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Daniel Rück @danrueck.bsky.social · 17h

Anti-Palestinian racism at the right-wing think tank Macdonald-Laurier Institute.

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Nora Loreto @nolore.bsky.social · 1d

As the president of a national charity that works very, very hard to remain compliant with CRA rules, this kind of thing is enraging. It corrodes faith that Canadians have in the charitable system, that charitable numbers are given to organizations that are abiding by their charitable objects.

Canadian Cynic @canadiancynic.bsky.social · 1d

I would still like the Canada Revenue Agency to explain why donations to pay Tamara Lich's legal fees are tax deductible.

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 1d

My statement on the two year anniversary of October 7, 2023.

“Two years ago today, Hamas carried out a horrific war crime, killing more than 1,100 Israelis and kidnapping 250 more. I mourn these lives and pray for the safe return of every hostage still held and for every family whose lives were torn apart by these atrocities.

In the aftermath of that day, Prime Minister Netanyahu and the Israeli government launched a genocidal war: adeath toll that now far exceeds 67,000; with the Israeli military bombing homes, hospitals, and schools into rubble. Every day in Gaza has become a place where grief itself has run out of language. I mourn these lives and pray for the families that have been shattered. Our government has been complicit through it all.

This must end. The occupation and apartheid must end. Peace must be pursued through diplomacy, not war crimes, and our government must act to end these atrocities and hold those responsible to account.

These last two years have demonstrated the very worst of humanity. We must answer it by modeling the very best: a relentless pursuit of our higher ideals and an unwavering commitment to universal human rights.”

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Joel S. @joelhs.bsky.social · 3d

I was told not to teach a class on the intellectual histories of Zionism and Anti-Zionism next year - not because they doubted I could teach it fairly, but because it would attract too many politicians scrutinizing the syllabus.

A society where that is a valid fear is no longer fully democratic.

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Tim Onion @bencollins.bsky.social · 4d

history teacher in 50 years: So in September, that’s when the president signed an executive order criminalizing anti-fascism and saying all resistance would be crushed

student: oh so that’s when the whole country realized they were living under fascism

teacher: haha what? oh no lol not at all. no.

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 8d

That's the definition of fascism from Robert Paxton, one of the preeminent historians of the subject, from his book ANATOMY OF FASCISM which came out more than two decades ago.

George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 8d

Oh yes, this is clearly now.

A post on X by Mehdi Hasan (@mehdirhasan
) expresses frustration, asking how anyone can read a definition of fascism and not be alarmed, emphasizing that it is happening now. The post includes a quote from Cody Johnston (@drmistercody
) from one day ago, defining fascism as a form of political behavior marked by an obsessive preoccupation with community decline, humiliation, or victimhood, and compensatory cults of unity, energy, and purity. The definition describes a mass-based party of nationalist militants working with traditional elites, abandoning democratic liberties, and pursuing redemptive violence for internal cleansing and external expansion without ethical or legal restraints.

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Thomas Peace @tpcanoe.bsky.social · 8d

The editors at Active History have put together a list of resources to help you contextualize the #NDTR & the history of #ResidentialSchools. activehistory.ca/blog/2025/09...

On the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation

Ten years ago, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) issued its final report on the history of residential schools in Canada. Mandated to “inform all Canadians about what happened in reside…

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Robert Jago @rjjago.bsky.social · 8d

In this OpEd, I talk about the residential schools still being built in China and Russia - and explain how that should change Canadians’ thinking about this country’s residential schools: www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...

Residential schools still exist in our world today. This is the lesson Canadians can draw from that disturbing truth

Canadians think about residential schools as if they were a creature of the past, an ancient moral failing from which we have since evolved. But around the world new residential

www.thestar.com

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âpihtawikosisân @apihtawikosisan.bsky.social · 9d

This is a must-read for anyone in academia. While it focuses on administrative positions in certain parts, it's such an excellent resource with stats and critiques of all the indigenization/reconciliation rhetoric that it's got something for everyone. Highly recommend.

The cover of Tricky Grounds: Indigenous Women's Experiences in Canadian University Administration by Candace Brunette-Debiassige. A woman in a ribbon skirt faces away from us, on a piece of land, her braid connects to forests seen in the distance and she has her right arm raised holding a feather.

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Daniel Rück @danrueck.bsky.social · 9d

Palestinians should decide their own future.

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Daniel Rück @danrueck.bsky.social · 12d

Notre département recrute! Professeure adjointe ou professeur adjoint et Bourse professorale Ruby Heap en histoire des femmes www.affairesuniversitaires.ca/trouver-un-e...

Emplois - Affaires universitaires

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Daniel Rück @danrueck.bsky.social · 12d

Our department is hiring! Assistant Professor and Ruby Heap Professorship in Women’s History universityaffairs.ca/search-job/?...

