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Marcello Di Cintio @marcellodicintio.bsky.social · 21h

Thank you to Tyler Chisholm for having me on his Collisions YYC podcast to talk migrant labour. www.collisionsyyc.com/episodes/518...

E518 – Marcello Di Cintio, Labour, Policy, and Prejudice: What Fuels Canada’s Migrant Worker System — Collisions YYC

In a thought-provoking shift from his usual entrepreneur interviews, Tyler Chisholm reconnects with acclaimed Calgary author and journalist Marcello Di Cintio to explore a hidden, yet essential pillar...

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Marcello Di Cintio @marcellodicintio.bsky.social · 1d

Tonight! I’m excited.
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Book Launch: Precarious by Marcello Di Cintio

Join us for an evening celebrating the launch of "Precarious: The Lives of Migrant Workers" by Marcello Di Cintio

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Marcello Di Cintio @marcellodicintio.bsky.social · 1d

Airports should have pinball machines and so should every other place.

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Marcello Di Cintio @marcellodicintio.bsky.social · 1d

Heading home after two days in Leamington recording an episode of CBC Ideas about migrant workers with the legendary @nahlahayed.bsky.social. This town smells like tomatoes.

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Marcello Di Cintio @marcellodicintio.bsky.social · 5d

To the comedians surprised by all the American chain restaurants in Saudi Arabia:

Yes, Saudi Arabia imports the very worst of American culture. Why do you think YOU’RE there?

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Shiv Ramdas Mens Rice Activist @nameshiv.bsky.social · 5d

The Ig Nobel is incredible , one year an Indian guy won it for calculating the average surface area of an elephant and during his acceptance they had an elephant hold up a sign with the surface area of the scientist on it, they do showbiz better than the Oscars

Jeffrey J. Hall @mrjeffu.bsky.social · 20d

Video: a Japanese scientist was attacked by flies while giving the acceptance speech for his Ig Nobel Prize-winning research paper that proved painting Zebra-like stripes on cows led to a decrease in biting fly attacks.

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Marcello Di Cintio @marcellodicintio.bsky.social · 5d

Fascinating story by @vernadette.bsky.social. Many travelers will recognize this behaviour of Israeli tourists all too well.

Mondoweiss @mondoweiss.net · 5d

Siargao, a small island in the Philippines’ Mindanao region, might seem far from the Gaza genocide. But as the island becomes a popular spot for Israelis completing their military service, local Filipinos are starting to reject Israeli tourism.

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#Palestine #Israel

Filipinos reject Israeli tourism amid the Gaza genocide

Siargao, a small island in the Philippines’ Mindanao region, might seem far from the Gaza genocide. But as the island becomes a popular spot for Israelis completing their military service, local Filipinos...

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Westwood Creative Artists @westwoodcreative.bsky.social · 6d

Delighted to see @marcellodicintio.bsky.social's newest non-fiction, PRECARIOUS on The Booksellers' List!

Biblioasis @biblioasis.bsky.social · 7d

The Booksellers’ List is Canada’s newest way to discover must-read books, chosen by the people who know them best—independent booksellers. The independent presses featured on the List this season are excited to team up and present you with: your favourite indie’s favourite indies!

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Andrew Kurjata @akurjata.ca · 7d

If you need any other reasons not to travel to the States, solidarity may be a new one www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

Canada issues warning for citizens with gender-neutral passports travelling to U.S. | CBC News

The Canadian government is warning citizens who list "X" as their gender on their passports could have problems entering the U.S.

www.cbc.ca

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Marcello Di Cintio @marcellodicintio.bsky.social · 7d

Hello Canadians. Today I'll be doing four hours of back-to-back live interviews about Precarious on CBC's local drive-home shows. I'll start on the east coast and swing west. My talking points will be polished by the time I talk to Victoria, and my voice sexily hoarse.

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Marcello Di Cintio @marcellodicintio.bsky.social · 8d

I doubt it. They will all be obedient little boys and girls for those fat paycheques.

