Alison Kemper
@profalisonk.bsky.social
Org theory, bus & soc, indigenous rights, CO2, She/her. Asso. Prof at Toronto (Tkaronto) Metropolitan U.🏳️🌈 🇨🇦 Not into hate. I don’t follow back until you have posts. No DMs unless I follow you.
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In response to the reports of a measles outbreak in the dilly detention center (concentration camp), it would be remiss not to remind folks that Anne Frank died of typhus in a concentration camp.
February 2, 2026 at 5:21 AM
In response to the reports of a measles outbreak in the dilly detention center (concentration camp), it would be remiss not to remind folks that Anne Frank died of typhus in a concentration camp.
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#ArIzona AND #Texas now reporting active #measles infections at #ICE facilities
Arizona with a case at the Florence detention center and Texas with two cases at the Dilley Family Detention Center which houses 400 children.
#MedSky #publichealth
www.sacurrent.com/news/san-ant...
Arizona with a case at the Florence detention center and Texas with two cases at the Dilley Family Detention Center which houses 400 children.
#MedSky #publichealth
www.sacurrent.com/news/san-ant...
Source: Measles outbreak reported at ICE's Dilley family detention facility
DPS troopers stand guard in front of the Dilley detention center during a protest last weekend. After a week of public outcry over the South Texas Family
www.sacurrent.com
February 2, 2026 at 4:05 AM
#ArIzona AND #Texas now reporting active #measles infections at #ICE facilities
Arizona with a case at the Florence detention center and Texas with two cases at the Dilley Family Detention Center which houses 400 children.
#MedSky #publichealth
www.sacurrent.com/news/san-ant...
Arizona with a case at the Florence detention center and Texas with two cases at the Dilley Family Detention Center which houses 400 children.
#MedSky #publichealth
www.sacurrent.com/news/san-ant...
The confluence of so much destructive policy.
Horrifying. ICE confirms measles outbreak at Dilley family detention center. www.cbsnews.com/news/ice-dil...
ICE halts "all movement" at Texas detention facility due to measles infections
The measles cases at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center were detected Friday, Department of Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement to CBS News.
www.cbsnews.com
February 2, 2026 at 4:51 AM
The confluence of so much destructive policy.
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In Springfield, Ohio, people are preparing in advance of a “large deportation” promised by the president. To all appearances, the city is 2 or 3 days from a federal ethnic cleansing, grounded in a hate campaign organized by the vice-president and American Nazis.
snyder.substack.com/p/ethnic-cle...
snyder.substack.com/p/ethnic-cle...
Ethnic Cleansing in Ohio?
Nazi Lies in Vance's America
snyder.substack.com
February 2, 2026 at 1:09 AM
In Springfield, Ohio, people are preparing in advance of a “large deportation” promised by the president. To all appearances, the city is 2 or 3 days from a federal ethnic cleansing, grounded in a hate campaign organized by the vice-president and American Nazis.
snyder.substack.com/p/ethnic-cle...
snyder.substack.com/p/ethnic-cle...
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“Dear ICE agents - I hope you’re respectful to everyone and show kindness… we should treat all people the same, even if we don’t know them.”
If this doesn’t shatter your heart you don’t have one. 💔
Our kids are watching. 🇺🇸
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/31/o...
If this doesn’t shatter your heart you don’t have one. 💔
Our kids are watching. 🇺🇸
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/31/o...
February 1, 2026 at 7:16 PM
“Dear ICE agents - I hope you’re respectful to everyone and show kindness… we should treat all people the same, even if we don’t know them.”
If this doesn’t shatter your heart you don’t have one. 💔
Our kids are watching. 🇺🇸
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/31/o...
If this doesn’t shatter your heart you don’t have one. 💔
Our kids are watching. 🇺🇸
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/31/o...
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"Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree says he won’t pass judgment on the U.S. crackdown by federal forces in Minnesota that resulted in the deaths of two residents."
The 🇨🇦 government is looking to amend & pass sweeping surveillance legislation. Minister, you might want to have an opinion.
The 🇨🇦 government is looking to amend & pass sweeping surveillance legislation. Minister, you might want to have an opinion.
‘Canada is not Minnesota,’ minister says in reaction to U.S. immigration raids
Ottawa removed more than 22,000 people last year "in a compassionate and humane manner," said the public safety minister.
www.thestar.com
February 1, 2026 at 9:21 PM
"Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree says he won’t pass judgment on the U.S. crackdown by federal forces in Minnesota that resulted in the deaths of two residents."
The 🇨🇦 government is looking to amend & pass sweeping surveillance legislation. Minister, you might want to have an opinion.
The 🇨🇦 government is looking to amend & pass sweeping surveillance legislation. Minister, you might want to have an opinion.
