Ken Caine
@gutstringtheory.bsky.social
Environmental sociologist on the west coast. Tennis, old bicycles, and Berners. Reads way too much - or not enough - Orwell, VanderMeer, A. Roy, Murakami, Tokarczuk, Le Guin, W. Gibson.
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Indigenous Australian artist Judy Watson Napangardi, Snake Vine (Ngalyipi) Dreaming, 2001 #WomensArt
January 18, 2026 at 5:26 AM
Indigenous Australian artist Judy Watson Napangardi, Snake Vine (Ngalyipi) Dreaming, 2001 #WomensArt
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1 - Marta Kostyuk and Elsa Jacquemot's R128 meeting is now the first Women's Singles match at the AO in the Open Era to be decided via three tie-breaks. Tight.
#AusOpen | @wtatour.bsky.social
#AusOpen | @wtatour.bsky.social
January 18, 2026 at 5:38 AM
1 - Marta Kostyuk and Elsa Jacquemot's R128 meeting is now the first Women's Singles match at the AO in the Open Era to be decided via three tie-breaks. Tight.
#AusOpen | @wtatour.bsky.social
#AusOpen | @wtatour.bsky.social
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I no longer recognize this country.
January 17, 2026 at 8:37 PM
I no longer recognize this country.
Love that Sebastián Báez is undefeated this year!
January 16, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Love that Sebastián Báez is undefeated this year!
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“The Conservatives already benefit from biased media coverage via an American-owned national newspaper network that effectively acts as their propaganda arm. It begs the question: Does Canada have a Conservative Party, or a foreign interference party?”
Observations from Montreal
An ever-changing collection of commentary and observations by Montrealers or about Montreal politics and culture.
cultmtl.com
January 16, 2026 at 4:06 PM
“The Conservatives already benefit from biased media coverage via an American-owned national newspaper network that effectively acts as their propaganda arm. It begs the question: Does Canada have a Conservative Party, or a foreign interference party?”
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I don't know, the shipping cost seems outrageous...
January 15, 2026 at 6:29 PM
I don't know, the shipping cost seems outrageous...
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“Danielle Smith is part of a U.S. group whose leader, Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry, has been tasked by the Donald Trump administration with helping to annex Greenland.”
Anyone think Smith would condemn Trump annexing Greenland?
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.desmog.com/2026/01/14/d...
Anyone think Smith would condemn Trump annexing Greenland?
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.desmog.com/2026/01/14/d...
Danielle Smith Working With Trump Official Who Wants to Annex Greenland
The Alberta premier belongs to a U.S. group called the Governors Coalition for Energy Security that’s led by Jeff Landry, Trump’s envoy to Greenland.
www.desmog.com
January 15, 2026 at 12:30 AM
“Danielle Smith is part of a U.S. group whose leader, Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry, has been tasked by the Donald Trump administration with helping to annex Greenland.”
Anyone think Smith would condemn Trump annexing Greenland?
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.desmog.com/2026/01/14/d...
Anyone think Smith would condemn Trump annexing Greenland?
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.desmog.com/2026/01/14/d...
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Alberta renters don’t need more ‘supply’ — they need non-market housing options
Governments keep chasing the market while community housing providers deliver stable, affordable homes that won’t disappear when profits rise.
New from @ximenaka.bsky.social:
ricochet.media/justice/hous...
#abpoli
Governments keep chasing the market while community housing providers deliver stable, affordable homes that won’t disappear when profits rise.
New from @ximenaka.bsky.social:
ricochet.media/justice/hous...
#abpoli
Alberta renters don’t need more ‘supply’ — they need non-market housing options
Governments keep chasing the market while community housing providers quietly deliver stable, affordable homes that won’t disappear when profits rise
ricochet.media
December 18, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Alberta renters don’t need more ‘supply’ — they need non-market housing options
Governments keep chasing the market while community housing providers deliver stable, affordable homes that won’t disappear when profits rise.
New from @ximenaka.bsky.social:
ricochet.media/justice/hous...
#abpoli
Governments keep chasing the market while community housing providers deliver stable, affordable homes that won’t disappear when profits rise.
