Jane Hilliard
@janeh01.bsky.social
Mennonite, Pharmacist, Ottawa Valley girl. Often heard saying "just one more page"
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With Trump, we see American imperialism with no clothes. Naked and vain. American imperialism is not just morally wrong. It is strategically disastrous.
I wrote this essay in March 2025 when Vance visited Greenland, and it is unfortunately still too relevant.
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I wrote this essay in March 2025 when Vance visited Greenland, and it is unfortunately still too relevant.
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The Imperialism Has no Clothes
JD Vance in Greenland
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January 6, 2026 at 1:06 AM
With Trump, we see American imperialism with no clothes. Naked and vain. American imperialism is not just morally wrong. It is strategically disastrous.
I wrote this essay in March 2025 when Vance visited Greenland, and it is unfortunately still too relevant.
snyder.substack.com/p/vance-in-g...
I wrote this essay in March 2025 when Vance visited Greenland, and it is unfortunately still too relevant.
snyder.substack.com/p/vance-in-g...
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This lays out a sensible and pragmatic approach for what to do about Lansdowne.
"Flawed processes invariably lead to flawed outcomes. Exhibit A: Lansdowne."
"To borrow a line from former Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty … it is never too late to do the right thing."
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"To borrow a line from former Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty … it is never too late to do the right thing."
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Do The Right Thing At Lansdowne: BENN - THE BULLDOG
Flawed processes invariably lead to flawed outcomes. Exhibit A: Lansdowne.
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October 25, 2025 at 1:13 PM
This lays out a sensible and pragmatic approach for what to do about Lansdowne.
I don't think drivers understand how the HOV lanes work on the 401. Lots of drivers treat it like a regular lane, zipping in and out whenever they wish (we see you F150 driver). Any patrolling of these lanes? #OPPToronto
October 22, 2025 at 3:26 PM
I don't think drivers understand how the HOV lanes work on the 401. Lots of drivers treat it like a regular lane, zipping in and out whenever they wish (we see you F150 driver). Any patrolling of these lanes? #OPPToronto
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Breaking News: The Israeli military raided a UN aid facility, part of an expanded offensive in an area of central Gaza that had remained relatively unscathed during the war with Hamas.
Israel Expands Attacks in Central Gaza City and Raids W.H.O. Offices
Strikes in the central part of the territory targeted a city, Deir al-Balah, that had largely been spared and that had become an informal refuge for Palestinians fleeing other areas.
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July 22, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Breaking News: The Israeli military raided a UN aid facility, part of an expanded offensive in an area of central Gaza that had remained relatively unscathed during the war with Hamas.
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In a moment where white Christian nationalism is rising, many are questioning how to foster truly diverse churches, writes Serena Puang. Puang finds that simply having a diverse congregation isn’t enough—structural change is essential. sojo.net/articles/opi...
The Fatal Flaw of the Multicultural Church Movement
As an Asian American, white people tell me at church they’re grateful for different viewpoints. But those viewpoints aren’t on the leadership team.
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July 17, 2025 at 12:01 AM
In a moment where white Christian nationalism is rising, many are questioning how to foster truly diverse churches, writes Serena Puang. Puang finds that simply having a diverse congregation isn’t enough—structural change is essential. sojo.net/articles/opi...
And the Canadian federal minimum wage went up to $17.75/hr on April 1, 2025.
May 11, 2025 at 10:25 PM
And the Canadian federal minimum wage went up to $17.75/hr on April 1, 2025.
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‘Some of these diseases are in the Bible’ -- Despair grows as cuts to U.S. foreign aid halt progress on tackling age-old tropical illnesses, by @katlay.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/global-devel... via @theguardian.com #GlobalHealth
‘Some of these diseases are in the Bible’: despair as cuts halt progress on age-old tropical illnesses
They are debilitating afflictions that people don’t know about, don’t understand and struggle to pronounce. Now health workers fear they will surge in Africa as USAID-funded drug distribution programm...
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April 9, 2025 at 11:09 AM
‘Some of these diseases are in the Bible’ -- Despair grows as cuts to U.S. foreign aid halt progress on tackling age-old tropical illnesses, by @katlay.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/global-devel... via @theguardian.com #GlobalHealth
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The Oprah special has incorrect information about brain health and menopause that could scare a lot of women. Surprise, the expert who was interviewed invented a compounded estrogen to treat those problems. vajenda.substack.com/p/menopause-...
