Chris Wood
@chriswoodwriter.bsky.social
A creative before it was a noun. Writer since 1973. Poetry, magazines, fiction, books, on-line. Has lived in four countries and on three Canadian coasts, twice on boats. Empiricist: show me the evidence. Working on empathy: we are all one. God is an iron.
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Children who returned to in-person schooling during the coronavirus pandemic saw improvements in their mental health, according to a study that found school reopenings were associated with declines in diagnoses of anxiety, depression and other conditions.
Going back to school during the pandemic linked to improved child mental health
A new study finds that school reopenings during the pandemic were associated with declines in diagnoses of anxiety, depression and other mental health conditions in children.
wapo.st
December 9, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Children who returned to in-person schooling during the coronavirus pandemic saw improvements in their mental health, according to a study that found school reopenings were associated with declines in diagnoses of anxiety, depression and other conditions.
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Federal Judge Finds Trump’s Halt on Wind Energy Is Illegal www.nytimes.com/2025/12/08/c...
Federal Judge Finds Trump’s Halt on Wind Energy Is Illegal
www.nytimes.com
December 9, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Federal Judge Finds Trump’s Halt on Wind Energy Is Illegal www.nytimes.com/2025/12/08/c...
"The people trying to turn America into an authoritarian, white supremacist state, who want us to forsake democratic ideals in favor of Volk, of blood and soil nationalism, want to see Europe go down the same path."
Also us in multicultural Canada.
open.substack.com/pub/paulkrug...
Also us in multicultural Canada.
open.substack.com/pub/paulkrug...
Is This The End of the Free World?
Trump wants to MAGAfy Europe, too
open.substack.com
December 8, 2025 at 4:11 PM
"The people trying to turn America into an authoritarian, white supremacist state, who want us to forsake democratic ideals in favor of Volk, of blood and soil nationalism, want to see Europe go down the same path."
Also us in multicultural Canada.
open.substack.com/pub/paulkrug...
Also us in multicultural Canada.
open.substack.com/pub/paulkrug...
From the 'America is in a death spiral'-du-jour file:
Every American who wore the uniform from Valley Forge to now took an oath against tyranny, making them textbook antifascists. The military's entire purpose is defending democracy from authoritarianism. Declaring antifa "domestic terrorism" means our founding principle is now a prosecutable offense.
December 8, 2025 at 2:49 PM
From the 'America is in a death spiral'-du-jour file:
This would all read very differently if the USA's military were still used to defend democracy, instead of weaken it. From an alien POV, a weaker US military is more plus than minus.
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Opinion | Overmatched: Why the U.S. Military Must Reinvent Itself
Investing in the old ways of war leaves America at risk.
www.nytimes.com
December 8, 2025 at 2:23 PM
This would all read very differently if the USA's military were still used to defend democracy, instead of weaken it. From an alien POV, a weaker US military is more plus than minus.
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
"We knew Trump was bad; his first term had been a calamity. But few of us were prepared for the catastrophe that awaited us in the second."
And some of us who are aliens and don't drink America's Kool-aid saw every bit of it coming.
robertreich.substack.com/p/sunday-tho...
And some of us who are aliens and don't drink America's Kool-aid saw every bit of it coming.
robertreich.substack.com/p/sunday-tho...
Sunday thought: Really, truly, the end of Trump is near
MAGA is cracking up, but beware
robertreich.substack.com
December 8, 2025 at 4:37 AM
"We knew Trump was bad; his first term had been a calamity. But few of us were prepared for the catastrophe that awaited us in the second."
And some of us who are aliens and don't drink America's Kool-aid saw every bit of it coming.
robertreich.substack.com/p/sunday-tho...
And some of us who are aliens and don't drink America's Kool-aid saw every bit of it coming.
robertreich.substack.com/p/sunday-tho...
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#MoronsAreGoverningAmerica (#MAGA) so don't give up hope.
December 8, 2025 at 4:01 AM
#MoronsAreGoverningAmerica (#MAGA) so don't give up hope.
Let's hope we still have some of this in our DNA. If the American fascists keep going as they are, we're going to need it.
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youtu.be/AfUPyg_2v8M?...
Why Germans Feared Canadian Infantry — But Not American or British Troops
YouTube video by Canadian WW2 Tales
youtu.be
December 8, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Let's hope we still have some of this in our DNA. If the American fascists keep going as they are, we're going to need it.
youtu.be/AfUPyg_2v8M?...
youtu.be/AfUPyg_2v8M?...
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If you wonder why people can still follow the GOP when they are clearly shown to be toxic, recall this:
Advertising companies were able to convince people that smoking was cool and enjoyable, while admitting that it may cause cancer.
And people kept doing it.
The GOP knows how to sell toxicity.
Advertising companies were able to convince people that smoking was cool and enjoyable, while admitting that it may cause cancer.
And people kept doing it.
The GOP knows how to sell toxicity.
December 6, 2025 at 6:40 PM
If you wonder why people can still follow the GOP when they are clearly shown to be toxic, recall this:
Advertising companies were able to convince people that smoking was cool and enjoyable, while admitting that it may cause cancer.
And people kept doing it.
