Giovanni Tiso
@gtiso.bsky.social
Online magazine editor, @overlandjournal.bsky.social. Bylines at New Humanist, Pantograph Punch, New Inquiry, Popula, Sport. Translator. He/him.
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“She learned to use ink
to slowly cover
her reflection in the water,
hiding it from every eye,
until her skin
grew a waterproof shell.”
From HER NAME IS A RIVER, our latest #Fridaypoem by Tangqing Zhang.
overland.org.au/2025/11/her-...
to slowly cover
her reflection in the water,
hiding it from every eye,
until her skin
grew a waterproof shell.”
From HER NAME IS A RIVER, our latest #Fridaypoem by Tangqing Zhang.
overland.org.au/2025/11/her-...
Her name is a river - Overland literary journal
They measured her body / with iron chains, / and gave her a new name— / as if planting a eucalyptus / into a church vase, / uprooting the old one completely.
overland.org.au
November 21, 2025 at 1:39 AM
“She learned to use ink
to slowly cover
her reflection in the water,
hiding it from every eye,
until her skin
grew a waterproof shell.”
From HER NAME IS A RIVER, our latest #Fridaypoem by Tangqing Zhang.
overland.org.au/2025/11/her-...
to slowly cover
her reflection in the water,
hiding it from every eye,
until her skin
grew a waterproof shell.”
From HER NAME IS A RIVER, our latest #Fridaypoem by Tangqing Zhang.
overland.org.au/2025/11/her-...
Okay I had to see for myself. This is... something alright.
November 20, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Okay I had to see for myself. This is... something alright.
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Simon Watts says he announced back on Oct 12 that the Govt would reject the Climate Commission's advice to have a carbin negative 2050 target.
That surprised many, including, presumably, Simon Watts, who on Oct 14 told me that announcement would come "in due course".
newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/21/c...
That surprised many, including, presumably, Simon Watts, who on Oct 14 told me that announcement would come "in due course".
newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/21/c...
Confusion reigns as climate minister appears unaware of own announcement
The Govt says it rejected the Climate Change Commission's advice a month ago, but the commission says it hasn't heard anything from the Govt.
newsroom.co.nz
November 20, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Simon Watts says he announced back on Oct 12 that the Govt would reject the Climate Commission's advice to have a carbin negative 2050 target.
That surprised many, including, presumably, Simon Watts, who on Oct 14 told me that announcement would come "in due course".
newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/21/c...
That surprised many, including, presumably, Simon Watts, who on Oct 14 told me that announcement would come "in due course".
newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/21/c...
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Like it or not this technology is here to stay and if you don’t use it you’ll fall behind in your industry
November 16, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Like it or not this technology is here to stay and if you don’t use it you’ll fall behind in your industry
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oh cool new zealand is a GREAT country to be trans I'm not extremely worried about the changes occuring
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
New Zealand pushes pause on puberty blockers pending UK trial
Green Party MP Ricardo Menéndez March says the government is "buying into imported culture wars" .
www.rnz.co.nz
November 19, 2025 at 11:47 PM
oh cool new zealand is a GREAT country to be trans I'm not extremely worried about the changes occuring
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
A stark indictment by opposition MP Chris Bishop.
Hard choices lie ahead, Bishop says, as he explains funding the $56 billion in motorways promised by the Government would require a nearly 50c per litre lift in petrol taxes.
Transport Minister Chris Bishop says funding $56b in roads a 'challenge'
Hard choices lie ahead, Bishop says, as he explains funding the $56 billion in motorways promised by the Government would require a nearly 50c per litre lift in petrol taxes.
dlvr.it
November 19, 2025 at 3:38 AM
A stark indictment by opposition MP Chris Bishop.
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“During the late months of 2024, it was becoming readily clear to some of us that Gaza existed on two incommensurable planes: one which was transmitted in Arabic and the other in English.”
An introduction to OF WEAPONS AND WORDS, and to the vital task of translating militant writings on Palestine.
