Kim Elliott

The Grammys Were Saved by a Historic Win—and Their Own “Adele Dazeem” Moment The 2026 awards only truly came to life when they went off script.

My recap of a mediocre Grammys relieved by Bad Bunny and political speech, especially Bad Bunny's political speech, and Cher's dotty grandma act. slate.com/culture/2026...

Prominent legal scholar detained at Canadian border while on his way to a conference on Palestine | CBC News A well-known academic and former UN special rapporteur says he was detained by customs agents in Toronto while on his way to speak at a conference on human rights violations against Palestinians.

Even from the gov that brought you the "Zionist Palestinian state", this is utterly appalling.

A Trumpian border interrogation?

Richard Falk is no national security threat. He's a legend of international law.

The PM should apologize personally.

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YouTube video by Charlie Angus JANE DOE vs. TRUMP - MAGA'S HEART OF DARKNESS

The Epstein-Trump criminal gang has always been in plain view. With the new email releases I break down the case of Jane Doe vs Donald Trump/Jeffrey Epstein.
It is a dark story.
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The first place I go to for sound analysis when a federal budget is released is the @policyalternatives.ca - they never disappoint

Unspinning the Trumpian disinformation on DEI: why it matters for all Canadians The vague attacks on DEI distract from the very real ways that Canadians interact with equity-oriented federal programs that bolster opportunity and reduce barriers.

Poilievre’s “vague attacks on DEI distract from the very real ways that Canadians interact with equity-oriented federal programs that bolster opportunity and reduce barriers”.

Rehab Nazzal's Driving in Palestine This multimedia exhibit reminds us to pay attention to the ongoing and expanding Israeli Occupation in the West Bank.

Reflections from Rehab Nazzal’s Vancouver exhibit. "Driving In Palestine" reminds us to pay attention to the ongoing and expanding Israeli Occupation in the West Bank, while fighting for lives in Gaza and against the ongoing gaslighting by media and our elected representatives. See link for more.

American wine sales to Canada have dropped 93%. There has been a huge uptake in wines from Canada and other jurisdictions to replace the American brands.
Way to go Donald.

A Canadian prairie city virtually deserted as fires rage and thousands more evacuees expected Manitoba's premier says the Canadian prairie city of Flin Flon hasbeen virtually deserted and more evacuees were expected as wildfires raged in the province.

Kinew said as the fires grow, thousands more evacuees can be expected and that communities like Winnipeg, Thompson and The Pas have already stepped up to help provide food and shelter.

#Manitoba #canada
#Wildfire

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Why Canada’s Vaccine Leadership Matters More than Ever | The Tyee We’re uniquely positioned to lead a revolution in vaccine technology. Here’s how.

Experts: During the pandemic, global supply chain breakdowns exposed the risks of relying on international sources for essential vaccine production.

Expanding Canada’s domestic RNA vaccine capacity is more than just a scientific priority; it’s a public health imperative and economic opportunity.

Chased, beaten and robbed: survivors describe Israeli settler violence in West Bank Palestinians and activists forced out of the village of Mughayyir al-Deir say they were harassed, stoned and shot at

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The Last Line of Defense: The Courts vs. Trump Attorneys Mark Lemley and Shawn Musgrave discuss the legal challenges of taking on the Trump administration’s executive overreach.

As the executive branch grows more hostile to checks on its powers, the courts remain the last, fragile line of defense.

YouTube video by CCMS SFU Palestine as Paradigm: A Keynote Lecture by Sherene Seikaly | Long Arc of Fascism Conference

One of the highlights of this year was co-hosting a keynote lecture by the magnificent Sherene Seikaly, titled "Palestine as Paradigm."

I am so honoured to be able to share it with you all. Take some time with it. Her message has never been more urgent. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fq0A...

The Decline and Fall of Elon Musk — The Atlantic The Tesla innovator becomes the latest government employee to lose his job.

The Decline and Fall of Elon Musk - The Atlantic

Israel is creating a power vacuum in Gaza by backing armed looters — and killing anyone who tries to stop them Testimonies collected by Mondoweiss reveal Israel’s role in supporting armed gangs looting aid supplies and sowing chaos in Gaza. This has been part of a campaign to destroy Gaza’s civil government…

Growing reports show that Israel has been fomenting armed gangs to loot food supplies in Gaza and sow chaos — and it's killing those who attempt to stop it. But this strategy isn't new: Israel has waged a war on Gaza's civil government from the start.

Saskatchewan government speaks in riddles when it comes to treaty rights - CCPA The Saskatchewan government loves to celebrate treaties.

New from @policyalternatives.ca: Despite celebrations of treaties, Saskatchewan doesn't do much to respect them. With prairie separatism on the rise, that's a real problem. By @simonenoch.bsky.social
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The data center boom in the desert The AI race is transforming northwestern Nevada into one of the world's largest data-center markets—and sparking fears of water strains in the nation’s driest state.

One of the world's biggest data center booms is quietly underway just outside of Reno. Some projects have been covered, but few outlets have recognized the full scope of the plans.

The developments will require gigawatts of new electricity generation & could consume billions of gallons of water.

New: Michael Bryant, former attorney-general of Ontario hired to consult on Vancouver's Downtown Eastside, has been fired. Bryant was halfway thru 6-month, $150,000 contract.

Premier's office: "Debate and discussion around this time-limited contract is distracting from the important work underway."

@emilienicolas.bsky.social re your suggestion on power and politics - you may want to consider the role the Broadbent Institute has has in the collapse of the party

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Irena Karafilly writes about the heartbreak of experiencing a stillbirth in "Tunes for Dancing Bears". www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

Why isn’t there a “coalition of the willing” to stop the mass starvation and genocide in Gaza?

Well, there you go.

FRIEND: "We're at risk of slipping into fascism."

ME: "Oh, honey . . . when they are arresting judges and mayors, we've already slipped."

YouTube video by AJ+ #India Accused of Using #Israel’s Tactics to Settle #Kashmir

Azad Essa looks at the parallels between India and Kashmir and Israel and Palestine. There are more similarities than you might think.

Pakistan and India agree ‘immediate ceasefire’ – Kashmir crisis live Both Pakistan and India have confirmed the news after it was announced on social media by Donald Trump

Both Pakistan and India have confirmed the news after it was announced on social media by Donald Trump

What led up to the current conflict between India and Pakistan? | CBC News The escalating violence between India and Pakistan is a major resurgence in the fight over the long-disputed region of Kashmir.

“MacDonald does not believe Pakistan was involved in the recent tourist attack, which singled out non-Muslims, saying the country "has next to nothing to gain" from supporting insurgents killing civilians in India.”

Palestine is a labour issue; May should be a month of solidarity Labour has a proud history of standing up for those experiencing oppression, and the violence being brought against Palestinian civilians is no different.

Why should labour movements stand with Palestine? Because an injury to one is an injury to all. Tom Sandborn explores why May should be a month of solidarity with Palestinians.

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Israeli soldiers are using slain Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh’s face for target practice A new documentary on the murder of Shireen Abu Akleh reveals that Israeli soldiers use her photo for target practice. This exposes the Israeli mentality that journalists are “fair game”, and that the ...

“Israeli soldiers are using slain Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh’s face for target practice” - more reporting from our Zeteo documentary whokilledshireen.com

They’re arresting mayors now