Jan Chamberlain
@janmc18.bsky.social
Retired from stroke research, teaching, science, and loving it. Now basketmaking.
6 times COVID vaxxed. Interested in lots of things.
6 times COVID vaxxed. Interested in lots of things.
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Brilliant, on point cartoon.
I absolutely stand with Cathy
I absolutely stand with Cathy
January 11, 2026 at 8:36 AM
Brilliant, on point cartoon.
I absolutely stand with Cathy
I absolutely stand with Cathy
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Adelaide Festival / Writers’ Week now the biggest collapse in South Australia since the state bank (probably)
January 11, 2026 at 9:13 AM
Adelaide Festival / Writers’ Week now the biggest collapse in South Australia since the state bank (probably)
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When this blows over I might have to share some of the emails I’ve received over the days which really make me wonder why I am the one accused of hatred. There is deep unresolved trauma being spewed by some of these people and we cannot consent to living according to their warped reality.
January 11, 2026 at 11:28 AM
When this blows over I might have to share some of the emails I’ve received over the days which really make me wonder why I am the one accused of hatred. There is deep unresolved trauma being spewed by some of these people and we cannot consent to living according to their warped reality.
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America isn’t drifting toward authoritarianism. It is living it. Authoritarianism doesn’t arrive with a dramatic or coup-like event. It advances quietly, in daylight, through choices, habits, and silence. The administration made all their actions clear, they spelled it out!
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January 9, 2026 at 8:58 PM
America isn’t drifting toward authoritarianism. It is living it. Authoritarianism doesn’t arrive with a dramatic or coup-like event. It advances quietly, in daylight, through choices, habits, and silence. The administration made all their actions clear, they spelled it out!
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1. I don’t agree with those who slam the engagement experience here on Bluesky. I can’t speak for others’ experiences, but mine is 98% positive & constructive.
2. A key to that for me is immediately blocking negative, insulting or toxic sources.
3. I don’t like block lists. I make my own judgement.
2. A key to that for me is immediately blocking negative, insulting or toxic sources.
3. I don’t like block lists. I make my own judgement.
January 9, 2026 at 3:13 AM
1. I don’t agree with those who slam the engagement experience here on Bluesky. I can’t speak for others’ experiences, but mine is 98% positive & constructive.
2. A key to that for me is immediately blocking negative, insulting or toxic sources.
3. I don’t like block lists. I make my own judgement.
2. A key to that for me is immediately blocking negative, insulting or toxic sources.
3. I don’t like block lists. I make my own judgement.
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I am pretty damn proud to work with @australiainstitute.org.au, with people like @richarddenniss.bsky.social and @amyremeikis.bsky.social and @emmashortis.bsky.social et al. No slinking quietly into the background here - they're making a pretty necessary stand for what's right
January 9, 2026 at 8:28 AM
I am pretty damn proud to work with @australiainstitute.org.au, with people like @richarddenniss.bsky.social and @amyremeikis.bsky.social and @emmashortis.bsky.social et al. No slinking quietly into the background here - they're making a pretty necessary stand for what's right
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It’s going to be an interesting few weeks when the royal commission examines, as I suspect it will, the defraying of social cohesion caused by the organised censorship of writers, artists and employees across the country for daring to speak against an unfolding genocide
January 8, 2026 at 10:32 AM
It’s going to be an interesting few weeks when the royal commission examines, as I suspect it will, the defraying of social cohesion caused by the organised censorship of writers, artists and employees across the country for daring to speak against an unfolding genocide
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Completely forgot about Jonathon being ABC! Bravo.
Excuse me?
January 8, 2026 at 10:54 PM
Completely forgot about Jonathon being ABC! Bravo.
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Statement: Jewish Council Condemns Adelaide Festival Removal of Dr. Randa Abdel-Fattah
January 8, 2026 at 11:03 PM
Statement: Jewish Council Condemns Adelaide Festival Removal of Dr. Randa Abdel-Fattah
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NEW article by me!
We can now visualize pathogens down to atoms; design vaccines in weeks; manufacture them in microbial factories; engineer them more precise than ever before.
We're living through a golden age of vaccine development, but only if we continue to invest in them.
We can now visualize pathogens down to atoms; design vaccines in weeks; manufacture them in microbial factories; engineer them more precise than ever before.
We're living through a golden age of vaccine development, but only if we continue to invest in them.
The golden age of vaccine development - Works in Progress Magazine
The first vaccine was a lucky accident. Now we can design new vaccines in weeks, atom by atom.
worksinprogress.co
January 7, 2026 at 3:20 PM
NEW article by me!
We can now visualize pathogens down to atoms; design vaccines in weeks; manufacture them in microbial factories; engineer them more precise than ever before.
We're living through a golden age of vaccine development, but only if we continue to invest in them.
We can now visualize pathogens down to atoms; design vaccines in weeks; manufacture them in microbial factories; engineer them more precise than ever before.
We're living through a golden age of vaccine development, but only if we continue to invest in them.
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Perhaps show your support for the people with principles by giving a bit of money to The Australia Institute, who quickly pulled out sponsorship and participation
australiainstitute.org.au
australiainstitute.org.au
January 8, 2026 at 6:58 AM
Perhaps show your support for the people with principles by giving a bit of money to The Australia Institute, who quickly pulled out sponsorship and participation
australiainstitute.org.au
australiainstitute.org.au
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Following the decision from the Board of the Adelaide Festival, The Australia Institute is withdrawing its support from this year’s literary festival. Here is our statement, and a personal one from me.
