JenniferD
@juniperd.bsky.social
Current: BSc Forensic Science (Student)
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Politics • Health • Bioethics • Science • Publishing
Ambidextrous Ragamuffin. Bookish.
Silly for dogs. Introvert. Awkward.
Over-thinker. Disabled.
Canadian. She/Her
Prev: Writing & Editing in the Book Industry
Politics • Health • Bioethics • Science • Publishing
Ambidextrous Ragamuffin. Bookish.
Silly for dogs. Introvert. Awkward.
Over-thinker. Disabled.
Canadian. She/Her
Pinned
What in the ever-loving hell?
JFC.
The throat. The twitches. The sweat. The voice.
Also, for those who also have misophonia... approach with caution. Holy fuck.
JFC.
The throat. The twitches. The sweat. The voice.
Also, for those who also have misophonia... approach with caution. Holy fuck.
January 13, 2026 at 7:41 PM
What in the ever-loving hell?
JFC.
The throat. The twitches. The sweat. The voice.
Also, for those who also have misophonia... approach with caution. Holy fuck.
JFC.
The throat. The twitches. The sweat. The voice.
Also, for those who also have misophonia... approach with caution. Holy fuck.
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A few months ago, ICE hired me
I didn't sign and submit any paperwork. I almost certainly failed the drug test. I'm real outspoken about my opposition to the Trump administration, and I am extremely googlable
And yet, there it was, in plain English. "Welcome to ICE!"
My latest for Slate
I didn't sign and submit any paperwork. I almost certainly failed the drug test. I'm real outspoken about my opposition to the Trump administration, and I am extremely googlable
And yet, there it was, in plain English. "Welcome to ICE!"
My latest for Slate
You’ve Heard About Who ICE Is Recruiting. The Truth Is Far Worse. I’m the Proof.
What happens when you do minimal screening before hiring agents, arming them, and sending them into the streets? We're all finding out.
slate.com
January 13, 2026 at 2:11 PM
A few months ago, ICE hired me
I didn't sign and submit any paperwork. I almost certainly failed the drug test. I'm real outspoken about my opposition to the Trump administration, and I am extremely googlable
And yet, there it was, in plain English. "Welcome to ICE!"
My latest for Slate
I didn't sign and submit any paperwork. I almost certainly failed the drug test. I'm real outspoken about my opposition to the Trump administration, and I am extremely googlable
And yet, there it was, in plain English. "Welcome to ICE!"
My latest for Slate
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The article appears to be partly paywalled and I would encourage anyone who can afford it to subscribe, Slate's got a hell of a sale going right now and subscriptions are how they can afford to pay freelancers for articles like this one
For my fellow brokies, though:
For my fellow brokies, though:
You’ve Heard About Who ICE Is Recruiting. The Truth Is Far Worse. I’m the Proof.
What happens when you do minimal screening before hiring agents, arming them, and sending them into the streets? We're all finding out.
web.archive.org
January 13, 2026 at 2:43 PM
The article appears to be partly paywalled and I would encourage anyone who can afford it to subscribe, Slate's got a hell of a sale going right now and subscriptions are how they can afford to pay freelancers for articles like this one
For my fellow brokies, though:
For my fellow brokies, though:
"I cannot be party to silencing writers, which is why I am resigning as director of Adelaide writers’ week" —Louise Adler
I cannot be party to silencing writers, which is why I am resigning as director of Adelaide Writers’ Week | Louise Adler
Cancelling the Australian Palestinian author Randa Abdel-Fattah weakens freedom of speech and is the harbinger of a less free nation
www.theguardian.com
January 13, 2026 at 4:19 PM
"I cannot be party to silencing writers, which is why I am resigning as director of Adelaide writers’ week" —Louise Adler
By my cousin @gdblunt.bsky.social:
"Likewise, the unethical bestial pursuit of power also invites disaster because it can result in a loss of the very thing it seeks to gain. Miller clearly never finished Thucydides’ The History of the Peloponnesian War (and Trump probably has no idea what it is)."
"Likewise, the unethical bestial pursuit of power also invites disaster because it can result in a loss of the very thing it seeks to gain. Miller clearly never finished Thucydides’ The History of the Peloponnesian War (and Trump probably has no idea what it is)."
