@brettparris.bsky.social
PhD in economics (Monash) and DPhil in religious ethics (Oxford). Yoga teacher. Working on spirituality, ethics, politics, development, climate, and Al (he/him)
Just going to leave this here.
September 16, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Just going to leave this here.
An excellent interview with Australian @UNICEF.org spokesperson James Elder. "A War on Children": A Generation in Gaza at Risk on The Rest is Politics Leading @therestpolitics.bsky.social
youtu.be/NsAo2j6aih0?...
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"The Worst War I've Ever Witnessed" | James Elder, UNICEF Spokesperson
YouTube video by The Rest Is Politics: Leading
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September 11, 2025 at 2:13 PM
An excellent interview with Australian @UNICEF.org spokesperson James Elder. "A War on Children": A Generation in Gaza at Risk on The Rest is Politics Leading @therestpolitics.bsky.social
youtu.be/NsAo2j6aih0?...
or:
open.spotify.com/episode/0BAu...
youtu.be/NsAo2j6aih0?...
or:
open.spotify.com/episode/0BAu...
Journalists in Gaza are starving. How have we come to this?
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
BBC News and news agencies warn journalists in Gaza at risk of starvation
News organisations say local journalists are increasingly unable to feed themselves in Gaza, facing the same "dire circumstances as those they are covering".
www.bbc.com
July 24, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Journalists in Gaza are starving. How have we come to this?
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
There are no words, and it hurts like hell, but we mustn't look away. The perpetrators need our apathy.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
More than 100 humanitarian groups warn of mass starvation in Gaza
A joint statement says the Israeli government's "siege" has left aid supplies "totally depleted".
www.bbc.com
July 23, 2025 at 10:44 PM
There are no words, and it hurts like hell, but we mustn't look away. The perpetrators need our apathy.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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There is one uncomfortable truth that undoes the zionist lie that Judaism is inextricably linked with Israel.
If it was as they say, then Josh Burns, Julian Leeser, Dave Sharma, and all the other Jews that are and were in Parliament would be ineligible under Section 44.
If it was as they say, then Josh Burns, Julian Leeser, Dave Sharma, and all the other Jews that are and were in Parliament would be ineligible under Section 44.
July 15, 2025 at 3:00 AM
There is one uncomfortable truth that undoes the zionist lie that Judaism is inextricably linked with Israel.
If it was as they say, then Josh Burns, Julian Leeser, Dave Sharma, and all the other Jews that are and were in Parliament would be ineligible under Section 44.
If it was as they say, then Josh Burns, Julian Leeser, Dave Sharma, and all the other Jews that are and were in Parliament would be ineligible under Section 44.
Israeli strike kills nine of Gaza doctor's children, hospital says
Nasser hospital said one of Dr Alaa al-Najjar's children and her husband were injured, but survived. Graeme Groom, a British surgeon working in the hospital, said he had operated on her surviving boy.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Nasser hospital said one of Dr Alaa al-Najjar's children and her husband were injured, but survived. Graeme Groom, a British surgeon working in the hospital, said he had operated on her surviving boy.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Israeli strike kills nine of Gaza doctor's children, hospital says
A British surgeon working in Nasser Hospital said he had operated on the doctor's surviving 11-year-old.
www.bbc.com
May 24, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Israeli strike kills nine of Gaza doctor's children, hospital says
Nasser hospital said one of Dr Alaa al-Najjar's children and her husband were injured, but survived. Graeme Groom, a British surgeon working in the hospital, said he had operated on her surviving boy.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Nasser hospital said one of Dr Alaa al-Najjar's children and her husband were injured, but survived. Graeme Groom, a British surgeon working in the hospital, said he had operated on her surviving boy.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Violent Israeli settlers under UK sanctions join illegal West Bank outpost, 23 May 2025
Exclusive: Neria Ben Pazi and Zohar Sabah witnessed visiting base set up to drive Palestinians from homes
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
Exclusive: Neria Ben Pazi and Zohar Sabah witnessed visiting base set up to drive Palestinians from homes
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
Violent Israeli settlers under UK sanctions join illegal West Bank outpost
Exclusive: Neria Ben Pazi and Zohar Sabah witnessed visiting base set up to drive Palestinians from homes
www.theguardian.com
May 23, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Violent Israeli settlers under UK sanctions join illegal West Bank outpost, 23 May 2025
Exclusive: Neria Ben Pazi and Zohar Sabah witnessed visiting base set up to drive Palestinians from homes
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
Exclusive: Neria Ben Pazi and Zohar Sabah witnessed visiting base set up to drive Palestinians from homes
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
This is beyond obscene. As to Netanyahu's last point - deliberate starvation and targetting of civilians is a war crime, regardless of a regime's military objectives.
www.bbc.com/news/live/cq...
www.bbc.com/news/live/cq...
May 20, 2025 at 7:51 AM
This is beyond obscene. As to Netanyahu's last point - deliberate starvation and targetting of civilians is a war crime, regardless of a regime's military objectives.
www.bbc.com/news/live/cq...
www.bbc.com/news/live/cq...
