Why I Use AI and Why It Shouldn’t Matter A personal reflection on writing, AI, online harassment, and why culture wars over tools distract from deeper threats to freedom and stability. canadianreturnee.substack.com/p/why-i-use-...

When the State Lies About Violence How fear, federal power, and manufactured narratives are reshaping the United States and why learning to see the pattern matters beyond its borders. theamericanrefugee.substack.com/p/when-the-s...

Carney’s Davos Speech Was a Warning Mark Carney’s WEF speech was a blunt lesson for countries learning that the old global rules no longer protect them. canadianreturnee.substack.com/p/why-carney...

Why MAGA Finds Strength in Cruelty MAGA’s cruelty is rooted in fear, resentment, and history. Learning this helps us defend democracy with empathy. theamericanrefugee.substack.com/p/why-maga-f...

Why Canada Doesn’t Trust China as a Trade Partner Why many Canadians remain wary of China as a major trade partner, even as U.S. reliability fades, and why diversification matters more than quick fixes. canadianreturnee.substack.com/p/why-canada...

It’s President Trump’s economy now, and voters are increasingly unhappy with how he’s handling it. 🔗 on.wsj.com/3LPmi8u

Soft Secession and the Fight to Save Democracy Across the United States, states are quietly rebuilding democracy as Washington’s authority collapses. theamericanrefugee.substack.com/p/soft-seces...

Losing Our Voice in the Shadow of America Canadian culture is being eclipsed by American media dominance, eroding national identity and empathy. Can the country still reclaim its voice? canadianreturnee.substack.com/p/losing-our...

Why Some Western Leftists Defend China’s Regime Explore why some Western Leftists excuse China's human rights abuses, revealing contradictions in anti-Western ideology and authoritarian sympathy. theamericanrefugee.substack.com/p/the-parado...

Coming Home Is Not the Same as Belonging Reflecting on work, mental health, gatekeeping, and what returning home really costs after building a life abroad. theamericanrefugee.substack.com/p/coming-hom...

Canada’s Economic Stagnation and Political Reckoning A clear-eyed look at Canada’s lost decade, from stalled growth to political trust, and what learning from failure demands of citizens now. canadianreturnee.substack.com/p/canadas-ec...

My moment of Zen

Citizenship for Sale in Trump’s America Trump’s immigration crackdown reveals a darker shift as U.S. citizenship is reshaped into a luxury product reserved for the wealthy. theamericanrefugee.substack.com/p/citizenshi...

Canadians Don’t Worship Their Constitution Canada’s Constitution shapes daily life, but Canadians relate to it very differently than Americans do. Here’s why the Charter matters. canadianreturnee.substack.com/p/canadians-...

Just for posterity here is the Heathcliff comic the day that Scott Adams died.

How ICE Became America’s Cruel Experiment How post-9/11 fear turned ICE into a system of normalized cruelty, unchecked power, everyday harm and why learning this history matters now. theamericanrefugee.substack.com/p/how-ice-be...

If America Moves on Greenland, Canada Is Next What abandoned U.S. bases in Greenland reveal about Arctic power, environmental damage, and why Canada’s future is tied to Inuit history and sovereignty. canadianreturnee.substack.com/p/if-america...

Dear world, Americans are incapable of taking care of their own problems, so it falls to us. Wherever possible do not buy Made in USA products, cancel subscriptions, and do not travel to the US for any reason. If they can't be responsible, we can't keep giving them money. #BoycottUSA #NoUSA

How Democrats Lost to Trump Again Democrats failed to understand the digital world that elected Trump. Here's how they blew 2024 and what we must learn from it. theamericanrefugee.substack.com/p/how-democr...

Why Toronto Feels So Stressed Toronto’s beauty hides a crisis of stress, cost, and scarcity. History explains how the city reached this point and what must change. canadianreturnee.substack.com/p/why-toront...

Breathing While Rebuilding a Life A personal reflection on career loss, mental health, and learning how to rebuild with honesty, boundaries, and resilience. canadianreturnee.substack.com/p/breathing-...

Emailed my MP and PM Mark Carney asking them to stop using X Canadians - Feel free to do the same @mark-carney.bsky.social #boycottusa #cdn #cdnpoli

This Is How Democracies Die How the Republican Party followed the Weimar playbook, enabled Trump, and helped erode American democracy from the inside. theamericanrefugee.substack.com/p/this-is-ho...

The Hidden American Invasion of "Proudly Canadian" Brands Many "Canadian" brands are American-owned. Learn the truth behind Tim Hortons and why real economic patriotism requires deeper awareness. canadianreturnee.substack.com/p/the-hidden...

