Here are links to a few of my "rant threads." These are threads I wrote at various points to get something out of my system, mostly dealing with issues around politics, communication, and democracy. Have at 'em. More added as I dig them up.

Excited that my play DAISY - a political drama about negative advertising, set during the 1964 US presidential election - is getting a production in the San Francisco area. It opens 3 days after Trump's second inauguration. I'm sure it's going to stir up audiences.

A resident in my ward who is facing their own challenges with housing just wrote to convey their sympathy and support for asylum seekers looking to find a home in Ottawa. I often find that the poorest among us have the most generous souls.

Thanks for proving my point for me, JD.

🧵We are alarmed at the persistent and escalating patterns of harassment and intimidation directed towards Canadian journalists who dare to report on contentious topics in the public interest. One recent example occurred this past weekend with journalist @atRachelGilmore. (1/5)

Excellent opinion piece from @Deachman on an important issue that needs to be addressed, not ignored. The status quo just ensures continued failure to rise to the challenge. ottawacitizen.com/news/local…

This is the disconnected, childish assessment of a deeply immature and dangerously powerful person.

There is a lot of angst and misinformation out there about using Sprung Structures to temporarily asylum seekers in Ottawa. This FAQ from Coun. Marty Carr from earlier this year does an excellent job at explaining the issue. #ottnews martycarrottawa.ca/qa-on-spr…

“Indigenous journalists, in some ways, are war correspondents,” Rick Harp said. “We are documenting the war against our peoples and our very existence is at stake.” Keep up with the news team's coverage here: cusjc.ca/reimagining-politic…

Fantastic first panel @Carleton_U “Reimagining Political Journalism” conference. A hammer and tongs conversation from some fabulous panelists about “What is political journalism.” Pursuing some truth. Good opening to a weekend of panels.

In my ongoing effort to communicate transparently and frequently here's another brief update on the Newcomer Reception Centres coming to Ottawa, with some preliminary details about an upcoming Public Information Session. seandevine.ca/update_on_newc…

It's time to show another side of Ottawa. Along with @refugee613, Mayor @_MarkSutcliffe and several councillors, I'll be using my voice to show how Ottawa is a place that welcomes newcomers. Join me this Sunday at 3pm at Ben Franklin Place Plaza.

And in other news, used car dealers are projecting a need to hire more salespeople.

In the coming days I'll speak about the 2025 City of Ottawa budget. For now, I want to keep my constituents updated on the newcomer reception centre proposed for Ward 9. This is an important and necessary initiative. seandevine.ca/update_on_newc…

One of my absolute favourites. Could not happen to a nicer person. Yay Ron!

It was nice knowing all of you. Well, not all of you. But you know what I mean.

Thanks for your work on this. A new facebook page has sprung up, Ottawa West Welcomes Refugees. Please DM me if there are educational things we can be doing in support of this initiative, happy to help organize. I think most people are ready to welcome facebook.com/profile.php?id=…

As a nearby resident I am one of many looking forward to welcoming refugees to our community. Better to lead with love, not fear.

🤦‍♀️ Freedom of Information (FOI) requests cannot be made on individuals, only public servants and other provincial and municipal boards, conservation authorities, transit commissions, etc. Some may recall the light rail e-mails that led to the OLRT Public Inquiry in 2022.🚇 An FOI request was made to the Barrhaven BIA back in the summer, as none of their minutes or terms of reference are posted on their website. BIAs receive municipal funding and are subject to Ontario laws around governance, disclosure and transparency. You can read some of the findings here ottawa.ctvnews.ca/questions-… I can confirm that when the Barrhaven BIA was challenged as to the records they provided (which were incomplete) they hired legal council (on the taxpayer dime) to try and delay the process.

Well it's another study that comes like a kick in the gut. Covid infection in pregnant mothers disrupts immune balance, alters fetal brain cells and increases offspring's risk of neurodevelopmental disorders. In Nature: nature.com/articles/s41380-0…

RT @Lynz_Simmons: Lessons from a Red State: I understand the entire “find out” narrative. But I think the implied assumption is that peopl…