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Jude Bowler

@patflick.bsky.social
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Performing Artist, Writer, raconteur, loud laugher🏳️‍🌈She/Her🥊🦘🖤💛❤️ •repost/like/fol ≠ endorsement•

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The Chaser @chaser.com.au · 15h
"People want to see politics done differently, that's why instead of shredding reports like other parties, we recycle them." chaser.com.au/national/gre...
Greens reassure women that the 8 years of overlooked concerns were written on recycled paper - The Chaser
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Michael West @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social · 18h
Already under pressure for Palestine reporting, student journalists Honi Soit faced Sydney Uni intervention trying to report sexual assault on campus @kalilawelch.bsky.social investigates #auspol michaelwest.com.au/shades-of-co...
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Shades of Cornell. Sydney Uni intervenes in student paper’s sexual assault investigation - Michael West
Student journalists at Sydney University's Honi Soit have come under pressure from management in reporting a campus sexual assault case
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Michael West @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social · 18h
No silver lining. Will Bowden Silver’s lead mine be another Broken Hill? michaelwest.com.au/no-silver-lining…
No silver lining. Will Bowden Silver’s lead mine be another Broken Hill?The proposed new Bowdens Silver mine site is more lead and zinc by weight than silver, and a suppressed study shows what mining lead near communities does to children’s blood, as Broken Hill residents have experienced.“It’s good country,” Jamie Inglis farms cattle near Lue, calling it "absolutely, great grazing country." The NSW government has recommended the IPC approve Australia's first open cut lead mine in over 100 years, and farmers fear for their livelihoods.More lead than silver
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Michael West @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social · 18h
Shades of Cornell. Sydney Uni intervenes in student paper’s sexual assault investigation Kalila Welsh reports. Read it here: michaelwest.com.au/shades-of-cornel…
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The Cathy Wilcox @cathywilcox.bsky.social · 17h
The erasure.
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🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ 🍉 @chrishehim.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
Transphobes are always protecting the real danger and harming all women Ex-fiance of Nancy Mace and two others charged with sex crimes she detailed in House speech www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Ex-fiance of Nancy Mace and two others charged with sex crimes she detailed in House speech
Republican representative described the assault in a nearly hourlong speech in February 2025 that named the men
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Briony Kidd @brionykidd.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
Such a pity I can't share the AHA ad about migration cuts! There were plenty of ways this could have been done effectively without replacing performers with AI. If you don't believe it, you're ignorant about what artists do and should ask someone who knows more. www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
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Hospitality industry make AI ad to call out migration cuts - ABC listen
The Australian Hotels Association defended using AI to create the social media campaign instead of hiring actors.
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Bin Chicken @bskybinchicken.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
Via the one & only Scotty Marsh linktr.ee/Scottie.marsh 👀 Mossad Minns & NSW the surveillance state… #mossadminns 🎥 Video edit by Jack Irish
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Michael West @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
Residents perplexed as Chris Minns' new social cohesion squad does target practice at Maroubra #whatsthescam #antisemitism #auspol @kimwingerei.bsky.social michaelwest.com.au/social-cohes...
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Social cohesion. Police practise their new machine guns at Sydney beach - Michael West
The newly formed NSW Police Armed Response Command will soon be out on the streets, all in the name of social cohesion.
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Deepcut News @deepcutnews.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Exclusive: a pro-Israel WhatsApp group is once again seeking to cancel Randa Abdel-Fattah from Adelaide Writers' Week. The fresh campaign comes only months after pro-Israel lobbying led to the collapse of Australia's premier literary festival earlier this year. www.deepcutnews.com/p/exclusive-...
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Exclusive: pro-Israel extremists launch campaign to cancel Randa Abdel-Fattah from Adelaide Writers’ Week
Pen Power Australia’s AI-generated email campaign targets the Palestinian-Australian academic
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Ette Media @ettemedia.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
When your ‘diversity’ goes from asset to liability. On this special episode of We Used to be Journos, Jan is joined by Ette’s social media editor, Soaliha, to hash out their Gen Z v Millennial experiences of the mainstream media. Watch on Apple and Youtube or listen wherever you get your pods.
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furnace (haunt) 🏚️❤️‍🔥🕷️🕸️🦹🦇 @furnace.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
what a massive crock of HORSESHIT
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SallyRCbra @srpassesiton.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Psychological disorders following #DV & #CoerciveControl This article is about women but is as relevant to children. womensagenda.com.au/latest/menta...
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Mental disorders are twice as common among victim‑survivors of intimate partner violence
New Australian research finds mental disorders are twice as common among intimate partner violence survivors, underscoring the need for accessible support.
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Palantir didn't have to evade the UK's controls on lobbyists to get astonishing, unminuted access to government ministers and officials, or even to hire them to lobby their colleagues. Why not? Because there aren't any. My column. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Palantir is worming its way into the British state – it’s time to curb this controversial US company’s influence | George Monbiot
Tom Watson has said ‘mob rule’ must not decide public contracts. Perhaps he should take a look at his new employer, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
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Raymond Wilton @raymondwilton.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne... “How many of our female sailors have unknowingly been recorded in their most private moments? How much footage has been distributed online so far, retained or uploaded without knowledge or consent? These are the questions today I ask Navy.”
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Video recording device found in cabin of HMAS Leeuwin navy ship in Cairns
Defence announcement comes after Jacqui Lambie tells parliament a camera had been found concealed in a women’s shower on board
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Geelan Mitchell Media @victoriannews.com.au · 14/10/2026
Recording device found in cabin of HMAS Leeuwin "Senator Lambie told the senate she had received a letter from a person, who said the device had been found in the "shower facilities".
