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Joanne Hussey

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Progressive feminist partisan Unionized worker working for a union She / her

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Avi Lewis @avilewis.ca · 30/04/2026
The government should be protecting our public airports, not selling them off for parts. History is littered with examples of the failures of privatization. It drives up costs for the public, quality suffers, and workers always end up paying the price.
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Tim Bousquet @timbousquet.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
Every word of this is bang-on.
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Andy Bowers @evilpez4.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
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Raccoon in the sky @seebo429.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Brings a tear to my eye listening to these folks bring some joyful protest to the Nova Scotia Legislature.
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Jillian @bikehfxlobby.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
More of this, please
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Tim Bousquet @timbousquet.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
There are hundreds of signs hung to the fence outside Province House. Here's a sampling.
Signs read:
Should the cuts pass we the undersigned pledge to BOO TIM HOUSTON and his complicit stooges loudly at every opportunity [signed by hundreds]
Culture is critical Signs read:
Ministers please: there's still time to do the right thing.
Tim: Maud would be devastated
Make it make sense not cents
We're the only thing keeping Halifax Hip and interestingSigns read:
Without NS Art we wouldn't have Heated Rivalry
Roses are red, violets are blue, defund the arts [f note] youSigns read:
Don't cut NS Culture
Reverse the cuts
Nova Scotia is nothing without arts culture
Doug Ford Simps
Art Saves Lives
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Tim Houston - Premier of Nova Scotia Parody @dimhouston.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Look, everyone’s tightening their belts right now. Especially billionaires. Have you seen the price of sails and rope and shit like that?
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harbourdiscourse.bsky.social @harbourdiscourse.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
tim boo-ston
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Stoo Metz 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈 @stoometz.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Nova Scotia cut arts funding by 32%. The 2026-27 budget slashes $14M from arts and culture—closing museums, killing or gutting 72 programs, and putting nearly 14,000 culture jobs at risk. Musicians, theatres, festivals—all on the chopping block. Tell your MLA to reverse course #Halifax #HaliSky
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Nova Scotia Cut Arts Funding by 32%. Speak Up.
$14M slashed. 72 programs gutted. 14,000 culture jobs at risk. Send your MLA a message in 60 seconds.
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Ardath Whynacht @ardathjean.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
Fun fact: bridge toll removal and 1% HST reduction cost us appx $300 million. All of the devastating cuts in the current budget? $300 million. Is your 1% HST cut worth the loss of tourism, arts & culture, educational quality and wildlife conservation in NS?
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Terri @terriclarke.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
Kathryn Morse nails it: “whenever a government leader promises tax cuts, the job and service cuts often follow close behind” “the beatings will continue until morale improves”
Kathryn Morse Councillor District 10 on Facebook:

PROVINCE CUTS STUDENT TRANSIT PASS;
PROGRESS ON DEVELOPMENT FEES; TURNING ARROWS FOR MAIN AND DUNBRACK; PAVING PREVIEW
STUDENT TRANSIT PASS FUNDING CANCELLED


The Houston government releashed its austerity budget last week - with more than $300 million in job and service cuts. That number includes $130 million cut from 287 grant programs. These grants supported universities and social equity programs as well as more grassroots initiatives related to food security, foster parents, active transportation and trails, and sport development. One of the grant cuts that will have the widest impact in HRM was the elimination of $1.2 million in funding for the Halifax Transit Student Pass pilot project.
This provincially-funded project provided free transit passes to 30,000 HRM students in grades 7-12.
According to Halifax Transit, more than two thirds of the students used the pass at least once a week to get to school and more than half used it at least once a week to get to part-time jobs, sports and social activities. The project had broad benefits: affordable transportation for teens and their families; and reduced car traffic and congestion on HRM's streets. And there are other benefits of the free transit pass, described in a hearfelt letter I received this week from Teddie, one of my constituents:
"I am a 17-year-old high school student living at home with my family. I work two part-time jobs-babysitting and cleaning-and I volunteer once a week at a daycare in my community.
I was deeply saddened to hear that our bus passes may be taken away.... Of course, we use them to get to school-but they represent so much more than(continued from previous image)

