Chris Houston
@chrishouston.ca
Exec Director @canadianpeacemuseum.ca, newspaper columnist, teaching humanitarianism (U of Toronto), consulting at @humanitarianassociates.org
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Chris Houston
@chrishouston.ca
· Jan 26
🧵👋 Hi, I'm a university instructor and writer about peace, health, human rights and humanitarianism.
Given the unprecedented times we're in, here's a 🧵 of thoughts and resources for:
PROTECTING YOUR WELL-BEING AND ADAPTABILITY DURING AND BEYOND 2025 (I'll keep adding to this over the next week).
Given the unprecedented times we're in, here's a 🧵 of thoughts and resources for:
PROTECTING YOUR WELL-BEING AND ADAPTABILITY DURING AND BEYOND 2025 (I'll keep adding to this over the next week).
This is interesting. And I wonder how it would look if it was updated with 2020’s data.
February 10, 2026 at 3:57 AM
This is interesting. And I wonder how it would look if it was updated with 2020’s data.
Canada is second worst in this cohort.
U.S. police kill civilians at a rate nearly incomparable to other wealthy democracies.
It's not just "a few bad apples."
It's not just "a few bad apples."
February 10, 2026 at 3:55 AM
Canada is second worst in this cohort.
So much for the "elbow's up!". This feels more like "elbows down".
There are mechanisms the federal government could use to stop Canadian firms from contracting with ICE, but there's no political will to do so, critics say.
www.hilltimes.com/story/2026/0...
www.hilltimes.com/story/2026/0...
February 9, 2026 at 6:59 PM
So much for the "elbow's up!". This feels more like "elbows down".
I am being ironic.
I am against exporting things to ICE.
I forgot that sarcasm and irony online is often misunderstood.
chrishouston.ca/stories-of-p...
I am against exporting things to ICE.
I forgot that sarcasm and irony online is often misunderstood.
chrishouston.ca/stories-of-p...
A Canadian company is selling armoured vehicles to ICE
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is spending over C$10 million on armoured vehicles designed to protect against bomb blasts and military-grade weapons. The supplier of the 20 vehicles is...
chrishouston.ca
February 9, 2026 at 6:58 PM
I am being ironic.
I am against exporting things to ICE.
I forgot that sarcasm and irony online is often misunderstood.
chrishouston.ca/stories-of-p...
I am against exporting things to ICE.
I forgot that sarcasm and irony online is often misunderstood.
chrishouston.ca/stories-of-p...
"Nuclear deterrence does not create peace. It has not prevented major wars...
...In the history of the arms race, steps for weapons limitation and disarmament usually have been the result of citizen pressure and grassroots political action" - David Cortright
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
...In the history of the arms race, steps for weapons limitation and disarmament usually have been the result of citizen pressure and grassroots political action" - David Cortright
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The risk of nuclear war is rising again. We need a new movement for global peace | David Cortright
With the end of the New Start treaty, we face a potentially catastrophic arms race. It can still be prevented
www.theguardian.com
February 9, 2026 at 5:53 PM
"Nuclear deterrence does not create peace. It has not prevented major wars...
...In the history of the arms race, steps for weapons limitation and disarmament usually have been the result of citizen pressure and grassroots political action" - David Cortright
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
...In the history of the arms race, steps for weapons limitation and disarmament usually have been the result of citizen pressure and grassroots political action" - David Cortright
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Me too. But if I was making a public annoucment about a famous person's death, and I was a government official, I'd probably give it a little extra care.
February 9, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Me too. But if I was making a public annoucment about a famous person's death, and I was a government official, I'd probably give it a little extra care.
That's very fair. There's no doubt that an admin error is the most likely explanation.
And I have no idea if these files are filled with early drafts of things, how normal this is to keep and publish erroneous drafts.
I found it weird.
And I have no idea if these files are filled with early drafts of things, how normal this is to keep and publish erroneous drafts.
I found it weird.
February 9, 2026 at 3:47 PM
That's very fair. There's no doubt that an admin error is the most likely explanation.
And I have no idea if these files are filled with early drafts of things, how normal this is to keep and publish erroneous drafts.
I found it weird.
And I have no idea if these files are filled with early drafts of things, how normal this is to keep and publish erroneous drafts.
I found it weird.
I'm sorry to hear about your friend. All the best.
February 9, 2026 at 3:39 PM
I'm sorry to hear about your friend. All the best.
Important to note that he was pronounced dead at 7:36am, so who ever wrote this probably wasn't writing very early in the morning.
But yes, admin error is of course the most likely explanation.
But yes, admin error is of course the most likely explanation.
February 9, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Important to note that he was pronounced dead at 7:36am, so who ever wrote this probably wasn't writing very early in the morning.
But yes, admin error is of course the most likely explanation.
But yes, admin error is of course the most likely explanation.
I agree, people are allowed to do that.
If you want to convince me that this is not weird (no obligation) feel free to share any links/sources to support analysis that this is all fine and normal.
If you want to convince me that this is not weird (no obligation) feel free to share any links/sources to support analysis that this is all fine and normal.
February 9, 2026 at 6:41 AM
I agree, people are allowed to do that.
If you want to convince me that this is not weird (no obligation) feel free to share any links/sources to support analysis that this is all fine and normal.
If you want to convince me that this is not weird (no obligation) feel free to share any links/sources to support analysis that this is all fine and normal.
