Ray Hiltz @rayhiltz.bsky.social · 05/10/2026We are now seeing the unfortunate consequences of having a largely uneducated population on democracy. It’s just one way we fail when we fail our students. The education system’s failing report card 010
Ray Hiltz @rayhiltz.bsky.social · 04/10/2026This is not hyperbole: www.theguardian.com/books/2026/o...theguardian.comWhen is the right time to compare US politics to the Nazi era? This expert on Christian nationalism says: nowRobert P Jones argues that declining white Christian influence has fuelled an alliance with Trump, and warns it is reshaping US democracy 000
Ray Hiltz @rayhiltz.bsky.social · 03/10/2026The elephant in the room - Globe and Mail investigation into ongoing collaboration between Alberta separatists, the Trump administration and Christian Nationalists to make the province a de facto Republican state. 000
Ray Hiltz @rayhiltz.bsky.social · 06/05/2026I’ve wondered about this for a a while then remembered that unlike the Parallax corp in this movie, today, all mega Companies are the “Pocket” and in the pocket of Trump Inc. aka, the USA.theguardian.comThe Parallax View: remember when Hollywood made potent political cinema?This Warren Beatty thriller puts all the anxieties and tension of the 70s into a blender – and delivers a perfectly paranoid pulp mystery 000
Ray Hiltz @rayhiltz.bsky.social · 12/03/2026Hey, USA. How about keeping your f**king President to yourselves? The economic fallout of the US-Israeli assault and Tehran’s retaliation is spreading fast, and pushing the most vulnerable towards disaster » The Guardian www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...theguardian.comThe Guardian view on the cost of Trump’s war on Iran: the world’s poor will pay most dearly | EditorialEditorial: The economic fallout of the US-Israeli assault and Tehran’s retaliation is spreading fast, and pushing the most vulnerable towards disaster 011
Ray Hiltz @rayhiltz.bsky.social · 05/02/2026www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...theguardian.comWe can reverse America’s decline | Bernie SandersIt is not good enough just to criticize Trump. We must offer a positive vision that will improve the lives of Americans 000
Ray Hiltz @rayhiltz.bsky.social · 21/01/2026www.theguardian.com/business/202...theguardian.comNearly 400 millionaires and billionaires call for higher taxes on super-richMark Ruffalo, Brian Eno and Abigail Disney sign letter timed for WEF in Davos saying wealthy are buying political influence 000
Ray Hiltz @rayhiltz.bsky.social · 14/12/2025The Hypocrite. Netanyahu Has only himself To blame for rise of antisemitism in the world and for tragic events like this.theguardian.comBenjamin Netanyahu blames Anthony Albanese for Bondi beach terror attack, as world leaders express horrorIsraeli prime minister claims the Australian government ‘let the disease’ of antisemitism spread ‘and the result is the horrific attacks on Jews we saw today’ 000
Ray Hiltz @rayhiltz.bsky.social · 11/12/2025www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...thestar.comStephen Marche: The United States has entered a very dangerous phase. Here’s how Canada must actThe American World Order Donald Trump tried to build is over. Canada needs to play the long game 000
Ray Hiltz @rayhiltz.bsky.social · 03/12/2025America. Wake the fuck up! Do something about this!theguardian.comTrump calls Somali immigrants ‘garbage’ as US reportedly targets Minnesota communityUS president’s xenophobic rant comes amid reports of ramped-up deportation efforts in Ilhan Omar’s district 000
Ray Hiltz @rayhiltz.bsky.social · 02/12/2025Are there any provinces that efficiently manage their Healthcare? Or has that become just a rhetorical question? They all seem to be in crisis. 000
Reposted by Ray HiltzRon Lyons @rjl56.bsky.social · 15/11/2025@gregmcleanyyc.bsky.social The correlation between Canada’s anti-vax movement and CPC voters is concerning. Will the CPC show leadership in helping Canadians understand the importance of getting vaccinated ? #cdnpoli 297
