Noah St. Amand
@noah.tookish.net
Maintaining. He/him. Ally, climate hawk, social democrat, all-in on Web 1.1. Bass player and web developer (mostly Drupal). I’ve got this feeling that it’s later than it seems.
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"If the Government of Canada can’t be bothered to do the easy things, to preserve the most basic sense of principle and dignity in the face of glaring red line offenses, then we can’t possibly trust it with the more difficult and complex issues."
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Is Canada morally leaderless?
For anyone born in the 70s or 80s, it is abundantly clear we’re living in the most perilous period of our lifetimes.
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January 12, 2026 at 2:56 PM
"If the Government of Canada can’t be bothered to do the easy things, to preserve the most basic sense of principle and dignity in the face of glaring red line offenses, then we can’t possibly trust it with the more difficult and complex issues."
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The disinformation promulgated by X is so essential for the global polycoup that the US, an already-compromised state, will blackmail any government that threatens to ban or discipline it.
Barely anyone is going to see this, but if you’ve ever asked why X isn’t banned in the UK yet despite creating CSAM, it’s because the US government has enforced a worldwide policy of blackmail protecting the American tech oligarchy. It’s why TikTok can be banned but X cannot.
“Why can’t we have any regulations for US tech in Britain?”
Because the US trade rep has gone to every country including Britain and said if we regulate tech in a way that favours our people, industries and national interests, the US will bury us in tariffs and ruin our economy.
Because the US trade rep has gone to every country including Britain and said if we regulate tech in a way that favours our people, industries and national interests, the US will bury us in tariffs and ruin our economy.
January 12, 2026 at 1:43 PM
The disinformation promulgated by X is so essential for the global polycoup that the US, an already-compromised state, will blackmail any government that threatens to ban or discipline it.
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It took nearly a week for the government to put out any statement at all about the rampant production of sexual abuse material on Twitter, but mere hours on a weekend to refute media reports that they were considering banning it. What does this tell you about the government's priorities?
The minister of AI went on X after midnight on a Saturday night to clarify he isn't banning X. Cool. What is he doing?
January 11, 2026 at 8:57 PM
It took nearly a week for the government to put out any statement at all about the rampant production of sexual abuse material on Twitter, but mere hours on a weekend to refute media reports that they were considering banning it. What does this tell you about the government's priorities?
It is excellent. Here’s the Apple News link to the piece. apple.news/AMsvcRJSaTlK...
January 11, 2026 at 9:52 PM
It is excellent. Here’s the Apple News link to the piece. apple.news/AMsvcRJSaTlK...
This is either incredibly obtuse or he’s trolling us, and I’m not sure which would be worse.
The reports of violence, arbitrary arrests, and intimidation tactics by the Iranian regime against its own people are profoundly concerning. Canada strongly condemns the killing of protesters, and urges Iran to allow for freedom of expression and peaceful assembly without fear of reprisal.
January 10, 2026 at 3:16 AM
This is either incredibly obtuse or he’s trolling us, and I’m not sure which would be worse.
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Carney isn't just failing Canada, he's failing the world. If we don't stand for democracy and a rules-based international order, why would any other country come to Canada's defence when we need it?
January 6, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Carney isn't just failing Canada, he's failing the world. If we don't stand for democracy and a rules-based international order, why would any other country come to Canada's defence when we need it?
I always thought that the literature had to be actively insulting to the regime, but it turns out that’s not always the case: only sometimes is a dis the samizdat.
I kept seeing people use the word samizdat to refer to the Canadian sourcing of the 60 Minutes report on CECOT pulled by Bari Weiss. Here's the definition from Merriam-Webster:
December 23, 2025 at 5:51 PM
I always thought that the literature had to be actively insulting to the regime, but it turns out that’s not always the case: only sometimes is a dis the samizdat.
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The name "Popular Science" doesn't mean we shift our coverage depending on public opinion. It means we cover relevant subjects that are rigorously researched, reliable, and grounded in reality.
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
First-of-a-kind study shows encouraging data for trans kids who socially transition
Ninety-four percent of participants in a new study stood firm in their trans identity after five years, and "detransitioning" is rare.
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December 18, 2025 at 5:16 PM
The name "Popular Science" doesn't mean we shift our coverage depending on public opinion. It means we cover relevant subjects that are rigorously researched, reliable, and grounded in reality.
