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@willwrite4coffee.bsky.social
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🇨🇦 Canadian writer and chronic over-thinker, advocate and ally ♿️😷🏳️‍🌈🛒💧🧠📰🌱🔬🗳

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willwrite4coffee.bsky.social @willwrite4coffee.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Polling like this makes voters complacent. Every separatist will vote. It is imperative that the STAY vote shows up in landslide numbers.
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willwrite4coffee.bsky.social @willwrite4coffee.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Deadline to apply for special ballot package online & mailed to you is Friday, Sept 25 at midnight Deadline to pick-up a special ballot in person at Returning Office is 6:00pm Friday, Sept 25 Deadline to walk into Elections Alberta to pick-up a special ballot in person is 4:30pm on Friday, Sept 25
elections.ab.ca
Request a Special Ballot - Elections Alberta
Electors who are unable to vote in person may vote by mail by applying for a Special Ballot. You may choose to: Mail the ballot to your home address, Mail the ballot to an alternate address (e.g. for ...
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willwrite4coffee.bsky.social @willwrite4coffee.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
There is no neutral. There is a vote to stay in Canada or allowing the separatists to win. Every single one of them will vote. Polling and media coverage don't matter. The only thing that matters is your vote. STAY in Canada. NO to the nine. #Oct19 #VOTE #ABreferendum #ABpoli #canpoli #cdnpoli
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willwrite4coffee.bsky.social @willwrite4coffee.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Perhaps that is your personal preference but it is not the "right choice" if you consider the amount of scientific evidence out there regarding the health and safety benefits of standard time. An unfortunate and unnecessary blunder.
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willwrite4coffee.bsky.social @willwrite4coffee.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Science loses again. Did standard time supporters just not bother to fill out the survey or are people really that set on 10 am sunrises in the winter? Society continues to show a disdain for science and facts. You knew better Mr. Kinew. #SaveStandardTime #mbpoli
globalnews.ca
Manitoba to scrap time change, stay on Daylight Saving Time: Kinew | Globalnews.ca
Manitoba will remain on Daylight Saving Time, ridding of the practice of changing the clocks twice per year, according to Premier Wab Kinew.
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willwrite4coffee.bsky.social @willwrite4coffee.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
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willwrite4coffee.bsky.social @willwrite4coffee.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Google has changed Lake Ontario's name on their maps, with Apple likely to follow. @mapquest.com has chosen to stick with reality and kept the name as it should be. Stand with the company that hasn't bent the knee. Download links in the comments. #LakeOntario #GulfOfMexico #TakeThePedosSharpie
Screenshot from MapQuest showing Lake OntarioScreenshot from MapQuest showing Gulf of Mexico
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willwrite4coffee.bsky.social @willwrite4coffee.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Every network in Canada should have a segment on Canadian businesses affected by 45s moronic tarrifs. Canadians know what to do. #ShopLocal #BuyCanadian
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willwrite4coffee.bsky.social @willwrite4coffee.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
The petition to remove Hoekstra is now at 105k+ signatures. Canadians have had enough of his lies & intentionally divisive language. His presence subverts progress toward reasonable discourse & a deal. It's well past time for him to go. www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en... #RemoveHoekstra #ByePete
Image is a cartoon by Nease Cartoons.
On the right is Pete Hoekstra, US Ambassador to Canada, holding a document labeled "anti-Canada rhetoric" while his mouth has a piece of duct tape over it. 
On the right is a beaver wearing a Canadian hat and jersey, holding a roll of duct tape while saying "Quiet piggy".
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willwrite4coffee.bsky.social @willwrite4coffee.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
For your health and safety, among many other reasons, continue to #BuyCanadian and #BoycottUSA Canada has many fantastic local sources for produce and more. Farmers and small business owners need our support. #CanadaSky #Canada #StrongerTogether #BuyLocal
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willwrite4coffee.bsky.social @willwrite4coffee.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
