@meldcoughlin.bsky.social
I'm hoping to see more Canadian content on Bluesky, connect with fellow disabled folks and researchers in Asian philosophy.
I'm an Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Religion, and Culture at Memorial University. All views expressed here are my own.
I'm an Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Religion, and Culture at Memorial University. All views expressed here are my own.
Yay! Well-done to all the Canadians who put on the pressure--elbows up! "Canadian billionaire Jim Pattison’s company said Friday that a transaction to sell its 550,000-square-foot warehouse in Ashland, Virginia, [to ICE] “will not be proceeding.” www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
ICE Begins Buying ‘Mega’ Warehouse Detention Centers Across US
Plans for such centers and jails in nearly two dozen communities have sparked protests over suitability, proximity to homes and schools.
www.bloomberg.com
February 3, 2026 at 1:35 AM
Yay! Well-done to all the Canadians who put on the pressure--elbows up! "Canadian billionaire Jim Pattison’s company said Friday that a transaction to sell its 550,000-square-foot warehouse in Ashland, Virginia, [to ICE] “will not be proceeding.” www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
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“Observing human behavior confirms that for some among us, the perfidious LUST FOR UNBRIDLED POWER and the IMPOSITION OF CRUELTY IN ITS QUEST know no bounds and ARE BEREFT OF HUMAN DECENCY”
~ The Federal Judge
~ The Federal Judge
Judge orders release of 5-year-old detained by ICE in Minnesota
The judge accused the Trump administration of inhumanity in its approach to deportations.
www.yahoo.com
January 31, 2026 at 10:41 PM
“Observing human behavior confirms that for some among us, the perfidious LUST FOR UNBRIDLED POWER and the IMPOSITION OF CRUELTY IN ITS QUEST know no bounds and ARE BEREFT OF HUMAN DECENCY”
~ The Federal Judge
~ The Federal Judge
It's always a great day when I get to cheer on a disabled woman as she makes someone confess he is speaking out both sides of his mouth. Equivocation is the lifeblood of fascism youtu.be/eM2mesg207Y?...
JUST IN: Tammy Duckworth Clashes With Marco Rubio Over Use Of 'Notorious Wartime Law'
YouTube video by Forbes Breaking News
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January 29, 2026 at 10:43 PM
It's always a great day when I get to cheer on a disabled woman as she makes someone confess he is speaking out both sides of his mouth. Equivocation is the lifeblood of fascism youtu.be/eM2mesg207Y?...
Rest in Power, Wael Tarabishi. May those who took away your father and prematurely ended your life have to endure even a fraction of what you must have gone through #ICE #Disability www.wfaa.com/article/news...
Disabled son of ICE detainee dies after 30 days of hospitalization
It had been months since Wael Tarabishi seen his father. The family is calling on ICE to release Maher Tarabishi so he may attend his son's funeral.
www.wfaa.com
January 29, 2026 at 12:46 AM
Rest in Power, Wael Tarabishi. May those who took away your father and prematurely ended your life have to endure even a fraction of what you must have gone through #ICE #Disability www.wfaa.com/article/news...
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Smith: "I wish I could direct the judges”
"She added that she recently wrote to Mark Carney proposing more provincial involvement in judicial appointments “so that we start choosing judges in Alberta that reflect the values of how we want them to operate here.”"
Ponder that for a moment. 🎁
"She added that she recently wrote to Mark Carney proposing more provincial involvement in judicial appointments “so that we start choosing judges in Alberta that reflect the values of how we want them to operate here.”"
Ponder that for a moment. 🎁
Alberta chief justices defend judicial independence after Danielle Smith’s remarks
They spoke out after Premier Danielle Smith said she wished she could ‘direct’ judges
www.theglobeandmail.com
January 28, 2026 at 3:03 AM
Smith: "I wish I could direct the judges”
"She added that she recently wrote to Mark Carney proposing more provincial involvement in judicial appointments “so that we start choosing judges in Alberta that reflect the values of how we want them to operate here.”"
Ponder that for a moment. 🎁
"She added that she recently wrote to Mark Carney proposing more provincial involvement in judicial appointments “so that we start choosing judges in Alberta that reflect the values of how we want them to operate here.”"
