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@barb1461k.bsky.social
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Political, environmental & social activist. Retired teacher.

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barb1461k.bsky.social @barb1461k.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: you.leadnow.ca/petitions/yo...
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Young Canadians are suing to protect the CPP. Join them in demanding action on climate risk.
The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) is supposed to protect our future. But instead, the people managing our national retirement fund are gambling billions on oil, gas, coal and pipelines – putting the finan...
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Fair Vote Canada 🗳️🍁 @fairvote.ca · 14/05/2025
The case for proportional representation is undeniable. CTV reports on how our democracy distorting voting system fuels regional divisions, and how proportional representation can fix it. @mark-carney.bsky.social, will you champion a system where every vote truly counts? #cdnpoli
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barb1461k.bsky.social @barb1461k.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: you.leadnow.ca/petitions/pr...
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Make Canada's voting system fair and proportional!
Canadians are tired of our broken voting system. After Trudeau broke his promise of reforming our electoral system in 2015, apathy and cynicism towards our democracy has grown. If Canada is to weath...
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barb1461k.bsky.social @barb1461k.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
open.substack.com/pub/deanblun... Great article from a very good writer!
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Poilievre’s Trumpian Platform Is A "Joke" With "Phantom Numbers" Straight From Trump's Incompetent Fascist Playbook
"It's like Poilievre copy and pasted project 2025 with numbers that make ZERO sense"
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barb1461k.bsky.social @barb1461k.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
I just signed a petition started by a North Island community member, calling on Pierre Poilievre to remove Aaron Gunn as a candidate in the federal election. Will you join me here: you.leadnow.ca/petitions/pi... you.leadnow.ca/petitions/pi...
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Remove Aaron Gunn for his residential school denialism
I just signed a petition started by a North Island community member, calling on Pierre Poilievre to remove Aaron Gunn as a candidate in the federal election. Will you join me here: https://you.leadnow...
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barb1461k.bsky.social @barb1461k.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
I just signed a petition started by a North Island community member, calling on Pierre Poilievre to remove Aaron Gunn as a candidate in the federal election. Will you join me here: you.leadnow.ca/petitions/pi... you.leadnow.ca/petitions/pi...
you.leadnow.ca
Remove Aaron Gunn for his residential school denialism
I just signed a petition started by a North Island community member, calling on Pierre Poilievre to remove Aaron Gunn as a candidate in the federal election. Will you join me here: https://you.leadnow...
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barb1461k.bsky.social @barb1461k.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
Let’s show up for Canada’s public services in this election. Join us at foryoucanada.ca and pledge your support!
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For You, Canada
Reckless cuts and political maneuvering put Canada’s public service workers and our country at risk. Vote to protect the services that keep our communities safe and strong.
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barb1461k.bsky.social @barb1461k.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
substack.com/@mitchellpli... This is an inspiring video of hope against all odds.
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Mitchell Plitnick on Substack
For those of you who saw that revolting and despicable AI video about Gaza that Trump put out, some young people in Gaza created a beautiful response that will warm your heart and renew your faith in ...
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Leadnow @leadnowca.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
BREAKING: The results are finally in! 🥁🤑 Over 7,000 people across Canada voted in our first-ever #ProfiteerOfTheYear Awards and crowned Galen Weston Jr., Chair of Loblaw, as the top profiteer of 2024. Read our press release: leadnow.ca/profiteer-re...
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barb1461k.bsky.social @barb1461k.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
I just signed a petition demanding the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry Ban X/Twitter in Canada. Join me in signing here: you.leadnow.ca/petitions/ba... you.leadnow.ca/petitions/ba...
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Ban X/Twitter in Canada
I just signed a petition demanding the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry Ban X/Twitter in Canada. Join me in signing here: https://you.leadnow.ca/petitions/ban-x-twitter-in-canada/?source=f...
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barb1461k.bsky.social @barb1461k.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
open.substack.com/pub/charliea... Love you Charlie Angus, our true Canadian hero fighting for democracy.
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THE GLOBAL FIGHT FOR DEMOCRACY AGAINST PUTIN AND TRUMP'S GANGSTER REGIMES
The world is witnessing a defining moment in the battle between democracy and authoritarianism.
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Avi Lewis @avilewis.ca · 18/02/2025
John Stewart takes aim and nails a 🎯 Whether it's climate breakdown, the housing crisis, or the cost of living emergency... Government is the only thing we've got that's big enough to take on corporate exploitation and corruption.
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barb1461k.bsky.social @barb1461k.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
substack.com/@glenndiesen... The truth about the Ukraine war exposed, for those of us who didn’t really know.
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Miscalculation: An Autopsy of NATO's Failed Strategy for a Long War
Prof. Glenn Diesen
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barb1461k.bsky.social @barb1461k.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
I just signed a petition: Investigate X and Elon Musk for election interference. Sign here: leadnow.ca/campaigns/el...
leadnow.ca
Investigate X and Elon Musk for election interference - Leadnow
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barb1461k.bsky.social @barb1461k.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
substack.com/@charlieangu... Sign the pledge to stand united for Canada! Share widely.
