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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 11h

Join Barrie, Bowers and Friends in Sydney for an evening of insight, laughs, and a bit of sass!

From what the government is doing, to what is the point of the Coalition - all covered by some of the smartest minds in Australian politics!

@amyremeikis.bsky.social @mikepbowers.bsky.social #auspol

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Lawless Squirrel @ironsquirrel.bsky.social · 10h

OMG, 1,000 times this.

papaesoco.bsky.social @papaesoco.bsky.social · 10h

www.laprogressive.com/election-and...
...no moral courage, and no compelling vision.

How can Democrats win in 2028? Not by doing what the Democratic National Committee (DNC) has been doing—chasing corporate money, currying favor with AIPAC, and catering to the donor class.

Here's How Democrats Could Win in 2028

Today’s Democratic leadership—an aging, entrenched gerontocracy—is out of touch. Obsessed with fundraising and self-preservation, they offer no charisma, no moral courage, and no compelling vision.

www.laprogressive.com

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Dr Stephanie Dowrick @drstephaniedowrick.bsky.social · 10h

This is what UNBEARABLE agony looks like.
Who knows for what reason this poor man was taken hostage - along with 1000s of other Palestinians - but we can easily imagine how his torment is compounded on learning that his wife and CHILDREN were murdered by the same brute forces that held him captive.

Jenny Frecklington-Jones #IStandWithWatermelon🍉🍉 @joneshowdareyou.bsky.social · 17h

Mosab Abu Toha—

"A Palestinian hostage who’s just been released was told his wife and children were slaughtered by Israel while he was held hostage.

"His youngest daughter was turning two years old on Oct 18, in five days.

"You will not see this story on CNN, BBC, NYT, WP, or other MSM outlets."

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FrancesSierra @francessierra.bsky.social · 10h

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Tom Walsh @tewalsh340.bsky.social · 1d

“No Kings means no paychecks?” Scott, that’s not how government works; that’s how feudalism works. You’re literally arguing for the system we escaped in 1776.
No kings means exactly what America stands for— we don’t serve monarchs or dictators. The people are the power, not one man or family.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 17h

Billionaire tax cuts are a policy choice.

Cutting healthcare for millions is a policy choice.

Cutting food assistance for children is a policy choice.

Taking from the poor and giving to the rich is a policy choice.

Make no mistake: Trump and the GOP just chose to do this.

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Harlow’s Musings @harlowsmusings.bsky.social · 13h

🚨MAJOR BREAKING: Rep-Elect Adelita Grijalva announces her election results will be OFFICIALLY certified tomorrow, destroying Mike Johnson’s last excuse to delay her swearing in.

“Mike Johnson needs to do his job so I can do mine.”

No more lies.
No more delays.
Swear her in!

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papaesoco.bsky.social @papaesoco.bsky.social · 9h

'Entire world hates him': Critics erupt after Israeli politicians call Trump a 'terrorist'

www.alternet.org/trump-israel...

'Entire world hates him': Critics erupt after Israeli politicians call Trump a 'terrorist'

President Donald Trump was briefly silenced Monday as two left-wing Israeli politicians yelled 'terrorist!" at him as he spoke to the nation's parliament following the release of the 20 living hostage...

www.alternet.org

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Eric Reinhart @eric-reinhart.com · 12h

This is an alarming compression of the planetary destruction timeline: with the massive growth of the AI bubble, data centers are expected to consume up to 12% of total US electricity by 2028, up from 4.4% in 2023.
www.cnn.com/2025/10/13/t...

Sora 2 and ChatGPT are consuming so much power that OpenAI just did another 10 gigawatt deal | CNN Business

OpenAI is partnering with Broadcom to design and develop 10 gigawatts of custom AI chips and systems, a massive amount of power that will use as much electricity as a large city. The move further high...

www.cnn.com

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Betty C. Jung @bettycjung.bsky.social · 10h

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Lexington Medical Center: Pink Glove Dance 2011 youtu.be/jZYSdTRtBF0?... via @YouTube

Lexington Medical Center: Pink Glove Dance 2011

YouTube video by Lexington Health

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stranger @strangerous.bsky.social · 16h

NSW ICAC was widely condemned by politicians & the media after they took just under 2yrs to conclude their investigation into Gladys Berejiklian’s corruption.

