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Nathan Simms @nathansimms.bsky.social · 1h

In the Mayoral election in New Orleans, the Republican candidate took 2.2% of the vote.

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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 2h

Female workers in US steel mills, WW2 (c.1942) were a subject for photographer Margaret Bourke-White. They were known as 'Rosies' based on the 'Rosie the Riveter' icon, which represented women who worked in factories and shipyards when men were absent in war #WomrnsArt

Monochrome photograph featuring two white woman workers,upper half, while welding, both wearing goggles and with scarfs covering their hair

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Ben McNulty @ponekeben.bsky.social · 2h

Turns out Wellingtonians came out in force on Saturday, single biggest day of voting. 48% participation which is the best result since at least 2016.

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 9h

Green party reaches 100,000 members for first time after Polanski becomes leader

Green party in England and Wales has had near-50% rise in membership since Zack Polanski took over last month The Greens in England and Wales have more than 100,000 members for the first time, the party has announced, a near-50% rise since Zack Polanski took over as leader last month. It puts them on a potential course to overtake the Conservatives and comes little more than a week after the Greens announced they had moved past the Liberal Democrats in membership numbers, getting to 83,500. Continue reading...

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Nathan Simms @nathansimms.bsky.social · 11h

No, the 'centre-right' did not "sweep" the local elections. They did well in some areas, but they lost ground in other places. The left held their ground on Auckland Council, and they had gains in both Wellington and Christchurch.

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Working Class History @workingclasshistory.com · 1d

#OtD 12 Oct 1999 Swedish warehouse worker, rugby fan, revolutionary unionist and anti-fascist Björn Söderberg was murdered by fascists outside his home. His union, the SAC (@syndikalisterna), held marches of 10,000s in protest stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/8438...

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Nathan Simms @nathansimms.bsky.social · 1d

Nandor Tanzcos has been elected as Mayor of Whakatane District.

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Nathan Simms @nathansimms.bsky.social · 1d

There's a children's book in here somewhere. "Ray and the Watch that Wasn't".

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Mémoire2cité @memoire2cite.bsky.social · 1d

Rétro cars voiture 🚘 la Citroen DS à la mer

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Nathan Simms @nathansimms.bsky.social · 1d

More votes were cast in favour of Maori wards than were cast against. That reflects just how much public opinion in NZ has changed.

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Nathan Simms @nathansimms.bsky.social · 2d

I'm really pleased to see that Wellington not only rejected Mr Chung's politics, but that it did so by such a large margin.

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Joel MacManus @joelmacmanus.bsky.social · 2d

The new Wellington City Council will include 5 Labour councillors and 4 Green councillors, plus Andrew Little, giving the two party "coalition" an increased governing majority - 10 out of 16 votes, compared to 8 under the previous council.

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Nathan Simms @nathansimms.bsky.social · 2d

Very, but unsurprising when one saw the huge amount of advertising his budget was able to purchase. And the results in the Council elections are no better for Mauger than the last ones were. Those results were actually quite encouraging for progressive politics.

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Nathan Simms @nathansimms.bsky.social · 2d

Phil Mauger has been re-elected as Christchurch Mayor, his massive spending advantage just being too much to overcome. But the new Council will be no friendlier to his empty politics than the last one was.

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Nathan Simms @nathansimms.bsky.social · 2d

You have three hours left to put your completed ballot paper in the orange bin at your local Mall or Supermarket.

Nathan Simms @nathansimms.bsky.social · 2d

Man oh man, the Tankies are gonna be soooo mad about the Nobel Peace Prize.

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Tory Whanau @misswhanau.bsky.social · 4d

Just got sent this from an article by Bryce Edwards. This is completely false, and he never once fact-checked it with me. My campaign was run by me and my small volunteer team. Comments like this reflect a tired mindset that assumes women can’t succeed in politics without a man pulling the strings.

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concerns about transparency and public trust.
The Anatomy of influence - A Wellington case study
Many of the powerful vested interests behind local politicians are barely acknowledged. For example, how many Wellington voters knew that the current Mayor of Wellington, Tory Whanau, had her successful 2022 campaign essentially run by corporate lobbyist Neale Jones?
Jones co-owns and operates the Capital Government Relations firm with fellow political commentator Ben Thomas. The firm is the epitome of the "revolving door"

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Nathan Simms @nathansimms.bsky.social · 3d

One recent poll showed President Boluarte with a disapproval rating of 96%. Boluarte has governed with the blessing of the right wing majority of Peru's Congress, and the military. They appear to be abandoning her.

Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 3d

Unlike eight previous attempts to remove the president, almost all legislative factions expressed support for the move.

Peru’s Congress votes to remove President Boluarte as crime grips nation

Unlike eight previous attempts to remove the president, almost all legislative factions expressed support for the move.

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Nathan Simms @nathansimms.bsky.social · 3d

Local election turnout in Christchurch had been steadily rising. At 5pm the day before election day, turnout was 36.6% in 2016, rising to 37.6% in 2019, and rising further to 39.2% in 2022. This time, it has collapsed to 33.4%. You can vote until noon tomorrow by using the orange bins.

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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 3d

Queen of Hearts, 1909, by Margaret Macdonald, one of the defining artists of the Scottish Arts and Crafts Movement #womensart

Painted artwork of a stylised female figure, a white woman as a queen with a crown and golden robes holding a red rose and surrounded by heart motifs, organic lines and a dashed border

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 3d

Gaza ceasefire plan live: Israel’s government approves hostage and ceasefire deal

The decision clears the way for suspension of hostilities in Gaza within 24 hours and freeing of Israeli hostages after that

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 3d

Relative calm returns to Gaza for the first time in months, as Palestinians hope first phase of deal will end the war.

Palestinians in war-ravaged Gaza celebrate ceasefire news, joy in Tel Aviv

Relative calm returns to Gaza for the first time in months, as Palestinians hope first phase of deal will end the war.

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Nathan Simms @nathansimms.bsky.social · 4d

Turnout is lower so far in this year's local elections, especially in wards that vote Left. You can still vote by 12 noon Saturday by putting your completed ballot paper in the orange bins at Supermarkets and other locations.

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Living Wage Movement Aotearoa New Zealand @livingwageaotearoa.bsky.social · 4d

Resene Workers on Strike for a Living Wage! — Wednesday 15th, 9:00 am!

We’re calling on the community to stand with Resene workers as they take strike action to win the Living Wage. #NZpol

Make Sure to Register - events.humanitix.com/registration

Resene Paints Workers Strike

We’re calling on the community to stand with Resene workers as they take strike action to win the Living Wage 💥📣

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Nathan Simms @nathansimms.bsky.social · 4d

Trumpists are in for an awful shock when they realise that 'antifa' were never a centralised organisation, and now barely exist.