CUPE Ontario is also due to choose a new leader, and a new Executive - their convention is in May. We asked Katherine Grzejszczak & Krista Laing, who are both campaigning for positions, what this next election means for Ontario's largest public sector union. Hear their answer 👇 🎧 pod.fo/e/3ddc68

CUPE Ontario is also due to choose a new leader, and a new Executive - their convention is in May. We asked Katherine Grzejszczak & Krista Laing, who are both campaigning for positions, what this next election means for Ontario's largest public sector union. Hear their answer 👇 🎧 pod.fo/e/3ddc68

Student unions in Ontario have been under attack since Ford took office. We invited @cfson.bsky.social on to talk about the recent cuts to OSAP, and what they plan on doing about it. 🎧 pod.fo/e/3ae542

HonestReporting Canada were invited to speak in Parliament this week about the “state of journalism.” Here's what MPs ignored about this organization 👇 Latest from @davide.readthemaple.com www.readthemaple.com/heres-what-p...

Canadian oligarch Heather Reisman wants you to think people are targeting Indigo Books because she's Jewish. She doesn't want you to know the real reason why we #BoycottIndigoBooks Hear about her role funding the occupation of Palestine, and the campaign trying to stop her. /1

This week’s episode is ultimately about solidarity and sisterhood.

"Walking along in solidarity means seeing us as a whole people, not just as a people living in resistance" - Indigenous filmmaker, Jada-Gabrielle Pape For our latest, we interviewed Jada alongside Palestinian filmmaker Rawan Ramini to talk about the connections between their peoples. /1

The battle to exist continues at the 100 Victoria Street encampment in Kitchener, ON. Listen in to hear how people are resisting the endless attacks while building community. Our interview w/FightBack! KW

Where do municipalities want unhoused people to go? Knowing there isn’t housing for them, the Region of Waterloo is determined to evict a functioning encampment. Organizers aren’t having it. Hear about it below…

Despite MULITPLE court rulings - the Region of Waterloo continues to try to push people from the encampment at 100 Victoria Street. In our latest, hear the many (carceral) ways Police, the Region and even social workers create more problems than they portend to address. /1

A group of Native American activists are stepping up to watch their home and patrol Minneapolis for ICE agents. We show you how they help people evade detention and the risks of being on the front lines tonight on APTN National News. Watch live: youtube.com/aptnnews

We celebrate victories, we learn from them...but we keep going. Artists turned activists took risks disrupting a 'prestigious' award ceremony for the Giller Prize. Their target, Scotiabank, just capitulated. Here's how it all happened... Article: bpofdisruption.substack.com/p/victory-fo...

Despite MULITPLE court rulings - the Region of Waterloo continues to try to push people from the encampment at 100 Victoria Street. In our latest, hear the many (carceral) ways Police, the Region and even social workers create more problems than they portend to address. /1

Episode 219: Strategic Incapacitation Toronto Police & Protests w/The Orange Hats A discussion with on-the-ground legal observers that every organizer needs to hear. 🎧 pod.fo/e/38dae9 /2

Imagine what Toronto Police would do if no one was watching? And we don't mean other cops. Legal Observers in the city have been recording the conduct of TPS, including their so-called community liaison officers, for years now. Hear them talk about their report. /1

“Repression and violence" are central to the Canadian Mining Industry's colonialist strategy. Here's @miningwatch.bsky.social Canada's National Program co-lead, Jamie Kneen talking about myriad of ways companies AND our politicians are responsible. www.instagram.com/reel/DUYfHgt... /1

BREAKING: Federal Judge dismisses murder charge against Luigi Mangioni. Still has federal charges pending, but it means he won’t face the death penalty if convicted.

What is our role, as the façades of liberalism falls away? Guest @aliyapabani.bsky.social reminds us there are a lot of liberals trying to navigate this disruption of their world view, which could be providing a unique moment to reshape it. More on this in our latest - scroll for link /1

AI doesn’t live up to the hype. And employers know this - including the government of Canada - but will still use it to replace workers. A new age austerity. Hear more and ways folks are pushing back on our interview with @stopgenai.com bpofdisruption.substack.com/p/stopgenai-...

Canisters thrown by DHS as they left. 3 CS canisters and white smoke. Everyone has PPE so they just kept yelling at them.

Canadian Immigration and ICE There is way more in common there than we’d like to admit. More on Carney’s very Trump like anti-immigration policies. t.co/BpETXfICB3

Don't kid yourself, Canada is closer to the awfulness that is ICE - thanks to our so-called 'bleeding heart' Liberals. Imagine what the Conservatives would do with the legislative framework Carney is laying down with BillC12… More in our latest piece, written by Jessa McLean Scroll for link 👇

From protests, to art builds, and everything inbetween… The folks at the Venezuelan Solidarity Coalition are busy resisting US Imperialism by making connections. Hear how 👇

Our last two episodes put together really put into perspective what’s at stake in Venezuela. For its people, it’s region, and of course, the Bolivarian Revolution. Bonus: Both Geo Maher and Raül Burbano share how people here can help. /1

How are activists in Canada helping the people of Venezuela resist US Imperialism? Since the onset of sanctions, they have been busy building relationships btw organized labour, social movements and tenant unions across the Americas. Hear more in our latest... /1

From Palestine protests to Indigenous land defence, police are dusting off old, abandoned court orders—”zombie” injunctions—to threaten or arrest organizers @irinaceric.bsky.social explains how these legal threats are being used to chill social movements. breachmedia.ca/police-using...

