Kate Baggott
@baggyk.bsky.social
Writer in an era without readers. Anachronism in my own time. Helicopter mom. Antifa, Quaker, NDP, punk rock.
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Exploitation Through Racialization*
Abstract. I develop a model of the social construction of race. Racial categories emerge from labor conflict when elites privilege intrinsically irrelevant
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Thread: This year, I wrote about 80 articles for @econuoft.bsky.social. The only one that did not reach its intended audience was about Dan McGee's paper entitled Exploitation Through Racialization. academic.oup.com/qje/article/... 1/8
I light the candles at my table, where blessings abound because we have warmth & water, salt & sweetness, fat & bread, meat & wine. I light candles not to chase away darkness, but to show its limits. We can't pray away heartbreak, disappointment or grief, but are blessed by memory, love & humour.
December 22, 2025 at 2:11 AM
I light the candles at my table, where blessings abound because we have warmth & water, salt & sweetness, fat & bread, meat & wine. I light candles not to chase away darkness, but to show its limits. We can't pray away heartbreak, disappointment or grief, but are blessed by memory, love & humour.
Thread: This year, I wrote about 80 articles for @econuoft.bsky.social. The only one that did not reach its intended audience was about Dan McGee's paper entitled Exploitation Through Racialization. academic.oup.com/qje/article/... 1/8
Exploitation Through Racialization*
Abstract. I develop a model of the social construction of race. Racial categories emerge from labor conflict when elites privilege intrinsically irrelevant
academic.oup.com
December 18, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Thread: This year, I wrote about 80 articles for @econuoft.bsky.social. The only one that did not reach its intended audience was about Dan McGee's paper entitled Exploitation Through Racialization. academic.oup.com/qje/article/... 1/8
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Environment Canada issues snow squall watch for Hamilton
Environment Canada issues snow squall watch for Hamilton
Residents could see anywhere between five and 15 centimetres of snowfall across the city on Thursday.
www.thespec.com
November 27, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Environment Canada issues snow squall watch for Hamilton
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Bills C-2 and C-5 violate human rights, Indigenous rights, and the environment. Rescinding the digital services tax was bad for our economy. Removing counter-tariffs weakened our position. Investing heavily in the military takes money from social programs.
September 3, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Bills C-2 and C-5 violate human rights, Indigenous rights, and the environment. Rescinding the digital services tax was bad for our economy. Removing counter-tariffs weakened our position. Investing heavily in the military takes money from social programs.
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🧵 I was really more hopeful when Carney was elected. I thought, since he promised to fight for Canada and had a good track record on the climate crisis, and promised not to cut social programs, we might be OK. I voted NDP, but I had some hope. I no longer have hope for this government.
September 3, 2025 at 9:54 PM
🧵 I was really more hopeful when Carney was elected. I thought, since he promised to fight for Canada and had a good track record on the climate crisis, and promised not to cut social programs, we might be OK. I voted NDP, but I had some hope. I no longer have hope for this government.
Maybe it's not the rare nanobytes of sentiment left playing across the surface of your heart like the ghosts in Pacman that are the problem. Maybe the opposite would have been the better response. Maybe wearing that heart on your sleeve, letting it grow into the whole blouse would have been better.
September 3, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Maybe it's not the rare nanobytes of sentiment left playing across the surface of your heart like the ghosts in Pacman that are the problem. Maybe the opposite would have been the better response. Maybe wearing that heart on your sleeve, letting it grow into the whole blouse would have been better.
No make up. No anti-frizz serum. Heatwave affect in effect. This mid-life is a good life and I want the same for everyone.
July 18, 2025 at 8:15 PM
No make up. No anti-frizz serum. Heatwave affect in effect. This mid-life is a good life and I want the same for everyone.
After 2 years of interviewing economists from every branch of the discipline, I am convinced every econ text book from developmental, environmental, financial or labour, could have an illustrative chapter about the role of coffee in almost all aspects of resource allocation.
June 20, 2025 at 2:51 PM
After 2 years of interviewing economists from every branch of the discipline, I am convinced every econ text book from developmental, environmental, financial or labour, could have an illustrative chapter about the role of coffee in almost all aspects of resource allocation.
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Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party officially classified as an "extremist" organisation - promoting hatred of minorities, threat to democracy.
Nigel Farage backed and campaigned for AfD. Spoke alongside a politician who once said police should be able to shoot at refugees.
Nigel Farage backed and campaigned for AfD. Spoke alongside a politician who once said police should be able to shoot at refugees.