When they start whinging about something not working is when you know it's starting to work. The idea that countries should only develop in ways that are collaborative with a hostile, unstable country is laughable at best. The world is uniting & moving on. #canpoli #cdnpoli #uspoli #worldpoli
globalnews.ca
Trump official blasts ‘middle powers’ strategy, calls it a ‘distraction’ - National | Globalnews.ca
'Middle powers don’t have a coherent basis for alignment,' U.S. Undersecretary of Defence for Policy Elbridge Colby posted to X on Tuesday.
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willwrite4coffee.bsky.social @willwrite4coffee.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Just in case you need another reason not to buy American produce. #BuyCanadian #BoycottUSA #never51 #CanadaSky #SupportLocal
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willwrite4coffee.bsky.social @willwrite4coffee.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Ford & Smith were missing a few people during their announcement. Moe will scurry after Smith; Kinew points out that indigenous consultation is imperative. One hopes he also looks at the increasing evidence of the climate crisis, like MB being on track for a record year of tornados, before refusing.
ctvnews.ca
Manitoba premier weighs in on proposed pipeline plan
A proposed pipeline from Alberta to Ontario may go right through Winnipeg.
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willwrite4coffee.bsky.social @willwrite4coffee.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Hey USA, want your liquor back on our shelves? Don't introduce a bill trying to punish Canada. Instead, focus on holding your gov't accountable for the fight they started. This just ensures we won't buy your products even if they lift the ban. #BoycottUSA #TradeWar #Tarriffs #Never51 #BuyCanadian
globalnews.ca
Republican bill aims to punish Canadian provinces with U.S. alcohol bans - National | Globalnews.ca
The legislature comes as eight Canadian provincial governments levied restrictions on U.S. alcohol imports following U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs last year.
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willwrite4coffee.bsky.social @willwrite4coffee.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
The worst days of FIFA as a football fan: 3. The day group stage ends & 16 teams are eliminated 2. The day your team is eliminated 1. The day you realise FIFA is licking Trump's boot & you can't justify watching any of the matches Shame on Infantino & FIFA for their pandering #FIFA #WorldCup
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willwrite4coffee.bsky.social @willwrite4coffee.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
In theory, Question Period should be a way for Canadians to watch our politicians at work. To learn what they are standing for, what they are voting for, to see the gov't held to account. Instead it is a sound bite factory and shouting match. Canadians deserve better from their representatives.
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willwrite4coffee.bsky.social @willwrite4coffee.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Hoekstra being in Quebec City at the same time as the leaders of two provinces dealing with separatist movements are meeting.... 🤔
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willwrite4coffee.bsky.social @willwrite4coffee.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Looking from the outside, California represents to many one of the final beacons of sanity and hope in a country that has descended into chaos and despair. Seeing the initial primary results this morning, the world is left to wonder... WTF California?
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willwrite4coffee.bsky.social @willwrite4coffee.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Just over 10 minutes remaining until polls close in California! Stay in line even if polls close! #VOTE #VotingMatters #California #CApoli #USpoli
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willwrite4coffee.bsky.social @willwrite4coffee.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Find your polling location for the June 2 primaries: New Jersey: voter.svrs.nj.gov/polling-place-search New Mexico: voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote South Dakota: vip.sdsos.gov/VIPLogin.aspx /2
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willwrite4coffee.bsky.social @willwrite4coffee.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Find your polling location for the June 2 primaries: California: sos.ca.gov/elections/polling-place Iowa: sos.iowa.gov/elections/voterreg/pollingplace/search.aspx Montana: voterportal.mt.gov/WhereToVote.aspx /1
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willwrite4coffee.bsky.social @willwrite4coffee.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
It's time to vote! #California #Iowa #Montana #NewJersey #NewMexico #SouthDakota Every vote matters! More info for when & where to vote in the article linked & in the comments. Know your candidates, get out to vote, spread the word. www.usatoday.com/story/news/p... #VOTE #VotingMatters #uspoli
Image is a screenshot from a USA Today article.

