Deb McAteer
@debmcat.bsky.social
Amateur sewist. Learning consultant.
Politics, climate, social justice.
Politics, climate, social justice.
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The people who make Shein's clothes labor for ten to twelve hours per day (in violation of China's labor laws), some up to seven days a week, and earn as little as 15 to 30 cents per t-shirt.
![Excerpt from a BBC article: ""We usually work, 10, 11 or 12 hours a day," says a 49-year-old woman from Jiangxi unwilling to give her name. "On Sundays we work around three hours less."
She is in an alleyway, where a dozen people are huddled around a row of bulletin boards.
They are reading the job ads on the board, while examining the stitching on a pair of chinos draped over it.
This is Shein's supply chain. The factories are contracted to make clothes on order - some small, some big. If the chinos are a hit, orders will ramp up and so must production. Factories then hire temporary workers to meet the demand their permanent staff cannot fulfil.
The migrant worker from Jiangxi is looking for a short-term contract - and the chinos are an option.
"We earn so little. The cost of living is now so high," she says, adding that she hopes to make enough to send back to her two children who are living with their grandparents.
"We get paid per piece," she explains. "It depends how difficult the item is. Something simple like a t-shirt is one-two yuan [less than a dollar] per piece and I can make around a dozen in an hour.""](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ks3gpa6ftoyaq7hmf6c4qx4c/bafkreiber7g4o5pujmzmjjzsp5dkz7blfexburuwjispfpv6dki7akjb7a@jpeg)
November 20, 2025 at 12:07 AM
The people who make Shein's clothes labor for ten to twelve hours per day (in violation of China's labor laws), some up to seven days a week, and earn as little as 15 to 30 cents per t-shirt.
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Please don't embarrass my murderer friend
Trump suggests Khashoggi had it coming: "You're mentioning someone that was extremely controversial. A lot of people didn't like that gentleman that you're talking about. Whether you like him or didn't like him, things happen. But he knew nothing about it. You don't have to embarrass our guest."
November 18, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Please don't embarrass my murderer friend
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A reminder that seven years ago almost to the day, the CIA determined that Mohammed Bin Salman ordered the killing of @washingtonpost.com journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
I hired and worked with Jamal for a year.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/nation...
I hired and worked with Jamal for a year.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/nation...
CIA concludes Saudi crown prince ordered Jamal Khashoggi’s assassination
Audio recordings, intercepted phone calls and other intelligence link Mohammed bin Salman to killing that Saudis say was conducted by rogue elements.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:05 PM
A reminder that seven years ago almost to the day, the CIA determined that Mohammed Bin Salman ordered the killing of @washingtonpost.com journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
I hired and worked with Jamal for a year.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/nation...
I hired and worked with Jamal for a year.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/nation...
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A horrendous report on ABC radio from a Brisbane doctor doing a second tour in Gaza with Medecins sans Frontières. She says the ceasefire is in name only, the genocide continues and the deprivation of basic food, shelter and resources means even the injured haven’t what the need to heal.
November 18, 2025 at 7:31 AM
A horrendous report on ABC radio from a Brisbane doctor doing a second tour in Gaza with Medecins sans Frontières. She says the ceasefire is in name only, the genocide continues and the deprivation of basic food, shelter and resources means even the injured haven’t what the need to heal.
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im bullying the richest man in the world 😭
It soothes my bitter heart to know that no matter how much money Elon Musk has, he will never, ever be funny
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t.co/QhuKU9HCxA
November 14, 2025 at 3:41 AM
im bullying the richest man in the world 😭
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Your cat when you're choking to death in your apartment
November 6, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Your cat when you're choking to death in your apartment
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This story by Sarah Martin has generated huge interest today all around the world. A question it poses for Aus - why is Roblox not in the government's social media ban?
www.theguardian.com/games/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/games/2025/n...
My chilling week on Roblox: sexually assaulted and shat on as a child avatar roaming the online world
In seven days my young alter ego is cyberbullied and attacked while exploring clubs, casinos and horror games, all with parental controls in place. Is the platform safe for children – or an ‘X-rated p...
www.theguardian.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:51 AM
This story by Sarah Martin has generated huge interest today all around the world. A question it poses for Aus - why is Roblox not in the government's social media ban?
www.theguardian.com/games/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/games/2025/n...