America Keeps Forgetting What Comes After History shows regime change without planning breeds chaos. Venezuela risks repeating Iraq, Libya, and Panama if the aftermath is ignored.

When Provinces Flirt With Empires How Alberta’s politics, American influence, and historical parallels raise urgent questions about Canadian unity and democratic resilience. canadianreturnee.substack.com/p/when-provi...

From Abroad to Home: January 2026 From Panama to Venezuela, personal fallout meets imperial deja vu as political complacency and workplace decay collide in a changing world. canadianreturnee.substack.com/p/from-abroa...

New Year Sale: Get 40% Off The American Refugee Ring in 2026 with a subscription to The American Refugee. Support independent writing and get full access to our archives and subscriber-only updates. theamericanrefugee.substack.com/p/new-year-s...

#canada #canadian #elbowsup #immigration #buycanadian #boycottusa #ontario #ottawa #policy

New Year Sale: Get 40% Off The Canadian Returnee Ring in 2026 with a subscription to The Canadian Returnee. Support independent writing and get full access to our archives and subscriber-only updates. canadianreturnee.substack.com/p/new-year-s...

Breathing at the Edge of 2026 A personal New Year reflection on loss, politics, and resilience as Canada and the U.S. enter an unstable 2026. theamericanrefugee.substack.com/p/breathing-...

Happy New Year, Everyone! Here's to fighting the good, honourable fight and doing it with hope, joy, and with good company! #nye #newyear #happynewyear #happynewyears #2026

Earlier this year, Star courts reporter Jacques Gallant revealed how a Hockey Canada investigation uncovered what a judge later called a “virtual treasure trove” of evidence — but the way it was obtained meant it could never be used in court. #StarBestOf2025

What 2025 Taught Me About Work and Survival A personal reflection on toxic workplaces, blame culture, mental health, and learning how to survive when effort and loyalty are no longer enough. canadianreturnee.substack.com/p/what-2025-...

Still mind-blowing that a top admin official was revealed to have taken $50,000 in cash in a paper bag from people looking for government favors, the reaction of the administration was "Whatever losers, this is how it works now" and bigshot news media said "If you say so, we'll forget about it"

Coming Home Hurts in Ways I Never Expected A personal look at what happens when returning home does not match the promise you imagined. canadianreturnee.substack.com/p/coming-hom...

When America Turns Its Back on Democracy Trump’s new security strategy abandons global democracy, raising the question of what happens when an entire world order collapses. theamericanrefugee.substack.com/p/when-ameri...

What I wrote last year open.substack.com/pub/canadian...

What I Learned After Everything Fell Apart A personal reflection on work, loss, faith, and rebuilding after instability, illness, and institutional failure in Canada and the US. theamericanrefugee.substack.com/p/what-i-lea...

Strengthening Canadian Democracy Together Canada’s democracy faces deep challenges, but reforms in voting, civic education, and citizen engagement can build a stronger, fairer system. canadianreturnee.substack.com/p/strengthen...

Why Boys Are Falling Behind in School The American education system is failing young men. Here’s why it’s happening, how we got here, and what we can do about it before the gap widens further. theamericanrefugee.substack.com/p/why-boys-a...

Why People Still Think Canada Is a British Colony Many still think Canada belongs to Britain. An explainer on Canada’s independence, history, and why misconceptions persist. canadianreturnee.substack.com/p/why-people...

Merry Christmas!

Exploring the Jarring and Joyful Contradictions of the United States From giant meals to hidden healthcare costs, an outsider unpacks the real culture shocks of travelling through America. theamericanrefugee.substack.com/p/exploring-...

Becoming Canadian through the Oath of Citizenship Explore the meaning and history of Canada’s citizenship ceremony, from its legal roots to the oath that marks a new beginning. canadianreturnee.substack.com/p/becoming-c...

Americans with Canadian Citizenship? Americans with Canadian ancestry may already be citizens without knowing it. This explains how hidden citizenship happens and what it means today. theamericanrefugee.substack.com/p/americans-...

Canada Isn’t Just Cold, Polite, and Empty Many outside Canada misunderstand its size, seasons, culture, and people. Here's what you need to know before drawing conclusions. canadianreturnee.substack.com/p/canada-isn...

Why Bluesky Feels Like the Future of Decentralized Social Media Bluesky offers a more intuitive, user-friendly path to decentralized social media compared to Mastodon. Here's why it matters and why it works. theamericanrefugee.substack.com/p/why-bluesk...