“Using unqualified staff in school libraries is an insult to trained teacher-librarians and to students, who have ‘the absolute right’ to access qualified teachers, Farquharson said.” lfpress.com/news/local-n...

The Coming Trump Crackup www.nytimes.com/2026/01/23/o...

Canada’s Prime Minister Says There Has Been a ‘Rupture’ in the World Order www.nytimes.com/2026/01/20/u...

Black Women Turn to One Another as Their Career Paths Suddenly Recede www.nytimes.com/2026/01/17/b...

“But are there not many Fascists in your country?" "There are many who do not know they are Fascists, but will find it out when the time comes.” - Hemingway, For Whom the Bell Tolls (1940)

“an apology without a remedy is a hollow apology.” U.S. Says It Erred in Deporting Student Traveling for Thanksgiving www.nytimes.com/2026/01/15/u...

The US occupies an utterly unique position among the OECD countries, when it comes to the domestic use of state violence. However, it's striking that #police in Canada's police, with their record of racism and colonial enforcement, comfortably takes the second spot.

This is a revealing development since it puts the lie to the claim, "All you need to do is comply and you'll be fine." But the father *did* comply, and he was still attacked. So knock it off with this shit, "Just obey the ICE agents and you'll be all right." They will violently assault you, anyway.

In a Risky Gambit, Trump Tries Brute Force to Lower Prices www.nytimes.com/2026/01/13/u...

E.P.A. to Stop Considering Lives Saved When Setting Rules on Air Pollution www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/c...

This is the sort of statement that was expected from every university president and law firm partner over the last year. That those statements weren’t made played a huge part in where we are now and people will remember.

A woman was shot dead on camera and Trump’s ICE is launching a full scale coverup. Nobody is above the law. Federal agents who break the law in Minnesota, Oregon or anywhere else, must be prosecuted.

This is well within the state’s jurisdiction. The government currently covering up a pedophile ring is now also covering up a murder.

lfpress.com/news/local-n... #ldnont

”We could have on an expert in global affairs and conflict, but that would be elitist. So we’re here at an Autozone in Grand Rapids to ask Larry, Chet, Pablo and JD what they think about invading Venezuela and does this make Trump look super cool, while my boss Bari glares from the coolant aisle”

At the end of the day, don’t we all just want to read books during a raging snowstorm in front of a crackling fire whilst enjoying a plate of emotional support scones?

A hearty bowl of chili and a side of cornbread was perfect for a cold, snowy night.

It’s beginning to feel like Groundhog Day every morning in #Ldnont since Christmas. Every morning I look out on the ice coated walkways and trees. The Kia looks like an ice cube, and with limited mobility, it means another day stuck inside. #ONStorm

So RCMP intercepted a group of illegal immigrants including kids in Quebec coming from the US in freezing temperatures. Ya know the first thing we did? Take them to the hospital. Not brutally assault them & send them to El Salvadore! They r seeking asylum & will go thru the PROCESS, unharmed!

Everyone should read Silent Spring! Important information that alerted the public to the danger and damage of pesticides in the early 1960s presented by a gifted writer. I should reread it!

Merry Christmas to all! 🎄🎄🎄

Exactly!!

As a milk connoisseur, Canadian milk is better and there’s a snowball’s chance in hell I’d buy American milk despite their 🇺🇸demand 🇨🇦bolster "market access for U.S. dairy products.” Same snowball in hell for 🇺🇸beer. You can’t strong-arm Canadians. #CUSMA #BuyCanadian www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

very weird feeling watching a seemingly coked out president yell at you for 20 minutes straight

The movies Reiner directed, from A Few Good Men to The Princess Bride, weren't just good — they were people's favorites, the types of films people come back to again and again. n.pr/48L9Y0s

Glad it’s not closing. It’s moving further east on Dundas. It was a favourite location for end of school year and other parties when I was working at a school in the east end. #ldnont lfpress.com/news/local-n...

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #ldnont

I don’t pretend to know the science behind it, but it’s an incontrovertible truth that the reading experience is enhanced by a minimum of 63% when it’s accompanied by tea, pastries, and a crackling fire.

A snow heart nestled in the branches 🩵

Put another way, we’ve been convinced that cars represent “freedom” in places where we’ve built car dependency. That dependency took away our freedom, and the car industry convinced us that we could ONLY get it back if we paid whatever increasing costs of car ownership they demand. Some “freedom.”

I had fun reading to some Burke Elementary students at the Chicago Public Library today. When the Obama Presidential Center opens next year, we’ll have a new branch of the library for the community to enjoy.

Yesterday, I found this sundress that I sewed and embroidered around 1983. A lifetime ago!

Ready for a Birthday Party! 🥳 Books and PJs for a grand granddaughter.

22 Minutes brilliant take on Donald Trump’s recent disgusting response of “Quiet, Piggy!” to a reporter who was asking a question that wasn’t to his liking. Bang on, Mark Critch! youtu.be/ch7zrzkl5Is?...

Posts about urban biking in Dutch cities are routinely replied to with comments like “well, they have the big advantage of being relatively flat.” The Dutch also have the big advantage of not constantly making excuses about why they can’t make clearly smarter city-making decisions. #Leadership

Homeland Security doesn’t grasp the fact that the first Thanksgiving was about making “room at the table” for European “invaders.”

The Star has confirmed that Steven Guilbeault resigned today from Mark Carney's cabinet. Story coming asap.

Our guide to last year’s American election, former Washington correspondent @keithboag.bsky.social is back to give us his latest US political assessment. A year later with Trump - where are we and what’s changed? 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.

Keith Boag, CBC journalist in conversation with @petermansbridge.bsky.social referred to this recent NYT article. The Trump government meets these 12 benchmarks of autocracy. It will be updated in 2026. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

Hand knit socks are very special and comforting on a rainy day.

In agreement with my friend @kkjetelina.bsky.social who writes today: "I suggest the general public avoid the CDC website." yourlocalepidemiologist.substack.com/p/cdc-false-... www.wsj.com/health/healt...

"Polls and industry experts suggest a surge in Canadian patriotism and perceptions of Canada as a safe and friendly destination have helped drive a record-breaking summer for tourism in the country." Contrary to what the CPC is always saying, Canada is in fact delightful. www.cbc.ca/news/busines...

A Sharon Begley byline, almost 5 years after her death. Upon hearing the news James Watson had died, a STAT reporter said in our Slack, "I wish I could read what Sharon would have written." Incredible news: Sharon in fact did pre-write a Watson obit. And it is masterful and excoriating. 🧪🧬🧫