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Larry Till (he/him) @webdudeto.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Here I was, searching for a good, clear explainer on trade policy and tariffs for one of my college classes, and look who showed up. It's @jm-mcgrath.bsky.social. youtu.be/IzCThKVMlkg

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Tariffs in Canada, explained | Nerds on Politics

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Larry Till (he/him) @webdudeto.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

A great tribute to a groundbreaking and preternaturally funny human being. His was the liberalism of my youth, and he continued to carry that torch as well throughout his too-short life. #RIPRobReiner

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Larry Till (he/him) @webdudeto.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

C'mon, outrage machine. Of all the horrible, immoral, illegal, unethical and absolutely unconscionable things this administration has done, *this* is what you're focusing on? Do better.

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Larry Till (he/him) @webdudeto.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Murray Sinclair has helped inspire my doctoral studies. On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, I try to honour his wisdom and contributions by encouraging you to open yourself up to Indigenous ways of thinking and knowing. #TwoEyedSeeing medium.com/@larry.tdot....

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Orange shirts are great and all…

There’s more to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Here are some suggestions:

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Larry Till (he/him) @webdudeto.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

It does feel like a win. It can be hard. The toll on your mental health is worse when you don’t.

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Blayne Haggart @bhaggart.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

If Doug Ford is serious about doing more than cosplaying Captain Canada, he'll reinvest in Ontario's post-secondary system, to support the world-class research we're already conducting and to give a home to the soon-to-be displaced US-based academics. We'll see.

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Larry Till (he/him) @webdudeto.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

NGL I may have had this feedback at one point. Maybe more. #TeachersRock

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Larry Till (he/him) @webdudeto.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

I so want this to be true. Whether it is or not, it reflects exactly what we need right now.

On the left is a religious figure and on the right is a young blond man. The text reads, Did you know that for 25 years Matthew Shepard had no resting place due to concerns his grave would be vandalized, and when Reverend Budde learned of this, she invited the Shepards to inter him at the Washington National Cathedral? She co-officiated the service that welcomes Matthew to his forever home and told the crowd, “20 years is not long enough for someone who is loved. Nor can 20 years heal the grief of such a loss.

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Larry Till (he/him) @webdudeto.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Please understand that some of us are trying to protect our mental wellbeing by not engaging in these discussions. I’ve blocked the offending terms from my social media feeds. I find these posts incredibly triggering.

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Larry Till (he/him) @webdudeto.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

My dear friend @sameervasta.bsky.social is a gifted writer & storyteller. Here, he speaks for many of us who've had similar experiences. I find, in talking to friends my age, that many of us are feeling the same way. We care less about money & responsibility& more about doing something with meaning.

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 19/01/2025

I ask a not-so-simple favor… Tomorrow, I’ll be spending my time honoring MLK’s legacy & posting about it. Join me. My ask—stay aware. Take time later to learn what unfolds in DC. I saw a post on IG from Bernice King that I thought was perfect, and sharing a bit here. Take a moment…

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Larry Till (he/him) @webdudeto.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

“Civics education isn’t about advocating for one political view over another, it’s about understanding our constitutional democracy, the three branches of government, the importance of checks and balances, the rule of law.” open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...

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The Relay Race of Democracy

I keep returning to one core thought: civics education really matters.

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Larry Till (he/him) @webdudeto.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

"When this small handful of individuals decide what speech is amplified, suppressed or ignored, they fundamentally reshape the boundaries of democratic discourse." www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/7b1ff95...

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Bowing to authoritarianism in the gilded age of tech plutocracy

The 21st-century public square is not governed by democratic interests, but by the profit margins of the ultra-wealthy

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Larry Till (he/him) @webdudeto.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Today I was sharing MLK’s I Have a Dream speech with my students. While they were watching the video, I used ChatGPT to confirm some key information. This is how the chat started.

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Larry Till (he/him) @webdudeto.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Ok, #HiveMind. After yet another catastrophically awful customer service experience with Rogers, we’re ready to consider cutting the cord. Have you done it? What was it like? Any advice?

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Sarah Elaine Eaton @saraheaton.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

So great to see #postplagiarism being talked about in the news! #AcademicIntegrity #Plagiarism #ArtificialIntelligence

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Larry Till (he/him) @webdudeto.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

Governments come and go. The civil service remains. One of its most solemn responsibilities is to support the transition from one administration to the next. Yusuf Faqiri knows this, because he’s studied it. One thing all civil servants learn is how to play the long game. One day,

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Larry Till (he/him) @webdudeto.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

We’ve been to New Orleans twice, first in 2014 and then again just weeks before the COVID 19 pandemic shut down the world. It’s a city that gets into your blood and never leaves. The music, the food, the people, the whole vibe - it’s all truly magical.