Ponder that for a moment. 🎁
Yes
Would you stop shopping at, or doing business with, a Canadian company doing business with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)?
Would you stop shopping at, or doing business with, a Canadian company doing business with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)? - Poll
British Columbia's attorney general says business leaders in the province need to consider whether their decisions could contribute to an immigration crackdown in the United States that she and others are watching "in horror."
www.castanet.net
January 28, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Yes
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Additional 'No Kings' protests planned for March 28 as outrage spreads over Minneapolis deaths (U.S.)
Additional 'No Kings' protests planned for March 28 as outrage spreads over Minneapolis deaths - World News
A third round of "No Kings" protests is coming this spring, with organizers saying they are planning their largest demonstrations yet across the United States to oppose what they describe as authoritarianism under President Donald Trump.
www.castanet.net
January 28, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Additional 'No Kings' protests planned for March 28 as outrage spreads over Minneapolis deaths (U.S.)
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Philip Glass boycotting the Kennedy Center
Philip Glass boycotting the Kennedy Center
Philip Glass boycotting the Kennedy Center
Philip Glass
Philip Glass
Philip Glass
Philip Glass
Philip Glass boycotting the Kennedy Center
Philip Glass boycotting the Kennedy Center
Philip Glass boycotting the Kennedy Center
Philip Glass
Philip Glass
Philip Glass
Philip Glass
Philip Glass boycotting the Kennedy Center
January 27, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Philip Glass boycotting the Kennedy Center
Philip Glass boycotting the Kennedy Center
Philip Glass boycotting the Kennedy Center
Philip Glass
Philip Glass
Philip Glass
Philip Glass
Philip Glass boycotting the Kennedy Center
Philip Glass boycotting the Kennedy Center
Philip Glass boycotting the Kennedy Center
Philip Glass
Philip Glass
Philip Glass
Philip Glass
Philip Glass boycotting the Kennedy Center
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And yet this will consume time, energy, money and attention for months to come.
What a waste of resources.
What a waste of resources.
January 26, 2026 at 6:07 PM
And yet this will consume time, energy, money and attention for months to come.
What a waste of resources.
What a waste of resources.
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Ian Austin, an Army veteran, was arrested for protesting ICE in Minneapolis. But he’s continued protesting. Senior reporter @julialurie.bsky.social spoke to him.
“When they say, ‘Why would you be out here?’ How the fuck could I not be out here?” he says. “My nation is under attack."
“When they say, ‘Why would you be out here?’ How the fuck could I not be out here?” he says. “My nation is under attack."
January 27, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Ian Austin, an Army veteran, was arrested for protesting ICE in Minneapolis. But he’s continued protesting. Senior reporter @julialurie.bsky.social spoke to him.
“When they say, ‘Why would you be out here?’ How the fuck could I not be out here?” he says. “My nation is under attack."
“When they say, ‘Why would you be out here?’ How the fuck could I not be out here?” he says. “My nation is under attack."
If ICE agents were "better trained" two men would have held Pretti down while the remainder "confiscated" cell phones from anyone in the vicinity. Anyone who thinks training is the answer hasn't been paying attention to what Miller and Project 2025 are trying to achieve
January 27, 2026 at 6:55 PM
If ICE agents were "better trained" two men would have held Pretti down while the remainder "confiscated" cell phones from anyone in the vicinity. Anyone who thinks training is the answer hasn't been paying attention to what Miller and Project 2025 are trying to achieve
Yes! And those who can afford to do it continue to make things cheaper for those who can't. It's a win-win. Though I must say, Rakuten Kobo charging me 7 bucks more on a book by one of my favourite authors than the list price I discovered two levels deeper sure hits my patriotism hard :(
Shoppers continue to try to shop local and avoid American products #Canada #BuyCanadian #BuyLocal
www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/vid...
www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/vid...
