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Michelle L. Dion

@michelledion.bsky.social
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Political scientist @ McMaster, misplaced Texan, amateur taco expert, and 80s pop culture enthusiast. Not necessarily in that order.

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Team Talarico @teamtalaricohq.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
James Talarico: Ken Paxton has been dodging debates all year, and it's why today I'm challenging Ken Paxton to a debate on Fox News. He's been running from accountability his whole life, and it's time to stop running.
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NPR @npr.org · 18/09/2026
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks to the European Parliament, following the European Union's invitation to Canada to become the bloc's first "associate member," which rankled President Trump. n.pr/4AfAMmJ
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Canada's Carney welcomes the EU's bid for closer ties amid pressure from Trump
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks to the European Parliament, following the European Union's invitation to Canada to become the bloc's first "associate member," which rankled President Trump.
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🇨🇦 CPSA ACSP 🇨🇦 @cpsa-acsp.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Appel à propositions #CPSA_ACSP27 ⏰ 10 nov 26 📍 UC-B-Vancouver-CAN/26-28 mai 27 mycpsa-cpsa-acsp.ca/cfp/cfp_inde... @jeanpierrecouture.bsky.social @pgraefe.bsky.social @lturgeon.bsky.social @alexielabelle.bsky.social @michelledion.bsky.social @isaluciecote.bsky.social @morsini.bsky.social
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Laura Seay @texasinafrica.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
The thing about Bo French's appalling, racist comments on that picture of the UT game: 90% of UT Austin students are Texans. Almost all of those students of color are likely from the state. Texas is really, really diverse. Much more diverse than its leadership.
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Ryan D. Williamson @ryandane.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
The University of Wyoming Department of Political Science welcomes applications for an Assistant Professor position in Law and Courts. Please share widely and feel free to reach out to me with any questions about the line! eeik.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...
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Assistant Professor - SPPAIS Public Law
Join Our Campus Community! Thank you for your interest in joining the University of Wyoming.  Our community thrives on the contributions of talented and driven individuals who share in our mission, vi...
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Simon Weschle @simonweschle.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
We're hiring at UNC! Assistant or Associate level, any area of comparative politics. unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/325... members.apsanet.org/CAREERS/eJob... If you have any questions, get in touch with me!
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Open Rank
The tenure-track, open rank position, (Assistant or Associate Professor) includes 40% teaching, 40% research and 20% service to the department/college. The service portion includes, but is not limited...
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Women in Legislative Studies @winls.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
The Department of Political Science and Public Administration at UTEP is hiring in comparative politics, with a focus on Latin American and Mexican politics. More details here: utep.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdeta...
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Effin' Birds @effinbirds.com · 30/08/2026
A painting of a bird beside the text "holy fuck my brain is tired"
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Scott Huffmon @huffmon.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
We have started a Substack! It’s a way to take deeper dives into our polls of South Carolina, the South, or the nation. This will go WAY beyond the headline coverage. Start by reading about us, then take a deep dive into SC opinion on late Sen. Lindsey Graham. winthroppoll.substack.com
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The Winthrop Poll | Scott Huffmon, PhD | Substack
Discussion of South Carolina, southern, and U.S. politics and political attitudes. Click to read The Winthrop Poll, by Scott Huffmon, PhD, a Substack publication. Launched 4 hours ago.
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Elizabeth (Bit) Meehan, PhD @elizabethbitmeehan.com · 25/06/2026
my siblings in Christ, the OMB proposed rulemaking still has not closed it comments yet the draft GFA put forward by NSF is trying to go through with (1) 15% de minimis indirect rate and (2) disallowing publication costs
Guide 12. Cost Principles and Allowability
• Updates the Prior Approval Matrix to align with NSF's implementation of 2 CFR 200.
• Updates Build America, Buy America and Made in America requirements to align with 2 CFR 184.
• Revises the de minimis indirect cost rate to 15% consistent with 2 CFR 200.
• Disallows publication costs consistent with proposed revisions to 2 CFR 200.
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IE Political Science Department @iepolisci.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
We are hiring! We have 3 tenure track positions open: - Comparative Politics: apply.interfolio.com/188149 - International Relations: apply.interfolio.com/188150 - Political Economy: apply.interfolio.com/188151 All jobs have deadlines Oct 5th. Please help spread the word to potential candidates.
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Noam Ross @noamross.net · 27/05/2026
The National Science Foundation is terminating and suspending grants again, and at Grant Witness we need you to help to track them! 🧪 We can only identify research being suppressed by under-the-radar suspensions directly from researchers. Please report! grant-witness.us/posts/2026-0... #NSF
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New Grant Disruptions at NSF - We Need Your Help to Report! – Grant Witness
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ICPSR Summer Program @icpsrsummer.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
🚨1 WEEK LEFT🚨 Want advanced training in data analysis? Registration for the ICPSR Summer Program First General Session ends FRIDAY May 29. Register here: cvent.me/o5EkXv
Colorful ICPSR Summer Program announcement urging registration for First General Session before Friday, May 29 deadline.
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Ben Bolker @bbolker.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
If you've submitted to Journal of Statistical Software in the last few years and have comments (good or bad) about the review process (time lag etc.) could you please DM me ... ?