Who will be next? Gaza is disappearing, and so are my friends and colleagues
Rachel Coghlan, 10 April 2025
www.crikey.com.au/2025/04/10/g...
Rachel Coghlan, 10 April 2025
www.crikey.com.au/2025/04/10/g...
Who will be next? Gaza is disappearing, and so are my friends and colleagues
The ceasefire brought small space to breathe, to begin processing the grief and piecing splintered lives together. But there was not really time to exhale at all.
www.crikey.com.au
April 11, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Who will be next? Gaza is disappearing, and so are my friends and colleagues
Rachel Coghlan, 10 April 2025
www.crikey.com.au/2025/04/10/g...
Rachel Coghlan, 10 April 2025
www.crikey.com.au/2025/04/10/g...
Some Americans are saying, "No one ever stood up for America". In fact, 40 different countries sent troops to help the US in that war in the aftermath of 9/11, including over 1600 troops from Ukraine.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multi-N...
#SlavaUkraini
#Ukraine
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multi-N...
#SlavaUkraini
#Ukraine
March 1, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Some Americans are saying, "No one ever stood up for America". In fact, 40 different countries sent troops to help the US in that war in the aftermath of 9/11, including over 1600 troops from Ukraine.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multi-N...
#SlavaUkraini
#Ukraine
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multi-N...
#SlavaUkraini
#Ukraine
Disgusting, divisive, gutter "journalism" from News Corp - again.
News Corp team confronted after alleged attempt to provoke staff at Sydney Middle Eastern restaurant
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
News Corp team confronted after alleged attempt to provoke staff at Sydney Middle Eastern restaurant
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
News Corp team confronted after alleged attempt to provoke staff at Sydney Middle Eastern restaurant
Staff member at Cairo Takeaway in Newtown alleged she felt intimidated by a customer who entered restaurant with Daily Telegraph crew waiting outside
www.theguardian.com
February 14, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Disgusting, divisive, gutter "journalism" from News Corp - again.
News Corp team confronted after alleged attempt to provoke staff at Sydney Middle Eastern restaurant
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
News Corp team confronted after alleged attempt to provoke staff at Sydney Middle Eastern restaurant
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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How is the IHRA definition of antisemitism being used to silence criticism of Israel? Prof. Ian Lustick (University of Pennsylvania) breaks down how this definition blurs the line between antisemitism and legitimate political debate.
YouTube
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February 12, 2025 at 3:00 PM
How is the IHRA definition of antisemitism being used to silence criticism of Israel? Prof. Ian Lustick (University of Pennsylvania) breaks down how this definition blurs the line between antisemitism and legitimate political debate.
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Thousands of investors in Trump’s crypto scheme lost $2 billion in just weeks while the Trump Organization racked up $100 million in trading fees.
Just so happens that the CFPB, which Trump is trying to kill, recently announced new regulations for the crypto industry.
Hello?
Just so happens that the CFPB, which Trump is trying to kill, recently announced new regulations for the crypto industry.
Hello?
Trump and His Family Earned Millions From Trump Coin While 810,000 Others Lost Money: Report
Donald Trump and early investors have earned millions from $TRUMP coin while 813,294 wallets have registered $2 billion in collective losses.
www.rollingstone.com
February 12, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Thousands of investors in Trump’s crypto scheme lost $2 billion in just weeks while the Trump Organization racked up $100 million in trading fees.
Just so happens that the CFPB, which Trump is trying to kill, recently announced new regulations for the crypto industry.
Hello?
Just so happens that the CFPB, which Trump is trying to kill, recently announced new regulations for the crypto industry.
Hello?
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A 71-year-old woman has died after her oxygen supply was cut off when Trump announced his federal funding freeze.
US aid freeze claims first victims as oxygen supplies cut off
Seventy-one-year-old woman dies after being sent home from USAID funded hospital. Others die after hospitals close in refugee camps
www.telegraph.co.uk
February 12, 2025 at 9:02 PM
A 71-year-old woman has died after her oxygen supply was cut off when Trump announced his federal funding freeze.
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How much Elon Musk makes from the government a day: $8 million.
How much a senior on Social Security gets a day: $65
Guess which budget Musk and Trump want to cut?
How much a senior on Social Security gets a day: $65
Guess which budget Musk and Trump want to cut?
February 12, 2025 at 6:07 PM
How much Elon Musk makes from the government a day: $8 million.
How much a senior on Social Security gets a day: $65
Guess which budget Musk and Trump want to cut?
How much a senior on Social Security gets a day: $65
Guess which budget Musk and Trump want to cut?
This US administration is such a toxic clown show 🙄 🤡 Musk is a fox in the henhouse.
#ElonMusk #Trump
White House Says Musk Will Police His Own Conflicts of Interest
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
#ElonMusk #Trump
White House Says Musk Will Police His Own Conflicts of Interest
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
White House Says Musk Will Police His Own Conflicts of Interest
The White House said Elon Musk, the billionaire leading President Donald Trump’s government cost-cutting efforts, will determine if there are conflicts of interest between his work reviewing federal s...
www.bloomberg.com
February 12, 2025 at 4:46 PM
This US administration is such a toxic clown show 🙄 🤡 Musk is a fox in the henhouse.
