M.J. Perry (Mairead Sìne)

Twenty-five years of data shows how link between identity and views on Scottish independence has grown stronger A large-scale survey has charted social attitudes and views and constitutional preference since Scotland got its own parliament.

Twenty-five years of data shows how link between identity and views on Scottish independence has grown stronger
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How things have changed The Hill Times

How things have changed
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Black and white etching-style triptych showing 8 hours for work on the left, 8 hours for rest in the middle, and 8 hours for “what we will” on the right

Did you know the “weekend” and working only 8 hours per day used to be considered a radical, liberal idea?

139 years ago today, in Bay View, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 7 workers (including a 13 yo) lost their lives to advance this revolutionary idea.

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Honouring red dress day.

Happy to now be posting on Bluesky, after moving away from X.com! We will be posting about upcoming events at #TST and our seven member colleges, student news, calls for papers and more. Follow us and please share the news that we are here!

There was a knock at my door. When I opened it there was a package there. When I opened it I found a birthday gift.
Yes, Northview Heights Secondary School was where I went and it was highschool friend who sent it. When I attended it was part of the North York Board of Education system, not Toronto.

Because of how sick I was when I returned from Winnipeg I didn’t really unpack. So, today is the first day I’ve enjoyed my new mug from MJ's Kafé. With a name like that you know it has to be good.

I ordered a thesis with one chapter related to my work. The postage cost surprised, but it arrived.
I opened it and the thesis is 968 pages, without notes, bibliography, index, table of contents, acknowledgements or dedication. I hope it was interesting--good or bad doesn't seem relevant. 968 pages!

Leading Jewish group condemns deportations of pro-Palestinian protesters The Anti-Defamation League’s CEO called the deportation effort against campus protesters a violation of due process and possibly punishment for “thoughtcrimes”

The Anti-Defamation League’s CEO called the deportation effort against campus protesters a violation of due process and possibly punishment for “thoughtcrimes”

MY WARNING TO CANADIANS: DO NOT TRAVEL TO TRUMP LAND A Chilling New Reality at the Border

MY WARNING TO CANADIANS: DO NOT TRAVEL TO TRUMP LAND
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Pink Floyd producer renounces U.S. citizenship, moves to Canada | Hanomansing Tonight Music producer, Bob Ezrin, who produced Pink Floyd's The Wall and other classic rock albums, tells us about his decision to move back to Canada after Donald Trump's re-election.

I knew that Bob Ezrin had renounced his American citizenship however, what surprised me on FB when I opened it this morning was the number of ads from tax advisors and lawyers about how to renounce your American citizenship. Are there that many people doing it? How many are dual citizens?

DOGE’s $1 spending card limit touches everything from military research to trash pickup The crackdown on routine expenses is part of a campaign by the president and Elon Musk to reset the scope and mission of America’s sprawling bureaucracy.

A Trump administration freeze on purchase cards that agencies use to cover everything from dumpster pickups at national parks to liquid nitrogen for lifesaving military research is upending work across the government, according to records obtained by The Washington Post.

Portrait could shed new light on England’s executed nine-day queen An intriguing portrait believed by some to be of England’s ill-fated queen, Lady Jane Grey, could be the only one painted during her lifetime, research suggests — but not everyone is convinced.

An intriguing portrait believed by some to be of England’s ill-fated queen, Lady Jane Grey, could be the only one painted during her lifetime, research suggests — but not everyone is convinced.

A quote from Tom Nichols fabulous article in yesterday's The Atlantic.

Canada wins Cartoon for February 21st, 2025

Canada wins

Federal vote intention tightens to near-tie as Liberals and New Democrats rally around Carney - Carney holds significant favourability advantage over Freeland among 2021 Liberal and NDP voters February 18, 2025 – The Liberal leadership race is set, with five individuals vying to be the next prim...

Federal vote intention tightens to near-tie as Liberals and New Democrats rally around Carney angusreid.org/liberal-lead...

Let me have a cup of coffee first, and then I'll tell you.

Cha toil leam na tarrifs ùr agus cha ceannaich mi rudan bho Stàitean Ainaichte. Canada beo.

Elon Musk and the tech titans v the rest of Maga – here’s where the big splits could happen Splits are already appearing between the factions of Donald Trump supporters.

Elon Musk and the tech titans v the rest of Maga – here’s where the big splits could happen
theconversation.com/elon-musk-an...

Two good friends gave me a jigsaw puzzle. The girls have decided it should be a family activity.

One more try Bluesky

Oops... It would be nice to get where I am right. "Bluesy!"

It is so nice to see all these good people joinning us here on Bluesy.

I don't post frequently but when I need to sort out my own thoughts this is a nice place to do it safely.

Rock Around the Steeple - Port Dover Community Centre - Port Dover - Nov 23, 2024 Tragically Hip tribute band 50 Mission headlines and Felicia McMinn opensSt. Paul's Anglican Church concert in support of the Steeple Restoration. A reception and silent auction begin the night. It al...

Saturday is the day.

The steeple of St. Paul's is more than just a piece of building. Before the building of the lighthouse, the steeple was the way many fishers safely found their way home.