Don Curren 🇨🇦🇺🇦
@dbcurren.bsky.social
writer/blogger, formerly journalist at WSJ, Dow Jones, Reuters, others. #economics #markets, #music, #philosophy, #books, #technology, #photos, etc. (ie hopelessly eclectic) Toronto. May not respond to DMs. Blog at: https://doncurren.blogspot.com
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Canada Could Be a Formidable Bastion Against Fascism
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#Fascism, according to one definition, requires the idea of an “ultranation,” a racially and culturally pure identity that its adherents rally around. The problem for would-be #fascists in #Canada is that it has no ultranation, real or imagined, at its core.
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The French Mathematics Society will NOT attend the International Mathematics Conference scheduled to take place in Philadelphia in protest of the Trump regime.
Welcome to our continued march towards isolation and our MAGAt 4th rate future.
The French Mathematics Society will NOT attend the International Mathematics Conference scheduled to take place in Philadelphia in protest of the Trump regime.
Welcome to our continued march towards isolation and our MAGAt 4th rate future.
ICM 2026 - motion du CA | Société Mathématique de France
La SMF ne tiendra pas de stand à l'ICM de Philadelphie.
smf.emath.fr
January 28, 2026 at 3:27 PM
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The French Mathematics Society will NOT attend the International Mathematics Conference scheduled to take place in Philadelphia in protest of the Trump regime.
Welcome to our continued march towards isolation and our MAGAt 4th rate future.
The French Mathematics Society will NOT attend the International Mathematics Conference scheduled to take place in Philadelphia in protest of the Trump regime.
Welcome to our continued march towards isolation and our MAGAt 4th rate future.
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Kristin Raworth on the late #Liberal MP Kirsty Duncan. I was aware of some of Ms Duncan's work as #Canadian sports minister. This column by her friend Kristin shines a light on her humanity. We need more Kirsty Duncans, more than ever.
open.substack.com/pub/theline/...
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Kristin Raworth: Kirsty Duncan was an MP, a Cabinet minister, and a Canadian hero
She told me she would fight for change, and she never stopped fighting
open.substack.com
January 28, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Kristin Raworth on the late #Liberal MP Kirsty Duncan. I was aware of some of Ms Duncan's work as #Canadian sports minister. This column by her friend Kristin shines a light on her humanity. We need more Kirsty Duncans, more than ever.
open.substack.com/pub/theline/...
open.substack.com/pub/theline/...
#BankofCanada: “Governing Council judges the current policy rate remains appropriate, conditional on the economy evolving broadly in line w the outlook we published today. However, uncertainty is heightened & we are monitoring risks closely. If the outlook changes, we are prepared to respond” #BOC
January 28, 2026 at 3:23 PM
#BankofCanada: “Governing Council judges the current policy rate remains appropriate, conditional on the economy evolving broadly in line w the outlook we published today. However, uncertainty is heightened & we are monitoring risks closely. If the outlook changes, we are prepared to respond” #BOC
“We watch #Churchill as he manoeuvres his way through the war, trying to inveigle the #Americans into the war, then trying to control #Roosevelt and #Stalin, and we cannot help but project forward to today. There are so many echoes with what’s going on now …” fivebooks.com/best-books/n... #books
The Best Nonfiction Books: The 2026 Duff Cooper Prize
Now in its 70th year, the Duff Cooper Prize is awarded annually for an outstanding work of nonfiction that combines originality, rigour and a strong narrative drive—the kind of book that "general read...
fivebooks.com
January 28, 2026 at 3:09 PM
“We watch #Churchill as he manoeuvres his way through the war, trying to inveigle the #Americans into the war, then trying to control #Roosevelt and #Stalin, and we cannot help but project forward to today. There are so many echoes with what’s going on now …” fivebooks.com/best-books/n... #books
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“the motion picture studio is the exemplary modern corporation. Each picture represents general conditions of corporate personhood+allegorically represents+pragmatically advances particular interests of the specific studio. The Hollywood studio does its business right there on screen."
Christensen
Christensen
January 28, 2026 at 1:22 PM
“the motion picture studio is the exemplary modern corporation. Each picture represents general conditions of corporate personhood+allegorically represents+pragmatically advances particular interests of the specific studio. The Hollywood studio does its business right there on screen."
