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#WilfulBlindness & gaslighting harms all, our economy, costs lives. Data transparency, science, evidence-based decisions, strong actions needed YESTERDAY. Vision mass-upzone "30 yr plan" (2008-18); Sim/ABC & BCNDP crank it up & worsen #vanre
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· Jul 2
The Muzzling of Local Citizens’ Voices | The Tyee
How lobbyists and government used stealth, speed and complexity to impose top-down planning on neighbourhoods in BC.
thetyee.ca
“…framed as a compliance measure…significantly limits when public hearings are required (stealth),shifts decision-making to staff (speed) and formalizes a planning regime where efficiency takes precedence over dialogue
(complexity) thetyee.ca/Analysis/202... #vanre #overreach #antidemocracy #vanpoli
(complexity) thetyee.ca/Analysis/202... #vanre #overreach #antidemocracy #vanpoli
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Emmanuel, a 15-year-old with intellectual disabilities, wandered away from his mom’s fruit stand in October.
She reported him missing to Houston police. But instead of reuniting them, the city turned him over to ICE.
“They’re failing all of us,” his mom said.
thebarbedwire.com/2025/11/24/d...
She reported him missing to Houston police. But instead of reuniting them, the city turned him over to ICE.
“They’re failing all of us,” his mom said.
thebarbedwire.com/2025/11/24/d...
A Disabled Child’s Mom Reported Him Missing. He Was Locked Away by Federal Immigration Authorities for 48 Days.
Emmanuel, a 15-year-old who has an intellectual disability, walked away from his mom’s fruit stand in October. Houston Police called ICE.
thebarbedwire.com
November 24, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Emmanuel, a 15-year-old with intellectual disabilities, wandered away from his mom’s fruit stand in October.
She reported him missing to Houston police. But instead of reuniting them, the city turned him over to ICE.
“They’re failing all of us,” his mom said.
thebarbedwire.com/2025/11/24/d...
She reported him missing to Houston police. But instead of reuniting them, the city turned him over to ICE.
“They’re failing all of us,” his mom said.
thebarbedwire.com/2025/11/24/d...
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Marjorie Taylor Greene's resigning in time to get a pension is a lesson to everyone.
Most Americans don't get *any* pension anymore, but Congress gave itself a pension after only five years of work.
Our "representatives" aren't working for us, they are [barely] working for themselves.
Most Americans don't get *any* pension anymore, but Congress gave itself a pension after only five years of work.
Our "representatives" aren't working for us, they are [barely] working for themselves.
November 24, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Marjorie Taylor Greene's resigning in time to get a pension is a lesson to everyone.
Most Americans don't get *any* pension anymore, but Congress gave itself a pension after only five years of work.
Our "representatives" aren't working for us, they are [barely] working for themselves.
Most Americans don't get *any* pension anymore, but Congress gave itself a pension after only five years of work.
Our "representatives" aren't working for us, they are [barely] working for themselves.
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A 91-year-old woman refused to sell her home of 60 years to make room for a $100 billion Micron superfab. She finally gave up when authorities threatened to take it through eminent domain. from @peard33.bsky.social
A $100 Billion Chip Project Forced a 91-Year-Old Woman From Her Home
Azalia King was the last holdout preventing the construction of a Micron "megafab." Onondaga County authorities threatened to use eminent domain to take her home away by force.
www.wired.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:25 PM
A 91-year-old woman refused to sell her home of 60 years to make room for a $100 billion Micron superfab. She finally gave up when authorities threatened to take it through eminent domain. from @peard33.bsky.social
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"The goal isn’t to eliminate technology-it’s to create safer digital environments & support families to navigate them wisely. Because right now, we’re letting children’s brains be the testing ground for unregulated innovation."
Cc: @mark-carney.bsky.social #cdnpoli
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
Cc: @mark-carney.bsky.social #cdnpoli
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
Screens are changing young brains. Canada needs a plan
Brain imaging studies reveal that screen time can affect how young brains grow and function. Right now, we’re letting children's brains be the testing ground for unregulated innovation.
www.thestar.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:24 PM
"The goal isn’t to eliminate technology-it’s to create safer digital environments & support families to navigate them wisely. Because right now, we’re letting children’s brains be the testing ground for unregulated innovation."
Cc: @mark-carney.bsky.social #cdnpoli
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
Cc: @mark-carney.bsky.social #cdnpoli
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
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Joni Mitchell to get lifetime achievement Juno, Nelly Furtado joins Hall of Fame
Joni Mitchell to get lifetime achievement Juno, Nelly Furtado joins Hall of Fame
Mitchell will become only the third recipient of the top honour, which was revived earlier this year to recognize the influence of Anne Murray.
www.thestar.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Joni Mitchell to get lifetime achievement Juno, Nelly Furtado joins Hall of Fame
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This is *expressly* not the law
BLITZER: I want to be precise. Should members of the US military obey clearly illegal orders?
