Peggy Sanders
@peggysanders.bsky.social
Climate change believer with deep concerns for our children’s future.
Progressive political leanings believing in equality for all people.
Progressive political leanings believing in equality for all people.
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Political pragmatism is "killing us" - Richard Dennis:
This centrism aligns with the status quo and can be a tool for opposing reforms, ultimately hindering progress on evidence-based solutions and harming society by perpetuating inaction on harmful practices.
This centrism aligns with the status quo and can be a tool for opposing reforms, ultimately hindering progress on evidence-based solutions and harming society by perpetuating inaction on harmful practices.
Richard Ackland: November is here and with it comes the momentous 50th anniversary of the Dismissal of the Whitlam Government by “Sir” John Kerr, the tragic, shickered, panto Governor-General of Australia.
richardackland.substack.com/p/my-role-in....
richardackland.substack.com/p/my-role-in....
My Role in Gough's Downfall
Don't Dismiss the Dismissal
richardackland.substack.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Richard Ackland: November is here and with it comes the momentous 50th anniversary of the Dismissal of the Whitlam Government by “Sir” John Kerr, the tragic, shickered, panto Governor-General of Australia.
richardackland.substack.com/p/my-role-in....
richardackland.substack.com/p/my-role-in....
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Pretty fair account
November 11, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Pretty fair account
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Paul Keating speaking in parliament on the condolence motion on John Kerr. (completely ad-libbed)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Hx8...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Hx8...
Paul Keating on the Sir John Kerr condolence motion
YouTube video by AusQuestionTime
www.youtube.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Paul Keating speaking in parliament on the condolence motion on John Kerr. (completely ad-libbed)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Hx8...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Hx8...
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A growing list of House Democrats and liberal grassroots groups is calling for Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to step down from leadership after failing to stop a group of his senators from voting to reopen the government.
Chuck Schumer faces mounting calls from Democrats to resign as Senate leader
A half dozen House Democrats called for the Senate leader to step aside this week.
www.axios.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:50 AM
A growing list of House Democrats and liberal grassroots groups is calling for Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to step down from leadership after failing to stop a group of his senators from voting to reopen the government.
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Meridian's newest solar farm is being built on stolen Māori land www.nzherald.co.nz/northern-adv...
‘This is not restoration’: Māori leader challenges Ruakākā solar project
Dr Mere Kepa says the $227m project stands on ancestral Te Parawhau land.
www.nzherald.co.nz
November 10, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Meridian's newest solar farm is being built on stolen Māori land www.nzherald.co.nz/northern-adv...
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Even though this happened two weeks ago I just saw it. ICE shoot a US Marshall. This is how untrained these idiots are.
www.latimes.com/california/s...
www.latimes.com/california/s...
ICE agent wounds deputy U.S. marshal and TikTok streamer, who is charged with assault
Carlitos Ricardo Parias was charged Tuesday night with assault on a federal officer after the immigration operation in L.A. in which the suspect and a U.S. marshal were injured.
www.latimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Even though this happened two weeks ago I just saw it. ICE shoot a US Marshall. This is how untrained these idiots are.
www.latimes.com/california/s...
www.latimes.com/california/s...
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Nope, no, no,, no, no!
November 11, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Nope, no, no,, no, no!
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Hear the full conversation on the latest episode of After America. Listen now via the link or wherever you get your podcasts. australiainstitute.org.au/post/democra...
Democrats sweep to victory after shutdown becomes longest ever
In New York City, California, New Jersey and Virginia, American voters sent Trump and Republicans a clear message.
australiainstitute.org.au
November 11, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Hear the full conversation on the latest episode of After America. Listen now via the link or wherever you get your podcasts. australiainstitute.org.au/post/democra...
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How will Trump respond to last week's historic Democratic wins?
"I think Trump is capable of course-correcting; he has no ideological consistency.
"But the difference with Trump 2.0 is...the way this government has been effectively overtaken by Project 2025." @emmashortis.bsky.social
Link 🔽
"I think Trump is capable of course-correcting; he has no ideological consistency.
"But the difference with Trump 2.0 is...the way this government has been effectively overtaken by Project 2025." @emmashortis.bsky.social
Link 🔽
November 11, 2025 at 4:10 AM
How will Trump respond to last week's historic Democratic wins?
"I think Trump is capable of course-correcting; he has no ideological consistency.
"But the difference with Trump 2.0 is...the way this government has been effectively overtaken by Project 2025." @emmashortis.bsky.social
Link 🔽
"I think Trump is capable of course-correcting; he has no ideological consistency.
"But the difference with Trump 2.0 is...the way this government has been effectively overtaken by Project 2025." @emmashortis.bsky.social
Link 🔽
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Ferry travelling from Batam to Singapore collides with tanker; all passengers and crew safe
Ferry travelling from Batam to Singapore collides with tanker; all passengers and crew safe
All 165 passengers and seven crew members on the ferry safely disembarked at HarbourFront Centre.
www.channelnewsasia.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Ferry travelling from Batam to Singapore collides with tanker; all passengers and crew safe
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There are people in our community that voted for this PHON Nutter that think this guy is the Bees Knees!
Rest of us think he is totally insane! I'm a bit baffled that the scientists even understood what he meant & was asking for!🤔 What a silly simple question!
Rest of us think he is totally insane! I'm a bit baffled that the scientists even understood what he meant & was asking for!🤔 What a silly simple question!
November 11, 2025 at 4:11 AM
There are people in our community that voted for this PHON Nutter that think this guy is the Bees Knees!
Rest of us think he is totally insane! I'm a bit baffled that the scientists even understood what he meant & was asking for!🤔 What a silly simple question!
