al-Fashir.
October 28, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Muhammad Khamis (Duwda, Dawda, Great Duda), spokesperson and human rights defender for the displaced population of the Zamzam camp in Sudan, was murdered by UAE-backed RSF terrorists at his home in Al-Fashir.
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Siham Hassan, a former member of Sudan’s Parliament who ran community kitchens to feed the hungry and starving in her hometown of Al-Fashir, was executed by UAE-backed RSF terrorists.
October 28, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Siham Hassan, a former member of Sudan’s Parliament who ran community kitchens to feed the hungry and starving in her hometown of Al-Fashir, was executed by UAE-backed RSF terrorists.
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Canada Held the Door Open for International Students. Then Slammed It in Their Face thewalrus.ca/canada-held-...
Canada Held the Door Open for International Students. Then Slammed It in Their Face | The Walrus
They contributed more to the GDP than the entire auto industry. Now the country doesn’t want them anymore
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October 22, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Canada Held the Door Open for International Students. Then Slammed It in Their Face thewalrus.ca/canada-held-...