As we continue to discuss police resources, I keep thinking about what happened on my street this past summer. (Police say man arrested was sitting inside car reportedly stolen.)

I've said it before and I'll say it again: normal adults (who aren't pediatric medical professionals) don't spend ANY amount of time thinking about the genitals of children. They certainly don't bend over backwards to make policing children's genitals part of their job. This obsession is creepy.

A clear majority (82%) believe now is the time to tackle wealth and income inequality by increasing taxes on wealthy Canadians and large, profitable corps. Canadians of all political stripes know we are being ripped off. #cdnpoli #canada #liberal #conservative #ndp abacusdata.ca/tax-fairness...

Rush hour in Victoria, British Columbia after the rain

Richmond is really stirring the pot here. The city is apparently not above instigating moral panic on the issue in a quest for allies. www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/briti...

Moreover we have working examples of how private and Indigenous land rights can coexist—see the Nisga'a agreement as an example. Indigenous self government can take many forms that are eminently compatible with the Canadian state, if we only have the will to negotiate in good faith around the issue.

Israel has committed genocide in Gaza, says UN inquiry

“We can’t all be expected to bike.” Fair. But that’s not the point. “Not everyone can or wants to bike. But some people can & do—and they deserve a safe, efficient, affordable way to move through the city. It’s about freedom of choice.” This & other useful comebacks, in @momentummag.bsky.social.

NEW: 1km of Montreal’s Ste-Catherine Street will become permanently “pedestrian only” (less than perfect term since it will be a people-place for a LOT more than walking). 225+ new trees, vegetation-covered pits for rain drainage, more seating, illuminated canopy, financial help for businesses, etc.

Having children has a regret rate of 7%. A tattoo? Regret rate of 16.2%. Breast implants for cis women have a regret rate of up to 9%. Bariatric surgery has a regret rate of 19.5%. Regret after trans surgeries is less than 1%. Will he be running on a platform of no breast augmentation till 30?

Depictions of extreme wealth are everywhere on television lately—and it’s all quite boring, @sophiegilbert.bsky.social argues. https://theatln.tc/pR6AjcRa

When you share this image, you are blindly repeating one of the most unapologetic, vile pieces of transphobia ever uttered on television. Spitting on Brandon Teena's grave for Internet points. I'm posting this because I still see it randomly posted without any context.

Canadians are still pissed, and it's journalistic malpractice to write an article about the mood in Canada right now and not include any info about the mood in Canada right now.

New poll shows over two thirds of Canadians support recognizing Palestine even if it means the US punishing us for it. A solid majority of Canadians also support retaliating in kind to all of America's economic assaults. Even if it brings on further retaliation.

People are starving to death. Fucking. Starving. To. Death. And their fellow humans have the absolute gall to try and spin it like "Palestinians are starving their own children to death for a photo op." I have no words. This is genocide. You are justifying, explaining and excusing genocide.

Elephants are born weighing 250 lbs. They are the biggest babies on earth except for motorists when they see a bike lane

What a loser. Please stop putting this man on TV in any capacity.

Small drop in speed limit can make big difference. www.timescolonist.com/driving/john... #yyj #urbanism

Thanks to light cycles on the Lougheed this piece of shit got to pass me five times between Brunette and Austin. Meanwhile some douche North Shore councillor wants mandatory bells on bikes across the Lower Mainland bEcAuSe sAfEtY

What a biker actually hitting a pedestrian looks like

Dissenting Minority Reports on Victoria-Saanich amalgamation. Do they give us criteria to assess the majority report? Would it: 1. Fail to address key issues? 2. Cost a lot and not save money? 3. Reduce local representation? 4. ... 🧵1/2... More at: davethompsonvictoria.ca/the-citizens... #yyj

Police have released photos of two individuals believed to be involved in the security incident at my office on June 27. Anyone who can help identify the suspects is asked to call North Vancouver RCMP at 236-481-9100, quoting file number 25-13204. More info: nvan.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/ViewPage.act...

Imagine being so fragile that inclusion feels like a threat, but authoritarianism—just another Sunday.

⚡️International LIGHTNING SAFETY Day! ⚡Ground current causes 40–50% of ⚡️ injuries 🏠Safest: a 🏠 w/ plumbing or a metal-topped vehicle ⏱️Stay sheltered 30 mins after last thunder 🚫Avoid ⛺️, 🌲 & small unpowered shelters ⚠️ Avoid 🪟, 🚿& sinks during storms! #WhenThunderRoarsGoIndoors youtu.be/zz2nVOcxaPA?...

