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Australians are rightly shocked and disgusted by Sussan Ley accusing the Labor govt of not showing enough grief at the Bondi attack. The sick politicisation of terrorism by the Liberals - ignoring calls for unity - has been so ugly. Days before Christmas. Shame on all of them!
December 23, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Australians are rightly shocked and disgusted by Sussan Ley accusing the Labor govt of not showing enough grief at the Bondi attack. The sick politicisation of terrorism by the Liberals - ignoring calls for unity - has been so ugly. Days before Christmas. Shame on all of them!
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RIP Jimmy Cliff
Worth taking 3 minutes this morning to watch this profound and lovely performance.
And if you’re my age, to remember where you were when you first heard the song.
#ManyRiversToCross
youtu.be/twf7LhQIBkQ
Worth taking 3 minutes this morning to watch this profound and lovely performance.
And if you’re my age, to remember where you were when you first heard the song.
#ManyRiversToCross
youtu.be/twf7LhQIBkQ
Jimmy Cliff- Many Rivers To Cross
YouTube video by rockyfl86
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November 25, 2025 at 12:38 PM
RIP Jimmy Cliff
Worth taking 3 minutes this morning to watch this profound and lovely performance.
And if you’re my age, to remember where you were when you first heard the song.
#ManyRiversToCross
youtu.be/twf7LhQIBkQ
Worth taking 3 minutes this morning to watch this profound and lovely performance.
And if you’re my age, to remember where you were when you first heard the song.
#ManyRiversToCross
youtu.be/twf7LhQIBkQ
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So as sure as the sun will shine
I'm gonna get my share now what's mine
And then the harder they come
The harder they fall one and all
Ooh the harder they come
The harder they fall one and all
I'm gonna get my share now what's mine
And then the harder they come
The harder they fall one and all
Ooh the harder they come
The harder they fall one and all
The Harder They Come
YouTube video by Jimmy Cliff - Topic
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November 24, 2025 at 5:31 PM
So as sure as the sun will shine
I'm gonna get my share now what's mine
And then the harder they come
The harder they fall one and all
Ooh the harder they come
The harder they fall one and all
I'm gonna get my share now what's mine
And then the harder they come
The harder they fall one and all
Ooh the harder they come
The harder they fall one and all
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Robert Redford, who for decades was one of Hollywood’s leading men turned Oscar-winning director, died early Tuesday morning at age 89. Here are some snapshots from his life and career. nyti.ms/4nDc1K8
September 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Robert Redford, who for decades was one of Hollywood’s leading men turned Oscar-winning director, died early Tuesday morning at age 89. Here are some snapshots from his life and career. nyti.ms/4nDc1K8
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Oh, now farmers want 'socialism' because tariffs are hitting them.
When the handouts benefit them, suddenly it's acceptable.
When the handouts benefit them, suddenly it's acceptable.
September 6, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Oh, now farmers want 'socialism' because tariffs are hitting them.
When the handouts benefit them, suddenly it's acceptable.
When the handouts benefit them, suddenly it's acceptable.
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From border towns to major tourist draws, international visitor numbers have dropped since Trump returned to office in January.
Visitors to US plunge amid concerns about Donald Trump's policies
www.newsweek.com
September 1, 2025 at 10:40 PM
From border towns to major tourist draws, international visitor numbers have dropped since Trump returned to office in January.
In our view, one of Katrina’s most important lessons is about social injustice. The disproportionate suffering in Black communities wasn’t a natural disaster but a predictable result of policies concentrating risk in marginalized neighborhoods.
OPINION: "The disproportionate suffering in Black communities wasn’t a natural disaster but a predictable result of policies concentrating risk in marginalized neighborhoods," Garcia, David and Peacock write.
Opinion | Hurricane Katrina Taught Lessons on Prep, Injustice
Garcia, David and Peacock write on the ways that the majority-Black residents of New Orleans were disproportionately affected by Hurricane Katrina.
buff.ly
September 1, 2025 at 10:56 PM
In our view, one of Katrina’s most important lessons is about social injustice. The disproportionate suffering in Black communities wasn’t a natural disaster but a predictable result of policies concentrating risk in marginalized neighborhoods.
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August 30, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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Television legend Stephen Colbert has just signed a $13.5 million deal with Netflix for a 7-episode series.
August 30, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Television legend Stephen Colbert has just signed a $13.5 million deal with Netflix for a 7-episode series.
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Frustration is growing in Israel over plans for a new military offensive in some of Gaza's most populated areas.
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Israel's growing frustration over the war in Gaza erupts in nationwide protests
Frustration is growing in Israel over plans for a new military offensive in some of Gaza's most populated areas.
religionnews.com
August 24, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Frustration is growing in Israel over plans for a new military offensive in some of Gaza's most populated areas.
religionnews.com/2025/08/19/i...
religionnews.com/2025/08/19/i...
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A devastating new milestone: key indicators confirm that conditions have officially reached famine levels in the #GazaStrip.
