Candy van Rood
@cvanrood.bsky.social
Visual artist, astrologer, environmental activist, progressive, left-leaning, grandmother.
I want: Social & Environmental Justice and World Peace
no dm’s
https://www.candyspender.com.au
https://earthheart.love
https://www.savewesternport.org
I want: Social & Environmental Justice and World Peace
no dm’s
https://www.candyspender.com.au
https://earthheart.love
https://www.savewesternport.org
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Candy van Rood
@cvanrood.bsky.social
· Oct 7
‘Peace Dove’
gouache on arches paper
Postcard size
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"Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding." ~ Albert Einstein
#peace #AlbertEinstein #understanding
gouache on arches paper
Postcard size
.
"Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding." ~ Albert Einstein
#peace #AlbertEinstein #understanding
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"Malinauskus was regularly agitating for Abdel-Fattah’s cancellation... Eventually, the board relented. They had seen what had happened at Bendigo, and they did it anyway."
New: On the background to the Adelaide Writers' Week debacle, and the involvement of Premier Malinauskas.
New: On the background to the Adelaide Writers' Week debacle, and the involvement of Premier Malinauskas.
The implosion of Adelaide Writers’ Week
An autopsy of a festival
nickfeik.substack.com
January 13, 2026 at 6:37 AM
"Malinauskus was regularly agitating for Abdel-Fattah’s cancellation... Eventually, the board relented. They had seen what had happened at Bendigo, and they did it anyway."
New: On the background to the Adelaide Writers' Week debacle, and the involvement of Premier Malinauskas.
New: On the background to the Adelaide Writers' Week debacle, and the involvement of Premier Malinauskas.
Festival of Cowardice, the Adelaide Festival of Arts, Writers week cancelled!!
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Festival of Cowardice
The Cancellation of Randa Abdel-Fattah
open.substack.com
January 13, 2026 at 8:31 AM
Festival of Cowardice, the Adelaide Festival of Arts, Writers week cancelled!!
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Jacinta Allan, sending condolences to Victorians whom have lost everything or/and family members because of the fires, and yet her Government is opening new gas along the southern coast????
Wakey, wakey @australianlabor.bsky.social
Wakey, wakey @australianlabor.bsky.social
January 11, 2026 at 9:06 PM
Jacinta Allan, sending condolences to Victorians whom have lost everything or/and family members because of the fires, and yet her Government is opening new gas along the southern coast????
Wakey, wakey @australianlabor.bsky.social
Wakey, wakey @australianlabor.bsky.social
Also, imo, why do we need a Royal Commission, into antisemitism in Australia, when its very obvious that Netanyahu and his cabinet of right wing extremists' actions in Gaza is what has caused a world wide rise in antisemitism!?
www.crikey.com.au/2026/01/08/b...
www.crikey.com.au/2026/01/08/b...
There's a glaring problem with calls for a royal commission into the Bondi terror attack
Australians deserve answers after the Bondi Beach shooting — but a royal commission won't deliver them.
www.crikey.com.au
January 10, 2026 at 9:02 AM
Also, imo, why do we need a Royal Commission, into antisemitism in Australia, when its very obvious that Netanyahu and his cabinet of right wing extremists' actions in Gaza is what has caused a world wide rise in antisemitism!?
www.crikey.com.au/2026/01/08/b...
www.crikey.com.au/2026/01/08/b...
There’s a glaring problem with calls for a royal commission into the Bondi terror attack www.crikey.com.au/2026/01/08/b...
There's a glaring problem with calls for a royal commission into the Bondi terror attack
Australians deserve answers after the Bondi Beach shooting — but a royal commission won't deliver them.
www.crikey.com.au
January 10, 2026 at 8:57 AM
There’s a glaring problem with calls for a royal commission into the Bondi terror attack www.crikey.com.au/2026/01/08/b...
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The Adelaide Writers Festival now wrecked by the Adelaide Festival Board, half of which was appointed late last year: a marketing executive; a former politician; a local councillor/real estate agent; an airport manager; a lawyer; a media consultant; and a banker. Another public arts takeover fiasco.
January 10, 2026 at 12:11 AM
The Adelaide Writers Festival now wrecked by the Adelaide Festival Board, half of which was appointed late last year: a marketing executive; a former politician; a local councillor/real estate agent; an airport manager; a lawyer; a media consultant; and a banker. Another public arts takeover fiasco.
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Meanwhile… heat records broken in every state of Australia today. Who is the criminal? #climatecrisis
www.independent.co.uk/climate-chan...
www.independent.co.uk/climate-chan...
