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Michau Van Speyk

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I’m 31 years old I have autism and I am an outspoken Autistic self advocate

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Polling Canada @canadianpolling.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Ontario - "What is the most important reason to support the ALTO project?" Speed/Time savings compared to VIA: 13% Provides new train service: 13% Canada doesn't have high-speed rail: 12% Traffic congestion reduction: 11% Jobs/economic opportunities: 9% Others: 42% Mainstreet / Sept 29, 2026
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
At a time in history when the most influential leaders of the U.S. need to stand up loudly and clearly for the rule of law, democracy, and decency, they are leading the charge in the opposite direction — fawning over the most dangerous authoritarian America has ever witnessed. Do not forget this.
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Polling Canada @canadianpolling.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Had to model this one out Thanks Forum
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Unite Against Book Bans @uabookbans.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Banned Books Week starts today! This year’s theme is: #LetBooksBe What do you think books should be? Share your answer in the comments: ✨ Let Books Be Free 🎉 Let Books Be Fun 🌎 Let Books Be Diverse 💡 Let Books Be Thought-Provoking ❤️ Let Books Be Themselves
Drawn image of a woman reading, surrounded by books, birds, flowers, clouds, vines, stars. Text reades: Protect the Freedom to Read - Let Books Be - Banned Books Week, Oct. 4-10, 2026. American Library Association. ala.org/bbooks
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CTV News Kitchener @ctvnewskitchener.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
U.S. Coast Guard suspends search for Ontario air ambulance missing over Atlantic Ocean - The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended its search for a medical transport aircraft from Ontario that went missing over the Atlantic Ocean this weekend.
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U.S. Coast Guard suspends search for Ontario air ambulance missing over Atlantic Ocean
The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended its search for a medical transport aircraft from Ontario that went missing over the Atlantic Ocean this weekend.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Hawaii enacted a law that could neuter Citizens United. Montana could soon follow suit via a ballot referendum. Here's what you should know about the plans to get Big Money out of politics — and how they could be replicated where you live.
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Could This Actually End Citizens United?
Montana — yes, deep red Montana — has a plan to effectively neuter Citizens United.No Supreme Court ruling or constituti
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
A few years ago, I said greedy egg producers like Cal-Maine were using their market power to deliberately drive up egg prices. My right-wing critics fried me for saying this — but now they all have egg on their face.
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Fox News Mocked Me For Being Right
When I said three years ago that egg companies were using the avian flu as cover to price-gouge, Fox News called me craz
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Polling Canada @canadianpolling.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Huge news "Canada and the European Union plan to link next-generation payment systems to enable faster cross-border transactions" "This will help remove obstacles to business and investment between the two jurisdictions" www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art...
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Canada, EU plan to link next-gen payment systems, easing transactions
Move would allow faster cross-border transfers and lessen reliance on U.S. infrastructure
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Jenny Lee Shee @jennyleeshee.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Tonight’s episode of #SlowHorses was VERY SCARY and also VERY FUNNY and now I’m too wired to start my bedtime wind down routine. I blame River.
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River Cartwright Thumbs Up (Slow Horses)
Alt: River Cartwright Thumbs Up (Slow Horses)
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Samuel Alito has recused himself from a Supreme Court climate case, after ethics watchdogs uncovered his fossil fuel stockholdings. Instead of relying on the justices to occasionally do the right thing, we need Congress to enact real SCOTUS reform.
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How to Fix a Broken Supreme Court | Robert Reich
Justice Roberts refused to testify in a hearing on SCOTUS ethics.Thomas and Alito accepted luxury vacations from GOP meg
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Polling Canada @canadianpolling.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Albertans Separation Would Mean: - 44,000-69,000 job loses in Calgary specifically - Would shrink Alberta's economy by up to $62 billion - $10-15 billion in foregone investment - $9 billion shortfall in deficit spending www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
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Alberta separation could mean tens of thousands fewer Calgary jobs: chamber report
Calgary could lose between 44,000 and 69,000 jobs if Alberta separates and trade costs rise, according to a new report commissioned by the Calgary Chamber of Commerce.
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Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
I will always stand alongside Indigenous people, every day, but especially on days like today, when we respectfully acknowledge the ongoing journey toward truth, healing, and reconciliation.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Wilber Rafael Garces Perez was shot by ICE 10 days ago. The bullet is still lodged in his back. He’s been forced to sleep on the floor and hasn’t been given medication, according to his attorney. Now DHS is claiming he assaulted an agent. Can we trust anything DHS says given its track record?
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Graeme Bayliss @gbayliss.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Brad Bradford is a clown car of stupid ideas: www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
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Shuttering libraries. Selling the Zoo. Here’s what Brad Bradford’s Core Services Review really means
We were all around for the last review - why would he proudly point to this disaster as a model to emulate
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André Picard @picardonhealth @picardonhealth.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Frontotemporal dementia turned her husband into a violent stranger. Inside a Toronto family’s nightmare. Steve Dawson's four children have a 50/50 chance of inheriting the genetic mutation responsible, by @kjiang.bsky.social www.thestar.com/life/health-... via @thestar.com
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Dementia turned her husband into a violent stranger in his 40s. Her kids' risk is 50/50. But this Toronto family's nightmare could bring hope
Steve Dawson’s four children have a 50/50 chance of inheriting his genetic mutation and undergoing the same changes in middle age.
