@neversunny.bsky.social
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If you have any info or tips about the donations that Ed Sheeran, Robert Kraft, or others in the NFL are planning — or anything else related — please text me on Signal @ premthakker.35
Your anonymity will be protected
Your anonymity will be protected
September 17, 2026 at 12:01 AM
If you have any info or tips about the donations that Ed Sheeran, Robert Kraft, or others in the NFL are planning — or anything else related — please text me on Signal @ premthakker.35
Your anonymity will be protected
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The conservative legal movement is looking for its next big culture war
How Anti-Abortion Activists Are Using a Child Custody Case to Attack Surrogacy
The Alliance Defending Freedom has ulterior motives for getting involved in the fight for custody of Rumi Ali Ahmed.
ballsandstrikes.org
September 16, 2026 at 8:38 PM
The conservative legal movement is looking for its next big culture war
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What will airport privatization mean for Canadians?
"Canada's currently non-profit airports will become for-profit, gouging travellers by increasing fees and making travel in Canada more expensive," says @davidmaccdn.bsky.social. #cdnpoli globalnews.ca/video/120612...
"Canada's currently non-profit airports will become for-profit, gouging travellers by increasing fees and making travel in Canada more expensive," says @davidmaccdn.bsky.social. #cdnpoli globalnews.ca/video/120612...
PM seeking to privatize Canada’s four largest airports | Watch News Videos Online
Watch PM seeking to privatize Canada’s four largest airports Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca
globalnews.ca
September 16, 2026 at 4:31 PM
What will airport privatization mean for Canadians?
"Canada's currently non-profit airports will become for-profit, gouging travellers by increasing fees and making travel in Canada more expensive," says @davidmaccdn.bsky.social. #cdnpoli globalnews.ca/video/120612...
"Canada's currently non-profit airports will become for-profit, gouging travellers by increasing fees and making travel in Canada more expensive," says @davidmaccdn.bsky.social. #cdnpoli globalnews.ca/video/120612...
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If European Union closeness and U.S. decoupling are popular, why do we keep the voting system of the latter and not the former?
Most EU nations and the EU Parliament use proportional representation. It is time we adopt proportional voting to match our values.
Most EU nations and the EU Parliament use proportional representation. It is time we adopt proportional voting to match our values.
September 16, 2026 at 4:32 PM
If European Union closeness and U.S. decoupling are popular, why do we keep the voting system of the latter and not the former?
Most EU nations and the EU Parliament use proportional representation. It is time we adopt proportional voting to match our values.
Most EU nations and the EU Parliament use proportional representation. It is time we adopt proportional voting to match our values.
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Coming up on the next Pivot Points...
Jeremy Appel (@readtheorchard.org) unpacks how skewed the recent Campus Antisemitism and Student Experiences Report is, plus much more.
Airing Wednesday (September 16) at 5-6pm MT.
📻 Listen to Edmonton radios at 88.5 FM
🛜 Stream online via cjsr.com
Jeremy Appel (@readtheorchard.org) unpacks how skewed the recent Campus Antisemitism and Student Experiences Report is, plus much more.
Airing Wednesday (September 16) at 5-6pm MT.
📻 Listen to Edmonton radios at 88.5 FM
🛜 Stream online via cjsr.com
September 15, 2026 at 10:39 PM
Coming up on the next Pivot Points...
Jeremy Appel (@readtheorchard.org) unpacks how skewed the recent Campus Antisemitism and Student Experiences Report is, plus much more.
Airing Wednesday (September 16) at 5-6pm MT.
📻 Listen to Edmonton radios at 88.5 FM
🛜 Stream online via cjsr.com
Jeremy Appel (@readtheorchard.org) unpacks how skewed the recent Campus Antisemitism and Student Experiences Report is, plus much more.
Airing Wednesday (September 16) at 5-6pm MT.
📻 Listen to Edmonton radios at 88.5 FM
🛜 Stream online via cjsr.com
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"You have to be able to write a detailed explanation of what took place, what the government did to create the harm. And in Evanston, you saw a city committed to doing that. Every city ought to be able to do the same thing, because these histories are national." www.npr.org/2026/09/14/n...
This city led the way on reparations for Black people. Trump is trying to stop it
Evanston, Ill., became the first U.S. city to compensate Black people for historical discrimination. The Justice Department is trying to kill its program before other cities follow suit.
www.npr.org
September 16, 2026 at 2:28 PM
"You have to be able to write a detailed explanation of what took place, what the government did to create the harm. And in Evanston, you saw a city committed to doing that. Every city ought to be able to do the same thing, because these histories are national." www.npr.org/2026/09/14/n...
