Sharon Harris
@sharonharris.bsky.social
Writer, artist, activist, poet, public space & plant enthusiast, (sorry in advance) might go off about MLB & women’s sports
One of “12 extraordinary Toronto women changing the city’s public realm.” —Spacing Magazine
One of “12 extraordinary Toronto women changing the city’s public realm.” —Spacing Magazine
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Sharon Harris
@sharonharris.bsky.social
· Nov 17
Writing six books at once, can’t get it together to write a simple intro post. Like most of us here, I’ve signed up to fight fascism—but weird poems, plants, music, & art keep me going. This stack of sketch books, journals, & files on top of a photo box is pretty much my life right now. Also, hi!
A charming piece, so lovingly written. I hope Toronto’s increase in native plantings is helping, too. Have been seeing rabbits in our public garden network (The Bee Line, next to the Bloor Line) for years, and many more in the neighbourhood this summer. Reminds me of 90s band The Local Rabbits 🐰
Your weekend #longread: The Local's Nick Hune-Brown asks why he's seeing so many more rabbits in Toronto. "Outside, the world kept turning. Decisions were being made at City Hall...There were important stories to cover. But I couldn’t stop asking people about bunnies." thelocal.to/more-rabbits...
Are There More Bunnies in Toronto? | The Local
I never used to see rabbits in Toronto. Then they were everywhere. Then I lost my mind.
thelocal.to
July 26, 2025 at 11:22 AM
A charming piece, so lovingly written. I hope Toronto’s increase in native plantings is helping, too. Have been seeing rabbits in our public garden network (The Bee Line, next to the Bloor Line) for years, and many more in the neighbourhood this summer. Reminds me of 90s band The Local Rabbits 🐰
🌱🚨planting emergency at Dundas W Subway Station, 2 pm today🌱 A kind neighbour gave us a carload of Black-eyed Susans for the station’s garden. Dug this morning, yellow & cheery AF🌼 C’mon out to plant & take some home, too🌱 #Toronto
May 18, 2025 at 5:19 PM
🌱🚨planting emergency at Dundas W Subway Station, 2 pm today🌱 A kind neighbour gave us a carload of Black-eyed Susans for the station’s garden. Dug this morning, yellow & cheery AF🌼 C’mon out to plant & take some home, too🌱 #Toronto
My ridiculously talented young neighbour who wrote an essay about our community gardens for school sent it to Toronto Today—& they published it! 🌱 www.torontotoday.ca/neighbourhoo...
West Bend Garden: A love letter to Toronto
By creating public gardens, west end renaissance woman Sharon Harris aims to leave a legacy that outgrows her
www.torontotoday.ca
May 16, 2025 at 7:34 PM
My ridiculously talented young neighbour who wrote an essay about our community gardens for school sent it to Toronto Today—& they published it! 🌱 www.torontotoday.ca/neighbourhoo...
Not going to be surprised when Doug says oh no we’ve been had … and then, casino. It has always been a casino
This seems pretty important reading for those of us in Ontario. Gift link (courtesy of the Toronto Public library) www.nytimes.com/2025/04/16/w...
European Spa Company Therme Misrepresented Itself in an Effort to Expand Into Canada (Gift Article)
A Times investigation shows Therme, a European firm, exaggerated its track record in securing a deal with Ontario, and government auditors found that the process had been unfair and opaque.
www.nytimes.com
April 16, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Not going to be surprised when Doug says oh no we’ve been had … and then, casino. It has always been a casino
This lil lovely thing happened🌱 A young, multi-talented neighbour asked to interview me for an essay assignment about “the most interesting person in your neighbourhood.” Carolina Hogan is a wonderful artist—I’m so honoured.
open.substack.com/pub/carolina...
open.substack.com/pub/carolina...
West Bend Garden: A Love Letter to Toronto
“I just started clearing the area… and no one stopped me!”
open.substack.com
April 13, 2025 at 1:38 PM
This lil lovely thing happened🌱 A young, multi-talented neighbour asked to interview me for an essay assignment about “the most interesting person in your neighbourhood.” Carolina Hogan is a wonderful artist—I’m so honoured.
open.substack.com/pub/carolina...
open.substack.com/pub/carolina...