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Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Danielle Smith claims she’s a proud Canadian, but panders to separatists and puts us all through this. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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UCP MLA says he’s voted in favour of Alberta holding binding referendum on independence | CBC News
Red Deer-South MLA Jason Stephan says he has voted in favour of Alberta’s government proceeding with a legally binding referendum on separation, but adds he hopes to see Canada united if Alberta is “t...
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Jenny Lee Shee @jennyleeshee.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Doug Ford has a 31% approval rating, the lowest in Canada. Thirty one is still pretty high, to be honest. What will it take to get this deeply corrupt character out of office and out of our lives, Ontario? #OnPoli #DougFordIsCorrupt
An egg-shaped plastic toy from the 70s called a Weeble. It has blond hair, vacant eyes, and a derpy grin. It’s holding a lollipop instead of a Tim Horton’s egg sammich but in every other way resembles Canada’s least popular premier, Doug Ford.
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Polling Canada @canadianpolling.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
"Which of the following statements comes closest to your view?" Alberta Should Remain Part Of Canada: 83% Alberta Should Leave Canada + Become An Independent Country: 9% Narrative / Sept 28, 2026
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Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
We are very pleased that the southern route pipeline that we’ve been advocating for many months, over Danielle Smith’s objections, is moving forward.
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Alina Cameron @alinacameron.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Thank you to Allison Jones at CP for this piece highlighting the community's concerns about school safety. #onted #onpoli #50KIsNotOK #AutismIsLifelong www.thestar.com/news/ontario...
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Ontario parents, advocates call for more supports for special needs students
The special education system is fundamentally broken, according to the Ontario Autism Coalition.
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Alina Cameron @alinacameron.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Thank you to Sneh Duggal at The Trillium for this important article about school exclusions in Ontario. #onpoli #onted #50KIsNotOK www.thetrillium.ca/news/educati...
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Ontario kids missing more school due to exclusions: Education Ministry data
Advocates believe the data, obtained by The Trillium, showing students were excluded for 11,776 days in 2022-23 is the ‘tip of the iceberg’
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Kimiko Shibata @eslfairy.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
If you know someone in public education: please send them a loving and uplifting message. If you ARE someone in public education: you are loved. You are needed. You are doing amazing and important work in an impossible situation. Thank you for your service.
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Alt: حضن بوhug gif
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
DoorDash spent $1.4M trying to stop Zohran Mamdani from becoming mayor. This week's historic $131.5M enforcement action against DoorDash for underpaying NYC delivery workers shows why. Yet another reminder that the only thing that can beat organized money is organized people.
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DoorDash Spent $1.4 Million Trying to Stop Mamdani From Becoming Mayor. Now We Know Why.
In a wage-theft settlement, DoorDash now has to pay its workers around 100 times what it spent trying to beat Zohran Mam
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Philippe J. Fournier @338canada.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
New episode of The Numbers: Was It a Good Idea for David Eby to Call an Election in B.C.? Will the B.C. NDP capitalize on a divided opposition or ...? Listen or watch ↓ www.338canada.ca/p/the-number...
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The Numbers: Was It a Good Idea for David Eby to Call an Election in B.C.?
Will the B.C. NDP capitalize on a divided opposition, or will David Eby get his FAFO moment?
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
David Ellison is considering recruiting Elon Musk to invest in Paramount-Warner Bros. once the merger goes through. Hello? We’ve already seen how Elon turned Twitter into a cesspool of right-wing, outright racist content. Billionaires controlling our media is bad for everyone but the billionaires.
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David Ellison Mulls Tapping Elon Musk for Paramount Investment While Closing in on Warner Bros. Takeover: Report
David Ellison, seeking fresh capital for a merged Paramount-Warner Bros., is considering reaching out to tech mogul Elon
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Polling Canada @canadianpolling.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
BC - "David Eby is putting trying to stay in power over the interests of the province" Agree: 65% Disagree: 21% Angus Reid / Sept 24, 2026
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Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Restrictive covenants are bad for all of us. They prevent competition, stifle business growth and keep grocery prices high. Part of the Alberta NDP’s Affordability Agenda is to get rid of restrictive covenants.
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Polling Canada @canadianpolling.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Federal - Saint-Hyacinthe-Bagot-Acton Projection: ⚜️BQ: 40% 🔴LPC: 37% 🔵CPC: 14% - September 19, 2026 - www.canadianpolling.com/p/the-libera...
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The Liberal Surge Is Now Reaching Historic Levels
A historic Liberal surge, growing support for Europe, and a rapidly changing political landscape in British Columbia
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Harry Truman once said, “Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.” He was right then, and Republicans are proving him right today. Watch.
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Jenny Lee Shee @jennyleeshee.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Spending time this weekend getting ready for work next week? Not if you're Doug Ford! He started his summer break on June 9 and still has 4 weeks to go until he's back at Queen's Park. Wish you had 19 weeks of summer vacay? Should've become a deeply corrupt politician afraid of transparency, babes.
