Grant Black
@grantnblack.bsky.social
Canadian. Retired newspaper photographer and photo editor now living in Thunder Bay. Cross country and downhill skier. Canoe paddler. Camper. Traveler.
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"We ran high-level US civil war simulations. Minnesota is exactly how they start" | Must read piece in @theguardian.com by @upenn.edu's Claire Finkelstein: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
We ran high-level US civil war simulations. Minnesota is exactly how they start | Claire Finkelstein
Developments in Minnesota closely mirror a scenario explored in a 2024 exercise conducted at the Center for Ethics and the Rule of Law at the University of Pennsylvania, which I direct
www.theguardian.com
January 25, 2026 at 10:16 PM
"We ran high-level US civil war simulations. Minnesota is exactly how they start" | Must read piece in @theguardian.com by @upenn.edu's Claire Finkelstein: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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"Neo-royalism says that the state, the country, is not the key actor. It’s groups of elites that are organized around political leaders."
A new theory explains why Trump keeps threatening global takeovers
Neo-royalism challenges us to look beyond a century-old paradigm and see the hierarchical lens through which Trump justifies domination.
www.motherjones.com
January 21, 2026 at 7:33 PM
"Neo-royalism says that the state, the country, is not the key actor. It’s groups of elites that are organized around political leaders."
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A little cold water dumped on the idea that Greenland is a paradise of rare earths. investornews.com/critical-min...
The Greenland Critical Minerals (and Rare Earths) Myth, Dispelled - InvestorNews
“Getting rare earths from exploration to the mighty magnet involves five to six distinct stages — and right now, what’s in Greenland is still only in the exploration stage. Greenland’s geology and cli...
investornews.com
January 12, 2026 at 3:34 PM
A little cold water dumped on the idea that Greenland is a paradise of rare earths. investornews.com/critical-min...
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“Mass deportation will be a labor-market disruption celebrated by American workers,” Stephen Miller said in late 2023.
But as I wrote here before Trump's re-election, researchers estimated that large-scale deportations would result in fewer jobs for Americans, not more.
But as I wrote here before Trump's re-election, researchers estimated that large-scale deportations would result in fewer jobs for Americans, not more.
January 12, 2026 at 3:16 PM
“Mass deportation will be a labor-market disruption celebrated by American workers,” Stephen Miller said in late 2023.
But as I wrote here before Trump's re-election, researchers estimated that large-scale deportations would result in fewer jobs for Americans, not more.
But as I wrote here before Trump's re-election, researchers estimated that large-scale deportations would result in fewer jobs for Americans, not more.
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Yes, that does say it all.
January 11, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Yes, that does say it all.
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After all the heartbreak and horror of the world this week - a reminder of why Canada, and the idea of Canada, really matters. We aren’t trying to be great again - just trying to make a better country, every day. Sending this out with love and hope. #Canada #cdnpoli #ElbowsUp #Alberta #refugees
The Case for Sticking Around - Alberta Views
I’m calling on us to do something un-Canadian: and stand up for the country we love—and reject the idea of a sovereign Alberta
albertaviews.ca
January 11, 2026 at 3:41 PM
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COVID still killing roughly 100,000 Americans per year: CDC scientists https://gizmodo.com/covid-19-is-still-killing-a-disturbing-number-of-americans-study-finds-2000705483
More news → CanadaHealthwatch.ca 🍁
More news → CanadaHealthwatch.ca 🍁
January 7, 2026 at 4:06 PM
COVID still killing roughly 100,000 Americans per year: CDC scientists https://gizmodo.com/covid-19-is-still-killing-a-disturbing-number-of-americans-study-finds-2000705483
More news → CanadaHealthwatch.ca 🍁
More news → CanadaHealthwatch.ca 🍁
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I couldn’t leave Chicago without getting a cut from my old barber, Zariff!
December 11, 2025 at 11:56 PM
I couldn’t leave Chicago without getting a cut from my old barber, Zariff!