Rest of us think he is totally insane! I'm a bit baffled that the scientists even understood what he meant & was asking for!🤔 What a silly simple question!
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How embarrassing to bring in a witness and just disrespect their time & intelligence with this absolutely nonsense form of gibberish questioning! This is just a snippet of the revolving nonsense!
He shows again that he should not be in our #auspol Senate! Just not a rational functioning person!
He shows again that he should not be in our #auspol Senate! Just not a rational functioning person!
November 11, 2025 at 1:42 AM
How embarrassing to bring in a witness and just disrespect their time & intelligence with this absolutely nonsense form of gibberish questioning! This is just a snippet of the revolving nonsense!
He shows again that he should not be in our #auspol Senate! Just not a rational functioning person!
He shows again that he should not be in our #auspol Senate! Just not a rational functioning person!
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[ Senate Committee on Information Integrity on Climate Change and Energy ]
Jesus, Canavan is involved, so will be useless & full of conspiracy shit!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hK5-...
Jesus, Canavan is involved, so will be useless & full of conspiracy shit!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hK5-...
Senate Committee on Information Integrity on Climate Change and Energy | Melbourne, VIC | 30/09/2025
YouTube video by Australian Parliament House Streaming Portal
www.youtube.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:19 PM
[ Senate Committee on Information Integrity on Climate Change and Energy ]
Jesus, Canavan is involved, so will be useless & full of conspiracy shit!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hK5-...
Jesus, Canavan is involved, so will be useless & full of conspiracy shit!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hK5-...
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National Press Club of Australia
President: Tom Connell and Sky News Presenter
Enough said!!
President: Tom Connell and Sky News Presenter
Enough said!!
November 6, 2025 at 2:43 AM
National Press Club of Australia
President: Tom Connell and Sky News Presenter
Enough said!!
President: Tom Connell and Sky News Presenter
Enough said!!
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There're several Australians who might need this gentle reminder
November 11, 2025 at 1:56 AM
There're several Australians who might need this gentle reminder
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At this year’s Remembrance Day service at the City of Rockingham with mum (who is visiting from Scotland) and Hon. Dr Brian Walker MLC ( @bfw.bsky.social ). Lest we forget.
November 11, 2025 at 4:11 AM
At this year’s Remembrance Day service at the City of Rockingham with mum (who is visiting from Scotland) and Hon. Dr Brian Walker MLC ( @bfw.bsky.social ). Lest we forget.
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Good not to overdo it. 🤗
November 11, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Good not to overdo it. 🤗
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Mary Shelley, without question
You can only pick one. I’m sorry.
Jane Austen or Mary Shelley
Jane Austen or Mary Shelley
November 11, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Mary Shelley, without question
“50 yrs ago, Australia saw bloodless coup where underpinning conventions of parliamentary democracy were overthrown. The Dismissal established dangerous precedents. We have failed to put in place safeguards that would prevent it happening again.” www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/share/22019/...
An Australian coup: Reflecting on Whitlam’s dismissal
It is not true that Australia has never experienced a revolution. Fifty years ago, the nation saw a bloodless coup where the underpinning conventions of our parliamentary democracy were overthrown. Th...
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au
November 11, 2025 at 3:51 AM
“50 yrs ago, Australia saw bloodless coup where underpinning conventions of parliamentary democracy were overthrown. The Dismissal established dangerous precedents. We have failed to put in place safeguards that would prevent it happening again.” www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/share/22019/...
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About 200 Hamas fighters remain trapped in Rafah tunnels as Israel refuses to grant them passage, threatening the truce.
US mediator Kushner meets Netanyahu for talks on Trump’s Gaza plan
About 200 Hamas fighters remain trapped in Rafah tunnels as Israel refuses to grant them passage, threatening the truce.
bit.ly
November 11, 2025 at 2:50 AM
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Donald Trump praises Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa after a landmark White House meeting — the first time a Syrian president has ever visited Washington.
Trump vows to 'do everything' to help Syria after meeting with leader
Donald Trump praises Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa after a landmark White House meeting — the first time a Syrian president has ever visited Washington.
www.abc.net.au
November 11, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Donald Trump praises Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa after a landmark White House meeting — the first time a Syrian president has ever visited Washington.
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America's political elite has decided that climate change is no longer that important or worth talking about, but rest assured, it's still happening, it's extremely bad, and yes, it is going to affect you here in America.
What Climate Change Will Do to America by Mid-Century
Many places may become uninhabitable. Many people may be on their own.
www.theatlantic.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:55 PM
America's political elite has decided that climate change is no longer that important or worth talking about, but rest assured, it's still happening, it's extremely bad, and yes, it is going to affect you here in America.
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a new genre of photo in the last year is federal agents working for ICE pointing guns directly at photographers
November 11, 2025 at 12:41 AM
a new genre of photo in the last year is federal agents working for ICE pointing guns directly at photographers
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“When climate disasters decimate the lives of millions, when we already have the solutions, this will never, ever be forgiven," says Simon Stiell.
November 10, 2025 at 11:45 PM
“When climate disasters decimate the lives of millions, when we already have the solutions, this will never, ever be forgiven," says Simon Stiell.
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Gough raised unemployment benefits to their highest level relative to poverty - then Fraser (and his treasurer John Howard) fucked it up as soon as they could.
Hawke/Keating repaired some of the damage... then Howard fucked it up for good
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
Hawke/Keating repaired some of the damage... then Howard fucked it up for good
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
November 11, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Gough raised unemployment benefits to their highest level relative to poverty - then Fraser (and his treasurer John Howard) fucked it up as soon as they could.
Hawke/Keating repaired some of the damage... then Howard fucked it up for good
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
Hawke/Keating repaired some of the damage... then Howard fucked it up for good
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...