Jason McBride
@jasonmcbride.bsky.social
Writer, Toronto. Eat Your Mind: The Radical Life and Work of Kathy Acker (Simon & Schuster, 2022) https://www.jason-mcbride.com/
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And yet the Ford government will take over multiple school boards on the premise that they have mismanaged their finances.
February 6, 2026 at 5:03 PM
And yet the Ford government will take over multiple school boards on the premise that they have mismanaged their finances.
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Bezos isn't destroying the Washington Post because it isn't profitable. He's destroying the Washington Post because he's calculated that a robust free press threatens the ability of his class to warp society around their interests
February 4, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Bezos isn't destroying the Washington Post because it isn't profitable. He's destroying the Washington Post because he's calculated that a robust free press threatens the ability of his class to warp society around their interests
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berger year
February 2, 2026 at 9:40 PM
berger year
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Instead of endlessly writing about the dangers of wokeness (ie not being an asshole), the media could spend that time talking about the crisis of elite depravity and impunity, as exhibited in the Epstein files. The latter is an actual threat to our culture and society.
January 31, 2026 at 5:51 PM
Instead of endlessly writing about the dangers of wokeness (ie not being an asshole), the media could spend that time talking about the crisis of elite depravity and impunity, as exhibited in the Epstein files. The latter is an actual threat to our culture and society.
So true. What a beloved, singular, goofball genius 💔
Much too soon, Catherine O'Hara. Toronto aches for you, for your brilliant family, for your fellow SCTV geniuses, for everyone whose work and lives you made better and weirder across the decades. As your sister Mary Margaret sang, truly something to cry about.
January 30, 2026 at 9:22 PM
So true. What a beloved, singular, goofball genius 💔
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While independent bookstores are giving out free whistles, hosting protest sign making events, and donating proceeds to mutual aid, Amazon is *checks notes* providing technology that assists ICE in their terrorizing of communities.
Independent bookstores deserve your support. Amazon does not.
Independent bookstores deserve your support. Amazon does not.
January 27, 2026 at 5:07 PM
While independent bookstores are giving out free whistles, hosting protest sign making events, and donating proceeds to mutual aid, Amazon is *checks notes* providing technology that assists ICE in their terrorizing of communities.
Independent bookstores deserve your support. Amazon does not.
Independent bookstores deserve your support. Amazon does not.
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I wrote about the baudy, beautiful Kevin Killian—and his collected poems, out now on Nightboat—for The Poetry Foundation.This was a blast to write and I'd be thrilled if you read my essay on this snowy eve! See below for lovely original art by Stella Murphy poetryfoundation.org/articles/176...
January 27, 2026 at 11:12 AM
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I wrote about the baudy, beautiful Kevin Killian—and his collected poems, out now on Nightboat—for The Poetry Foundation.This was a blast to write and I'd be thrilled if you read my essay on this snowy eve! See below for lovely original art by Stella Murphy poetryfoundation.org/articles/176...
January 26, 2026 at 11:59 PM
I wrote about the baudy, beautiful Kevin Killian—and his collected poems, out now on Nightboat—for The Poetry Foundation.This was a blast to write and I'd be thrilled if you read my essay on this snowy eve! See below for lovely original art by Stella Murphy poetryfoundation.org/articles/176...
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I mean it’s true that there are “paid agitators” in Minneapolis. There are 3000 of them and they’ve assassinated two people.
James O'Keefe says he's never seen anything so organized as the anti-ICE movement, observers--he seems to think this term is code--everywhere he goes. Who is paying for it??? he demands to know. It's like he can't even imagine people caring for one another.
January 25, 2026 at 12:55 PM
I mean it’s true that there are “paid agitators” in Minneapolis. There are 3000 of them and they’ve assassinated two people.
"Canada simply cannot have a groundbreaking new strategy to deal with a ruptured world order, and lay off the very people whose job it is to deliver that agenda. The alliances don’t build themselves. The rights don’t protect themselves." www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
Mark Carney says we need a new global order. So why is he cutting Canada’s most vital tools to build one?
Cuts to the public service will weaken our capacity to build new alliances.
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January 25, 2026 at 1:42 PM
"Canada simply cannot have a groundbreaking new strategy to deal with a ruptured world order, and lay off the very people whose job it is to deliver that agenda. The alliances don’t build themselves. The rights don’t protect themselves." www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
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This moment in history provides us with incontrovertible evidence that all the conservatives who claim to be extremely devoted to freedom of speech and the right to bear arms, and opposed to the encroachment of tyranny, are completely and totally full of shit.
It's all white supremacy and greed.
It's all white supremacy and greed.
January 25, 2026 at 2:03 AM
This moment in history provides us with incontrovertible evidence that all the conservatives who claim to be extremely devoted to freedom of speech and the right to bear arms, and opposed to the encroachment of tyranny, are completely and totally full of shit.
It's all white supremacy and greed.
It's all white supremacy and greed.
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in case you're curious about how angry Minnesota is about ICE, it was -20 today
January 24, 2026 at 12:38 AM
in case you're curious about how angry Minnesota is about ICE, it was -20 today
The AGO's such a fucking embarrassment www.theglobeandmail.com/culture/art-...
AGO rocked by resignations after failed Nan Goldin acquisition
Senior curator and two volunteers stepped down over gallery’s vote to not acquire work
www.theglobeandmail.com
January 21, 2026 at 5:18 PM
The AGO's such a fucking embarrassment www.theglobeandmail.com/culture/art-...
