@lirettet.bsky.social
What if the hokie pokie is what it’s all about!
She/her, Treaty 6 Territory, 🇨🇦
She/her, Treaty 6 Territory, 🇨🇦
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Seconds after I submitted my chapter for @duanebratt.bsky.social & @jlisayoung.bsky.social 's new book on the Smith govt, @carrietait.bsky.social et al. published their latest piece on the CorruptCare scandal.
Below is a table from my chapter with R. Mendoza. How many conditions do you spot?
Below is a table from my chapter with R. Mendoza. How many conditions do you spot?
November 30, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Seconds after I submitted my chapter for @duanebratt.bsky.social & @jlisayoung.bsky.social 's new book on the Smith govt, @carrietait.bsky.social et al. published their latest piece on the CorruptCare scandal.
Below is a table from my chapter with R. Mendoza. How many conditions do you spot?
Below is a table from my chapter with R. Mendoza. How many conditions do you spot?
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CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1965: 20-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1990: 75-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio today: 280-to-1
Trickle-down economics was always a sham.
Nothing has ever trickled down.
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1990: 75-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio today: 280-to-1
Trickle-down economics was always a sham.
Nothing has ever trickled down.
November 29, 2025 at 11:01 PM
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1965: 20-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1990: 75-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio today: 280-to-1
Trickle-down economics was always a sham.
Nothing has ever trickled down.
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1990: 75-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio today: 280-to-1
Trickle-down economics was always a sham.
Nothing has ever trickled down.
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It feeds disinfo and climate denial. Our children are watching the annual increase in forest fires, smoke, etc.
When the federal government says "we are going to build more oil & gas infrastructure" (WHETHER THEY INTEND TO OR NOT) that signals the climate is not important or urgent. 8/22
When the federal government says "we are going to build more oil & gas infrastructure" (WHETHER THEY INTEND TO OR NOT) that signals the climate is not important or urgent. 8/22
November 29, 2025 at 8:37 AM
It feeds disinfo and climate denial. Our children are watching the annual increase in forest fires, smoke, etc.
When the federal government says "we are going to build more oil & gas infrastructure" (WHETHER THEY INTEND TO OR NOT) that signals the climate is not important or urgent. 8/22
When the federal government says "we are going to build more oil & gas infrastructure" (WHETHER THEY INTEND TO OR NOT) that signals the climate is not important or urgent. 8/22
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A thread on the MOU.
MOST IMPORTANT: Carney's move signals to the rest of Canada, and the world, that it's OK to keep building more fossil fuel projects.
Other countries will use this to justify doing the same.
Our children are watching, to see if we care about their futures. Do we? 1/22
MOST IMPORTANT: Carney's move signals to the rest of Canada, and the world, that it's OK to keep building more fossil fuel projects.
Other countries will use this to justify doing the same.
Our children are watching, to see if we care about their futures. Do we? 1/22
This is not a good take. Carney's move signals to the rest of Canada, and the world, that it's OK to keep building more fossil fuel projects.
Other countries will use this to justify doing the same.
Our children are watching, to see if we care about their futures. Do we?
Other countries will use this to justify doing the same.
Our children are watching, to see if we care about their futures. Do we?
November 29, 2025 at 8:37 AM
A thread on the MOU.
MOST IMPORTANT: Carney's move signals to the rest of Canada, and the world, that it's OK to keep building more fossil fuel projects.
Other countries will use this to justify doing the same.
Our children are watching, to see if we care about their futures. Do we? 1/22
MOST IMPORTANT: Carney's move signals to the rest of Canada, and the world, that it's OK to keep building more fossil fuel projects.
Other countries will use this to justify doing the same.
Our children are watching, to see if we care about their futures. Do we? 1/22
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Alberta's UCP Convention is a depressingly stupid spectacle; it is equally pathetic how RW media has gleefully pumped their hillbilly stupidity across the nation, and is astounding just how many illiterate, history denying/revising nitwits there are in the fold. Mud dumb stupid and SO PROUD OF IT.
November 30, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Alberta's UCP Convention is a depressingly stupid spectacle; it is equally pathetic how RW media has gleefully pumped their hillbilly stupidity across the nation, and is astounding just how many illiterate, history denying/revising nitwits there are in the fold. Mud dumb stupid and SO PROUD OF IT.
