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@bigalba.bsky.social
leftie scot living in aotearoa new zealand
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art & photography via @alkeddie.xyz
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"You know, really, by rights, New Zealand should be a rich country, because there's not a lot of people there, there's a phenomenal amount of natural wealth per person, it can sustain a good quality of life for every single person in the country."
January 15, 2026 at 11:08 PM
"You know, really, by rights, New Zealand should be a rich country, because there's not a lot of people there, there's a phenomenal amount of natural wealth per person, it can sustain a good quality of life for every single person in the country."
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Good morning.
A regular reminder: a tiny few hoard staggering wealth and own much of the media, while millions struggle to survive.
That’s not an accident. It’s a choice made by those in power.
Tax wealth. Fund public services. Build an economy for everyone - not the 1%.
A regular reminder: a tiny few hoard staggering wealth and own much of the media, while millions struggle to survive.
That’s not an accident. It’s a choice made by those in power.
Tax wealth. Fund public services. Build an economy for everyone - not the 1%.
January 14, 2026 at 8:59 AM
Good morning.
A regular reminder: a tiny few hoard staggering wealth and own much of the media, while millions struggle to survive.
That’s not an accident. It’s a choice made by those in power.
Tax wealth. Fund public services. Build an economy for everyone - not the 1%.
A regular reminder: a tiny few hoard staggering wealth and own much of the media, while millions struggle to survive.
That’s not an accident. It’s a choice made by those in power.
Tax wealth. Fund public services. Build an economy for everyone - not the 1%.
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BREAKING: Three Palestine Action activists 'on the brink of death' have ended their hunger strike
It comes on the same day Israel's largest weapons manufacturer was denied a major multi-billion-pound contract, a key demand of the group
It comes on the same day Israel's largest weapons manufacturer was denied a major multi-billion-pound contract, a key demand of the group
January 14, 2026 at 9:01 PM
BREAKING: Three Palestine Action activists 'on the brink of death' have ended their hunger strike
It comes on the same day Israel's largest weapons manufacturer was denied a major multi-billion-pound contract, a key demand of the group
It comes on the same day Israel's largest weapons manufacturer was denied a major multi-billion-pound contract, a key demand of the group
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Don't stop talking about Palestine.
January 14, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Don't stop talking about Palestine.
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What the FSU misses (purposely) here is that X is the one "creating the material"
The images are being generated by xAI's Grok.
The reason that such actions aren't considered for Meta and OpenAI is that they take action to prevent these uses.
Musk makes minimal guardrails a product goal.
The images are being generated by xAI's Grok.
The reason that such actions aren't considered for Meta and OpenAI is that they take action to prevent these uses.
Musk makes minimal guardrails a product goal.
January 12, 2026 at 11:16 PM
What the FSU misses (purposely) here is that X is the one "creating the material"
The images are being generated by xAI's Grok.
The reason that such actions aren't considered for Meta and OpenAI is that they take action to prevent these uses.
Musk makes minimal guardrails a product goal.
The images are being generated by xAI's Grok.
The reason that such actions aren't considered for Meta and OpenAI is that they take action to prevent these uses.
Musk makes minimal guardrails a product goal.
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🔵 OCHA says the situation in Gaza remains dire as rain and cold undo recent humanitarian gains
➤ Aid partners delivered supplies to 28,000 families last week, including 1,600 tents, 16,000 tarpaulins, and 27,000 blankets.
➤ But at least 1.1 million people still urgently need shelter as storms...
➤ Aid partners delivered supplies to 28,000 families last week, including 1,600 tents, 16,000 tarpaulins, and 27,000 blankets.
➤ But at least 1.1 million people still urgently need shelter as storms...
January 13, 2026 at 2:58 AM
🔵 OCHA says the situation in Gaza remains dire as rain and cold undo recent humanitarian gains
➤ Aid partners delivered supplies to 28,000 families last week, including 1,600 tents, 16,000 tarpaulins, and 27,000 blankets.
➤ But at least 1.1 million people still urgently need shelter as storms...
➤ Aid partners delivered supplies to 28,000 families last week, including 1,600 tents, 16,000 tarpaulins, and 27,000 blankets.
➤ But at least 1.1 million people still urgently need shelter as storms...
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In Dec., the UN screened about 76,000 children in Gaza. Around 4,900 were identified with acute malnutrition.
🚨That is roughly 6.4% of all children screened.
➤ More than 820 cases were severe acute malnutrition.
➤ Total acute malnutrition cases identified in 2025 now approach 95,000, according...
🚨That is roughly 6.4% of all children screened.
➤ More than 820 cases were severe acute malnutrition.
