Political and social activist interested in community and sustainable development

Joined January 2009
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LesterBrown retweeted
Replying to @EvanLSolomon
I'm a Jewish constituent of yours in your riding of Toronto Centre who your office continues to brush off and ignore because you apparently aren't interested in discussing with me all the ways you will literally make me less safe by criminalizing protest with Bill C-9.
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Many American cities including Dallas, Austin, Tx., Boston, Washington and others already have this program. The tree canopy offers many benefits to the neighbourhood but it is distributed unevenly. Wealthier neighbourhoods have better canopies but the cost is born by all.
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LesterBrown retweeted
Bruce Springsteen on Trump: “I couldn't care less what he thinks about me. He's the living personification of what the 25th Amendment and impeachment were for. If Congress had any guts, he'd be consigned to the trash heap of history." RETWEET if you stand with @Springsteen!
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LesterBrown retweeted
🚨🇺🇸 BREAKING — Protestors in Los Angeles Projected an Anti-ICE Video on a Building.
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Last night’s City of Toronto Consultation on “safety Zones” around places of worship and cultural institutions saw over 200 people solidly (well over 90%) reject the idea and see no need for them. Over to you @PasternakTO @ausmalik @MayorOliviaChow
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LesterBrown retweeted
10 Mar 2025
Replying to @elonmusk
I am sure people from Greenland want to give up. Social Equality Denmark has significantly lower income inequality, with a Gini Index reflecting a more equitable distribution of wealth compared to the U.S., where inequality is notably higher. Healthcare System Denmark offers universal, free or heavily subsidized healthcare to all citizens, resulting in broad access without the financial barriers common in the U.S., where healthcare costs can be prohibitive. Education Access Higher education in Denmark is free, including university, while the U.S. has a tuition-based system that often leads to substantial student debt. Work-Life Balance Denmark emphasizes shorter workweeks (typically 37 hours) and generous vacation time (at least 5 weeks annually), contrasting with the U.S., where workers often have less mandated time off and longer hours. Social Welfare Denmark provides extensive welfare benefits, including universal childcare, paid parental leave (up to 52 weeks shared between parents), and robust unemployment support, far exceeding the U.S.'s more limited social safety net. Life Expectancy Danes live longer on average (approximately 1.5 years more than Americans), attributed to better healthcare and lifestyle factors. Happiness Rankings Denmark consistently ranks higher than the U.S. in global happiness reports (e.g., the UN World Happiness Report), reflecting greater overall life satisfaction. Public Transportation Denmark, particularly in cities like Copenhagen, has highly efficient and widely used public transportation systems, reducing car dependency compared to the more car-centric U.S. Environmental Sustainability Denmark leads in renewable energy adoption (e.g., wind power) and has ambitious climate goals (net zero by 2045), outpacing the U.S. in per-capita environmental efforts. Labor Union Membership Over two-thirds of Danish workers are unionized, ensuring stronger worker rights and wage protections, compared to about 11% in the U.S. Social Mobility Denmark exhibits higher intergenerational income mobility, particularly after accounting for taxes and transfers, making it easier to move up economically than in the U.S. Poverty Rate Denmark’s welfare system results in a much lower poverty rate compared to the U.S., where poverty persists despite higher overall wealth. Gender Equality Denmark ranks higher in gender equality indices, with better parental leave policies and workplace protections, though the U.S. has made strides in some areas. Business Freedom (Regulatory Efficiency) Denmark scores higher in regulatory efficiency and ease of doing business in some indices (e.g., Heritage Foundation’s Index of Economic Freedom), despite its high-tax model. Childcare Support Subsidized or free childcare is widely available in Denmark, easing the burden on families, unlike the U.S., where childcare costs can be a significant expense.
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I don’t like what Dougie has done to health care but @BonnieCrombie is repeating a right wing trope that 11,000 people have died awaiting surgery. This kind of talk is used by the Right to bring in private care. #ontariodebate
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LesterBrown retweeted
A beautiful example of courage and love ❤️
“Let me make one final plea, Mr. President.” Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde just called out Donald Trump’s potential cruelty out straight to his face. Everyone must watch this. So powerful & good. Thank you, Bishop Budde.
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The bullies won. Final vote by Toronto City Council asking staff to write a by-law to create bubble zones (carried 17-5): @palyouthmvmt @CJPME @IJVweb
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I was very disappointed with your actions on bubble zones. As a Jew, I have always realized that we are many communities. I hope that any consultation will listen to Independent Jewish Voices, If Not Now, and other groups that are outside the mainstream 2/
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The best speeches I have heard tonight are by @BravoDavenport and @gordperks . Most of Council are just giving in to the bullying.
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Also @MayorOliviaChow I hope that the Palestinian community will also consulted. I find the motion tonight far removed from my values. Any restriction on freedom of speech hurts the most vulnerable, as @gordperks reminded us tonight. Real leadership is standing up to bullies.
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LesterBrown retweeted
10 Nov 2024
Meet 10 of our newly nominated NDP candidates who are ready to make life better for you. From pushing for dental and pharmacare to challenging corporate greed, New Democrats are always here to fight for you and your loved ones.
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Doug Ford is determined to make Toronto the least inviting City in the World. Bike lanes reduce congestion World Wide , London gets it, Paris gets it, Montreal gets it, but Doug Ford is out to kill cyclists and Toronto. #onpoli thestar.com/politics/provinc…
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Instead of spending millions on for-profit nursing agencies, let’s invest in publicly employed nurses to ensure sustainable health care. See @nursesunions report on the issue: nmshr.io/s/twitter/ZB44BzTEH… #cdnhealth

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TDSB trustees recite a land acknowledgement and wear Orange to symbolize awareness and reconciliation of residential schools while criticizing attendance of students at Grassy Narrows River Run rally. #hypocrites @NeethanShan @shelleylaskin @tdsb
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RT @HMcPhersonMP: This has got to stop! @melaniejoly where are you? Canadians with family in Lebanon are terrified and distraught and Can…
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