Reposted by Kallee LinsBuilding Left Podcast @buildingleft.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Shannon Devine, on the politics of division that the wealthy and powerful use to maintain control. Shannon ran as the NDP candidate in the recent by-election in Beaches-East York. In our latest episode she shares lessons learned and hope for the future: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-v3rgn-... 011
Reposted by Kallee LinsJayse @jswaynest.bsky.social · 08/08/2026This is where I'll be this weekend 021
Kallee Lins @kalleelins.bsky.social · 02/08/2026Insurance is currently restricted in my area due to wildfire risk. This is why Canada needs a national, public insurance provider - stat 🚨 000
Reposted by Kallee LinsSeth Klein @sethdklein.bsky.social · 28/07/2026Last November's federal budget said a YCC would commence with the 2026 fiscal year (which started April 1). It was the only climate bright spot in an otherwise dismal budget. We are now more than a quarter into that fiscal year with no YCC program launch and no details have been forthcoming.nationalobserver.comWhere is Carney’s promised Youth Climate Corps?The budget said it would commence with the 2026 fiscal year (which started April 1). We are now more than a quarter into that fiscal year with no YCC program launch and no details have been forthcomin... 33213
Reposted by Kallee LinsJared Wesley @jaredwesley.ca · 28/07/2026Independent museums have always been at the centre of public debate. Interference by foreign governments & our own government ministers should concern all Canadians. An important piece from Nir Hagigi & @yasmeenabulaban.bsky.social . www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...policyalternatives.caMuseum independence cannot be conditional in Canada | CCPAThe campaign against the Canadian Museum for Human Rights’ Nakba exhibition shows why arm’s-length cultural institutions must be protected. 24922
Reposted by Kallee LinsElisha Dacey 🎤🏳️⚧️ @elishadacey.bsky.social · 28/07/2026I'm seeing notes here and on LI of layoffs at various publications these past few weeks. Journos, I am hiring a full-time senior reporter position at futureofgood.co/careers. Remote, good pay, diving into politics and philanthropy. Plus I'm awesome to work for. 1137
Kallee Lins @kalleelins.bsky.social · 12/07/2026I’ve danced, enjoyed amazing food, and watched incredible performances at Salsa on St. Clair. Just devastating to see another beloved Canadian festival turn into a site of tragedy. www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/d72afc6...theglobeandmail.comTwo dead, several wounded in shooting at Toronto’s Salsa on St. Clair festivalPolice are asking the public to avoid the area 132
Kallee Lins @kalleelins.bsky.social · 09/07/2026Another great year of music and community gatherings across the Columbia Basin! I’m grateful my staff and I had the opportunity to administer this funding to festivals for a second year. Huge thanks to the Trust for their funding and support. 🎶 ourtrust.org/festival-gra...ourtrust.orgFestival Grants Support Vibrant Basin Communities - Columbia Basin TrustCommunities across the Columbia Basin will come together this festival season as 20 music, art and cultural festivals receive support through Basin Festivals Grants, a program funded by Columbia Basin... 000
Kallee Lins @kalleelins.bsky.social · 06/07/2026The fight isn’t over for fair pay for flight attendants. WestJet’s flight attendants are working to bring back the airline you deserve. They need public support to stop the race to the bottom. endunpaidwork.caendunpaidwork.caHow did we go from WestJet to LessJet? | CUPE 8125 WestJet ComponentWestJet’s flight attendants are fighting to bring back the airline you deserve. They need public support to stop the race to the bottom. 000
Reposted by Kallee LinsDon Davies @donvdavies.bsky.social · 05/07/2026Liberals are failing healthcare. They’re refusing to penalize Alberta for CHA violations. They’re refusing to honour Pharmacare commitments. They’re underfunding the Canadian Dental Care Plan & disability benefits. They are ignoring mental health and reducing transfer payments. 25823
Reposted by Kallee LinsJimmy Thomson @jameswsthomson.com · 03/07/2026Carney confirms he was delayed by the (climate linked) "biblical weather" in Ottawa on his way to announce a new oil pipeline 1120769
Kallee Lins @kalleelins.bsky.social · 10/06/2026Thrilled to see Balancing Act in @futureofgood.bsky.social! Check out their resource library for excellent ideas to make your org more care-friendly. How Canadian arts groups delivered family benefits for gig workers: futureofgood.co/how-canadian...futureofgood.coHow Canadian arts groups delivered family benefits for gig workers – Future of GoodA group of Canadian arts organizations are establishing policies and benefits to better accommodate the family needs of artist-caregivers. 010
Kallee Lins @kalleelins.bsky.social · 30/05/2026In the Globe: Alberta separatists receiving tangible support from the US Christian nationalist movement. Starting to wonder if Christian Nationalism is just dressed up, institutional misogyny 🤷♀️ www.theglobeandmail.com/world/articl...theglobeandmail.comU.S. church leader Doug Wilson declares strong support for Alberta independence movementSecession is a step toward establishing a government ruled by Christian principles, pastor says 9194
