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It’s been said many times that the treaties supersede the separatists. Alberta simply can’t leave without support from treaty signatories. And today, Chief Billy-Joe Tuccaro of the Mikisew Cree Nation made it clear. It’s a hard no. #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

submitted 46 days ago • 50 comments

I saw this on a full size billboard a couple of weeks ago on Hwy 101 just south of SFO - the airport. Flabbergasted. Then I saw it on a bus shelter ad display yesterday by Union Square. I finally found a photo of it online. This is where some AI companies want to take us. A bit scary, no?

submitted 137 days ago • 0 comments

Every one of us who believes in single-payer healthcare should be talking to our apolitical and conservative family members, coworkers, neighbors—everyone—about Medicare for All. This is a moment to organize and raise the class consciousness of our communities. 🧵

submitted 137 days ago • 11 comments

I hope that the focus on Mangione's arrest will not completely undo the too brief moment of analysis of the insurance industry's rapacious practices in the public consciousness. The Lever on the obscene windfall of Obamacare for insurers while denials increase : www.levernews.com/health-insur...

submitted 138 days ago • 0 comments

On CNN, Rahm Emanuel admits a refusal to hold Iraq War proponents accountable for their lies & a refusal to hold Wall St accountable for the financial crisis created big problems for Dems. Emanuel was literally the chief of staff of the Obama White House that decided to hold nobody accountable.

submitted 146 days ago • 35 comments

Canada's top military commander Jennie Carignan calls out the GOP for questioning women in combat: After 39 years as a combat arms officer and risking my life in many operations, I can’t believe that in 2024, we still have to justify women's contribution to defense and service in their country...

submitted 155 days ago • 1023 comments

Sunday comic.

submitted 155 days ago • 59 comments

Sarah McBride: "It is an attempt to distract ... Every single time we hear them say the word 'trans,' look what they're doing with their right hand. Look at what they're doing to pick the pocket of American workers, to fleece seniors by privatizing Social Security and Medicare."

submitted 155 days ago • 656 comments