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www.smh.com.au/business/com...
“Four Corners is the longest running show in Australian television history, first airing in 1961. It is one of the ABC’s most important programs, and one of the last remaining in-depth investigative news programs in the world.”
“Four Corners is the longest running show in Australian television history, first airing in 1961. It is one of the ABC’s most important programs, and one of the last remaining in-depth investigative news programs in the world.”
ABC Four Corners boss departs amid probe into investigative reporter
The boss of the ABC’s flagship news program has resigned, though the broadcaster says the decision is unrelated to an investigation into one of its top reporters.
www.smh.com.au
November 4, 2025 at 4:09 AM
www.smh.com.au/business/com...
“Four Corners is the longest running show in Australian television history, first airing in 1961. It is one of the ABC’s most important programs, and one of the last remaining in-depth investigative news programs in the world.”
“Four Corners is the longest running show in Australian television history, first airing in 1961. It is one of the ABC’s most important programs, and one of the last remaining in-depth investigative news programs in the world.”
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Excellent by @ketanjoshi.co
"Australian gas exports don’t cut coal overseas, and here are the charts to prove it"
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
"Australian gas exports don’t cut coal overseas, and here are the charts to prove it"
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
Australian gas exports don’t cut coal overseas, and here are the charts to prove it
The point.com.au
thepoint.com.au
October 30, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Excellent by @ketanjoshi.co
"Australian gas exports don’t cut coal overseas, and here are the charts to prove it"
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
"Australian gas exports don’t cut coal overseas, and here are the charts to prove it"
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
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Both @australianlabor.bsky.social and ACTU's @sallymcmanus.bsky.social need to get THIS 👇 message out to all Australian workers. Fight division. Fight racism and bigotry. Fight the greed of unprincipled bosses. #auspol #UnionStrong #NoRoomForRacism
October 25, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Both @australianlabor.bsky.social and ACTU's @sallymcmanus.bsky.social need to get THIS 👇 message out to all Australian workers. Fight division. Fight racism and bigotry. Fight the greed of unprincipled bosses. #auspol #UnionStrong #NoRoomForRacism
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Imagine being the largest newspaper in Washington, DC with the motto "Democracy Dies in Darkness" and thinking to publish this today.
You might think WaPo editors would look out the window and realize something more important is happening. But perhaps democracy already died over there.
You might think WaPo editors would look out the window and realize something more important is happening. But perhaps democracy already died over there.
October 18, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Imagine being the largest newspaper in Washington, DC with the motto "Democracy Dies in Darkness" and thinking to publish this today.
You might think WaPo editors would look out the window and realize something more important is happening. But perhaps democracy already died over there.
You might think WaPo editors would look out the window and realize something more important is happening. But perhaps democracy already died over there.
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Dunno if youse are across this... but it's forecast that in Sydney on Wednesday the temp will be 38C. (100 F)
It's OCTOBER! That's FIFTEEN DEGREES ABOVE AVERAGE!
Our Government and fossil fuel companies are determined to cook us alive! Boil the oceans. Kill our forests. Turn habitat to ash.🥺😩
It's OCTOBER! That's FIFTEEN DEGREES ABOVE AVERAGE!
Our Government and fossil fuel companies are determined to cook us alive! Boil the oceans. Kill our forests. Turn habitat to ash.🥺😩
October 18, 2025 at 4:57 AM
Dunno if youse are across this... but it's forecast that in Sydney on Wednesday the temp will be 38C. (100 F)
It's OCTOBER! That's FIFTEEN DEGREES ABOVE AVERAGE!
Our Government and fossil fuel companies are determined to cook us alive! Boil the oceans. Kill our forests. Turn habitat to ash.🥺😩
It's OCTOBER! That's FIFTEEN DEGREES ABOVE AVERAGE!
