The M Rant
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Should back-to-school require parent fundraising? Ontario schools are woefully underfunded, and families pay the price
Should back-to-school require parent fundraising? Ontario schools are woefully underfunded, and families pay the price
Ontario educators in a recent study discuss how underfunding affects day-to-day schooling, and places a burden on families for fees and fundraising.
theconversation.com
August 4, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Should back-to-school require parent fundraising? Ontario schools are woefully underfunded, and families pay the price
AI isn't just helping students cheat — it's exposing how broken the education system is, prominent academic says @businessinsider.com: www.businessinsider.com/ai-reveals-h...
AI isn't just helping students cheat — it's exposing how broken the education system is, prominent academic says
AI tools like ChatGPT are exposing outdated teaching methods — and schools are failing to adapt, Tyler Cowen said.
www.businessinsider.com
August 4, 2025 at 12:52 AM
AI isn't just helping students cheat — it's exposing how broken the education system is, prominent academic says @businessinsider.com: www.businessinsider.com/ai-reveals-h...
A lesson for the current @liberalca.bsky.social MPs. Please take it to heart: “If we told our story even half as well as we actually governed, we would be winning election after election" @mark-carney.bsky.social
Donald Tusk wins vote of confidence after Polish presidential election blow
Donald Tusk wins vote of confidence after Polish presidential election blow
Vote passed by 243-210 for prime minister whose preferred presidential candidate lost election this month
The Polish prime minister, Donald Tusk, has comfortably won a vote of confidence in parliament that was called to shore up his fragile coalition government after a bruising setback in the presidential election earlier this month.
The vote of confidence on Wednesday was passed by 243 votes in favour to 210 against. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
June 11, 2025 at 6:58 PM
A lesson for the current @liberalca.bsky.social MPs. Please take it to heart: “If we told our story even half as well as we actually governed, we would be winning election after election" @mark-carney.bsky.social
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Now’s the time for public discussions about how to maximize the benefits and limit the harms of this powerful new technology.
For Some Recent Graduates, the A.I. Job Apocalypse May Already Be Here
www.nytimes.com
May 30, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Now’s the time for public discussions about how to maximize the benefits and limit the harms of this powerful new technology.
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At a time when people are understandably focused on the daily chaos in Washington, these articles describe the rapidly accelerating impact that AI is going to have on jobs, the economy, and how we live.
Behind the Curtain: Top AI CEO foresees white-collar bloodbath
Hardly anyone is paying attention.
www.axios.com
May 30, 2025 at 9:46 PM
At a time when people are understandably focused on the daily chaos in Washington, these articles describe the rapidly accelerating impact that AI is going to have on jobs, the economy, and how we live.
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Great to see Amnesty International expressing support for universal basic income here. It is absolutely correct to say that fear and insecurity need to be addressed through national policy and that AI will bring chaos without UBI.
Amnesty International warns against rise of authoritarian practices across globe – May 5, 2025
YouTube video by cpac
www.youtube.com
May 6, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Great to see Amnesty International expressing support for universal basic income here. It is absolutely correct to say that fear and insecurity need to be addressed through national policy and that AI will bring chaos without UBI.
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“I can’t believe anyone would vote for Trump,” says smug Canadian man planning to vote for Poilievre
"I can't believe anyone would vote for Trump," says smug Canadian man planning to vote for Poilievre
OTTAWA - A smug man from Canada wasted no time this morning chastising Americans for re-electing terrifying liar and felon Donald Trump, despite the fact that he plans to vote for terrifying liar and ...
www.thebeaverton.com
April 28, 2025 at 11:30 PM
“I can’t believe anyone would vote for Trump,” says smug Canadian man planning to vote for Poilievre
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Project 2025 was the roadmap for DOGE and the destruction of a non-partisan civil service.
Conservative insiders are bragging that enacting DOGE NORTH would be even easier in Canada.
Trashing the public service is key for the fascist playbook.
Please read my latest.
substack.com/home/post/p-...
Conservative insiders are bragging that enacting DOGE NORTH would be even easier in Canada.
Trashing the public service is key for the fascist playbook.
Please read my latest.
substack.com/home/post/p-...
DOGE NORTH: Another Chapter in the Fascist Playbook
It was called the Law for the Restoration of the Professional Civil Service. This lofty-sounding legislation was the battering ram by which Hitler destroyed the independent civil service in Germany.
substack.com
April 18, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Project 2025 was the roadmap for DOGE and the destruction of a non-partisan civil service.
Conservative insiders are bragging that enacting DOGE NORTH would be even easier in Canada.
Trashing the public service is key for the fascist playbook.
Please read my latest.
substack.com/home/post/p-...
Conservative insiders are bragging that enacting DOGE NORTH would be even easier in Canada.
Trashing the public service is key for the fascist playbook.
Please read my latest.
substack.com/home/post/p-...
