Bart Janssen
@bjjanssen.bsky.social
Husband, Plant developmental biologist, property of one cat, WoW player, wine drinker
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Google Scholar: https://tinyurl.com/y9reuqeb
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@[email protected]
Google Scholar: https://tinyurl.com/y9reuqeb
ORCID 0000-0002-5871-2831
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Landlords do not provide housing they’re in a shoddy business that offers very little protection to those who need to rent.
Yeah yeah not all landlords, not all men either but lens.monash.edu/@politics-so...
A great post on Instagram by Sophie Labelle. www.instagram.com/p/DRc7BI0DEZ...
Yeah yeah not all landlords, not all men either but lens.monash.edu/@politics-so...
A great post on Instagram by Sophie Labelle. www.instagram.com/p/DRc7BI0DEZ...
November 25, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Landlords do not provide housing they’re in a shoddy business that offers very little protection to those who need to rent.
Yeah yeah not all landlords, not all men either but lens.monash.edu/@politics-so...
A great post on Instagram by Sophie Labelle. www.instagram.com/p/DRc7BI0DEZ...
Yeah yeah not all landlords, not all men either but lens.monash.edu/@politics-so...
A great post on Instagram by Sophie Labelle. www.instagram.com/p/DRc7BI0DEZ...
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Fossil fuel companies were given confidential drafts of legislation during their (successful) two-year campaign to weaken oil and gas regulation and overturn the offshore exploration ban - new reporting from me via the OIA
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
How the oil and gas industry helped rewrite New Zealand’s drilling rules
A paper trail shows just how far ministers went to accommodate the oil and gas industry's wishlist.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 24, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Fossil fuel companies were given confidential drafts of legislation during their (successful) two-year campaign to weaken oil and gas regulation and overturn the offshore exploration ban - new reporting from me via the OIA
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
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November 24, 2025 at 11:46 PM
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Remember they have already changed how our vote are counted excluding up to 400k voters and removed voting rights from prisoners who tend to vote against this gov
They've put major powers in the hands of ministers
And now they continue war on Democracy, centralizing power away from locals
#nzpol
They've put major powers in the hands of ministers
And now they continue war on Democracy, centralizing power away from locals
#nzpol
Changes like this, abolishing regional councils, should require a super majority in the house - end of
#NZPol
#NZPol
The Government is set to abolish regional councils later today, The Post understands.
www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3608...
www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3608...
November 25, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Remember they have already changed how our vote are counted excluding up to 400k voters and removed voting rights from prisoners who tend to vote against this gov
They've put major powers in the hands of ministers
And now they continue war on Democracy, centralizing power away from locals
#nzpol
They've put major powers in the hands of ministers
And now they continue war on Democracy, centralizing power away from locals
#nzpol
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Your household water bill brought to you by Veolia, GE Water, and minority shareholders Coca Cola Amatil.
Your local hospital brought to you by SERCO.
Your local primary school brought to you by Crimson Education, Google and OpenAI.
Your local hospital brought to you by SERCO.
Your local primary school brought to you by Crimson Education, Google and OpenAI.
November 24, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Your household water bill brought to you by Veolia, GE Water, and minority shareholders Coca Cola Amatil.
Your local hospital brought to you by SERCO.
Your local primary school brought to you by Crimson Education, Google and OpenAI.
Your local hospital brought to you by SERCO.
Your local primary school brought to you by Crimson Education, Google and OpenAI.
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Democracy for sale. Most corrupt government ever
Fossil fuel companies were given confidential drafts of legislation during their (successful) two-year campaign to weaken oil and gas regulation and overturn the offshore exploration ban - new reporting from me via the OIA
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
How the oil and gas industry helped rewrite New Zealand’s drilling rules
A paper trail shows just how far ministers went to accommodate the oil and gas industry's wishlist.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 24, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Democracy for sale. Most corrupt government ever
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The abuse Julie Fairey copped after being HIT BY A CAR is exactly what happens when we treat online harm as background noise. Women in politics bear the brunt, especially women of colour. Until NZ actually regulates platforms properly, this will keep happening #nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
'It just seems cruel': Councillor shocked by comments after cycling accident
Councillor Julie Fairey has become accustomed to abusive comments - but she was still stunned.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 23, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The abuse Julie Fairey copped after being HIT BY A CAR is exactly what happens when we treat online harm as background noise. Women in politics bear the brunt, especially women of colour. Until NZ actually regulates platforms properly, this will keep happening #nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
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Applying systemic and sustained misogynist bullying and intimidation to keep talented women in their place then weaponising any reaction to demonise them for being "angry", "crazy" or "emotional"; just everyday normal life for the tragic mediocre old boys network.
“..a bunch of dirty old men started bullying her. Spreading salacious, baseless, downright creepy rumours about her. And not even bothering to hide it. Sending all staff emails about it.”
