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The Many Innovative Spheres Of Organized Sharing - PopularResistance.Org Fifteen years ago, the American group Shareable filled a huge void in public consciousness when it began reporting about creative forms of sharing. Its web magazine introduced people to tool libraries...

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Great week in Vancouver.

Read Mahmoud Khalil's words at the end of today's hearing:

Report indicates homelessness on the rise in Yellowknife

The number of people experiencing homelessness in Yellowknife increased by five percent from 2021 to 2024, a report found. Here's the detail.

To whoever made the Vote Conan the Barbarian sign on Franklin Ave, 👏. Thanks for the intense belly laugh.

His platform? Crush our enemies and more representation for women.

North of North's Anna Lambe on personal growth The Narwhal The Inuk actor believes activists should allow people to learn and change — but has no time for those "set on not recognizing my humanity"

Inuk actor Anna Lambe is known for badass roles, like Siaja on North of North. She told @sevawood.bsky.social she's willing to teach people about the North — but only if they recognize ‘my people’s humanity.’ thenarwhal.ca/moose-questi...

Trump funding cuts put Canadian-led bat research at risk | The Narwhal Researchers are closer than ever to finding a solution to a deadly fungal disease that has killed millions of bats. But Trump put cross-border funding on the chopping block

Researchers are closer than ever to finding a solution for white-nose syndrome, a fungal disease that has killed millions of insect-eating bats across North America. Now Trump's funding cuts have put their research at risk. #bcpoli VIA @ainsliecruickshank.bsky.social
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Trump posted on his social media platform, Truth Social, stating, “THIS IS A GREAT TIME TO BUY!!! DJT.” Approximately four hours later, he announced a 90-day pause on most trade tariffs, leading to a significant surge in the stock market. Do you think this is insider trading?

the ADHD urge to apologize for existing

Israel kills 11 members of one family – war on Gaza Day 550 Israel changes its story when caught in a lie; only 1/4 of Hamas tunnels destroyed; Palestinian man dies in Israeli jail; Ben-Gvir coming to a US city near you.

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Alright, enough drama -- turning to the press conferences from today.

Pierre Poilievre is announcing a “Three Strikes, You’re Out Law”

Basically, on the third conviction for a serious offence, Poilievre's government would lock up offenders for a decade without parole, bail or house arrest.

How to vote in the 2025 federal election Election day is fast approaching. Here's everything you need to know about how to register to vote, who the candidates are, and when and where to vote.

Put together an explainer on how to register to vote and find options for when and where you can vote in Canada's federal election. cabinradio.ca/231249/news/...

Evening vibes with High King Margo.

Nathaniel Denaro, a researcher with @ccpa-tirp.bsky.social told PressProgress the existing employment insurance (EI) program likely won’t be sufficient to support the large numbers of workers whose jobs are impacted by Trump’s tariffs. #canlab #CanadaUSTradeWar pressprogress.ca/canadian-lab...

I cannot overstate the importance of reading books, particularly novels by respected authors, for critical thinking skills and reading comprehension. If the big gun novelists don't interest you, start small and work your way up. Or read whatever interests you. Just read. Or listen. It's all books.