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Activist & award-winning author of 4 books about disability rights, climate change, free expression, fighting censorship, & office politics. #FreeingTeresa. Celebrating 11 years in beautiful B.C. πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

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Epstein survivors push for release of files in new PSA, say fight isn't political β€œWhile we are Epstein and [Ghislaine] Maxwell survivors, we are standing for so many victims of sexual assault and of domestic violence, as well,” Danielle Bensky said.

β€œPlease remember that these are crimes that were committed against real humans, real individuals.”

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Trump Administration Live Updates: President, in Reversal, Urges House to Approve Releasing Epstein Files

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Trump, in Reversal, Urges House to Approve Releasing Epstein Files

Gift 🎁 article

www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11...

17.11.2025 04:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sign the Petition Stop the Rule-Bending: Demand Accountability in Saanich’s Planning Department

Hey! I’ve created a petition that criticizes rule-bending in our area of Victoria (Saanich) and asks the BC Ombudsperson to investigate.
Anyone can sign. Please add your name if you believe in fair bylaws without favouritism.
www.change.org/Stop-Saanich...

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Trump drops tariffs on beef, coffee and other foods as affordability concerns grow Exemptions mark a sharp reversal for U.S. President, who has claimed his import duties do not fuel inflation

β€œThe Trump Admin is finally admitting publicly what we’ve all known from the start: Trump’s Trade War is hiking costs on people,” (Dem) Neal. β€œSince implementing these tariffs, inflation has increased & manufacturing has contracted month after month.”
Gift 🎁

www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/d7d9f21...

15.11.2025 00:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Call now! No public money for American LNG! Phone one of these key ministers and tell them: no taxpayer subsidies for Texas-based Western LNG.

Why subsidize American billionaires with Canadian tax dollars? Phone a cabinet minister (I did) and tell them: no public money for Texas-based Western LNG. Make your call today! www.dogwoodbc.ca/petitions/do...

12.11.2025 23:10 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Apparently the White House is freaking out as people are posting this photo of Virginia to all White House posts on all platforms just doing my part feel free to do yours.

Apparently the White House is freaking out as people are posting this photo of Virginia to all White House posts on all platforms just doing my part feel free to do yours.

Out of respect to Virginia Giuffre, I invite you to join the movement.

Release the Epstein Files.

09.11.2025 22:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1062    πŸ” 577    πŸ’¬ 25    πŸ“Œ 28
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How Bill Gates Financed Climate Delay and Muted the UN’s Warning Ahead of COP30 A We Don’t Have Time investigation reveals how the world’s most influential philanthropist quietly changed his climate strategy, funded a climate-delay think tank, and timed his public message to over...

Bill Gates and Bjorn Lomburg = Climate Gate app.wedonthavetime.org/posts/c78ccb...

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The fight against climate change appears to be officially dead Rich countries are feeling less inclined to fight emissions in the years ahead, which will affect the world’s most disadvantaged

β€œThe Bill Gates memo is right about 1 thing: People like him don’t have to worry about climate change. He has the money to find workarounds… It’s the poor and disadvantaged who will pay the biggest price for our inaction, including with their lives.”

Gift 🎁

www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/d7d9f21...

07.11.2025 18:33 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Trump to the Novo Nordisk CEO: "Maybe you should give us a piece of the company like I've been asking for."

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Mamdani: "My message to ICE agents & to everyone across this city is that everyone will be held to the same standard of the law. If you violate it, you must be held accountable. There is sadly a sense growing that certain people are allowed to violate that law, whether they be POTUS or ICE agents."

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Thanks!

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Congratulations to all the Democratic candidates who won tonight. It’s a reminder that when we come together around strong, forward-looking leaders who care about the issues that matter, we can win. We’ve still got plenty of work to do, but the future looks a little bit brighter.

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Zohran wins!
As a Muslim immigrant, this moment hits deep. A proud day for New York & for everyone who believes in what America can be.
His victory isn’t just political; it’s historic. Now begins the real test: turning hope into action and making the greatest city truly great. Wishing him success πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

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"Mamdani’s win represents a major triumph for progressives, empowering a new coalition of younger voters and immigrants... Some voters compared the feeling of voting for Mamdani to the hope they felt when Barack Obama ran for president in 2008."

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Live Updates: Mamdani Wins N.Y.C. Mayor’s Race After Highest Turnout in Decades

"Mamdani becomes New York City’s first Muslim mayor, the first South Asian mayor and the youngest mayor in more than a century."

Gift 🎁 link

www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11...

