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Image of the joint statement on Charlie Kirk from The Young Democrats of Connecticut and the Connecticut Young Republicans... "What happened at Utah Valley University this afternoon is unacceptable. We reject all forms of political violence. There is no place in our country for such acts, regardless of political disagreements. We are praying for Charlie Kirk, his family, and all those at Utah Valley University impacted by this horrible act as the community processes and recovers."

How it's done.

I don’t want war. But Russia is at war with the West and war has been chosen for me.

I want the West to defend itself from Russian aggression because I want to live free – not as a slave.

This is the moral calculus of the global war in which we are all now engaged.

The woman petitioning SCOTUS to overturn marriage equality in the name of the sanctity of marriage is on her fourth husband.

Texas Lawmaker Behind State Abortion Ban Accused of Funding Alleged Abortions During Secret Affair Anti-abortion Texas lawmaker Giovanni Capriglione now faces accusations of personal hypocrisy and secret abortion payments

🚨Texas GOP Rep. Giovanni Capriglione, who wrote the law banning abortion and built his brand on moral clarity, now faces scandal over a 17-year affair and allegations he funded abortions. He admits the affair but denies ever paying for the procedures.

Horrific attacks on Ukrainian cities.Russia literally wants to wipe #Ukraine off the map.Action is needed now.People cannot live under such strikes for long

This is our #Kyiv. There was no sunrise this morning due to smoke after explosions.Kyiv is targeted by Russian missiles&drones very,very often

Texas Man Born to U.S. Soldier on U.S. Army Base Abroad Deported He has no citizenship to any country, despite SCOTUS case

Deporting children of military veterans because they were born on an overseas military base.

This man has no citizenship now.

Daan: I really like the Prime Minister.
Aart: Have another slice…

Where Is Barack Obama? The “audacity of hope” presidency has given way to the fierce lethargy of semi-retirement.

Devastating piece.

Liberals still haven’t come to terms with how much Obama’s betrayals created the conditions for Trump’s rise, nor how much his desire for celebrity has led him to disappear from a political moment that he pretended to worry about.

Is that Orbán? I’m all cornfused…

These look like butter tarts, a classic Canadian dessert. They're small pastries filled with a sweet, gooey mixture typically made from ingredients like butter, sugar, eggs, and often raisins or pecans. Butter tarts are known for their flaky pastry and rich, sometimes slightly caramelized filling. They're a staple at many Canadian gatherings, especially during the holidays or family events. Enjoying one of these is like taking a bite out of Canadian culinary tradition!

Butter tarts are a wonderful treat during the Christmas season (or any season really).
They are quintessentially Canadian, but what is the history of these delectable treats?
Let's learn the history of The Butter Tart :)

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It scares me agreeing with The Coultergeist.

WATCH: A woman pushing a stroller and walking with a small child narrowly avoided serious injury when a manhole exploded just seconds after they stepped off it over the weekend in New York.

The black-and-white photo shows Anahareo sitting on a chair, dressed in a fringed leather outfit with a scarf at her neck. She holds a cigarette in her right hand, with a shadow cast on the wall behind her. The overall tone suggests a vintage, possibly early 20th-century setting.

Archie Belaney, a British man who called himself Grey Owl, is credited with saving the Canadian beaver from extinction, but it was Anahareo who turned him to conservation.
Her story is often ignored, but she was an author, activist and woman ahead of her time.

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The black-and-white photo shows Harriet Brooks with short, wavy hair styled up. She wears a high-neck, long-sleeved dress typical of the early 20th century, with a calm expression, looking slightly to the side against a plain background.

On this day in 1933, Harriet Brooks died.
She was the first Canadian female nuclear physicist. She discovered atomic recoil and was called an equal of Marie Curie in brilliance.
This is her story!

My podcast episode about Brooks👇
pdst.fm/e/chtbl.com/...

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One of the greatest ongoing scandals of today is that our elected officials — Democrats included — continue to refuse to ban members of Congress and their families from trading stocks.

No lawmaker in Congress should be able to own, buy, and sell individual stocks.

We need to ban congressional stock trading—and I've got a bill for that.

You may be fearing your 401k is no longer enough for you to retire. But with all the cuts to NIH and Medicare you also won't live as long. So the policies are integrated.

As a captain during the Second World War, Triquet was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions during the Moro River campaign on Dec. 14, 1943. On that day, he pushed his men forward and held out against attacks from overwhelming numbers. A statue of Triquet stands in Ottawa in Confederation Square.

April 2, 1910:
Canadian soldier Paul Triquet was born in Cabano, Quebec.

