@franbaum.bsky.social
Professor of Health Equity, University of Adelaide
Activist with People's Health Movement & Academics for Palestine A4P
Activist with People's Health Movement & Academics for Palestine A4P
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No comment necessary: "I cannot be party to silencing writers so, with a heavy heart, I am resigning from my role as the director of the AWW.... Friends and colleagues in the arts, beware of the future. They are coming for you." Louise Adler www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I cannot be party to silencing writers, which is why I am resigning as director of Adelaide Writers’ Week | Louise Adler
Cancelling the Australian Palestinian author Randa Abdel-Fattah weakens freedom of speech and is the harbinger of a less free nation
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January 13, 2026 at 7:58 AM
No comment necessary: "I cannot be party to silencing writers so, with a heavy heart, I am resigning from my role as the director of the AWW.... Friends and colleagues in the arts, beware of the future. They are coming for you." Louise Adler www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Please don’t tell me that a single letter was behind the Adelaide Festival board’s decision
January 9, 2026 at 10:41 AM
Please don’t tell me that a single letter was behind the Adelaide Festival board’s decision
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Writers festivals used to be about dangerous ideas.
Now they are about ensuring that their program of speakers and topics has been pre-approved by a foreign power, and/or their local agents.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Now they are about ensuring that their program of speakers and topics has been pre-approved by a foreign power, and/or their local agents.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Adelaide festival dumps prominent academic Randa Abdel-Fattah over ‘cultural sensitivity’ concerns after Bondi attack
Abdel-Fattah accuses the board of ‘blatant and shameless’ anti-Palestinian racism and censorship, as other authors pull out in solidarity
www.theguardian.com
January 8, 2026 at 11:08 AM
Writers festivals used to be about dangerous ideas.
Now they are about ensuring that their program of speakers and topics has been pre-approved by a foreign power, and/or their local agents.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Now they are about ensuring that their program of speakers and topics has been pre-approved by a foreign power, and/or their local agents.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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The unconscionable outcome of outsourcing human services to corporations. Fund the Australian Public Service to keep its critical work in-house for the public good.
The unconscionable outcome of outsourcing human services to corporations. Fund the Australian Public Service to keep its critical work in-house for the public good.
Call centre operator that won major Centrelink contract paid no corporate tax for two years
Telco Services Australia generated more than $185m in revenue in 2024-25 and $130m the year before but paid zero tax
www.theguardian.com
January 10, 2026 at 8:17 PM
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The unconscionable outcome of outsourcing human services to corporations. Fund the Australian Public Service to keep its critical work in-house for the public good.
The unconscionable outcome of outsourcing human services to corporations. Fund the Australian Public Service to keep its critical work in-house for the public good.
Please don't resign Louise Adler - we need you to restore Adelaide Writers Week reputation
A new Board and a reset, a letter to all writers saying Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah has been re-invited with an apology for the actions of previous Board
www.indailysa.com.au/news/just-in...
A new Board and a reset, a letter to all writers saying Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah has been re-invited with an apology for the actions of previous Board
www.indailysa.com.au/news/just-in...
'Wickedness thrives in darkness': Former Adelaide Festival leaders pen scathing letter on Writers' Week - News | InDaily, Inside South Australia
Eleven SA art directors pen a scathing letter criticising Adelaide Festival Board's decision to drop a Palestinian author from Writers’ Week.
www.indailysa.com.au
January 12, 2026 at 12:45 AM
Please don't resign Louise Adler - we need you to restore Adelaide Writers Week reputation
A new Board and a reset, a letter to all writers saying Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah has been re-invited with an apology for the actions of previous Board
www.indailysa.com.au/news/just-in...
A new Board and a reset, a letter to all writers saying Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah has been re-invited with an apology for the actions of previous Board
www.indailysa.com.au/news/just-in...
Hearing the amazing Stan Grant first speaker at The Equity Co-Lab Fair by Design National Summit #Equity #healthequity
October 14, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Hearing the amazing Stan Grant first speaker at The Equity Co-Lab Fair by Design National Summit #Equity #healthequity
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The Aust Parliament Sports Club (the one that ditched David Pocock) is now formally registered as a lobby group👇🏽
Anthony Albanese is the President of the Aust Parliament Sports Club.
That means the Prime Minister of Australia is currently the president of a lobby group.
Just utterly unbelievable.
Anthony Albanese is the President of the Aust Parliament Sports Club.
That means the Prime Minister of Australia is currently the president of a lobby group.
Just utterly unbelievable.
