Jenn
@jenn-votes.bsky.social
Quilter. Reader. Librarian by training. Information wants to be free. Disinformation must be combatted.
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“DOGE won’t just fall short of Musk’s deficit-reduction goals. It will, in all probability, increase the deficit,” Jonathan Chait writes. Are the deficit-reduction efforts just a pretext for ideological warfare? theatln.tc/0zdiT2Hb
Why DOGE Could Actually Increase the Deficit
Some of Musk’s haphazard cuts will produce tiny savings in terms of salary while forfeiting much larger ones down the road, costing the government money.
theatln.tc
March 30, 2025 at 8:57 PM
“DOGE won’t just fall short of Musk’s deficit-reduction goals. It will, in all probability, increase the deficit,” Jonathan Chait writes. Are the deficit-reduction efforts just a pretext for ideological warfare? theatln.tc/0zdiT2Hb
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Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation, Lion Bridge Brewing partner to celebrate Westside Library (IA)📚 corridorbusiness.com/cedar-rapids...
Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation, Lion Bridge Brewing partner to celebrate Westside Library
The Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation and Lion Bridge Brewing Company have partnered to release Library Lager, a specialty limited-release beer, in
corridorbusiness.com
March 27, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation, Lion Bridge Brewing partner to celebrate Westside Library (IA)📚 corridorbusiness.com/cedar-rapids...
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Antigonish, Pictou library services in danger with huge budget concerns www.1015thehawk.com/2025/03/11/1...
Your local library could be facing an uncertain time if you live in places like Pictou County, Antigonish or New Glasgow.
Your local library could be facing an uncertain time if you live in places like Pictou County, Antigonish or New Glasgow.
Antigonish, Pictou library services in danger with huge budget concerns
Your local library could be facing an uncertain time if you live in places like Pictou County, Antigonish or N...
www.1015thehawk.com
March 13, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Antigonish, Pictou library services in danger with huge budget concerns www.1015thehawk.com/2025/03/11/1...
Your local library could be facing an uncertain time if you live in places like Pictou County, Antigonish or New Glasgow.
Your local library could be facing an uncertain time if you live in places like Pictou County, Antigonish or New Glasgow.
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'Heartbreaking loss' as fire destroys community centre and library in Tagish, Yukon www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
A fire in Tagish, Yukon, has destroyed the local community centre and library, a facility that's been described as the social hub of the community.
A fire in Tagish, Yukon, has destroyed the local community centre and library, a facility that's been described as the social hub of the community.
'Heartbreaking loss' as fire destroys community centre and library in Tagish, Yukon | CBC News
Claudelle Quintal was on her way to Whitehorse Wednesday morning when she saw that the community centre and library in her community was on fire.
www.cbc.ca
March 13, 2025 at 1:30 AM
'Heartbreaking loss' as fire destroys community centre and library in Tagish, Yukon www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
A fire in Tagish, Yukon, has destroyed the local community centre and library, a facility that's been described as the social hub of the community.
A fire in Tagish, Yukon, has destroyed the local community centre and library, a facility that's been described as the social hub of the community.
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"There was a mass shooting tonight in Canada." That's a sentence you don't hear often, but it's true. It happened.
I have some thoughts about guns and grief... and the measure of a nation.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNqB...
I have some thoughts about guns and grief... and the measure of a nation.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNqB...
Guns and Grief: The Measure of a Nation
YouTube video by Tod Maffin
www.youtube.com
March 8, 2025 at 6:32 AM
"There was a mass shooting tonight in Canada." That's a sentence you don't hear often, but it's true. It happened.
I have some thoughts about guns and grief... and the measure of a nation.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNqB...
I have some thoughts about guns and grief... and the measure of a nation.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNqB...
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In 1933, the Nazis purged the arts & entertainment industry, firing everyone who did not share their vision for an aryan Third Reich...
February 8, 2025 at 12:14 AM
In 1933, the Nazis purged the arts & entertainment industry, firing everyone who did not share their vision for an aryan Third Reich...
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Of course they are.
Dark Age 2.0.
Measles cases rising in U.S., Canada upi.com/9701739347658
#VaccinesWork
Dark Age 2.0.
Measles cases rising in U.S., Canada upi.com/9701739347658
#VaccinesWork
Measles cases rising in U.S., Canada - UPI.com
Measles cases are rising in the United States and Canada, primarily among the unvaccinated, according to statistics from both countries.
upi.com
February 12, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Of course they are.
Dark Age 2.0.
Measles cases rising in U.S., Canada upi.com/9701739347658
#VaccinesWork
Dark Age 2.0.
Measles cases rising in U.S., Canada upi.com/9701739347658
#VaccinesWork
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Here’s some advice for those outside our coalition, as the administration is actively leading a witch hunt for resistance members. If you’re a government employee, avoid using government devices to coordinate. Do not use standard messaging apps on Android or Apple devices.
