Marc Spooner
@drmarcspooner.bsky.social
Professor, Fac of Ed, University of Regina. Social/ political commentator. Say no to irresponsible austerity! opinions are yours
“Government censorship of free speech and academic freedom has reached unprecedented heights on U.S. campuses as lawmakers extend a web of political and ideological control over the sector.”
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Expanding the Web of Control
Government censorship of free speech and academic freedom has reached unprecedented heights on U.S. campuses as lawmakers extend a web of political and ideological control over the sector.
pen.org
January 16, 2026 at 12:16 AM
“Government censorship of free speech and academic freedom has reached unprecedented heights on U.S. campuses as lawmakers extend a web of political and ideological control over the sector.”
pen.org/report/ameri...
pen.org/report/ameri...
@alexusherhesa.bsky.social congrats on the NYT quote!
January 15, 2026 at 1:46 PM
@alexusherhesa.bsky.social congrats on the NYT quote!
Like from an ulcer?
(I sure didn’t see any collision)
(I sure didn’t see any collision)
January 15, 2026 at 3:33 AM
Like from an ulcer?
(I sure didn’t see any collision)
(I sure didn’t see any collision)
Am I pretty excited to finally hold a hardcopy of our new collection?! You betcha!
Looking forward to the book launches, discussions, reviews, and celebrations
Looking forward to the book launches, discussions, reviews, and celebrations
January 14, 2026 at 12:06 AM
Am I pretty excited to finally hold a hardcopy of our new collection?! You betcha!
Looking forward to the book launches, discussions, reviews, and celebrations
Looking forward to the book launches, discussions, reviews, and celebrations
Sad to see these kinds of misguided standardized testing schemes are still happening in our schools.
Government report confirms teachers’ concerns about mandatory testing
teachers.ab.ca/news/governm...
Government report confirms teachers’ concerns about mandatory testing
teachers.ab.ca/news/governm...
Government report confirms teachers’ concerns about mandatory testing | Alberta Teachers' Association
teachers.ab.ca
January 9, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Sad to see these kinds of misguided standardized testing schemes are still happening in our schools.
Government report confirms teachers’ concerns about mandatory testing
teachers.ab.ca/news/governm...
Government report confirms teachers’ concerns about mandatory testing
teachers.ab.ca/news/governm...
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From a named Chair of Philosophy at Texas A&M following the censoring of his modules on Plato.
I love Dr. Peterson. This is the way.
I love Dr. Peterson. This is the way.
January 8, 2026 at 9:03 PM
From a named Chair of Philosophy at Texas A&M following the censoring of his modules on Plato.
I love Dr. Peterson. This is the way.
I love Dr. Peterson. This is the way.
Reposted by Marc Spooner
Canada rejects MAHA disinformation
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
Canadian officials say US health institutions no longer dependable for accurate information
Misinformation from the Trump administration is cited as fuelling Canadians’ concerns over childhood vaccinations
www.theguardian.com
January 5, 2026 at 6:17 PM
Canada rejects MAHA disinformation
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
Alex Usher’s reply to my recent Bulletin piece: Not all calls for public funding are good
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We don’t agree, but I always find him interesting.
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We don’t agree, but I always find him interesting.
January 5, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Alex Usher’s reply to my recent Bulletin piece: Not all calls for public funding are good
www.caut.ca/wp-content/u...
We don’t agree, but I always find him interesting.
www.caut.ca/wp-content/u...
We don’t agree, but I always find him interesting.
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"Post-truth is pre-fascism, and Trump has been our post-truth president. When we give up on truth, we concede power to those with the wealth and charisma to create spectacle in its place."
I published this piece on January 9th, 2021. It remains all too relevant.
www.nytimes.com/2021/01/09/m...
I published this piece on January 9th, 2021. It remains all too relevant.
www.nytimes.com/2021/01/09/m...
The American Abyss (Published 2021)
www.nytimes.com
January 5, 2026 at 5:52 PM
"Post-truth is pre-fascism, and Trump has been our post-truth president. When we give up on truth, we concede power to those with the wealth and charisma to create spectacle in its place."
I published this piece on January 9th, 2021. It remains all too relevant.
www.nytimes.com/2021/01/09/m...
I published this piece on January 9th, 2021. It remains all too relevant.
www.nytimes.com/2021/01/09/m...
Important review of Guinness delivery schemes:
- Kangaroo: much too foamy
- Mustachioed person: Guinness lost to theft
- Toucan: Fast, but half full upon arrival
- Turtle: I’m still waiting…
- Trustworthy Barkeeps- Just Right!
- Kangaroo: much too foamy
- Mustachioed person: Guinness lost to theft
- Toucan: Fast, but half full upon arrival
- Turtle: I’m still waiting…
- Trustworthy Barkeeps- Just Right!
