Reposted by David WrayJules Sherred (he/him) @geekyjules.julessherred.com · 30/09/2026This is awful! 293 0
David Wray @davidwrayyvr.bsky.social · 18/03/2026I’m excited to share that I am seeking the nomination with COPE. Everyone deserves a city where they can afford to live, move around safely, and fully participate in community life. Donate to my campaign or Join COPE through the links in my bio. 041 0
Reposted by David WrayCOPE: The Coalition of Progressive Electors @copevancouver.bsky.social · 25/02/2026NOW: The ABC chair of this morning's Council session has ruled the motion for a proactive approach to prevent any deployment of ICE in Canada during the World Cup out of order. Despite thousands of letters sent, this motion will not be debated at Council. 1123 0
Reposted by David WrayCOPE: The Coalition of Progressive Electors @copevancouver.bsky.social · 18/02/2026It’s a good day to join Vancouver’s working class party, because every day is a good day to join COPE. 1218 0
Reposted by David WrayKrassensteins @krassenstein.bsky.social · 17/02/2026Jesse Jackson appeared on Sesame Street in 1973. During his appearance, he led a group of children in reciting his well-known poem “I Am Somebody,” a message focused on self-worth and empowerment The segment became one of the most memorable celebrity appearances from the early seasons of the show. 10543861383 0
Reposted by David WrayOmg. WTF is Happening? @lalahaenzy.bsky.social · 05/02/2026Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again. #Pinks #ProudBlue 5783269814047 0
David Wray @davidwrayyvr.bsky.social · 05/02/2026October 17th is when we vote and say goodbye to the inept ABC party and our crypto-swagger-Mayor, Ken Sim. 010 0
David Wray @davidwrayyvr.bsky.social · 05/02/2026It is no surprise, that the ABC party voted against this motion. 141 0
David Wray @davidwrayyvr.bsky.social · 05/02/2026Today I spoke at Vancouver City Hall to support a motion put forth by Councillor @seanorr.bsky.social This motion was intended to improve the democratic process by introducing free transit on election day in order to increase voter turn out, and, to introduce Ranked Choice Voting (RCV). 1295 0
David Wray @davidwrayyvr.bsky.social · 04/02/2026Can't pay staff a living wage. Watching Mural festival go, and other cultural festival go, and justifying $2 million dollars to keeping the celebration of light with no business model in place. ABCs Priorities... Time to say goodbye to all of you. #Vancity #vanpoli #evictkensim #goodbyeABC 042 0
David Wray @davidwrayyvr.bsky.social · 11/01/2026I can't help but be completely absorbed by the happenings in American media. The murders by ICE of American citizen, Renée Good, along with so many other POC who don't make the news, the abduction of Venezuelan President Maduro, the Orwellian propaganda, but, uhh, where are those Epstein files? 010 0
David Wray @davidwrayyvr.bsky.social · 02/01/2026New year, new focus! While I begin my next term teaching on media, technology, and culture, I will be working to move from education and curriculum to policy and governance. I want to make the lives better for everyone here. Join me and join @copevancouver.bsky.social to make this happen! #vanpoli 030 0
Reposted by David WrayCOPE: The Coalition of Progressive Electors @copevancouver.bsky.social · 17/12/2025NEW: The ABC majority just voted to decimate the strong social housing requirements on developments in the Downtown Eastside / Oppenheimer District. ABC ignored the feedback of 100s of residents & advocates who spoke over several days warning of displacement and land speculation. #vanpoli 13220 0
David Wray @davidwrayyvr.bsky.social · 18/12/2025Disappointed and disgusted with Ken Sim and ABC continuing to act in bad faith for the people of Vancouver. We need a government that works to create an equitable society. Not one that continues to line the pockets of the wealthy. #vanpoli #vancouvercitycouncil #evictkensim 073 0
David Wray @davidwrayyvr.bsky.social · 09/12/2025We need a more accessible city to better take care of one another. We only get better, if we succeed together. 000 0
David Wray @davidwrayyvr.bsky.social · 22/10/2025Pursuing digital sovereignty is paramount to protect our democratic ideals from technological authoritarianism. @policyalternatives.ca #digitalsovereignty #cdnpoli #cusma #ai #MadeInCanada #ISEDpolicyalternatives.caCanada’s fight over digital sovereignty is just getting started - CCPAU.S. President Donald Trump and former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro are both infamous for their unfiltered and disinformation-laden use of social media. This routine spreading of disinformation ... 172 0
Reposted by David WrayHank Green @hankgreen.bsky.social · 08/02/2025What if history just didn't repeat itself, for once? 1006311692854 0
David Wray @davidwrayyvr.bsky.social · 09/02/2025This last week made me a bit of rage case. So I took today off from reading the news and grading midterms. It's been nice. Still mad though. 010 0
Reposted by David WrayChris Hayes @chrislhayes.bsky.social · 05/02/2025I know we can’t run around on fire every time Trump says something but he appears to have just announced the new US policy on Gaza which is to take ownership of it, ethnically cleanse it of the 1.8 million Palestinians there and maintain a long term ownership stake as it’s “developed.” 1517140873137 0
Reposted by David WrayMJ64 🦋 @mj644.bsky.social · 04/02/2025Just saw this posted on FB and had to share. 250181985321 0
David Wray @davidwrayyvr.bsky.social · 04/02/2025Check in on your friends, volunteer, call your family, take a hike 010 0
David Wray @davidwrayyvr.bsky.social · 04/02/2025Engage with your local to ease the stress of engaging with the global. 110 0
David Wray @davidwrayyvr.bsky.social · 03/02/2025Congratulations to Chappell Roan and nice work calling out the music label industry during her Grammy award win for 'best new artist' speech. 020 0
David Wray @davidwrayyvr.bsky.social · 03/02/2025Canada/US and Mexico/US tarriffs have been pushed by 30 days. That gives more time to build and strengthen trade relationships with other nations. Well done, Team Canada and Team Mexico. I guess I'll keep Netflix for another month. 000 0
David Wray @davidwrayyvr.bsky.social · 02/02/2025"Canada will not stand by as the United States imposes unjustified and unreasonable tariffs on Canadian goods." - Department of Finance Canada Here's the list from our Minister of Finance, Dominic LeBlanc.canada.caList of products from the United States subject to 25 per cent tariffs effective February 4, 2025 - Canada.caEffective February 4, 2025, the government is imposing 25 per cent tariffs on $30 billion in goods imported from the United States (U.S.). 000 0
