Jane Parry PhD
@jphk.bsky.social
Hongkonger, immigrant, public health nerd, writer, researcher.
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“Politically, the weakness of the argument has always been that those who choose the lesser evil forget very quickly that they chose evil.”
Hannah Arendt (1906-1975)
historian, philosopher, political theorist.
Hannah Arendt (1906-1975)
historian, philosopher, political theorist.
February 6, 2025 at 8:55 PM
“Politically, the weakness of the argument has always been that those who choose the lesser evil forget very quickly that they chose evil.”
Hannah Arendt (1906-1975)
historian, philosopher, political theorist.
Hannah Arendt (1906-1975)
historian, philosopher, political theorist.
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This is what happens when you ask me to help sanewash the Trump tariffs.
February 2, 2025 at 8:43 PM
This is what happens when you ask me to help sanewash the Trump tariffs.
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No they don’t. Canada and Mexico want none of this. They want the president of the United States to respect and abide by the trade treaty he negotiated with them - and not make up bogus pretexts for plunging us all into a gratuitous no win economic debacle.
February 2, 2025 at 6:44 PM
No they don’t. Canada and Mexico want none of this. They want the president of the United States to respect and abide by the trade treaty he negotiated with them - and not make up bogus pretexts for plunging us all into a gratuitous no win economic debacle.
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Happy New Year, Friends! 🧧🧧🧧
January 29, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Happy New Year, Friends! 🧧🧧🧧
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Would certainly love Hong Kong versions of these
January 30, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Would certainly love Hong Kong versions of these
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This is horrific. Official report from Canadian public health group contains made-up science. #medsky #episky
‘Potentially dangerous’: health experts call Alberta covid report ‘an attempt to rewrite history’ | Globalnews.ca globalnews.ca/news/1097837...
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January 27, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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Beyond appalling.
BREAKING: The Trump administration has instructed organizations in other countries to stop disbursing HIV medications purchased with U.S. aid, even if the drugs have already been obtained and are sitting in local clinics.
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/27/h...
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/27/h...
Trump Administration Halts H.I.V. Drug Distribution in Poor Countries (Gift Article)
PEPFAR’s computer systems also are being taken offline, a sign that the program may not return, as Republican critics had hoped.
www.nytimes.com
January 27, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Beyond appalling.
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Harry Harrison wishes good fortune on the local cha chaan teng: today's Hong Kong cartoon
January 28, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Harry Harrison wishes good fortune on the local cha chaan teng: today's Hong Kong cartoon
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“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.”
- George Orwell, 1984
- George Orwell, 1984
January 21, 2025 at 2:50 AM
“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.”
- George Orwell, 1984
- George Orwell, 1984
If you see this, post a bird.
January 12, 2025 at 9:48 AM
If you see this, post a bird.
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Life expectancy has continued to rise in the longest-lived countries
January 8, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Life expectancy has continued to rise in the longest-lived countries
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Just another reason in the long list of why Jackie chan is a dickhead.
And it is a long list.
And it is a long list.
Remember that time when Jackie Chan made a movie in Assad-controlled Syria because they really wanted the bombed out aesthetics
December 7, 2024 at 4:46 PM
Just another reason in the long list of why Jackie chan is a dickhead.
And it is a long list.
And it is a long list.
Very moving to see South Korean citizens exercising their right to protest. This is a society that understands their democratic rights are fragile and must be defended.
Angry #SouthKorean citizens protesting after the National Assembly failed to impeach President Yoon tonight.
December 7, 2024 at 1:27 PM
Very moving to see South Korean citizens exercising their right to protest. This is a society that understands their democratic rights are fragile and must be defended.
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I know it's hard for Western countries to look to the rest of the world as role models for anything, but damn, Western politicians could really learn a thing or two from South Koreans about going all in to defend democracy
(specifically thinking of Germany & the US rn, but I'm sure there's more)
(specifically thinking of Germany & the US rn, but I'm sure there's more)
Democratic Party aides are shown spraying fire extinguishers at the infiltrating army to keep them back.
