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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 5h

‘She died because of the flood’: Filipinos rise up as outrage over corruption scandal grows

www.theguardian.com

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AlanShares @alanshares.bsky.social · 9h

This part, in particular, is one thing a lot of people don't realise. The carpet bombing tactics of Israel (as well as Russia in Ukraine) will cause long-term damage and poisoning of soil. Does anyone think that Israel is going to pay for the ongoing toxicity and downstream effects?

Timothy @landbeforetim.bsky.social · 11h

“Gaza's soil contains radioactive and carcinogenic elements, such as depleted uranium and phosphates, embedded in the rubble […] The use of white phosphorus by Israeli forces has led to severe environmental and health consequences, with long-term exposure causing respiratory diseases and cancer.”

| UC Global Health Institute

ucghi.universityofcalifornia.edu

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jen sometimes aph 🌻 @bunnibytz.bsky.social · 1d

"How to Stand Up to a Dictator" author @mariaressa.bsky.social explains how social media companies used the Philippines as a testing ground for mass manipulation before employing their tactics in the U.S.

via @thedailyshow.com

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AlanShares @alanshares.bsky.social · 22h

They bring a lot of joy, though, don't they? It's very hard to stay annoyed at them if they do something you don't like when they are so cute. I love seeing them happy and being their true cat selves. Such a joy.

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AlanShares @alanshares.bsky.social · 23h

That is a beautiful kitty. Also, I love that boxes are far more fun than any toy or cat furniture you can buy.

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NPR @npr.org · 1d

Tom Bowman has held his Pentagon press pass for 28 years. He says the Pentagon's new media policy makes it impossible to be a journalist, which means finding out what's really going on behind the scenes and not accepting wholesale what any government or administration says. n.pr/4q87Jwb

Opinion: Why I'm handing in my Pentagon press pass

Tom Bowman has held his Pentagon press pass for 28 years. He says the Pentagon's new media policy makes it impossible to be a journalist, which means finding out what's really going on behind the scenes and not accepting wholesale what any government or administration says.

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Jason Wilson @jasonaw.bsky.social · 2d

New from me www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

Meta AI adviser spreads disinformation about shootings, vaccines and trans people

Critics condemn Robby Starbuck, appointed in lawsuit settlement, for ‘peddling lies and pushing extremism’

www.theguardian.com

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AlanShares @alanshares.bsky.social · 1d

Yeeeep.

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stranger @strangerous.bsky.social · 1d

NSW ICAC was widely condemned by politicians & the media after they took just under 2yrs to conclude their investigation into Gladys Berejiklian’s corruption.

Is anyone condemning the NACC who after well OVER 2yrs is still investigating Robodebt? Why not? #auspol

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Wajahat Ali @wajali.bsky.social · 1d

ICE Serves Only to Terrorize and Occupy Americans

It's no longer just undocumented immigrants, Muslims, Black people, & pro-Palestinian activists who are targets. As ICE violently marches across American cities, the majority must stand up & resist.

thelefthook.substack.com/p/ice-serves...

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Jake Grumbach @jakemgrumbach.bsky.social · 1d

“Win every election” is not a viable strategy for preventing authoritarianism

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Karly Kingsley @karlykingsley.bsky.social · 1d

Israeli officials are openly defying Trump’s so-called Gaza “peace plan.” The defense minister says bombing will continue after hostages are returned and that Gaza’s tunnels will be destroyed “under U.S. supervision”. Call it what it is, it’s not peace, but a US backed siege.

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Jewish Council of Australia @jewishcouncilau.bsky.social · 2d

"For me, being part of the Jewish Council enabled some of those voices that have been not so much in the public domain to come out more stridently and hopefully inspire other people – other Jewish people."

Hear why Linda Briskman is proud to be a member of the Jewish Council Advisory Committee!

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Gareth Gore @garethgore.bsky.social · 2d

Why is Pope Leo meeting with an alleged sex offender?

The pontiff met with a disgraced Opus Dei cardinal this past week - but has completely ignored pleas from victims of this abusive group for him to meet with them

What's going on?

🧵 A THREAD

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Mike Davis • Feed After Midnight @mjdavis1988.bsky.social · 2d

Some of these stories are difficult to read, but it’s important that as many people as possible know what is happening. We are 100% living in a police state. SHARE widely.

mdavis19881.substack.com/p/reddit-thr...

Reddit Thread Details Horrific ICE Encounters

These stories are happening all over the country. We CAN'T look away and we must share them.

mdavis19881.substack.com

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 3d

ICE IS DISAPPEARING PEOPLE TO WORK CAMPS

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AlanShares @alanshares.bsky.social · 3d

Gorgeous eyes on Aces. I'm sure the colour helps him detect any traces of chicken.

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AlanShares @alanshares.bsky.social · 3d

Or use the German "Antifaschistische" as I'm sure some will think German = good guys, given how much they have been pulling from the 1930/1940s propaganda.

Ify Nwadiwe @ifycomedy.com · 3d

I think we really should stop using antifa and just fully say anti-fascist and get them saying they are against anti fascism. Using antifa is giving them some distance and I genuinely think some of their base don’t even know that’s what it stands for.

AlanShares @alanshares.bsky.social · 3d

Also, happy birthday to Book. Hope she had a good day.

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AlanShares @alanshares.bsky.social · 3d

I am so incredibly thankful my cats don't climb the curtains. You must have to replace them pretty regularly. Do they make Kevlar curtains?

I'm lucky that all my cats do are scratch the couch to get our attention (and knock stuff off my bedside table 5AM to wake me up for food).

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Andrew Perfors @perfors.net · 4d

Heartbreaking reading, but this Reddit thread gives a sense of the relentlessness of the horror inflicted by ICE, and the damage being done to so many innocent people that doesn't make the news.

From the AskReddit community on Reddit

Explore this post and more from the AskReddit community

www.reddit.com

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AlanShares @alanshares.bsky.social · 3d

I am so sick of all these podcast bros and comedians who were so pro-Trump they helped usher in this current regime. It was clear what was going to happen, and none of them (AFAIK) have accepted their complicity and apologised. They wanted this, only now they are shown the reality of their desires

Home of the Brave @ofthebraveusa.bsky.social · 3d

Tim Dillon: "Children being zip tied, or a grandmother being zip tied, people who've maybe lived in a community 30 years and they're not committing a crime...showing up to a high school graduation and deporting someone's father, seems to a lot of people to be inhumane."

AlanShares @alanshares.bsky.social · 3d

He was an utter waste of carbon and other molecules. What a depraved and evil person.

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Tim Onion @bencollins.bsky.social · 3d

theonion.com/ice-raids-my...

MYTH: ICE agents lack proper training.

FACT: Most have been racists their entire lives.

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AlanShares @alanshares.bsky.social · 3d

Belated #caturday post

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