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Sarah Joseph @profsarahj.bsky.social · Jan 12

I’m having a crisis over international law. I’ve taught it, become an expert in it, believe in it, though there are flaws. It’s my professional life

But it right now it’s just being eviscerated. Might is just right.

Am I wrong in saying that? If so, how?

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Bradley P. Moss @bradmossesq.bsky.social · 29d

The president went on TV to attack political opponents and blame them for the killing of Charlie Kirk, even though we don’t know who shot him.

If there is anything this man can do to worsen the situation, he will do it. Despicable.

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Possum @pollytics.bsky.social · Sep 2

The modern ALP are very very bad at institutional partisan politics. It is in their BEST interests to massively EXPAND open government through FOI and concrete it in, because they govern in a way that more harm will come to the Libs then themselves. Plus it's good www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Labor facing backlash over plans to curb access to government information

Changes announced by Michelle Rowland include new charges for FoI requests as well as tougher rules related to cabinet confidentiality

www.theguardian.com

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Malcolm Jorgensen @malcyjorgy.bsky.social · Jan 26

ICJ President Sebutinde has been credibly accused of plagiarism, and the source is stunning: Douglas Feith was US Under Secretary of Defense and key architect of the illegal 2003 Iraq War. His career is defined by opposition to international law & it is unbefitting that any ICJ judge would cite him

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · Jun 15

This is an egregiously shameful tweet from a US senator

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ABC News Bot (unofficial) @abcnewsbot.bsky.social · Jul 6

Television chef, author and artist Peter Russell-Clarke, known for his catchphrase "g'day", has died, aged 89.

Australian celebrity chef Peter Russell-Clarke dies aged 89

Television chef, author and artist Peter Russell-Clarke, known for his catchphrase "g'day", has died, aged 89.

www.abc.net.au

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Simon Rosenberg @simonrosenberg.bsky.social · Jul 6

Hey @australia.theguardian.com - the synagogue arson attack is a newsworthy antisemitic hate crime.

But why lead with a lecture from the butcher of Gaza?
And neglect to mention that he has an ICC arrest warrant for war crimes and crimes against humanity? 1/2...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemns ‘reprehensible’ antisemitic Melbourne synagogue attack

New South Wales man, 34, charged over attack on East Melbourne Hebrew congregation on Friday night

www.theguardian.com

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The Atlantic @theatlantic.com · Jun 15

As millions of Americans protested at “No Kings” rallies across the country, onlookers gathered in Washington, D.C., on the president’s birthday for a muted celebration. Matt Eich documented the parade in photos:

Photos: A Military Parade in D.C.

As millions of Americans protested at “No Kings” rallies across the country, onlookers gathered in Washington on the president’s birthday for a muted celebration.

bit.ly

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Governor Tim Walz @governorwalz.mn.gov · Jun 15

The most consequential Speaker in state history.

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Brendel @brendelbored.bsky.social · Jun 14

“A deranged maniac impersonated a police officer and killed lawmakers but if you’re an immigrant be sure you immediately comply with plain clothes people who won’t identify themselves telling you to get in a van”, what a fuckin country

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Shiv Ramdas Mens Rice Activist @nameshiv.bsky.social · Jun 14

We have entered the "The police is saying that if the police is at your door you are not safe call the police immediately" stage of making America great again

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Andy Fleming @slackbastard.bsky.social · May 16

Ooft ...

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John Pesutto facing bankruptcy after order to pay $2.3 million in Moira Deeming’s legal fees

The former Victorian opposition leader says he is determined to stay in parliament and hopes to fundraise enough money to avoid bankruptcy, which would force him to leave parliament.

www.theage.com.au

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Ketan Joshi @ketanjoshi.co · Apr 7

This is a great interview but man is it another remind of which journalists in the ABC gets the space and freedom to engage with this issue, and which get attacked, bullied, harassed and fired for even mentioning it on their social media.

www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...

