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Stephen Derraugh
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🇨🇦Granite planted. Partner/Dad. Economic Development/Strategic Marketing. Paddler, science, nature/ologies/artist, and rube. Apt to be found nowhere.
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#CanadaIsBurning - and you can see the smoke in France . . .
#cdnpoli @liberalca.bsky.social
As I close my windows due to shitty air quality thanks to unnatural wildfires, I’m reminded of my perpetual recommendation to anyone who will listen to read “Fire Weather.”

I thought I knew a lot about climate but @johnvaillant.bsky.social knew a lot more.

bookshop.org/p/books/fire...
Fire Weather: On the Front Lines of a Burning World
On the Front Lines of a Burning World
bookshop.org
June 10, 2025 at 6:17 AM
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The New Yorker won three Pulitzer Prizes—the most ever awarded to a magazine in a single year—for its journalism on the effects of war throughout the Middle East.
The New Yorker Wins Three 2025 Pulitzer Prizes
The awards honor Mosab Abu Toha’s commentary on the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza; Moises Saman’s photographs of Syria after Assad, and the third season of the In the Dark podcast.
www.newyorker.com
May 5, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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@caroloff.bsky.social writes with both urgency and clarity on the importance of the CBC: "What does the CBC even mean? It means a glimpse into something unknown, a chance to take stock of another Canadian’s struggles, and maybe to care a little bit more."

substack.com/inbox/post/1...
What does the CBC even mean?
...to the price of eggs?
substack.com
April 27, 2025 at 4:02 AM
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For @foreignpolicy.com, I put together a primer on Pierre Poilievre: The man who was supposed to bring conservatism back to Canada — and how Trump may have screwed it up. foreignpolicy.com/2025/04/17/p...
Can a Conservative Win Back Canada?
Pierre Poilievre’s path to power looked assured—until Donald Trump returned.
foreignpolicy.com
April 17, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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More new videos have been added to the 50:50 project including this one from Mike Bennion, for a track called 'Before Night Falls' from Passion.
'This piece is a visual poem, attempting to complement the exotic and sacral nature of the music,' says Mike.
April 17, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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The moral and intellectual pygmies around Trump might learn a thing or two from history and America's last grand strategists. Of course they won't. My weekend FT essay. on.ft.com/3GhNw4u
The last grand strategists: what Brzezinski and Kissinger could teach Trump
[FREE TO READ] Living parallel lives, they counselled presidents and changed the course of the cold war. How would they steer America today?
on.ft.com
April 12, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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April 12, 1980. 45 years ago today, Terry Fox dipped his prosthetic leg into the Atlantic Ocean in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador and began the Marathon of Hope. Such things are possible
April 13, 2025 at 2:04 AM
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The part that jumped out to me was actually wanting to know what questions would be asked. What an incredible level of insecurity; they’re scared.
By Evan Dyer CBC. This is highly problematic.
April 5, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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I was very upset to learn of the death of Kanzi, the Bonobo ape last week.
One of the most remarkable experiences of my life was making music with Kanzi and Panbanisha, two extraordinary Bonobo apes - pg
petergabriel.com/news/kanzi/
Photo courtesy of Ape Initiative
March 30, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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March 25, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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Updated graphic for the LAST AMERICAN ROAD TRIP Tour. Kenny Mayne is my conversation partner in Seattle! Come join us!

Information here: sarahkendzior.substack.com/p/my-book-to...

And here: www.sarahkendziorbooks.com
March 24, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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Tonight’s migration is again centered in Texas through the central plains. Notice the hole in the BirdCast map in Missouri and the corresponding storms on the NEXRAD map.
#birds #spring #migration
March 23, 2025 at 5:08 AM
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Some right-wing faux-journalist leeches decided to go after Mark Carney's trans kid. They couldn't even rub together enough journalistic skill to do that properly. www.bugeyedandshameless.com/p/you-dont-g...
The Anatomy of a Transphobic Smear
A smear against Mark Carney's kid, and the politics of attacking trans people.
www.bugeyedandshameless.com
March 20, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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“Juno News is lying to you.” Candice Malcolm and her ilk are truly disgusting.
Some right-wing faux-journalist leeches decided to go after Mark Carney's trans kid. They couldn't even rub together enough journalistic skill to do that properly. www.bugeyedandshameless.com/p/you-dont-g...
The Anatomy of a Transphobic Smear
A smear against Mark Carney's kid, and the politics of attacking trans people.
www.bugeyedandshameless.com
March 20, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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A school shooting happens almost every day in America. This isn’t what childhood should look like. Watch and share the new PSA from @sandyhookpromise.bsky.social "A Teddy Bear's Dream" to help raise awareness and create change.
youtu.be/DDaBBn9HzfY?...
A Teddy Bear's Dream | Sandy Hook Promise
YouTube video by Sandy Hook Promise
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March 19, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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Just signed up after years of appreciating your work. If others have also been reading and not joining, now is the time to invest in truth, bravery, and journalism.
We are only 19 sign-ups away from the highest number of paid subscribers we've ever had: 35,000. It's a great time to read everything we publish and support our dogged, hard-working team! talkingpointsmemo.com/memberships?...
Talking Points Memo | Breaking News and Analysis
Much to the base’s chagrin, a handful of Senate Democrats voted to advance the...
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March 16, 2025 at 1:17 AM
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A great collection of late WW2 photos from The Atlantic. I didn't see the IC or James here, so just to you, Sir. Sorry, no Jim Gavin, unfortunately. I'll share it on Patron.
www.theatlantic.com/photo/2025/0...
Photographing the Final Days of World War II in Germany
Archival images from the last weeks of World War II, taken by an American Army combat photographer during a push across eastern France into southern Germany
www.theatlantic.com
March 13, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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Here's an unsolicited plug for Josh Marshall's Talking Points Memo media site: I've started my day with @tpm.bsky.social since the G.W. Bush administration, relying on its deep political insight and dot connecting. Check it out, and consider becoming a member to support what it's doing so well:
Talking Points Memo | Breaking News and Analysis
Another Lethal Weapon Sequel: We knew that the U.S. pardon attorney was...
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March 11, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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Here's his long piece in @motherjones.com, 2021.

He was 66. RIP. Best wishes to those that loved him.

www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
The real reason Americans are so damn angry all the time
We are at war with ourselves, but not for the reasons you think.
www.motherjones.com
March 11, 2025 at 4:34 AM
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For @foreignpolicy.com, I wrote a little primer about Mark Carney, the campaign to come, and the challenges facing the (likely) next prime minister of Canada. foreignpolicy.com/2025/03/10/m...
Canada’s New Leader Is Ready to Fight Trump
Mark Carney rode a wave of national pride to replace Justin Trudeau, but elections loom.
foreignpolicy.com
March 10, 2025 at 10:55 PM
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1/ Really heartbroken to learn that Kevin Drum, a long time blogger and essayist for @motherjones.com has died after a long battle with multiple myeloma. Here's a note from his wife Marian, who's also set up a memorial page on Facebook. jabberwocking.com/health-updat...
Health Update - Kevin Drum
With a heavy heart, I have to tell you that after a long battle with cancer my husband Kevin Drum passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025. No public memorial services are planned. In lieu of flowers, ple...
jabberwocking.com
March 10, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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Anyway hire me to fact check your book! I will do more then simply read it!
LMAO what??
March 6, 2025 at 5:47 AM