Michèle Champagne
@michhham.bsky.social
Graphic artist. Studies mandatory positivity and its effects on freedom of expression, architecture media, and “smart” cities. Invited to Harvard, McGill, and UQAM. — michelechampagne.com
For @frontlinepbs.bsky.social, this interview was conducted on March 31, 2025: “The President of the Unites States has declared war on the federal judiciary, on the rule of law, and on the nation’s legal profession. America is in a crisis. America is also in a constitutional crisis.”
Trump's Power & the Rule of Law: J. Michael Luttig (interview) | FRONTLINE
YouTube video by FRONTLINE PBS | Official
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January 4, 2026 at 10:17 PM
For @frontlinepbs.bsky.social, this interview was conducted on March 31, 2025: “The President of the Unites States has declared war on the federal judiciary, on the rule of law, and on the nation’s legal profession. America is in a crisis. America is also in a constitutional crisis.”
CBC News is still active on the Network Formerly Known as Twitter, but not on Bluesky. CityNews has Montreal, Winnipeg, and Edmonton handles, but has yet to post. The Canadian Press has posted, but not since December 23rd.
Instead, consider following @english.lemonde.fr.
Instead, consider following @english.lemonde.fr.
The return of the US's predatory imperialism
EDITORIAL. The US military attack in Caracas, Venezuela, and capture of Nicolas Maduro show that Washington now claims full rights over what it considers its backyard.
www.lemonde.fr
January 4, 2026 at 9:54 PM
CBC News is still active on the Network Formerly Known as Twitter, but not on Bluesky. CityNews has Montreal, Winnipeg, and Edmonton handles, but has yet to post. The Canadian Press has posted, but not since December 23rd.
Instead, consider following @english.lemonde.fr.
Instead, consider following @english.lemonde.fr.
The States and Denmark with Greenland are founding NATO members, along with Canada. They are already part of the alliance’s security agreement. Everybody knows this, even if it’s not reflected here. Everything “makes sense”, however, in the context of a man who wants to say and do whatever he wants.
Yesterday, we focused on Miller’s wife’s post about Greenland (myself included), instead of sharing this ⬇️
January 4, 2026 at 9:46 PM
The States and Denmark with Greenland are founding NATO members, along with Canada. They are already part of the alliance’s security agreement. Everybody knows this, even if it’s not reflected here. Everything “makes sense”, however, in the context of a man who wants to say and do whatever he wants.
The threats are not poised to stop.
Trump Threatens Venezuela’s New Leader With a Fate Worse Than Maduro’s
The president told The Atlantic that Delcy Rodríguez needs to comply with U.S. wishes—or else.
www.theatlantic.com
January 4, 2026 at 7:38 PM
The threats are not poised to stop.
Why Canada’s and Europe’s weak responses and pleas for the rule of law will not land.
The return of the US's predatory imperialism
EDITORIAL. The US military attack in Caracas, Venezuela, and capture of Nicolas Maduro show that Washington now claims full rights over what it considers its backyard.
www.lemonde.fr
January 4, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Why Canada’s and Europe’s weak responses and pleas for the rule of law will not land.
Here, @rolandparis.bsky.social is careful but clear with his take on Canadian and European responses. He describes them as “circumspect” and notes “there are patterns they all reproduce” (views on Maduro, calls for int. law). This reflects “the weak position they currently find themselves in.”
Implications of US military action in Venezuela | CBC | 4 January 2026
Roland Paris | Implications of US military action in Venezuela | CBC | 4 January 2026
soundcloud.com
January 4, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Here, @rolandparis.bsky.social is careful but clear with his take on Canadian and European responses. He describes them as “circumspect” and notes “there are patterns they all reproduce” (views on Maduro, calls for int. law). This reflects “the weak position they currently find themselves in.”
If you, like me, studied media and worked in communications, it’s clear that governments and firms have parallel strategies. In this case: “Sometimes” is an electoral strategy rife with sovereignty talking points, and “other times” is an appeasement strategy for domestic and foreign policy.
