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Taraya Middleton

@tmiddlet

Books. Tea. Cats. Random stuff. Nothing interesting happens in my life, therefore nothing interesting to share on social feeds.

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Stand Up against Street Harassment
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March 6
Noon - 1pm EST

Stand Up against Street Harassment FREE! Bystander intervention webinar March 6 Noon - 1pm EST

We are not powerless in the face of rising hate. We can learn the tenets of community care and show up for each other in ways big and small.

Give me 1 hour of your time and I'll teach you 5 concrete ways you can safely de-escalate harassment in public spaces!

Register: zoom.us/webinar/regi...

25.02.2026 18:33 πŸ‘ 77 πŸ” 39 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 11
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Rakhi Pancholi made it very clear today…

She believes that Smith’s rhetoric is absolutely fueling racism and bigotry in Alberta and called out her failure to condemn Bruce McAllisters recent bigoted comments.

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

20.02.2026 19:03 πŸ‘ 326 πŸ” 125 πŸ’¬ 15 πŸ“Œ 10
Photo of the Handala boat that sailed in July 2025 to attempt to break Israel’s illegal siege and blockade on the Gaza Strip.

Photo of the Handala boat that sailed in July 2025 to attempt to break Israel’s illegal siege and blockade on the Gaza Strip.

The Canada Boat to Gaza team is planning again to set sail in spring 2026 as part of the freedom flotilla coalition, to challenge and attempt to break Israel’s illegal siege and blockade on the Gaza Strip. Follow along for more updates.

Read more here: canadaboatgaza.org/2026/02/06/o...

08.02.2026 20:45 πŸ‘ 38 πŸ” 17 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Ya'll need to spend less time gawking at celebrities and more time gawking at trees.

03.02.2026 23:48 πŸ‘ 221 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 4
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Catherine O’Hara has died.
Canada has lost an absolute legend.

30.01.2026 18:28 πŸ‘ 327 πŸ” 54 πŸ’¬ 18 πŸ“Œ 18

2025 was a financially rough year.

If you value my voice and work and can afford to do so, please take out a paid subscription to The Bugbear Dispatch (now on Ghost!).

If you can’t afford it, I get it. I can’t afford all the subscriptions I want either!

Sharing is also a big help. Thanks!

14.01.2026 20:45 πŸ‘ 56 πŸ” 44 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
Recall Nicolaides Video Ad #alberta #yyc #abpoli #event #recall
Recall Nicolaides Video Ad #alberta #yyc #abpoli #event #recall YouTube video by Recall Nicolaides

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#alberta #yyc #abpoli #event #recall
youtu.be/wxZ5SyFUJKI

13.01.2026 14:16 πŸ‘ 27 πŸ” 28 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2

Calgary!!!!!

12.01.2026 19:43 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Honourable @evansolomon.bsky.social - my question to you is why isn't the GoC considering banning X considering the harm that platform is doing and the obvious We-Don't-Give-A-Shit attitude of its owner?

Let's get this trending, people! #BanX #BanGrok

11.01.2026 15:17 πŸ‘ 143 πŸ” 71 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 9
an orange cat is all rumpled sitting in some various stuff including a teamsters ball cap

an orange cat is all rumpled sitting in some various stuff including a teamsters ball cap

On one hand I’m worried about the snacks cabinet and on the other hand I’m worried about WW3. I don’t even have hands

07.01.2026 06:39 πŸ‘ 2146 πŸ” 180 πŸ’¬ 28 πŸ“Œ 7

Terms I'd like the media to leave behind in 2025 :

"non-consensual sex" (It's rape. You mean rape, so say that. We don't call bar fights 'non-consensual boxing' for a reason!)

"underage girls" (Girls are a category on their own. If you mean girl, say girl. If you mean woman, say woman.)

30.12.2025 22:41 πŸ‘ 153 πŸ” 43 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 4
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Skate Canada won’t host Alberta events due to sports gender law Skate Canada says it won’t host national and international-level events in Alberta, citing provincial law that restricts transgender athletes from participating in female-only sport divisions.

I wonder how many other national sport organizations will follow Skate Canada's lead. www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art...

16.12.2025 20:43 πŸ‘ 176 πŸ” 41 πŸ’¬ 15 πŸ“Œ 5
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Stop Smith Help support trans youth and their families in Alberta.

If you want to fight back!

10.12.2025 15:59 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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On International Human Rights Day, the Canadian Pride Caucus has issued a statement of concern regarding the use of the notwithstanding clause to undermine fundamental human rights. πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆπŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ

10.12.2025 19:54 πŸ‘ 34 πŸ” 15 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
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Dana Larsen: Calgary cops forced to perform orgasms in public According to a Vancouver writer and drug-policy reform advocate, the whole concept of police vice squads is a relic from the past and should be set aside.

Been going on for years. Read this awful report about Calgary cop sexual abusers from 2020.

www.straight.com/news/dana-la...

