Thomas Barker

Communication professor, technical communicator, educator, picker.

[Thomas Barker @TTBarker]

I just got this from the Parking Services unit on my campus:

"Your appeal has been denied for the following reason: Appeal has been denied."

A new twist on the notion of plausible deniability.

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Ukrainian Social Media Give it a listen: https://t.co/XacfIqUhZO

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Ideology in educational discourse. https://t.co/xr64YlU0eG

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Word of the day: “codify.” How laws and language come together.

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Steve gets younger every day @ #SQ1MIC

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What we need to defeat the Republicans is better Democrats.

[philip lewis @Phil_Lewis_]

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson wipes away tears during Sen. Cory Booker’s speech:

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Best Of: Bill Cosby's Legacy / Matthew Macfadyen https://t.co/nA0daz19Z3
Interesting discussion. But what seems to be missing, to me, is how the man could conscience this behaviour, which seems like it would have driven anyone else guilt crazy.

[Thomas Barker @TTBarker]

One for the books: “…chose to act militarily.”

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Technical communicators address issues of information design and social justice.

https://t.co/pNUutSfq2y

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A story about politics and pandemics. https://t.co/MUR2vNDaZJ

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One question in my mind: Does "cancellation" foster principles of restorative justice?

[MACT at UAlberta @uaxMACT]

#MACT professor @gagow interviewed about cancel culture

https://t.co/SgrPXpvXzk

[Thomas Barker @TTBarker]

And, arm'd with truth, impeach'd the Don
Of his enormous crimes,
Which I'll unfold to you anon
In low but faithful rhymes.

"The Viceroy. A Ballad." by Matthew Prior
#impeachment #ImpeachmentDay

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Democracy dies in lies. Support truth.

Biden Announces U.S. Will Engage Diplomatically To End War In Yemen https://t.co/3rIhPXzH4E

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The sword of democracy. I'm in tears.

[Arnold Schwarzenegger @Schwarzenegger]

My message to my fellow Americans and friends around the world following this week's attack on the Capitol.

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Messaging that works with existing social frameworks can be very effective. Check out Colgate University.

[The Nation @thenation]

You cannot socially distance in a cramped meatpacking facility, and you cannot take paid sick leave if it is not offered to you. We can’t message our way out of a public health crisis. https://t.co/tRNEIoLGSf

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Is Christmas the central holiday for most Albertans? Wouldn’t you say “many” instead? https://t.co/uZvkGSKIEl

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Webinars - CIHR I’ll be there. https://t.co/05oMj4c80z

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Fascinating analysis of how information trends in social media, politics, and markets. https://t.co/YFhCNCgqe0

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This is leadership? How can somebody say this? https://t.co/jLY0UfQInR

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Let's not ship our money out of the province.

Trans Mountain pipeline expansion no longer needed: new expert report https://t.co/sVFb9KT62a