Khaled Sabsabi speaks - ABC listen

The Lebanese-born Australian artist Khaled Sabsabi joins The Art Show exclusively to talk about the profound impact of the decision to unceremoniously dump him as Australia's representative artist to ...

www.abc.net.au

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Pup Fiction @pupfiction.bsky.social · Apr 7

“We didn’t backflip Brian. We just gently and calmly walked back the policy to a point time where it didn’t exist”

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Greg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · Apr 7

Apparently it is the ALP’s fault for forcing the LNP to drop the policy that they are also now apologising for having had in the first place. #abc730

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Alonso Gurmendi @alonso-gd.bsky.social · Apr 7

Think about it: regardless of how he eventually publicly justifies lifting his stupid tariffs, until he does, the future of the world’s economy hinges on a narcissist admitting to himself that he’s been wrong for 40 years. Maybe stock up in canned beans or something

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Alonso Gurmendi @alonso-gd.bsky.social · Apr 7

“He was supposed to ruin your life, not mine!”

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Josh Marshall @joshtpm.bsky.social · Apr 7

You may be fearing your 401k is no longer enough for you to retire. But with all the cuts to NIH and Medicare you also won't live as long. So the policies are integrated.

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Sarah Joseph @profsarahj.bsky.social · Mar 24

Well yes. But a majority of the lower house would have to choose him. So a factual impossibility

Sarah Joseph @profsarahj.bsky.social · Mar 24

Present posi

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · Mar 24

News Analysis: President Trump's decision to send a high-powered U.S. delegation to Greenland, apparently uninvited, is already backfiring. Greenland has blasted him as “aggressive” and asked Europe for backup, and the visit is strengthening bonds between Greenland and Denmark.

Trump’s Moves on Greenland Appear to Be Backfiring

The Greenlandic government is calling an upcoming visit by Trump officials “aggressive,” pushing the island further from the United States.

www.nytimes.com

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Sarah Joseph @profsarahj.bsky.social · Mar 2

I’m quite anxious about this cyclone. It’s probably the biggest weather event I’ll experience in my life so far (tho I had typhoons as a kid in Asia, can’t remember)

Am hoping Alfred just continues to drift east and the west turn doesn’t happen

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Sarah Joseph @profsarahj.bsky.social · Feb 20

Not sure any artist will take the gig

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Sarah Joseph @profsarahj.bsky.social · Feb 16

Ah. ALP has announced a policy of not doing things to address the housing shortage.

Good-o. There could be some clue there as to why they’re tanking in the polls

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Sarah Joseph @profsarahj.bsky.social · Feb 16

Oh I hope so!

Sarah Joseph @profsarahj.bsky.social · Feb 16

4/ so now CA is investigating the process for selecting #Sabsabi. That’s even more insulting to him.

That process, btw, chose Archie Moore for 2024, who won the Golden Lion

Outrageous that the Pavilion could well be empty in 2026 (who’ll take such a poisoned chalice) because of a racist decision.

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Sarah Joseph @profsarahj.bsky.social · Feb 16

Nem con?

Sarah Joseph @profsarahj.bsky.social · Feb 16

3/ #Sabsabi does art with Nasrallah image so he supports terrorism

He gives an ironic name to video with 9/11 footage and he’s a terrorism supporter (not quoting Bush Jr as he most obviously is)

Compare how establishment gave Musk’s salute benefit of the doubt

Call it what it is. Racism

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Sarah Joseph @profsarahj.bsky.social · Feb 16

2/ it seems an enormous amount of pressure was put on CA after a BS gotcha question from Sen Claire Charters in Parliament, indicating she knows Sweet FA about art.

Worse, nor does our Arts Minister, Tony Burke, who claims he was “shocked” by some of the works.

Yeah, art & shock never go together

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Sarah Joseph @profsarahj.bsky.social · Feb 16

1/ The #CreativeAustralia decision to dump #Sabsabi is outrageous but also deeply weird.

Why did they report it as unanimous when Larissa Behrendt wasn’t there?

Why did Lindy Lee vote against her core values? Why was there nowhere for CA “to breathe”?

www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Artist Lindy Lee quits Creative Australia board after ‘heartbreaking’ decision to dump Biennale pick

Lee calls unanimous decision a ‘violation’ of principle of valuing an artist’s voice

www.theguardian.com

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Sarah Joseph @profsarahj.bsky.social · Feb 16

But they’d probably be a pariah at Venice too. Australia is a laughing stock

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