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Leah Rosenstiel @leahrosenstiel.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Politics by Formula: How Congressional Policymaking Creates Disparities is now out! I show how politics shapes and often distorts important federal programs, driving inequalities across states.
Cover of Politics by Formula
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APSA @apsa.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
Apply by June 15th! Submit your application for the 2026 APSA Fund for #Latino Scholarship! The fund will award grants to initiatives that identify promising Latino/a undergraduates and encourage them to enter the profession of #polisky. Apply Now! buff.ly/Nis2Hgk
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Call for Applications: 2026 APSA Fund for Latino Scholarship | Deadline: June 15, 2026
The Fund for Latino Scholarship encourages and supports the recruitment, retention, and promotion of political science students and scholars who study and research Latina/o politics (especially students and tenure track junior faculty).
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Cambridge University Press Political Science & IR @cambup-polsci.cambridge.org · 18/05/2026
#OpenAccess from Latin American Politics and Society - The Effectiveness of Discursive Frames Deployed by Latin America’s Right-wing Populists: Evidence from Costa Rica - cup.org/43ftG28 - Jordi Díez & @michelledion.bsky.social #FirstView
Promotional image for "Latin American Politics and Society" featuring #OpenAccess text on a purple background with abstract yellow lines.
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Michelle L. Dion @michelledion.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Also, breakfast tacos are good tacos for any time of day or night. Now: Let’s talk salsa…..
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Sara Mitchell @sbmitche.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Ofc
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Chagai Weiss @chagaiweiss.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
🚨The Toronto Political Behaviour Workshop is back for its 12th edition! Join us on Nov. 13–14, 2026 @UofT! We welcome paper/poster proposals on any topic in political behaviour, broadly defined! 📅 Submission Deadline: July 11. Apply here: utorontops.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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Julia Silge @juliasilge.com · 07/05/2026
I have loved working with @ropensci.org so much! ❤️ For the qualtRics package specifically, we are currently looking for a new maintainer as I no longer deal with Qualtrics as part of my daily work. If you are a user of both #rstats and Qualtrics, let's chat: github.com/ropensci/qua...
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Kamala Harris @kamalaharris.com · 29/04/2026
Today’s Supreme Court ruling guts the Voting Rights Act and turns back the clock on the foundational promise of equality and fairness in our election systems.
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Will Jones @willpjones.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
I love that immigrants brought May Day back to the US where it began!
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Tressie McMillan Cottom @tressiemcphd.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Someone sent me this.
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McMaster University Academic Librarians' Association @muala.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Stop the gigification of teaching on our campuses in Ontario! Fairness for Contract Faculty means not only healthier working conditions for contract faculty, but better conditions for learning for our students, too! #Fairness4CF Read the op-ed from @ocufa.bsky.social here: bit.ly/4lmnVIp
A poster with white text on a green background that says: "Contract faculty are typically vastly underpaid, putting in countless hours of unpaid labour to support their students. They often receive no research support and few opportunities to contribute to the broader academic life of their universities. Their growing presence on campuses represents the quiet 'gigification' of university teaching." - Rob Kristofferson, OCUFA President
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ocufa.bsky.social @ocufa.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
The OCUFA Board stands with contract faculty calling for #Fairness4CF and an end to the gigification of faculty work. Stable jobs, fair pay, and benefits strengthen our universities and support student learning. Read the op-ed ➡️ tinyurl.com/cfsmdoa
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Michelle L. Dion @michelledion.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
This is important. 👇
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Cambridge University Press Political Science & IR @cambup-polsci.cambridge.org · 09/03/2026
#OpenAccess from @cjps-rcsp.bsky.social - The Political Preferences of Prospective Homeowners: Evidence from Canada - cup.org/3NdfceS - Thomas R. Vargas & @michelledion.bsky.social #FirstView
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Joanna Everitt @joannaeveritt.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Unfortunately, it is only a contract position, but we are a great place to work with great colleagues! I am happy to answer any questions people might have about this job or our campus.
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ICPSR Summer Program @icpsrsummer.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Scholarship applications the 2026 ICPSR Summer Program close Sunday! Over $400k in scholarships available! Apply by March 1. For more details: myumi.ch/ICPSRscholarships #SumProg26 #ICPSR #QuantitativeMethods #ScholarshipOpportunities #GraduateStudies #DataScienceEducation #ResearchTraining
Bright announcement for ICPSR Summer Program scholarships with a March 1 application deadline and over $400K available.
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Josh Shepperd @joshshepperd.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
Bill Siemering, founding program director of NPR, author of its mission statement, has asked me to inquire if any profs might be interested in a Zoom class visit? No honorarium necessary. Bill founded All Things Considered, Fresh Air, won a MacArthur, etc.
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A Founding Father of NPR Worries About Its Fate
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Pam Herd @pamherd.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
In yet another rigorous analysis, findings show that the economics discipline is rough on women. It's not just about getting questioned or cut off--it's also about adversarial behavior.
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Luke LeBrun @lukelebrun.ca · 28/01/2026
Another Canadian Member of Parliament is quitting the 3-in-1 online harassment, extremist propaganda and computer-generated sex image app, X dot com
Karim Bardeesy:

"Please see my full statement on X (formerly Twitter):

STATEMENT ON X (FORMERLY TWITTER)
I've been on X (formerly Twitter) since 2008, when I started my work as a business journalist in New York City at the beginning of the Great Recession. It was an invaluable tool in those days; and when I moved to The Globe and Mail, we used it to engage with readers through the paper's editorial board Twitter account, which I set up and ran.
Twitter - in all of its chaos with all of its problems - was for many years a vibrant space of debate and discovery, and an invaluable source of information about the world, often in real time.
But it's no longer that place. It's now a place where anger, hyper-divisive content, shock - and most, recently Al-generated sexualized deepfakes - is the content that gets elevated or rewarded by its algorithm.
Al is now part of our reality and will continue to be. There's no denying that. But we are not passive in this journey.
Our values matter; and when the technology and the platform are at such 100% complete misalignment with those values, it's time to go.
In the absence of meaningful change, I am pausing my posting here. You can still find me and my office's work through the channels listed below.
MP Karim Bardeesy

Taiaiako'n-Parkdale-High Park"
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Emmett Macfarlane 🇨🇦 @emmettmacfarlane.com · 28/01/2026
1. UWaterloo has lost over 200 full-time employees thanks to Doug Ford's university budget crisis. That's 5% of the workforce. 2. Who cares whether most are via layoffs or attrition? Programs and student experience are suffering. 3. It's "fewer than," not "less than". uwimprint.ca/less-than-60...
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“Less than 60” UW employees laid off since early 2025
Senior administration at UW shared that since early 2025, less than 60 employees have been laid off as part of the university’s multi-year plan to return to a balanced budget.  This figure was shared...
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Texas Monthly @texasmonthly.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
On this day in 1892, Bessie Coleman was born. Her extraordinary life and career deserves to be celebrated in the canon of U.S. history. www.texasmonthly.com/being-texan/be…
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In Praise of Bessie Coleman, Trailblazing Black Texan Pilot
Coleman’s extraordinary life and career deserves to be celebrated in the canon of U.S. history.
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Minnesota Star Tribune @startribune.com · 24/01/2026
Here's a time-lapse from yesterday as thousands of people marched through downtown Minneapolis to protest ICE. 📷️: Sydney Lewis/The Minnesota Star Tribune
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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 21/01/2026
BREAKING: Immigration officers are asserting sweeping power to enter homes without a judge’s warrant, a memo obtained by AP says.
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Immigration officers assert sweeping power to enter homes without a judge's warrant, memo says
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement memo obtained by The Associated Press reveals that the agency allows immigration officers to forcibly enter homes to make arrests without a judicial warrant.
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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Warning: Reports indicate immigration checkpoints along major interstates in Oklahoma, with Interstate 40 most impacted.
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Mr. Dan Zak @mrdanzak.com · 15/01/2026
Stunning photos from Minneapolis, including this one by John Locher for the Associated Press. www.theatlantic.com/photography/...
A family member reacts after a federal immigration officer used a battering ram to break down a door before making an arrest on January 11, 2026, in Minneapolis.
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AAUP Texas A&M-College Station Chapter @tamu-aaup.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
From an email to one of our faculty members.... Not even Plato can escape censorship at Texas A&M!
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Chris Warshaw @chriswarshaw.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
We're excited to release version 1.0 of the Dynamic Democracy website. It includes updated data on state policy, public opinion, mass ideology, and representation. The website enables you to see how these measures are changing overtime across states and within states. www.dynamicdemocracy.us
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Conrad Hackett @conradhackett.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
Please share - @pewresearch.org wants to hire a data archivist who will be an advocate for data users, helping to ensure that our datasets are easy to discover and reuse by researchers, journalists, and the public. pewtrusts.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/CenterExtern...
Pew Research Center is seeking a Data Archivist to support our commitment to open science and data transparency. This newly created role will play a key part in enhancing the accessibility, usability, and reproducibility of our research data while continuing to protect the privacy and identity of our survey participants. 