➤ Total acute malnutrition cases identified in 2025 now approach 95,000, according...
January 13, 2026 at 3:00 AM
In Dec., the UN screened about 76,000 children in Gaza. Around 4,900 were identified with acute malnutrition.
🚨That is roughly 6.4% of all children screened.
➤ More than 820 cases were severe acute malnutrition.
➤ Total acute malnutrition cases identified in 2025 now approach 95,000, according...
🚨That is roughly 6.4% of all children screened.
➤ More than 820 cases were severe acute malnutrition.
➤ Total acute malnutrition cases identified in 2025 now approach 95,000, according...
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A week after Drop Site shared an initial update, Israeli authorities are still blocking the entry of education supplies, arguing education is not a critical activity for Palestinian children, per OCHA.
UN stated that it disagrees. But 3 months into the ceasefire, Israel is still blocking pencils...
UN stated that it disagrees. But 3 months into the ceasefire, Israel is still blocking pencils...
January 13, 2026 at 3:01 AM
A week after Drop Site shared an initial update, Israeli authorities are still blocking the entry of education supplies, arguing education is not a critical activity for Palestinian children, per OCHA.
UN stated that it disagrees. But 3 months into the ceasefire, Israel is still blocking pencils...
UN stated that it disagrees. But 3 months into the ceasefire, Israel is still blocking pencils...
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thanks to the people on the footpaths, shops, colleagues, and passersby who have donated support, likes, money, smiles, and time to help build a whangarei campaign for a better future.
Want to volunteer? Or have social media talents?
email us at:
[email protected]
Want to volunteer? Or have social media talents?
email us at:
[email protected]
January 13, 2026 at 3:11 AM
thanks to the people on the footpaths, shops, colleagues, and passersby who have donated support, likes, money, smiles, and time to help build a whangarei campaign for a better future.
Want to volunteer? Or have social media talents?
email us at:
[email protected]
Want to volunteer? Or have social media talents?
email us at:
[email protected]
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It's a great tragedy that the international community (people at least, if not their governments) want to help Gaza; tents, food, medicine, ready to be provided, Israel just won't let it in
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
Israel to ban dozens of aid agencies from Gaza as 10 nations warn about suffering | Gaza | The Guardian
Failure of groups including MSF and ActionAid to hand over staff details means they will not be able to operate in Gaza, say Israeli officials
www.theguardian.com
December 30, 2025 at 11:15 PM
It's a great tragedy that the international community (people at least, if not their governments) want to help Gaza; tents, food, medicine, ready to be provided, Israel just won't let it in
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
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Shameful
New Zealand opts not to join international statement warning of deteriorating situation in Gaza
#nzpol
New Zealand opts not to join international statement warning of deteriorating situation in Gaza
#nzpol
New Zealand opts not to join international statement warning of deteriorating situation in Gaza
The statement describes conditions for civilians as "appalling" as winter approaches.
www.rnz.co.nz
December 31, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Shameful
New Zealand opts not to join international statement warning of deteriorating situation in Gaza
#nzpol
New Zealand opts not to join international statement warning of deteriorating situation in Gaza
#nzpol
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UN experts have expressed 'grave concern' for the lives and fundamental rights of eight activists who have been on hunger strike, calling out the UK Government in the process
Read here: www.thenational.scot/news/2...
Read here: www.thenational.scot/news/2...
December 28, 2025 at 3:05 PM
UN experts have expressed 'grave concern' for the lives and fundamental rights of eight activists who have been on hunger strike, calling out the UK Government in the process
Read here: www.thenational.scot/news/2...
Read here: www.thenational.scot/news/2...
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One year ago, Israeli forces detained Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya after violently shutting down Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza. He remains imprisoned today.
A few weeks before his detention, he told +972, “I will stay inside my hospital until the last moment.”
www.972mag.com/kamal-adwan-...
A few weeks before his detention, he told +972, “I will stay inside my hospital until the last moment.”
www.972mag.com/kamal-adwan-...
‘I will stay inside my hospital until the last moment’
The Israeli army killed his son and arrested his colleagues in Kamal Adwan Hospital, but director Hussam Abu Safiya refuses to abandon his patients.
www.972mag.com
December 27, 2025 at 7:53 PM
One year ago, Israeli forces detained Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya after violently shutting down Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza. He remains imprisoned today.
A few weeks before his detention, he told +972, “I will stay inside my hospital until the last moment.”
www.972mag.com/kamal-adwan-...
A few weeks before his detention, he told +972, “I will stay inside my hospital until the last moment.”
www.972mag.com/kamal-adwan-...