We’ve got a lot in the works right now… Next up: An interview w/Raül Burbano of the Venezuelan Solidarity Coalition Hear how folks in 🇨🇦 have been building connections w/ 🇻🇪 Labour & social movements as a means to resist ✊ Subscribe so you don’t miss it, and more… podfollow.com/blueprints-o... /1

“Communities defending themselves” IS part of the greater mission of democracy. Author & abolitionist Geo Maher on how communes & federations of communities can help resist imperialist aggression. 🎥 /1

Despite decades of resisting foreign political & military intervention, many continue to underestimate the power of Venezuelan Chavistas. WeI interviewed Geo Maher about the impacts from the Bolivarian revolutionary movement that STILL serve as barriers to imperialism... /1

“To underestimate their capacity to resist is potentially a fatal mistake.” - Geo Maher on Venezuelan Chavistas vs. U.S. Imperialism (and hubris) in our latest 👇 /1

Zero. Our show was created to help people find their power OUTSIDE of electoral politics. You want to know how the NDP actually operates? We got you. Want a podcast that runs cover for campaigns? try somewhere else.

In case AI data centers seem inevitable, @lelanargi.bsky.social looked at the farmers and farm communities all over the country that are pushing back — and succeeding: ambrook.com/offrange/lan...

The kidnapping of Maduro isn’t all that new for US foreign policy. A bit more brazen - no doubt. But still part of a long standing agenda to gain access to the resources of South America. And the Chavistas will respond as they always have. /1

Immediately following the Bondi Beach attack, a narrative was formed. A dangerous one that paves the way for the suppression of rights across the 🌍 Including 🇨🇦’s Bill C9 @jewssayno.bsky.social talk about the legislation, as well as the weaponization of antisemitism used to make it law. 🎧👇 /1

This episode of @blueprints.bsky.social convinced me that reforming the NDP is impossible. We really need a new eco-democratic socialist party in Canada. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/a...

Revisiting our episode on Justice for Migrant Workers. Migrant rights activist, Chris Ramsaroop, on how Canada's Temporary Foreign Workers' Program amounts to indentured slavery, how workers are fighting back and what we need to do as allies to help. Listen here pod.fo/e/1ee2b9

The YMCA and the NDP didn’t just fail to defend Rana Zaman when the 🇮🇱 lobby came for her… They joined in and made space for more attacks. Hear how in our interview with Rana:

The YMCA caved to the Israeli lobby and rescinded Activist Rana Zaman’s Peace Medal. They were the first institution to betray Rana’s trust, as well as the Palestinian solidarity movement. Hear her whole story firsthand in our latest. /1

Trans activist returns peace medal in solidarity with Rana Zaman as YMCA added to Canada-wide boycott list Story by @mmughees.bsky.social www.halifaxexaminer.ca/equity/trans...

Important discussion on @blueprints.bsky.social. Hard to imagine having police storm your house in the dark while your kids are sleeping. player.captivate.fm/episode/6feb...

NEW: Ep 208 War & Austerity: A leftists political analysis of the Liberal's 'Canada Strong' 2025 Federal Budget. Plenty for the CAF and billionaires; a pittance for the rest of us. 🎧 pod.fo/e/35450b 🔗https://bpofdisruption.substack.com/p/war-and-austerity-unpacking-carneys

NEW: Ep. 207 What’s it like being a socialist elected into institutions hostile to their ideas? We asked @seanorr.bsky.social in our latest: 🎧 pod.fo/e/350a50 📖 bpofdisruption.substack.com/p/elected-so...

Rural Resistance: Simcoe County People are organizing for Palestine absolutely everywhere. Even in cottage country Ontario: bpofdisruption.substack.com/p/rural-resi...

NEW: Ep.206 Tenant Class Warfare 100s of folks jumped on a call to organize against proposed changes to renters rights. Ford backed down. The Tenants haven’t. More on the fight against Bill 60 & the landlords who asked for it. 🎧 pod.fo/e/34acce 📖 bpofdisruption.substack.com/p/tenant-cla... 1/

Mainstream outlets are facing scrutiny for their evasive coverage of Israel bombing 30 sites in Gaza on Tuesday, another violation of the ceasefire agreement. It’s “an epic failure of both journalistic and moral principles,” according to one professor. Reporting by @rdassaly.bsky.social.

NEW Ep. 205 Doctors' Duty: Travelling to Gaza Dr. Chaudhuri, an Ontario doctor and activist, saw the cruelty of the occupation up close at Al-Asqa Hospital, working alongside Palestinian healthcare workers who left a massive impact on her. bpofdisruption.substack.com/p/doctors-du...

NEW Ep.204: Forced regime change, land displacement, horrific violence... Hear the details of a landmark🍁legal case that exposed human rights abuses committed by corporate giants, but facilitated by our own federal government. 👇 🎧 pod.fo/e/3419ab bpofdisruption.substack.com/p/canadian-m... 1/2

Great discussion on @blueprints.bsky.social. Grateful for correction that serious injuries *were* delivered by police @ May 9/24 UofC protest: concussions to @katyanderson.bsky.social + me, point-blank pepper bullet wounds + others medically recorded. bpofdisruption.substack.com/p/holding-in...

NEW: A $10 million lawsuit looming for Toronto Metropolitan University... Its outcome could help hold other Canadian institutions accountable for smearing student activists. Get the details from Dimitri Lascaris in our latest 🎧 t.co/vugGXD99c2 bpofdisruption.substack.com/p/holding-in...

UPDATE: Mskwaasin and 2 other activists from Canada have arrived safely in Turkey. Three Newfoundlanders remain in IOF prisons. Demand their release!