I sure hope being a junior copilot cures PTSD. Nice.
February 1, 2026 at 9:28 PM
I sure hope being a junior copilot cures PTSD. Nice.
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Perhaps Data Colada should calculate an index of citations of Epstein associates.
Academics vying for a spot in Epstein‘s world. There are so many. I feel the need to make a thread, so I don’t keep confusing them. 1/
January 31, 2026 at 10:04 PM
Perhaps Data Colada should calculate an index of citations of Epstein associates.
The Guardian has revised an offensive headline that said Andrew was crouching over a woman. He is now crouching over a female.
Every time you hear these victims described as women, raise your voice to demand that they be described as girls (or as females when their age is unclear).
Every time you hear these victims described as women, raise your voice to demand that they be described as girls (or as females when their age is unclear).
Epstein files latest: Andrew, Elon Musk, Peter Mandelson among those named in newly released documents
Epstein files latest: Andrew, Elon Musk, Peter Mandelson among those named in newly released documents
The US Department of Justice released more than three million pages of files on Friday
Among the millions of documents released by the US justice department on Epstein are images appearing to show Mountbatten-Windsor on his hands and knees crouching over what looks to be a woman lying on the floor.
In one of the pictures, the former prince appears to have his hand on her stomach. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
January 31, 2026 at 3:45 PM
The Guardian has revised an offensive headline that said Andrew was crouching over a woman. He is now crouching over a female.
Every time you hear these victims described as women, raise your voice to demand that they be described as girls (or as females when their age is unclear).
Every time you hear these victims described as women, raise your voice to demand that they be described as girls (or as females when their age is unclear).
If this is AI generated, I’m okay with it.
January 31, 2026 at 3:23 AM
If this is AI generated, I’m okay with it.
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We knew because we ain’t new.
Of course the first prominent journalists arrested by the fascist racist government are Black journalists…
Of course the first prominent journalists arrested by the fascist racist government are Black journalists…
January 30, 2026 at 5:22 PM
We knew because we ain’t new.
Of course the first prominent journalists arrested by the fascist racist government are Black journalists…
Of course the first prominent journalists arrested by the fascist racist government are Black journalists…
“These women”.
Nope.
CHILDREN
Nope.
CHILDREN
Blanche: “I don't think that the public or you all are going to uncover men within the Epstein files that abused women, unfortunately.”
January 30, 2026 at 5:59 PM
“These women”.
Nope.
CHILDREN
Nope.
CHILDREN
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Minnesota based Independent Journalist GEORGIA FORT has been arrested for filming a protest of the church pastor that works as an ICE manager. SPREAD THE WORD! Georgia has been doing outstanding reporting from ground zero!
January 30, 2026 at 1:23 PM
Minnesota based Independent Journalist GEORGIA FORT has been arrested for filming a protest of the church pastor that works as an ICE manager. SPREAD THE WORD! Georgia has been doing outstanding reporting from ground zero!
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#Ukraine raises concerns with #SpaceX and Elon #Musk over #Russian use of #Starlink.
www.france24.com/en/europe/20...
#NAFO
www.france24.com/en/europe/20...
#NAFO
Ukraine raises concerns with SpaceX over Russian use of Starlink
Ukraine said Thursday it was in contact with Elon Musk’s SpaceX over allegations that Russian drones were using Starlink satellite internet during attacks on Ukrainian cities, raising concerns that We...
www.france24.com
January 30, 2026 at 11:45 AM
Carney brought me to tears just a bit. Watch this: it’s beautiful.
Tonight he claimed the creation of the hottest TV show in years is the result of Canada’s commitment to the 2SLGBTQIA+ rights, taunting the nation to the south.
www.ctvnews.ca/video/2026/0...
Tonight he claimed the creation of the hottest TV show in years is the result of Canada’s commitment to the 2SLGBTQIA+ rights, taunting the nation to the south.
www.ctvnews.ca/video/2026/0...
‘Heated Rivalry’ a true ‘made in Canada phenomenon’: Watch PM Carney’s full remarks
Prime Minister Mark Carney recognized the cast and crew of ‘Heated Rivalry’ for bringing Canadian content to a global audience.
www.ctvnews.ca
January 30, 2026 at 4:52 AM
Carney brought me to tears just a bit. Watch this: it’s beautiful.
Tonight he claimed the creation of the hottest TV show in years is the result of Canada’s commitment to the 2SLGBTQIA+ rights, taunting the nation to the south.
www.ctvnews.ca/video/2026/0...
Tonight he claimed the creation of the hottest TV show in years is the result of Canada’s commitment to the 2SLGBTQIA+ rights, taunting the nation to the south.
www.ctvnews.ca/video/2026/0...
