Economic Analysis & Strategic Vision - Canada faces internal division and complacency, hindering its potential [2] - Canada's political system lacks a long-term vision, focusing on short-term issues instead of long-term prosperity [6] - Interprovincial trade regulations impede Canada's national trade, which only constitutes one-third of the economy [7] - Canada's GDP per capita grew by less than 40% of the US's growth, at only 23% over the past 10 years [8] Resource Management & Trade - Alberta sends over 4 million barrels of oil daily to the US at a discount, while Eastern Canada imports oil from Saudi Arabia at a higher price [7] - Canada could increase its GDP by up to $330 billion a year by responsibly developing its energy and natural resources [12] Immigration & Investment - Canada's population has soared at 16% over the past 10 years, three times that of the US [8] - Canada has not taken a strategic approach to immigration, lacking workers in areas like healthcare [9] - Canada has not invested at the same pace as the US in AI, clean energy, and quantum computing [9] Proposed Solutions - Canada needs to act as one nation by eliminating interprovincial trade regulations [11] - Canada should join more alliances with the EU, Japan, and Australia, representing over $20 trillion in market share [13] - Canada needs a merit-based immigration system to attract skilled workers and investors [14] - Canada should invest in AI and space to fuel innovation and secure future jobs [15]

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is going forward with plans to build a second emergency immigration detention center in North Florida, which he’s dubbed “Deportation Depot” https://t.co/gtMLNILCxE ...

RT Gad Saad (@GadSaad)Millions of immigrants who fled countries that offer little if any personal liberties to have a better life in the West are befuddled that the West is actively keen on creating the realities from which they fled. Parasitized minds bathing in suicidal empathy are destroying the West without the firing of a single bullet. The greatest self-inflicted societal tragedy is unfolding. ...

Last night, immigrant rights advocate scored a major win against the Trump administration. Do you remember this video. It was captured by an immigrant who managed to sneak a cell phone into the ICE detention facility in lower Manhattan.And in the video, you can see more than a dozen men sleeping on the floor in an overcrowded holding cell. One immigrant can be heard saying that they are being treated like dogs. And at some point, the camera pans to show that the room these men are being kept in is also thei ...

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About 60% of America’s top AI companies were founded by immigrants. Why are we harassing them? (via @opinion) https://t.co/xHzdqExdt9 ...

Another ICE arrest this weekend that just really makes you scratch your head. I want you to take a look at this photo. This is Sarah Shaw and her six-year-old son Isaac.Sarah's from New Zealand. A mother of three has been living in Everett, Washington. Well, this weekend she drove her older kids into Canada to drop them off for a flight back to New Zealand.And on her way back, she and Isaac were detained by ICE. Now, Sarah thought all of her paperwork was set. her work authorization had been approved, but h ...

Far-Right Rise in Europe - The far-right is on the rise across Europe, with parties competing for government or gaining a high number of votes [1][2] - The narrative that immigration and culture are the sole drivers of this rise is a myth [6] - Parties are adopting clever nationalist narratives to capture a broad coalition of voters [6] Voter Demographics and Motivations - One-third of far-right voters in Europe do not report immigration concerns [8] - Economic anxieties related to immigration (job displacement, access to social services) are significant drivers [8][9] - Voters with cultural concerns are a smaller part of the electorate compared to "materialists" (those concerned about economic issues) [10] - Distrust in political and social institutions contributes to far-right support [12] - Opposition to environmental policies, particularly in rural areas, is emerging as a new cleavage [12][13] Party Strategies and Narratives - Far-right parties are employing "civic nationalist narratives" to broaden their appeal [15] - They are shifting the boundaries of toleration by excluding those who do not espouse "liberal democratic values" [16] - This strategy aims to appear more moderate and remove the stigma of extremism [17] Implications and Agency - Copying the far-right on immigration is counterproductive and normalizes them [20] - Parties have agency to shape electoral fortunes and can put forward successful narratives to counter the far-right [20][21] - Opposing parties should expose the far-right's extremism and promote the positive aspects of immigration [21]

Welcome back to Politics Nation. President Donald Trump has repeatedly said he loves farmers and he should. They're the heart of his base.But despite his many promises to make America great again by bringing down inflation and making things affordable, Trump's new tariff policy is hitting Americans and particularly farmers hard. It's hard for farmers the for the cost of everything they use from machinery to fertilizer has been on the rise because most of it is important. Add to that ice rays which are chipp ...

Book Overview & Impact - "The House on Mango Street" explores themes of identity, family dynamics, the power of language, and community, serving as a coming-of-age story [4] - The novel has sold 7 million copies and has been translated into over 25 languages, demonstrating its widespread reach and influence [13] - The book is semi-autobiographical, drawing inspiration from the author's experiences and her time teaching at a Latino youth alternative high school in Chicago [9][10] Censorship & Relevance - The author intentionally crafted the book to address mature themes in a way that would be accessible to younger readers while still resonating with teenagers facing similar issues [14][15] - Despite being published in the early 1980s, the book remains relevant today, particularly in the context of immigration and how immigrants are perceived [12][22] - The author expresses a desire to understand the perspectives of those who seek to ban the book and engage in dialogue about its purpose and impact [24][25][26] Author's Perspective - The author wrote the stories to unburden herself and find ways to resolve conflicts for her students, viewing books as medicine [16][17] - The author emphasizes the importance of creating a "house in the heart" and living in alignment with one's truths and beliefs [20] - The author hopes the book will change people's minds about how they see immigrants and communities like hers, emphasizing that every individual has a story [22][23]