#ElonMusk #Trump
White House Says Musk Will Police His Own Conflicts of Interest
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
#ElonMusk #Trump
White House Says Musk Will Police His Own Conflicts of Interest
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Conflicts of interest much?
Elon Musk's Business Empire
Scores Benefits Under Trump
Shake-Up
"Government investigations into Mr. Musk’s companies are stalling amid President Trump’s firings and Biden administration resignations."
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/11/u...
Elon Musk's Business Empire
Scores Benefits Under Trump
Shake-Up
"Government investigations into Mr. Musk’s companies are stalling amid President Trump’s firings and Biden administration resignations."
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/11/u...
Elon Musk’s Business Empire Scores Benefits Under Trump Shake-Up
Government investigations into Mr. Musk’s companies are stalling amid President Trump’s firings and Biden administration resignations.
www.nytimes.com
February 11, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Conflicts of interest much?
Elon Musk's Business Empire
Scores Benefits Under Trump
Shake-Up
"Government investigations into Mr. Musk’s companies are stalling amid President Trump’s firings and Biden administration resignations."
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/11/u...
Elon Musk's Business Empire
Scores Benefits Under Trump
Shake-Up
"Government investigations into Mr. Musk’s companies are stalling amid President Trump’s firings and Biden administration resignations."
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/11/u...
Musk & Trump want to shut down the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. It costs about US$758 million to run annually and has saved US consumers around $21 billion.
Springtime for Scammers
Paul Krugman
Financial predation now has friends in high places
open.substack.com/pub/paulkrug...
Springtime for Scammers
Paul Krugman
Financial predation now has friends in high places
open.substack.com/pub/paulkrug...
Springtime for Scammers
Financial predation now has friends in high places
open.substack.com
February 11, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Musk & Trump want to shut down the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. It costs about US$758 million to run annually and has saved US consumers around $21 billion.
Springtime for Scammers
Paul Krugman
Financial predation now has friends in high places
open.substack.com/pub/paulkrug...
Springtime for Scammers
Paul Krugman
Financial predation now has friends in high places
open.substack.com/pub/paulkrug...
"No right of return" for Gazan's under Trump's insane plan.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Trump says no right of return for Palestinians under Gaza takeover plan
He says his proposed US takeover of Gaza would involve "building a permanent place" for the population.
www.bbc.com
February 10, 2025 at 9:45 PM
"No right of return" for Gazan's under Trump's insane plan.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Exactly right @neurorebel.bsky.social
February 10, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Exactly right @neurorebel.bsky.social
Ebola Breaks Out in Uganda as US Halts Foreign Aid
By Nakisanze Segawa
@GlobalPress.bsky.social #USAID
"At least one person has died in the country's latest outbreak. US aid has been key to containing previous outbreaks. How will Uganda fare without it?"
globalpressjournal.com/africa/ugand...
By Nakisanze Segawa
@GlobalPress.bsky.social #USAID
"At least one person has died in the country's latest outbreak. US aid has been key to containing previous outbreaks. How will Uganda fare without it?"
globalpressjournal.com/africa/ugand...
Ebola Breaks Out in Uganda as US Halts Foreign Aid
At least one person has died in the country's latest outbreak. US aid has been key to containing previous outbreaks. How will Uganda fare without it?
globalpressjournal.com
February 10, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Ebola Breaks Out in Uganda as US Halts Foreign Aid
By Nakisanze Segawa
@GlobalPress.bsky.social #USAID
"At least one person has died in the country's latest outbreak. US aid has been key to containing previous outbreaks. How will Uganda fare without it?"
globalpressjournal.com/africa/ugand...
By Nakisanze Segawa
@GlobalPress.bsky.social #USAID
"At least one person has died in the country's latest outbreak. US aid has been key to containing previous outbreaks. How will Uganda fare without it?"
globalpressjournal.com/africa/ugand...
Stuck in Zimbabwe: African Refugees Grounded by US Executive Order
By G. Masiyiwa
@GlobalPress.bsky.social #USAID
"Some refugees at a settlement camp were about to board flights to new futures. Trump’s policy decisions mean they are starting over yet again."
globalpressjournal.com/africa/zimba...
By G. Masiyiwa
@GlobalPress.bsky.social #USAID
"Some refugees at a settlement camp were about to board flights to new futures. Trump’s policy decisions mean they are starting over yet again."
globalpressjournal.com/africa/zimba...
Stuck in Zimbabwe: African Refugees Grounded by US Executive Order
Some refugees at a settlement camp were about to board flights to new futures. Trump’s policy decisions mean they are starting over yet again.
globalpressjournal.com
February 9, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Stuck in Zimbabwe: African Refugees Grounded by US Executive Order
By G. Masiyiwa
@GlobalPress.bsky.social #USAID
"Some refugees at a settlement camp were about to board flights to new futures. Trump’s policy decisions mean they are starting over yet again."
globalpressjournal.com/africa/zimba...
By G. Masiyiwa
@GlobalPress.bsky.social #USAID
"Some refugees at a settlement camp were about to board flights to new futures. Trump’s policy decisions mean they are starting over yet again."
globalpressjournal.com/africa/zimba...