New from @ximenaka.bsky.social:
ricochet.media/justice/hous...
#abpoli
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"I could not move, because history had me glued to the seat. . . It felt like Sojourner Truth’s hands were pushing me down on one shoulder & Harriet Tubman’s hands were pushing me down on another shoulder, & I could not move." — Claudette Colvin
Claudette Colvin ¡Presente! has died at age 86. 💔
Claudette Colvin ¡Presente! has died at age 86. 💔
March 2, 1955: Claudette Colvin Refuses to Give Up Her Bus Seat
At age 15, Claudette Colvin refused to give up her bus seat to a white woman in Montgomery, Alabama.
www.zinnedproject.org
January 13, 2026 at 10:40 PM
"I could not move, because history had me glued to the seat. . . It felt like Sojourner Truth’s hands were pushing me down on one shoulder & Harriet Tubman’s hands were pushing me down on another shoulder, & I could not move." — Claudette Colvin
Claudette Colvin ¡Presente! has died at age 86. 💔
Claudette Colvin ¡Presente! has died at age 86. 💔
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The dissonance . . . The dissonance . . .
While we’re facing bushfires, floods and the more frequent extreme events that have been predicted since the 1980s, we are still approving extensions of coal mines and still approving new gas fields as if we didn’t know what was causing the problem. www.smh.com.au/environment/...
The past three years were the world’s hottest on record
The world is likely to miss the Paris Agreement goals to limit global heating to between 1.5 and 2 degrees above the pre-industrial average, making climate adaptation and “net negative” policies incre...
www.smh.com.au
January 14, 2026 at 4:18 AM
The dissonance . . . The dissonance . . .
So embarrassing to listen to the Nothing Major podcast discussion of the United Cup. Isner, Johnson, Querrey, and Sock are effing clueless about anyone that isn't named Alcaraz or Sinner, or isn't an American. And these bros were on tour.
a woman in a plaid shirt is sitting on a couch and making a funny face .
ALT: a woman in a plaid shirt is sitting on a couch and making a funny face .
media.tenor.com
January 13, 2026 at 3:54 AM
So embarrassing to listen to the Nothing Major podcast discussion of the United Cup. Isner, Johnson, Querrey, and Sock are effing clueless about anyone that isn't named Alcaraz or Sinner, or isn't an American. And these bros were on tour.
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Crimea Playbook - watch the latest deepdive on Greenland.
January 13, 2026 at 1:48 AM
Crimea Playbook - watch the latest deepdive on Greenland.
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#BoycottFIFA #USA ‼️‼️‼️
FIFA has been pushed into emergency talks behind the scenes because of this fallout and the sudden wave of cancellations. People who once planned trips for months are now telling friends not to come and sharing their refund confirmations
balleralert.com/profiles/blo...
FIFA has been pushed into emergency talks behind the scenes because of this fallout and the sudden wave of cancellations. People who once planned trips for months are now telling friends not to come and sharing their refund confirmations
balleralert.com/profiles/blo...
2026 World Cup Ticket Cancellations Surge as Fans Demand Boycott
2026 World Cup ticket cancellations are surging as fans cancel travel plans and call for a boycott over safety concerns tied to U.S. immigration enforcement.
balleralert.com
January 13, 2026 at 12:10 AM
#BoycottFIFA #USA ‼️‼️‼️
FIFA has been pushed into emergency talks behind the scenes because of this fallout and the sudden wave of cancellations. People who once planned trips for months are now telling friends not to come and sharing their refund confirmations
balleralert.com/profiles/blo...
FIFA has been pushed into emergency talks behind the scenes because of this fallout and the sudden wave of cancellations. People who once planned trips for months are now telling friends not to come and sharing their refund confirmations
balleralert.com/profiles/blo...
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US vetoes most Ethiopian athletes for the World Crosscountry Championships in Florida by denying their visas. Ethiopia will be unable to record a team result in either the U20 men’s or U20 women’s races, ending its 44-year medal streak.
