Jarad Fisher
@jaradfisher.bsky.social
Passionate Londoner, loving husband, and proud father.
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For years, but especially for the past year, Democrats have been in thrall to the idea that they need to chase an imagined median voter, and adopt that voter’s positions. Mamdani’s victory shows another way: hold principles, and persuade people to share them.
I wrote about Zohran’s victory. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Mamdani’s victory is a rebuke to the failed strategies of the Democratic party | Moira Donegan
The Democratic party appears listless and unprincipled, unwilling to fight because they do not believe in anything. Zohran Mamdani is the opposite of this
www.theguardian.com
November 5, 2025 at 6:13 AM
For years, but especially for the past year, Democrats have been in thrall to the idea that they need to chase an imagined median voter, and adopt that voter’s positions. Mamdani’s victory shows another way: hold principles, and persuade people to share them.
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As a historian, I can certify that we are in the bad times. But bad times eventually end.
In the meantime:
• Figure out a small way to help someone
• Figure out a small way to fight back
• Figure out a small place to find joy
• Figure out a small way to grow and thrive
And do it often.
In the meantime:
• Figure out a small way to help someone
• Figure out a small way to fight back
• Figure out a small place to find joy
• Figure out a small way to grow and thrive
And do it often.
October 15, 2025 at 9:40 PM
As a historian, I can certify that we are in the bad times. But bad times eventually end.
In the meantime:
• Figure out a small way to help someone
• Figure out a small way to fight back
• Figure out a small place to find joy
• Figure out a small way to grow and thrive
And do it often.
In the meantime:
• Figure out a small way to help someone
• Figure out a small way to fight back
• Figure out a small place to find joy
• Figure out a small way to grow and thrive
And do it often.
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This is a good 'smallest hill to die on.'
Just a minor rant, if you run a web site with a blog or whatever, make post date visible. I am fucking tired of reading shit and trying to decide if it is recent, up to date, or even relevant.
This goes for review sites, tech documentation, and regular old news/blogs.
This goes for review sites, tech documentation, and regular old news/blogs.
October 11, 2025 at 1:20 AM
This is a good 'smallest hill to die on.'
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People act like getting kids places without a car is Herculean. I biked three (one not mine) to the Kingfield Farmers Market, 95% on bikeways. No car seats, no stress, just laughs. The challenge isn’t moving kids, it’s redesigning cities to work for people instead of cars. #StreetsForPeople
September 30, 2025 at 9:35 PM
People act like getting kids places without a car is Herculean. I biked three (one not mine) to the Kingfield Farmers Market, 95% on bikeways. No car seats, no stress, just laughs. The challenge isn’t moving kids, it’s redesigning cities to work for people instead of cars. #StreetsForPeople
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#LdnOn this is for you:
You’re invited to provide comments &/or attend a Public Participation Meeting in #LdnOnt before the Planning & Environment Committee to discuss the final Industrial Land Needs Assessment, the draft Urban Growth Boundary Review, & to provide updates
Learn more: getinvolved.london.ca/london-plan-...
Learn more: getinvolved.london.ca/london-plan-...
September 26, 2025 at 4:08 PM
#LdnOn this is for you:
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Release the Epstein files NOW
🚨🚨 NEW DOCUMENTS FROM EPSTEIN'S ESTATE DETAILING HIS DAILY SCHEDULE:
They show meetings with Steve Bannon, Peter Thiel, and a potential visit to Epstein’s Island for Elon Musk. Prince Andrew is listed as a passenger on Epstein’s jet.
DOJ must release the Epstein files NOW.
They show meetings with Steve Bannon, Peter Thiel, and a potential visit to Epstein’s Island for Elon Musk. Prince Andrew is listed as a passenger on Epstein’s jet.
DOJ must release the Epstein files NOW.
September 26, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Release the Epstein files NOW
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About Duterte, she basically said America is going the same direction as the Philippines under him who had a ruthless “war on drugs” using extrajudicial killings of over 6,000, just to name one atrocity. He’s now in The Hague for crimes against humanity. (I’m going down the Philippines rabbit hole.)
Jon Stewart on @thedailyshow.com is REALLY good tonight, especially the long conversation with @mariaressa.bsky.social, 2021 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, who is blunt, brilliant and inspiring. Everyone should watch it. youtu.be/Tsb1I7hqaJ4?...
