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Oh hey I just wrote about Vance's Canadian BFF using this exact rhetoric to galvanize students to support white supremacy.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Oh hey I just wrote about Vance's Canadian BFF using this exact rhetoric to galvanize students to support white supremacy.
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Find out why Mary Simmerling wants: No More Excuses, Indifference; Failures and #NoMoreDeadGirls! #VAW #IPV #NST #OAITH #DVDRC #FordIsKillingUs #FemicideEpidemic
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November 14, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Find out why Mary Simmerling wants: No More Excuses, Indifference; Failures and #NoMoreDeadGirls! #VAW #IPV #NST #OAITH #DVDRC #FordIsKillingUs #FemicideEpidemic
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Find out why Mary Simmerling wants: No More Excuses, Indifference; Failures and #NoMoreDeadGirls! #VAW #IPV #NST #OAITH #DVDRC #FordIsKillingUs #FemicideEpidemic
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Mary Simmerling on violence against women and girls, art and advocacy
Mary Simmerling discusses the relationship between poetry, social justice, and survivor-centered storytelling in her work and what led her to create Write Where We Belong.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Find out why Mary Simmerling wants: No More Excuses, Indifference; Failures and #NoMoreDeadGirls! #VAW #IPV #NST #OAITH #DVDRC #FordIsKillingUs #FemicideEpidemic
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This Small Change segment with poet, scholar and activist Mary Simmerling must be heard and shared particularly given the fact that November is Woman Abuse Prevention Month. #IPV #WAPM #NST #VAW
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Mary Simmerling on violence against women and girls, art and advocacy
Mary Simmerling discusses the relationship between poetry, social justice, and survivor-centered storytelling in her work and what led her to create Write Where We Belong.
doreenn.substack.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:42 PM
This Small Change segment with poet, scholar and activist Mary Simmerling must be heard and shared particularly given the fact that November is Woman Abuse Prevention Month. #IPV #WAPM #NST #VAW
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Just got my copy of Jeanne Sarson and Linda MacDonald's newest book! Thanks for signing it Jeanne and Linda and for acknowledging my editing contribution!
November 12, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Just got my copy of Jeanne Sarson and Linda MacDonald's newest book! Thanks for signing it Jeanne and Linda and for acknowledging my editing contribution!
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Critical Analysis of Jane Philpott's Health for All
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Jane Philpott's Health for All is sadly lacking in critical analysis of the current economic and political environment in which health policy is being made.
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Jane Philpott's Health for All is sadly lacking in critical analysis of the current economic and political environment in which health policy is being made.
Critical Analysis of Jane Philpott's Health for All
| Critical Studies: An International and Interdisciplinary Journal
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November 12, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Critical Analysis of Jane Philpott's Health for All
ojs.scholarsportal.info/ontariotechu...
Jane Philpott's Health for All is sadly lacking in critical analysis of the current economic and political environment in which health policy is being made.
ojs.scholarsportal.info/ontariotechu...
Jane Philpott's Health for All is sadly lacking in critical analysis of the current economic and political environment in which health policy is being made.
A woman is assaulted 35 X before she calls the police. It takes 7 attempts before she leaves for good. Her chances of being murdered increase 9-fold once she leaves. Every 6 days a Canadian woman is murdered. It's Not Just A Woman's Issue #IPV #NST #VAW
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It's Not Just A Woman's Issue
After surviving, volunteering and working to end violence against women, I took for granted that what I had experienced and learned was common knowledge. Turns out I was wrong.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:52 PM
A woman is assaulted 35 X before she calls the police. It takes 7 attempts before she leaves for good. Her chances of being murdered increase 9-fold once she leaves. Every 6 days a Canadian woman is murdered. It's Not Just A Woman's Issue #IPV #NST #VAW
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I'm from Northern Ontario. I've done extensive research and advocacy with survivors in rural, remote and Northern communities.
Frankly, the only thing that surprises me about this report is that it's getting so much media attention outside of the region. I'm glad because it's about time!
Frankly, the only thing that surprises me about this report is that it's getting so much media attention outside of the region. I'm glad because it's about time!
