Kate
@kateadc.bsky.social
Dogs before cats, birds above all, eco-socialist, gardener, reader, archaeologist, current gambling reformer, proudly woke
Clearly this guy is planning to bring in Sharia law to NYC.
Not.
Not.
A joy to march in NYC Pride with the people's champ Tish James 🏳️🌈
July 1, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Clearly this guy is planning to bring in Sharia law to NYC.
Not.
Not.
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@mrjamesob.bsky.social @lbc.co.uk #lbc
Here's what Chat GPT thinks your reaction to the Bob Vylan story would be:
Here's what Chat GPT thinks your reaction to the Bob Vylan story would be:
June 30, 2025 at 10:22 AM
@mrjamesob.bsky.social @lbc.co.uk #lbc
Here's what Chat GPT thinks your reaction to the Bob Vylan story would be:
Here's what Chat GPT thinks your reaction to the Bob Vylan story would be:
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June 28, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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Absolutely incredible turnout for Budapest Pride! So proud of all the organizers, including some old friends, who estimate hundreds of thousands— major embarrassment to Orban
June 28, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Absolutely incredible turnout for Budapest Pride! So proud of all the organizers, including some old friends, who estimate hundreds of thousands— major embarrassment to Orban
I can confidently say that if an MP and their spouse were assassinated in Australia we'd be in a state of emergency, there'd be massive changes to firearms laws (as post Port Arthur), the NSW Shooters Bill would have no chance, itwould be the only news
Sadly, US is in such chaos it's just a blip.
Sadly, US is in such chaos it's just a blip.
Thousands of people lined up at the Minnesota Capitol to pay tribute to slain lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark. Between the caskets was an urn containing the ashes of the family’s golden retriever, Gilbert.
Beloved dog joined Minnesota lawmaker, husband as they lay in state
When Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were fatally shot this month, their golden retriever was grievously wounded and had to be euthanized.
www.washingtonpost.com
June 29, 2025 at 1:27 AM
I can confidently say that if an MP and their spouse were assassinated in Australia we'd be in a state of emergency, there'd be massive changes to firearms laws (as post Port Arthur), the NSW Shooters Bill would have no chance, itwould be the only news
Sadly, US is in such chaos it's just a blip.
Sadly, US is in such chaos it's just a blip.
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"About three to four times more Americans said they did not feel free to express themselves, compared with the number of those who said so during the McCarthy era...
Good ideas lose the chance to become better, while bad ideas are given space to flourish."
phys.org/news/2025-06...
Good ideas lose the chance to become better, while bad ideas are given space to flourish."
phys.org/news/2025-06...
Self-censorship and the 'spiral of silence': Why Americans are less likely to publicly voice their political opinions
For decades, Americans' trust in one another has been on the decline, according to the most recent General Social Survey.
phys.org
June 28, 2025 at 12:17 PM
"About three to four times more Americans said they did not feel free to express themselves, compared with the number of those who said so during the McCarthy era...
Good ideas lose the chance to become better, while bad ideas are given space to flourish."
phys.org/news/2025-06...
Good ideas lose the chance to become better, while bad ideas are given space to flourish."
phys.org/news/2025-06...
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This is an excellent story ($) from @crystaljane.bsky.social on the deliberate, pointed and entirely fabulous wardobe choices of @antoinettelattouf.bsky.social during her triumphant battle with the ABC.
www.crikey.com.au/2025/06/27/a...
www.crikey.com.au/2025/06/27/a...
It's more than a coat: An ode to Antoinette Lattouf's meaningful courtroom fashion
The journalist's courtroom fashion sent a strong message, without her having to say a word.
www.crikey.com.au
June 27, 2025 at 3:49 AM
This is an excellent story ($) from @crystaljane.bsky.social on the deliberate, pointed and entirely fabulous wardobe choices of @antoinettelattouf.bsky.social during her triumphant battle with the ABC.
www.crikey.com.au/2025/06/27/a...
www.crikey.com.au/2025/06/27/a...
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Solid entry by Russia in the competition for the Nobel Prize in International Law Hypocrisy, but Israel's still in the lead for calling the bombing of a hospital a war crime.
Russia "strongly condemns" the US strikes on Iran, per the Foreign Ministry: "The irresponsible decision to subject the territory of a sovereign state to missiles and bombing, no matter what arguments are employed, grossly violates international law, the United Nations Charter..."
