Susan Joudrey
@sujo.bsky.social
educator. historian of public history, settler colonialism & eugenics. concerned citizen. pop culture enthusiast. Worth a million in prizes, but also anti-capitalist.
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Kjipuktuk (Halifax)-Mi'kma'ki
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Susan Joudrey
@sujo.bsky.social
· Jul 8
I guess my Bluesky typos will also keep me humble
i watch a lot of trash tv, but i also watch some good tv and I'm finally working through Dope Thief. It's very good.
January 16, 2026 at 11:10 PM
i watch a lot of trash tv, but i also watch some good tv and I'm finally working through Dope Thief. It's very good.
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I wish the Skarsgards had a Keeping Up With the Kardashians style show where they all eat salads and lament things
January 16, 2026 at 11:01 PM
I wish the Skarsgards had a Keeping Up With the Kardashians style show where they all eat salads and lament things
for real, healthcare facilities should adopt infection control measures.
Patients receiving their hemodialysis in a dialysis center were twice as likely at least to get Covid compared to those who were dialyzed at home! Not a surprise. The impacts to these vulnerable persons of Covid are very serious.
January 16, 2026 at 11:04 PM
for real, healthcare facilities should adopt infection control measures.
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Yeah. I really can't swallow Canadians who rage about January 6th but have been consistently quiet about the Convoy.
The convoy literally occupied the city - for weeks. They blocked access to emergency vehicles. They had massive trucks, open cannisters of fuel; they were building infrastructure!
The convoy literally occupied the city - for weeks. They blocked access to emergency vehicles. They had massive trucks, open cannisters of fuel; they were building infrastructure!
Just like not adequately prosecuting Jan 6th and the Civil War bit the US in the ass, we will look back on these decisions and shake our heads in disbelief
January 16, 2026 at 10:46 PM
Yeah. I really can't swallow Canadians who rage about January 6th but have been consistently quiet about the Convoy.
The convoy literally occupied the city - for weeks. They blocked access to emergency vehicles. They had massive trucks, open cannisters of fuel; they were building infrastructure!
The convoy literally occupied the city - for weeks. They blocked access to emergency vehicles. They had massive trucks, open cannisters of fuel; they were building infrastructure!
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I know we're encouraged to see so many unions call for a Jan 23 day of action in Minnesota ✊️ but it will mean even more community work so, a reminder that if you donate now (or later) and tell me you did, I'll give you free feedback in February. Fund you like not on the site below? Just let me know!
Standing offer: I'll give feedback (after Feb 15 only) on up to 25 pages to anyone who donates any amount to an org/fundraiser/wishlist in the link. I'm a former journalist, current novelist, and writing teacher. Synopses, queries, chapters, op-eds, all good. Honour system: DM and tell me where/what
Stand With Minnesota
A directory of places to give to as Minnesota defends itself from ICE occupation
www.standwithminnesota.com
January 16, 2026 at 10:40 PM
I know we're encouraged to see so many unions call for a Jan 23 day of action in Minnesota ✊️ but it will mean even more community work so, a reminder that if you donate now (or later) and tell me you did, I'll give you free feedback in February. Fund you like not on the site below? Just let me know!
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Halisky you probably heard about the pedestrian being hit by a car in Eastern Passage this morning.
Preeti is my grandbaby's daycare teacher, and GB loves her.
Preeti's parents are in India and want to come to support her while she recovers.
If you can, please consider giving.
Preeti is my grandbaby's daycare teacher, and GB loves her.
Preeti's parents are in India and want to come to support her while she recovers.
If you can, please consider giving.
Donate to Help Preeti and her family, organized by Jennifer Green
On January 15, our coworker and dear friend Preeti was struck by a car while walking to work… Jennifer Green needs your support for Help Preeti and her family
gofund.me
January 16, 2026 at 1:44 AM
Halisky you probably heard about the pedestrian being hit by a car in Eastern Passage this morning.
Preeti is my grandbaby's daycare teacher, and GB loves her.
Preeti's parents are in India and want to come to support her while she recovers.
If you can, please consider giving.
Preeti is my grandbaby's daycare teacher, and GB loves her.
Preeti's parents are in India and want to come to support her while she recovers.