January 8, 2026 at 5:57 AM
Following the decision from the Board of the Adelaide Festival, The Australia Institute is withdrawing its support from this year’s literary festival. Here is our statement, and a personal one from me.
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I stand with Randa and everyone standing against hate, genocide, oppression and terror. In all its forms.
January 8, 2026 at 5:28 AM
I stand with Randa and everyone standing against hate, genocide, oppression and terror. In all its forms.
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I am extremely lucky to work with good people like Amy.
I stand with Randa and everyone standing against hate, genocide, oppression and terror. In all its forms.
January 8, 2026 at 5:37 AM
I am extremely lucky to work with good people like Amy.
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As a former Director of Adelaide Writers' Week I am appalled that the Adelaide Festival Board has rescinded Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah's invitation to the 2026 AWW, explicitly linking its decision to the shattering crimes in Bondi.
A shocking decision that will and should have far-reaching consequences.
A shocking decision that will and should have far-reaching consequences.
January 8, 2026 at 4:50 AM
As a former Director of Adelaide Writers' Week I am appalled that the Adelaide Festival Board has rescinded Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah's invitation to the 2026 AWW, explicitly linking its decision to the shattering crimes in Bondi.
A shocking decision that will and should have far-reaching consequences.
A shocking decision that will and should have far-reaching consequences.
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Well, I was going to be on a panel at the Adelaide Writers' Festival but I'm not any more.
January 8, 2026 at 4:51 AM
Well, I was going to be on a panel at the Adelaide Writers' Festival but I'm not any more.
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Statement from @australiainstitute.org.au on Adelaide Festival.
January 8, 2026 at 5:07 AM
Statement from @australiainstitute.org.au on Adelaide Festival.
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"Writer’s Week director Louise Adler declined to comment when contacted by InDaily about the decision." www.indailysa.com.au/news/just-in...
Shock Writers' Week call as Palestinian advocate pulled from lineup - News | InDaily, Inside South Australia
Adelaide Festival board cuts Palestinian advocate from 2026 Writers Week, claiming her inclusion is not "culturally sensitive" after Bondi.
www.indailysa.com.au
January 8, 2026 at 3:11 AM
"Writer’s Week director Louise Adler declined to comment when contacted by InDaily about the decision." www.indailysa.com.au/news/just-in...
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Absolutely disgraceful.
The Adelaide Festival has cancelled Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah from appearing.
The Adelaide Festival has cancelled Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah from appearing.
January 8, 2026 at 2:53 AM
Absolutely disgraceful.
The Adelaide Festival has cancelled Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah from appearing.
The Adelaide Festival has cancelled Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah from appearing.
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Absolutely disgraceful from the Adelaide Festival.
I hope other participants reconsider their part in it.
I hope other participants reconsider their part in it.
January 8, 2026 at 2:09 AM
Absolutely disgraceful from the Adelaide Festival.
I hope other participants reconsider their part in it.
I hope other participants reconsider their part in it.
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Punishing artists for (alleged) political speech hasn't worked for Creative Australia, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, State Libraries VIC and QLD, Bendigo Writers Fest, and the ABC... but maybe it will work in Adelaide
Announcement by Adelaide Writers Festival cancelling invitation to Randa Abdel-
Fattah
Fattah
Adelaide Festival Board Statement
www.adelaidefestival.com.au
January 8, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Punishing artists for (alleged) political speech hasn't worked for Creative Australia, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, State Libraries VIC and QLD, Bendigo Writers Fest, and the ABC... but maybe it will work in Adelaide
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New #Lattoufing just dropped
Announcement by Adelaide Writers Festival cancelling invitation to Randa Abdel-
Fattah
Fattah
Adelaide Festival Board Statement
www.adelaidefestival.com.au
January 8, 2026 at 2:11 AM
New #Lattoufing just dropped
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The inevitable consequence of putting a private armed militia (which is what ICE really is) on the streets.
NEWS: In a heartbreaking video, after ICE shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis, a woman who was in the same SUV cries out: “They killed my wife. I don’t know what to do."
“We stopped to videotape, and they shot her in the head,” the distraught woman sobs.
www.advocate.com/news/minneso...
“We stopped to videotape, and they shot her in the head,” the distraught woman sobs.
www.advocate.com/news/minneso...
Distraught woman says ICE killed her wife in video after deadly Minneapolis shooting
“They killed my wife,” the distraught woman says, adding, “They shot her in the head.”
www.advocate.com
January 7, 2026 at 10:49 PM
The inevitable consequence of putting a private armed militia (which is what ICE really is) on the streets.
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Please enjoy my cartoon for Wednesday's Toronto Star
January 6, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Please enjoy my cartoon for Wednesday's Toronto Star
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Quietly, without much scrutiny, NSW has climbed into the global top 10 rankings of jurisdictions with the most heavy-handed anti-protest laws. The media treats this normal. It’s isn’t. #auspol
January 6, 2026 at 10:46 PM
Quietly, without much scrutiny, NSW has climbed into the global top 10 rankings of jurisdictions with the most heavy-handed anti-protest laws. The media treats this normal. It’s isn’t. #auspol