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This chapter specifically examines how the rise of neoliberal university policy has fostered exit cultures in which an implied or real threat of termination is used to suppress dissent.
www.emerald.com/books/edited...
www.emerald.com/books/edited...
When the Neoliberal University Doesn’t Want You Anymore: Exit Cultures in the Market Era of Higher Education
Abstract. This chapter argues that the termination of university staff is not simply a by-product of financial constraints or toxic management cultures but
www.emerald.com
November 29, 2025 at 11:21 PM
This chapter specifically examines how the rise of neoliberal university policy has fostered exit cultures in which an implied or real threat of termination is used to suppress dissent.
www.emerald.com/books/edited...
www.emerald.com/books/edited...
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Shockingly, there is more to the scandal than previously known.
More of Tate’s fantastic reporting on Berta Nostra, the UCP crime family.
More of Tate’s fantastic reporting on Berta Nostra, the UCP crime family.
Hey, did you guys know my DMs are open? Truth.
I am also on Signal, WhatsApp and not opposed to communicating telephonically.
Come say hi! #ableg #abpoli
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
I am also on Signal, WhatsApp and not opposed to communicating telephonically.
Come say hi! #ableg #abpoli
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
Who is Sam Mraiche? Inside Alberta’s health care controversy
A Globe investigation into the provincial health agency’s dealings with a company whose contracts have come under scrutiny
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 29, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Shockingly, there is more to the scandal than previously known.
More of Tate’s fantastic reporting on Berta Nostra, the UCP crime family.
More of Tate’s fantastic reporting on Berta Nostra, the UCP crime family.
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It’s been 11 months since #Manitoba started using conservation officers as extra sets of eyes on the US border in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s claims that migrants & drug-smugglers were pouring in from Canada.
It turns out they haven’t seen much at all.🤣
www.ctvnews.ca/winnipeg/art...
It turns out they haven’t seen much at all.🤣
www.ctvnews.ca/winnipeg/art...
Manitoba conservation officers, tasked with border duties, haven’t seen much
It’s been 11 months since Manitoba started using conservation officers as extra sets of eyes on the United States border in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s claims that migrants and drug-smug...
www.ctvnews.ca
November 29, 2025 at 11:35 PM
It’s been 11 months since #Manitoba started using conservation officers as extra sets of eyes on the US border in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s claims that migrants & drug-smugglers were pouring in from Canada.
It turns out they haven’t seen much at all.🤣
www.ctvnews.ca/winnipeg/art...
It turns out they haven’t seen much at all.🤣
www.ctvnews.ca/winnipeg/art...
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I think it is hilarious that of all the news stories I published this week, this one was shared the most on social media, yet it received the fewest actual views on the website.
Today’s news story from @kimsiever.bsky.social
16 Alberta hospitals lost their emergency departments in October 2025
One of these emergency departments had no in-person physicians for over 600 hours.
albertaworker.ca/news/16-ab-h...
16 Alberta hospitals lost their emergency departments in October 2025
One of these emergency departments had no in-person physicians for over 600 hours.
albertaworker.ca/news/16-ab-h...
16 AB hospitals lost their ER in October 2025
One of these emergency departments had no in-person physicians for over 600 hours.
albertaworker.ca
November 29, 2025 at 6:32 PM
I think it is hilarious that of all the news stories I published this week, this one was shared the most on social media, yet it received the fewest actual views on the website.
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Danielle Smith tried to sell her federal-Alberta energy deal to the UCP convention crowd: tepid applause.
She told them that this proved Canada can work well for Alberta’s interests: loud boos.
This ain’t a base that wants Smith to work with a Liberal PM on a better industrial carbon tax.
She told them that this proved Canada can work well for Alberta’s interests: loud boos.
This ain’t a base that wants Smith to work with a Liberal PM on a better industrial carbon tax.
November 28, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Danielle Smith tried to sell her federal-Alberta energy deal to the UCP convention crowd: tepid applause.
She told them that this proved Canada can work well for Alberta’s interests: loud boos.
This ain’t a base that wants Smith to work with a Liberal PM on a better industrial carbon tax.
She told them that this proved Canada can work well for Alberta’s interests: loud boos.
This ain’t a base that wants Smith to work with a Liberal PM on a better industrial carbon tax.
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Buy the ticket, take the ride.
Danielle Smith gets booed at UCP convention after mentioning working with Canada
November 28, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Buy the ticket, take the ride.
