AngoraFish
@angorafish.bsky.social
Australian. Left wing nerd, native plants, landscape design, urbanism, urban fantasy reader, Celtic music, folk festivals, violins, free range children, atheist. No gofundmes, fund political lobbying instead. Free Palestine. Fuck Murdoch.
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AngoraFish
@angorafish.bsky.social
· May 18
I do not donate to individuals.
This does nothing to change the systems responsible for oppression, and misalocates resources to the connected and away from the powerless.
My efforts and funds are directed to fighting oppression so that there are no victims who need help in the first place.
This does nothing to change the systems responsible for oppression, and misalocates resources to the connected and away from the powerless.
My efforts and funds are directed to fighting oppression so that there are no victims who need help in the first place.
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The US government is summarily executing people on a weekly basis without telling the American people any of their names or presenting any proof of their guilt, for alleged crimes that do not carry the death penalty in the US.
December 6, 2025 at 2:17 PM
The US government is summarily executing people on a weekly basis without telling the American people any of their names or presenting any proof of their guilt, for alleged crimes that do not carry the death penalty in the US.
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CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1965: 20-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1990: 75-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio today: 280-to-1
Trickle-down economics was always a sham.
Nothing has ever trickled down.
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1990: 75-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio today: 280-to-1
Trickle-down economics was always a sham.
Nothing has ever trickled down.
November 29, 2025 at 11:01 PM
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1965: 20-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1990: 75-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio today: 280-to-1
Trickle-down economics was always a sham.
Nothing has ever trickled down.
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1990: 75-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio today: 280-to-1
Trickle-down economics was always a sham.
Nothing has ever trickled down.
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“This irresponsible and purposely misleading guidance will lead to more hepatitis B infections in infants and children.” Read our full statement by AAP President Dr. Susan J. Kressly:
www.aap.org/en/news-room...
www.aap.org/en/news-room...
December 5, 2025 at 7:15 PM
“This irresponsible and purposely misleading guidance will lead to more hepatitis B infections in infants and children.” Read our full statement by AAP President Dr. Susan J. Kressly:
www.aap.org/en/news-room...
www.aap.org/en/news-room...
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Mockler: It's honestly humiliating that other countries are treating our president like a child, like a baby. It's like if I created a peace prize and I gave it to myself. I'm like, I'm just going to keep this medal on all night. Our president is an actual child
December 6, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Mockler: It's honestly humiliating that other countries are treating our president like a child, like a baby. It's like if I created a peace prize and I gave it to myself. I'm like, I'm just going to keep this medal on all night. Our president is an actual child
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This might be the most Cancel Me, Daddy story that ever Cancel Me, Daddyed
December 5, 2025 at 10:37 PM
This might be the most Cancel Me, Daddy story that ever Cancel Me, Daddyed
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Sorry If This Is Antisemitic But I Think It's Wrong To Train Dogs To Rape Prisoners
One thing I try not to think about is how many reports we’ve been seeing about Israeli prison guards training dogs to rape Palestinian captives in torture camps like Sde Teiman.
www.caitlinjohnst.one/p/sorry-if-t...
One thing I try not to think about is how many reports we’ve been seeing about Israeli prison guards training dogs to rape Palestinian captives in torture camps like Sde Teiman.
www.caitlinjohnst.one/p/sorry-if-t...
Sorry If This Is Antisemitic But I Think It's Wrong To Train Dogs To Rape Prisoners
Listen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley):
www.caitlinjohnst.one
December 4, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Sorry If This Is Antisemitic But I Think It's Wrong To Train Dogs To Rape Prisoners
One thing I try not to think about is how many reports we’ve been seeing about Israeli prison guards training dogs to rape Palestinian captives in torture camps like Sde Teiman.
www.caitlinjohnst.one/p/sorry-if-t...
One thing I try not to think about is how many reports we’ve been seeing about Israeli prison guards training dogs to rape Palestinian captives in torture camps like Sde Teiman.
www.caitlinjohnst.one/p/sorry-if-t...
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Wealth inequality is eating this country alive. Concentrated wealth is already endangering our democracy. Wealth doesn’t just beget more wealth — it begets more power.
It’s a vicious cycle that destroys our economy and democracy at the same time.
It’s a vicious cycle that destroys our economy and democracy at the same time.
December 3, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Wealth inequality is eating this country alive. Concentrated wealth is already endangering our democracy. Wealth doesn’t just beget more wealth — it begets more power.
It’s a vicious cycle that destroys our economy and democracy at the same time.
It’s a vicious cycle that destroys our economy and democracy at the same time.
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As ever, straight talker #TimWilliams dismantling many myths around housing supply that so distort our politics & society.
As practiced in Europe, Govts must step up & build public housing themselves - stop pretending anything else will work
thefifthestate.com.au/columns/spin...
As practiced in Europe, Govts must step up & build public housing themselves - stop pretending anything else will work
thefifthestate.com.au/columns/spin...
