Sam Hersh
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Joined June 2014
While @_MarkSutcliffe continues to play the blame game when it comes to our transit crisis, his Toronto counterpart has gotten millions from other govts for transit while also improving their system - theres a lot he can learn. From me in @OttawaCitizen:.
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BREAKING: Netanyahu says the air strike in Rafah on Sunday was "a tragic mistake" and adds that it will be investigated.
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Leftists: "We want to lower the retirement age.". Centrists: "Fascism it is then.".
French President Emmanuel Macron meets far-right politician Marine Le Pen amid France prime minister talks
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As millions of Christians gather with their families to celebrate #Christmas Eve, there are 100 men, women, and children who have not seen their loved ones in nearly 450 days. When you hug your loved ones tonight, think of them💔. #MerryChristmas
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I just want people to understand that despite all the right-wing propaganda, literally NO ONE has died of an overdose at a safe consumption site in Canada because they do exactly what they're supposed to do - prevent overdose deaths. Without them, people will die.
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Man this guy is gonna cave to Trump so fast.
"We need to put Canada first by locking arms with American economic allies on the ground that will put pressure on Washington to do the right thing," says Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre in response to a question on U.S. President-elect Trump's tariff threats. #cdnpoli
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@CIJAinfo @MarcGarneauCI They're so obviously saying Trudeau. Cmon guys this is getting ridiculous. CIJA knows that the people aren't behind them so their only way of breaking us is trying to criminalize speech. Enough.
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As soon as something isn't profitable the private sector pulls out - this is exactly what we saw when Greyhound left Canada, creating a giant gap in highway bus travel, leaving rural Canadians stranded. This is exactly what would happen if Canada Post was privatized too.
The solution to Canada Post's financial woes and murky future, according to one observer, is just two words: Sell it.
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We asked the workers if they were okay and then they thanked us for saying that. Any movement that doesn't care about the safety of workers isn't a working class movement at all. 2/2.
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Yesterday as I took a bit of a break from the blockade to warm up in a nearby Tim Horton's there was a couple making workers feel uncomfortable by not wearing masks. My friend and I told them to put their masks on if their movement really stood up for workers. They left. 1/2.
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Are you actually fucking kidding me?. The fact that the PM put out this statement is absolutely disgraceful. The riots in Amsterdam were started after Israeli citizens in Amsterdam tore down Palestinian flags and shouted racist, genocidal chants - and were siding with them??.
The news out of Amsterdam last night is horrifying. This is a dark moment for our world — and one we have seen before. My heart goes out to the victims, and the entire Jewish community today. Canada condemns this disgusting antisemitism.
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Folks no sign of Pat King or any new convoy folks. Situation is safe and we have shown great power today from the community but still trying get folks out of here as safely as we can. This was a win today. Let’s continue to organize in other ways like this and mutual aid.
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Say it again for the people in the back:. It was never about the hostages.
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How extremely out of touch do you have to be to see mass grassroots mobilization against the far-right and CONDEMN it. Residents have been forced to stand up for themselves because of your lack of leadership @JimWatsonOttawa. October 24th, 2022 can't come soon enough. 2/2.
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My terrifying, unsafe experience as a Jew at the #UOttawa student encampment 😱😱
The most difficult place to be a Jewish Canadian is on university campuses. Today we held a press conference where Jewish students from across the country told their stories. Tomorrow hearings at the Justice Committee begin.
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There are thousands here in #Ottawa. Hard to do justice to the sheer number of people here. I've been to a lot of marches and protests but this is probably one of the biggest ones I've ever been too. #CeasefireNOW #100kforGaza
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This tweet is meant for everyone who's ever thought they didn't have enough experience to run for office.
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When @RogersHelps executive, Kye Prigg is prompted by @VassyKapelos on the Rogers-Shaw merger and the degree to which the telecoms industry is monopolized by private corporations in Canada, Rogers' lawyer steps in and abruptly ends the interview:
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I find it incredibly absurd that the political class in Ontario is telling poor and disabled folks on OW and ODSP that they should live on less than $1500/month when the federal government basically admitted with CERB that everyone needs at least $2000/month to survive.
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Remember when this garnered national attention and condemnation from the PM, multiple federal party leaders, Toronto Mayor and Premier but videos of Palestinians in their hospital beds tethered to IVs being burnt alive doesn't even elicit a response?
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To "Freedom Lovers" coming to #Ottawa on July 1st, I've got a message for you - people fucking live here. I don't give a shit if you think you can do whatever you want because this is "Canada's capital.". These are our neighbourhoods and we deserve to live free of harassment.
