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When we talk about physical media, we are often only taking about personal collections but a big part of shunning the current digital ecosystem is supporting your local library. Not just for print books and periodicals but for movies, games and other medias too. Get. A. Library. Card.

Why Aretha Franklin found a kindred spirit in Anne of Green Gables | CBC News Aretha Franklin considered Anne Shirley somewhat of a kindred spirit, and was quoted saying Anne of Green Gables was one of her "favourite things."

An article about Aretha Franklin and Anne of Green Gables:
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Why Aretha Franklin found a kindred spirit in Anne of Green Gables | CBC News Aretha Franklin considered Anne Shirley somewhat of a kindred spirit, and was quoted saying Anne of Green Gables was one of her "favourite things."

An article about Aretha Franklin and Anne of Green Gables:
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Canada/US relationship as it could be. Thank you, Madame Aretha Franklin.

Gender-based violence is an everyday reality, and it starts with minimizing misogyny As we highlight 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence and the upcoming anniversary of the Montreal massacre, can we take a moment to reflect on all the different forms this violence takes?

“The Polytechnique massacre deeply marked Montreal and serves as a reminder of what unchecked misogyny can lead to.”

Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.

Gender-based violence starts with minimizing misogyny | @mtltoula.bsky.social

An excellent thread!

From the Quebec community on Reddit: Le parti fling-flang Explore this post and more from the Quebec community

For those wondering what fling-flang is and how to spell it (hint, there are a few ways):
www.reddit.com/r/Quebec/com...

"{w}hat’s important is that you be able to read and write exceptionally well and that you think and care deeply about art and ideas and stories, traits that people with multiple degrees might never cultivate, but that an 18-year-old for whom books and stories and ideas are a salvation might. "

My fave parts from Jackson's essay:

"There is a kind of generosity at the heart of publishing: in fact, that generosity is the engine of the business—our work is premised on our irrepressible impulse to share ideas and art, to tell stories."

Gift article! I loved reading Chris Jackson's article in Lithub and also in What Editors Do (published a while ago, but a newer discovery for me).

“Diversity in Publishing” Doesn’t Exist—But Here’s How it Can The following essay is adapted from a talk given to the Association of American University Presses at its annual meeting in June 2016. I’m often asked to speak about a thing that doesn’t actually e…

I absolutely loved this essay by Chris Jackson in the book (Peter Ginna, ed.) called What Editors Do. It feels very relevant now and perhaps always, to aspiring writers and editors. It's priceless, invaluable advice and encouragement:
lithub.com/diversity-in...

The Murky Plan That Ensures a Future War Who will benefit from the White House’s 28-point proposal for Ukraine?

For a decade, Russia has been seeking to divide Europe and America, to undermine NATO and weaken the transatlantic alliance. This peace plan, if accepted, will achieve that goal.

www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...

It's the LAST DAY to complete your applications today! Have you registered yet?

"Things happen"

Marni Jackson was faculty at the Banff Literary Journalism program I attended (as a complete newbie to writing) many years ago. What a wonderful, kind mentor, and indeed what an eye-opening piece. A must-read.

Opinion: After being diagnosed with Parkinson’s, I’m literally in the fight of my life Parkinson’s is the fastest growing neurological disease in the world. More than 110,000 Canadians have the disorder and every day 38 more are diagnosed

Punching back: After being diagnosed with Parkinson’s, I’m literally in the fight of my life. Parkinson’s is the fastest growing neurological disease in the world, affecting 110,000 Canadians, by Marni Jackson www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti... via @theglobeandmail.com

Gift article ⬇️

The wait is over! Trellis Micro-grants is accepting applications for our next round of grants!

For a full list of eligibility requirements, check out our link in bio. If you have more specific questions, feel free to email fred.azeredo [at] quebec-elan.org. We can't wait to read your applications!

Sister Corita Kent’s 10 Rules for Students, Teachers, and Life, Beloved by John Cage “Nothing is a mistake. There’s no win and no fail, there’s only make.”

“6. Nothing is a mistake. There’s no win and no fail, there’s only make.”

10 timeless rules for students, teachers, and lifelong learners and makers by Sister Corita Kent, who inspired so many artists (John Cage among them) www.themarginalian.org/2012/08/10/1...

Nov 5th @6pm, tune in online or in person for our annual Ullendorff Lecture!
This year, Prof. Matthew Morgenstern will give a lecture titled, 'Theodor Nöldeke’s Mandäische Grammatik (1875) in Retrospect: 150 Years of Babylonian Aramaic Studies.'
www.ochjs.ac.uk/public-lectu...
#oxford #lectures

Underfunded Schools Forced To Cut Past Tense From Language Programs WASHINGTON—Faced with ongoing budget crises, underfunded schools nationwide are increasingly left with no option but to cut the past tense—a grammatical construction traditionally used to relate all a...

Underfunded Schools Forced To Cut Past Tense From Language Programs

"There is a lie and it was playing out in front of my face" says Simon Ostrovsky in this shiver-inducing interview. There are a shocking number of Canadian media figures who have bought the Russian disinformation campaign hook, line, and sinker. The antidote is listening to stuff like this:

Simon Ostrovsky, PBS Special Correspondent Podcast Episode · Three Food Memories · 10/20/2025 · 1h

This is an incredible interview with Simon Ostrovsky (not related). Everyone should be listening to this:
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It was all about a rather clever and erudite reference to Mrs. Dalloway!

Screenshot of post on X from VA Secretary Doug Collins. The text reads: @ProPublica is an extreme liberal news outlet that will do anything to make the Trump Administration look bad. But this week, the far-left editors there reached a new low by sending @VernalColeman to stalk @DeptVetAffairs employees at their homes. This creepy behavior will discourage good people from coming to work at VA. @ProPublica, please do better and stop letting your hatred of the Trump Administration continue to warp your judgment.

It's a journalist's job to ask questions of government officials, no matter which party is in power. That often means respectfully knocking on doors to get answers people deserve to know.

Tips and evidence are essential to our nonpartisan work: www.propublica.org/tips/

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Contrary to popular belief, the real name of this painting is "Elbows Up".