India arrests top climate activist for campaigning against fossil fuels
Financial crimes agency raids Harjeet Singh’s home and office after accusing him of using foreign funds to promote an international green initiative
www.independent.co.uk
January 10, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Meanwhile… heat records broken in every state of Australia today. Who is the criminal? #climatecrisis
www.independent.co.uk/climate-chan...
www.independent.co.uk/climate-chan...
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@albomp.bsky.social 👇👇???????👇👇!!!!
Elon Musk's X is currently mass-producing deepfake images of women and children.
The federal government — which says it's "committed to restricting access to nudify tools" — has no plans to stop its 7 figure X annual advertising spend or using it as a major comms platform
The federal government — which says it's "committed to restricting access to nudify tools" — has no plans to stop its 7 figure X annual advertising spend or using it as a major comms platform
The Australian government is spending millions supporting Elon Musk's deepfake porn factory, X
A spokesperson for the prime minister says the government is committed to protecting Australians from online harms. Tell that to the Australian victims of X-produced image-based abuse.
www.crikey.com.au
January 10, 2026 at 7:20 AM
@albomp.bsky.social 👇👇???????👇👇!!!!
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AOC: What we saw today was a criminal murder a woman while she was trying to flee for her life. What we saw today was a manifestation of every American’s worst nightmare: their government turning into a tyranny.
January 8, 2026 at 12:20 AM
AOC: What we saw today was a criminal murder a woman while she was trying to flee for her life. What we saw today was a manifestation of every American’s worst nightmare: their government turning into a tyranny.
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“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.” —George Orwell (1984)
January 8, 2026 at 3:32 PM
“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.” —George Orwell (1984)
Good article from Savage Minds about the history and realities of colonialism, which is still very much an aspect of today's trajectories.
It’s Colonialism, Stupid!
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It’s Colonialism, Stupid!
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It’s Colonialism, Stupid!
What Is to Be Done?
open.substack.com
January 8, 2026 at 2:03 AM
Good article from Savage Minds about the history and realities of colonialism, which is still very much an aspect of today's trajectories.
It’s Colonialism, Stupid!
open.substack.com/pub/savagemi...
It’s Colonialism, Stupid!
open.substack.com/pub/savagemi...
If you support democracy in Australia, please consider donating.
www.climate200.com.au/the-fair-ele...
www.climate200.com.au/the-fair-ele...
The Fair Elections Case | High Court Challenge
The major parties have re-written the rules to rig elections in their favour. But Zoe Daniel and Rex Patrick are fighting back, all the way to the High Court.
www.climate200.com.au
January 6, 2026 at 6:15 AM
If you support democracy in Australia, please consider donating.
www.climate200.com.au/the-fair-ele...
www.climate200.com.au/the-fair-ele...
Trump’s Empire of Hubris and Thuggery
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Trump’s Empire of Hubris and Thuggery
Naked Machiavellianism in Doctrine and the Missing Pillar of Law, Reciprocity, and Decency
open.substack.com
January 5, 2026 at 8:52 AM
Trump’s Empire of Hubris and Thuggery
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If we can capture another country's president, can another country come and capture ours? Asking for a friend.
January 3, 2026 at 6:41 PM
If we can capture another country's president, can another country come and capture ours? Asking for a friend.
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"the whining self-pity of powerful men".
But George is being polite. It's even worse:
the whining self-pity of really stupid - and so extra dangerous - powerful men.
But George is being polite. It's even worse:
the whining self-pity of really stupid - and so extra dangerous - powerful men.
Today's column is on the relentless march of blithering idiocy, which includes denying climate science while your house is - literally in this case - burning down.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
A conversation between Joe Rogan and Mel Gibson summed up 2025 for me – and not in a good way | George Monbiot
From merrily dismissing climate science, to promoting irresponsible health claims, the podcast was an unintentional warning for our times, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
December 27, 2025 at 11:34 AM
"the whining self-pity of powerful men".
But George is being polite. It's even worse:
the whining self-pity of really stupid - and so extra dangerous - powerful men.
But George is being polite. It's even worse:
the whining self-pity of really stupid - and so extra dangerous - powerful men.
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#GVerse Actor Richard Gere on #Shit4Brains:
“We have a president who’s not only crazy, he’s a dark presence. And it’s happened so quickly. Six months, he’s almost destroyed our country”
#Repost if you stand with Gere!
“We have a president who’s not only crazy, he’s a dark presence. And it’s happened so quickly. Six months, he’s almost destroyed our country”
#Repost if you stand with Gere!
December 27, 2025 at 8:49 PM
#GVerse Actor Richard Gere on #Shit4Brains:
“We have a president who’s not only crazy, he’s a dark presence. And it’s happened so quickly. Six months, he’s almost destroyed our country”
#Repost if you stand with Gere!
“We have a president who’s not only crazy, he’s a dark presence. And it’s happened so quickly. Six months, he’s almost destroyed our country”
#Repost if you stand with Gere!