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Charlie Angus / The Resistance on Substack
I am in Ottawa this morning to host a press conference in preparation for National Flag Day. I will be discussing the grassroots efforts made to stand up against the tyranny in Washington. Have you s...
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barb1461k.bsky.social @barb1461k.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
Absolutely correct!
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Fair Vote Canada 🗳️🍁 @fairvote.ca · 13/02/2025
Want a reason to vote? How about voting for a candidate who supports proportional representation? No more false majorities—no more worrying about wasted votes or strategic voting. Countries with PR have much higher voter turnout than we do. We can be like them too.
Bar chart titled 'Voter Turnout in Parliamentary Elections (OECD countries).' The chart compares voter turnout percentages in various OECD countries, distinguishing between electoral systems: Proportional Representation (PR), First Past the Post (FPTP), and Two-Round. Sweden (PR) has the highest turnout at 84.2%, followed closely by Denmark (PR) at 84.1% and New Zealand (PR) at 82.2%. Canada (FPTP) has 62.3%, while France (Two Round) has the lowest at 48.7%. The OECD average is 67.6%. PR countries generally have higher voter turnout than FPTP or Two-Round systems. Source: International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance.
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The Tyee @thetyee.ca · 12/02/2025
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s directives in response to allegations of massive alleged corruption within the province’s health-care procurement system fall far short of what is needed to ensure transparency and accountability, experts say. @charlesrusnell.bsky.social reports.
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‘Bush League’: Smith’s Internal Review for AHS Mess Slammed | The Tyee
Experts explain why the probe pledged by Alberta’s premier is riddled with conflicts.
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barb1461k.bsky.social @barb1461k.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
The Supreme Court is Corrupt, Congress is a Rubber Stamp, & the President is Lawless—What Happens Next? hartmannreport.com/p/the-suprem... An unpresedented moment in American history. Very clear explanation of how this came to be.
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The Supreme Court is Corrupt, Congress is a Rubber Stamp, & the President is Lawless—What Happens Next?
Welcome to James Madison’s nightmare: “The very definition of Tyranny”...
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barb1461k.bsky.social @barb1461k.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/f... Excellent interview describing Musks take over of the American govt.
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Elon Musk's assault on government
Podcast Episode · Front Burner · 2025-02-06 · 26m
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Leadnow @leadnowca.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
True story! 👀 It's appalling that exposing the simple truth of Poilievre’s record—which includes voting against funding childcare, taxing the rich and free prescription drugs—is banned on public transit. The kicker? On the very same trains, oil and gas companies are running greenwashing ads.
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barb1461k.bsky.social @barb1461k.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
substack.com/@futuredude/...
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William Murphy on Substack
The problem with liberalism is that it rests on a fundamental contradiction that cannot be resolved. It will always fail, it will always collapse, and this explains everything about our current moment...
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barb1461k.bsky.social @barb1461k.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
substack.com/@drwho2/note...
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Dr.Who on Substack
“Islam” vs “Western Values”
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barb1461k.bsky.social @barb1461k.bsky.social · 18/01/2025
Just before the president’s executive order, his own administration sounded the alarm about data centers’ energy consumption, water use, and emissions. www.levernews.com/biden-boosts... A very scary future that politicians and power brokers are making worse.
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Biden Boosts AI Despite Energy Dept. Warning
Just before the president’s executive order, his own administration sounded the alarm about data centers’ energy consumption, water use, and emissions.
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barb1461k.bsky.social @barb1461k.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
substack.com/@qasimrashid...
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Qasim Rashid, Esq. on Substack
We now know UnitedHealth—under Brian Thompson—illegally overcharged cancer patients for meds by more than 1000%. What we don't yet know is how many cancer patients died or were financially ruined as ...
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barb1461k.bsky.social @barb1461k.bsky.social · 11/01/2025
Our gov’ts are also complicit in this destruction of our planet. We are not mindful citizens about who we vote for!
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barb1461k.bsky.social @barb1461k.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
California’s oil and gas companies avoided paying billions of dollars in taxes that could have been used to fight the inferno. www.levernews.com/how-big-oil-...
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How Big Oil Hindered The Fight Against L.A.’s Wildfires
California’s oil and gas companies avoided paying billions of dollars in taxes that could have been used to fight the inferno.
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barb1461k.bsky.social @barb1461k.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
If the Liberal Party under a new leader intends to head into the next election claiming climate action as the party’s high ground, it is essential to finalize the cap on oil and gas pollution before voters head to the polls, experts say. www.nationalobserver.com/2025/01/06/n... Not surprised!
