It's not that you don't deserve these things. You do. But that's not reality. No matter how good the apology, how sincere the explanation it will NEVER balance out the trauma and hurt and pain. Don't open thst fucking door Im sorry to be such a downer, But.

I don't think pointing out the fascists' 'hypocrisy' is a good use of time. It's not hypocrisy, it's hierarchy. They actually do believe that they have the right and obligation to dominate you because they are superior to you. They are using their power not being hypocritical.

Māori writers, it's time to apply for the 2026 Emerging Māori Writer in Residence — a $15,000 stipend, mentorship, and writing space at the IIML could be yours if you apply by 31 October! www.wgtn.ac.nz/modernletter...

Today, a million people took the streets of Italy in solidarity with Gaza. Protests occurred worldwide. Meanwhile, another solidarity flotilla is headed for Gaza, determined to break the siege via which the Israeli government is inflicting famine as a means of genocide: www.thousandmadleens.org

Yes YES Bertha Mason is out

Jewish anti-zionists have been working alongside Palestinians my whole fucking life. They are, quite literally, some of the most amazing people I know. They are scared and grieving right now because it fucking *hurts* when people like you are attacked for who they are.

This is what makes me furious. The model exists. People have been fighting for Palestine for decades and maintaining their humanity and their commitment to truly radical politics that leaves no one behind. Don't be lazy!

Can bridges be built? “Everyone who thinks trans people should live however they want are building bridges. In fact, there are many bridges being built." english.elpais.com/culture/2025...

Any of Patricia Grace's whānau on here?

Any NZ writers wondering about the Anthropocic AI piracy case, there is now a list of works you can search. It’s different from the one The Atlantic published. It’s only books that have been registered with US copyright office. I found one of mine. www.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com

If an incumbent councillor running in 2025 claims they support Māori wards please check receipts - there was a councillor vote on Māori wards in 2023. 11 voted against, & most are seeking your vote again - Fletcher, Lee, K Turner, Williamson, Baker, Newman, Walker, Watson: all said no.

For our Wellington whānau: Our mask bloc is officially stocked and ready to go! Come on down to Newtown Library for some free masks.

Maximum anti-semitism. It really underscores how much *other* anti-semitism people must be comfortable with when murder is okay.

First in the Poetry Shelf protest series nzpoetryshelf.com/2025/10/03/p...

just learning now that "waffles" is about Jəsse Singəl, so I will re-up this piece that chronicles his long history of harassing primarily trans women (+ other trans ppl & allies) online... juliaserano.blogspot.com/2017/12/my-j...

Passed the halfway point! Another 439 people pledging $5 and this project will happen

"When we fight for the right of autistic trans people to access transition care on the same terms as neurotypical trans people, we fight for disability rights. When we fight against cuts to disability benefits that our community disproportionately needs, we fight for trans rights."

Maranga maranga, maranga ake rā 🎶

Want to put some good into the world & show some care for other humans - supporting this mask bloc is a way to do that 🥰

Yousef Sammour has been abducted by the IOF from the Global Sumud Flotilla Please share this information #NZPol 1/2

Link to letters to send to MPs and MFaT regarding all three New Zealanders #NZPol docs.google.com/document/d/1...

Our book gets launched in Wellington in a few weeks and youse are all welcome. The Tokyo launch is in November!

"Could the next Scarlett Johansson or Natalie Portman be an AI avatar?" I don't know, could a peanut butter sandwich somehow turn into the next Jeep Wrangler? Could a cellphone magically turn into a tiny bird and fly away with my wallet? Could a family of large opossums replace the government?

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There are multiple protests across Italy, Athens and Brussels and activists have just shut down Berlin’s main train station according to Al Jazeera Supporting Israel will only get more costly for the countries that insist on continuing to back the genocidaires

Phew. That feels a lot less claustrophobic tbh

Global Samud Flotilla THREAD 🧵👇🏼 Two Colombian citizens have been illegally arrested by Israel seizing GSF ships. President Gustavo Petro, orders the Foreign Ministry to demand their return. Cancels Free Trade Agreement with Israel & orders the diplomatic delegation of Israel to leave Colombia.