It reads: Which states have primary elections on June 2?
The following states are holding primaries on Tuesday, June 2:

California
Iowa
Montana
New Jersey
New Mexico
South Dakota

(https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2026/06/02/polls-open-close-time-june-2-primary-elections/90351978007/)
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willwrite4coffee.bsky.social @willwrite4coffee.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
The CPC doesn't grasp the effect PP has on a large portion of Canadians. When he steps in front of the cameras to spew his hatred & lies, it causes an immediate visceral reaction in nearly anyone that doesn't belong to his far right base. His Maple MAGA brand is the albatross around their neck.
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willwrite4coffee.bsky.social @willwrite4coffee.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
This is more than just finding a route that bypasses groups opposed to pipelines on their land. There is no path that doesn't put sensitive ecosystems & habitats at risk. There is no path that doesn't contribute to the climate crisis. There is no path that is acceptable. #NoNewPipelines #canpoli
Image is a map of potential northern pipeline routes, starting in either Fort McMurray or Edmonton in Alberta and ending at various points in northern BC (all within the area covered by the oil tanker moratorium act). At the top in large red letters the word "NO" is superimposed. 

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/bakx-alberta-smith-pipeline-oil-documents-bc-9.7216983
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willwrite4coffee.bsky.social @willwrite4coffee.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Many locations & times to join the Alberta Wide Day of Protest! Tell Danielle Smith & her separatist pals that we are Canadians! Remind the UCP to respect the Charter. Demand that health care & education remain a right for all & receive proper funding. #ABpoli #ABleg #Alberta #ForeverCanadian
fightbacknow.ca
Fight Back Hub - Province-Wide Day of Protest — May 29, 2026
Fight Back Hub - Province-Wide Day of Protest — May 29, 2026
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willwrite4coffee.bsky.social @willwrite4coffee.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Get out there and vote California! Link below to get more info on how to register, where to vote, and more. #EveryVoteMatters #VOTE #California #uspoli
sos.ca.gov
Elections and Voter Information :: California Secretary of State
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willwrite4coffee.bsky.social @willwrite4coffee.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
I didn't claim he's playing 3D chess or that he's making the best decisions for Canada. I am suggesting that he understands the choices he's making. He's willing to employ tactics that some Canadians, including in his own caucus, don't like. As I said, it remains to be seen how damaging it might be.
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willwrite4coffee.bsky.social @willwrite4coffee.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
I'm not sure I would characterize this as not knowing what he's doing. He is educated enough to know exactly what he's doing and likely just doesn't care if everyone is on board with his tactics. It's an approach he seems to take in most spheres. It remains to be seen how damaging it might be.
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willwrite4coffee.bsky.social @willwrite4coffee.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Cons talking about Carney's economic plans during Question Period today: "It's almost like he doesn't know what he's doing." Oh so we're back to this line again? It's almost like they don't understand what he's doing and are trying to hide it with idiotic accusations. #canpoli #cdnpoli #PMMC
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willwrite4coffee.bsky.social @willwrite4coffee.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
In the face of the change to LPC direction on climate policy, this is disappointing. The gov't needs voices spotlighting the climate crisis. Help the Climate Caucus be heard, sit as an independent, cross to a party willing to stand for the environment. Canada can't afford to bleed progressive MPs.
cbc.ca
Liberal MP Steven Guilbeault to resign: sources | CBC News
The Montreal MP and former environment minister is expected to break the news to his colleagues at the Liberal caucus meeting on Wednesday, sources told CBC News and Radio-Canada.
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willwrite4coffee.bsky.social @willwrite4coffee.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
As frustrating, disruptive, harmful, divisive, and idiotic this is, at least we can be amused that PP would refer to himself as "prime minister in waiting". Little wonder the separatists love him. He's as delusional as they are. #ABpoli #ABleg #Alberta #canpoli #cdnpoli #CanadaSky #NeverPoilievre
albertapolitics.ca
Prime minister’s Wexit warning prompts western whinging by Calgary Conservative MP with ties to Oklahoma  - Alberta Politics
When Prime Minister Mark Carney called Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s relentless campaign to ensure there’s some form of separation referendum on a provincial ballot next fall “a dangerous bluff” an...
