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Bruce Williams @brucewilliams4.bsky.social · 3h

Reynolds is clearly intent on pursuing her vindictive, vendetta against a young rape victim clearly beyond what can reasonably regarded as sane. There is something evil at play here.

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Vaxatious Litigant 💉 @exposingnv.bsky.social · 6h

Linda Reynolds launches bankruptcy proceedings against Brittany Higgins

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Yayger @yayger.bsky.social · 17h

Don't look away, America. This is your country now.

Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 19h

WTF 🤬
Goons brutally pushed a peaceful protester to the ground and dragged them across the floor.

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Sandieglo @sandieglo.bsky.social · 23h

𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟑 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐠𝐢𝐫𝐥, 𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐧, 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐮𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐤𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐫,

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 1d

This sadly demented man doesn't realize *he* was president on Jan 6, 2021. Get him in an assisted living facility ASAP.

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Bruce Williams @brucewilliams4.bsky.social · 6h

Of all the things Scott Morrison does not understand, and the list is long and often embarrassing, somewhat in the shape of his prime ministership, China would rate very close to the top.

The Saturday Paper @thesaturdaypaper.com.au · 2d

Editorial: A decade ago, it would have been unthinkable for a man who led the country to go and shill for a foreign military. Decency and clearance would have restrained it. AUKUS is less a security partnership and more a one-man superannuation scheme. satpa.pe/TmFvL5U

The one-man super scheme

Of all the things Scott Morrison does not understand, and the list is long and often embarrassing, somewhat in the shape of his prime ministership, China would rate very close to the top.

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MingTheMerciless @m1ngthemerciless.bsky.social · 14h

This succinct summary of rights, obligations, and applicable safe work laws in workplaces but especially hospitals etc should be required reading for all involved in health care policy, planning and delivery insightplus.mja.com.au/2025/40/an-o... #auspol

An open letter to the boards of our public hospitals and medical organisations on government legislated WHS standards - InSight+

Australia’s public hospitals are under severe financial strain, with the current National Health Reform Agreement dispute highlighting the system’s non-viability. In a compromised environment of const...

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MingTheMerciless @m1ngthemerciless.bsky.social · 11h

Quel horreur!

Virgil @n3w4v3.bsky.social · 14h

OMG!

Rich people will be taxed 15% more on a fraction of their superannuation earnings.

It’s the end of the Australian dream!

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#auspol

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 1d

The mainstream media loves making it seam like dysfunction in Washington is coming from both parties.

Hello?

Much of the GOP no longer accepts the rule of law, or the norms of democracy, or the legitimacy of the opposing party.

Enough of the false equivalence.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 1d

Never forget this: The forces rigging our economy, undermining our democracy, polluting our planet, and stoking hatred are counting on you to give up. Cynicism is how they win. Stay clear-eyed and ready for the fight ahead.

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Kate-Eviva @kate-eviva.bsky.social · 1d

Yes! Great description of #NACC on @theshot.net.au this morning. Just a fake facade. Might be simpler to create an effective alternative. #auspol

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Jenny Frecklington-Jones #IStandWithWatermelon🍉🍉 @joneshowdareyou.bsky.social · 1d

Utter madness from the far right.

There is no such fucking thing as "antifa" except inside their tiny little fascist minds.

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Rosie de Kat 🌱🍉🍉 @rosiedekat.bsky.social · Jul 19

1970: Bertrand Russell on Palestine

The tragedy of the people of Palestine is that their country was 'given' by a foreign power to another people for the creation of a new state. The result was that many hundreds of thousands of innocent people were made permanently homeless. With evert new conflict their numbers have increased> How much longer is the world going to endure this spectacular wanton cruelty? It is abundantly clear that the refugees have very right to the homeland from which they were driven, and the denial of this right is at the heart of the continuing conflict. No people anywhere in the world would accept being expelled in masse from their own country; how can anyone require the people of Palestine to accept a punishment which nobody else would tolerate? A permanent settlement of the refugees in their homeland is an essential ingredient of any genuine settlement in the Middle East. Bertrand Russell 1970.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Pritzker: "You just heard a tidal wave of lies from the VP. It's a bit shocking. And you heard over & over him just making things up. There's a reason why the judge here in federal court said that they admin lacks credibility and why even the Nobel committee chair said the admin lacks integrity."

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John Collins @logicallyjc.bsky.social · 17h

Speaker Johnson: "People’s faith in the government is at an all time low.”

Gee, I wonder why?

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Bruce Williams @brucewilliams4.bsky.social · 8h

"It's time for a serious discussion about the 25th amendment." As a recent example: a Truth Social post in which Trump claimed, falsely, that “THE BIDEN FBI PLACED 274 AGENTS INTO THE CROWD OF JANUARY 6.”

Trump's claim not merely false, but astonishing in its detachment from fact.

alternet.org @alternet.org · 22h

'Cognitive decline in real time': Ex-CNN reporter says it's time to discuss Trump's removal

In an article published in his Substack Sunday, senior journalist and former CNN political commentator Jim Acosta argued that President Donald Trump’s behavior and proposals reflect a degree of mental decline that now demands serious consideration of invoking the 25th Amendment. Acosta said this is ...