McCLAIN: You're asking an enlisted person for their opinion on what they think is legal. That's a pretty slippery slope. Follow your commander in chief. That's the oath that you took
(Not a no!)
McCLAIN: You're asking an enlisted person for their opinion on what they think is legal. That's a pretty slippery slope. Follow your commander in chief. That's the oath that you took
(Not a no!)
November 24, 2025 at 4:56 PM
This is *expressly* not the law
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The descent into dystopian nightmare continues unabated.
The FBI Wants AI Surveillance Drones With Facial Recognition by @noahhurowitz.bsky.social
theintercept.com/2025/11/21/f...
theintercept.com/2025/11/21/f...
The FBI Wants AI Surveillance Drones With Facial Recognition
An FBI procurement document inquires about AI surveillance on drones, raising concerns about a crackdown on protests.
theintercept.com
November 23, 2025 at 11:28 PM
The descent into dystopian nightmare continues unabated.
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A depraved and decadent Trump WH dinner for MBS was a stunning low for an American ruling class that's stopped pretending to carry a moral compass
It was really a celebration of death - of democracy, of an overheating planet, and ultimately themselves. My new column www.inquirer.com/opinion/ceos...
It was really a celebration of death - of democracy, of an overheating planet, and ultimately themselves. My new column www.inquirer.com/opinion/ceos...
The night America’s doomed ruling class gorged on lamb, blood, and oil
For America’s deeply corrupt billionaires, time heals all wounds — even from a murderous Saudi prince’s bone saw.
www.inquirer.com
November 23, 2025 at 6:10 PM
A depraved and decadent Trump WH dinner for MBS was a stunning low for an American ruling class that's stopped pretending to carry a moral compass
It was really a celebration of death - of democracy, of an overheating planet, and ultimately themselves. My new column www.inquirer.com/opinion/ceos...
It was really a celebration of death - of democracy, of an overheating planet, and ultimately themselves. My new column www.inquirer.com/opinion/ceos...
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November 23, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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There is a post circulating on Bluesky encouraging the moving of a frozen turkey straight into a pot of hot oil. We are combating this misinformation the best way we know how - through the power of dance music.
November 23, 2025 at 1:31 PM
There is a post circulating on Bluesky encouraging the moving of a frozen turkey straight into a pot of hot oil. We are combating this misinformation the best way we know how - through the power of dance music.
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“.. Paying for the house, the car, the necessity bills — I just couldn't do it anymore.”
@cbsnews.com
www.cbsnews.com/news/housing...
@cbsnews.com
www.cbsnews.com/news/housing...
November 23, 2025 at 9:40 PM
“.. Paying for the house, the car, the necessity bills — I just couldn't do it anymore.”
@cbsnews.com
www.cbsnews.com/news/housing...
@cbsnews.com
www.cbsnews.com/news/housing...
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November 23, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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The Group of 20 summit in South Africa ended Sunday with the glaring absence of the United States — the next country to lead the bloc — after the Trump administration boycotted the two days of talks involving leaders of the world’s richest and top developing economies.
https://cnn.it/4rmlgkA
https://cnn.it/4rmlgkA
November 23, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The Group of 20 summit in South Africa ended Sunday with the glaring absence of the United States — the next country to lead the bloc — after the Trump administration boycotted the two days of talks involving leaders of the world’s richest and top developing economies.
https://cnn.it/4rmlgkA
https://cnn.it/4rmlgkA
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I'm seeing this first-hand.
Children are missing more school in 2025 due to repeated COVID infection.
The COVID pandemic continues...without any 'public health' protections.
Children are becoming disabled as a result.
Children are missing more school in 2025 due to repeated COVID infection.
The COVID pandemic continues...without any 'public health' protections.
Children are becoming disabled as a result.
There is no such thing as an intelligent report on increasing school absences due to chronic illness and mental health issues that does not lead with a discussion of the out-of-control virus that causes chronic illness and mental health issues.
@cbcnews.ca has seriously weird biases about COVID. 🙄
@cbcnews.ca has seriously weird biases about COVID. 🙄
November 23, 2025 at 4:53 PM
I'm seeing this first-hand.
Children are missing more school in 2025 due to repeated COVID infection.
The COVID pandemic continues...without any 'public health' protections.
Children are becoming disabled as a result.
Children are missing more school in 2025 due to repeated COVID infection.
The COVID pandemic continues...without any 'public health' protections.
Children are becoming disabled as a result.
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The historic gust occurred shortly before Hurricane Melissa slammed into Jamaica as a Category 5 storm.