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Danielle Smith gets booed at UCP convention after mentioning working with Canada
November 28, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Danielle Smith gets booed at UCP convention after mentioning working with Canada
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Danielle Smith: "I hope people today feel a lot more confident that Canada works than they did a couple of days ago."
UCP convention crowd: LOUD BOOS
UCP convention crowd: LOUD BOOS
Danielle Smith tried to sell her federal-Alberta energy deal to the UCP convention crowd: tepid applause.
She told them that this proved Canada can work well for Alberta’s interests: loud boos.
This ain’t a base that wants Smith to work with a Liberal PM on a better industrial carbon tax.
She told them that this proved Canada can work well for Alberta’s interests: loud boos.
This ain’t a base that wants Smith to work with a Liberal PM on a better industrial carbon tax.
November 28, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Danielle Smith: "I hope people today feel a lot more confident that Canada works than they did a couple of days ago."
UCP convention crowd: LOUD BOOS
UCP convention crowd: LOUD BOOS
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Australia just recorded zero cervical cancer cases in women under 25 for the first time since records began in 1982. The amazing result of HPV vaccination.
November 28, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Australia just recorded zero cervical cancer cases in women under 25 for the first time since records began in 1982. The amazing result of HPV vaccination.
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UCP are hosting their AGM in Edmonton.
Public Interest Alberta @pialberta.bsky.social are hosting protests:
FRI Nov 28. 630pm-830pm
SAT Nov 29. 10am-4pm 10:30am speeches, noon onwards, protest
SUN Nov 30. 1030am-1pm
At Borden Park, 7507 Borden Park Rd NW #YEG
www.pialberta.org/rally_of_res...
Public Interest Alberta @pialberta.bsky.social are hosting protests:
FRI Nov 28. 630pm-830pm
SAT Nov 29. 10am-4pm 10:30am speeches, noon onwards, protest
SUN Nov 30. 1030am-1pm
At Borden Park, 7507 Borden Park Rd NW #YEG
www.pialberta.org/rally_of_res...
Rally of Resistance at the UCP AGM
www.pialberta.org
November 28, 2025 at 12:06 AM
UCP are hosting their AGM in Edmonton.
Public Interest Alberta @pialberta.bsky.social are hosting protests:
FRI Nov 28. 630pm-830pm
SAT Nov 29. 10am-4pm 10:30am speeches, noon onwards, protest
SUN Nov 30. 1030am-1pm
At Borden Park, 7507 Borden Park Rd NW #YEG
www.pialberta.org/rally_of_res...
Public Interest Alberta @pialberta.bsky.social are hosting protests:
FRI Nov 28. 630pm-830pm
SAT Nov 29. 10am-4pm 10:30am speeches, noon onwards, protest
SUN Nov 30. 1030am-1pm
At Borden Park, 7507 Borden Park Rd NW #YEG
www.pialberta.org/rally_of_res...
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Examples: Dynalife, the entire Alberta Recovery Model, chartered surgical facilities, etc.
Each worthless to the public, each counter to available evidence, each responsible for enriching government buddies.
Each worthless to the public, each counter to available evidence, each responsible for enriching government buddies.
November 28, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Examples: Dynalife, the entire Alberta Recovery Model, chartered surgical facilities, etc.
Each worthless to the public, each counter to available evidence, each responsible for enriching government buddies.
Each worthless to the public, each counter to available evidence, each responsible for enriching government buddies.
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Residents of Calgary-Cross are organizing to recall Mickey Amery, the MLA and Minister of Justice who voted to take away rights from Alberta's teachers.
Join us! Spread the word!
recallmickey.ca
#YYC #Alberta #abpoli #ableg #OperationTotalRecall #RecallMickey
Join us! Spread the word!
recallmickey.ca
#YYC #Alberta #abpoli #ableg #OperationTotalRecall #RecallMickey
November 9, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Residents of Calgary-Cross are organizing to recall Mickey Amery, the MLA and Minister of Justice who voted to take away rights from Alberta's teachers.
Join us! Spread the word!
recallmickey.ca
#YYC #Alberta #abpoli #ableg #OperationTotalRecall #RecallMickey
Join us! Spread the word!
recallmickey.ca
#YYC #Alberta #abpoli #ableg #OperationTotalRecall #RecallMickey
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A fully landlocked province making demands to move anything anywhere while simultaneously threatening to separate is peak stupidity.
