This week, the Supreme Court finally killed off the Voting Rights Act of 1965. I've spent the past decade studying the VRA and the attacks on it, so I thought I would offer some historical perspective, and where I think we're headed. This will be a long thread; buckle up.

Name your top 15 shows ever, gut instincts only: Schitt's Creek Ted Lasso STNG Doctor Who M*A*S*H Babylon 5 Cheers Steven Universe Mister Rogers' Neighborhood Sesame Street Welcome Back Kotter Reboot Buffy the Vampire Slayer The Good Place Blackadder

Least favourite book you read in school. Mine was definitely St. Urbain's Horseman by Mordecai Richler. It felt like he had taken a regular, structured book, then cut it into paragraphs and rearranged them in random order. I got headaches trying to read it.

Only 28 hours left to go in this campaign! We love the work @ourmankoto.bsky.social is doing with the Year's Best Canadian Fantasy and Science Fiction anthologies.

Okay, this is one of those things, once you have seen it, you must inflict it on others: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcUB...

Film you've watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Star Trek, Star Wars, LOTR, Marvel, Disney, or Ghibli.

Tomorrow is Canadian Independent Bookstore Day! Shop online or in-store for: - We've restocked our mystery $5 used book bags (In-store only) - 10% off all new books (online and in-store, including pre-orders!) and all used books are 15% off! - Free #CIBD2026 swag! - Snacks? 👀 Snacks!

It's not enough for this cop to be charged with murder (he probably won't be). Everyone who participated in this cover-up should be charged as an accessory. (They definitely won't be). The reason cops lie all the time, again and again, is because there's almost no chance of real consequences.

Tolkien: here's my story about heroes who live sustainably, never take more resources than they need, are kind to each other, and lead by supporting and nurturing their followers. Tech bros:

Well, I know where I will want to buy my next phone.

Without stating your age post your favourite film released the year you turned 18

"This is a technology we do not control, but which plays an increasingly active role at every level of the British power structure. It is part of every conversation, drafting emails between officials, summarising ministers’ briefings and composing speeches delivered in the House of Commons."

I would write in @bakkaphoenix.bsky.social, which I have been going to in one form or another since it was on Queen Street and I was a teen in the 70s, but I might be accused of bias.

$200 for a Shaenon Garrity original book cover is a STEAL. Publishers, REACH THE HECK OUT.

An "AI" or CGI or whatever recreation of a dead performer is a massive, massive insult to them irrespective of what one thinks of the technology, simply because it is a statement that all that matters about the person in question is their likeness, not their actual artistic ability.

The most prominent Canadian SFF magazine, On Spec, went under... and is being resurrected as an anthology series! You can find details of the kickstarter (and call for submissions) here. I'm one of the anchor authors but don't let that put you off. www.kickstarter.com/projects/edw...

This is an interesting article: www.thestar.com/gift-redeem?.... I am particularly fascinated by this graph from the research, which is courtesy of @josephpolitano.bsky.social

AI: the only winning move is not to play

My answer has to be @drfionamoore.bsky.social

Immigration is good. It has made Canada and all our lives immeasurably better. I'd like our elected leaders to start saying so, loud and clear and unapologetic.

This is of real concern, and probably something to write your MP about.

Dear students who think that cheating with AI will make your course easier...

What a great thread. h/t to @rachelhartmanbooks.com for pointing me to it.

What a great loss! I've known Jeff for about 40 years, I think. I will be listening to my Shadow Puppets CD, as well as remembering the times he was playing his bassoon as he joined us in the dance he was playing the music for.

Saw a brilliant Pride Rebel Bird MN version, so made an Ontario version based off of that!

Demanding gratitude when facing accountability is abusive behaviour. It has nothing to do with genuine gratitude and grace. It is about demanding an acknowledgment of the power differential and tokens of subservience as the price of forbearance.

"My moral failings are a result of you not sufficiently praising my half-assed and grudging attempts to be decent. So, if you think about it, this is your fault." How many women have lived with versions of that in the form of their male partners? Trump is the unrestrained id of western masculinity

There used to be a Spanish restaurant called Segovia on Yonge just north of Wellesley. Then it moved to St. Nicholas St. (practically an alley), one block west of its former location. It has been gone for about ten years now, I believe. It was a regular for my wife and I and is where we got engaged.

Our mystery $5 used book bags are back! We judge and label these *entirely* on their covers. Come get them while supplies last.

One can only hope.

The 2025 Headline of the Year Nominees 🧵

"Not all AI use is bad, why, scientists are using AI to diagnose cancer more successfully than humans!" Errr... futurism.com/health-medic...

You cannot train people in job-specific tasks for future jobs. You don’t have the tools they will use and you don’t know what uses those tools will be put to. The way we have always trained people for future work is to make sure they are literate, numerate, creative, and able to solve problems.

Today in "Don't Trust AI to Tell You Facts": How several different "AI" programs messed up the simple fact of to whom I dedicated a book, and what that means for how much you should trust "AI" to tell you the truth about things (spoiler: not much at all): whatever.scalzi.com/2025/12/13/a...

Movie you've watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Star (Wars nor Trek), LOTR, or Marvel, Disney Animated, nor Pixar.

Mark Carney is quietly giving sweeping new powers to his ministers #Opinion from @althiaraj.bsky.social

Accommodations don't do the work for you.

Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you've seen. Simon and Garfunkel Jerry Lee Lewis The Rolling Stones Pete Seeger and Arnold Guthrie Fairport Convention and Steeleye Span

You’ve been kidnapped. The characters from the last TV show you watched are trying to rescue you. Who’s coming to save you? I'm afraid.

Hey, you! Yeah, you! Are you looking to fail to get work done because you just keep on scrolling a thread? Well, have I got a thread for YOU!

What perfect album came out the year you turned 16? London Calling by The Clash, The Wall by Pink Floyd, Rust Never Sleeps by Neil Diamond, Regatta de Blanc by The Police, Highway to Hell by AC/DC, all came out the year I turned 16. What I remember listening to:

A lot of this makes a lot of sense to me. That may say something about my identity.

I was there in spirit.

On Remembrance Day I think of Charles M. Schultz, who was a veteran and, because of this, a pacifist. As a symbol of this, he was absolutely fine with servicepeople making and wearing Peanuts fanart, but the only (semi)military institution he would allow to officially use his characters was NASA.

Today's the day! Join us at 3:00pm to celebrate the release of YEAR'S BEST CANADIAN FANTASY & SCIENCE FICTION VOL. 3! There'll be readings, signings, and snacks!

“Restore merit, end DEI” says man who could only get elected in Canada’s safest Conservative stronghold

THIS is MY dance about how much transports suck.

Canadians, a worthy petition to sign!

A very good idea indeed. Canadians, please sign.