Freya Keddie
@keddieff.bsky.social
Pragmatic Progressive
NDP supporter
Investing in *people* & the things people need to thrive is smart use of public funds.
Tax the Rich *more*
Atheist, but not antagonistic towards religious folk
...except the proselytizers...they can bugger off
No DMs pls
NDP supporter
Investing in *people* & the things people need to thrive is smart use of public funds.
Tax the Rich *more*
Atheist, but not antagonistic towards religious folk
...except the proselytizers...they can bugger off
No DMs pls
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Freya Keddie
@keddieff.bsky.social
· Aug 27
A man, near the White House, who describes himself as a "retired disabled combat veteran," after burning an American flag tells bystanders "I am being detained because I expressed my First Amendment rights."
This is the kind of courage that is embarrassingly absent in the ranks of U.S. Republican lawmakers
One can only hope that the brave few who *have* spoken out will soon be joined by others...before it's too late
Because I'm shocked at the pace with which things are getting out of hand in the States
One can only hope that the brave few who *have* spoken out will soon be joined by others...before it's too late
Because I'm shocked at the pace with which things are getting out of hand in the States
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#SomeGoodNews A former Dyson engineer is rolling out a revolution for household chores in deprived communities after inventing an off-grid, flat-packable washing machine.
The Divya washing machine operates a 30-min wash cycle where it completes a 5kg load needing only a few minutes of manual turning
The Divya washing machine operates a 30-min wash cycle where it completes a 5kg load needing only a few minutes of manual turning
Flat-pack washing machine spins a fairer future
A former Dyson engineer is rolling out a revolution for household chores in deprived communities after inventing an off-grid washing machine
www.positive.news
December 10, 2025 at 10:30 AM
#SomeGoodNews A former Dyson engineer is rolling out a revolution for household chores in deprived communities after inventing an off-grid, flat-packable washing machine.
The Divya washing machine operates a 30-min wash cycle where it completes a 5kg load needing only a few minutes of manual turning
The Divya washing machine operates a 30-min wash cycle where it completes a 5kg load needing only a few minutes of manual turning
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“Trump’s legally dubious tariffs have harvested hundreds of billions of $ from American companies and customers, despite the president’s claims that foreign countries are paying them. Now some companies want that money back.”
Of course Trump’s tariffs are illegal. They’re also economically moronic.
Of course Trump’s tariffs are illegal. They’re also economically moronic.
Costco’s lawsuit stands out not only because of the size of the company involved, but because it illustrates how tariffs actually work—and exposes the Trump administration’s lies about them.
trib.al/ZInTZPf
trib.al/ZInTZPf
December 11, 2025 at 5:03 AM
“Trump’s legally dubious tariffs have harvested hundreds of billions of $ from American companies and customers, despite the president’s claims that foreign countries are paying them. Now some companies want that money back.”
Of course Trump’s tariffs are illegal. They’re also economically moronic.
Of course Trump’s tariffs are illegal. They’re also economically moronic.
The first paragraph of Judge Breyer‘s opinion granting an injunction in the California National Guard case is a banger.
December 10, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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This #HumanRightsDay I am proud to be supporting Amnesty International’s efforts to support asylum seekers, immigrants, and refugees, as well as stopping the spread of dangerous authoritarian practices. Join me! amnestyusa.org/act
December 10, 2025 at 5:31 PM
This #HumanRightsDay I am proud to be supporting Amnesty International’s efforts to support asylum seekers, immigrants, and refugees, as well as stopping the spread of dangerous authoritarian practices. Join me! amnestyusa.org/act
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Late last month I joined brain injury advocates in Ottawa to call for a National Strategy. 1.5M Canadians live with brain injury; 165K more each year. My Bill C-206 would boost awareness, treatment, rehab & recovery. #BrainInjury #CdnHealth #DisabilityRights
MP Johns holds press conference calling for National Strategy on Brain Injuries
YouTube video by Gord Johns
m.youtube.com
December 10, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Late last month I joined brain injury advocates in Ottawa to call for a National Strategy. 1.5M Canadians live with brain injury; 165K more each year. My Bill C-206 would boost awareness, treatment, rehab & recovery. #BrainInjury #CdnHealth #DisabilityRights
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Pete Hegesth did't have to study it when he released the 1st video of that attack. The video that shows the 1st missile hitting that very small boat killing 9 of 11 people. Pete Hegseth wanted you to see that 1st missile. There is something about that 2nd missile that he doesn't want you to see.