February 10, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Here’s some advice for those outside our coalition, as the administration is actively leading a witch hunt for resistance members. If you’re a government employee, avoid using government devices to coordinate. Do not use standard messaging apps on Android or Apple devices.
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U of A's Timothy Caulfield explores misinformation in his latest book www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
Great chat with Paul Karchut on CBC about everything from how misinformation creates distrust (to make run for misinformation!) to how you can't trust online reviews!
Great chat with Paul Karchut on CBC about everything from how misinformation creates distrust (to make run for misinformation!) to how you can't trust online reviews!
U of A's Timothy Caulfield explores misinformation in his latest book
Timothy Caulfield's new book "The Certainty Illusion" comes at an important time, as misinformation runs rampant globally on all sides of the political spectrum. He joins us ahead of two talks in Albe...
www.cbc.ca
February 9, 2025 at 4:35 PM
U of A's Timothy Caulfield explores misinformation in his latest book www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
Great chat with Paul Karchut on CBC about everything from how misinformation creates distrust (to make run for misinformation!) to how you can't trust online reviews!
Great chat with Paul Karchut on CBC about everything from how misinformation creates distrust (to make run for misinformation!) to how you can't trust online reviews!
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"This seems like more of a club newsletter than a scientific journal."
Trump's NIH Pick Just Launched a Controversial Scientific Journal www.wired.com/story/trump-... via @wired.com
Huge issue: Rise of iffy spin "journals" polluting scientific literature.
Trump's NIH Pick Just Launched a Controversial Scientific Journal www.wired.com/story/trump-... via @wired.com
Huge issue: Rise of iffy spin "journals" polluting scientific literature.
Donald Trump's NIH Pick Just Launched a Controversial Scientific Journal
The journal’s editorial board includes multiple scientists, such as Trump health nominees Jay Bhattacharya and Marty Makary, who opposed Covid public health measures.
www.wired.com
February 9, 2025 at 7:19 PM
"This seems like more of a club newsletter than a scientific journal."
Trump's NIH Pick Just Launched a Controversial Scientific Journal www.wired.com/story/trump-... via @wired.com
Huge issue: Rise of iffy spin "journals" polluting scientific literature.
Trump's NIH Pick Just Launched a Controversial Scientific Journal www.wired.com/story/trump-... via @wired.com
Huge issue: Rise of iffy spin "journals" polluting scientific literature.
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February 9, 2025 at 3:27 AM
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A shadow war on libraries cbc.ca/newsinteract...
Some Canadian politicians and influencers, inspired by an American-born movement, are trying to roll back 2SLGBTQ+ rights in Canada — one book at a time.
Some Canadian politicians and influencers, inspired by an American-born movement, are trying to roll back 2SLGBTQ+ rights in Canada — one book at a time.
February 7, 2025 at 12:06 PM
A shadow war on libraries cbc.ca/newsinteract...
Some Canadian politicians and influencers, inspired by an American-born movement, are trying to roll back 2SLGBTQ+ rights in Canada — one book at a time.
Some Canadian politicians and influencers, inspired by an American-born movement, are trying to roll back 2SLGBTQ+ rights in Canada — one book at a time.
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The pub "Science, Public Health Policy and the Law" is NOT a respected academic journal.
🚩MAJOR RED FLAG!🚩
An antivaxx fanzine run by antivaxxers. Consistently contains often debunked antivaxx nonsense.
Good example of how academic literature is getting polluted with BS.
🚩MAJOR RED FLAG!🚩
An antivaxx fanzine run by antivaxxers. Consistently contains often debunked antivaxx nonsense.
Good example of how academic literature is getting polluted with BS.
February 7, 2025 at 4:21 PM
The pub "Science, Public Health Policy and the Law" is NOT a respected academic journal.
🚩MAJOR RED FLAG!🚩
An antivaxx fanzine run by antivaxxers. Consistently contains often debunked antivaxx nonsense.
Good example of how academic literature is getting polluted with BS.
🚩MAJOR RED FLAG!🚩
An antivaxx fanzine run by antivaxxers. Consistently contains often debunked antivaxx nonsense.
Good example of how academic literature is getting polluted with BS.
Such a good read. As always. Hope all our politicians read and action his suggestions. @liberalca.bsky.social @ndp.ca
Every single day our information environment seems to get more chaotic!
How did we get here? What can we do?
Soon: Looking forward to chatting about my new book, The Certainty Illusion, on @CBC Edmonton
Book: www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/713451... via @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social
How did we get here? What can we do?
Soon: Looking forward to chatting about my new book, The Certainty Illusion, on @CBC Edmonton
Book: www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/713451... via @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social
February 7, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Such a good read. As always. Hope all our politicians read and action his suggestions. @liberalca.bsky.social @ndp.ca
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Every single day our information environment seems to get more chaotic!
How did we get here? What can we do?
Soon: Looking forward to chatting about my new book, The Certainty Illusion, on @CBC Edmonton
Book: www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/713451... via @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social
How did we get here? What can we do?
