Team Trajectory

Strategy + design at the intersection of commerce, culture and community

[Joe Biden @JoeBiden]

In the face of increasing threats to America’s democratic institutions, I am calling for three bold reforms to restore trust and accountability to the Supreme Court and our democracy.

First, I am calling for a constitutional amendment called the No One Is Above the Law Amendment. It would make clear that there is no immunity for crimes a former president committed while in office. I share our Founders’ belief that the president’s power is limited, not absolute. We are a nation of laws—not of kings or dictators.

Second, we have had term limits for presidents for nearly 75 years. We should have the same for Supreme Court justices. The United States is the only major constitutional democracy that gives lifetime seats to its high court. Term limits would help ensure that the court’s membership changes with some regularity. That would make timing for court nominations more predictable and less arbitrary. It would reduce the chance that any single presidency radically alters the makeup of the court for generations to come. I support a system in which the president would appoint a justice every two years to spend 18 years in active service on the Supreme Court.

Third, I’m calling for a binding code of conduct for the Supreme Court. This is common sense. The court’s current voluntary ethics code is weak and self-enforced. Justices should be required to disclose gifts, refrain from public political activity and recuse themselves from cases in which they or their spouses have financial or other conflicts of interest. Every other federal judge is bound by an enforceable code of conduct, and there is no reason for the Supreme Court to be exempt.

All three of these reforms are supported by a majority of Americans—as well as conservative and liberal constitutional scholars. In America, no one is above the law. In America, the people rule.

[Curiosity @CuriosityonX]

Full video from ESA: https://t.co/cNpBn9oCJ7

[Team Trajectory @TrajectoryCo]

@WaterfrontTO We can't wait to see it flow!

[Waterfront Toronto @WaterfrontTO]

In our latest drone footage, you can see how we’ve flooded the new river in the Port Lands. You can also see the section of land we still have to excavate before the Don River truly flows into the new system.
https://t.co/suvjNJEbTc

[Team Trajectory @TrajectoryCo]

@AlexUsherHESA @tiffmaclennan You’ve talked about the need for new models of revenue generation for Higher Ed. Without giving away future columns you are planning, where are some emerging best practices?

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We’ve seen “purpose” versus major (African Leadership U) cited as a model. Does it have legs?

[Team Trajectory @TrajectoryCo]

Collaboration on new models makes good sense!

[Alex Usher @AlexUsherHESA]

Take a step back from the immediate carnage of the intl student mess and you can see how we might be on the cusp of a truly new era in PSE financing. New financial models are needed, fast, and we need to work together to make them a reality.
https://t.co/8U59r3S9oM

[Team Trajectory @TrajectoryCo]

Brilliant!

[Daniel Storey @danielstorey85]

No spoilers, but this is the cleverest football advert I've ever seen.

[Team Trajectory @TrajectoryCo]

@TheRockRipper Great explainers! It's very exciting to see such progress!

[Team Trajectory @TrajectoryCo]

@WaterfrontTO Bravo to the team!

[Team Trajectory @TrajectoryCo]

@AlexUsherHESA From the African Leadership University, we’d integrate the idea that students don’t declare a major, they declare a purpose, and their courses are determined from that. Much more conducive to cross-disciplinary learning.

[Team Trajectory @TrajectoryCo]

@UofTFamilyMed @UofT @UofTNews @uoftalumni @uoftmedicine @CAMHnews @WCHospital @Sunnybrook @DWDCanada @SinaiHealth A well-deserved tribute!

[UofT Family Medicine @UofTFamilyMed]

Earlier this year, DFCM and @UofT alumna Dr. Jean Marmoreo was named a Member of the Order of Canada for her contributions to family medicine. Read more about her career in women's health and patient advocacy here ➡️ https://t.co/y3o68VFBHs

[Waterfront Toronto @WaterfrontTO]

One of the most interesting transformations in the Port Lands is the one you won’t see: new or upgraded utilities to support a new community. Take a peek at all the work we’re doing underground: https://t.co/xrE2ov4axV

[Waterfront Toronto @WaterfrontTO]

Take a deep dive into the insightful questions and comments we received during our public meeting on Villiers Island's density by reading the full meeting summary. Or check out the FAQs in our latest blog post: https://t.co/86QsT5HxPK #communityengagement

[Alex Usher @AlexUsherHESA]

Ontario is facing a 15-20% increase in 18-21 year-olds over the next decade.

Its universities are basically full.

And the deliberate policy of the ON govt. is to ensure institutions get paid $30-40K for every marginal intl student they accept but only $8K for every domestic one

[Team Trajectory @TrajectoryCo]

#highered Great questions to be asking!

[Alex Usher @AlexUsherHESA]

Hey, @JillDunlop1, @PBethlenfalvy. Why is per-FTE government funding for university students in ON only 57% of what it is in other provinces? Why is per-FTE government funding for college students in Ontario only 44% of what it is in other provinces?

[Colin McCarthy @US_Stormwatch]

An extraordinary marine heatwave has developed off the east coast of Canada, with hundreds of thousands of square miles of ocean experiencing sea surface temperatures more than 5°C (9°F) above normal and max anomalies approaching 10°C (18°F) above normal.

Thermal stress from this marine heatwave could have major impacts on marine life in the Northwest Atlantic.

[NowThis Impact @nowthisimpact]

Barack Obama called out the disparity in news coverage between the missing Titan submersible, which received nearly wall-to-wall coverage this week, and a capsized boat carrying 700 migrants in the Mediterranean, which received barely any attention comparatively

[Northern Super League @NorthernSuperLg]

The growth of women’s soccer is not slowing down!

FIFA is increasing the prize money for the 2023 Women’s World Cup! This is a 300% increase compared to the 2019 tournament with a goal of equalizing the prize money for the men’s and women’s World Cups by 2027.

#itstime

[AFC Toronto @AFC_Toronto]

Thank you for sharing this, @Project8Sports. Happy National Indigenous People's Day!