A group of Epstein survivors just formally demanded that the DOJ Inspector General open an investigation into how the heavily redacted Epstein files were released. They’re demanding action now to release the files and we stand with them.
President of the Oglala Sioux Tribe has called for the release of tribal members detained by ICE in Minnesota.
“Tribal citizens are not aliens and are categorically outside immigration jurisdiction," he said. "Tribal members are U.S. citizens by statute and citizens of the Sioux Nation by treaty.”
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British public strongly back caps on donations to political parties
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Congressman Ted Lieu, a former Air Force veteran, issued a stark warning to U.S. military members, that military action against Greenland without explicit congressional authorization would constitute following illegal orders. He reminded service members they swear an oath to the Constitution, not 🤡…
Gavin Newsom's Press Office blasts Trump for 'attacking fellow American' at Ford factory
It would be nice if the president considered taking action against the government targeting US protesters.
The only way forward is through a general strike while Herzog visits. 150 years ago, they said the British would never leave India. But they did. They said the British military was too powerful. They said that apartheid would never end. We know what to do.
“this woman”, said the Premier, referring to the Palestinian writer he had decided should be excluded from polite society, thus putting his personal values on full and glorious display
Louise Adler is out. Congratulations to the bookburners, you've destroyed Adelaide Writers' Week.
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The Albo government's antisemitism bill is a rushed hatchet job. Nobody has proper time to consider it carefully enough, and it will have all sorts of unintended consequences if passed. It is the worst kind of law-making: moral panic induced, pandering to powerful lobby groups' demands.
In Albo's new antisemitism bill, the definition of "hate crime", which underpins the new regime to proscribe "hate groups" like the Nazis, specifically excludes "advocating genocide". That is, advocating genocide is treated as not being a racist hate crime. Now, why would that be?
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
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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.
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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… 😂
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
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.
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Fun fact:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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?