Hurricane Melissa’s 400+ km/h wind gust sets new record - The Weather Network
Hurricane Hunters measured the gust while flying through Hurricane Melissa’s eye on Oct. 28
ow.ly
November 23, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The historic gust occurred shortly before Hurricane Melissa slammed into Jamaica as a Category 5 storm.
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The Trump admin submitted a sworn declaration under oath that Costa Rica had changed its mind and would no longer take Mr. Abrego.
Costa Rica has now said publicly that that this is false, that they have not changed their position at all, and that they will still take him.
Costa Rica has now said publicly that that this is false, that they have not changed their position at all, and that they will still take him.
Unpacked:
In Aug., Govt said if Abrego pled guilty he could go to Costa Rica, where he's okay with going. Abrego said no to plea. Govt now wants to send him to Liberia. Why not Costa Rica? Govt told judge Thurs that Costa Rica wouldn’t take him anymore. @mariasacchetti exposed them.
In Aug., Govt said if Abrego pled guilty he could go to Costa Rica, where he's okay with going. Abrego said no to plea. Govt now wants to send him to Liberia. Why not Costa Rica? Govt told judge Thurs that Costa Rica wouldn’t take him anymore. @mariasacchetti exposed them.
Costa Rica will accept Abrego, per @washingtonpost.com .
If true, DOJ, DHS, and Dept of State caused lies to be disseminated to Judge Xinis all day Thursday, where an ICE official testified about info sent him by Dept of State, claiming Costa Rica wouldn't take Abrego.
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If true, DOJ, DHS, and Dept of State caused lies to be disseminated to Judge Xinis all day Thursday, where an ICE official testified about info sent him by Dept of State, claiming Costa Rica wouldn't take Abrego.
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November 23, 2025 at 8:27 PM
The Trump admin submitted a sworn declaration under oath that Costa Rica had changed its mind and would no longer take Mr. Abrego.
Costa Rica has now said publicly that that this is false, that they have not changed their position at all, and that they will still take him.
Costa Rica has now said publicly that that this is false, that they have not changed their position at all, and that they will still take him.
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Canadians mistaking 'best before' and expiry dates are discarding hundreds of dollars in food: study theprovince.com/news/canada/...
November 23, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Canadians mistaking 'best before' and expiry dates are discarding hundreds of dollars in food: study theprovince.com/news/canada/...
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Nicola Jennings on Trump’s Thanksgiving gift to Ukraine – cartoon
Nicola Jennings on Trump’s Thanksgiving gift to Ukraine – cartoon
The US president seems to roll back from his demand that Zelenskyy sign by Thursday amid claims that Russia authored the plan’s text
www.theguardian.com
November 23, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Nicola Jennings on Trump’s Thanksgiving gift to Ukraine – cartoon
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Cartoon by David Horsey.
November 23, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Cartoon by David Horsey.
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U.K. navy intercepts Russian corvette and tanker as Moscow steps up naval activity
UK navy intercepts Russian corvette and tanker as Moscow steps up naval activity
A U.K. patrol ship has intercepted a Russian corvette and a tanker after shadowing them through the English Channel, the Defense Ministry said Sunday, adding that Russian naval activity around U.K. waters had increased by 30 per cent over the past two years.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 23, 2025 at 7:10 PM
U.K. navy intercepts Russian corvette and tanker as Moscow steps up naval activity
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This is a must read today:
‘People are right to sense that there is a highly private merito-aristocracy at the intersection of government and business, lobbying, philanthropy, start-ups, academia, science, high finance and media that all too often takes care of its own more than the common good.’
‘People are right to sense that there is a highly private merito-aristocracy at the intersection of government and business, lobbying, philanthropy, start-ups, academia, science, high finance and media that all too often takes care of its own more than the common good.’
“ #Epstein needed to wash his name using blue-chip people who could be forgiving about infractions against the less powerful. Each has some form of capital .. The business is laundering capital — money into prestige, prestige into fun, fun into intel, intel in2 money” www.nytimes.com/2025/11/23/o...
Opinion | How the Elite Behave When No One Is Watching: Inside the Epstein Emails
www.nytimes.com
November 23, 2025 at 5:51 PM
This is a must read today:
‘People are right to sense that there is a highly private merito-aristocracy at the intersection of government and business, lobbying, philanthropy, start-ups, academia, science, high finance and media that all too often takes care of its own more than the common good.’
‘People are right to sense that there is a highly private merito-aristocracy at the intersection of government and business, lobbying, philanthropy, start-ups, academia, science, high finance and media that all too often takes care of its own more than the common good.’
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Three mass shootings in the last 36 hours and it barely gets noticed. This is how utterly fucked up and desensitized people have become in the mass murder capital of the world, America. 😳👇
November 23, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Three mass shootings in the last 36 hours and it barely gets noticed. This is how utterly fucked up and desensitized people have become in the mass murder capital of the world, America. 😳👇