helen varley jamieson
@helenvarley.bsky.social
cyberformance artist, theatre maker, writer, activist, open source advocate
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the feminist server assembly at this year's chaos communication congress 39c3 in hamburg got accepted! link: events.ccc.de/congress/202...
follow #femchaos39 to stay tuned and join our gatherings.
#39c3 #feminist_servers #feminist #server #FeministServers 🦎 💖 :so_gay: 🐾 🎲
follow #femchaos39 to stay tuned and join our gatherings.
#39c3 #feminist_servers #feminist #server #FeministServers 🦎 💖 :so_gay: 🐾 🎲
[39c3] Feminist Servers
Queere, Trans und Hack Feminismen brauchen selbstorganisierte Infrastrukturen! Assembly zum Austausch über und zwischen feministischen Servern, feministischen Infrastrukturprojekten und Queers und FLI...
events.ccc.de
December 7, 2025 at 7:43 PM
the feminist server assembly at this year's chaos communication congress 39c3 in hamburg got accepted! link: events.ccc.de/congress/202...
follow #femchaos39 to stay tuned and join our gatherings.
#39c3 #feminist_servers #feminist #server #FeministServers 🦎 💖 :so_gay: 🐾 🎲
follow #femchaos39 to stay tuned and join our gatherings.
#39c3 #feminist_servers #feminist #server #FeministServers 🦎 💖 :so_gay: 🐾 🎲
Google: Stop fueling Israel’s lies action.eko.org/a/google-sto...
action.eko.org
December 7, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Google: Stop fueling Israel’s lies action.eko.org/a/google-sto...
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As we approach the final negotiations of this regulation, we urge lawmakers in the EU to work on a final text that fully protects users’ right to private communication and avoids intrusive age verification mandates. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
After Years of Controversy, the EU’s Chat Control Nears Its Final
After a years-long battle, the European Commission’s “Chat Control” plan, which would mandate mass scanning and other encryption-breaking measures, at last codifies agreement on a position within the
www.eff.org
December 4, 2025 at 5:32 AM
As we approach the final negotiations of this regulation, we urge lawmakers in the EU to work on a final text that fully protects users’ right to private communication and avoids intrusive age verification mandates. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
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Two of our Young Greens have created a petition for the govt to reverse the changes to access of puberty blockers.
Please go sign and tautoko our rainbow rangatahi.
#bhn #nzpol
our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/re...
Please go sign and tautoko our rainbow rangatahi.
#bhn #nzpol
our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/re...
Reverse the decision to deny transgender and takatāpui young people access to puberty blockers
Dear Minister Simeon Brown
We write to you as transgender and takatāpui young people of Aotearoa New Zealand to ask you to reconsider your decision to ban the use of puberty blockers (gonadotropin-re...
our.actionstation.org.nz
December 1, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Two of our Young Greens have created a petition for the govt to reverse the changes to access of puberty blockers.
Please go sign and tautoko our rainbow rangatahi.
#bhn #nzpol
our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/re...
Please go sign and tautoko our rainbow rangatahi.
#bhn #nzpol
our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/re...
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🍃🌹🌿#Wellington peeps
Feeling that a $4 billion motorway project for Wellington that NZTA admits will lose money & is proposing to fund through tolls, a levy on our rates and/or a regional fuel tax isn't a great idea?
Meeting: Tues night at St Joseph's:
www.greens.org.nz/wlg_event_0212
Feeling that a $4 billion motorway project for Wellington that NZTA admits will lose money & is proposing to fund through tolls, a levy on our rates and/or a regional fuel tax isn't a great idea?
Meeting: Tues night at St Joseph's:
www.greens.org.nz/wlg_event_0212
Public meeting on the Tunnels plan
We are building a future where we do more, faster, to protect our planet and make sure everyone is treated equally.
www.greens.org.nz
December 1, 2025 at 8:04 PM
🍃🌹🌿#Wellington peeps
Feeling that a $4 billion motorway project for Wellington that NZTA admits will lose money & is proposing to fund through tolls, a levy on our rates and/or a regional fuel tax isn't a great idea?
