BREAKING: Zohran Mamdani will be the next mayor of New York City after running on a platform centered on making the city affordable for working people.

good time to respectfully tap the "please support worker-led, billionaire-free, independent news" sign

There’s NOTHING on the assassination of 5 Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza on the CBC and other outlets’ homepages. I had to search for the CBC story, which was published 1 hr ago using passive language like “died in an airstrike.” SHAME ON MEDIA WHITEWASHING GENOCIDE. SHAME ON EVERYONE WHO’S SILENT.

Not quite sure Canada's elxn is as stunning of a right wing loss as many are making it out to be. Conservatives won huge % of popular vote incl significant inroads in certain immigrant communities. And Libs didn't even "campaign left, govern right", they campaigned right esp on economic policies.

Okay, we're entering the area of "Poilievre might actually lose his seat, but hold on"

I wonder if Chrystia Freeland was able to afford those pearls after cancelling her Disney+ subscription. #elxn45 #CanadaVotes #CanadaElections2025

Get in loser, if Pierre Poilievre loses his seat we’re doing shots. #elxn45 #CanadaVotes #CanadaElections2025

TFW The Job™️ is to follow and respond to the election results but you checked out weeks ago. 😭 #elxn45 How’s everyone doing?

And a gentle reminder to everyone sharing videos - Filipino BC and the organizers of Lapu Lapu Day are strongly discouraging the viewing and sharing of these videos.

Community resources for the Filipino community: vanfilemergency.my.canva.site

Much love for Filipinx comrades and community impacted by horrific violence during Lapu-Lapu Day celebrations. For ppl seeking support such as meal train or counseling, you can access resources thru Filipinx-led mutual aid network coming together. Share widely: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Our immediate story on the tragedy. Multiple people confirmed dead and one person in custody. We’ll have more information as we verify information through the night. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Oh boy, a million things about that section, but I’ll just say the the refusal to call what the state of Israel is doing to Palestinians a genocide is pure gutless cowardice, nothing else.

The amount of casual racism being dropped in this #debate by ALL of them is wild. #elxn45

THIS. Paging the federal @ndp.ca for the hundredth time.

AND WE LOVE TO SEE IT 😭🔥

I'VE SEEN ENOUGH SEAN ORR AND LUCY MALONEY HAVE WON THE 2025 VANCOUVER COUNCIL BYELECTION

What is up with progressives in Canada now applauding the Liberals after years of frustration? And with the rise of nationalism in the face of a Poilievre threat. Have we learned nothing?? Are we ready to talk about this?! I feel like I’m losing my mind.

Got a bit personal and wrote this blog for @leadnowca.bsky.social to talk about the rise of anti-immigration rhetoric in Canada, why migrant scapegoating is happening, and what we can do about it: leadnow.ca/migrant-just... In the context of the upcoming election, it feels more relevant than ever.

“Many of us are feeling this rise in anti-immigrant rhetoric in our everyday lives — on the streets, as we read the news, and when we scroll social media. It’s heartbreaking and a reality no one should have to face.” Read the full blog post by @nayelijs.bsky.social: leadnow.ca/migrant-just...

Mahmoud Khalil’s treatment should not happen in a democracy | Moustafa Bayoumi

“The answer to fascism isn’t more nationalism—it’s deeper democracy, stronger communities, empowered labour movements, and unwavering commitment to justice for all.” @erinblondeau.bsky.social 💯🔥 rabble.ca/columnists/f...

Imo this is the more informative framing of today's development - Israel is limiting access to potable water in Gaza

Trump's tariffs are here—and they threaten to wreck Canada's economy. Grabbing the nearest “Made in Canada” label won’t shield us from the fallout. We need emergency measures to protect workers from job losses, price gouging, rent hikes, and evictions. breachmedia.ca/trumps-trade...

“Sticking to our guns is critical, because what often happens when a far-right leader begins to gain traction is that progressive parties shift to the centre to try to hold on to their voter base. But it’s a losing strategy.” - Kate Hodgson, Leadnow campaigner 🔥

In the face of far-right populism, our response needs to be to double down on our own vision for Canada’s future — one in which everyone has a safe, affordable place to call home; where we’ve taken the climate crisis seriously; and brought Canada’s billionaire class to heel. #elxn45

Holy eff Supposedly left-center NDP has just fired the *entire* Victoria school board in order to reverse the ban on cops in schools. The democratically elected school board was supported by Victoria Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils to keep cops out of schools. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

one of key functions of immigration raids & crackdowns is not to actually deport all migrants/refugees but to deepen conditions of social precarity & labor deportability. to make migrants more vulnerable to exploitation from bosses & landlords & banks, and to create scapegoats for austerity policies

ANNOUNCING: The 2024 #ProfiteerOfTheYear Awards! 🤑🏆 It’s time to put faces and names to corporate greed. From grocery giants, telecomms and fossil fuels, to housing and weapons manufacturers — we made a list of some of Canada’s worst profiteers: leadnow.ca/2024profiteer/ And the nominees are 🧵👇

As a book designer, I’m joining Santa and thousands of concerned book lovers and workers calling on people to #BoycottIndigo. Did you know that CEO Heather Reisman gives financial support to the Israeli military through the HESEG Foundation and helps recruit soldiers? boycottindigobooks.com

It’s hard to keep up with all the social medias. 🙃 Anyway, Free Palestine. Shame on colonial states for supporting genocide. And while we’re at it, shame on climate NGOs who’ve been silent after building lists off claiming Indigenous solidarity. Calling for a ceasefire is the absolute bare minimum.

The suggestion that bombing by western imperial powers will do anything other than generate further conflict is colonial propaganda, say it every day.

“The economy and the environment go hand in hand,” they said. Solidarity with all those displaced and impacted by wildfires ravaging through communities across imaginary borders. Fossil fuel companies are responsible. Capitalist greed is deadly.

Wow, it feels like 2009. ❤️