Menopause and Brain Health: Misleading Advice from Oprah
And compounded estriol is NOT recommended for protecting your brain in menopause
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April 7, 2025 at 4:56 PM
The Oprah special has incorrect information about brain health and menopause that could scare a lot of women. Surprise, the expert who was interviewed invented a compounded estrogen to treat those problems. vajenda.substack.com/p/menopause-...
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In just two months, DOGE has —lost— the government an estimated half a trillion dollars. I propose that Musk pay it back personally.
This continues to be the biggest story in the country: DOGE has already squandered half a trillion dollars in 6 weeks. Not billion. half a trillion, $500 billion talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/irs-p...
IRS Predicts DOGE Lost Half a Trillion Dollars for the USA
The Post reports today that the IRS’ internal projections estimate that the...
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April 7, 2025 at 1:24 AM
In just two months, DOGE has —lost— the government an estimated half a trillion dollars. I propose that Musk pay it back personally.
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How to deal with a bully -- whether in politics, business or personal life. It strong foundation of mental resilience, strategic thinking and collective action, by Alykhan Abdulla healthydebate.ca/2025/04/topi... via @healthydebate.bsky.social #MentalHealth
How to deal with a bully - Healthy Debate
Dealing with a bully requires a strong foundation of mental resilience, strategic thinking and collective action.
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April 4, 2025 at 11:55 AM
How to deal with a bully -- whether in politics, business or personal life. It strong foundation of mental resilience, strategic thinking and collective action, by Alykhan Abdulla healthydebate.ca/2025/04/topi... via @healthydebate.bsky.social #MentalHealth
Here is my best guidance for action, rendered beautifully by the great John Lithgow. I first published these lessons more than eight years ago, in late 2016. They open the twenty chapters of "On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century."
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Twenty Lessons, read by John Lithgow
Key selections from On Tyranny, for viewing and sharing
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March 30, 2025 at 3:55 PM
This is exactly how I feel about this election so far - lots of similar promises in dribs and drabs, but no big coherent policy ideas. www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/edit...
Globe editorial: What this campaign is missing: a real vision for a new Canada
Canadians are ready for transformative change but the federal parties are failing to live up to the moment
www.theglobeandmail.com
March 25, 2025 at 4:47 PM
This is exactly how I feel about this election so far - lots of similar promises in dribs and drabs, but no big coherent policy ideas. www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/edit...
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This World Water Day we are shining a light on the unsung heroes of our water system: the operators, maintenance crews, scientists, inspectors, engineers, contractors and partners who protect #OttCity’s water every single day. Learn more: bit.ly/4hvySnl
March 21, 2025 at 6:32 PM
This World Water Day we are shining a light on the unsung heroes of our water system: the operators, maintenance crews, scientists, inspectors, engineers, contractors and partners who protect #OttCity’s water every single day. Learn more: bit.ly/4hvySnl
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Breaking News: The Trump administration fired nearly the entire civil rights branch of the Department of Homeland Security. The move guts the office responsible for oversight of President Trump’s immigration crackdown.
Trump Fires Nearly the Entire Civil Rights Branch of D.H.S.
The move guts the office responsible for oversight over President Trump’s immigration crackdown.
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March 21, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Breaking News: The Trump administration fired nearly the entire civil rights branch of the Department of Homeland Security. The move guts the office responsible for oversight of President Trump’s immigration crackdown.
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The FBI is trying to criminalize Habitat for Humanity for receiving climate grants from the EPA.
Yes, the nonprofit that builds houses for low-income people.
This clearly demonstrates just how absurd and extreme the Trump regime has become.
It's targeted harassment.
Yes, the nonprofit that builds houses for low-income people.
This clearly demonstrates just how absurd and extreme the Trump regime has become.
It's targeted harassment.
March 15, 2025 at 9:01 PM
The FBI is trying to criminalize Habitat for Humanity for receiving climate grants from the EPA.
Yes, the nonprofit that builds houses for low-income people.
This clearly demonstrates just how absurd and extreme the Trump regime has become.
It's targeted harassment.