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Blockade of convoy coming into town right now on Bank and Riverside. Need some folks to help. Come on down.
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@JustinTrudeau I can't even begin to say how shameful this statement is that the person who holds the highest office in our country is spreading this misinformation without even a second thought. Here's what happened BEFORE the game:.
Last night, hooligans from the Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv marched through the streets of Amsterdam — ahead of the Ajax vs Maccabi match. They stole Palestinian flags from homes and even set a Palestinian flag on fire. A taxi driver was also reportedly attacked by the mob.
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The landlord lobby using the murder of two tenants by their landlord for bringing up safety concerns in their apartment to make it easier to evict people is one of the most sadistic things I have ever seen and speaks to the absolute heartlessness of the industry.
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This is a screenshot from @macklemore's new music video "Hind's Hall" about ten seconds in - It's Tabaret Hall at the @uOttawa encampment!. A testament to their organizing and the impact they're having on the movement across the country and the world. We should be proud.
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Just came back from a walkthrough with a friend from the #Ottawa truck convoy. About ten minutes into our walk, we were yelled at and physically threatened just for wearing our masks. The streets are bare and trucks are parked everywhere even in the middle of the road. 1/5.
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My dad called today to tell me tht for the first time in his life, hes voting @NDP after 70 years of his life voting for Conservatives and Liberals. He said to me: "You know Sam, I've spent most of my life voting against something but this time I wanted to vote for something.".
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Hey y'all just so you know it's okay to call out the double standard in use of force between these protests and others and also at the same time not want overly-militarized police to violently beat people regardless of who they are.
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The gaslighting is insane. Folks out here once again talking about a billion dollar publicly traded company as if it's some small family-owned Jewish bakery minding its own business. @chaptersindigo CEO Heather Reisman directly funds IDF soldiers through the HESEG Foundation.
Protesting a Jewish owned business in Canada is NOT the right to protest or freedom of expression. It is not a lawful demonstration calling for peace. It is meant to create chaos and intimidate. It is inherently antisemitic - full stop.
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Actual quote from @JimWatsonOttawa on @CBCNews: "I admire the gutsiness of the people who are standing up to those who want to break the law in our city but it takes scarce police resources away from those central communities that need that coverage and protection …” 1/2.
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We're facing convoy occupiers across the street now. They're shouting "freedom" and "Climate change is fake" if you needed any idea of where their politics lie. Good group of us here though.
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Lmao I don't think @ThomasMulcair is one to talk about turning a party into a train wreck. Jack Layton gifted him the most winnable circumstances ever for the federal NDP and he royally fucked it up.
Tom Mulcair: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's train wreck of a final act
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Me when I hear Rogers internet is down across the entire country:
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Folks, if @OttawaPolice wanted these occupiers gone almost three weeks ago they could have done it then. They didnt/don't need expansive powers to do it. This was never a question of resources but a question of the complicity that police have with the far-right.
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People always criticized Stephen Harper for his lack of emotion so I'm glad that Conservatives have finally found someone who can really relate to people
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Absolutely wild that right now in Quebec you can walk your dog past 8PM without worry but get a fine for $6000 for being homeless.
Anyone in Quebec caught outside between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. can face a hefty fine, with very few exceptions. Homelessness is not one of them.
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Sorry but I'm still not over what @BonnieCrombie posted regarding Mount Sinai Hospital. Saying protesters "infiltrated the hospital intimidating Jewish patients" when they clearly did not is incredibly dangerous misinformation from the leader of a mainstream political party.
I’ve been torn up by the accounts of protestors infiltrating Mount Sinai Hospital, intimidating Jewish patients and doctors, and threatening our already weakened healthcare system. These antisemitic actions are intentional attempts at destabilizing the safety and security of.
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The University of Toronto apparently spent close to $1 million to get their injunction today. Instead of just simply continuing to negotiate with students they spent $1 million to try and remove them. Absolutely absurd.
U of T is spending "close to a million dollars" on the injunction application process, according to an estimate by the Community Justice Collective, part of the legal team representing encampment participants. Source:
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Enough of this disingenuous bullshit already. They're calling on people to boycott Aroma Espresso Bar, an Israeli franchise, because they operate branches in illegal settlements like Ma'ale Adumim, built on top of Bedouin and Palestinian villages, where only Jews can live.
Jews in Canada will not hide or cower, we will not waiver in our resolve to stand against these hateful boycotts. We will never stand by idly as Jews and Jewish business are targeted. Got a feeling that Aroma will be busier than ever next week. #BDSFail.