The GOP knows how to sell toxicity.
Advertising companies were able to convince people that smoking was cool and enjoyable, while admitting that it may cause cancer.
And people kept doing it.
The GOP knows how to sell toxicity.
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Finland ended homelessness with a housing first strategy that gave people apartments before they secured employment
Now they’re proposing a 4 day work week and 6 hour work days
True work life balance
Meanwhile in the US, people work two jobs and can’t afford food or healthcare.
Now they’re proposing a 4 day work week and 6 hour work days
True work life balance
Meanwhile in the US, people work two jobs and can’t afford food or healthcare.
December 8, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Finland ended homelessness with a housing first strategy that gave people apartments before they secured employment
Now they’re proposing a 4 day work week and 6 hour work days
True work life balance
Meanwhile in the US, people work two jobs and can’t afford food or healthcare.
Now they’re proposing a 4 day work week and 6 hour work days
True work life balance
Meanwhile in the US, people work two jobs and can’t afford food or healthcare.
Why? Because scores of millions of Americans are as racist as he is.
Trump calling Somali immigrants “garbage” shows that he sees little risk in open expressions of racism, @adamserwer.bsky.social argues.
Why Doesn’t Trump Pay a Political Price for His Racism?
Immigration isn’t breaking our society. We are.
bit.ly
December 8, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Why? Because scores of millions of Americans are as racist as he is.
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A slew of economists are using fresh calculations to assert the damage done to the UK by Brexit has been far worse than previously believed, just as the governing Labour Party is approaching a new strategy of addressing its impact
Economists Judge Brexit Bill to Be Worse Than Ever Just as Politics Is Shifting
It’s true the most dismal predictions about Brexit didn’t come true — immediately.
bloom.bg
December 8, 2025 at 2:25 AM
A slew of economists are using fresh calculations to assert the damage done to the UK by Brexit has been far worse than previously believed, just as the governing Labour Party is approaching a new strategy of addressing its impact
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“The United States made this person into a child soldier, and now is experiencing what I think is one of the most horrifically bright-line cases of imperial blowback that we’ve seen throughout the 'war on terror.'"
“Imperial Blowback”: Suspect in D.C. Shooting Was Part of CIA Death Squad in Afghanistan
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the man who authorities say shot two National Guardsmen outside the White House, had previously worked in a CIA-backed “Zero Unit” in Afghanistan, often called “death squads” by ...
www.democracynow.org
December 7, 2025 at 3:01 AM
“The United States made this person into a child soldier, and now is experiencing what I think is one of the most horrifically bright-line cases of imperial blowback that we’ve seen throughout the 'war on terror.'"
Krasnov delivering for his handler.
Kremlin hails Trump’s national security strategy as aligned with Russia’s vision
Kremlin hails Trump’s national security strategy as aligned with Russia’s vision
Moscow welcomes White House document critical of the EU as talks to end the Ukraine war enter a key phase
The Kremlin has heaped praise on Donald Trump’s latest national security strategy, calling it an encouraging change of policy that largely aligns with Russian thinking.
The remarks follow the publication of a White House document on Friday that criticises the EU and says Europe is at risk of “civilisational erasure”, while making clear the US is keen to establish better relations with Russia. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 8, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Krasnov delivering for his handler.
The genocide continues.
Israel is not allowing antibiotics, IV solutions or surgical material to enter besieged Gaza despite 2-month ceasefire.
No essential supplies in truce: Gaza’s healthcare system broken by Israel
Israel is not allowing antibiotics, IV solutions or surgical material to enter besieged Gaza despite 2-month ceasefire.
bit.ly
December 8, 2025 at 12:42 AM
The genocide continues.
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⚡️Czech president says Europe may need to shoot down Russian aircraft, drones violating NATO airspace
Czech president says Europe may need to shoot down Russian aircraft, drones violating NATO airspace
European countries may have to start shooting down Russian aircraft and drones that violate NATO airspace if Moscow keeps testing the alliance's resolve, Czech President Petr Pavel said in an intervie...
kyivindependent.com
December 7, 2025 at 3:27 PM
⚡️Czech president says Europe may need to shoot down Russian aircraft, drones violating NATO airspace
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When's he going to get The Diet Coke Peace Prize?
It's coming.
It's coming.
The saddest part of the FIFA ‘peace prize’ was how excited Senile Satan got over a fake award.
December 7, 2025 at 11:55 PM
When's he going to get The Diet Coke Peace Prize?
It's coming.
It's coming.
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Great post! Not only are we not alone (by looking at some recent protests and petitions), there are 24 UCP MLAs facing recall. That is why #RecallSmith is getting more unhinged every day. #ABPoli #ABleg #Cdnpoli
December 8, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Great post! Not only are we not alone (by looking at some recent protests and petitions), there are 24 UCP MLAs facing recall. That is why #RecallSmith is getting more unhinged every day. #ABPoli #ABleg #Cdnpoli
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Fancy that.
Russian official praises 'strong' Trump's strategy: 'Largely consistent with our vision'
www.rawstory.com
Russian official praises 'strong' Trump's strategy: 'Largely consistent with our vision'
twp.ai
December 8, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Fancy that.