Pledford
@pledford.bsky.social
There is a such a thing as objective truth. Defend truth and our public institutions. #CovidCautious. Lawyer & mum.
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Great to meet with you @smpwrgr.bsky.social to help with this campaign!
It's good to see stories being shared at pandemicresistance.org/safe-acesss to help us with future advocacy!
It's good to see stories being shared at pandemicresistance.org/safe-acesss to help us with future advocacy!
pandemicresistance.org
June 25, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Great to meet with you @smpwrgr.bsky.social to help with this campaign!
It's good to see stories being shared at pandemicresistance.org/safe-acesss to help us with future advocacy!
It's good to see stories being shared at pandemicresistance.org/safe-acesss to help us with future advocacy!
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Loitering under billboards again taking pics, turning spotlight on experiences of Australians trying to safely access healthcare
Great to catch up w- @sickandtiredaus.bsky.social IRL❤️can you see our Cvd conscious messages/protection layers?
Share yr story w- PRI b/c we all deserve safe healthcare
Great to catch up w- @sickandtiredaus.bsky.social IRL❤️can you see our Cvd conscious messages/protection layers?
Share yr story w- PRI b/c we all deserve safe healthcare
June 25, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Loitering under billboards again taking pics, turning spotlight on experiences of Australians trying to safely access healthcare
Great to catch up w- @sickandtiredaus.bsky.social IRL❤️can you see our Cvd conscious messages/protection layers?
Share yr story w- PRI b/c we all deserve safe healthcare
Great to catch up w- @sickandtiredaus.bsky.social IRL❤️can you see our Cvd conscious messages/protection layers?
Share yr story w- PRI b/c we all deserve safe healthcare
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We believe that everyone deserves safe access to healthcare. But to push for change, we need evidence — and that’s where you come in.
Australian's - Please share your unsafe healthcare experiences in hospitals here:
www.pandemicresistance.org/safe-access
(These can be anonymous).
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Australian's - Please share your unsafe healthcare experiences in hospitals here:
www.pandemicresistance.org/safe-access
(These can be anonymous).
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safe-access-to-healthcare
Get involved in the fight against COVID.
www.pandemicresistance.org
June 23, 2025 at 6:44 AM
We believe that everyone deserves safe access to healthcare. But to push for change, we need evidence — and that’s where you come in.
Australian's - Please share your unsafe healthcare experiences in hospitals here:
www.pandemicresistance.org/safe-access
(These can be anonymous).
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Australian's - Please share your unsafe healthcare experiences in hospitals here:
www.pandemicresistance.org/safe-access
(These can be anonymous).
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We’ve recently heard some horrific stories about patient experiences in Australian hospitals.
For the next 4 weeks, starting tomorrow, we will be displaying different experiences from patients on billboards, during peak hour!
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For the next 4 weeks, starting tomorrow, we will be displaying different experiences from patients on billboards, during peak hour!
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June 23, 2025 at 6:42 AM
We’ve recently heard some horrific stories about patient experiences in Australian hospitals.
For the next 4 weeks, starting tomorrow, we will be displaying different experiences from patients on billboards, during peak hour!
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For the next 4 weeks, starting tomorrow, we will be displaying different experiences from patients on billboards, during peak hour!
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Imagine the world if we’d been willing to learn from COVID…
What if we’d embraced WFH to slow climate change?
What if we’d installed filtration systems in public buildings to reduce the spread of illness?
What if we’d demanded disability justice re long COVID?
A better world is still possible.
What if we’d embraced WFH to slow climate change?
What if we’d installed filtration systems in public buildings to reduce the spread of illness?
What if we’d demanded disability justice re long COVID?
A better world is still possible.
November 28, 2024 at 5:03 PM
Imagine the world if we’d been willing to learn from COVID…
What if we’d embraced WFH to slow climate change?
What if we’d installed filtration systems in public buildings to reduce the spread of illness?
What if we’d demanded disability justice re long COVID?
A better world is still possible.
What if we’d embraced WFH to slow climate change?
What if we’d installed filtration systems in public buildings to reduce the spread of illness?
What if we’d demanded disability justice re long COVID?
A better world is still possible.
