matthewmusing
@matthewmusing.bsky.social
My musings on cities, politics, books, history and technology. Grumpy gay boomer. Lurker with occasional reposts and comments. Coffee. Melbourne.
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matthewmusing
@matthewmusing.bsky.social
· Jan 31
Here we go. The attacks on trans and gay people go up another notch. Dutton is intent on bringing Trump's culture wars to Australia. Don't doubt he will round people up from schools and workplaces just like is happening in the US. #auspol #lgbti #queer #diversity
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I would like to nominate Maxwell Smart for national security advisor.
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March 25, 2025 at 1:32 AM
I would like to nominate Maxwell Smart for national security advisor.
Here we go. The attacks on trans and gay people go up another notch. Dutton is intent on bringing Trump's culture wars to Australia. Don't doubt he will round people up from schools and workplaces just like is happening in the US. #auspol #lgbti #queer #diversity
January 31, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Here we go. The attacks on trans and gay people go up another notch. Dutton is intent on bringing Trump's culture wars to Australia. Don't doubt he will round people up from schools and workplaces just like is happening in the US. #auspol #lgbti #queer #diversity
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There is no such thing as a safe seat.
Demand politicians earn your vote.
Don't accept mediocrity.
Excuses about "costs" or "need to bring the public with us" are lies.
Governments have power, and budgets are about choices & priorities.
If it's a priority, it is always affordable.
Demand politicians earn your vote.
Don't accept mediocrity.
Excuses about "costs" or "need to bring the public with us" are lies.
Governments have power, and budgets are about choices & priorities.
If it's a priority, it is always affordable.
January 28, 2025 at 11:43 PM
There is no such thing as a safe seat.
Demand politicians earn your vote.
Don't accept mediocrity.
Excuses about "costs" or "need to bring the public with us" are lies.
Governments have power, and budgets are about choices & priorities.
If it's a priority, it is always affordable.
Demand politicians earn your vote.
Don't accept mediocrity.
Excuses about "costs" or "need to bring the public with us" are lies.
Governments have power, and budgets are about choices & priorities.
If it's a priority, it is always affordable.
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Nothing quite says local, like spelling the name of the suburb incorrectly.
December 29, 2024 at 2:26 AM
Nothing quite says local, like spelling the name of the suburb incorrectly.
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the progression of AIDS treatment in my lifetime, from how terrifying it was as a child in the 80s to stories like this 40-odd years later, is genuinely one of the human race’s most awe-inspiring scientific achievements. it was a nonnegotiable death sentence for SO LONG
After nearly three decades, a Minnesota summer camp for kids with HIV/AIDS is closing and up for sale... because retroviral drugs are so effective that there aren't enough campers.
Science works, y'all.
www.startribune.com/closure-of-n...
Science works, y'all.
www.startribune.com/closure-of-n...
Closure of northern Minnesota camp is ‘the greatest story.’ Here’s why.
Willow River, Minn., camp One Heartland is for sale after serving kids there for nearly three decades.
www.startribune.com
December 28, 2024 at 1:24 AM
the progression of AIDS treatment in my lifetime, from how terrifying it was as a child in the 80s to stories like this 40-odd years later, is genuinely one of the human race’s most awe-inspiring scientific achievements. it was a nonnegotiable death sentence for SO LONG
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When fascism arrives in America it won’t know how to spell it.
December 1, 2024 at 2:45 PM
When fascism arrives in America it won’t know how to spell it.
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“Writing is nature’s way of letting you know how sloppy your thinking is.” – Dick Guindon
November 21, 2024 at 8:04 AM
“Writing is nature’s way of letting you know how sloppy your thinking is.” – Dick Guindon
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Fullas, if you need it.
1800 435 799.
❤️💛🖤 🖤💙💚🤍
1800 435 799.
❤️💛🖤 🖤💙💚🤍
November 24, 2024 at 10:10 PM
Fullas, if you need it.
1800 435 799.
❤️💛🖤 🖤💙💚🤍
1800 435 799.
❤️💛🖤 🖤💙💚🤍
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We’re not going back.
November 24, 2024 at 10:07 PM
We’re not going back.
In spite of this I wouldn't live anywhere else
November 22, 2024 at 10:43 PM
In spite of this I wouldn't live anywhere else
I was thinking of making my own but found this excellent starter pack of really thoughtful and interesting commentators on #auspol . Thanks @deniseshrivell.bsky.social
November 21, 2024 at 9:42 PM
I was thinking of making my own but found this excellent starter pack of really thoughtful and interesting commentators on #auspol . Thanks @deniseshrivell.bsky.social
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This…this is it. In a nutshell, yes.
November 21, 2024 at 12:47 PM
This…this is it. In a nutshell, yes.
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Bluesky now has over 20M people!! 🎉
We've been adding over a million users per day for the last few days. To celebrate, here are 20 fun facts about Bluesky:
We've been adding over a million users per day for the last few days. To celebrate, here are 20 fun facts about Bluesky:
November 19, 2024 at 6:51 PM
Bluesky now has over 20M people!! 🎉
We've been adding over a million users per day for the last few days. To celebrate, here are 20 fun facts about Bluesky:
We've been adding over a million users per day for the last few days. To celebrate, here are 20 fun facts about Bluesky:
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I would like to speak up today for the trans community.
You see, I know a bit of what it’s like to be politically scapegoated. When Japan attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941, suddenly anyone in America who had any amount of Japanese ancestry became suspect. Politicians preyed upon ignorance and fear. /1
You see, I know a bit of what it’s like to be politically scapegoated. When Japan attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941, suddenly anyone in America who had any amount of Japanese ancestry became suspect. Politicians preyed upon ignorance and fear. /1
November 17, 2024 at 6:19 PM
I would like to speak up today for the trans community.
You see, I know a bit of what it’s like to be politically scapegoated. When Japan attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941, suddenly anyone in America who had any amount of Japanese ancestry became suspect. Politicians preyed upon ignorance and fear. /1
You see, I know a bit of what it’s like to be politically scapegoated. When Japan attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941, suddenly anyone in America who had any amount of Japanese ancestry became suspect. Politicians preyed upon ignorance and fear. /1
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Looking for people who want to besiege Athens. Has anyone done a Sparta Pack?
November 15, 2024 at 12:32 PM
Looking for people who want to besiege Athens. Has anyone done a Sparta Pack?