I figured I should compile a list of sources / references / inspirations, to help situate my thinking. If it helps with search engine optimization, all the better. Please feel free to bring any concerns to my attention.
News sources
Newsletters
Just Food – Ottawa non-profit
Shift Work (by Press Progress) – Canadian labour movement
The Gauntlet – Julia Doubleday – COVID
Degenerate Art – Andrea Pitzer – American / world politics
The Reframe – A. R. Moxon – American politics
Ecology Ottawa – environment
Équiterre – environment
ACORN Canada – tenants’ rights
Reasons to be Cheerful – good news from around the world
People
Ed Schmidt, who thought the federal government wasn’t taking Charter review seriously enough. He lost, but I still think he’s right.
Gábor Lukács, who volunteers his time and expertise to help people hold airlines accountable.
Kevin Underhill, who educates about and makes fun of the law through his blog Lowering the Bar.
Rachel Gilmore, who is a wicked smart and brave journalist.
Greta Thunberg, who lives her principles.
Stuart McLean (deceased), incredible at combining humour and humanity.
Podcasts
The Allusionist, language
The Trauma-Informed Lawyer, ethical practice
Tara Brach, psychology / Buddhism
Tricycle, Buddhism
The Breach, analysis of Canadian news
Because News, satirical quiz about Canadian news
The Beaverton Weekly Report, satirical analysis of / quiz about Canadian news
Comedians / improvisers:
Dropout TV, Josh Johnson, Sammy Obeid, James Acaster, Fern Brady, Susan Calman, Hannah Gadsby, Stanzi Potenza, Taylor Tomlinson.