Meeting: Tues night at St Joseph's:
www.greens.org.nz/wlg_event_0212
Feeling that a $4 billion motorway project for Wellington that NZTA admits will lose money & is proposing to fund through tolls, a levy on our rates and/or a regional fuel tax isn't a great idea?
Meeting: Tues night at St Joseph's:
www.greens.org.nz/wlg_event_0212
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one thousand five hundred and twenty six schools pledging to continue giving effect to te tiriti in education.
our government doesn't represent the future of this country
David Seymour has LOST a generational battle
our government doesn't represent the future of this country
David Seymour has LOST a generational battle
December 1, 2025 at 8:35 AM
one thousand five hundred and twenty six schools pledging to continue giving effect to te tiriti in education.
our government doesn't represent the future of this country
David Seymour has LOST a generational battle
our government doesn't represent the future of this country
David Seymour has LOST a generational battle
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Remember the Wahine Disaster? This government doesn’t.
I’m sure shipwrecks don’t strike twice….
open.substack.com
November 30, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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A cross-party group of lawmakers will urge the European Parliament to ditch internal use of Microsoft’s ubiquitous software in favor of a European alternative
www.politico.eu/article/get-...
#digitalsovereignty #digitalesouveränität
www.politico.eu/article/get-...
#digitalsovereignty #digitalesouveränität
Get us off Microsoft! Lawmakers press EU Parliament to change in-house IT.
“We cannot afford this level of dependence on foreign tech,” lawmakers say in letter obtained by POLITICO.
www.politico.eu
November 30, 2025 at 7:48 PM
A cross-party group of lawmakers will urge the European Parliament to ditch internal use of Microsoft’s ubiquitous software in favor of a European alternative
www.politico.eu/article/get-...
#digitalsovereignty #digitalesouveränität
www.politico.eu/article/get-...
#digitalsovereignty #digitalesouveränität
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🍃🌹🌿Anne Salmond: We’re reforming the wrong part of government:
Coalition Govt ministers insist their reform of regional councils isn’t ‘a power grab’ – but the evidence suggests the opposite, to democracy’s detriment #nzpol
newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/27/a...
Coalition Govt ministers insist their reform of regional councils isn’t ‘a power grab’ – but the evidence suggests the opposite, to democracy’s detriment #nzpol
newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/27/a...
Anne Salmond: We're reforming the wrong part of government
Coalition Govt ministers insist their reform of regional councils is 'not a power grab' - but all the evidence suggests the opposite, to democracy's detriment
newsroom.co.nz
November 30, 2025 at 11:56 AM
🍃🌹🌿Anne Salmond: We’re reforming the wrong part of government:
Coalition Govt ministers insist their reform of regional councils isn’t ‘a power grab’ – but the evidence suggests the opposite, to democracy’s detriment #nzpol
newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/27/a...
Coalition Govt ministers insist their reform of regional councils isn’t ‘a power grab’ – but the evidence suggests the opposite, to democracy’s detriment #nzpol
newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/27/a...
"extreme inequality is a policy choice"
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The Guardian view on the inequality emergency: why a Nobel prize winner’s warning must be heeded | Editorial
Editorial: Rising economic division is destabilising nations and eroding accountability. Joseph Stiglitz’s G20 blueprint offers a way toward global economic renewal
www.theguardian.com
December 1, 2025 at 7:46 AM
"extreme inequality is a policy choice"
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
"One big problem with giving these sorts of gifts is that you're opting another person into a company's intrusive surveillance practice, likely without their full knowledge of what they're really signing up for."
www.eff.org/deeplinks/20...
www.eff.org/deeplinks/20...
Think Twice Before Giving Surveillance for the Holidays
With the holidays upon us, it's easy to default to giving the tech gifts that retailers tend to push on us this time of year: smart speakers, video doorbells, bluetooth trackers, fitness trackers, and...
www.eff.org
November 30, 2025 at 12:33 PM
"One big problem with giving these sorts of gifts is that you're opting another person into a company's intrusive surveillance practice, likely without their full knowledge of what they're really signing up for."
www.eff.org/deeplinks/20...
www.eff.org/deeplinks/20...
"There are still far too many unknowns regarding the biodiversity and ecosystem services provided by deep-sea life. While we are glad to hear there will be an additional five years for exploration, we would like to see a commitment to at least 10 more years of meaningful research ..."
