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Samantha Brennan @samanthabrennan.bsky.social · 8h

It took 49 years to graduate from U of G. Now it’s time for grad school

In June, Dave Burnett, 65, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Guelph

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It took 49 years to graduate from U of G. Now it’s time for grad school

In June, Dave Burnett, 65, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Guelph

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Anna Merlan @annamerlan.bsky.social · 18h

NEW: I talked to scholars who study political contagion about how America’s freefall could affect the rest of the world. They are… concerned. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

Is America contagious?

Scholars in political extremism are documenting the global spread of right-wing populism.

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Samantha Brennan @samanthabrennan.bsky.social · 15h

We’re checking in on our words of the year! #TeamPost, #WOTY

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We’re checking in on our words of the year! #TeamPost, #WOTY

With three months left in the year, it seemed like a good time to check in with the Fit is a Feminist Issue blog team about how our words of the year for 2025 are working out. Here’s th…

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Samantha Brennan @samanthabrennan.bsky.social · 18h

Can Jane Goodall inspire you to go vegan?

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Can Jane Goodall inspire you to go vegan?

Photo portrait of a stately looking older woman (Jane Goodall) with grey hair, wearing a black turtleneck, a chain with a silver pendant in the shape of the continent of Africa, and a colourful pas…

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Samantha Brennan @samanthabrennan.bsky.social · 18h

Mary Roach on the timeless appeal of weird science

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Mary Roach on the Timeless Appeal of Weird Science

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Greg Sargent @gregsargent.bsky.social · 22h

Trump's tweet that Portland is "war ravaged" just backfired. A Trump-picked judge cited it in blocking National Guard deployment to Portland, declaring him "untethered from facts."

On the pod, Oregon AG Dan Rayfield illuminatingly explains the ruling and what's next:
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Trump’s Own Tweet on Portland Backfires as Judge Deals Him Harsh Loss

As a judge’s blunt ruling blocks Trump from deploying troops in Portland, Oregon’s Attorney General tells us in an interview that Trump’s lawless threats are working against him—and discusses what com...

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Heather Cherone @heathercherone.bsky.social · 1d

Pritzker is also furious: “Should National Governors Association leadership choose to remain silent, Illinois will have no choice but to withdraw from the organization.”

Gov. JB Pritzker’s letter to the National Governors Association

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Samantha Brennan @samanthabrennan.bsky.social · 1d

10 activities for the 10th month

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10 activities for the 10th month

I keep trying to coax myself into picking up daily or weekly activities but I keep getting thrown off and having to start over. But instead of being hard on myself about that I’m heading in a diffe…

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Samantha Brennan @samanthabrennan.bsky.social · 1d

Discover arts and humanities at the University of Guelph

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Study Arts and Humanities in Canada at the University of Guelph

YouTube video by University of Guelph Undergraduate Admission

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Samantha Brennan @samanthabrennan.bsky.social · 1d

Financial audits of five colleges in northeastern Ontario have revealed that some are losing money delivering sought-after programs that train graduates for industries clamouring for qualified workers.

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Audits of northeastern Ontario colleges find programs that train in-demand graduates cost colleges money | CBC News

Financial audits of five colleges in northeastern Ontario have revealed that some are losing money delivering sought-after programs that train graduates for industries clamouring for qualified workers...

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Great LakesQ @qglpolicywonk.bsky.social · 1d

Here are the signs that will go up around #Chicago

Great reporting @thetriibe.com

City of Chicago sign that says "This property is owned and/or controlled by the City of Chicago. It may not be used for Civil Immigration Enforcement as a: Staging area, processing location or operations base."

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Samantha Brennan @samanthabrennan.bsky.social · 1d

Preparing for November!

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Preparing for November!

What I read: A bunch of my old posts–Sam’s November advice for those hate November, Sam’s November Plan 2022, Is there a way to redeem November? , 10 things to make it throug…

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Noah Shachtman @noahshachtman.bsky.social · 1d

The biggest star in country music is coming out against ICE.

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“ICE Is Gonna Come Bust Down Your Door” – Zach Bryan Teases Politically-Charged New Song, “Bad News”

A RIFF on what country is really about.

