L-A Austin
@laaustin.bsky.social
Social work educator, former journalist, and EdD candidate. Likes sunshine, clean air, and civil conversation. Dislikes social injustice and extremism.
Universities have a responsibility to make the world a better place. That’s what Dr. Alana Hoare and I think. Read our perspective here:
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The Mintz Report is wrong on EDI - University Affairs
Demanding ‘institutional neutrality,’ Alberta’s report on the post-secondary system risks silencing equity.
universityaffairs.ca
October 29, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Universities have a responsibility to make the world a better place. That’s what Dr. Alana Hoare and I think. Read our perspective here:
universityaffairs.ca/opinion/the-...
universityaffairs.ca/opinion/the-...
Bee-autiful morning! It’s going to bee a great day!
May 31, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Bee-autiful morning! It’s going to bee a great day!
My recent article in The Conversation Canada: The attack on public broadcasting is part of a growing threat to press freedom and democracy theconversation.com/the-attack-o...
The attack on public broadcasting is part of a growing threat to press freedom and democracy
Calls by Pierre Poilievre and Donald Trump to defund public broadcasters seem aimed at silencing criticism and obscuring oversight of their actions. That’s dangerous for democracy.
theconversation.com
May 8, 2025 at 8:06 PM
My recent article in The Conversation Canada: The attack on public broadcasting is part of a growing threat to press freedom and democracy theconversation.com/the-attack-o...
I was up at the crack of dawn decorating cookies for Tim Hortons’ Smile Cookie day! Pop into Timmys and grab yourself one. 100% of proceeds support A Way Home Kamloops and its mission to end youth homelessness. What a delicious way to make a difference.
April 28, 2025 at 3:07 PM
I was up at the crack of dawn decorating cookies for Tim Hortons’ Smile Cookie day! Pop into Timmys and grab yourself one. 100% of proceeds support A Way Home Kamloops and its mission to end youth homelessness. What a delicious way to make a difference.
A Fourth Circuit Judge Warns Against Reducing The Rule Of Law To Lawlessness
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A Fourth Circuit Judge Warns Against Reducing The Rule Of Law To Lawlessness
Thursday afternoon, the Fourth Circuit issued a decision, its second, in the Abrego Garcia case.
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April 18, 2025 at 3:36 PM
A Fourth Circuit Judge Warns Against Reducing The Rule Of Law To Lawlessness
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Solidarity and courage are required in these troubling times. Collectively we must resist the assault on the rule of law and the rights conveyed to all people regardless of their citizenship.
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The Logic of Destruction
And how to resist it
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April 15, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Solidarity and courage are required in these troubling times. Collectively we must resist the assault on the rule of law and the rights conveyed to all people regardless of their citizenship.
open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
A friendly visitor stopped by. Lovely chap.
April 6, 2025 at 2:29 AM
A friendly visitor stopped by. Lovely chap.
Columbia’s Acquiescence to Trump Was Disgraceful. As Faculty, We Demand Better. truthout.org/articles/col...
Columbia’s Acquiescence to Trump Was Disgraceful. As Faculty, We Demand Better.
We cannot conduct business as usual if Columbia’s administrators won’t defend academic freedom or student rights.
truthout.org
April 5, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Columbia’s Acquiescence to Trump Was Disgraceful. As Faculty, We Demand Better. truthout.org/articles/col...
An important read. universityaffairs.ca/opinion/beyo...
Beyond the binary: reclaiming equity and inclusion in higher education - University Affairs
Navigating the turbulence of political headwinds with resilience, strategy and collective power.
universityaffairs.ca
April 4, 2025 at 4:57 PM
An important read. universityaffairs.ca/opinion/beyo...
“The obstacles to authoritarianism in the U.S. are far greater than those faced by other countries … America’s civil society, in particular, is unmatched.”
Elon Musk Is Not the Problem - CounterPunch.org www.counterpunch.org/2025/03/25/e...
Elon Musk Is Not the Problem - CounterPunch.org www.counterpunch.org/2025/03/25/e...
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CounterPunch.org
March 25, 2025 at 7:33 PM
“The obstacles to authoritarianism in the U.S. are far greater than those faced by other countries … America’s civil society, in particular, is unmatched.”