Our colleagues are on the ground doing everything possible to deliver for children in #Gaza, despite the immense challenges. Follow us for humanitarian updates. #promoted
Our colleagues are on the ground doing everything possible to deliver for children in #Gaza, despite the immense challenges. Follow us for humanitarian updates. #promoted
Famine Confirmed in Gaza
UNICEF is calling for an immediate ceasefire and safe, sustained humanitarian access to deliver urgently needed supplies.
www.unicefusa.org
August 23, 2025 at 6:45 AM
A devastating new milestone: key indicators confirm that conditions have officially reached famine levels in the #GazaStrip.
Our colleagues are on the ground doing everything possible to deliver for children in #Gaza, despite the immense challenges. Follow us for humanitarian updates. #promoted
Our colleagues are on the ground doing everything possible to deliver for children in #Gaza, despite the immense challenges. Follow us for humanitarian updates. #promoted
#censorship why aren’t news outlets covering these mass protests?
People in Los Angeles have been protesting 24 hours for 2 weeks straight and no news outlet is covering it!
8/8/25
8/8/25
August 9, 2025 at 5:47 PM
#censorship why aren’t news outlets covering these mass protests?
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I’m sorry, “yes we sourced a story using stolen personal data about a nonwhite politician brokered by a neonazi BUT the story illuminates the complex nature of racial identity” does not pass the laugh test
July 5, 2025 at 1:12 AM
I’m sorry, “yes we sourced a story using stolen personal data about a nonwhite politician brokered by a neonazi BUT the story illuminates the complex nature of racial identity” does not pass the laugh test
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i am not being pollyannish when i insist that the people who sign up do not sign up to advance a president’s domestic political agenda www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Troops and marines deeply troubled by LA deployment: ‘Morale is not great’
Several service members told advocacy groups they felt like pawns in a political game and assignment was not necessary
www.theguardian.com
June 12, 2025 at 12:45 PM
i am not being pollyannish when i insist that the people who sign up do not sign up to advance a president’s domestic political agenda www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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BREAKING: California Sen. Alex Padilla was detained and handcuffed during an altercation at Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s press conference.
California Sen. Alex Padilla handcuffed at Noem presser
The senator was stopped and shoved back by multiple men.
www.politico.com
June 12, 2025 at 6:57 PM
BREAKING: California Sen. Alex Padilla was detained and handcuffed during an altercation at Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s press conference.
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Kristi Noem must resign. She has deported a four year old with cancer, detained a U.S. marshal, and arrested two members of Congress. She’s lost the confidence of the American people. ICE must stop terrorizing our communities.
June 12, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Kristi Noem must resign. She has deported a four year old with cancer, detained a U.S. marshal, and arrested two members of Congress. She’s lost the confidence of the American people. ICE must stop terrorizing our communities.
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House Dems are demanding that Noem testify before Congress after Sen. Padilla was detained by federal agents at her DHS press conference in LA.
House Dems demand testimony from Noem after Padilla handcuffed in LA
“If it can happen to Alex, it can happen to ... anybody,” Rep. Jimmy Gomez said.
www.politico.com
June 12, 2025 at 8:20 PM
House Dems are demanding that Noem testify before Congress after Sen. Padilla was detained by federal agents at her DHS press conference in LA.
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A DHS spokesperson defended the detainment, accusing Sen. Padilla of failing to properly identify himself during Sec. Kristi Noem's press conference.
But multiple videos show Padilla clearly identifying himself as a senator.
But multiple videos show Padilla clearly identifying himself as a senator.
Sen. Padilla pushed to ground, handcuffed for demanding DHS not lie
Forcibly removing a sitting US senator, as they opposed the president's immigration policy, is a part of a broader slide.
www.motherjones.com
June 12, 2025 at 7:25 PM
A DHS spokesperson defended the detainment, accusing Sen. Padilla of failing to properly identify himself during Sec. Kristi Noem's press conference.
But multiple videos show Padilla clearly identifying himself as a senator.
But multiple videos show Padilla clearly identifying himself as a senator.
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"Please continue peacefully protesting": Sen. Padilla after forced removal from DHS presser
June 12, 2025 at 9:32 PM
"Please continue peacefully protesting": Sen. Padilla after forced removal from DHS presser
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Capitol Police seal off Speaker Johnson's office from angry lawmakers
Capitol Police seal off Speaker Johnson's office from angry lawmakers
Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus came to Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) to speak about the incident with Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA), where he was manhandled and handcuffed by the FBI for trying to ask Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem a question during her news conference. Washington Po...
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June 12, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Capitol Police seal off Speaker Johnson's office from angry lawmakers
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Dozens of House Dems marched to Hill GOP leaders’ offices in protest of Sen. Padilla’s detention by federal agents.
Democrats marched on Hill GOP leaders' offices in protest of Sen. Alex Padilla's handcuffing
But they weren't able to meet with Speaker Mike Johnson or Senate Majority Leader John Thune.
www.politico.com
June 12, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Dozens of House Dems marched to Hill GOP leaders’ offices in protest of Sen. Padilla’s detention by federal agents.
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Chabria: First they came for the immigrants. Then they took down our Latino senator
Commentary: First they came for the immigrants. Then they took down our Latino senator
Federal agents manhandled and cuffed U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla on Friday as he tried to ask questions of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. It's starting to feel like being brown is a crime.
www.latimes.com
June 12, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Chabria: First they came for the immigrants. Then they took down our Latino senator