Belinda Smith
@belindasmithart.bsky.social
I’m an Australian artist living in Catalunya concerned for our planet, social justice and democracy. I like talking to animals, liquid gold sunlight, the muffled blue stillness of winter, gardening and being with trees
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If US threats towards Greenland continue, Europe could refuse to refuel American ships in European ports, require higher payments for the stationing of US troops — or even close US military bases. https://bit.ly/3NcvJ2j
US intentions towards Greenland threaten NATO’s future. But European countries are not helpless
US threats to annex Greenland following the attack on Venezuela should be taken seriously. European countries have important leverage they should be prepared to use.
www.chathamhouse.org
January 18, 2026 at 11:00 AM
If US threats towards Greenland continue, Europe could refuse to refuel American ships in European ports, require higher payments for the stationing of US troops — or even close US military bases. https://bit.ly/3NcvJ2j
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Fabulous
The wildcat, so elusive it's considered 'the ghost of the forests', is making a comeback across parts of Europe.
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'This mysterious little beast is returning to our forests': Rare images of Europe's 'ghost cat'
Wildcats are so elusive, they were thought to be extinct in parts of Europe. But they are making a comeback in some areas.
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January 14, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Fabulous
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You should support universal rights and freedoms for all - wherever they live.
That's why I oppose Israel's Western-facilitated genocide.
That's why I oppose the Iranian regime's murderous crackdown.
That's why I oppose Israel's Western-facilitated genocide.
That's why I oppose the Iranian regime's murderous crackdown.
January 14, 2026 at 5:01 PM
You should support universal rights and freedoms for all - wherever they live.
That's why I oppose Israel's Western-facilitated genocide.
That's why I oppose the Iranian regime's murderous crackdown.
That's why I oppose Israel's Western-facilitated genocide.
That's why I oppose the Iranian regime's murderous crackdown.
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All of this and not a single cent of funding towards community based deradicalisation programs, support groups for families of radicalised people, harm reduction, anti-racist and respectful relationships programs in schools etc. State oppression is apparently the only answer.
January 14, 2026 at 6:08 AM
All of this and not a single cent of funding towards community based deradicalisation programs, support groups for families of radicalised people, harm reduction, anti-racist and respectful relationships programs in schools etc. State oppression is apparently the only answer.
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With seemingly little if any resistance, Hitler rushed through various "new laws" that permitted Nazi Germany to "legally" abuse the human rights of Jewish and Romani peoples, which ultimately led to their genocide in a Holocaust.
Just sayin', @albomp.bsky.social. #auspol #WhereAreWeHeaded
Just sayin', @albomp.bsky.social. #auspol #WhereAreWeHeaded
January 14, 2026 at 6:10 AM
With seemingly little if any resistance, Hitler rushed through various "new laws" that permitted Nazi Germany to "legally" abuse the human rights of Jewish and Romani peoples, which ultimately led to their genocide in a Holocaust.
Just sayin', @albomp.bsky.social. #auspol #WhereAreWeHeaded
Just sayin', @albomp.bsky.social. #auspol #WhereAreWeHeaded
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we have reached the man tears stage of the political fuck up cycle. In my observation, man politicians only cry for themselves, which would suggest he is getting factional pressure.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
'I do my best to settle my conscience': SA Premier becomes emotional at press conference
South Australian Premier Peter Malinaukas has become tearful during a media conference where he faced extensive questions about the crisis surrounding Adelaide Writers' Week (AWW) and allegations of h...
www.abc.net.au
January 13, 2026 at 3:11 AM
we have reached the man tears stage of the political fuck up cycle. In my observation, man politicians only cry for themselves, which would suggest he is getting factional pressure.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
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From the explanatory memorandum
January 14, 2026 at 4:09 AM
From the explanatory memorandum
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January 14, 2026 at 4:12 AM
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September 23, 2025 at 7:40 AM
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Federal prosecutor Maurene Comey, who worked on the criminal cases of Jeffrey Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell, and also a prosecutor in the recent trial of Sean Combs, was fired Wednesday, according to people familiar with the matter.