Elon Musk Is Not the Problem - CounterPunch.org www.counterpunch.org/2025/03/25/e...
Elon Musk Is Not the Problem - CounterPunch.org www.counterpunch.org/2025/03/25/e...
Trump's on-again, off-again tariffs with Canada are like a roller coaster ride—full of twists, turns, and unexpected drops (market drops that is). 🎢 #TradeWars #USCanadaRelations"
March 7, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Trump's on-again, off-again tariffs with Canada are like a roller coaster ride—full of twists, turns, and unexpected drops (market drops that is). 🎢 #TradeWars #USCanadaRelations"
Canada is not for sale. We are not interested in giving up our sovereignty. #CanadaStrong
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January 8, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Canada is not for sale. We are not interested in giving up our sovereignty. #CanadaStrong
This is quite alarming and reconfirms Trump’s emulation of Putin.
www.wsj.com/world/americ...
www.wsj.com/world/americ...
Trump Threatens to Take Control of Panama Canal, Greenland
The president-elect’s provocative comments about the canal drew an angry rebuke from Panama’s president.
www.wsj.com
December 24, 2024 at 3:24 AM
This is quite alarming and reconfirms Trump’s emulation of Putin.
www.wsj.com/world/americ...
www.wsj.com/world/americ...
A good way to start the day.
December 18, 2024 at 4:23 PM
A good way to start the day.
Can you help me understand the unregulated gun thing my American friends?
December 18, 2024 at 1:48 AM
Can you help me understand the unregulated gun thing my American friends?
Love living in Canada and barbecuing steak in December! #beautifulbritishcolumbia
December 16, 2024 at 4:06 AM
Love living in Canada and barbecuing steak in December! #beautifulbritishcolumbia
Sugar plus fairies were at my house today making merry!
December 16, 2024 at 2:20 AM
Sugar plus fairies were at my house today making merry!
“How is it that we have so much information, but know so little?” - Noam Chomsky
December 15, 2024 at 6:00 PM
“How is it that we have so much information, but know so little?” - Noam Chomsky
“Freedom of the press is not just important to democracy, it is democracy.” - Walter Cronkite
December 14, 2024 at 5:14 PM
“Freedom of the press is not just important to democracy, it is democracy.” - Walter Cronkite
Happy 14th birthday Birdie! It was a great party with Ruby and family.
December 10, 2024 at 5:01 AM
Happy 14th birthday Birdie! It was a great party with Ruby and family.
A Way Home Kamloops will host eighth Campout to end Youth Homelessness outside new supportive housing facility, which opens next month! Join us if you are in tge area! www.castanetkamloops.net/news/Kamloop...
A Way Home Kamloops will host eighth Campout to end Youth Homelessness outside new supportive housing facility, which opens next month - Kamloops News
The eighth annual Campout To End Youth Homelessness is set for this coming Friday night and organizers plan to host the event at their long-awaited new housing facility in North Kamloops opening in th
www.castanetkamloops.net
December 9, 2024 at 4:37 AM
A Way Home Kamloops will host eighth Campout to end Youth Homelessness outside new supportive housing facility, which opens next month! Join us if you are in tge area! www.castanetkamloops.net/news/Kamloop...
Rules of the skies!
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The 52 definitive rules of flying
A handbook for behaving like a civilized person, from airport arrival to landing.
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December 7, 2024 at 1:24 AM
Rules of the skies!
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#ASafeChoice is a referral network of physicians who provide medication abortion services ACROSS THE US.
People everywhere need to know about this option. These doctors have capacity to help more women!
Let’s spread word! ❤️✊
#ASafeChoice is a referral network of physicians who provide medication abortion services ACROSS THE US.
People everywhere need to know about this option. These doctors have capacity to help more women!
Let’s spread word! ❤️✊
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December 4, 2024 at 9:00 PM
If you see this post, can you please help spread this information?
#ASafeChoice is a referral network of physicians who provide medication abortion services ACROSS THE US.
People everywhere need to know about this option. These doctors have capacity to help more women!
Let’s spread word! ❤️✊
#ASafeChoice is a referral network of physicians who provide medication abortion services ACROSS THE US.
People everywhere need to know about this option. These doctors have capacity to help more women!
Let’s spread word! ❤️✊