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Donna Weeks

@psephy.bsky.social

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Academic-ish, Aust-Japan: politics, society, community; music, books, many books, photography, sports-ish; {Suomi} 政治学、政治思想、日豪関係、9条の会、音楽、写真、波乗り、より良い社会を目指す。#tokyolyf and random commentary. Either in Brisbane/Meanjin or Tokyo 東京&茅ヶ崎 Psephy—a psephologist. 😊

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Donna Weeks @psephy.bsky.social · Dec 3

I appreciate the insignificance of my online existence.

a dog sitting on a beach looking out over the ocean

Alt: a dog sitting on a beach looking out over the ocean, which is also my favourite place to be.

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日経電子版 @nikkei.com · 2h

ノーベル平和賞にベネズエラの野党指導者　マリア・コリナ・マチャド氏（無料記事）
www.nikkei.com/article/DGXZQO...

#ノーベル賞

ノーベル平和賞にベネズエラの野党指導者　マリア・コリナ・マチャド氏 - 日本経済新聞

【ロンドン=湯前宗太郎】ノルウェーのノーベル賞委員会は10日、2025年のノーベル平和賞をベネズエラの野党指導者のマリア・コリナ・マチャド氏に授与すると発表した。授賞式は12月1

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Donna Weeks @psephy.bsky.social · 2h

Aso—he doesn’t care about ‘the moment’.

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【超速報】ニュース速報・緊急地震速報🌐 @sokuho.news · 2h

🔔ANNより【速報】です。

【速報】今年のノーベル平和賞にベネズエラの野党指導者マリア・コリナ・マチャド氏
(2025年10月10日 18:09) #ニュース

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Donna Weeks @psephy.bsky.social · 2h

Some interesting parallels with the ‘liberal’ (not actually liberal) party in Australia; they elected a female leader too but remain oblivious to deeper problems. I think the 石破首相やめるな actions as opposed to the 安倍やめろ actions have been quite telling.

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Donna Weeks @psephy.bsky.social · 2h

It’s not him, thank goodness. Peace Prize.

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NHKニュース RSSフィード配信（非公式） @nhknewsunofficial.bsky.social · 4h

【速報】公明斉藤代表連立離脱の方針伝える自公党首会談で
https://news.web.nhk/newsweb/na/na-k10014946321000

【速報】公明斉藤代表連立離脱の方針伝える自公党首会談で | NHKニュース

【NHK】連立政権のあり方をめぐり、公明党の斉藤代表は、自民党の高市総裁と会談し、政治とカネの問題で十分な回答がなかったとして、連

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Donna Weeks @psephy.bsky.social · 3h

Like trying to keep track of things in the mid-1990s…

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Donna Weeks @psephy.bsky.social · 1d

There is a bookshop by that name in Tokyo, in Jimbocho, of course.

Donna Weeks @psephy.bsky.social · 1d

Relieved to read to the final pages of a book you think might be close to the book you are writing but is really nothing like the book you are writing and so you feel encouraged to keep on writing your book, hoping to convince the publisher that is the case. ✍🏼

And of course, avoid long sentences.

Donna Weeks @psephy.bsky.social · 2d

Stunning colour and form.

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Donna Weeks @psephy.bsky.social · 2d

Allow me to add my congratulations. Canberra is a great city.

Donna Weeks @psephy.bsky.social · 2d

Yes, quite…just as I am finalising my Brisbane Writers Festival go-to events. 🤭 The local indie bookshops here have very strong events programs—kind of feels like writers festivals all year round.

Donna Weeks @psephy.bsky.social · 2d

It’s just that time of year when temperatures north and south line up—Tokyo and Brisbane.

この時期、気温が同じです。

Weather app showing the same temperatures, 21°C, in Tokyo and Brisbane at 21:00/10:00pm

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David @daverino.bsky.social · 4d

Please watch

KOJAMF🤘🖤🤘 @kojamf.bsky.social · 5d

Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.

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Donna Weeks @psephy.bsky.social · 4d

First cicadas of the season, just briefly… sounds like they realised they woke up a bit early and went back to bed.

Donna Weeks @psephy.bsky.social · 4d

Human/Nature was a very thoughtful read, enhanced by a meet-the-author event in Brisbane.

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Donna Weeks @psephy.bsky.social · 4d

Robodebt is a good example—so much has been written, corruption and illegality exposed and yet, they all got away with it. Certainly it’s indicative of people’s loss of trust in the system. My main focus though is Japan where the neonationalist right wave is also about to land.

Donna Weeks @psephy.bsky.social · 5d

It’s been truly amazing to watch his career develop these last few years.

Donna Weeks @psephy.bsky.social · 5d

Not all Brisbane residents are Broncos fans, in case anyone was wondering.

Donna Weeks @psephy.bsky.social · 5d

Thank you. Just the waiting now.

Donna Weeks @psephy.bsky.social · 5d

Yes indeed. Perfect description.

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Claire Willett @clairewillett.bsky.social · 5d

my cousin had the family over tonight for a party whose theme was “everyone make a cake and then we will sit around in the backyard and try all the cakes” and honestly like, we should do this once a month

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Donna Weeks @psephy.bsky.social · 5d

But you know they will.

Donna Weeks @psephy.bsky.social · 5d

Looking forward to season 2026 already.

Donna Weeks @psephy.bsky.social · 5d

I could go retro… 😊 though a refreshing ginger beer also suffices.

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