October 10, 2025 at 9:41 AM
The Aust Parliament Sports Club (the one that ditched David Pocock) is now formally registered as a lobby group👇🏽
Anthony Albanese is the President of the Aust Parliament Sports Club.
That means the Prime Minister of Australia is currently the president of a lobby group.
Just utterly unbelievable.
Anthony Albanese is the President of the Aust Parliament Sports Club.
That means the Prime Minister of Australia is currently the president of a lobby group.
Just utterly unbelievable.
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Every billionaire is proof millions of people, somewhere, are being robbed of a life worth living.
#SocialistSunday
#SocialistSunday
October 12, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Every billionaire is proof millions of people, somewhere, are being robbed of a life worth living.
#SocialistSunday
#SocialistSunday
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IF THIS IS NOT HOSTAGE TAKING, WHAT IS? Israel refuses to release Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya who insisted on staying with his patients in his bombed hospital even after his own son was murdered. Since then he has been held in one of Israel's torture facilities.
October 11, 2025 at 3:17 PM
IF THIS IS NOT HOSTAGE TAKING, WHAT IS? Israel refuses to release Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya who insisted on staying with his patients in his bombed hospital even after his own son was murdered. Since then he has been held in one of Israel's torture facilities.
October 12, 2025 at 9:47 AM
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" We can build a better, enshittification-resistant digital nervous system, one fit to coordinate the mass movements we will need to fight fascism, end genocide and save our planet and our species". @franbaum.bsky.social @gilanaf.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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Way past its prime: how did Amazon get so rubbish?
Sick of scrolling through junk results, AI-generated ads and links to lookalike products? The author and activist behind the term ‘enshittification’ explains what’s gone wrong with the internet – and ...
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October 6, 2025 at 12:57 AM
" We can build a better, enshittification-resistant digital nervous system, one fit to coordinate the mass movements we will need to fight fascism, end genocide and save our planet and our species". @franbaum.bsky.social @gilanaf.bsky.social
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Be in front of the curve - support phase out of fossil fuels!!
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✍️ ADD YOUR NAME: Phase out fossil fuels
Emissions reduction targets won’t solve the climate crisis if they’re built on fiction. It's time for the government to tackle the biggest source of carbon emissions in Australia – fossil fuels.
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September 25, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Be in front of the curve - support phase out of fossil fuels!!
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nb.australiainstitute.org.au/phase-out-fo...
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Ιsrael Is Trying to Smear the Gaza Aid Flotilla As ‘Terrorists’. We Must Not Let It
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Israel Is Trying to Smear the Gaza Aid Flotilla As ‘Terrorists’. We Must Not Let It | Novara Media
Hundreds of brave doctors, lawyers, journalists and parliamentarians are sailing to Gaza to break Israel's illegal blockade. By smearing them as 'Hamas', Israel is preparing to attack, writes Yanis Va...
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September 21, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Ιsrael Is Trying to Smear the Gaza Aid Flotilla As ‘Terrorists’. We Must Not Let It
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What if we taxed the gas industry properly?
"We're incredibly generous to the gas industry, most of which is foreign owned.
"Norway taxes gas & gives their kids free education. What we do is give the gas away for free & charge our kids a fortune to go to uni."
@richarddenniss.bsky.social on ABC ⤵️
"We're incredibly generous to the gas industry, most of which is foreign owned.
"Norway taxes gas & gives their kids free education. What we do is give the gas away for free & charge our kids a fortune to go to uni."
@richarddenniss.bsky.social on ABC ⤵️
What If Wednesday: Increased taxes on the gas industry - ABC listen
Today on 774 ABC Radio Melbourne Drive, What If Wednesday tackled the question: What if we increased taxes on the gas industry?
www.abc.net.au
September 17, 2025 at 11:46 PM
What if we taxed the gas industry properly?
"We're incredibly generous to the gas industry, most of which is foreign owned.
"Norway taxes gas & gives their kids free education. What we do is give the gas away for free & charge our kids a fortune to go to uni."
@richarddenniss.bsky.social on ABC ⤵️
"We're incredibly generous to the gas industry, most of which is foreign owned.
"Norway taxes gas & gives their kids free education. What we do is give the gas away for free & charge our kids a fortune to go to uni."
@richarddenniss.bsky.social on ABC ⤵️
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Melbourne Uni is killing the literary journal Meanjin. It's cultural vandalism. Australian universities are now deeply anti-intellectual places www.crikey.com.au/2025/09/04/m...