Reposted by Kallee LinsNDP @ndp.ca · 08/05/2026If you live in Winnipeg, join NDP Leader Avi Lewis, Winnipeg-Centre MP Leah Gazan, and MLA Tracy Schmidt next Monday for a town hall with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers to talk about how these cuts will impact workers and our communities. Full town hall details here: cupwwpg.ca/townhall 04510
Kallee Lins @kalleelins.bsky.social · 22/04/2026How can you connect with other 🌍 lovers this Earth Day? “Survey after survey finds that the vast majority of us are concerned and want our governments to do more. Yet most Canadians greatly underestimate how much others care, causing a spiral of silence and anxiety.” nelsonstar.com/2026/04/22/c...nelsonstar.comCOLUMN: No reason to feel alone this Earth Day if you care about climate change - Nelson StarLaura Sacks and Dr. Kyle Merritt write about what is and isn’t being done to address the environment 021
Kallee Lins @kalleelins.bsky.social · 21/04/2026El is a dear friend. I’m so glad we got to sit down together and chat about the internal workings of the NDP. #cdnpoli 000
Reposted by Kallee LinsArrête Mark Carney ⚜️ @lalegault.bsky.social · 19/04/2026I ❤️ résistance quilters 🧶 0255
Kallee Lins @kalleelins.bsky.social · 09/04/2026NYT games are down (crosswords are functioning). I instantly feel connected to the thousands of people who are irked they can’t distract themselves from the world for the duration of one round of Connections ✏️ 240
Kallee Lins @kalleelins.bsky.social · 17/03/2026This is a great analysis of why homelessness isn’t just a housing policy issue. We need social assistance reform now. www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/d72afc6...theglobeandmail.comSocial assistance rates often too low to keep people housed, new research findsGovernment assistance levels leave many teetering on the brink of homelessness 001
Kallee Lins @kalleelins.bsky.social · 09/03/2026I really enjoyed getting to know Heather and her approach to leadership better. Take a listen: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/b...podcasts.apple.comCandidate Spotlight: Heather McPhersonPodcast Episode · Building Left · March 5 · 40m 000
Kallee Lins @kalleelins.bsky.social · 02/03/2026Tune in for a catch up on all the spice and zingers! 010
Reposted by Kallee LinsArrête Mark Carney ⚜️ @lalegault.bsky.social · 28/02/2026Same guy @evansolomon.bsky.social thinks can be reasoned with about AI safety. @davidebybc.bsky.social 142
Reposted by Kallee LinsBuilding Left Podcast @buildingleft.bsky.social · 14/02/2026New episode with longtime British Columbia NDP MP Peter Julian! Listen to the full episode on Podbean or wherever you get your podcasts: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-nkm6a-... For more on NDP Renewal: www.ndprenewal.ca #NDP #cdnpoli @comradefrederick.bsky.social @kalleelins.bsky.social 173
Reposted by Kallee LinsFuture of Good @futureofgood.bsky.social · 12/02/2026Margaret McKinnon details how the Tumbler Ridge school shooting may affect survivors’ and communities’ mental health, with varied trauma reactions and higher risks for some groups. She also notes the role of community and family support in recovery. 🔗 tinyurl.com/3v8b297stinyurl.comOp-Ed: Tumbler Ridge shootings highlight the need for mental health support for survivors and their community | Future of GoodBy Margaret McKinnon, McMaster University Although mass shootings and gun violence have long plagued American communities, events like Tuesday’s mass shooting at a high school in northern B.C. are rar... 011
Kallee Lins @kalleelins.bsky.social · 07/02/2026Faith is at the root of my activism. It’s refreshing to see faith upheld by US democrats as a force *demanding* compassion. I hope those who have historically used it as a cudgel to exploit others see their manipulative efforts failing. 000
Reposted by Kallee LinsBuilding Left Podcast @buildingleft.bsky.social · 01/02/2026🎙️Take a deep dive into what, and who, makes election campaigns happen: In this episode, we explore the oft uncelebrated role of NDP regional organizer through the experiences of Jess Wittman, who worked on many campaigns in the 2025 federal election. www.podbean.com/ew/pb-qnjyi-...podbean.comBetween a Party and Its Grassroots: A Regional Organizer's View of the NDP's Campaign MachineJess Wittman began climate activism at the age of nine, going door to door. As she grew up, so did her passion for community engagement. She worked on five provincial and federal election campaigns be... 121
Kallee Lins @kalleelins.bsky.social · 15/01/2026I’m watching @thenarwhal.ca as they head to the B.C. Supreme Court to test the limits of press freedom in RCMP exclusion zones. thetyee.ca/News/2026/01...thetyee.caThe Narwhal Is Suing the RCMP. Stakes Are High for Journalism | The TyeeThe judge’s ruling could reinforce the right of journalists to report from inside police ‘exclusion zones.’ 000
