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With the government shut down, Republicans are accusing Democrats of "grinding America to a halt in order to give illegal immigrants free health care.”
But U.S. law already prohibits federally subsidized health care coverage for unauthorized immigrants — dating back to 1996.
GOP misleads with claim that Democrats shut down to give health care to 'illegal immigrants'
U.S. law prohibits federal health care benefits for undocumented immigrants. Democrats want to return benefits for those with lawful presence, like DACA recipients and asylum-seekers.
nbcnews.to
October 1, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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Thank you to James for organizing today's No Tyrants event in Vancouver BC and to all the speakers!

#nokings
#notyrants
June 14, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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“I think this says that they will not tolerate us being active participants in our democracy—they want an autocracy,” Emily Feiner told Mother Jones.

Meet the 64-year-old retired social worker who went viral after being forcibly removed from her representative's town hall.
May 6, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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Voted! Vancouver BC by-election civic duty completed (for today).

Shout out to my two kids enduring a two+ hour lineup along with me (one kid after a full day shift on her feet).

I think a lot of Canadians are determined to use the tools of democracy at all the levels right now.
April 5, 2025 at 11:57 PM
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WATCH: When trusted news disappears, bad actors take over. Watch, share, and stand up for the CBC: ProtectCBC.ca
March 8, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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A top Democratic congressman goes off during a DOGE hearing and calls out Elon for trying to cut Social Security.

More of this please.
March 12, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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A top economics reporter goes off script on national TV: “I am going to say this at risk of my job, but what President Trump is doing is insane.”
March 12, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Happy International Women's Day!
Photo:
Human Rights Canada
@CdnHumanRights
March 8, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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With Europe undergoing twin green and digital transitions, demand for critical resources and clean tech is growing—and Canada has what Europe needs. thewalrus.ca/canada-eu/
March 1, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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BREAKING: President Trump signs an executive order prohibiting transgender women from competing in women’s and girls sports.
Trump signs executive order banning trans women from women’s sports
This is the fourth order directly targeting transgender people the president has signed since taking office Jan. 20.
www.nbcnews.com
February 5, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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(Checks to see if my publisher is part of this suit)

FUCK YEAH MACMILLAN GET THESE MOFOS

www.theguardian.com/books/2025/f...
Publishers sue state of Idaho over library book bans
Lawsuit says its definition of ‘harmful materials’ forbidden to under 18s is ‘vague and overbroad’ and puts librarians at risk
www.theguardian.com
February 5, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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February 5, 2025 at 7:25 AM
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January 1, 2025 at 9:56 AM