Elvira Lount
@elviralount.bsky.social
Producer indie features at Utopia Pictures, protector Kits Beach from Vanier Park to Jericho #KeepKitsBeachWild 🇨🇦 #nevertrump http://Instagram.com/elvira/
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Elvira Lount
@elviralount.bsky.social
· Jan 15
Blue Sky is not a pick up joint or dating site. Thanks 🙏
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Walz: "I will continue to press that we be part of the investigation, that we do the investigation, so that Minnesotans can trust what the outcome is ... very very difficult to Minnesotas to think in any way this is going to be fair when Kristi Noem was judge, jury, and executioner yesterday."
January 8, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Walz: "I will continue to press that we be part of the investigation, that we do the investigation, so that Minnesotans can trust what the outcome is ... very very difficult to Minnesotas to think in any way this is going to be fair when Kristi Noem was judge, jury, and executioner yesterday."
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Legal: Congress has what’s known as “the power of the purse.”
Illegal: When Trump says, “I’ve decided to create my own purse.”
www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
Illegal: When Trump says, “I’ve decided to create my own purse.”
www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
‘Slush fund’: Democrats push back against Trump’s plan to control Venezuelan oil sales
The president said he’d create a pool of money from Venezuelan oil sales. Democrats said that can’t legally happen.
www.ms.now
January 8, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Legal: Congress has what’s known as “the power of the purse.”
Illegal: When Trump says, “I’ve decided to create my own purse.”
www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
Illegal: When Trump says, “I’ve decided to create my own purse.”
www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
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Washington National Opera may move out of Kennedy Center due to Trump ‘takeover’
Ticket sales at about 40% unsold compared with before president made himself chair of US performing arts center
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Ticket sales at about 40% unsold compared with before president made himself chair of US performing arts center
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Washington National Opera may move out of Kennedy Center due to Trump ‘takeover’
Ticket sales at about 40% unsold compared with before president made himself chair of US performing arts center
www.theguardian.com
December 27, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Washington National Opera may move out of Kennedy Center due to Trump ‘takeover’
Ticket sales at about 40% unsold compared with before president made himself chair of US performing arts center
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Ticket sales at about 40% unsold compared with before president made himself chair of US performing arts center
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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MAGA. Congratulations, dumbasses. Elect a president with numerous bankruptcies and well...this is what you get.
washingtonpost.com/business/2025/12/27/corporate-bankruptcies-economy/?itid=hp-top-table-main_p001_f001
washingtonpost.com/business/2025/12/27/corporate-bankruptcies-economy/?itid=hp-top-table-main_p001_f001
Bankruptcies soar as companies grapple with inflation, tariffs
Businesses in vulnerable sectors found themselves caught between rising tariffs and beleaguered consumers.
washingtonpost.com
December 27, 2025 at 11:23 PM
MAGA. Congratulations, dumbasses. Elect a president with numerous bankruptcies and well...this is what you get.
washingtonpost.com/business/2025/12/27/corporate-bankruptcies-economy/?itid=hp-top-table-main_p001_f001
washingtonpost.com/business/2025/12/27/corporate-bankruptcies-economy/?itid=hp-top-table-main_p001_f001
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As there has been no legal declaration or war and the accusation of drug smuggling and intervention is not a military responsibility these deaths by the military fall under the category of possible murder. A planned murder is murder in the 1st degree.
U.S. military members fear personal legal blowback tied to boat strikes
Staff officers and at least one drone pilot have sought advice from outside groups over legal concerns about their own involvement — or potential involvement — in the strikes against suspected drug bo...
www.npr.org
December 12, 2025 at 6:03 PM
As there has been no legal declaration or war and the accusation of drug smuggling and intervention is not a military responsibility these deaths by the military fall under the category of possible murder. A planned murder is murder in the 1st degree.
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"Metro Vancouver mayors call for province to roll back housing legislation amid concerns about eroding autonomy" as told by @AlecLazenby via @VancouverSun
#vanpoli #VanRE
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#vanpoli #VanRE
vancouversun.com/news/metro-v...
