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Opinion: Patrimonialism: global phenomenon, American threat A both new and old form of government is experiencing a revival globally. Its advocates are well known and easily identified by their common approach to their political positions, which is that they a...

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Patrimonialism: global phenomenon, American threat
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Opinion: When we choose to look away, public education suffers In his gripping 2025 memoir, Hiding from the School Bus: Breaking Free from Control, Fear, Isolation and a Childhood Without Education, Calvin Bagley recounts the escape from an early life of deviance...

When we choose to look away, public education suffers
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Last night, Donald Trump, the adjudicated rapist sexual abuser who bragged about grabbing women by the pussy, called a female reporter “piggy” for asking a question about the Epstein files.

Party of family values, amirite.

If you’re willing to say, out loud, that it’s “worse” to rape a 5 year old than a 14 year old, this was never about protecting kids.

Attention: MAGA

Faculty of Education | University of Manitoba - Practicum advisors and mentor teachers As mentors, practicum advisors (PAs) and mentor teachers (MTs - formerly referred to as Cooperating Teachers - CTs)  have a significant influence on the professional growth of teacher candidates. They...

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Poilievre says he lost Ottawa riding for being 'honest' about plan to cut public sector jobs | CBC News Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre says he lost his riding of Carleton in the federal election due to an "aggressive" campaign by public sector unions after he was honest about wanting to cut ...

The delusion is strong in this one...
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New interstellar comet will keep a safe distance from Earth, NASA says NASA has discovered an interstellar comet that’s wandered into our backyard.

Can’t blame it really.

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Congratulations to all Manitoba school staff on another year of a job well done. Enjoy your well deserved break!

‘You Cheer Against Trump So Hard!’ Hegseth LOSES IT on Reporters for ‘Manipulating the Public Mind’ Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth concluded his opening statement by excoriating reporters for what he deemed an unfair bias against President Trump.

The US has entered an age in which reporters, reporting on important news stories, become targets for doing their jobs. I believe this is what happens in dictatorships. But this is what they voted for, right?
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‘I’M WATCHING!’ Trump Demands ‘EVERYONE, KEEP OIL PRICES DOWN’ Following Iran Attack President Donald Trump went ALL CAPS to express concern that oil prices will soar following Saturday night's military bombing of Iran's nuclear facilities.

Good luck with that. So much for beiing conservative and supportive of free markets. Trump is absolutely wanting the federal government to control it all...what his supporters generally call "communism". But hey, it's what they voted for, isn't it?
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One of the most frightening aspects of Trump's decision to bomb Iran is his willingness to ignore his own intelligence agencies, who say that Iran was not weaponizing their nuclear program. Reminds one of the "weapons of mass destruction" that Bush used to justify invading Iraq.

June is Pride Month 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

LRSD proudly stands with the 2SLGBTQI+ community. Pride Month is a time to celebrate diversity, honour identity, & reaffirm our commitment to safe, inclusive, and welcoming spaces for all.

Love is love. Inclusion matters. You belong. 💛

OOPS: Trump Trade War Has U.S. Automakers Looking to Move Manufacturing to China, Per WSJ U.S. automakers are seeking a workaround to avoid increased expenses resulting from Trump's controversial tariff policy: relocating manufacturing to China.

Yep this is working out well for the US. 🙄🤡🎪
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Trump Whines China's Xi Jinping is HARD TO MAKE A DEAL WITH President Donald Trump complained that his "VERY TOUGH" Chinese counterpart has been making tariff talks difficult in another late-night social media post.

Florida toddler throws tantrum as "friend" won't give him all his toys.
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Free Press to lead media literacy project

A project started by Nello that I am glad is going to continue. I wish we could enroll a lot of adults but students are going to benefit hugely. Maybe they can share with their parents.
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This is what happens when you elect a reality tv star as President.

Kennedy Swims in Washington Creek That Flows With Sewage and Bacteria Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the health secretary, shared photos of himself and his grandchildren swimming in waters that handle sewer overflow. Creature from the black lagoon pic

Opinion: Pierre Poilievre and the million-dollar byelection Certainly, democracy has a cost. And the federal election Canada just went through is one heck of a fiscal hit.

Perhaps Pierre should get a non-political job for a while, so he can learn the value of hard work and perseverence, rather than continue to draw off of the public teet. Isn't that what he has told others to do? After all, he is a "conservative". Get a job.
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New York Post Cover Skewers Trump’s Warning Americans Will Have to Buy Fewer Dolls Because of Tariffs The Rupert Murdoch-owned Post has long been a reliably pro-Trump publication, but has made clear its opposition to Trump's tariffs.

Love the new name for Donald Trump as per Lawrence O'Donnell - Donny "Two Dolls". This is winning?
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Yep. This will actually happen.

It really is all you need to know about Poilievre. A career politician with no actual ideas. Why come up with your own when you can take them from the orange idiot to the south?

and when you are willing and ready to use the Notwithstanding Clause to remove the rights of others, it's a slippery slope.

Dealing with facts has never been an issue with this administration or the people serving Trump. In fact, facts just get in the way.

Trump’s FCC Commissioner Threatens Comcast’s License Over ‘News Distortion’ FCC Chair Brendan Carr threatened news outlets owned by Comcast and suggested the company's "licensed operations" could be in jeopardy.

Is there nothing that will wake up Americans? Meanwhile in Canada, Poilievre would do the same to the CBC in order to shield himself from scrutiny. Despicable.
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Louis Riel school trustee mourned The Louis Riel School Division is mourning the loss of a longtime teacher-turned-trustee who was known for her kindhearted nature and “feisty streak.” Darlene Gerrior, vice-chair of the division’s boa...

My condolences to her family and to the Louis Riel School Division community.
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Health centre has inner city on the mend Once a crime-ridden hotel where bartenders slung cheap drinks next to a gritty parking lot vendor, health and hope have come to a neighbourhood hungry for change. Since opening in December, the Right....

More of this please. It's a shame that this didn't happen to the Sherbrook Inn on Sherbrook street.
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Trump Demands FCC Punish ‘CBS Fake News’ for ‘Out Of Control’ 60 Minutes: ‘They Should Pay a Big Price’ Trump launched a new attack on 60 Minutes — calling on the FCC chair to “impose the maximum fines and punishment” possible on “out of control” network CBS.

Poilievre promising to "defund" the CBC is the same as what Trump is doing in the US with CBS and other news outlets. The fact that these outlets report news, along with opinions, has resulted in Poilievre branding them as "fake news". Sound familiar?
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