Nigel Farage to campaign for far-right AfD
Brexiteer will appear alongside Beatrix von Storch in Berlin.
www.politico.eu
May 4, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party officially classified as an "extremist" organisation - promoting hatred of minorities, threat to democracy.
Nigel Farage backed and campaigned for AfD. Spoke alongside a politician who once said police should be able to shoot at refugees.
Nigel Farage backed and campaigned for AfD. Spoke alongside a politician who once said police should be able to shoot at refugees.
This painting makes me smile every time I look at it. Baruch Spinoza with a wide mouth bass. When I was 16, Spinoza taught me that the same decencies that bring people together can bring ideas together. It's more complex than that, but those were nice thoughts to have.
May 2, 2025 at 1:17 AM
This painting makes me smile every time I look at it. Baruch Spinoza with a wide mouth bass. When I was 16, Spinoza taught me that the same decencies that bring people together can bring ideas together. It's more complex than that, but those were nice thoughts to have.
It's very impressive that so many English speakers have learned to spell guillotine. Bi-lingualism, it is clear, is more than a Canadian pipe dream.
April 23, 2025 at 9:29 PM
It's very impressive that so many English speakers have learned to spell guillotine. Bi-lingualism, it is clear, is more than a Canadian pipe dream.
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Professor Emeritus Jon Cohen died on 28 March 2025. He leaves a profound legacy of contributions to research, teaching and university administration. He also lived a full life of passion, family and great love. He will be deeply missed. newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/complex-econ... #EconSky
April 9, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Professor Emeritus Jon Cohen died on 28 March 2025. He leaves a profound legacy of contributions to research, teaching and university administration. He also lived a full life of passion, family and great love. He will be deeply missed. newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/complex-econ... #EconSky
I have been parenting teenagers since 2015. After 2 in-office days last week, my cat is watching my every move as I work from home today. This is proof that no one should ever give up on the existence of true love.
April 7, 2025 at 4:43 PM
I have been parenting teenagers since 2015. After 2 in-office days last week, my cat is watching my every move as I work from home today. This is proof that no one should ever give up on the existence of true love.
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no wonder they hate fact-checking.
www.esquire.com/news-politic...
www.esquire.com/news-politic...
Canada’s Conservative Prime Minister Candidate Sure Seems Wired In with the Wing Nuts
What’s this, corporate ties to Elon Musk and Koch Industries while claiming to be the candidate for the working class?
www.esquire.com
April 7, 2025 at 3:13 PM
no wonder they hate fact-checking.
www.esquire.com/news-politic...
www.esquire.com/news-politic...
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Pierre Poilievre Has A Problem With Women #cdnpoli #nevervoteconservative #neverpoilievre
Pierre Poilievre Has A Problem With Women #cdnpoli #nevervoteconservative #neverpoilievre
Pierre Poilievre Has A Problem With Women
YouTube video by Steve Boots
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April 1, 2025 at 8:06 PM
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdm1...
Pierre Poilievre Has A Problem With Women #cdnpoli #nevervoteconservative #neverpoilievre
Pierre Poilievre Has A Problem With Women #cdnpoli #nevervoteconservative #neverpoilievre
That quick trip to Trader Joe's in Amherst, NY wad not going to happen during the trade war, but wow, the incredible danger now. www.investigativepost.org/2025/04/01/f...
Trump admin locking up families, children at NY-Canada crossings
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is detaining families with young children for days and weeks at crossings along the New York-Canada border
www.investigativepost.org
April 1, 2025 at 8:07 PM
That quick trip to Trader Joe's in Amherst, NY wad not going to happen during the trade war, but wow, the incredible danger now. www.investigativepost.org/2025/04/01/f...
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What I’d like to see the NDP talk more about and focus on:
1. Industrial policy, especially now
2. Building an economy where enterprises are increasingly owned and controlled by workers (related to 1)
3. Building things (which workers like to do, related to 1 and 2)
1. Industrial policy, especially now
2. Building an economy where enterprises are increasingly owned and controlled by workers (related to 1)
3. Building things (which workers like to do, related to 1 and 2)
March 28, 2025 at 1:18 PM
What I’d like to see the NDP talk more about and focus on:
1. Industrial policy, especially now
2. Building an economy where enterprises are increasingly owned and controlled by workers (related to 1)
3. Building things (which workers like to do, related to 1 and 2)
1. Industrial policy, especially now
2. Building an economy where enterprises are increasingly owned and controlled by workers (related to 1)
3. Building things (which workers like to do, related to 1 and 2)
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because F🍁🍁🍁 Trudeau and the Confederate flags were just the height of eloquence, Tamara. Struggling to find something better to go forward with?