Maria Ressa - Fighting Back Against Trump’s Authoritarian Algorithm With Truth | The Daily Show
YouTube video by The Daily Show
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September 19, 2025 at 6:42 AM
About Duterte, she basically said America is going the same direction as the Philippines under him who had a ruthless “war on drugs” using extrajudicial killings of over 6,000, just to name one atrocity. He’s now in The Hague for crimes against humanity. (I’m going down the Philippines rabbit hole.)
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A new study finds that switching to Daylight Saving Time and back every year increases the risk of strokes and obesity, and suggests we should stay on Standard Time all year. But I think the distribution of strokes and obesity in each time zone tells another story.
Study confirms that switching to and from Daylight Saving Time is bad for our health
If you have to pick one, standard time is better than daylight saving time, but I will once again make a case for local time.
lloydalter.substack.com
September 17, 2025 at 10:56 AM
A new study finds that switching to Daylight Saving Time and back every year increases the risk of strokes and obesity, and suggests we should stay on Standard Time all year. But I think the distribution of strokes and obesity in each time zone tells another story.
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We built a calculator that doesn't work, but don't worry, it's also a plagiarism machine that will tell you to kill yourself. It runs on the world's oceans and costs 10 trillion dollars.
August 29, 2025 at 6:24 PM
We built a calculator that doesn't work, but don't worry, it's also a plagiarism machine that will tell you to kill yourself. It runs on the world's oceans and costs 10 trillion dollars.
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I just want us to live up to the slogan: Exciting (not so much); Exceptional (not at all); Connected (oh my goodness, nothing is connected: not bike lanes, not people, not direction).
#Ontario has approved changes to #TheLondonPlan supporting higher density, mixed-use development, & more connected communities to help address #LdnOnt’s housing needs now & in the future
Learn more: london.ca/newsroom/pro...
Learn more: london.ca/newsroom/pro...
August 18, 2025 at 3:09 PM
I just want us to live up to the slogan: Exciting (not so much); Exceptional (not at all); Connected (oh my goodness, nothing is connected: not bike lanes, not people, not direction).
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Teens shouldn’t need a tech company and a 2-ton machine just to move through their own city. The way we build our streets should give them the freedom to "ride solo" under their own power.
July 16, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Teens shouldn’t need a tech company and a 2-ton machine just to move through their own city. The way we build our streets should give them the freedom to "ride solo" under their own power.
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Pete Buttigieg says we should never stop talking about Epsteinq
July 26, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Pete Buttigieg says we should never stop talking about Epsteinq
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During the election campaign, Mark Carney pledged to increase the CBC’s budget by $150 million dollars a year.
Now that he’s in government, he’s telling the public broadcaster to find up to $198 million in annual cuts. He can’t claim to defend the country when he’s gutting its media and culture.
Now that he’s in government, he’s telling the public broadcaster to find up to $198 million in annual cuts. He can’t claim to defend the country when he’s gutting its media and culture.
Suggest your own spending cuts, Carney government tells CBC, Via Rail and other Crown corporations
Nearly all government departments and federally-funded organizations are expected to propose "savings" of up to 15 per cent of their spending in the next three years.
www.thestar.com
July 17, 2025 at 12:43 AM
During the election campaign, Mark Carney pledged to increase the CBC’s budget by $150 million dollars a year.
Now that he’s in government, he’s telling the public broadcaster to find up to $198 million in annual cuts. He can’t claim to defend the country when he’s gutting its media and culture.
Now that he’s in government, he’s telling the public broadcaster to find up to $198 million in annual cuts. He can’t claim to defend the country when he’s gutting its media and culture.
My apologies for posting this too late since there's only one day to go, but if you're heading to SunFest, take note of this great resource: sunfestlive.com
Sunfest 2025 - London, Ontario
Experience world-class performances from over 40 artists representing every continent at Sunfest Festival.
sunfestlive.com
July 6, 2025 at 1:30 AM
My apologies for posting this too late since there's only one day to go, but if you're heading to SunFest, take note of this great resource: sunfestlive.com
As described in the linked article, the loss of safe cycling networks affects both children (loss of independence and exercise) and adults (lower neighbourhood cohesion).
A Classic Childhood Pastime Is Fading
Kids on bikes once filled the streets. Not anymore.
www.theatlantic.com
July 2, 2025 at 7:56 PM
As described in the linked article, the loss of safe cycling networks affects both children (loss of independence and exercise) and adults (lower neighbourhood cohesion).
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Rescinding the DST isn’t strategy-it’s surrender.
This costs Canadians billions. The wealthiest people on Earth won’t pay what they owe.
What do we get in return? Nothing. This is another tactic to destroy our economy & instead of fighting back, we’re rolling over.
www.thestar.com/politics/fed...