Metro Vancouver mayors call for province to roll back housing legislation amid concerns about eroding autonomy
A group of 16 municipal leaders have written a letter to Premier David Eby voicing concerns about what they feel is an erosion of autonomy.
vancouversun.com
December 12, 2025 at 6:08 PM
"Metro Vancouver mayors call for province to roll back housing legislation amid concerns about eroding autonomy" as told by @AlecLazenby via @VancouverSun
#vanpoli #VanRE
vancouversun.com/news/metro-v...
#vanpoli #VanRE
vancouversun.com/news/metro-v...
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From my cold. Dead. Hands.
Cafes across the U.S. are embracing the low- and no-caffeine lifestyle, with options that are a far cry from dusty tea bags and rewarmed decaf. nyti.ms/3XKlqoj
December 11, 2025 at 2:38 AM
From my cold. Dead. Hands.
Dec 5, 25 My interview @ctvvancouver.bsky.social “A floating spa could be coming to Kitsilano’s waterfront—and not everyone is happy about the idea.” @cityofvancouver.bsky.social @parkboard.bsky.social #vanpoli #protectourviews #protectourparks
www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/vi...
www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/vi...
Floating spa planned for Kitsilano waterfront
A floating spa could be coming to Kitsilano’s waterfront—and not everyone is happy about the idea.
www.ctvnews.ca
December 7, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Dec 5, 25 My interview @ctvvancouver.bsky.social “A floating spa could be coming to Kitsilano’s waterfront—and not everyone is happy about the idea.” @cityofvancouver.bsky.social @parkboard.bsky.social #vanpoli #protectourviews #protectourparks
www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/vi...
www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/vi...
Protect Heritage Harbour Marina. Say No to a Massive 150ft Barge Spa! - Sign the Petition! #vanpoli #vanparks #protectourparks @parkboard.bsky.social @cityofvancouver.bsky.social www.change.org/ProtectHerit...
Sign the Petition
Protect Heritage Harbour Marina. Say No to a Massive 150ft Barge Spa!
www.change.org
December 7, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Protect Heritage Harbour Marina. Say No to a Massive 150ft Barge Spa! - Sign the Petition! #vanpoli #vanparks #protectourparks @parkboard.bsky.social @cityofvancouver.bsky.social www.change.org/ProtectHerit...
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So many heartbreaks ... so many lives disrupted or destroyed.💔
"The small figures huddled together at Miami's airport carried backpacks, stuffed animals and suitcases. One wore a silver cross necklace. Families of the travelers – ages 3 to 15 – have been torn apart this year by Trump's deportation campaign..."
www.miamiherald.com/news/local/i...
www.miamiherald.com/news/local/i...
‘A sad, cruel moment’: 58 Florida children leaving US amid parent deportations
“The only losers are the children.”
www.miamiherald.com
December 7, 2025 at 8:26 PM
So many heartbreaks ... so many lives disrupted or destroyed.💔
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Delicious
Jeanine Pirro bragging in August that she just arrested Sandwich Guy and was going to teach him a lesson in court.
November 7, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Delicious
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The elimination of USAID was an unforgivable moral atrocity that should haunt Trump, Elon Musk and Marco Rubio for the rest of their days and beyond
One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 7, 2025 at 2:36 AM
The elimination of USAID was an unforgivable moral atrocity that should haunt Trump, Elon Musk and Marco Rubio for the rest of their days and beyond
NoKingsVancouver, BC Oct 18, 2025 #NoKings flickr.com/photos/10575...
NoKings Vancouver, BC Oct 18, 2025
Vancouver stands in solidarity with the NoKings USA and the fight for democracy. #NoKings #NoKingsVancouver
flickr.com
October 20, 2025 at 8:19 PM
NoKingsVancouver, BC Oct 18, 2025 #NoKings flickr.com/photos/10575...
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"The strength of a people lies in its purity, not in its diversity."
—Tom Metzger, a white supremacist, neo-Nazi and Klansman
"Real strength comes from homogeneity, from people who share the same blood and values."
—William Pierce, neo-Nazi, author of the Turner Diaries
—Tom Metzger, a white supremacist, neo-Nazi and Klansman
"Real strength comes from homogeneity, from people who share the same blood and values."