I just want to add that I am a South Korean citizen and Seoul resident and I am *extremely* proud of South Korean democracy and this president has violated something I hold sacrosanct
I just want to add that I am a South Korean citizen and Seoul resident and I am *extremely* proud of South Korean democracy and this president has violated something I hold sacrosanct
December 3, 2024 at 5:01 PM
I know it's hard for Western countries to look to the rest of the world as role models for anything, but damn, Western politicians could really learn a thing or two from South Koreans about going all in to defend democracy
(specifically thinking of Germany & the US rn, but I'm sure there's more)
(specifically thinking of Germany & the US rn, but I'm sure there's more)
Leaving HK for 3m today, not ready to leave. As usual. Only thing for it is the certainty of small pleasures. Enjoyed this, strolling along (because you can only go at strolling speed eating an ice cream) with all the tourists. Cheers to all, residents and visitors alike, who really fucking love HK.
December 3, 2024 at 7:54 AM
Leaving HK for 3m today, not ready to leave. As usual. Only thing for it is the certainty of small pleasures. Enjoyed this, strolling along (because you can only go at strolling speed eating an ice cream) with all the tourists. Cheers to all, residents and visitors alike, who really fucking love HK.
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Knowing that the HK gang is all here sure makes the migration more palatable. Thanks for the list, and including my nonsense on it, @kjoules.org
November 28, 2024 at 5:18 AM
Knowing that the HK gang is all here sure makes the migration more palatable. Thanks for the list, and including my nonsense on it, @kjoules.org
LOVE this thread. Combines two things I really enjoy: Derek Guy’s thoughts and Tokyo, specifically its stylish men.
November 27, 2024 at 10:46 AM
LOVE this thread. Combines two things I really enjoy: Derek Guy’s thoughts and Tokyo, specifically its stylish men.
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Helena Wong (top left), Owen Chow (top right), Clarisse Yeung (btm left) & Winnie Yu (btm right) have appealed the verdict and sentence length after being convicted of "subverting state power" in the "47 person" case. Their sentence lengths range from 6 yr 6 mnths to 7 yr 9 mnths.
November 27, 2024 at 9:40 AM
Helena Wong (top left), Owen Chow (top right), Clarisse Yeung (btm left) & Winnie Yu (btm right) have appealed the verdict and sentence length after being convicted of "subverting state power" in the "47 person" case. Their sentence lengths range from 6 yr 6 mnths to 7 yr 9 mnths.
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The LGBTQ community in Hong Kong saw a landmark victory on Tuesday as the city's top court upheld housing and inheritance rights of same-sex married couples after government appeals against lower court rulings.
In full: https://buff.ly/41b86vM
Photo: Hillary Leung/HKFP.
In full: https://buff.ly/41b86vM
Photo: Hillary Leung/HKFP.
November 26, 2024 at 4:08 AM
The LGBTQ community in Hong Kong saw a landmark victory on Tuesday as the city's top court upheld housing and inheritance rights of same-sex married couples after government appeals against lower court rulings.
In full: https://buff.ly/41b86vM
Photo: Hillary Leung/HKFP.
In full: https://buff.ly/41b86vM
Photo: Hillary Leung/HKFP.
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It’s been an amazing part of the American experiment honestly. People use freedom of speech to work themselves up into hysteria and despite being more well fed and entertained then anyone else in human history are able to convince themselves they are doomed victims and must turn to authoritarianism.
November 25, 2024 at 1:30 AM
It’s been an amazing part of the American experiment honestly. People use freedom of speech to work themselves up into hysteria and despite being more well fed and entertained then anyone else in human history are able to convince themselves they are doomed victims and must turn to authoritarianism.
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A consortium including Tokyo Metro will take over operations of the Elizabeth line next May, replacing Hong Kong's MTR which managed it since 2014.
Elizabeth line has experienced reliability problems this year; 17% of trains arrived late between April & June
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024...
Elizabeth line has experienced reliability problems this year; 17% of trains arrived late between April & June
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024...
Tokyo Metro wins contract to operate London’s Elizabeth line
Consortium including company that runs Tokyo’s renowned metro system to take over from China’s MTR in May
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2024 at 10:33 PM
A consortium including Tokyo Metro will take over operations of the Elizabeth line next May, replacing Hong Kong's MTR which managed it since 2014.
Elizabeth line has experienced reliability problems this year; 17% of trains arrived late between April & June
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024...
Elizabeth line has experienced reliability problems this year; 17% of trains arrived late between April & June
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024...