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NEW: CTV cancelled a fact-checking segment in response to political pressure from Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives
An audio recording obtained by PressProgress shows CTV cancelled an ‘election misinformation’ segment with journalist Rachel Gilmore after online backlash from conservatives
An audio recording obtained by PressProgress shows CTV cancelled an ‘election misinformation’ segment with journalist Rachel Gilmore after online backlash from conservatives
CTV Cancelled a Fact-Checking Segment in Response to Political Pressure From Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives
Audio recording shows CTV cancelled an ‘election misinformation’ segment with journalist Rachel Gilmore after online backlash from conservatives
pressprogress.ca
April 1, 2025 at 9:31 PM
NEW: CTV cancelled a fact-checking segment in response to political pressure from Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives
An audio recording obtained by PressProgress shows CTV cancelled an ‘election misinformation’ segment with journalist Rachel Gilmore after online backlash from conservatives
An audio recording obtained by PressProgress shows CTV cancelled an ‘election misinformation’ segment with journalist Rachel Gilmore after online backlash from conservatives
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A dangerous precedent. This is a cowardly folding by CTV. The right instigated an online troll attack campaign, offering no evidence of their claims, and the network folded.
Viewers and Rachel deserve better.
Viewers and Rachel deserve better.
NEW: CTV cancelled a fact-checking segment in response to political pressure from Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives
An audio recording obtained by PressProgress shows CTV cancelled an ‘election misinformation’ segment with journalist Rachel Gilmore after online backlash from conservatives
An audio recording obtained by PressProgress shows CTV cancelled an ‘election misinformation’ segment with journalist Rachel Gilmore after online backlash from conservatives
CTV Cancelled a Fact-Checking Segment in Response to Political Pressure From Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives
Audio recording shows CTV cancelled an ‘election misinformation’ segment with journalist Rachel Gilmore after online backlash from conservatives
pressprogress.ca
April 1, 2025 at 10:11 PM
A dangerous precedent. This is a cowardly folding by CTV. The right instigated an online troll attack campaign, offering no evidence of their claims, and the network folded.
Viewers and Rachel deserve better.
Viewers and Rachel deserve better.
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“Why has Canada’s mainstream media — including the CBC, which Pierre Poilievre has vowed to destroy — been so soft in fact-checking his rhetoric? Poilievre has benefitted immensely from establishment media’s inability to challenge conservative bullies.”
Observations from Montreal
An ever-changing collection of commentary and observations by Montrealers or about Montreal politics and culture.
cultmtl.com
March 22, 2025 at 5:29 PM
“Why has Canada’s mainstream media — including the CBC, which Pierre Poilievre has vowed to destroy — been so soft in fact-checking his rhetoric? Poilievre has benefitted immensely from establishment media’s inability to challenge conservative bullies.”
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Canadian MP Charlie Angus: I am here today to urge Canadians to avoid travel to the United States if at all possible and to call on our government to stand up for our citizens who are being denied their rights through arbitrary detention in the United States.
March 20, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Canadian MP Charlie Angus: I am here today to urge Canadians to avoid travel to the United States if at all possible and to call on our government to stand up for our citizens who are being denied their rights through arbitrary detention in the United States.
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Then she said something strange: “You didn’t do anything wrong, you are not in trouble, you are not a criminal.”
"I had a Canadian passport, lawyers, resources, media attention, friends, family, and even politicians advocating for me. And yet, I was still detained for nearly two weeks."
"I had a Canadian passport, lawyers, resources, media attention, friends, family, and even politicians advocating for me. And yet, I was still detained for nearly two weeks."
You’re Not a Criminal, But You’re Going to Jail: My ICE Detention Story as a Canadian Citizen
By Jasmine Mooney.
medium.com
March 20, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Then she said something strange: “You didn’t do anything wrong, you are not in trouble, you are not a criminal.”
"I had a Canadian passport, lawyers, resources, media attention, friends, family, and even politicians advocating for me. And yet, I was still detained for nearly two weeks."
"I had a Canadian passport, lawyers, resources, media attention, friends, family, and even politicians advocating for me. And yet, I was still detained for nearly two weeks."
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American hedge funds should be banned from owning Canadian newspapers. Democracy is at stake.
We now urgently need those newspapers to be owned by loyal Canadians committed to Canada’s independence. #Opinion
We now urgently need those newspapers to be owned by loyal Canadians committed to Canada’s independence. #Opinion
Linda McQuaig: American hedge funds should be banned from owning Canadian newspapers. Democracy is at stake
Prime Minister Mark Carney should protect Canadian democracy by enforcing Canadian laws to ensure our newspapers are Canadian owned.
www.thestar.com
March 20, 2025 at 3:58 PM
American hedge funds should be banned from owning Canadian newspapers. Democracy is at stake.
We now urgently need those newspapers to be owned by loyal Canadians committed to Canada’s independence. #Opinion
We now urgently need those newspapers to be owned by loyal Canadians committed to Canada’s independence. #Opinion
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⚡️FIGHT THE OLIGARCHY RALLY ⚡️
STARTING TOMORROW.