If you're in Toronto on Feb 2, pls come to the Reference Library & hear me chat with Chris Kraus about her latest book, The Four Spent the Day Together. Deets & tix here: www.eventbrite.ca/e/chris-krau...
Chris Kraus: The Four Spent the Day Together
Groundbreaking novelist Chris Kraus visits the Salon to discuss her radical reinvention of the true-crime novel.
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January 5, 2026 at 6:15 PM
If you're in Toronto on Feb 2, pls come to the Reference Library & hear me chat with Chris Kraus about her latest book, The Four Spent the Day Together. Deets & tix here: www.eventbrite.ca/e/chris-krau...
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So many factors involved in the decline since '08 of reported narrative nonfiction, but the rise of AI in a saner world would herald a revival, since reporting--the kind where you put your body in places with other people--is something AI can't do. Mediocre fiction? No problem. Reportage? It can't.
January 1, 2026 at 7:11 PM
So many factors involved in the decline since '08 of reported narrative nonfiction, but the rise of AI in a saner world would herald a revival, since reporting--the kind where you put your body in places with other people--is something AI can't do. Mediocre fiction? No problem. Reportage? It can't.
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Congestion pricing for all
Year 1 data on congestion pricing in Manhattan…
* Vehicle traffic: -11%
* Foot traffic: +3.4%
* Storefront vacancy: -0.9%
* Pollution: -22%
* Revenue for mass transit: $548M
So YES this has been a huge success.
* Vehicle traffic: -11%
* Foot traffic: +3.4%
* Storefront vacancy: -0.9%
* Pollution: -22%
* Revenue for mass transit: $548M
So YES this has been a huge success.
December 23, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Congestion pricing for all
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Primary them all and block anybody who comes with the “at this crucial juncture the most important thing is that we win.” if they believed that they wouldn’t do this and with friends like them nobody needs enemies
Here are the 28 Dem Senators who voted to advance the first federal ban on trans athletes & a federal definition of sex that would make trans & intersex people non-existent: Angela Alsobrooks (MD), Tammy Baldwin (WI), Richard Blumenthal (CT), Lisa Blunt Rochester (DE), Chris Coons (DE), ->
By a vote of 76-23, S 1071 passes the motion to proceed to the motion to concur. Won't know who voted for this until the roll call is uploaded, but safe to say it passed with the support of at least 24 members of the Democratic caucus. (Rand Paul probably voted nay and Steve Daines has been absent).
December 16, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Primary them all and block anybody who comes with the “at this crucial juncture the most important thing is that we win.” if they believed that they wouldn’t do this and with friends like them nobody needs enemies
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Underground Legal Clinics Offer a Lifeline to Migrants Facing Mass Deportation talkingpointsmemo.com/feature/unde...
Underground Legal Clinics Offer a Lifeline to Migrants Facing Mass Deportation
At his clinic, John Sirabella is a hard man to talk to. ...
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December 15, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Underground Legal Clinics Offer a Lifeline to Migrants Facing Mass Deportation talkingpointsmemo.com/feature/unde...
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Worst news cycle in quite a while, please permit me to engage in a little hero worship, for a regular guy who stood and absolutely delivered.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
‘It was a matter of conscience’: Ahmed al-Ahmed’s family reveal why he risked his life to disarm alleged Bondi shooter
Family say al-Ahmed ‘doesn’t discriminate’ and would have done anything to save lives during the attack
www.theguardian.com
December 15, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Worst news cycle in quite a while, please permit me to engage in a little hero worship, for a regular guy who stood and absolutely delivered.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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I have grown to believe that excessive wealth does something to your brain that is analogous to a serious head injury
December 15, 2025 at 6:03 AM
I have grown to believe that excessive wealth does something to your brain that is analogous to a serious head injury
Guess The Millions gave up the Year in Reading? 😥
December 8, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Guess The Millions gave up the Year in Reading? 😥
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One of the things I hope will be remembered re “gender critical” politics is that they were mostly good at forcing exclusion and basically nothing else. No serious investment into women’s charities or institutes, no desire to really partake in VAWG nor any effort to improve public toilets
December 5, 2025 at 2:11 PM
One of the things I hope will be remembered re “gender critical” politics is that they were mostly good at forcing exclusion and basically nothing else. No serious investment into women’s charities or institutes, no desire to really partake in VAWG nor any effort to improve public toilets
Such sad news. Love his books so much
Gutted to hear about the death of Daniel Woodrell, one of *the* all-time great noir writers. WINTER’S BONE, TOMATO RED, and so many more — but also, not nearly enough — books.
Daniel Woodrell, ‘Country Noir’ Novelist of ‘Winter’s Bone,’ Dies at 72
www.nytimes.com
December 1, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Such sad news. Love his books so much
Another great—and infuriating—education story from @thelocal.to, this time from @wencyleung.bsky.social
“Why bother? I’m talking to these people. They’re not going to change anything.” Disability advocates express exasperation over their struggle for accountability and transparency at a TDSB under provincial supervision. thelocal.to/tdsb-special...
Special Education Policy Vs. Practice at the TDSB | The Local
For years, the TDSB's special education advisory committee has pressed for accountability from the board. Since the province's takeover, that's become harder than ever.
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November 21, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Another great—and infuriating—education story from @thelocal.to, this time from @wencyleung.bsky.social