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Roberta Lexier

@robertalexier.bsky.social
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New book, Student Power: Canadian Student Movements From the Sixties to Today (link.springer.com/book/9783032109620) Professor of social movements and left politics. Proudly socialist, anti-fascist, anti-Zionist. All opinions my own.

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Walking Eagle News @theeagleist.bsky.social · 12h
BREAKING: Settlers fear other settlers will steal stolen land
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Roberta Lexier @robertalexier.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
I would repost your posts if you included alt text
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The Beaverton @thebeaverton.com · 05/10/2026
Trump admin demands Canada not meddle in midterms so they can meddle in separatist referendums
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Trump admin demands Canada not meddle in midterms so they can meddle in separatist referendums
WASHINGTON D.C. - Trump Administration trade advisor Peter Navarro is accusing Canada of interfering in the upcoming U.S. midterm elections, unfairly distracting from American efforts to interfere in ...
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Roberta Lexier @robertalexier.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
The Exorcist on my 12th birthday. Didn’t sleep for months. Still hate devil voices
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Roberta Lexier @robertalexier.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Only after WW2 (they were used interchangeably until then). Now social democracy refers to those who accept capitalism as inevitable and hope to soften its edges. Democratic socialists are those who hope to replace capitalism but through non-violent means.
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Roberta Lexier @robertalexier.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Guess it depends how we judge success
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Roberta Lexier @robertalexier.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
As someone writing a book on democratic socialists, I disagree. There are debates about the tactics used to achieve socialism and these are important 😄
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Julie S. Lalonde @julieslalonde.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Oxfam Canada is hiring a Chief of Staff at their Ottawa office (hybrid) It's a full time, executive position with a salary range of $110,000 - $130,000
oxfamcanada.bamboohr.com
Chief of Staff
Internal/External Posting Notice Title:                                          Chief of Staff Department:                                  Executive Director's Office Status:                     ...
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Taylor Noakes @taylornoakes.com · 02/10/2026
Let’s be crystal clear what happened here: The National Post ran an article advocating violence against a Jewish man Because he’s Jewish If that’s not antisemitism, what is? #cdnmedia #cdnpoli
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Roberta Lexier @robertalexier.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
The Chop makes me murderous. Get fucked Atlanta.
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JayIsPainting 🍁 @jayispainting.earthskyart.ca · 02/10/2026
This is how you lost 2019. This is how you lost 2023. This is how you lose 2027. Absolute disgrace. Weak. Idealess. Backwards thinking. A joke.
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Charles Rusnell @charlesrusnell.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
If you work at a print shop or plant that produced these door hangers or know something about who produced them, contact me in confidence at journalismtips@protonmail.com.
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Luke LeBrun @lukelebrun.ca · 01/10/2026
"The writer in this article appeared to suggest that under Jewish law, [Avi] Lewis would be considered either a 'mosar' or a 'rodef' - both terms to describe traitors. The killer of former Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin used the same language to justify Rabin's assassination..."
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Avi Lewis @avilewis.ca · 01/10/2026
Throwing billions in public money behind a pipeline at a time of climate breakdown – while sweeping aside environmental protections, meaningful Indigenous consultation and workers’ right to strike – is absolutely not in the national interest.
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Roberta Lexier @robertalexier.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Good lord, could you have a worse position on this?
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Roberta Lexier @robertalexier.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
As a historian, can I just say how much I love this?? Let’s go!
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Luke LeBrun @lukelebrun.ca · 30/09/2026
The National Post is using language that seems wildly irresponsible and dangerous here Citing ancient “Jewish law,” it labels Avi Lewis as a “rodef” The ultranationalist extremist who assassinated Yitzhak Rabin rationalized his killing on the same basis: www.theguardian.com/world/2020/o...
None of this applies, however, when a Jewish person presents a clear and present danger to the Jewish community. When that happens, Jewish thought is much more forceful: you must prevent the perpetrator from
causing harm.