A white towel is folded in the fleur de lis shape that symbolizes the City of New Orleans

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Larry Till (he/him) @webdudeto.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

If you grew up in the 90s, or have kids who did, you’ll recognize this name and voice. media-cdn.socastsrm.com/wordpress/wp...

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Larry Till (he/him) @webdudeto.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

The word “crypto” appears in your profile? #InstaBlock

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Larry Till (he/him) @webdudeto.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

A really interesting, thoughtful post that fills in many of the missing details of this case. I admit to finding it at once fascinating and appalling. We're just beginning to hear the whole story. shatterzone.substack.com/p/alleged-ce...

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Alleged CEO Shooter Luigi Mangione Was Radicalized by Pain

A journey through his online footprint and influences

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Larry Till (he/him) @webdudeto.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

I had the chance to catch it with friends, and let me tell you, if you were around when this happened and you were paying even >this< much attention, you'll recognize most of it. Fabulous show, and highly recommended. www.soulpepper.ca/performances...

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Soulpepper Theatre - Plays, Concerts & Musicals

Enjoy Music, Plays & More at Toronto's Largest Not-for-Profit Theatre Company. Browse this Season's Lineup and Plan Your Visit Today!

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Larry Till (he/him) @webdudeto.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Michelangelo's gorgeous fresco on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel was cleaned and reopened in 1994. That process took 10 years. Notre Dâme was completely rebuilt in half that time. Hey, Eglinton Crosstown. Feeling any pressure? www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...

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Notre Dame review – glorious resurrection is as close to time travel as it gets

Five years since it was gutted by fire, the soul of Paris is about to reopen its doors. Our critic is wowed by the buttery stonework, gleaming lead and gawp-inducing gilding

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Larry Till (he/him) @webdudeto.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Never have these words been more powerful: First we mourn, then we work for change. #December6

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Larry Till (he/him) @webdudeto.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Libraries need more love. I’ve searched high and low for this book and finally found a copy at York U. #HugALibrarian

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Larry Till (he/him) @webdudeto.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

You know all those annoying people who use Strava to boast and shame about their running/cycling/walking routines? Yeah, well. They can literally take a hike. wapo.st/3B6KXQO

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Man ran 700 miles to make ‘insanely impressive’ art on GPS fitness app

It took Duncan McCabe 10 months to make a 27-second digital art video.

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Larry Till (he/him) @webdudeto.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

I'm an old white guy, so I can't actually *talk* about my feelings. So I wrote about them instead. For context: I'm in my second year of a doctorate of education @ucalgary.bsky.social, looking at the role of universities in a democracy. medium.com/@larry.webdu...

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Existential crisis, who me?

How I almost let the US election derail me

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Larry Till (he/him) @webdudeto.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

After the latest US election results, I had a bit of an existential crisis. I felt like my doctoral research topic - the role of universities in a democracy - no longer had much validity. As a good Canadian, I sulked for a while then soldiered on.

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Larry Till (he/him) @webdudeto.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

My first post on here in a while. Today, in honour of #TransDayOfRemembrance, I offer two links to artists that came to my attention via my students. The first is Vivek Shraya, a multi-talented musician, author broadcaster and so much more. www.youtube.com/shorts/57trV...

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Vivek Shraya wants to be the brown Susan Boyle #podcast #interview

YouTube video by Q with Tom Power

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Larry Till (he/him) @webdudeto.bsky.social · 05/03/2024

OMG What am I going to do? If only there was another… oh, wait.

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Larry Till (he/him) @webdudeto.bsky.social · 01/03/2024

My wife and I attended a Sikh wedding several years ago with just such a performance. More than anything, what this shows is that great music transcends culture. www.nytimes.com/2024/03/01/u...

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My father, the Pakistani Elvis

Elvis personified everything American, what my dad wished to embody: charisma, rebellion and sex appeal.

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Larry Till (he/him) @webdudeto.bsky.social · 21/02/2024

The calculator analogy is familiar. That was the first disruptive technology that was going to ruin education. We’re currently on round four. The only real question is, what’s next? medium.com/educreation/...

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N. K. Jemisin @nkjemisin.bsky.social · 20/02/2024

I like that it's boring. We could do with more boring places on the internet, these days. www.wired.com/story/bluesk...

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Larry Till (he/him) @webdudeto.bsky.social · 25/01/2024

I used to make a big deal about talking to my students about mental health on that big annual day sponsored by the major telecom company. No more. Every day should be mental health day.

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