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"Tim Wilson...believes most people in the Liberal party would be untroubled by a gay man seeking to lead the opposition."
Most Australians would be troubled by having a toxic, opportunistic dickhead in any position of power. #auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
Most Australians would be troubled by having a toxic, opportunistic dickhead in any position of power. #auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
Tim Wilson believes 'most' Liberal MPs would be untroubled by gay leader
In a broad ranging interview for the Politics Now podcast, Liberal MP Tim Wilson speaks about what the Liberal Party should be fighting for and why he would one day like to be its leader.
www.abc.net.au
December 27, 2025 at 8:05 PM
"Tim Wilson...believes most people in the Liberal party would be untroubled by a gay man seeking to lead the opposition."
Most Australians would be troubled by having a toxic, opportunistic dickhead in any position of power. #auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
Most Australians would be troubled by having a toxic, opportunistic dickhead in any position of power. #auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
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America's richest 10% now hold 60% of the nation's wealth.
The bottom half of America? It holds just 6%.
Wealth inequality is eating this country alive.
The bottom half of America? It holds just 6%.
Wealth inequality is eating this country alive.
December 27, 2025 at 7:01 PM
America's richest 10% now hold 60% of the nation's wealth.
The bottom half of America? It holds just 6%.
Wealth inequality is eating this country alive.
The bottom half of America? It holds just 6%.
Wealth inequality is eating this country alive.
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"Government policies have allowed and encouraged people buying big harmful cars."
The persistence of those policies is yet another reason the Australian government cannot be taken seriously on climate and environment. #auspol
thepoint.com.au/off-the-char...
The persistence of those policies is yet another reason the Australian government cannot be taken seriously on climate and environment. #auspol
thepoint.com.au/off-the-char...
Australia’s sales of big cars are out of control
Australia has a big “big car” problem; we have too many SUVs and utes, and we keep getting lots more of them.
thepoint.com.au
December 27, 2025 at 10:42 PM
"Government policies have allowed and encouraged people buying big harmful cars."
The persistence of those policies is yet another reason the Australian government cannot be taken seriously on climate and environment. #auspol
thepoint.com.au/off-the-char...
The persistence of those policies is yet another reason the Australian government cannot be taken seriously on climate and environment. #auspol
thepoint.com.au/off-the-char...
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If this is true, it is the most impeachable offense ever.
December 27, 2025 at 6:29 PM
If this is true, it is the most impeachable offense ever.
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Charity represents the failure of public policy.
So one of the worst examples of political hypocrisy is politicians getting photo ops performing meal services for people who they have kept living in #poverty. #inequality #homelessness #auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
So one of the worst examples of political hypocrisy is politicians getting photo ops performing meal services for people who they have kept living in #poverty. #inequality #homelessness #auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Albanese serves hot meals with a side of hope for Christmas lunch
Armed with gloves, apron and tongs, politicians from across the aisle gathered to serve festive fare at the Rev Bill Crews Foundation in Sydney
www.theguardian.com
December 25, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Charity represents the failure of public policy.
So one of the worst examples of political hypocrisy is politicians getting photo ops performing meal services for people who they have kept living in #poverty. #inequality #homelessness #auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
So one of the worst examples of political hypocrisy is politicians getting photo ops performing meal services for people who they have kept living in #poverty. #inequality #homelessness #auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Sign, share and spread. . .
Add your name in solidarity with Jewish people standing against politicians and lobbyists who are exploiting the Bondi Chanukah massacre to push a divisive agenda.
✍️ Sign the Jewish Council of Australia’s petition today ✍️
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✍️ Sign the Jewish Council of Australia’s petition today ✍️
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SIGN ✍️ We will not be divided after Bondi
Add your name to the Jewish Council petition today
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December 23, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Sign, share and spread. . .
Add your name in solidarity with Jewish people standing against politicians and lobbyists who are exploiting the Bondi Chanukah massacre to push a divisive agenda.
✍️ Sign the Jewish Council of Australia’s petition today ✍️
jewishcouncil.good.do/unity/jewish...
✍️ Sign the Jewish Council of Australia’s petition today ✍️
jewishcouncil.good.do/unity/jewish...
SIGN ✍️ We will not be divided after Bondi
Add your name to the Jewish Council petition today
jewishcouncil.good.do
December 23, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Add your name in solidarity with Jewish people standing against politicians and lobbyists who are exploiting the Bondi Chanukah massacre to push a divisive agenda.
✍️ Sign the Jewish Council of Australia’s petition today ✍️
jewishcouncil.good.do/unity/jewish...
✍️ Sign the Jewish Council of Australia’s petition today ✍️
jewishcouncil.good.do/unity/jewish...