This costs Canadians billions. The wealthiest people on Earth won’t pay what they owe.
What do we get in return? Nothing. This is another tactic to destroy our economy & instead of fighting back, we’re rolling over.
www.thestar.com/politics/fed...
Canada cancelled its digital services tax. What was it and why did the U.S. hate it?
OTTAWA - Tech giants such as Amazon and Google will not have to shell out close to $2 billion as expected today, as Canada moved to cancel the controversial digital
www.thestar.com
June 30, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Rescinding the DST isn’t strategy-it’s surrender.
This costs Canadians billions. The wealthiest people on Earth won’t pay what they owe.
What do we get in return? Nothing. This is another tactic to destroy our economy & instead of fighting back, we’re rolling over.
www.thestar.com/politics/fed...
This costs Canadians billions. The wealthiest people on Earth won’t pay what they owe.
What do we get in return? Nothing. This is another tactic to destroy our economy & instead of fighting back, we’re rolling over.
www.thestar.com/politics/fed...
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My cartoon in this weeks @newyorker.com
June 30, 2025 at 2:40 PM
My cartoon in this weeks @newyorker.com
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Hey #LdnONT, it's hot outside. City of London cooling centres are open during regular operating hours: london.ca/cooling-cent...
Please share if you're able - and keep an eye out for each other.
Please share if you're able - and keep an eye out for each other.
Cooling centres | City of London
The Middlesex-London Health Unit will issue a Heat Alert when:Heat WarningEnvironment Canada issues a forecast indicating a daily Tmax of 31oC or higher with a Tmin of 20oC or higher for two consecuti...
london.ca
June 24, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Hey #LdnONT, it's hot outside. City of London cooling centres are open during regular operating hours: london.ca/cooling-cent...
Please share if you're able - and keep an eye out for each other.
Please share if you're able - and keep an eye out for each other.
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This is so shameful.
"As Canada's measles outbreak continues to grow, the country is at risk of losing its measles elimination status — a bar set by the World Health Organization.
... if sustained transmission continues until October 2025, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) can revoke the elimination status."
... if sustained transmission continues until October 2025, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) can revoke the elimination status."
Canada achieved measles elimination status in 1998. Now, it could lose it | CBC News
As Canada’s measles outbreak continues to grow, the country is at risk of losing its measles elimination status — a bar set by the World Health Organization. That could have implications for the entir...
www.cbc.ca
June 19, 2025 at 12:10 AM
This is so shameful.
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New research from MIT found that those who used ChatGPT can’t remember any of the content of their essays.
Key takeaway: the product doesn’t suffer, but the process does. And when it comes to essays, the process *is* how they learn.
arxiv.org/pdf/2506.088...
Key takeaway: the product doesn’t suffer, but the process does. And when it comes to essays, the process *is* how they learn.
arxiv.org/pdf/2506.088...
June 18, 2025 at 7:32 AM
New research from MIT found that those who used ChatGPT can’t remember any of the content of their essays.
Key takeaway: the product doesn’t suffer, but the process does. And when it comes to essays, the process *is* how they learn.
arxiv.org/pdf/2506.088...
Key takeaway: the product doesn’t suffer, but the process does. And when it comes to essays, the process *is* how they learn.
arxiv.org/pdf/2506.088...
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Canadian municipalities continue to play funny games with their population projections to keep current tax increases low while also inflating long-term land supply requests.
IMO, maybe we should just mandate the use of the provincial expert projection!
lfpress.com/news/local-n...
IMO, maybe we should just mandate the use of the provincial expert projection!
lfpress.com/news/local-n...
City hall's really big question: Just how much will London's population grow?
Planners have to thread the needle between keeping up with growth while not overbuilding, an expert said.
lfpress.com
June 18, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Canadian municipalities continue to play funny games with their population projections to keep current tax increases low while also inflating long-term land supply requests.
IMO, maybe we should just mandate the use of the provincial expert projection!
lfpress.com/news/local-n...
IMO, maybe we should just mandate the use of the provincial expert projection!
lfpress.com/news/local-n...
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A whole crowd of people belting "Battle Cry of Freedom," while wearing Union kepis would absolutely break the minds of the Fox News crowd
I have been thinking about the idea of wrapping your movement in American history and the flag and I think there’s some merit to it I think for more revolutionary groups. It could be an interesting experiment to shield yourself in American history and the flag in larger protests. This has power.
June 11, 2025 at 3:08 PM
A whole crowd of people belting "Battle Cry of Freedom," while wearing Union kepis would absolutely break the minds of the Fox News crowd