I’m sure the Olympics and World Cup are going to be fine. 😡
I’m sure the Olympics and World Cup are going to be fine. 😡
U.S. denies entry to 14 Ethiopian athletes ahead of World XC Championships - Canadian Running Magazine
According to a report from LetsRun.com, only four of the 18 Ethiopian U20 athletes had their U.S. visa applications accepted
runningmagazine.ca
January 10, 2026 at 6:32 AM
US vetoes most Ethiopian athletes for the World Crosscountry Championships in Florida by denying their visas. Ethiopia will be unable to record a team result in either the U20 men’s or U20 women’s races, ending its 44-year medal streak.
I’m sure the Olympics and World Cup are going to be fine. 😡
I’m sure the Olympics and World Cup are going to be fine. 😡
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BREAKING: Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife has made a “transformational” donation to the LGBTQ+ advocacy group. This large gift comes just months after the Trump administration shut down counseling services for queer youth.
My latest for @wired.com:
My latest for @wired.com:
MacKenzie Scott Donates $45 Million to the Trevor Project
Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife has made a donation to the LGBTQ+ advocacy group that the organization calls “transformational.”
www.wired.com
January 12, 2026 at 6:33 PM
BREAKING: Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife has made a “transformational” donation to the LGBTQ+ advocacy group. This large gift comes just months after the Trump administration shut down counseling services for queer youth.
My latest for @wired.com:
My latest for @wired.com:
I finally chose Qobuz as the best/most ethical streaming music platform. But why does this have to be for-profit? Herbert Spencer's Darwinian 'survival of the fittest' has been latched on to by capitalism. But where is the other part: a social random mutation that can lead to a non-profit solution?
January 12, 2026 at 6:43 PM
I finally chose Qobuz as the best/most ethical streaming music platform. But why does this have to be for-profit? Herbert Spencer's Darwinian 'survival of the fittest' has been latched on to by capitalism. But where is the other part: a social random mutation that can lead to a non-profit solution?
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"This is the look your well-respected math teacher gives you during a brutal discussion after they’ve tried their best to help you succeed and now they’ve caught you cheating on an exam and they’re beyond disappointed with your conduct."
The Calm Dignity and Giant Balls of Jerome Powell
Trump picked the wrong one.
charlotteclymer.substack.com
January 12, 2026 at 3:23 PM
"This is the look your well-respected math teacher gives you during a brutal discussion after they’ve tried their best to help you succeed and now they’ve caught you cheating on an exam and they’re beyond disappointed with your conduct."
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![@antitrumpcanada - No dignity. No depth. Just hollow shell of narcissistic psychopath, utterly devoid of single redeeming quality. An existence devoted entirely to self-worship, leaving behind legacy of division, degradation & lasting harm to America and the world. [pic of aging trump]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:lxm3v43kiuo4gdun45a4zivh/bafkreigazhp6rjkqdpmbmm5fuvamnezvqfxpx5md6sv275ra3cggv726sa@jpeg)
Thinking about all the United Cup matches (especially mixed), one thing stands out for me: the joy, smiles, and friendliness amidst the competive nature of the players. More please.
January 12, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Thinking about all the United Cup matches (especially mixed), one thing stands out for me: the joy, smiles, and friendliness amidst the competive nature of the players. More please.
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let’s fucking go
European Union preparing sanctions on US companies if President Trump rejects EU proposal to deploy European military force to Greenland as an alternative to US control.-Telegraph
January 12, 2026 at 3:54 AM
let’s fucking go
I love the fact that Poland won the United Cup playing 4 different players. They relied on a doubles team to win it.
I argue that in the BJK, Davis Cup, and United Cup you shouldn't be allowed to use players for multiple events.
I argue that in the BJK, Davis Cup, and United Cup you shouldn't be allowed to use players for multiple events.
January 11, 2026 at 10:45 PM
I love the fact that Poland won the United Cup playing 4 different players. They relied on a doubles team to win it.
I argue that in the BJK, Davis Cup, and United Cup you shouldn't be allowed to use players for multiple events.
I argue that in the BJK, Davis Cup, and United Cup you shouldn't be allowed to use players for multiple events.