Lawrence: Pardoning history’s biggest drug dealers proves Trump doesn’t care about drug trafficking
YouTube video by MS NOW
www.youtube.com
December 10, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Pete Hegesth did't have to study it when he released the 1st video of that attack. The video that shows the 1st missile hitting that very small boat killing 9 of 11 people. Pete Hegseth wanted you to see that 1st missile. There is something about that 2nd missile that he doesn't want you to see.
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Glad to contribute to this outstanding 'About That' explainer from Andrew Chang for CBC News, on how Canada's big banks make so much money: youtube.com/watch?v=TMew.... A widening net interest gap, combined with cream from the AI stock bubble, drove record profits in '25. #cdnecon /2
How Canada’s Big 6 banks made a ton of money in 2025 | About That
YouTube video by CBC News
youtube.com
December 10, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Glad to contribute to this outstanding 'About That' explainer from Andrew Chang for CBC News, on how Canada's big banks make so much money: youtube.com/watch?v=TMew.... A widening net interest gap, combined with cream from the AI stock bubble, drove record profits in '25. #cdnecon /2
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Folks that are talking about Alaska tankers heading to Puget Sound, just a reminder there is an agreement between Canada/USA on tanker safety, whereas they stay well offshore just in case they become disabled, to allow heavy tugs respond. The TEZ/TAPS line has been in place since 1985.
December 10, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Folks that are talking about Alaska tankers heading to Puget Sound, just a reminder there is an agreement between Canada/USA on tanker safety, whereas they stay well offshore just in case they become disabled, to allow heavy tugs respond. The TEZ/TAPS line has been in place since 1985.
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The blue tsunami continues!! 🌊🌊🌊
December 10, 2025 at 2:28 AM
The blue tsunami continues!! 🌊🌊🌊
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Join our webinar tomorrow, Wed. Dec.10, 1pm EST, digging into the new Centre for Future Work report on the ongoing transition away from fossil fuel jobs in Canada's labour market. Register for 'Effective Transitions for Fossil Fuel Workers in Canada': us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi.... /2 #canlab
December 9, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Join our webinar tomorrow, Wed. Dec.10, 1pm EST, digging into the new Centre for Future Work report on the ongoing transition away from fossil fuel jobs in Canada's labour market. Register for 'Effective Transitions for Fossil Fuel Workers in Canada': us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi.... /2 #canlab
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Entertaining Bike Ride
December 9, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Entertaining Bike Ride
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Leaders of a Catholic church in Massachusetts kept a Nativity display with an anti-ICE message in place on Monday, defying an order from the Catholic Archdiocese of Boston to remove it. The display shows Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus missing, replaced by a sign reading “ICE WAS HERE.” trib.al/adPW46y
December 9, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Leaders of a Catholic church in Massachusetts kept a Nativity display with an anti-ICE message in place on Monday, defying an order from the Catholic Archdiocese of Boston to remove it. The display shows Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus missing, replaced by a sign reading “ICE WAS HERE.” trib.al/adPW46y
New initiative: Family Doctors For Saanich
"We are a group of Saanich residents working to help get more people in our community connected with a family doctor or nurse practitioner. If you are interested in helping out, there is a number of things you can do"
www.familydoctorsforsaanich.ca
#Saanich
"We are a group of Saanich residents working to help get more people in our community connected with a family doctor or nurse practitioner. If you are interested in helping out, there is a number of things you can do"
www.familydoctorsforsaanich.ca
#Saanich
Family Doctors for Saanich
We are a group of Saanich residents working to help get more people in our community connected with a family doctor or nurse practitioner. Are you signed up on the Health Connect Registry?
www.familydoctorsforsaanich.ca
December 9, 2025 at 9:58 PM
New initiative: Family Doctors For Saanich
"We are a group of Saanich residents working to help get more people in our community connected with a family doctor or nurse practitioner. If you are interested in helping out, there is a number of things you can do"
www.familydoctorsforsaanich.ca
#Saanich
"We are a group of Saanich residents working to help get more people in our community connected with a family doctor or nurse practitioner. If you are interested in helping out, there is a number of things you can do"
www.familydoctorsforsaanich.ca
#Saanich
Thank you, Megan, for speaking truth. More of this please!!! #MSM
December 9, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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Breaking News: Gov. JB Pritzker of Illinois signed a bill that restricts immigration enforcement near state courthouses and makes it easier to sue ICE agents.
December 9, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Breaking News: Gov. JB Pritzker of Illinois signed a bill that restricts immigration enforcement near state courthouses and makes it easier to sue ICE agents.