Dump Neoliberalism 💪
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
The message to Democrats is clear: you must dump neoliberal economics | Joseph Stiglitz
The party must return to its progressive roots. A new economy is needed with new rules and new roles
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2024 at 8:26 PM
Dump Neoliberalism 💪
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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Saw this today:
The Māori word for Autism is ‘Takiwatanga’. It means ‘in their own time and space’
The Māori word for Autism is ‘Takiwatanga’. It means ‘in their own time and space’
November 23, 2024 at 9:22 PM
Saw this today:
The Māori word for Autism is ‘Takiwatanga’. It means ‘in their own time and space’
The Māori word for Autism is ‘Takiwatanga’. It means ‘in their own time and space’
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Six inflammatory molecules contribute to the formation of fibrinolysis-resistant microclots and platelet hyperactivation.
This suggests thrombotic endotheliitis as a key pathological process in Long COVID.
www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1...
This suggests thrombotic endotheliitis as a key pathological process in Long COVID.
www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1...
November 24, 2024 at 3:42 AM
Six inflammatory molecules contribute to the formation of fibrinolysis-resistant microclots and platelet hyperactivation.
This suggests thrombotic endotheliitis as a key pathological process in Long COVID.
www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1...
This suggests thrombotic endotheliitis as a key pathological process in Long COVID.
www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1...
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Letters to the Health Minister (an ongoing series)
November 24, 2024 at 2:31 AM
Letters to the Health Minister (an ongoing series)
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Many of you know brave ATO whistleblower Richard Boyle. When he faces court in 2025, he will have endured 8 1/2 YEARS of psychological, physical & financial stress.
Please donate to provide him with a modest buffer to alleviate some of the financial anxiety of the coming months.
gofund.me/b6490da7
Please donate to provide him with a modest buffer to alleviate some of the financial anxiety of the coming months.
gofund.me/b6490da7
Donate to Please support ATO whistleblower Richard Boyle, organized by Jo Dyer
When Australian Taxation Office whistleblower Richard Boyle takes the stand in … Jo Dyer needs your support for Please support ATO whistleblower Richard Boyle
gofund.me
November 23, 2024 at 3:18 AM
Many of you know brave ATO whistleblower Richard Boyle. When he faces court in 2025, he will have endured 8 1/2 YEARS of psychological, physical & financial stress.
Please donate to provide him with a modest buffer to alleviate some of the financial anxiety of the coming months.
gofund.me/b6490da7
Please donate to provide him with a modest buffer to alleviate some of the financial anxiety of the coming months.
gofund.me/b6490da7
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“They wouldn’t let Covid spread if it was THAT bad”
🙄
It took authorities 5 YEARS to be honest about HIV and only because they couldn’t hide it anymore.
See tobacco, asbestos, lead...
Governments don’t give a shit about YOU.
They only care about money & power.
Read the studies FFS.
#LongCovid
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It took authorities 5 YEARS to be honest about HIV and only because they couldn’t hide it anymore.
See tobacco, asbestos, lead...
Governments don’t give a shit about YOU.
They only care about money & power.
Read the studies FFS.
#LongCovid
a man in a chef 's uniform is making a funny face and says `` can you wake up . ''
Alt: Gordon Ramsay in a chef 's uniform is making a funny face and says `` can you wake up . ''
media.tenor.com
November 21, 2024 at 11:35 AM
“They wouldn’t let Covid spread if it was THAT bad”
🙄
It took authorities 5 YEARS to be honest about HIV and only because they couldn’t hide it anymore.
See tobacco, asbestos, lead...
Governments don’t give a shit about YOU.
They only care about money & power.
Read the studies FFS.
#LongCovid
🙄
It took authorities 5 YEARS to be honest about HIV and only because they couldn’t hide it anymore.
See tobacco, asbestos, lead...
Governments don’t give a shit about YOU.
They only care about money & power.
Read the studies FFS.
#LongCovid
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Can any Blue Sky LC researchers help me out please? Desperately looking to source pre-pandemic covid naive biobanked blood and plasma samples from healthy children aged 8-18 (but predominantly 11-18) to act as historical control for a study? Turning out to be trickier than expected.UK based.Thx! x
November 20, 2024 at 9:23 PM
Can any Blue Sky LC researchers help me out please? Desperately looking to source pre-pandemic covid naive biobanked blood and plasma samples from healthy children aged 8-18 (but predominantly 11-18) to act as historical control for a study? Turning out to be trickier than expected.UK based.Thx! x
Accountability. If the rules aren’t enforced, there is no consequence for the action, so why follow the rules, why have rules at all? That’s it, that’s the post. Apply to any scenario as needed.
