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Jonathan Rose @jonathanrose.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Absolutely. But I would argue there’s a trade-off between competence and experience and being captured by interests. Given that legitimacy is a real concern, the members would want to demonstrate they had competence which I presume would take time

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Jonathan Rose @jonathanrose.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

A nice piece that lays out the promise and perils well. I wonder why Dylan chose just one year for membership in the Citizen Chamber. Longer may allow greater opportunity to learn processes and policies.

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Jonathan Rose @jonathanrose.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Carney was masterful in painting a detailed picture with evocative, colourful language like “Last spring, I warned that America is trying to break us so that they can own us and I promised: ‘That will never, ever happen.’”

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Jonathan Rose @jonathanrose.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Doug Ford summarizes the sentiment of many Canadians in his blunt, Doug Ford-like way: “Trump will steal your lunch money on the first day, your toque on the second, and your running shoes on the third.”

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Vikram Bath @vikrambath.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

The top 2026 X accounts gives insight into the lie that X is the town square. These people are niche celebrities and their influence on X does not represent influence elsewhere. Your participation is not going to change this graph www.natesilver.net/p/social-med...

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Thorsten Sterk @thorstensterk.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Governments should not strive for greater efficiency, but rather for the empowerment of citizens, says democracy activist Jon Alexander. On 1 June, he will present his ideas at an online event organised by the Harvard Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation.

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Beyond Efficiency: Reimagining Democracy Through Citizen Power – Ash Center

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Dr. Mar @boldnewme.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

This is exactly why language matters: “women were given the vote” frames equality as a gift from men, instead of hard won political power extracted through organized resistance. Nobody gave women anything. Women fought, marched, strategized, endured violence, went to prison and died for it.

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Jonathan Rose @jonathanrose.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

A great way to begin a Monday morning is reading the always funny, ever smart Drew Hayden Taylor in today’s @theglobeandmail.com

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Jonathan Rose @jonathanrose.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Interesting verb choice difference between the print and on-line versions of today’s lead story in @theglobeandmail.com

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Jonathan Rose @jonathanrose.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

“This is not who we are”. Well, actually…

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Stephen Lautens @stephenlautens.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

I don't know why the Gladu floor-crossing causes so much faux confusion. The Liberals needed a vote. Gladu wanted to be in government and was fed up with Poilievre, and is prepared to put a gag on herself to get there. That's it. Not complicated. #cdnpoli

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Jonathan Rose @jonathanrose.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

Agree it’s a good one! How would you re-frame it?

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Jonathan Rose @jonathanrose.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Twenty years ago the second subnational citizens’ assembly in the world was held in Ontario. Following BC, it spawned a world-wide movement on meaningful citizen engagement. This article, written by a member, is typical of the impact citizens’ assemblies have. justsayincaledon.com/part-one-cal...

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Part one: Caledon resident recalls representing riding on Citizen’s Assembly on Electoral Reform - Just Sayin' Caledon

Share this… Copy Facebook Bluesky Threads Twitter Linkedin Print The following was submitted to JSC for publication by Matthew Certosimo, long-time Caledon resident, lawyer, and author. It is an insig...

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Andrew Parkin @parkinac.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

If you’re wondering what the big deal is about Jürgen Habermas (who died yesterday), or if you’ve never heard of him until now, you’re not going to learn much from the short newspaper obituaries, which are focusing on more on what he said about current events than his philosophy. 1/

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Jonathan Rose @jonathanrose.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

You clearly remember lot, Andrew. You’re right, he is a big deal.

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Unlock Democracy @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

In 1969, the voting age was lowered from 21 to 18. This change was opposed by many. Yet today's critics of lowering the voting age to 16 now talk of 18 as though it has always been the age at which people get the right to vote. Read more 👇

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Why we should be optimistic about lowering the voting age to 16

We’ve been here before. In 1969, the voting age was lowered from 21 to 18, but its introduction was opposed by many, in the same way that votes for 16-year-olds are being opposed today.

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Jonathan Rose @jonathanrose.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

Interesting verb choice in this @nytimes.com headline. Why not “attacks” or “bombs”?

