Samantha Brennan
@samanthabrennan.bsky.social
Philosopher, feminist, ethicist, cyclist.
Dean of Arts, University of Guelph.
My Erdős number is 3.
My pronouns are she/her.🌈
http://linktr.ee/sjbrennan
Dean of Arts, University of Guelph.
My Erdős number is 3.
My pronouns are she/her.🌈
http://linktr.ee/sjbrennan
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For new followers: My main bluesky themes are the College of Arts at Guelph where I'm Dean, philosophy (my home academic discipline), feminism and fitness (connected to my book and blog), and all things bike-related.
The School of Theatre, English, and Creative Writing is pleased to present The Late Wedding by Christopher Chen. This production is the culminating work of our theatre workshop production courses, led by faculty director Kim McLeod.
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The Late Wedding by Christopher Chen
Presented by the School of Theatre, English, and Creative Writing at the University of Guelph
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November 10, 2025 at 9:25 PM
The School of Theatre, English, and Creative Writing is pleased to present The Late Wedding by Christopher Chen. This production is the culminating work of our theatre workshop production courses, led by faculty director Kim McLeod.
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“This thing is definitely bad for us but no one can say what it is”
The evidence that ultra-processed foods are bad for us is piling up. But efforts to reduce their role in our diets face a big hurdle: experts can't agree on what they are and which to target. n.pr/4qMrN7P
People want to avoid ultra-processed foods. But experts struggle to define them
The evidence that ultra-processed foods are bad for us is piling up. But efforts to reduce their role in our diets face a big hurdle: experts can't agree on what they are and which to target.
n.pr
November 10, 2025 at 7:52 PM
“This thing is definitely bad for us but no one can say what it is”
How Little We Need
My latest two weeks of travel has made me realize again how little stuff I need to be happy
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My latest two weeks of travel has made me realize again how little stuff I need to be happy
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How Little We Need
My latest two weeks of travel has made me realize again how little stuff I need to be happy.
racebannon.medium.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:05 PM
How Little We Need
My latest two weeks of travel has made me realize again how little stuff I need to be happy
racebannon.medium.com/how-little-w...
My latest two weeks of travel has made me realize again how little stuff I need to be happy
racebannon.medium.com/how-little-w...
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I know no media is covering the Canada Student Grant cuts, but it's real and it's going to cost several hundred thousand students about $1200 this year. Here's the explainer.
The Canada Student Grant Cut | HESA
Somewhat remarkably, no media have picked up the story that the Canada Student Grants were slashed in last week’s budget. Possibly, this is because the government did not issue a press release saying ...
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November 10, 2025 at 6:34 PM
I know no media is covering the Canada Student Grant cuts, but it's real and it's going to cost several hundred thousand students about $1200 this year. Here's the explainer.
‘Did you vote for Trump?’ Americans travelling abroad are under new scrutiny
(All the Americans I met in New Zealand apologized and said they definitely didn't vote for Trump)
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(All the Americans I met in New Zealand apologized and said they definitely didn't vote for Trump)
www.cnn.com/2025/11/10/t...
‘Did you vote for Trump?’ Americans traveling abroad are under new scrutiny | CNN
American travelers abroad are hearing a lot of political hot takes from strangers these days. Among the less conversationally direct, the topic seems to lurk on the fringes as locals try to discern ho...
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November 10, 2025 at 6:26 PM
‘Did you vote for Trump?’ Americans travelling abroad are under new scrutiny
(All the Americans I met in New Zealand apologized and said they definitely didn't vote for Trump)
www.cnn.com/2025/11/10/t...
(All the Americans I met in New Zealand apologized and said they definitely didn't vote for Trump)
www.cnn.com/2025/11/10/t...
US Could Lose 7 Billion Dollars and Invaluable Research Talent if International Student Enrollments Drop
One model predicts heavy revenue and job losses if fewer foreign students come to the US. Researchers worry about the loss of diverse talent in academia.
www.the-scientist.com/us-could-los...
One model predicts heavy revenue and job losses if fewer foreign students come to the US. Researchers worry about the loss of diverse talent in academia.
www.the-scientist.com/us-could-los...
US Could Lose 7 Billion Dollars and Invaluable Research Talent if International Student Enrollments Drop
One model predicts heavy revenue and job losses if fewer foreign students come to the US. Researchers worry about the loss of diverse talent in academia.
www.the-scientist.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:07 PM
US Could Lose 7 Billion Dollars and Invaluable Research Talent if International Student Enrollments Drop
One model predicts heavy revenue and job losses if fewer foreign students come to the US. Researchers worry about the loss of diverse talent in academia.
www.the-scientist.com/us-could-los...