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Trudeau resigns with major climate promise still unfulfilled
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will resign once a new Liberal leader is crowned, bringing his tumultuous third term to a close with the oil and gas pollution cap still outstanding. Time is running out.
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barb1461k.bsky.social @barb1461k.bsky.social · 27/12/2024
“Major polluters, including the US, UK, Russia, China, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Canada, Australia, Norway and Kuwait, found themselves isolated in their attempts to play the legal system to serve their self-interests and insulate themselves." www.nationalobserver.com/2024/12/23/n...
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Canada accused of using Paris Agreement to shield itself from accountability at world’s top court
As the world’s top court decides what the legal obligations are for countries to respond to climate change, Canada weaponized the Paris Agreement in an attempt to shirk responsibility, critics say.
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Avi Lewis @avilewis.ca · 22/12/2024
I recorded this clip at the lovely Fresco Cafe on Bute with my friend Robert. I'm so touched to have his electoral support in Vancouver Centre and so inspired by his generosity and selflessness. Robert is just about to go into cancer treatment and he wanted to share this holiday message with you.
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barb1461k.bsky.social @barb1461k.bsky.social · 22/12/2024
How Oligarchy Works: Who Wins, Who Loses? hartmannreport.com/p/how-oligar... An excellent history of what happens when no limits are put on $ spent to buy politicians. This should be read by everyone even in Canada bc we have a corrupt politician in waiting...
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How Oligarchy Works: Who Wins, Who Loses?
How Oligarchy works to turn power over to billionaires and leave you behind…
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barb1461k.bsky.social @barb1461k.bsky.social · 14/12/2024
substack.com/@robertreich... What will it take for govts to be less corrupt & more fair. Educate the masses, or better yet, control the corporate sector. Easier said than done I’m sure.
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Robert Reich on Substack
Prohibiting members of Congress from trading stock is a total no brainer. They can use privileged information to make money on the stock market, while they’re supposed to be working for you. Make no...
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barb1461k.bsky.social @barb1461k.bsky.social · 14/12/2024
substack.com/@thecontempo... This is an important point to think about & share with those voters who don’t know this!
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Dominic Black on Substack
I love this.
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Fair Vote Canada 🗳️🍁 @fairvote.ca · 01/12/2024
Vote-splitting lets unpopular governments win majority power with minority support. Proportional representation ensures the opposition's voice isn’t divided and silenced. That's real democracy.
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barb1461k.bsky.social @barb1461k.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
I would love to see this in Canada! It would shut PP up as the public wouldn’t stand for him being so partisan!
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Just Jack @just-jack-1.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
Trump "I had a great call with President Shinybum of Mexico. She will stop rapists and criminals from coming here!" President Sheinbaum "I informed Mr. Trump the best way to make rapists and criminals feel unwelcome in America, is for people to stop electing them." ow.ly/AP9R50UhcgT
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Critics mock 'Donny deals' after Trump met with brutal fact check from Mexico's president
Social media critics collectively laughed at Donald Trump on Wednesday night after the president-elect appeared to get a brutal fact-check from the president of Mexico.Trump bragged earlier in the day...
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barb1461k.bsky.social @barb1461k.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
With his promised 25% tariffs, Trump has effectively declared economic war against Canada. So why are so many of Canada's Conservative political leaders so desperate to surrender to him? @maxfawcett writes for @natobserver #cdnpoli #tariff www.nationalobserver.com/2024/11/27/o...
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Canada's Conservatives can't wait to surrender to Trump
Donald Trump has used its innate ability to sniff out weakness in others to cut down political foes in his own country, from former opponents like Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz to his own vice-president. N...
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barb1461k.bsky.social @barb1461k.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
A very powerful image of how people are feeling about what is happening in the world.
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barb1461k.bsky.social @barb1461k.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
A great article by Thom Hartman on tariffs and how they work. Withdrawing from globalization and "free trade" will be in the interests of citizens within each country, and not corporate interests. open.substack.com/pub/thomhart...
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Can Democrats Turn Trump’s Trade War Into an Economic Revival?
The right approach to tariffs could rebuild American manufacturing and reshape the political landscape…
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barb1461k.bsky.social @barb1461k.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
Our countries are run by billionaires who want us to work for nothing. At some point the system will implode. Not sure i want to be around for that! substack.com/@robertreich...
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Robert Reich on Substack
America now has 815 billionaires who currently hold a record $6.7 trillion in wealth. The bottom 50% of Americans control $3.7 trillion in wealth. When 815 people control more wealth than half a cou...
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barb1461k.bsky.social @barb1461k.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Sean Duffy, a former representative-turned-airline industry lobbyist and reality TV star, could now oversee the industry he wants to deregulate. www.levernews.com/trump-gives-...
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barb1461k.bsky.social @barb1461k.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
act.gp/3VoGX5t Please sign & share.
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Make Big Oil pay into a Climate Recovery Fund
Fossil fuel companies need to pay for the climate disasters they’re fuelling
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