Ray Hiltz @rayhiltz.bsky.social · 11/11/2025Watching Remembrance Day ceremony in Ottawa. Always an emotional experience. 000
Ray Hiltz @rayhiltz.bsky.social · 16/10/2025Canada’s rising poverty and food insecurity have deep structural origins. Capitalism and socialism can coexist as long as those that benefit the most from the free market supports those hurt the most. 020
Reposted by Ray HiltzThe Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 01/10/2025Masked federal agents pushed two photojournalists to the ground in a hallway outside a New York immigration court Tuesday morning, resulting in one journalist receiving treatment by emergency medical personnel. wapo.st/42gz4Cg 2512669
Reposted by Ray HiltzJackie Bigford (JackiesBuzz) 🍁 🇨🇦 @jackiebigford.bsky.social · 14/09/2025That's how it is done! Racists Go Home >>> Bravo Toronto 🇨🇦 #cdnpoli 1152
Ray Hiltz @rayhiltz.bsky.social · 25/08/2025www.cbc.ca/news/world/g...cbc.caIsraeli airstrikes on Gaza hospital kill at least 19 people, including 4 journalists | CBC NewsAn Israeli strike hit a southern Gaza's main hospital Monday, killing 19 people, including four journalists, said Zaher al-Waheid, the head of the Gaza Health Ministry's records department. 000
Ray Hiltz @rayhiltz.bsky.social · 20/08/2025Israel calls up 60,000 reservists ahead of Gaza City offensive Will this offensive bring about international sanctions or more sanctimonious declarations of disapproval? 000
Ray Hiltz @rayhiltz.bsky.social · 20/08/2025www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...theguardian.comBen Jennings on the prospective meeting between Trump, Putin and Zelenskyy – cartoonThe US president has suggested brokering a meeting in an attempt to end the Russia-Ukraine war 110
Ray Hiltz @rayhiltz.bsky.social · 23/07/2025www.theguardian.com/global-devel...theguardian.comEleven-minute race for food: how aid points in Gaza became ‘death traps’ – a visual storyHundreds of people have died while seeking food since delivery was taken over by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation in May. But Palestinians facing extreme hunger have no choice but to take the risk 110
Reposted by Ray HiltzThe Globe and Mail @theglobeandmail.com · 04/07/2025theglobeandmail.comTrump has yet to kill the golden goose that is the U.S. economy. But he’s working on itThe new budget bill is a plan for large tax cuts, which will mostly benefit higher earners, combined with cuts to social spending 5359
Ray Hiltz @rayhiltz.bsky.social · 04/07/2025www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...theguardian.comI lost my niece and nephew in Gaza. Until the world calls this a genocide, we have no hope of peace | Ahmed NajarI was at a conference about Palestine shortly before he was killed. None of the Israelis I spoke to were willing to publicly name these horrors, says financial and political analyst Ahmed Najar 110
Ray Hiltz @rayhiltz.bsky.social · 04/07/2025July 3, 2025 a day that will live on in infamy. #bigbeautifulbill www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...theguardian.comTrump’s tax-and-spending bill passes Congress in major win for presidentEarly-morning negotiations proved enough to persuade hardline House conservatives to back bill in 218-214 vote 000
Ray Hiltz @rayhiltz.bsky.social · 03/07/2025Just when you think there may be a mg of humanity left somewhere in the rear cambers of Netanyahu’s and Trump’s heart… www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...theguardian.comIsraeli military used 500lb bomb in strike on Gaza cafe, fragments revealExclusive: Experts say use of heavy munition in Monday’s strike that killed dozens may constitute a war crime 110
Ray Hiltz @rayhiltz.bsky.social · 12/06/2025What more proof do Americans need to reslize that gheir government had crossex the lind into facism? WTFU! vm.tiktok.com/ZMSyBW1Yd/vm.tiktok.comTikTok - Make Your Day 110
Ray Hiltz @rayhiltz.bsky.social · 12/06/2025Inhumane! www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...theguardian.comIsraeli forces kill at least 60 Palestinians seeking food in Gaza, health officials sayDozens more wounded as crowds approached food distribution centres run by Israel-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation 000