transportation. Bus passes give students independence. They allow us to get to work, volunteer commitments, extracurricular activities, and home safely. They reduce pressure on our parents, who cannot always drive us where we need to go. Knowing we have reliable transportation gives both students and families peace of mind.
Teenagers today face enormous pressure-mentally, emotionally, and socially. When something as simple as a free bus pass can help build confidence, independence, and opportunity, it should not be taken away. Removing this support sends the message that students' needs and growth are not a priority."
It's disappointing to see the transit pass program cut without notice. But whenever a government leader promises tax cuts, the job and service cuts often follow close behind. You may remember Premier Houston cut the HST by 1% in October 2024 just before the election was called. That tax change reduced provincial government revenues by approximately $250-275 million a year. Last week, not coincidentally, there was a $300 million cut to jobs and services.
A combination of the HST tax cut, big spending on capital projects, and ballooning debt - has led to a credit downgrade for Nova Scotia, the first such downgrade in 30 years. The Houston government now has a $1.2 billion operating deficit, the largest provincial operating deficit in Canada as measured by population. And the beatings will continue until morale improves: the Houston government is planning $622 million in cuts next year, $757 million in cuts the following year and $914 million in cuts in 2029-30.

For the full list of the 2026 grant cuts:

https://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/27413042/ grant-reductions-media-feb-24-final.pdf
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Michael Gorman @michaeltgorman.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
The legislature’s committee on public bills will meet Monday to discuss the following pieces of legislation that have cleared second reading. This is the public’s chance to address MLAs on the committee. People can appear by contacting the office of legislative counsel. #nspoli
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Tim Bousquet @timbousquet.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
The day I first met Sherri, we at the law courts working on our own projects, and I was so impressed with how hard she was working that I had to sheepishly introduce myself. She has always had that work ethic. Her good work would not exist were it not for Transition Year Program Houston just cut
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An Open Letter to Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston and Hants East MLA John A. MacDonald - Halifax Examiner
Your actions in the form of these budget cuts are mean and hateful and tell African Nova Scotians that we do not matter in the eyes of your government.
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Terri @terriclarke.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Update: The landlord lobby group has now spent over $34,000 on facebook ads in HRM over the past 4 weeks
Total amount spent $34,294
Jun 25, 2019 - Feb 23, 2026 in Canada
The estimated total amount of money this advertiser has spent on ads about social issues, elections or politics.
Disclaimers
Stop The Rate Hikes
Spend