Cook Islands delays seabed mining decision, extends exploration to 2032
The country will extend seabed minerals exploration for a further five years, pushing the decision on whether to mine its polymetallic nodules-rich seafloor to at least 2032.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 30, 2025 at 12:15 PM
"There are still far too many unknowns regarding the biodiversity and ecosystem services provided by deep-sea life. While we are glad to hear there will be an additional five years for exploration, we would like to see a commitment to at least 10 more years of meaningful research ..."
Gestern hatten wir einen wunderbaren Abend in der Steindruck Werkstatt mit der Präsentation des schönen Buches von Raquel Ro.
Heute geht es weiter mit der szenischen Lesung von Yıldız Çakar und Tine Hagemann.
Kommen Sie um 16:00 Uhr ins Bellevue di Monaco (Saal).
Heute geht es weiter mit der szenischen Lesung von Yıldız Çakar und Tine Hagemann.
Kommen Sie um 16:00 Uhr ins Bellevue di Monaco (Saal).
November 30, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Gestern hatten wir einen wunderbaren Abend in der Steindruck Werkstatt mit der Präsentation des schönen Buches von Raquel Ro.
Heute geht es weiter mit der szenischen Lesung von Yıldız Çakar und Tine Hagemann.
Kommen Sie um 16:00 Uhr ins Bellevue di Monaco (Saal).
Heute geht es weiter mit der szenischen Lesung von Yıldız Çakar und Tine Hagemann.
Kommen Sie um 16:00 Uhr ins Bellevue di Monaco (Saal).
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it is crazy how absolute legends like federici are ignored and trash men with poop in their brains have so much attention all the time
shameful
Why Earth Needs a Feminist Movement | Silvia Federici
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sU3...
shameful
Why Earth Needs a Feminist Movement | Silvia Federici
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sU3...
Why Earth Needs a Feminist Movement | Silvia Federici
YouTube video by Planet: Critical
www.youtube.com
November 28, 2025 at 7:23 PM
it is crazy how absolute legends like federici are ignored and trash men with poop in their brains have so much attention all the time
shameful
Why Earth Needs a Feminist Movement | Silvia Federici
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sU3...
shameful
Why Earth Needs a Feminist Movement | Silvia Federici
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sU3...
let's measure companies' success by how much tax they pay and how much their products contribute to society; rather than by how much their profit has increased and how big dividends to shareholders are.
November 28, 2025 at 6:02 PM
let's measure companies' success by how much tax they pay and how much their products contribute to society; rather than by how much their profit has increased and how big dividends to shareholders are.
saturday 29 november - if you're in aotearoa you can join a rally to protest the gene tech bill. GE Honesty says "We want to preserve New Zealand’s advantage as a nation without GMOs in our agriculture or environment. Remaining GMO-free is better for our economy, health, and reputation."
EVENTS | GE Honesty
www.gehonesty.nz
November 28, 2025 at 9:24 AM
saturday 29 november - if you're in aotearoa you can join a rally to protest the gene tech bill. GE Honesty says "We want to preserve New Zealand’s advantage as a nation without GMOs in our agriculture or environment. Remaining GMO-free is better for our economy, health, and reputation."
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We recently posted about a Data Sovereignty webinar and related topics. This 8 session course is on that as well. It is being run by Te Kura o Tahetoka. Take a look at the video by Amanda and send it along to anyone who might have interest.
#Kikorangi
#Kikorangi
Māori Data Sovereignty Course
Amanda Craig is doing an 8 session course on Māori Data Sovereignty. It is designed for people who want to make a difference. It has a price point that can be more accessible than an organisation wide...
te-ara-paerangi.community
November 27, 2025 at 6:09 AM
the first Aotearoa Festival of Black Arts (AFoBA) is happening now, & the programme looks great 😀
www.afoba.nz
www.afoba.nz
AFoBA
www.afoba.nz
November 27, 2025 at 10:54 AM
the first Aotearoa Festival of Black Arts (AFoBA) is happening now, & the programme looks great 😀
www.afoba.nz
www.afoba.nz
these people want us to believe that they are the best people to responsibly and efficiently run the country ... clearly their main interest is simply to stay in power.