This is a thread that everyone should read. #yyj

Our world has changed. It has been shifting for some time, but in so many areas it seems like we’ve reached a fork in the road. A tipping point. Here’s a short 🧵 on where I think we are at. #health, #housing, #bcpoli and #canpoli

That's this other post davethompsonvictoria.ca/where-is-aff... which also talks about the fact that it's not necessarily affordable if it's in an expensive location.

New AI-powered CAA study has found that pedestrians and cyclists face ‘life-threatening’ near-misses at intersections across Canada every day, AND makes simple recommendations for municipalities to improve streets for ped & cyclist safety. #yyc #yycbike www.cbc.ca/player/play/...

Canada votes, with nearly everyone else in the world, to call for a ceasefire in Gaza and the Globe is still acting as CIJA's mouthpiece. www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art...

Mainstream Narrative.

“Kids are basically losing their lives just because you can’t accept them for who they are and that’s disgusting.” leaderpost.com/news/local-n...

Worth noting that Netanyahu faced the possible dissolution of his government, and survived only after striking a deal with his ultra-orthodox coalition partners to keep his government alive. Netanyahu has often used conflict as a way to distract from his political problems at home.

AFTER | BEFORE 🧵 After 4 years, we managed to close the street in front of our kids’ school to cars. Here’s what it looks like today:

Google, Home Depot, Nissan, Adidas and Clorox have announced their plans to abandon funding for Pride Toronto. “These are American companies and they are showing their true colours,” says Pride head Kojo Modeste. Hey, it’s their money but they won’t be getting mine and I have a *long* memory 👎🏼

Read this piece in @theglobeandmail.com on Pandora Street. As someone who both lives and has an office in Downtown Victoria, I have thoughts. A thread 🧵.

Open letter to bluesky moderation about the deletion of Gazan accounts. Please share and sign 🇵🇸

Dep. Speaker Vaturi: "Separate women and children and execute all the men in Gaza." Netanyahu: implementing Trump's "relocation" plan is precondition for ending the war. Smotrich: "We are destroying everything that remains in Gaza, the world isn't stopping us." #palestine #gaza

#IsraeliWarCrimes #Israel #BenjaminNetanyahu #IDF #Netanyahu #Genocide #Gaza #IsraeliGenocide #Palestine #USpol #UKpol #AUSpol #ICC #FreePalestine #CDNpoli #UN #Nordacious

the argument that genocide in Gaza and the cold-blooded murder of two Jewish people are somehow legitimately or explicably linked is itself plainly antisemitic, because it depends on the indefensible idea that there could be any plausible reason except hate to target someone simply for being Jewish

Never forget, a 13-year study found that protected bike-lanes led to a drastic decline in fatalities for all road users. ALL ROAD USERS. And painted bike-lanes? No safety improvement at all. For sharrows, it’s actually safer to NOT have them. Via @usa.streetsblog.org @nyc.streetsblog.org

On this International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, we stand proudly with 2SLGBTQI+ communities. Today, and every day, we commit ourselves to fighting discrimination and building a better future, for everyone.

My Mom has never been at a political rally in her life. But she said that it was up to the women to defend the victims of tyrants. The next thing I knew she was out with her walker at the regularThursday morning vigil for Gaza. Kingston Rd./Victoria Park 8 AM every Thursday, Toronto.

A letter I wrote to the Times Colonist about picnics made somebody so mad that he actually wrote these words: “Clover Point is our local version of the Berlin Wall.”

Some people can’t ride a bike!!! Actually this is true. Despite being a "gotcha" on Twitter. Also true: - Some people can’t take transit. - Some people can’t walk. - Some people can’t drive. That’s why we need safe and practical options for everyone. More: davethompsonvictoria.ca/ocp-update-s...

Just out! Our peer-reviewed critique of the Cass Review has been published by BMC Medical Research Methodology. Please read and share. We show that the Cass Review is fatally flawed and should not be the basis for policy or practice in transgender healthcare. link.springer.com/article/10.1...

3rd keynote in 3 weeks coming up. Thanks to everyone for opening up space for discussions around reframing road safety and remarketing our streets.

Everyone deserves safety — at home, at work, and in community. After a tragic incident at one of our sites, we’re joining BC supportive housing providers in calling for urgent changes to protect residents, neighbours & staff. Read more: bit.ly/4iVVZrM #SupportiveHousing #BCPoli