Lynda Steele 🇨🇦

Opinion | The Midterm Elections Need You. Here’s How to Help.

It's remarkable that the @nytimes.com has to publish an editorial in 2026 warning that the midterm elections are in danger because of Donald Trump and his relentless election lies. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/31/o...

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friend of mine is an undocumented immigrant and has been hiding in Melania theaters bc he knows people assume no one is in there

Family members of two Trinidadian men killed in a U.S. military boat strike have SUED the Trump administration, accusing it of wrongful death and extrajudicial killings.

Their families say they were fishermen and farm workers simply returning home.

(via NBC News. Link in reply.)

Carney announces GST rebate boost to counter high cost of groceries Prime Minister Mark Carney is announcing a 25 per cent hike to the GST credit to help lower-income consumers deal with the high cost of groceries across the country.

Prime Minister Mark Carney is announcing a 25 per cent hike to the GST credit to help lower-income consumers deal with the high cost of groceries across the country.

Venezuela’s acting president says she has had ‘enough’ of U.S. orders Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodríguez said Sunday she has had “enough” of Washington’s orders, as she works to unite the country after the U.S. capture of its former leader Nicolás Maduro.

Things are going well in Venezuela I see.
www.ctvnews.ca/world/articl...

Opinion | The Trump Administration Is Lying to Our Faces. Congress Must Act.

"The administration is urging Americans to reject the evidence of their eyes and ears. Ms. Noem & Mr. Bovino are lying in defiance of obvious truths. They are lying in the manner of authoritarian regimes that require people to accept lies as a demonstration of power."
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/25/o...

Tesla Cybertruck sales plunged 48% in 2025 Other Tesla vehicles also struggled to attract buyers, with sales of its X, S and Y models all sinking from the previous year.

Not surprised.
www.cbsnews.com/news/tesla-c...

Excellent news.

So this "framework" of a deal on Greenland has more holes than a sieve.
www.thestar.com/news/world/e...

NEW: It appears that the Trump administration expects to lose the Tariff case. According to an anonymous source at CBP who sent me the below email, they’re already having meetings on how to refund the tariffs they’ve collected from importers - many American. 1/

U.S. stocks suffer biggest daily drop since October as Trump’s tariff threats over Greenland rattle traders

He's demanding control over a sovereign nation because they didn't give him THE NOBEL PRIZE. Why the actual fuck do we have a 25th Amendment?

Trump Administration Live Updates: President Linked Greenland Push to Nobel Prize Snub, Officials Say

This is batshit crazy and so very dangerous. I am furious at Republicans for not standing up and putting an end to this bullshit that is putting the world at risk of an unnecessary war all to satisfy a crazy person's ego.
www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01...

CBS News report on ICE officer’s injuries drew ‘huge internal concern’ Anonymously sourced report that Jonathan Ross ‘suffered internal bleeding’ after killing Renee Good faced skepticism inside CBS newsroom

The network that spiked the factual CECOT story went ahead with a thinly sourced claim about ICE officer Ross’ “internal bleeding.” www.theguardian.com/media/2026/j...

Trump Administration Live Updates: President Weighs Tariffs Against Countries Resisting U.S. Control of Greenland

Gawd the bullying and nonsensical tariff threats are endless. www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01...

Canada agrees to cut tariff on Chinese EVs in return for lower tariffs on Canadian farm products Canada has agreed to cut its 100% tariff on Chinese electric cars in return for lower tariffs on Canadian farm products.

Trade deals getting done with China.
apnews.com/article/chin...

The Ritual Shaming of the Woman at the Coldplay Concert

"When Cabot saw her own image, and his, on the Jumbotron, it was like “someone flipped a switch,” she said. “I’ll never be able to explain it in any articulate or intelligent way,” she said. What an instant before felt like “joy, joy, joy” turned to terror."
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/18/s...

Mattel adds an autistic Barbie to doll line devoted to diversity and inclusion An autistic Barbie is joining Mattel's line of fashion dolls that's intended to celebrate diversity

Mattel introduces "autistic" Barbie.
abcnews.go.com/Business/wir...

'People are worried': Air travel from Vancouver to U.S. falls for 10 straight months 'People are worried,' said one B.C. travel agent, who had a Caribbean cruise group cancel to avoid flying into Miami. Find out more.

TBH I'm surprised flight cancellations to the US aren't higher. I miss some of my usual US vacation spots - but America literally does not feel safe or welcoming at the moment. I sincerely hope things change...quickly...for all of our sakes.
vancouversun.com/news/air-tra...

BREAKING:

Excellent.

A really sad comment I heard on CBC this week - David Cochrane on Trump and Trumpism: "America isn't the way it is because he's president. He's president because America is the way it is."

Truth.

Video: Videos Contradict Trump Administration Account of ICE Shooting in Minneapolis An analysis of footage from three camera angles shows that the motorist was driving away from — not toward — a federal officer when he opened fire.

Videos analyzed by @nytimes.com contradict Trump Administration Account of deadly ICE Shooting in Minneapolis. Watch and judge for yourself. www.nytimes.com/video/us/100...

Rep. Kelly announces plans to impeach Secretary Kristi Noem WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) announced plans to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem following the fatal shooting by an ICE officer in Minneapolis.

I refuse to stay silent while Secretary Noem breaks the rule of law and terrorizes our communities. I am introducing Articles of Impeachment against her for violating the public trust, obstructing Congress, and self-dealing. Read my full statement: robinkelly.house.gov/media-center...

Totally get that... it raises all sorts of questions about involuntary treatment. Sadly it seems to be necessary for a small cohort - but man - it's a sad situation.

This is very sad. What is the answer for dealing with people who have treatment resistant mental health disorders?
www.thestar.com/news/canada/...

Opinion | Trump’s Attack on Venezuela Is Illegal and Unwise

2026 is kicked off with an illegal war started by the US. Great.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/03/o...