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Samantha Brennan
@samanthabrennan.bsky.social
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Philosopher, feminist, ethicist, cyclist.
Dean of Arts, University of Guelph.
My Erdős number is 3.
My pronouns are she/her.🌈

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Samantha Jane Brennan is a British-born philosopher and scholar of women's studies who is currently dean of the College of Arts and faculty member in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Guelph. She was previously a professor in the Department of Women's Studies and Feminist Research at Western University, Canada. Brennan was Department Chair of Philosophy at Western from 2002 to 2007, and 2008–2011. She is a past president of the Canadian Philosophical Association (2017–18). .. more

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Samantha Brennan @samanthabrennan.bsky.social · Nov 12
For new followers: My main bluesky themes are the College of Arts at Guelph where I'm Dean, philosophy (my home academic discipline), feminism and fitness (connected to my book and blog), and all things bike-related.

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Samantha Brennan @samanthabrennan.bsky.social · 4h
Conestoga College offering full-time, active support staff voluntary exit incentive packages

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Conestoga College offering full-time, active support staff voluntary exit incentive packages
All full-time, active support staff at Conestoga were given the option to accept a voluntary exit incentive package.
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Samantha Brennan @samanthabrennan.bsky.social · 7h
Here’s how much the cuts to Canada’s international students have hurt Ontario colleges and universities

New post-secondary figures obtained by the Star reveal massive revenue losses, expected to get worse with the latest federal cuts to foreign students.

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Here’s how much the cuts to Canada’s international students have hurt Ontario colleges and universities
New post-secondary figures obtained by the Star reveal massive revenue losses, expected to get worse with the latest federal cuts to foreign students.
www.thestar.com

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Samantha Brennan @samanthabrennan.bsky.social · 7h
How small choices and steady effort shape change over time

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The Work in Front of Us
How small choices and steady effort shape change over time I first read the story years ago, on a flight home from a client engagement on organizational change. I had picked up the book at a Hudson N...
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Jacob T. Levy @jacobtlevy.bsky.social · 12h
Appalling.

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Quebec plans to ban street prayers as it moves to beef up secularism law
The law will oblige students and staff to keep their faces uncovered while they are within the education system, from daycare to university.
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Samantha Brennan @samanthabrennan.bsky.social · 13h
I share a car with my mother and it's too low to the ground for her. Zoomier than I would like. Also, not a hatchback or hybrid. Also, b/c rental no snow tires. YMMV.

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Samantha Brennan @samanthabrennan.bsky.social · 13h
3. We have our car back from the shop after it was rear ended a few weeks ago. I didn't like the rental, a Mazda 3, so I'm happy to have the Kia Niro back.

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Samantha Brennan @samanthabrennan.bsky.social · 13h
2. Love the energy our music industry students bring to their end of term concert. So much support for one another. And so many proud parents bopping along in the audience. Not to mention the music faculty there bringing it all together. Nice work everyone!

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Samantha Brennan @samanthabrennan.bsky.social · 13h
#ThreeGoodThings

1. Last family ethics class! We're reading:

Heather Draper, "Grandparents' entitlements and obligations"

Simon Keller, “Four Theories of Filial Duty"

Diane Jeske, "Filial duties"

Why So Many People Are Going “No Contact” with Their Parents by Anna Russell.

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Joshua J. Friedman @joshuajfriedman.com · 14h
They did it again! NYC subway Thanksgiving 2025, via @scootercaster.com!

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Tom Flood @tomflood.bsky.social · 15h
Get outside kids, enjoy the fresh air with your friends!
Just kidding, stay the F inside.
a newspaper headline Mississauga upholds ban on street sports, including hockey and basketball from Nov 2024

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Cas Mudde @casmudde.bsky.social · 16h
“Usually, the only other time you’re around as many queer people as you are at women’s games is at gay clubs.”
Why women’s soccer is so important to queer people | CNN
Someone dressed as Marge Simpson, complete with a gigantic blue wig and a lime green dress, belts out Hot to Go by lesbian pop icon Chappell Roan to a rapt audience gathered inside a marquee in the mi...
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Samantha Brennan @samanthabrennan.bsky.social · 16h
Quebec to extend religious symbols ban, outlaw university prayer rooms in new bill

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Quebec to extend religious symbols ban, outlaw university prayer rooms in new bill | Globalnews.ca
New legislation tabled Thursday is set to include sweeping new restrictions on religious clothing, prayer and funding for confessional schools.
globalnews.ca

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Samantha Brennan @samanthabrennan.bsky.social · 16h
The Anti-Trans Playbook

The current crusade against trans people imperils not just their rights but the survival of the legal doctrine built to protect all women from discrimination

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The Anti-Trans Playbook | Paisley Currah
The current crusade against trans people imperils not just their rights but the survival of the legal doctrine built to protect all women from discrimination.
www.nybooks.com

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Samantha Brennan @samanthabrennan.bsky.social · 16h
#currentlyreading
#booksky

1. The Correspondent by Virginia Evans (my feminist book club pick for this month)
2. Starling House by Alix E. Harrow (library audiobook for dog walks)
3. What We Can Know: A Novel by Ian McEwan (listening in the car with Sarah)

What are you reading right now?

