Collette Snowden
@drcollette.bsky.social
British/Australian - Communication and Media academic and writer interested in media effects on human society.
Everything interests me, especially communication, media, language, music, technology, complexity, and contradiction.
Everything interests me, especially communication, media, language, music, technology, complexity, and contradiction.
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Four of Trump's five children have an immigrant mother, and the one who doesn't is married to the son of two immigrants.
Trump makes the outrageous claim that “most” immigrants, which include over 25 million U.S. citizens, “are on welfare, from failed nations, or from prisons, mental institutions, gangs, or drug cartels.”
As insulting as the “deplorables” comment, and on Thanksgiving day no less.
As insulting as the “deplorables” comment, and on Thanksgiving day no less.
Trump calls Tim Walz “seriously retarded”
November 28, 2025 at 4:56 AM
Four of Trump's five children have an immigrant mother, and the one who doesn't is married to the son of two immigrants.
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Labor's one concrete promise to welfare recipients in 2022 was to abolish compulsory cashless welfare.
As at 10 October 2025, there were 32,556 on income management (IM):
- 9,598 on old IM (BasicsCard) and 22,958 on enhanced IM (SmartCard)
- 6.7% (2,221) were voluntary, the rest under compulsory measures.
- 82% (26,599) on IM identify as Indigenous.
www.aph.gov.au/api/qon/down...
- 9,598 on old IM (BasicsCard) and 22,958 on enhanced IM (SmartCard)
- 6.7% (2,221) were voluntary, the rest under compulsory measures.
- 82% (26,599) on IM identify as Indigenous.
www.aph.gov.au/api/qon/down...
November 28, 2025 at 6:10 AM
Labor's one concrete promise to welfare recipients in 2022 was to abolish compulsory cashless welfare.
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Mass murder.
If the USA wanted to withdraw aid for political or economic reasons the ethical action would have been to give some notice to allow for alternatives to be found.
If the USA wanted to withdraw aid for political or economic reasons the ethical action would have been to give some notice to allow for alternatives to be found.
The Trump administration’s decision to shut down the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has resulted in hundreds of thousands of deaths from infectious diseases and malnutrition, according to Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health’s Atul Gawande.
USAID shutdown has led to hundreds of thousands of deaths | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
The Trump administration’s decision to shut down the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has resulted in hundreds of thousands of deaths from infectious diseases and malnutrition, accord...
hsph.harvard.edu
November 28, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Mass murder.
If the USA wanted to withdraw aid for political or economic reasons the ethical action would have been to give some notice to allow for alternatives to be found.
If the USA wanted to withdraw aid for political or economic reasons the ethical action would have been to give some notice to allow for alternatives to be found.
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“There is no good Zionism; it is a racist ideology, a violent ideology,” said Miko Peled, the son of a prominent Israeli general who later aligned himself with the Palestinian cause.
He added: “There is nothing to justify, nothing to excuse what Israel does.”
He added: “There is nothing to justify, nothing to excuse what Israel does.”
November 27, 2025 at 6:25 PM
“There is no good Zionism; it is a racist ideology, a violent ideology,” said Miko Peled, the son of a prominent Israeli general who later aligned himself with the Palestinian cause.
He added: “There is nothing to justify, nothing to excuse what Israel does.”
He added: “There is nothing to justify, nothing to excuse what Israel does.”
... someone is accused of a crime, maybe even bailed, but loses their payments or part-payment - they can't pay rent so lose their home, can't run their car to get to work ... what happens?
And what if they're found not guilty - do they get back pay, and a new place to live?
And what if they're found not guilty - do they get back pay, and a new place to live?
"Poverty is not evidence, the presumption of innocence must apply to everyone" - Kristen O'Connell & Maiy Azize
Rushed through last minute amendment.
Rushed through last minute amendment.
November 28, 2025 at 10:09 AM
... someone is accused of a crime, maybe even bailed, but loses their payments or part-payment - they can't pay rent so lose their home, can't run their car to get to work ... what happens?