Jewish law developed two character sketches to describe such scenarios. The first is known as a "mosar" — a Jewish person who informs to oppressive
authorities, potentially leading to the imprisonment, torture or death of community members. The second, called a "rodef," refers to a Jew who is actively pursuing another with the intent to harm or kill them. In both scenarios, the law is clear that a Jew is duty-bound to step in. Protecting the community and its members is the most important thing.It was around then that Yigal Amir, an earnest law student, made up his mind to kill the prime minister. Later he would insist he was not swayed by extremist rabbis; he had reached his own decision that Rabin - through his willingness to cede territory and to allow the creation of a Palestinian Authority, with its own armed police force - was a rodef and therefore a legitimate target. He got a weapon easily enough. With his brother, Amir was working on the creation of an anti-Palestinian militia. Nor was access difficult; on at least three occasions before the rally, Amir attended public events where Rabin was present. He was waiting for the right moment: he didn't want to shoot and miss.
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Roberta Lexier @robertalexier.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
This is legitimately terrifying. Threats like this should not be tolerated, especially in one of our major news outlets. Do not let this pass unchallenged. nationalpost.com/opinion/yoni...
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Yoni Goldstein: Jewish law tells us how to deal with Avi Lewis
His Yom Kippur message was indefensible
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Roberta Lexier @robertalexier.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
So much crying in baseball
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Roberta Lexier @robertalexier.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Get your shingles vaccine asap
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Roberta Lexier @robertalexier.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Covid and flu vaccines available the same day as the horrible AB referendum is very hilarious to me for some reason
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🔫🎃Scott Martian Invaders 🎃🛼 @youcaughtscott.com · 23/09/2026
“Hajdu says there are times in negotiations when employers or unions refuse to bargain in good faith and instead wait for the government to intervene.” Pretty much every time the government has intervened it has been because the employers are doing this. Both sidesing it is so fucking dishonest.
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Roberta Lexier @robertalexier.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Betcha Vlad is having back surgery in t- minus one week
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Avi Lewis @avilewis.ca · 22/09/2026
This crisis moment is a chance to reimagine what kind of Canada we want to build – and Canadians are ready to build big things together.
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Roberta Lexier @robertalexier.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Bad day for Canadian politics but sending a message to my politician friend complimenting his suit 😂😂
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Roberta Lexier @robertalexier.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
I use breath tech and same thing!
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Roberta Lexier @robertalexier.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Love and respect the masking!! 🙏🏻
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🇨🇦Joe Vipond🇨🇦 @jvipondmd.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
It's Monday! did you miss Dr. Roberta Lexier and I's op/ed published on Saturday? Now's your chance to read it, only a little bit late. edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
edmontonjournal.com
Opinion: Cancel referendum in light of Elections Alberta controversy
We call on Premier Smith to do the right thing: Cancel the referendum until we fully understand the accusations surrounding EA.
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Roberta Lexier @robertalexier.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
We either all have rights or none of us do. It’s that simple.
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David Moscrop @davidmoscrop.com · 19/09/2026
The feds will roll out the “special mediator” and then say it’s not them doing the dirty work. This bill will be an attack on the fundamental right to strike and bargain collectively. Don’t trust Hajdu.
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🇨🇦Joe Vipond🇨🇦 @jvipondmd.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
by Myself and Dr. Roberta Lexier "We call on Premier Smith to do the right thing: Cancel the referendum until we fully understand the accusations surrounding EA. Start an investigation into what happened. And fully resource the organization entrusted with ensuring Alberta’s democracy."
edmontonjournal.com
Opinion: Cancel referendum in light of Elections Alberta controversy
We call on Premier Smith to do the right thing: Cancel the referendum until we fully understand the accusations surrounding EA.
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Roberta Lexier @robertalexier.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
So… the Charter *does* apply to university campuses? For pro-Palestinian protesters too? Or just these awful people?