The convoy crew held the people of Ottawa hostage and tried to divide people with rage politics.
No wonder they are freaked out by Canadian solidarity and goodwill.
They promote bitterness.
We stand for a better nation.
#elbowsup my friends Canada is strong.
No wonder they are freaked out by Canadian solidarity and goodwill.
They promote bitterness.
We stand for a better nation.
#elbowsup my friends Canada is strong.
March 8, 2025 at 9:58 PM
because F🍁🍁🍁 Trudeau and the Confederate flags were just the height of eloquence, Tamara. Struggling to find something better to go forward with?
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New from me: An Alberta lawyer who appeared on Fox News to discuss the province joining the United States is facing professional misconduct allegations in a separate case, with claims he “threatened criminal charges, including for murder, in an attempt to gain a benefit for a client.”
Alberta lawyer touting '51st state' support facing law society citation for allegedly threatening criminal charges 'to gain a benefit for a client'
An Alberta lawyer who appeared on Fox News to discuss the province joining the United States is facing professional misconduct allegations in a separate case.
edmontonjournal.com
March 7, 2025 at 8:59 PM
New from me: An Alberta lawyer who appeared on Fox News to discuss the province joining the United States is facing professional misconduct allegations in a separate case, with claims he “threatened criminal charges, including for murder, in an attempt to gain a benefit for a client.”
Is the $2,350 USD fee to renounce US citizenship subject to tariffs? Dual citizens living in Canada should be able to tell us soon.
March 8, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Is the $2,350 USD fee to renounce US citizenship subject to tariffs? Dual citizens living in Canada should be able to tell us soon.
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We endorse Jennie Stevens, NDP as the Unity Candidate for St. Catharines
#ONpoli #CanadaSky
jenniestevens.ontariondp.ca
#ONpoli #CanadaSky
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Jennie Stevens for St. Catharines
On your side in St. Catharines
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February 20, 2025 at 5:08 AM
We endorse Jennie Stevens, NDP as the Unity Candidate for St. Catharines
#ONpoli #CanadaSky
jenniestevens.ontariondp.ca
#ONpoli #CanadaSky
jenniestevens.ontariondp.ca
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If Douggie wins in Ontario, how soon before he sells off the whole province?
Ford is advertising on American Fox Hannity, enemy of truth. His budget for the campaign is in the tens of millions of dollars.
Is giving America millions of our tax dollars Boycotting anything?
Ford is Ford first, America second, Canada last.
Why is he talking to USA?
Vote, and take a friend.
Is giving America millions of our tax dollars Boycotting anything?
Ford is Ford first, America second, Canada last.
Why is he talking to USA?
Vote, and take a friend.
February 20, 2025 at 3:13 AM
If Douggie wins in Ontario, how soon before he sells off the whole province?
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We can overcome fascism!
Please watch scholar & expert, Dr. Chenoweth, explain her findings showing sustained nonviolent civil resistance is far more successful than violent campaigns.
We only need 3.5% (11.7 million) of our population to achieve our objectives.
youtu.be/YJSehRlU34w?...
Please watch scholar & expert, Dr. Chenoweth, explain her findings showing sustained nonviolent civil resistance is far more successful than violent campaigns.
We only need 3.5% (11.7 million) of our population to achieve our objectives.
youtu.be/YJSehRlU34w?...
The success of nonviolent civil resistance: Erica Chenoweth at TEDxBoulder
YouTube video by TEDx Talks
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February 18, 2025 at 7:07 PM
We can overcome fascism!
Please watch scholar & expert, Dr. Chenoweth, explain her findings showing sustained nonviolent civil resistance is far more successful than violent campaigns.
We only need 3.5% (11.7 million) of our population to achieve our objectives.
youtu.be/YJSehRlU34w?...
Please watch scholar & expert, Dr. Chenoweth, explain her findings showing sustained nonviolent civil resistance is far more successful than violent campaigns.
We only need 3.5% (11.7 million) of our population to achieve our objectives.
youtu.be/YJSehRlU34w?...
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Every day is a good day to ask Doug Ford why the Starlink deal is still on.
416-745-2859
[email protected]
416-325-1941
[email protected]
#OnPoli
#CancelStarlink
416-745-2859
[email protected]
416-325-1941
[email protected]
#OnPoli
#CancelStarlink
February 17, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Every day is a good day to ask Doug Ford why the Starlink deal is still on.
416-745-2859
[email protected]
416-325-1941
[email protected]
#OnPoli
#CancelStarlink
416-745-2859
[email protected]
416-325-1941
[email protected]
#OnPoli
#CancelStarlink