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Absolutely no mention of Palestinian hostages also released. Trudeau has spent the past almost decade trying to cultivate an image of a "progressive" Prime Minister that embraces multiculturalism all for it to come crumbling down in his full-throated complicity in genocide.
I am relieved to hear that three hostages have been returned to Israel under the ceasefire agreement. But this is not the end. Hamas must release every hostage — including the body of Judih Weinstein to her family. More is needed and the ceasefire must be upheld to the fullest.
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The so-called Freedom Convoy blocked off Wellington Street for three weeks before any massive arrests took place by @OttawaPolice - the Palestinian community and their allies blocked it for. 5 hours before arrests. Seems about white.
Ottawa Police have moved in to.remove peaceful pro-Palestinian protestors from in front of Parliament Hill. I asked an officer why they're arresting + removing- he said: "Because they're blocking the road. They've been here for hours". Pretty lmtd understanding of free speech!
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This state of emergency should be followed by more financial supports like the #CERB. Low-income people arent going to survive another lockdown if they cant access benefits and the govt knows this.
#BREAKING: Ontario implements another state of emergency and stay-at-home order to combat COVID-19.
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Big news coming out of Montreal - the injunction made against the McGill encampment in an effort to get it removed has been rejected in court. A big win for the Palestine solidarity movement and students and the broader community protesting everywhere ✊.
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This is the result of the anti-Arab racism spread by people like @MacLeodLisa. Everyone including Arab students, Jewish students or any other student should feel safe to literally speak their own language. I honestly can't believe i even have to say that.
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They've overtaken our city and have made life difficult for people who actually live here. Let's be clear on what this is: this is a right-wing occupation of our city. They have millions of dollars and have said again and again that they're not leaving any time soon. 2/5.
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I was extremely moved by today's march especially when workers and neighbours cheered on the thousands of us who took up our streets. Today was about hope, solidarity and letting the far-right know they can't break us. Get a good nights rest because tomorrow we keep organizing.
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Dr. Kieran Moore has only been talking for about two minutes but has mentioned how masking is really important at least five times but then says that we shouldn't require it. The cognitive dissonance is killing me.
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Just came back from Vancouver and it's a beautiful city but I have never seen a more blatant and literal display of wealth disparity in Canada. $5 million units literally tower over people as they suffer from a lack of affordable housing and toxic drug supply crisis.
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Where were you during the #BattleOfBillingsBridge?. I have been to a lot of protests and rallies in my life but today was something I've never experienced before. Extremely tense at times but an amazing mass showing of direct action and solidarity from the #Ottawa community ✊
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True story: I worked on a political campaign a couple of years back and when consulting on policy around dental care, I talked with a Professor of Dentistry in favour of universal dental care and he told me not to cite him because it could have implications for his job. (1/4).
BREAKING: Dentists refuse to sign up for The Trudeau Government's 'Communist Style' dental plan because of the lack of transparency - and the disinformation campaign about associated costs. President of the Canadian Dental Association Heather Carr is concerned about the
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Everyday in Israel's longest-running mainstream paper there are articles calling out Israeli war crimes and the far-right, Netanyahu govt, while in the West you would quickly gain the moniker of "terrorist sympathizer" for doing so. We need an honest dialogue on this conflict.
War crimes can be committed not only by people with Kalashnikovs riding Toyota trucks. They can also be committed from defense headquarters in Tel Aviv, or from the pilot’s seat in a fighter plane or helicopter, Michael Sfard writes.
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This was only possible because of community pushback otherwise Artur would have never faced accountability as has been the case in the past for his other problematic posts. Interesting though that his post remains up on his profile despite the "harm" he believes it caused.
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Our government will suspend funding for aid to refugees before they suspend funding for weapons that have led to the deaths of tens of thousands of people. Absolutely appalling.
Canada unequivocally condemns the October 7th attack on Israel. I am deeply troubled by the allegations relating to some UNRWA employees. I have instructed Global Affairs Canada to pause all additional funding to UNRWA pending the outcome of the investigation. Read my statement:
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I've been to many protests in #Ottawa and never have I seen the @OttawaPolice post a graphic like this on their social media before any of them. Seems like the only "safe space" they're interested in providing is one for the same system that upholds their power: White supremacy.
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Have never seen this before, three fare inspectors just uselessly standing by a bus stop downtown waiting to catch someone. Their 3 salaries combined is about $250,000 imagine how that money could actually improve our transit system if spent on something that actually mattered?
