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submitted 16 hours ago • 93 comments

The concentration of wealth in the hands of an elite few isn't just bad for our economy. It's corrosive to our democracy. When the wealthy and well-connected control our political system, the American people don't have a voice. The result is demagoguery and corruption.

submitted 15 hours ago • 323 comments

A brief word today at the end of the fifth horrific week of Trump 2.0. We are witnessing the transformation of our democracy into a dictatorship (or, as Trump enjoyed promoting this week, a monarchy). https://robertreich.substack.com/p/from-democracy-to-dictatorship

submitted 2 hours ago • 50 comments

Elections matter. Please make a plan to vote in the Ontario election that’s happening now (www.elections.on.ca) and the upcoming federal election when it’s announced (www.elections.ca). #OnPoli #ViveLeCanada Photo from the 4 Nations Face Off Hockey Tournament in Montréal on Saturday, February 15.

submitted 7 days ago • 14 comments

Trump posted 14 times about his Daytona 500 trip—but not once about the deadly flooding in multiple states.

submitted 6 days ago • 978 comments

It is well to remind ourselves that today is Presidents Day, not Dictators Day. But will the Supreme Court constrain the wild Trump? Some thoughts... https://robertreich.substack.com/p/will-the-supreme-court-constrain

submitted 6 days ago • 102 comments

let me strongly recommend the flu shot to whoever hasn't gotten one for this season. i just had a terrible bout with the flu that almost certainly would have been WAY worse had i not been vaccinated

submitted 6 days ago • 1283 comments

It’s FUKKKING tiring already!

submitted 6 days ago • 769 comments

We need to remember what we’re capable of. Every day let your mind be blown by something you do, read, listen to, or create. That is one way we get through this—to remain open to everything that is wondrous in the world. www.marytrump.org/p/what-it-co...

submitted 6 days ago • 293 comments

Strategists say #DougFord should stick to the message that he’s the only one who’ll be tough on Trump. Maybe the other candidates could mention this gem WHILE ANNOUNCING THEY’RE WORKING TOGETHER TO UNITE THE PROGRESSIVE VOTE AND OUST THE CONS. Sorry for shouting. It’s been a long 7 years. #OnPoli

submitted 6 days ago • 5 comments

Trump and DOGE accused federal civil servants of fraud (with no evidence). Meanwhile, they're halting enforcement of a foreign anti-bribery law, dropping criminal charges against Eric Adams, and pardoning a former governor who tried to sell Obama's Senate seat. Hello?

submitted 6 days ago • 167 comments

Remember: The oligarchs who control our economy and democracy seek to divide us so they can become more powerful. They want us to turn on each other so we don't look up and see where all the wealth and power have gone. Don't fall for it.

submitted 6 days ago • 220 comments

This is what oligarchy looks like.

submitted 6 days ago • 1059 comments

The irony of the richest man in the world almost single-handedly destroying an agency designed to help the world’s poor, so that the U.S. federal budget has more room for another giant tax cut for the richest man in the world and his pals, should not be lost on anyone. [Cartoon by Mike Luckovich]

submitted 7 days ago • 941 comments

Here's an interesting question on Reddit about the Ontario and CDN election. www.reddit.com/r/ontario/s/...

submitted 7 days ago • 0 comments

Maybe we should make General Hillier the Fentanyl Czar. He was very effective at keeping COVID vaccines out of reach for Ontarians during his 4 months on the job. #OnPoli

submitted 19 days ago • 15 comments

I learned a new word that captures how I feel about the destruction of Ontario Place and other natural spaces around me. “Solastalgia” is a portmanteau of solace, desolation and nostalgia. Nostalgia is the longing we feel when we leave home. Solastalgia is the distress we feel when home leaves us.

submitted 18 days ago • 3 comments

Sunrise ducks.

submitted 18 days ago • 1 comment

Please enjoy my cartoon for Thursday's Toronto Star

submitted 17 days ago • 73 comments

If a candidate won’t show up to a debate, they won’t show up for you at all. No debate? No vote. Easy peasy, Jenny Lee Shee. Wait. #OnPoli #NoDebateNoVote

submitted 17 days ago • 4 comments

Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and Happy Holidays from the Ontario Greens!

submitted 60 days ago • 1 comment

Abolish bank regulators. “Delete” the CFPB & IRS. Gut Social Security and Medicare. The Trump administration’s plots all boil down to the same thing: swindle working people and funnel money to the ultra-rich.

submitted 56 days ago • 74 comments

The biggest divide in America today is not between “right” and “left,” or between Republicans and Democrats. It’s between democracy and oligarchy. The old labels — “right” and “left” — prevent most people from noticing they’re being shafted. Know the truth.