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Jonathan Rose @jonathanrose.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Looking forward to adding this article to my electoral systems course

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Jonathan Rose @jonathanrose.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Best line in the State of Union so far: “…when government answers to the people not the powerful”. And no one broke a smile. #SotU

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Thorsten Sterk @thorstensterk.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

The permament citizens’ dialogue in the German-speaking community of East Belgium is regarded as exemplary worldwide. On February 25, an online workshop from 2 to 5 p.m. will focus on the seven-year history of the citizens’ dialogue. www.buergerrat.de/en/events/ #CitizensAssembly

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Jonathan Rose @jonathanrose.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

You win gold but you have to party with Kash Patel. I guess there is a silver lining for Team Canada.

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Jonathan Rose @jonathanrose.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

Maybe this is well known among hockey fans, but I am really impressed with Cassie Campbell-Pascall. She’s seems super sharp and articulate.

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Casey Stegman @caseystegman.com · 20/02/2026

The Supreme Court:

Community meme: I CAN EXCUSE FASCISM.
BUTI DRAW THE LINE AT MERCANTILISM.

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Matthew Mendelsohn @mendelmatt.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

The scorn heaped on Jivani misses the most important point, which Coyne highlights: There are a group of Canadian conservatives and business leaders who are auditioning for the role of Pétain and would be happy to lead a white Christian nationalist party. www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...

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Opinion: The post-Poilievre leadership race has begun

Jamil Jivani is staking his claim to lead the MAGA wing of the Conservative Party

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Christopher Dornan @chrisdornan.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Childish Gambino released this response to the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti eight years ago.

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Childish Gambino - This Is America (Official Video)

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Aaron Wherry @aaronwherry.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Fun fact that may only be fun to me: From 1995 through 2016, the phrase "rules-based international order" was spoken exactly 0 times in the House of Commons. From 2017 through 2025, there were 123 references to the "rules-based international order," peaking at 34 references in 2022.

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Jonathan Rose @jonathanrose.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

Keep your friends close but your enemies closer?

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Jonathan Rose @jonathanrose.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Isn’t the nature of a U-turn that you are going in the opposite direction?

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Jonathan Rose @jonathanrose.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

It must be such a fun gig writing the @nytimes.com Corrections. Another gem today.

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Dr Argue FT @whatsthepointsk.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

“Arguing that a country of 40 million people “can’t” operate two fighter types and must use a single jack-of-all-trades aircraft is not a serious position.” #cdnpoli

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Aaron Wherry @aaronwherry.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Uses of the word "productivity" in the last five budgets. Budget 2021 (726 pages): 39 Budget 2022 (304 pages): 18 Budget 2023 (270 pages): 9 Budget 2024 (430 pages): 63 Budget 2025 (490 pages): 131

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Jonathan Rose @jonathanrose.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

I’m also Burkean on this. Our elected reps owe us their judgment.

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Jonathan Rose @jonathanrose.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Pretty sure this *will* draw backlash but *may* decimate university funding.

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Aaron Wherry @aaronwherry.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Not enough people are talking about the actual biggest political story in North America this week. A majority of voters in the Yukon voted (in a non-binding plebiscite) in favour of moving to a ranked-ballot voting system. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

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Yukoners voted for electoral reform. They probably won't get it | CBC News

Yukon's incoming premier may have campaigned on a message of "change," but when it comes to the territory's voting system, Currie Dixon says he's happy to keep things just the way they are. That's des...

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Jonathan Rose @jonathanrose.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

More like trying to find a glint of sunlight on a dark, gloomy day. But relavant to the course, how you count matters.

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Jonathan Rose @jonathanrose.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Thinking of using this as my ice breaker in my electoral systems class today. Too soon?

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Jonathan Rose @jonathanrose.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

The Sunday @nytimes.com Corrections never fails to deliver. #ickyTrump

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Simon Houpt @simonhoupt.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

The Toronto Blue Jays are undefeated in World Series Game 7s.

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Jonathan Rose @jonathanrose.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Dusting this off in anticipation of tonight. #gojaysgo #worldseries

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Jonathan Rose @jonathanrose.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Although it’s a common name, I think I recognize this sense of humour as the former president of the CPSA. What do you think @cpsa-acsp.bsky.social !?