Unrealistic: The ethics of Trump’s foreign policy
Trump’s foreign policy signals a new realism – one that discards ethics, human rights and international law and embraces pure power politics.
ethics.org.au
January 13, 2026 at 12:24 AM
By my cousin @gdblunt.bsky.social:
"Likewise, the unethical bestial pursuit of power also invites disaster because it can result in a loss of the very thing it seeks to gain. Miller clearly never finished Thucydides’ The History of the Peloponnesian War (and Trump probably has no idea what it is)."
"Likewise, the unethical bestial pursuit of power also invites disaster because it can result in a loss of the very thing it seeks to gain. Miller clearly never finished Thucydides’ The History of the Peloponnesian War (and Trump probably has no idea what it is)."
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🔥 @markruffalo.bsky.social : “I gotta be honest, I’m not feeling so great. Renee Good was murdered... stormtroopers running around terrorizing. As much as I love all this, I can’t pretend all this crazy stuff isn’t happening. We have a president who says laws don’t apply to him- this is crazy.”
January 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM
🔥 @markruffalo.bsky.social : “I gotta be honest, I’m not feeling so great. Renee Good was murdered... stormtroopers running around terrorizing. As much as I love all this, I can’t pretend all this crazy stuff isn’t happening. We have a president who says laws don’t apply to him- this is crazy.”
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January 12, 2026 at 6:25 PM
If ‘Heated Rivalry’ has left you wanting more hunks on ice, then check out ‘Shoresy,’ the hilarious Canadian hockey comedy also directed by Jacob Tierney.
Cool Down From Heated Rivalry With This Hockey Comedy
If ‘Heated Rivalry’ has left you wanting more hunks on ice, then check out ‘Shoresy,’ the hilarious Canadian hockey comedy also directed by Jacob Tierney.
www.vulture.com
January 12, 2026 at 6:14 PM
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Today, our trial against the RCMP kicks off in a Vancouver courtroom. We’re fighting to clear a path for all journalists in Canada to do their work without risk of police interference. Want to follow the case, or even attend in person? Here’s what you need to know: thenarwhal.ca/press-freedom/
The Narwhal’s press freedom case against the RCMP, explained
Stay informed about The Narwhal and Amber Bracken’s lawsuit against the RCMP as we fight for press freedom in B.C. Supreme Court
thenarwhal.ca
January 12, 2026 at 3:14 PM
Today, our trial against the RCMP kicks off in a Vancouver courtroom. We’re fighting to clear a path for all journalists in Canada to do their work without risk of police interference. Want to follow the case, or even attend in person? Here’s what you need to know: thenarwhal.ca/press-freedom/
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"Despite having played a direct role in key policy achievements, such as dental care and pharmacare legislation, [NDP] messaging [...] undercut its ability to claim credit effectively."
On the problems of 'Narrativizing Confidence and Supply': perspectivesjournal.ca/confidence-supply-communications
On the problems of 'Narrativizing Confidence and Supply': perspectivesjournal.ca/confidence-supply-communications
January 12, 2026 at 4:16 PM
"Despite having played a direct role in key policy achievements, such as dental care and pharmacare legislation, [NDP] messaging [...] undercut its ability to claim credit effectively."
On the problems of 'Narrativizing Confidence and Supply': perspectivesjournal.ca/confidence-supply-communications
On the problems of 'Narrativizing Confidence and Supply': perspectivesjournal.ca/confidence-supply-communications
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Do Canadian MPs actually connect with the public on X?
I looked at RTs and views for every tweet* sent by Liberal MPs yesterday
Out of 46 tweets, 21 Liberal MPs racked up a combined 475 retweets
34% had zero RTs. Only 17% got more than 10 RTs
3 tweets accounted for over half of all engagement
I looked at RTs and views for every tweet* sent by Liberal MPs yesterday
Out of 46 tweets, 21 Liberal MPs racked up a combined 475 retweets
34% had zero RTs. Only 17% got more than 10 RTs
3 tweets accounted for over half of all engagement
January 12, 2026 at 1:27 PM
Do Canadian MPs actually connect with the public on X?
