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“New Jersey becomes the 10th state with a law barring local ICE contracts.

An attorney general had already imposed restrictions on how sheriffs and police can assist ICE, but advocates wanted those codified into law. Mikie Sherrill signed the bill this week."

https://boltsmag.org/new-jersey-immigrant-protections-codified-into-law/

New Jersey Becomes the 10th State with a Law Barring Local ICE Contracts - Bolts

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill on Wednesday signed legislation banning local law enforcement agencies from partnering with federal immigration authorities, making it the 10th state to adopt laws that prohibit... Read More

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gnomeoffender 1d ago

Prof. Sam Lawler 1d ago

RE: https://mstdn.ca/@Paulatics/116295875711029533

I am so proud @Paulatics is part of my government!! Thank you for talking about this huge issue! This is such an excellent speech, and I hope this makes some sort of difference (as I'm pulling my hair out trying to help write responses to Reflect Orbital's horrifying FCC proposal for space mirrors)

Also, this speech means that I'm officially recognized by the Canadian Senate as a goat farmer and orbital dynamics expert. That's right up there with having an asteroid named after me!

gnomeoffender 1d ago

Paul Murphy TD 1d ago

Fair play Martin!

A powerful finish to Martin Leahy's 200 week long protest outside the Dáil.

Everyone should have a home - a message more important than ever.

It's a political choice to make people homeless, while tens of thousands of properties sit vacant.
We have to build a movement to fight for housing as a basic human right!

#EveryoneShouldHaveAHome

gnomeoffender 1d ago

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Nonilex 1d ago

The government is seeking information about #MedicalSchool #applicants from each of the past 7 years, including test scores, home ZIP codes & any familial relationships to alumni or ties to university donors. The #Trump admin also demanded copies of any internal messages at the universities about #diversity, #equity & #inclusion & any correspondence between school officials & pharmaceutical companies about admissions policies.

#law #AcademicFreedom #education #privacy #MafiaState #science

gnomeoffender 1d ago

RE: https://mastodon.social/@gnomeoffender/116292069007291480

Extractive Industry vs. Value: As you mentioned, the province is "ruining the value" of its water by allowing it to be used for fracking—where water is often injected deep underground and essentially removed from the water cycle forever—while cities and farmers are told to "conserve."

gnomeoffender 1d ago

The "First in Time, First in Right" Problem
The reason these shortages feel "constant" is Alberta’s 1894 water law system:

Seniority Rules: Water rights are not given to those who need it most (like hospitals or homes), but to whoever asked for it first. Many "senior" licenses belong to old irrigation districts and energy companies.

gnomeoffender 1d ago

The Loss of Value: Advocates argue that by focusing on "independence and resources" (like the Montana pipeline options), Alberta is ignoring the stranded asset risk. If global demand peaks and Alberta has used up its water and ruined its land for an industry that is eventually phased out, the "cost" to the next generation of Albertans will be astronomical.

gnomeoffender 1d ago

Massive Consumption: In 2024, oil sands companies used approximately 257 billion litres of freshwater. Reports from the Alberta Wilderness Association indicate that water intensity (litres per barrel) actually increased by 12% recently, contradicting industry claims of efficiency.

gnomeoffender 2d ago

Carrie🇨🇦2d ago

Okay, I'm ready to throw a tantrum to get something. I want american companies to no longer own/run Canadian media. I want these right wing assholes out.

gnomeoffender 2d ago

Qasim Rashid, Esq.2d ago

Good parenting, in my view, means teaching your children HOW to think, not WHAT to think. ❤️✊