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Junia @juniagoeshere.bsky.social · Aug 30

Reflection on my previous post.

Photo shows a grey tabby cat looking up at the camera while laying on a blue couch. Printed over the cat are several chunks of purple text.

Junia @juniagoeshere.bsky.social · Aug 29

Link to one of the articles describing the initial issues I wrote in response to: www.insauga.com/city-threate...

City threatens 'legal action' against church and outreach program in Brampton | inBrampton

Growing community complaints and safety concerns have led the city to send a letter threatening future "legal action" against a church and an outreach group helping the homeless in Brampton.

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Junia @juniagoeshere.bsky.social · Aug 29

Please read the whole newsletter, but my letter is on page 3!

Tough Times Publications - Peel Poverty Action Group

Welcome back readers of Tough Times – Peel's only social justice newspaper. Tough Times Publications. Peel Poverty Action Group.

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Junia @juniagoeshere.bsky.social · Aug 29

I wrote a letter about legal threats the outreach program in my neighbourhood is facing. The Peel Poverty Action Group decided to publish my letter in a special edition of their Tough Times newsletter and I want to share it with you: ppag.media/publications/

Please share widely!

Tough Times Publications - Peel Poverty Action Group

Welcome back readers of Tough Times – Peel's only social justice newspaper. Tough Times Publications. Peel Poverty Action Group.

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sl @slwrx.bsky.social · Aug 23

Don't let them convince you that anything about generative AI in its current form, with its current level of consumption, is the way forward for humanity. Say no.

Ketan Joshi @ketanjoshi.co · Aug 22

HEY friends: recently seen heaps of "disclosures" from AI companies of the energy cost per question you type into chatbots (most recently from Google)?

Presenting per-query 'efficiency' is part of big tech's efforts to hide its extremely real and happening-right-now climate impacts!

NEW POST -->>>

Big tech’s selective disclosure masks AI’s real climate impact

Google claims to have disclosed new information proving its own efficiency. But it has hidden the bigger picture. Guess what: I’ve got the bigger picture for you right here in this big old po…

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Junia @juniagoeshere.bsky.social · Jun 8

With Bill 5 now passed, from where I’m standing Ontario is under the rule of an oligarchy and we are right on our way to an even scarier future than ever. It’s time to rally and make change happen! We can’t let this situation get worse

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

#ontario #ontariopolitics #canada

ANALYSIS | Doug Ford's Bill 5 is now law in Ontario. What happens next? | CBC News

Now that Ontario's controversial Bill 5 is law, the next question is what Premier Doug Ford will do with all the powers it gives his government.

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Junia @juniagoeshere.bsky.social · Feb 14

Until I got cancer I had no idea that cancer medications aren’t all covered by our “universal healthcare”. These ones are worth tens of thousands of dollars which isn’t a flex: it’s indicative of a crisis.

#healthcare #ontariohealthcare #ontarioelection #cancer #vote #ontariovotes #dougford

Shown in the photo is a wooden table with variety of medications and supplements sitting on it. There are three, 7-day pill trays full of capsules and tablets. There is one small pill bottle with tablets inside of it, there is one small, square plastic container holding a single yellow pill, and there is one small, square container holding four foil-wrapped pills. There is a small bottle of melatonin tablets sitting next to a large container of magnesium supplements. There are also two glass containers, one of which is a bottle of ribes nigrum homeopathic drops. The other glass container is a small vial of vitamin D drops.

In the photo is text that reads:

When I was diagnosed with cancer I assumed that all my cancer care would be covered by my “universal”healthcare, but I found out that because of my age and the rare type of cancer I have, I’d have to pay out of pocket for my medications. I was already paying hundreds of dollars out of pocket every month for my chronic migraine, mental health, and seizure disorder meds, but now I was going to have to find tens of thousands of dollars to get the medications I needed to combat my cancer.

It turned out that Ontario has a drug plan for people who make a low enough income to qualify (I guess not being able to work actually does come with a perk), but I still had to pay a $3000 deductible and the drug plan wouldn’t cover the cost of every medication I need.

In the photo there is text that reads:

So now I’m spending what could be savings on meds and on things like the oncology-specialist naturopathic doctor I see and the expensive but effective supplements she recommends (also shown in this picture). My potential savings are spent on things like therapy, therapy for my kids, and the physiotherapy that got me walking without a cane or a walker. Even still, I’m lucky! I had the time and capacity to learn about Ontario’s drug plan and apply for it. And I’m even more lucky because I come from a family who can make sure that no matter what I still have a home, groceries in the fridge, and transportation to my many appointments.

In the photo there is text that reads:

As we approach the Ontario election, keep in mind that even people with a lot of privilege like me are struggling to manage. Then consider the folks who have far less and vote with your empathy and not your wallet. $200 wouldn’t cover the cost of one of my medications, let alone all of them. We need tangible investment in public services and infrastructure so that no one needs to worry about getting cancer treatment or getting their next meal. My photo shouldn’t be the flex that it is.

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Luke LeBrun @lukelebrun.ca · Feb 5

Write to Liberal, NDP and Green MP’s offices – ask them why they keep posting on a website owned by a guy who does sieg heil salutes, endorses the German AfD and threatens democracies around the world

They won’t do anything if they get 1 or 2 emails, they will respond if they get 100 or 200 emails

Canadian Zingbot @queenofthe892.bsky.social · Feb 5

Luke how can we convince Canadian politicians to post here? I cringe everytime I see a screenshot of Trudeau's X account.

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Rachel Gilmore @rachelgilmore.bsky.social · Feb 4

The United States, to hear some tell it, is currently experiencing a “plutocratic coup.”

Its democracy is in decline, reports have warned.

In light of that, I’d like to share a slightly personal story -- one that keeps me up at night:
youtu.be/VDccQaYgwNk

What it's like to watch a democracy fail

YouTube video by Rachel Gilmore

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