If you can, please consider giving.
so, this region has one of the highest poverty rates in the province. i don't know how people are going to manage this increase.
Liverpool residents to see water rate hike of more than 60% | CBC News
The Region of Queens Municipality says the increase is needed to tackle a climbing deficit, aging pipes and unexpected damage from lightning strikes.
www.cbc.ca
January 16, 2026 at 2:03 AM
so, this region has one of the highest poverty rates in the province. i don't know how people are going to manage this increase.
ha ha ha oh, the number of times i've restrained myself from trying to explain a joke to strangers on the internet. sir, this is a joke, not a riddle.
January 15, 2026 at 11:36 PM
ha ha ha oh, the number of times i've restrained myself from trying to explain a joke to strangers on the internet. sir, this is a joke, not a riddle.
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Imagine doing a PhD in electricity, just so you knew how to blow up nuclear power plants and heavy water-producing facilities.
“I learned from them very early that what one does with Nazis is kill them... I am not a pacifist.”
A profile in absolute courage.
“I learned from them very early that what one does with Nazis is kill them... I am not a pacifist.”
A profile in absolute courage.
January 15, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Imagine doing a PhD in electricity, just so you knew how to blow up nuclear power plants and heavy water-producing facilities.
“I learned from them very early that what one does with Nazis is kill them... I am not a pacifist.”
A profile in absolute courage.
“I learned from them very early that what one does with Nazis is kill them... I am not a pacifist.”
A profile in absolute courage.
I can't believe I don't carry a microphone with me in my bag, but it's likely I'll start soon.
January 15, 2026 at 10:12 PM
I can't believe I don't carry a microphone with me in my bag, but it's likely I'll start soon.
I appreciate this because lately I've seen some bizarre hot takes like "maybe we just don't show aggressive oppressors enough compassion 🤷" 🫥
I’m really tired of people who believe “everyone is good inside” who have never once locked eyes and stood their ground with a pure sociopath who can’t bring themselves to believe in evil because its too scary
And who dismiss those who have survived encounters with it.
And who dismiss those who have survived encounters with it.
January 15, 2026 at 9:27 PM
I appreciate this because lately I've seen some bizarre hot takes like "maybe we just don't show aggressive oppressors enough compassion 🤷" 🫥
I might catch it with this one but: if you're unwilling to participate in a democratic process by voting because, like all forms of governance, it is flawed & requires consistent care, then you're not using an important anti-fascist tool.
so the "leftist" position here is that if the ICE thug tries to intimidate you, you walk away with your head down like charlie brown? is that it?
January 15, 2026 at 9:21 PM
I might catch it with this one but: if you're unwilling to participate in a democratic process by voting because, like all forms of governance, it is flawed & requires consistent care, then you're not using an important anti-fascist tool.
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I've seen some folks giving into doomerism by citing the US's history of paramilitary violence shutting down fair elections in the South, and I want to add some historical context to support Jamelle here (as an historian of Reconstruction paramilitary violence)
the question to ask about this is, okay, he wants to cancel the midterms. how does he get the VA state board of elections to cancel the midterms? how does he get the georgia board of elections to do it? how does he convince republican house members to quit their jobs and give up their paychecks?
Trump says a lot of deranged shit, but, per this Reuters article — and the threats of invoking the Insurrection Act in Minnesota this morning — he is very clearly exploring how to cancel the midterms.
www.reuters.com/world/us/fiv...
www.reuters.com/world/us/fiv...
January 15, 2026 at 8:22 PM
I've seen some folks giving into doomerism by citing the US's history of paramilitary violence shutting down fair elections in the South, and I want to add some historical context to support Jamelle here (as an historian of Reconstruction paramilitary violence)
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Cartoon: Canadian Illuminati. Canadians will get it :)
January 15, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Cartoon: Canadian Illuminati. Canadians will get it :)
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the 9-yr-old tonight: I wish aliens would show up.
me, 2 weeks into 2026: sure. why not?
me, 2 weeks into 2026: sure. why not?
January 14, 2026 at 11:02 PM
the 9-yr-old tonight: I wish aliens would show up.
me, 2 weeks into 2026: sure. why not?
me, 2 weeks into 2026: sure. why not?
lots of dogs in the fog at the park this evening.