07.12.2025 00:41 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Image of the 14 women killed at Γ‰cole Polytechnique in 1989. 

Text reads: Stand Up! for Canada's National Day of Action and Remembrance on Violence against Women 

Date: December 6, 2025
Time: Noon

Image of the 14 women killed at Γ‰cole Polytechnique in 1989. Text reads: Stand Up! for Canada's National Day of Action and Remembrance on Violence against Women Date: December 6, 2025 Time: Noon

Saturday, December 6th is Canada's National Day of Action and Remembrance on Violence against Women. It commemorates the '89 Montreal Massacre where 14 women were targeted & killed for daring to study engineering.

Attend your local vigil & come learn community care with me

zoom.us/webinar/regi...

01.12.2025 17:44 πŸ‘ 91 πŸ” 53 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 3
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Joint Statement of Haisla Nation and District of Kitimat - Haisla Nation November 26, 2025 – Haisla Traditional Territory, British Columbia

β€œThe Haisla Nation, who were firmly against that proposal at that time, still maintain that same position today regarding an oil pipeline and export facility in their territory.”

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

haisla.ca/joint-statem...

27.11.2025 20:04 πŸ‘ 91 πŸ” 41 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 0
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This afternoon, I informed the Prime Minister of my decision to resign as Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture, Minister responsible for Official Languages, Minister of Nature and Parks Canada, as well as his Lieutenant in Quebec.

You can find my full statement below.

27.11.2025 22:32 πŸ‘ 1077 πŸ” 312 πŸ’¬ 168 πŸ“Œ 102
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Thank you to the Assembly of First Nations for standing up for the human and charter rights of 2SLGBTQQIA+ Albertans.

The UCP government must immediately withdraw Bill 9 and uphold the inherent rights, teachings, and responsibilities of all first peoples.

22.11.2025 19:38 πŸ‘ 79 πŸ” 25 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 3
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CHEK News on X: "Desperation reached dangerous levels in Cowichan on Tuesday, where officials say as many as 80 toxic drug overdoses occurred in just 24 hours, with one shelter even running out of naloxone. https://t.co/fqRCUDhMZ8" / X Desperation reached dangerous levels in Cowichan on Tuesday, where officials say as many as 80 toxic drug overdoses occurred in just 24 hours, with one shelter even running out of naloxone. https://t.co/fqRCUDhMZ8

80 toxic drug OVERDOSES occurred within 24 hours with one shelter running out of naloxone.

This is why harm reduction services are vital in saving lives, and anyone who says otherwise is lying.

x.com/CHEK_News/st...

22.11.2025 13:16 πŸ‘ 19 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 2
@julieslalonde | Linktree Come learn bystander intervention with me - It's free!

Sexual assault, femicide, domestic violence, etc. stories are all over the news these days and it can make us feel really overwhelmed and powerless.

Might I suggest signing up to learn bystander intervention? It'll give you concrete tools to feel empowered. And it's free!

Join me:

17.11.2025 16:18 πŸ‘ 69 πŸ” 32 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 2

I am truly and genuinely so glad you asked!

This site is a one-stop shop for reasons why ULINE sucks ass, and a massive link list of handy alternative companies AND a short blacklist of ULINE-alikes to avoid!

refuseuline.com

19.11.2025 18:57 πŸ‘ 928 πŸ” 569 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Hey Calgary friends. Please join this protest tomorrow night. I’m sorry I won’t be able to attend as I’m out of province but i am with you in solidarity.

20.11.2025 03:56 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

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19.11.2025 01:53 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I don't want to hear Danielle Smith ever describe herself as a libertarian again.

19.11.2025 00:09 πŸ‘ 342 πŸ” 58 πŸ’¬ 25 πŸ“Œ 1
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NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.

Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.

16.11.2025 23:43 πŸ‘ 59625 πŸ” 36463 πŸ’¬ 1307 πŸ“Œ 2907
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PressProgress: Defend Canadian Journalism

@pressprogress.ca needs your solidarity and support right now more than ever

We’re raising money to pay our legal bills – and to be blunt, we’re going to need a lot of help

If you’re able, please help us out and support our Journalism Defence Fund:

pressprogress.ca/journalism-d...

07.11.2025 14:44 πŸ‘ 643 πŸ” 288 πŸ’¬ 15 πŸ“Œ 22
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Last chance to turn it off.

On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.

To toggle it off πŸ‘‰ Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.

31.10.2025 13:37 πŸ‘ 3871 πŸ” 3589 πŸ’¬ 89 πŸ“Œ 209
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Hey #YYC!

Looking for a way to let Demetrios and the UCP know how you feel about them revoking teachers charter rights?

Thursday, students are gathering at his office to send a message!

Let them know they aren’t alone!

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli #abed

30.10.2025 00:36 πŸ‘ 146 πŸ” 76 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 2