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Joe Public 🇨🇦 @joepublic.bsky.social · 22m

Andrew Weissmann (NYU) has a conversation with Jack Smith

#democracy #law

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The State of the United States: A Conversation with Jack Smith

YouTube video by UCL Laws

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Joe Public 🇨🇦 @joepublic.bsky.social · 29m

Canada’s role in building F-35 fighter jets

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Canada’s role in building American F-35 fighter jets

YouTube video by CBC News: The National

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Joe Public 🇨🇦 @joepublic.bsky.social · 39m

🇸🇪 Sweden speeds up renovation of civilian shelters as it prepares for possibility of #war

#civildefence

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Sweden speeds up renovation of civilian shelters as it prepares for possibility of war

YouTube video by The Canadian Press

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Oxfam GB @oxfamgb.bsky.social · 1h

‼️REACTION: “Let us bring in our humanitarian supplies.”

Oxfam’s Regional Humanitarian Coordinator, Ruth James, tells
@skynewsrss.bsky.social’s @markaustintv.bsky.social that aid agencies must be allowed to reach people in desperate need in Gaza.

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The Japan Times @japantimes.co.jp · 7h

With migrant crossings at the Mexico border at their lowest level in decades, U.S. Border Patrol agents are being sent deep inside the country — sometimes with military-style tactics that lead to violent confrontations.

Military tactics by U.S. Border Patrol agents in Chicago fuel backlash

Agents trained to spot illegal border crossings, who normally police the frontier, are being sent into densely populated neighborhoods deep inside the country.

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 18h

California, this November 4th, the whole country is counting on you.

Prop 50 puts our elections back on a level playing field, preserves independent redistricting over the long term, and lets the people decide.

So return your ballot today. Vote yes on 50.

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Terrell Jermaine Starr @terrelljstarr.bsky.social · 18h

I interviewed a Ukrainian soldier who shared what it was like to endure torture in Russian occupation.

Interestingly enough, he also taught his fellow POWs English. Listen to him share his experience here👇🏾

Ukrainian Soldier Recalls Day He was Captured By Russians

YouTube video by Terrell Starr

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Clara Jeffery @clarajeffery.bsky.social · 19h

1/Stop everything and read/watch/bookmark this massive investigation between @motherjones.com @lighthousereports.com Le Monde, Der Spiegel, Paper Trail Media a vast global surveillance empire used to target politicians, journalists, tech CEOs, and... Jared Leto.
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The surveillance empire that tracked world leaders, a Vatican enemy, and maybe you

We uncovered a massive data trove. It revealed the hidden world of First Wap, whose untraceable tech has targeted politicians, journalists, celebrities, and activists around the globe.

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McGill University @mcgill.ca · 15h

McGill ranks #1 in Canada in Maclean’s medical-doctoral category for the 21st year in a row. ⭐ Top 3 in 8 of 12 indicators — and the only medical doctoral university to place in the top 10 in all of them.

🔗 https://mcgill.ca/x/iD6

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Joe Public 🇨🇦 @joepublic.bsky.social · 10h

China holds a virtual monopoly over a product needed to produce the only thing holding up our economy right now. And it’s preparing to use that leverage.

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Why China Can Collapse the U.S. With One Decree

China holds a virtual monopoly over a product needed to produce the only thing holding up our economy right now. And it’s preparing to use that leverage.

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Joe Public 🇨🇦 @joepublic.bsky.social · 11h

Not exclusive to Canada 🇨🇦 .

Brittlestar @brittlestar.com · 18h

I know it’s early but…
Wondering what to buy for the Secret Santa swap at the Antifa Christmas Party?

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Joe Public 🇨🇦 @joepublic.bsky.social · 11h

Global EV sales passed the 2 million mark for the first time in September 2025, according to new data from EV research house Rho Motion

#EV #climate

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US, Europe, and China drive global EV boom to record highs

Global EV sales hit 2.1 million in Sept 2025, a record high driven by the US tax credit rush, European incentives, and China’s surge.

