“Even masks are becoming difficult to find. This is a huge mistake. I ask those who have the ability, especially foreign media, to reflect on this situation. What are people supposed to do under these conditions? This is truly a crime against humanity.”

New episode of Sandy and Nora! We watch Mark Carney sorrily apologize for suport the US and Israel-coordinated war on Iran and ask --- seriously? sandyandnora.com/episode-364-...

We are doing a good enough job of speeding up this death train with the status quo without adding the massive destruction (and fossil fuel expenditure) or war into the mix. Why are our politicians so bound and determined to expedite the end of humanity?

It's unconscionable that he's now considering implicating Canada in any way in this completely illegal, massively destructive and completely needless war. This is bigger than the troops -- it's about the soul of the country. Is it really that irretrievably rotten?

Absolute bullshit when he's supporting Trump's ludicrous war on Iran. He's not pushing back against dominant superpowers, he's getting cosy. Canadians voted for Carney to avoid getting a Canadian Trump-lite...and ended up getting a (much politer & actually intelligent) Canadian Trump-lite.

A cartoon from the 1950’s that’s more relevant than ever 💔

As Trump and Netanyahu drag the region into war, Canada is shamefully cheering them on. Join us in emailing Prime Minister Carney and Foreign Minister Anand to demand that they retract their support for illegal US-Israeli attacks on Iran and impose sanctions on Israel. share.nwmd.social/s/V1N6y2Wy

I think the entire region is already dragged into a major conflict but other agree. And the International Atomic Energy Agency should probably be inspecting everyone with a nuclear program.

Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez: “Today more than ever, it is essential to remember that one can be against a hateful regime as is the case with the Iranian regime…and at the same time be against an unjustified, dangerous military intervention outside of international law.”

“…disabled people are actually less likely to drive than nondisabled people and more likely to get around by walking and rolling and taking transit. Car-heavy cities are also disproportionately dangerous for disabled folks…” @nondriver.bsky.social in @motherjones.com #Accessibility

Nobody makes you watch TV (except maybe your dentist's office)/movies/social media reels. If you are concerned about the morals of the owners, do not patronize their products. There are alternatives. Why is this so hard? Your attention is their money. Stop giving it to them so liberally.

@mark-carney.bsky.social You do not have a mandate to behave like this. What happened to the banker who acknowledged we need to pursue green energy? What happened to claiming to hold any "values" whatsoever? Who are you?! Canadians did not vote for this.

This is so gross. Sadly, it's not surprising from Conservative politicians but it's disappointing and disgusting to see Liberals attempt to blame refugees and immigrants for the problems politicians' embrace of neo-liberalism have caused.

Canadian BDS activists just won a historic victory: Scotiabank, once the largest foreign shareholder in Israel’s biggest weapons manufacturer, has dropped all its shares in Elbit Systems. @desaima.bsky.social and Harrison Samphir report on the years-long pressure campaign that led to divestment.

Scotland's Community Wealth Building Bill is a potentially world-changing strategic economic law with the power to end billionaire domination. Little wonder that *zero* English media outlets have covered it.

AI Added 'Basically Zero' to US Economic Growth Last Year, Goldman Sachs Says https://gizmodo.com/ai-added-basically-zero-to-us-economic-growth-last-year-goldman-sachs-says-2000725380

What you have to understand is that Carbon Capture and Storage is driven not by environmental concerns but by fossil fuel industry demands. It provides both a new revenue stream (at our expense) and the mother of all greenwashing schemes. Whether it works or not (it doesn't) is entirely irrelevant.

My team at the Crowd Counting Consortium (@djpressman.bsky.social, Soha Hammam, & Chris Shay) has shared a big data update, covering all recorded US protests through Jan 2026. Some key takeaways 🧵:

New report from @ccpamb.bsky.social says feds, province should apply measures introduced for Ukrainians to all refugees, displaced people @ccpamb.bsky.social www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

You clean up your mess. Oil companies won’t.    Now, Alberta’s MAS could make taxpayers foot their $130B cleanup bill.   Enough. Demand a public inquiry into AB’s well cleanup crisis now.   👉

No Israeli appearance in global sport can be understood outside the context of the athleticide it has committed in Gaza—and not been held accountable for. journals.humankinetics.com/view/journal...

There is simply no moral argument for allowing war criminals to compete at the Olympics.

Who knew you could just be a human being as a politician? You could just make good things happen. Why is this so hard for everyone else?

