Tammi Jonas
@tammois.bsky.social
Agroecology, food sovereignty & degrowth at Jonai Farms on unceded Dja Dja Wurrung Country. Focal Point for Farmers at the Australian Food Sovereignty Alliance.
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I do not regret to inform you that we are going to win
BREAKING: Zohran Mamdani wins the New York City mayoral race, NBC News projects. nbcnews.to/4nIzNUC
November 5, 2025 at 2:34 AM
I do not regret to inform you that we are going to win
Using Nyéléni as a backdrop, Raj argues that debt is central to maintaining a neo-colonial food system. It demonstrates how IMF-imposed austerity & predatory Microfinance create a vicious cycle that locks countries into ecologically destructive export agriculture and prevents food sovereignty.
Systems Change Now or Never: a short note from La Via Campesina's Third Nyéléni Global Forum, to which I was honoured to be invited. progressive.international/wire/2025-11...
November 4, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Using Nyéléni as a backdrop, Raj argues that debt is central to maintaining a neo-colonial food system. It demonstrates how IMF-imposed austerity & predatory Microfinance create a vicious cycle that locks countries into ecologically destructive export agriculture and prevents food sovereignty.
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Since the Labor Party promised stronger action to curb climate change ahead of the 2022 election 31 new projects or extensions of existing projects have been waved through: 27 by Tanya Plibersek and four by the man who replaced her, Murray Watt. satpa.pe/JCmAeUE
Labor’s slate for fossil fuel approvals
The Albanese government has already approved 31 fossil fuel projects, and more than that are waiting, even as renewables overtake coal as the top source of electricity.
satpa.pe
October 14, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Since the Labor Party promised stronger action to curb climate change ahead of the 2022 election 31 new projects or extensions of existing projects have been waved through: 27 by Tanya Plibersek and four by the man who replaced her, Murray Watt. satpa.pe/JCmAeUE
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"Many boomers, especially white heterosexual men... have felt disoriented as their world has shifted and changed around them. The clean energy transition symbolizes part of this change."
August 23, 2025 at 12:49 PM
"Many boomers, especially white heterosexual men... have felt disoriented as their world has shifted and changed around them. The clean energy transition symbolizes part of this change."
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I wrote a short piece about why solidarity is both intrinsic to and transcends food sovereignty.
I wrote a short piece about why solidarity is both intrinsic to and transcends food sovereignty.
Solidarity or surrender
None of us are free until all of us are free
open.substack.com
August 31, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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I wrote a short piece about why solidarity is both intrinsic to and transcends food sovereignty.
I wrote a short piece about why solidarity is both intrinsic to and transcends food sovereignty.
Historic win for small-scale livestock farmers wanting to build micro-abattoirs as we lose access to the big ones! Viva! afsa.org.au/media-releas...
MEDIA RELEASE: NO PLANNING PERMIT FOR MICRO ABATTOIRS! Historic reform a win for small-scale farmers in Victoria - AFSA
01 August 2025 ***FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*** NO PLANNING PERMIT FOR ...
afsa.org.au
August 1, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Historic win for small-scale livestock farmers wanting to build micro-abattoirs as we lose access to the big ones! Viva! afsa.org.au/media-releas...
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As @albomp.bsky.social
@jimchalmers.bsky.social set their sights on ‘productivity’ & ‘deregulation’ this term of parliament (oh, so, so neoliberal)
…they turn the other cheek to the Great Australian Gas Heist.
A nation rich in resources…and poor in political talent
🤦🏻🤷🏼
#auspol
@jimchalmers.bsky.social set their sights on ‘productivity’ & ‘deregulation’ this term of parliament (oh, so, so neoliberal)
…they turn the other cheek to the Great Australian Gas Heist.
A nation rich in resources…and poor in political talent
🤦🏻🤷🏼
#auspol
The gas industry has had higher profit margins than ANY other sector in Australia over the last few years.
