Janice Braden
@janicebraden.bsky.social
Policy analyst turning a blank page into something special, negotiator. 3 countries, 4 prov/terrs, 1 kid. Politics, urbanism, art, travel and pub trivia. 🇨🇦🇺🇦
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada
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Janice Braden
@janicebraden.bsky.social
· May 13
Here’s all the new Canadian Cabinet on Bluesky, including Prime Minister @mark-carney.bsky.social , Ministers, and Secretaries of State. go.bsky.app/PVpEzRs
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Europe’s counter-proposal guts core concessions in US plan: deletes NATO-freeze clause, removes recognition of Russian-held regions, raises Ukraine’s allowed troop size, keeps NATO membership technically open, scraps blanket amnesty, & kills joint US–Russia investment scheme tied to frozen assets.
November 23, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Europe’s counter-proposal guts core concessions in US plan: deletes NATO-freeze clause, removes recognition of Russian-held regions, raises Ukraine’s allowed troop size, keeps NATO membership technically open, scraps blanket amnesty, & kills joint US–Russia investment scheme tied to frozen assets.
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Internet scams are going to get worse and honestly it’s just a sad situation.
If you have billions of ppl in developing countries who don’t have opportunities to make a decent living but do have access to the internet, some are going to use that to degrade themselves + others, to all our detriment
If you have billions of ppl in developing countries who don’t have opportunities to make a decent living but do have access to the internet, some are going to use that to degrade themselves + others, to all our detriment
I had a popular account with a valuable audience and my Twitter payout was $80 a month-ish, to the point where I disabled monetization instead of uploading my ID. Payouts are only material if you live in a developing country, so “guy in Nigeria posting right-wing Amerislop” has taken over the site.
Twitter pays people based on engagement (views, retweets, comments, etc). It appears that many MAGA accounts are based abroad and they use AI technology to generate low-effort rage bait.
My guess is that this will get worse as AI tech improves. For instance, fake videos of minorities doing crime.
My guess is that this will get worse as AI tech improves. For instance, fake videos of minorities doing crime.
November 23, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Internet scams are going to get worse and honestly it’s just a sad situation.
If you have billions of ppl in developing countries who don’t have opportunities to make a decent living but do have access to the internet, some are going to use that to degrade themselves + others, to all our detriment
If you have billions of ppl in developing countries who don’t have opportunities to make a decent living but do have access to the internet, some are going to use that to degrade themselves + others, to all our detriment
Tough because journalistic knowledge say you have to be there (true, I think) but probably only for first-person accounts, not the commentariat.
If you’re a journalist who’s still on Twitter, from now on in your writing you have to replace “the American people want” with “troll bots in Eastern Europe demand”
Being there makes your judgment suspect. I don’t care how savvy you think you are, you’re marinating in a disinformation campaign.
Being there makes your judgment suspect. I don’t care how savvy you think you are, you’re marinating in a disinformation campaign.
November 23, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Tough because journalistic knowledge say you have to be there (true, I think) but probably only for first-person accounts, not the commentariat.
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Great night watching Dan Brubeck Quartet. He told a WWII story of his dad Dave accidentally starting the first integrated US Army band.
A foot soldier, he filled in piano for a USO group once, then was told to find wounded soldiers who knew music to start a new band. Chose the best but - oops. 👨🏾👨🏻🦰
A foot soldier, he filled in piano for a USO group once, then was told to find wounded soldiers who knew music to start a new band. Chose the best but - oops. 👨🏾👨🏻🦰
November 23, 2025 at 5:37 AM
Great night watching Dan Brubeck Quartet. He told a WWII story of his dad Dave accidentally starting the first integrated US Army band.
A foot soldier, he filled in piano for a USO group once, then was told to find wounded soldiers who knew music to start a new band. Chose the best but - oops. 👨🏾👨🏻🦰
A foot soldier, he filled in piano for a USO group once, then was told to find wounded soldiers who knew music to start a new band. Chose the best but - oops. 👨🏾👨🏻🦰
Great night watching Dan Brubeck Quartet. He told a WWII story of his dad Dave accidentally starting the first integrated US Army band.
