len guenther
@leninvan.bsky.social
Shelter worker, DTES, Vancouver
Canada’s Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister says there's a "critical" need to build up First Nations infrastructure. But that work won't qualify for the federal government's push to fast-track "nation-building" projects. "It's about looking to make sure that it's not just for one community... 1/2
June 4, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Canada’s Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister says there's a "critical" need to build up First Nations infrastructure. But that work won't qualify for the federal government's push to fast-track "nation-building" projects. "It's about looking to make sure that it's not just for one community... 1/2
Certainly borne out by the last 30 years of Canadian housing.
May 21, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Certainly borne out by the last 30 years of Canadian housing.
There's no single point of view or book that describes real world economic problems.
Stephanie Kelton's The Deficit Myth is a wonderful starting point for people living in the 21st century because it unpacks neoliberal truisms in ordinary language, helps us see where we've all unconsciously... 1/x
Stephanie Kelton's The Deficit Myth is a wonderful starting point for people living in the 21st century because it unpacks neoliberal truisms in ordinary language, helps us see where we've all unconsciously... 1/x
May 20, 2025 at 10:35 PM
There's no single point of view or book that describes real world economic problems.
Stephanie Kelton's The Deficit Myth is a wonderful starting point for people living in the 21st century because it unpacks neoliberal truisms in ordinary language, helps us see where we've all unconsciously... 1/x
Stephanie Kelton's The Deficit Myth is a wonderful starting point for people living in the 21st century because it unpacks neoliberal truisms in ordinary language, helps us see where we've all unconsciously... 1/x
A public developer will only cost Canadians if the developer tries to build more housing faster than there are Canadian workers and resources to build that housing. And, yes, that would inflate the prices of construction wages and supplies. But planning so that doesn't happen isn't rocket... 1/x
May 13, 2025 at 4:37 AM
A public developer will only cost Canadians if the developer tries to build more housing faster than there are Canadian workers and resources to build that housing. And, yes, that would inflate the prices of construction wages and supplies. But planning so that doesn't happen isn't rocket... 1/x
. #MMT shows us how modern monetary systems work, but it doesn't tell us what to do with them. It decouples tax fights from spending fights, but doesn't tell us which sides to fight with. That's where ecological economics comes in.
Illustration adapted from Kate Raworth, Doughnut Economics.
Illustration adapted from Kate Raworth, Doughnut Economics.
May 9, 2025 at 1:15 PM
. #MMT shows us how modern monetary systems work, but it doesn't tell us what to do with them. It decouples tax fights from spending fights, but doesn't tell us which sides to fight with. That's where ecological economics comes in.
Illustration adapted from Kate Raworth, Doughnut Economics.
Illustration adapted from Kate Raworth, Doughnut Economics.
"I realize it is in fashion, especially in the social sciences, to decry all authority and power because it is assumed nefarious and rife with malfeasance, but like the anti-vaccine crowd that struggles to understand how wretched pre-vaccine society was compared to today, I think it genuinely... 1/x
May 9, 2025 at 11:55 AM
"I realize it is in fashion, especially in the social sciences, to decry all authority and power because it is assumed nefarious and rife with malfeasance, but like the anti-vaccine crowd that struggles to understand how wretched pre-vaccine society was compared to today, I think it genuinely... 1/x
Gregg Popovich officially stepped down as head coach of the San Antonio Spurs this week. During his 29-year tenure, he coached the Spurs to five NBA championships, and was named coach of the year three times. His teams were known for their grit and smarts, and their playing style was called... 1/x
May 4, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Gregg Popovich officially stepped down as head coach of the San Antonio Spurs this week. During his 29-year tenure, he coached the Spurs to five NBA championships, and was named coach of the year three times. His teams were known for their grit and smarts, and their playing style was called... 1/x
served as Bernie Sanders' National Press Secretary during his run in the 2020 Democratic Party presidential primaries. 3/3
May 2, 2025 at 9:10 AM
served as Bernie Sanders' National Press Secretary during his run in the 2020 Democratic Party presidential primaries. 3/3
"By about 1974-75, left wing economists were essentially agreeing with monetarists on macroeconomic issues [inflation is caused by state spending becoming the dominant macroeconomic story – LG]. They surrendered that terrain of debate. That’s why you now get progressive economists and social... 1/3
May 2, 2025 at 9:06 AM
"By about 1974-75, left wing economists were essentially agreeing with monetarists on macroeconomic issues [inflation is caused by state spending becoming the dominant macroeconomic story – LG]. They surrendered that terrain of debate. That’s why you now get progressive economists and social... 1/3
I'm glad to read CityNews cover the passing of a longtime DTES resident and activist, and do a good job of it. An interview with Sarah Blyth, one of Trey Helten's former co-workers at Overdose Prevention Society, informed much of the story:
“He came in as a peer worker who just wanted to... 1/x
“He came in as a peer worker who just wanted to... 1/x
April 26, 2025 at 1:34 PM
I'm glad to read CityNews cover the passing of a longtime DTES resident and activist, and do a good job of it. An interview with Sarah Blyth, one of Trey Helten's former co-workers at Overdose Prevention Society, informed much of the story:
“He came in as a peer worker who just wanted to... 1/x
“He came in as a peer worker who just wanted to... 1/x
Pope Francis became the first Jesuit pope, the first pope from Latin America, and the first pope to choose the name Francis.
He said that war is “always a defeat,” and then said it again over 300 times.