And those men - some not so old - still sit at Council tables & got rewarded for that filthy behaviour. #nzpol
And those men - some not so old - still sit at Council tables & got rewarded for that filthy behaviour. #nzpol
Tory Whanau isn’t leaving - she was hounded out
Opinion: As all the emails and filthy gossip came out, it’s been patently, toe-curlingly, nauseatingly obvious to every young woman what’s been happening.
www.stuff.co.nz
November 23, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Applying systemic and sustained misogynist bullying and intimidation to keep talented women in their place then weaponising any reaction to demonise them for being "angry", "crazy" or "emotional"; just everyday normal life for the tragic mediocre old boys network.
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Humans will NEVER colonize another planet. Never.
If we can’t even agree to do the minimum to keep Earth habitable, there’s no way in hell we’ll cooperate to make another planet habitable.
If we can’t even agree to do the minimum to keep Earth habitable, there’s no way in hell we’ll cooperate to make another planet habitable.
November 22, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Humans will NEVER colonize another planet. Never.
If we can’t even agree to do the minimum to keep Earth habitable, there’s no way in hell we’ll cooperate to make another planet habitable.
If we can’t even agree to do the minimum to keep Earth habitable, there’s no way in hell we’ll cooperate to make another planet habitable.
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The deep disgusting irony in putting a child through all this, asking them "have you had enough time for yourself lately?" and "have you had fun with your friends?" and when they say no using it to take away their right to healthcare
The “Pathways” trial is, IMO on more than one level, a thoroughly unethical piece of “research” to be carrying out on children, especially children who are part of a marginalised minority.
November 22, 2025 at 10:22 PM
The deep disgusting irony in putting a child through all this, asking them "have you had enough time for yourself lately?" and "have you had fun with your friends?" and when they say no using it to take away their right to healthcare
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Imagine, if you will, that NASA updated its website to suggest gravity might not exist, prompting CalTech and CERN to release statements saying, "With great sadness, we can no longer recommend listening to NASA."
This is what's happening in epidemiology.
This is what's happening in epidemiology.
November 21, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Imagine, if you will, that NASA updated its website to suggest gravity might not exist, prompting CalTech and CERN to release statements saying, "With great sadness, we can no longer recommend listening to NASA."
This is what's happening in epidemiology.
This is what's happening in epidemiology.
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wait lmao why would i believe national are going to increase kiwisaver contributions when *this term* they cut them. And it was a policy, not "oh something had to be cut to pay for something more important", they said "we don't want to pay this anymore. for the budget"
Who cut the $1000 Kickstarter? National
Who reduced the minimum contribution to 3%? National
Who reduced the member tax credit from $1040 to $521? National
Who then reduced the same member tax credit from $521 to $260.72? National.
Don't believe National on Kiwisaver.
#nzpol
Who reduced the minimum contribution to 3%? National
Who reduced the member tax credit from $1040 to $521? National
Who then reduced the same member tax credit from $521 to $260.72? National.
Don't believe National on Kiwisaver.
#nzpol
November 22, 2025 at 10:46 PM
wait lmao why would i believe national are going to increase kiwisaver contributions when *this term* they cut them. And it was a policy, not "oh something had to be cut to pay for something more important", they said "we don't want to pay this anymore. for the budget"
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Who cut the $1000 Kickstarter? National
Who reduced the minimum contribution to 3%? National
Who reduced the member tax credit from $1040 to $521? National
Who then reduced the same member tax credit from $521 to $260.72? National.
Don't believe National on Kiwisaver.
#nzpol
Who reduced the minimum contribution to 3%? National
Who reduced the member tax credit from $1040 to $521? National
Who then reduced the same member tax credit from $521 to $260.72? National.
Don't believe National on Kiwisaver.
#nzpol
November 22, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Who cut the $1000 Kickstarter? National
Who reduced the minimum contribution to 3%? National
Who reduced the member tax credit from $1040 to $521? National
Who then reduced the same member tax credit from $521 to $260.72? National.
Don't believe National on Kiwisaver.
#nzpol
Who reduced the minimum contribution to 3%? National
Who reduced the member tax credit from $1040 to $521? National
Who then reduced the same member tax credit from $521 to $260.72? National.
Don't believe National on Kiwisaver.
#nzpol
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A climate deal without explicit language calling for a fossil fuel phaseout is like a ceasefire without explicit language calling for a suspension of hostilities.
#COP30
#COP30
November 22, 2025 at 2:54 PM
A climate deal without explicit language calling for a fossil fuel phaseout is like a ceasefire without explicit language calling for a suspension of hostilities.
#COP30
#COP30
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Stop worrying about terraforming Mars and start preventing the venusification of Earth.
Humans will NEVER colonize another planet. Never.
If we can’t even agree to do the minimum to keep Earth habitable, there’s no way in hell we’ll cooperate to make another planet habitable.
If we can’t even agree to do the minimum to keep Earth habitable, there’s no way in hell we’ll cooperate to make another planet habitable.
November 22, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Stop worrying about terraforming Mars and start preventing the venusification of Earth.