June 22, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Solid entry by Russia in the competition for the Nobel Prize in International Law Hypocrisy, but Israel's still in the lead for calling the bombing of a hospital a war crime.
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Allen Behm, today's Guardian
June 23, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Allen Behm, today's Guardian
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"In rejecting diplomacy and choosing war, not only in breach of international law but at the behest of a country pursuing annihilation in Gaza, the US has delivered a resounding blow to the architecture of global affairs."
Moral clarity absent from most media.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Moral clarity absent from most media.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The Guardian view on Trump bombing Iran: an illegal and reckless act | Editorial
Editorial: The US president has chosen war at Israel’s behest. He may imagine he has scored an easy win, but the world is likely to pay a steep price
www.theguardian.com
June 22, 2025 at 9:32 PM
"In rejecting diplomacy and choosing war, not only in breach of international law but at the behest of a country pursuing annihilation in Gaza, the US has delivered a resounding blow to the architecture of global affairs."
Moral clarity absent from most media.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Moral clarity absent from most media.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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International survey shows 81% back forcing big oil to pay for climate destruction https://johnmenadue.com/post/2025/06/international-survey-shows-81-back-forcing-big-oil-to-pay-for-climate-destruction #auspol
International survey shows 81% back forcing big oil to pay for climate destruction
People are no longer buying the lies. They see the fingerprints of fossil fuel giants all over the storms, floods, droughts, and wildfires devastating their lives, and they want accountability, said the head of one green group.
johnmenadue.com
June 22, 2025 at 8:52 PM
International survey shows 81% back forcing big oil to pay for climate destruction https://johnmenadue.com/post/2025/06/international-survey-shows-81-back-forcing-big-oil-to-pay-for-climate-destruction #auspol
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Australia, Canada, Norway and U.S. are responsible for nearly 70% of projected carbon-dioxide (CO2) pollution from new fossil fuel projects between 2025 and 2035. Also Australia - "we are a renewable powerhouse and should host COP31" #nonewcoal #nonewgas #climatecrisis oilchange.org/blogs/planet...
Planet Wreckers: Top Global North Countries Responsible for nearly 70% of projected new oil and gas expansion to 2035 - Oil Change International
Four Global North countries are responsible for nearly 70% of projected new oil and gas expansion from 2025 to 2035.
oilchange.org
June 16, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Australia, Canada, Norway and U.S. are responsible for nearly 70% of projected carbon-dioxide (CO2) pollution from new fossil fuel projects between 2025 and 2035. Also Australia - "we are a renewable powerhouse and should host COP31" #nonewcoal #nonewgas #climatecrisis oilchange.org/blogs/planet...
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Compelling article on what should be our defence priorities by ever-excellent #HughWhite in @thesaturdaypaper.com.au
Such clarity & strategy so absent from ‘political debate’…
Such clarity & strategy so absent from ‘political debate’…
June 14, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Compelling article on what should be our defence priorities by ever-excellent #HughWhite in @thesaturdaypaper.com.au
Such clarity & strategy so absent from ‘political debate’…
Such clarity & strategy so absent from ‘political debate’…
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Excellent article by Rock Morton in the Saturday Paper this morning, on consultants Nous. These guys are so endemic in university managements I ended up writing a whole paper about them. They're basically vampires www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/educati...
‘Mind-boggling stupidity’: The consultancy that captured universities
Nous Group has slowly taken over the university sector, filling VCs’ offices with ex-staff and buying ‘incredibly sensitive’ data that is sold back for benchmarking.
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au
June 14, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Excellent article by Rock Morton in the Saturday Paper this morning, on consultants Nous. These guys are so endemic in university managements I ended up writing a whole paper about them. They're basically vampires www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/educati...
June 9, 2025 at 2:15 AM
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Is anyone really that shocked to learn that NRA members didn’t really believe that “stand up to tyranny” stuff?
And that the organization mainly exists to taunt victimized families and communities after mass shootings?
And that the organization mainly exists to taunt victimized families and communities after mass shootings?
June 8, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Is anyone really that shocked to learn that NRA members didn’t really believe that “stand up to tyranny” stuff?
And that the organization mainly exists to taunt victimized families and communities after mass shootings?