He showed a persistent concern for poor and marginalized peoples, and championed... 1/3
He said that war is “always a defeat,” and then said it again over 300 times.
He showed a persistent concern for poor and marginalized peoples, and championed... 1/3
April 22, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Pope Francis became the first Jesuit pope, the first pope from Latin America, and the first pope to choose the name Francis.
He said that war is “always a defeat,” and then said it again over 300 times.
He showed a persistent concern for poor and marginalized peoples, and championed... 1/3
He said that war is “always a defeat,” and then said it again over 300 times.
He showed a persistent concern for poor and marginalized peoples, and championed... 1/3
I've said several times here that Trump's suspension of continental trade agreements offers Canadians an unexpected opportunity to ask ourselves, who do we want to be? What kind of people do we want to be? Here's Dr Andrew Boozary doing his part:
"The focus is understandably on tariffs, but... 1/x
"The focus is understandably on tariffs, but... 1/x
April 11, 2025 at 3:44 PM
I've said several times here that Trump's suspension of continental trade agreements offers Canadians an unexpected opportunity to ask ourselves, who do we want to be? What kind of people do we want to be? Here's Dr Andrew Boozary doing his part:
"The focus is understandably on tariffs, but... 1/x
"The focus is understandably on tariffs, but... 1/x
blossoming for a week or two. I'm always late to the springing of spring. And, at the same time, spring always strikes me as an anticipatory season: look at the seeding of the annuals and the perennials... how beautiful this place soon will be with its flowers, greenery and vegetables! 2/2
April 10, 2025 at 8:33 PM
blossoming for a week or two. I'm always late to the springing of spring. And, at the same time, spring always strikes me as an anticipatory season: look at the seeding of the annuals and the perennials... how beautiful this place soon will be with its flowers, greenery and vegetables! 2/2
I've lived my entire life in mid-latitude regions, where there are four contrasting seasons. So, you'd think that I'd be present for spring whenever it comes. But, I'm not. Spring always strikes me like an event. When I finally recognize the cherry blossoms blossoming, they've already been... 1/x
April 10, 2025 at 8:31 PM
I've lived my entire life in mid-latitude regions, where there are four contrasting seasons. So, you'd think that I'd be present for spring whenever it comes. But, I'm not. Spring always strikes me like an event. When I finally recognize the cherry blossoms blossoming, they've already been... 1/x
Only three players have ever put up the following numbers in a single NCAA Men's or Women's Tournament:
100+ points
20+ stocks (steals + blocks)
15+ assists
10+ threes made
10 or fewer turnovers
All three did it for the same team in the same year.
100+ points
20+ stocks (steals + blocks)
15+ assists
10+ threes made
10 or fewer turnovers
All three did it for the same team in the same year.
April 7, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Only three players have ever put up the following numbers in a single NCAA Men's or Women's Tournament:
100+ points
20+ stocks (steals + blocks)
15+ assists
10+ threes made
10 or fewer turnovers
All three did it for the same team in the same year.
100+ points
20+ stocks (steals + blocks)
15+ assists
10+ threes made
10 or fewer turnovers
All three did it for the same team in the same year.
And congrats to the new National Champions -- their growth, individually and as a group, was amazing... the respective comebacks of Bueckers and Fudd after being cursed by the basketball gods; the poise and skill of first year forward, Sarah Strong; the defense; the coaching. Just wow!
April 7, 2025 at 7:55 PM
And congrats to the new National Champions -- their growth, individually and as a group, was amazing... the respective comebacks of Bueckers and Fudd after being cursed by the basketball gods; the poise and skill of first year forward, Sarah Strong; the defense; the coaching. Just wow!
He's said that he'll sign-up and suit-up for us one more time, but this is already making social media rounds.
6x all-star, an Olympic gold medal, NBA finals champ, and the way he came out in game 6 of those finals? -- duh.
6x all-star, an Olympic gold medal, NBA finals champ, and the way he came out in game 6 of those finals? -- duh.
April 5, 2025 at 9:08 AM
He's said that he'll sign-up and suit-up for us one more time, but this is already making social media rounds.
6x all-star, an Olympic gold medal, NBA finals champ, and the way he came out in game 6 of those finals? -- duh.
6x all-star, an Olympic gold medal, NBA finals champ, and the way he came out in game 6 of those finals? -- duh.
PS -- Larry Randall Wray teaches Economics at Bard College and is a Senior Scholar at the Levy Economics Institute, a non-profit, public policy, research organization. When Stephanie Kelton won a fellowship to Levy during the mid-90s, she studied with Wray, and that's when she began digging... 5/x
April 4, 2025 at 9:55 PM
PS -- Larry Randall Wray teaches Economics at Bard College and is a Senior Scholar at the Levy Economics Institute, a non-profit, public policy, research organization. When Stephanie Kelton won a fellowship to Levy during the mid-90s, she studied with Wray, and that's when she began digging... 5/x
What’s most insightful about Gabor Maté’s understanding of addiction is that it’s a universal dimension of human being. He identifies addiction as an “unsustainable survival skill,” a way of managing a terrible relationship or situation whose normalization is an unconscious bet... 1/x
April 4, 2025 at 9:48 PM
What’s most insightful about Gabor Maté’s understanding of addiction is that it’s a universal dimension of human being. He identifies addiction as an “unsustainable survival skill,” a way of managing a terrible relationship or situation whose normalization is an unconscious bet... 1/x