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Mark and Melissa lie peacefully at the center of our state and our hearts today. Their memorial, guarded by service dogs and men and women in uniform, casts a momentary shadow over L'Étoile du Nord as we honor their life’s work to make Minnesota shine brighter for all.

19 years, more than 4,000 shows, 19,000 guests, and 250,000,000 views later, @theagenda.bsky.social signs off. Thank you, Ontario. And I'll see you again soon. #media #television @tvotoday.bsky.social #Ontario #journalism

As wildfires devastate communities across Canada, Humane Canada is calling on the federal government to finally include animals in emergency planning.

We’re urging you to speak up.

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E. coli outbreak sickened more than 80 people, but details didn’t surface Food safety inspections are being scaled back and the public was not notified after an investigation into E. coli contamination.

“The administration is disbanding a Justice Department unit that pursues civil and criminal actions against companies that sell contaminated food and is reassigning its attorneys.”

Since I speak fluent Trump, let me explain this. Trump announced his Golden Dome thing without checking with Canada. He can’t do it without Canada’s cooperation. Now Canada is using it as leverage in trade negotiations. So dumbass Trump is clowning to find a way to make it work.

Ford government to amend 'Special Economic Zones' bill: ministers Indigenous leaders are warning that the bill could reignite 'Idle No More'

Keep up the pressure to hold Ford to account, and to act in the interests of all Ontarians, not only his preferred supporters.

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I prefer colour for this one.

Ontario's Bill 5 represents significant threats to not only our endangered species, but also our land and water.
I urge you to sign the declaration against this proposed legislation by the Indigenous peoples of Treat 9 territory.
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To the world:
We are fighting back. Our movement has been silenced by the media here—but we are not backing down. This is what our streets looked like across multiple cities. Tomorrow, there will be more of us! Raise a glass to freedom.

—With love,
Your American allies.

The American people have risen up and they are PISSED AS HELL.
#HandsOff

Yesterday, we sent a historically big message to Trump, Musk, and the GOP — and we also sent a signal to all those who agree with us but have spent the last few months feeling shaken, hopeless, and afraid. #handsoff

We see you all! Incredible turnout so far across the country — current estimates put participation at around 750,000 and counting! More accurate numbers are still coming in, with many events yet to begin.

They want to imprison anyone for burning down a Tesla.

For 20 years.

How much for burning down the stock market?

Brown University Surgeon and Professor Are Deported to Lebanon Despite a Judge’s Order Dr. Rasha Alawieh, a kidney transplant specialist and Brown University professor who had a valid visa, was expelled in apparent defiance of a court order.

A kidney transplant specialist and professor at Brown University’s medical school has been deported from the U.S., even though she had a valid visa and a court order temporarily blocking her expulsion, according to her lawyer and court papers.

Arlington Cemetery Website Loses Pages on Black Soldiers, Women in Military and Civil War The cemetery, which is operated by the Army, said it was working to restore the content. Among the obscured pages was material about civil rights.

Materials on the Arlington National Cemetery website highlighting the graves of Black and female service members have vanished. The cemetery, which is operated by the Army, said it was working to restore the content. Among the obscured pages was material about civil rights.

Elon Musk’s staffers visited the U.S. Institute of Peace, accompanied by two FBI agents. They were met at the door by a lawyer who informed them that the institute holds “private and independent status as a non-executive branch agency.” Following this, the staffers left.

NASA begins cutting staff and eliminating three offices, marking the start of a mandated reduction in force at the space agency under Elon Musk’s directive. Gotta keep SpaceX afloat, right? Conflict of interest!

Apropos of it all,

Our daughter, who canvassed for Mark Carney, is excited to attend the Liberal Party of Canada convention. (She and a 16 year old friend who also volunteered.)

Elbows up. Canadian youth are clear that their country is not for sale. 🇨🇦

#Canpoli

How Canadians Are Directing Their Ire at the U.S. Over Trump’s Tariffs Canadians are shunning American products and abandoning trips to the United States to protest the economic punishment President Trump has threatened to impose with tariffs.

Canada isn’t known for making a fuss, with niceness essentially part of its national brand.

But President Trump's threats to impose 25% tariffs on Canadian exports and to annex the country have set off cascades of fury, leading many Canadians to shun American products and abandon trips to the U.S.

Rejecting Trump’s Call to Annex Their Nation, Canadians Rally Around the Flag While Canadians are not generally known for flag waving, President Trump’s threats have led to a surge in flag sales and buffed up the national symbol’s image.

While Canadians are not generally known for flag waving, President Trump’s repeated threats have led to a surge in flag sales. The country’s flag makers are struggling to keep up with soaring demand.

#IStandWithZelenskyy

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Get the word out on these special elections
We win these three and we take the house
No more trifecta
No more BS from Trump
We need people in these districts to step up and fight for it
Contact your friends and neighbors and raise hell
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joshweil.us
blakegendebienforcongress.com

💥 BREAKING: At John Deere's annual shareholders meeting today, shareholders overwhelmingly rejected an anti-DEI proposal brought by the same group that targeted Costco and Apple. An anti-DEI proposal from the NCPPR received less than 1 percent of votes.

Deere shareholders: DEI is in. Bigots are out

Trump administration backtracks on eliminating thousands of national parks employees Following a loud public outcry, and relentless media campaign from outdoors enthusiasts, the Trump administration has reversed course on a plan to eliminate thousands of seasonal workers at the Nation...

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The pushback from the idiotic firing of thousands of National Parks employees is having an effect.
Keep calling
Keep the pressure on
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Looking forward to this! With the dedicated team at @humanecanada.ca

LeBrun: Against a backdrop of political tensions, Canada’s 4 Nations win is bigger than hockey The country that gave the world the sport of hockey celebrated its 4 Nations win for all kinds of reasons.

From @theathletic.bsky.social: Canada's 4 Nations win is bigger than hockey. Under immense pressure, the Canadian team delivered for their nation. As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau posted: “You can’t take our country — and you can’t take our game.’’ nyti.ms/4k5Qw3r