Jess S
@jesssaphia.bsky.social
Musician, singer, producer, writer passionate about social and environmental justice 🌱
Musings my own
Not posting on Twitter / X
Musings my own
Not posting on Twitter / X
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February 17, 2026 at 6:38 PM
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The Claim:
Senator David Pocock has produced viral social media content claiming that Australia’s beer tax raises more revenue than the gas industry pays in Petroleum Resource Rent Tax (PRRT).
Verdict:
True
Read the full piece on The Point: https://theaus.in/4rX1tHU
Senator David Pocock has produced viral social media content claiming that Australia’s beer tax raises more revenue than the gas industry pays in Petroleum Resource Rent Tax (PRRT).
Verdict:
True
Read the full piece on The Point: https://theaus.in/4rX1tHU
February 17, 2026 at 11:52 PM
The Claim:
Senator David Pocock has produced viral social media content claiming that Australia’s beer tax raises more revenue than the gas industry pays in Petroleum Resource Rent Tax (PRRT).
Verdict:
True
Read the full piece on The Point: https://theaus.in/4rX1tHU
Senator David Pocock has produced viral social media content claiming that Australia’s beer tax raises more revenue than the gas industry pays in Petroleum Resource Rent Tax (PRRT).
Verdict:
True
Read the full piece on The Point: https://theaus.in/4rX1tHU
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Millions of files related to Jeffrey Epstein suggest the existence of a 'global criminal enterprise' that carried out acts meeting the legal threshold of crimes against humanity, a panel of independent experts appointed by the UN Human Rights Council says reut.rs/4rpxDfl
Allegations in Epstein files may amount to 'crimes against humanity,' UN experts say
Millions of files related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein suggest the existence of a "global criminal enterprise" that carried out acts meeting the legal threshold of crimes against humanity,...
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February 17, 2026 at 11:03 PM
Millions of files related to Jeffrey Epstein suggest the existence of a 'global criminal enterprise' that carried out acts meeting the legal threshold of crimes against humanity, a panel of independent experts appointed by the UN Human Rights Council says reut.rs/4rpxDfl
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LEFT: Liam Ramos, imprisoned for being a child.
RIGHT: Donald Trump, *not* imprisoned for raping children.
RIGHT: Donald Trump, *not* imprisoned for raping children.
February 18, 2026 at 12:01 AM
LEFT: Liam Ramos, imprisoned for being a child.
RIGHT: Donald Trump, *not* imprisoned for raping children.
RIGHT: Donald Trump, *not* imprisoned for raping children.
I used to think it was hard to understand how people can become so brainwashed to think it’s ok to kill children. Then I look at the atrocities across the world today and think, is this just our species? Are we really just a disgusting species? A lost cause or patriarchy? #psychology #psychat
18 February 1939 | Dutch Jewish girl, Lida Kropveld, was born in Amsterdam.
She was deported to #Auschwitz from #Apeldoorn on 22 January 1943. She was murdered in a gas chamber after arrival selection.
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▶ The first two gas chambers near Auschwitz II-Birkenau: https://youtu.be/Rr6lF75fDmU
She was deported to #Auschwitz from #Apeldoorn on 22 January 1943. She was murdered in a gas chamber after arrival selection.
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▶ The first two gas chambers near Auschwitz II-Birkenau: https://youtu.be/Rr6lF75fDmU
February 18, 2026 at 12:25 AM
I used to think it was hard to understand how people can become so brainwashed to think it’s ok to kill children. Then I look at the atrocities across the world today and think, is this just our species? Are we really just a disgusting species? A lost cause or patriarchy? #psychology #psychat
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Police decided there was ‘no tangible benefit’ to conducting disciplinary action against a police officer accused of DV against his pregnant wife, and opted not to investigate him.
This is completely intolerable!
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
This is completely intolerable!
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Queensland police refused to discipline officer accused of domestic violence against pregnant partner
Police decided there was ‘no tangible benefit’ to conducting disciplinary action against the officer and opted not to investigate
www.theguardian.com
February 17, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Police decided there was ‘no tangible benefit’ to conducting disciplinary action against a police officer accused of DV against his pregnant wife, and opted not to investigate him.
This is completely intolerable!
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
This is completely intolerable!
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Be careful what you share. AI created articles, videos, photos, voices. Don’t assume you will spot a fake. We can all be fooled. Perhaps it’s time to leave all social media and get back to connecting IRL. #mentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters www.instagram.com/reel/DU3rdW0...
abcnews_au on Instagram: "Artificial intelligence (AI) got personal for ABC finance presenter Alan Kohler last week, when a fake article described a supposed…"
Artificial intelligence (AI) got personal for ABC finance presenter Alan Kohler last week, when a fake article described a supposed confrontation between him and Commonwealth Bank CEO Matt Comyn on the set of 7.30.You can read Alan Kohler's full analysis — AI is evolving fast and may bring the fourth industrial revolution with it — on the ABC News app via the link in our bio.#ABCNews #AlanKohler #AI #ArtificialIntelligence
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February 18, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Be careful what you share. AI created articles, videos, photos, voices. Don’t assume you will spot a fake. We can all be fooled. Perhaps it’s time to leave all social media and get back to connecting IRL. #mentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters www.instagram.com/reel/DU3rdW0...