Soon: Looking forward to chatting about my new book, The Certainty Illusion, on @CBC Edmonton
Book: www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/713451... via @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social
February 7, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Every single day our information environment seems to get more chaotic!
How did we get here? What can we do?
Soon: Looking forward to chatting about my new book, The Certainty Illusion, on @CBC Edmonton
Book: www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/713451... via @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social
How did we get here? What can we do?
Soon: Looking forward to chatting about my new book, The Certainty Illusion, on @CBC Edmonton
Book: www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/713451... via @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social
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Reminder: They're trying to demoralize you, and they're doing a great job of it. Part of resisting is making time for joy despite the attempts to make you feel this is not the time for it. Love your people. Dig the art that speaks to you. Go to the places where life flows into you. You deserve joy.
February 1, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Reminder: They're trying to demoralize you, and they're doing a great job of it. Part of resisting is making time for joy despite the attempts to make you feel this is not the time for it. Love your people. Dig the art that speaks to you. Go to the places where life flows into you. You deserve joy.
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Whole Foods workers in Philadelphia just accomplished something huge: they overcame Amazon's union-busting tactics and voted to form the store's first union in over four decades.
Remember that we can always find hope in the labor movement.
Remember that we can always find hope in the labor movement.
Whole Foods Workers Win First-Ever Union, Defying Amazon (Updated)
Workers in Philadelphia say they’re tired of being treated like robots.
inthesetimes.com
January 29, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Whole Foods workers in Philadelphia just accomplished something huge: they overcame Amazon's union-busting tactics and voted to form the store's first union in over four decades.
Remember that we can always find hope in the labor movement.
Remember that we can always find hope in the labor movement.
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As Donald Trump returns to the White House, a newly emboldened anti-DEI bloc has gained powerful allies, @johnhendrickson.bsky.social writes in The Atlantic Daily.
The End of the DEI Era
As Donald Trump returns to the White House, a newly emboldened anti-DEI bloc has gained powerful allies.
www.theatlantic.com
January 17, 2025 at 1:36 AM
As Donald Trump returns to the White House, a newly emboldened anti-DEI bloc has gained powerful allies, @johnhendrickson.bsky.social writes in The Atlantic Daily.
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Could Meta ending fact-checking = rise in health misinformation? abcnews.go.com/Health/meta-...
@megansquire.bsky.social: "[Health] is supposed to be a nonpartisan issue … we do see people trying to leverage health [misinformation], in particular, toward a political end, & that's a real shame."
@megansquire.bsky.social: "[Health] is supposed to be a nonpartisan issue … we do see people trying to leverage health [misinformation], in particular, toward a political end, & that's a real shame."
Could Meta ending fact-checking lead to rise in health misinformation?
Meta announced this week it was ending third-party fact-checking and moving towards community notes. Some experts fear it could lead to a rise in health misinformation.
abcnews.go.com
January 10, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Could Meta ending fact-checking = rise in health misinformation? abcnews.go.com/Health/meta-...
@megansquire.bsky.social: "[Health] is supposed to be a nonpartisan issue … we do see people trying to leverage health [misinformation], in particular, toward a political end, & that's a real shame."
@megansquire.bsky.social: "[Health] is supposed to be a nonpartisan issue … we do see people trying to leverage health [misinformation], in particular, toward a political end, & that's a real shame."
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@sykescharlie.bsky.social
Canada has sent these amazing "Super Scoopers" to California & they're now being used in the Paiisades fire. My apologies to our Canadian friends for Donald Trump and thank you for being such wonderful neighbors all these years.🇨🇦🇺🇸
www.hometownstation.com/santa-clarit...
Canada has sent these amazing "Super Scoopers" to California & they're now being used in the Paiisades fire. My apologies to our Canadian friends for Donald Trump and thank you for being such wonderful neighbors all these years.🇨🇦🇺🇸
www.hometownstation.com/santa-clarit...
Super Scoopers Welcomed Back To Los Angeles To Aid Fight Against California Wildfires
California’s wildfire season is in full swing, and in preparation for the worst blazes, the Los Ange...
www.hometownstation.com
January 8, 2025 at 5:01 PM
@sykescharlie.bsky.social
Canada has sent these amazing "Super Scoopers" to California & they're now being used in the Paiisades fire. My apologies to our Canadian friends for Donald Trump and thank you for being such wonderful neighbors all these years.🇨🇦🇺🇸
www.hometownstation.com/santa-clarit...
Canada has sent these amazing "Super Scoopers" to California & they're now being used in the Paiisades fire. My apologies to our Canadian friends for Donald Trump and thank you for being such wonderful neighbors all these years.🇨🇦🇺🇸
www.hometownstation.com/santa-clarit...
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Dominic Leblanc, who replaced Freeland as finance minister, says he will not run for the Liberal leadership
January 8, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Dominic Leblanc, who replaced Freeland as finance minister, says he will not run for the Liberal leadership