I believe they call this culture jamming. 😉
Clearly , it’s way more fun not to have a fascist government.
Clearly , it’s way more fun not to have a fascist government.
January 30, 2026 at 4:29 AM
I believe they call this culture jamming. 😉
Clearly , it’s way more fun not to have a fascist government.
Clearly , it’s way more fun not to have a fascist government.
Canadian Minister of Housing Gregor Robertson said the same thing last May.
(In Oct, he promised to build more low cast, non-market housing, claiming that it would not affect the price of houses per se.)
(In Oct, he promised to build more low cast, non-market housing, claiming that it would not affect the price of houses per se.)
Trump: "People that own their homes -- we're gonna keep them wealthy. We're gonna keep those prices up. We're not gonna destroy the value of their homes so that somebody who didn't work very hard can buy a home."
January 29, 2026 at 10:31 PM
Canadian Minister of Housing Gregor Robertson said the same thing last May.
(In Oct, he promised to build more low cast, non-market housing, claiming that it would not affect the price of houses per se.)
(In Oct, he promised to build more low cast, non-market housing, claiming that it would not affect the price of houses per se.)
Is the remarkable effectiveness of MN resistance a result of generations of matriarchal organization? Mutual aid, phone trees, church basements filled with food hampers and diapers? Time for new models of organization and contest.
Sandra Fraser Maurer posted this. www.facebook.com/share/v/14VG...
Sandra Fraser Maurer posted this. www.facebook.com/share/v/14VG...
Redirecting...
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January 29, 2026 at 7:49 PM
Is the remarkable effectiveness of MN resistance a result of generations of matriarchal organization? Mutual aid, phone trees, church basements filled with food hampers and diapers? Time for new models of organization and contest.
Sandra Fraser Maurer posted this. www.facebook.com/share/v/14VG...
Sandra Fraser Maurer posted this. www.facebook.com/share/v/14VG...
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i do like the unity among all premiers that this meeting was unacceptable
www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
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Eby calls reported meeting between Alberta separatists and U.S. official ‘treason’
A reported meeting between individuals in the Alberta separatist movement and White House officials amounts to “treason,” B.C. Premier David Eby said Thursday in Ottawa.
www.ctvnews.ca
January 29, 2026 at 4:13 PM
i do like the unity among all premiers that this meeting was unacceptable
www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
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Abolish DHS. If you can imagine a world before Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, you can imagine a world without the Department of Homeland Security. My latest at @startribune.com. (gift link)
Perry: Abolish ICE? How about DHS altogether.
"We have models for how to structure federal immigration oversight that doesn't rely on an unaccountable masked secret police force running rampant in our streets," David M. Perry writes.
www.startribune.com
January 27, 2026 at 12:08 PM
Abolish DHS. If you can imagine a world before Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, you can imagine a world without the Department of Homeland Security. My latest at @startribune.com. (gift link)
Seldom do we see that the Brits have done anything for trans rights, so this is encouraging.
Here's CE Lord OBE's take on this morning's High Court's Hampstead Ponds decision.
Hampstead Heath Ponds: A clear Judgment. A clear voice from London. And a clear path forward.
This morning’s High Court judgment refusing the judicial review application brought by Sex Matters against the City of London Corporation is an important moment for common sense, good governance, a…
celord.com
January 29, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Seldom do we see that the Brits have done anything for trans rights, so this is encouraging.
Helpful introduction for those of us who somehow missed this on development for the last 20 years.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The post-US world is already taking shape – look at the massive EU-India trade deal | Ravinder Kaur
The ‘mother of all deals’ is as much about the tariff-heavy geopolitics of the Trump era as it is about bilateral trade, says Asian studies professor Ravinder Kaur
www.theguardian.com
January 29, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Helpful introduction for those of us who somehow missed this on development for the last 20 years.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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One thing I believe, as a white person, is far too many white people forget the debt that activism in the US owes generally to the Civil Rights movement, and how much the instruments of power that Stephen Miller is trying to extend across the country are those of Jim Crow.
These words demand attention.
“In a real sense this is holy ground, consecrated by blood spilled here. The cost is high, and so I had to be here to stand in the very place where this tragedy unfurled… I think we’re at a defining moment for our country…” ~ Rev Warnock
Take a moment, so much more…
“In a real sense this is holy ground, consecrated by blood spilled here. The cost is high, and so I had to be here to stand in the very place where this tragedy unfurled… I think we’re at a defining moment for our country…” ~ Rev Warnock
Take a moment, so much more…
January 28, 2026 at 2:50 PM
One thing I believe, as a white person, is far too many white people forget the debt that activism in the US owes generally to the Civil Rights movement, and how much the instruments of power that Stephen Miller is trying to extend across the country are those of Jim Crow.