Dr Stephanie Dowrick
@drstephaniedowrick.bsky.social
Writer. Peace & justice activist. Most recent books: YOUR NAME IS NOT ANXIOUS. CREATIVE JOURNAL WRITING. Also CHOOSING HAPPINESS, SEEKING THE SACRED, FORGIVENESS & OTHER ACTS OF LOVE. stephaniedowrick.com
Pinned
Surviving these politically outrageous times challenges everyone with a moral pulse.
No book can assuage all your #anxieties but I've aimed to share invaluable "professional knowledge" of body as well as mind so you can take back CHOICES that #anxiety robs. Short bites in case you're in overload.
No book can assuage all your #anxieties but I've aimed to share invaluable "professional knowledge" of body as well as mind so you can take back CHOICES that #anxiety robs. Short bites in case you're in overload.
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And in sports news, relegation looms for the Liberal Party after conceding yet another own goal in their umpteenth loss on the trot.
November 13, 2025 at 6:14 AM
And in sports news, relegation looms for the Liberal Party after conceding yet another own goal in their umpteenth loss on the trot.
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November 8, 2025 at 5:47 AM
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Israel rejects over 100 aid requests for Gaza since ceasefire: UN
Israel rejects over 100 aid requests for Gaza since ceasefire: UN
The UN said Thursday that Israel rejected 107 requests for the entry of relief materials into the Gaza Strip since an Oct. 10 ceasefire, blocking essential humanitarian supplies, Anadolu reports. &…
www.middleeastmonitor.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Israel rejects over 100 aid requests for Gaza since ceasefire: UN
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/11... %26 Irritations
Thrilling to read!
Thrilling to read!
‘New York, this city belongs to you’: Zohran Mamdani’s victory speech
Thank you, my friends. The sun may have set over our city this evening, but as Eugene Debs once said, “I can see the dawn of a better day for humanity.”
johnmenadue.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:43 PM
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/11... %26 Irritations
Thrilling to read!
Thrilling to read!
Last day to book! events.humanitix.com/happiness-an...
After 20 years, this may be the final "Happiness & Its Causes" ... if you haven't already experienced, do so now.
After 20 years, this may be the final "Happiness & Its Causes" ... if you haven't already experienced, do so now.
Happiness & Its Causes 2025
Get Your Ticket on Humanitix - Happiness & Its Causes 2025. Sydney Conservatorium of Music, 1 Conservatorium Rd, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia. Saturday 8th November 2025. Find event information.
events.humanitix.com
November 5, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Last day to book! events.humanitix.com/happiness-an...
After 20 years, this may be the final "Happiness & Its Causes" ... if you haven't already experienced, do so now.
After 20 years, this may be the final "Happiness & Its Causes" ... if you haven't already experienced, do so now.
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Reposted by Dr Stephanie Dowrick
It was great to speak to @crystaljane.bsky.social about Governor-General Kerr's dismissal of PM Gough Whitlam and the Whitlam govt - so much interest in this momentous event 50 years later and so much more still to be told. Listen to Crikey's CutThrough podcast and find out! #auspol
An utter privilege to ask Prof Jenny Hocking @palaceletters.bsky.social the burning Whitlam Dismissal questions of the Crikey team and subscribers.
I was gobsmacked at several points, but I think I hid it ok?
Watch on YouTube.
Listen (or watch) on Spotify, Apple Pods or web player.
#auspol
I was gobsmacked at several points, but I think I hid it ok?
Watch on YouTube.
Listen (or watch) on Spotify, Apple Pods or web player.
#auspol
The biggest political scandal in Australian history: The Whitlam Dismissal, 50 years on
Spotify video
open.spotify.com
October 31, 2025 at 11:21 AM
It was great to speak to @crystaljane.bsky.social about Governor-General Kerr's dismissal of PM Gough Whitlam and the Whitlam govt - so much interest in this momentous event 50 years later and so much more still to be told. Listen to Crikey's CutThrough podcast and find out! #auspol
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In the aftermath of #robodebt, Jay Coonan @antipovertycentre.org said instead of "changing the narrative", the government was contributing to "further demonising welfare recipients".
The Albanese govt's first priority should be to fix its dodgy and illegal payment suspensions system - #robodole.
The Albanese govt's first priority should be to fix its dodgy and illegal payment suspensions system - #robodole.
