A loser senator from Maine wrote to Canadian representatives asking them to commit treason, break up our country and join the United States of Trump. I had to school him in basic facts about Canadian values and our readiness to defend our nation from fascists. www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Bpt...

Shelton Creek Wildfire in Western Washington State as seen from Victoria, BC tonight. youtu.be/a8dTFGge9KY?...

The power of the boycott.

Which US politicians do we phone to complain about US smoke in Canada? As seen from Victoria, BC this evening, looking South.

NEW: It’s Trump’s August of discontent Wars in Gaza and Ukraine are expanding. The jobs report was poor. The new tariffs could raise prices. Republicans are being heckled at town halls. And there’s Epstein Inside Trump’s toughest moment back in office: www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...

"By calling his bluff and asserting an independent policy on Palestine, despite Trump’s threats, Canada has dared to speak in the only language Trump understands: leverage." @rollingstone.com www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...

Happy Canada Day Long Weekend and Elbows back up, Canada!

It’s the last Saturday of Pride. I’ve done tributes for the icons. But today, this one’s for the living. For everyone still fighting to exist, to love, to speak, while leaders strip rights and fuel hate. You’re not alone. Here’s a few poems for the battle. 💙🌈 #Pride #Poetry #Resist #blueskypoets

And why wouldn’t Canada charge a digital services tax on American based tech companies raking in millions of dollars in profits off the backs of Canadians? Duh!

No more pretending, it is now completely in the open, some folks in the US can’t tolerate people that are not white like them, and don’t have the same values. Nothing new here, the racism and intolerance is just so overtly in your face.

Sunday is #Stunday Clayoquot Sound - Pacific Rim National Park Reserve

The more orange tan man talks about the 51st State, the more he irritates Canadians. Keep going, you are helping Canadians stay united.

This is a lesson in speaking truth to power. Tsuu T’ina Minor Chief Steven Crowchild showed Donald Trump how a real leader acts.

The Day the Nazi Died - Chumbawumba "So if you meet with these historians, I'll tell you what to say Tell them that the Nazis never really went away They're out there burning houses down and peddling racist lies And we'll never rest again until every Nazi dies." www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLkP...

Canada is not alone. We have neighbours. They just happen to be an ocean a way but we know we can count on them.

#BlueskyArtShow Theme: #Joy Santorini

Today’s #QueerIndieSpotlight is gay author, Michael Scott Curnes! Check out his books, give him a follow @michaelscottcurnes.bsky.social‬ and be sure to check out his website www.michaelscottcurn...#QueerIndieSpotlight 1/3

“When citizens must think twice about criticizing or opposing the government because they could credibly face government retribution, they no longer live in a full democracy.”

Getting in some light reading...

TACO TACO TACO - Trump always chickens out. Canada gets a good shout out. It is one thing to laugh at fascists. But the real battle is beating them. Happy Friday. www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaJ2...

My 11th novel, and 6th to be published (later this fall) has just been handed over to my trusted editor. I started it January 1st, wanting to complete a novel in 6 months so I could tune out the NEWS—and I did it!

NEWS: A federal court just invalidated Trump’s ”Liberation Day" tariffs, ruling he exceeded his authority under IEEPA. The court said Trump can’t bypass Congress to set trade policy and that these tariffs are unconstitutional and void.

Meltdown on Truth Social in 3, 2, 1...

📡 Broadcasting a new signal On the eve of #WorldPressFreedomDay, R.E.M. is proud to announce Radio Free Europe 2025—a five-track benefit EP saluting 75 years of RFE/RL’s fearless journalism. Watch the full Dispatch video + learn more about Jacknife Lee and Mitch Easter RFE remixes ffm.to/remrfe2025

The world watched Canada's election closely. We are on the front lines of the fight to defend the rule of law. Our nation needs to step up for the big picture and not squander this moment with squabbles and partisan turf wars. Here is my latest reflection. charlieangus.substack.com/p/forests-tr...

Alberta First Nations issue cease and desist order against Danielle Smith's attempt to create a national unity crisis. Alberta is on treaty lands. Those treaties were signed 30 years before Alberta became a province.

Donald Trump thought Canada was an easy mark. But we come from a long line of fascist fighters. Canada will not break. We will not bend. We will not kiss the gangster ring. Please share this footage of my Elbows Up tour stop in London. #elbowsup #strongasfuck www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDGm...

Trump has declared economic war on Europe. To our democratic allies respond in the Canadian way - cancel trips, boycott bourbon and any American product. Let your purchases send a message to the oligarchs.

No we ain't going anywhere. But if they need some players to help get them back on their feet after tackling Team Canada we might be willing to help. Maybe.

Canadians used to joke that we were a mouse beside an elephant. Then comparisons got darker - living above a meth lab. Now we understand we live next to a gangster regime. But Canadians won't bend. The resistance is coming from ordinary folk. Please read and share. open.substack.com/pub/charliea...

Do not back down, keep buying Canadian.

If the orange man doesn’t need anything from Canada, why is he insisting that we become the 51st state?

Charlie Angus - The Resistance is my new substack forum where I will take a deeper dive into the issues of resistance in this new dark age. substack.com/profile/2620...?

Trump, « un Al Capone dans sa période syphilitique ».

Getting our BOYCOTT on!

The Logic of Destruction open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...

I have been given 4 eagle feathers in my years working with the Cree people. It is a sacred trust. I rarely bring them out. But in facing down Trump we need to invoke our inner warrior spirit. I hold the feather aloft as a sign of respect and determination. We will not break. Not now. Not ever.