Penny D Sackett

Socialism is what they called public power.

Socialism is what they called social security. 
 
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
 
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.

—Harry Truman, 1952

What on Earth are we Doing? The Science and Urgency of the Climate Crisis The climate crisis poses the single greatest threat to the security and well-being of Australians

The Australian Peace and Security Forum is hosting a free webinar 10 June 6pm AEST, during which Dr Arnagretta Hunter and I will be asking, in relation to the climate crisis touching every aspect of Australian lives: 'What on Earth are we Doing?

Register here: events.humanitix.com/what-on-eart...

So many layers of corruption.

The Endgame of Edgelord Eschatology - Truthdig Powerful figures in Silicon Valley advocate a new-age religion that sees humanity as a transitional species — one whose time is almost up.

Just read this www.truthdig.com/articles/the... excellent summary/overview of the dangerous fools and buffoons currently shaping technological futures. Here's an idea: why don't we let these people upload themselves to the cloud, and then we unplug it?

In its report "Give Peace a Chance" released today the APSF examines six key issues at the heart of peace and security for all Australians, and calls for a full, transparent, and public review of the AUKUS submarine agreement with the US and UK. austpeaceandsecurityforum.org.au/wp-content/u...

Five Failures in the Oval Office (video) America hurt itself badly today.

As a US citizen whose family – like so many others – has delivered personal and military service for others, often at sacrifice, I have no words on this ignoble, shameful day. Instead, I offer these heart-breaking, heart-felt, and sober words of Timothy Snyder.

I stand with Ukraine.

The struggle to reconnect | Penny Sackett | TEDxCanberraWomen YouTube video by TEDx Talks

These are difficult, discouraging, energy-sapping times.

In different difficult times, after the horrific 2020 "Black Summer" fires in Australia, I gave a local TEDx talk, with this fundamental message:

Connection makes us stronger.

I invite you to connect here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=axht...

A black submarine flying a US flag surfaces in the ocean.

Will AUKUS make us safer?

Free webinar on 11 Feb at 6-7pm (AEDT) hosted by the Australian Peace and Security Forum.

Speakers: Melissa Parke (ICAN), Allan Behm (Australia Institute), and Major General Michael G Smith AO (Retd). I will MC.

Register at: events.humanitix.com/australia-s-...

#DYK nearly 75% of major marine fish stocks have been depleted/overexploited & 50% of live coral cover on reefs destroyed?

- @ipbes.bsky.social #GlobalAssessment

Let’s restore our ocean's vitality & ensure a more sustainable future. 🪸🌍🧪🦈

A brilliant cobalt blue sky frames the terracotta-coloured ruins of a 17th century Spanish church at Pecos, New Mexico, the site of a Pueblo nation rebellion against the Spanish invaders.

Wishing a peaceful, joyous and just 2025 to all.

Blue birds huddling together for warmth

Water is essential for Security. Want to learn more?

The Australian Peace & Security Forum (austpeaceandsecurityforum.org.au) is hosting a free online webinar Tues 3 Dec 2024 at 6pm AEDT (Sydney time).

Register:
events.humanitix.com/water-essential-for-life-and-our-security

#water #security

Scientists as political advocates Science, both teaching and doing, is under attack. The recent US presidential election of a person and platform with anti-science bias exemplifies this. The study of climate processes and patterns and...

When scientists don't speak up, others step in to fill the void... www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

‘Silent majority’ of Australian farmers found to support renewable energy transition Survey conducted by Farmers for Climate Action found just 17% opposed renewable energy developments, with 8% strongly opposed

Most Australian farmers support renewable energy transition.

www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

A Complex Return to Eden? YouTube video by Santa Fe Institute

Each one of us is associated with 100,000 times our own weight of human-made `stuff.' Added together, human stuff weighs more than all living things on Earth.

That's one of the things I discussed during my seminar entitled "A Complex Return to Eden."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sjot...

A toy-looking baby grey elephant with large green eyes is talking to two blue butterflies that hover around his trunk.

Giving tweeting a break; skeeting and tooting instead. Happy to be here!