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 16h
Denmark sets up ‘night watch’ to monitor Trump since Greenland row
Denmark sets up ‘night watch’ to monitor Trump since Greenland row
US president’s threat to seize territory prompts intelligence briefings reminiscent of Game of Thrones patrol The Danish government has set up a “night watch” in the foreign ministry, not to keep out the wildlings and White Walkers like the Night’s Watch of Game of Thrones, but rather to monitor Donald Trump’s pronouncements and movements while Copenhagen sleeps. The night watch starts at 5pm each day and at 7am a report is produced and distributed around the Danish government and relevant departments about what was said and took place, the Politiken newspaper reported. Continue reading...
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Samantha Brennan @samanthabrennan.bsky.social · 17h
Quebec universities weather an unprecedented storm

The province’s institutes of higher learning are navigating immigration restrictions, language policies, budget cuts and challenges to academic freedom.

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Quebec universities weather an unprecedented storm - University Affairs
The province’s institutes of higher learning are navigating immigration restrictions, language policies, budget cuts and challenges to academic freedom.
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Jacob T. Levy @jacobtlevy.bsky.social · 17h
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Author Salman Rushdie praises Canada’s response to Trump’s threats
The celebrated writer, who became a U.S. citizen in 2016, spoke with The Sunday Magazine's Piya Chattopadhyay about what he calls the 'absurdity coming out of Washington.'
www.cbc.ca

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Keri Blakinger @keribla.bsky.social · 20h
absolutely harrowing description of adx supermax in colorado boltsmag.org/death-row-cl...

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Samantha Brennan @samanthabrennan.bsky.social · 1d
Music is a promising tool for improving cognition and promoting well-being.

The Principles of Learning Any Complex Skill | Psychology Today

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The Principles of Learning Any Complex Skill
Music is a promising tool for improving cognition and promoting well-being.
www.psychologytoday.com

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Samantha Brennan @samanthabrennan.bsky.social · 1d
‘Find a Job,’ Ontario Premier Tells Protester While Passing a New Housing Law

During a raucous hearing, the Ontario legislature passed a bill backed by Premier Doug Ford meant to expedite housing development and the eviction of tenants who are behind on their rent.

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‘Find a Job,’ Ontario Premier Tells Protester While Passing a New Housing Law
www.nytimes.com

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Samantha Brennan @samanthabrennan.bsky.social · 1d
BBC Now Calling Trans Women 'Biological Males Who Identify As Women'

These stories come in the aftermath of allegations that a small but mighty cabal of “LGBT reporters” had somehow seized control of the BBC and “censored” right-wing views.

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BBC Now Calling Trans Women 'Biological Males Who Identify As Women'
These stories come in the aftermath of allegations that a small but mighty cabal of “LGBT reporters” had somehow seized control of the BBC and “censored” right-wing views.
www.erininthemorning.com

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Samantha Brennan @samanthabrennan.bsky.social · 1d
B.C. launching review of post-secondary education in wake of declining stability

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B.C. launching review of post-secondary education in wake of declining stability
British Columbia is launching an independent review into its public post-secondary education system as enrolment drops and inflation rises.
www.ctvnews.ca

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Samantha Brennan @samanthabrennan.bsky.social · 1d
How switching to three-year post-secondary degrees could kickstart Canada’s economy: Hunter Prize 2025 - The Hub

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Samantha Brennan @samanthabrennan.bsky.social · 1d
One university boosted gender diversity in advanced maths by over 30% in 5 years – here’s how share.google/cTRgAHPHJiPn...
One university boosted gender diversity in advanced maths by over 30% in 5 years – here’s how
A lack of gender diversity in maths means technologies such as AI and quantum computing are mainly designed by – and for – men.
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Samantha Brennan @samanthabrennan.bsky.social · 1d
Volume I of the Journal for New Narratives in the History of Philosophy is now published.

#philsky

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Journal for New Narratives in the History of Philosophy
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𝚃𝚊𝚛𝚊𝚜 𝙶𝚛𝚎𝚜𝚌𝚘𝚎 🚇 @taras-grescoe.com · 1d
Trump take beer.

(Pas grave. Montréal aime la bière.)

"The oldest brewing school in the U.S. says it is relocating its operations from #Chicago to #Montreal at the beginning of 2026 amid concerns about international visas."

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Oldest brewing school in the U.S. relocating operations from Chicago to Montreal | Globalnews.ca
The oldest brewing school in the U.S. says it is moving its operations from Chicago to Montreal at the beginning of 2026 amid concerns about international visas.
globalnews.ca

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Samantha Brennan @samanthabrennan.bsky.social · 1d
One university boosted gender diversity in advanced maths by over 30% in 5 years – here’s how share.google/cTRgAHPHJiPn...
One university boosted gender diversity in advanced maths by over 30% in 5 years – here’s how
A lack of gender diversity in maths means technologies such as AI and quantum computing are mainly designed by – and for – men.
share.google

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Kristina Killgrove @killgrove.bsky.social · 1d
NEW from me - NSF cancels grant scheme for social science research.

Seems the NSF quietly archived ALL calls for DDRIG grants in the SBE directorate. This is a massive blow for PhD students wanting to do cutting-edge social science research. 🏺🧪
Today's biggest science news: Doomed comet explodes | Comet 3I/ATLAS course alteration | Dark matter detected?
Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025: Your daily feed of the biggest discoveries and breakthroughs making headlines.
www.livescience.com

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Brian Finucane @bcfinucane.bsky.social · 1d
Pleased to share my new essay in @foreignaffairs.com on the broader implications of the Trump administration’s killing spree at sea.

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America Unbound in the Caribbean
The real costs of Washington’s use of force.
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Jacob T. Levy @jacobtlevy.bsky.social · 1d
Adding another “papers, please” moment to the American experience.