'Power grab': Labor under fire over new move to cut off Centrelink payments
'Power grab': Labor under fire over new move to cut off Centrelink payments
The last-minute additions have been called into question, with advocates arguing they set a "dangerous precedent".
www.sbs.com.au
October 31, 2025 at 10:06 AM
In the aftermath of #robodebt, Jay Coonan @antipovertycentre.org said instead of "changing the narrative", the government was contributing to "further demonising welfare recipients".
The Albanese govt's first priority should be to fix its dodgy and illegal payment suspensions system - #robodole.
The Albanese govt's first priority should be to fix its dodgy and illegal payment suspensions system - #robodole.
Are We Losing Our Democracy? www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Almost but not quite comical.
Almost but not quite comical.
Opinion | In Trump’s America, Are We Losing Our Democracy?
Donald Trump has wielded power as no previous president has.
www.nytimes.com
October 31, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Are We Losing Our Democracy? www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Almost but not quite comical.
Almost but not quite comical.
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I had a spare t-shirt cartoon.
October 30, 2025 at 8:03 AM
I had a spare t-shirt cartoon.
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Cracks in the NACC
".. NACC’s credibility in tatters and little prospect of recovery, only a dramatic intervention by Parliament can prevent a further disillusionment with Australia’s political and bureaucratic institutions." #auspol
@adamseconomics
michaelwest.com.au/cracks-in-th...
".. NACC’s credibility in tatters and little prospect of recovery, only a dramatic intervention by Parliament can prevent a further disillusionment with Australia’s political and bureaucratic institutions." #auspol
@adamseconomics
michaelwest.com.au/cracks-in-th...
Cracks in the NACC. Brereton protected while corruption remains hidden - Michael West
The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) is engulfed by missteps and scandals, further diminishing trust and confidence in government.
michaelwest.com.au
October 29, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Cracks in the NACC
".. NACC’s credibility in tatters and little prospect of recovery, only a dramatic intervention by Parliament can prevent a further disillusionment with Australia’s political and bureaucratic institutions." #auspol
@adamseconomics
michaelwest.com.au/cracks-in-th...
".. NACC’s credibility in tatters and little prospect of recovery, only a dramatic intervention by Parliament can prevent a further disillusionment with Australia’s political and bureaucratic institutions." #auspol
@adamseconomics
michaelwest.com.au/cracks-in-th...
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Why I started Readers and Writers Against the Genocide (RWAG)
'As a literary community, we trade in creative freedom, free speech and the contestation of ideas,' says RWAG founder Aviva Tuffield.
www.artshub.com.au/news/opinion...
'As a literary community, we trade in creative freedom, free speech and the contestation of ideas,' says RWAG founder Aviva Tuffield.
www.artshub.com.au/news/opinion...
Why I started Readers and Writers Against the Genocide (RWAG)
'As a literary community, we trade in creative freedom, free speech and the contestation of ideas,' says RWAG founder Aviva Tuffield.
www.artshub.com.au
October 22, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Why I started Readers and Writers Against the Genocide (RWAG)
'As a literary community, we trade in creative freedom, free speech and the contestation of ideas,' says RWAG founder Aviva Tuffield.
www.artshub.com.au/news/opinion...
'As a literary community, we trade in creative freedom, free speech and the contestation of ideas,' says RWAG founder Aviva Tuffield.
www.artshub.com.au/news/opinion...
An outstanding article from Prof Peter Slezak: Jewish humanitarian and passionate, intelligent peacemaker.
You are flooded with information, I know. But this is definitely worth your time - and sharing.
"Time for a 'just peace' for all peoples in Palestine"
You are flooded with information, I know. But this is definitely worth your time - and sharing.
"Time for a 'just peace' for all peoples in Palestine"
Among Palestinians articulating liberation as an inclusive project is Nasser Mashni, president of the Australia Palestine Advocacy Network, who said “If you have a problem with freedom and justice for everyone, the problem is not the chant, it is you.” #auspol #Palestine
Time for a 'just peace' for all peoples in Palestine
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Foreign Minister Penny Wong took a long time just to call for a ceasefire in Gaza. And their belated declaration of Palestinian statehood is an empty gesture when we are still sending F-35 jet components to Israel.
johnmenadue.com
October 14, 2025 at 6:23 AM
An outstanding article from Prof Peter Slezak: Jewish humanitarian and passionate, intelligent peacemaker.