Does anyone else think about this meme at least once/day? I believe we have all the resources & more to feed, house & care for everyone. I believe in human rights, freedom of expression, & equality. Which makes me the radical left, like Mr. Rogers & Sesame Street
March 26, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Does anyone else think about this meme at least once/day? I believe we have all the resources & more to feed, house & care for everyone. I believe in human rights, freedom of expression, & equality. Which makes me the radical left, like Mr. Rogers & Sesame Street
Wow, Toronto Public Library is showing over 1000 holds so far.
March 15, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Wow, Toronto Public Library is showing over 1000 holds so far.
Please help me follow all of the groups that are organizing actions in the US right now. As a Canadian, I’d like to assist in any way I can from here. So far, I have:
Indivisible
50501
The People’s Union USA
American Opposition
Now March
Tesla Takedown
Indivisible
50501
The People’s Union USA
American Opposition
Now March
Tesla Takedown
March 1, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Please help me follow all of the groups that are organizing actions in the US right now. As a Canadian, I’d like to assist in any way I can from here. So far, I have:
Indivisible
50501
The People’s Union USA
American Opposition
Now March
Tesla Takedown
Indivisible
50501
The People’s Union USA
American Opposition
Now March
Tesla Takedown
Two words I’d like to see in greater use: traitor and treason. Let’s call it what it is. Not just from history books or old novels or spy films anymore.
February 22, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Two words I’d like to see in greater use: traitor and treason. Let’s call it what it is. Not just from history books or old novels or spy films anymore.
During the convoys, there were many people infiltrating far right spaces online, and journalists covering them. I seem to recall mental health guidelines for well-meaning people doing this, as this sort of immersion can break your brain. Thinking this info would be helpful for all of us now…
February 20, 2025 at 3:35 PM
During the convoys, there were many people infiltrating far right spaces online, and journalists covering them. I seem to recall mental health guidelines for well-meaning people doing this, as this sort of immersion can break your brain. Thinking this info would be helpful for all of us now…
Inspiring words of resistance from @sanders.senate.gov. “In these difficult times despair is not an option. We’ve got to fight back in every way we can.”
znetwork.org/znetarticle/...
znetwork.org/znetarticle/...
The Worst Fear of the Ruling Class in this Country
I do not often find myself in the habit of thanking Elon Musk, but he has done an exceptional job of demonstrating a point that we have made for years —
znetwork.org
February 15, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Inspiring words of resistance from @sanders.senate.gov. “In these difficult times despair is not an option. We’ve got to fight back in every way we can.”
znetwork.org/znetarticle/...
znetwork.org/znetarticle/...
Reposted by Sharon Harris
Small acts of defiance matter. 🧵👇
Part of staying upright means not talking shit about other people’s small acts of defiance by saying shit like “what’s that gonna do in the face of a despots power” or the like.
You know what small acts of defiance do? They keep the flame burning, and they lead to other, bigger acts of defiance.
You know what small acts of defiance do? They keep the flame burning, and they lead to other, bigger acts of defiance.
February 3, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Small acts of defiance matter. 🧵👇
Reposted by Sharon Harris
TOMORROW: Let’s talk about how we can take action against Trump’s illegal power grab. We’re teaming up with @moveon.org and @workingfamilies.org for a conversation on fighting back. RSVP now: www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
February 2, 2025 at 12:14 AM
TOMORROW: Let’s talk about how we can take action against Trump’s illegal power grab. We’re teaming up with @moveon.org and @workingfamilies.org for a conversation on fighting back. RSVP now: www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
Reposted by Sharon Harris
Contains good advice for Canadian liberals.
This is the most insightful and useful piece of political writing that I've read since the November election.
www.politico.com/news/magazin...
www.politico.com/news/magazin...
I Watched Orbán Destroy Hungary’s Democracy. Here’s My Advice for the Trump Era.
To dismantle the machinery of autocracy, you first need to understand how it works.
www.politico.com
January 23, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Contains good advice for Canadian liberals.
Sending strength & love to you today💕🌹💥🩷⚡️ This is a marathon, not a sprint. Please remember to put the phone down, talk with a friend, get outside (cold here, tho!), and look after you🌺
January 20, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Sending strength & love to you today💕🌹💥🩷⚡️ This is a marathon, not a sprint. Please remember to put the phone down, talk with a friend, get outside (cold here, tho!), and look after you🌺
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"Remember when social media was supposed to be about connecting people rather than enriching billionaires? A new initiative called Free Our Feeds wants to make that vision a reality."