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The US is not just Europe’s unwilling ally, but an adversary steeped in far-right ideology | Cas Mudde
The US is not just Europe’s unwilling ally, but an adversary steeped in far-right ideology | Cas Mudde
Don’t say you weren’t warned: Trump’s new national security strategy seeks to destroy liberal democracy as we know it, says academic and author Cas Mudde
www.theguardian.com
December 10, 2025 at 7:48 AM
The US is not just Europe’s unwilling ally, but an adversary steeped in far-right ideology | Cas Mudde
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Mr. Coyne’s latest jeremiad against Trump is one of his best ever, in this weekend’s @theglobeandmail.com.
December 7, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Mr. Coyne’s latest jeremiad against Trump is one of his best ever, in this weekend’s @theglobeandmail.com.
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On the predictability of results, and how that drives so many creatives round the bend when it comes to pricing: paulclarke.com/photography/...
Light fantastic - Paul Clarke
Glowing with pride, a newly-minted Queen's Counsel bursts through a passageway in the heart of the Inner Temple, London's maze of legal chambers and halls. One of those pictures that I knew straight a...
paulclarke.com
November 27, 2025 at 1:08 PM
On the predictability of results, and how that drives so many creatives round the bend when it comes to pricing: paulclarke.com/photography/...
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Colleen Jones asked me to interview her a couple of months ago during a chemotherapy appointment.
She told me to write one heck of a story. I hope I did her proud.
About always believing something wonderful is about to happen.
My tribute to Colleen: www.cbc.ca/sports/olymp...
She told me to write one heck of a story. I hope I did her proud.
About always believing something wonderful is about to happen.
My tribute to Colleen: www.cbc.ca/sports/olymp...
Colleen Jones was something wonderful to happen for anyone who knew her | CBC Sports
Colleen Jones was a tour de force. When you were with her you felt invincible and that anything was possible. She made you a believer.
www.cbc.ca
November 25, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Colleen Jones asked me to interview her a couple of months ago during a chemotherapy appointment.
She told me to write one heck of a story. I hope I did her proud.
About always believing something wonderful is about to happen.
My tribute to Colleen: www.cbc.ca/sports/olymp...
She told me to write one heck of a story. I hope I did her proud.
About always believing something wonderful is about to happen.
My tribute to Colleen: www.cbc.ca/sports/olymp...
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NEW: I spoke with the inestimable Terry Gross (!) on @nprfreshair.bsky.social about my year-long investigation of Russ Vought, the "shadow president" of Trump's second presidency.
Listen here: www.npr.org/2025/10/30/n...
Listen here: www.npr.org/2025/10/30/n...
Who's the man behind President Trump's dismantling of the federal government?
In a New Yorker article co-published with ProPublica, reporter Andy Kroll describes Russell Vought, director of the Office of Management and Budget, as a "shadow president" with oversized influence.
www.npr.org
October 31, 2025 at 2:30 PM
NEW: I spoke with the inestimable Terry Gross (!) on @nprfreshair.bsky.social about my year-long investigation of Russ Vought, the "shadow president" of Trump's second presidency.
Listen here: www.npr.org/2025/10/30/n...
Listen here: www.npr.org/2025/10/30/n...
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This is why they’re deleting studies
September 16, 2025 at 11:50 PM
This is why they’re deleting studies
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Nearly 6 billion people live in the 101 countries that a recent study has identified as confronting a net decline in water supply — signaling enormous challenges for food production and a heightening risk of conflict and instability.
By @abrahm.bsky.social, w/ graphics by @lucaswaldron.bsky.social
By @abrahm.bsky.social, w/ graphics by @lucaswaldron.bsky.social
“Staggering” Water Loss Driven by Groundwater Mining Poses Global Threat
A new study finds that freshwater resources are rapidly disappearing, creating arid “mega” regions and causing sea levels to rise.
www.propublica.org
September 7, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Nearly 6 billion people live in the 101 countries that a recent study has identified as confronting a net decline in water supply — signaling enormous challenges for food production and a heightening risk of conflict and instability.
