When people make threats, they reach first for the thing that would terrify them into compliance. When people throw insults, they reach first for the words that they would find hurtful. Trump's "truth" about the Vatican speaks volumes.

In a global energy crisis, we need to use all levers to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, including extending EV subsidies like the FBT exemption, and cutting back on the diesel fuel tax credit scheme. My piece in today’s Saturday Paper: thesaturdaypaper.com.au/comment/topic/… via @SatPaper

More than 60% of Australian medical researchers left active research roles between 2019 & 2024 because they could not make ends meet - while my costings from the PBO suggest the govt could more than double annual spending from the MRFF without any effect on its base level of funding.

People talk about this stuff in terms of how much it'll suck for gaming and I hate to inform you how many MRI machines, X-Rays, all sorts of other vital machinery are just a Windows IoT Edition PC in a beige plastic box with a big magnet/accelerator/whatever attached.

Local zoning is the way! A lot of these are being stopped or stalled by neighborhood organizing. These warehouses often need to be purchased, permitted, approved for occupancy and specs. Each one of those steps can be interrupted. Ppl are pressuring corps not to sell, counties to deny permits, etc

Politicians are outnumbered by lobbyists in Parliament House 15 to one; on sitting days hundreds of lobbyists roam the halls in Canberra, meeting with Ministers to influence government policies. My Clean Up Politics Act would shine a light on lobbyists’ activities.

Today, the Trump administration repealed the endangerment finding: the ruling that served as the basis for limits on tailpipe emissions and power plant rules. Without it, we’ll be less safe, less healthy and less able to fight climate change—all so the fossil fuel industry can make even more money.

trump saying "she probably had herself sprayed, knowing her" is genuine confirmation his assassination attempt was faked

The state-owned oil company of Saudi Arabia, Saudi Aramco, was responsible for emissions of 1.7bn tonnes CO2 in 2024 That's more than the emissions of Japan & Germany combined Exxon, with 610mn tonnes, caused more CO2 emissions than South Korea www.theguardian.com/environment/...

I’m the first congressional candidate to be indicted under the second Trump administration. But if things keep going the way they are, I won’t be the last. That’s why I need to fight these charges with everything we’ve got. Help us do that here: katforillinois.com/legal

Kat is being federally charged by the FBI for protesting at Broadview. This is a flagrant political prosecution by the Trump administration, which is trying to prevent free speech and free association. I am proud of Kat. Her movement is being targeted by the government. She needs your support.

Florida seems a great place to be investing in the infant mortician industry right now.

Brutal.

I can think of one or two ways people in the USA could celebrate the anniversary of throwing off the shackles of a tyrant who governs for his own interest with no care for the impact of those he rules. Enjoy your independence day, USA.

If it is July 1st in Australia but not yet in Canada, is it still Canada day?

NDIS in Australia have achieved a new low. A plan reassessment resulted in funding being cut to a service. Effective immediate from the phone call where this was announced to me. The fact I had an appointment booked for the next morning didn't matter, so I get a surprise $300 bill. #auspol #ndis

I did not edit this, this is the actual parade with the actual music being played. CINEMATIC

I do like how the complete season 1 & 2 of Andor makes the movie Rogue One feel like a feature length episode.

As a person living with disability, I am hopeful about what the member for Dixon can bring to Australian politics. Words I never expected to say, but here we are. #auspol

Easter weekend and Easter egg hunts. In Australia, where many of our most venomous wildlife live in the suburbs. Answering the question: "What if Easter Egg Hunts had a Nightmare Mode?"

MAGA loves to be mad.

I received a heartbreaking email today: A paper in a special issue I’m editing is being retracted because one of its authors is afraid of losing their job and their legal status in the U.S. if they publish a scientific study on evolution. Yes, on evolution, nature's engine of diversity.

The problem isn't that government departments are woefully inefficient. The problem is that government departments are required to publish their inefficiency in a public forum, while private industry can pretend they don't have the same bullshit.

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#auspol A vote for Dutton or the LNP, is a vote for Trumpism in 🇦🇺. 🤬 Do NOT let the bastards win. They’ll raise your taxes, gut services, remove your workers rights, and drill on your land - just like they are in America. Gina Reinhart said Australians “should be happy to work for $2 a day” ! 🤬

Excellent piece. Spot on #auspol

Tariffs by US against allies like Canada, etc are setup for blaming other countries for US economic collapse. US is the victim in an abusive relationship with its current president, and needs the same kind of counselling as any other DV victim.

To everyone in the path of Alfred - stay safe. #australia #brisbane #cyclonealfred

I hope America is as lucky as the delta jet - everyone survives but the right wing explodes

President Musk / VP Vance (and Vance's orange grandpa). I think this is how all references to the US presidency should be made.

Reduced to clear? Hurry while stocks last? (Pun intended)