Canadian, history professor, early modern Mediterranean and religion; anti-Fascism, pro-democracy. No DMs please.
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He’s a blunt instrument, but he gets this right! The truth is so many have sold to multinationals, but when they start closing ops in Canada, THEY’RE DEAD TO US. #BuyCanadian #SupportCanadianWorkers #BoycottCrownRoyal #Buy40Creek #BuyCanadianMist youtu.be/4VmPm36CPuo?...
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Every single Savvy Political Insider™ who pretends that Trump's illegal power grabs are just another version of partisan maneuvering and not a true threat to democratic institutions and the country as a whole:
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Russia assassinated a top Ukrainian official a few days ago. On multiple occasions, Russia attacked and damaged undersea fiber optic cables, connecting Europe to the world. Now they attack the aircraft of the EU chief. Russia is a terrorist state and international menace. Putin must be stopped.
Here's a ray of sunshine in a very dark world Germany has already exceeded its goal of shutting down 8 GW of coal plants - 3 years earlier than expected Amazing what a little sun and wind can do 😎 www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
I lived in Egypt during the Mubarak regime. When I’d ask who would be president after Mubarak the answer was almost always ibn Mubarak or son of Mubarak. And when I’d ask who would be president after ibn Mubarak, the answer was often ibn ibn Mubarak. Or the son of the son of Mubarak. But … THREAD
Oh god, what is going on with Jeffries? Can he not read the room? Fascism or … fascism? Is that his prism? Because democrats would like a word. And action. And frankly, actuon. With you American friends, rise up🇨🇦👊🤗
Pritzker does get it. It understands privilege, he understands service, he understands democracy, and he is fighting. Brava. Let all Americans do the same
"Be loud for America."
Who is Pierre Poilievre loyal to? Canada MUST know. #cdnpoli #uspoli
Pritzker says the press should be asking this question, too, and he's right.
The Pentagon has authorized up to 600 military lawyers to serve as temporary immigration judges. Lawyers are not judges even for a moment. A blatant expansion of military power into a civilian judicial process, dangerous erosion of separation between the two. Every day, we inch closer to fascism.
Congrats! Victor Lai has made history by becoming Canada's first-ever medallist at the badminton world championships. www.cbc.ca/sports/olymp...
This guy gets it. This is the way.
NEW: Massie tells CNN that there is significant pressure from the White House to BLOCK the release of the Epstein files.
Bernie Sanders: These oligarchs lack that humanity, that sense of empathy. They believe they are entitled. They believe they have the right to rule and democracy is an impediment to their success. They want it all and they don't care who they step on to get more and more.
Graham Greene So long to a great actor a master of the craft
GOP Rep. Thomas Massie filed a discharge petition today to force the disclosure of Justice Department investigative files related to the late sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. Working with Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna, Massie now needs to persuade 216 additional House members to sign it.
They do. The main stream media allows Trump, his media, his representatives, and Republican members in Congress and the Senate to lie. The press allows the government to lie. The mainstream press.
The largest SNAP cuts in history went into effect yesterday, eliminating or drastically cutting food assistance for millions of Americans. And it’s all to pay for more tax cuts that primarily benefit the super-rich. Trickle-down economics isn't just a hoax — it's cruel.
Agree, they will have to make radical changes so that the republicans can never again try to set up a white Christian fascist state.
My favourite role of his was in thunderheart with Val Kilmer, but I enjoyed him in everything. oozed intelligence, humanity, and humour. #RIPMr.GrahamGreene
Chicago strong! Resist! This is what democracy looks like.
The moderation system here at Bluesky @safety.bsky.app is really amazing. An impersonator account scamming people was taken down within five minutes of reporting. The block function is nuclear. I can hide offensive replies, and even replies to replies. I truly feel safe here. Thank you @bsky.app
ICE is on track to gain access to controversial spyware designed to hack phones and read private messages after the Trump administration jettisoned a Biden-era order.
Gavin Newsom mocking Karoline Leavitt as Effie Trinket from the Hunger Games 👏🏼🤣🏆
And proud of it!
Platner: I believe that input from working people is far more important than input from someone who simply has money. I believe that we shouldn’t be settling for crumbs while billionaires eat the cookie we baked.