Christensen
Christensen
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After adjusting for adaptation, global yields from staple crops in a high-emissions future will be 24% less in 2100 than without climate change. The US and other breadbaskets are among the hardest-hit, while regions in Canada, China and Russia may benefit”
agupdate.com/agriview/mar...
agupdate.com/agriview/mar...
Climate change will devastate crop yields
A sweeping new analysis finds that warming global temperatures will dampen the world’s capacity to produce food from most staple crops, even after accounting for economic development and adaptation by
agupdate.com
January 28, 2026 at 2:17 PM
After adjusting for adaptation, global yields from staple crops in a high-emissions future will be 24% less in 2100 than without climate change. The US and other breadbaskets are among the hardest-hit, while regions in Canada, China and Russia may benefit”
agupdate.com/agriview/mar...
agupdate.com/agriview/mar...
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NEW: Enjoy nonfiction? The shortlist of the 2026 Pol Roger Duff Cooper is now out. Andrew Holgate, one of the prize's judges, talks us through the shortlist:
fivebooks.com/best-books/n...
fivebooks.com/best-books/n...
Five Books: The Best Nonfiction Books: The 2026 Duff Cooper Prize, recommended by Andrew Holgate
Now in its 70th year, the Duff Cooper Prize is awarded annually for an outstanding work of nonfiction that combines originality, rigour and a strong narrative drive—the kind of book that "general readers...
fivebooks.com
January 28, 2026 at 3:00 PM
NEW: Enjoy nonfiction? The shortlist of the 2026 Pol Roger Duff Cooper is now out. Andrew Holgate, one of the prize's judges, talks us through the shortlist:
fivebooks.com/best-books/n...
fivebooks.com/best-books/n...
#Chartbook by #AdamTooze is full of visual delights this morning, including some pieces by #Picasso, a #Canada-centric view of the world, this image of what the #Teletubbies would look like after listening to #JoyDivision … & some interesting #economic #charts
open.substack.com/pub/adamtooz...
open.substack.com/pub/adamtooz...
January 28, 2026 at 3:02 PM
#Chartbook by #AdamTooze is full of visual delights this morning, including some pieces by #Picasso, a #Canada-centric view of the world, this image of what the #Teletubbies would look like after listening to #JoyDivision … & some interesting #economic #charts
open.substack.com/pub/adamtooz...
open.substack.com/pub/adamtooz...
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Good morning and Happy #WoodpeckerWednesday to all who celebrate! 🤘😶🌫️
📸 Hairy Woodpecker 🪶🌿
#Woodpeckers
#EastCoastKin
#Photography
#BirdLovers
📸 Hairy Woodpecker 🪶🌿
#Woodpeckers
#EastCoastKin
#Photography
#BirdLovers
January 28, 2026 at 1:21 PM
Good morning and Happy #WoodpeckerWednesday to all who celebrate! 🤘😶🌫️
📸 Hairy Woodpecker 🪶🌿
#Woodpeckers
#EastCoastKin
#Photography
#BirdLovers
📸 Hairy Woodpecker 🪶🌿
#Woodpeckers
#EastCoastKin
#Photography
#BirdLovers
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Hell, at this point, I'll try anything
PRIDE & PREJUDICE was published #otd in 1813
Ever since it has been a comfort in dark days like those we now face.
Austen’s novels were recommended to soldiers with shell shock in WWI & Churchill wrote about the solace reading them brought him during WWII
📸 taken by me @janeaustenshouse.bsky.social
Ever since it has been a comfort in dark days like those we now face.
Austen’s novels were recommended to soldiers with shell shock in WWI & Churchill wrote about the solace reading them brought him during WWII
📸 taken by me @janeaustenshouse.bsky.social
January 28, 2026 at 2:43 PM
Hell, at this point, I'll try anything
Bloomberg: #Gold briefly topped $5,300 an ounce, extending a breakneck #rally fueled by #dollarweakness and a flight from #sovereign #bonds and #currencies.
January 28, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Bloomberg: #Gold briefly topped $5,300 an ounce, extending a breakneck #rally fueled by #dollarweakness and a flight from #sovereign #bonds and #currencies.
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Philip Glass boycotting the Kennedy Center
Philip Glass boycotting the Kennedy Center
Philip Glass boycotting the Kennedy Center
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Philip Glass boycotting the Kennedy Center
Philip Glass boycotting the Kennedy Center
Philip Glass boycotting the Kennedy Center
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Philip Glass boycotting the Kennedy Center
January 28, 2026 at 2:20 PM
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Sesame Street is now offering tips for parents on post-trauma comfort because the federal government is physically and mentally abusing our country's children.
