Michael Connolly
@mikeconnolly.bsky.social
PhD Student at Loyola Chicago. Historian of the Gilded Age/Progressive Era. Proud 🇨🇦. Former Alberta NDP MLA. He/Him 🏳️🌈
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Our most recent @shgape.bsky.social pod dropped this week. We are revisiting a few of Michael Cullinane's 100 great episodes (w/ some help from @mikeconnolly.bsky.social ) so tough choices--which are your favorite past episodes & why? Let us know in the comments
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November 8, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Our most recent @shgape.bsky.social pod dropped this week. We are revisiting a few of Michael Cullinane's 100 great episodes (w/ some help from @mikeconnolly.bsky.social ) so tough choices--which are your favorite past episodes & why? Let us know in the comments
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Yeah, we did. We ruined it for misogynists and sexual predators and office lotharios and drunks and lazy loafers who had their secretaries and assistants do their actual work.
November 6, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Yeah, we did. We ruined it for misogynists and sexual predators and office lotharios and drunks and lazy loafers who had their secretaries and assistants do their actual work.
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For the first time in Alberta history, Danielle Smith will use the notwithstanding clause preemptively to shield her bills targeting vulnerable trans children from legal scrutiny.
Her actions are simply cruel and wrong.
Read my full statement below:
Her actions are simply cruel and wrong.
Read my full statement below:
September 19, 2025 at 11:58 PM
For the first time in Alberta history, Danielle Smith will use the notwithstanding clause preemptively to shield her bills targeting vulnerable trans children from legal scrutiny.
Her actions are simply cruel and wrong.
Read my full statement below:
Her actions are simply cruel and wrong.
Read my full statement below:
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I want to know how much the Alberta government is spending on legal costs for all of their anti-science & anti-inclusion, anti-diversity, anti-equity, and anti-accesibility efforts. What's the spend to fight trans kids in court? What did the book ban cost? How much for the vaccine rationing? 1/
September 10, 2025 at 2:18 PM
I want to know how much the Alberta government is spending on legal costs for all of their anti-science & anti-inclusion, anti-diversity, anti-equity, and anti-accesibility efforts. What's the spend to fight trans kids in court? What did the book ban cost? How much for the vaccine rationing? 1/
It’s called “taste,” look it up.
September 7, 2025 at 12:10 AM
It’s called “taste,” look it up.
Danielle Smith fails to understand that pornography is subjective, and really, so are the “classics.”
She’s rewriting the rules because her favourite book, Atlas Shrugged(hardly a classic), got banned.
It’s all subjective, except what a complete failure she is as premier. That’s an objective truth.
She’s rewriting the rules because her favourite book, Atlas Shrugged(hardly a classic), got banned.
It’s all subjective, except what a complete failure she is as premier. That’s an objective truth.
September 3, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Danielle Smith fails to understand that pornography is subjective, and really, so are the “classics.”
She’s rewriting the rules because her favourite book, Atlas Shrugged(hardly a classic), got banned.
It’s all subjective, except what a complete failure she is as premier. That’s an objective truth.
She’s rewriting the rules because her favourite book, Atlas Shrugged(hardly a classic), got banned.
It’s all subjective, except what a complete failure she is as premier. That’s an objective truth.
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"The parallels to the present are obvious and, again, the challenge for anyone aspiring to lead today’s federal NDP is familiar: providing an alternative vision to an economic model that has had disastrous consequences for the working-class."
🔗 ➡️ perspectivesjournal.ca/ed-broadbent-rebuilding-ndp/
🔗 ➡️ perspectivesjournal.ca/ed-broadbent-rebuilding-ndp/
Ed Broadbent’s Lessons for Rebuilding Today’s NDP | Perspectives Journal
The task of the NDP is to find ways to add to, rather than supplant, its traditional working-class base.
perspectivesjournal.ca
September 2, 2025 at 5:59 PM
"The parallels to the present are obvious and, again, the challenge for anyone aspiring to lead today’s federal NDP is familiar: providing an alternative vision to an economic model that has had disastrous consequences for the working-class."
🔗 ➡️ perspectivesjournal.ca/ed-broadbent-rebuilding-ndp/
🔗 ➡️ perspectivesjournal.ca/ed-broadbent-rebuilding-ndp/
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First day of school in Alberta. And what are we seeing? A book ban, a ban on transgender athletes in school sports, and a spectre of a province-wide teachers strike.
September 2, 2025 at 3:55 PM
First day of school in Alberta. And what are we seeing? A book ban, a ban on transgender athletes in school sports, and a spectre of a province-wide teachers strike.
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Active shooter: Police advise residents to shelter in place, others to stay away
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Active shooter: Police advise residents to shelter in place, others to stay away
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Active shooter: Police advise residents to shelter in place, others to stay away
Police say there is an ongoing active shooter situation in northwest Calgary.