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Diplomoceras (the clippy) and Pseudocenoceras
December 23, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Diplomoceras (the clippy) and Pseudocenoceras
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Matthew Bowles works for the IEA.
Funded by the fossil fuel industry, gambling and tobacco.
Times up.
Merry Christmas!
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Funded by the fossil fuel industry, gambling and tobacco.
Times up.
Merry Christmas!
Join.greenparty.org.uk
December 23, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Matthew Bowles works for the IEA.
Funded by the fossil fuel industry, gambling and tobacco.
Times up.
Merry Christmas!
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Funded by the fossil fuel industry, gambling and tobacco.
Times up.
Merry Christmas!
Join.greenparty.org.uk
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Sana points out that the ten Irish hunger strikers under Margaret Thatcher died after between 46 and 73 days without food. Some Palestine Action hunger strikers have now surpassed 50 days.
December 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Sana points out that the ten Irish hunger strikers under Margaret Thatcher died after between 46 and 73 days without food. Some Palestine Action hunger strikers have now surpassed 50 days.
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Greta Thunberg arrested for holding a sign opposing genocide.
When peaceful protest is a crime, democracy is in deep trouble.
Happening under a Labour Government.
When peaceful protest is a crime, democracy is in deep trouble.
Happening under a Labour Government.
🚨BREAKING: GRETA THUNBERG ARRESTED UNDER TERRORISM ACT FOR SUPPORTING 'PALESTINE ACTION PRISONERS'
December 23, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Greta Thunberg arrested for holding a sign opposing genocide.
When peaceful protest is a crime, democracy is in deep trouble.
Happening under a Labour Government.
When peaceful protest is a crime, democracy is in deep trouble.
Happening under a Labour Government.
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Delighted to hear that The Invisible Doctrine, the film by @peterhutchison.bsky.social and @lucas-sabean.bsky.social, is being offered free to view on YouTube for the holiday season. It's all yours! youtu.be/gR4eSEetKP0
The secret history of Neoliberalism | The Invisible Doctrine | Full Film
YouTube video by Journeyman Pictures
youtu.be
December 22, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Delighted to hear that The Invisible Doctrine, the film by @peterhutchison.bsky.social and @lucas-sabean.bsky.social, is being offered free to view on YouTube for the holiday season. It's all yours! youtu.be/gR4eSEetKP0
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Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa
21 December 2025
Media Release:
PSNA will continue to protest Israel’s genocide despite efforts to muzzle the Palestinian solidarity movement across the western world
1/14
#NZPol
21 December 2025
Media Release:
PSNA will continue to protest Israel’s genocide despite efforts to muzzle the Palestinian solidarity movement across the western world
1/14
#NZPol
December 21, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa
21 December 2025
Media Release:
PSNA will continue to protest Israel’s genocide despite efforts to muzzle the Palestinian solidarity movement across the western world
1/14
#NZPol
21 December 2025
Media Release:
PSNA will continue to protest Israel’s genocide despite efforts to muzzle the Palestinian solidarity movement across the western world
1/14
#NZPol
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Shilling for the tobacco, mining, fishing & alcohol industries to the detriment of people, communities & the environment isn’t the responsible face of capitalism, it is just its skewed and donor loving face and Winston is, once again, applying lipstick to the pig that is NZF. #nzpol #LiarAndDinosaur
Winston Peters returns to Labour-friendly language
Winston Peters talks up “responsible face of capitalism” as he promotes minimum wage hikes and health policy ahead of 2026.
www.thepost.co.nz
December 21, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Shilling for the tobacco, mining, fishing & alcohol industries to the detriment of people, communities & the environment isn’t the responsible face of capitalism, it is just its skewed and donor loving face and Winston is, once again, applying lipstick to the pig that is NZF. #nzpol #LiarAndDinosaur
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Pantone just updated their Color Of The Year
December 20, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Pantone just updated their Color Of The Year
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This is bonkers, neoliberalism destroying our healthcare system on purpose.
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
Hospitals asked to save $510 million despite $538 million going unspent
The "underspend" was due in part to unfilled vacancies and the fact Health NZ has yet to settle collective contract disputes.
www.stuff.co.nz
December 20, 2025 at 5:20 AM
This is bonkers, neoliberalism destroying our healthcare system on purpose.
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
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In an amazing coincidence, the size of Trump’s name on the Kennedy Center is exactly equal to the total size of all the redactions of his name from the Epstein Files.
December 19, 2025 at 8:10 PM
In an amazing coincidence, the size of Trump’s name on the Kennedy Center is exactly equal to the total size of all the redactions of his name from the Epstein Files.