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AuADHD. white. ACAB. Land Back incl Palestine. Mutual aid & solidarity.
PFP: orange cartoon cat in bed w/ dark orange stripes & knife tail. Text reads: low on spoons but good on knives.
Banner: antifascist trans unicorn by unrest.design
PFP: orange cartoon cat in bed w/ dark orange stripes & knife tail. Text reads: low on spoons but good on knives.
Banner: antifascist trans unicorn by unrest.design
Pinned
The ABNDP exist to protect alberta conservatives from the left. They bleed off righteous fury and outrage in order to ensure the continuation of capitalism, reduce the efficacy of & divert resources from on-the-ground organizating, and provide cover for social murder.
I said what i said.
I said what i said.
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So happy my colleague @ceceliablack.bsky.social is leading the conversation around wheelchair accessible housing, density and nondriver access 👇
Why Seattle’s housing density plans are a disability-rights issue
The city’s comprehensive plan would shift zoning rules to allow more multifamily and mixed-use buildings, which have accessibility requirements.
www.cascadepbs.org
February 19, 2025 at 1:57 PM
So happy my colleague @ceceliablack.bsky.social is leading the conversation around wheelchair accessible housing, density and nondriver access 👇
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«Public research is seen as critical to enhancing Canada’s productivity and efficiency throughout agriculture and all farm organizations have criticized the decision»
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Agriculture department officials address research cuts; to hold emergency study - Canadian Cattlemen
Members of the House of Commons agriculture committee from all parties expressed concern about the recently announced cuts and closures at federal research centres as they began an emergency study on ...
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February 15, 2026 at 12:25 AM
«Public research is seen as critical to enhancing Canada’s productivity and efficiency throughout agriculture and all farm organizations have criticized the decision»
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ICYMI
The Alberta govt claims that its health care changes mirror other provinces & countries
My new @policyalternatives.ca/Parkland Institute report with @poliscirish.bsky.social busts this myth
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
@picardonhealth.bsky.social
@avisfavaro.bsky.social
#abpoli #cdnpoli
The Alberta govt claims that its health care changes mirror other provinces & countries
My new @policyalternatives.ca/Parkland Institute report with @poliscirish.bsky.social busts this myth
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
@picardonhealth.bsky.social
@avisfavaro.bsky.social
#abpoli #cdnpoli
Alberta legislation could pave way for two-tiered health-care system, new report says | CBC News
A report that was jointly produced by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives and the Parkland Institute finds Alberta's Bill 11 could pave the way for a two-tiered health-care system.
www.cbc.ca
February 6, 2026 at 5:43 PM
ICYMI
The Alberta govt claims that its health care changes mirror other provinces & countries
My new @policyalternatives.ca/Parkland Institute report with @poliscirish.bsky.social busts this myth
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
@picardonhealth.bsky.social
@avisfavaro.bsky.social
#abpoli #cdnpoli
The Alberta govt claims that its health care changes mirror other provinces & countries
My new @policyalternatives.ca/Parkland Institute report with @poliscirish.bsky.social busts this myth
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
@picardonhealth.bsky.social
@avisfavaro.bsky.social
#abpoli #cdnpoli
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You should read this piece by Anushka Yadav in The Pointer.
The Fed. Gov. cutting jobs is self-defeating & frankly dangerous.
They are putting Canadians at risk because of garbage neoliberal thinking that coincidently helped make the U.S. what it is today.
thepointer.com/article/2026... #CDNpoli
The Fed. Gov. cutting jobs is self-defeating & frankly dangerous.
They are putting Canadians at risk because of garbage neoliberal thinking that coincidently helped make the U.S. what it is today.
thepointer.com/article/2026... #CDNpoli
Ottawa science cuts threaten Canada’s ability to confront climate crises after hottest year on record
Ottawa science cuts threaten Canada’s ability to confront climate crises after hottest year on record.
thepointer.com
February 5, 2026 at 2:03 AM
You should read this piece by Anushka Yadav in The Pointer.
The Fed. Gov. cutting jobs is self-defeating & frankly dangerous.
They are putting Canadians at risk because of garbage neoliberal thinking that coincidently helped make the U.S. what it is today.
thepointer.com/article/2026... #CDNpoli
The Fed. Gov. cutting jobs is self-defeating & frankly dangerous.
They are putting Canadians at risk because of garbage neoliberal thinking that coincidently helped make the U.S. what it is today.
thepointer.com/article/2026... #CDNpoli
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NEW: Group sending Canadian right-wing media personalities on free trips to Israel quietly funded by Israeli government
Documents unearthed by @pressprogress.ca show Israel's foreign ministry granted the Exigent Foundation $175,000 CAD to bring "Canadian influencers and policymakers" to Israel
Documents unearthed by @pressprogress.ca show Israel's foreign ministry granted the Exigent Foundation $175,000 CAD to bring "Canadian influencers and policymakers" to Israel
Group Sending Canadian Right-Wing Media Personalities on Free Trips to Israel Quietly Funded by the Israeli Government
Israeli foreign ministry granted Exigent Foundation $175,000 CAD to bring ‘Canadian influencers and policymakers’ to Israel, documents show
pressprogress.ca
February 12, 2026 at 9:13 PM
NEW: Group sending Canadian right-wing media personalities on free trips to Israel quietly funded by Israeli government
Documents unearthed by @pressprogress.ca show Israel's foreign ministry granted the Exigent Foundation $175,000 CAD to bring "Canadian influencers and policymakers" to Israel
Documents unearthed by @pressprogress.ca show Israel's foreign ministry granted the Exigent Foundation $175,000 CAD to bring "Canadian influencers and policymakers" to Israel
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Private payment for health care doesn’t shorten wait times.