Search Jobs - University Affairs

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Nicole Holliday @mixedlinguist.bsky.social · 12d

I tried to explain to the students in my African American English class that they’re not allowed to record in class because it stifles honest inquiry and also could get me fired, or worse, put me AND them in mortal danger. This should not be a normal part of our jobs.

Olivia Messer @oliviamesser.bsky.social · 12d

Since Charlie Kirk’s assassination, HBCUs received terroristic threats. Black students have been expelled or forced to withdraw. Black professors and teachers have been fired and placed on leave. A Black firefighter was placed on leave. A Black journalist was fired

thebarbedwire.com/2025/09/26/f...

The Free Speech Crisis for Black Americans Is Worse Than You Think

Don’t let Jimmy Kimmel’s return fool you: Black academics are more frightened of talking to the press than I’ve ever seen.

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Karl Jacoby @karl-jacoby.bsky.social · 12d

Only an administration intent on committing war crimes in the present and future would stoop to calling Wounded Knee a "battle" rather than what it truly was: a massacre of over 250 Lakotas, mainly women, children, and the elderly. 1/

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Teiowí:sonte Thomas Deer @teyowisonte.bsky.social · 16d

Recognize Onkwehón:we nations next.

Mark Carney @mark-carney.bsky.social · 17d

Today, Canada recognises the State of Palestine.

My statement: www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/stat...

Quote graphic featuring the following quote from Prime Minister Carney’s statement on Canada’s recognition of Palestine: “Canada recognises the State of Palestine and offers our partnership in building the promise of a peaceful future for both the State of Palestine and the State of Israel.”

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Teiowí:sonte Thomas Deer @teyowisonte.bsky.social · 19d

35 years ago.
The attempted invasion of Kahnawà:ke

youtu.be/11xDKlCo-Ag?...

kahnawake island

YouTube video by Andy Kader

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Daniel Rück @danrueck.bsky.social · 19d

Your website on firefox doesn't work to take people's money. I just tried using Chrome and that works. You have to get that fixed!!!

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Gareth Watkins @garethwatkins.bsky.social · 19d

Dam been writing a book about this and she just TikToked it in 90 seconds.

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Michael Sappir @m.sappir.net · 19d

Germany is aiding and abetting genocide in Gaza, even now, after Merz declared a stop to military exports used there. His government feigns helplessness, but it could easily stop these deliveries, as it has in the past, as @yossibartal.bsky.social shows in this breaking investigation.

the Diasporist @thediasporist.bsky.social · 19d

In early August, Germany announced a freeze on weapons exports to Israel that could be used in the campaign in Gaza. But in the weeks since, hundreds of shipments bound to the Israeli F-35 fighter jet airbase have been shipped through Cologne: thediasporist.de/the-bomb-on-...

The Bomb on Time: To Gaza, by Way of Cologne – the Diasporist

In early August, Germany announced a freeze on weapons exports to Israel that could be used in the campaign in Gaza. But in the weeks since, hundreds of shipments bound to the Israeli F-35 fighter jet...

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Daniel Rück @danrueck.bsky.social · 19d

I'm trying to pay my membership fee but the system seems broken. Is it better if I call in? It won't accept payment.

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Shiri Pasternak @shirip.bsky.social · 19d

Pledge, donate, get involved here: lewisforleader.ca

Lewis for Leader - Avi Lewis for NDP Leader

It's time for the NDP to return to our roots—fighting a system rigged for the rich that leaves the r

lewisforleader.ca

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Shiri Pasternak @shirip.bsky.social · 19d

Avi is direct, committed, and building a political base that is grounded in movements for justice. I have never been a member of this party, but I will become one to make sure he becomes leader. Let's seize this moment for real change.

Avi Lewis @avilewis.ca · 19d

Canada's true crisis is the everyday emergency of just trying to get by in an impossible economy.

I’m running for NDP leader so we can transform a system rigged for the rich—together.

We need a government that serves the many, not the money.

Join in. lewisforleader.ca/

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Why I’m running for NDP leader

YouTube video by Avi Lewis

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Daniel Rück @danrueck.bsky.social · 19d

New book chapter "Gaza and the Zionist Settler Colonial Politics of Genocide" by Y Loshitzky, in the "The Political Economy of Dissent: A Research Companion," 2025 books.google.ca/books?hl=en&...

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Daniel Rück @danrueck.bsky.social · 19d

Amazing, thanks!

Daniel Rück @danrueck.bsky.social · 19d

I'm doing a lot of field trips with classes this year, and finding that I need something to amplify my voice outside, especially in noisy places. Can any of you recommend a small, portable, battery-powered mic-speaker setup? The kind of thing used by street performers, etc

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