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Remember when airport privatization was making headlines?
We had questions. So we started digging.
Now, as Carney prepares to meet with global investors, Canada’s airports could be on the table.
We had reason to be concerned.
Read our new report: canadianlabour.ca/airport-priv...
We had questions. So we started digging.
Now, as Carney prepares to meet with global investors, Canada’s airports could be on the table.
We had reason to be concerned.
Read our new report: canadianlabour.ca/airport-priv...
September 11, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Remember when airport privatization was making headlines?
We had questions. So we started digging.
Now, as Carney prepares to meet with global investors, Canada’s airports could be on the table.
We had reason to be concerned.
Read our new report: canadianlabour.ca/airport-priv...
We had questions. So we started digging.
Now, as Carney prepares to meet with global investors, Canada’s airports could be on the table.
We had reason to be concerned.
Read our new report: canadianlabour.ca/airport-priv...
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www.policyalternatives.ca/serial/alter.... 'While the federal government may present these choices as natural, inevitable responses to the crisis of U.S. aggression, they are indeed choices—and ones that, in many ways, will create an effect opposite of their stated intentions.'
Alternative federal budget 2026-27: Bridge to independence | CCPA
A roadmap to a Canada made truly strong by its commitment to solidarity and dignity for all
www.policyalternatives.ca
September 16, 2026 at 2:48 PM
www.policyalternatives.ca/serial/alter.... 'While the federal government may present these choices as natural, inevitable responses to the crisis of U.S. aggression, they are indeed choices—and ones that, in many ways, will create an effect opposite of their stated intentions.'
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The private lab—owned by a U.S. corporation—oversaw a relative drop in workers’ wages. When workers went on strike, Manitoba's government stepped in on the side of the company. @alonghurst.bsky.social #canlab #mbpoli
www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
Dynacare workers are standing up to U.S. health care greed in Manitoba | CCPA
The private lab—owned by a U.S. corporation—oversaw a relative drop in workers’ wages. Manitoba stepped in on the side of the company.
www.policyalternatives.ca
September 16, 2026 at 2:49 PM
The private lab—owned by a U.S. corporation—oversaw a relative drop in workers’ wages. When workers went on strike, Manitoba's government stepped in on the side of the company. @alonghurst.bsky.social #canlab #mbpoli
www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
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Airport privatization is bad policy that will make travel more expensive for Canadians, say @policyalternatives.ca's
@davidmaccdn.bsky.social, @simonenoch.bsky.social.
For the Star, too, it "raises plausible fears of making Canadians’ lives worse, rather than better." www.thestar.com/business/opi...
@davidmaccdn.bsky.social, @simonenoch.bsky.social.
For the Star, too, it "raises plausible fears of making Canadians’ lives worse, rather than better." www.thestar.com/business/opi...
Adam Radwanski: Mark Carney’s airport privatization pitch was a misstep, at an otherwise successful summit
Making the airport privatization announcement at his signature gathering distracted from the main message of the summit, argues Adam Radwanski.
www.thestar.com
September 15, 2026 at 9:48 PM
Airport privatization is bad policy that will make travel more expensive for Canadians, say @policyalternatives.ca's
@davidmaccdn.bsky.social, @simonenoch.bsky.social.
For the Star, too, it "raises plausible fears of making Canadians’ lives worse, rather than better." www.thestar.com/business/opi...
@davidmaccdn.bsky.social, @simonenoch.bsky.social.
For the Star, too, it "raises plausible fears of making Canadians’ lives worse, rather than better." www.thestar.com/business/opi...
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Selling off public assets to private corporations, and giving them massive tax breaks to do it.
Prime Minister Mark Carney is delivering remarks at his government investment summit in Toronto.
Hundreds of executives and global asset managers are attending the summit, as Carney looks to attract $1 trillion in new investment to Canada over the next five years. Updates: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Hundreds of executives and global asset managers are attending the summit, as Carney looks to attract $1 trillion in new investment to Canada over the next five years. Updates: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Canada will seek private investment at 4 largest airports, Carney says at summit aimed at boosting economy | CBC
www.cbc.ca
September 15, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Selling off public assets to private corporations, and giving them massive tax breaks to do it.
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When Australia privatized their airports, their Competition Bureau found that consumers paid $1.6 billion in extra fees.
