Asher Wolf
@asherwolf.bsky.social
Amnesty Media Award 2014. Cryptoparty. Anti-Robodebt campaigner. Digital rights. Mutant network node herder. Completing a Master of Social Work. Devouring entropy https://www.patreon.com/asherwolf
Woken up in pain at 3am
November 25, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Woken up in pain at 3am
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I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
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All media is suspect now.
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 11:16 AM
All media is suspect now.
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Under new Trump administration rules, students won't be able to borrow as much for medical or nursing school or some other health professions. n.pr/49F5HOn
New limits on school loans could narrow physician and nurse pipeline, educators warn
Under new Trump administration rules, students won't be able to borrow as much for medical or nursing school or some other health professions.
n.pr
November 25, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Under new Trump administration rules, students won't be able to borrow as much for medical or nursing school or some other health professions. n.pr/49F5HOn
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New, from @pamherd.bsky.social & I:
@chriscolin3000.bsky.social invented Admin Night, a strategy to turn the drudgery of completing dreaded administrative tasks into a party.
"We’re social beings. We’re meant to update our password apps together!"
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/aint-no-pa...
@chriscolin3000.bsky.social invented Admin Night, a strategy to turn the drudgery of completing dreaded administrative tasks into a party.
"We’re social beings. We’re meant to update our password apps together!"
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/aint-no-pa...
Ain't No Party Like an Administrative Burden Party
You are cordially invited to Admin Night - bring your paperwork
donmoynihan.substack.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM
New, from @pamherd.bsky.social & I:
@chriscolin3000.bsky.social invented Admin Night, a strategy to turn the drudgery of completing dreaded administrative tasks into a party.
"We’re social beings. We’re meant to update our password apps together!"
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/aint-no-pa...
@chriscolin3000.bsky.social invented Admin Night, a strategy to turn the drudgery of completing dreaded administrative tasks into a party.
"We’re social beings. We’re meant to update our password apps together!"
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/aint-no-pa...
The Trump regime’s decision to label the qualifications of nurses, physios and social workers “non-professional” to limit student access to loans will lead to worse access to frontline care and lower quality of overall care.
Complex care-giving requires specialist skill
Complex care-giving requires specialist skill
Five years ago, we all applauded nurses, public health, and health care workers every evening for saving lives.
Today, the federal government does not consider these workers professional.
This says everything about the state of US health care.
Today, the federal government does not consider these workers professional.
This says everything about the state of US health care.
November 25, 2025 at 2:45 PM
The Trump regime’s decision to label the qualifications of nurses, physios and social workers “non-professional” to limit student access to loans will lead to worse access to frontline care and lower quality of overall care.
Complex care-giving requires specialist skill
Complex care-giving requires specialist skill
A worker at one of the Australian Taxation Office’s outsourced call centres is pursuing a “same job, same pay” order that threatens to unravel the agency’s extensive use of third-party contractors www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Worker at Australian Taxation Office call centre takes court action demanding ‘same job, same pay’
Fair Work Commission application comes amid scrutiny of ATO’s use of for-profit call centres
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:28 PM
A worker at one of the Australian Taxation Office’s outsourced call centres is pursuing a “same job, same pay” order that threatens to unravel the agency’s extensive use of third-party contractors www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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EPA Approves New 'Forever Chemical' Pesticides For Use On Food
https://news.slashdot.org/story/25/11/25/0252230/epa-approves-new-forever-chemical-pesticides-for-use-on-food?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed
EPA Approves New 'Forever Chemical' Pesticides For Use On Food
The EPA has approved new pesticides that qualify as PFAS "forever chemicals" (paywalled; alternative source), sparking criticism from scientists and environmental groups who warn these decisions could increase Americans' exposure through food and water at a time when many states are moving to restri...
news.slashdot.org
November 25, 2025 at 10:12 AM
EPA Approves New 'Forever Chemical' Pesticides For Use On Food
https://news.slashdot.org/story/25/11/25/0252230/epa-approves-new-forever-chemical-pesticides-for-use-on-food?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed
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Digital colonialism.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
‘It’s hell for us here’: Mumbai families suffer as datacentres keep the city hooked on coal
As Mumbai sees increased energy demand from new datacenters, particularly from Amazon, the filthiest neighbourhood in one of India’s largest cities must keep its major coal plants
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Digital colonialism.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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And just yesterday data was published that revealed the rate of searches and use of force against Aboriginal people is "getting worse, not getting better" ...
November 25, 2025 at 7:00 AM
And just yesterday data was published that revealed the rate of searches and use of force against Aboriginal people is "getting worse, not getting better" ...
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Been a bit time poor lately so had to do this in pieces over a few days. I think they’re more of a classic 90s boy band rather than a goth band.
November 25, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Been a bit time poor lately so had to do this in pieces over a few days. I think they’re more of a classic 90s boy band rather than a goth band.
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What if I buy myself a Santa outfit and go to shopping centers this December.
Then when I see the mall Santa I draw my sword and rush towards him yelling “There can be only one!”…
Then when I see the mall Santa I draw my sword and rush towards him yelling “There can be only one!”…
November 25, 2025 at 9:36 AM
What if I buy myself a Santa outfit and go to shopping centers this December.
Then when I see the mall Santa I draw my sword and rush towards him yelling “There can be only one!”…
Then when I see the mall Santa I draw my sword and rush towards him yelling “There can be only one!”…
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www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...