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August 28, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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AHA member David Blight (Yale Univ.) was interviewed on CNN about the sweeping review of the Smithsonian ordered by President Trump. “They want to try to roll back about 60–70 years of historical scholarship. . . . They call it ‘wokeness.’ We call it good history.” 🗃️
Trump escalates his attacks on cultural institutes | CNN
Eleni Giokos speaks to historian David Blight about President Donald Trump’s attack on Smithsonian Institution museums, and his comments on slavery.
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August 21, 2025 at 7:01 PM
AHA member David Blight (Yale Univ.) was interviewed on CNN about the sweeping review of the Smithsonian ordered by President Trump. “They want to try to roll back about 60–70 years of historical scholarship. . . . They call it ‘wokeness.’ We call it good history.” 🗃️
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Danielle Smith’s waste-of-taxpayer-money “Alberta Next” panels turned rowdy in Edmonton.
It’s clear they’re not interested in hearing from Albertans. The UCP just wants to continue to push their costly, destabilizing ideas on Alberta.
Danielle Smith’s waste-of-taxpayer-money “Alberta Next” panels turned rowdy in Edmonton.
It’s clear they’re not interested in hearing from Albertans. The UCP just wants to continue to push their costly, destabilizing ideas on Alberta.
August 15, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Are you sure you’re listening? 🤨
Danielle Smith’s waste-of-taxpayer-money “Alberta Next” panels turned rowdy in Edmonton.
It’s clear they’re not interested in hearing from Albertans. The UCP just wants to continue to push their costly, destabilizing ideas on Alberta.
Danielle Smith’s waste-of-taxpayer-money “Alberta Next” panels turned rowdy in Edmonton.
It’s clear they’re not interested in hearing from Albertans. The UCP just wants to continue to push their costly, destabilizing ideas on Alberta.
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The more I think about it the angrier I get—auctioning off Canadian history & Indigenous artifacts without giving institutions & communities right of first refusal is a national disgrace
Tell Steven Guilbeault this cannot stand
Steven.Guilbeault@parl.gc.ca
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Tell Steven Guilbeault this cannot stand
Steven.Guilbeault@parl.gc.ca
#cdnpoli
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Despite requests from Indigenous leaders, HBC artifacts will not be returned
Those interested in the items have been required to sign non-disclosure agreements
ricochet.media
August 11, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The more I think about it the angrier I get—auctioning off Canadian history & Indigenous artifacts without giving institutions & communities right of first refusal is a national disgrace
Tell Steven Guilbeault this cannot stand
Steven.Guilbeault@parl.gc.ca
#cdnpoli
ricochet.media/indigenous/d...
Tell Steven Guilbeault this cannot stand
Steven.Guilbeault@parl.gc.ca
#cdnpoli
ricochet.media/indigenous/d...
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Who said it?
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre or a Liberal MP?
“Everyone is progressive until they can’t pay the bills”
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre or a Liberal MP?
“Everyone is progressive until they can’t pay the bills”
Liberals' shift from progressive to right of centre a ‘reflection of where people are today,’ say some Grit MPs
The national Liberal caucus retreat in September will offer a clearer picture of how caucus members are responding to their party’s shift from a progressive to a centre-right party, say Liberal MPs.
www.hilltimes.com
July 21, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Who said it?
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre or a Liberal MP?
“Everyone is progressive until they can’t pay the bills”
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre or a Liberal MP?
“Everyone is progressive until they can’t pay the bills”
No. It won’t. Thanks for asking.
Will reading become obsolete? How A.I. could transform our relationship to the written word.
What’s Happening to Reading?
For many people, A.I. may be bringing the age of traditional text to an end.
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July 8, 2025 at 10:54 PM
No. It won’t. Thanks for asking.
It’s my mission to make sure that everyone in my American office knows it’s Canada Day 🇨🇦
July 1, 2025 at 5:10 PM
It’s my mission to make sure that everyone in my American office knows it’s Canada Day 🇨🇦
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EGALE & SKIPPING STONE WIN INJUNCTION AGAINST BILL 26.
Today (June 27, 2025) the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta has granted our injunction request to block the Government of Alberta’s denial of gender-affirming care for gender diverse young people from coming into effect. This is a historic win!
Today (June 27, 2025) the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta has granted our injunction request to block the Government of Alberta’s denial of gender-affirming care for gender diverse young people from coming into effect. This is a historic win!
June 27, 2025 at 10:51 PM
EGALE & SKIPPING STONE WIN INJUNCTION AGAINST BILL 26.
Today (June 27, 2025) the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta has granted our injunction request to block the Government of Alberta’s denial of gender-affirming care for gender diverse young people from coming into effect. This is a historic win!
Today (June 27, 2025) the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta has granted our injunction request to block the Government of Alberta’s denial of gender-affirming care for gender diverse young people from coming into effect. This is a historic win!
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Who, exactly, are these immigrants that have made Danielle so angry? Filipino nurses who provide our healthcare? American computer scientists who make Edmonton an AI centre of excellence? Ukrainian refugees who've opened new restaurants? West Africans who have revitalized our francophone community?
