Karen Racine
@klracine.bsky.social
Historian. Age of Revolution. Spanish America and Great Britain. Atlantic World. Co-editor of Atlantic Crossings book series (University of Alabama Press). Canadian.
Gradiing drafts in my course on historical biography as they head into peer review; research, creativity & efforts at finding their own voice visible on every page.
They want to do their own work. Let's create conditions to make it possible (low/no tuition, smaller classes) That's how we fight back
They want to do their own work. Let's create conditions to make it possible (low/no tuition, smaller classes) That's how we fight back
November 9, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Gradiing drafts in my course on historical biography as they head into peer review; research, creativity & efforts at finding their own voice visible on every page.
They want to do their own work. Let's create conditions to make it possible (low/no tuition, smaller classes) That's how we fight back
They want to do their own work. Let's create conditions to make it possible (low/no tuition, smaller classes) That's how we fight back
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If you know anyone who works on medieval Judaism, please send them this! Binghamton is hiring a Talmud/Rabbinics assistant prof: half in Judaic Studies, half in the Med/Ren center. A killer R1 job for the right person, and not a ton of applicants so far....
binghamton.interviewexchange.com
November 9, 2025 at 2:44 AM
If you know anyone who works on medieval Judaism, please send them this! Binghamton is hiring a Talmud/Rabbinics assistant prof: half in Judaic Studies, half in the Med/Ren center. A killer R1 job for the right person, and not a ton of applicants so far....
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the liberals wanted that result. If they didn't, they would have passed electoral reform, because electoral reform was the way to shut conservatives out of forming a government for decades but they would have had to concede seats to more leftist candidates
November 8, 2025 at 1:19 PM
the liberals wanted that result. If they didn't, they would have passed electoral reform, because electoral reform was the way to shut conservatives out of forming a government for decades but they would have had to concede seats to more leftist candidates
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Canadian academics, please sign and share. The same forces that have wrecked academic institutions and research culture south of the border are coming for us to (as we knew to expect they would).
If you have or have had Tri-Council funding you, too, may be concerned about this Parliamentary Committee request for confidential data.
Also, these clowns asked for 5 years of data on applications from everyone from MA students to Canada Research Chairs in... an excel spreadsheet. 15 days notice.
Also, these clowns asked for 5 years of data on applications from everyone from MA students to Canada Research Chairs in... an excel spreadsheet. 15 days notice.
Open Letter to Protect Tri-Council EDI Data
Why do we need urgent action to protect our data?
The mandate of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Science and Research is to review and report on topics relating to science and research in ...
docs.google.com
November 2, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Canadian academics, please sign and share. The same forces that have wrecked academic institutions and research culture south of the border are coming for us to (as we knew to expect they would).
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If you have or have had Tri-Council funding you, too, may be concerned about this Parliamentary Committee request for confidential data.
Also, these clowns asked for 5 years of data on applications from everyone from MA students to Canada Research Chairs in... an excel spreadsheet. 15 days notice.
Also, these clowns asked for 5 years of data on applications from everyone from MA students to Canada Research Chairs in... an excel spreadsheet. 15 days notice.
Open Letter to Protect Tri-Council EDI Data
Why do we need urgent action to protect our data?
The mandate of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Science and Research is to review and report on topics relating to science and research in ...
docs.google.com
November 2, 2025 at 2:03 AM
If you have or have had Tri-Council funding you, too, may be concerned about this Parliamentary Committee request for confidential data.
Also, these clowns asked for 5 years of data on applications from everyone from MA students to Canada Research Chairs in... an excel spreadsheet. 15 days notice.
Also, these clowns asked for 5 years of data on applications from everyone from MA students to Canada Research Chairs in... an excel spreadsheet. 15 days notice.
Emma Thompson gets it.
"I DON'T NEED YOU TO FUCKING REWRITE WHAT I'VE JUST WRITTEN!"
October 28, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Emma Thompson gets it.
My sister is an artist. We love Saskatchewan
October 26, 2025 at 3:36 AM
My sister is an artist. We love Saskatchewan
Nice.
What makes Canadians different?
Here's an example: excited fans celebrate the Blue Jays' victory by pouring onto one of the busiest intersections in our biggest city (Toronto), then politely moving to the sidewalks to allow traffic to continue by unimpeded.
Here's an example: excited fans celebrate the Blue Jays' victory by pouring onto one of the busiest intersections in our biggest city (Toronto), then politely moving to the sidewalks to allow traffic to continue by unimpeded.