September 15, 2026 at 2:12 PM
When Australia privatized their airports, their Competition Bureau found that consumers paid $1.6 billion in extra fees.
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September 15, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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First Nations leaders demand answers after death of woman denied medical travel. The federal Non-Insured Health Benefits program denied her medical travel for follow-up care after heart surgery, by @kkirkup.bsky.social www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... via @theglobeandmail.com
First Nations leaders, family demand answers for woman’s death after she was denied medical travel
After being denied by the Non-Insured Health Benefits program, the 31-year-old cardiac patient missed four appointments outside her community
www.theglobeandmail.com
September 15, 2026 at 3:18 AM
First Nations leaders demand answers after death of woman denied medical travel. The federal Non-Insured Health Benefits program denied her medical travel for follow-up care after heart surgery, by @kkirkup.bsky.social www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... via @theglobeandmail.com
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Another Arctic Security and Defence Q+A courtesy of the DND
September 14, 2026 at 10:16 PM
Another Arctic Security and Defence Q+A courtesy of the DND
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Your latest walking, biking, and transit news for Waterloo Region:
News roundup: September 14, 2026
Impaired drivers, GO issues and opportunities, and Cambridge river crossings
www.tritag.ca
September 14, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Your latest walking, biking, and transit news for Waterloo Region:
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“Social Infrastructure: The People, Places and Things of Healthy Living” - a @sfuurb.bsky.social talk
What does it take to have a thriving community?
Date/Time: Tues, Sept 22nd (12 PM PST)
zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#vanpoli #bcpoli #vanre
What does it take to have a thriving community?
Date/Time: Tues, Sept 22nd (12 PM PST)
zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#vanpoli #bcpoli #vanre
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Social Infrastructure: The People, Places and Things of Healthy Living. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
What does it take to have a thriving community? Social infrastructure is essential, and refers to the physical spaces and equipment, the programs and services, and the people networks that together ma...
zoom.us
September 14, 2026 at 7:24 PM
“Social Infrastructure: The People, Places and Things of Healthy Living” - a @sfuurb.bsky.social talk
What does it take to have a thriving community?
Date/Time: Tues, Sept 22nd (12 PM PST)
zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#vanpoli #bcpoli #vanre
What does it take to have a thriving community?
Date/Time: Tues, Sept 22nd (12 PM PST)
zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#vanpoli #bcpoli #vanre
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‘Administrative oversight’ at Ontario police watchdog may delay inquest into death of Ronald Skunk | Story by @mblackburn21.bsky.social
Family says investigation into death of Ronald Skunk incomplete
The family of Ronald Skunk says the investigation into his death in OPP custody two years ago left information out.
www.aptnnews.ca
September 14, 2026 at 4:49 PM
‘Administrative oversight’ at Ontario police watchdog may delay inquest into death of Ronald Skunk | Story by @mblackburn21.bsky.social
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A Teen Autopsy Marks the Arrival of a Deadly New Drug.
San Francisco city officials — and one determined mother — are working to stop the spread of cychlorphine, which is far more potent than fentanyl, by @heatherknightsf.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2026/09/14/u... via @nytimes.com #ToxicDrugCrisis
San Francisco city officials — and one determined mother — are working to stop the spread of cychlorphine, which is far more potent than fentanyl, by @heatherknightsf.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2026/09/14/u... via @nytimes.com #ToxicDrugCrisis
A Teen Autopsy Marks the Arrival of a Deadly Drug in San Francisco
City officials — and one determined mother — are working to stop the spread of cychlorphine, which is far more potent than fentanyl.
www.nytimes.com
September 14, 2026 at 5:18 PM
A Teen Autopsy Marks the Arrival of a Deadly New Drug.
San Francisco city officials — and one determined mother — are working to stop the spread of cychlorphine, which is far more potent than fentanyl, by @heatherknightsf.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2026/09/14/u... via @nytimes.com #ToxicDrugCrisis
San Francisco city officials — and one determined mother — are working to stop the spread of cychlorphine, which is far more potent than fentanyl, by @heatherknightsf.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2026/09/14/u... via @nytimes.com #ToxicDrugCrisis
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A federal judge orders the federal government to compensate Opaskwayak Cree Nation $27 million for its failure to protect OCN's way of life from damages caused by a Manitoba Hydro megaproject.