It is unacceptable for Canada to promote “dialogue” with Israel on AI. The Israeli military uses Israeli AI and tech to surveil and target Palestinians. Email MP Solomon & PM Carney to tell them we don’t need Israel’s genocidal AI. share.nwmd.social/s/CklMbogJ

You can just do it, @mark-carney.bsky.social.

Reminder: journalists get arrested in Canada too. In fact, The Narwhal is in court right now challenging the RCMP for arresting photojournalist Amber Bracken. Our editor-in-chief,Carol Linnitt, testifies today and Monday, and court is open to the public if you're in Vancouver.

Read the full statement here: movement-media.org/statement-fr...

Hey @thestar.com this is disgusting. Don't steal the work of an independent journalist, fail to credit them, and then paywall it.

"Not only don't people work less when they are guaranteed an income, they might actually put in more effort at work. And the fact that they have more money to spend leads to the creation of more jobs." Nobel Prize–winning economists Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo

Kare 11 local news just read, in full, this statement from Michael and Susan Pretti, the parents of Alex Pretti. "Please get the truth out about our son."

If you're living somewhere outside the USA, one thing you can do is pressure your leaders to boycott World Cup and Olympic events here.

Good morning. A regular reminder: a tiny few hoard staggering wealth and own much of the media, while millions struggle to survive. That’s not an accident. It’s a choice made by those in power. Tax wealth. Fund public services. Build an economy for everyone - not the 1%.

This is how you do it, @mark-carney.bsky.social.

@senatorpaulasimons.bsky.social has put together starter packs of Canadian senators on Bsky. go.bsky.app/Qua1iWy If you want to see the Canadian govt OFF the racist, disinformation, sexual-violence social media platform, one thing to do is show confidence in alternatives. Follow some of these.

The CBC has just posted a transcript of my recent As it Happens interview about X and Grok. I’m posting a couple of screen shots here - since they are a bit too long for alt text, I’ll post the link to the full transcript below. #cdnpoli #X #Grok #yeg #CSAM

#Helsinki achieved zero road deaths in a year—without autonomous vehicles on its streets. They did it through road diets, car-free zones, and 30 km/h speed limits. Not by flooding the streets with robotaxis. (Waymo isn't allowed in #Finland.) To really save lives... 🧵

Violence is too often sloppy; it spills over. Misogynists kill a lot of men, racists kill white people, ICE in its attacks on immigrants and anyone who looks like them just killed a white US citizen. When you're a hammer, everything looks like a nail; when you're a gun everyone is a target.

As homes fill with new gadgets this festive season, it’s worth remembering what happens to the old ones. Phones, fridges or laptops don’t just disappear. The 🌎 generates 62M tonnes of e-waste every year. Smarter design, stronger rules & better recycling can help #BeatWastePollution: bit.ly/492V3iv

Canada says Israeli approval for 19 new settlements in West Bank violates international law - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/canada-says-israeli-approval-19-new-settlements-west-bank-violates

Why is Carney turning his back on international human rights and gender equality? (1/5)

The MB government’s decision to support a new fossil gas-fired power plant—announced in today’s throne speech—is a major disappointment that undercuts its recent commitments to emissions reductions, affordability and economic development. Read our full response: climateactionmb.ca/new-provinci...

Big Ag is investing heavily in greenwashing at #COP30, with lobbyists, pavilions, PR – the whole works.⁣ And while they pour money into protecting their image, we’re landed with the climate bill. See through the spin. Demand real action ✊⁣ 👉 #RespectTheAmazon & #StopBigAg 👉 act.gp/3LpWWxy

As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history. Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX

@joellightbound.bsky.social How about this for Canada Post? Trucks are still needed for some areas of course, but there's a lot of city distances that could be better covered by micro electric vehicles -- including e-cargo bikes. Yes, even in Canadian winters.

The province of Manitoba must reinstate the 50/50 funding agreement. Why? Ensure frequent and reliable #WinnipegTransit #WinnipegTransit at the heart of Manitoba’s climate strategy Sign the petition: tinyurl.com/mr3scs79 #FairTransitMB #TransitJustice #ClimateActionNow #MobilityMatters

Solar’s price drop is astonishing: panels are now 98% cheaper than when I first analyzed them in 2004. Today, building a fence with solar can be cheaper than using wood.

"Far from easing the burden on care, these private schemes can add cost and confusion to an already-strained system by privatizing profits and shifting costs onto public, not-for-profit care."

Yes, this is correct. And the reason is because our capitalist classes have decided that it is not sufficiently profitable, so they're not going to do it. We must understand this reality. Capital *cannot* be relied upon to address the climate crisis.