Samantha Brennan

Is America contagious? Scholars in political extremism are documenting the global spread of right-wing populism.

NEW: I talked to scholars who study political contagion about how America’s freefall could affect the rest of the world. They are… concerned. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

We’re checking in on our words of the year! #TeamPost, #WOTY With three months left in the year,  it seemed like a good time to check in with the Fit is a Feminist Issue blog team about how our words of the year for 2025 are working out. Here’s th…

We’re checking in on our words of the year! #TeamPost, #WOTY

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Can Jane Goodall inspire you to go vegan? Photo portrait of a stately looking older woman (Jane Goodall) with grey hair, wearing a black turtleneck, a chain with a silver pendant in the shape of the continent of Africa, and a colourful pas…

Can Jane Goodall inspire you to go vegan?

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Mary Roach on the Timeless Appeal of Weird Science

Mary Roach on the timeless appeal of weird science

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Trump’s Own Tweet on Portland Backfires as Judge Deals Him Harsh Loss As a judge’s blunt ruling blocks Trump from deploying troops in Portland, Oregon’s Attorney General tells us in an interview that Trump’s lawless threats are working against him—and discusses what com...

Trump's tweet that Portland is "war ravaged" just backfired. A Trump-picked judge cited it in blocking National Guard deployment to Portland, declaring him "untethered from facts."

On the pod, Oregon AG Dan Rayfield illuminatingly explains the ruling and what's next:
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Pritzker is also furious: “Should National Governors Association leadership choose to remain silent, Illinois will have no choice but to withdraw from the organization.”

10 activities for the 10th month I keep trying to coax myself into picking up daily or weekly activities but I keep getting thrown off and having to start over. But instead of being hard on myself about that I’m heading in a diffe…

10 activities for the 10th month

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YouTube video by University of Guelph Undergraduate Admission Study Arts and Humanities in Canada at the University of Guelph

Discover arts and humanities at the University of Guelph

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Audits of northeastern Ontario colleges find programs that train in-demand graduates cost colleges money | CBC News Financial audits of five colleges in northeastern Ontario have revealed that some are losing money delivering sought-after programs that train graduates for industries clamouring for qualified workers...

Financial audits of five colleges in northeastern Ontario have revealed that some are losing money delivering sought-after programs that train graduates for industries clamouring for qualified workers.

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Here are the signs that will go up around #Chicago

Great reporting @thetriibe.com

Preparing for November! What I read: A bunch of my old posts–Sam’s November advice for those hate November, Sam’s November Plan 2022, Is there a way to redeem November? , 10 things to make it throug…

Preparing for November!

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“ICE Is Gonna Come Bust Down Your Door” – Zach Bryan Teases Politically-Charged New Song, “Bad News” A RIFF on what country is really about.

The biggest star in country music is coming out against ICE.

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Looking forward to a gigantic journalistic scandal and/or plummeting ratings to befall this creature

Philosophy at Western University is hiring in Metaphysics, Epistemology, and Logic

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Body slamming, teargas and pepper balls: viral videos show Ice using extreme force in Chicago A facility in Broadview, a mostly Black suburb, has become the site of escalation and ‘targeted attacks’ on protesters

Body slamming, teargas and pepper balls: viral videos show Ice using extreme force in Chicago

A facility in Broadview, a mostly Black suburb, has become the site of escalation and ‘targeted attacks’ on protesters

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Libraries Can’t Get Their Loaned Books Back Because of Trump’s Tariffs Libraries have shared their collections internationally for decades. Trump’s tariffs are throwing that system into chaos and can ‘hinder academic progress.’

Libraries Can’t Get Their Loaned Books Back Because of Trump’s Tariffs

(Or, Trump ruins interlibrary loans.)

Libraries have shared their collections internationally for decades. Trump’s tariffs are throwing that system into chaos and can ‘hinder academic progress.’

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The student-as-customer model is an expensive lie that burdens Canadian universities Postsecondary institutions shouldn’t be vendors, but instead vehicles for national productivity

The student-as-customer model is an expensive lie that burdens Canadian universities

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Supreme Court to decide if states may ban attempts to ‘convert’ gay and transgender youth | CNN Politics Matt Salmon remembers getting into a circle with the other teenagers in his group therapy session and shouting obscenities at a gay boy forced to stand in the middle.

The Supreme Court is poised to overturn 32 state bans on conversion therapy and explicitly legalize the abusive and torturous process.

They don't care how many LGBTQ people this traumatizes and kills.

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State Terror, American Style Forget about “soft autocracy”

State Terror, American Style

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I have some anger around the loss of Dr. Jane Goodall. | elephant journal “The least I can do is speak out for those who cannot speak for themselves.” ~ Dr. Jane Goodall I have some anger around this loss. So many of us liked her, admired her, without listening to her. ...

Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 with the understanding it would only be released after her death. In it, she discusses blasting Trump and Musk deep into space and shares the message, "Don't lose hope."

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Movement Monday,  Magic Monday,  or Meh Monday: All Mondays are valid,  do what works for you For years I’ve been a big fan of working out on Mondays.  I like that it sets the time for the week. But that plan isn’t going so well this fall.  First,  I’m a bit of a week…

Movement Monday, Magic Monday, or Meh Monday: All Mondays are valid, do what works for you

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Opinion: This is what the opening move of the U.S.’s attempted annexation of Canada could look like A Trump annexation effort would likely start in the North. It’s time to take the possibility seriously and have a hard conversation about Canada’s maritime Arctic sovereignty

This is what the opening move of the US's attempted annexation of Canada could look like

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The funniest thing about this is how legit terrified ICE looks.

Judge Finds ‘Likelihood’ That Charges Against Abrego Garcia Are Vindictive

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Federal trial court judges continue to try to do their jobs honorably and professionally, despite threats and a lack of support from the Supreme Court.

White House official inadvertently reveals plans to send elite army unit to Portland Anthony Salisbury displayed chat about deployment of 82nd airborne division on cell phone while in Minnesota

White House official inadvertently reveals plans to send elite army unit to Portland

Anthony Salisbury displayed chat about deployment of 82nd airborne division on cell phone while in Minnesota

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This video of Chicagoans intervening to save a man from being abducted off the streets by ICE is making the rounds on Instagram.

Community action works.

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Fascist Cringe: A Theory Why Pete Hegseth’s performance of shamelessly toxic masculinity rings so hollow

A theory of fascist cringe

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Jane Goodall adopted a plant-based diet back in the 1960s: It was key to her activism and a long, healthy life In the 1960s, Jane Goodall stopped eating meat. "I became vegan for ethical reasons," she said earlier this year.

Jane Goodall adopted a plant-based diet back in the 1960s: It was key to her activism and a long, healthy life

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U of G builds Sacred Fire & Teaching Lodge on campus grounds Both are additions to Nokom's House, a cabin-style gathering place and research centre located in the grounds of The Arboretum

U of G builds Sacred Fire & Teaching Lodge on campus grounds

Both are additions to Nokom's House, a cabin-style gathering place and research centre located in the grounds of The Arboretum

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‘Couldn’t find the exit’: Cyclist rides 300 km in Toronto’s High Park - Canadian Cycling Magazine A local rider had an incredible and inspiring ride — with a message to others

‘Couldn’t find the exit’: Cyclist rides 300 km in Toronto’s High Park