Andrew
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Me 👀🤟 Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world - Nelson Mandela. We are all bots on social media. Interests: policy, music, movies, economics, federalism, disability rights and access, survey design, trivia, celiac
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Usually, residency isn't required to obtain a marriage license in an EU country.
So what today's EU's supreme court ruling does is put Eastern EU (and 🇮🇹) in the same gay marriage category as 🇮🇱.
All explained here: davekeating.substack.com/p/the-eu-jus...
So what today's EU's supreme court ruling does is put Eastern EU (and 🇮🇹) in the same gay marriage category as 🇮🇱.
All explained here: davekeating.substack.com/p/the-eu-jus...
November 25, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Usually, residency isn't required to obtain a marriage license in an EU country.
So what today's EU's supreme court ruling does is put Eastern EU (and 🇮🇹) in the same gay marriage category as 🇮🇱.
All explained here: davekeating.substack.com/p/the-eu-jus...
So what today's EU's supreme court ruling does is put Eastern EU (and 🇮🇹) in the same gay marriage category as 🇮🇱.
All explained here: davekeating.substack.com/p/the-eu-jus...
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BREAKING: This is huge news, the EU's equivalent of the 🇺🇸Supreme Court's 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges ruling.
🇪🇺Court of Justice just ruled all 🇪🇺countries must recognise same-sex marriages granted in other member states.
This effectively legalises gay marriage across 🇪🇺
🇪🇺Court of Justice just ruled all 🇪🇺countries must recognise same-sex marriages granted in other member states.
This effectively legalises gay marriage across 🇪🇺
www.reuters.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:10 AM
BREAKING: This is huge news, the EU's equivalent of the 🇺🇸Supreme Court's 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges ruling.
🇪🇺Court of Justice just ruled all 🇪🇺countries must recognise same-sex marriages granted in other member states.
This effectively legalises gay marriage across 🇪🇺
🇪🇺Court of Justice just ruled all 🇪🇺countries must recognise same-sex marriages granted in other member states.
This effectively legalises gay marriage across 🇪🇺
November 25, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Can we just start a Gofundme for Kurt Browning already? Most Canadians would donate to get him to stop advertising reverse mortgages. How broke is he that he needs to advertise subprime lending? Why trash your own legacy so much? 🤷
November 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Can we just start a Gofundme for Kurt Browning already? Most Canadians would donate to get him to stop advertising reverse mortgages. How broke is he that he needs to advertise subprime lending? Why trash your own legacy so much? 🤷
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Smith doesn’t care. She’s looking to survey the AGM this weekend.
Later she’ll “discover” the loopholes and declare Alberta betrayed. Around the time of another health scandal. Date TBD.
Later she’ll “discover” the loopholes and declare Alberta betrayed. Around the time of another health scandal. Date TBD.
November 25, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Smith doesn’t care. She’s looking to survey the AGM this weekend.
Later she’ll “discover” the loopholes and declare Alberta betrayed. Around the time of another health scandal. Date TBD.
Later she’ll “discover” the loopholes and declare Alberta betrayed. Around the time of another health scandal. Date TBD.
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If this is true, every halfway decent foreign intelligence service on the planet already has the receipts ….
November 25, 2025 at 2:36 PM
If this is true, every halfway decent foreign intelligence service on the planet already has the receipts ….
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Not one of these MLAs spoke out against the recall petition against Gondek and their own rules say nothing about reasons. They’re getting what they asked for.
Elections Alberta seems ok with the recall reasons. I will canvass for the CIP about the CPP when that’s available.
#abpoli #UCP
Elections Alberta seems ok with the recall reasons. I will canvass for the CIP about the CPP when that’s available.
#abpoli #UCP
Nine of Alberta Premier Smith's UCP legislature members facing recall petitions — The Canadian Press
Nine members of Premier Danielle Smith’s United Conservative Party caucus are
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November 25, 2025 at 3:24 AM
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It's the first big snow of winter 2025 which means we're all remembering how this works.
However travel, take your time and arrive safely.
I'm thankful to have transportation options like the CTrain to get to work as we enter day 1 budget week - the public hearing 1/
#yyc #yyccc
However travel, take your time and arrive safely.