You are flooded with information, I know. But this is definitely worth your time - and sharing.
"Time for a 'just peace' for all peoples in Palestine"
You are flooded with information, I know. But this is definitely worth your time - and sharing.
"Time for a 'just peace' for all peoples in Palestine"
This is what UNBEARABLE agony looks like.
Who knows for what reason this poor man was taken hostage - along with 1000s of other Palestinians - but we can easily imagine how his torment is compounded on learning that his wife and CHILDREN were murdered by the same brute forces that held him captive.
Who knows for what reason this poor man was taken hostage - along with 1000s of other Palestinians - but we can easily imagine how his torment is compounded on learning that his wife and CHILDREN were murdered by the same brute forces that held him captive.
Mosab Abu Toha—
"A Palestinian hostage who’s just been released was told his wife and children were slaughtered by Israel while he was held hostage.
"His youngest daughter was turning two years old on Oct 18, in five days.
"You will not see this story on CNN, BBC, NYT, WP, or other MSM outlets."
"A Palestinian hostage who’s just been released was told his wife and children were slaughtered by Israel while he was held hostage.
"His youngest daughter was turning two years old on Oct 18, in five days.
"You will not see this story on CNN, BBC, NYT, WP, or other MSM outlets."
October 14, 2025 at 6:13 AM
This is what UNBEARABLE agony looks like.
Who knows for what reason this poor man was taken hostage - along with 1000s of other Palestinians - but we can easily imagine how his torment is compounded on learning that his wife and CHILDREN were murdered by the same brute forces that held him captive.
Who knows for what reason this poor man was taken hostage - along with 1000s of other Palestinians - but we can easily imagine how his torment is compounded on learning that his wife and CHILDREN were murdered by the same brute forces that held him captive.
Peace: Nothing to lose, everything to gain.
open.substack.com/pub/stephani...
My new post. Without peace, there is no ease, trust, or wellbeing. No safety. No joy.
It is in ALL our interests that in this potent moment each of us stands up for peace and all that it ensures.
EVERY effort counts.
open.substack.com/pub/stephani...
My new post. Without peace, there is no ease, trust, or wellbeing. No safety. No joy.
It is in ALL our interests that in this potent moment each of us stands up for peace and all that it ensures.
EVERY effort counts.
Peace: Nothing to lose, everything to gain.
The Sacred Everyday
open.substack.com
October 13, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Peace: Nothing to lose, everything to gain.
open.substack.com/pub/stephani...
My new post. Without peace, there is no ease, trust, or wellbeing. No safety. No joy.
It is in ALL our interests that in this potent moment each of us stands up for peace and all that it ensures.
EVERY effort counts.
open.substack.com/pub/stephani...
My new post. Without peace, there is no ease, trust, or wellbeing. No safety. No joy.
It is in ALL our interests that in this potent moment each of us stands up for peace and all that it ensures.
EVERY effort counts.
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““The hardest thing to reckon with about this whole rotten business is that it remains unresolved. Leveson left the inquiry with stern recommendations that weren’t acted upon, despite David Cameron’s promise to do so. Phase two of Leveson has never happened.” Jane Goodall reviews The Hack…
A rollercoaster of spoilers • Jane Goodall
A pacey dramatisation of News International’s phone-hacking and influence-wielding leaves the story necessarily unfinished
inside.org.au
October 4, 2025 at 2:09 AM
““The hardest thing to reckon with about this whole rotten business is that it remains unresolved. Leveson left the inquiry with stern recommendations that weren’t acted upon, despite David Cameron’s promise to do so. Phase two of Leveson has never happened.” Jane Goodall reviews The Hack…
Have you seen "The Hack" on Stan? (ITV in the UK.)
Essential viewing for all appalled by Murdoch media and the immense harm from "leadership" lust for profits. power, and embrace of toxic "causes".
An excellent review from Jane R Goodall follows.
Your views?
insidestory.org.au/a-rollercoas...
Essential viewing for all appalled by Murdoch media and the immense harm from "leadership" lust for profits. power, and embrace of toxic "causes".
An excellent review from Jane R Goodall follows.
Your views?
insidestory.org.au/a-rollercoas...
A rollercoaster of spoilers • Jane Goodall
A pacey dramatisation of News International’s phone-hacking and influence-wielding leaves the story necessarily unfinished
insidestory.org.au
October 5, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Have you seen "The Hack" on Stan? (ITV in the UK.)
