iurgi urrutia
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Librarian, reader, listener, writer, speaker.
From the Basque Country(not Spain or France), now living in Bunurong land of the Kulin nation.
Values: justice, solidarity, unionism and internationalism. Newsletter: https://buttondown.com/iurgiurrutia
From the Basque Country(not Spain or France), now living in Bunurong land of the Kulin nation.
Values: justice, solidarity, unionism and internationalism. Newsletter: https://buttondown.com/iurgiurrutia
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If advocating for peace, justice & meaningful action on climate change is extremist. Consider me one. If being critical of growing inequality, tax loopholes & havens, corporations that don't pay taxes, breaches of international law & human rights & genocide is extremist. Then count me as one #auspol
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A loss not just to Palestinians, but to the world and to humanity, as a whole. History will not be kind.
“They want to erase the Palestinian identity and Palestinian heritage and ... to remove any connection that keeps the Palestinian society clinging to this land,”
apnews.com/article/isra...
“They want to erase the Palestinian identity and Palestinian heritage and ... to remove any connection that keeps the Palestinian society clinging to this land,”
apnews.com/article/isra...
Palestinians look to salvage Gaza's history from the ruins of Israel's military offensive
The Great Omari Mosque in Gaza City was hit by an Israeli strike during the war with Hamas. It is one of dozens of heritage sites that were damaged or destroyed during the war.
apnews.com
February 16, 2026 at 3:59 AM
A loss not just to Palestinians, but to the world and to humanity, as a whole. History will not be kind.
“They want to erase the Palestinian identity and Palestinian heritage and ... to remove any connection that keeps the Palestinian society clinging to this land,”
apnews.com/article/isra...
“They want to erase the Palestinian identity and Palestinian heritage and ... to remove any connection that keeps the Palestinian society clinging to this land,”
apnews.com/article/isra...
Another example of how comics are important in our galaxy comes from Isaac Asimov's Foundation, Book 1, Part 3, Chapter 2 when comics are mentioned as being published in the Terminus City Journal 😉
a man in a blue shirt is pointing at something in front of a building in a movie .
ALT: a man in a blue shirt is pointing at something in front of a building in a movie .
media.tenor.com
February 15, 2026 at 2:06 AM
Another example of how comics are important in our galaxy comes from Isaac Asimov's Foundation, Book 1, Part 3, Chapter 2 when comics are mentioned as being published in the Terminus City Journal 😉
There's a lot happening in the Australian comics community and the recent launch of the Folio: Stories of Australian Comics was momentous. I discuss this and other updates in my latest blog post.
The Australian Comics Community
Back in the blogging saddle, this time diving deep into the flourishing Australian comics community!
buttondown.com
February 14, 2026 at 10:17 PM
There's a lot happening in the Australian comics community and the recent launch of the Folio: Stories of Australian Comics was momentous. I discuss this and other updates in my latest blog post.
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Jerseys of nations ‘involved in major conflict’ banned from A-League multicultural round
Attire that ‘may cause offence or incite tension’ will not be allowed
Civil liberties group says APL should be ‘ashamed’ of decision
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Attire that ‘may cause offence or incite tension’ will not be allowed
Civil liberties group says APL should be ‘ashamed’ of decision
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Jerseys of nations ‘involved in major conflict’ banned from A-League multicultural round
The A-League has been accused of undermining social cohesion after banning fans from wearing jerseys of unspecified nations ahead of this week’s multicultural round
www.theguardian.com
February 13, 2026 at 8:56 PM
Jerseys of nations ‘involved in major conflict’ banned from A-League multicultural round
Attire that ‘may cause offence or incite tension’ will not be allowed
Civil liberties group says APL should be ‘ashamed’ of decision
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Attire that ‘may cause offence or incite tension’ will not be allowed
Civil liberties group says APL should be ‘ashamed’ of decision
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
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Today, under the cover of the Liberals tearing each other down, Labor has approved another coal mine extension.
Extending Middlemount to 2044 means Labor has now approved 35 fossil fuel projects.
In the middle of the climate crisis, they're approving more coal & gas.
Extending Middlemount to 2044 means Labor has now approved 35 fossil fuel projects.
In the middle of the climate crisis, they're approving more coal & gas.
February 13, 2026 at 12:32 AM
Today, under the cover of the Liberals tearing each other down, Labor has approved another coal mine extension.
Extending Middlemount to 2044 means Labor has now approved 35 fossil fuel projects.
In the middle of the climate crisis, they're approving more coal & gas.
Extending Middlemount to 2044 means Labor has now approved 35 fossil fuel projects.
In the middle of the climate crisis, they're approving more coal & gas.