As Data Archivist, you will lead efforts to create and implement best practices for preparing, documenting, and disseminating datasets. These best practices should maximize FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable) principles while minimizing disclosure risk. You will work across teams to ensure our data is well-organized and thoroughly documented. 

You will serve as an internal advocate for data users, helping to ensure that our datasets are not only accurate and comprehensive but also easy to discover and reuse by researchers, journalists, and the public.   

This is a full-time, Pew Research Center position. The position is funded by an external grant and limited to a two-year term.   Primary Responsibilities 

Develop optimization procedures to improve discoverability of our datasets on internal and external platforms 

Develop and maintain standards to improve accessibility of our microdata and tab plans by changing/adding formats and/or adding documentation 

Identify metadata documentation best practices and a process to implement those best practices at the Center 

Work with Legal to evaluate most appropriate license to publicly share the Center's survey data, including Creative Common options

Identify and correct processing inefficiencies in our data publication process 

Sit on the internal Disclosure Risk Taskforce 

Document analytical decisions and code to support transparency and replicability, including the development of a RACI chart for publishing code to recreate derived variables that are used in reports but are not included in the microdata 

Manage/create merged time series datasets for select Center datasets 

Identify a process for internally archiving data and projects that are no longer in active use 

Identify and implement a process to assign Digital Object Identifiers (DOI) to microdata 

Prepare and upload public-facing datasets and restricted-use datasets for external sharing. 

Train staff on FAIR principles and best practices in data archiving. Education/Training/Experience 

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in library sciences, organizational management, or a related field.  

5-7 years of experience with data archiving, database management, or survey research. This may include graduate training at the MA/PhD level or equivalent experience in an applied setting. 

At least 3-5 years of experience applying FAIR and open science principles. 

Background in social science research or data curation. 

Experience in data management, archiving, or research support. 

Familiarity with FAIR principles, Creative Common licensing, data privacy principles, and exposure risk.

Proficiency in metadata standards and documentation tools. 

Experience managing research projects, including working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team. 

Experience with statistical software (e.g., R, Python, Stata) and reproducible research workflows. 

 

 

Knowledge, Skill and Workplace Requirements 

Strong organizational and communication skills. 

Detail oriented with exacting standards to maintain accuracy and impartiality in all work products. 

Ability to work independently to carry out special projects from start to finish. 

Ability to balance numerous tasks simultaneously. 

Ability to work collaboratively and collegially with other team members, as well as with staff from other Pew Research Center teams. 

Ability to balance competing priorities and identify optimal solutions 

 

FLSA Status: Exempt  

Compensation: Starting salary is commensurate with experience within the range of $100,000 - $120,000. 

Hybrid Work Schedule: Pew Research Center staff are required to be present in the Center’s Washington, D.C., office three core days weekly (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday).  Staff may work virtually from remote locations on other days in a typical work week.
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NPR @npr.org · 05/01/2026
D.C. police officers experienced some of the most intense violence during the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. We sat down with two of them to rewatch their body camera footage from that day. n.pr/4pjPwtV
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2 police officers relive Jan. 6 through their own bodycam footage
D.C. police officers experienced some of the most intense violence during the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. We sat down with two of them to rewatch their body camera footage from that day.
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Michelle L. Dion @michelledion.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
Come work with me! McMaster has posted its call for applications for Canada Impact+ positions! Candidates must currently be working/residing outside Canada. Deadline is Jan 22! research.mcmaster.ca/home/support...
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Canada Impact+ Research Chairs Nominees - Research & Innovation
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Josh Persi @joshpersi.bsky.social · 28/12/2025
Hey folks! I built a Canadian trade database to practice what I'm learning about DuckDB. The database includes all Canadian imports and exports from 1988 to present as per Statistics Canada. Here's a blog post I wrote with more details: joshpersi.github.io/blog/posts/0... #rstats #duckdb
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A Canadian trade database built with DuckDB – Josh Persi
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Michelle L. Dion @michelledion.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
This is awful news…. These centres were so important in my training as a comparativist. Funding for summer travel and guest speakers…
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John Bisognano @johnbisognano.com · 12/12/2025
This should be the biggest story in the country right now. The sitting US President was extorting state lawmakers from his own party by threatening to withhold public money if they didn’t gerrymander for him. I don’t know how else to say it…
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Social Media Lab @socialmedialab.ca · 28/11/2025
"Nova Scotia to sell off remaining $14M worth of American booze. Net profit of $4M will go to Feed Nova Scotia, other community food groups. Premier Tim Houston said the province will not be ordering any more from the U.S. once the inventory is sold off." www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Nova Scotia to sell off remaining $14M worth of American booze | CBC News
Nova Scotians who have been missing their favourite California Cabernet or Tennessee whisky will soon have a chance to stock up. The provincial government has announced it will sell off its remaining...
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