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Today is a reminder of Zelensky's superhuman stamina and strength. He deflected deeply unfair vile attacks in his 3rd language and kept it together while two bullies threatened his country's existence and repeated the tired but infuriating propaganda tropes of the aggressor.

submitted 3 days ago • 48 comments

poland pm donald tusk: “the eu wasn’t formed to screw anyone. quite the opposite. it was formed to maintain peace, to build respect among our nations, to create free and fair trade, and to strengthen our transatlantic friendship. as simple as that.”

submitted 4 days ago • 9 comments

Just thought I'd note that there are many Canadian political scientists based in Canada available to speak to the implications of Donald Trump's threats to Canada, and the implications of US foreign policy more broadly, and how Canada might respond on national media.

submitted 8 days ago • 26 comments

It has become part of Canadian hockey lore. During the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, a Loonie was placed under centre ice. When both the Canadian men's and women's hockey teams won gold, it became known as The Lucky Loonie. Let's learn its history :) 🧵1/10

submitted 9 days ago • 2 comments

On this day in 1942, German tanks and soldiers marched through Winnipeg. The mayor, premier and Lt. Governor were arrested. The city was renamed Himmlerstadt, books were burned and the swastika flag flew around the city. This is the story of Winnipeg's If Day. 🧵1/14

submitted 12 days ago • 33 comments

How should Canada respond to US coercion? I argue it's time to take the initiative. (It's not the direct focus, but recent Trump-Putin news makes it clear that the sooner we do, the better). macleans.ca/politics/its...

submitted 12 days ago • 14 comments

I’m discovering that some people don’t know what “rule of law” is, which is disconcerting, seeing as we might be on the verge of losing it. You can, in fact, break the law in order to uphold rule of law. Here’s a helpful explainer. /thread

submitted 15 days ago • 13 comments

How can everyday citizens help in the fight for democracy? @marcelias.bsky.social suggests ten things everyone can do.

submitted 17 days ago • 19 comments

Picard management tip: Stirring up competition between crew members is the opposite of your job.

submitted 23 days ago • 1 comment

Come work with us! We're looking for a colleague specializing in Gender and Diversity in Politics. Subfield open, but IR and Conparativists are especially encouraged to apply. careers.ucalgary.ca/jobs/1555649...

submitted 26 days ago • 3 comments

Congratulations to Trump on securing a $1.3 billion border security deal from Canada.... which was already negotiated in December 2024.

submitted 28 days ago • 693 comments

So Trump hurt America's relationship with Canada and made markets wobble all to "get" Canada to do things Canada had announced back in December in coordination with the Biden administration, do I have that right?

submitted 28 days ago • 390 comments

Marching orders from Timothy Snyder’s On Tyranny.

submitted 34 days ago • 45 comments

My passion project: Want to own a Vancouver-based soccer team that plays women and men’s football and wins trophies? Join the 450+ others and buy a share in TSS Rovers! https://www.frontfundr.com/tssrovers

submitted 36 days ago • 0 comments

The Globe and Mail

submitted 44 days ago • 20 comments

Want to present your work at APSA '25 in Vancouver? This now my fourth time (across three sections) as a program chair. Here are some tips for getting your proposal selected: (🧵) connect.apsanet.org/apsa2025/

submitted 49 days ago • 4 comments

Are you a political scientist, economist, or sociologist working historically? If you are also based at a European institution, we want to learn more about you!! Please consider filling in our survey (until Jan 20th). Take a look & spread the word, thanks! 👇

submitted 49 days ago • 0 comments

Do me a kindness! Share this if you love and support your local library & librarians (and remember: that includes your school library & school librarian) 😊📚 Thank you libraries & library workers… for everything ✨💚

submitted 51 days ago • 255 comments

Picard management tip: Suppress your inner alarm. Be the calmest person in the room.

submitted 51 days ago • 1 comment

Substack: open.substack.com/pub/deadder/...

submitted 53 days ago • 54 comments

Thank you, Canada. And we’re so sorry about him.

submitted 53 days ago • 298 comments

JOB ALERT: I am looking to hire two full-time pre-doctoral scholar to work with me in projects related to social stratification, human capital formation and health disparities. Data management and statistical analysis skills required. The position offers competitive salary and benefits.

submitted 54 days ago • 6 comments

"There can be no liberty for a community which lacks the means by which to detect lies." -- Walter Lippmann

submitted 54 days ago • 2 comments