One model predicts heavy revenue and job losses if fewer foreign students come to the US. Researchers worry about the loss of diverse talent in academia.
www.the-scientist.com/us-could-los...
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CBC uncovers a secret neo-Nazi gathering in Vancouver — attended by MMA gym owners, trainers & far-right extremists.
A chilling look at how hate is spreading in Canada — and why public journalism matters.
📰 r.pebmac.ca/https://www....
#SaveTheCBC #cdnpoli #AntiHate #Democracy
A chilling look at how hate is spreading in Canada — and why public journalism matters.
📰 r.pebmac.ca/https://www....
#SaveTheCBC #cdnpoli #AntiHate #Democracy
November 10, 2025 at 4:44 PM
CBC uncovers a secret neo-Nazi gathering in Vancouver — attended by MMA gym owners, trainers & far-right extremists.
A chilling look at how hate is spreading in Canada — and why public journalism matters.
📰 r.pebmac.ca/https://www....
#SaveTheCBC #cdnpoli #AntiHate #Democracy
A chilling look at how hate is spreading in Canada — and why public journalism matters.
📰 r.pebmac.ca/https://www....
#SaveTheCBC #cdnpoli #AntiHate #Democracy
Supreme Court declines to revisit landmark same-sex marriage precedent
Phew
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Phew
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Supreme Court declines to revisit landmark same-sex marriage precedent | CNN Politics
The Supreme Court on Monday declined an opportunity to overturn its landmark precedent recognizing a constitutional right to same-sex marriage, tossing aside an appeal that had roiled LGBTQ advocates ...
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November 10, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Supreme Court declines to revisit landmark same-sex marriage precedent
Phew
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Phew
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The word to describe the unlawful killing of civilians in international waters is "murder"
The U.S. military killed six people on Sunday in two more strikes on boats suspected of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said, without providing evidence. The strikes raised the death toll in the campaign to 76 people.
U.S. Military Kills 6 in Strikes on Suspected Drug Boats, Hegseth Says
The latest strikes raised the death toll in the campaign to 76 people in 19 attacks in the Pacific and the Caribbean Sea since early September.
nyti.ms
November 10, 2025 at 4:38 PM
The word to describe the unlawful killing of civilians in international waters is "murder"
Reposted by Samantha Brennan
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I assume none of the denafizication experts from postwar Germany are still around, and de-Baathification was a fiasco, but surely there are some central Europeans with experience at tearing down Lenin statues still around who can advise the US at some point in the future.
I assume none of the denafizication experts from postwar Germany are still around, and de-Baathification was a fiasco, but surely there are some central Europeans with experience at tearing down Lenin statues still around who can advise the US at some point in the future.
White House says Washington Commanders stadium bearing Trump’s name would be ‘beautiful’ | CNN Politics
That statement comes after ESPN reported that there have been backchannel talks between the White House and the Washington Commanders ownership group to relay Trump’s desire in having the stadium bear...
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November 10, 2025 at 2:27 AM
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I assume none of the denafizication experts from postwar Germany are still around, and de-Baathification was a fiasco, but surely there are some central Europeans with experience at tearing down Lenin statues still around who can advise the US at some point in the future.
I assume none of the denafizication experts from postwar Germany are still around, and de-Baathification was a fiasco, but surely there are some central Europeans with experience at tearing down Lenin statues still around who can advise the US at some point in the future.
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As new vehicle prices continue to rise, and tariffs bring uncertainty, many Canadians are delaying or cancelling their plans to buy a personal vehicle. For some Canadians, the answer to their transportation struggles might be an ebike
EVs could get more expensive in Canada. Are e-bikes the right fit for you? - National | Globalnews.ca
With surveys suggesting Canadians are feeling the strain from vehicle ownership, many will be looking for an alternative. For many, the answer may lie beyond the car.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:05 PM
As new vehicle prices continue to rise, and tariffs bring uncertainty, many Canadians are delaying or cancelling their plans to buy a personal vehicle. For some Canadians, the answer to their transportation struggles might be an ebike
Canada loses measles elimination status after three decades, health agency says
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Canada loses measles elimination status after three decades, health agency says
Canada has lost its measles elimination status after nearly three decades due to its failure to curb a year-long outbreak, the country's public health agency said on Monday, a loss that also results in the Americas region losing the status.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Canada loses measles elimination status after three decades, health agency says
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A 20-year-old Canadian booked to fly south to visit her grandparents was recently refused entry into the United States by American customs officers at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport.
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‘Felt like a bit of abuse of power’: Canadian denied entry into U.S.
A 20-year-old Canadian booked to fly south to visit her grandparents was recently refused entry into the United States by American customs officers, at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:38 AM
A 20-year-old Canadian booked to fly south to visit her grandparents was recently refused entry into the United States by American customs officers at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport.
www.cp24.com/news/canada/...