En tant que capitaine pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale, Triquet a reçu la Croix de Victoria pour ses actions lors de la campagne de la rivière Moro, le 14 décembre 1943. Ce jour-là, il a poussé ses hommes vers l'avant et a résisté aux attaques d'un nombre écrasant de soldats. Une statue de Triquet se dresse à Ottawa, sur la place de la Confédération.

2 avril 1910 :
Le soldat canadien Paul Triquet est né à Cabano, au Québec.

Georges Vezina There have been many great goaltenders in NHL history. Many of those goalies have played for the Montreal Canadiens including Jacques Plante, Ken Dryden and Patrick Roy. But the first big goaltendi…

March 27, 1926:
Hockey great Georges Vezina died of tuberculosis. In his NHA/NHL career from 1910 to 1925, he won two Stanley Cups with the Montreal Canadiens. He played 327 consecutive regular season and 39 playoff games.

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The image is a black-and-white photograph of the Parliament Buildings in Ottawa, Canada. The Gothic Revival structure features a prominent central tower with a spire, flanked by symmetrical wings with pointed arches and turrets. A wide pathway leads to the entrance, with expansive lawns on either side and a few people walking in the foreground. The photo captures a historical, grand architectural style.

Throughout the federal election campaign, I am going to be looking at elections from Canada's past.
Today, we are starting things off with the very first election in Canadian history: 1867!
Voting lasted two months, there were riots, corruption and more!

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The image is a black-and-white historical photograph of an industrial waterfront cityscape, likely from the late 19th or early 20th century. It shows a dense cluster of buildings, warehouses, and docks along a river, with a long bridge spanning the water in the background. Smoke rises from chimneys, and the sky is partly cloudy, capturing an era of early urban development. The photo is credited to McCord Museum.

It is Irish Heritage Month and throughout this month I am going to be exploring Irish-Canadian heritage.
Today, it is the story of Griffintown. It was once a thriving Irish neighbourhood in Montreal that was mostly demolished in the 1960s.
Let's learn more!

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Obama’s ACA Cautionary Tale On its 15th birthday, the health care law’s shortcomings and sellouts are creating Unaffordability For All.

🎉It’s the 15-year anniversary of Obama saying we can get single payer if Dems win, then him disavowing that, killing the public option & passing the Heritage Foundation plan thats created 20% denial rates, $26k premiums & $370 billion of insurer profits. www.levernews.com/obamas-aca-c...

U.S. blocks Canadian access to iconic Stanstead border-straddling library, local officials say | CBC News The U.S. government is closing the main Canadian access to the Stanstead, Que., library, an iconic building that straddles both borders, according to town and library officials.

The MAGA morons will go to any lengths to show their spite and stupidity towards Canada.
Keep the boycott going.
No travel to USA.
#elbowsup

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Report: A library and opera house that straddles the Canada-U.S. border and has been a symbol of binational friendship for 100 years will have its Canadian entrance cut off by U.S. authorities.

ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/214...

Welp ☠️

Record-high level of Americans say US isn’t doing enough for Ukraine: new poll A record-high level of Americans believe the US isn’t doing enough to support Ukraine, jumping 16 percentage points from December as President Trump tries to wind down the war, a new poll sho…

“The poll shows that more Americans than ever want the US to do more for Ukraine since the war broke out three years ago and marks a significant jump from December…”

nypost.com/2025/03/18/u...

This doctor’s letter to United Heathcare for denying nausea medication to a child on chemotherapy.

The photo is a black-and-white image capturing a protest scene, likely from the mid-20th century, featuring a group of people holding signs and chanting. The crowd includes several individuals, some wearing hats typical of the era, and a few police officers in uniforms with peaked caps. Prominent signs include one in English reading "DOWN WITH CAMPBELL PAS-DE COUPE" and another in French stating "TOUT SE TUE PRÊCHE PARDONNÉE CAMPBELL VIVE RICHARD," with a drawing of a person on a cross. The background shows additional posters on a wall, suggesting an urban setting, possibly outside a public building or arena. The mood appears tense, with the protesters expressing strong opposition, likely related to a political or social issue involving someone named Campbell, possibly tied to a hockey-related controversy given the mention of "Richard," which could refer to Maurice "Rocket" Richard, a famous Montreal Canadiens player.

On this day in 1955, the anger over the suspension of Maurice "The Rocket" Richard boiled over in Montreal into the Richard Riot.
What started as a riot over hockey became a cornerstone of the coming Quiet Revolution in Quebec.
Let's learn more!

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