Ellenback
@ellenback.bsky.social
Consumer Research and Insights. Proud German heritage madly studying the language. Progressive politics. Love my dogs, family, music and a good Blaufrankisch
Marles is not working for the Australian public
Richard Marles’ chief of staff disclosed long-term relationship with lobbyist from firm with defence clients
Exclusive: News of relationship comes amid pressure to toughen regulation of political lobbying to ensure trust in democracy
www.theguardian.com
July 8, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Marles is not working for the Australian public
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President Macron, "What is at stake in Europe is the different democratic models amid foreign interference"
"Information manipulation"
"Domination of minds by negative emotions and addictions to social media"
"Being vulnerable to algorithms designed in the US and China"
"Information manipulation"
"Domination of minds by negative emotions and addictions to social media"
"Being vulnerable to algorithms designed in the US and China"
July 8, 2025 at 4:49 PM
President Macron, "What is at stake in Europe is the different democratic models amid foreign interference"
"Information manipulation"
"Domination of minds by negative emotions and addictions to social media"
"Being vulnerable to algorithms designed in the US and China"
"Information manipulation"
"Domination of minds by negative emotions and addictions to social media"
"Being vulnerable to algorithms designed in the US and China"
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Good. He’s dangerous.
July 7, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Good. He’s dangerous.
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Your Prime Day reminder that half of Amazon warehouse workers struggle with food & housing costs.
A third have had to rely on government assistance like SNAP — which is about to get cut.
If Bezos can spend $50M on a wedding, Amazon can afford to treat its workers with dignity.
A third have had to rely on government assistance like SNAP — which is about to get cut.
If Bezos can spend $50M on a wedding, Amazon can afford to treat its workers with dignity.
July 8, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Your Prime Day reminder that half of Amazon warehouse workers struggle with food & housing costs.
A third have had to rely on government assistance like SNAP — which is about to get cut.
If Bezos can spend $50M on a wedding, Amazon can afford to treat its workers with dignity.
A third have had to rely on government assistance like SNAP — which is about to get cut.
If Bezos can spend $50M on a wedding, Amazon can afford to treat its workers with dignity.
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For those of you who knew Victoria Brownworth on Twitter, she passed away from cancer yesterday.
She was a fearless journalist who reported on AIDS in the 80s (when Reagan was ignoring it), lifted up the LGBTQ community, & rooted out corruption.
Her wife, Maddy Gold, died of cancer in 2022.
She was a fearless journalist who reported on AIDS in the 80s (when Reagan was ignoring it), lifted up the LGBTQ community, & rooted out corruption.
Her wife, Maddy Gold, died of cancer in 2022.
May 25, 2025 at 2:09 AM
For those of you who knew Victoria Brownworth on Twitter, she passed away from cancer yesterday.
She was a fearless journalist who reported on AIDS in the 80s (when Reagan was ignoring it), lifted up the LGBTQ community, & rooted out corruption.
Her wife, Maddy Gold, died of cancer in 2022.
She was a fearless journalist who reported on AIDS in the 80s (when Reagan was ignoring it), lifted up the LGBTQ community, & rooted out corruption.
Her wife, Maddy Gold, died of cancer in 2022.
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While their preferred political party implodes spectacularly - RW media have zoned in on a superannuation scare campaign that will affect less than .05% of Australians.
When you see the majority of RW media foghorning for the wealthy- u know we need a complete media overhaul in this country.
When you see the majority of RW media foghorning for the wealthy- u know we need a complete media overhaul in this country.
May 21, 2025 at 7:32 AM
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Pete Buttigieg suggested he would “assess” a 2028 presidential run.
While visiting Iowa, he said in a live interview that he'd consider “what I bring to the table.”
While visiting Iowa, he said in a live interview that he'd consider “what I bring to the table.”
Buttigieg suggests he’d 'assess' a presidential run as he visits Iowa
He vaulted onto the national stage in 2020 out of South Bend, Indiana. This time, his calculus looks different.
www.politico.com
May 13, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Pete Buttigieg suggested he would “assess” a 2028 presidential run.
While visiting Iowa, he said in a live interview that he'd consider “what I bring to the table.”
While visiting Iowa, he said in a live interview that he'd consider “what I bring to the table.”
Exhausting in her vindictiveness
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Bernard Zuel on X: "Linda “no I am the victim” Reynolds proving her class right to the end. What a career. She must be so proud. https://t.co/VkUxmiPt83" / X
Linda “no I am the victim” Reynolds proving her class right to the end. What a career. She must be so proud. https://t.co/VkUxmiPt83
x.com
April 25, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Exhausting in her vindictiveness
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x.com/bernardzuel/...
