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#UAlberta political scientist | Black Faculty Collective | Lead: Common Ground (@cgroundpolitics.bsky.social) | jaredwesley.ca | drjaredwesley.substack.com | co-author: partyloyalty.ca
@markusoff.bsky.socialReposted by @jaredwesley.caAn organization barring media from covering “the most important free speech event of the year” is chef’s [redacted]
@jayvanbavel.bsky.socialReposted by @jaredwesley.caDeliberating before taking a stance on a political issue can improve how others view your character, but only if they disagree with you
When people share the same views, deliberation tends to have little effect on how their character is judged by their allies.
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@charlesrusnell.bsky.socialReposted by @jaredwesley.caIn overruling Edmonton's elected council, Municipal Affairs Minister Dan Williams actually said that those who supported the bylaw were "unAlbertan and UnCanadian." The hypocrisy of Danielle Smith complaining about federal overreach at the news conference was next level.
@jaredwesley.caThe UCP wants you to get bogged down on the policy debates around infill. Don't be fooled. Their intrusion into local democracy reveals something far more troubling to folks across the political spectrum.
@jaredwesley.ca"The province’s dalliances with recall, petitions, and referendums have only empowered narrow factions, weakened representation, and distracted government."
Ken Boessenkoool and I make the case for ditching direct democracy in Alberta.
@senatorpaulasimons.bsky.socialReposted by @jaredwesley.caHere is my recent interview with @ouralbertadvantage.bsky.social founder Avnish Nanda, who joined @carterab.bsky.social and @jaredwesley.ca for a conversation about fighting the noxious nine. #saynotothenine
@senatorpaulasimons.bsky.socialReposted by @jaredwesley.caI didn't mince my words. Alberta's anti-immigration referendum questions are racist. They are also a potential disaster for Alberta's economy. Last night, I rose in the Senate to denounce them - and to thank all the thousands of Albertans fighting against them. Please share. #notothenine #cdnpoli
@jaredwesley.caThere are two weeks to go in the Alberta referendum campaign. Not sure where to turn for information to make your choice? The Peter Lougheed School of Politics and Democracy at the University of Alberta has you covered.
@jaredwesley.caThe Lougheed School Compendium also has handy links to media sources, public opinion, and reports: www.ualberta.ca/en/peter-lou...
@jaredwesley.caFor why we should remain in Canada, check out Lead Not Leave: leadnotleave.ca.
@jaredwesley.caFor more on the constitutional question, particularly the appointment of judges, check out Alberta Lawyers for Judicial Independence: alji.ca
@jaredwesley.caOn the questions that deal with the treatment of immigrants, see Our Alberta Advantage: ouralbertaadvantage.ca
@jaredwesley.caThe Dignity Forum has a great website with loads of information: abreferendum.dignityforum.org
@jaredwesley.caFor an understanding of all 10 questions, I find the "Before You Vote" resource most helpful. beforevoting.ca
@jaredwesley.caThere are two weeks to go in the Alberta referendum campaign. Not sure where to turn for information to make your choice? The Peter Lougheed School of Politics and Democracy has compiled a list of referendum sources -- all of the websites in one location.
@jaredwesley.caThis shift among separatists coincides with their abandonment of all things Danielle Smith. They have something in common with federalists. Everyone should vote No to the Nine.
@jaredwesley.caSome U.S. figures openly back Alberta’s separation or annexation. The White House says it made no commitments. In short: separatists promise Alberta sovereignty while offering Washington oil and water, and importing Republican campaign tech that exposed nearly 3 million voters’ data.
@jaredwesley.caMichigan Republican operatives travelled to Alberta to pitch separatists on 10X Votes, software for identifying and mobilizing conservative voters. That software inspired the Centurion Project, which let users search Albertans’ names and addresses.
@jaredwesley.caAlberta separatist leaders met U.S. officials three times. One co-founder says they discussed oil, water and other resources in exchange for help; another leader disputes that account.
@jaredwesley.caMore confirmation and details of the deep ties between Alberta separatists and Trump Republicans. They are part of the same far-right populist movement. And the Americans are deeply involved in promoting disunity in Canada. www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
