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The UCP government in Alberta passed legislation to make sex education opt-in only, even though parents have had the option to opt their kids out of sex ed for 20 years.
They've only explained this as "parental rights," but what about children's rights?
#AbLeg
They've only explained this as "parental rights," but what about children's rights?
#AbLeg
Hi. I transcribe child forensic interviews
You know who doesn’t want kids to know the correct names for body parts? The predators that put those kids in a position to need child forensic interviews.
Those kids NEVER know the right words for their body parts and it is always a hinderance.
You know who doesn’t want kids to know the correct names for body parts? The predators that put those kids in a position to need child forensic interviews.
Those kids NEVER know the right words for their body parts and it is always a hinderance.
It’s okay to name butts. It's okay to laugh about them. It is developmentally appropriate and healthy for toddlers (let alone fifth graders) to name body parts. We all have bums. What is the fear here? 5/
December 3, 2025 at 7:36 PM
The UCP government in Alberta passed legislation to make sex education opt-in only, even though parents have had the option to opt their kids out of sex ed for 20 years.
They've only explained this as "parental rights," but what about children's rights?
#AbLeg
They've only explained this as "parental rights," but what about children's rights?
#AbLeg
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The Department of National Defence's Access to Information Directorate just asked me, in response to a request I filed in November, “What constitutes a ‘report’?”
After I said that they know what a report is, they replied with a sarcastic “Have a great day!!”
After I said that they know what a report is, they replied with a sarcastic “Have a great day!!”
December 3, 2025 at 4:51 PM
The Department of National Defence's Access to Information Directorate just asked me, in response to a request I filed in November, “What constitutes a ‘report’?”
After I said that they know what a report is, they replied with a sarcastic “Have a great day!!”
After I said that they know what a report is, they replied with a sarcastic “Have a great day!!”
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Basically Nicolaides is saying don't you understand this is an authoritarian government there are no checks and balances on our power.
December 3, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Basically Nicolaides is saying don't you understand this is an authoritarian government there are no checks and balances on our power.
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Exactly. If they wanted to bargain in any kind of good faith they would first say, "if you say no there will be no dogs, no guns, no spying, and no harassment."
Everyone saw the ongoing militarised effort to crush Wet’suwet’en dissent - who can negotiate knowing that's the alternative?
Everyone saw the ongoing militarised effort to crush Wet’suwet’en dissent - who can negotiate knowing that's the alternative?
December 3, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Exactly. If they wanted to bargain in any kind of good faith they would first say, "if you say no there will be no dogs, no guns, no spying, and no harassment."
Everyone saw the ongoing militarised effort to crush Wet’suwet’en dissent - who can negotiate knowing that's the alternative?
Everyone saw the ongoing militarised effort to crush Wet’suwet’en dissent - who can negotiate knowing that's the alternative?
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This. Let's have actual numbers.
Are wait times reduced? Is mortality increased for those with life threatening conditions waiting for surgery?
Are wait times reduced? Is mortality increased for those with life threatening conditions waiting for surgery?
5 Acceptable Body Count: We need to post current surgical wait times for cardiac, bowel, and cancer surgeries. Reinstitute tracking and public reporting of the number of pts who die while on public pay surgical waiting lists.
11/12
December 3, 2025 at 3:54 PM
This. Let's have actual numbers.
Are wait times reduced? Is mortality increased for those with life threatening conditions waiting for surgery?
Are wait times reduced? Is mortality increased for those with life threatening conditions waiting for surgery?
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The annual federal report on MAID was released late last week. Out of the 166 people who self-identified as Indigenous that accessed MAID in 2024, 21.7% were from the territories (NWT, Yukon, Nunavut), where adequate healthcare is hard to come by.
December 3, 2025 at 6:42 PM
The annual federal report on MAID was released late last week. Out of the 166 people who self-identified as Indigenous that accessed MAID in 2024, 21.7% were from the territories (NWT, Yukon, Nunavut), where adequate healthcare is hard to come by.
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They already have their answer on that, the Chiefs have spoken.
Instead they'll do the modern colonial thing, which BC and Eby have perfected, they'll find a Nation or two to agree, and then say "some agree and some don't 🤷" and carry on.
Instead they'll do the modern colonial thing, which BC and Eby have perfected, they'll find a Nation or two to agree, and then say "some agree and some don't 🤷" and carry on.
December 3, 2025 at 5:54 PM
They already have their answer on that, the Chiefs have spoken.
Instead they'll do the modern colonial thing, which BC and Eby have perfected, they'll find a Nation or two to agree, and then say "some agree and some don't 🤷" and carry on.
Instead they'll do the modern colonial thing, which BC and Eby have perfected, they'll find a Nation or two to agree, and then say "some agree and some don't 🤷" and carry on.
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and ableds trying to “protect” disabled people by turning into accommodations cops are still cops. acab.
December 3, 2025 at 3:08 PM
and ableds trying to “protect” disabled people by turning into accommodations cops are still cops. acab.