Disclaimers
Stop The Rate Hikes
Spend per disclaimer
$34,294
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Hannah, but ghostly @hannahr.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
I want every single reporter, every pundit, every advocate, every EVERYONE to point out the cost of the bridge toll removal and 1% HST cut. Every time someone asks you about the budget. Every time a politician has a microphone in their face. In the Legislature.
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Patricia "Grandma" X2 @msvugraduate.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
You must read this obituary. There are so many similar stories in our city. Be kind to people. You don't know their story.
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Obituary information for Erica Joy Axent Hilton
View Erica Joy Axent Hilton's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.
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PSAC-AFPC @psac-afpc.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
Return-to-office mandates imposed during bargaining are insulting and wrong. The government is not above the law. We will fight back, and win.
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Avi Lewis @avilewis.ca · 30/01/2026
All power to Ubisoft workers in Halifax, standing up for justice and accountability after the company shut down their workplace right after they unionized. Ubisoft has taken nearly $1 billion in public subsidies. We need to be loud and clear: No tax dollars for union busters! dub.sh/0EG
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Laid-off Ubisoft workers rally, call on video game developer to reopen in Halifax - Halifax | Globalnews.ca
A crowd of Ubisoft workers and supporters held a rally, urging the video game developer to reopen the studio that was closed earlier this month after a successful union drive.
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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 26/01/2026
ICE murdered Renée Good in broad daylight. Less than 3 weeks later, they killed Alex Pretti, shooting him 10 times. Every day, we watch as people are ripped from their cars, their homes, their lives. We can't allow ourselves to look away from this cruelty. Abolish ICE.
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Leah ProudLakota (she/her) @leahgazan.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
At a moment where we are seeing threats to human rights and international law just south of the border, leadership matters. We need a NDP leader who will defend justice, dignity, and peace. You have to buy a membership by January 28 to vote for Avi. act.lewisforleader.ca/become-an-nd...
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Suzanne Rent @suzannerent.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
Premier Tim Houston to be a free man in Paris Excellent commentary by @dartjenhen.bsky.social www.halifaxexaminer.ca/commentary/p...
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Premier Tim Houston to be a free man in Paris - Halifax Examiner
Tim Houston is in Paris with eight staffers.
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Joanne Hussey @joannehusseyns.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
Hey Halifax - come chat with NDP leadership candidate @avilewis.ca - Nov 30! act.lewisforleader.ca/lfl-halifax
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Avi Lewis @avilewis.ca · 25/11/2025
It's time to take the power back from the price-fixing corporate cartels that have a stranglehold on our economy and put it in the hands of the people.  Join the fight for a government that serves the many, not the money: lewisforleader.ca
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Kevin Wilson @kwilsonhfx.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
Nearly year old post by me reacting to the mayor saying the housing crisis is over.
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Armine Yalnizyan @armineyalnizyan.bsky.social · 23/11/2025
The women that brought him to power might be raising their collective eyebrows. Canada's view on Africa also bears reporting. Important coverage from the G20 @geoffreyyork.bsky.social
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Christine Saulnier (she/her) @csaulnier.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
« I have coworkers who are homeless, who live in their cars or sleep on friends’ couches, because they aren’t being paid enough to afford rent,” CUPE 1259 President Dawn Vardy said. These are long term care workers, severely underpaid. An essential public service. #nspoli @cupens.bsky.social
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Union filing for conciliation as long term care talks with province break down
The union representing some long term care workers is beginning the process of filing for conciliation as it says talks broke down on Monday with the provincial government. In a news release, CUPE say...
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CUPE 3912 @cupe3912.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
The wage increase that SMU Part-Time Faculty are striking for is in line with what comparable universities pay their part-timers...and, more importantly, help these workers meet the ever-increasing cost of living! Sign here in support: forourfuture.ca
A graphic of a paper taped on a dark background that says "Tell SMU we need a living wage to LIVE HERE!!"
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Joanne Hussey @joannehusseyns.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
What is the purpose of Holocaust education? www.halifaxexaminer.ca/commentary/w...
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What is the purpose of Holocaust education? - Halifax Examiner
Many prominent organizations holding Holocaust education workshops and events today are complicit in the Israeli genocide of Palestinians in Gaza.
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CUPE 3912 @cupe3912.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
Tomorrow morning, October 24, 2025, we are having two rallies for our striking members: At MSVU,10-11 a.m., in front of the Seton Academic Centre, 166 Bedford Highway At, SMU 12-1 p.m., in front of the Burke Building, on Inglis Street
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Erica Fischer @ericafd.bsky.social · 19/10/2025
Hiring academic staff on precarious job terms threatens students’ education. Our working conditions are students' learning conditions. It's time to #MakeItFair #FairDealNow #cdnpse #canlab @cupe3912.bsky.social @caut.bsky.social
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Krystal @halfcupofawesome.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
If you live in Nova Scotia, you can now book your seasonal vaccinations for Covid, Flu, and RSV on the CANImmunize website.
novascotia.flow.canimmunize.ca
CANImmunize
CANImmunize Clinic Flow
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Halifax Examiner @halifaxexaminer.ca · 04/10/2025
Mi’kmaw chiefs lash out at Houston government, threaten legal action, and demand immediate meeting with N.S. premier reported by @joanbaxter.bsky.social with files from @dartjenhen.bsky.social
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Mi’kmaw chiefs lash out at Houston government, threaten legal action, and demand immediate meeting with N.S. premier - Halifax Examiner
The Chiefs concluded with a warning that while they continue to push to meet with Houston, they will “also be looking into all possible legal remedies and mechanisms that can be taken to ensure they c...
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PSAC-AFPC @psac-afpc.bsky.social · 28/09/2025
