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Rage Bait Disguised as Patriotism
How It Spreads, Why It Works, and Why It Hurts Canada
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The Alberta Sovereignty Crisis
Alberta’s sovereignty movement has entered a new and more dangerous phase. What began as political rhetoric has evolved into legislation, policy, and a coordinated challenge to the foundations of Canadian federalism. With the passage and repeated use of the Alberta Sovereignty Act, ideas once confined to activist manifestos are now shaping real governance.
Nov 15, 2025 · 2 min read · 0 likes · 1 viewThe Grievance Gateway
When outrage is the invitation, manipulation is the goal. The Campus “Conversation” Defence Guide helps students and educators recognise emotional hijacking — how frustration, fear, and belonging are used to turn dialogue into recruitment. Learn how to spot the playbook before it plays you.
Oct 7, 2025 · 7 min read · 0 likes · 1 viewShadow Diplomacy and the Slow Erosion of Democracy
The Alberta Prosperity Project isn’t a gov’t. Yet it claims “cabinet-level” U.S. talks on independence. No names. No proof. This is theatre, not statecraft. Shadow diplomacy like this erodes trust and feeds disinfo. Democracy leaks by a thousand cuts.
Oct 4, 2025 · 5 min read · likes not linked · 1 viewWhy Information Literacy Matters in 2025
“Canada is broken.” “Project 2025 will save America.” “Memes are the new news.” Those lines have probably flashed across your feed in the last few months. They’re not just headlines, hashtags, or jokes — they’re weapons.
Sep 27, 2025 · 5 min read · likes not linked · 1 view