Interesting that we only learn about this meeting of the president of a country responsible for severe war crimes & breaches of international law committing a genocide with 12 Australians who served in the IDF, the army brutally enacting those genocidal policies, through an Israeli newspaper #auspol
Isaac Herzog, Australian lone soldiers meet in Melbourne | The Jerusalem Post
The meeting, held on the sidelines of the last day of Herzog’s visit to Australia, underscored both the pride and the unease felt by Diaspora families whose children chose to join the IDF.
www.jpost.com
February 12, 2026 at 8:59 PM
Interesting that we only learn about this meeting of the president of a country responsible for severe war crimes & breaches of international law committing a genocide with 12 Australians who served in the IDF, the army brutally enacting those genocidal policies, through an Israeli newspaper #auspol
Couldn’t make it but there in spirit ✊🏼
Thousands of people come out again and again to show they’re on the right side of history.
February 12, 2026 at 7:17 AM
Couldn’t make it but there in spirit ✊🏼
Excellent ✊🏼 #auspol
Melbourne woman files charges against Isaac Herzog
Israeli president accused of breaking Australian laws prohibiting genocide and crimes against humanity
www.deepcutnews.com
February 11, 2026 at 9:37 PM
Excellent ✊🏼 #auspol
State terrorism against peaceful protesters who defend international law and long for freedom and peace.
State terrorism in support of the president of a genocidal state. #auspol
State terrorism in support of the president of a genocidal state. #auspol
"This was planned. And Chris Minns owns it ... I was there".
Andrew Brown with the extraordinary story of NSW Police brutality at the Herzog protest.
While the premier - to great applause - said "Thank you friends" to the Israel Lobby.
#auspol
michaelwest.com.au/this-was-pla...
Andrew Brown with the extraordinary story of NSW Police brutality at the Herzog protest.
While the premier - to great applause - said "Thank you friends" to the Israel Lobby.
#auspol
michaelwest.com.au/this-was-pla...
This was planned. And Chris Minns owns it. - Michael West
NSW Police have assaulted dozens of peace protestors who gathered to protest the visit by Israeli president Isaac Herzog to Australia.
michaelwest.com.au
February 9, 2026 at 8:08 PM
State terrorism against peaceful protesters who defend international law and long for freedom and peace.
State terrorism in support of the president of a genocidal state. #auspol
State terrorism in support of the president of a genocidal state. #auspol
How many violent thugs does it take to stop one peaceful non resisting protester?
How will the media whitewash, justify, ignore or support the normalisation of this fascistic violence?
How much deeper into the abyss of authoritarian state violence will we fall?
Australian social cohesion 🤮🤬
How will the media whitewash, justify, ignore or support the normalisation of this fascistic violence?
How much deeper into the abyss of authoritarian state violence will we fall?
Australian social cohesion 🤮🤬
Assistant police commissioner Peter McKenna: "It was really quite precarious at times for our officers who were significantly outnumbered by the protesters and the people who wanted to act in a violent and offensive manner."
#auspol #nswpol #PoliceViolence #HerzogNotWelcome
#auspol #nswpol #PoliceViolence #HerzogNotWelcome
February 9, 2026 at 7:46 PM
How many violent thugs does it take to stop one peaceful non resisting protester?
How will the media whitewash, justify, ignore or support the normalisation of this fascistic violence?
How much deeper into the abyss of authoritarian state violence will we fall?
Australian social cohesion 🤮🤬
How will the media whitewash, justify, ignore or support the normalisation of this fascistic violence?
How much deeper into the abyss of authoritarian state violence will we fall?
Australian social cohesion 🤮🤬
This is what the Minns & Albo social cohesion looks like. Police brutality unleashed on people engaged in peaceful prayer. #auspol
Extraordinary footage. Police pulling off people engaged in peaceful prayer.
February 9, 2026 at 11:07 AM
This is what the Minns & Albo social cohesion looks like. Police brutality unleashed on people engaged in peaceful prayer. #auspol
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We've shut down the busiest pedestrian intersection in Naarm/Melbourne because our government invited a genocidal war criminal to our country
February 9, 2026 at 7:04 AM
We've shut down the busiest pedestrian intersection in Naarm/Melbourne because our government invited a genocidal war criminal to our country
Unfortunately I'm not well enough to make it to the city today. But I hope tens of thousands go to the protest against Albo's shared values on settler colonialism and genocide. Herzog should never had a state visit, he should be arrested. Peace and freedom for Palestine ✊🇵🇸
February 9, 2026 at 6:12 AM
Unfortunately I'm not well enough to make it to the city today. But I hope tens of thousands go to the protest against Albo's shared values on settler colonialism and genocide. Herzog should never had a state visit, he should be arrested. Peace and freedom for Palestine ✊🇵🇸
The World Inequality Report 2026: the world’s top 10% now take more income than the other 90% combined, while the poorest half receive less than 10% of global income. Wealth is tighter still: the top 10% own three-quarters of everything, while the bottom half holds just 2%. Full report below
prod.wid.world
February 2, 2026 at 9:01 PM
The World Inequality Report 2026: the world’s top 10% now take more income than the other 90% combined, while the poorest half receive less than 10% of global income. Wealth is tighter still: the top 10% own three-quarters of everything, while the bottom half holds just 2%. Full report below
Karen Hao continues to do incredible work reporting on Open AI and the corrupt politicians who continue to support the AI mafia. Excellent report
OpenAl Showed Up At My Door. Here’s Why They’re Targeting People Like Me
YouTube video by More Perfect Union
youtu.be
February 1, 2026 at 1:52 AM
Karen Hao continues to do incredible work reporting on Open AI and the corrupt politicians who continue to support the AI mafia. Excellent report
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MSF finds El Fasher, Sudan, largely destroyed and "a ghost town." Less than a year ago there were 1 million people there.