I'm thankful to have transportation options like the CTrain to get to work as we enter day 1 budget week - the public hearing 1/
#yyc #yyccc
November 24, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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1. A landmark study was just published in The Journal of Pediatrics.
It found a 68% reduction in suicidality for trans youth getting HRT.
It also found only 7 of more than 400 stopped taking HRT... and of those that did, 4 still identified as gender-diverse.
Transgender care saves lives.
It found a 68% reduction in suicidality for trans youth getting HRT.
It also found only 7 of more than 400 stopped taking HRT... and of those that did, 4 still identified as gender-diverse.
Transgender care saves lives.
Study In The Journal Of Pediatrics Finds Trans Youth Care Lowers Suicidality, Few Detransition
The groundbreaking study found that suicidality dropped for transgender youth receiving hormone therapy by nearly 70%, with only 7 patients of 432 discontinuing treatment.
www.erininthemorning.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:01 PM
1. A landmark study was just published in The Journal of Pediatrics.
It found a 68% reduction in suicidality for trans youth getting HRT.
It also found only 7 of more than 400 stopped taking HRT... and of those that did, 4 still identified as gender-diverse.
Transgender care saves lives.
It found a 68% reduction in suicidality for trans youth getting HRT.
It also found only 7 of more than 400 stopped taking HRT... and of those that did, 4 still identified as gender-diverse.
Transgender care saves lives.
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I'm John Fallon, a labor economist on the job market. My JMP uncovers something wild: when chiropractors got licensed in the early 1900s, medical boards responded by making it HARDER to become a doctor.
Why would competition lead to stricter regulations?
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john-fallon-econ.com
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Why would competition lead to stricter regulations?
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john-fallon-econ.com
(1/9)
November 24, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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Alberta Prosperity Project based in Thailand.
Alberta Proud based in Ireland.
Alberta Secession based in the US.
Danielle's separatist UCP is supported by foreigners.
But 456,388 loyal Canadians who signed the #ForeverCanadian petition are based in #Alberta.
#Canada #CanadaSky #cdnpoli #abpoli
Alberta Proud based in Ireland.
Alberta Secession based in the US.
Danielle's separatist UCP is supported by foreigners.
But 456,388 loyal Canadians who signed the #ForeverCanadian petition are based in #Alberta.
#Canada #CanadaSky #cdnpoli #abpoli
November 24, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Alberta Prosperity Project based in Thailand.
Alberta Proud based in Ireland.
Alberta Secession based in the US.
Danielle's separatist UCP is supported by foreigners.
But 456,388 loyal Canadians who signed the #ForeverCanadian petition are based in #Alberta.
#Canada #CanadaSky #cdnpoli #abpoli
Alberta Proud based in Ireland.
Alberta Secession based in the US.
Danielle's separatist UCP is supported by foreigners.
But 456,388 loyal Canadians who signed the #ForeverCanadian petition are based in #Alberta.
#Canada #CanadaSky #cdnpoli #abpoli
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According to the US constitution the president would need congressional approval before attacking a foreign nation (Venezuela), EXCEPT when the strikes target a Foreign Terrorist Organization.
The U.S. has officially designated Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro as a member of a foreign terrorist organization
This move enables additional sanctions on the regime's assets and logistical networks.
This move enables additional sanctions on the regime's assets and logistical networks.
November 24, 2025 at 5:18 PM
According to the US constitution the president would need congressional approval before attacking a foreign nation (Venezuela), EXCEPT when the strikes target a Foreign Terrorist Organization.
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It's rare for a police officer in Canada to be criminally charged for shooting someone, and then to plead guilty
Andrew Davis shot Devon Fowlin in 2023 and pleaded guilty. He was sentenced on Friday: no jail time and one year of probation
www.thestar.com/news/gta/tor...
Andrew Davis shot Devon Fowlin in 2023 and pleaded guilty. He was sentenced on Friday: no jail time and one year of probation
www.thestar.com/news/gta/tor...
Toronto police officer who shot man in park gets suspended sentence, conditional discharge
Expert tells court police should have used de-escalation in February 2023 incident. Because of his sentence, Const. Andrew Davis will have a chance to keep his job.
www.thestar.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:13 PM
It's rare for a police officer in Canada to be criminally charged for shooting someone, and then to plead guilty
Andrew Davis shot Devon Fowlin in 2023 and pleaded guilty. He was sentenced on Friday: no jail time and one year of probation
www.thestar.com/news/gta/tor...
