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“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back into a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.”

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Well... the State of the DisUnion will begin, shortly. I'm gonna be in attendance 😳😏. DO NOT WATCH!

submitted 1 day ago • 1906 comments

100% Tariffs on Teslas Please. www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUMj...

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If you’re driving a cybertruck in Canada you’re either oblivious or a collaborator.

submitted 2 days ago • 17 comments

Protein Bagel 🥯 one-handed style 🥯

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When Mike Myers wore his "Canada Is Not For Sale" t-shirt on SNL, he mouthed a secret code: "elbows up." It's a reference to the great Gordie "Mr. Elbows" Howe who punished those that messed with his team. You heard him Canada: elbows up. If anyone asks why, tell them that Mike Myers sent you.

submitted 3 days ago • 209 comments

My law firm is currently litigation 49 voting, election and pro-democracy cases in 20 states.

submitted 3 days ago • 1030 comments

In 2026, cars will need fewer screens and more buttons to earn 5-star safety rating in Europe. New testing rules will be introduced that require vehicles to have physical controls to earn the highest safety score. This is a good thing for public safety, and a bad thing for companies like Tesla.

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I got laid off today, with the rest of 18F. 18F was an elite federal software shop. We made gov't websites work better, more efficiently for the American people. We saved taxpayers from getting screwed over by contractors. And were fired for it. We made this website to tell our story: 18f.org

submitted 4 days ago • 3346 comments

My #onpoli peeps are very quiet … I feel your pain. Our riding: con 20,999 Liberal+NDP 23,597 How was it even that close despite all that is going on with health care and tunnels and our tax money spent on beer? 🥴😭😵‍💫

submitted 5 days ago • 4 comments

Seven years ago my daughter was fighting for her life in the NICU. Today we are riding bikes home from school together. Some dreams do come true.

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NEW: The Trump White House gave one of their 'Epstein File' binders to a supporter who had posted a photo of herself wearing a "Free Ghislaine" shirt—in reference to convicted sex trafficker and Epstein partner Ghislaine Maxwell.

submitted 5 days ago • 222 comments

Any psychologist or psychiatrist (or former abused spouse) will tell you that President Zelensky gave a master class today on how to deal with a malignant narcissist. He is an amazing man. We can all learn from him.

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I’ve lost track of how many times they’ve broken something and then gamely tried to at least pretend to glue it back together.

submitted 6 days ago • 800 comments

"Lower Manhattan's economy has gotten an almost billion-dollar boost in just the first month of congestion pricing's existence, the MTA said on Wednesday." Today in @nyc.streetsblog.org:

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I crunched 80+ years of U.S. foreign lobbying data. Turns out Alberta has hired more lobbyists than any other province or the federal govt since 2000. STORY: www.cbc.ca/1.7469140

submitted 6 days ago • 5 comments

It’s not for sale because Doug is giving Ontario away FOR FREE

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Hogarth was an explicit anti bike lane candidate, there at the Bloor west announcements to kill them, quite visible. And she lost. Bike lanes are a settled issue in Toronto. In the last mayoral election the anti bike lane candidates lost. www.thestar.com/politics/ele...

submitted 6 days ago • 10 comments

Thank you, rest of Ontario, for pumping 100s of millions of public $ into downtown Toronto for our new spa.

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Congestion pricing works: "The toll plan is also on track to hit its goal of raising $15 billion in funding for critical transit repairs and improvements, the M.T.A. said. Nearly $49 million was billed to vehicles entering the zone in January, according to the latest public data from the authority."

submitted 6 days ago • 4 comments

sitzfleisch the power to endure or to persevere in an activity; staying power.

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"The provincial government has a legal duty to consult with, and accommodate, as appropriate, First Nation and rights-bearing Métis communities before making a decision that has the potential to impact Aboriginal or Treaty rights adversely." #skpoli www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/fi...

submitted 6 days ago • 1 comment

Christine Hogarth, bike lane hater Girl BYE

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One of my neighbours put this up on their lawn. Civic virtue signalling! (extremely complimentary)

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DOGE recommends cuts to the FAA. Hundreds of workers get fired, including those tasked with producing air traffic navigation maps. Now Starlink is reportedly in line to take over a $2 billion contract to upgrade the nation's air traffic control systems. See how this works?

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"She may not look like much but she's got it where it counts, kid." #SpaceCakes #BikeParty #CargoBike #StarWars

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NEW: “Kennedy paused a multimillion dollar project to create a new Covid-19 vaccine in pill form on Tuesday, and the Food and Drug Administration canceled an advisory committee meeting on updating next season’s flu vaccine.” newrepublic.com/post/192059/...

submitted 6 days ago • 3403 comments

Some sound advice:

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This news truly breaks my heart. We are calling on HHS to take immediate action. Secretary Kennedy needs to bring back weekly measles tracking from the CDC, rehire the health experts, and roll out a serious vaccine campaign. Our kids' safety is on the line! abcnews.go.com/Health/1st-m...

submitted 7 days ago • 1503 comments

Remember: your vote will make a difference. You matter. Vote.

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Hey Ontario, If today's snowfall is deterring you from voting, just think about the heightened risk of you or someone you love dying early in a couple years, because of Doug Ford's ongoing push to cripple our public health system to privatize it so his cronies can profit. Pass it on.

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Good morning Ontario, It's a great day to #FireDougFord Pass it on! ❤️🇨🇦

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Tesla’s shareholders just lost another $38,640,000,000 today — a total $TSLA loss of $600 billion since December. Tesla’s CEO was not in the office. In literally any other public company ever, this would be the point where the CEO gets fired.

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QUESTION to Ontario Election 🗳️ how is it legal to call a ‘snap election (planned for months) in Feb? Voter Suppression = 3 advance polls, voter cards late or not arrived & SNOWED in cities!! #dougford x.com/politicsfan2...

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Tesla stocks plunge, signalling end of markets' Trump euphoria #teslastocks #ElonMusk #cybertruck #swasticar www.lemonde.fr/en/economy/a...

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Wednesday morning at the Bastille; the dance of pedestrians, bikes, buses & cars. #paris #urbanism #15minutecity #bikes #cycling #commuting

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There is a pluralistic ignorance effect when it comes to wanting safe streets for walking, bicycling and active mobility. The majority want it, but they think they’re the minority. Why? B/c of a loud minority opposition. @ianwalker.bsky.social #motonormativity www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkLr...

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Thinking of anti-vax mom whose pediatrician tried to talk her into vaccinating at every checkup. Finally, pediatrician told her to either vax her child or find another pediatrician. Dr could not risk transmission of measles in her office or waiting room. Mom found another pediatrician

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For your evening commute, may I recommend a wafer-thin podcast about a Toronto chocolate company that is making chocolate while also supporting regenerative agriculture and ethical economic systems.

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slack is down. ride bikes

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The first measles death in the US in a decade -- the tragic, preventable death of a child whose parents chose not to protect them with vaccination -- should spark an immediate nation-wide campaign to ensure all children are protected against preventable diseases. Anything less is unconscionable.

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My husband @robertcooper-us.bsky.social and I were the FIRST gay couple to adopt children in the US, way back in 1985. We went on to adopt five wonderful kids — all adopted at birth. They’ve grown so much! Here’s a pic from our wedding in 2000, and a recent one including their significant others. ❤️

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They've identified the problem, the solution, the funding source, and the political support. All city council has to do is pass it.

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happy Public Lending Right Program, Canada Council of the Arts day to all my writer friends. If you're not signed up, do it for next year: publiclendingright.ca

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