'It's not impossible': Willis says National may join other parties to repeal Regulatory Standards Act
The National deputy leader said her party may also campaign to get rid of the law.
www.nzherald.co.nz
November 27, 2025 at 9:39 AM
these people want us to believe that they are the best people to responsibly and efficiently run the country ... clearly their main interest is simply to stay in power.
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sorry, Kallas & Marin get it ... why appeasing these mfs, they been talking "finlandization" since day one
"the massive colonial project ... beginning in the 1550s, Russia conquered, on average, territory the size of the Netherlands every year for 150 years."
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"the massive colonial project ... beginning in the 1550s, Russia conquered, on average, territory the size of the Netherlands every year for 150 years."
pad.riseup.net/p/russiancol...
My press remarks in full here ↓
www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/informa...
www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/informa...
Informal Foreign Affairs Council: press conference by High Representative Kaja Kallas
Check against delivery! Good afternoon everybody, We just met with the EU Foreign Ministers in video format to discuss latest developments in ending Russia’s war. Foreign Minister Sybiha also joined u...
www.eeas.europa.eu
November 26, 2025 at 8:44 PM
sorry, Kallas & Marin get it ... why appeasing these mfs, they been talking "finlandization" since day one
"the massive colonial project ... beginning in the 1550s, Russia conquered, on average, territory the size of the Netherlands every year for 150 years."
pad.riseup.net/p/russiancol...
"the massive colonial project ... beginning in the 1550s, Russia conquered, on average, territory the size of the Netherlands every year for 150 years."
pad.riseup.net/p/russiancol...
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„At home, she has forbidden her 10-year-old daughter from using chatbots. “She has to learn critical thinking skills first or she won’t be able to tell if the output is any good,” the rater said.“
Meet the AI workers who tell their friends and family to stay away from AI
When the people making AI seem trustworthy are the ones who trust it the least, it shows that incentives for speed are overtaking safety, experts say
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 4:07 PM
„At home, she has forbidden her 10-year-old daughter from using chatbots. “She has to learn critical thinking skills first or she won’t be able to tell if the output is any good,” the rater said.“
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“Our mid-term goal should be the complete phase-out of Microsoft products, including the Windows operating system. It’s easier than it sounds.”
A cross-party group of lawmakers are pushing for the European Parliament to get off US tech, starting with Microsoft.
A cross-party group of lawmakers are pushing for the European Parliament to get off US tech, starting with Microsoft.
Get us off Microsoft! Lawmakers press EU Parliament to change in-house IT.
“We cannot afford this level of dependence on foreign tech,” lawmakers say in letter obtained by POLITICO.
www.politico.eu
November 25, 2025 at 6:08 PM
“Our mid-term goal should be the complete phase-out of Microsoft products, including the Windows operating system. It’s easier than it sounds.”
A cross-party group of lawmakers are pushing for the European Parliament to get off US tech, starting with Microsoft.
A cross-party group of lawmakers are pushing for the European Parliament to get off US tech, starting with Microsoft.
call on government to ditch a proposal to ban unhoused whanau from auckland city centre and work across parliament on solutions to homelessness.
Demand the Government support people experiencing homelessness!
Everyone should have access to decent, secure and permanently affordable housing. But right now, many people in our communities are experiencing homelessness – living on couches, in cars, in overcrowd...
our.actionstation.org.nz
November 24, 2025 at 9:06 AM
call on government to ditch a proposal to ban unhoused whanau from auckland city centre and work across parliament on solutions to homelessness.
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"The Greens affirm our pledge to properly resource and promote clear pathways for timely, free, non-discriminatory access to all forms of gender-affirming healthcare based on informed consent and self-determination."
www.greens.org.nz/our_trans_wh...
www.greens.org.nz/our_trans_wh...
Our trans whānau deserve better than this Government
We are building a future where we do more, faster, to protect our planet and make sure everyone is treated equally.
www.greens.org.nz
November 24, 2025 at 1:16 AM
"The Greens affirm our pledge to properly resource and promote clear pathways for timely, free, non-discriminatory access to all forms of gender-affirming healthcare based on informed consent and self-determination."
www.greens.org.nz/our_trans_wh...
www.greens.org.nz/our_trans_wh...