An introduction to OF WEAPONS AND WORDS, and to the vital task of translating militant writings on Palestine.
To fight against the annihilation of thought: an introduction to Of Weapons and Words - Overland literary journal
Across Palestine and beyond, militant intellectuals continue to study the ongoing catastrophe despite Israel’s best efforts. This study and critical analysis has nothing to do with scholasticism. It r...
overland.org.au
November 19, 2025 at 2:01 AM
“During the late months of 2024, it was becoming readily clear to some of us that Gaza existed on two incommensurable planes: one which was transmitted in Arabic and the other in English.”
An introduction to OF WEAPONS AND WORDS, and to the vital task of translating militant writings on Palestine.
An introduction to OF WEAPONS AND WORDS, and to the vital task of translating militant writings on Palestine.
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whoever selected the photos for this article deserves an award for photo selection, this is peak photo selection, unsurpassable perfection, all other photo selector people can just get their coats and go home because this selection will never be bettered
Graham Linehan clashes with Father Ted star Ardal O’Hanlon over trans views
https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/11/18/graham-linehan-ardal-ohanlon-anti-trans-views/?utm_content=1763480405&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/11/18/graham-linehan-ardal-ohanlon-anti-trans-views/?utm_content=1763480405&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
Graham Linehan clashes with Father Ted star Ardal O'Hanlon over trans views
Anti-trans activist Graham Linehan has claimed Father Ted actor Ardal O'Hanlon 'disagrees' with his views on trans rights.
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November 18, 2025 at 5:27 PM
whoever selected the photos for this article deserves an award for photo selection, this is peak photo selection, unsurpassable perfection, all other photo selector people can just get their coats and go home because this selection will never be bettered
Fucking A. www.rnz.co.nz/life/books/t...
Top writers ruled out of NZ book awards due to AI covers
For the first time AI regulations have been applied to the Ockham New Zealand Book Awards, including every detail from cover to cover.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 18, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Fucking A. www.rnz.co.nz/life/books/t...
I swear New Zealand has some of the clumsiest racists www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3608...
‘I’m a little uncomfortable’: Local board members walk out of meeting due to karakia
Two members of the Whangamatā Community Board walked out of a meeting ahead of a karakia being recited.
www.stuff.co.nz
November 17, 2025 at 9:19 PM
I swear New Zealand has some of the clumsiest racists www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3608...
Lucia has made an entire stereo this year in carpentry. Kids these days, etc.
November 16, 2025 at 5:32 AM
Lucia has made an entire stereo this year in carpentry. Kids these days, etc.
I witnessed a scene that shook me to my core today. I need to share it in its full, gruesome detail.
I went to a cafe for lunch, and as I was queuing to pay for the meal the woman in front of me was told hers came to $21. She handed over a $50 note, then looked in her purse for a $1 coin.
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I went to a cafe for lunch, and as I was queuing to pay for the meal the woman in front of me was told hers came to $21. She handed over a $50 note, then looked in her purse for a $1 coin.
...
November 15, 2025 at 4:34 AM
I witnessed a scene that shook me to my core today. I need to share it in its full, gruesome detail.
I went to a cafe for lunch, and as I was queuing to pay for the meal the woman in front of me was told hers came to $21. She handed over a $50 note, then looked in her purse for a $1 coin.
...
I went to a cafe for lunch, and as I was queuing to pay for the meal the woman in front of me was told hers came to $21. She handed over a $50 note, then looked in her purse for a $1 coin.
...
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Years ago I was suspended on Twitter for inviting Marco Rubio to swallow ten D batteries, which I don’t see how it could be a threat; he and I were not even in the same room and I have at most six D batteries on hand
November 14, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Years ago I was suspended on Twitter for inviting Marco Rubio to swallow ten D batteries, which I don’t see how it could be a threat; he and I were not even in the same room and I have at most six D batteries on hand
It's time for the New Zealand Labour Party to ditch a policy steeped in eugenicism. actionnetwork.org/petitions/ca...
