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A climate activist. An advocate for universal free electricity. (I have it, why can't you?) Saving the biosphere is a precedence-taking activity. Author, song writer, vagabond, microgenerator. A proud Canadian.
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“Political bullshit, by the way, is defined as “persuasive communication that has no regard for truth, knowledge or evidence.” And that’s what Smith and her deferential companions delivered shamelessly.” #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025...

Philly showin' up today

Shooter of Democrats stalking Minnesota politicians is either a police officer or disguised as one, easily evades police encounter and is roaming at large #uspoli www.cbc.ca/news/world/m...

From the sworn affidavit by the former AHS CEO Athana Mentzelopolous… In which she states the value of the contracts afforded to MHCare were almost $1 billion. And that Jitendra Prasad was consolidating power and control over contracts. #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

The UCP government is known for chaos, cuts, and corruption. It’s cruel. Health care should be there for all of us when we need it. Instead, the UCP is pushing privatization, leading to worse health outcomes.

Zenith vacuum tube radio in #YQR. Mark has antique radios for sale at his garage sale today near Dominion Park. youtube.com/shorts/-VRjU...

The most frustrating aspect of the UCP’s decision to no longer fund Covid vaccines is that it will most affect the working poor. The heroes of Covid who worked fast food, delivered groceries, cleaned public spaces & kept us all going. #ableg

Alberta's government is looking to cover costs and reduce waste. But U of C health law professor Lorian Hardcastle says she expects hospitalizations to increase, and even a few prevented ICU stays could have paid for "a lot of vaccines." From @jack-farrell.bsky.social: tinyurl.com/2c3n8r39

Looks like the Calgary Herald deleted that headline, but @jlisayoung.bsky.social saved it for us. #abpoli #canada

UCP kneecaps wind and solar...again Danielle Smith won't collect security at the beginning of an oil well's lifecycle, but she demands it up front for wind and solar. #ABleg #canada youtu.be/_AIDTYC-q8g

Report shows how republican attacks on EVs will kill 2 million US jobs #uspoli electrek.co/2025/06/13/r...

From the sworn affidavit by the former AHS CEO Athana Mentzelopolous… On January 2, 2025 she states that she recorded a conversation with Evan Romanow, deputy minister of mental health and addictions. This is just a short section. #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

“Starting in the fall, the province says they will be rolling out a COVID vaccine program and any people who are not immunocompromised or on social programs will need to pay for the shot.” #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli calgary.citynews.ca/2025/06/13/a...

Everyone in Alberta is talking about the UCP's raucous #Coal town hall. Let's bust 3 Myths about #coalmining I heard last night. Keep loud Alberta! #coalmining #shadowminister #environment #protectedareas #ableg #abpoli

Vote 'No' on Canada Post's cheesy offers, says union www.cupw.ca/en/vote-no-c...

If you’re looking for a comprehensive deep dive on the developing Airdrie Urgent Care scandal… This is that article! #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli discoverairdrie.com/articles/air...

And that private company, Common Sense Warriors, will be our Province of Alberta! Don't think of yourself as voters, think of yourselves as shareholders out to maximize your value from this provi-- i mean company. #AbLeg financialpost.com/commodities/...

Per WSJ, U.S. negotiations with Iran were actually a cover to buy time for Israel's attack. Would you ever enter into negotiations with the U.S. knowing this?

Alberta's UCP move to block vaccines for folks in the province #yyc #yql #yeg

In classic Friday afternoon bad-news dump, UCP moves to make COVID vaccines expensive and hard to find. albertapolitics.ca/2025/06/in-c...

Oh the irony in this is epic! cheknews.ca/rebar-collap...

Alberta's prescription drug prices to continue increasing every month #abhealth #yql #yyc #yeg www.mylethbridgenow.com/55362/news/h...

“Although Smith will sue Ottawa at the drop of a hat, she apparently can’t lift a legal finger to defend the Rockies, Alberta’s iconic backbone.” 💥 #ableg #abpoli @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025...

We’re celebrating the upcoming release of my book tonight. I was worried things would get better before it came out on June 24th. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAAHHAHA!

Alberta should remove as many barriers as possible to seasonal vaccination given the state of health care in the province. Our hospitals are full of viral illness with decreasing vax rates. This decision will kill people. The government doesn’t care.

Most Albertans, including healthcare workers, will now have to pay to get a COVID vaccine. Danielle Smith promised Albertans would never have to pay out of pocket for the medical treatment they need. She lied. Such a cruel, dangerous, anti-science, anti-public health decision. Make it make sense.

🌽🍓 Lethbridge Farmers' Market Season is Here! 🍓🌽 There’s nothing quite like the buzz of a Saturday morning at the Lethbridge Farmers' Market! From fresh local produce and handmade goods to delicious treats and friendly faces. See you there! 👋 #LethbridgeFarmersMarket #SupportLocal #YQL

The government has declined an interview request with preventative health Min. LaGrange. Since this story was published, her office acknowledged receipt of CP's questions, but no responses yet, including about the possibility of health care workers having to pay for their own COVID shot.

The NDP have responded to the UCP’s decision to charge the overwhelming majority of Albertans full price to get vaccinated against COVID. #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

Alberta removes Covid-19 vaccines from healthcare coverage. After successfully hiding the fact doctors recommend the shots, the UCP says they're dropping them because people weren't taking them #vaccinations #abhealth #yyc #yql #yeg #abpoli www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Time for some myth-busting on the Alberta provincial government's coal mining propaganda tour #yql #yyc #yeg #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli #ClimateCrisis #pollution

This aged well… #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

The NDP have responded to Smith’s increase to seniors drug prices. #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

Sarah Elmeligi actually has the background to address these things. She’s well worth a listen. #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

94.5% of 39,000 unionized Alberta teachers vote to strike if bargaining reaches impasse. albertapolitics.ca/2025/06/94-5...

This solar canopy cools wastewater and powers a city utility electrek.co/2025/06/12/s...

The end of the rule of law by @deAdder Substack: open.substack.com/pub/deadder/...

The brilliant work of Michael de Adder @deadder.bsky.social

Pope Leo’s first US episcopal appointment, San Diego’s Bishop-designate Pham, a Vietnamese refugee, invites priests and faith leaders to “stand in solidarity”with migrants at courthouse on June 20, as they make court appearances.

Another not so common bird from backyard. Ball pen on paper. Red-vented Bulbul on Siam Cassia from my sketchbook. #art #nature #birds #illustration #sciart #indianwildlifeartist #scientificillustration #birdart #ink #wildlifeart #traditionalart #sketchbook

This is just f'ing awesome: tiny little solar power plants are sprouting on German balconies. A *million* of them now! This needs to be legalized in the US, ASAP. I want my own balkonkraftwerk.

In the wake of that bonkers AI-generated reading list that circulated last month, I asked Canadian authors, poets and illustrators to recommend one piece of fiction they recommend reading this summer. www.thestar.com/entertainmen...

Dear websites: Why does my anti-virus program block advertising? Because malware in advertising is now a frequent occurrence. Stop accosting me for blocking your ads. If you had taken the trouble to vet your ads for malware, we wouldn't have reached this point.

“See? There’s no need to bow down to our new robot overlords. You can bow down to tyrants and genocidal fanatics with no computer assistance whatsoever,” spin doctor Steve advises. thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025...

4°C/7.2°F of warming by 2084. Whether or not you understand what that means, understand that we CAN AND MUST rapidly phase out fossil fuels, because failing to do so is a death sentence for most people and life on Earth. This is not a drill.

Controversial Alberta private health centre helped behind the scenes by Airdrie mayor, documents reveal theijf.org/controversia...