Wealth taxes NOW. It’s patriotic to do your part and fund society for the workers you exploit in order to get this rich. #taxtherich
Concern over low birth rates was what the theocracy in Margaret Atwood’s Handmaid’s Tale used to come to power.
This was taken of miners at the end of their shift during the Gilded Age before they were unionized. Top of the company felt there was nothing wrong with this picture. This Labor Day remember the blood, sweat, & tears those before us paid to give the working class the basic rights we enjoy today.
This should be getting far more attention from the media, and it should be investigated as a hate crime. A 14-year-old Black teen was targeted, beaten, and dehumanized with racial slurs by white teens while people stood around cheering. 1/4
In 1967, my father named the Three Evils of Society—racism, poverty, and war—as threats to our democracy at his address at the National Conference for New Politics. Today, we must confront them with the same courage, conviction, and urgency he showed nearly 60 years ago.
Of course the Israeli state would target a young female humanitarian and climate activist for imprisonment. Netanyahu and his allies are criminals. They are guilty of genocide. Thunberg is showing them in the mirror, and they do not like it. She is young. She is fearless. And she is female.
The truth. West and Stein are both are sell outs. West is the most disappointing for me, he is a privileged academic and know better. But both are in bed with corporate money
Pure fucking evil. Everyone involved in this shit needs to be held accountable.
Mainstream Media isn’t reporting about the children who have died that ICE Gestapo snatched! #iceout #arrestnoem #arresttrump
“Let’s begin by saying that we are living through a very dangerous time.” So opens “A Talk to Teachers,” which James Baldwin delivered to a group of educators in October, 1963.
Thank you Commissioner Sean Duryee
NEW: The trump administration attempted to remove 600 terrified unaccompanied minors to Guatemala in the middle of the night on a holiday weekend. Judge Sooknanan stopped it. My latest: www.muellershewrote.com/p/the-sookna...
He’s providing them with valuable mulching experience though.
🚨 “The people united will never be divided!” Happening in OUR nation’s capital today. 1/2
kingjeanty1989 DJ SoulChild AC
How Canada's buck-toothed national emblem could help fight wildfires #Canada 🍁🦫 Scientists study how beavers' dams create green firebreaks in wildfire-prone areas www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Did you know that Tim Dunn and Ferris Wilks two Texas billionaires fund the campaigns of nearly every Republican in Texas! They are right wing Christian nationalists who basically control politics in the state of Texas👿👇🏼
Of course … and bravo!
Don’t give up Mike, you are a good person, and while it is very tough right now your landlord likely wants to trust and transparency helps. You are all that. You will get to the other side by being you, speaking from experience. You can do it!
Jones: I would say to my colleagues who serve in government—keep your thoughts and prayers, keep your tweets. If you want to address gun violence, you don't need to tweet. What you need is a mirror. You have the power to change things.
Ok. Let’s start with the obvious. He cannot fire her. He la is the authority. Let’s not suggest that he can.
In a national poll, 9 out of 10 American flags prefer Governor Gavin Christopher Newsom.
At least SOME countries recognize the value of NATURE and all its offerings.
The world knows Taco is Putin’s Bit€h! MAGGATs r the only people who think Taco is King. Taco is a TRAITOR! Should be locked up n left to rot in prison. By the way, Putin is D3@D! Russia is keeping that a secret. Well, many know the truth! #arresttrump
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Nuns from a convent outside Waco have repeatedly visited the women on Texas’s death row—and even made them affiliates of their order. Lawrence Wright reports on a powerful spiritual alliance.
no doubt. Trump is great at the grift
🚨The worst of the worst criminals are going after kids with backpacks and leaving their scooters in the road. 📌 WAKE THE HELL UP AMERICA. We are running out of time. 🚨
Agree. And I have to say it has been wonderful to discover Canadian whiskies. We used to drink bourbon, but no longer need to. So many local producers to support even just in Ontario, but we also like many from out west. The adventure continues! 🇨🇦 #ElbowsUp #ShopLocalCanada
I haven’t bought Crown in a very long time. There are way better whiskies available.
Lovely! Thank you🇨🇦👊
More of this, please!!!
