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Parental mistrust, hostile interactions a growing concern for Alberta teachers
When CBC News asked teachers what we should pay attention to in education, some flagged the growing mistrust that’s hurting relationships with parents and in some cases growing volatile. Here’s what we learned.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/inside-the-classroom-mistrust-9.7103297?cmp=rss

CBC Calgary 6h ago

Parental mistrust, hostile interactions a growing concern for Alberta teachers
When CBC News asked teachers what we should pay attention to in education, some flagged the growing mistrust that’s hurting relationships with parents and in some cases growing volatile. Here’s what we learned.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/inside-the-classroom-mistrust-9.7103297?cmp=rss

CBC Canada 6h ago

Parental mistrust, hostile interactions a growing concern for Alberta teachers
When CBC News asked teachers what we should pay attention to in education, some flagged the growing mistrust that’s hurting relationships with parents and in some cases growing volatile. Here’s what we learned.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/inside-the-classroom-mistrust-9.7103297?cmp=rss

(((JaneinNJ)))13h ago

Teaneck has long been known as a town where #Jews were welcome. Not so much these days, even with its hefty Jewish population. #antisemitism #Oct7 #hatecrimes #mistrust #trumpeffect
Paradise lost? - nj.com https://www.nj.com/news/2026/03/paradise-lost.html https://www.nj.com/news/2026/03/paradise-lost.html?e=ecdf7961eaaccc1e44d02c51da86d05f&lctg=651dda257fc879912603ecc9&utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter_AM%20Edition%202026-03-17&utm_term=Newsletter_am_pm

WIST Quotations Mar 2

A quotation from James Randi

The first thing a cult does is tell you everyone else is lying.

James Randi (1928-2020) Canadian-American stage magician ("The Amazing Randi") and scientific skeptic. [b. Randall James Hamilton Zwinge]
(Attributed)

More about this quote: wist.info/randi-james/82442/

#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #jamesrandi #cult #divinetruth #mistrust #onetrueway #others #outsiders #truebelievers #trust #usvsthem

Randi, James - (Attributed) | WIST Quotations

The first thing a cult does is tell you everyone else is lying. Very widely quoted and attributed to Randi. I cannot, however, find any evidence showing Randi actually said this, though it is plausible.

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WIST Quotations Feb 25

A quotation from Montaigne

Our understanding is conducted solely by means of the word: anyone who falsifies it betrays public society. It is the only tool by which we communicate our wishes and our thoughts; it is our soul’s interpreter: if we lack that, we can no longer hold together; we can no longer know each other. When words deceive us, it breaks all intercourse and loosens the bonds of our polity.

[Nostre intelligence se conduisant par la seule voye de la parolle, celuy qui la faulse, trahit la societé publique. C’est le seul util, par le moyen duquel se communiquent noz volontez & noz pensees : c’est le truchement de nostre ame : s’il nous faut, nous ne nous tenons plus, nous ne nous entreconnoissons plus. S’il nous trompe, il rompt tout nostre commerce, & dissoult toutes les liaisons de nostre police.]

Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) French essayist
Essays, Book 2, ch. 18 (2.18), “Of Giving the Lie [Du Démentir]” (1578–79) [tr. Screech (1987)]

More about (and translations of) this quote: wist.info/montaigne-michel-de/…

#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #montaigne #micheldemontaigne #communication #deceit #deception #disunity #interrelationship #language #lying #mistrust #polity #prevarication #relationship #society #words

Montaigne, Michel de - Essays, Book 2, ch. 18 (2.18), "Of Giving the Lie [Du Démentir]" (1578–79) [tr. Screech (1987)] | WIST Quotations

Our understanding is conducted solely by means of the word: anyone who falsifies it betrays public society. It is the only tool by which we communicate our wishes and our thoughts; it is our soul's interpreter: if we lack that, we can no longer hold together; we can no longer…

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Think But logically Jan 27

Kate's 'Ruthless' Stance: Warning to Andrew Over Royal Influence
https://youtu.be/AxQcEK5VIKU
#PrincessKate #PrinceAndrew #RoyalFamily #Beatrice #Eugenie #Fergie #CloserMagazine #RoyalDecisionMaking #SideDoor #Mistrust #Ruthless #RoyalReturn #Monarchy #Warning #FamilyDynamics

Kate's 'Ruthless' Stance: Warning to Andrew Over Royal Influence

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quackademic Jan 12

For those who see promoting mistrust & polarisation as serving their political or commercial interests, any process that seeks to understand & address the causes of domestic terrorism is seized as an opportunity to do further damage.

How do we counter this?

Maybe recognising cynical misrepresentation when we see it is a start.

#polarisation #mistrust #profit #colonialism #exploitation #PeopleAreNotOurEnemy

https://theconversation.com/the-antisemitism-debate-is-already-a-political-minefield-the-royal-commission-must-rise-above-it-273018?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Latest%20from%20The%20Conversation%20for%20January%2012%202026%20-%203639437167&utm_content=Latest%20from%20The%20Conversation%20for%20January%2012%202026%20-%203639437167+CID_02aded219c93f5a022173898d1759dcf&utm_source=campaign_monitor&utm_term=The%20antisemitism%20debate%20is%20already%20a%20political%20minefield%20The%20royal%20commission%20must%20rise%20above%20it

The antisemitism debate is already a political minefield. The royal commission must rise above it

There is a real risk that rather than repairing social cohesion, the process itself could damage it.

The Conversation

Just Jim Jan 8

Lies about #libraries

First, libraries #indoctrinate

It's sad and infuriating that #mistrust of local #government, #books, #literacy, #education, #community #empowerment, etc. are out there for #exploitation

#ALA #intellectualfreedom

https://www.oif.ala.org/lies-about-libraries-part-one/

WIST Quotations Has Moved!Dec 10

A quotation from Franklin Roosevelt

We can gain no lasting peace if we approach it with suspicion and mistrust — or with fear. We can gain it only if we proceed with the understanding and the confidence and the courage which flow from conviction.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt (1882-1945) American lawyer, politician, statesman, US President (1933-1945)
Speech (1945-01-20), Inaugural Address, Washington, D.C.

More about this quote: wist.info/roosevelt-franklin-d…

#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #fdr #franklinroosevelt #franklindroosevelt #franklindelanoroosevelt #confidence #conviction #courage #fear #foreignrelations #internationalaffairs #internationalrelations #mistrust #peace #principles #suspicion #understanding

Speech (1945-01-20), Inaugural Address, Washington, D.C. - Roosevelt, Franklin Delano | WIST Quotations

We can gain no lasting peace if we approach it with suspicion and mistrust -- or with fear. We can gain it only if we proceed with the understanding and the confidence and the courage which flow from conviction. (Source (Audio))

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