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
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I understand that a lot of folks have been misled by fear-mongering and powerful regressive voices but it’s still astonishing to me that so many have fallen for the idea that oppressively policing other people’s gender identity and expression could in any way be part of an enlightened future.
December 13, 2025 at 5:49 PM
I understand that a lot of folks have been misled by fear-mongering and powerful regressive voices but it’s still astonishing to me that so many have fallen for the idea that oppressively policing other people’s gender identity and expression could in any way be part of an enlightened future.
Tragically unhip take.
The Guess Who were great, but let’s not Rush to judgment.
There are a lot of great Canadian rock bands, but The Guess Who is the best one, and that’s simply the end of that.
December 12, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Tragically unhip take.
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One theory I have is that competence, self-control, responsibility, and expertise have all been feminized, leaving “masculinity” with the realm of impulsivity and petulance. So the divide is not really between “femininity” and “masculinity” so much as between adulthood and childishness.
Everything else aside, the idea that this is a model for many men of *masculinity* is so wild. This? This is "manly"? This is how people think it's cool to act?
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Dave Portnoy Demands NFL Investigate Pete Carroll & Raiders For Rigging
YouTube video by Clasher Sports
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December 9, 2025 at 6:41 PM
One theory I have is that competence, self-control, responsibility, and expertise have all been feminized, leaving “masculinity” with the realm of impulsivity and petulance. So the divide is not really between “femininity” and “masculinity” so much as between adulthood and childishness.
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not sure how to square ‘no one person can be reasonably expected to pay for every media subscription’ with ‘sorely underpaid writers need to make a living’ but my inclination is not to locate that problem with any of the broke ass people on either end of the complaint
December 8, 2025 at 5:21 PM
not sure how to square ‘no one person can be reasonably expected to pay for every media subscription’ with ‘sorely underpaid writers need to make a living’ but my inclination is not to locate that problem with any of the broke ass people on either end of the complaint
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"Our analysis shows that in the aftermath of extreme weather events, lower-income neighbourhoods are less likely to rebuild and do not return to their pre-disaster state, whereas higher-income areas rebuild and tend to improve...highlighting increasing disparities in their built environments."
Nature research paper: Built environment disparities are amplified during extreme weather recovery
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go.nature.com/3YcD2ZS
Built environment disparities are amplified during extreme weather recovery - Nature
Higher-income neighbourhoods rebuild and improve after disasters while lower-income areas do not return to pre-disaster conditions.
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December 8, 2025 at 12:00 PM
"Our analysis shows that in the aftermath of extreme weather events, lower-income neighbourhoods are less likely to rebuild and do not return to their pre-disaster state, whereas higher-income areas rebuild and tend to improve...highlighting increasing disparities in their built environments."
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Our system is built so that courts are absolutely gatekeepers with the express purpose of keeping shit heels like her from abandoning the rule of law altogether.
#AbLeg
#AbLeg
Smith: why am I not an American Governor unfettered by Canadian law?
Alberta’s Smith says courts should not be gatekeepers on constitutional questions
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says those seeking an independence referendum should not have “gatekeepers,” like the courts, standing in their way.
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December 7, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Our system is built so that courts are absolutely gatekeepers with the express purpose of keeping shit heels like her from abandoning the rule of law altogether.
#AbLeg
#AbLeg
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a load-bearing component of “the magic of Christmas” is the invisible domestic labor of moms
you are now realizing how much she was doing for you and instead of just thanking her you’ve decided it’s about the decline of civilization
you are now realizing how much she was doing for you and instead of just thanking her you’ve decided it’s about the decline of civilization
Because you're an adult you fucking muppet. You gotta pay the magic forward.
December 3, 2025 at 6:35 PM
a load-bearing component of “the magic of Christmas” is the invisible domestic labor of moms
you are now realizing how much she was doing for you and instead of just thanking her you’ve decided it’s about the decline of civilization
you are now realizing how much she was doing for you and instead of just thanking her you’ve decided it’s about the decline of civilization
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“Maybe we’re onto something.”
“How can we tell? We’ve only done this 187,623 times with the same success every single time. Could be a fluke.”
“How can we tell? We’ve only done this 187,623 times with the same success every single time. Could be a fluke.”