submitted 56 days ago • 84 comments

Even a system that calls itself a democracy can become an oligarchy if power becomes concentrated in the hands of a few very wealthy people.

submitted 56 days ago • 204 comments

How wonderful. Make a donation here to help build more tiny homes: www.gofundme.com/f/tiny-tiny-... #Toronto #GoodNews

submitted 56 days ago • 1 comment

Santa (Notwithstanding) Claus(e) is here with a heartwarming message for the people of Ontario. #OnPoli

submitted 61 days ago • 8 comments

Ontario Place Therme Lease Auditor reveals on Page 10 that No public consultations occurred prior to/during CFD. Consultations began one month after the lease was signed @normsworld.bsky.social @chrisgloverndp.bsky.social @tdotresident.bsky.social @corruptario.bsky.social

submitted 64 days ago • 2 comments

#OntarioPlace www.theartnewspaper.com/2024/12/18/o...

submitted 65 days ago • 2 comments

The Cost of Doug? Lost Jobs. Why are we sending $9B—and thousands of jobs—to the U.S. to build our subway cars? I met with workers at the Alstom plant in Thunder Bay this week. I gave them my word: When I'm Premier, we'll bring those jobs back. Every transit car will be built here. No exceptions.

submitted 71 days ago • 10 comments

Thinking about this special Jane’s Walk on the West Island at #OntarioPlace last year, wondering why the person who co-founded the NYC High Line and produced a documentary on Jane Jacobs is now working for and promoting the company which destroyed this public waterfront park for a private spa.

submitted 71 days ago • 0 comments

If you are planning to pick up a paper from our HQ on Bartlett this Saturday (we are open 1-3pm), you could also pop over to our new neighbours Gallery 1065 and get a “letter of kindness” from artist @martinreis.bsky.social

submitted 73 days ago • 1 comment

In the Queens Park media studio where @mikeschreiner.bsky.social is calling out the massive waste of taxpayer money at Ontario Place. We’re very pleased to hear all opposition parties speak out against the MegaSpa deal, and committing to cancel the deal & call for accountability. #topoli #onpoli

submitted 81 days ago • 3 comments

One year ago | The West Island at Ontario Place. #Toronto

submitted 82 days ago • 0 comments

At this point my only hope for Ontario is, once Ontario Place is a crater on the waterfront and Therme execs are MIA, cycling deaths increase while congestion worsens, and all other foreseeable trash fires are plainly ablaze, voters remember how it all happened and stop electing incompetent crooks.

submitted 80 days ago • 2 comments

Ontario Place For All has a new campaign calling on the Ford government to "Cease The Lease" with Therme. Not only is the lease 95 years, it would cost over $2 billion including moving the Science Centre there. Please sign & share. #TOpoli #ONpoli #VoteFordOut ontarioplaceforall.com/takeaction/

submitted 74 days ago • 0 comments

#ontario #cdnpoli #dougfordisgreasy I’m certainly not surprised that greasy Doug Ford holds this record. apple.news/AiaTEuYDtTLG...

submitted 76 days ago • 4 comments

Green Party of Ontario 🇨🇦 - Doug Ford is set to spend millions removing bike lanes in Toronto any day now and it still makes no sense. The only thing that's become clear is that the Ford government is set on keeping us all stuck in traffic. #cdnpoli #peipoli

submitted 74 days ago • 1 comment

During Greenbelt Scandal corruption, Doug Ford said, "We are going to offer a 1,600 square foot home with a basement, backyard and paved driveway under $500,000 dollars." Doug Ford government has the lowest housing starts since 1955. #cdnpoli #onpoli #peipoli

submitted 75 days ago • 3 comments

Doug Ford has failed at building homes and now he wants to put people in jail for being homeless. We need a government that will address the housing crisis head on, not one that criminalizes homelessness. #onpoli

submitted 72 days ago • 15 comments

doug ford is a monster. #onpoli #cdnpoli

submitted 72 days ago • 0 comments

This holiday season, Doug Ford is gifting his insider pals a luxury spa and sticking you with the bill: It'll cost $400 for every single household.

submitted 74 days ago • 12 comments

Doug Ford is a callous bloated hog.

submitted 72 days ago • 20 comments

Michelle Rempel Garner runs away from the media in Ottawa and now Doug Ford and Kinga hide from accountability at Queen's Park. This week has been a real bad look for Conservatives. #cdnpoli #peipoli #onpoli

submitted 80 days ago • 5 comments

Doug Ford is wasting $2.2 billion of your money to build a private spa nobody wants while destroying the Science Centre that everyone valued. The Minister of Infrastructure should resign and the Ford government needs to be replaced. #cdnpoli #peipoli

submitted 80 days ago • 6 comments