Shoppers continue to try to shop local and avoid American products
With relations between Canada and the U.S. frosty, Montreal and other Canadian shoppers continue to try to buy local as much as possible.
www.ctvnews.ca
January 27, 2026 at 5:39 PM
Yes! And those who can afford to do it continue to make things cheaper for those who can't. It's a win-win. Though I must say, Rakuten Kobo charging me 7 bucks more on a book by one of my favourite authors than the list price I discovered two levels deeper sure hits my patriotism hard :(
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Philosophy professors can also nominate
Some thoughts:
1. The deadline for nominating a person or group for the Nobel Peace Prize is Feb. 1.
2. History professors are qualified nominators.
3. The people of Minnesota have been awe-inspiringly peaceful in the face of state violence.
4. He would be so mad.
1. The deadline for nominating a person or group for the Nobel Peace Prize is Feb. 1.
2. History professors are qualified nominators.
3. The people of Minnesota have been awe-inspiringly peaceful in the face of state violence.
4. He would be so mad.
Nomination and selection of Nobel Peace Prize laureates - NobelPrize.org
A nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize may be submitted by any person who meets the nomination criteria. A letter of invitation to submit is not required. The names of the nominees and other informati...
www.nobelprize.org
January 27, 2026 at 5:44 AM
Philosophy professors can also nominate
Any disabled folks out there wondering how to struggle when you can't be in the streets, don't forget Alice Wong's legacy:
disabilityvisibilityproject.com/2020/06/06/2...
disabilityvisibilityproject.com/2020/06/06/2...
26 ways to be in the struggle, beyond the streets (June 2020 update)
26 ways to be in the struggle, beyond the streets. (a list) June 2020 updates Contributors Ejeris Dixon, Piper Anderson, Kay Ulanday Barrett, Ro Garrido, Emi Kane, Bhavana Nancherla, Deesha …
disabilityvisibilityproject.com
January 25, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Any disabled folks out there wondering how to struggle when you can't be in the streets, don't forget Alice Wong's legacy:
disabilityvisibilityproject.com/2020/06/06/2...
disabilityvisibilityproject.com/2020/06/06/2...
In case anyone is wondering why Minnesota, take a look at what can happen when 1/5 of a nation isn't able to vote due to "security concerns" -- She was in her car, so they shot her. They found a gun in his pants, so they shot him. This isn't responsiveness but a deliberate gradual escalation
Myanmar holds its last election round with the army already certain to keep control over government (Myanmar)
Myanmar holds its last election round with the army already certain to keep control over government - World News
Voting was underway on Sunday in Myanmar in the final round of a three-stage general election, capping a nearly monthlong process that has already ensured the country's military rulers and their allies will command a parliamentary majority to form a new government.
www.castanet.net
January 25, 2026 at 3:21 PM
In case anyone is wondering why Minnesota, take a look at what can happen when 1/5 of a nation isn't able to vote due to "security concerns" -- She was in her car, so they shot her. They found a gun in his pants, so they shot him. This isn't responsiveness but a deliberate gradual escalation
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Myanmar holds its last election round with the army already certain to keep control over government (Myanmar)
Myanmar holds its last election round with the army already certain to keep control over government - World News
Voting was underway on Sunday in Myanmar in the final round of a three-stage general election, capping a nearly monthlong process that has already ensured the country's military rulers and their allies will command a parliamentary majority to form a new government.
www.castanet.net
January 25, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Myanmar holds its last election round with the army already certain to keep control over government (Myanmar)
"the protest was organized internally by the families exhausted by the long detention and conditions that advocates say have included food with worms, constant illness and insufficient medical access," and for Liam Conejo Ramos apnews.com/article/texa...
Immigrant families protest at Texas facility housing 5-year-old boy, father detained in Minnesota
Dozens of immigrant families protested behind the fences of a Texas detention facility where a 5-year-old boy Ecuadorian boy and his father were sent this week after being detained in Minnesota.
apnews.com
January 25, 2026 at 3:00 PM
"the protest was organized internally by the families exhausted by the long detention and conditions that advocates say have included food with worms, constant illness and insufficient medical access," and for Liam Conejo Ramos apnews.com/article/texa...
Previously, the sheer quantity of personal data limited its usefulness. This changes with AI's expansion. The stakes also change as ICE continues its executions. But "this is why ram is 500 bucks" by Cities By says it better--some flashing, my video descriptions below youtube.com/shorts/tFU5r...