Thinking about leaving instagram, as just seen yet another AI slop video with fake footage of Aboriginal aquaculture 🤬
February 17, 2026 at 7:52 PM
Thinking about leaving instagram, as just seen yet another AI slop video with fake footage of Aboriginal aquaculture 🤬
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Claims that AI can help fix climate dismissed as greenwashing
Claims that AI can help fix climate dismissed as greenwashing
Industry using ‘diversionary’ tactics, says analyst, as energy-hungry complex functions such as video generation and deep research proliferate
Tech companies are conflating traditional artificial intelligence with generative AI when claiming the energy-hungry technology could help avert climate breakdown, according to a report.
Most claims that AI can help avert climate breakdown refer to machine learning and not the energy-hungry chatbots and image generation tools driving the sector’s explosive growth of gas-guzzling datacentres, the analysis of 154 statements found. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
February 17, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Claims that AI can help fix climate dismissed as greenwashing
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Great Channel 4 News report on the latest #AMOC monitoring.
"Trouble is: there is now growing scientific consensus that the AMOC is weakening."
@noc.ac.uk
youtu.be/JpOpsMOBsL4?...
"Trouble is: there is now growing scientific consensus that the AMOC is weakening."
@noc.ac.uk
youtu.be/JpOpsMOBsL4?...
Collapse of this Atlantic current could change Europe's climate forever
YouTube video by Channel 4 News
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February 17, 2026 at 8:57 AM
Great Channel 4 News report on the latest #AMOC monitoring.
"Trouble is: there is now growing scientific consensus that the AMOC is weakening."
@noc.ac.uk
youtu.be/JpOpsMOBsL4?...
"Trouble is: there is now growing scientific consensus that the AMOC is weakening."
@noc.ac.uk
youtu.be/JpOpsMOBsL4?...
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The Swiss commentator is telling viewers about Israel’s war crimes that the team’s pilot has openly supported while the Israeli bobsleigh team is racing.
February 17, 2026 at 4:11 AM
The Swiss commentator is telling viewers about Israel’s war crimes that the team’s pilot has openly supported while the Israeli bobsleigh team is racing.
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The Liberals are pushing nuclear again – but the numbers haven’t changed. 😵💫
Nuclear is 2x the cost, decades away, & we’d already be at 96% renewables before 1x reactor could be built.
So let’s stick with what’s already working to deliver reliable, affordable power: renewables backed by storage.
Nuclear is 2x the cost, decades away, & we’d already be at 96% renewables before 1x reactor could be built.
So let’s stick with what’s already working to deliver reliable, affordable power: renewables backed by storage.
February 17, 2026 at 6:27 AM
The Liberals are pushing nuclear again – but the numbers haven’t changed. 😵💫
Nuclear is 2x the cost, decades away, & we’d already be at 96% renewables before 1x reactor could be built.
So let’s stick with what’s already working to deliver reliable, affordable power: renewables backed by storage.
Nuclear is 2x the cost, decades away, & we’d already be at 96% renewables before 1x reactor could be built.
So let’s stick with what’s already working to deliver reliable, affordable power: renewables backed by storage.
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AOC: “You are the Attorney General of the United States of America & you don't want to hold anyone of these pedophiles accountable — resign or be impeached"
February 16, 2026 at 5:48 PM
AOC: “You are the Attorney General of the United States of America & you don't want to hold anyone of these pedophiles accountable — resign or be impeached"
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February 16, 2026 at 5:42 PM
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"Norway taxes its fossil fuel industry & provides free education. Australia subsidises its fossil fuel industry & charges kids a fortune to go to university" – Dr Richard Denniss
February 17, 2026 at 1:59 AM
"Norway taxes its fossil fuel industry & provides free education. Australia subsidises its fossil fuel industry & charges kids a fortune to go to university" – Dr Richard Denniss
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Chris Minns said the aim was to ensure that President Herzog's visit “does not devolve into some kind of conflict on Sydney streets”.
“That,” he said, “would send a horrifying message to the rest of the world and the rest of the country.”
The plan failed. satpa.pe/MbuLIyg
“That,” he said, “would send a horrifying message to the rest of the world and the rest of the country.”
The plan failed. satpa.pe/MbuLIyg
‘The violence … was devastating’: Herzog’s contentious visit
This week’s visit from Israeli President Isaac Herzog has been marred by police violence, as Anthony Albanese says Australians want the killing in the Middle East ‘to stop’.
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February 15, 2026 at 9:04 PM
Chris Minns said the aim was to ensure that President Herzog's visit “does not devolve into some kind of conflict on Sydney streets”.
“That,” he said, “would send a horrifying message to the rest of the world and the rest of the country.”