Andrew Davis shot Devon Fowlin in 2023 and pleaded guilty. He was sentenced on Friday: no jail time and one year of probation
www.thestar.com/news/gta/tor...
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If you’re a journalist who’s still on Twitter, from now on in your writing you have to replace “the American people want” with “troll bots in Eastern Europe demand”
Being there makes your judgment suspect. I don’t care how savvy you think you are, you’re marinating in a disinformation campaign.
Being there makes your judgment suspect. I don’t care how savvy you think you are, you’re marinating in a disinformation campaign.
November 23, 2025 at 4:27 PM
If you’re a journalist who’s still on Twitter, from now on in your writing you have to replace “the American people want” with “troll bots in Eastern Europe demand”
Being there makes your judgment suspect. I don’t care how savvy you think you are, you’re marinating in a disinformation campaign.
Being there makes your judgment suspect. I don’t care how savvy you think you are, you’re marinating in a disinformation campaign.
Smart move by Kinew
The Kinew government is applying for a special designation to put its growing francophone community on the map and tap into new markets in French-speaking countries across the world.
Manitoba eyes bilingual designation ‘to be at the table’
The Kinew government is applying for a special designation to put its growing francophone community on the map and tap into new markets in French-speaking countries across the world.
www.winnipegfreepress.com
November 23, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Smart move by Kinew
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mr mitch pointed out:
November 23, 2025 at 9:37 PM
mr mitch pointed out:
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It’s hilarious and revelatory that a bunch of giant MAGA/America First X accounts are actually based in Eastern Europe and Nigeria.
Top MAGA Influencers Accidentally Unmasked as Foreign Actors
A new feature on Elon Musk’s X has given deeper insight into the online “America First” movement.
www.thedailybeast.com
November 23, 2025 at 3:07 PM
It’s hilarious and revelatory that a bunch of giant MAGA/America First X accounts are actually based in Eastern Europe and Nigeria.
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Yup, that's what it shows.
November 23, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Yup, that's what it shows.
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the last 24 hours on X, summed up:
November 23, 2025 at 2:26 PM
the last 24 hours on X, summed up:
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And they are all Russian Magats
November 23, 2025 at 4:18 PM
And they are all Russian Magats
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If you needed any more proof that @ABDanielleSmith & the #UCP are not bright enough too govern here it is.
Alberta government eyes AI to write legislation for 1st time
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Alberta government eyes AI to write legislation for 1st time
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Alberta government eyes AI to write legislation for 1st time | CBC News
The Alberta government is considering using AI technology to write a law for the first time, eyeing a forthcoming piece of whisky legislation as its test case.
www.cbc.ca
November 22, 2025 at 5:38 PM
If you needed any more proof that @ABDanielleSmith & the #UCP are not bright enough too govern here it is.
Alberta government eyes AI to write legislation for 1st time
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Alberta government eyes AI to write legislation for 1st time
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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“And, in fact, I did no such thing.
“I would note that the report didn’t even say it was AHS who destroyed them, only that they had ‘been destroyed”
Smith apparently caught in another lie after the former AHS CEO calls her out!
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
“I would note that the report didn’t even say it was AHS who destroyed them, only that they had ‘been destroyed”
Smith apparently caught in another lie after the former AHS CEO calls her out!
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
Braid: Whodunit? Government blames ex-AHS boss in case of missing notebooks
Premier Danielle Smith's attempt to blame ex-AHS boss Athana Mentzelopoulos for destruction of key notebooks doesn't hold up.
calgaryherald.com
November 22, 2025 at 5:09 PM
“And, in fact, I did no such thing.
“I would note that the report didn’t even say it was AHS who destroyed them, only that they had ‘been destroyed”
Smith apparently caught in another lie after the former AHS CEO calls her out!
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
“I would note that the report didn’t even say it was AHS who destroyed them, only that they had ‘been destroyed”
Smith apparently caught in another lie after the former AHS CEO calls her out!
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
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Will she be returning to Mordor?
BREAKING: Marjorie Taylor Greene says she's resigning from Congress — effective January 5, 2026.
November 22, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Will she be returning to Mordor?