Nevada. Arizona. Colorado.
You, me, and Bernie.
Dem and GOP districts. ❤️💙
See you there 💪🏽🌞
STARTING TOMORROW.
Nevada. Arizona. Colorado.
You, me, and Bernie.
Dem and GOP districts. ❤️💙
See you there 💪🏽🌞
March 19, 2025 at 2:45 PM
⚡️FIGHT THE OLIGARCHY RALLY ⚡️
STARTING TOMORROW.
Nevada. Arizona. Colorado.
You, me, and Bernie.
Dem and GOP districts. ❤️💙
See you there 💪🏽🌞
STARTING TOMORROW.
Nevada. Arizona. Colorado.
You, me, and Bernie.
Dem and GOP districts. ❤️💙
See you there 💪🏽🌞
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On Wednesday Poilievre tweeted about Mark Carney having nothing but slogans, and I tried to restrain myself, I really did, but it turns out I am only human and the temptation was too great
March 14, 2025 at 11:36 PM
On Wednesday Poilievre tweeted about Mark Carney having nothing but slogans, and I tried to restrain myself, I really did, but it turns out I am only human and the temptation was too great
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Schools in Beijing will introduce artificial intelligence courses to primary and secondary students to strengthen China’s goal to dominate the sector.
Beijing to Roll Out AI Courses for Kids to Boost Sector’s Growth
Schools in Beijing will introduce artificial intelligence courses to primary and secondary students to strengthen China’s goal to dominate the sector.
www.bloomberg.com
March 9, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Schools in Beijing will introduce artificial intelligence courses to primary and secondary students to strengthen China’s goal to dominate the sector.
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Ford is using Trump to distract voters from his record
Ford is using Trump to distract voters from his record
The Ontario snap election should focus on Doug Ford's track record.
www.thespec.com
February 8, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Ford is using Trump to distract voters from his record
List of retaliatory tariffs beginning Tuesday #ViveLeCanada: www.canada.ca/en/departmen...
List of products from the United States subject to 25 per cent tariffs effective February 4, 2025 - Canada.ca
Effective February 4, 2025, the government is imposing 25 per cent tariffs on $30 billion in goods imported from the United States (U.S.).
www.canada.ca
February 2, 2025 at 8:39 PM
List of retaliatory tariffs beginning Tuesday #ViveLeCanada: www.canada.ca/en/departmen...
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Now do Starlink.
INBOX: PC leader Doug Ford confirms the LCBO, Ontario's alcohol monopoly and one of the world's largest purchasers of beer, wine and spirits, will pull US products from its shelves and catalog
Grocery and corner stores will be unable to restock US booze
Grocery and corner stores will be unable to restock US booze
February 2, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Now do Starlink.
Passing this one along again to share with your circles #OntarioElection @oflabour.bsky.social: ofl.ca/ford-tracker/
Ford Tracker | The Ontario Federation of Labour
ofl.ca
January 31, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Passing this one along again to share with your circles #OntarioElection @oflabour.bsky.social: ofl.ca/ford-tracker/
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The heavy mouth breathing at the very beginning is a stroke of absolute creative genius.
Fire the Boss. Fire Ford. – English
YouTube video by CUPE Ontario
www.youtube.com
January 29, 2025 at 6:32 PM
The heavy mouth breathing at the very beginning is a stroke of absolute creative genius.
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New poll finds majority of Ontarians reject Doug Ford’s reason for calling an early election
Over six-in-ten Ontarians say Doug Ford’s Ontario PCs failed to accomplish goals from last election and “do not deserve to be re-elected”
Over six-in-ten Ontarians say Doug Ford’s Ontario PCs failed to accomplish goals from last election and “do not deserve to be re-elected”
New Poll Finds Majority of Ontarians Reject Doug Ford’s Reason For Calling an Early Election
Over six-in-ten Ontarians say Doug Ford’s Ontario PCs failed to accomplish goals from last election and “do not deserve to be re-elected”
pressprogress.ca
January 29, 2025 at 11:47 PM
New poll finds majority of Ontarians reject Doug Ford’s reason for calling an early election
Over six-in-ten Ontarians say Doug Ford’s Ontario PCs failed to accomplish goals from last election and “do not deserve to be re-elected”
Over six-in-ten Ontarians say Doug Ford’s Ontario PCs failed to accomplish goals from last election and “do not deserve to be re-elected”
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🎮 Participating in scholastic #esports is a great way to build community, boost school spirit, and improve overall mental health and well-being. ❤️🧑🤝🧑 In Ontario, esports is #notjustplay
🌐 Sign up your school today at osea.gg
🌐 Sign up your school today at osea.gg
January 27, 2025 at 11:03 PM
🎮 Participating in scholastic #esports is a great way to build community, boost school spirit, and improve overall mental health and well-being. ❤️🧑🤝🧑 In Ontario, esports is #notjustplay
🌐 Sign up your school today at osea.gg
🌐 Sign up your school today at osea.gg