Su Dharmapala
@sudharmapala.bsky.social
CEO & founder @ polipedia.com.au, writer, startup founder, feminist. Can’t have a democracy without transparency or accountability. #sussexsquad
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Su Dharmapala
@sudharmapala.bsky.social
· Nov 15
Let's unfuck democracy one data point at a time. @polipedia.bsky.social
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Excellent think piece by Hugh White. It’s time to walk back our dangerous obeisance to the US and develop a defence strategic posture that is much more appropriate to fundamentally changed circumstances.
#auspol #defence #Australia #AUKUS
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
#auspol #defence #Australia #AUKUS
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
In Australia’s post-US future, we must find our own way with China | Hugh White
The Canberra establishment thinks we must depend on Washington more than ever in today’s hard new world. That misses a vital point
www.theguardian.com
June 2, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Excellent think piece by Hugh White. It’s time to walk back our dangerous obeisance to the US and develop a defence strategic posture that is much more appropriate to fundamentally changed circumstances.
#auspol #defence #Australia #AUKUS
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
#auspol #defence #Australia #AUKUS
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Advocates of higher ed did heroic work rallying against this monstrous bill, but its passage was probably preordained. It's custom-made for today's Republican Party. It centralizes power in the executive; undermines education and critical thinking; censors speech; and attacks imaginary wokeness.
Texas legislators just passed a bill that
gives politically-appointed regents control over faculty curriculum, hiring, & governance. It does what they accuse academics of doing: privileging ideas, biases, & agendas on political grounds, & silencing those that do not follow their ideology.
gives politically-appointed regents control over faculty curriculum, hiring, & governance. It does what they accuse academics of doing: privileging ideas, biases, & agendas on political grounds, & silencing those that do not follow their ideology.
Political appointees would have more control over Texas universities’ courses and hiring under bill OK’d by House
Senate Bill 37 would give more power to university regents, who are appointed by the governor, to vet and veto new curricula and administrators.
www.texastribune.org
May 25, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Advocates of higher ed did heroic work rallying against this monstrous bill, but its passage was probably preordained. It's custom-made for today's Republican Party. It centralizes power in the executive; undermines education and critical thinking; censors speech; and attacks imaginary wokeness.
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Welcome to The Sunday Shot!
YouTube video by The Sunday Shot
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May 24, 2025 at 11:05 PM
May 25, 2025 at 12:06 AM
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It’s the pollsters’ fault Dutton was so unpopular! They told him he was popular when he wasn’t so he didn’t have a chance to become more popular… oh… wait… 😂
May 24, 2025 at 12:33 PM
It’s the pollsters’ fault Dutton was so unpopular! They told him he was popular when he wasn’t so he didn’t have a chance to become more popular… oh… wait… 😂
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I’ve asked the AEC whether a recount is appropriate in Goldstein. They will judge that request on its merits. Thank you again everyone for your support. ZD
May 24, 2025 at 7:54 AM
I’ve asked the AEC whether a recount is appropriate in Goldstein. They will judge that request on its merits. Thank you again everyone for your support. ZD
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Cuddle-Obsessed Cats Wins Pet of the Week https://twp.ai/4imlXn
www.newsweek.com
Cats that are in love cuddle up in adorable video
twp.ai
May 24, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Cuddle-Obsessed Cats Wins Pet of the Week https://twp.ai/4imlXn
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Only those, like bullies, are missing a very important intellectual/moral gene if they don’t have empathy.
In fact, it should be embarrassing.
It is a sickness. A flaw.
Elon has this flaw.
#DemVoice1
#Voices4Victory
In fact, it should be embarrassing.
It is a sickness. A flaw.
Elon has this flaw.
#DemVoice1
#Voices4Victory
Elon Musk called empathy a “weakness” of Western civilization. But philosophers argue the opposite: empathy is a hard-won form of knowledge — and essential for understanding others and making informed decisions buff.ly/WTS28lC #PhilSky
Empathy can take a toll – but 2 philosophers explain why we should see it as a strength
Empathy affords us a more accurate understanding of others’ experiences and emotions. Just like pain, it can be hard to bear – but that’s also the source of its strength.
buff.ly
May 24, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Only those, like bullies, are missing a very important intellectual/moral gene if they don’t have empathy.
In fact, it should be embarrassing.
It is a sickness. A flaw.
Elon has this flaw.
#DemVoice1
#Voices4Victory
In fact, it should be embarrassing.
It is a sickness. A flaw.
