LBlake0808
@amazedbythislyfe.bsky.social
Aussie Teacher-Librarian navigating this world with hubby & neuro-diverse YA. My views are my own.
I’m still the “pinko subversive” (leftie but not communist!) as I was described by my FIL many decades ago!
I’m still the “pinko subversive” (leftie but not communist!) as I was described by my FIL many decades ago!
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Dear @chrisminnsmp.bsky.social
If you're so committed to honouring #AnzacDay (and our war dead), did you ask Israeli President Isaac Herzog about the IDF bulldozing Allied war graves in the #GazaWarCemetery? These graves had been protected by a Palestinian family for over 100 years! #nswpol #auspol
If you're so committed to honouring #AnzacDay (and our war dead), did you ask Israeli President Isaac Herzog about the IDF bulldozing Allied war graves in the #GazaWarCemetery? These graves had been protected by a Palestinian family for over 100 years! #nswpol #auspol
February 15, 2026 at 8:50 AM
Dear @chrisminnsmp.bsky.social
If you're so committed to honouring #AnzacDay (and our war dead), did you ask Israeli President Isaac Herzog about the IDF bulldozing Allied war graves in the #GazaWarCemetery? These graves had been protected by a Palestinian family for over 100 years! #nswpol #auspol
If you're so committed to honouring #AnzacDay (and our war dead), did you ask Israeli President Isaac Herzog about the IDF bulldozing Allied war graves in the #GazaWarCemetery? These graves had been protected by a Palestinian family for over 100 years! #nswpol #auspol
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February 12, 2026 at 10:35 AM
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this is a level of complicity that had not occurred to me
Gallup will no longer measure presidential approval after 88 years thehill.com/homenews/med...
February 11, 2026 at 7:28 PM
this is a level of complicity that had not occurred to me
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What happened in that minute before the NSW police officer pushed the man in white? #nswpol www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
New video shows full minute before protester punched by police
A new video filmed by a bystander and shared with ABC NEWS Verify shows the full minute before two police officers began punching a protester, shedding light on the beginning of the altercation.
www.abc.net.au
February 11, 2026 at 9:55 AM
What happened in that minute before the NSW police officer pushed the man in white? #nswpol www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
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Since when is the President of Israel the head of state of all Jews?
Look I am not a fan of this arrangement but isn't their head of state King Charles www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...
February 10, 2026 at 10:49 AM
Since when is the President of Israel the head of state of all Jews?
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wow - this is an astonishing high-up view of the police tactic of "kettling": trapping protesters and then squeezing that space smaller to provoke confrontation and justify police officers violently bashing and attacking protesters
February 10, 2026 at 10:58 AM
wow - this is an astonishing high-up view of the police tactic of "kettling": trapping protesters and then squeezing that space smaller to provoke confrontation and justify police officers violently bashing and attacking protesters
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Really looking forward to Minns and the Chief of Police explaining the context of this beat down
February 10, 2026 at 6:52 AM
Really looking forward to Minns and the Chief of Police explaining the context of this beat down
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National Anti-Corruption Commission (Nacc), Gail Furness.
Brereton has come under scrutiny for continuing to do consulting work for the inspector general of the Australian defence force (IGADF) while serving as Nacc commissioner.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne....
Brereton has come under scrutiny for continuing to do consulting work for the inspector general of the Australian defence force (IGADF) while serving as Nacc commissioner.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne....
Watchdog launches investigation into head of Australia’s anti-corruption commission over defence work
National Anti-Corruption Commission investigation under way over Paul Brereton’s assistance to ADF watchdog
www.theguardian.com
February 9, 2026 at 9:26 AM
National Anti-Corruption Commission (Nacc), Gail Furness.
Brereton has come under scrutiny for continuing to do consulting work for the inspector general of the Australian defence force (IGADF) while serving as Nacc commissioner.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne....
Brereton has come under scrutiny for continuing to do consulting work for the inspector general of the Australian defence force (IGADF) while serving as Nacc commissioner.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne....
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He had his hands up. Peaceful protest is our right - and responsibility against repression.
Shared with us from Sydney happening now. He had his hands up.
February 9, 2026 at 11:23 AM
He had his hands up. Peaceful protest is our right - and responsibility against repression.