I looked at RTs and views for every tweet* sent by Liberal MPs yesterday
Out of 46 tweets, 21 Liberal MPs racked up a combined 475 retweets
34% had zero RTs. Only 17% got more than 10 RTs
3 tweets accounted for over half of all engagement
I looked at RTs and views for every tweet* sent by Liberal MPs yesterday
Out of 46 tweets, 21 Liberal MPs racked up a combined 475 retweets
34% had zero RTs. Only 17% got more than 10 RTs
3 tweets accounted for over half of all engagement
"A "snollygoster," for example, typically refers to a shrewd but unprincipled politician, says Dent, while "mumpsimus" is used to describe someone who insists they’re right, despite evidence to the contrary."
How an old word like ‘snollygoster’ can give people power over politics | CBC Radio
Susie Dent says labelling the “snollygosters” and “mumpsimus” and other emotions can actually give people a great deal of peace during challenging times.
www.cbc.ca
January 11, 2026 at 4:08 PM
"A "snollygoster," for example, typically refers to a shrewd but unprincipled politician, says Dent, while "mumpsimus" is used to describe someone who insists they’re right, despite evidence to the contrary."
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Setting aside the utter moral bankruptcy of this, once again, Mark Carney is stepping on a rake.
Carney and Solomon *must* be overruling their issues management & comms people.
You can see it in the stunning naivete of Solomon's statement. Content. Tone. Speed.
No comms person recommended that.
Carney and Solomon *must* be overruling their issues management & comms people.
You can see it in the stunning naivete of Solomon's statement. Content. Tone. Speed.
No comms person recommended that.
Folks, the "Minister of AI" has the moral backbone of a sleazy backroom art dealer.
January 11, 2026 at 2:33 PM
Setting aside the utter moral bankruptcy of this, once again, Mark Carney is stepping on a rake.
Carney and Solomon *must* be overruling their issues management & comms people.
You can see it in the stunning naivete of Solomon's statement. Content. Tone. Speed.
No comms person recommended that.
Carney and Solomon *must* be overruling their issues management & comms people.
You can see it in the stunning naivete of Solomon's statement. Content. Tone. Speed.
No comms person recommended that.
Slightly diminish a band:
Bestie Boys
Bestie Boys
Slightly diminish a band:
Men On Break
Men On Break
Slightly diminish a band:
Injury Uber for Cutie
Injury Uber for Cutie
January 11, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Slightly diminish a band:
Bestie Boys
Bestie Boys
I really enjoyed this interview.
The 3 delusions, for the curious? "They’re not true. You’re not permanent, you’re not the most important thing and you’re not separate. So I think about it a lot, but I find it a joyful thing, because it’s just a reality check."
#GiftLink 🎁
The 3 delusions, for the curious? "They’re not true. You’re not permanent, you’re not the most important thing and you’re not separate. So I think about it a lot, but I find it a joyful thing, because it’s just a reality check."
#GiftLink 🎁
George Saunders Says Ditching These Three Delusions Can Save You
www.nytimes.com
January 10, 2026 at 9:03 PM
I really enjoyed this interview.
The 3 delusions, for the curious? "They’re not true. You’re not permanent, you’re not the most important thing and you’re not separate. So I think about it a lot, but I find it a joyful thing, because it’s just a reality check."
#GiftLink 🎁
The 3 delusions, for the curious? "They’re not true. You’re not permanent, you’re not the most important thing and you’re not separate. So I think about it a lot, but I find it a joyful thing, because it’s just a reality check."
#GiftLink 🎁
Post four TV couples you love
(Both actual relationships and profound yearning are acceptable.)
(Both actual relationships and profound yearning are acceptable.)
January 10, 2026 at 7:47 PM
Post four TV couples you love
(Both actual relationships and profound yearning are acceptable.)
(Both actual relationships and profound yearning are acceptable.)
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I do not recommend watching someone getting killed in cold blood. it's even worse when it's a surprise. ptsd is real and true and it is not your friend
January 9, 2026 at 6:45 PM
I do not recommend watching someone getting killed in cold blood. it's even worse when it's a surprise. ptsd is real and true and it is not your friend
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hey uh if you have autoplay on videos still NOW is the time to turn it off
January 9, 2026 at 6:43 PM
hey uh if you have autoplay on videos still NOW is the time to turn it off
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This reasoning is unhinged, but it does two things: one, it eerily echoes some of the anti-Charter bleatings of some Canadian conservatives, and two, it underscores how goddamn dangerous Danielle Smith and the UCP have become.