Elon has this flaw.
#DemVoice1
#Voices4Victory
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Fun fact:
Harsh words from judges mean little if they are not backed up by sanctions.
Harsh words from judges mean little if they are not backed up by sanctions.
May 24, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Fun fact:
Harsh words from judges mean little if they are not backed up by sanctions.
Harsh words from judges mean little if they are not backed up by sanctions.
Watching 20 million clips on water colours does not make me a water colour artist.
May 16, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Watching 20 million clips on water colours does not make me a water colour artist.
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This right here is why I have a Plan B. With all due respect - Albo doesn't particularly fill me with confidence after watching how they dealt with whistleblowing laws.
May 15, 2025 at 2:11 AM
This right here is why I have a Plan B. With all due respect - Albo doesn't particularly fill me with confidence after watching how they dealt with whistleblowing laws.
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Trump administration scraps Biden-era plan to limit sale of Americans' personal data reut.rs/4j4kh2X
Trump administration scraps Biden-era plan to limit sale of Americans' personal data
The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is scrapping a proposal issued under former President Joe Biden that would have sharply limited the sale of Americans' private information by data brokers, according to a Federal Register notice issued Wednesday.
reut.rs
May 14, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Trump administration scraps Biden-era plan to limit sale of Americans' personal data reut.rs/4j4kh2X
Sussan Ley is the Opposition leader - awesome. In about 75 years from now - we may finally have a woman leader in Australia who can dismantle structural misogyny. It takes time to manage such huge social change.
May 13, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Sussan Ley is the Opposition leader - awesome. In about 75 years from now - we may finally have a woman leader in Australia who can dismantle structural misogyny. It takes time to manage such huge social change.
There was the biggest up-tick in women posting for ads for sex work, contacting brothels and auditioning for men's only clubs happened after Julia Gillard forced single mums onto Newstart. Don't @ about women leaders standing up for women.
May 13, 2025 at 11:31 PM
There was the biggest up-tick in women posting for ads for sex work, contacting brothels and auditioning for men's only clubs happened after Julia Gillard forced single mums onto Newstart. Don't @ about women leaders standing up for women.
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How hilariously delightful that old mate Angus picked renowned public intellectual and 5 minute Liberal, Jacinta P as his running mate
Like sitting in a coffin and nailing it shut yourself from the inside
Like sitting in a coffin and nailing it shut yourself from the inside
May 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM
How hilariously delightful that old mate Angus picked renowned public intellectual and 5 minute Liberal, Jacinta P as his running mate
Like sitting in a coffin and nailing it shut yourself from the inside
Like sitting in a coffin and nailing it shut yourself from the inside
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you want to know one reason people are losing trust in the media? it’s the total inability to call things what they are
some guy on YouTube: “wow this is the most corrupt shit I’ve ever seen”
the Times: “critics say it raises appearance of impropriety”
who are people going to take seriously?
some guy on YouTube: “wow this is the most corrupt shit I’ve ever seen”
the Times: “critics say it raises appearance of impropriety”
who are people going to take seriously?
May 12, 2025 at 3:19 PM
you want to know one reason people are losing trust in the media? it’s the total inability to call things what they are
some guy on YouTube: “wow this is the most corrupt shit I’ve ever seen”
the Times: “critics say it raises appearance of impropriety”
who are people going to take seriously?
some guy on YouTube: “wow this is the most corrupt shit I’ve ever seen”
the Times: “critics say it raises appearance of impropriety”
who are people going to take seriously?
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The Supreme Court’s Radical Right Turn Is About Restoring Patriarchy, Plain and Simple https://twp.ai/4indS8
slate.com
The Supreme Court’s Radical Right Turn Is About Restoring Patriarchy, Plain and Simple
twp.ai
May 13, 2025 at 9:43 AM
The Supreme Court’s Radical Right Turn Is About Restoring Patriarchy, Plain and Simple https://twp.ai/4indS8
Hyphenated Australians are here on sufferance 🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️
Hyphenated Australians are always have here on difference #730abc
May 13, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Hyphenated Australians are here on sufferance 🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️
I’d love to learn the language of Naarm. Must look up where I could learn it. Any ideas?
May 13, 2025 at 9:43 AM
I’d love to learn the language of Naarm. Must look up where I could learn it. Any ideas?
Sufferance.. oh I hate autocorrect
Hyphenated Australians are always have here on difference #730abc
May 13, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Sufferance.. oh I hate autocorrect