For anyone saying the new PC’s don’t have the potential to be a game changer… Here’s the voting intentions without them in the mix… The UCP cruise to another majority But with the PC’s in the game? The UCP are quickly relegated to third place. No wonder Smith is scared! #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

I listened to a talk today by a hyper-intelligent trans woman. At the end, she said she hoped the federation would override any use of NWC in Alberta (this was a couple hours before the news). Sean Fraser mentioned it today. If you’re going to write about this to anyone, write to him.

The first time an Alberta government invoked the notwithstanding clause, public outrage forced a reversal in less than 24 hours. I wish to God Albertans would show the same moral fury now, when school children are outed & bullied by the government that is supposed to protect them. #ableg #abpoli

Danielle Smith using the notwithstanding clause to ensure her constitutionally illegal laws go into effect to take away charter rights will define her legacy. How Nenshi and the NDP respond will define theirs. #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

Just sent this to the UCP scumbags. Please folks, keep the pressure on. #abpoli #yeg #yyc #abhealth #abed #alberta #transrightsarehumanrights Sent to [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] (and local MLA Turtle)

The use of the notwithstanding clause in Alberta should be a line in the sand for everyone. Wielding such immense constitutional power to preemptively strip Charter rights from one of our most vulnerable minorities is a dangerous and cynical act. Rights aren't a buffet you can pick from.

Wow. This world is so, so fucked up. I’m devastated tonight.

NEW: The Alberta Teachers' Association and employers are returning to the bargaining table Friday. See short decision from the LRB, to resolve the complaint the government filed earlier this week. Note the outstanding issues: two pay items and coverage of COVID vaccines. #AbLeg #AbEd

Well, well…

Is this what you call winning, Premier?

And in today’s political news.

“Our team basically got shorted three league games. Girls are taking a hard hit, while nothing is happening with the boys.” Early dropoff in girls' school sports linked to new gender confirmation forms edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...

BEYOND LOCAL: Experts say Alberta's impending ad campaign against teachers escalating standoff

It’s proving to be a real challenge these days to make light of any of this.

Had another nearly 2hr marathon of frustration with Rogers-Shaw yesterday: got dropped twice from online chat. We had a $30 increase with no new services. Filed a quick online complaint, got a call from the “office of the president” and now pay $10 less than before the increase. Squeaky wheel am I

If the only thing that truly unites Americans is their ability to purchase firearms, how do you suppose the classes will settle their differences?

Alberta changing industrial carbon tax program to recognize company investments From me today: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/business/alb...

The standing ovation in Parliament today to honour Charlie Kirk was one of the most embarrassing things I’ve ever seen from that building, and I gotta tell you, that list is long

And did this victim of political violence get a standing ovation?

That tracks. All of it. These are not nice people.

“We’ve crossed a dangerous line when it comes to threats against journalists for doing their jobs. It shouldn’t take an immense amount of bravery to state well-grounded views, and journalists should not have to fear for their lives after speaking up.” #canpoli #uspoli #CdnMedia

Not so much like the Alberta First forums, is it? This is the conservative base extremely upset at their own government. I, for one, am glad to see it.

The greatest trick the super rich ever played, is convincing a critical mass of those they exploit to defend the exploitation.

Well, that’s new…

Straw vote on amending the Constitution: ‘Yep. Let’s amend it. Get ‘er done.’ Some days, I wonder how much happier my life would be without a degree in political science.

So if everyone uses empathy and accepts Charlie Kirk’s death as a tragedy will Republican lawmakers do the same and vote for gun control?

A young mom that I just said hi to as I was passing her just yelled back at me from down the street/ “you’re GORGEOUS by the way!!”. I’ve actually got tears in my eyes. If you’re going to be anything in this crazy world, be friendly and kind. The impact is shocking.

Idea for great towns in #BC: vaccine tourism! “Hey, Albertans, come spend your $100 on some great times in BC!”

The. Calgary Zoo tapirs offer a great reminder to social conservatives: no matter what you do, your child is born different from you.

Vitor begins with suggesting there is an Asian market dying to tap into ANOTHER 1 billion barrels of Alberta bitumen. Trying to justify another pipeline. He explains that Alberta is in a better state than other places. Note: the oilsands are the largest ongoing enviro catastrophe in the world. 2/

Age verification? I spent many date nights at Blockbuster.

“Jenkins stressed the legislation was introduced to strengthen ties between parents & their child's education.” Bullshit. This legislation was created to cater to their conspiracy-addled base who think kids are going to school & having their gender changed by teachers. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

THIS!!!

Yikes. The news is harrowing this Tuesday morning. 😬

I am amazed to learn that there are both religious texts and anatomy books with images of explicit sexual activity.

I missed Saturday, so.

Warblers are really coming through this weekend: Palm, orange-crowned, yellow, yellow-rumped (of course). The highlight though was a black throated green warbler because they are rarely spotted here. We are a bit too far west for them to normally pass through. #Alberta #birding

You are the future and we need your voice! Help shape our fight for climate action, fairness, and democracy by joining the Greens at www.greenparty.ca/en/youth-mem... #YouthForGreens

#Lethbridge: west-siders, it’s not just YOU!!

Again, school libraries and librarians are savvy. Books aren’t dumped on the floor to crawl through: they’re arranged and shelved with a system. Students have to CHECK THEM OUT. The UCP wants to do the librarian’s job? They should maybe start by talking to librarians. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

All children are now assumed to have a penis until proven otherwise. #nevervoteconservitive

Local woman wakes up, invites Right Wing Raisin Enthusiast to speak at her next Oatmeal Socialism cabinet meeting, makes oatmeal.

“Popular purchases…include the four coming-of-age graphic novels that the government cited as cause for its order” Four books = Ministerial order. FFS www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/7a09e4a...

17 just chose points over “ANUS” in Scrabble. He is an adult now.

Holy shit. Getting the first day overview of grade 12 in southern AB’s most populated high school. This is INSANE. Fuck this useless provincial government.

It has been my contention for some time that many of us need this instruction tattooed on our face

Weird how Canadians WANT an American 2 party system 🤷

“Smith swears that her provincial tour is simply about investigating the causes of Alberta separatist sentiment. OK then. Perhaps motorists who toss lit cigarettes out the car window are simply testing the capacity of local firefighters.” Laugh thru your tears, Alberta.

But we USED to have much higher vaccine compliance.

Line go up forever was a stupid housing policy