#KeepEyesOnSudan
www.msf.org/msf-finds-el...
#KeepEyesOnSudan
www.msf.org/msf-finds-el...
MSF finds El Fasher, Sudan, largely destroyed and empty during visit | MSF
During a recent visit to El Fasher, in Darfur, Sudan, MSF teams found the town devastated and largely empty of people following a brutal siege.
www.msf.org
January 29, 2026 at 9:20 AM
MSF finds El Fasher, Sudan, largely destroyed and "a ghost town." Less than a year ago there were 1 million people there.
#KeepEyesOnSudan
www.msf.org/msf-finds-el...
#KeepEyesOnSudan
www.msf.org/msf-finds-el...
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the @jewishcouncilau.bsky.social calls on Albanese to rescind the initiation to Isaac Herzog
January 27, 2026 at 10:44 PM
the @jewishcouncilau.bsky.social calls on Albanese to rescind the initiation to Isaac Herzog
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Spy company Palantir has won top-level Australian govt security clearance despite involvement in Gaza genocide. @sstephanietrann.bsky.social investigates #auspol
michaelwest.com.au/we-kill-enem...
michaelwest.com.au/we-kill-enem...
"We kill enemies": Spy firm Palantir secures top Australian security clearance - Michael West
Cybersecurity company Palantir has high-level Australian government security clearance despite its complicity in the Gaza genocide.
michaelwest.com.au
January 19, 2026 at 5:38 AM
Spy company Palantir has won top-level Australian govt security clearance despite involvement in Gaza genocide. @sstephanietrann.bsky.social investigates #auspol
michaelwest.com.au/we-kill-enem...
michaelwest.com.au/we-kill-enem...
The Board of Collaborators is being constituted
Trump asks Australia, Albanese to join Gaza 'Board of Peace'
The US president is pushing for the board to preserve a fragile ceasefire between Hamas and Israel and progress the peace deal to the next phase.
www.abc.net.au
January 18, 2026 at 10:11 PM
The Board of Collaborators is being constituted
If you love reading comics and graphic novels and work in a library, this is your gig! Expressions of interest are open now for the judging panel of ALIA Graphic's Notable Australian Graphic Novels of 2025. Join the team, read the best comics by Australian creators last year and help celebrate them
ALIA Graphic - Expression of Interest
We are looking for expressions of interests to join our judging panel to choose our Australian Notable Graphic Novels of 2025.
If you were apart of the judging team last year, please feel free to su...
docs.google.com
January 18, 2026 at 10:06 PM
If you love reading comics and graphic novels and work in a library, this is your gig! Expressions of interest are open now for the judging panel of ALIA Graphic's Notable Australian Graphic Novels of 2025. Join the team, read the best comics by Australian creators last year and help celebrate them
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Wow.
SA Premier Malinauskas, triples down on interfering with the Adelaide Writers Festival which then self imploded and was cancelled.
Can you imagine linking an award-winning author who opposed genocide to two hateful, murderous men?
Racism game is strong. 👇🏼
SA Premier Malinauskas, triples down on interfering with the Adelaide Writers Festival which then self imploded and was cancelled.
Can you imagine linking an award-winning author who opposed genocide to two hateful, murderous men?
Racism game is strong. 👇🏼
January 13, 2026 at 4:59 AM
Wow.
SA Premier Malinauskas, triples down on interfering with the Adelaide Writers Festival which then self imploded and was cancelled.
Can you imagine linking an award-winning author who opposed genocide to two hateful, murderous men?
Racism game is strong. 👇🏼
SA Premier Malinauskas, triples down on interfering with the Adelaide Writers Festival which then self imploded and was cancelled.
Can you imagine linking an award-winning author who opposed genocide to two hateful, murderous men?
Racism game is strong. 👇🏼
Bluesky isn't included in the government's social media ban but they've decided to rollout age verification anyway. I refuse to do it. I have 50 years of wisdom and stupidity in my bones that prevent me from doing this. So this could be my last post. Find me by email or follow me on Buttondown.
December 12, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Bluesky isn't included in the government's social media ban but they've decided to rollout age verification anyway. I refuse to do it. I have 50 years of wisdom and stupidity in my bones that prevent me from doing this. So this could be my last post. Find me by email or follow me on Buttondown.
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‘Set up to fail’: ATO outsourcing to private call centres focused on boosting profit not helping Australians www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
‘Set up to fail’: ATO outsourcing to private call centres focused on boosting profit not helping Australians
Consumer advocates raise significant concerns as union says contractors use lower-paid staff to boost profit
www.theguardian.com
November 9, 2025 at 8:18 PM
‘Set up to fail’: ATO outsourcing to private call centres focused on boosting profit not helping Australians www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...