Decades of evidence show the opposite: when care can be bought, public queues grow longer.
Alberta's Bill 11 follows a well-worn and damaging path.
www.parklandinstitute.ca/end_of_medic...
Decades of evidence show the opposite: when care can be bought, public queues grow longer.
Alberta's Bill 11 follows a well-worn and damaging path.
www.parklandinstitute.ca/end_of_medic...
The End of Canadian Medicare? Alberta Legislation Opens the Door to U.S. Health Care
The End of Canadian Medicare? Alberta Legislation Opens the Door to U.S. Health Care
A seismic shift in Canadian health care: Alberta’s Bill 11 sets a precedent with national consequences. Read the fu...
www.parklandinstitute.ca
February 5, 2026 at 6:19 PM
Private payment for health care doesn’t shorten wait times.
Decades of evidence show the opposite: when care can be bought, public queues grow longer.
Alberta's Bill 11 follows a well-worn and damaging path.
www.parklandinstitute.ca/end_of_medic...
Decades of evidence show the opposite: when care can be bought, public queues grow longer.
Alberta's Bill 11 follows a well-worn and damaging path.
www.parklandinstitute.ca/end_of_medic...
I wish it was just a straight up grant or provided at the time of purchase, because rebates only really work for folks with disposable income. Hell, while I'm at it, I wish that all levels of gov't would create and invest in universally accessible public e- (& regular) bike programs.
Return of federal electric vehicle rebate welcome: Alberta advocates
Return of federal electric vehicle rebate welcome: Alberta advocates
Canadians will see the return of electric vehicle rebates after Ottawa paused the program just last year, and some Albertans say it’s a welcome restart.
bit.ly
February 16, 2026 at 3:32 AM
I wish it was just a straight up grant or provided at the time of purchase, because rebates only really work for folks with disposable income. Hell, while I'm at it, I wish that all levels of gov't would create and invest in universally accessible public e- (& regular) bike programs.
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Friendly reminder, that Kenney uniting with these folks is the reason they're in power now. This is his fault because he cared more about winning than he cared about Alberta.
February 16, 2026 at 1:09 AM
Friendly reminder, that Kenney uniting with these folks is the reason they're in power now. This is his fault because he cared more about winning than he cared about Alberta.
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The UCP way, the rich get care and everyone else can bend over and kiss their asses goodbye.
February 15, 2026 at 7:51 PM
The UCP way, the rich get care and everyone else can bend over and kiss their asses goodbye.
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We are governed by absolute scum! They did this on purpose to push privatization and did so knowing full well the consequences.
February 15, 2026 at 8:44 PM
We are governed by absolute scum! They did this on purpose to push privatization and did so knowing full well the consequences.
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That is a new low, three of my relatives had inadequate medical care in the past two years. One required surgery for nerve damage. It was cancelled the day before. Rescheduled surgery was also cancelled. Outcome; surgery was cancelled as surgeons felt the damaged, left so long, was permanent.
February 15, 2026 at 9:59 PM
That is a new low, three of my relatives had inadequate medical care in the past two years. One required surgery for nerve damage. It was cancelled the day before. Rescheduled surgery was also cancelled. Outcome; surgery was cancelled as surgeons felt the damaged, left so long, was permanent.
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Hilarious LRR office discussion of the curling debacle, in which we—as Canadians—are disappointed.
ME: I feel like he’s not acting very Canadian
JAMES: This guy’s from Alberta
BEEJ & BEN (Albertans): Awww man
JAMES: Specifically from St. Albert
BEEJ & BEN: OH!! Well then fuck THAT guy!
ME: I feel like he’s not acting very Canadian
JAMES: This guy’s from Alberta
BEEJ & BEN (Albertans): Awww man
JAMES: Specifically from St. Albert
BEEJ & BEN: OH!! Well then fuck THAT guy!
February 15, 2026 at 3:03 AM
Hilarious LRR office discussion of the curling debacle, in which we—as Canadians—are disappointed.
ME: I feel like he’s not acting very Canadian
JAMES: This guy’s from Alberta
BEEJ & BEN (Albertans): Awww man
JAMES: Specifically from St. Albert
BEEJ & BEN: OH!! Well then fuck THAT guy!
ME: I feel like he’s not acting very Canadian
JAMES: This guy’s from Alberta
BEEJ & BEN (Albertans): Awww man
JAMES: Specifically from St. Albert
BEEJ & BEN: OH!! Well then fuck THAT guy!