November 21, 2024 at 9:00 PM
Accountability. If the rules aren’t enforced, there is no consequence for the action, so why follow the rules, why have rules at all? That’s it, that’s the post. Apply to any scenario as needed.
Many people underestimate the extent to which Westminster democracy requires those with power to do the right thing (historically, act ‘gentlemanly’). Our society no longer requires a high level of compliance/honour. The checks and balances do not exist where those with power collude to avoid them.
November 20, 2024 at 9:23 PM
Many people underestimate the extent to which Westminster democracy requires those with power to do the right thing (historically, act ‘gentlemanly’). Our society no longer requires a high level of compliance/honour. The checks and balances do not exist where those with power collude to avoid them.
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When your amazing Long C-19 patients want to share moments of love and reciprocal love and kindness...
To be sure....
This makes everything worthwhile
💖💖
You know who you are, My Darling Person 😘
To be sure....
This makes everything worthwhile
💖💖
You know who you are, My Darling Person 😘
November 20, 2024 at 7:57 AM
When your amazing Long C-19 patients want to share moments of love and reciprocal love and kindness...
To be sure....
This makes everything worthwhile
💖💖
You know who you are, My Darling Person 😘
To be sure....
This makes everything worthwhile
💖💖
You know who you are, My Darling Person 😘
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New #preprint! We surveyed 71,922 people in 68 countries to find out: Where do they come across information about #science? How do they #communicate about it? We also tested country factors like #AcademicFreedom and #PressFreedom and identified interesting patterns 🔎
➡️ osf.io/preprints/os...
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November 18, 2024 at 6:50 AM
New #preprint! We surveyed 71,922 people in 68 countries to find out: Where do they come across information about #science? How do they #communicate about it? We also tested country factors like #AcademicFreedom and #PressFreedom and identified interesting patterns 🔎
➡️ osf.io/preprints/os...
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SIGN NOW: Protect our elections! nb.australiainstitute.org.au/donations_bi...
SIGN NOW: Protect our elections!
Changes to democracy are too important to be rushed through parliament.
nb.australiainstitute.org.au
November 20, 2024 at 3:17 AM
SIGN NOW: Protect our elections! nb.australiainstitute.org.au/donations_bi...
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Hot off the press! Read our report, 'Safer shared air - a critical accessibility and inclusion issue' online here 📖 https://buff.ly/40Wgb7v
#CleanAir #InclusionMatters #SaferSharedAir #SaferAirProject
#CleanAir #InclusionMatters #SaferSharedAir #SaferAirProject
November 20, 2024 at 3:04 AM
Hot off the press! Read our report, 'Safer shared air - a critical accessibility and inclusion issue' online here 📖 https://buff.ly/40Wgb7v
#CleanAir #InclusionMatters #SaferSharedAir #SaferAirProject
#CleanAir #InclusionMatters #SaferSharedAir #SaferAirProject
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The federal Department of Health and Aged Care told The West it intended to make an updated Novavax COVID-19 vaccine “available to eligible individuals as soon as possible following regulatory approval.”
www.change.org/p/we-need-ur...
www.change.org/p/we-need-ur...
November 19, 2024 at 8:48 PM
The federal Department of Health and Aged Care told The West it intended to make an updated Novavax COVID-19 vaccine “available to eligible individuals as soon as possible following regulatory approval.”
www.change.org/p/we-need-ur...
www.change.org/p/we-need-ur...
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Call for urgent, free and equitable access to a full portfolio of updated Covid-19 vaccines, including the protein based vaccine, Novavax.
Please sign!
www.change.org/p/we-need-ur...
Please sign!
www.change.org/p/we-need-ur...
Sign the Petition
We need urgent, equitable access to a full portfolio of updated covid vaccines inc Novavax
www.change.org
November 17, 2024 at 7:44 AM
Call for urgent, free and equitable access to a full portfolio of updated Covid-19 vaccines, including the protein based vaccine, Novavax.
Please sign!
www.change.org/p/we-need-ur...
Please sign!
www.change.org/p/we-need-ur...
I’m just putting this out there at the start of my feed so I can refer back to it as needed. Already I’ve felt the need to address “but whose truth?”. It seems an anachronism in our post-truth world, but I believe in objective truth.
November 16, 2024 at 8:31 AM
I’m just putting this out there at the start of my feed so I can refer back to it as needed. Already I’ve felt the need to address “but whose truth?”. It seems an anachronism in our post-truth world, but I believe in objective truth.