An Oregon pilot program giving cash to homeless youths sees a staggering reduction in homelessness. The program gave participants $1,000 cash payments each month for two years, and at the end of the project's first phase, 91% of participants reported being in stable housing.
Oregon pilot program giving cash to homeless youths sees staggering reduction in homelessness
The state program gave participants $1,000 cash payments each month for two years. At the end of the project's first phase, 91% of participants reported being in stable housing.
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December 3, 2025 at 6:17 AM
“Maybe we’re onto something.”
“How can we tell? We’ve only done this 187,623 times with the same success every single time. Could be a fluke.”
“How can we tell? We’ve only done this 187,623 times with the same success every single time. Could be a fluke.”
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December 2, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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This is actually quite brilliant, up to and including the final sentence 🔥
December 1, 2025 at 11:09 AM
This is actually quite brilliant, up to and including the final sentence 🔥
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The media treated Biden's pardon of Hunter for trumped-up gun possession charges as more scandalous - far more scandalous - than Trump's pardon of war criminal serial killer Eddie Gallagher. And here we are:
Exclusive: Hegseth ordered everyone killed in the first alleged drug boat strike on Sept. 2, prompting a second hit to finish off survivors in the water in a mission led by SEAL Team 6. Ordering no quarter could legally perilous www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Hegseth order on first Caribbean boat strike, officials say: Kill them all
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a verbal order to kill all crew members in the Sept. 2 strike on a suspected drug boat. Navy SEALs fired a second missile.
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November 28, 2025 at 6:38 PM
The media treated Biden's pardon of Hunter for trumped-up gun possession charges as more scandalous - far more scandalous - than Trump's pardon of war criminal serial killer Eddie Gallagher. And here we are:
This obviously pales in comparison to what’s going on both south of the border and in the mother country, but nonetheless it’s a pretty embarrassing time to be Canadian.
Newfoundland is 'back in the oil business,' new premier vows ahead of Carney meeting nationalnewswatch.com/2025/11/25/n...
Newfoundland is 'back in the oil business,' new premier vows ahead of…
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November 25, 2025 at 9:43 PM
This obviously pales in comparison to what’s going on both south of the border and in the mother country, but nonetheless it’s a pretty embarrassing time to be Canadian.
The list of very good reasons for Canadians to avoid buying American goods and travelling to the US keeps growing.
The EPA has approved two new pesticides with "forever chemicals" that will be used on food.
The agency has also announced plans for four additional approvals.
The approved pesticides will be used on vegetables such as romaine lettuce, broccoli and potatoes.
The agency has also announced plans for four additional approvals.
The approved pesticides will be used on vegetables such as romaine lettuce, broccoli and potatoes.
November 25, 2025 at 6:14 PM
The list of very good reasons for Canadians to avoid buying American goods and travelling to the US keeps growing.
^were
If I was PM, we'd have a tariff-free softwood lumber deal with Trump: Poilievre tj.news/new-brunswic...
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If I was PM, we'd have a tariff-free softwood lumber deal with Trump: Poilievre
Conservative leader says Ottawa's plan to offer loans could send some struggling outfits over the financial cliff
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November 24, 2025 at 4:40 PM
^were
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Shopify is run by anti-immigration, anti-diversity right wingers who host and profit from far right web sites, so that's cool and great that they're helping to shape Liberal policy.
Shopify wrote the new federal tax expenditure policy for SRED (Scientific research & experimental development program). It pays out more $s upfront.
Also badmouthed Cohere, the other tech company newly embraced by the feds.
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Like being back in high school
Also badmouthed Cohere, the other tech company newly embraced by the feds.
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/national/ott...
Like being back in high school
Ottawa is 'rebooting' its relationship with the tech industry, advocates say
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney told a business crowd in Montreal recently that the federal government got a bit of outside help on a major piece of innovation policy
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November 24, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Shopify is run by anti-immigration, anti-diversity right wingers who host and profit from far right web sites, so that's cool and great that they're helping to shape Liberal policy.
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Worth it, it's far better than every cinematic Star War made since 1980
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Disney Spent More On ‘Andor’ Than Any Of Its ‘Star Wars’ Movies
Disney has revealed it spent $60.5 million on Star Wars streaming series Andor in 2024, giving the show a total cost of $705.5 million - far higher than the spending on any of the movies in the saga.
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November 23, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Worth it, it's far better than every cinematic Star War made since 1980
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