Report finds survivors face barriers to getting sexual assault evidence kits in northern Ontario | CBC News
A new report by Sudbury group She Matters reveals that northern Ontario sexual assault survivors face significant barriers to timely access to sexual assault evidence kits because of distance and unde...
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November 10, 2025 at 2:13 PM
I'm from Northern Ontario. I've done extensive research and advocacy with survivors in rural, remote and Northern communities.
Frankly, the only thing that surprises me about this report is that it's getting so much media attention outside of the region. I'm glad because it's about time!
Frankly, the only thing that surprises me about this report is that it's getting so much media attention outside of the region. I'm glad because it's about time!
It's Not Just A Woman's Issue. November is Woman Abuse Prevention Month. After surviving, volunteering and working to end violence against women, I took for granted that what I had experienced and learned was common knowledge. Turns out I was wrong. #IPV #VAW #NST
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It's Not Just A Woman's Issue
After surviving, volunteering and working to end violence against women, I took for granted that what I had experienced and learned was common knowledge. Turns out I was wrong.
open.substack.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:24 PM
It's Not Just A Woman's Issue. November is Woman Abuse Prevention Month. After surviving, volunteering and working to end violence against women, I took for granted that what I had experienced and learned was common knowledge. Turns out I was wrong. #IPV #VAW #NST
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Catch all Small Change episodes on Spotify. You won't want to miss a single one. open.spotify.com/show/1hoVxx9...
November 9, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Catch all Small Change episodes on Spotify. You won't want to miss a single one. open.spotify.com/show/1hoVxx9...
gritLit hosts impressive author talks this fall. The Playhouse Cinema is one of several stops on the Tour De Fear with authors Joe Hill, Stephen King’s award-winning son, and Linwood Barclay where on November 10th from 7 to 8:30 pm.
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gritLit hosts impressive author talks this fall
The Playhouse Cinema is one of several stops on the Tour De Fear with authors Joe Hill, Stephen King’s award-winning son, and Linwood Barclay where on November 10th from 7 to 8:30 pm.
open.substack.com
November 8, 2025 at 1:20 PM
gritLit hosts impressive author talks this fall. The Playhouse Cinema is one of several stops on the Tour De Fear with authors Joe Hill, Stephen King’s award-winning son, and Linwood Barclay where on November 10th from 7 to 8:30 pm.
open.substack.com/pub/doreenn/...
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Directed by Bowtie Productions’ Artistic Director Meredith Shedden, tick, tick… BOOM! features musical direction by 2025 Dora Award winner Michael Ippolito, scenic design Quỳnh Diep, & lighting by 2025 Dora Award winner Niall Durcan. On till Nov. 15th.
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tick,tick... Boom! is a must see show!
If you don't make it big by 30 does your world end? tick, tick... BOOM! stars recent Dora Mavor Moore Award winners Joshua Kilimnik as Jon, Misha Sharivker as Michael, and Diana Del Rosario as Susan.
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November 8, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Directed by Bowtie Productions’ Artistic Director Meredith Shedden, tick, tick… BOOM! features musical direction by 2025 Dora Award winner Michael Ippolito, scenic design Quỳnh Diep, & lighting by 2025 Dora Award winner Niall Durcan. On till Nov. 15th.
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One of the most beautiful things about the Irish is their respect for the arts. You find live music at most bars, I went to a literary pub crawl & saw monuments & museums dedicated to writers, poets, musicians, etc.
They understand the value of supporting artists & I wish Canada did, too.
They understand the value of supporting artists & I wish Canada did, too.
Ireland is locking down basic income for artists. Could Canada follow suit? | CBC Radio
Ireland has made permanent its three-year pilot program that gave monthly income payments to thousands of artists. Canadian artists are hoping to use that program's success to build momentum for guara...
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November 7, 2025 at 4:05 PM
One of the most beautiful things about the Irish is their respect for the arts. You find live music at most bars, I went to a literary pub crawl & saw monuments & museums dedicated to writers, poets, musicians, etc.
They understand the value of supporting artists & I wish Canada did, too.
They understand the value of supporting artists & I wish Canada did, too.