A foot soldier, he filled in piano for a USO group once, then was told to find wounded soldiers who knew music to start a new band. Chose the best but - oops. 👨🏾👨🏻🦰
A foot soldier, he filled in piano for a USO group once, then was told to find wounded soldiers who knew music to start a new band. Chose the best but - oops. 👨🏾👨🏻🦰
November 23, 2025 at 5:37 AM
Great night watching Dan Brubeck Quartet. He told a WWII story of his dad Dave accidentally starting the first integrated US Army band.
A foot soldier, he filled in piano for a USO group once, then was told to find wounded soldiers who knew music to start a new band. Chose the best but - oops. 👨🏾👨🏻🦰
A foot soldier, he filled in piano for a USO group once, then was told to find wounded soldiers who knew music to start a new band. Chose the best but - oops. 👨🏾👨🏻🦰
I took this course and recommend it. You will be prepared to respond effectively and safely next time you see someone harassing in public.
Sexual assault, femicide, domestic violence, etc. stories are all over the news these days and it can make us feel really overwhelmed and powerless.
Might I suggest signing up to learn bystander intervention? It'll give you concrete tools to feel empowered. And it's free!
Join me:
Might I suggest signing up to learn bystander intervention? It'll give you concrete tools to feel empowered. And it's free!
Join me:
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November 22, 2025 at 2:30 PM
I took this course and recommend it. You will be prepared to respond effectively and safely next time you see someone harassing in public.
Science you need. This is wonderful.
When pregnant woman boarded a subway car, 38% of the time someone offered her a seat. If someone dressed as Batman was also in the car it rose to 68%.
phys.org/news/2025-11...
phys.org/news/2025-11...
The Batman effect: The mere sight of the 'superhero' can make us more altruistic
If "Batman" appears on the scene, we immediately become more altruistic: in fact, research conducted by psychologists from the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan, shows that the sudden appear...
phys.org
November 22, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Science you need. This is wonderful.
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Massive shoutout out to whoever handles the Royal Canadian Air Force’s social media account. They responded to every single comment on their already very solid Trans Day of Remembrance post and they responded like this…
November 22, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Massive shoutout out to whoever handles the Royal Canadian Air Force’s social media account. They responded to every single comment on their already very solid Trans Day of Remembrance post and they responded like this…
Did not realize that the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada serves as the Deputy Governor General. (GG Mary Simon had been ill recently so he filled in for her at Remembrance Day services as well as hosting a dinner for the visiting Swedish Royals).
November 21, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Did not realize that the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada serves as the Deputy Governor General. (GG Mary Simon had been ill recently so he filled in for her at Remembrance Day services as well as hosting a dinner for the visiting Swedish Royals).
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On this Trans Day of Remembrance, I hope Albertans will remember that trans kids and teens are living breathing humans who just want to be themselves, without fear of hate and discrimination. Demonizing kids merely to score political points in some weird culture war is craven and cruel.
November 20, 2025 at 8:21 PM
On this Trans Day of Remembrance, I hope Albertans will remember that trans kids and teens are living breathing humans who just want to be themselves, without fear of hate and discrimination. Demonizing kids merely to score political points in some weird culture war is craven and cruel.
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CDC has overhauled its website to assert that “the claim ‘vaccines do not cause autism’ is not an evidence-based claim”
November 20, 2025 at 2:26 AM
CDC has overhauled its website to assert that “the claim ‘vaccines do not cause autism’ is not an evidence-based claim”
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Scientists are increasingly concerned that the planet is headed for massive, irreversible changes due to global warming. In some cases, those changes have already begun. n.pr/48nQMqI
3 massive changes you'll see as the climate careens toward tipping points
Scientists are increasingly concerned that the planet is headed for massive, irreversible changes due to global warming. In some cases, those changes have already begun.
n.pr
November 19, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Scientists are increasingly concerned that the planet is headed for massive, irreversible changes due to global warming. In some cases, those changes have already begun. n.pr/48nQMqI
Microsoft is raising the price for Microsoft 365 by 45.6% next year. They say it reflects the amount of value they’ve added. I think they’re trying to finally make AI pay for itself. #AI
November 18, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Microsoft is raising the price for Microsoft 365 by 45.6% next year. They say it reflects the amount of value they’ve added. I think they’re trying to finally make AI pay for itself. #AI
My day is made: just learned that Canada Post workers, dressed as elves, will join the local Santa Claus Parade today to collect Santa letters from the kiddies and then - they answer them!!
