Waging economic war on allies to force them to surrender territory seems …very ancient Rome. How do we stand by fellow democracies and keep trade open with the morally bankrupt at the same time? #solidarity #auspol @australianunions.bsky.social www.smh.com.au/world/north-...

What feels like a hostage video from the Gov of Minnesota. Does Trump want them to go violent? Does he want to martial law the place, and outlaw the Democrats as a political party? That man cannot and will not face an election he will lose. #solidarity #resist #democracy youtu.be/y2Z3ZUbL2e0?...

If the ‘mechahitler’ cesspit, porn & abuse generating AI — from nazi-saluting, ‘who needs democracy anyway’ Silicon Valley types — is part and parcel of US defence systems, then that’s the best reason yet to say NO to #aukus #auspol @australianlabor.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

Cathy Wilcox, demonstrating what moral authority actually looks like

Solidarity with Louise Adler and Randa Abdel-Fattah. We stand against this retrograde decision and with the countless authors withdrawing in support of Randa and her work.

"Jewish safety is inseparable from the safety of Muslims, Palestinians, migrants and everyone targeted by racism." Yes, and let's please include Indigenous people in this conversation and not forget about the shockingly racist campaign against the Indigenous Voice to Parliament. #Auspol

“A master class of poor governance” - Louise Adler in excellent interview 7.30 in iview iview.abc.net.au/show/7-30

"There has certainly been a history dating back to 2023 of lobbyists, pro-Israel lobbyists, arguing against the inclusion of Palestinian writers In the festivals that I've directed," she said.” www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...

“Through its policies and military activities, the government of Israel has deliberately inflicted conditions of life calculated to bring about the destruction of Palestinians in Gaza and then denied the very help that could save them.” www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...

Boards should never be involved in arts programming. There is no festival now. A good option is for the board to apologise, sack themselves, and let the festival start anew - (and for an otherwise excellent premier to apologise as well) #auspol #solidarity www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

“anyone can agree with a true statement. The distinguishing mark of loyalty – the proof of submission – is the willingness to repeat something everyone knows is false.” #auspol www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/t...

Suppress one you start suppressing them all. We need solidarity around human rights including the right to speak out against injustice @australianunions.bsky.social @australianlabor.bsky.social - not this kind of reactionary arse-covering #auspol #solidarity www.smh.com.au/national/pol...

Australia has allies in Europe, India, the Pacific and Africa, and the non-maga US who continue to share our values of democracy and human rights. These values can’t be easily erased but we must strengthen our democracy, community solidarity at every level. #auspol www.smh.com.au/world/europe...

Despite what we are often told, this line from Mamdani’s inauguration speech is what true pragmatism actually looks like: “Beginning today, we will govern expansively and audaciously. We may not always succeed. But never will we be accused of lacking the courage to try.”

Where do we find “value/s” and whether something is, on that basis, ‘right’ or ‘wrong’? Science can’t answer but can take us tantalisingly close to asking a good question. (This vid published 3 yrs ago): #community #life #decisions #philosophy #science youtu.be/I8p1yqnuk8Y?...

Cloud infrastructure and AI algorithms used to obliterate people en masse. Will there be any kind of reckoning in US big tech “if there’s a more progressive admin. in the White House, when so many Americans believe Israel has committed genocide in Gaza?” #aukus www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...

How the Ivy League led the US to this point should prompt the deepest shakeup in universities across the world: "America’s so-called “leadership class” is a sham. Most of them do not care a whit for the rest of the US. They are out for themselves." #auspol www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

This petition from the Jewish Council of Australia calls for the government to act in careful and not divisive ways, to protect all and shun ethnic and religious chauvinism. #auspol jewishcouncil.good.do/unity/jewish...

The Australian media response to the Bondi horror has been a lot of shallow, reactionary, egging on of fear and blame. In contrast, this provides an important and serious approach. Do you think your NSW chapter could have a read @australianlabor.bsky.social? #auspol www.smh.com.au/national/aft...

“There is evil in the world: that much is sadly undeniable. But for a far greater percentage of people the instinctual reaction, in circumstances both exceptional and everyday, is one of selflessness.” #auspol www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

The media on this and the politicians in all directions have been too fast to comment, too quick to judge, too quick to listen to deeply reactionary (and profoundly cynical) and self-interested voices. Intemperate and irresponsible in the extreme. In the face of such a tragedy, a real shame!

This 'editorial' is barely worth the name. Bugger all argument and no facts to support slurring assertions. Really lazy and disappointing. #auspol www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...

I'm not sure of the info in this but it's great to see people trying to piece together aggressive networks. How accrual of wealth and power, suffocation of democracy and perpetuation of poverty become goals for a group of people is a story we've seen throughout history. We need to understand why.

“the foundations of modern Australia are built on the safety and acceptance of all – regardless of faith, ethnicity, sexuality or any other characteristic. We judge people based on who they are as people, rather than what group they represent.” #auspol #solidarity www.smh.com.au/national/thi...

Skynet v.1.0 quietly is born from the innovation required to protect from global bullies. It is very nimble, goes on land and through the sea. Prudent to develop this tech ourselves (and invest in a global treaty on auto-war systems). #AUKUS why? #auspol www.smh.com.au/world/europe...