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"The Trump administration is asking a federal appeals court to pause a judge’s order that requires the government to fully cover food stamp benefits for tens of millions of Americans in November."
Read that back.
The cruelty of this regime is on full display.
Read that back.
The cruelty of this regime is on full display.
November 7, 2025 at 4:13 PM
"The Trump administration is asking a federal appeals court to pause a judge’s order that requires the government to fully cover food stamp benefits for tens of millions of Americans in November."
Read that back.
The cruelty of this regime is on full display.
Read that back.
The cruelty of this regime is on full display.
tick, tick . . . Boom! by Jonathan Larson, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning composer of Rent, takes audiences on a personal journey of discovery exploring the social issues of multiculturalism, substance use disorder, homophobia and capitalism.
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tick,tick... Boom! is a must see show!
If you don't make it big by 30 does your world end? tick, tick... BOOM! stars recent Dora Mavor Moore Award winners Joshua Kilimnik as Jon, Misha Sharivker as Michael, and Diana Del Rosario as Susan.
open.substack.com
November 7, 2025 at 4:42 PM
tick, tick . . . Boom! by Jonathan Larson, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning composer of Rent, takes audiences on a personal journey of discovery exploring the social issues of multiculturalism, substance use disorder, homophobia and capitalism.
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If you don't make it big by 30 does your world end? tick, tick...BOOM! stars Dora Mavor Moore Award winners Joshua Kilimnik as Jon, Misha Sharivker as Michael, and Diana Del Rosario as Susan. Catch the must see show this weekend @ The Alumnae Theatre!
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tick,tick... Boom! is a must see show!
If you don't make it big by 30 does your world end? tick, tick... BOOM! stars recent Dora Mavor Moore Award winners Joshua Kilimnik as Jon, Misha Sharivker as Michael, and Diana Del Rosario as Susan.
open.substack.com
November 6, 2025 at 4:50 PM
If you don't make it big by 30 does your world end? tick, tick...BOOM! stars Dora Mavor Moore Award winners Joshua Kilimnik as Jon, Misha Sharivker as Michael, and Diana Del Rosario as Susan. Catch the must see show this weekend @ The Alumnae Theatre!
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Jesse Lewis & Rachel Van Staalduinen create innovative, inclusive theatre. See Karl the Cat & the Junkyard Pack Nov 6 to 9 at Sweet Action Theatre, 180 Shaw St, Toronto. Buy tickets here. #PlaydoughProductions
November 4, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Jesse Lewis & Rachel Van Staalduinen create innovative, inclusive theatre. See Karl the Cat & the Junkyard Pack Nov 6 to 9 at Sweet Action Theatre, 180 Shaw St, Toronto. Buy tickets here. #PlaydoughProductions
Playdough Productions, a student-led theatre collective based in Toronto, focuses on themes of queer identity, using elements of clown, puppetry, and mask to bring communities together. Catch Karl the Cat and the Junkyard Pack Nov. 6 to 9 at Sweet Action Theatre. open.substack.com/pub/doreenn/...
Raccacloon the hidden gem of Hamilton Fringe!
Playdough Productions, a student-led theatre collective based in Toronto, focuses on themes of queer identity, often using elements of clown, puppetry, and mask to bring communities together.
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November 3, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Playdough Productions, a student-led theatre collective based in Toronto, focuses on themes of queer identity, using elements of clown, puppetry, and mask to bring communities together. Catch Karl the Cat and the Junkyard Pack Nov. 6 to 9 at Sweet Action Theatre. open.substack.com/pub/doreenn/...
With roots deeply embedded in their South Asian heritage, Two2Mango fuses diverse art forms – including improv, clowning, bouffon, Indian classical dance & music. Performances spark laughter & conversations about societal issues & human experiences. #HINPROV
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November 1, 2025 at 4:58 PM
With roots deeply embedded in their South Asian heritage, Two2Mango fuses diverse art forms – including improv, clowning, bouffon, Indian classical dance & music. Performances spark laughter & conversations about societal issues & human experiences. #HINPROV
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When Sachin and Shreya trained in clown, they were often the only IBPOC artists in the room. Hear how that experience influenced their work and was an impetus to start HINPROV — Canada's first and only bilingual improv community for people of colour. #ColonialCircus
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Two2Mango is redefining comedy, culture and storytelling
Sachin Sharma and Shreya Parash bring an Eastern perspective to colonization, one that's rooted in their lived experiences as people from South Asia. We discuss why this perspective needs to be heard.