—William Pierce, neo-Nazi, author of the Turner Diaries
October 5, 2025 at 8:19 PM
"The strength of a people lies in its purity, not in its diversity."
—Tom Metzger, a white supremacist, neo-Nazi and Klansman
"Real strength comes from homogeneity, from people who share the same blood and values."
—William Pierce, neo-Nazi, author of the Turner Diaries
—Tom Metzger, a white supremacist, neo-Nazi and Klansman
"Real strength comes from homogeneity, from people who share the same blood and values."
—William Pierce, neo-Nazi, author of the Turner Diaries
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I spoke to a Venezuelan woman who was arrested in this raid and later released with her 4yo son. She said agents broke down their door, pointed guns at them and made sexualized remarks about Venezuelan women. When she returned to her apartment it was boarded up and all her possessions were gone.
US Border Patrol raid sweeps in citizens, families as Chicago crackdown intensifies, w/ @reneehickman.bsky.social @kristinacooke.bsky.social www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...
US Border Patrol raid sweeps in citizens, families as Chicago crackdown intensifies
U.S. Border Patrol agents deployed to Chicago led a late-night raid on an apartment building this week, rappelling from helicopters onto rooftops and breaking down doors in an operation authorities said targeted gang members but which swept up U.S. citizens and families.
www.reuters.com
October 4, 2025 at 2:30 PM
I spoke to a Venezuelan woman who was arrested in this raid and later released with her 4yo son. She said agents broke down their door, pointed guns at them and made sexualized remarks about Venezuelan women. When she returned to her apartment it was boarded up and all her possessions were gone.
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"What kind of monsters grab children & take them outside without clothes? Who does that? What kind of govt permits its agents to abuse American citizens & non-citizens w/o the slightest concern for their rights, their well-being, indeed their basic humanity?"
www.americaamerica.news/p/got-a-minu...
www.americaamerica.news/p/got-a-minu...
Got a Minute or Two?: The Attack in Chicago
The night-time raid on a Chicago apartment building and its residents is an ugly escalation by an immoral regime—and an attack on all decent people
www.americaamerica.news
October 4, 2025 at 5:02 PM
"What kind of monsters grab children & take them outside without clothes? Who does that? What kind of govt permits its agents to abuse American citizens & non-citizens w/o the slightest concern for their rights, their well-being, indeed their basic humanity?"
www.americaamerica.news/p/got-a-minu...
www.americaamerica.news/p/got-a-minu...
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Sen. Warren illustrates the way public figures should answer.
Dokoupil illustrates the way journalists should *not* handle both-sides-ing, "how will it play," reluctance to call out lies, etc.
Dokoupil illustrates the way journalists should *not* handle both-sides-ing, "how will it play," reluctance to call out lies, etc.
DOKOUPIL: Republicans says what you're really fighting for is taxpayer dollars for illegal aliens. I know that's not strictly true--
ELIZABETH WARREN: Excuse me, not strictly true? It is a flat out lie!
ELIZABETH WARREN: Excuse me, not strictly true? It is a flat out lie!
October 3, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Sen. Warren illustrates the way public figures should answer.
Dokoupil illustrates the way journalists should *not* handle both-sides-ing, "how will it play," reluctance to call out lies, etc.
Dokoupil illustrates the way journalists should *not* handle both-sides-ing, "how will it play," reluctance to call out lies, etc.
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NEW: ICE is planning to hire a team of nearly 30 people to surveil social media 24/7, build dossiers on people, and flag them for arrest and deportation. @dell.bsky.social has the scoop: www.wired.com/story/ice-so...
ICE Wants to Build Out a 24/7 Social Media Surveillance Team
Documents show ICE plans to hire dozens of contractors to scan X, Facebook, TikTok, and other platforms to target people for deportation.
www.wired.com
October 3, 2025 at 1:22 PM
NEW: ICE is planning to hire a team of nearly 30 people to surveil social media 24/7, build dossiers on people, and flag them for arrest and deportation. @dell.bsky.social has the scoop: www.wired.com/story/ice-so...
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NEW: We just filed a class-action lawsuit against the Trump administration for its creation of massive secret databases of millions of Americans' personal information, violating the Privacy Act.
This illegal overreach is unacceptable.