And what if they're found not guilty - do they get back pay, and a new place to live?
And what if they're found not guilty - do they get back pay, and a new place to live?
Where does extending police power end with the ALP?
"Poverty is not evidence, the presumption of innocence must apply to everyone" - Kristen O'Connell & Maiy Azize
Rushed through last minute amendment.
Rushed through last minute amendment.
November 28, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Where does extending police power end with the ALP?
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"Poverty is not evidence, the presumption of innocence must apply to everyone" - Kristen O'Connell & Maiy Azize
Rushed through last minute amendment.
Rushed through last minute amendment.
November 27, 2025 at 10:14 AM
"Poverty is not evidence, the presumption of innocence must apply to everyone" - Kristen O'Connell & Maiy Azize
Rushed through last minute amendment.
Rushed through last minute amendment.
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Zionist power is running the world right now
"Irish author Sally Rooney has told the High Court it is 'almost certain' she cannot publish new novels in the UK and may have to withdraw her current books because of the banning of Palestine Action under terrorism laws."
Sally Rooney books may be withdrawn from UK sale over Palestine Action ban, court told
Rooney has said she intended to use royalties from her work "to go on supporting Palestine Action."
www.bbc.com
November 28, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Zionist power is running the world right now
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It "appears" that Israel is committing War Crimes daily........
Footage shows 2 Palestinians lifting their clothes to show they aren't armed, putting their hands in the air & kneeling on the floor
@kamalimelbourne.bsky.social : "Footage shows Israeli forces killing two Palestinian men after those two men had appeared to be surrendering"
"Appeared to be"
@kamalimelbourne.bsky.social : "Footage shows Israeli forces killing two Palestinian men after those two men had appeared to be surrendering"
"Appeared to be"
November 28, 2025 at 7:55 AM
It "appears" that Israel is committing War Crimes daily........
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A quick reminder of who Nigel Farage was most concerned about when Putin's tanks first rolled into Ukraine
November 27, 2025 at 8:22 PM
A quick reminder of who Nigel Farage was most concerned about when Putin's tanks first rolled into Ukraine
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“I chose to enter politics to champion the fight against climate change and the protection of the environment,” Guilbeault wrote on social media.
The Quebec MP had been serving as official languages minister, the minister of Canadian identity and culture — and PM Carney's Quebec lieutenant.
“I chose to enter politics to champion the fight against climate change and the protection of the environment,” Guilbeault wrote on social media.
The Quebec MP had been serving as official languages minister, the minister of Canadian identity and culture — and PM Carney's Quebec lieutenant.
Guilbeault quits Carney’s cabinet over energy deal with Alberta | CBC News
Liberal MP Steven Guilbeault has quit cabinet over the federal government signing Thursday’s memorandum of understanding with Alberta.
www.cbc.ca
November 28, 2025 at 3:39 AM
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“I chose to enter politics to champion the fight against climate change and the protection of the environment,” Guilbeault wrote on social media.
The Quebec MP had been serving as official languages minister, the minister of Canadian identity and culture — and PM Carney's Quebec lieutenant.
“I chose to enter politics to champion the fight against climate change and the protection of the environment,” Guilbeault wrote on social media.
The Quebec MP had been serving as official languages minister, the minister of Canadian identity and culture — and PM Carney's Quebec lieutenant.
climate change consequences show up in different ways.
"Experts say hungry bears are venturing into residential and other built-up areas in search of food after poor crops of acorns and beechnuts in their natural habitat."
The solution? Shoot the bears!!
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
"Experts say hungry bears are venturing into residential and other built-up areas in search of food after poor crops of acorns and beechnuts in their natural habitat."
The solution? Shoot the bears!!
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Bear attacks man in public toilet in Japan
Incident north of Tokyo comes after a record 13 deaths from bear attacks in Japan since the start of April
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2025 at 7:11 AM
climate change consequences show up in different ways.
"Experts say hungry bears are venturing into residential and other built-up areas in search of food after poor crops of acorns and beechnuts in their natural habitat."