#cdnpoli
#cdnpoli
November 27, 2025 at 11:02 PM
A fully landlocked province making demands to move anything anywhere while simultaneously threatening to separate is peak stupidity.
#cdnpoli
#cdnpoli
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📢Take action to Protect + Rebuild Alberta's health care! rebuildourhealthcare.ca
November 24, 2025 at 10:33 PM
📢Take action to Protect + Rebuild Alberta's health care! rebuildourhealthcare.ca
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"This is not what Albertans asked for, and it’s certainly not what Danielle Smith promised when she was running for Premier."
NDP leader Naheed Nenshi calls out Bill 11, arguing it's steering Alberta towards for-profit American-style health care to the province.
NDP leader Naheed Nenshi calls out Bill 11, arguing it's steering Alberta towards for-profit American-style health care to the province.
November 24, 2025 at 10:26 PM
"This is not what Albertans asked for, and it’s certainly not what Danielle Smith promised when she was running for Premier."
NDP leader Naheed Nenshi calls out Bill 11, arguing it's steering Alberta towards for-profit American-style health care to the province.
NDP leader Naheed Nenshi calls out Bill 11, arguing it's steering Alberta towards for-profit American-style health care to the province.
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Tiny group turns out for Jumpin Jack Jamil Jivani’s “Liberal Racism” conclave, including 22 of petulant piffleswipe Pierre Poilievre’s clapping seal MP’s.
Says it all: the Conservative Party of Canada once again missing the political sweet spot by a country mile.
🤭
www.thestar.com/politics/fed...
Says it all: the Conservative Party of Canada once again missing the political sweet spot by a country mile.
🤭
www.thestar.com/politics/fed...
Conservative MPs denounce ‘Liberal racism’ and DEI during Jamil Jivani event
Bowmanville—Oshawa North MP Jamil Jivani said “a repackaged form of old bigotry, old discrimination” is eroding meritocracy, eradicating diversity of thought and tearing Canadians apart.
www.thestar.com
November 23, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Tiny group turns out for Jumpin Jack Jamil Jivani’s “Liberal Racism” conclave, including 22 of petulant piffleswipe Pierre Poilievre’s clapping seal MP’s.
Says it all: the Conservative Party of Canada once again missing the political sweet spot by a country mile.
🤭
www.thestar.com/politics/fed...
Says it all: the Conservative Party of Canada once again missing the political sweet spot by a country mile.
🤭
www.thestar.com/politics/fed...
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More essential reporting:
What Alberta's plan to permit public *and* private billing by doctors could impact access to/quality of care.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
The "hybrid" system exists nowhere in Canada. A doctor can practice privately -exclusively- anywhere.
The most do so in Quebec.
What Alberta's plan to permit public *and* private billing by doctors could impact access to/quality of care.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
The "hybrid" system exists nowhere in Canada. A doctor can practice privately -exclusively- anywhere.
The most do so in Quebec.
What Alberta's public-private doctor plan could mean for insurance, physician burnout, nurses and more | CBC News
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s plan to allow physicians to dabble both in the public and private systems at the same time would be a Canadian first, and has drawn mixed reaction from critics and sup...
www.cbc.ca
November 23, 2025 at 2:17 PM
More essential reporting:
What Alberta's plan to permit public *and* private billing by doctors could impact access to/quality of care.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
The "hybrid" system exists nowhere in Canada. A doctor can practice privately -exclusively- anywhere.
The most do so in Quebec.
What Alberta's plan to permit public *and* private billing by doctors could impact access to/quality of care.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
The "hybrid" system exists nowhere in Canada. A doctor can practice privately -exclusively- anywhere.
The most do so in Quebec.
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“A government does not reach for the notwithstanding clause four times in a month unless something is deeply wrong. This isn’t normal. It isn’t safe. And it isn’t democracy. Each time rights are pushed aside, a warning siren is blaring: Power is being placed above people.”
~ Stephanie Shostak
~ Stephanie Shostak
Thursday's letters: UCP hiding from accountability
Edmonton Journal readers speak out on on Alberta invoking the notwithstanding clause and CFL rule changes.
edmontonjournal.com
November 22, 2025 at 11:02 PM
“A government does not reach for the notwithstanding clause four times in a month unless something is deeply wrong. This isn’t normal. It isn’t safe. And it isn’t democracy. Each time rights are pushed aside, a warning siren is blaring: Power is being placed above people.”
~ Stephanie Shostak
~ Stephanie Shostak