January 27, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Sesame Street is now offering tips for parents on post-trauma comfort because the federal government is physically and mentally abusing our country's children.
““You have to understand, we are 1.4 billion plus: the world’s most populous country. We’re going to grow no matter what happens. We will consume more, and we will become the biggest consumer the world has seen, similarly to what #China was 15 to 20 years back.” #India #Canada #trade
India no longer views Canada as ‘younger brother’ of U.S. under Carney, envoy says — The Globe and Mail
Prime Minister making plans for March visit as Ottawa and New Delhi prepare to launch trade talks
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January 28, 2026 at 2:15 PM
1 I wonder if 500 years from now the #AIbubble won’t look uncannily similar to #Tulipmania: massive over-investment in a marginal asset with some intrinsic value, but not nearly enough to justify the degree of #overvaluation during the inflation of the #bubble. 🧵
January 28, 2026 at 2:08 PM
1 I wonder if 500 years from now the #AIbubble won’t look uncannily similar to #Tulipmania: massive over-investment in a marginal asset with some intrinsic value, but not nearly enough to justify the degree of #overvaluation during the inflation of the #bubble. 🧵
Through an intermediary, #Noem passed to Caputo the statement: “Everything I’ve done, I’ve done at the direction of the #president and Stephen.” open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
January 27, 2026
The murder of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis on Saturday morning at the hands of federal agents has put wind in the sails of those trying to rein in the Trump administration at the same time it has sent t...
open.substack.com
January 28, 2026 at 1:55 PM
Through an intermediary, #Noem passed to Caputo the statement: “Everything I’ve done, I’ve done at the direction of the #president and Stephen.” open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
“ #People … has devoted more of its pages to politics lately than in the past, (and) has been publishing stories of those who died in #ICE custody last year—at least 32—including #GeraldoLunasCampos, whose death in #ICEcustody in #Texas has been ruled a #homicide” open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
January 27, 2026
The murder of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis on Saturday morning at the hands of federal agents has put wind in the sails of those trying to rein in the Trump administration at the same time it has sent t...
open.substack.com
January 28, 2026 at 1:31 PM
“ #People … has devoted more of its pages to politics lately than in the past, (and) has been publishing stories of those who died in #ICE custody last year—at least 32—including #GeraldoLunasCampos, whose death in #ICEcustody in #Texas has been ruled a #homicide” open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
“In short, the news from #Minnesota is horrifying but also hugely encouraging. Ordinary #Americans are showing more strength, more resolve in defending our fundamental values, than almost anyone expected.” open.substack.com/pub/paulkrug...
Minnesota is the Beginning of an American Color Revolution
Ordinary people are ready to save democracy
open.substack.com
January 28, 2026 at 1:14 PM
“In short, the news from #Minnesota is horrifying but also hugely encouraging. Ordinary #Americans are showing more strength, more resolve in defending our fundamental values, than almost anyone expected.” open.substack.com/pub/paulkrug...
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Share this widely. Keep painting the public portrait of Alex Pretti.
I wrote about my childhood friend Alexi Pretti. Please read it and share it and remember him as a human being. @theverge.com
I grew up with Alex Pretti
The kind-hearted ICU nurse shot by ICE agents was my childhood best friend.
www.theverge.com
January 28, 2026 at 8:49 AM
Share this widely. Keep painting the public portrait of Alex Pretti.
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“ #MAGA can’t understand the willingness of so many people to endure so much hardship and run so many risks out of a sense of civic duty and care for their fellow man.”
open.substack.com/pub/paulkrug...
open.substack.com/pub/paulkrug...
Minnesota is the Beginning of an American Color Revolution
Ordinary people are ready to save democracy
open.substack.com
January 28, 2026 at 1:05 PM
“ #MAGA can’t understand the willingness of so many people to endure so much hardship and run so many risks out of a sense of civic duty and care for their fellow man.”
open.substack.com/pub/paulkrug...
open.substack.com/pub/paulkrug...
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Dawn, High Summit
Chris Flodberg
2025
Chris Flodberg
2025
January 28, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Dawn, High Summit
Chris Flodberg
2025
Chris Flodberg
2025
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January 27, 2026 at 6:03 PM
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January 28, 2026 at 11:12 AM