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willwrite4coffee.bsky.social @willwrite4coffee.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Since Danielle Smith said the UCP would be campaigning to remain, we should be seeing their version of this with the truth about separation, right? Dealing in facts would be new for them. Separatists should get a one way ticket to Florida #TreatiesOverTreason #ABpoli #Alberta #AB #canpoli #cdnpoli
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willwrite4coffee.bsky.social @willwrite4coffee.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Supporting research: www.researchsleep.ca/time-change#... pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC... link.springer.com/article/10.5...
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willwrite4coffee.bsky.social @willwrite4coffee.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Science supports #StandardTime as the best choice. More in sync with circadian, sleep & life rhythms. DST is associated with higher incidence of heart attacks, obesity, mental health issues, injuries & accidents. Align the clocks with our bodies & science. #DitchDST #MBpoli #MB #Manitoba #canpoli
engagemb.ca
The Future of Time Change in Manitoba
In much of Canada, people adjust their clocks in the Spring and Fall by an hour to change when daylight hours fall. In March, clocks are set forward by one hour to Daylight Saving Time (DST), meaning ...
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willwrite4coffee.bsky.social @willwrite4coffee.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
It's primary day for #Alabama #Georgia #Idaho #Kentucky #Oregon #Pennsylvania Do your research, know your candidates, and VOTE. Being sure of what the candidates stand for and who they truly represent has never been more important. #uspoli #VotingMatters #VOTE
npr.org
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willwrite4coffee.bsky.social @willwrite4coffee.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
They got permission to be racists. They got permission to control women's bodies. They got permission to be bigots. They got permission to promote rape culture. They got permission to be the ugliest versions of themselves openly. Because no matter how awful they are, their president is still worse.
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willwrite4coffee.bsky.social @willwrite4coffee.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
www.change.org/p/put-a-stop... www.change.org/p/stop-the-b... www.change.org/p/stop-mega-...
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willwrite4coffee.bsky.social @willwrite4coffee.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
www.change.org/p/stop-the-a... www.change.org/p/stop-the-l... www.change.org/p/asking-the...
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willwrite4coffee.bsky.social @willwrite4coffee.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
www.change.org/p/stop-nanai... www.change.org/p/stop-the-a... www.change.org/p/stop-the-d...
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willwrite4coffee.bsky.social @willwrite4coffee.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Some of the petitions to stop data centres in Canada: 🧵 Add links to your petitions & organizing groups. Every neighbourhood, town & province will need to be well-organised to push back. Especially when our own gov'ts are actively courting these sites. #NoAIDataCentres #Canada #canpoli #cdnpoli
change.org
Sign the Petition
Say NO to Data Centres in Alberta
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willwrite4coffee.bsky.social @willwrite4coffee.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Is @mark-carney.bsky.social abandoning progressive voters in favour of siphoning off PP's base? Is he setting up BC & FN to be the "bad guys" to Alberta? Is he paving the way to let Danielle Smith fail when she can't hold up her end of the bargain? Big gambles, with politics & the climate crisis.
cbc.ca
Carney, Smith reach energy agreement that could see pipeline construction start in 2027 | CBC News
The federal and Alberta governments have advanced a climate and energy agreement that could see construction on an oil pipeline to the West Coast start as early as September 2027.
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willwrite4coffee.bsky.social @willwrite4coffee.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Bravo Canada! 🇨🇦 The MAGA regime doesn't care about people, but the billionaires that back them care about their $$$ #BoycottUSA still going strong Stay safe while giving your money to Canadian businesses instead of fascists. #BuyCanadian #TravelCanada #CanadaSky #Canada #canpoli #cdnpoli #uspoli
cbc.ca
Travel to the U.S. is down even more dramatically than we thought, data shows | CBC News
The boycott by Canadians of travel to the U.S., driven largely by an aversion to President Donald Trump, his industry-wrecking tariffs and 51st state taunts, has actually been more effective than prev...
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willwrite4coffee.bsky.social @willwrite4coffee.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
What nonsense. 1) She knows the law better than a judge? When did she get that degree? 2) There is already an approved question addressing whether Alberta should stay in Canada. Those on both sides of the question would have the same opportunity to be heard answering the #ForeverCanadian question.
Image is a screenshot from https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/judge-quashes-decision-to-approve-separation-petition-9.7198553

The text reads: Premier Danielle Smith said the government plans to appeal Leonard's decision.