January 4, 2026 at 4:51 AM
Important review of Guinness delivery schemes:
- Kangaroo: much too foamy
- Mustachioed person: Guinness lost to theft
- Toucan: Fast, but half full upon arrival
- Turtle: I’m still waiting…
- Trustworthy Barkeeps- Just Right!
- Kangaroo: much too foamy
- Mustachioed person: Guinness lost to theft
- Toucan: Fast, but half full upon arrival
- Turtle: I’m still waiting…
- Trustworthy Barkeeps- Just Right!
December 28, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Don’t be mean to the kitty!
Listen to the music!
Listen to the music!
December 23, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Don’t be mean to the kitty!
Listen to the music!
Listen to the music!
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Being able to identify hoaxes, avoid scams & debunk propaganda is a civic skill required in today's information society. That's why curriculum for students in Finland includes media literacy lessons, aimed at safeguarding a precious resource: the truth. youtu.be/UZV9uw4usEE?...
Finland teaches media literacy to fight fake news and disinformation
YouTube video by Al Jazeera English
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December 17, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Being able to identify hoaxes, avoid scams & debunk propaganda is a civic skill required in today's information society. That's why curriculum for students in Finland includes media literacy lessons, aimed at safeguarding a precious resource: the truth. youtu.be/UZV9uw4usEE?...
I’d 100% rather pay taxes than rely on charity.
December 19, 2025 at 8:29 AM
I’d 100% rather pay taxes than rely on charity.
Not to worry feels like -27!
December 13, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Not to worry feels like -27!
We quote you @margaretatwood.bsky.social !
December 10, 2025 at 9:44 PM
We quote you @margaretatwood.bsky.social !
December 10, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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The ash heap of human history will be a record of how the news media helped propagate disinformation and lies by not calling it out for what it is.
Breaking news: The FDA is investigating whether coronavirus vaccines are linked to deaths of adults, part of a probe that has alleged children died as a result of the shots, federal health officials said.
FDA to probe whether adult deaths linked to coronavirus vaccine
An agency memo alleged that at least 10 children died after receiving coronavirus vaccinations, citing it as a basis for overhauling how vaccines are approved, despite studies finding the shots have g...
wapo.st
December 9, 2025 at 10:19 PM
The ash heap of human history will be a record of how the news media helped propagate disinformation and lies by not calling it out for what it is.
We should all be alarmed
December 5, 2025 at 10:30 PM
We should all be alarmed
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Significant legislative erosion of basic labour rights in Quebec, with broader national implications.
December 4, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Significant legislative erosion of basic labour rights in Quebec, with broader national implications.
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“It is incumbent on us to continue to value and uphold universities for their core missions, which go far beyond serving as entrepreneurial training centres for industry and engaging in corporate R&D.”
Read more on calls for public funding in the latest Bulletin: www.caut.ca/bulletin/not...
Read more on calls for public funding in the latest Bulletin: www.caut.ca/bulletin/not...
December 1, 2025 at 4:00 PM
“It is incumbent on us to continue to value and uphold universities for their core missions, which go far beyond serving as entrepreneurial training centres for industry and engaging in corporate R&D.”
Read more on calls for public funding in the latest Bulletin: www.caut.ca/bulletin/not...
Read more on calls for public funding in the latest Bulletin: www.caut.ca/bulletin/not...
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«Il nous incombe de continuer à valoriser et à défendre les universités pour leurs missions fondamentales, qui vont bien au-delà de leur rôle de centres de formation entrepreneuriale pour l’industrie et de leur engagement dans la R-D des entreprises.»
Lisez-en plus dans le Bulletin: buff.ly/2SBdkZG
Lisez-en plus dans le Bulletin: buff.ly/2SBdkZG
December 1, 2025 at 4:01 PM
«Il nous incombe de continuer à valoriser et à défendre les universités pour leurs missions fondamentales, qui vont bien au-delà de leur rôle de centres de formation entrepreneuriale pour l’industrie et de leur engagement dans la R-D des entreprises.»
Lisez-en plus dans le Bulletin: buff.ly/2SBdkZG
Lisez-en plus dans le Bulletin: buff.ly/2SBdkZG
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"The university’s Committee on Academic Freedom, Responsibility and Tenure voted 8-0 that Texas A&M 'had no justification for dismissing' McCoul and 'failed to follow required procedures at multiple stages,' according to a Sunday statement from the Texas A&M chapter of the AAUP."
Texas A&M committee sides with professor fired amid conservative furor
The interim leader of the public university will review the nonbinding report and make "a decision in the coming days or weeks," a spokesperson said.
www.highereddive.com
November 29, 2025 at 7:19 PM
"The university’s Committee on Academic Freedom, Responsibility and Tenure voted 8-0 that Texas A&M 'had no justification for dismissing' McCoul and 'failed to follow required procedures at multiple stages,' according to a Sunday statement from the Texas A&M chapter of the AAUP."