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Community Building; Still on Twitter https://x.com/LinosVersion
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For What Are You Grateful?
Happy Thanksgiving America! Yes, we in Canada do it earlier. But the truth is that we should give thanks and be grateful more often
linomatteo.wordpress.com/2025/11/27/f...
#Holidays #Gratitude #Thanksgiving #UP #BE #Montreal #LinoMatteo #Communitas #SocialJustice
Happy Thanksgiving America! Yes, we in Canada do it earlier. But the truth is that we should give thanks and be grateful more often
linomatteo.wordpress.com/2025/11/27/f...
#Holidays #Gratitude #Thanksgiving #UP #BE #Montreal #LinoMatteo #Communitas #SocialJustice
Many in the West are fretting about China’s presence in solar power, electric vehicles and artificial intelligence, they are missing its astonishing progress in two other frontier technologies: autonomous vehicles and new drugs.
www.economist.com/leaders/2025...
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What China will dominate next
The country’s high-speed innovation holds lessons for the world
www.economist.com
November 27, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Many in the West are fretting about China’s presence in solar power, electric vehicles and artificial intelligence, they are missing its astonishing progress in two other frontier technologies: autonomous vehicles and new drugs.
www.economist.com/leaders/2025...
www.economist.com/leaders/2025...
The Thanksgiving Myth Hides the US’s Inability to Reckon With Its Own History truthout.org/articles/the...
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The Thanksgiving Myth Hides the US’s Inability to Reckon With Its Own History
“I’m not against giving thanks. I’m against celebrating a falsehood,” says Choctaw historian A. S. Dillingham.
truthout.org
November 27, 2025 at 7:19 PM
The Thanksgiving Myth Hides the US’s Inability to Reckon With Its Own History truthout.org/articles/the...
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Federal corrections officers are jumping ship for more lucrative jobs at Immigration and Customs Enforcement
www.propublica.org/article/ice-...
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As Federal Prisons Run Low on Food and Toilet Paper, Corrections Officers Leave in Droves for ICE
Many of the problems the agency is facing now are not new, but staff and prisoners fear an exodus of officers could make life behind bars even worse.
www.propublica.org
November 27, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Federal corrections officers are jumping ship for more lucrative jobs at Immigration and Customs Enforcement
www.propublica.org/article/ice-...
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www.propublica.org/article/ice-...
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Kids in Custody: This year ICE has sent more immigrant children into the federal shelter system than in the previous four years combined. New data suggests families are being separated.
www.propublica.org/article/ice-...
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www.propublica.org/article/ice-...
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ICE Sent 600 Immigrant Kids to Detention in Federal Shelters This Year. It’s a New Record.
Under a zero tolerance policy, the first Trump administration separated immigrant children from their families at the U.S.-Mexico border. New data suggests separations are happening all over the count...
www.propublica.org
November 27, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Kids in Custody: This year ICE has sent more immigrant children into the federal shelter system than in the previous four years combined. New data suggests families are being separated.
www.propublica.org/article/ice-...
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www.propublica.org/article/ice-...
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What a rising gold price says about the global economy theweek.com/business/mar...
This time round it is Donald Trump’s tariff war and fears of an imminent AI-stock crash that is driving investors to seek safety in gold.
In GOLD we Trust? ~ @linosversion.bsky.social
This time round it is Donald Trump’s tariff war and fears of an imminent AI-stock crash that is driving investors to seek safety in gold.
In GOLD we Trust? ~ @linosversion.bsky.social
What a rising gold price says about the global economy
Institutions, central banks and speculators drive record surge amid ‘loss of trust’ in bond markets and US dollar
theweek.com
November 27, 2025 at 2:33 PM
What a rising gold price says about the global economy theweek.com/business/mar...
This time round it is Donald Trump’s tariff war and fears of an imminent AI-stock crash that is driving investors to seek safety in gold.