That pretty much sums it up. For me, it also hammers home how we've not had a serious public debate of the costs (and benefits) of the "patriot"/democratic versus the deeper integration/vassalization choice before us.
January 4, 2026 at 5:04 PM
If you, like me, studied media and worked in communications, it’s clear that governments and firms have parallel strategies. In this case: “Sometimes” is an electoral strategy rife with sovereignty talking points, and “other times” is an appeasement strategy for domestic and foreign policy.
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A slightly more adult-sounding version of Pierre Poilievre's earlier rant.
Sobering to consider the extent to which Canada's leadership really isn't capable of meeting the moment.
Sobering to consider the extent to which Canada's leadership really isn't capable of meeting the moment.
Please see my statement on the situation in Venezuela:
January 3, 2026 at 4:12 PM
A slightly more adult-sounding version of Pierre Poilievre's earlier rant.
Sobering to consider the extent to which Canada's leadership really isn't capable of meeting the moment.
Sobering to consider the extent to which Canada's leadership really isn't capable of meeting the moment.
This is not a ‘carefully worded’ statement from the Carney government. It’s a dangerous move in line with an appeasement strategy: hoping the President sees the ‘we hate Maduro’ part and everyone else sees the ‘rule of law and democracy’ part. Thing is, appeasement never works. It makes Canada weak.
Please see my statement on the situation in Venezuela:
January 4, 2026 at 3:47 PM
This is not a ‘carefully worded’ statement from the Carney government. It’s a dangerous move in line with an appeasement strategy: hoping the President sees the ‘we hate Maduro’ part and everyone else sees the ‘rule of law and democracy’ part. Thing is, appeasement never works. It makes Canada weak.
Less than two hours.
President Trump said on Saturday that Delcy Rodríguez was sworn in as Venezuela’s interim president and would act as a partner in letting the U.S. run the country. Less than two hours later, Rodríguez made clear she viewed the U.S. as an illegal invader that must be rejected.
Venezuela’s Interim Leader Defies Trump and Calls Maduro the ‘Only President’
President Trump said that Venezuela’s new leader, Delcy Rodríguez, would help the United States run Venezuela. She quickly said the opposite.
nyti.ms
January 4, 2026 at 1:43 AM
Less than two hours.
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Want to see what MAGA is thinking right now?
January 4, 2026 at 12:54 AM
Want to see what MAGA is thinking right now?
Pathological liars are bound to lie: “Plenty come in through Canada too, by the way.”
Trump on Sheinbaum: "The cartels are running Mexico. She's not running Mexico. We could be politically correct & nice and say, 'Oh, yes, she is.' No no. And I've asked her number times, 'Would you like us to take out the cartels?' ... something is gonna have to be done with Mexico."
January 3, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Pathological liars are bound to lie: “Plenty come in through Canada too, by the way.”
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Surreal to find myself cited approvingly in Monocle this morning.* (*Thanks to Tom Vanderbilt.) monocle.com/culture/soci...
December 31, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Surreal to find myself cited approvingly in Monocle this morning.* (*Thanks to Tom Vanderbilt.) monocle.com/culture/soci...
Reposted by Michèle Champagne
Amalgamation — of Toronto, of Ottawa — is the original sin that has done more damage to these cities than any other policy. It’s an ongoing disaster that never should have happened. The decline of each city is directly attributable to it.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
25 years after Ottawa's amalgamation, is there any going back? | CBC News
Former mayors remain split on the 2001 merger that turned a dozen municipalities into one megacity.
www.cbc.ca
December 31, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Amalgamation — of Toronto, of Ottawa — is the original sin that has done more damage to these cities than any other policy. It’s an ongoing disaster that never should have happened. The decline of each city is directly attributable to it.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
On “AI” chatbots, mechanical Turks, prayer bells, TV oracles, bronze brushes that channel the dead, and crystal lenses that reveal “the true forms of angels”.
A Brief History of AI Psychosis - Boston Review
A short story.
www.bostonreview.net
December 31, 2025 at 1:33 PM
On “AI” chatbots, mechanical Turks, prayer bells, TV oracles, bronze brushes that channel the dead, and crystal lenses that reveal “the true forms of angels”.