Our Government and fossil fuel companies are determined to cook us alive! Boil the oceans. Kill our forests. Turn habitat to ash.🥺😩
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The most damning answer at today's Senate inquiry into the Govt's #FOI Amendment Bill came from the Centre for Public Integrity’s Dr Williams when asked by Senator @davidshoebridge.bsky.social which one was less transparent - @albomp.bsky.social’s Govt or ScoMo’s Govt? 👇 #FactualResearch #auspol
October 17, 2025 at 7:16 AM
The most damning answer at today's Senate inquiry into the Govt's #FOI Amendment Bill came from the Centre for Public Integrity’s Dr Williams when asked by Senator @davidshoebridge.bsky.social which one was less transparent - @albomp.bsky.social’s Govt or ScoMo’s Govt? 👇 #FactualResearch #auspol
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October 15, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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Marina Hyde nails the AI bosses' brazen theft of work that legally belongs to its creators. The tech bros say their industry will collapse without stealing our stuff - it's that valuable. But also so unimportant & worthless they won't pay for it or ask consent.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
It’s Sam Altman: the man who stole the rights from copyright. If he’s the future, can we go backwards? | Marina Hyde
His AI video generator Sora 2 has been reviled for pinching the work of others. One giant leap for Sam: for everyone else, not so much, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde
www.theguardian.com
October 10, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Marina Hyde nails the AI bosses' brazen theft of work that legally belongs to its creators. The tech bros say their industry will collapse without stealing our stuff - it's that valuable. But also so unimportant & worthless they won't pay for it or ask consent.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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DEWR sought an assurance report on the Targeted Compliance Framework. They got it. It told them clearly that the TCF could NOT be assured. And yet the government continues to administer this unlawful system so it can suspend income support payments for bullshit reasons.
October 9, 2025 at 9:39 AM
DEWR sought an assurance report on the Targeted Compliance Framework. They got it. It told them clearly that the TCF could NOT be assured. And yet the government continues to administer this unlawful system so it can suspend income support payments for bullshit reasons.
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Um, ICE just coldly shot an unarmed PRIEST in the head w a pepper ball when he (and everyone around him) clearly posed no threat.
For the crime of … complaining about government policy.
Core 1A speech.
With cameras rolling, they’re sniping priests for sport.
For the crime of … complaining about government policy.
Core 1A speech.
With cameras rolling, they’re sniping priests for sport.
October 8, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Um, ICE just coldly shot an unarmed PRIEST in the head w a pepper ball when he (and everyone around him) clearly posed no threat.
For the crime of … complaining about government policy.
Core 1A speech.
With cameras rolling, they’re sniping priests for sport.
For the crime of … complaining about government policy.
Core 1A speech.
With cameras rolling, they’re sniping priests for sport.
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Today, the ABC reports that a top statistician quit a study into whether Woodside’s North West Shelf gas plant was destroying the Murujuga rock art after the WA govt misrepresented his team’s key finding.
“Someone who had a key role is saying what we've long known. WA govt misrepresented the facts"
“Someone who had a key role is saying what we've long known. WA govt misrepresented the facts"
Don't believe the spin. Pollution from the gas export plant is destroying the ancient Murujuga rock art.
The ABC’s report that a top statistician quit a study into whether Woodside’s North West Shelf gas plant was destroying the Murujuga rock art after the WA
australiainstitute.org.au
October 2, 2025 at 5:28 AM
Today, the ABC reports that a top statistician quit a study into whether Woodside’s North West Shelf gas plant was destroying the Murujuga rock art after the WA govt misrepresented his team’s key finding.
“Someone who had a key role is saying what we've long known. WA govt misrepresented the facts"
“Someone who had a key role is saying what we've long known. WA govt misrepresented the facts"
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Good news everyone.
Australian wins peace prize for farming idea feeding millions in Africa
A Victorian scientist whose farming technique has revolutionised agriculture in Niger has been awarded an international peace prize.
www.abc.net.au
September 26, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Good news everyone.
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September 23, 2025 at 7:40 AM
I’m calling bullshit on these $20 blocks of Dubai chocolate
September 20, 2025 at 12:10 AM
I’m calling bullshit on these $20 blocks of Dubai chocolate