The plan failed. satpa.pe/MbuLIyg
“That,” he said, “would send a horrifying message to the rest of the world and the rest of the country.”
The plan failed. satpa.pe/MbuLIyg
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I'm supporting the call for the Resignation of NSW Premier Chris Minns Following Police Violence at Recent Pr c.org/vNJCyT2p via
@changeaus.bsky.social
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Sign the Petition
Call for the Resignation of NSW Premier Chris Minns Following Police Violence at Recent Pr
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February 15, 2026 at 5:21 AM
I'm supporting the call for the Resignation of NSW Premier Chris Minns Following Police Violence at Recent Pr c.org/vNJCyT2p via
@changeaus.bsky.social
@changeaus.bsky.social
..and for beer lovers everywhere, growing crops, including hops will become affected by #climatechange. #auspol must, at a minimum, increase taxes on fossil fuel extraction for export. We need more independent in parliament who haven’t been bought by fossil fuel industry.
POV: When you learn that Australia taxes beer more than polluting gas exports
And the cherry on top? That gas is driving climate change and worsening extreme weather – no matter where it’s burned.
Thanks for the hot tip @davidpocock.bsky.social
And the cherry on top? That gas is driving climate change and worsening extreme weather – no matter where it’s burned.
Thanks for the hot tip @davidpocock.bsky.social
February 17, 2026 at 12:30 AM
..and for beer lovers everywhere, growing crops, including hops will become affected by #climatechange. #auspol must, at a minimum, increase taxes on fossil fuel extraction for export. We need more independent in parliament who haven’t been bought by fossil fuel industry.
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They’re also trying to build a new supermarket, liquor store & open car park right next to fragile wetlands on Victoria’s coast. Exploiting a planning loophole to destroy the Ramsay-listed environment and the quiet ‘seaside village’ atmosphere of Queenscliff & Point Lonsdale.
stopprotect3225.com.au
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Home - STOP | PROTECT 3225
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February 16, 2026 at 7:24 AM
They’re also trying to build a new supermarket, liquor store & open car park right next to fragile wetlands on Victoria’s coast. Exploiting a planning loophole to destroy the Ramsay-listed environment and the quiet ‘seaside village’ atmosphere of Queenscliff & Point Lonsdale.
stopprotect3225.com.au
stopprotect3225.com.au
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#auspol take note -
Coles stores use Palantir surveillance technology in all their stores as does Bunnings now after their win in court.
Palantir utilises all your data via your cards as well as facial recognition and surveillance of customers.
#BoycottCOLES #BoycottBUNNINGS if at all possible.
Coles stores use Palantir surveillance technology in all their stores as does Bunnings now after their win in court.
Palantir utilises all your data via your cards as well as facial recognition and surveillance of customers.
#BoycottCOLES #BoycottBUNNINGS if at all possible.
Engineered: Palantir's Blueprint for American Authoritarianism Part 2
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Engineered: Palantir's Blueprint for American Authoritarianism Part 2
Where Information Becomes Infrastructure — and Infrastructure Becomes Authority
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February 6, 2026 at 12:26 AM
#auspol take note -
Coles stores use Palantir surveillance technology in all their stores as does Bunnings now after their win in court.
Palantir utilises all your data via your cards as well as facial recognition and surveillance of customers.
#BoycottCOLES #BoycottBUNNINGS if at all possible.
Coles stores use Palantir surveillance technology in all their stores as does Bunnings now after their win in court.
Palantir utilises all your data via your cards as well as facial recognition and surveillance of customers.
#BoycottCOLES #BoycottBUNNINGS if at all possible.
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If you haven’t already #boycottColes due to Palantir, this might persuade you.. #auspol www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
Coles accused of 'planned' campaign to mislead Australians
Supermarket giant Coles is accused of a "planned" campaign to mislead customers over discounts on the first day of a bombshell Federal Court case.
www.abc.net.au
February 16, 2026 at 6:49 AM
If you haven’t already #boycottColes due to Palantir, this might persuade you.. #auspol www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
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Women, leave Queensland. #auspol
Queensland police refused to discipline officer accused of domestic violence against pregnant partner
Police decided there was ‘no tangible benefit’ to conducting disciplinary action against the officer and opted not to investigate
Queensland police refused to discipline officer accused of domestic violence against pregnant partner
Police decided there was ‘no tangible benefit’ to conducting disciplinary action against the officer and opted not to investigate
Queensland police refused to discipline officer accused of domestic violence against pregnant partner
Police decided there was ‘no tangible benefit’ to conducting disciplinary action against the officer and opted not to investigate
www.theguardian.com
February 16, 2026 at 2:32 AM
Women, leave Queensland. #auspol
Queensland police refused to discipline officer accused of domestic violence against pregnant partner
Police decided there was ‘no tangible benefit’ to conducting disciplinary action against the officer and opted not to investigate
Queensland police refused to discipline officer accused of domestic violence against pregnant partner
Police decided there was ‘no tangible benefit’ to conducting disciplinary action against the officer and opted not to investigate
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February 16, 2026 at 1:02 AM