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David Keegan @drdavidkeegan.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
What they said: edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu... @jvipondmd.bsky.social @robertalexier.bsky.social
edmontonjournal.com
Opinion: Cancel referendum in light of Elections Alberta controversy
We call on Premier Smith to do the right thing: Cancel the referendum until we fully understand the accusations surrounding EA.
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Roberta Lexier @robertalexier.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
edmontonjournal.com
Opinion: Cancel referendum in light of Elections Alberta controversy
We call on Premier Smith to do the right thing: Cancel the referendum until we fully understand the accusations surrounding EA.
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EmmaaAAHH! 👻 ArkHell 💀 @emmaarkell.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
This "significant labour legislation" could very likely end the right to strike for thousands of workers through expanding whose work is "essential," lengthening bargaining timelines or introducing US style laws. pressprogress.ca/mark-carneys...
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Mark Carney’s Government is Rushing Through Major Changes to Canada’s Labour Laws. Unions Say Workers Should Be Alarmed.
Unions are warning Carney is planning to place limits on the right to strike and deliver other items on 'Corporate Canada's wish list'
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Avi Lewis @avilewis.ca · 18/09/2026
There's a reason previous Liberal governments looked at privatizing airports and didn't go through with it. Private investors don't want a stake in our public assets to make them better. They’re in it to make as much money as possible for themselves - while workers and passengers pay the price.
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NDP @ndp.ca · 17/09/2026
1/ We know what happens when public infrastructure gets privatized: costs go up, quality goes down, and it's everyday people who end up paying for it. Mark Carney's Investment Summit might be over, but the fight to protect our public goods isn't.
Canada's infrastructure belongs to the people.
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Roberta Lexier @robertalexier.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Don’t often agree with Max but this is exactly right. The ANDP needs to offer (and sell) an alternative rather than chasing UCP votes.
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Roberta Lexier @robertalexier.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
I know, I know: higher prices and worse service.
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Charles Smith @profsmithsask.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Gotta say, I couldn't agree more with Lewis on this. This message is needed now more than ever.
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NDP's Avi Lewis says Carney is selling Canadian assets to 'the captains of Wall Street' | CBC Radio
Prime Minister Mark Carney says his Investment Summit in Toronto will help diversify the economy, but NDP Leader Avi Lewis says it will only make Canada more beholden to wealthy American corporations.
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Roberta Lexier @robertalexier.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Guess it needs to be said again: refusing to take a position on genocide IS a political position.
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Roberta Lexier @robertalexier.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
I hear this hard!
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The Serfs (youtube.com/theserfstv) @theserfstv.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
It sends a pretty strong message that liberals see LGBTQ+ rights as an inconvenience to winning elections rather than standing up for oppressed people being integral to defeating fascism
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Roberta Lexier @robertalexier.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Fuck. So sorry. This is terrible news. Let me know if there’s anything I can do to support/help.
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Rachel Gilmore @rachelgilmore.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Personally, I refused to be blinded by propaganda telling me that criticizing Carney is akin to opposing Canada in these frightening times. All the scholarship on fascism (which is what we're up against globally) shows Carney's current policy approach is how you end up with MORE fascism, not less.
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Roberta Lexier @robertalexier.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
And conferences suck
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Ximena González @ximenaka.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Last week, Smith posted on social media that “For every $1 of taxes a guest worker generates, taxpayers are covering $10 in services.” While this figure might ring true for many, it is far from accurate. I fact-checked Smith’s claims in my latest for @thetyee.ca
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Does Alberta Provide $10 in Services for Every $1 of ‘Guest Worker’ Taxes? | The Tyee
Ahead of a divisive referendum question, we fact checked Danielle Smith’s claims.
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Roberta Lexier @robertalexier.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
🎉🎉
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Roberta Lexier @robertalexier.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Is it worth, as a prof, asking students if they’re first gen and offering specific help?
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