Test Cricket is a boring slow five day event that ends in a draw
The Ashes: Hold my beer
The Ashes: Hold my beer
November 22, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Test Cricket is a boring slow five day event that ends in a draw
The Ashes: Hold my beer
The Ashes: Hold my beer
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Wassup with asset sales? Why is a wealth tax a bit meh? Quick 🧵
Glib analogy, but life in the neoliberal economy is like monopoly. You work, earn cash, and pay for things you need as you go round the board. If you earn more than you spend, you can buy an asset - some shares, a house etc... [1/n]
Glib analogy, but life in the neoliberal economy is like monopoly. You work, earn cash, and pay for things you need as you go round the board. If you earn more than you spend, you can buy an asset - some shares, a house etc... [1/n]
November 22, 2025 at 6:18 AM
Wassup with asset sales? Why is a wealth tax a bit meh? Quick 🧵
Glib analogy, but life in the neoliberal economy is like monopoly. You work, earn cash, and pay for things you need as you go round the board. If you earn more than you spend, you can buy an asset - some shares, a house etc... [1/n]
Glib analogy, but life in the neoliberal economy is like monopoly. You work, earn cash, and pay for things you need as you go round the board. If you earn more than you spend, you can buy an asset - some shares, a house etc... [1/n]
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I’m loving this movement taking off in the UK. 🇬🇧 Proof that being super wealthy doesn’t automatically make you a super wanker! Props to Gary Stevenson for putting his money where his mouth is. 💸🤑 #nzpol #TaxWealthMore #TaxWorkLess #PatrioticMillionaires
November 22, 2025 at 3:02 AM
I’m loving this movement taking off in the UK. 🇬🇧 Proof that being super wealthy doesn’t automatically make you a super wanker! Props to Gary Stevenson for putting his money where his mouth is. 💸🤑 #nzpol #TaxWealthMore #TaxWorkLess #PatrioticMillionaires
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Imo this is on the same spectrum as the PoliceNZ scandal. Attacking women should be a disqualifier for any role and definitely an sppoitment that gives you power over others #nzpol 1/2
Women’s lives, our reputations, our safety are discounted. Misogny in action.
www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3608...
Women’s lives, our reputations, our safety are discounted. Misogny in action.
www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3608...
November 22, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Imo this is on the same spectrum as the PoliceNZ scandal. Attacking women should be a disqualifier for any role and definitely an sppoitment that gives you power over others #nzpol 1/2
Women’s lives, our reputations, our safety are discounted. Misogny in action.
www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3608...
Women’s lives, our reputations, our safety are discounted. Misogny in action.
www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3608...
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Bullshit alert: some NZ politicians (dishonestly) claiming that the puberty blocker ban is about "saving" kids from "unnecessary" medical interventions and "letting them make up their own minds"
No, that's *what puberty blockers* do. It gives those kids time to work out their own identity.
No, that's *what puberty blockers* do. It gives those kids time to work out their own identity.
November 21, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Bullshit alert: some NZ politicians (dishonestly) claiming that the puberty blocker ban is about "saving" kids from "unnecessary" medical interventions and "letting them make up their own minds"
No, that's *what puberty blockers* do. It gives those kids time to work out their own identity.
No, that's *what puberty blockers* do. It gives those kids time to work out their own identity.
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Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa: sexualwellbeing.org.nz/puberty-bloc...
Puberty blockers: healthcare decisions should be made by healthcare professionals
Sexual Wellbeing chief executive Jackie Edmond says young people with gender dysphoria should be able to make informed choices about their care with their parents and their doctor.
sexualwellbeing.org.nz
November 21, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa: sexualwellbeing.org.nz/puberty-bloc...
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Professional organisations and medical bodies are already coming out strongly against the ban. The NZNO College of Child and Youth Nurses: www.nzno.org.nz/about_us/med...
Puberty blocker ban will hurt young people: Child and Youth nurses
The decision to ban new prescriptions for puberty blockers will hurt young people, the NZNO College of Child and Youth Nurses (CCYN) Tapuhitia Ngā Mokopuna Mō Apōpō says. Minister of Health Simeon Br...
www.nzno.org.nz
November 21, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Professional organisations and medical bodies are already coming out strongly against the ban. The NZNO College of Child and Youth Nurses: www.nzno.org.nz/about_us/med...
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Jaimie Veale, the founding president of PATHA and Director of the Trans Health Research Lab at Waikato has written an excellent op-ed for the Conversation: "The government has placed a burden of proof on puberty blockers that we do not place on other paediatric care."
Puberty blockers: why politicians overriding doctors sets a dangerous precedent
The government’s ban on puberty blockers undermines clinical expertise and targets trans youth with a policy that lacks evidence, consistency and fairness.
theconversation.com
November 21, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Jaimie Veale, the founding president of PATHA and Director of the Trans Health Research Lab at Waikato has written an excellent op-ed for the Conversation: "The government has placed a burden of proof on puberty blockers that we do not place on other paediatric care."
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An Oregon pilot program giving cash to homeless youths sees a staggering reduction in homelessness. The program gave participants $1,000 cash payments each month for two years, and at the end of the project's first phase, 91% of participants reported being in stable housing.
Oregon pilot program giving cash to homeless youths sees staggering reduction in homelessness
The state program gave participants $1,000 cash payments each month for two years. At the end of the project's first phase, 91% of participants reported being in stable housing.
www.streetroots.org
November 21, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Weird how this works
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