Kerrin Wallace
@kerrinwallace.bsky.social
World traveller. Inerested in auspol, UK & USA politics.
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How the opioid epidemic (pushed by big pharma in high-cancer areas, especially Appalachia), resulted in major opioid death and economic hardship which—through various media/political channels—resulted in a sustained rise in support for the Republicans,
Republican Support and Economic Hardship: The Enduring Effects of the Opioid Epidemic*
Abstract. In this article, we establish a causal connection between two of the most salient social developments in the United States over the past decades:
academic.oup.com
December 27, 2025 at 7:02 PM
How the opioid epidemic (pushed by big pharma in high-cancer areas, especially Appalachia), resulted in major opioid death and economic hardship which—through various media/political channels—resulted in a sustained rise in support for the Republicans,
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Albanese and Labor could barely have been more supportive of Israel, or less sympathetic of the Palestinian civilians massacred and starved. Did that satisfy News Corp? Not even.
And now he invites the president of the genocidal state to visit. Does he think they will lay off now?
Ofc they won’t. 🤡
And now he invites the president of the genocidal state to visit. Does he think they will lay off now?
Ofc they won’t. 🤡
When do you think Albanese will realise there’s no placating these people? News Corp pays no tax and adds nothing to Aus society apart from hate, but Labor acts as if it owns them.
Instead of fighting back or standing up for themselves, Albanese and co are like “please sir can I have some more?”
Instead of fighting back or standing up for themselves, Albanese and co are like “please sir can I have some more?”
December 24, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Albanese and Labor could barely have been more supportive of Israel, or less sympathetic of the Palestinian civilians massacred and starved. Did that satisfy News Corp? Not even.
And now he invites the president of the genocidal state to visit. Does he think they will lay off now?
Ofc they won’t. 🤡
And now he invites the president of the genocidal state to visit. Does he think they will lay off now?
Ofc they won’t. 🤡
The global right-wing outrage machine has hijacked an unspeakable tragedy.
Sign the petition in solidarity with Jewish people standing against politicians and lobbyists who are exploiting the Bonid massacre to push a divisive agenda.
jewishcouncil.good.do/unity/jewish...
Sign the petition in solidarity with Jewish people standing against politicians and lobbyists who are exploiting the Bonid massacre to push a divisive agenda.
jewishcouncil.good.do/unity/jewish...
SIGN ✍️ We will not be divided after Bondi
Add your name to the Jewish Council petition today
jewishcouncil.good.do
December 22, 2025 at 9:03 PM
The global right-wing outrage machine has hijacked an unspeakable tragedy.
Sign the petition in solidarity with Jewish people standing against politicians and lobbyists who are exploiting the Bonid massacre to push a divisive agenda.
jewishcouncil.good.do/unity/jewish...
Sign the petition in solidarity with Jewish people standing against politicians and lobbyists who are exploiting the Bonid massacre to push a divisive agenda.
jewishcouncil.good.do/unity/jewish...
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December 22, 2025 at 3:38 AM
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Incredible the entire press gallery is actually buying the line (promulgated by Netanyahu!) that Albanese is personally to blame for the Bondi attack.
No one is actually explaining how firing academics for opposing Israel’s genocide would stop two people who never went to uni from this shooting.
No one is actually explaining how firing academics for opposing Israel’s genocide would stop two people who never went to uni from this shooting.
December 15, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Incredible the entire press gallery is actually buying the line (promulgated by Netanyahu!) that Albanese is personally to blame for the Bondi attack.
No one is actually explaining how firing academics for opposing Israel’s genocide would stop two people who never went to uni from this shooting.
No one is actually explaining how firing academics for opposing Israel’s genocide would stop two people who never went to uni from this shooting.
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Or his religion, I expect.
"The power of one man in a white T-shirt coming between a terrorist and his victims is being shown around the world as an example of how Australia...conducts itself in the face of terror."
Yet Jillian Segal failed to mention this man's courage.
Or his name.
www.mamamia.com.au/ahmed-el-ahm...
Yet Jillian Segal failed to mention this man's courage.
Or his name.
www.mamamia.com.au/ahmed-el-ahm...
This is who we are. A man in a white T-shirt. Not a terrorist with a gun.
www.mamamia.com.au
December 15, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Or his religion, I expect.
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Simon, her politicising of this event is about as low an act from a supposed leader as I've ever seen
I don't care what political colours anyone wears, (see Kellie Sloane's classy response as an example of what we should expect) but Ley's instant, opportunistic politicking of this is disgusting
I don't care what political colours anyone wears, (see Kellie Sloane's classy response as an example of what we should expect) but Ley's instant, opportunistic politicking of this is disgusting
December 15, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Simon, her politicising of this event is about as low an act from a supposed leader as I've ever seen
I don't care what political colours anyone wears, (see Kellie Sloane's classy response as an example of what we should expect) but Ley's instant, opportunistic politicking of this is disgusting
I don't care what political colours anyone wears, (see Kellie Sloane's classy response as an example of what we should expect) but Ley's instant, opportunistic politicking of this is disgusting
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An important piece. With dark forces already seeking to exploit this horrific event we must be extremely vigilant to avoid this: “Calls are already rising for attacks on peaceful protest, free speech and freedom of assembly”.