In GOLD we Trust? ~ @linosversion.bsky.social
This time round it is Donald Trump’s tariff war and fears of an imminent AI-stock crash that is driving investors to seek safety in gold.
In GOLD we Trust? ~ @linosversion.bsky.social
Is the Tide Starting to Turn Against AIPAC? truthout.org/articles/is-...
Is the Tide Starting to Turn Against AIPAC?
Backing AIPAC may now be a political liability for candidates facing progressive challengers in Democratic primaries.
truthout.org
November 27, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Is the Tide Starting to Turn Against AIPAC? truthout.org/articles/is-...
Trump’s Immigration Forces Deploy “Less Lethal” Weapons in Dangerous Ways, Skirting Rules and Maiming Protesters
www.propublica.org/article/ice-...
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www.propublica.org/article/ice-...
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Trump’s Immigration Forces Deploy “Less Lethal” Weapons in Dangerous Ways, Skirting Rules and Maiming Protesters
Civil rights and weapons experts cite the consequences of federal agents’ use of crowd control weapons: religious leaders shot with pepper balls and noxious chemicals. A nurse nearly blinded by tear g...
www.propublica.org
November 27, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Trump’s Immigration Forces Deploy “Less Lethal” Weapons in Dangerous Ways, Skirting Rules and Maiming Protesters
www.propublica.org/article/ice-...
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www.propublica.org/article/ice-...
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How is Trump doing for you? He seems to be doing fine for himself...
November 27, 2025 at 1:44 PM
How is Trump doing for you? He seems to be doing fine for himself...
DACA recipients are being arrested despite deportation protection
apnews.com/article/daca...
DACA created to shield noncitizens who were brought into the country by their parents from deportation if they meet certain requirements, including keeping a clean record...
apnews.com/article/daca...
DACA created to shield noncitizens who were brought into the country by their parents from deportation if they meet certain requirements, including keeping a clean record...
DACA recipients are being arrested despite deportation protection
An organization is tracking the growing number of arrests among people with temporary deportation protection under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.
apnews.com
November 27, 2025 at 1:42 PM
DACA recipients are being arrested despite deportation protection
apnews.com/article/daca...
DACA created to shield noncitizens who were brought into the country by their parents from deportation if they meet certain requirements, including keeping a clean record...
apnews.com/article/daca...
DACA created to shield noncitizens who were brought into the country by their parents from deportation if they meet certain requirements, including keeping a clean record...
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Critical thinking
November 27, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Critical thinking
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Restorative Justice: Sunday Thought
We just ended #RestorativeJustice Week in Canada, the USA, and internationally…it is more than just a weekly event – it should be our living philosophy!
linomatteo.wordpress.com/2025/11/23/r...
#UP #BE #Montreal #LinoMatteo #SundayThought
We just ended #RestorativeJustice Week in Canada, the USA, and internationally…it is more than just a weekly event – it should be our living philosophy!
linomatteo.wordpress.com/2025/11/23/r...
#UP #BE #Montreal #LinoMatteo #SundayThought
November 23, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Restorative Justice: Sunday Thought
We just ended #RestorativeJustice Week in Canada, the USA, and internationally…it is more than just a weekly event – it should be our living philosophy!
linomatteo.wordpress.com/2025/11/23/r...
#UP #BE #Montreal #LinoMatteo #SundayThought
We just ended #RestorativeJustice Week in Canada, the USA, and internationally…it is more than just a weekly event – it should be our living philosophy!
linomatteo.wordpress.com/2025/11/23/r...
#UP #BE #Montreal #LinoMatteo #SundayThought
For What Are You Grateful?
Happy Thanksgiving America! Yes, we in Canada do it earlier. But the truth is that we should give thanks and be grateful more often
linomatteo.wordpress.com/2025/11/27/f...
#Holidays #Gratitude #Thanksgiving #UP #BE #Montreal #LinoMatteo #Communitas #SocialJustice
Happy Thanksgiving America! Yes, we in Canada do it earlier. But the truth is that we should give thanks and be grateful more often
linomatteo.wordpress.com/2025/11/27/f...