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Bruce Williams @brucewilliams4.bsky.social · 8h

www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Microplastics have been found almost everywhere: in blood, placentas, lungs – even the human brain. One study estimated our cerebral organs alone may contain 5g of the stuff, or roughly a teaspoon.

The plastic inside us: how microplastics may be reshaping our bodies and minds

The particles are in our blood, brains and guts – and scientists are only beginning to learn what they do

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Bruce Williams @brucewilliams4.bsky.social · 8h

www.theguardian.com/environment/...
The earth has reached its first catastrophic tipping point linked to greenhouse gas emissions, with warm water coral reefs now facing a long-term decline and risking the livelihoods of hundreds of millions of people, according to a new report.

Planet’s first catastrophic climate tipping point reached, report says, with coral reefs facing ‘widespread dieback’

Unless global heating is reduced to 1.2C ‘as fast as possible’, warm water coral reefs will not remain ‘at any meaningful scale’, a report by 160 scientists from 23 countries warns

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Bruce Williams @brucewilliams4.bsky.social · 9h

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Without the empowerment of the Palestinian people and their self-determination, there can be no faith or trust in Israel or its allies to deliver that constantly invoked “lasting peace”.

While the perpetrators of Gaza’s genocide pose as its saviours, survivors return home – to a wasteland | Nesrine Malik

Western leaders attending the Sharm el-Sheikh summit have enabled and sponsored this slaughter. They are in no position to build a Palestinian future, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik

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Bruce Williams @brucewilliams4.bsky.social · 9h

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
“There’s evidence of everything from legal and constitutional violations to physical and sexual abuse and mistreatment, and very little recourse or accountability. Internal discipline within [the] Border Patrol is very problematic..."

‘Cavalier and aggressive’: why are border agents flooding into US cities?

Border agents have become a key force in Trump’s migrant crackdown – operating far from their traditional rural range

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Bruce Williams @brucewilliams4.bsky.social · 9h

www.crikey.com.au/2025/10/13/b...
For the people of Poços de Caldas, Brazil, where rare earth elements have been discovered, the arrival of two Australian mining companies raises big questions. Will the locals share in the wealth, or just be left with toxic soil once the extraction is complete?

Australian mining giants are rolling into Brazilian towns to extract rare earth elements. Locals are worried

Two Australian companies bought dozens of mining rights and expect to invest big, but environmental threats concern local communities.

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Bruce Williams @brucewilliams4.bsky.social · 9h

www.crikey.com.au/2025/10/13/a...
The Australian Parliament Sports Club (APSC) has been de-registered as a lobby group, just days after independent Senator David Pocock was booted from the club after questioning its links to the gambling lobby in Senate estimates.

Australian Parliament Sports Club de-registered as lobby group amid MP outrage

Exclusive: The Australian Parliament Sports Club has de-registered as a lobby group, as its CEO claims politicians were fully aware of lobby groups' involvement in the club.

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Bruce Williams @brucewilliams4.bsky.social · 9h

“I’ve brought peace everywhere I’ve gone — the Middle East, Twitter, the Republican Party, you name it,” Mad King Donald said. “Nobody’s done peace like I’ve done peace. Some say I’ve done too much peace. Frankly, maybe that’s why they’re jealous,” he said.

The Shovel @theshovel.bsky.social · 2d

Trump said he planned to take over control of the Scandinavian nation, describing his actions as “a beautiful, very peaceful liberation mission”.

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Trump Storms Norway Capital, in Attempt To Prove He Deserved Nobel Peace Prize — The Shovel

“Nobody’s done peace like I’ve done peace. Some say I’ve done too much peace"

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Gregory S. Caine @gregoryscaine.bsky.social · 1d

Gavin Newsom is done holding back. With the U.S. sinking into chaos, he’s using Trump’s own tone—and the headlines—to shred him in real time.👇

Newsom’s Savage Tweets Humiliate Trump Amid Economic Freefall

California Governor Gavin Newsom fired another blistering digital broadside at President Donald Trump this weekend—this time, by using Trump’s own favorite weapon against him: headlines. In a strin…

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Gregory S. Caine @gregoryscaine.bsky.social · 10h

At 12:38 a.m., Donald Trump exploded online—accusing Joe Biden of planting FBI agents on January 6 and ending his rant with a frantic “DO SOMETHING!!!” The post went viral within minutes, sparking confusion, panic, and memes across Truth Social.

Trump Melts Down at Midnight, Screams ‘DO SOMETHING!!!’ as Conspiracy Rant Spirals Online

The clock had barely struck half past midnight when President Donald Trump picked up his phone and ignited yet another firestorm. “THE BIDEN FBI PLACED 274 AGENTS INTO THE CROWD ON JANUARY 6,” he w…

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