Global Samud Flotilla THREAD 🧵👇🏼 Cities across Europe (Turkey, Italy, Spain, Greece, Belgium, Germany, et al) have erupted in protests as some Global Samud Flotilla ships have been seized by Israel. They're protesting even though it's 10PM-Midnight in Europe. Last clip: Italians blocking trains!

BREAKING Global Samud Flotilla THREAD 🧵👇🏼 The GSF is in international waters outside of Gaza. 40+ ships, 500 activists from 44 countries, w food & medicine for Palestinians. Israel has captured & arrested 4+ ships. In violation of international law. Protests have erupted across Europe. 👇🏼

and I'm not demonising them as people here. what I'm saying is that an institution which is built to serve power, to valorise power, is a fascist institution which recruits fascists, creates fascists, serves fascists and reproduces fascism, in the home and in the public sphere

If you are not sure you have had 2 MMR vaccinations you can go and get them for free, no harm if you have had them and forgot/didn’t know.

Another fantastic piece from Mick Hall, drawing the line between Peters' speech and the cabinet decision on Palestine and the government's broader extremism aligning it with the US mickhall.substack.com/p/new-zealan...

This is, after all, the original and authentic meaning of "stay woke." In fact, the perversion of "woke" into an epithet is perhaps the defining metaphor of our moment: Historical victims are not only being revictimized, but also mocked for never forgetting this is always a possibility in the US.

Mate, I don't know if you have ever been to New Zealand, but "pride" isn't a national value even on occasions when the government isn't Pontiusly auto-piloting a denial of genocide. www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/5...

Not that I'd ever vote for them anyway but interesting to see that WestWards includes actual cooker candidates.

Had to witness this for myself – it’s real, and even worse as seen from the footpath. (Context: these narrow back-streets had a community-supported 30kmh speed limit… but in mid-2025, were forcibly reverted to 50kmh by the current govt.) Dangerous, petty, ridiculous kneejerk vice-signalling, ugh.

“Meanwhile, the resistance mounting in local school districts stands in stark contrast to elite institutions and hospitals that have capitulated to Trump’s demands.” open.substack.com/pub/erininth...

but what is the male loneliness epidemic except marginally employable political columnists persevering

Anyways, I think anti-feminist backlash/male identity politics is going to be one of the dominant pan-ideological elite obsessions going forward, for much the same reason that transphobia is so popular: It lets you cosplay as a brave outsider while pandering to the most powerful people in the room.

Anti-humors groups melt down over reports officials to link disease to miasma.

It's all fun and games until a cop handles a Tylenol gelcap with no gloves and within seconds their socks are bothering them.

The White House twitter account is posting based shit

Italy’s grassroots unions, which represent hundreds of thousands of people ranging from schoolteachers to metalworkers, called for a 24-hour general strike in both public and private sectors, including public transportation, trains, schools and ports.

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Crowd funding campaign now live! I'm raising money for a limited series podcast investigating how the campaign to quit the Paris Climate Accords went from the fringe to the mainstream www.pledgeme.co.nz/projects/861...

Incredible. Italy brought to a standstill as Italians descend to the streets to protest for Gaza. No business as usual. Schools closed. Businesses closed. Shameful on the rest of us. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...

you know he saw the raw powers of grift in play at the funeral and got insanely jealous

Does Tylenol cause autism? Did Bella Hadid give me Limes Disease? Is the Cookie Monster my biological father?

Hey, Autism is not a disease. While not all Autistics have food aversion, it is found in a lot of Autistic and neurodivergent folk. If you want to stick it to the people sharing and celebrating the spreading of misinformation about Autism, share stuff made by Autistic folk. Like my book: