Recently I learned about a man who has trained 1,000+ people to block wind and solar projects. I read through all his training materials, presentations, and seminars. Here's what I learned about him and how his students plan to "win the war on clean energy." 🧵

This November we are asking you to give a little more. Help us help women in our community who have been food insecure by donating food items. Donate to the Women's Centre of Calgary this fall and be a part of getting families through the coldest time of year.

Good morning! My name is Ruwa Romman, and I’ve just been elected to become Georgia’s first Muslim woman in the state house and first Palestinian ever elected to any public office in the state 🌊💙 #GAPol #Ruwa4Georgia

Thanks Vibrant Communities Calgary - VCC for the opportunity to chat about #economics #behaviour and #poverty. Come join the movement at Rise Calgary by signing up for our email communications here: risecalgary.ca/copy-of-mobili…

Fun fact: Banff and Jasper do not, in fact, "subsidize" the rest of the country. Their user fees only cover approximately 25% of their operating costs. The rest? Covered by the federal government.

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Everyday, week after week, year after year, I ask myself the same question: Why can’t Canadian drivers keep the pace when turning left? Why gawd why?

This month's Social Policy Trends looks at high system users of the Canadian health care system. policyschool.ca/wp-content/upl… School of Public Policy 🧵

Food scarcity / food desserts are a growing particularly in specific neighbourhoods like the two communities listed here. I hope our representatives are working on solutions. @chabot4calgary globalnews.ca/news/9434677/c…

Great night at doors in Evanston (Calgary Foothills) with Court Ellingson and Rachel Notley Lots of positive responses!

Today an Alberta lawyer argued that requiring lawyers to take an indigenous cultural course was the same as forcing indigenous children into residential schools and I’ve never heard a more powerful argument for requiring lawyers to take an indigenous cultural course. #ableg

“We’ve heard that it’s pretty scary out there,” said Lee Stevens, policy and research specialist with Vibrant Communities. calgary.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=2…

Thank you for seeing and hearing us Kourtney Penner

A wonderful announcement and a positive step forward to building prosperous communities for everyone. Congratulations to all who have been raising the alarm and working towards change! calgaryherald.com/news/local-new…

From Duane Bratt & Sarah Biggs - “A UCP victory in the 2023 election would solidify and legitimize the group as the non-elected power behind the government.” #ableg calgaryherald.com/opinion/column…

Wow. And the meds are only now beginning to arrive, long after the supply crunch has eased. Who are the lobbyists who made the deal happen? How much were they paid?

“We are facing a housing crisis, a #mentalhealth crisis, addictions crisis and we are all worried about our kids’ futures. Collective action must be enacted in partnership with the social sector and Alberta Government." - Rise Calgary's Salimah Kassam speaks to the sector’s 5 top priorities.

How medical gaslighting leaves endometriosis patients desperate for help theglobeandmail.com/opinion/articl…

The Premier needs to double-check her sources. Clinging to ideology means Alberta will miss out on opportunities. It is mind-blowing that we still look at energy as a black & white choice. The reality is that Alberta is now the capital of wind & solar in Canada! /1