Ray Hiltz @rayhiltz.bsky.social · 30/05/2025Outrageous www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...theguardian.comIsrael confirms plans to create 22 new settlements in occupied West BankDefence minister says move ‘prevents establishment of a Palestinian state that would endanger Israel’ 000
Ray Hiltz @rayhiltz.bsky.social · 26/05/2025Our Bearded Collie, Brody enjoying a long awaited sunny day on the balcony. 000
Ray Hiltz @rayhiltz.bsky.social · 25/05/2025www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...theguardian.comIsraeli airstrike kills nine of Gaza doctor’s 10 childrenDr Alaa al-Najjar was on duty at Nasser hospital in Khan Younis when she received her children’s bodies 000
Ray Hiltz @rayhiltz.bsky.social · 22/05/2025www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...theguardian.comIsraeli troops fire ‘warning shots’ at 25 diplomats visiting occupied West BankShots force delegation representing 31 countries, including Italy, Canada, Egypt and UK, to run for cover 110
Reposted by Ray HiltzThe Globe and Mail @theglobeandmail.com · 15/05/2025theglobeandmail.comDanielle Smith is against forest fires, but she’ll leave this lighter right hereThe Premier definitely does not want to see Alberta separate from Canada. She’s just legitimizing its discussion, and making it easier to do so 5348
Reposted by Ray HiltzDCapTO @dcapto.bsky.social · 28/04/2025ELECTION DAY 🇨🇦! 🗳️💪 #ElbowsUp for PP, a far-right choice who will sell us out to simp for his American fascist buddies. Does this sound extreme? If you’ve been paying attention, you know it’s the truth. Vote accordingly! #cdnpoli Alt text: Poilievre “smiling” trying to look earnest & coming off smug 053
Ray Hiltz @rayhiltz.bsky.social · 26/04/2025When Mr. Poilievre released his Quebec platform late last month, he promised to “put an end to the imposition of woke ideology in the federal public service and in the allocation of federal funds for university research.” Sound familiar? Woke is not an ideology, it’s a choice to « be aware ». 000
Ray Hiltz @rayhiltz.bsky.social · 18/04/2025Waiting at advance voting station 608. Long line, extremely slow. #marcmiller #liberal #cdn 010
Ray Hiltz @rayhiltz.bsky.social · 18/04/2025Meloni says Trump to visit Rome after Washington talks over tariffs. Shades of Mussolini visiting Hitler in 1934 and 1936 resulting in the Berlin-Rome alliance. 010
Ray Hiltz @rayhiltz.bsky.social · 12/04/2025The « Orbanization » of the USA. www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/edit...theglobeandmail.comGlobe editorial: The hollowing out of American democracyEvery week, Donald Trump moves the U.S. a few steps closer to authoritarianism 000
Reposted by Ray HiltzCiara Torres-Spelliscy @profciara.bsky.social · 29/03/2025The reactions from around the globe 🌎 have been remarkable. 🫱🏾🫲🏼 252851299
Reposted by Ray HiltzPEIPolitical 🇨🇦 @peipolitical.bsky.social · 19/03/2025It’s not a trade war; it is a destabilization campaign. The erratic swings in trade policy are not a bug, they’re a feature. There is method to this madness: it is a tactic known as controlled chaos. palecek.substack.com/p/its-not-a-... #cdnpolipalecek.substack.comIt’s not a trade war; it is a destabilization campaign.The erratic swings in trade policy are not a bug, they’re a feature. 49820356
Ray Hiltz @rayhiltz.bsky.social · 17/03/2025‘We remember as true things that never even happened’: Julian Barnes on memory and changing his mind 010
Ray Hiltz @rayhiltz.bsky.social · 17/03/2025Empathy is the foundation of civilization, not its weakness 000
Ray Hiltz @rayhiltz.bsky.social · 15/03/2025Hey, Americans. It’s the IDEs of March. (Just sayin’) 010
Reposted by Ray HiltzMark Carney @mark-carney.bsky.social · 11/03/2025It has been more than two days that the supply of electricity to Gaza has been shut off. It must resume — essentials including food, electricity, and medical supplies should never be used as political tools. (1/3) 983060571