Katelynn Kowalchuk
@katelynnkowalchuk.bsky.social
📖 PhD by day, general purpose nerd by night
💭 The politicization of mental illness and municipal gov't @ UBC
🌾 Socially Awkward, Fiscally Socialist
🤔 Opinions my own
💭 The politicization of mental illness and municipal gov't @ UBC
🌾 Socially Awkward, Fiscally Socialist
🤔 Opinions my own
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Nova Scotia has proposed legislation increasing political interference in universities.
Political interference in education isn’t just an American phenomenon. It’s alive and well in Canada too.
Politicians should not dictate the priorities of universities.
Political interference in education isn’t just an American phenomenon. It’s alive and well in Canada too.
Politicians should not dictate the priorities of universities.
February 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Nova Scotia has proposed legislation increasing political interference in universities.
Political interference in education isn’t just an American phenomenon. It’s alive and well in Canada too.
Politicians should not dictate the priorities of universities.
Political interference in education isn’t just an American phenomenon. It’s alive and well in Canada too.
Politicians should not dictate the priorities of universities.
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One of our brilliant students wrote an analysis of how Universities laid the groundwork for Trump's repressive policies. www.thenation.com/article/acti...
Universities Have Been Doing Trump’s Work for Him
The University of Chicago, despite its free speech reputation, has laid the groundwork for the president's threats against students who protest for Palestine.
www.thenation.com
February 10, 2025 at 6:44 PM
One of our brilliant students wrote an analysis of how Universities laid the groundwork for Trump's repressive policies. www.thenation.com/article/acti...
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The NIH announced it will slash billions of dollars of support to universities and research centers.
This is one of the biggest attacks on science we have ever seen. It could dismantle the biomedical research system, shut down clinical trials, and halt development of treatments.
This is one of the biggest attacks on science we have ever seen. It could dismantle the biomedical research system, shut down clinical trials, and halt development of treatments.
February 8, 2025 at 3:02 AM
The NIH announced it will slash billions of dollars of support to universities and research centers.
This is one of the biggest attacks on science we have ever seen. It could dismantle the biomedical research system, shut down clinical trials, and halt development of treatments.
This is one of the biggest attacks on science we have ever seen. It could dismantle the biomedical research system, shut down clinical trials, and halt development of treatments.
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“Accurate information on how many people in a community die from COVID, or any other cause—is essential for making decisions about public health. It is also important for families. Everyone deserves to know why a loved one died.”
New Analysis Reveals Many Excess Deaths Attributed to Natural Causes Are Actually Uncounted COVID-19 Deaths
The new study provides the most compelling data yet to suggest that excess mortality rates from chronic illnesses and other natural causes were actually driven by COVID-19 infections.
www.bu.edu
February 7, 2025 at 6:16 PM
“Accurate information on how many people in a community die from COVID, or any other cause—is essential for making decisions about public health. It is also important for families. Everyone deserves to know why a loved one died.”
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It just occurred to me that my book came out a year ago today.
Buy it if you haven't yet: www.dundurn.com/books_/t2211...
Buy it if you haven't yet: www.dundurn.com/books_/t2211...
Kenneyism - Dundurn
With over 2,300 books in print, Dundurn Press is recognized for producing high quality, award-winning books across multiple genres.
www.dundurn.com
February 7, 2025 at 1:34 AM
It just occurred to me that my book came out a year ago today.
Buy it if you haven't yet: www.dundurn.com/books_/t2211...
Buy it if you haven't yet: www.dundurn.com/books_/t2211...
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Conservative lead in the latest Ipsos sits at +13%
Last Ipsos poll on January 7 had their lead at +26%
Last Ipsos poll on January 7 had their lead at +26%
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Federal Polling:
CPC: 41% (+7)
LPC: 28% (-5)
NDP: 16% (-2)
BQ: 9% (+1)
PPC: 3% (-2)
GPC: 3% (+1)
Ipsos / Feb 3, 2025 / n=1000 / Online
(% Change w 2021 Federal Election)
Check out details on @338canada.bsky.social at: 338canada.com
Federal Polling:
CPC: 41% (+7)
LPC: 28% (-5)
NDP: 16% (-2)
BQ: 9% (+1)
PPC: 3% (-2)
GPC: 3% (+1)
Ipsos / Feb 3, 2025 / n=1000 / Online
(% Change w 2021 Federal Election)
Check out details on @338canada.bsky.social at: 338canada.com
February 6, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Conservative lead in the latest Ipsos sits at +13%
Last Ipsos poll on January 7 had their lead at +26%
Last Ipsos poll on January 7 had their lead at +26%
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Come work with us! We're looking for a colleague specializing in Gender and Diversity in Politics. Subfield open, but IR and Conparativists are especially encouraged to apply.
careers.ucalgary.ca/jobs/1555649...
careers.ucalgary.ca/jobs/1555649...
Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, Faculty of Arts in
Calgary,
AB,
...
Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, Faculty of Arts in
Calgary,
AB,
...
careers.ucalgary.ca
February 6, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Come work with us! We're looking for a colleague specializing in Gender and Diversity in Politics. Subfield open, but IR and Conparativists are especially encouraged to apply.
careers.ucalgary.ca/jobs/1555649...
careers.ucalgary.ca/jobs/1555649...
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I'll have more to say about this later, but for now I want to share this piece I was honored to write for @thesicktimes.bsky.social about friendship & COVID. I hope ppl will read it if they are the covid-cautious friend or if they are not, and find some clarity here
thesicktimes.org/2025/01/30/t...
thesicktimes.org/2025/01/30/t...
The “pandemic of abandonment”: Navigating friendships five years into COVID-19 - The Sick Times
Over the last five years of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many people have experienced significant changes and ruptures to their personal relationships. People with Long COVID and people taking COVID...
thesicktimes.org
January 30, 2025 at 6:06 PM
I'll have more to say about this later, but for now I want to share this piece I was honored to write for @thesicktimes.bsky.social about friendship & COVID. I hope ppl will read it if they are the covid-cautious friend or if they are not, and find some clarity here
thesicktimes.org/2025/01/30/t...
thesicktimes.org/2025/01/30/t...
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It is simply not enough for universities to say, “Our grants & research offices are looking into how research will be affected by the latest directive.”
University leaders must actively and very publicly make the case for the kind of work many of us do. The silence on this front is deafening.
University leaders must actively and very publicly make the case for the kind of work many of us do. The silence on this front is deafening.
January 31, 2025 at 3:16 AM
It is simply not enough for universities to say, “Our grants & research offices are looking into how research will be affected by the latest directive.”
University leaders must actively and very publicly make the case for the kind of work many of us do. The silence on this front is deafening.
University leaders must actively and very publicly make the case for the kind of work many of us do. The silence on this front is deafening.
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Advocating for privatization is about the worst response to the so-called crisis in public education. thestarphoenix.com/opinion/colu...
Opinion: Saskatchewan should consider charter schools amid education crisis
Rather than the usual debate about funding formulas, Saskatchewan should consider an innovative educational policy option: Charter schools.
thestarphoenix.com
January 31, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Advocating for privatization is about the worst response to the so-called crisis in public education. thestarphoenix.com/opinion/colu...
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In view of the anti-mask, anti-vax, anti-science "report" released by the AB gov't last week, it seems like a good time to reshare our call for a national inquiry into Canada's response to the pandemic.
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Canada needs a national COVID-19 inquiry now - BMC Medicine
Background We are now in the fifth year of an ongoing pandemic, and Canada continues to experience significant surges of COVID-19 infections. In addition to the acute impacts of deaths and hospitaliza...
link.springer.com
January 28, 2025 at 4:34 PM
In view of the anti-mask, anti-vax, anti-science "report" released by the AB gov't last week, it seems like a good time to reshare our call for a national inquiry into Canada's response to the pandemic.
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link.springer.com/article/10.1...
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link.springer.com/article/10.1...
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On this day in 1988, the Supreme Court of Canada held that the abortion provision of the Criminal Code was unconstitutional and violated the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Let's learn more about the landmark R v Morgentaler case
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Let's learn more about the landmark R v Morgentaler case
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January 28, 2025 at 3:16 PM
On this day in 1988, the Supreme Court of Canada held that the abortion provision of the Criminal Code was unconstitutional and violated the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Let's learn more about the landmark R v Morgentaler case
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Let's learn more about the landmark R v Morgentaler case
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@adrianecarr.bsky.social, a champion of Green politics and the longest-serving politician on Vancouver’s city council, has resigned from her seat.
@bychrischeung.bsky.social interviews Carr on her departure, her time in office and what it means to be Green.
@bychrischeung.bsky.social interviews Carr on her departure, her time in office and what it means to be Green.
Adriane Carr, Green Champion, Leaves Vancouver’s City Hall | The Tyee
From underdog to veteran councillor, she resigned mid-term. A Tyee Q&A on trust, ‘real democracy’ and what’s next.
thetyee.ca
January 28, 2025 at 3:58 PM
@adrianecarr.bsky.social, a champion of Green politics and the longest-serving politician on Vancouver’s city council, has resigned from her seat.
@bychrischeung.bsky.social interviews Carr on her departure, her time in office and what it means to be Green.
@bychrischeung.bsky.social interviews Carr on her departure, her time in office and what it means to be Green.
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How problematic is the Alberta report on COVID? Very.
Recommendations embrace misinformation & run counter to a vast & diverse body of evidence.
Policy analysis is nonsensical & displays a lack of knowledge about law or ethics.
This is science in Alberta? Dark Age 2.0.
Recommendations embrace misinformation & run counter to a vast & diverse body of evidence.
Policy analysis is nonsensical & displays a lack of knowledge about law or ethics.
This is science in Alberta? Dark Age 2.0.
January 27, 2025 at 7:32 PM
How problematic is the Alberta report on COVID? Very.
Recommendations embrace misinformation & run counter to a vast & diverse body of evidence.