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Measles & mumps were all but eradicated with the MMR
Measles can cause death and disability. It can wipe out your immune system
Mumps can cause a host of health problems including infertility & severe testicular pain
Bring back this public health ad.
Get your vaccines!
Measles can cause death and disability. It can wipe out your immune system
Mumps can cause a host of health problems including infertility & severe testicular pain
Bring back this public health ad.
Get your vaccines!
February 15, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Measles & mumps were all but eradicated with the MMR
Measles can cause death and disability. It can wipe out your immune system
Mumps can cause a host of health problems including infertility & severe testicular pain
Bring back this public health ad.
Get your vaccines!
Measles can cause death and disability. It can wipe out your immune system
Mumps can cause a host of health problems including infertility & severe testicular pain
Bring back this public health ad.
Get your vaccines!
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I am one of many whale-lovers on the prairies through the ages. We're doing a live Let's Find Out podcast about the Whale Society of Edmonton on Tuesday March 3. Come see the fan mail they got, and learn about their surprisingly sophisticated media strategy!
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February 15, 2026 at 10:01 PM
I am one of many whale-lovers on the prairies through the ages. We're doing a live Let's Find Out podcast about the Whale Society of Edmonton on Tuesday March 3. Come see the fan mail they got, and learn about their surprisingly sophisticated media strategy!
letsfindoutpodcast.com/2026/01/28/l...
letsfindoutpodcast.com/2026/01/28/l...
Sure is good that more people will be on the road thanks to BS return to office orders.
Heavy snowfall expected for Edmonton area, central Alberta
Heavy snowfall expected for Edmonton area, central Alberta
Drivers are asked to heed caution as many parts of Alberta are expected to see heavy snowfall Monday through Tuesday.
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February 16, 2026 at 2:49 AM
Sure is good that more people will be on the road thanks to BS return to office orders.
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Thinking of the grandma who used Excel as knitting pattern software! (which was inspired, and I've done the same myself!)
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From the thatHappened community on Reddit: Grandma without computer experience uses the Excel cell color functionality
Explore this post and more from the thatHappened community
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February 15, 2026 at 11:07 PM
Thinking of the grandma who used Excel as knitting pattern software! (which was inspired, and I've done the same myself!)
www.reddit.com/r/thatHappen...
www.reddit.com/r/thatHappen...
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Deep cut but Europeans finding Neolithic stone arrowheads in their fields, believing they were solidified bolts of magic ("elf arrows" or "elf shot"), and turning them into charms
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Elf-Arrows
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February 15, 2026 at 11:11 PM
Deep cut but Europeans finding Neolithic stone arrowheads in their fields, believing they were solidified bolts of magic ("elf arrows" or "elf shot"), and turning them into charms
electricscotland.com/history/arti...
electricscotland.com/history/arti...
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A reason I love the history of lesbian turkey baster networks in the 80s (besides that I'm the product of one) is that it's a story of taking a science that always had this end goal and totally subverting it. The eugenicist origins of such ideas and technologies don't always determine their use.
Eugenics on the Q train
February 15, 2026 at 11:36 PM
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Can you think of examples where people use technologies differently from what the developers intended, whether unintentionally or as an act of resistance?
February 15, 2026 at 10:44 PM
Can you think of examples where people use technologies differently from what the developers intended, whether unintentionally or as an act of resistance?
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It's also the most already-desperately-poor, too. Like, two people surviving off $30k a year or less poor. If you're in the fourth quintile and your purchasing power goes down by 10%, you're adjusting your lifestyle. If you're in the first quintile you're starving.
February 15, 2026 at 6:04 PM
It's also the most already-desperately-poor, too. Like, two people surviving off $30k a year or less poor. If you're in the fourth quintile and your purchasing power goes down by 10%, you're adjusting your lifestyle. If you're in the first quintile you're starving.
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In love things like this. A billion is so much more incomprehensible, and yet it has become completely normalized. Since I saw this meme I've been coming up with similar ways to try to explain just how insane it is for someone to have $1 billion, let alone hundreds of billions:
February 15, 2026 at 11:33 PM
In love things like this. A billion is so much more incomprehensible, and yet it has become completely normalized. Since I saw this meme I've been coming up with similar ways to try to explain just how insane it is for someone to have $1 billion, let alone hundreds of billions:
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Someone pointed out that it’s two canadas worth of people and I think that’s a great way to think about it. The bottom 1/5 of the US, people who have to live like that here, is two Canadas worth of people
February 15, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Someone pointed out that it’s two canadas worth of people and I think that’s a great way to think about it. The bottom 1/5 of the US, people who have to live like that here, is two Canadas worth of people
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If an issue only impacts the bottom quintile in the US do people understand that’s 60 million people. Like that’s a lot of people or do you just not view them as human beings
February 15, 2026 at 5:56 PM
If an issue only impacts the bottom quintile in the US do people understand that’s 60 million people. Like that’s a lot of people or do you just not view them as human beings
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