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From immigration to federal spending cuts, tariffs, clean energy, and reproductive rights, weekend demonstrators said they are unhappy with many Trump administration policies. via @cinradio.bsky.social
Cincinnati 'Hands Off!' demonstrators protest wide range of Trump policies
From immigration to federal spending cuts, tariffs, clean energy, and reproductive rights, weekend demonstrators said they are unhappy with many Trump administration policies.
www.wvxu.org
April 5, 2025 at 8:31 PM
From immigration to federal spending cuts, tariffs, clean energy, and reproductive rights, weekend demonstrators said they are unhappy with many Trump administration policies. via @cinradio.bsky.social
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Demonstrators gathered across the U.S. on Saturday for a day of protest against President Trump and his policies. Read more: nyti.ms/3Ebi0oi
April 5, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Demonstrators gathered across the U.S. on Saturday for a day of protest against President Trump and his policies. Read more: nyti.ms/3Ebi0oi
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CNN will host a town hall with Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, moderated by CNN’s Anderson Cooper, Wednesday, April 9 at 9p ET: cnn.it/43Jw0jC
CNN to host town hall with Bernie Sanders on April 9 | CNN Politics
CNN will host a town hall with independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders on Wednesday, the network announced Sunday.
cnn.it
April 6, 2025 at 2:03 PM
CNN will host a town hall with Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, moderated by CNN’s Anderson Cooper, Wednesday, April 9 at 9p ET: cnn.it/43Jw0jC
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Demonstrations took place across the country, uniting a myriad of criticisms of the Trump administration under one message: "Hands off."
Nationwide 'Hands Off!' protests erupt against Trump and Musk
Demonstrations took place across the country, uniting a myriad of criticisms of the Trump administration under one message: "Hands off!"
www.npr.org
April 6, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Demonstrations took place across the country, uniting a myriad of criticisms of the Trump administration under one message: "Hands off."
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The message is: crowd large.
Many politicians, administrators, and business leaders, in bowing to Trump, have drawn confidence and comfort from the perceived vibe shift.
Events like this puncture that delusion.
Many politicians, administrators, and business leaders, in bowing to Trump, have drawn confidence and comfort from the perceived vibe shift.
Events like this puncture that delusion.
You can stop asking where the mass opposition is. It's everywhere.
People poured out to protest not only what Trump has done—and what they fear he will do next.
www.motherjones.com
April 5, 2025 at 11:37 PM
The message is: crowd large.
Many politicians, administrators, and business leaders, in bowing to Trump, have drawn confidence and comfort from the perceived vibe shift.
Events like this puncture that delusion.
Many politicians, administrators, and business leaders, in bowing to Trump, have drawn confidence and comfort from the perceived vibe shift.
Events like this puncture that delusion.
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"There is a powerful irony in Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s proposal to change the Constitution to enable the government, not the courts, to strip dual Australian citizens of their citizenship," writes constitutional law professor Kim Rubenstein.
Dutton’s weaponisation of citizenship
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au
March 29, 2025 at 4:31 AM
"There is a powerful irony in Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s proposal to change the Constitution to enable the government, not the courts, to strip dual Australian citizens of their citizenship," writes constitutional law professor Kim Rubenstein.
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Every minute spent listening to Angus Taylor is a minute wasted.
Australia has never had a worse alternative Treasurer.
Australia has never had a worse alternative Treasurer.
March 25, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Every minute spent listening to Angus Taylor is a minute wasted.
Australia has never had a worse alternative Treasurer.
Australia has never had a worse alternative Treasurer.
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The lies the lies the lies
Our Liberal Party sources said a thing so we reported it as being a real thing.
This is a con.
This is not journalism.
#AusPol
This is a con.
This is not journalism.
#AusPol
Internal polling shows female voters 'coming back' to Coalition
Female Liberal MPs have told the ABC they believe Peter Dutton is more palatable to women than Scott Morrison, with internal polling showing the women's vote lifting.
www.abc.net.au
March 14, 2025 at 9:36 AM
The lies the lies the lies
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The Jerks of Hazzard.
March 11, 2025 at 9:35 PM
The Jerks of Hazzard.
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Who agrees with AOC....
March 11, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Who agrees with AOC....
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"Let’s say the Dural caravan contained notes about mosques and Arab Australian community centres. Would the media, politicians and others have whipped up the same level of hysteria and divisive rhetoric? The answer is no."
johnmenadue.com/no-apologies...
johnmenadue.com/no-apologies...
No apologies over fabricated terror plot from pollies or lobby groups - Pearls and Irritations
When it comes to antisemitism, politicians in this country are often quick to jump on the claim without waiting for evidence.
johnmenadue.com
March 11, 2025 at 7:51 PM
"Let’s say the Dural caravan contained notes about mosques and Arab Australian community centres. Would the media, politicians and others have whipped up the same level of hysteria and divisive rhetoric? The answer is no."
johnmenadue.com/no-apologies...
johnmenadue.com/no-apologies...
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Half an hour in, and we've already heard about John Dewar, the vice-chancellor of the University of Wollongong, working as a partner for the same consultancy firm that the universirty is paying for restructuring advice (Korda Mentha)
March 11, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Half an hour in, and we've already heard about John Dewar, the vice-chancellor of the University of Wollongong, working as a partner for the same consultancy firm that the universirty is paying for restructuring advice (Korda Mentha)
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A Tasmanian Parliamentary committee has recommended up to $75,000 redress for people convicted under the state’s former laws against homosexuality and cross-dressing. Equality Tas has welcomed the recommendation and urged the state government to act. More: ymlp.com/zFDZqW
March 12, 2025 at 2:35 AM
A Tasmanian Parliamentary committee has recommended up to $75,000 redress for people convicted under the state’s former laws against homosexuality and cross-dressing. Equality Tas has welcomed the recommendation and urged the state government to act. More: ymlp.com/zFDZqW