January 25, 2026 at 12:47 AM
Previously, the sheer quantity of personal data limited its usefulness. This changes with AI's expansion. The stakes also change as ICE continues its executions. But "this is why ram is 500 bucks" by Cities By says it better--some flashing, my video descriptions below youtube.com/shorts/tFU5r...
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Canadians have been boycotting all things American for almost a year now. By God, it makes you feel good to say, “ Nope, that is American” as you put something back on the shelf.
January 24, 2026 at 1:31 AM
Canadians have been boycotting all things American for almost a year now. By God, it makes you feel good to say, “ Nope, that is American” as you put something back on the shelf.
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#BritishColumbia
Conservation groups fundraising in hopes of purchasing Vancouver Island marsh
The deadline to meet the conditions of the land purchase is quickly approaching
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Conservation groups fundraising in hopes of purchasing Vancouver Island marsh
The deadline to meet the conditions of the land purchase is quickly approaching
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Conservation groups fundraising in hopes of purchasing Vancouver Island's Hamilton Marsh | CBC News
The Regional District of Nanaimo, B.C., needs to secure $7.5 million by the end of January to purchase the Hamilton Marsh site, southwest of Qualicum Beach, which would turn the land that is currentl...
www.cbc.ca
January 23, 2026 at 1:01 PM
#BritishColumbia
Conservation groups fundraising in hopes of purchasing Vancouver Island marsh
The deadline to meet the conditions of the land purchase is quickly approaching
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Conservation groups fundraising in hopes of purchasing Vancouver Island marsh
The deadline to meet the conditions of the land purchase is quickly approaching
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Like every good academic, I recognize when someone else said it better. Image descriptions for video in thread (any errors my own): "This is why ram is bucks"
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January 22, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Like every good academic, I recognize when someone else said it better. Image descriptions for video in thread (any errors my own): "This is why ram is bucks"
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It’s called Femicide
“This is the tip of the iceberg,” said Thibaudeau. “There are so many women facing intimate partner violence in our society and femicide is the ultimate price to pay.”
Four women killed in #Quebec so far in 2026 💔
www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/art...
“This is the tip of the iceberg,” said Thibaudeau. “There are so many women facing intimate partner violence in our society and femicide is the ultimate price to pay.”
Four women killed in #Quebec so far in 2026 💔
www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/art...
Domestic violence groups sound alarm after 4 women killed in Quebec so far in 2026
Advocates and organizations are raising red flags after four women have been killed in 2026 in Quebec.
www.ctvnews.ca
January 22, 2026 at 9:53 AM
It’s called Femicide
“This is the tip of the iceberg,” said Thibaudeau. “There are so many women facing intimate partner violence in our society and femicide is the ultimate price to pay.”
Four women killed in #Quebec so far in 2026 💔
www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/art...
“This is the tip of the iceberg,” said Thibaudeau. “There are so many women facing intimate partner violence in our society and femicide is the ultimate price to pay.”
Four women killed in #Quebec so far in 2026 💔
www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/art...
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Dr. Gladys West, the pioneering mathematician whose work laid the foundation for modern GPS technology, has died. She was 95.
Dr. Gladys West, Mathematician Whose Work Made GPS Possible, Dies at 95
ALEXANDRIA, VA — Dr. Gladys West, the pioneering mathematician whose work laid the foundation for modern GPS technology, has died. She passed away
thezebra.org
January 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Dr. Gladys West, the pioneering mathematician whose work laid the foundation for modern GPS technology, has died. She was 95.
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Federal immigration agents forced open a door and detained a U.S. citizen in his Minnesota home at gunpoint without a warrant, then led him out onto the streets in his underwear in subfreezing conditions, according to his family and videos reviewed by The Associated Press.
US citizen says ICE removed him from his Minnesota home in his underwear after warrantless search
Federal immigration agents have detained a U.S. citizen in Minnesota at gunpoint without a warrant. That's according to ChongLy “Scott” Thao, who says agents forced open his door, entered with guns drawn and led him outside in his underwear in freezing conditions.
bit.ly
January 20, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Federal immigration agents forced open a door and detained a U.S. citizen in his Minnesota home at gunpoint without a warrant, then led him out onto the streets in his underwear in subfreezing conditions, according to his family and videos reviewed by The Associated Press.