Literary journal Meanjin to close after 85 years of publishing
Meanjin, a mainstay of Australia's cultural landscape and the nation's second-oldest literary publication, is shuttering after Melbourne University Publishing decided to cease financial support.
www.crikey.com.au
September 4, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Melbourne Uni is killing the literary journal Meanjin. It's cultural vandalism. Australian universities are now deeply anti-intellectual places www.crikey.com.au/2025/09/04/m...
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Seacliff beach this morning - but it could be Bondi. Our oceans are on fire. Dead marine life all over the beach. Scientists warned us. Now we are in it. End new fossil fuels. Stop subsidising coal and gas. Our world is on fire and our kids will cop it big time.
September 6, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Seacliff beach this morning - but it could be Bondi. Our oceans are on fire. Dead marine life all over the beach. Scientists warned us. Now we are in it. End new fossil fuels. Stop subsidising coal and gas. Our world is on fire and our kids will cop it big time.
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The president of the United States just declared war, actual military war, not a metaphorical one, on a major American city, and one governed by his political opponents.
In any other period, this would be impeachment-worthy.
In any other period, this would be impeachment-worthy.
September 6, 2025 at 3:54 PM
The president of the United States just declared war, actual military war, not a metaphorical one, on a major American city, and one governed by his political opponents.
In any other period, this would be impeachment-worthy.
In any other period, this would be impeachment-worthy.
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Definitely a real parallel between Aus and UK surprise mass-attendance racist rallies. Both feel fucking terrifying
September 14, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Definitely a real parallel between Aus and UK surprise mass-attendance racist rallies. Both feel fucking terrifying
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has delivered a swashbuckling call for Europe to defend itself against Russia and punish the Israeli government in today's State of the European Union address.
Besieged von der Leyen calls on Europe to ‘fight’
Confronted by boos and facing mounting opposition, the European Commission president chose to look outward.
www.politico.eu
September 10, 2025 at 12:57 PM
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has delivered a swashbuckling call for Europe to defend itself against Russia and punish the Israeli government in today's State of the European Union address.
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Donald Trump’s assault on green energy could halve pace of US decarbonisation, warns report, which highlights risk US emissions start rising again from late 2030s without policy reversal on.ft.com/46kLrOP @financialtimes.com
Donald Trump’s assault on green energy could halve pace of US decarbonisation, report finds
Forecasts pinned to president’s axing of tax credits and surging electricity demand due to artificial intelligence
www.ft.com
September 10, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Donald Trump’s assault on green energy could halve pace of US decarbonisation, warns report, which highlights risk US emissions start rising again from late 2030s without policy reversal on.ft.com/46kLrOP @financialtimes.com
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Mark it on your calendar: Oct. 18 is the next No Kings Day. Let's join with even more millions of Americans and make our defense of democracy impossible for politicians and the media to ignore. Bring your family and friends.
September 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Mark it on your calendar: Oct. 18 is the next No Kings Day. Let's join with even more millions of Americans and make our defense of democracy impossible for politicians and the media to ignore. Bring your family and friends.
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I messaged a few politics reporters live reporting from the conference, to ask why they hadn’t given the same (or any) coverage to the conferences of the DUP, Greens and Plaid Cymru - all of whom have the same seats as Reform
I got no response and one blocked me
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
I got no response and one blocked me
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
‘Such a vibrant feeling’: Reform UK devotees gather at party conference
Atmosphere of jubilation takes hold as the Farage faithful don union flags and enjoy their ‘unity of purpose’
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September 7, 2025 at 8:57 AM
I messaged a few politics reporters live reporting from the conference, to ask why they hadn’t given the same (or any) coverage to the conferences of the DUP, Greens and Plaid Cymru - all of whom have the same seats as Reform
I got no response and one blocked me
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
I got no response and one blocked me
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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"There is a concern with the Indian community." Then Jacinta Nampijinpa Price said "mass migration" statement was a "mistake". Then refused to apologise, blaming the ABC for raising the Indian community in the interview. Now there's internal fighting. #auspol www.skynews.com.au/australia-ne...
Senator Price lashes out at ‘cowardly’ senior Liberal over India migrant backlash
Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has refused to apologise for her controversial comments about Indian migrants despite pressure from within her own party.
www.skynews.com.au
September 7, 2025 at 2:19 AM
"There is a concern with the Indian community." Then Jacinta Nampijinpa Price said "mass migration" statement was a "mistake". Then refused to apologise, blaming the ABC for raising the Indian community in the interview. Now there's internal fighting. #auspol www.skynews.com.au/australia-ne...