I do indeed, but thanks for sending this I had not seen it yet!

What a horrifying weekend of news. Too much.

It’s going to be quite the episode…

Crazy thing is the Germans didn’t have a historical precedent to warn them

A grim reminder: these people will never be satisfied. There’s no point at which they will say “we’ve won, let’s enjoy life.” They will always be looking for someone else to punish, to revile, to dehumanize. They’re empty without that.

“I’m tired of being pitted against my neighbor. I’m tired of being told to hate my neighbor.”

@jamestalarico.bsky.social’s #CupOfJoe is dialed-in. Our future depends on rejecting the politics of hate and choosing a path that heals, unites, & rebuilds. 🔗 tinyurl.com/2kb9wzax

After twelve years on Council and two terms as the Mayor of our incredible town, I am excited to announce that I am seeking re-election!
Serving this community has always been about learning, listening, and working hard to meet the needs of our residents.

We either fund schools, healthcare, and the safety net now, or we spend even more on policing, jails, and prisons later.

The best way to prevent crime is by building thriving communities now.

It appears the authors of Alberta’s version of Project 2025 are meeting to draft their proposal.

Ok stop it!! You need a second event down south

New deputy commissioner officially takes command of Alberta RCMP Trevor Daroux officially took over as deputy commissioner of the police force’s Alberta division on Thursday in a formal ceremony held at Edmonton’s Lt.-Col. Philip L. Debney Armoury.

New deputy commissioner officially takes command of Alberta RCMP
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Funny my son works at a hotel on the Canada side of the us/can border and said the tips from apologetic Americans this year have been incredible

EDITORIAL: Which Lane Should Municipalities Stay In? Over the past several weeks, one phrase has echoed through media soundbites, political speeches, and even local campaign trails: “Municipalities need to stay in their lane.”It’s a message that’s comin...

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Nanton also has this program, it’s been wonderful

I had the same thought

A government ban on Hungary’s Pride parade backfired Saturday as over 100,000 people marched through Budapest, far more than usual

PM Viktor Orban warned people to stay away, threatening “clear legal consequences.” But the warnings only turned a modest event into a mass rally against his government

Is anyone else cringe watching “And Just Like That” or is it just me?! 🫣😬

High River Rotary Club unites community through Canadian flag display In a powerful show of patriotism and community spirit, front lawns across High River are flying the Canadian flag as part of a unique initiative organized by the local Rotary Club—and it’s all for a g...

High River Rotary Club unites community through Canadian flag display
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Happy to share my new paper w/ @zacspicer.bsky.social
& @IStedman.bsky.social
on councillor-perpetrated sexual violence in Canada published in State and Local Government Review.

In it we offer recommendations for municipal govts on how to combat this problem. doi.org/10.1177/0160...
#gendersky

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Why Juno Beach Still Matters - And What It Demands of Us Today It was 81 years ago today that Canadians stormed the beaches of Normandy.

At Juno Beach I realized that the democratic values that I had taken for granted didn't just happen.
They were paid for at an immense cost of lives and sacrifice.
Would we be willing to pay the same sacrifice if the darkness descended again?
My reflection on June 6.
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Local organization helping prepare women to run in municipal elections Five months before municipal elections across Alberta, including one in Calgary, a local non-profit organization called “Ask Her” wants to encourage and prepare women considering leadership roles in m...

Local organization helping prepare women to run in municipal elections
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Post-recounts, the Liberals finish just 60 votes away from a majority government. A reminder that every vote matters.

(41 back in Nunavut + 12 back in Terra Nova + 4 back in Windsor + 3 votes to win each riding by 1)

“Mom, it’s really strange waking up and reading people’s comments bashing you online.”

I think sometimes people forget that public figures are real humans, with families who see and feel all of it too.

Naomi Klein: 'What They Want Is Absolutely Everything' The ‘Shock Doctrine’ author explains the dark logic of Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s path of destruction and why billionaire oligarchs are so angry.

‘What They Want Is Absolutely Everything’

The all-star academic and Shock Doctrine author breaks down the dark logic of Trump and Musk’s path of destruction — and what the world’s richest people really want.

⏬ Bluesky 'bite-sized' article thread (30 min) with extra links 📖🍿🔊 archive.is/oRn3z

I saw a F🍁ck Carney sign in High River today. Just so I’m clear, we’re not even going to give him a chance?
Democracy is weird currently.

Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation ain’t having the separatists rhetoric from Smith or her ilk…

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

With CBC now having called all ridings it's time for the land-vs-people-vote animation.

Carney commits to admitting his mistakes openly and to learning from them quickly.
That could be a *very* big change from his predecessor... (Or anyone in politics, really). If, of course, he actually follows through with it.