The solution? Shoot the bears!!
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
"Experts say hungry bears are venturing into residential and other built-up areas in search of food after poor crops of acorns and beechnuts in their natural habitat."
The solution? Shoot the bears!!
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
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"A study released on Tuesday [..] found that 'the current violent death toll' in Gaza 'likely exceeds 100,000.'"
Study estimates "between 99,997 and 125,915."
"[L]ife expectancy in Gaza 'fell by 44% in 2023 and by 47% in 2024.'"
#Gaza #Palestine #Israel #Genocide
Study estimates "between 99,997 and 125,915."
"[L]ife expectancy in Gaza 'fell by 44% in 2023 and by 47% in 2024.'"
#Gaza #Palestine #Israel #Genocide
New Research Shows True Death Toll From Israeli Genocide in Gaza Could Be 126,000 or Even Higher
Research reveals Israel's assault on Gaza led to over 100,000 deaths, plunging life expectancy by 44-47%. Genocide claims spark calls for accountability.
www.commondreams.org
November 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM
"A study released on Tuesday [..] found that 'the current violent death toll' in Gaza 'likely exceeds 100,000.'"
Study estimates "between 99,997 and 125,915."
"[L]ife expectancy in Gaza 'fell by 44% in 2023 and by 47% in 2024.'"
#Gaza #Palestine #Israel #Genocide
Study estimates "between 99,997 and 125,915."
"[L]ife expectancy in Gaza 'fell by 44% in 2023 and by 47% in 2024.'"
#Gaza #Palestine #Israel #Genocide
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This spook scandal cries out for investigation. ANAO, IGIS & PJCIS should all be on the case, but there should be public scrutiny, not the usual behind closed doors cover-up. High time too for senior bureaucrats publicly disclosed their interests. #auspol
Spy agency awards $200m in deals to firms run by workers and spouses
The news follows revelations that the Australian Signals Directorate head was investigated over contracts given to a company where her husband worked.
www.afr.com
November 27, 2025 at 11:31 PM
This spook scandal cries out for investigation. ANAO, IGIS & PJCIS should all be on the case, but there should be public scrutiny, not the usual behind closed doors cover-up. High time too for senior bureaucrats publicly disclosed their interests. #auspol
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Elon Musk is using Twitter to call for the National Guard shooter to be “hanged without delay”.
He says where there’s premeditated murder, punishment must be swift.
He knew cutting USAID would kill people.
He did it anyways.
600,000 people have died.
What’s his punishment?
He says where there’s premeditated murder, punishment must be swift.
He knew cutting USAID would kill people.
He did it anyways.
600,000 people have died.
What’s his punishment?
November 27, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Elon Musk is using Twitter to call for the National Guard shooter to be “hanged without delay”.
He says where there’s premeditated murder, punishment must be swift.
He knew cutting USAID would kill people.
He did it anyways.
600,000 people have died.
What’s his punishment?
He says where there’s premeditated murder, punishment must be swift.
He knew cutting USAID would kill people.
He did it anyways.
600,000 people have died.
What’s his punishment?
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Where are your responses and proposed actions in the face of confirmation of what we're still witnessing, @albomp.bsky.social @senatorwong.bsky.social.
You were quick to applaud the "ceasefire" that never was. What more lies, obfuscation and platitudes do you have for us now. #auspol #GazaHolocaust
You were quick to applaud the "ceasefire" that never was. What more lies, obfuscation and platitudes do you have for us now. #auspol #GazaHolocaust
November 27, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Where are your responses and proposed actions in the face of confirmation of what we're still witnessing, @albomp.bsky.social @senatorwong.bsky.social.
You were quick to applaud the "ceasefire" that never was. What more lies, obfuscation and platitudes do you have for us now. #auspol #GazaHolocaust
You were quick to applaud the "ceasefire" that never was. What more lies, obfuscation and platitudes do you have for us now. #auspol #GazaHolocaust
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What would happen if we could travel at the speed of light?