Read more about #FreeOurFeeds from @parkermolloy.com here:
www.readtpa.com/p/free-our-f...
Read more about #FreeOurFeeds from @parkermolloy.com here:
www.readtpa.com/p/free-our-f...
Free Our Feeds Wants to Make Social Media Billionaire-Proof
A new $30 million campaign aims to ensure no single wealthy individual can control how we connect online.
www.readtpa.com
January 14, 2025 at 7:03 PM
"Remember when social media was supposed to be about connecting people rather than enriching billionaires? A new initiative called Free Our Feeds wants to make that vision a reality."
Read more about #FreeOurFeeds from @parkermolloy.com here:
www.readtpa.com/p/free-our-f...
Read more about #FreeOurFeeds from @parkermolloy.com here:
www.readtpa.com/p/free-our-f...
Reposted by Sharon Harris
I've been researching the idea of Unconditional Universal Basic Income since 2013. Here's a collection of findings I've compiled from various UBI experiments and studies of cash transfer programs around the world.
This will be a VERY LONG and ongoing thread focused entirely on empirical evidence. 🧵
This will be a VERY LONG and ongoing thread focused entirely on empirical evidence. 🧵
December 5, 2024 at 3:47 PM
I've been researching the idea of Unconditional Universal Basic Income since 2013. Here's a collection of findings I've compiled from various UBI experiments and studies of cash transfer programs around the world.
This will be a VERY LONG and ongoing thread focused entirely on empirical evidence. 🧵
This will be a VERY LONG and ongoing thread focused entirely on empirical evidence. 🧵
⬇️Heck yeah! Important in Canada, as well. In Toronto, we’re incredibly lucky to have the magical TPL (which I don’t see on Bluesky yet). Libraries are community.
It's more important than ever to support your public library. #Libraries are community. They are about opening minds and opening doors. Get a library card, and check out books. Download Libby. Libraries need the stats for funding, which is now uncertain. And thank your librarian.
We love you.
We love you.
November 20, 2024 at 7:06 PM
⬇️Heck yeah! Important in Canada, as well. In Toronto, we’re incredibly lucky to have the magical TPL (which I don’t see on Bluesky yet). Libraries are community.
Reposted by Sharon Harris
that My Pillow guy is going to be poet laureate isn’t he
November 19, 2024 at 10:32 PM
that My Pillow guy is going to be poet laureate isn’t he
While we’re all wondering what to do about *everything*, please check out Indivisible’s inspiring grassroots organizing work if it’s new to you. They’re in the US, but the same principles apply in Canada & elsewhere. Community-building works—that’s why the alt-right/convoy does it. Book from 2019.
November 18, 2024 at 6:22 PM
While we’re all wondering what to do about *everything*, please check out Indivisible’s inspiring grassroots organizing work if it’s new to you. They’re in the US, but the same principles apply in Canada & elsewhere. Community-building works—that’s why the alt-right/convoy does it. Book from 2019.
Reposted by Sharon Harris
I appreciate all of you who use the Alt-text description for the images you post. As a blind dude I feel so much more included here.
For those of you who forget:
Did you know there’s a reminder in Settings/Accessibility to toggle on & then it won’t let you post image without Alt-text.
Thanks 🙏😎
For those of you who forget:
Did you know there’s a reminder in Settings/Accessibility to toggle on & then it won’t let you post image without Alt-text.
Thanks 🙏😎
November 18, 2024 at 7:04 AM
I appreciate all of you who use the Alt-text description for the images you post. As a blind dude I feel so much more included here.
For those of you who forget:
Did you know there’s a reminder in Settings/Accessibility to toggle on & then it won’t let you post image without Alt-text.
Thanks 🙏😎
For those of you who forget:
Did you know there’s a reminder in Settings/Accessibility to toggle on & then it won’t let you post image without Alt-text.
Thanks 🙏😎
Writing six books at once, can’t get it together to write a simple intro post. Like most of us here, I’ve signed up to fight fascism—but weird poems, plants, music, & art keep me going. This stack of sketch books, journals, & files on top of a photo box is pretty much my life right now. Also, hi!
November 17, 2024 at 10:49 PM
Writing six books at once, can’t get it together to write a simple intro post. Like most of us here, I’ve signed up to fight fascism—but weird poems, plants, music, & art keep me going. This stack of sketch books, journals, & files on top of a photo box is pretty much my life right now. Also, hi!