"While the victims of the massacre at Bondi Beach were still bleeding, Benjamin Netanyahu - architect of the genocide in Palestine - blamed Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese."
Butt out, Netanyahu
#auspol
michaelwest.com.au/butt-out-of-...
Butt out, Netanyahu
#auspol
michaelwest.com.au/butt-out-of-...
Butt out Netanyahu. Ugly political point-scoring follows Bondi Beach tragedy - Michael West
Israel’s Prime Minister should butt out of Australian politics. The tragedy at Bondi Beach must not be exploited for political points.
michaelwest.com.au
December 15, 2025 at 2:09 AM
An important piece. With dark forces already seeking to exploit this horrific event we must be extremely vigilant to avoid this: “Calls are already rising for attacks on peaceful protest, free speech and freedom of assembly”.
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Let's not forget Pauling Hanson and James Ashby wanted to weaken Australias gun laws #auspol
One Nation's James Ashby filmed seeking $20m from NRA to weaken Australia's gun laws
Al-Jazeera journalist posing as gun campaigner films senior party figures in Washington DC soliciting financial support to help One Nation seize the balance of power
www.theguardian.com
December 14, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Let's not forget Pauling Hanson and James Ashby wanted to weaken Australias gun laws #auspol
The madness of king trump
Tourists from 42 visa-free countries may have to provide a five-year social media history to enter the US under the border security changes.
www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/world/u...
Tourists from 42 visa-free countries may have to provide a five-year social media history to enter the US under the border security changes.
www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/world/u...
Travel trouble: Aussies face US social media crackdown
www.thenewdaily.com.au
December 10, 2025 at 8:52 PM
The madness of king trump
Tourists from 42 visa-free countries may have to provide a five-year social media history to enter the US under the border security changes.
www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/world/u...
Tourists from 42 visa-free countries may have to provide a five-year social media history to enter the US under the border security changes.
www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/world/u...
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Nearly every under 16 I know has cracked the social media ban and they are sharing with others how to do it. I’m not surprised, the tech firms half arsed the verification.
So glad we spent so much time and $100k in minister airfares on this policy.
#auspol
So glad we spent so much time and $100k in minister airfares on this policy.
#auspol
December 9, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Nearly every under 16 I know has cracked the social media ban and they are sharing with others how to do it. I’m not surprised, the tech firms half arsed the verification.
So glad we spent so much time and $100k in minister airfares on this policy.
#auspol
So glad we spent so much time and $100k in minister airfares on this policy.
#auspol
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Electricity prices! What a shemozzle!
I can't flick a switch without thinking of former LNP PM John Howard's:
"We are firmly of the belief that services are best provided by private industry."
Can you think of 1 instance where privatisation has worked for consumers?
Labor started it in 1991.
I can't flick a switch without thinking of former LNP PM John Howard's:
"We are firmly of the belief that services are best provided by private industry."
Can you think of 1 instance where privatisation has worked for consumers?
Labor started it in 1991.
December 8, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Electricity prices! What a shemozzle!
I can't flick a switch without thinking of former LNP PM John Howard's:
"We are firmly of the belief that services are best provided by private industry."
Can you think of 1 instance where privatisation has worked for consumers?
Labor started it in 1991.
I can't flick a switch without thinking of former LNP PM John Howard's:
"We are firmly of the belief that services are best provided by private industry."
Can you think of 1 instance where privatisation has worked for consumers?
Labor started it in 1991.
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Reminder that Starbucks’ CEO made 6,666x more than the company's median employee in 2024.
This was the widest CEO-to-Worker pay gap in the entire S&P 500.
And we're supposed to believe Starbucks can't afford to bargain a fair contract with its unionized workers?
This was the widest CEO-to-Worker pay gap in the entire S&P 500.
And we're supposed to believe Starbucks can't afford to bargain a fair contract with its unionized workers?
December 1, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Reminder that Starbucks’ CEO made 6,666x more than the company's median employee in 2024.
This was the widest CEO-to-Worker pay gap in the entire S&P 500.
And we're supposed to believe Starbucks can't afford to bargain a fair contract with its unionized workers?
This was the widest CEO-to-Worker pay gap in the entire S&P 500.
And we're supposed to believe Starbucks can't afford to bargain a fair contract with its unionized workers?
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Climate of fear: are CSIRO’s sweeping job cuts a sign Australia doesn’t care about the extinction crisis?
Ever decreasing funding for the globally respected government agency mirrors an industry-wide trend that could hinder scientific breakthroughs www.theguardian.com/australia-ne....
Ever decreasing funding for the globally respected government agency mirrors an industry-wide trend that could hinder scientific breakthroughs www.theguardian.com/australia-ne....