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“An RCMP probe is continuing. Mr. Wylie is still labouring to finish his report before next April, when his term expires, since the government has rebuffed his request for an extension.”
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/edit...
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/edit...
Globe editorial: The questions unanswered in Alberta’s health care procurement controversy
The province has called off negotiations for two private surgical facilities, but the mystery surrounding the government’s actions remains
www.theglobeandmail.com
December 8, 2025 at 6:39 PM
“An RCMP probe is continuing. Mr. Wylie is still labouring to finish his report before next April, when his term expires, since the government has rebuffed his request for an extension.”
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/edit...
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/edit...
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Teach a man who hates socialism and votes for authoritarianism to farm and he can receive socialist handouts for life from the government that bankrupted him in the first place.
December 9, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Teach a man who hates socialism and votes for authoritarianism to farm and he can receive socialist handouts for life from the government that bankrupted him in the first place.
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His greed sickens me...
December 8, 2025 at 2:16 PM
His greed sickens me...
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Trump’s the Pushmi Pullyou On the Boat Strike, More Orwellian Games
politizoom.com
Trump's the Pushmi Pullyou On the Boat Strike, More Orwellian Games
twp.ai
December 9, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Trump’s the Pushmi Pullyou On the Boat Strike, More Orwellian Games
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Hey Metro Vancouver! If you're free this Thursday at 6p, I'll be talking #misinformation at New West Public Library with @mrpeterjulian.bsky.social and Kristen Gilbert from Options for Sexual Health!
Many thanks to @openmedia.org and Tactical Tech for organizing.
www.nwpl.ca/events/reali...
Many thanks to @openmedia.org and Tactical Tech for organizing.
www.nwpl.ca/events/reali...
Misinformation Moment: What’s at Stake for Canada? | New Westminster Public Library
Presented in conjunction with The Glass Room, our art and technology exhibit for December, please join us for a panel discussion on digital privacy and misinformation. This panel will discuss what…
www.nwpl.ca
December 6, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Hey Metro Vancouver! If you're free this Thursday at 6p, I'll be talking #misinformation at New West Public Library with @mrpeterjulian.bsky.social and Kristen Gilbert from Options for Sexual Health!
Many thanks to @openmedia.org and Tactical Tech for organizing.
www.nwpl.ca/events/reali...
Many thanks to @openmedia.org and Tactical Tech for organizing.
www.nwpl.ca/events/reali...
The Centre for Future Work released new research today (from me & Kathy Bennett) documenting ongoing decline in direct fossil fuel employment in Canada (due to corporate disemployment, not climate policy) and how it can be better managed: centreforfuturework.ca/2025/12/07/t... #canlab #cdnecon /2
Transition Away from Fossil Fuel Jobs is Already Occurring: Here’s How to Manage it Better - Centre for Future Work
A report from the Centre for Future Work presents new research on the ongoing decline of fossil fuel employment in Canada, and strategies for managing that decline more effectively and fairly. The rep...
centreforfuturework.ca
December 8, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Here's @gilduran.com
on Trump, Tech, and “The Nerd Reich”
youtu.be/z2W3tmCBEnE?... via
@YouTube
#TrumpAdministration
#Christofascism
#TechBros
on Trump, Tech, and “The Nerd Reich”
youtu.be/z2W3tmCBEnE?... via
@YouTube
#TrumpAdministration
#Christofascism
#TechBros
Gil Duran on Trump, Tech, and “The Nerd Reich”
YouTube video by Commonwealth Club World Affairs of California
youtu.be
December 7, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Here's @gilduran.com
on Trump, Tech, and “The Nerd Reich”
youtu.be/z2W3tmCBEnE?... via
@YouTube
#TrumpAdministration
#Christofascism
#TechBros
on Trump, Tech, and “The Nerd Reich”
youtu.be/z2W3tmCBEnE?... via
@YouTube
#TrumpAdministration
#Christofascism
#TechBros
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Crumbling health systems fuelling global surge in measles, scientists warn www.independent.co.uk/news/world/m...
"The decline in vaccination rates has been blamed on growing levels of misinformation..."
"#Misinformation is just being spewed from the highest political echelons of the U.S."
"The decline in vaccination rates has been blamed on growing levels of misinformation..."
"#Misinformation is just being spewed from the highest political echelons of the U.S."
Crumbling health systems fuelling global surge in measles, scientists warn
Experts say that a ‘generational decline in living standards’ could be behind waning rates of vaccination
www.independent.co.uk
December 7, 2025 at 9:40 PM