Policy analysis is nonsensical & displays a lack of knowledge about law or ethics.
This is science in Alberta? Dark Age 2.0.
Recommendations embrace misinformation & run counter to a vast & diverse body of evidence.
Policy analysis is nonsensical & displays a lack of knowledge about law or ethics.
This is science in Alberta? Dark Age 2.0.
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I think some people hear “grants” and think that without them, scientists and government workers just have less stuff to play with at work. But grants fund salaries for students, academics, researchers, and people who work in all areas of public service.
“Pausing” grants means people don’t eat.
“Pausing” grants means people don’t eat.
White House pauses all federal grants, sparking confusion
The Trump administration has put a hold on all federal financial grants and loans, affecting tens of billions of dollars in payments.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 28, 2025 at 3:03 AM
I think some people hear “grants” and think that without them, scientists and government workers just have less stuff to play with at work. But grants fund salaries for students, academics, researchers, and people who work in all areas of public service.
“Pausing” grants means people don’t eat.
“Pausing” grants means people don’t eat.
This shit is discriminatory and dehumanizing, not to mention anti-science (I am speaking in both my professional and personal capacity here)
January 27, 2025 at 6:15 PM
This shit is discriminatory and dehumanizing, not to mention anti-science (I am speaking in both my professional and personal capacity here)
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OK. The richest, most powerful man in history is a fascist. He's using his enormous wealth to install national leaders who'll advance his fascist agenda. Again: What are we going to do with this information?
January 25, 2025 at 6:59 PM
OK. The richest, most powerful man in history is a fascist. He's using his enormous wealth to install national leaders who'll advance his fascist agenda. Again: What are we going to do with this information?
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Freezing scientific funding isn’t abstract. In medicine, life or death is often dictated by time. Temporary delays can cause great harm.
January 25, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Freezing scientific funding isn’t abstract. In medicine, life or death is often dictated by time. Temporary delays can cause great harm.
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Wider streets are a terrible idea. They are less safe, more expensive to build and maintain, and take up valuable land that could be put to better use like housing or public space. Most streets are already too wide as evidenced by massive “sneckdowns”
And Rashovich wants WIDER STREETS. In Regina! Motherfucker, how about if we are going to be adding 3m of asphalt width to every street, that gets charged to the PEOPLE WHO ARE PARKING ON IT. Why am I subsidizing people having too many damn cars? #yqrcc
January 24, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Wider streets are a terrible idea. They are less safe, more expensive to build and maintain, and take up valuable land that could be put to better use like housing or public space. Most streets are already too wide as evidenced by massive “sneckdowns”
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The censorship begins: According to officials, the Trump administration is instructing health agencies including the CDC, FDA, NIH, and HHS to pause all external communications, such as health advisories, weekly scientific reports, updates to websites and social media posts.
January 22, 2025 at 1:40 AM
The censorship begins: According to officials, the Trump administration is instructing health agencies including the CDC, FDA, NIH, and HHS to pause all external communications, such as health advisories, weekly scientific reports, updates to websites and social media posts.
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My new essay comic, Antisemitism in a Time of Genocide, is now up at Le Monde Diplomatique in France.
I’ll thread the 8 panels in English here, and link to the French at the end.
I’ll thread the 8 panels in English here, and link to the French at the end.
January 22, 2025 at 8:12 PM
My new essay comic, Antisemitism in a Time of Genocide, is now up at Le Monde Diplomatique in France.
I’ll thread the 8 panels in English here, and link to the French at the end.
I’ll thread the 8 panels in English here, and link to the French at the end.
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Do not obey in advance
January 20, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Do not obey in advance
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Academic Freedom at Canadian Universities Threatened as Schools Police Speech on Gaza, Canadian Organization for Faculty Associations Warns
pressprogress.ca/academic-fre...
pressprogress.ca/academic-fre...
Academic Freedom at Canadian Universities Threatened as Schools Police Speech on Gaza, Canadian Organization for Faculty Associations Warns
Association representing 70,000 academic professionals says teachers and students are facing repercussions for speaking out about Gaza
pressprogress.ca
January 16, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Academic Freedom at Canadian Universities Threatened as Schools Police Speech on Gaza, Canadian Organization for Faculty Associations Warns
pressprogress.ca/academic-fre...
pressprogress.ca/academic-fre...
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Are you a supervisor wondering how to better support your neurodivergent postgrads? Go read our latest article in @timeshighered.bsky.social
www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/how-s...
www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/how-s...
How to support neurodivergent postgraduate researchers
How can universities ensure PhD students of all neurotypes can thrive? Here’s how to provide neurodiversity-affirmative supervision
www.timeshighereducation.com
January 14, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Are you a supervisor wondering how to better support your neurodivergent postgrads? Go read our latest article in @timeshighered.bsky.social
www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/how-s...
www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/how-s...
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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is bragging about distributing N95 masks. Yet, just 6 months ago Bass proposed a ban on masks in LA.
January 14, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is bragging about distributing N95 masks. Yet, just 6 months ago Bass proposed a ban on masks in LA.