New Brunswick, NJ just canceled plans for a colossal AI data center after massive pushback from the community. That's a huge win for people power. AI data centers are sucking up communities’ utilities AND draining state resources — while enriching Big Tech CEOs.

One of the creepiest things Trump said was that the families of the justices who voted against him should be ashamed of them. No one asked about the justices' families. Trump brought that up in a comment that has real "we know where you live" and "nice family you got there" vibes.

From the Other Place, and the New York Times' excellent Canada correspondent

The SCOTUS tariff ruling will age Trump more than anything else during his presidency. They’re not just his core economic policy; they’re his primary leverage for global bullying and corruption. He sees them as the source of his strength. This will serve as a catalyst for his cognitive unraveling.

At last. SCOTUS remembers that Congress is a separate and co-equal branch of government, to whom the Constitution assigns the power to levy taxes. One of Trump’s favorite levers is removed from the arsenal of extortion.

This is a great read on what Dani is doing.... open.substack.com/pub/emmettma...

Things Conservatives don't like: Danielle Smith: Fiscal accountability and immigrants Doug Ford: Students and governing Jamil Jivani: Canada Pierre Poilievre: Justin Trudeau and Jamil Jivani Trump: Cogence

My latest: Alberta's separatist leaders keep using Norway as an example of why an independent Alberta would work. Let's put that to the test, shall we? #cdnpoli #abpoli www.nationalobserver.com/2026/02/19/o...

Epstein certainly had a talent for spotting the weaknesses of powerful, vain men.

Agreed. Every single one of these fraudsters and ALL OF TRUMP'S CHILDREN need to be brought to justice in the years to come. Trump will likely be long dead by then but Don Jr, Eric, Ivanka, Tiffany and Barron all shared in their father's ill gotten gains so JAIL. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/18/o...

Ukraine is facing a "mafia-style" shakedown from the US. Canada may be next. We need to be ready. www.independent.co.uk/news/world/e...

Jeneroux: "Quite honestly it was the speech in Davos ... it felt disingenuous and quite simply wrong to be sitting on the sidelines anymore. So I reached out to the PM's office and will be joining his caucus and I couldn't be more proud to be here." 🎥 Credit CTV News ❤️🍁🇨🇦TEAM CANADA FOREVER🇨🇦🍁❤️

Ontario govt, 2024: unprecedented population growth means we're forced to cut health care funding Ontario govt, 2026: unprecedented population "flattening" means we're forced to cut health care funding So many excuses for starving public health care. Who cares if they make sense or are consistent?

Imagine doing this with your one precious life. Other people are out there teaching children and curing cancer and you decide to spend your time telling outrageous, laughably unbelievable lies about a dementia-addled rapist and fraud whose legacy will be nearly ending US democracy

Doug Ford was upset yesterday because malls weren't open on Family Day.

Doug's "strong powers" for mayors are a lot like free speech in the US right now. You can use it, as long as we agree with it.

"According to a recent EKOS poll that asked Canadians to describe their impressions of various major countries, the United States has a -50 net unfavourability, with a whopping 70 per cent of respondents rating it unfavourably. Only Russia is more unpopular among Canadians."

Doug Ford says there's not enough money to keep funding Ontario healthcare. He should make a TV ad about that.

An infant presented to the ER w/ intracranial hemorrhages. The pooling blood indicated a severe Vit K deficiency, which’s prevented by 💉 of Vit K at birth. But his parents, like a growing number of Americans, were skeptical of 💉 & refused the Vit K shot for their infant at birth. ⇧⇧RFK Jr’s fault.

The Fraser Institute condemns fining provinces that make patients pay for insured health care services because it, “sends a chill across the country that certain meaningful reforms” See cartoon: ‘reform’ is a dog whistle for privatization. #SendThatChill ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/ottawas...

The U.S. Department of Defense has barred military personnel from enrolling in courses at many of the nation’s top universities, including Harvard, Yale, MIT, and Johns Hopkins. A leaked email is said to contain the full list of affected schools. Shared by MeidasTouch.

Hillary Clinton: "The Trump administration's position towards Ukraine is disgraceful... The effort that Putin and Trump are making to profit off the misery and death of the Ukrainian people is a historic error and corrupt to the nth degree... He has betrayed the West. He has betrayed human values."

Toronto's new Urban Design director could bring the city a reset that it badly needs. My column (gift link): www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/5208e12...