Cool visualisation 😎💙😎
[📹 Astral Echoes]
Cool visualisation 😎💙😎
[📹 Astral Echoes]
November 28, 2025 at 12:26 AM
What would happen if we could travel at the speed of light?
Cool visualisation 😎💙😎
[📹 Astral Echoes]
Cool visualisation 😎💙😎
[📹 Astral Echoes]
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Penny Wong’s cautious diplomacy reveals Australia’s struggle to balance loyalty to the U.S. with the need for genuine independence on the world stage.
Wong’s world: Diplomacy under the shadow of America
~ Mark Beeson
Wong’s world: Diplomacy under the shadow of America
~ Mark Beeson
Wong’s world: Diplomacy under the shadow of America
Penny Wong’s cautious diplomacy reveals Australia’s struggle to balance loyalty to the U.S. with the need for genuine independence on the world stage.
buff.ly
November 26, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Penny Wong’s cautious diplomacy reveals Australia’s struggle to balance loyalty to the U.S. with the need for genuine independence on the world stage.
Wong’s world: Diplomacy under the shadow of America
~ Mark Beeson
Wong’s world: Diplomacy under the shadow of America
~ Mark Beeson
At least we know what is happening - and should act accordingly.
Abandoning Net Zero would leave us in the dark.
Abandoning Net Zero would leave us in the dark.
These are diabolical pollution numbers that suggest we are on track for cataclysmic climate change.
48% is a country mile away from the 62% emissions reduction that Labor promised.
48% is a country mile away from the 62% emissions reduction that Labor promised.
November 27, 2025 at 1:40 AM
At least we know what is happening - and should act accordingly.
Abandoning Net Zero would leave us in the dark.
Abandoning Net Zero would leave us in the dark.
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These are diabolical pollution numbers that suggest we are on track for cataclysmic climate change.
48% is a country mile away from the 62% emissions reduction that Labor promised.
48% is a country mile away from the 62% emissions reduction that Labor promised.
November 27, 2025 at 1:31 AM
These are diabolical pollution numbers that suggest we are on track for cataclysmic climate change.
48% is a country mile away from the 62% emissions reduction that Labor promised.
48% is a country mile away from the 62% emissions reduction that Labor promised.
This is why the LNP are discarding Net Zero - the performance target against which progress is measured - so the lack of action becomes invisible.
Climate Change Authority progress report to government just released
"Australia is expected to badly miss its 2035 climate commitment, according to Climate Change Authority projections."
{sigh}
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Actual report: www.climatechangeauthority.gov.au/2025-annual-...
"Australia is expected to badly miss its 2035 climate commitment, according to Climate Change Authority projections."
{sigh}
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Actual report: www.climatechangeauthority.gov.au/2025-annual-...
www.climatechangeauthority.gov.au
November 27, 2025 at 1:34 AM
This is why the LNP are discarding Net Zero - the performance target against which progress is measured - so the lack of action becomes invisible.
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An Israeli officer assaults a Palestinian woman at Al-Aqsa for no reason —because in apartheid Israel, Palestinian existence is reason enough for violence. www.instagram.com/reel/DRgwgk8...
November 26, 2025 at 11:44 AM
An Israeli officer assaults a Palestinian woman at Al-Aqsa for no reason —because in apartheid Israel, Palestinian existence is reason enough for violence. www.instagram.com/reel/DRgwgk8...
@juliecollinsmp.bsky.social @markbutlermp.bsky.social
Jeez, I hope your departments are paying attention and act quickly!
Jeez, I hope your departments are paying attention and act quickly!
Why are we moving backwards???
Get ready for countries to start banning produce from the US because it’s not safe.
Get ready for countries to start banning produce from the US because it’s not safe.
November 26, 2025 at 11:47 AM
@juliecollinsmp.bsky.social @markbutlermp.bsky.social
Jeez, I hope your departments are paying attention and act quickly!
Jeez, I hope your departments are paying attention and act quickly!