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PSSST...Wanna see a portal to a beautiful place that has nothing but art made by real humans.
Left click or press & hold this > #ArtAdventCalendar and choose "See #ArtAdventCalendar posts"
The biggest art event on Bluesky. Last year we had 1500 participants from 25 countries posting +20,000 images
Left click or press & hold this > #ArtAdventCalendar and choose "See #ArtAdventCalendar posts"
The biggest art event on Bluesky. Last year we had 1500 participants from 25 countries posting +20,000 images
December 3, 2025 at 3:40 PM
PSSST...Wanna see a portal to a beautiful place that has nothing but art made by real humans.
Left click or press & hold this > #ArtAdventCalendar and choose "See #ArtAdventCalendar posts"
The biggest art event on Bluesky. Last year we had 1500 participants from 25 countries posting +20,000 images
Left click or press & hold this > #ArtAdventCalendar and choose "See #ArtAdventCalendar posts"
The biggest art event on Bluesky. Last year we had 1500 participants from 25 countries posting +20,000 images
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"It's just not right, you know?" said Mason, who received a second notice in late November notifying her that her payment was almost overdue, even though she qualified for a free shot.
"I've been diabetic since 2002 and had heart disease since 2002. What is going on with the government?"
"I've been diabetic since 2002 and had heart disease since 2002. What is going on with the government?"
80-year-old diabetic Calgarian shocked to receive $100 bill for COVID-19 vaccine | CBC News
A Calgary senior with diabetes and heart disease is fighting back after being billed for her COVID-19 vaccine despite being eligible for a free shot. Sharon Mason, 80, received her COVID vaccine in ea...
www.cbc.ca
December 3, 2025 at 4:10 PM
"It's just not right, you know?" said Mason, who received a second notice in late November notifying her that her payment was almost overdue, even though she qualified for a free shot.
"I've been diabetic since 2002 and had heart disease since 2002. What is going on with the government?"
"I've been diabetic since 2002 and had heart disease since 2002. What is going on with the government?"
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#Lytton residents will have their class-action lawsuit against Canada’s two major railway companies heard in the B.C. Supreme Court, thanks partly to new evidence of high brake temperatures on a train passing through the community shortly before the town burned.
@amandafollett.bsky.social reports.
@amandafollett.bsky.social reports.
A Lytton Fire Class-Action Suit Against Railways Is Going Ahead | The Tyee
A BC Supreme Court justice ruled the evidence that a train sparked the devastating fire is sufficient for a trial.
thetyee.ca
December 3, 2025 at 4:18 PM
#Lytton residents will have their class-action lawsuit against Canada’s two major railway companies heard in the B.C. Supreme Court, thanks partly to new evidence of high brake temperatures on a train passing through the community shortly before the town burned.
@amandafollett.bsky.social reports.
@amandafollett.bsky.social reports.
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Bill 12 threatens the financial security of persons with disabilities in Alberta - persons who are already struggling with the cost of living.
In Calgary, this cut would put individuals on ADAP below the “Deep Poverty” line.
In Calgary, this cut would put individuals on ADAP below the “Deep Poverty” line.
December 3, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Bill 12 threatens the financial security of persons with disabilities in Alberta - persons who are already struggling with the cost of living.
In Calgary, this cut would put individuals on ADAP below the “Deep Poverty” line.
In Calgary, this cut would put individuals on ADAP below the “Deep Poverty” line.
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Privacy commissioner says sweeping health care bill fails to adequately protect Albertans' privacy - The use of personal health numbers on driver’s licenses would increase the risk of fraud. medicinehatnews.com/news/local-n... #AbHealth #AbLeg
Privacy commissioner says sweeping health care bill fails to adequately protect Albertans' privacy - Medicine Hat News
[email protected] In a letter to Ministers Adriana LaGrange and Matt Jones, Alberta Information and Privacy Commissioner Diane McLeod raised concerns about amendments to the Health Informatio...
medicinehatnews.com
December 3, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Privacy commissioner says sweeping health care bill fails to adequately protect Albertans' privacy - The use of personal health numbers on driver’s licenses would increase the risk of fraud. medicinehatnews.com/news/local-n... #AbHealth #AbLeg
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Day 3 of #ArtAdventCalendar: It's always hard to find the perfect tree-topper, but I think I've done it! #wildlife
December 3, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Day 3 of #ArtAdventCalendar: It's always hard to find the perfect tree-topper, but I think I've done it! #wildlife
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One First Nation has been trying to get information about the project’s water use - it turns out the water permits HAVE already been granted. Despite promises of consultation, there was none.
www.theenergymix.com/exclusive-ol...
www.theenergymix.com/exclusive-ol...
