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Peter Louwe

@peterlouwe.bsky.social

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Recovering tv reporter and former journalist, still interested in the world. Climate action, journalism, cycling, transit. Hops grower. Coffee roaster. Once walked to Scotland. Will unfollow AI posters.

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Peter Louwe @peterlouwe.bsky.social · Sep 10

Some of my sunflowers.

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Siobhán McElduff @siobhanmcelduff.bsky.social · 8h

Someone once got the better of this man in an argument by using evidence, and he's never letting that happen again.

Barbara Sobel @barbarasobel.bsky.social · 15h

RFK Jr: We need to stop trusting the experts... Trusting the experts is not a feature of science or democracy, it's a feature of religion and totalitarianism.

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Peter Louwe @peterlouwe.bsky.social · 45m

He's so demented it's only a matter of time before he's president.

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Peter Louwe @peterlouwe.bsky.social · 48m

He's out oil and gas PM. 20th century man.

The Narwhal @thenarwhal.ca · 2h

New analysis of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first 100 days after the federal election show oil and gas, mining and other industrial groups made up about 60 per cent of lobbying records. Environmental groups couldn’t get a word in. thenarwhal.ca/carney-natur...

Carney welcomed industry lobby, ignored environmental groups: records | The Narwhal

Records show resource industry lobbyists had regular access to Prime Minister Mark Carney in his first 100 days, while environmental groups were shut out

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Peter Louwe @peterlouwe.bsky.social · 51m

A trans national crime syndicate masquerading as a gov't.

The Daily Beast @thedailybeast.bsky.social · 2h

President Donald Trump and his family have reaped more than $1 billion in crypto cash over the past year, thanks to an industry boom fueled by the administration’s own crypto-friendly policies.

Trump’s Empire Rakes in Over $1B in Colossal Crypto Cash Grab

The president’s son said the true total is “probably more.”

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Peter Louwe @peterlouwe.bsky.social · 1h

I thought swasticars were driven by tesla employees mainly. Didn't factor in masochists.

Peter Louwe @peterlouwe.bsky.social · 1h

Bye troll

Peter Louwe @peterlouwe.bsky.social · 16h

It's still enraging - it's public health! Kids get it and are super spreaders through their families. It's her fucking job!

Peter Louwe @peterlouwe.bsky.social · 16h

Shit. Fascism needs wars to justify itself but still. Shit.

Asha Rangappa @asharangappa.bsky.social · 17h

🧵 This reporting confirms my suspicion on why, based on reporting last week, the CIA's Deputy Director, Michael Ellis, installed himself as the agency's general counsel. 1/ www.nytimes.com/2025/10/15/u...

Trump Administration Authorizes Covert C.I.A. Action in Venezuela

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Peter Louwe @peterlouwe.bsky.social · 16h

The original antifa.

a man wearing a hat and a bow tie is looking at the camera .

Alt: a man wearing a hat and a bow tie is looking at the camera . Winston Churchill

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Peter Louwe @peterlouwe.bsky.social · 17h

Good luck! We certainly need local news.

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Anneke @littleann4ever.bsky.social · 17h

Reposting since historical records preserving truth never gets old.

And b/c more kids are suffering. And families are still being gaslit or told their child’s heart/cognitive problems, fatigue, skin conditions, lung issues, frequent infections etc are b/c of other causes or are mysteries. #Covid19

Anneke @littleann4ever.bsky.social · Apr 6

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Since July 2021, there’s indisputable proof 🇨🇦 PH & gov’t officials were receiving evidence that children were suffering from post Covid-19 conditions incl prolonged fatigue, headaches & joint pain to serious cardiac issues, cognitive impairment & potential liver damage. #LongCovid #CanadaSky

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Peter Louwe @peterlouwe.bsky.social · 18h

Can't say it's surprising. Global serves up all the news billionaires want you to see.

Peter Louwe @peterlouwe.bsky.social · 18h

I mean, his singing isn't great but certainly not criminal.

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Lauren Vanderdeen @lauvande.bsky.social · 22h

HEY BURNABY, NEW WEST AND TRICITIES!!!!!

My former colleagues have launched a non-profit, co-op community news outlet!

These four are real pros and have been wonderful mentors to me. Can’t wait to see where this goes.

Read and share 🗞️🗞️🗞️ www.freshetnews.ca

Freshet News

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Peter Louwe @peterlouwe.bsky.social · 21h

It's nuts. A win of less than 1% gives total power. Canadians need to rise up in numbers or we're stuck forever because no gov't has enough of a conscience to allow PR.

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Fair Vote Canada 🗳️🍁 @fairvote.ca · 22h

Newfoundland and Labrador’s election shows the problem again. A party can win a majority of seats without majority support.

Proportional representation would make every vote count equally and ensure real majority rule.

Two pie charts compare votes and seats in Newfoundland and Labrador’s election. The left chart shows the popular vote: PCs 44.5%, Liberals 43.7%, NDP 8.4%, Independents 3.9%. The right chart shows seat share: PCs 52.5%, Liberals 37.5%, NDP 5%, Independents 5%. The graphic highlights how first past the post gave the PCs a majority of seats despite not having majority voter support, with a message calling for proportional representation.

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Peter Louwe @peterlouwe.bsky.social · 21h

It's media all over Canada and very common.

Charlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 1d

This must rank as one of the more hilarious headlines I have seen in a long time.
Nothing like the political media in Ottawa for continually missing the moment as we watch democracy and the rule of law disintegrate on our unguarded border.

Peter Louwe @peterlouwe.bsky.social · 22h

💯. People who think getting rid of the orange rapist will get the US back on the rails are delusional. He's just a symptom, not the disease.

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Peter Louwe @peterlouwe.bsky.social · 22h

The only surprising thing is that someone still thinks there's enclaves of decency in the gop.

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Peter Louwe @peterlouwe.bsky.social · 23h

The Ontario vote that Carney can't survive without.

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David Blain @beachmagoo.bsky.social · 1d

Canada gave billions to Stellantis & it left for USA 🇺🇸.

Yet we block EVs from China 🇨🇳.

Why ?

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Peter Louwe @peterlouwe.bsky.social · 23h

Those who care have left.

Peter Louwe @peterlouwe.bsky.social · 23h

I'm sure they'll find a way for us to pay more to get bumped up on the waiting list.

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APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 1d

The hardest-hit communities included Kipnuk, population 715, and Kwigillingok, population 380.

2 villages in Alaska decimated by remnants of Typhoon Halong

More rain is expected on Wednesday, where the remnants of Typhoon Halong battered Kipnuk and Kwigillingok, two villages in Alaska.

www.aptnnews.ca

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Peter Louwe @peterlouwe.bsky.social · 23h

The Canadian gov't began an AI ministry and has asked us how best to insinuate AI into every aspect of gov't. Not if it's useful. How to expand its use. The clueless minister can't give in fast enough.