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Researchers uncover AI bias against older working women
AI is perpetuating inaccurate gender and age stereotypes, influencing everything from hiring practices to workplace perceptions.
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AI is perpetuating inaccurate gender and age stereotypes, influencing everything from hiring practices to workplace perceptions.
news.stanford.edu/stories/2025...
Researchers uncover AI bias against older working women
AI is perpetuating inaccurate gender and age stereotypes, influencing everything from hiring practices to workplace perceptions.
news.stanford.edu
November 10, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Researchers uncover AI bias against older working women
AI is perpetuating inaccurate gender and age stereotypes, influencing everything from hiring practices to workplace perceptions.
news.stanford.edu/stories/2025...
AI is perpetuating inaccurate gender and age stereotypes, influencing everything from hiring practices to workplace perceptions.
news.stanford.edu/stories/2025...
I've got a nice stack of books and a good reading light. I'll make it through the dark autumn until winter solstice.
November 10, 2025 at 12:16 AM
I've got a nice stack of books and a good reading light. I'll make it through the dark autumn until winter solstice.
Graduating from physical therapy: Catherine’s excited and a little worried
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Graduating from physical therapy: Catherine’s excited and a little worried
I’ve been in physical therapy for a recurrence of sciatica since late July. I’d had pain and weakness in my right hip since May, causing me problems climbing stairs and pain that would …
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November 9, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Graduating from physical therapy: Catherine’s excited and a little worried
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Male Dominance is in Ruins
And many conservative men—and some women—are none too happy about it.
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And many conservative men—and some women—are none too happy about it.
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Male Dominance is in Ruins
And many conservative men—and some women—are none too happy about it.
open.substack.com
November 9, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Male Dominance is in Ruins
And many conservative men—and some women—are none too happy about it.
open.substack.com/pub/katemann...
And many conservative men—and some women—are none too happy about it.
open.substack.com/pub/katemann...
A review of Black Rabbit which says it's darker than Task.
"We’ll all have to schedule recovery viewings of Brooklyn Nine-Nine, like winter vitamin D shots, to make it through unbowed."
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"We’ll all have to schedule recovery viewings of Brooklyn Nine-Nine, like winter vitamin D shots, to make it through unbowed."
@jacobtlevy.bsky.social
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Black Rabbit review – it’s almost impossible to care about Jude Law and Jason Bateman in this TV misery
The two actors play brothers dragged into danger by gangsters, but are too stupid or poorly sketched for you to sympathise with them. It’s a relentlessly cheerless watch
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November 9, 2025 at 11:39 AM
A review of Black Rabbit which says it's darker than Task.
"We’ll all have to schedule recovery viewings of Brooklyn Nine-Nine, like winter vitamin D shots, to make it through unbowed."
@jacobtlevy.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
"We’ll all have to schedule recovery viewings of Brooklyn Nine-Nine, like winter vitamin D shots, to make it through unbowed."
@jacobtlevy.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
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Now do universities and colleges
Let's work together across party lines to defend the forestry sector. Because when forestry is strong, Canada is strong.
November 9, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Now do universities and colleges
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Free-tuition Finland has average debt levels similar to Canada, but higher levels of debt incidence
Two-thirds of Finnish graduates finish studies with student loan debt
Average student loan debt more than doubles to over €12k
Student loans typically stood at around 5,000 euros in 2010-11, according to the Social Insurance Institution of Finland, Kela.
Brightly lit r...
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November 8, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Free-tuition Finland has average debt levels similar to Canada, but higher levels of debt incidence
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
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The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
www.newyorker.com
November 8, 2025 at 4:31 PM
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...
Job and program cuts on the way at Conestoga as enrolment numbers dwindle
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Job and program cuts on the way at Conestoga as enrolment numbers dwindle
The union that represents full-time faculty at Conestoga College says 75 faculty members will lose their job by the end of the year and 80 programs will be cut by next fall.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 8, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Job and program cuts on the way at Conestoga as enrolment numbers dwindle
www.ctvnews.ca/kitchener/ar...
www.ctvnews.ca/kitchener/ar...
Supreme Court to weigh longshot bid to overturn same-sex marriage precedent
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www.cnn.com/2025/11/07/p...
Supreme Court to weigh longshot bid to overturn same-sex marriage precedent | CNN Politics
The Supreme Court will meet behind closed doors Friday to consider a longshot bid to overturn its decade-old same-sex marriage precedent, an appeal that is churning fear among some LGBTQ advocates eve...
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November 8, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Supreme Court to weigh longshot bid to overturn same-sex marriage precedent
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www.cnn.com/2025/11/07/p...