By @abrahm.bsky.social, w/ graphics by @lucaswaldron.bsky.social
By @abrahm.bsky.social, w/ graphics by @lucaswaldron.bsky.social
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Why evangelicals couldn't care less about Trump's Epstein scandal
Why evangelicals couldn't care less about Trump's Epstein scandal
They have a long history of falling for narcissists posing as Saviors.
www.motherjones.com
September 5, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Why evangelicals couldn't care less about Trump's Epstein scandal
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Yes, COVID Vaccines Do Slow Transmission canadahealthwatch.ca/2025/09/05/y... by @deonandan.bsky.social
Yes, COVID Vaccines Do Slow Transmission
Science lost the information war about four years ago.
canadahealthwatch.ca
September 5, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Yes, COVID Vaccines Do Slow Transmission canadahealthwatch.ca/2025/09/05/y... by @deonandan.bsky.social
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The bird is a black and white relative of the crow that excels at opportunistic feeding.
It will eat anything out of anybody’s trash can.
It will even follow coyotes to carrion and then barge in.
To understand Alberta’s chaos-making premier, consider the magpie, writes Andrew Nikiforuk. 🐦
It will eat anything out of anybody’s trash can.
It will even follow coyotes to carrion and then barge in.
To understand Alberta’s chaos-making premier, consider the magpie, writes Andrew Nikiforuk. 🐦
The One Bird Danielle Smith Is Most Like | The Tyee
Behold the freewheeling magpie, a tireless scavenger that never stops squawking.
thetyee.ca
July 29, 2025 at 3:28 PM
The bird is a black and white relative of the crow that excels at opportunistic feeding.
It will eat anything out of anybody’s trash can.
It will even follow coyotes to carrion and then barge in.
To understand Alberta’s chaos-making premier, consider the magpie, writes Andrew Nikiforuk. 🐦
It will eat anything out of anybody’s trash can.
It will even follow coyotes to carrion and then barge in.
To understand Alberta’s chaos-making premier, consider the magpie, writes Andrew Nikiforuk. 🐦
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One of my Canadian friends sent me this as a jab.
I pretended to be offended.
But I can't stop laughing.
Because it's 100% true!
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I pretended to be offended.
But I can't stop laughing.
Because it's 100% true!
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July 14, 2025 at 2:10 AM
One of my Canadian friends sent me this as a jab.
I pretended to be offended.
But I can't stop laughing.
Because it's 100% true!
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I pretended to be offended.
But I can't stop laughing.
Because it's 100% true!
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Promising results from Phase 1 human trials of McMaster's inhaled COVID-19 vaccine brighterworld.mcmaster.ca/articles/pro... @actuallyblake.bsky.social @mcmasteruniversity.bsky.social
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July 8, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Promising results from Phase 1 human trials of McMaster's inhaled COVID-19 vaccine brighterworld.mcmaster.ca/articles/pro... @actuallyblake.bsky.social @mcmasteruniversity.bsky.social
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"Rising global temperatures are set to devastate food crops across the world, with particularly alarming impacts projected for the United States, where production of key crops could plummet 50% by the end of the century, according to a sweeping new analysis." 🧪
‘Like everyone on the planet giving up breakfast’: Calories from food production set to plummet as the world heats up | CNN
Rising global temperatures are set to devastate food crops across the world, with particularly alarming impacts projected for the United States, where production of key crops could plummet 50% by the ...
www.cnn.com
June 18, 2025 at 10:04 PM
"Rising global temperatures are set to devastate food crops across the world, with particularly alarming impacts projected for the United States, where production of key crops could plummet 50% by the end of the century, according to a sweeping new analysis." 🧪
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Mr. Coyne is correct.
There is no more G7.
It’s now a figment of the imagination.
🤷🏼🤔🤷🏼
There is no more G7.
It’s now a figment of the imagination.
🤷🏼🤔🤷🏼
June 18, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Mr. Coyne is correct.
There is no more G7.
It’s now a figment of the imagination.
🤷🏼🤔🤷🏼
There is no more G7.
It’s now a figment of the imagination.
🤷🏼🤔🤷🏼