We all need to dance. Like this. Come on people, democracy deserves dancing
But he deserves it. The joy is worth it
🚨 White Men Are the Real Face of Mass Shootings — But America Pretends It’s Everyone Else flip.it/2TRgxF
The truth be told
So not only do churches NOT have to pay taxes, they're going to get YOUR tax dollars to boot. This seems like oh, I don't know, government establishing a religion in violation of the First Amendment?
Good night my Amazing Bluesky Friends! With the chaos of the redrawing of districts underway, here is a reminder. Epstein, Epstein, Epstein I Appreciate You All! 🇨🇦❤️💙❤️🇨🇦
I hope people realize how absolutely fucked this situation is. This isn’t normal. People are resigning all over the place because the government is mishandling our data, ruining our public health services, and generally making Americans less safe.
Coming soon to a city near you! 🤨👇🏼 Fuck Miller's America !👎🏾🇺🇸
Hello fellow Canadians, time to start boycotting Crown Royal because it is moving to the US. Please note, it will no longer be Canadian produced. Proceed accordingly. We have wonderful whiskies to support, shop local. boycott #CrownRoyal. 🇨🇦
🔥 @mizzwelch.bsky.social : “It’s the complete moral collapse of the 🇺🇸 government… the cabinet meeting with 3.5 hours of superficial praise is so cringeworthy… he redecorated the Oval Office like Marie Antoinette and built himself a ballroom because he has zero intention of leaving…”
Don’t look away
This both heart warming and a deep tragedy
CDC employees walked out in show of support for their pushed out leaders, chanting "USA not RFK." Livestream here: www.instagram.com/firedbutfigh...
If the Democratic Party intends to win this fight, it must stop functioning solely as a party & instead step into its moment in history: to lead a pro-democracy movement capable of confronting this authoritarian threat. https://www.lincolnsquare.media/p/stand-up-america-the-time-for-a-pro?r=2lckc
Just keep connecting the dots youtu.be/JTz6X5Bh_lw?...
#CharlieAngus launches #MeidasCanada on Labour Day 🍁♥️🍁 charlieangus.substack.com/p/taking-the...
True, but so many of them do not even see these ads. They might care
Happening now in NYC: a rally led by Al Sharpton is currently walking through through Manhattan to Wall Street. The protesters demand economic justice and the respect of the DEI policies which are currently under the attacks of the Trump administration.
Powerful. Every Republican voter should see it
There is a massive walk out at the CDC by staff unfolding right now. It is NECESSARY. I stand in solidarity with my CDC colleagues. standing up for science and public health. It is a moral imperative.
Taco n his Cult shined the light on racism in America. ALL POC need to get it thru their heads they want to keep us divided cuz they fear us United! #notohate #arresttrump
This is how it’s done.
With their gutting of the CDC and other agencies Canada should no longer accept any food imports from the 🇺🇲. It's a public health issue #BoycottUSA
We are winning Bluesky now platform of choice for science community - Ars Technica share.google/mljX31qr9Da9...
This interview, which is also available to listen to as a podcast, provides a useful overview of some of the dangerous trends we’ve been seeing in recent months regarding federalization and militarization of state and local police functions.
Landlords say they can’t afford a rent freeze, but have $2.5M to give to Cuomo. Reminds me of corporations that spend millions to bust unions instead of just raising wages and offering benefits. Doing the right thing is always cheaper than the cost to block it.
Dr. Demetre, in his resignation from the CDC, said this: “I have never experienced such radical non-transparency, nor have I seen such unskilled manipulation of data to achieve a political end rather than the good of the American people”. It is an outrage that RFK Jr. remains as head of HHS.
She is looking for help, protection. Are you helping her?
Very scary times we live in.....
Unfortunately, quite accurate.
Reform UK: 5 MPs (give or take) LibDems: 70+ TheGreenParty: Same number as Reform. How does a party that could fit in an Addison Lee dominate the attention, while the other two that could fill a coach get none? I discuss that below.
It’s sad days like today in the US that reminds me why we Canadians cannot give an inch on our gun control laws and continue to seize every single illegal weapon coming in from the US with vigour. #cdnpoli #uspoli