Climate of fear: are CSIRO’s sweeping job cuts a sign Australia doesn’t care about the extinction crisis?
Ever decreasing funding for the globally respected government agency mirrors an industry-wide trend that could hinder scientific breakthroughs
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Climate of fear: are CSIRO’s sweeping job cuts a sign Australia doesn’t care about the extinction crisis?
Ever decreasing funding for the globally respected government agency mirrors an industry-wide trend that could hinder scientific breakthroughs www.theguardian.com/australia-ne....
Ever decreasing funding for the globally respected government agency mirrors an industry-wide trend that could hinder scientific breakthroughs www.theguardian.com/australia-ne....
Asking the arsonist to investigate the fire.
They don't call him Nigeski for nothing.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
They don't call him Nigeski for nothing.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Nigel Farage urged to root out Reform links to Russia after jailing of Nathan Gill
Party’s former leader in Wales admitted taking payments to make statements in favour of Russia
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Asking the arsonist to investigate the fire.
They don't call him Nigeski for nothing.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
They don't call him Nigeski for nothing.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Researching this week's column, I stumbled across something that amazed me:
the near-absence of reliable data about climate impacts over most of the
world. Due to the rich world's failure to fund research. We don't know
because our governments don't care. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
the near-absence of reliable data about climate impacts over most of the
world. Due to the rich world's failure to fund research. We don't know
because our governments don't care. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
There’s a catastrophic black hole in our climate data – and it’s a gift to deniers | George Monbiot
Climate sceptics tell us that more people die of extreme cold than extreme heat. What’s the truth? asks Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Researching this week's column, I stumbled across something that amazed me:
the near-absence of reliable data about climate impacts over most of the
world. Due to the rich world's failure to fund research. We don't know
because our governments don't care. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
the near-absence of reliable data about climate impacts over most of the
world. Due to the rich world's failure to fund research. We don't know
because our governments don't care. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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In a world of absolute wankers, it‘s refreshing to hear widespread love for a man who – it seemed – improved the lives of everyone he met. RIP Mani.
We were shocked and gutted to hear of the death of Mani, bass legend from Stone Roses and Primal Scream.
In a special tribute, @msmirandasawyer.bsky.social talks to @johnrobbofficial.bsky.social about why the world loved Mani and how he changed British music #RIPMani x
Listen linktr.ee/talk90stome
In a special tribute, @msmirandasawyer.bsky.social talks to @johnrobbofficial.bsky.social about why the world loved Mani and how he changed British music #RIPMani x
Listen linktr.ee/talk90stome
November 21, 2025 at 3:22 PM
In a world of absolute wankers, it‘s refreshing to hear widespread love for a man who – it seemed – improved the lives of everyone he met. RIP Mani.
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Starbucks @sbworkersunited.org baristas are standing up to corporate greed and Starbucks’ unfair labor practices and demanding the fair contract they deserve.
No contract? NO COFFEE!
No contract? NO COFFEE!
November 19, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Starbucks @sbworkersunited.org baristas are standing up to corporate greed and Starbucks’ unfair labor practices and demanding the fair contract they deserve.
No contract? NO COFFEE!
No contract? NO COFFEE!
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This document is the product of a broken administration, motivated by cynicism, immune to human decency, with a weak-to-non-existent understanding of the policy area they wish to legislate in.
And that's it. Overall impressions are
- there's still a surprising lack of detail
- lots of new work for officials but unlikely to lead to much change on the ground
- refugees will still live here rest of their lives but will struggle even more than before to integrate
- there's still a surprising lack of detail
- lots of new work for officials but unlikely to lead to much change on the ground
- refugees will still live here rest of their lives but will struggle even more than before to integrate
November 17, 2025 at 6:54 PM
This document is the product of a broken administration, motivated by cynicism, immune to human decency, with a weak-to-non-existent understanding of the policy area they wish to legislate in.
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The British press doesn’t mince words. 🇬🇧
November 13, 2025 at 1:06 PM
The British press doesn’t mince words. 🇬🇧
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The original March for Humanity on the harbour bridge in Sydney was planned for Sun Aug 3, 2025
After the Minns govt took the protest orgs to the NSW Supreme Court, it was held on Sun Aug 31, 2025
But please let's hear again about weekend dates not registering as an issue for the Minns govt
🧐
After the Minns govt took the protest orgs to the NSW Supreme Court, it was held on Sun Aug 31, 2025
But please let's hear again about weekend dates not registering as an issue for the Minns govt
🧐
November 12, 2025 at 11:47 PM
The original March for Humanity on the harbour bridge in Sydney was planned for Sun Aug 3, 2025
After the Minns govt took the protest orgs to the NSW Supreme Court, it was held on Sun Aug 31, 2025
But please let's hear again about weekend dates not registering as an issue for the Minns govt
🧐
After the Minns govt took the protest orgs to the NSW Supreme Court, it was held on Sun Aug 31, 2025
But please let's hear again about weekend dates not registering as an issue for the Minns govt
🧐