At Yonge & Dundas Jays fans are obeying the pedestrian scramble, as is the custom & returning to sidewalk each light cycle.
October 25, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Nice.
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Friends and comrades made a crowdfunding page for my family.
It’s really hard to post this. I know that there are a lot of other important issues asking for money but things have gotten to the point where we need to open ourselves up to your support.
Thank you for your consideration.
It’s really hard to post this. I know that there are a lot of other important issues asking for money but things have gotten to the point where we need to open ourselves up to your support.
Thank you for your consideration.
"Help us leave safely" on FreeFunder
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October 9, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Friends and comrades made a crowdfunding page for my family.
It’s really hard to post this. I know that there are a lot of other important issues asking for money but things have gotten to the point where we need to open ourselves up to your support.
Thank you for your consideration.
It’s really hard to post this. I know that there are a lot of other important issues asking for money but things have gotten to the point where we need to open ourselves up to your support.
Thank you for your consideration.
This is a horrendous idea.
Canadians: The federal government is seeking public input on how AI should be developed and used in business, research, and the military.
If this scares the shit out of you, please let them know:
If this scares the shit out of you, please let them know:
Help define the next chapter of Canada's AI leadership
Current status: Open from October 1 to October 31, 2025
Canada helped invent modern AI. To stay a leader—and protect our digital sovereignty—we're running a 30-day national sprint to shape a renewed...
ised-isde.canada.ca
October 9, 2025 at 3:59 PM
This is a horrendous idea.
Too real
Today’s mandatory faculty mental health slideshow, “Going Through the Motions: How to Function Despite the Fact Your Supervisors Hate You and Your Job Is Destroying You Spiritually,” has been postponed again.
The Faculty Mental Health Fair Has Been Postponed Again
Dear Faculty: Due to concerns expressed by the students, parents, and staff, you are invited to attend a mandatory emergency mental health fair in ...
buff.ly
October 9, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Too real
They didn't tell us they were going to slash the post office because they knew we wouldnt vote for that. Ergo, they shouldnt be doing it.
Carney’s attack on the public postal service isn’t just brutal austerity—it’s a missed opportunity.
Dru Oja Jay argues the government could harness the unparalleled infrastructure of the postal network to offer public banking, elder check-ins, and more. breachmedia.ca/government-i...
Dru Oja Jay argues the government could harness the unparalleled infrastructure of the postal network to offer public banking, elder check-ins, and more. breachmedia.ca/government-i...
Government is suppressing postal workers. It should be learning from their innovative ideas ⋆ The Breach
If the government listened to postal workers, they could be implementing win-win measures that create secure meaningful jobs as well as address the crises of affordability, isolation, and climate brea...
breachmedia.ca
September 27, 2025 at 9:32 PM
They didn't tell us they were going to slash the post office because they knew we wouldnt vote for that. Ergo, they shouldnt be doing it.
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Canada Post “lost” 1 billion dollars last year?
How about, “it cost Canadians 1 billion dollars to have a national postal service” which works out to costing about $25 a year per person (population of Canada in 2024 = 40 million). Seems like a pretty reasonable cost to me.
How about, “it cost Canadians 1 billion dollars to have a national postal service” which works out to costing about $25 a year per person (population of Canada in 2024 = 40 million). Seems like a pretty reasonable cost to me.
"Canada Post is on track to lose money" Hum. Duh. It cost less than a toonie to send a letter across Canada.
"Canada Post is a service and not a business" was common knowledge until late stage capitalism brain rotted most people into think if it ain't making money for shareholders, it's failing.
"Canada Post is a service and not a business" was common knowledge until late stage capitalism brain rotted most people into think if it ain't making money for shareholders, it's failing.
September 25, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Canada Post “lost” 1 billion dollars last year?
How about, “it cost Canadians 1 billion dollars to have a national postal service” which works out to costing about $25 a year per person (population of Canada in 2024 = 40 million). Seems like a pretty reasonable cost to me.
How about, “it cost Canadians 1 billion dollars to have a national postal service” which works out to costing about $25 a year per person (population of Canada in 2024 = 40 million). Seems like a pretty reasonable cost to me.
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Google: here's an AI summary!
Adobe: want an AI assistant?
Zoom: get more done with an AI companion!
Outlook: don't you want to turn on copilot??
Me: I trained for 10 years to think. I like thinking. Please just let me think.