Part of the puzzle: “The problem with the discourse of toxic masculinity is that it doesn’t sit alongside anything affirmative. It points to genuine problems in male behaviour, but is less eager to say anything about masculine virtue.” #humans #mystery www.smh.com.au/national/las...

An Australian labour government outsourcing critical service work to cheap, exploitative and dark private companies, damaging customer and staff confidence alike - sound like what we all want? @australianlabor.bsky.social @australianunions.bsky.social #auspol www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Silicon Valley mob said it couldn’t be done, sought to cajole, squealed; they threatened but then oh! they can do it after all…great job @australianlabor.bsky.social #auspol shorturl.at/T5BPU

“If every bloke on our side stayed in their offices, we’d still win the vote,” The 50 Labor women would outnumber by seven the 34 Coalition men and nine Coalition women on the opposition benches. #auspol www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...

The first treaty with Australia’s First Peoples, signed Nov 13, 2025 - my vote for a new date for Australia Day #auspol www.treatyvictoria.vic.gov.au/what-treaty-...

The 25 yrs after the war were America’s best in terms of social equity, yet at the same time, in the name of ‘freedom’, they conducted vicious operations around the world to topple elected govs and install puppets for profit. Still, all communities would want to believe and aspire to this from FDR.

This is an area where we can no longer afford the old labor ways @albomp.bsky.social Native forest logging is a net loss economically and *insane* for a planet and it's ecosystems under human pressure. @australianunions.bsky.social #auspol www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Young men ‘being captured captured by…’ their own good sense! “CNN exit poll showed Mamdani dominating the category, earning 65 per cent of the votes by men aged 18 to 29.“ www.smh.com.au/world/north-...

“I can promise you, we’re not lost. We’re just waiting for you to hear us” www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

The royal commission should be into neoliberal economic policy from the 1990s onwards - how much public money has gone into private pockets, for what outcomes? Any gov funding for-profits should translate to company equity for taxpayers #auspol #education #community www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...

“The US economy is one big bet on AI…AI investments accounted for nearly 92% of the U.S. GDP growth this year…The S&P, Nasdaq, and DJIA are some of the most damaging metrics in modern history as they create the illusion of prosperity, even as depravity rages on.” www.profgalloway.com/how-does-the...

Silicon Valley moghuls like Andreesen Horowtiz fund startups developing ability to flood social media with hundreds of thousands of artificial influencers, and ‘cheat at everything’ futurism.com/artificial-i...

There’s no point having power if you can’t look after what is most precious in our world. “Every project developer is convinced their project is in the national interest. If that’s all it takes, then the laws are worthless.” @australianlabor.bsky.social #auspol www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

"I think lifting people out of poverty is a policy choice. That's all it is and the government could make that choice." Will you @albomp.bsky.social @tanyaplibersekmp.bsky.social ? #auspol www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...

Octavian... www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...

The depravity of their gov-enabled theft, the far reaching consequence of their executive incompetence, the total betrayal of their fellow Australians - has been handsomely rewarded. There’s every reason to take ownership of this company @albomp.bsky.social #auspol www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...

A community-focused approach to strengthening individuals at risk and the entire social ecosystem surrounding them…the very definition of sanity? #union #solidarity #community www.smh.com.au/world/north-...

“I ask all the soldiers of the United States Army not to point their guns at humanity,” he said. “Disobey the orders of Trump. Obey the orders of humanity.” -Amen- #uspol #democracy #solidarity www.nytimes.com/2025/09/27/u...

…Or we could get our intelligence agencies to report on where and how foreign and local fossil fuel interests dodge paying fair taxes, and why they lobby relentlessly to freely extract climate-destroying loads for *pathetic* returns to Aus taxpayers? #auspol #climate #stopminingfossilfuels

“When it comes to climate action, we must be bold, be hopeful and be demanding. That way, the future can be more glowing and less grim.” #auspol #climatechange #innovation #resilience www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/share/21628/...

Beginning of a long awaited revolution? It’s hard not to think of most uni executives as parasites - (300+ earning more than state premiers) but Shorten is not that. Right person in the right place at the right time… www.smh.com.au/national/uni... #education #universities #thistimewithfeeling

The sound of Americans flushing their democracy down the toilet. I’m sure they’ll recover one day, and if the planet is not a blasted heath by then we might embrace as free citizens once more. Till then #solidarity #union #uspol #auspol no to #aukus www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...

This shows a US become threat to be negotiated, not friend. Trump and those that made him flourish, have regressed the US to pre-modern times of khans and emperors, but without a code of honour that might render him trustworthy. AUKNZ+Europe, yes. Say no to #aukus #auspol shorturl.at/kJJ0S

We're launching a campaign to end the genocide in Gaza. Sign our petition to call on the Australian government to sanction Israel NOW. Tomorrow we'll be in the Daily Telegraph and the Herald Sun so please: Snap a photo of yourself with the ad and tag us www.jewishcouncil.com.au/2025/09/peti...

It is so sickening...the report concluded that Israeli authorities "intended to kill as many Palestinians as possible" and have committed the crime against humanity of extermination. Sanctions on Israel now @albomp.bsky.social @senatorwong.bsky.social #auspol www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...