January 9, 2026 at 6:10 PM
This reasoning is unhinged, but it does two things: one, it eerily echoes some of the anti-Charter bleatings of some Canadian conservatives, and two, it underscores how goddamn dangerous Danielle Smith and the UCP have become.
Becca Good issued a statement, through MPR News, about the murder of her wife, Renee Macklin Good.
"On Wednesday, January 7th, we stopped to support our neighbors. We had whistles. They had guns."
#USPoli
"On Wednesday, January 7th, we stopped to support our neighbors. We had whistles. They had guns."
#USPoli
Renee Macklin Good’s wife says she nurtured kindness
On Wednesday, Renee Macklin Good was fatally shot by a federal ICE agent. Becca Good, her wife, shared the following statement with MPR News.
www.mprnews.org
January 9, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Becca Good issued a statement, through MPR News, about the murder of her wife, Renee Macklin Good.
"On Wednesday, January 7th, we stopped to support our neighbors. We had whistles. They had guns."
#USPoli
"On Wednesday, January 7th, we stopped to support our neighbors. We had whistles. They had guns."
#USPoli
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Canada needs more big thinking on public service like this by @mendelmatt.bsky.social. Tinkering around the margins with new intra-government committees isn’t going to cut it
socialcapitalpartners.ca/five-ways-fo...
socialcapitalpartners.ca/five-ways-fo...
Advice to the public service: Five ways to confront monsters and chaos
Canada's political and bureaucratic leaders are quickly trying to re-wire the federal government to confront a belligerent Unites States, but systems can’t deliver what they were not designed for. Thi...
socialcapitalpartners.ca
January 9, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Canada needs more big thinking on public service like this by @mendelmatt.bsky.social. Tinkering around the margins with new intra-government committees isn’t going to cut it
socialcapitalpartners.ca/five-ways-fo...
socialcapitalpartners.ca/five-ways-fo...
Alternatives to any company in which Musk has a stake must be seriously considered by governments across Canada.
#CdnPoli
#CdnPoli
French-U.K. Starlink rival pitches Canada on 'sovereign' satellite service for Arctic military operations | CBC News
Eutelsat, a company largely owned by the French and U.K. governments, is offering Canada an alternative to Elon Musk's Starlink satellite broadband communications in the Far North. The company says it...
www.cbc.ca
January 9, 2026 at 2:53 PM
Alternatives to any company in which Musk has a stake must be seriously considered by governments across Canada.
#CdnPoli
#CdnPoli
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Face masks ‘inadequate’ and should be swapped for respirators, WHO is advised
Face masks ‘inadequate’ and should be swapped for respirators, WHO is advised
Experts are urging guideline changes on what health professionals should wear to protect against flu-like illnesses including Covid
www.theguardian.com
January 9, 2026 at 1:43 PM
Face masks ‘inadequate’ and should be swapped for respirators, WHO is advised
It's because I sent him a letter at 12:59pm today. 🤣
Spurred on to finally post this drivel.
(I hope his office was hit hard by callers and people emailing/writing. I cc'd others w/ overlapping responsibilities. I eagerly anticipate the many no-reply replies.)
Imagine posting on there still.🤬
Spurred on to finally post this drivel.
(I hope his office was hit hard by callers and people emailing/writing. I cc'd others w/ overlapping responsibilities. I eagerly anticipate the many no-reply replies.)
Imagine posting on there still.🤬
The minister of digital asbestos is committed to doing the absolute least possible about regulating deepfake porn/CSAM machines.
January 8, 2026 at 6:49 PM
It's because I sent him a letter at 12:59pm today. 🤣
Spurred on to finally post this drivel.
(I hope his office was hit hard by callers and people emailing/writing. I cc'd others w/ overlapping responsibilities. I eagerly anticipate the many no-reply replies.)
Imagine posting on there still.🤬
Spurred on to finally post this drivel.
(I hope his office was hit hard by callers and people emailing/writing. I cc'd others w/ overlapping responsibilities. I eagerly anticipate the many no-reply replies.)
Imagine posting on there still.🤬