Doug Ford wears a blue apron and pretends to know how to barbecue. It's unclear which of his four homes he is at in this screenshot from a video. It could be his mom's home in Etobicoke that he inherited when she died. It could be his cottage on Fawn Lake. It's probably not one of his two condos in Hallandale, Florida.

Doug Ford. He's just like you and me, folks.
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Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
A message for all Albertans on the occasion of Yom Kippur. G’mar Chatimah Tovah.
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Philippe J. Fournier @338canada.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
🍁338 Sunday Update: Canadians Want Closer Ties With Europe www.338canada.ca/p/338-sunday...
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338 Sunday Update: Canadians Want Closer Ties With Europe
Associate E.U. member? To be determined. But as Canada explores closer ties with the European Union, new polling shows Canadians overwhelmingly favour greater integration with Europe.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
This is what a rigged economy looks like.
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Adam McCalvy @adammccalvy.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Win No. 98 for the Brewers. A new franchise record with six regular season games to go.
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Kimiko Shibata @eslfairy.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
After putting overpriced and backordered bandaids, kleenex, pencils, markers, duotangs, and photocopy paper in my cart, I had a few dollars left over, so I thought I'd buy a few binders for our Strong Start program. I looked in the "Clearance" section of the Staples teacher portal.
Binder for $22.49 on clearance at staples
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Polling Canada @canadianpolling.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
British Columbia - Kerry-Lynne Findlay has resigned as Conservative BC Leader
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Philippe J. Fournier @338canada.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Abacus Data:🍁"Would you support closer integration between Canada & the European Union, while Canada remains outside the EU, including measures to make it easier to trade, travel, work, study, and cooperate on security?" 🟢81% Support 🔴10% Oppose www.338canada.ca/p/338-sunday...
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338 Sunday Update: Canadians Want Closer Ties With Europe
Associate E.U. member? To be determined. But as Canada explores closer ties with the European Union, new polling shows Canadians overwhelmingly favour greater integration with Europe.
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Kimiko Shibata @eslfairy.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
I’m so tired of doing Doug Ford’s Ministry of Education procurement officer’s job for them.
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Stressed Work
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Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Come out to the Concert for Unity, enjoy some incredible artists, and continue to show your love for Canada! 🇨🇦
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
The number of Americans using buy now, pay later loans for necessities like groceries and rent is on the rise. What does this say about the health of our economy? Should we be worried? Here's what you should know.
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The Hidden Cost of Buy Now, Pay Later
Is "Buy Now, Pay Later" too good to be true?Former CFPB Director Rohit Chopra shines a light on its hidden costs for bor
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
How not surprising that a president who acts like a petty mob boss is holding one of our nation’s treasured institutions hostage until we meet his conditions—that is, putting his stupid name on the building. I say we just put it in mothballs until he is gone.
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Rechie Valdez @rechievaldez.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Les retombées de notre Fonds de 60 millions de dollars pour l’équité menstruelle sont claires : plus de 124 millions de produits menstruels gratuits ont été distribués partout au pays par l’entremise de Banques Alimentaires Canada. Pour en savoir plus: www.canada.ca/fr/femmes-eg...
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Jenny Lee Shee @jennyleeshee.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
I’m learning a lot about leadership from my admin team this year. #OntEd
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Kermit Sips Tea
Alt: Kermit the Frog sips from a glass mug of tea on a sunny day.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
"True individual freedom cannot exist without economic security and independence. People who are hungry and out of a job are the stuff of which dictatorships are made.” —FDR, 1944
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Polling Canada @canadianpolling.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
"Do you think Canada should deepen strategic cooperation with the European Union on foreign policy, defence, and economic priorities?" 🟢Support: 80% ⚫️Oppose: 10% Abacus / Sept 9, 2026
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Kimiko Shibata @eslfairy.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
We lost my uncle to suicide. He was a delightful, funny man who was hurting inside. There is still a great deal of stigma surrounding mental health within many cultural groups. Please know that the world is better with you in it. Keep going. #WorldSuicidePreventionDay
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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 08/09/2026
For years, New Yorkers have demanded access to City records about the lasting health impacts of the horrific September 11th attacks. For years, they have been denied and ignored. That ends today. nyc.gov/sept11docs
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September 11 Docs
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
There have been so many impeachable offenses, but lying about how you were a hero on a day that 2,753 people died in NYC in the 9/11 disaster—when you were on the other side of town, safely calling local media to brag about how you now had the tallest downtown building—is such a despicable one
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Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Advance voting in Calgary-Shaw starts TODAY! From now until September 12, you can vote for Kyle Campbell and Alberta’s NDP to build a better future for Calgary-Shaw. Advance voting: September 8–12 Election Day: September 14 Let’s elect Kyle Campbell as the next MLA for Calgary-Shaw!
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Happy birthday to my old friend, Bernie Sanders. It's an honor to have been in the fight with him for all of these years. Bernie has more guts than any politician I know. Hell, he has more guts than just about anyone I know.
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