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Feds unveil new climate strategy with no details on Canada’s emission commitments The federal government’s climate competitiveness strategy promises a stronger industrial carbon pricing system and the prospect of ending the emissions cap on oil and gas production to drive more inve...

β€œYou can’t fight for our future when you are retreating on climate action, including by removing limits on pollution from the oil and gas industry and weakening anti-greenwashing legislation.”
Keith Stewart on CTV

www.ctvnews.ca/climate-and-...

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β€œThis is a guns-not-butter budget with massive new spending on border guards, police & the military, but austerity for programs that care for people and nature,” said Keith Stewart, at Greenpeace Canada πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦
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05.11.2025 01:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Feds unveil new climate strategy with no details on Canada’s emission commitments The federal government’s climate competitiveness strategy promises a stronger industrial carbon pricing system and the prospect of ending the emissions cap on oil and gas production to drive more inve...

β€œThis is a guns-not-butter budget with massive new spending on border guards, police & the military, but austerity for programs that care for people and nature,” said [me] β€œYou can’t fight for our future when you are retreating on climate action...
www.ctvnews.ca/climate-and-...

05.11.2025 01:40 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Carney’s budget is a Trump survival plan. Here are the highlights More money for defence and trade diversification, less for public servants: Here’s what stands out in Tuesday’s blueprint

πŸ‘Ž πŸ’£ Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first budget. No new investments on climate or clean tech, but military spending is way up. ☹️

Gift 🎁 link

www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/d7d9f21...

05.11.2025 01:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
LETTER: When bylaws mean whatever Saanich wants them to - Saanich News Send your letter to newsroom@saanichnews.com

Should a bylaw be exactly what's written, or open to interpretation for a favoured few? We're calling for the BC Ombudsperson to investigate the rule-bending in Saanich. Check out my *new op-ed* on and sign our petition.

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LETTER: When bylaws mean whatever Saanich wants them to - Saanich News Send your letter to newsroom@saanichnews.com

My op-ed on rule-bending is live in Saanich News! β€œWhen bylaws mean whatever Saanich wants them to.”

saanichnews.com/2025/11/03/l...

Please share widely

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New national law will turn large parking lots into solar power farms Starting this month, parking lots in South Korea with more than 80 spaces will be required to install solar canopies and carports.

South Korea (hey how about it PM #MarkCarney?) #Solar #ClimateChange #EnergyTransition electrek.co/2025/11/02/n...

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Trump Is Very Confused About Nuclear Weapons The president says he wants to resume nuclear testing but doesn’t seem to know why.

The president wants to resume nuclear testing. This is a really bad idea - and he can't even get his facts right about why he wants to do it:

www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...

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Take action to demand a budget for the people! This Tuesday November 4th, the Carney government will drop their new budget. It is expected to be a devastating budget that will steal tens of billions of dollars from health, education, public servic...

🧨 Military spending over health care, education, and climate? Tell Carney what is important to ordinary Canadians to have in the budget! Sign:
actionnetwork.org/letters/budg...

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No Golden Dome for Canada The Golden Dome purports to defend North America against incoming missiles by placing interceptors in space, but the technical challenges are enormous, the costs astronomical, and the strategic risks ...

Say "No" to Trump's Golden Dome, which will cost Canadians a SCARY $83 billion, CAD. Please sign: you.leadnow.ca/petitions/no...

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Trump declares victory against climate β€˜hoax’ after Bill Gates comments U.S. President Donald Trump claimed victory Wednesday over what he called the β€œhoax” of climate change, after billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates said a warming world would not end civilization.

β€œI’m all right Jack!” declare two rich old men as they claim victory over climate change. (Of course Mother Nature will have the last laugh.)

www.ctvnews.ca/world/articl...

30.10.2025 02:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Carney’s business ties under scrutiny as ethics committee reviews Conflict of Interest Act Conservatives argue existing regime doesn’t contemplate a private-sector background akin to the Prime Minister’s

Pipelines? Could Carney’s love affair with pipelines, LNG and fossil fuels pose a conflict of interest? πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

Gift 🎁 article

www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/d7d9f21...

29.10.2025 05:41 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜Change course now’: humanity has missed 1.5C climate target, says UN head Exclusive: β€˜Devastating consequences’ now inevitable but emissions cuts still vital, says AntΓ³nio Guterres in sole interview before Cop30

We missed the 1.5 climate target. Expect devastating consequences
www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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Disappointed Ford caved. The Reagan ad ran on the weekend during the World Series but was cancelled on Monday.

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