Adobe: want an AI assistant?
Zoom: get more done with an AI companion!
Outlook: don't you want to turn on copilot??
Me: I trained for 10 years to think. I like thinking. Please just let me think.
September 24, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Google: here's an AI summary!
Adobe: want an AI assistant?
Zoom: get more done with an AI companion!
Outlook: don't you want to turn on copilot??
Me: I trained for 10 years to think. I like thinking. Please just let me think.
Adobe: want an AI assistant?
Zoom: get more done with an AI companion!
Outlook: don't you want to turn on copilot??
Me: I trained for 10 years to think. I like thinking. Please just let me think.
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1/ Bill C-2, the so-called “Strong Borders Act,” isn’t about safety.
It’s about normalizing surveillance, criminalizing migration, and attacking Canadians’ privacy and Charter rights.
We cannot allow this government power grab to pass. #cdnpoli
🔗 openparliament.ca/debates/2025...
It’s about normalizing surveillance, criminalizing migration, and attacking Canadians’ privacy and Charter rights.
We cannot allow this government power grab to pass. #cdnpoli
🔗 openparliament.ca/debates/2025...
Jenny Kwan, "Strong Borders Act" on Sept. 16th, 2025 | openparliament.ca
openparliament.ca
September 17, 2025 at 9:11 PM
1/ Bill C-2, the so-called “Strong Borders Act,” isn’t about safety.
It’s about normalizing surveillance, criminalizing migration, and attacking Canadians’ privacy and Charter rights.
We cannot allow this government power grab to pass. #cdnpoli
🔗 openparliament.ca/debates/2025...
It’s about normalizing surveillance, criminalizing migration, and attacking Canadians’ privacy and Charter rights.
We cannot allow this government power grab to pass. #cdnpoli
🔗 openparliament.ca/debates/2025...
Hardest of passes here.
Tell British Columbia not to rent vast swaths of Crown Land to the American Military #bcpoli
www.campbellrivermirror.com/notices/land...
www.campbellrivermirror.com/notices/land...
September 9, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Hardest of passes here.
Good energy and a reminder for the start of the week
Good morning, beloved.
Attention is currency. Be mindful of how you spend yours.
Today is a great day to overcome evil with good.
Attention is currency. Be mindful of how you spend yours.
Today is a great day to overcome evil with good.
September 8, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Good energy and a reminder for the start of the week
My sister's talent is a light in this beleaguered world. Saskatchwan sunsets do indeed look like this...
September 4, 2025 at 3:51 AM
My sister's talent is a light in this beleaguered world. Saskatchwan sunsets do indeed look like this...
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A fun thing to remember on Labour Day is that Mark Carney eliminated the Cabinet role Minister of Labour, a position that had existed for more than a century under governments of all stripes, and Canada is currently without a labour minister for the first time since 1909.
September 1, 2025 at 11:41 PM
A fun thing to remember on Labour Day is that Mark Carney eliminated the Cabinet role Minister of Labour, a position that had existed for more than a century under governments of all stripes, and Canada is currently without a labour minister for the first time since 1909.
Correct!
Make no mistake, everything that’s happening in the United States is being significantly enabled by the right wing oligarch capture of media.
Every other country needs to do everything possible to keep that from happening where they are.
Including protecting the CBC from Poilievre here in Canada.
Every other country needs to do everything possible to keep that from happening where they are.
Including protecting the CBC from Poilievre here in Canada.
September 1, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Correct!
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Resistance is not a single action but a flurry of actions.
Create:
Voting blocs
Protest blocs
Legal blocs
Mutual aid blocs
Medical blocs
Education blocs
Self defense blocs
Social media defense blocs
Every action counts if taken in the same direction. #3E
Create:
Voting blocs
Protest blocs
Legal blocs
Mutual aid blocs
Medical blocs
Education blocs
Self defense blocs
Social media defense blocs
Every action counts if taken in the same direction. #3E
August 31, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Resistance is not a single action but a flurry of actions.
Create:
Voting blocs
Protest blocs
Legal blocs
Mutual aid blocs
Medical blocs
Education blocs
Self defense blocs
Social media defense blocs
Every action counts if taken in the same direction. #3E
Create:
Voting blocs
Protest blocs
Legal blocs
Mutual aid blocs
Medical blocs
Education blocs
Self defense blocs
Social media defense blocs
Every action counts if taken in the same direction. #3E
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