Is anyone condemning the NACC who after well OVER 2yrs is still investigating Robodebt? Why not? #auspol

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Asher Wolf @asherwolf.bsky.social · 10h

For all the students at the social work uni intensive who told me they now use AI at work to write up case reports:

NDIS participant’s bid for more support failed in part because two physiotherapists used AI to write letters used to back her claim to top up her package

www.afr.com/politics/bid...

Bid to boost $200k NDIS package rejected after AI use found

The National Disability Insurance Agency warned about cut-and-paste medical reports. Throw artificial intelligence in and the results are even worse.

www.afr.com

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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 10h

Our analysis reveals the prices Australians could pay if the Trump administration had its way & dismantled the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.

"The difference is terrifying," says @emmashortis.bsky.social.

"It is wild how much Americans have to spend on essential medications." theaus.in/42D6R8K

Our PBS is a national treasure, not an international trade barrier

Extraordinary new analysis from The Australia Institute reveals the prices Australians would pay if the US had its way and dismantled our Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.

theaus.in

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Linda Martin @fairgo.bsky.social · 9h

Wonderful, truly wonderful

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Jennifer C @thejenniwren.teamlh.social · 22h

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Elkana Bohbot, a 36-year-old Colombian-Israeli husband and father, helped organize the Nova Music Festival in Re’im—where 347 people were murdered by invading terrorists on Oct. 7, 2023. He was filmed being beaten and kidnapped to Gaza, where he survived more than two years in captivity.

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joel-morrison.bsky.social @joel-morrison.bsky.social · 10h

Shut-downs have always been Republicans fault. Followed by a full court press from the media attempting to put it on the Democrats that fails after a week or two. At which point house Republicans begin to doubt.

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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 10h

Soaring healthcare costs are at the heart of the US government shutdown.

With a key tax credit due to expire, Americans' premiums could jump $200-300/month.

"That's a car payment...2-3 trips to the grocery store," says Liz Pancotti from @groundwork.bsky.social.

🎧 theaus.in/4oj2TdV

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papaesoco.bsky.social @papaesoco.bsky.social · 10h

and triggered public opposition from two Republican governors—a rare act of defiance that may trigger more defections.

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papaesoco.bsky.social @papaesoco.bsky.social · 10h

open.substack.com/pub/contrari...
Donald Trump and his chief attack dog Stephen Miller have bitten off more than they can chew. Their invasion of American cities is based on obvious lies (e.g., “war ravaged Portland”), has antagonized voters, outraged judges,

It Turns Out, Americans Don't Want a Police State

Voters, Courts, and GOP Governors slam Trump’s militarization of cities

open.substack.com

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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 4d

Mabel & I hope all our fellow Californians vote YES on Prop. 50!

#FightFireWithFire

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John Collins @logicallyjc.bsky.social · 15h

I miss competency.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 19h

Obama: "When you see an administration suggest that ordinary street crime is an insurrection or a terrorist act, that is a genuine effort to weaken how we have understood democracy."

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C Hanna @chcowgirl.bsky.social · 1d

I needed this today! We can't give up hope!!!

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Cliff Schecter: At Substack! www.blueamp.co @cliffschecter.bsky.social · 14h

www.blueamp.co/p/jd-vance-c... Court Jester Of Fabrication/Fake Fury

"You could tell JD didn’t believe a word exiting his talkhole.
His problem is Trump has one skill..reading a room. There's no way he couldn't smell JD's cologne: Desperation

So could George. Who cut JD's feed and to commercial"

JD Vance: Court Jester Of Fabrication & Fake Fury Gets Shut Down

So bad at lying he makes Ted Cruz seem legit. Kisses so much Trump arse his lips are chapped worse than Lindsey's

www.blueamp.co

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Linda Martin @fairgo.bsky.social · 14h

Nothing surprises me anymore

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anita72.bsky.social @anita72.bsky.social · 16h

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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 15h

Jordy: Republicans control every branch of government. Every day that passes with the gov shut down is another reminder that Trump and the GOP would rather protect pedos than ensure people have health care. Because once the government reopens, you know what’s coming—a vote on the Epstein files.

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