Yes, the nonprofit that builds houses for low-income people.
This clearly demonstrates just how absurd and extreme the Trump regime has become.
It's targeted harassment.
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Reading these during Lent: "Prone to Wander - A Lenten Journey with Women in the Wilderness" by Joanna Harader and "Unburdened - A Lenten Journey Toward Forgiveness" by Carol Penner
March 13, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Reading these during Lent: "Prone to Wander - A Lenten Journey with Women in the Wilderness" by Joanna Harader and "Unburdened - A Lenten Journey Toward Forgiveness" by Carol Penner
In landslide win, Liberal Part...
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In landslide win, Liberal Party chooses Mark Carney as new leader and next PM | CBC News
Liberal Party members have chosen former central bank Mark Carney to be their new leader and the next prime minister of Canada.
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March 9, 2025 at 10:51 PM
In landslide win, Liberal Part...
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The health care system has failed patients when it comes to preventing and managing chronic conditions like #diabetes, cardiovascular disease and #obesity. But curing chronic diseases isn't as easy as RFK Jr. thinks, by Daniela J. Lamas www.nytimes.com/2025/03/09/o... via @nytopinion.nytimes.com
Opinion | Kennedy Wants to Cure Chronic Disease. Here’s What He’s Up Against.
Ending chronic disease requires major social change.
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March 9, 2025 at 2:50 PM
The health care system has failed patients when it comes to preventing and managing chronic conditions like #diabetes, cardiovascular disease and #obesity. But curing chronic diseases isn't as easy as RFK Jr. thinks, by Daniela J. Lamas www.nytimes.com/2025/03/09/o... via @nytopinion.nytimes.com
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This is Marco Rubio explaining how the USA promised to defend Ukraine forever if they got rid of their nuclear arsenal left after the Soviet Union fell.
This is why lil marco was sinking into the couch. He was hoping we wouldn’t find it…so don’t RT right now this very second.
This is why lil marco was sinking into the couch. He was hoping we wouldn’t find it…so don’t RT right now this very second.
March 2, 2025 at 4:55 PM
This is Marco Rubio explaining how the USA promised to defend Ukraine forever if they got rid of their nuclear arsenal left after the Soviet Union fell.
This is why lil marco was sinking into the couch. He was hoping we wouldn’t find it…so don’t RT right now this very second.
This is why lil marco was sinking into the couch. He was hoping we wouldn’t find it…so don’t RT right now this very second.
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It was a stupid election and we’ve got results to match. A grumpy take. open.substack.com/pub/brigitte...
A nothing election
We can, and should, do better than this.
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February 28, 2025 at 5:05 PM
It was a stupid election and we’ve got results to match. A grumpy take. open.substack.com/pub/brigitte...
My mother was illegally approached and signed one of these contracts. Thanks to advice from Consumer Protection Ontario, we were able to cancel the contract. 1/2 www.cbc.ca/news/busines...
Watchdog: Investigating questionable HVAC contracts; how to buy Canadian | CBC News
CBC's Marketplace rounds up the consumer and health news you need from the week.
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March 1, 2025 at 4:14 PM
My mother was illegally approached and signed one of these contracts. Thanks to advice from Consumer Protection Ontario, we were able to cancel the contract. 1/2 www.cbc.ca/news/busines...
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Doug Ford has fallen short. Vote for change.
As comforting as continuity may seem, what Ontario needs is change. Liberals, NDP, Greens: take your pick. A vote for any is a vote for a better Ontario. #StarEditorial
As comforting as continuity may seem, what Ontario needs is change. Liberals, NDP, Greens: take your pick. A vote for any is a vote for a better Ontario. #StarEditorial
Star Editorial Board: Doug Ford has fallen short. Vote for change
The Progressive Conservative leader had seven years to tackle the challenges facing this province, and he couldn't get it done. It's time for change.
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February 26, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Doug Ford has fallen short. Vote for change.
As comforting as continuity may seem, what Ontario needs is change. Liberals, NDP, Greens: take your pick. A vote for any is a vote for a better Ontario. #StarEditorial
As comforting as continuity may seem, what Ontario needs is change. Liberals, NDP, Greens: take your pick. A vote for any is a vote for a better Ontario. #StarEditorial