Call on the labour party to end ableist immigration policy
We want to live in a welcoming Aotearoa where migrants with disabilities and health conditions fully belong. But currently, our immigration policy is getting in the way by barring people with disabili...
actionnetwork.org
November 13, 2025 at 10:17 PM
It's time for the New Zealand Labour Party to ditch a policy steeped in eugenicism. actionnetwork.org/petitions/ca...
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“Wianamattas’ emus are a testament to the importance of caring for even the ordinary parts of our living world—the parts that we take for granted.”
As part of our series supported by @copower.bsky.social, Andy Mason goes searching for Sydney’s last “wild” emus
As part of our series supported by @copower.bsky.social, Andy Mason goes searching for Sydney’s last “wild” emus
Over the back fence: in search of Sydney’s last “wild” emus - Overland literary journal
Everybody knows there used to be emus all over Western Sydney. It’s called Emu Plains, for flip’s sake.
overland.org.au
November 13, 2025 at 1:41 AM
“Wianamattas’ emus are a testament to the importance of caring for even the ordinary parts of our living world—the parts that we take for granted.”
As part of our series supported by @copower.bsky.social, Andy Mason goes searching for Sydney’s last “wild” emus
As part of our series supported by @copower.bsky.social, Andy Mason goes searching for Sydney’s last “wild” emus
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The Aristocrats!
We *gotta* find another word for these creeps; 'elites' just isn't viable anymore.
November 12, 2025 at 11:55 PM
The Aristocrats!
ACAB: The Musical
Jevon McSkimming accuser faces charges of harassing another police officer
The woman who accused the disgraced top cop of sexual offending has received an apology, but is still facing charges.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 12, 2025 at 9:14 PM
ACAB: The Musical
This kind of racism will never get hold in New Zealand — because we hate it when housing prices go down.
November 9, 2025 at 9:09 PM
This kind of racism will never get hold in New Zealand — because we hate it when housing prices go down.
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football’s all like gimme that coconut i want it it’s beautiful but tennis is all like fuck this stupid lemon i hate it
November 9, 2025 at 7:55 PM
football’s all like gimme that coconut i want it it’s beautiful but tennis is all like fuck this stupid lemon i hate it
Kristol is finally invading the Iraq of his own mind.
“The current state of American capitalism isn’t sustainable. It doesn’t deserve to be sustained. And the best way to avoid an American version of “eat the rich” is to fix the current “let them eat cake” distortion of capitalism into which we’ve fallen.”
www.thebulwark.com/p/let-them-e...
www.thebulwark.com/p/let-them-e...
Let Them Eat AI-Generated Cake
Elon Musk and the coming twilight of the elites.
www.thebulwark.com
November 9, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Kristol is finally invading the Iraq of his own mind.
Occasionally when I'm out and about I get Chrome to read me a long article or essay from the web. Today I tried doing that and it launched an AI "summary" consisting of two voices, one male one female, discussing the text badly. It was bone-chilling.
November 8, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Occasionally when I'm out and about I get Chrome to read me a long article or essay from the web. Today I tried doing that and it launched an AI "summary" consisting of two voices, one male one female, discussing the text badly. It was bone-chilling.
I'm doing this thing on Monday at Trades Hall in Pōneke. Full blurb in the alt-text.
November 8, 2025 at 5:30 AM
I'm doing this thing on Monday at Trades Hall in Pōneke. Full blurb in the alt-text.
Exposure — the graduate showcase from the university's college of creative arts — is on at the Massey campus in Pōneke. Free entry and, as always, worth the trip. This is a detail from Ana Johnston's beautiful installation, "little bird nestless"
November 7, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Exposure — the graduate showcase from the university's college of creative arts — is on at the Massey campus in Pōneke. Free entry and, as always, worth the trip. This is a detail from Ana Johnston's beautiful installation, "little bird nestless"
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November 7, 2025 at 8:29 PM