Liberal or Conservative, 2012 or 2025; when politicians cut public services, it’s families across Canada who pay the price for their reckless games.
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Joanne Hussey @joannehusseyns.bsky.social · 27/09/2025
It is only reasonable to be suspicious of a gov so interested in keeping secrets. #nspoli bellmediainc-cp24-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/2025/09/26/w...
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Joanne Hussey @joannehusseyns.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
Pregnant people need pain relief & evidence based health care. recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-rec...
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Acetaminophen is a recommended treatment for fever and pain during pregnancy - Canada.ca
Health Canada currently maintains that there is no conclusive evidence that using acetaminophen as directed during pregnancy causes autism or other neurodevelopmental disorders. Acetaminophen is commo...
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Avi Lewis @avilewis.ca · 19/09/2025
Canada's true crisis is the everyday emergency of just trying to get by in an impossible economy. I’m running for NDP leader so we can transform a system rigged for the rich—together. We need a government that serves the many, not the money. Join in. lewisforleader.ca/ youtu.be/IVy99oiYszY
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Why I’m running for NDP leader
YouTube video by Avi Lewis
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Tim Bousquet @timbousquet.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
Labour disruption ends: Dalhousie Board of Governors and DFA reach tentative agreement
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Labour disruption ends: Dalhousie Board of Governors and DFA reach tentative agreement
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Tim Bousquet @timbousquet.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
How the Washmill underpass created the fire risk at Susies Lake Morning File by me
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How the Washmill underpass created the fire risk at Susies Lake - Halifax Examiner
I find this story, this history, compelling because it is a clear example of how the process of suburbanization obscures its true and total costs.
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Unifor @unifor.org · 26/06/2025
Unifor National President Lana Payne has sent a letter to Prime Minister Carney calling for urgent Canadian action to end the genocide in Gaza, including a permanent ceasefire, unrestricted humanitarian aid, and a suspension of arms exports to Israel. unifor.org/news/all-new... #cdnpoli #canlab
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Unifor letter to Prime Minister Carney Re: Urgent Canadian intervention to end the genocide in Palestine
Dear Prime Minister Carney,Re: Urgent Canadian intervention to end the genocide in PalestineOn behalf of Unifor and its 320,000 members across Canada, I am calling on your government to take urgent ac...
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Eye On Palestine @eyeonpalestine.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
Greta Thunberg has been kidnapped by the state of Israel. "Please make sure to be loud." - One of the last messages from the crew before being taken hostage after the attack from Israel RESHARE! REPOST! SPEAK OUT! RELEASE. THE. CREW. END. THE. BLOCKADE. FREE. PALESTINE.
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Danny Cavanagh Views of a Labour Guy in Nova Scotia @unionguyns.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
Did you know that Canada Post’s CEO earns more than the Prime Minister, despite the company losing $850 million last year, cutting delivery routes, and halting pension contributions? This issue stems from mismanagement, not workers or unions.
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Joanne Hussey @joannehusseyns.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Gov response to known problem is to do nothing for fear of making new, unspecified problem. #nspoli www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Nova Scotia fixed-term lease loophole to remain in place despite some abuse: official | CBC News
Gary O'Toole, associate deputy minister of Service Nova Scotia, told a legislature committee on Tuesday that before any changes can be made, the department needs to understand what the long-term conse...
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Alex Handyside 🌈 🇨🇦/🇬🇧⚽ @arachnius.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
#novascotia Dal needs to hear your life stories & experiences as rainbow elders🌈 Dr. Austin Oswald of Dalhousie Uni is recruiting participants for a Social Sciences & Humanities Research Council-funded research project on age-friendly communities for 🌈2SLGBTQIA+ midlife & older adults. #HaliSky
Poster: Dal needs to hear your life stories & experiences as rainbow  elders.
Dr. Austin Oswald of Dalhousie Uni is recruiting participants for a Social Sciences & Humanities Research Council-funded research project on age-friendly communities for 2SLGBTQIA+ midlife & older adults.Poster: Dal needs to hear your life stories & experiences as rainbow  elders.
Dr. Austin Oswald of Dalhousie Uni is recruiting participants for a Social Sciences & Humanities Research Council-funded research project on age-friendly communities for 2SLGBTQIA+ midlife & older adults.
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Joanne Hussey @joannehusseyns.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
I'm glad that @springmagca.bsky.social exists for articles like this 🧡 springmag.ca/undercurrent...
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Undercurrents of reaction: Carney wins, Cons surge, NDP crashes - Spring
While some breathe a sigh of relief at avoiding a Poilievre government, the winnowing of the political contest into a two-corporate-party race across much of Canada contains many troubling undercurren...
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king's co-op boo store 👻 @kingsbookstore.bsky.social · 26/04/2025
can’t make it in but still want to be part of the fun? use promo code IBD2025 on our website to save 15% on anything you want to order online, the code is active until midnight tonight kingsbookstore.ca
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Joanne Hussey @joannehusseyns.bsky.social · 12/04/2025
Fenced off pits with cranes are voting liberal in the federal election.
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Joanne Hussey @joannehusseyns.bsky.social · 06/04/2025
More proof our governments care more about developers' profits than they do about housing.
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Joanne Hussey @joannehusseyns.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
Ask your federal candidates where they stand 🍉✊ nwmd.social/s/copylink/6...
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Pledge — VOTE PALESTINE
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Christine Saulnier (she/her) @csaulnier.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
“The solidarity of the diverse coalition in the streets on Wednesday was a great reminder that people have much more power than we often remember—something we must not forget in the many fights to come.” @joannehusseyns.bsky.social #nspoli springmag.ca/nova-scotian...
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Nova Scotians stand up for democracy - Spring
Headlines about low voter turnout have become commonplace across the country in recent years. Even as the political stakes are higher, people seem understandably checked out, cynical and focused on th...
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