Nah-nah. Buy Canadian - avoid the bridge. (or stay home) "The City of Windsor owns half of the tunnel and receives dividends from its operation, Councillor Angelo Marignani said. The bridge is privately owned by American billionaire Matthew Moroun." www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

“Maybe a better way to look at this is ‘people preparedness’. One way for people to be prepared (for the next pandemic) is to be healthier, eat better and exercise, so you’re less likely to get sick or have a poor outcome,” Powers added. Right. This will protect you from a novel pathogen.🤦‍♂️

So many artists and celebrities are really showing their asses. Others are stepping up and should be commended. www.theguardian.com/film/2026/fe...

Trump’s outrageous opposition to a new bridge to Canada disrespects Michigan This corridor is economically vital for the United States and crucially important to our national security.

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republicans = conservatives. everywhere.

The vast majority of Republican politicians would rather be officeholders in a dictatorship than citizens in a democracy. They have chosen to be traitors.

If you are the one bombing boats in international waters, you are, in fact, the terrorist in the situation. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

If it's too risky for the private sector, don't ask the public to pay for it. I don't want a dime of my tax dollars going to a pipeline doomed to become a #StrandedAsset. Time to end ALL the subsidies for a sunset industry. #EndFossilFuels #HothousePlanet www.theglobeandmail.com/business/ind...

Rubio speech at MSC—in short: US sees global trade, diplomacy, migration, immigration, global institutions and global affairs in general as a “foolish post-WWII mistake” and invites Europe “so save itself by each protecting sovereignty, closed borders, and Christianity” alike Trump’s America.

AOC in Munich: “They are looking to withdraw the United States from the entire world so that we can into an age of authoritarianism — of authoritarians that can carve out the world, where Donald Trump can command the Western Hemisphere & Latin America as his personal sandbox”

Messages to Canada 🇨🇦 King of England: 🇬🇧 condolences Australia 🇦🇺: condolences France 🇫🇷: condolences Germany 🇩🇪: condolences Ireland 🇮🇪: condolences India 🇮🇳: condolences USA 🇺🇸: give us half the bridge you paid for

The most corrupt pro-Putin president in US history endorses the most corrupt pro-Putin leader in Europe.

“It boggles the mind that the administration is rescinding the endangerment finding; it’s akin to insisting that the world is flat or denying that gravity is a thing,” said Dr. Howard Frumkin, a physician and professor emeritus of public health at the University of Washington.

The Ford government went on to say Trump is also responsible for Ontario's healthcare under-funding, the province's lackluster new house construction stats, and all the Greenbelt stuff too.

She won a landmark discrimination case in Canada. An exhibit and play honour her legacy Civil rights pioneer Gloria Baylis won case against #Montreal hotel giant in the 60s www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Radioactive Hybrid Terror Pig is the name of my Kid Rock cover band.

After Quebec loosened restrictions on the abortion pill, the province saw nearly an 80% increase in use in 2025. “It's been used around the world for years,” said Dr. Diane Francoeur. “But Canada lags all the time, especially Quebec … because there was a lot of regulation around it.”

He’s a king alright: of Corruption #USpol NYT Gifted www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/o...

Trump Tirade Over Bridge to Canada Backfires, Handing Democrats a 2026 Weapon His corrupt threat to block the opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge is about to become a big albatross around the necks of GOP candidates in pivotal Michigan.

These are the 6 Republicans who just voted against Trump’s Canada tariffs: Thomas Massie Don Bacon Brian Fitzpatrick Jeff Hurd Kevin Kiley Dan Newhouse

Embarrassing defeat for Trump and Mike Johnson.

"(Region of Waterloo) currently lacks basic information on how much water the province has allowed companies to take, how many permits are active and what cumulative impacts those permits may be having. Concerns are also spreading beyond Waterloo." #onpoli @nationalobserver.com

“Before Mr.Trump’s second term, it had been exceedingly rare for grand jurors to rebuff requests by prosecutors seeking indictments. It is now happening with increased frequency, as MrTrump’s appointees push ahead with questionable cases in an effort to appease him.” www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/u...

🔥Data centers are an unnecessary drain on electricity and a major drain on excessive daily water usage to support cooling towers🔥 Conserving water for food production, livestock, and all the 330M people should be #1 priority Data centers s/b banned until you eliminate these hazards to the country