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Jesse Hawken @jessehawken.bsky.social · 1d

Looking forward to a gigantic journalistic scandal and/or plummeting ratings to befall this creature

Nitish Pahwa @nitishpahwa.com · 1d

now that the news is official: some thoughts on Bari Weiss taking over at CBS News, and what it means that the Free Press—a publication that never apologizes or corrects itself when its "reporting" is ripped to shreds—is touted as a needed dose of "trust and integrity" slate.com/technology/2...

CBS Is About to Hand Over Its Newsroom to an Anti-Woke Crusader. You Should Be Worried.

She’s made a career railing against “wokeness.” Now she’s in charge of a venerated newsroom.

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Samantha Brennan @samanthabrennan.bsky.social · 1d

Philosophy at Western University is hiring in Metaphysics, Epistemology, and Logic

philjobs.org/job/show/29682

#philjobs

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Samantha Brennan @samanthabrennan.bsky.social · 1d

Body slamming, teargas and pepper balls: viral videos show Ice using extreme force in Chicago

A facility in Broadview, a mostly Black suburb, has become the site of escalation and ‘targeted attacks’ on protesters

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Body slamming, teargas and pepper balls: viral videos show Ice using extreme force in Chicago

A facility in Broadview, a mostly Black suburb, has become the site of escalation and ‘targeted attacks’ on protesters

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Samantha Brennan @samanthabrennan.bsky.social · 1d

Libraries Can’t Get Their Loaned Books Back Because of Trump’s Tariffs

(Or, Trump ruins interlibrary loans.)

Libraries have shared their collections internationally for decades. Trump’s tariffs are throwing that system into chaos and can ‘hinder academic progress.’

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Libraries Can’t Get Their Loaned Books Back Because of Trump’s Tariffs

Libraries have shared their collections internationally for decades. Trump’s tariffs are throwing that system into chaos and can ‘hinder academic progress.’

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Samantha Brennan @samanthabrennan.bsky.social · 1d

The student-as-customer model is an expensive lie that burdens Canadian universities

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The student-as-customer model is an expensive lie that burdens Canadian universities

Postsecondary institutions shouldn’t be vendors, but instead vehicles for national productivity

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Alejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 1d

The Supreme Court is poised to overturn 32 state bans on conversion therapy and explicitly legalize the abusive and torturous process.

They don't care how many LGBTQ people this traumatizes and kills.

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Supreme Court to decide if states may ban attempts to ‘convert’ gay and transgender youth | CNN Politics

Matt Salmon remembers getting into a circle with the other teenagers in his group therapy session and shouting obscenities at a gay boy forced to stand in the middle.

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Samantha Brennan @samanthabrennan.bsky.social · 1d

State Terror, American Style

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State Terror, American Style

Forget about “soft autocracy”

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Samantha Brennan @samanthabrennan.bsky.social · 1d

Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 with the understanding it would only be released after her death. In it, she discusses blasting Trump and Musk deep into space and shares the message, "Don't lose hope."

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I have some anger around the loss of Dr. Jane Goodall. | elephant journal

“The least I can do is speak out for those who cannot speak for themselves.” ~ Dr. Jane Goodall I have some anger around this loss. So many of us liked her, admired her, without listening to her. ...

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Samantha Brennan @samanthabrennan.bsky.social · 2d

Movement Monday, Magic Monday, or Meh Monday: All Mondays are valid, do what works for you

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Movement Monday, Magic Monday, or Meh Monday: All Mondays are valid, do what works for you

For years I’ve been a big fan of working out on Mondays. I like that it sets the time for the week. But that plan isn’t going so well this fall. First, I’m a bit of a week…

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Samantha Brennan @samanthabrennan.bsky.social · 2d

This is what the opening move of the US's attempted annexation of Canada could look like

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Opinion: This is what the opening move of the U.S.’s attempted annexation of Canada could look like

A Trump annexation effort would likely start in the North. It’s time to take the possibility seriously and have a hard conversation about Canada’s maritime Arctic sovereignty

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Hausu M.D. 🎥👺📼🍉🖤 @suspiraserhead.bsky.social · 2d

The funniest thing about this is how legit terrified ICE looks.

competentposter @competentposter.bsky.social · 3d

wizard frog is insane

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Jacob T. Levy @jacobtlevy.bsky.social · 2d

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Federal trial court judges continue to try to do their jobs honorably and professionally, despite threats and a lack of support from the Supreme Court.

Judge Finds ‘Likelihood’ That Charges Against Abrego Garcia Are Vindictive

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