That's unsurprising when you know how little tax they pay. A THREAD (1/5)
That's unsurprising when you know how little tax they pay. A THREAD (1/5)
June 5, 2025 at 7:08 AM
As @albomp.bsky.social
@jimchalmers.bsky.social set their sights on ‘productivity’ & ‘deregulation’ this term of parliament (oh, so, so neoliberal)
…they turn the other cheek to the Great Australian Gas Heist.
A nation rich in resources…and poor in political talent
🤦🏻🤷🏼
#auspol
@jimchalmers.bsky.social set their sights on ‘productivity’ & ‘deregulation’ this term of parliament (oh, so, so neoliberal)
…they turn the other cheek to the Great Australian Gas Heist.
A nation rich in resources…and poor in political talent
🤦🏻🤷🏼
#auspol
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Indeed, shared this interview w many today. Longer read/listen but worthwhile
May 30, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Indeed, shared this interview w many today. Longer read/listen but worthwhile
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📍 BREAKING📍 Elon Musk is out. Now read Joe Fassler's latest on how DOGE’s work was a years-long strategy to remake America's government by far-right groups -- whose influence on Trump may tilt the U.S. toward autocracy. Read more: buff.ly/FfblMPg
May 30, 2025 at 8:45 PM
📍 BREAKING📍 Elon Musk is out. Now read Joe Fassler's latest on how DOGE’s work was a years-long strategy to remake America's government by far-right groups -- whose influence on Trump may tilt the U.S. toward autocracy. Read more: buff.ly/FfblMPg
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Mobs of Israelis march through Jerusalem chanting "Death to Arabs" and "may your village burn", while trying to convince us that saying "Free Palestine" is genocidal.
May 28, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Mobs of Israelis march through Jerusalem chanting "Death to Arabs" and "may your village burn", while trying to convince us that saying "Free Palestine" is genocidal.
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Beneath all the propaganda, all the nice words about human rights and equality and international law, this is it. This is the material manifestation of Western values.
May 28, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Beneath all the propaganda, all the nice words about human rights and equality and international law, this is it. This is the material manifestation of Western values.
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🔥Time to stop the great food heist
And we know what to do....
my new article for @theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
And we know what to do....
my new article for @theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
It’s time to stop the great food heist powered by big business. That means taxation, regulation and healthy school meals | Stuart Gillespie
The global food system has been captured by a few rapacious companies that profit from public ill-health. We need a radical overhaul
www.theguardian.com
May 21, 2025 at 6:26 AM
🔥Time to stop the great food heist
And we know what to do....
my new article for @theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
And we know what to do....
my new article for @theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
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international systems of accountability for crimes against humanity established in the wake of the holocaust destroyed at the behest of “the light unto the nations” so that it can do its own genocide. our shame will be eternal.
The ICC’s chief prosecutor has lost access to his email, and his bank accounts have been frozen.
American staffers at the court have been told that if they travel to the U.S. they risk arrest.
NGOs have stopped working with the ICC, the leader of one won’t even reply to ICC emails.
American staffers at the court have been told that if they travel to the U.S. they risk arrest.
NGOs have stopped working with the ICC, the leader of one won’t even reply to ICC emails.
Trump's sanctions on ICC prosecutor have halted tribunal's work
Nearly three months ago, U.S. President Donald Trump slapped sanctions on the International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor, Karim Khan.
apnews.com
May 16, 2025 at 3:25 AM
international systems of accountability for crimes against humanity established in the wake of the holocaust destroyed at the behest of “the light unto the nations” so that it can do its own genocide. our shame will be eternal.
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IPC warns that 93% of the population in Gaza us rapidly approaching famine - made far worse when the ceasefire ended in early March. The world cannot sit idly by as starvation is being used as a weapon in this conflict.
www.ft.com/content/2356...
www.ft.com/content/2356...
Israeli siege tipping Gaza into famine, UN panel says
Report warns that half a million people are starving with conditions to worsen if Israel does not ease blockade
www.ft.com
May 12, 2025 at 11:47 AM
IPC warns that 93% of the population in Gaza us rapidly approaching famine - made far worse when the ceasefire ended in early March. The world cannot sit idly by as starvation is being used as a weapon in this conflict.
www.ft.com/content/2356...
www.ft.com/content/2356...