The UK and Aus ‘inspire’ each other on housing failure. Both need to remember public housing works
The housing crisis is international. It is not confined to Australia or New South Wales, though, from the hysteria of NSW property lobbyists, you would assume that the problem is caused by public sect...
thefifthestate.com.au
December 2, 2025 at 11:51 AM
As ever, straight talker #TimWilliams dismantling many myths around housing supply that so distort our politics & society.
As practiced in Europe, Govts must step up & build public housing themselves - stop pretending anything else will work
thefifthestate.com.au/columns/spin...
As practiced in Europe, Govts must step up & build public housing themselves - stop pretending anything else will work
thefifthestate.com.au/columns/spin...
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Nesting offences.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
December 1, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Nesting offences.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
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The way you defeat them is to STOP BEING A STUPID SUCKER, and understand that they will NEVER admit to what they're doing, because THEY ARE LYING TO TROLL YOU. At some point you have to accept the evidence of your eyes and ears and not play the "some allege, but others disagree" game.
November 29, 2025 at 5:29 PM
The way you defeat them is to STOP BEING A STUPID SUCKER, and understand that they will NEVER admit to what they're doing, because THEY ARE LYING TO TROLL YOU. At some point you have to accept the evidence of your eyes and ears and not play the "some allege, but others disagree" game.
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If you would like to hear my 2025 Dymphna Clark Lecture where I explore how Australia and neo liberalism have failed our schools (and everything else) you can listen here www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
Jane Caro — why Australia is failing our school system - ABC listen
We often hear about "failing schools", but what if it is us, the Australian community, who are failing them? Public school advocate Jane Caro argues that Australia's pursuit of school choice, and the...
www.abc.net.au
November 26, 2025 at 2:39 AM
If you would like to hear my 2025 Dymphna Clark Lecture where I explore how Australia and neo liberalism have failed our schools (and everything else) you can listen here www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
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The constant demonisation by left wing governments of public servants as bloated, lazy bludgers needs to stop.
It's just one more example of the corporate centre left elevating right wing light talking points, passing off shit light sandwiches as somehow sensibly progressive.
It's just one more example of the corporate centre left elevating right wing light talking points, passing off shit light sandwiches as somehow sensibly progressive.
November 27, 2025 at 9:56 PM
The constant demonisation by left wing governments of public servants as bloated, lazy bludgers needs to stop.
It's just one more example of the corporate centre left elevating right wing light talking points, passing off shit light sandwiches as somehow sensibly progressive.
It's just one more example of the corporate centre left elevating right wing light talking points, passing off shit light sandwiches as somehow sensibly progressive.
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It's the last day of parliament and I am all out of fucks to give:
Party that refused to properly negotiate on laws now bitching about laws they refused to negotiate properly on live.thepoint.com.au/2025/11/the-...
Party that refused to properly negotiate on laws now bitching about laws they refused to negotiate properly on live.thepoint.com.au/2025/11/the-...
The Point Live — Daily Updates
Stay updated with the latest from The Point.
live.thepoint.com.au
November 27, 2025 at 12:32 AM
It's the last day of parliament and I am all out of fucks to give:
Party that refused to properly negotiate on laws now bitching about laws they refused to negotiate properly on live.thepoint.com.au/2025/11/the-...
Party that refused to properly negotiate on laws now bitching about laws they refused to negotiate properly on live.thepoint.com.au/2025/11/the-...
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The public service is not bloated, and cuts will hurt Australians.
Two charts on The Point from @grogsgamut.bsky.social show the context and costs of slashing APS budgets:
thepoint.com.au/off-the-char...
Two charts on The Point from @grogsgamut.bsky.social show the context and costs of slashing APS budgets:
thepoint.com.au/off-the-char...
The public service is not bloated, and cuts will hurt Australians
Two charts that show the context and costs of slashing APS budgets.
thepoint.com.au
November 27, 2025 at 12:12 AM
The public service is not bloated, and cuts will hurt Australians.
Two charts on The Point from @grogsgamut.bsky.social show the context and costs of slashing APS budgets:
thepoint.com.au/off-the-char...
Two charts on The Point from @grogsgamut.bsky.social show the context and costs of slashing APS budgets:
thepoint.com.au/off-the-char...
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Israeli group B’Tselem notes that, since a supposed “ceasefire” in Gaza, Israel has:
* killed 345 Palestinians,
* denied food to 70% of the population who need it,
* demolished a further 1,500 buildings.
All of this is in blatant violation of the agreement.
* killed 345 Palestinians,
* denied food to 70% of the population who need it,
* demolished a further 1,500 buildings.
All of this is in blatant violation of the agreement.
November 25, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Israeli group B’Tselem notes that, since a supposed “ceasefire” in Gaza, Israel has:
* killed 345 Palestinians,
* denied food to 70% of the population who need it,
* demolished a further 1,500 buildings.
All of this is in blatant violation of the agreement.
* killed 345 Palestinians,
* denied food to 70% of the population who need it,
* demolished a further 1,500 buildings.
All of this is in blatant violation of the agreement.