November 16, 2025 at 7:18 PM
My day is made: just learned that Canada Post workers, dressed as elves, will join the local Santa Claus Parade today to collect Santa letters from the kiddies and then - they answer them!!
There exists an account called Hourly Foxes which, as stated, posts a fox photo every hour. Yes, it’s automated but there’s a small comfort here.
November 16, 2025 at 5:48 PM
There exists an account called Hourly Foxes which, as stated, posts a fox photo every hour. Yes, it’s automated but there’s a small comfort here.
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Lawyers say Palestinians are being assaulted, deprived of contact with outside world at underground Rakevet facility.
More details emerge of Israel’s ‘brutal’ treatment of Palestinian detainees
Lawyers say Palestinians are being assaulted, deprived of contact with outside world at underground Rakevet facility.
bit.ly
November 15, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Lawyers say Palestinians are being assaulted, deprived of contact with outside world at underground Rakevet facility.
Wow.
November 15, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Wow.
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Every so often I think about this "Starting a new position as Deceased" LinkedIn post from 2024.
November 15, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Every so often I think about this "Starting a new position as Deceased" LinkedIn post from 2024.
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Canada named second safest country in the world for women travellers
Canada named second safest country in the world for women travellers
Canada has been named the second safest country in the world for women travellers.
cultmtl.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Canada named second safest country in the world for women travellers
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This is wonderful
Good statement from the US conference of Catholic Bishops
November 14, 2025 at 3:46 AM
This is wonderful
In light of the @nytimes.com article this week, “Did Liberal Feminism Ruin the Workplace” here are other articles in the same (infuriating) vein.
November 13, 2025 at 4:45 AM
In light of the @nytimes.com article this week, “Did Liberal Feminism Ruin the Workplace” here are other articles in the same (infuriating) vein.
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“..design firm in Canada discovered this the hard way. After enforcing strict return-to-office mandate, half its engineering team left within 6 months.
..competitor, which offered flexible hybrid arrangements among other perks, hired most of them.”
@drsmith.bsky.social
www.ept.ca/features/the...
..competitor, which offered flexible hybrid arrangements among other perks, hired most of them.”
@drsmith.bsky.social
www.ept.ca/features/the...
The future of electronic P.Eng talent in Canada
Competition is intense, as Canuck firms compete globally
www.ept.ca
November 12, 2025 at 7:52 AM
“..design firm in Canada discovered this the hard way. After enforcing strict return-to-office mandate, half its engineering team left within 6 months.
..competitor, which offered flexible hybrid arrangements among other perks, hired most of them.”
@drsmith.bsky.social
www.ept.ca/features/the...
..competitor, which offered flexible hybrid arrangements among other perks, hired most of them.”
@drsmith.bsky.social
www.ept.ca/features/the...
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De Adder hits the nail on the head again.
November 9, 2025 at 7:35 PM
De Adder hits the nail on the head again.
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This (gift) article articulates an important concept: people shrug off data privacy concerns (“I don’t have anything to hide”) but it’s about what you lose when you enable sophisticated manipulation based on detailed modelling of your behaviour.
www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/0aaebab...
www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/0aaebab...
Cory Doctorow coined the term ‘enshittification.’ And he knows how to stop it
The Canadian technology critic remains hopeful a good internet is possible
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 8, 2025 at 6:47 PM
This (gift) article articulates an important concept: people shrug off data privacy concerns (“I don’t have anything to hide”) but it’s about what you lose when you enable sophisticated manipulation based on detailed modelling of your behaviour.
www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/0aaebab...
www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/0aaebab...