I haven't been able to get this out of my head all day...290.600 deportations, 65,140 people in detention . ....
I haven't been able to get this out of my head all day...290.600 deportations, 65,140 people in detention . ....
By the numbers: the latest ICE and CBP data on arrests, detentions and deportations in the US
The Guardian US reviewed figures from Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection since Trump’s inauguration
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:26 AM
www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...
I haven't been able to get this out of my head all day...290.600 deportations, 65,140 people in detention . ....
I haven't been able to get this out of my head all day...290.600 deportations, 65,140 people in detention . ....
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Two years after he was found guilty of fraud, FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is pursuing a legal appeal—and firing up his X account. www.wired.com/story/sam-ba...
Sam Bankman-Fried Goes on the Offensive
Two years after he was found guilty of fraud, FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is pursuing a legal appeal—and firing up his X account.
www.wired.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Two years after he was found guilty of fraud, FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is pursuing a legal appeal—and firing up his X account. www.wired.com/story/sam-ba...
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How’s this for a photo of the storm
November 25, 2025 at 8:11 AM
How’s this for a photo of the storm
No one. Absolutely no one
Hotel toilet privacy is disappearing.
Glass doors.
Or no door.
Or a big window into the room.
Or frosted glass so that the light spills out.
Who is asking for this?
Glass doors.
Or no door.
Or a big window into the room.
Or frosted glass so that the light spills out.
Who is asking for this?
November 25, 2025 at 9:06 AM
No one. Absolutely no one
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"Trump on Monday signed an executive order to launch a government-wide effort to build an integrated artificial intelligence platform to harness federal scientific datasets to train next-generation technologies"
www.reuters.com/business/tru...
www.reuters.com/business/tru...
November 25, 2025 at 8:11 AM
"Trump on Monday signed an executive order to launch a government-wide effort to build an integrated artificial intelligence platform to harness federal scientific datasets to train next-generation technologies"
www.reuters.com/business/tru...
www.reuters.com/business/tru...
Floyd Alexander-Hunt writes about Kyle and Jackie O: ACMA’s only two options shouldn’t be cancelling a licence altogether or toothlessly declaring a breach www.afr.com/companies/me...
Media regulator needs nuanced powers to rein in Kyle and Jackie O
ACMA’s only two options shouldn’t be cancelling a licence altogether or toothlessly declaring a breach.
www.afr.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Floyd Alexander-Hunt writes about Kyle and Jackie O: ACMA’s only two options shouldn’t be cancelling a licence altogether or toothlessly declaring a breach www.afr.com/companies/me...
Logan policeman charged with computer hacking and misconduct mycitylogan.com.au/logan-police...
Logan policeman charged with computer hacking and misconduct - MyCity Logan
A police officer from Logan has been charged with computer hacking. The Queensland Police Service today released a statement saying the 23-year-old male constable has been charged with eight counts of...
mycitylogan.com.au
November 25, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Logan policeman charged with computer hacking and misconduct mycitylogan.com.au/logan-police...
The former chief executive of Norsta Maritime - a leading defence and border security contractor - has accused the firm he once led of misleading the Australian military and exposing it to potential cybersecurity risks as it managed key taxpayer-funded contracts www.theage.com.au/national/mis...
Former CEO of top defence contractor sues company
Dan Smith claims he was forced out after refusing to drop his concerns that the firm was misleading the Australian military.
www.theage.com.au
November 25, 2025 at 8:55 AM
The former chief executive of Norsta Maritime - a leading defence and border security contractor - has accused the firm he once led of misleading the Australian military and exposing it to potential cybersecurity risks as it managed key taxpayer-funded contracts www.theage.com.au/national/mis...
New South Wales and Victoria have announced major moves to tighten workplace surveillance laws, amid growing concern that existing rules are failing to keep pace with rapidly evolving monitoring technologies ia.acs.org.au/article/2025...
States crack down on workplace surveillance
NSW and Victoria get tough with bosses.
ia.acs.org.au
November 25, 2025 at 8:51 AM
New South Wales and Victoria have announced major moves to tighten workplace surveillance laws, amid growing concern that existing rules are failing to keep pace with rapidly evolving monitoring technologies ia.acs.org.au/article/2025...
Alright, gonna stop dwelling on the way things are and go make Kid a second dinner - he had roast chicken and pumpkin when he got home from school. I’ll make some pasta for him as a ‘little meal’ for when I pick him up from SES training
November 25, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Alright, gonna stop dwelling on the way things are and go make Kid a second dinner - he had roast chicken and pumpkin when he got home from school. I’ll make some pasta for him as a ‘little meal’ for when I pick him up from SES training
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They do this now and again in Footscray for a weekend or so, the entire CBD + plenty more for six months is incredible cop (and Costco cop) overreach
Public notice: Melbourne CBD - Sunday 30 November 2025 to Friday 29 May 2026
A public notice for Melbourne CBD and surrounds from Sunday 30 November 2025 to Friday 29 May 2026.
www.police.vic.gov.au
November 25, 2025 at 5:12 AM
They do this now and again in Footscray for a weekend or so, the entire CBD + plenty more for six months is incredible cop (and Costco cop) overreach
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Was just talking about this with someone this afternoon, how ridiculous it is that speaking up is worse than what went on.
November 25, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Was just talking about this with someone this afternoon, how ridiculous it is that speaking up is worse than what went on.