Earlier today, I arrived at @viarailcanada.bsky.social’s Ottawa station at 12 noon. My train was scheduled to depart at 2:15 pm and arrive in Montreal at 4:15. The train left late and is stalled at Dorval. It’s 7:20 pm. Throughout, there’s been terrible comms and zero updates. Just awful.
December 30, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Earlier today, I arrived at @viarailcanada.bsky.social’s Ottawa station at 12 noon. My train was scheduled to depart at 2:15 pm and arrive in Montreal at 4:15. The train left late and is stalled at Dorval. It’s 7:20 pm. Throughout, there’s been terrible comms and zero updates. Just awful.
La sélection d’Hubert Hayaud.
2025 dans l’œil d’Hubert Hayaud
Retour en images sur l’année qui s’achève avec notre photographe.
www.ledevoir.com
December 29, 2025 at 6:24 PM
La sélection d’Hubert Hayaud.
These are great.
We’re celebrating a year of visual firsts at The Local, including @chloeellingson.bsky.social joining our team as Visuals Editor! From cormorants, to near-alien landscapes, to up-close moments from local storytelling, here are some of our favourite photos from 2025:
The Year in Pictures | The Local
The Local’s editors pick our favourite images of 2025
thelocal.to
December 29, 2025 at 6:21 PM
These are great.
Another case is settled before he takes the stand.
Zuckerberg settles $8 billion lawsuit over Cambridge Analytica scandal, avoids testifying
Mark Zuckerberg and current and former Meta executives agreed on Thursday to settle a $8 billion shareholder lawsuit alleging the company’s directors failed to prevent billions of dollars in fines and...
www.france24.com
December 28, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Another case is settled before he takes the stand.
“The benefits were apparent almost immediately.”
A good news story about the results of banning cell phones in Quebec schools four months ago 💓
montreal.citynews.ca/2025/12/24/f...
montreal.citynews.ca/2025/12/24/f...
Four months after Quebec schools ban cellphones, impact 'is major'
Four months after Quebec banned cellphones in primary and secondary schools, many school administrators report positive effects on social life, physical activity, and academic performance. At École Mo...
montreal.citynews.ca
December 27, 2025 at 3:10 PM
“The benefits were apparent almost immediately.”
Dropping Canadian policy and digital taxes to indulge threats from Trump. Buying American fighter jets to further a unified air fleet. Neglecting local media, art, and culture in a world flush with American big tech and allowing firms like Facebook Canada to qualify under the Build Canadian Poilcy.
Canada Drops Digital Services Tax at 11th Hour, Backing Down After Trump Terminated Trade Talks Over the Issue
Canada rescinded the Digital Services Tax just hours before it was to go into effect, backing down after President Trump had ended trade talks over the issue.
variety.com
December 26, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Dropping Canadian policy and digital taxes to indulge threats from Trump. Buying American fighter jets to further a unified air fleet. Neglecting local media, art, and culture in a world flush with American big tech and allowing firms like Facebook Canada to qualify under the Build Canadian Poilcy.
Un moment de réunion des familles.
Les jouets qui vous ont comblés à Noël
Des lecteurs du «Devoir» replongent dans leurs souvenirs d’enfance.
www.ledevoir.com
December 25, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Un moment de réunion des familles.
On les faits à la main.
Sablés au citron et aux noisettes
Pendant les Fêtes, rien de mieux que des en-cas pour recevoir les invités surprises.
www.ledevoir.com
December 25, 2025 at 8:31 PM
On les faits à la main.
Une agence de photographie extraordinaire.
De consommer à déconsommer
Comment mieux optimiser ce qu’on produit?
www.ledevoir.com
December 24, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Une agence de photographie extraordinaire.
La « désillusion » est bien réelle.
Trump a eu «un effet sur l’insécurité des citoyens et sur le vote», croit Blanchet
Le chef du Bloc québécois estime qu’il y a désormais «une désillusion importante» envers Mark Carney.
www.ledevoir.com
December 24, 2025 at 7:07 PM
La « désillusion » est bien réelle.