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Australia could end poverty tomorrow. We just refuse to tax wealth, so >14% of the country gets sacrificed to keep a few fucking rich parasites comfortable.
#auspol
#auspol
November 23, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Australia could end poverty tomorrow. We just refuse to tax wealth, so >14% of the country gets sacrificed to keep a few fucking rich parasites comfortable.
#auspol
#auspol
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Showing their true colours. The US and Israel vote AGAINST banning torture.
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Ahmad Ibsais (@ahmadibsais)
Israel voted against a UN General Assembly resolution aimed at preventing and ending the use of torture. So did the US.
substack.com
November 23, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Showing their true colours. The US and Israel vote AGAINST banning torture.
substack.com/@ahmadibsais...
substack.com/@ahmadibsais...
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You Don't Hate The Mass Media Enough
The western press see the killing of Palestinians as such a baseline norm that Israel can massacre dozens of people in Gaza and they’ll go, “Gosh I sure hope this doesn’t lead to any violations of the ceasefire!”
www.caitlinjohnst.one/p/you-dont-h...
The western press see the killing of Palestinians as such a baseline norm that Israel can massacre dozens of people in Gaza and they’ll go, “Gosh I sure hope this doesn’t lead to any violations of the ceasefire!”
www.caitlinjohnst.one/p/you-dont-h...
You Don't Hate The Mass Media Enough
Listen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley):
www.caitlinjohnst.one
November 23, 2025 at 1:20 AM
You Don't Hate The Mass Media Enough
The western press see the killing of Palestinians as such a baseline norm that Israel can massacre dozens of people in Gaza and they’ll go, “Gosh I sure hope this doesn’t lead to any violations of the ceasefire!”
www.caitlinjohnst.one/p/you-dont-h...
The western press see the killing of Palestinians as such a baseline norm that Israel can massacre dozens of people in Gaza and they’ll go, “Gosh I sure hope this doesn’t lead to any violations of the ceasefire!”
www.caitlinjohnst.one/p/you-dont-h...
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The theory in the paper is that it's not the superhero per se, but that unexpected events in general increase mindfulness and thus pro-social behavior
So act weird and make people behave better.
So act weird and make people behave better.
Science will often take you to unexpected and delightful places. In this study, researchers hypothesized that riders in a crowded subway car would be more likely to offer their seat to a pregnant person if there were someone in the subway car dressed as Batman 🧪🦇
www.nature.com/articles/s44...
www.nature.com/articles/s44...
November 22, 2025 at 10:02 PM
The theory in the paper is that it's not the superhero per se, but that unexpected events in general increase mindfulness and thus pro-social behavior
So act weird and make people behave better.
So act weird and make people behave better.
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Israel Moved Gaza’s Yellow Line And Then Shelled Palestinians For Being On The Wrong Side
They just keep finding new ways to carve off more pieces of Gaza and murder more Palestinians.
www.caitlinjohnst.one/p/israel-mov...
They just keep finding new ways to carve off more pieces of Gaza and murder more Palestinians.
www.caitlinjohnst.one/p/israel-mov...
Israel Moved Gaza's Yellow Line And Then Shelled Palestinians For Being On The Wrong Side
Notes from The Edge of the Narrative Matrix
www.caitlinjohnst.one
November 22, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Israel Moved Gaza’s Yellow Line And Then Shelled Palestinians For Being On The Wrong Side
They just keep finding new ways to carve off more pieces of Gaza and murder more Palestinians.
www.caitlinjohnst.one/p/israel-mov...
They just keep finding new ways to carve off more pieces of Gaza and murder more Palestinians.
www.caitlinjohnst.one/p/israel-mov...
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"Australia is being taken for a ride" - whilst our kids & and grandkids have little to no chance of ever owning a home.
@albomp.bsky.social
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@albomp.bsky.social
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The Australia Institute on Instagram: "Australia Institute research shows the gas industry pays ZERO royalties on more than half the gas exported from Australia.
"Other people in the rest of the wor...
4,514 likes, 210 comments - theausinstitute on November 12, 2025: "Australia Institute research shows the gas industry pays ZERO royalties on more than half the gas exported from Australia.
"Other p...
www.instagram.com
November 21, 2025 at 11:15 PM
"Australia is being taken for a ride" - whilst our kids & and grandkids have little to no chance of ever owning a home.
@albomp.bsky.social
www.instagram.com/reel/DQ-dfLV...
@albomp.bsky.social
www.instagram.com/reel/DQ-dfLV...
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New: Reuters has tallied job losses, suspensions and investigations stemming from the reaction to Charlie Kirk's Sept. 10 assassination. Its findings: More than 600 Americans have been punished, and the figure is likely to be an under-count.
www.reuters.com/investigatio...
www.reuters.com/investigatio...
November 19, 2025 at 11:35 AM
New: Reuters has tallied job losses, suspensions and investigations stemming from the reaction to Charlie Kirk's Sept. 10 assassination. Its findings: More than 600 Americans have been punished, and the figure is likely to be an under-count.
www.reuters.com/investigatio...
www.reuters.com/investigatio...