OstrovIsland
@deborahostrovsky.bsky.social
Writing non-fiction, op-eds, sometimes a little satire. Editing. Translating. Learner of rare and endangered languages. Posting gifted articles as much as I can. Reposts and likes might be bookmarks, not always endorsements.
A stunning article.
Melissa Hortman Died in a Shocking Act of Political Violence. This Is the Story of Her Life
The Minnesota Speaker’s closest friends and family open up for the first time.
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The Minnesota Speaker’s closest friends and family open up for the first time.
Read @stephenrodrick.bsky.social's exclusive: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
December 18, 2025 at 8:42 PM
A stunning article.
Yulia's Dream
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December 8, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Yulia's Dream
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Reposted by OstrovIsland
“The Polytechnique massacre deeply marked Montreal and serves as a reminder of what unchecked misogyny can lead to.”
Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
Gender-based violence starts with minimizing misogyny | @mtltoula.bsky.social
Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
Gender-based violence starts with minimizing misogyny | @mtltoula.bsky.social
Gender-based violence is an everyday reality, and it starts with minimizing misogyny
As we highlight 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence and the upcoming anniversary of the Montreal massacre, can we take a moment to reflect on all the different forms this violence takes?
cultmtl.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:18 PM
“The Polytechnique massacre deeply marked Montreal and serves as a reminder of what unchecked misogyny can lead to.”
Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
Gender-based violence starts with minimizing misogyny | @mtltoula.bsky.social
Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
Gender-based violence starts with minimizing misogyny | @mtltoula.bsky.social
For those wondering what fling-flang is and how to spell it (hint, there are a few ways):
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From the Quebec community on Reddit: Le parti fling-flang
Explore this post and more from the Quebec community
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November 26, 2025 at 12:20 AM
For those wondering what fling-flang is and how to spell it (hint, there are a few ways):
www.reddit.com/r/Quebec/com...
www.reddit.com/r/Quebec/com...
Gift article! I loved reading Chris Jackson's article in Lithub and also in What Editors Do (published a while ago, but a newer discovery for me).
It's today that I learned that the editor Chris Jackson is associated with McNally Jackson...
www.nytimes.com/2016/02/07/m...
www.nytimes.com/2016/02/07/m...
How Chris Jackson Is Building a Black Literary Movement (Gift Article)
One of the publishing industry’s only black editors is transmitting ideas from writers on the margins to the mainstream readers who need to hear them.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Gift article! I loved reading Chris Jackson's article in Lithub and also in What Editors Do (published a while ago, but a newer discovery for me).
I absolutely loved this essay by Chris Jackson in the book (Peter Ginna, ed.) called What Editors Do. It feels very relevant now and perhaps always, to aspiring writers and editors. It's priceless, invaluable advice and encouragement:
lithub.com/diversity-in...
lithub.com/diversity-in...
“Diversity in Publishing” Doesn’t Exist—But Here’s How it Can
The following essay is adapted from a talk given to the Association of American University Presses at its annual meeting in June 2016. I’m often asked to speak about a thing that doesn’t actually e…
lithub.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:33 PM
I absolutely loved this essay by Chris Jackson in the book (Peter Ginna, ed.) called What Editors Do. It feels very relevant now and perhaps always, to aspiring writers and editors. It's priceless, invaluable advice and encouragement:
lithub.com/diversity-in...
lithub.com/diversity-in...
"Things happen"
November 19, 2025 at 9:14 PM
"Things happen"
Marni Jackson was faculty at the Banff Literary Journalism program I attended (as a complete newbie to writing) many years ago. What a wonderful, kind mentor, and indeed what an eye-opening piece. A must-read.
This is such an eye-opening (and dare I say hilarious) piece on living with Parkinson's, from the wonderful Marni Jackson www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
Opinion: After being diagnosed with Parkinson’s, I’m literally in the fight of my life
Parkinson’s is the fastest growing neurological disease in the world. More than 110,000 Canadians have the disorder and every day 38 more are diagnosed
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November 12, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Marni Jackson was faculty at the Banff Literary Journalism program I attended (as a complete newbie to writing) many years ago. What a wonderful, kind mentor, and indeed what an eye-opening piece. A must-read.
Contrary to popular belief, the real name of this painting is "Elbows Up".
March 23, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Contrary to popular belief, the real name of this painting is "Elbows Up".
You can follow linguist Sonja Lang here: @tokipona.org
February 20, 2025 at 12:15 AM
You can follow linguist Sonja Lang here: @tokipona.org
Fascinating article on the world's smallest language, Toki Pona, a language developed by linguist Sonja Lang, featured in World Literature Today by columnist Veronica Esposito
www.worldliteraturetoday.org/2025/january...
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Toki Pona, by Veronica Esposito
Our columnist looks at the smallest language on earth—both deliberately simple and full of ambiguity—and explores its recent development and existing translations.
www.worldliteraturetoday.org
February 19, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Fascinating article on the world's smallest language, Toki Pona, a language developed by linguist Sonja Lang, featured in World Literature Today by columnist Veronica Esposito
www.worldliteraturetoday.org/2025/january...
www.worldliteraturetoday.org/2025/january...