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Marcello Di Cintio @marcellodicintio.bsky.social · 8d

Today is the release date for Precarious. The book is officially birthed after more than four years of labour, and just as stories about migrant labour top our news feeds. I've accidentally written a relevant book. Thanks Poilievre!

Check it out if you can. If you like it, tell someone else.

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UNRWA @unrwa.org · 9d

"The #education of children must be part of any agreement to end the war in #Gaza. The proposed plan must offer some hope to more than 660,000 children out of school for the 3rd year."
— UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini

#CeasefireNow

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Marcello Di Cintio @marcellodicintio.bsky.social · 9d

Tomorrow is the official pub day of Precarious. The book starts with my nonno. Here is an excerpt from the introduction.
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Marcello Di Cintio @marcellodicintio.bsky.social · 10d

Excellent piece by Jason Kirby in The Globe.

The Globe and Mail @theglobeandmail.com · 13d

Meet the migrant workers Canadian farmers depend on to harvest their crops

In Ontario’s Norfolk County, workers are shaping the community, changing lives back home and keeping food on our tables

www.theglobeandmail.com

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Marcello Di Cintio @marcellodicintio.bsky.social · 11d

Cummings is about as “dangerous” as a bowl of tepid oatmeal.

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Marcello Di Cintio @marcellodicintio.bsky.social · 11d

They are so bad at this. And everything.

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Biblioasis @biblioasis.bsky.social · 12d

New on The Bibliophile: An excerpt from the introduction to PRECARIOUS: THE LIVES OF MIGRANT WORKERS by Marcello Di Cintio. Look for it on bookstore shelves next Tuesday, September 30!

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Photo of three copies of Marcello Di Cintio's "Precarious: The Lives of Migrant Workers" laid out beside each other. In white text over the photo reads: "Welcome to work but not to remain. An introduction to Precarious: The Lives of Migrant Workers by Marcello Di Cintio."

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Marcello Di Cintio @marcellodicintio.bsky.social · 13d

I wonder how many of Poilievre's constituents see the irony of being lectured about the ills of foreign labour by a recently unemployed man from 2,600 kilometres away – about as far from the riding as Chihuahua, Mexico – who showed up to take the job of a local resident.

Opinion: The temporary foreign worker program has never been easy to defend. But it should be reformed, not scrapped

Workers should be unshackled from their employers, and granted reliable pathways to permanent residency

www.theglobeandmail.com

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Marcello Di Cintio @marcellodicintio.bsky.social · 13d

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'I've written an unpatriotic book in a very patriotic time:' Marcello Di Cintio explores precarious lives of migrant workers

'The migrant-labour structures that we have in this country allow bad bosses to act badly. It aids and abets abuse and exploitation.'

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Marcello Di Cintio @marcellodicintio.bsky.social · 13d

“Start coming to America or we’ll make coming to America worse” is an interesting threat. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

U.S. ambassador says Washington has to 'take a look' at airport pre-clearance, citing drop in Canadian tourism | CBC News

U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra said Washington may need to reassess airport pre-clearance as part of an at-times animated exchange during a forum with Canadian business leaders in Banff, Alta...

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Charlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 14d

Spain and Italy are sending warships to protect unarmed citizens bringing aid to the starving people of Gaza.
Israel is a terror state engaged in deliberate mass starvation and killing of civilians.
We need full sanctions. Full boycott and international action to end the genocide.

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Truthout @truthout.org · 14d

Israeli forces have attacked a pediatric hospital and the only eye care hospital in Gaza, forcing them to close.

Israel Attacks Children’s Hospital in Gaza, Forcing It to Close

Since October 2023, Israel has killed more than 1,700 medical staff and attacked 38 hospitals.

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Marcello Di Cintio @marcellodicintio.bsky.social · 15d

What’s this “payday” you speak of?

Marcello Di Cintio @marcellodicintio.bsky.social · 15d

Today I’ll be interviewed and photographed by The Herald about the new book. I’ve received wise counsel not to reproduce my look from the last time. According to my fashion advisor, @plynn.bsky.social, "That jacket is three sizes too small for you. You look like a body builder at an awards show."

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