"We think that today's decision by the court will deny opportunity to well over 300,000 Albertans to have their petition verified by Elections Alberta," Smith said at an unrelated news conference Wednesday afternoon.

"We think that this decision is incorrect in law and anti-democratic, and we will be appealing it as a result.

"Our cabinet and caucus will, of course, be meeting in the next couple of days to discuss the full context and make some decisions after we've had a chance to talk it through."
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willwrite4coffee.bsky.social @willwrite4coffee.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Maybe major projects & investments shouldn't be awarded to provinces with a pending separation referendum? Why should Canada fund development or place an int'l defense bank where the provincial gov't is propping up separatist groups? You can't have your hand in the cookie jar & a foot out the door
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willwrite4coffee.bsky.social @willwrite4coffee.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
It's also difficult to get information on proposed sites and for communities objections to be heard, with many projects green lit despite concerns from residents. SK: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... AB: www.theenergymix.com/200-metres-a... BC: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... MB:
cbc.ca
Southern Manitoba resident concerned about impacts of potential AI data centre | CBC News
An Île des Chênes resident who lives near a proposed AI data centre is concerned about what the project could mean for her community and her family's future.
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willwrite4coffee.bsky.social @willwrite4coffee.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Data centres are set to proliferate across the country, providing little economic benefit & few jobs, while producing a lot of noise, disrupting communities & wildlife. These centres use massive quantities of land, electricity, & water. It's difficult to overstate the negative impacts on many levels
Image is from https://thelogic.co/news/the-big-read/data-centres-artificial-intelligence-canada-map/

A map of Canada shows green squares in most provinces indicating operational data centres. It also shows many more red squares in several provinces indicating proposed data centres.

The top of the map reads "Where there are people, there are data centres. The vast majority of Canada's existing and proposed data centres are in densely populated areas."The image is from https://thelogic.co/news/the-big-read/data-centres-artificial-intelligence-canada-map/

A map of Canada shows green dots indicating operational data centres, and red ones for proposed ones. They are sized according to their electrical capacity, with most of the largest proposed centres in Alberta.

The top of the map reads "Canada's data-centre-building boom is all about Alberta. Legacy data centres dominate near Toronto and Montreal, with proposed sites in Alberta dwarfing anything ever seen."
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willwrite4coffee.bsky.social @willwrite4coffee.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Take note Danielle Smith, Conservatives & @mark-carney.bsky.social We don't need more pipelines. We need to prepare areas that are reliant on these sectors to transition to alternatives. Many of these regions already have development in renewables. It's past time to invest in these transitions.
thepoint.com.au
France unveils plan to phase-out fossil fuels as global energy crisis reshapes priorities
Delegates from more than 50 countries arrived in Santa Marta already primed by disruption: higher prices, tighter supply chains and renewed volatility. Many arrived with scaled-back delegations, as th...
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willwrite4coffee.bsky.social @willwrite4coffee.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Join the fight. This needs to be the start. Every protest and boycott needs to be bigger and last longer. Every small action, every person, adds up to something they can't ignore. #Resist #RiseUp #Protest #uspoli #BoycottUSA #Indivisible #StrongerTogether
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willwrite4coffee.bsky.social @willwrite4coffee.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
PP got a new 3 word catch phrase. Just another Liberal Factuality aside, do we have to hear it 80 times in 72 hours? He's regressing to his "just like Justin" era. His latest don't even have rhymes or alliteration. Has he lost his slogan mojo? Is the CPC starting to see "he was wrong"?
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willwrite4coffee.bsky.social @willwrite4coffee.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
The King reminded congress that they are intended to be a "citadel of democracy created to represent the voice of all American people, to advance sacred rights and freedoms" and that "executive power is subject to checks and balances". A necessary reminder, but those that need it most won't hear it
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