Essential viewing for all appalled by Murdoch media and the immense harm from "leadership" lust for profits. power, and embrace of toxic "causes".
An excellent review from Jane R Goodall follows.
Your views?
insidestory.org.au/a-rollercoas...
Essential viewing for all appalled by Murdoch media and the immense harm from "leadership" lust for profits. power, and embrace of toxic "causes".
An excellent review from Jane R Goodall follows.
Your views?
insidestory.org.au/a-rollercoas...
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Hedges Report: NPC Australia caves to Israel Lobby, cancels talk on our betrayal of Palestinian journalists
Hedges Report: NPC Australia caves to Israel Lobby, cancels talk on our betrayal of Palestinian journalists
The National Press Club of Australia cancelled my talk on how the media, by amplifying Israeli lies, have betrayed Palestinian journalists, 278 of whom have been assassinated by Israel.
johnmenadue.com
October 4, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Hedges Report: NPC Australia caves to Israel Lobby, cancels talk on our betrayal of Palestinian journalists
And how does the formerly well-regarded #NationalPressClub #NPC respond to the slaughter of journalists?
By CANCELLING #ChrisHedges.
Who's responsible for this shameful censoring?
Who's lobbying?
Who's accountable?
Urgent #4Corners needed into ALL ideological lobbying. @milliganreports.bsky.social
By CANCELLING #ChrisHedges.
Who's responsible for this shameful censoring?
Who's lobbying?
Who's accountable?
Urgent #4Corners needed into ALL ideological lobbying. @milliganreports.bsky.social
Journalists should be writing about this over and over in every publication.
"Gaza has become the worst graveyard for journalists in contemporary history."
"Gaza has become the worst graveyard for journalists in contemporary history."
Gaza has become journalism’s graveyard. Killing journalists is killing the truth | Anthony Bellanger
If we accept that reporters die in Gaza, we pave the way for other regimes to consider the murder of journalists a normal instrument of war
www.theguardian.com
October 5, 2025 at 1:05 AM
And how does the formerly well-regarded #NationalPressClub #NPC respond to the slaughter of journalists?
By CANCELLING #ChrisHedges.
Who's responsible for this shameful censoring?
Who's lobbying?
Who's accountable?
Urgent #4Corners needed into ALL ideological lobbying. @milliganreports.bsky.social
By CANCELLING #ChrisHedges.
Who's responsible for this shameful censoring?
Who's lobbying?
Who's accountable?
Urgent #4Corners needed into ALL ideological lobbying. @milliganreports.bsky.social
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This is a truly excoriating and well-deserved take-down of the National Press Club @PressClubAust by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Chris Hedges.
You really, 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 should read it. His words cut like a hot knife into butter. #auspol #GazaGenocide
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/10...
You really, 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 should read it. His words cut like a hot knife into butter. #auspol #GazaGenocide
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/10...
Hedges Report: NPC Australia caves to Israel Lobby, cancels talk on our betrayal of Palestinian journalists
The National Press Club of Australia cancelled my talk on how the media, by amplifying Israeli lies, have betrayed Palestinian journalists, 278 of whom have been assassinated by Israel.
johnmenadue.com
October 4, 2025 at 10:15 PM
This is a truly excoriating and well-deserved take-down of the National Press Club @PressClubAust by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Chris Hedges.
You really, 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 should read it. His words cut like a hot knife into butter. #auspol #GazaGenocide
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/10...
You really, 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 should read it. His words cut like a hot knife into butter. #auspol #GazaGenocide
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/10...
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Transparency warrior @mrrexpatrick.bsky.social takes the long handle to the claim by public servants that not enough govt secrecy caused #Robodebt
#auspol
michaelwest.com.au/too-much-tra...
#auspol
michaelwest.com.au/too-much-tra...
Fat Cats say what? Too much transparency caused Robodebt scandal - Michael West
In an extraordinary pitch for a public servant scrutiny void, senior public servants have blamed Robodebt on transparency.
michaelwest.com.au
October 4, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Transparency warrior @mrrexpatrick.bsky.social takes the long handle to the claim by public servants that not enough govt secrecy caused #Robodebt
#auspol
michaelwest.com.au/too-much-tra...
#auspol
michaelwest.com.au/too-much-tra...