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Great commentary from @richarddenniss.bsky.social re what @albomp.bsky.social government needs to do in its second term #auspol
If ALP scrapped fossil fuel subsidies, taxed the gas industry properly, reined in tax breaks for housing, extended the super profits tax on banks and scrapped AUKUS, it could afford to transform the lives of millions
The mantra ‘Libs would be worse’ is dead
www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/politic...
The mantra ‘Libs would be worse’ is dead
www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/politic...
Nothing stands the way of Labor and ambitious, progressive reform
The big question now is whether the second term Labor government will make the big changes that Australians clearly want and need.
www.thenewdaily.com.au
May 6, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Great commentary from @richarddenniss.bsky.social re what @albomp.bsky.social government needs to do in its second term #auspol
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This is DEADLY serious.
Under a Dutton Government, there would be no Australian Centre for Disease Control www.croakey.org/under-a-dutt...
Under a Dutton Government, there would be no Australian Centre for Disease Control
www.croakey.org
April 20, 2025 at 8:47 AM
This is DEADLY serious.
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New on Critical Takes:
How "national champions" from Brazil and China are becoming global giants in the meat industry.
criticaltakes.org/society-and-...
Fascinating take from @katesievert.bsky.social and co-authors on power shifts in an industry with huge effects on health, workers and nature.
How "national champions" from Brazil and China are becoming global giants in the meat industry.
criticaltakes.org/society-and-...
Fascinating take from @katesievert.bsky.social and co-authors on power shifts in an industry with huge effects on health, workers and nature.
April 17, 2025 at 11:07 AM
New on Critical Takes:
How "national champions" from Brazil and China are becoming global giants in the meat industry.
criticaltakes.org/society-and-...
Fascinating take from @katesievert.bsky.social and co-authors on power shifts in an industry with huge effects on health, workers and nature.
How "national champions" from Brazil and China are becoming global giants in the meat industry.
criticaltakes.org/society-and-...
Fascinating take from @katesievert.bsky.social and co-authors on power shifts in an industry with huge effects on health, workers and nature.
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"We have informed the administration through our legal counsel that we will not accept their proposed agreement. The University will not surrender its independence or relinquish its constitutional rights." FINALLY. Thank you, @harvard.edu, for FINALLY taking a stand.
April 14, 2025 at 5:39 PM
"We have informed the administration through our legal counsel that we will not accept their proposed agreement. The University will not surrender its independence or relinquish its constitutional rights." FINALLY. Thank you, @harvard.edu, for FINALLY taking a stand.
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Can sovereign debt restructuring uphold human rights and economic justice? Join @josephestiglitz.bsky.social, Zane Dangor & more for a bold conversation on rethinking the rules.
🔊 Join us online (bit.ly/3Ymwmt1) or in person in DC (bit.ly/3YmylNZ)
📅 Apr 21 | 3–5 PM ET
🔊 Join us online (bit.ly/3Ymwmt1) or in person in DC (bit.ly/3YmylNZ)
📅 Apr 21 | 3–5 PM ET
April 14, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Can sovereign debt restructuring uphold human rights and economic justice? Join @josephestiglitz.bsky.social, Zane Dangor & more for a bold conversation on rethinking the rules.
🔊 Join us online (bit.ly/3Ymwmt1) or in person in DC (bit.ly/3YmylNZ)
📅 Apr 21 | 3–5 PM ET
🔊 Join us online (bit.ly/3Ymwmt1) or in person in DC (bit.ly/3YmylNZ)
📅 Apr 21 | 3–5 PM ET
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“When a segment of the population is first targeted, it won't stop there. Eventually it’s going to be used against the labor movement and any Americans who want to stand up for justice. So we were happy to join together with other unions in saying, ‘We are going to resist this.’”