#Holidays #Gratitude #Thanksgiving #UP #BE #Montreal #LinoMatteo #Communitas #SocialJustice
November 27, 2025 at 1:25 PM
For What Are You Grateful?
Happy Thanksgiving America! Yes, we in Canada do it earlier. But the truth is that we should give thanks and be grateful more often
linomatteo.wordpress.com/2025/11/27/f...
#Holidays #Gratitude #Thanksgiving #UP #BE #Montreal #LinoMatteo #Communitas #SocialJustice
Happy Thanksgiving America! Yes, we in Canada do it earlier. But the truth is that we should give thanks and be grateful more often
linomatteo.wordpress.com/2025/11/27/f...
#Holidays #Gratitude #Thanksgiving #UP #BE #Montreal #LinoMatteo #Communitas #SocialJustice
Soldiers Must Disobey Unlawful Orders Under Trump — It’s Their Legal Duty truthout.org/articles/sol...
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Soldiers Must Disobey Unlawful Orders Under Trump — It’s Their Legal Duty
I have been called to testify at courts-martial as an expert witness on servicemembers’ duty to disobey unlawful orders.
truthout.org
November 27, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Soldiers Must Disobey Unlawful Orders Under Trump — It’s Their Legal Duty truthout.org/articles/sol...
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A Vast Camera System Now Feeds Information to Police on Drivers Across the US truthout.org/articles/a-v...
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A Vast Camera System Now Feeds Information to Police on Drivers Across the US
Flock cameras have been called invasive, insecure, and unconstitutional. Can a grassroots movement beat them back?
truthout.org
November 27, 2025 at 1:01 AM
A Vast Camera System Now Feeds Information to Police on Drivers Across the US truthout.org/articles/a-v...
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Turns out fighting fascism helps you live longer www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
“People might do better, physically, psychologically, socially, if they have a role that they think is important and they identify with,” said Cal J. Halvorsen,
“People might do better, physically, psychologically, socially, if they have a role that they think is important and they identify with,” said Cal J. Halvorsen,
Turns out fighting fascism helps you live longer
Retirees are mobilizing to defend democracy—and the benefits literally show up in their DNA.
www.motherjones.com
November 26, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Turns out fighting fascism helps you live longer www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
“People might do better, physically, psychologically, socially, if they have a role that they think is important and they identify with,” said Cal J. Halvorsen,
“People might do better, physically, psychologically, socially, if they have a role that they think is important and they identify with,” said Cal J. Halvorsen,
This week a judge dismissed the charges, ruling that Ms Halligan, a former insurance lawyer, was not properly appointed to her role. It was the first blow to Donald Trump’s revenge campaign, but more could come: bad intentions can beget bad lawyering.
www.economist.com/united-state...
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www.economist.com/united-state...
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Donald Trump’s revenge agenda is not going well
So far, the courts are largely holding fast against politically motivated prosecutions
www.economist.com
November 26, 2025 at 10:15 PM
This week a judge dismissed the charges, ruling that Ms Halligan, a former insurance lawyer, was not properly appointed to her role. It was the first blow to Donald Trump’s revenge campaign, but more could come: bad intentions can beget bad lawyering.
www.economist.com/united-state...
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www.economist.com/united-state...
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A Restorative City: Restorative Justice
Too utopian in nature? Not really! Four pillars to the plan:
· 1: Prevention and Early Intervention
· 2: Community-Based Justice
· 3: Reintegration and Social Inclusion
· 4: Policy Transformation:
linomatteo.wordpress.com/2025/11/26/a...
#Montreal
Too utopian in nature? Not really! Four pillars to the plan:
· 1: Prevention and Early Intervention
· 2: Community-Based Justice
· 3: Reintegration and Social Inclusion
· 4: Policy Transformation:
linomatteo.wordpress.com/2025/11/26/a...
