From the TEA Party to the Democratic Party Yup, I'm finally making the leap

I’m a freedom-loving conservative. I left the Republican Party 5yrs ago. Today, I’m doing something I never thought I’d do - I’m formally joining the Democratic Party. Here’s why:👇 open.substack.com/pub/socialco...

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hello Ali, could you interview Joanna Johnson an Ontario, Canada teacher. her book"That's not what this book is about" has been banned in Florida, being she sent desantas a copy. www.unlearn.com. thank you Jane Gordon

Trump cuts have WA libraries, museums and tribes scrambling President Donald Trump's administration has targeted the federal agency that supports libraries for downsizing. Washington cultural organizations are reeling.

As states continue to assess the impact of cuts to federal library funding, we can't stay silent. Across WA, public and Tribal libraries are "scrambling": www.seattletimes.com/entertainmen...

Make your voice heard. Tell Congress to Show Up #ForOurLibraries: ala.org/showup

I'm thinking the shit is going to hit the fan and he won't have anyone to deal with it. 🔭from 🇨🇦

Have a good nite Zoe🌛✨🌜

Words fail.

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Yep, just shaking my head.

'Hostile, toxic environment' in anti-abortion states is a threat to healthcare – and doctors In post-Roe America under a second Trump administration, officials in anti-abortion states are escalating their efforts to criminalize abortion and punish those who provide it. In Indiana, an anti-abortion group has launched a legal fight for the public release of abortion records and vows to “ensure abortionists are held accountable.” Meanwhile, Louisiana is trying to extradite a New York doctor for prescribing and shipping abortion pills across state lines. “What we’ve had is this hostile, toxic environment in states where they have banned abortion, making it a threat to health,” Georgetown Law Professor Michele Goodwin tells Ali Velshi. “It’s not just a threat to health, it’s a threat to medical providers being able to provide medical care to patients.”

Anti-abortion states are stepping up efforts to criminalize abortion -- and it could affect people's access to quality healthcare. @michelebgoodwin.bsky.social says those states' "hostile, toxic environment" is a "threat" to health and doctors' ability to provide care. #Velshi

THANK YOU, MR PRESIDENT, eh?
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The image is a Canadian postage stamp featuring a portrait of Chloe Cooley. The background depicts a serene riverside scene with a small boat on the water and cliffs in the distance, painted in soft, natural hues. Chloe Cooley is shown wearing a headscarf and a shawl over a dress with a white blouse underneath. The stamp has the word "CANADA" at the top left and "CHLOE COOLEY" at the bottom, along with a small maple leaf symbol with a "P" in the top right corner, indicating its postal value. The overall design is artistic and historical, paying tribute to Chloe Cooley.

It is Black History Month and each day this month I am sharing stories from Canada's Black history.

Today it is the story of Chloe Cooley. She was an enslaved person whose story led to the first legislation in the British colonies to restrict the slave trade.

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Two teenagers, a tiny library, and the nations’ largest publishers take on Idaho’s book ban law Two Idaho teenagers, a handful of authors, a tiny public library, and the nation’s largest publishers are suing the state of Idaho, pushing back against HB170 – the state’s book ban that went into effect last summer - a law that restricts books from both public and school libraries. The law forbids minors from accessing books with content that the state has deemed “harmful to minors.” “The most important thing is to speak out,” says Jerrick, one of the student plaintiffs in the case. The plaintiffs say the law is overly broad because it enables any person in the community to complain about any book whose message they disagree with. “We are the boots on the ground here in Idaho,” says 17-year-old Jerrick.

Two Idaho teenagers, a handful of authors, a tiny public library, and the nation’s largest publishers are suing the state of Idaho, pushing back against the state’s book ban that went into effect last summer. “We are the boots on the ground here in Idaho,” says 17-year-old Jerrick. #Velshi

This week on @the-food-professor.bsky.social presented by Caddle Canada:

🍖 Chuck Charnichart, pitmaster of Barb’s BQ
🥚 Eggflation shocks Americans
🥩 Beef prices hit record highs
🌎 Canada-U.S. trade tensions rise
🍫 Dubai chocolate trend takes off

And more loom.ly/HK6TecU

Yes it is very sad, I'm glad Tamara is partaking in this.

Cannabis Medicine: A Conversation with Herbalist Tammi Sweet YouTube video by Wake + Bake

#Cannabis #Medicine 101: A Conversation With #Herbalist Tammi Sweet
Wake + Bake Podcast (2024)

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#Herbalism #HerbalMedicine #Weed #MMJ

Extreme weather shelters have opened tonight in Courtenay (Native Sons Hall) & Cumberland (Buchanan Hall) 10pm-6am. #ComoxValley

The photo features a man dressed in a red shirt, black vest, and black cowboy hat, holding a guitar. He is kneeling on one knee, extending his hand towards a beaver, which is standing on its hind legs and appears to be giving him a high-five or paw-shake. Here are some details: Man: He has a friendly expression, wearing attire reminiscent of a country or folk musician. The guitar he's holding is acoustic with a sunburst finish, indicating it might be a classic or vintage model. Beaver: The beaver is depicted in a very human-like interaction, standing upright and engaging in a gesture typically associated with humans, adding a humorous and whimsical element to the image. Background: The background is a solid light blue, which keeps the focus on the subjects without distraction.

I'm sharing an image a day to celebrate the vibrant and unique culture and history of Canada.
Today, it is possibly the most Canadian photo ever. Stompin' Tom Connors shaking hands with a beaver.
#ProudlyCanadian

📸Macleans

I agree, I went to a Mennonite highschool one of my grade 8 teachers grewup in Poland he and his family were put on the trains to a concentration camp he watched his baby sister die on the train. We need to remember.

So true, I love Canada and would never join the US or call trump pres.

And how much is this free weekend

Im glad you got Agricultural back, Lana💜

The image is a black and white portrait of an older woman with short, wavy hair, wearing glasses. She is dressed in a dark-colored top with a light-colored blouse or shirt underneath. The photograph has a classic, vintage feel, likely from the mid-20th century, given the style of clothing and the quality of the photograph. The woman is looking directly at the camera with a slight smile.

On this day in 1882, The Sherlock Holmes of Saskatchewan, Frances Gertrude McGill, was born.
She went on to influence the development of forensic pathology and solved several unsolved crimes.
Let's learn more about her :)

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USPS announces Betty White stamp will be released in 2025 Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.

Love this. ❤️
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Ned enjoying lap time and a massage.