January 14, 2026 at 9:40 PM
lots of dogs in the fog at the park this evening.
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Oglala Sioux Tribe says three tribal members arrested in Minneapolis are in ICE detention
Oglala Sioux Tribe says three tribal members arrested in Minneapolis are in ICE detention
Oglala Sioux Tribe says three tribal members arrested in Minneapolis are in ICE detention
www.independent.co.uk
January 14, 2026 at 1:31 AM
Oglala Sioux Tribe says three tribal members arrested in Minneapolis are in ICE detention
Statistics Canada has been the envy of other nations for many years. As much as some people don't enjoy the surveys, the longitudinal data informs important decision making. What a blow. And this is a census year 🫠
This is gutting StatsCan
Look, as long as they don't fuck around with the mushroom census, it will still be the Statscan we know and love.
January 13, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Statistics Canada has been the envy of other nations for many years. As much as some people don't enjoy the surveys, the longitudinal data informs important decision making. What a blow. And this is a census year 🫠
Stephen King might have some opinions on this lmao
January 13, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Stephen King might have some opinions on this lmao
As someone who never interacted with the NS Premier's Twitter account but was blocked anyway, Twitter isn't really a communication tool. For many politicians it's a vanity project.
Do Canadian MPs actually connect with the public on X?
I looked at RTs and views for every tweet* sent by Liberal MPs yesterday
Out of 46 tweets, 21 Liberal MPs racked up a combined 475 retweets
34% had zero RTs. Only 17% got more than 10 RTs
3 tweets accounted for over half of all engagement
I looked at RTs and views for every tweet* sent by Liberal MPs yesterday
Out of 46 tweets, 21 Liberal MPs racked up a combined 475 retweets
34% had zero RTs. Only 17% got more than 10 RTs
3 tweets accounted for over half of all engagement
January 13, 2026 at 1:07 PM
As someone who never interacted with the NS Premier's Twitter account but was blocked anyway, Twitter isn't really a communication tool. For many politicians it's a vanity project.
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Starting this week, I have a series of interviews with mayors from across Nova Scotia. My first interview is with Bridgewater Mayor David Mitchell.
I hope to have an interview every week for the entire year. So far, I’ve received a “yes” for every request
www.halifaxexaminer.ca/government/c...
I hope to have an interview every week for the entire year. So far, I’ve received a “yes” for every request
www.halifaxexaminer.ca/government/c...
Bridgewater Mayor David Mitchell: 'If you want to bring about change, you need to be part of that' - Halifax Examiner
Mitchell served as a councillor for two terms and has been mayor since 2016.
www.halifaxexaminer.ca
January 12, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Starting this week, I have a series of interviews with mayors from across Nova Scotia. My first interview is with Bridgewater Mayor David Mitchell.
I hope to have an interview every week for the entire year. So far, I’ve received a “yes” for every request
www.halifaxexaminer.ca/government/c...
I hope to have an interview every week for the entire year. So far, I’ve received a “yes” for every request
www.halifaxexaminer.ca/government/c...
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I’ve decided to leave X/Twitter.
Thank you to @senatorpaulasimons.bsky.social for her leadership and for continuing to educate the public about the harms enabled by the platform.
You can still find me on Instagram @kimpateonthehill and on Bluesky @kpateonthehill.bsky.social
Thank you to @senatorpaulasimons.bsky.social for her leadership and for continuing to educate the public about the harms enabled by the platform.
You can still find me on Instagram @kimpateonthehill and on Bluesky @kpateonthehill.bsky.social
January 12, 2026 at 8:47 PM
I’ve decided to leave X/Twitter.
Thank you to @senatorpaulasimons.bsky.social for her leadership and for continuing to educate the public about the harms enabled by the platform.
You can still find me on Instagram @kimpateonthehill and on Bluesky @kpateonthehill.bsky.social
Thank you to @senatorpaulasimons.bsky.social for her leadership and for continuing to educate the public about the harms enabled by the platform.
You can still find me on Instagram @kimpateonthehill and on Bluesky @kpateonthehill.bsky.social