#Montreal
November 26, 2025 at 2:08 PM
A Restorative City: Restorative Justice
Too utopian in nature? Not really! Four pillars to the plan:
· 1: Prevention and Early Intervention
· 2: Community-Based Justice
· 3: Reintegration and Social Inclusion
· 4: Policy Transformation:
linomatteo.wordpress.com/2025/11/26/a...
#Montreal
Too utopian in nature? Not really! Four pillars to the plan:
· 1: Prevention and Early Intervention
· 2: Community-Based Justice
· 3: Reintegration and Social Inclusion
· 4: Policy Transformation:
linomatteo.wordpress.com/2025/11/26/a...
#Montreal
The Counter2.0
by Lino P. Matteo
Chapter 1: Hello, I am a murderer
@Lino_Matteo
linomatteo.wordpress.com/2025/11/25/c...
This is a telling of a tale of greed and corruption; courage and larceny. And some wacky people that were met along the way.
by Lino P. Matteo
Chapter 1: Hello, I am a murderer
@Lino_Matteo
linomatteo.wordpress.com/2025/11/25/c...
This is a telling of a tale of greed and corruption; courage and larceny. And some wacky people that were met along the way.
Chapter 1: Hello, I am a murderer
The Counter by Lino P. Matteo Chapter 1: Hello, I am a murderer Current Time or so… Ran into someone that I knew, it was a long time ago. College years. There were dubious memories – I was drinking…
linomatteo.wordpress.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:16 PM
The Counter2.0
by Lino P. Matteo
Chapter 1: Hello, I am a murderer
@Lino_Matteo
linomatteo.wordpress.com/2025/11/25/c...
This is a telling of a tale of greed and corruption; courage and larceny. And some wacky people that were met along the way.
by Lino P. Matteo
Chapter 1: Hello, I am a murderer
@Lino_Matteo
linomatteo.wordpress.com/2025/11/25/c...
This is a telling of a tale of greed and corruption; courage and larceny. And some wacky people that were met along the way.
How to think like a beginner, even when you’re an expert
open.substack.com/pub/guykawas...
The beginner’s mindset isn’t about pretending you don’t know anything. It’s about staying curious, humble, and open to new possibilities.
open.substack.com/pub/guykawas...
The beginner’s mindset isn’t about pretending you don’t know anything. It’s about staying curious, humble, and open to new possibilities.
How to think like a beginner, even when you’re an expert
One of the greatest dangers of expertise is the illusion of knowing it all.
open.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:54 PM
How to think like a beginner, even when you’re an expert
open.substack.com/pub/guykawas...
The beginner’s mindset isn’t about pretending you don’t know anything. It’s about staying curious, humble, and open to new possibilities.
open.substack.com/pub/guykawas...
The beginner’s mindset isn’t about pretending you don’t know anything. It’s about staying curious, humble, and open to new possibilities.
An Advisor: Business Requires It
To paraphrase Socrates, “The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing, so do something about it.”
So don’t be scared to learn some things – and it can be true that two heads are better than one.
linomatteo.wordpress.com/2025/11/24/a...
#stoics
To paraphrase Socrates, “The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing, so do something about it.”
So don’t be scared to learn some things – and it can be true that two heads are better than one.
linomatteo.wordpress.com/2025/11/24/a...
#stoics
An Advisor: Business Requires It
An Advisor: Business Requires It Businesses require an advisor. Guaranteed. After all, how many businesses have all their systems in place; have all the resources they need; and have no challenges …
linomatteo.wordpress.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:36 PM
An Advisor: Business Requires It
To paraphrase Socrates, “The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing, so do something about it.”
So don’t be scared to learn some things – and it can be true that two heads are better than one.
linomatteo.wordpress.com/2025/11/24/a...
#stoics
To paraphrase Socrates, “The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing, so do something about it.”
So don’t be scared to learn some things – and it can be true that two heads are better than one.
linomatteo.wordpress.com/2025/11/24/a...
#stoics
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