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"Luckily the police seemed more than excited to step in and get as violent as needed to make sure he doesn't feel homesick" - Premier Minns chaser.com.au/national/nsw...
February 9, 2026 at 10:55 AM
"Luckily the police seemed more than excited to step in and get as violent as needed to make sure he doesn't feel homesick" - Premier Minns chaser.com.au/national/nsw...
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I've attended many rallies in Sydney: anti-nuclear, anti-war, Aboriginal rights, climate action, gay marriage, Voice, pro-Palestine.
At the #HerzogNotWelcome rally tonight, I felt genuinely afraid of our NSW Police. Protesters were peaceful & cooperative. The police were angry & violent. 😔 #nswpol
At the #HerzogNotWelcome rally tonight, I felt genuinely afraid of our NSW Police. Protesters were peaceful & cooperative. The police were angry & violent. 😔 #nswpol
February 9, 2026 at 11:24 AM
I've attended many rallies in Sydney: anti-nuclear, anti-war, Aboriginal rights, climate action, gay marriage, Voice, pro-Palestine.
At the #HerzogNotWelcome rally tonight, I felt genuinely afraid of our NSW Police. Protesters were peaceful & cooperative. The police were angry & violent. 😔 #nswpol
At the #HerzogNotWelcome rally tonight, I felt genuinely afraid of our NSW Police. Protesters were peaceful & cooperative. The police were angry & violent. 😔 #nswpol
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Israel appears to be threatening the Jewish Council of Australia now, for supporting human rights and international law.
February 8, 2026 at 7:23 AM
Israel appears to be threatening the Jewish Council of Australia now, for supporting human rights and international law.
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It is nice to see at least one conservative publication acknowledging the most blatant corruption happening in the history of the US by far, but this will never be mentioned on Fox or Newsmax. On those networks, none of this is happening.
February 8, 2026 at 12:02 PM
It is nice to see at least one conservative publication acknowledging the most blatant corruption happening in the history of the US by far, but this will never be mentioned on Fox or Newsmax. On those networks, none of this is happening.
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United America sounds familiar.
At the end of the 23rd century America attempted to bring peace to the world by asking all countries to sign a peace treaty. Those that refused were invaded. This led to the War Against War. #RedDwarf
At the end of the 23rd century America attempted to bring peace to the world by asking all countries to sign a peace treaty. Those that refused were invaded. This led to the War Against War. #RedDwarf
February 8, 2026 at 9:28 AM
United America sounds familiar.
At the end of the 23rd century America attempted to bring peace to the world by asking all countries to sign a peace treaty. Those that refused were invaded. This led to the War Against War. #RedDwarf
At the end of the 23rd century America attempted to bring peace to the world by asking all countries to sign a peace treaty. Those that refused were invaded. This led to the War Against War. #RedDwarf
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Mr Kitchener-Waters, a Gomeroi and Ngiyampaa activist and singer, was recently fired from his public service role by the Minns Government for stickers on his guitar that were in opposition to genocide. Kitchener-Waters
February 6, 2026 at 10:12 PM
Mr Kitchener-Waters, a Gomeroi and Ngiyampaa activist and singer, was recently fired from his public service role by the Minns Government for stickers on his guitar that were in opposition to genocide. Kitchener-Waters
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NEW STORY: Trump admits he was the one who found the video and asked that it be posted from his Truth Social account. Refuses to apologize.
February 7, 2026 at 12:48 AM
NEW STORY: Trump admits he was the one who found the video and asked that it be posted from his Truth Social account. Refuses to apologize.
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I make AI videos as part of my business. Trump's racist AI video wasn't "accidentally" created by staffers: It involved an AI specialist entering hundreds of prompts over many, many hours.
February 7, 2026 at 12:29 AM
I make AI videos as part of my business. Trump's racist AI video wasn't "accidentally" created by staffers: It involved an AI specialist entering hundreds of prompts over many, many hours.
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The Washington Post has laid off least 14 climate journalists, newsroom sources told @sammyroth.bsky.social, effectively decimating one of the most important reporting teams in American climate journalism.
A sad, terrifying, enraging day for the planet.