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Joe Public 🇨🇦 @joepublic.bsky.social · 11h

Trump says US won't 'waste time' with Argentina if Milei loses re-election

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Trump says US won't 'waste time' with Argentina if Milei loses re-election

YouTube video by Guardian News

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Joe Public 🇨🇦 @joepublic.bsky.social · 11h

This reinforces who is on the far-right.

Joe Public 🇨🇦 @joepublic.bsky.social · 11h

Also available here

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Liberals holding slight edge in tight race for Newfoundland and Labrador’s next government | CBC

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Matthew Yglesias @mattyglesias.bsky.social · 11h

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Joe Public 🇨🇦 @joepublic.bsky.social · 11h

The fastest growing economies in the world are and will be in the Indo-Pacific. 🇨🇦 Canada can be a trusted, reliable partner for Indo-Pacific countries and their economies.

Anita Anand @anitaoakvilleeast.bsky.social · 14h

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Cathy Tuttle @cathytuttle.bsky.social · 14h

Yet another view of the Netherlands' busiest bike intersection, made possible, in part, by an extraordinary bus network & no cars.
#Utrecht

Nog een blik op het drukste fietsknooppunt van Nederland, mede mogelijk gemaakt door een buitengewoon busnetwerk en het ontbreken van auto's.

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Anna Gainey @annamgainey.bsky.social · 14h

Nous rendons le programme national d'alimentation scolaire permanent grâce à un financement et à une legislation.

Parce qu'aucun enfant ne devrait avoir à s'inquiéter de son prochain repas - leur priorité doit être d"apprendre.

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Mickey Djuric @mickeydjuric.bsky.social · 14h

Canada and UAE have signed an MOU, agreeing to work together on AI & digital technology.

The Gulf monarchy has money to spend on AI, and Canada wants its firms to cash in. Innovation Minister Mélanie Joly has even vowed to make Cohere a global company.

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🇨🇦🕯️♿️J🔍l🍁 @gotchurnosvader.bsky.social · 14h

When you "vote for hate".

StrictlyChristo 🇺🇦🌻❌👑 @strictlychristo.bsky.social · 1d

When you finally run out of fucks to give.

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Morgan Fairchild @morgfair.bsky.social · 13h

Bombshell report reveals leaked GOP chat filled with racist jokes and rape fantasies

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Bombshell report reveals leaked GOP chat filled with racist jokes and rape fantasies

A treasure trove of leaked Telegram chats among the leadership of the Young Republicans exposed a mixture of racist comments, rape fantasies, and suggestions on how to drive their opponents to suicide...

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Toronto Star @thestar.com · 13h

Canadian flotilla activists released from Israeli detention share their experiences

Members of the Canadian Boat to Gaza were aiming to bring humanitarian aid to the decimated enclave and break Israel’s naval blockade.

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Jenny Lee Shee @jennyleeshee.bsky.social · 13h

Of course Doug Ford said he wanted to beat up a suspected shoplifter in the Home Depot parking lot.

I'd be grumpy too if my 19-week summer holiday was almost over.

P.S. If you believe Doug Ford was in a Home Depot parking lot, I have some beer to sell you. But it'll cost you more than a buck.

Doug Ford glares menacingly at something off screen.
It's probably a teacher, a nurse, or a child with autism.

The sitting calendar for Queen's Park shows the last sitting day on June 5. The next time MPPs meet is on October 20. That's 19 weeks off, in case you don't feel like counting.

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Brittlestar @brittlestar.com · 13h

Meeeeow.
Thanks!
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PolarBear (with elbows up) 🍁 @polarbearca.bsky.social · 13h

Received my copy of the Antifa bible written by @brittlestar.com today.

Photo of the cover of the book 'Lessons from Cats for Surviving Fascism' by Stewart "Brittlestar" Reynolds.

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