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October 31, 2025 at 4:29 PM
When Sachin and Shreya trained in clown, they were often the only IBPOC artists in the room. Hear how that experience influenced their work and was an impetus to start HINPROV — Canada's first and only bilingual improv community for people of colour. #ColonialCircus
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Sachin Sharma and Shreya Parash bring an Eastern perspective to colonization, one that's rooted in their lived experiences as people from South Asia. We discuss why this perspective needs to be heard. #Two2Mango #HINPROV
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Two2Mango is redefining comedy, culture and storytelling
Sachin Sharma and Shreya Parash bring an Eastern perspective to colonization, one that's rooted in their lived experiences as people from South Asia. We discuss why this perspective needs to be heard.
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October 30, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Sachin Sharma and Shreya Parash bring an Eastern perspective to colonization, one that's rooted in their lived experiences as people from South Asia. We discuss why this perspective needs to be heard. #Two2Mango #HINPROV
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Crown Corps were never intended to make a profit. They serve Canadians. Make a written submission to the upcoming Canada Post mandate review by downloading this mail-in template letter or fill out an online version. #SaveCanadaPost #DontSellOurFuture #PostalBanking
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Canadians should demand a say in Canada Post’s future
Canadians are the stakeholders in Canada Post and should demand a say in its future including Postal Banking, community hubs and closure of rural post offices. That’s how democratic societies works.
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October 28, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Crown Corps were never intended to make a profit. They serve Canadians. Make a written submission to the upcoming Canada Post mandate review by downloading this mail-in template letter or fill out an online version. #SaveCanadaPost #DontSellOurFuture #PostalBanking
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This conversation may appear disjointed so think of it as a good piece of jazz where every random bit comes together to create something meaningful and impactful — because those individual bits actually intersect and fit together perfectly. #AGH #Fringe
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Raymond Beauchemin on plays, novellas, documentaries, empathy and basic income
Today's conversation is like a good piece of jazz where everything sort of sounds disconnected but comes together to create something meaningful because the bits intersect and fit together perfectly.
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October 23, 2025 at 1:36 PM
This conversation may appear disjointed so think of it as a good piece of jazz where every random bit comes together to create something meaningful and impactful — because those individual bits actually intersect and fit together perfectly. #AGH #Fringe
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The Most Anticipated Fall 2025 Nonfiction Preview from @49thshelf.bsky.social is here and we're overjoyed to see new books by Marianne Apostolides, @bokchoygurltjong.bsky.social and @michaelvsmith.bsky.social included in it!
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Most Anticipated: Our 2025 Fall Nonfiction Preview · Blog Post · 49th Shelf
Books on history, money, mental health, gender, politics, memoir, hockey, music, food, animals, cities, science, and so much more.
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August 12, 2025 at 3:51 PM
The Most Anticipated Fall 2025 Nonfiction Preview from @49thshelf.bsky.social is here and we're overjoyed to see new books by Marianne Apostolides, @bokchoygurltjong.bsky.social and @michaelvsmith.bsky.social included in it!
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During the 2017-19 ON Basic Income Pilot , 1 of 3 participants went back to school/upgraded their skills. 1 of 3 used the funds to pay for transportation, childcare or invested in a business. Half had fewer health problems. 3 of 5 improved their housing.
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Senator Kim Pate wants to spend less on poverty, invest more in people
UBI Works is encouraging Canadians to let their MP, Premier and local councillor know that it’s time for an unconditional universal GLBI. Over 800,000 Canadians have taken this step. Be the next!
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October 21, 2025 at 1:34 PM
During the 2017-19 ON Basic Income Pilot , 1 of 3 participants went back to school/upgraded their skills. 1 of 3 used the funds to pay for transportation, childcare or invested in a business. Half had fewer health problems. 3 of 5 improved their housing.
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