A sad, terrifying, enraging day for the planet.
Breaking: Washington Post gutting its climate team
Clean energy dies in darkness. Courtesy of Jeff Bezos.
www.climatecoloredgoggles.com
February 4, 2026 at 10:49 PM
The Washington Post has laid off least 14 climate journalists, newsroom sources told @sammyroth.bsky.social, effectively decimating one of the most important reporting teams in American climate journalism.
A sad, terrifying, enraging day for the planet.
A sad, terrifying, enraging day for the planet.
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POV from our snack pantry, in between us criticizing elite athletes in their Olympic events.
Cred: myeonghoseo on IG
Cred: myeonghoseo on IG
February 6, 2026 at 7:46 PM
POV from our snack pantry, in between us criticizing elite athletes in their Olympic events.
Cred: myeonghoseo on IG
Cred: myeonghoseo on IG
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‘Are our loved ones alive or not?’ A distressing start to the academic year for these international students
‘Are our loved ones alive or not?’ A distressing start to the academic year for these international students
University students in Australia, including more than 800,000 from overseas, are preparing for a new academic year. However, many from Iran are facing financial hardship while also grieving lives lost during recent protests.
www.sbs.com.au
February 6, 2026 at 8:07 PM
‘Are our loved ones alive or not?’ A distressing start to the academic year for these international students
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Please, please, media outlets, remember the C word: context. You can’t discuss Trump’s apes post - or his ‘blame a staffer’ excuse - if you’re not also factoring in and reminding your viewers/readers about his birtherism, his ‘send her back’ remarks, him calling Somalis ‘low IQ’.
February 6, 2026 at 8:19 PM
Please, please, media outlets, remember the C word: context. You can’t discuss Trump’s apes post - or his ‘blame a staffer’ excuse - if you’re not also factoring in and reminding your viewers/readers about his birtherism, his ‘send her back’ remarks, him calling Somalis ‘low IQ’.
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#LaborFriendsOfPalestine on X:
#StephenLawrence: ‘I will be attending the protest on Mon. I believe the majority of Australians will have a moral & political aversion to the visit of the #Israeli President, given the very serious #InternationalCriminalCourt warrants on leaders of his govt’'
#AUSPOL
#StephenLawrence: ‘I will be attending the protest on Mon. I believe the majority of Australians will have a moral & political aversion to the visit of the #Israeli President, given the very serious #InternationalCriminalCourt warrants on leaders of his govt’'
#AUSPOL
February 6, 2026 at 7:26 AM
#LaborFriendsOfPalestine on X:
#StephenLawrence: ‘I will be attending the protest on Mon. I believe the majority of Australians will have a moral & political aversion to the visit of the #Israeli President, given the very serious #InternationalCriminalCourt warrants on leaders of his govt’'
#AUSPOL
#StephenLawrence: ‘I will be attending the protest on Mon. I believe the majority of Australians will have a moral & political aversion to the visit of the #Israeli President, given the very serious #InternationalCriminalCourt warrants on leaders of his govt’'
#AUSPOL
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Trump Posts Video Depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as Apes. Trump does not try to hide his white supremacy nor does the MAGA base www.mediaite.com/media/news/t...
Trump Posts Video Depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as Apes
The AI clip is spliced at the end of a 62-second video, shared shortly before midnight, which pushes claims about manipulated vote counting machines.
www.mediaite.com
February 6, 2026 at 12:12 PM
Trump Posts Video Depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as Apes. Trump does not try to hide his white supremacy nor does the MAGA base www.mediaite.com/media/news/t...
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A heavily redacted cartoon.
My @smh cartoon.
My @smh cartoon.
![Single frame. Title: “[redacted]” A line of early teen? girls looking at the viewer. Behind them, silhouettes of four generic men, some with hand on shoulders of the girls, which have been through six iterations of redaction to satisfy the newspaper’s lawyers that none are identifiable.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:udzkh2jubo3w6ei42ftanhhj/bafkreic3fp5yp3asvebljrnnzovrw5a5nljp57bgxoyzh6z33m3qczpn4u@jpeg)
February 3, 2026 at 8:45 PM
A heavily redacted cartoon.
My @smh cartoon.
My @smh cartoon.