That’s honestly not a very convincing explanation.
I think it’s weird that there’s a memo dated the day before and that seems like a reasonable position to have.
I think it’s weird that there’s a memo dated the day before and that seems like a reasonable position to have.
February 9, 2026 at 6:35 AM
That’s honestly not a very convincing explanation.
I think it’s weird that there’s a memo dated the day before and that seems like a reasonable position to have.
I think it’s weird that there’s a memo dated the day before and that seems like a reasonable position to have.
Anyone reading, please note that we are still fundraising to support his daughter: www.gofundme.com/f/arne-roosman
Donate to Arne Roosman, organized by Chris Houston
Renowned Estonian-Canadian artist Arne Roosman passed away at North Hastings Hospital in Bancroft on 15 Jan… Chris Houston needs your support for Arne Roosman
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February 9, 2026 at 1:21 AM
Anyone reading, please note that we are still fundraising to support his daughter: www.gofundme.com/f/arne-roosman
Please be warned that one of those links includes photos of him deceased.
February 9, 2026 at 1:19 AM
Please be warned that one of those links includes photos of him deceased.
Official reports that he was found 6:33am on the 10th
Source on timing: www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
So this memo announcing his death on 9th, seems impossible
9th Memo: www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
And here's the official one announcing on 10th:
10th memo: www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/pr...
Source on timing: www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
So this memo announcing his death on 9th, seems impossible
9th Memo: www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
And here's the official one announcing on 10th:
10th memo: www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/pr...
www.justice.gov
February 9, 2026 at 1:18 AM
Official reports that he was found 6:33am on the 10th
Source on timing: www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
So this memo announcing his death on 9th, seems impossible
9th Memo: www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
And here's the official one announcing on 10th:
10th memo: www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/pr...
Source on timing: www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
So this memo announcing his death on 9th, seems impossible
9th Memo: www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
And here's the official one announcing on 10th:
10th memo: www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/pr...
Jeffrey Epstein's death is widely reported to have occurred on Saturday, August 10, 2019.
So it is very strange that the recently released files include this memo about his death dated "Friday, August 9, 2019"
www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
So it is very strange that the recently released files include this memo about his death dated "Friday, August 9, 2019"
www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
www.justice.gov
February 9, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Jeffrey Epstein's death is widely reported to have occurred on Saturday, August 10, 2019.
So it is very strange that the recently released files include this memo about his death dated "Friday, August 9, 2019"
www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
So it is very strange that the recently released files include this memo about his death dated "Friday, August 9, 2019"
www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
If you could please use your magical powers for something different...
a man in a suit and tie is holding a cup of coffee and saying `` that would be great `` .
Alt: a man in a suit and tie is holding a cup of coffee and saying `` that would be great `` .
media.tenor.com
February 8, 2026 at 11:17 PM
If you could please use your magical powers for something different...
Folks can't afford basic living costs while a royal and a politician shared inside tips to help an American mega millionaire get wealthier.
Enraging.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Enraging.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Andrew shared confidential information with Epstein as trade envoy, files suggest
Under official guidance, trade envoys have a duty of confidentiality over sensitive, commercial, or political information.
www.bbc.com
February 8, 2026 at 10:47 PM
Folks can't afford basic living costs while a royal and a politician shared inside tips to help an American mega millionaire get wealthier.
Enraging.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Enraging.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Democracy Dies in Plain View™️
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February 8, 2026 at 4:57 AM
Democracy Dies in Plain View™️
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People in charge of things (governments, social media accounts) are responsible for the actions of the people they delegate to.
February 8, 2026 at 2:57 AM
People in charge of things (governments, social media accounts) are responsible for the actions of the people they delegate to.
Are we to believe that Trump delegates his social media to a staffer who works independently of his administration?
Are we to forget that his spokes
person scoffed at reporter’s questions about the post?
We’re in 1984-level nonsense.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Are we to forget that his spokes
person scoffed at reporter’s questions about the post?
We’re in 1984-level nonsense.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Trump shifts blame to aide as he refuses to apologize for racist video of Obamas
After first dismissing uproar over depiction of Obamas as apes, White House then said it was erroneously posted by staffer
www.theguardian.com
February 8, 2026 at 1:59 AM
Are we to believe that Trump delegates his social media to a staffer who works independently of his administration?
Are we to forget that his spokes
person scoffed at reporter’s questions about the post?
We’re in 1984-level nonsense.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Are we to forget that his spokes
person scoffed at reporter’s questions about the post?
We’re in 1984-level nonsense.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Reposted by Chris Houston
I wrote about the Epstein files (gift link) www.theverge.com/tech/874721/...
How the men in the Epstein files defeated #MeToo
The emails show the “anti-woke” crusaders are afraid of accountability.
www.theverge.com
February 6, 2026 at 3:09 PM
I wrote about the Epstein files (gift link) www.theverge.com/tech/874721/...
White House spokesperson, Karoline Leavitt: “Please stop the fake outrage and report on something today that actually matters to the American public.”
www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
White House takes down Trump’s racist video about Obamas after outrage over ‘vile, unhinged’ post – live
Multiple outlets cite a senior Trump official as saying, ‘a White House staffer erroneously made the post’
www.theguardian.com
February 6, 2026 at 8:09 PM
White House spokesperson, Karoline Leavitt: “Please stop the fake outrage and report on something today that actually matters to the American public.”
www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...