Hear more on APTN News Brief:
Hear more on APTN News Brief:
APTN News Brief: Judge rules feds failed to protect Opaskwayak Cree way of life from Manitoba Hydro megadam
Our lead story: a federal judge orders the federal government to compensate Opaskwayak Cree Nation $27 million for its failure to protect OCN's way of life from damages caused by a Manitoba Hydro m...
pod.fo
September 14, 2026 at 1:57 PM
A federal judge orders the federal government to compensate Opaskwayak Cree Nation $27 million for its failure to protect OCN's way of life from damages caused by a Manitoba Hydro megaproject.
Hear more on APTN News Brief:
Hear more on APTN News Brief:
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A report this week from Nunatsiaq News shed light on a news correspondent in Nunavut that is completely AI generated.
Jennifer Laewetz says AI has essentially automated plagiarism and Indigenous identity theft at the same time.
Truth & Politics: youtu.be/PbaM59QUE5c
Jennifer Laewetz says AI has essentially automated plagiarism and Indigenous identity theft at the same time.
Truth & Politics: youtu.be/PbaM59QUE5c
September 12, 2026 at 3:01 PM
A report this week from Nunatsiaq News shed light on a news correspondent in Nunavut that is completely AI generated.
Jennifer Laewetz says AI has essentially automated plagiarism and Indigenous identity theft at the same time.
Truth & Politics: youtu.be/PbaM59QUE5c
Jennifer Laewetz says AI has essentially automated plagiarism and Indigenous identity theft at the same time.
Truth & Politics: youtu.be/PbaM59QUE5c
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Congo sits at the heart of the global race for critical minerals. After 30 years of war, it should use that leverage with China and the West to defend its sovereignty—and demand the removal of Rwandan troops and proxies from eastern Congo, writes Judi Rever.
Congo is at the centre of a critical minerals race between China and the West
The rise of artificial intelligence and the global transition to green energy are inextricably linked to conflict minerals in central Africa. Rwanda has used a well-oiled international network of elit...
canadiandimension.com
September 11, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Congo sits at the heart of the global race for critical minerals. After 30 years of war, it should use that leverage with China and the West to defend its sovereignty—and demand the removal of Rwandan troops and proxies from eastern Congo, writes Judi Rever.
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I dug through Canadian media archives to pull out a sample of the bloodthirsty commentary that dominated pages post-9/11, including from: Christie Blatchford, Rosie DiManno, Margaret Wente, Mark Steyn, Andrew Coyne, Marcus Gee, Rex Murphy and Paul Wells.
www.readthemaple.com/remembering-...
www.readthemaple.com/remembering-...
Remembering Canadian Media’s Post-9/11 Bloodlust
The media was responsible for helping create an environment where people begged for war, racist laws and attacks on civil liberties.
www.readthemaple.com
September 11, 2026 at 2:15 PM
I dug through Canadian media archives to pull out a sample of the bloodthirsty commentary that dominated pages post-9/11, including from: Christie Blatchford, Rosie DiManno, Margaret Wente, Mark Steyn, Andrew Coyne, Marcus Gee, Rex Murphy and Paul Wells.
www.readthemaple.com/remembering-...
www.readthemaple.com/remembering-...
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YEG people, my new book on our far-right populist premier is coming out Oct. 13.
Come celebrate with me and my pal @daniparadis.bsky.social at the Aviary! It’ll be fun.
Come celebrate with me and my pal @daniparadis.bsky.social at the Aviary! It’ll be fun.
September 10, 2026 at 7:42 PM
YEG people, my new book on our far-right populist premier is coming out Oct. 13.
Come celebrate with me and my pal @daniparadis.bsky.social at the Aviary! It’ll be fun.
Come celebrate with me and my pal @daniparadis.bsky.social at the Aviary! It’ll be fun.
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In a few days, Prime Minister Carney is inviting some of the world’s richest CEOs to Toronto to buy up Canada’s resources, public infrastructure, and more.
We won’t save Canada by selling it off to the highest bidder.
Join us, and let's build a Canada for the many, not the money.
We won’t save Canada by selling it off to the highest bidder.
Join us, and let's build a Canada for the many, not the money.
September 11, 2026 at 10:39 PM
In a few days, Prime Minister Carney is inviting some of the world’s richest CEOs to Toronto to buy up Canada’s resources, public infrastructure, and more.
We won’t save Canada by selling it off to the highest bidder.
Join us, and let's build a Canada for the many, not the money.
We won’t save Canada by selling it off to the highest bidder.
Join us, and let's build a Canada for the many, not the money.