The pier in the header image has since been destroyed by climate change. Email: derrickokeefe(at)gmail(dot)com.
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In terminal-phase capitalism, the ruling class no longer even pretends it can solve the problems of society. The plundering, looting, and authoritarianism become more overt, and formal democracy is more brazenly extinguished in all spheres.
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Pat Tillman was a beautiful soul. That he thought the war in Iraq was "illegal as hell" is not something to hide. It is part of what made his soul so beautiful.
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Tonight is a good night to recirculate this article…
The NFL, the military, and the hijacking of Pat Tillman's story interc.pt/2k5YCPM by @rdevro
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Big Oil is raking in money: Exxon alone earned a profit of >$6 million *per hour* in 2022
Now these companies are abandoning their climate promises
Lowering emissions has never been a priority for the most polluting companies on the planet - and now they're not even pretending
#Analysis: Financial results from the biggest energy companies in the world show that last year was their most profitable year ever.
Many of them have now scaled back previous commitments to pivot more toward renewable energy. cbc.ca/news/business/big-oil…
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My latest, tracking the curious links between many of the groups advocating for the "recovery industry" in BC. 👇🏽
‘Recovery industry’ groups attacking ‘safe supply’ in British Columbia have deep ties with conservative political actors.
Web of connections link dubious “recovery” advocates with right-wing political actors in BC and Alberta.
pressprogress.ca/recovery-in… #bcpoli #ableg #cdnhealth
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“It’s very hard for owners to avoid the temptation of using these [outlets] as a sort of extension of their business priorities. If they own them, they feel like they own them.”
Capital Daily staff refused to promote the boss’ company. Then they got fired:ricochet.media/en/3929/capit…
If you’re able, get over to City Hall today between 2:30-4pm today. #vanpoli
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The market is the problem.
The market alone cannot solve BC’s housing problem, particularly for low- to middle-income households says senior economist @MarcLeeCCPA.
Major investments in non-market housing are needed, he explains. #bcpoli #bchousing
policynote.ca/housing-update
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Com o @SenSanders, que tive o prazer de conhecer ao vivo hoje. Já tínhamos conversado em reunião por vídeo antes. Falamos sobre sobre democracia, movimento sindical e melhores direitos e empregos para trabalhadores.
📸: @ricardostuckert
ALT Lula e senador Bernie Sanders sorriem para a foto e apertam as mãos
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Nearly 60 percent of Berliners voted to socialize corporate-owned flats in September 2021. Since then, politicians have questioned whether the move would really help tenants. A new study from @AndrejHolm and Matthias Brent shows: socialization lowers rents!rosalux.de/en/publication/id…
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Carbon capture is a fairytale solution to the climate crisis
"internal documents reveal oil+gas companies know this-and see the tech as a way to get social license to continue producing fossil fuels for decades to come"
ricochet.media/en/3928 @ricochet_en @howarth_cornell
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A pleasure to welcome @LulaOficial to Washington. We discussed the importance of defending democracy, advancing workers’ rights, and increasing environmental and climate cooperation around the world.
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“What is the robbing of a bank compared with the founding of a bank?”
Happy Birthday, Bertolt Brecht!
ALT Black and white photo of Bertolt Brecht | Credits: Bundesarchiv, Jörg Kolbe; CC-BY-SA 3.0
It’s easier to imagine the end of the world than the end of fossil capitalism.
The B.C. Govt could end fossil fuel subsidies and raise the corporate income tax back to what it was before the BC Liberals, just for starters. #bcpoli
Why #ClimateAction is critical, but basically doomed: "Big Oil doubles profits to $219 billion in 2022"...they no longer care about "transition" #bcpoli #cdnpoli
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“It's so disappointing," said Davies, who suffers from headaches, body pain, extreme fatigue, rashes and post-exertional malaise.
"We need more doctors and not cutting the resources we already have."
cbc.ca/news/canada/british-c…
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Climate rally at Vancouver City Hall TOMORROW, Friday, starting at 2:30 pm!
The Climate Emergency Action Plan (CEAP) Annual Report will be presented to the new mayor and city council on February 15! So, it's a time to get their attention on the need for climate action!
Happy Gorz centennial. Shame so much of the debate around the term he introduced ignores his vast body of work.
Selon Gorz, le projet éco-social “s’agit..de garantir aux individus qu’une réduction générale du temps de travail ouvrira à tous les avantages que chacun pouvait en obtenir jadis pour lui même: une vie plus libre, plus détendue, plus riche.” dijoncter.info/pourquoi-re-d…
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"...man near the north end of the Granville Street Bridge behaving erratically. There was an interaction between the man and police, and shots were fired by police. The man was subsequently pronounced deceased."
the language here is the very pinnacle of passive voice.
@iiobc is investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting incident that occurred in Vancouver this evening bit.ly/40Hyz1r
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None of the options proposed includes a public around-the-park shuttle bus, necessary for both accessibility and equity. #StanleyParkShuttle #TransitForAll #vanpoli @Pinochet_Andrea
The new #StanleyPark bike lane staff report is out. Staff have presented 3 options for the Commissioners to vote for on Monday night. #LoveTheLane has deep concerns and a lot of questions. We're currently preparing our response. parkboardmeetings.vancouver.…