June 25, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Who, exactly, are these immigrants that have made Danielle so angry? Filipino nurses who provide our healthcare? American computer scientists who make Edmonton an AI centre of excellence? Ukrainian refugees who've opened new restaurants? West Africans who have revitalized our francophone community?
I just left the Notre Dames archives where another researcher came in, took off his shoes AND socks, and once barefoot, proceeded to talk on his phone.
I’ve never been so shocked.
I’ve never been so shocked.
June 23, 2025 at 5:50 PM
I just left the Notre Dames archives where another researcher came in, took off his shoes AND socks, and once barefoot, proceeded to talk on his phone.
I’ve never been so shocked.
I’ve never been so shocked.
Very excited to see Cathleen and Boyd take over the Gilded Age & Progressive Era podcast!
It's more important than ever to understand the history of the late nineteenth century and these two are wonderful guides to the era.
It's more important than ever to understand the history of the late nineteenth century and these two are wonderful guides to the era.
So, the rumors are true! I am joining a podcast with Boyd Cothran.
We are taking over the Gilded Age & Progressive Era podcast, (found on all the regular platforms where you get your podcasts).
You can hear our first episode here! Please listen and subscribe ♥️
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We are taking over the Gilded Age & Progressive Era podcast, (found on all the regular platforms where you get your podcasts).
You can hear our first episode here! Please listen and subscribe ♥️
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
June 11, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Very excited to see Cathleen and Boyd take over the Gilded Age & Progressive Era podcast!
It's more important than ever to understand the history of the late nineteenth century and these two are wonderful guides to the era.
It's more important than ever to understand the history of the late nineteenth century and these two are wonderful guides to the era.
To paraphrase @grumpyoldsocialist.bsky.social, I love conservative parties, I wish we had even more of them.
“The (Alberta) Republicans have been focused on siphoning political power from the province’s dominant parties, placing 2 candidates in upcoming by-elections with plans to slate 87 candidates in the next provincial election, set for 2027.”
Splinter away, you absolute bozos!
Splinter away, you absolute bozos!
Republican Party of Alberta calls for province’s independence at rally in Red Deer
Resentment toward Ottawa and frustration over energy policy dominates the chatter in the Red Deer crowd
www.theglobeandmail.com
May 25, 2025 at 8:13 PM
To paraphrase @grumpyoldsocialist.bsky.social, I love conservative parties, I wish we had even more of them.
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Danielle Smith said the quiet part out loud:
She is putting our country at risk because she is chasing clout with extremists to stay in power.
Albertans deserve so much better than this selfish, separatist, power-hungry Premier.
youtu.be/W7KWHqcw9p4
She is putting our country at risk because she is chasing clout with extremists to stay in power.
Albertans deserve so much better than this selfish, separatist, power-hungry Premier.
youtu.be/W7KWHqcw9p4
Albertans deserve better than a separatist Premier chasing clout with extremists.
YouTube video by Naheed Nenshi
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May 20, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Danielle Smith said the quiet part out loud:
She is putting our country at risk because she is chasing clout with extremists to stay in power.
Albertans deserve so much better than this selfish, separatist, power-hungry Premier.
youtu.be/W7KWHqcw9p4
She is putting our country at risk because she is chasing clout with extremists to stay in power.
Albertans deserve so much better than this selfish, separatist, power-hungry Premier.
youtu.be/W7KWHqcw9p4
Nothing more American than exploiting people's faith to make a quick buck.
The owner of Pope Leo XIV’s boyhood home in Dolton has put it up for auction in June, with a minimum asking price of $250,000.
Pope Leo XIV’s boyhood home in Dolton is up for auction
The owner of Pope Leo XIV’s boyhood home in Dolton has put it up for auction in June, with a minimum asking price of $250,000.
www.chicagotribune.com
May 16, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Nothing more American than exploiting people's faith to make a quick buck.
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Separatist parties are nothing new in Alberta politics. There’s usually 2-3 occupying the fringes. The difference today is that these groups now operate inside the governing UCP and have tacit public support from the Premier, who is making it easier for them to trigger a referendum on separation.
Separatist group releases potential Alberta referendum question. Alberta Prosperity Project says it will push the premier to hold referendum in 2025
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Find out more at nationalnewswatch.com
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Find out more at nationalnewswatch.com
Separatist group releases potential Alberta referendum question | CBC News
An Alberta separatist group released a referendum question on independence from Canada that it will petition to get in front of provincial voters later in 2025.
www.cbc.ca
May 12, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Separatist parties are nothing new in Alberta politics. There’s usually 2-3 occupying the fringes. The difference today is that these groups now operate inside the governing UCP and have tacit public support from the Premier, who is making it easier for them to trigger a referendum on separation.
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New Pope Declares All Style Manuals Other Than Chicago As Schismatic
May 8, 2025 at 8:48 PM
New Pope Declares All Style Manuals Other Than Chicago As Schismatic