And that the organization mainly exists to taunt victimized families and communities after mass shootings?
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Scott Morrison Receives King’s Birthday Honours for Services to Hairdressing, Truck Driving, Welding, Cooking, Cricket, Building and Not Shooting Women
Scott Morrison Receives King’s Birthday Honours for Services to Hairdressing, Truck Driving, Welding, Cooking, Cricket, Building and Not Shooting Women — The Shovel
While many recipients were recognised for their services to the community, Morrison was the only one recognised for pretending to be of service the community.
theshovel.com.au
June 8, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Scott Morrison Receives King’s Birthday Honours for Services to Hairdressing, Truck Driving, Welding, Cooking, Cricket, Building and Not Shooting Women
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“Salmon farming companies should pay a royalty to the Tasmanian government for the use of waters which are ‘owned’ by the state government on behalf of the people of Tasmania,” - Saul Eslake
Our research shows the tax paid by the three largest salmon farms has been near-zero.
More here:
Our research shows the tax paid by the three largest salmon farms has been near-zero.
More here:
Tasmanian salmon: more revenue, more pollution, but always less tax - The Australia Institute
The Tasmanian salmon industry is one where the revenue earned keeps going up and yet the tax paid falls to zero.
australiainstitute.org.au
June 8, 2025 at 12:07 AM
“Salmon farming companies should pay a royalty to the Tasmanian government for the use of waters which are ‘owned’ by the state government on behalf of the people of Tasmania,” - Saul Eslake
Our research shows the tax paid by the three largest salmon farms has been near-zero.
More here:
Our research shows the tax paid by the three largest salmon farms has been near-zero.
More here:
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“Give me your tired, your poor,
Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,
The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.
Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me,
I lift my lamp beside the golden door!”
The New Colossus- Emma Lazarus
Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,
The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.
Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me,
I lift my lamp beside the golden door!”
The New Colossus- Emma Lazarus
June 7, 2025 at 12:01 PM
“Give me your tired, your poor,
Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,
The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.
Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me,
I lift my lamp beside the golden door!”
The New Colossus- Emma Lazarus
Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,
The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.
Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me,
I lift my lamp beside the golden door!”
The New Colossus- Emma Lazarus
Labor Environment Action Network!
What are you suggesting we do to stop the Woodside extension to 2070?
What about all those other fossil fuel projects poised to get approval?
What about our terrible record of arresting climate protestors?
Are you sure staying in the ALP makes sense?
What are you suggesting we do to stop the Woodside extension to 2070?
What about all those other fossil fuel projects poised to get approval?
What about our terrible record of arresting climate protestors?
Are you sure staying in the ALP makes sense?
June 8, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Labor Environment Action Network!
What are you suggesting we do to stop the Woodside extension to 2070?
What about all those other fossil fuel projects poised to get approval?
What about our terrible record of arresting climate protestors?
Are you sure staying in the ALP makes sense?
What are you suggesting we do to stop the Woodside extension to 2070?
What about all those other fossil fuel projects poised to get approval?
What about our terrible record of arresting climate protestors?
Are you sure staying in the ALP makes sense?
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Media shortcomings in covering terrorist Netanyahu’s daily Gaza mass murders https://johnmenadue.com/post/2025/06/media-shortcomings-in-covering-terrorist-netanyahus-daily-gaza-mass-murders #auspol
Media shortcomings in covering terrorist Netanyahu’s daily Gaza mass murders
Opposition by former high officials in Israeli’s military and national security establishment and Israeli allies – France, England, and Germany – to the aimless killing of civilian families in Gaza is increasing.
johnmenadue.com
June 6, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Media shortcomings in covering terrorist Netanyahu’s daily Gaza mass murders https://johnmenadue.com/post/2025/06/media-shortcomings-in-covering-terrorist-netanyahus-daily-gaza-mass-murders #auspol
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Revealed today: NACC Commissioner Paul Brereton has attended 18 formal Defence functions as Major General since July 2023 - all while supposedly independently investigating Defence corruption. He even asked the Chief of Army for a favour to keep his rank. Conflict of interest?
June 6, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Revealed today: NACC Commissioner Paul Brereton has attended 18 formal Defence functions as Major General since July 2023 - all while supposedly independently investigating Defence corruption. He even asked the Chief of Army for a favour to keep his rank. Conflict of interest?