EXCLUSIVE: O’Leary’s Gas-Powered Data Centre Emissions Could Wipe Out Alberta’s Coal Phaseout Gains
Celebrity investor Kevin O’Leary’s proposed $70-billion data centre, designed to run on 7.5 gigawatts of gas-fired power, could raise Alberta’s greenhouse gas emissions to levels not seen since the co...
www.theenergymix.com
December 2, 2025 at 5:35 PM
One First Nation has been trying to get information about the project’s water use - it turns out the water permits HAVE already been granted. Despite promises of consultation, there was none.
www.theenergymix.com/exclusive-ol...
www.theenergymix.com/exclusive-ol...
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Vexatious legislators
December 2, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Vexatious legislators
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"The report warned that several jurisdictions provided only partial data, while Alberta and some parts of Manitoba provided none, meaning the true total is likely higher."
The UCP stopped recording waiting list deaths, so I can only assume it's because they know the numbers are horrific.
#AbLeg
The UCP stopped recording waiting list deaths, so I can only assume it's because they know the numbers are horrific.
#AbLeg
This is a failure of the provinces and the federal govt who are driving our public healthcare system to the brink of collapse : Tens of thousands of Canadians died waiting for medical care in the past year: report www.ctvnews.ca/health/artic...
Tens of thousands of Canadians died waiting for medical care in the past year: report
A new report is raising alarm over growing wait-list deaths in Canada.
www.ctvnews.ca
December 2, 2025 at 5:19 PM
"The report warned that several jurisdictions provided only partial data, while Alberta and some parts of Manitoba provided none, meaning the true total is likely higher."
The UCP stopped recording waiting list deaths, so I can only assume it's because they know the numbers are horrific.
#AbLeg
The UCP stopped recording waiting list deaths, so I can only assume it's because they know the numbers are horrific.
#AbLeg
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The notwithstanding clause has been used almost exclusively to attack workers and LGBTQ+ people, enabling a form of state interventionism rooted in far-right politics. By invoking the clause, premiers including Danielle Smith masquerade as populists while serving only socially regressive interests.
The authoritarian edge of Alberta conservatism
Danielle Smith’s unprecedented use of the notwithstanding clause is reshaping Alberta politics, targeting labour, trans youth, and minority rights. Ryan Kelpin traces the far-right project behind her ...
canadiandimension.com
December 2, 2025 at 4:54 PM
The notwithstanding clause has been used almost exclusively to attack workers and LGBTQ+ people, enabling a form of state interventionism rooted in far-right politics. By invoking the clause, premiers including Danielle Smith masquerade as populists while serving only socially regressive interests.
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BREAKING: Matt Jones, one of Alberta's health ministers, just said the private surgical facilities for Red Deer and Lethbridge have been cancelled. Those two projects are owned in part by Sam Mraiche.
December 2, 2025 at 9:08 PM
BREAKING: Matt Jones, one of Alberta's health ministers, just said the private surgical facilities for Red Deer and Lethbridge have been cancelled. Those two projects are owned in part by Sam Mraiche.
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Alberta's Attorney General saying that it is official government policy to back the equivalent of "stand your ground/shoot first, ask questions later".
This won't be used for home defense, rather the murder of two Metis hunters by a farmer springs to mind as case study. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
This won't be used for home defense, rather the murder of two Metis hunters by a farmer springs to mind as case study. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
December 2, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Alberta's Attorney General saying that it is official government policy to back the equivalent of "stand your ground/shoot first, ask questions later".
This won't be used for home defense, rather the murder of two Metis hunters by a farmer springs to mind as case study. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
This won't be used for home defense, rather the murder of two Metis hunters by a farmer springs to mind as case study. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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"I don't care if my local ER and maternity wards shut down so long as I can legally shoot people under certain circumstances."
- the dumbest people in the world
- the dumbest people in the world
December 2, 2025 at 8:29 PM
"I don't care if my local ER and maternity wards shut down so long as I can legally shoot people under certain circumstances."
- the dumbest people in the world
- the dumbest people in the world
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December 1, 2025 at 5:10 AM
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AER, Alberta Energy Regulator, has been a paper tiger for decades now since they backed transmission companies who hired private investigators to identify citizens who spoke against developments at public hearings. www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1...
December 1, 2025 at 10:24 PM
AER, Alberta Energy Regulator, has been a paper tiger for decades now since they backed transmission companies who hired private investigators to identify citizens who spoke against developments at public hearings. www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1...
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The idea of 'voting against,' as opposed to 'voting for,' is a destructive trend in representative democracy and rivaled only by capitalism in its corrosiveness.
Western politics are full of losers and scum who only succeeded at being marginally better than the worst person you know.
Western politics are full of losers and scum who only succeeded at being marginally better than the worst person you know.
December 1, 2025 at 10:58 PM
The idea of 'voting against,' as opposed to 'voting for,' is a destructive trend in representative democracy and rivaled only by capitalism in its corrosiveness.
Western politics are full of losers and scum who only succeeded at being marginally better than the worst person you know.
Western politics are full of losers and scum who only succeeded at being marginally better than the worst person you know.
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not sure what my cheese taxes are paying for these days
December 1, 2025 at 5:31 PM
not sure what my cheese taxes are paying for these days