Reposted by Kallee LinsBuilding Left Podcast @buildingleft.bsky.social · 09/01/2026💥NEW EP: NDP Review & Renewal Report Join us as we unpack Emilie Taman's post‑election review of the federal NDP, tracing how the party's pre‑campaign decisions, campaign messaging, systemic issues & the political landscape all shaped the 2025 result. #NDP #cdnpoli www.podbean.com/eas/pb-tc2s5...podbean.comReview & Renewal: Inside the NDP’s Post‑Election ReflectionsHosts Jaime Frederick and Kallee Lins unpack Emilie Taman's post‑election review of the federal NDP, tracing how the party's pre‑campaign decisions, campaign messaging, other systemic issues and the p... 111
Kallee Lins @kalleelins.bsky.social · 07/01/2026New post on Culturally Radical! If you’re curious about bringing more design thinking principles into your organization, check out these three reasons why a sprint-based process is great fit for creative, resource-strapped orgs. 010
Reposted by Kallee LinsLe Devoir @ledevoir.com · 06/01/2026Le regard de notre caricaturiste Godin sur l'actualité du 6 janvier 2026 👉https://bit.ly/4jrpW4V 13016
Kallee Lins @kalleelins.bsky.social · 05/01/2026Brilliant data-driven reporting. Kamloops alone was forced to absorb $13.1 million in downloaded costs between 2021 and 2023. 000
Reposted by Kallee Linsderek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 05/01/2026amazing how the entire machine can pivot within 24 hours. no need to slowly upsell the argument; just issue new marching orders 586269087867
Reposted by Kallee LinsBuilding Left Podcast @buildingleft.bsky.social · 30/12/2025🤝Cooperation over competition: NDP Leadership Candidate Tony McQuail reflects on the overlap between NDP values and rural values. #NDP #CDNpoli 211
Kallee Lins @kalleelins.bsky.social · 20/12/2025Evil thrives when its perpetrators believe themselves to be virtuous. This column is one of the most concise articulations of the new right’s morality politics I’ve read in a while. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/13/o...nytimes.comOpinion | The 77-Year-Old Book That Helps Explain the MAGA New Right 030
Kallee Lins @kalleelins.bsky.social · 05/12/2025Didn’t think my love of picnicking made me outdoorsy. I’ll take it! 010
Reposted by Kallee LinsBuilding Left Podcast @buildingleft.bsky.social · 02/12/2025Join us as we highlight key moments from Avi, Tanille, Tony, Rob and Heather, and touch on recurring themes throughout the evening, including the party's future in Quebec, reconnecting with labour, and climate action. #NDP #cdnpoli @comradefrederick.bsky.social @kalleelins.bsky.social 131
Kallee Lins @kalleelins.bsky.social · 28/11/2025Pointed question: Why are *you* the leader to advance the NDP in QC? Heather highlighting the orange wave / Avi highlighting the province's strong climate record / Tanille lauding Ruth Ellen Brosseau, new energy and rural voices @buildingleft.bsky.social #ndp 020
Kallee Lins @kalleelins.bsky.social · 28/11/2025Lots of shout-outs for the great work of NDP MPs Lori Idlout and Leah Gazan to advance reconciliation. #ndp @buildingleft.bsky.social 000
Kallee Lins @kalleelins.bsky.social · 28/11/2025A bilingual forum is important, but it's a shame the #ndp missed an opportunity to ask about Indigenous reconciliation in the language of the only Indigenous candidate's most fluent language. #ndp @buildingleft.bsky.social 130
Kallee Lins @kalleelins.bsky.social · 28/11/2025There was some friendly chiding of Rob as he took a stab at French. His comment that Carney is "a bigger conservative than Mulroney was" landed with strength! #ndp @buildingleft.bsky.social 010
Reposted by Kallee LinsBuilding Left Podcast @buildingleft.bsky.social · 28/11/2025I like the way the candidates are building on one another's ideas, demonstrating collaborative leadership rather than the divisive attack mode we see so often in politics in this country. #NDP 011
Kallee Lins @kalleelins.bsky.social · 28/11/2025Tanille calling out the news of the day: Stephen Guilbeault leaving cabinet over the government's new pipeline support. #ndp @buildingleft.bsky.social 010
Kallee Lins @kalleelins.bsky.social · 28/11/2025A wealth tax of "1% on the 1%" - Avi Lewis sure knows how to craft a tagline. #ndp @buildingleft.bsky.social 041
Kallee Lins @kalleelins.bsky.social · 28/11/2025My nonprofit colleagues will love Heather's proposal of a year-round equivalent to the Canada Summer Jobs program. #ndp @buildingleft.bsky.social 021
Kallee Lins @kalleelins.bsky.social · 28/11/2025@buildingleft.bsky.social You know it's an NDP forum when Galen Weston's grocery monopoly is invoked in the first 10 minutes. #ndp 011
Reposted by Kallee LinsBuilding Left Podcast @buildingleft.bsky.social · 27/11/2025Kallee @kalleelins.bsky.social and Jaime @comradefrederick.bsky.social are about to get started posting live updates from the #NDP Leadership Debate! Join us, and tag us with your own insights and observations: @buildingleft.bsky.social 011
Reposted by Kallee LinsBuilding Left Podcast @buildingleft.bsky.social · 20/11/2025Candidate Spotlight! We had a great time getting to know #NDP leadership candidate Tanille Johnston! As a social worker and city councillor, Tanille brings fresh, practical ideas to the table about how to support wellbeing in communities across Canada. www.podbean.com/ew/pb-aksm2-... 102