10 national unions are jointly demanding the release of immigrant workers detained by ICE, in what could be a prelude to more coordinated and direct action
Ten National Unions Call for Anti-Trump Resistance
Ten national unions and dozens of locals representing more than 3 million members have issued a joint statement demanding the release of immigrant workers recently snatched by Immigration and Customs ...
labornotes.org
April 9, 2025 at 6:43 PM
“When a segment of the population is first targeted, it won't stop there. Eventually it’s going to be used against the labor movement and any Americans who want to stand up for justice. So we were happy to join together with other unions in saying, ‘We are going to resist this.’”
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"Financiers and tech oligarchs closest to the Trump admin build wealth not by producing things or investing in societal infrastructure, but by a mix of speculation, predatory private equity, and corporate welfare from the government," wrote Van Jackson: labornotes.org/blogs/2025/0...
Viewpoint: Why Oligarchs Want a Recession
A recession is looming. Trump himself recently affirmed that his economic plans would induce a recession in the near term. He remarked when asked as much by an interviewer, “There is a period of trans...
labornotes.org
April 8, 2025 at 4:57 PM
"Financiers and tech oligarchs closest to the Trump admin build wealth not by producing things or investing in societal infrastructure, but by a mix of speculation, predatory private equity, and corporate welfare from the government," wrote Van Jackson: labornotes.org/blogs/2025/0...
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The Trump tariffs are an opportunity for Global South countries to shift production away from exports to the imperial core and toward meeting human needs and national development objectives.
April 7, 2025 at 10:06 AM
The Trump tariffs are an opportunity for Global South countries to shift production away from exports to the imperial core and toward meeting human needs and national development objectives.
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This week, Luke Martin, the chief executive of Salmon Tasmania, confirmed that salmon was being harvested for human consumption from infected pens: “Yes, absolutely, and that’s standard.”
- Gabriella Coslovich with a shocking exposé of salmon industry practices in @thesaturdaypaper.com.au ⤵️
- Gabriella Coslovich with a shocking exposé of salmon industry practices in @thesaturdaypaper.com.au ⤵️
Exclusive: Salmon from infected pens sold for human consumption
Weeks before mass salmon deaths were revealed in Tasmania, the government quietly changed the designation of the bacteria killing the fish – which the industry now admits are being sold from infected ...
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au
April 6, 2025 at 11:53 PM
This week, Luke Martin, the chief executive of Salmon Tasmania, confirmed that salmon was being harvested for human consumption from infected pens: “Yes, absolutely, and that’s standard.”
- Gabriella Coslovich with a shocking exposé of salmon industry practices in @thesaturdaypaper.com.au ⤵️
- Gabriella Coslovich with a shocking exposé of salmon industry practices in @thesaturdaypaper.com.au ⤵️
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I'm with Kelly here: deeply interested in leftism as a political project but have no interest whatsoever in leftism as a subculture. the stakes of leaving this behind are hopefully clearer by the day
Saw someone say, "End your friendships with people who are going about life like nothing is wrong." I will never understand people who think that further isolating ourselves from everyday people who don't get it is going to save us. It's not. Your judgment and disdain will not save us.
February 13, 2025 at 3:01 AM
I'm with Kelly here: deeply interested in leftism as a political project but have no interest whatsoever in leftism as a subculture. the stakes of leaving this behind are hopefully clearer by the day
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Coalition proposes gas export levy!
If Labor match this Australia could receive tens of billions in new revenue
Its time for some brave politics that puts the interests of Australians ahead of foreign gas companies
If Labor match this Australia could receive tens of billions in new revenue
Its time for some brave politics that puts the interests of Australians ahead of foreign gas companies
April 6, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Coalition proposes gas export levy!
If Labor match this Australia could receive tens of billions in new revenue
Its time for some brave politics that puts the interests of Australians ahead of foreign gas companies
If Labor match this Australia could receive tens of billions in new revenue
Its time for some brave politics that puts the interests of Australians ahead of foreign gas companies