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People who promoted ending mask mandates and lifting protections like @VeraEtches and @fordnation apparently did so to improve "mental health" but more people have told me in the last three weeks how much their mental health has deteriorated than I've heard in the last two years.
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The far right extremism of this protest isn't just a "fringe" part of it. It's a significant part and it showed while we were walking and #cdnmedia really needs to start doing their jobs and stop downplaying it. 4/5.
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There are events here in Canada where foreign real estate companies are literally illegally selling land in the West Bank and you've said nothing about it. Enough with the PR campaign.
Canada’s position is clear: the expansion of illegal settlements in the West Bank endangers the prospects for a two-state solution and we call for perpetrators of extremist settler violence to be held accountable.
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Here now at the in-person @OttawaPolice Services Board not one police officer is wearing a mask. Not one.
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I love how Catherine McKenna always tweets as though she was never the Minister of Environment.
We should have high speed rail in the corridor. We would if the clear priority was on getting people out of planes and ↘️ GHGs, linking major centres, and increasing productivity. This is not about a slightly faster milk run. We need to think bigger as a country.
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Hundreds of Jews were out today at the National March in #Ottawa for a #FreePalestine and a #CeaseFirelnGazaNOW from all over Canada. It was powerful to be with so many others who continue to say #NotInOurName and demanding justice for Gaza.
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Hey @MelissaLantsman this appaling tweet is still up.
'We repeat: stop attacks on hospitals.' WHO chief calls for end to hospital attacks in Gaza after Israel struck one and raided another in recent days.
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This handbook is deeply problematic and will lead to more people being criminalized for standing up for the human rights of Palestinians. It barely even recognizes white supremacy as contributing to antisemitism - it mentions "white supremacists" twice and "Israel" 166 times.
Launch of the Canadian guide to combat antisemitism. Discover:.➡️ The IHRA’s definition of antisemitism explained and illustrated. ➡️Practical advice on how to respond to instances of antisemitism. ➡️Visit:
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The whole argument against the #psacstrike is "private sector workers have it worse so be grateful.". Main reason public sector workers "have it better" is because unions have fought to make it better. If anything this is an argument for mass unionization of the private sector.
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@OttawaPolice just forced residents defending their community out of the way to move a convoy truck. Shame. We're still blocking one lane of traffic. Clear what side police are on.
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Just the former antisemitism advisor to UOttawa, basically calling me a kapo comparing me to Chaim Rumkowski who was appinted by the Nazis to reside over the Judenrat in the Lodz ghetto because I dare to publicly oppose attrocities committed by the Israeli state. Vile stuff.
Sam Hersh is part of a rounding error of anti-Zionist Canadian Jews tokenized to vilify & target the vast majority who support Israel's right to exist. They are Jews in the same vein as Rumkowski. They think they are "good Jews" when they are malevolent narcissists.
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I think I now know the name of every retired police chief across Canada. Thanks @CBCNews for your totally unbiased coverage.
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After this #ottcity council meeting, I'm even more convinced that the only people that will keep us safe is each other and that what we did on Sunday at Bank/Riverside was the right thing to do. Looking forward to standing up for residents this weekend with you all again ✊️.
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I cant think of a bigger insult to Holocaust victims and those who died fighting fascism than comparing the Holocaust to what happened in Amsterdam to Israeli soccer hooligans after they incited violence by shouting genocidal chants and tore down Palaestinian flags.
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Forcing remote workers, some who live a 45 minute commute or more away, to an office (they dont even have enough space anymore) just because it makes the bosses "feel better" is awful nonsensical policy that serves absolutely no one.
BREAKING: Treasury Board Secretariat announces new hybrid work policy requiring public servants in the core public administration to work in the office a minimum of three days a week.
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What's more concerning than @MacLeodLisa's bigoted anti-Arab rant is the fact that she was able to successfully bully the @OCDSB into a response supporting her claims that an Arab language song made students "feel unsafe.". The school board needs to stand up for ALL students.
We are concerned @OCDSB @SRB_news seems to be apologizing for the existence of an "Arabic song" after @MacLeodLisa claimed it "distressed all the Jewish students". This is the song: If the existence of Arabs causes distress, that's called racism. #onted
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Its tough to say but seems like the only thing that will make these folks flinch is organizing and solidarity and those of us who are privileged and have the comfort of being safe need to step up and think of what we can do to make sure that happens. These ppl cant stay here 5/5.