This illegal overreach is unacceptable.
Class action lawsuit challenges Trump-Vance administration’s unlawful “National Data Banks” - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington
The Trump-Vance administration’s creation of massive government databases consolidating legally protected personal information is unlawful.
www.citizensforethics.org
September 30, 2025 at 5:09 PM
NEW: We just filed a class-action lawsuit against the Trump administration for its creation of massive secret databases of millions of Americans' personal information, violating the Privacy Act.
This illegal overreach is unacceptable.
This illegal overreach is unacceptable.
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"Jones, 27, is among the residents left at 7500 S. South Shore Drive who are trying to piece together what remains after an early morning, high-powered federal immigration raid led to the arrests of dozens of their neighbors at their South Shore apartment building."
Massive immigration raid on Chicago apartment building leaves residents reeling: 'I feel defeated'
The Department of Homeland Security said federal agents with Border Patrol, the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives arrested 37 people in the raid.
chicago.suntimes.com
October 2, 2025 at 4:13 PM
"Jones, 27, is among the residents left at 7500 S. South Shore Drive who are trying to piece together what remains after an early morning, high-powered federal immigration raid led to the arrests of dozens of their neighbors at their South Shore apartment building."
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This was always the plan.
Project 2025 was Donald Trump's blueprint to seize unchecked power within the federal government and restrict Americans' freedoms. And he is implementing it right in front of our eyes.
Project 2025 was Donald Trump's blueprint to seize unchecked power within the federal government and restrict Americans' freedoms. And he is implementing it right in front of our eyes.
October 2, 2025 at 6:19 PM
This was always the plan.
Project 2025 was Donald Trump's blueprint to seize unchecked power within the federal government and restrict Americans' freedoms. And he is implementing it right in front of our eyes.
Project 2025 was Donald Trump's blueprint to seize unchecked power within the federal government and restrict Americans' freedoms. And he is implementing it right in front of our eyes.
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STEPHANOPOULOS: The Democratic proposal is designed to prevent millions of Americans from losing their health insurance, losing Medicaid coverage, or paying higher healthcare premiums. Why are you against that?
MIKE JOHNSON: That's an absurd statement
STEPHANOPOULOS: It's a factual statement
MIKE JOHNSON: That's an absurd statement
STEPHANOPOULOS: It's a factual statement
October 1, 2025 at 12:22 PM
STEPHANOPOULOS: The Democratic proposal is designed to prevent millions of Americans from losing their health insurance, losing Medicaid coverage, or paying higher healthcare premiums. Why are you against that?
MIKE JOHNSON: That's an absurd statement
STEPHANOPOULOS: It's a factual statement
MIKE JOHNSON: That's an absurd statement
STEPHANOPOULOS: It's a factual statement
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The awesome video team at the New York Times helped me make this video about the shutdown and Obamacare premiums.
October 1, 2025 at 2:19 PM
The awesome video team at the New York Times helped me make this video about the shutdown and Obamacare premiums.
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Larry Ellison envisions a surveillance state in which techbros rule. '“Citizens will be on their best behavior, because we’re constantly recording and reporting everything that is going on,” Ellison said in an hour-long Q&A during Oracle’s Financial Analyst Meeting last week.'
Larry Ellison predicts rise of the modern surveillance state where ‘citizens will be on their best behavior’ | Fortune
Oracle's Larry Ellison believes citizens and police alike will be under constant surveillance of each other.
fortune.com
September 27, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Larry Ellison envisions a surveillance state in which techbros rule. '“Citizens will be on their best behavior, because we’re constantly recording and reporting everything that is going on,” Ellison said in an hour-long Q&A during Oracle’s Financial Analyst Meeting last week.'
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Troops to Portland? Illegal and absurd. But the absurdity is the point. Trump policy is to ignore real threats to US security coming from abroad and use the armed forces to pursue imaginary threats from within, thereby creating an atmosphere suitable for personal rule. (1/2)
September 27, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Troops to Portland? Illegal and absurd. But the absurdity is the point. Trump policy is to ignore real threats to US security coming from abroad and use the armed forces to pursue imaginary threats from within, thereby creating an atmosphere suitable for personal rule. (1/2)