It’s alarming to me how many people who would identify as progressive are supportive of this. It’s “ineffective and harmful policy” that won’t do what’s it’s purporting to and will do and enable a lot of things we don’t want.
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“At the same time this is a black and white question of voter suppression. If the government does not create the conditions for people - all people - to cast a secret ballot then the government is failing at democracy not just accessibility.”
#vanpoli
How to defeat authoritarianism—lessons from Hungary
Two stand out:
• Organize BROADLY.
• Don’t mince words.
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Can we bring shame back to politics, please? They should be so embarrassed they shouldn’t want to show their faces, much less feel entitled to keep their jobs. The arrogance & lack of professionalism is breathtaking. More accountability & humility please. This is the *public service*. #bcpoli
This story is just so appalling. MoE conspired with cops to fire democratically elected trustees, over program that cops themselves had said was low priority. And then they withheld evidence from the courts. And it seems everyone is keeping their jobs! #bcpoli
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y’know, you may hear the BCNDP call KLF Maple MAGA and think it’s over the top partisan rhetoric, and then you see this
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I love a Qing dynasty coin cos it says right on it when and where it’s from—in this case the Beijing mint between 1661 and 1722. That’s an 8,500 km journey to get buried (then excavated!) in the heart of Nlaka’pamux territory at Lytton, BC. #archaeology
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has recognized coercive control as a form of intimate partner violence.
The decision will especially help BIPOC women who face particular barriers in reporting and seeking compensation for abuse.
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I’ve posted a long FAQ with everything you need to know about a kids’ social media ban. Key takeaway: it is an ineffective and harmful policy that raises privacy concerns for tens of millions of Canadians through mandated age verification requirements.
The decision will help BIPOC women who face specific barriers in reporting and seeking compensation for abuse
I wrote about how City of Vancouver almost celebrated National Accessibility Week by voting to reduce voter accessibility in upcoming election. The motion wasn't defeated. The agenda item was just moved to June 9th.
Voter Suppression in Vancouver Election
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The government is expected to table the Digital Safety Act on Wednesday with reports that it will include a ban on social media for those under 16, framed as a “temporary” measure that platforms can…