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Tonight, we disrupted a @liberal_party fundraiser (and had hundreds protesting outside) and showed them that while thousands are dying in Gaza that there cannot be business as usual. We need a permanent #CeasefireNOW.
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Its been a difficult day. This is steps from where I grew up. I've been to many services here, friends and family went to the school nearby. The safety of Jews, Palestinians and those of any faith are intertwined, whoever did this doesnt care abt peace or liberation for anyone.
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Canada: .-No clean drinking water in indigenous communities.-Wealthiest 1% own more than 25% of the wealth.-We have no official database of people killed due to encounters with police.-Indigenous ppl make up 30% of the prison population despite being 5% of the total population.
Canada: not broken. Sorry. 🇨🇦.
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Marching now. There must be at least 1000 people here on late notice on the right side of history calling for a ceasefire. #Ottawa isn't as sleepy as you think. #CeasfireNOW
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This is literally just a kid saying. wait for it. Free Palestine. If freedom and equality for all is something that disturbs you, maybe you're the problem.
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Absolutely fucking devastating. This sort of thing doesnt happen by accident. It happens because our city continues to spend 100s of millions subsidizing P3 sports stadiums and horses for cops rather than affordable housing or community services.
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While people needlessly suffer in this city from lack of affordable housing, lack of access to healthcare, childcare and other services @ottawacity approved a nearly $400 million @OttawaPolice budget so they could. harrass high school students protesting dress code violations. .
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I can't stand it. @globalnews is streaming the speeches of the #TruckerConvoy right now regardless of the content. Don't remember this happening for most other protests in our city. The long-term normalization of the far-right is on #cdnmedia.
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Remember in 2017, the same year of the Mosque attacks when @CIJAinfo fought vociferously against a motion to condemn Islamophobia in Canada because they didn't like the word Islamophobia. I sure do.
Today we mourn the six lives lost during the murderous attack in the mosque at the Islamic Cultural Centre in Quebec City in 2017. Everyone has the right to feel safe in their houses of worship. Muslims in Canada should be able to practice their faith without fear of violence
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I'll still be wearing a mask tomorrow because I support workers, immuno-compromised folks, the disabled community and everyone else for who "just learning to live with COVID" isn't good enough.
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After their owner, Tammy Giuliani's massive outspoken support of the #OttawaOccupation and now this on the day #RoeVWade was overturned please stop shopping at Stella Luna. There are better places to get frozen treats in #Ottawa.
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Again, comparing Kristalnacht to what happened in Amsterdam after racist Israeli soccer hooligans shouted genocidal chants, tore down Palestinian flags and allegedly destroyed a taxi and caused physical violence in the streets is incredibly insulting to actual Holocaust victims.
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Was just listening to a @cbcradio segment on labour shortages. They listed three reasons for the shortage not one was because of low wages or bad working conditions. They called health benefits "perks.". Why dont they interview workers instead of business owners for a change?.
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Within hours of a Palestine solidarity demo stopping by a hospital in Toronto there were statements of condemnation from the Mayor, MPs, MPPs and even the Prime Minister. A pro-Israel counter-protestor brought a literal nailgun to threaten pro-Palestine protesters and nothing.
What is fast becoming clear is the constant rush to misrepresent pro-Palestinian protests as threatening is both wrong and dangerous, as are attempts to obscure the facts around why peaceful protests are happening. This is creating more divisions that are leading to violence and
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BREAKING: Billionaire wants to pay less taxes.
we need a proper mayor.
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Tonight is the first night of Rosh Hashanah. To those Jews that have been struggling with their communities or their identities, who have been told they are "less Jewish" because they stand in solidarity with Palestine - know that you have a place in Judaism. Shana Tova 🍎🍯.
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If @fordnation really wants to prove he wants to negotiate in good faith one of the pre-conditions for coming back to the bargaining table should be the immediate resignation of @Sflecce as Minister of Education.
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Sorry folks phone died from cold. Tense situation down here. Peaceful on our side but convoy folks including Pat King said they're coming here. People are trying to de-escalate the situation.
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I'm in Centretown right now and I hear a lot of honking. so much for that injunction. .
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No mention of growing extremist Israeli settler violence thats killed so many in the West Bank and beyond, no mention of Netanyahu and his government's despicable war crimes and barely a recognition of the suffering of Palestinians. What a pathetic, amoral statement.
On October 7, 2023, the terrorist organization Hamas launched a horrifying attack against Israel. We stand with Jewish people and Israelis on this painful anniversary. We won’t relent until we see every last hostage returned home safely. My statement.
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