DOJ fires Maurene Comey, prosecutor involved in Epstein, Diddy cases
There was no specific reason provided for why Comey, the daughter of former FBI director James B. Comey, was fired.
www.washingtonpost.com
July 17, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Federal prosecutor Maurene Comey, who worked on the criminal cases of Jeffrey Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell, and also a prosecutor in the recent trial of Sean Combs, was fired Wednesday, according to people familiar with the matter.
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Underrated tweet.
July 17, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Underrated tweet.
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“We can no more rely on insurers to protect us from floods than we can expect Coles or Woolworths to protect us from famines," writes @richarddenniss.bsky.social.
Why we can't insure our way out of the climate crisis:
Why we can't insure our way out of the climate crisis:
The house always wins: Why we can’t insure our way out of the climate crisis - The Australia Institute
It is time for the Australian government to admit we can’t insure our way out of the climate crisis our fossil fuel exports do so much to cause.
australiainstitute.org.au
July 4, 2025 at 3:52 AM
“We can no more rely on insurers to protect us from floods than we can expect Coles or Woolworths to protect us from famines," writes @richarddenniss.bsky.social.
Why we can't insure our way out of the climate crisis:
Why we can't insure our way out of the climate crisis:
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Republicans are navigating challenging internal dynamics to reach agreement on a bill that could swell the national debt and worry international investors.
Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act mortgages America’s economic future
Republicans are navigating challenging internal dynamics to reach agreement on a bill that could swell the national debt, worry international investors, and impede energy progress.
www.chathamhouse.org
June 16, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Republicans are navigating challenging internal dynamics to reach agreement on a bill that could swell the national debt and worry international investors.
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It’s almost 2yrs since the day Commissioner Catherine Holmes handed down her final report on Robodebt & referred those responsible for criminal prosecution. It was a day we felt like finally something was happening.
I’m so sorry to all victims who are STILL waiting for justice.
I’m so sorry to all victims who are STILL waiting for justice.
June 16, 2025 at 1:53 AM
It’s almost 2yrs since the day Commissioner Catherine Holmes handed down her final report on Robodebt & referred those responsible for criminal prosecution. It was a day we felt like finally something was happening.
I’m so sorry to all victims who are STILL waiting for justice.
I’m so sorry to all victims who are STILL waiting for justice.
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Australia has an opportunity to get out of AUKUS. We should take it.
We ask the Albanese Government to prioritise Australia's interests and security, and to join the UK and the US Governments in undertaking an independent parliamentary inquiry into AUKUS.
✍️ Add your name: theaus.in/AUKUS_inquiry
We ask the Albanese Government to prioritise Australia's interests and security, and to join the UK and the US Governments in undertaking an independent parliamentary inquiry into AUKUS.
✍️ Add your name: theaus.in/AUKUS_inquiry
June 16, 2025 at 5:53 AM
Australia has an opportunity to get out of AUKUS. We should take it.
We ask the Albanese Government to prioritise Australia's interests and security, and to join the UK and the US Governments in undertaking an independent parliamentary inquiry into AUKUS.
✍️ Add your name: theaus.in/AUKUS_inquiry
We ask the Albanese Government to prioritise Australia's interests and security, and to join the UK and the US Governments in undertaking an independent parliamentary inquiry into AUKUS.
✍️ Add your name: theaus.in/AUKUS_inquiry
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Netanyahu Calls Iran Strikes Necessary To Prevent War He Just Started
theonion.com
June 13, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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We’re not connecting to women, says senator who connects to women mostly by suing them
'People aren’t relating to us': Linda Reynolds unloads on Liberal Party
Retiring Liberal senator Linda Reynolds labels the party's federal election campaign a "comprehensive failure", blasting it for not doing more to increase female representation.
www.abc.net.au
May 5, 2025 at 4:52 AM
We’re not connecting to women, says senator who connects to women mostly by suing them