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Breaking: Recording device found in cabin of Australian navy ship
The recording device was discovered on board the HMAS Leeuwin while it was stationed near Cairns.
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Guardian Australia @australia.theguardian.com · 14/10/2026
Video recording device found in cabin of HMAS Leeuwin navy ship in Cairns
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Video recording device found in cabin of HMAS Leeuwin navy ship in Cairns
Defence announcement comes after Jacqui Lambie tells parliament a camera had been found concealed in a women’s shower on board A “video recording device” was found in the cabin of an Australian navy ship in Cairns, the defence department has revealed, just hours after senator Jacqui Lambie alleged in parliament that a camera had been found concealed in a women’s shower on the vessel. The department confirmed on Wednesday afternoon that a device had been found aboard the HMAS Leeuwin three days earlier. In a statement after Guardian Australia had contacted the department for response to Lambie’s allegations, a spokesperson said police were investigating but did not reveal further details about where the device was located. Continue reading...
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Michael West @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
"IPC - a rubber stamp". @michaelsainsbury.bsky.social on Bowdens mine stoush. Farmers/activists say toxic risk high ahead of Mudgee hearings this week #auspol michaelwest.com.au/no-silver-li...
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No silver lining. Will Bowden Silver's lead mine be another Broken Hill? - Michael West
Mudgee residents fear lead poisoning as Bowdens Silver's mine project near Lue heads for approval by the IPC.
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Michael West @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
No silver lining. Will Bowden Silver’s lead mine be another Broken Hill? Michael Sainsbury reports. Read it here: michaelwest.com.au/no-silver-lining…
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Peter. s @grumpyoldfool62.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
I always believed this knobhead was overrated at best & absolutely classless & tastelessat worst ……. and well, I guess I still hold that belief apple.news/AOr1xzLxsQ-a...
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‘I’m into it’: Seinfeld mocks shocking claim as hecklers stall show — 7NEWS.com.au
The comedian’s performance was disrupted several times by demonstrators highlighting the number of casualties in Gaza.
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Kaz Cooke @kazcooke.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
America's women, murdered by the state for being pregnant. Anti-abortion/forced birth extremists start killing women as soon as they get some power over laws.
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Greg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
New figures in - Australians still hate Trump's USA, but like Canada live.thepoint.com.au
Charts showing since 20204 Australian travel to Canada is up nearly 20% while it is down 5% to the USA
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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
The IDF beating Orthodox Jews who are protesting being forcefully conscripted into the IDF to commit War Crimes. I can't imagine the Media response if any other country did this to Jews to force them to serve in the army. But it wouldn't be silence.
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Deepcut News @deepcutnews.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
The Greens are energised after their leadership shakeup, but can they take on One Nation? "Vibes are high in the Greens right now. But it’s those outside the Greens that will need convincing," @rachelwithers.bsky.social reports. www.deepcutnews.com/p/can-a-refr...
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Can a refreshed Greens take it up to One Nation?
The Greens are adopting tougher language with calls to end the duopoly — in both the supermarket and political market
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Michael West @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Since US prison and ICE contractor Secure Journeys announced grand intentions ⁠ on winning the Australian immigration detention contract in 2024, its failures have been well-documented. michaelwest.com.au/privatised-refug…
Privatised refugee detention centres: a billion dollar failureSince US prison and ICE contractor Secure Journeys announced grand intentions ⁠ on winning the Australian immigration detention contract in 2024, its failures have been well-documented.Self-harm, missing care, misplaced medical records and untrained staff assigned specialist duties are findings of the Commonwealth Ombudsman’s March 2026 report on the change of detention providers.(Not so) Secure Journeys
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Caitlin Johnstone @caitoz.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
When The Gates Of Tech Dystopia Snap Shut "We’ve been standing around munching on our bait, enjoying our bread and our circuses, blissfully unaware of the trapper who is patiently waiting for the perfect moment to slam the gate shut on us all." www.caitlinjohnst.one/p/when-the-g...
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When The Gates Of Tech Dystopia Snap Shut
Video reading by Tim Foley:
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Carole Cadwalladr @carolecadwalla.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
NEW: Prime Minister Andy Burnham finally breaks a decade of UK govt silence…& reveals there was ‘clear’ Russian interference in the Brexit vote. 1/
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Deepcut News @deepcutnews.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Ampol profits are up 376% as the oil sector cashes in on Iran war. The windfall profits come as Australians suffer soaring petrol prices and the Labor government refuses to adequately tax the sector. www.deepcutnews.com/p/ampol-prof...
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Ampol profits up 376% as oil sector cashes in on Iran war
The US-Israeli war on Iran has been a cash bonanza for the oil sector as Australians pay the costs
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Caitlin Johnstone @caitoz.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
If The Truth Is A Threat To Israel, Then Israel Should Not Exist The prime minister is claiming the truth causes “harm to Israel’s diplomatic and security interests” because Israel is a state that can only exist on a foundation of endless lies. www.caitlinjohnst.one/p/if-the-tru...
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If The Truth Is A Threat To Israel, Then Israel Should Not Exist
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Michael West @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Roberts was described as a prominent British military historian who was in Australia to give what Doogue referred to as “really big speeches”. michaelwest.com.au/abcs-geraldine-d…
The Roberts Report. How the ABC was stooged by the Israel lobbyRoberts was described as a prominent British military historian who was in Australia to give what Doogue referred to as “really big speeches”.The Roberts Report and non-disclosuresCedarsoak Ltd
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•Marns🌿🍉🐸 @marnshibski.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
How pathetic that msm was made to wear a ‘Fake News’ lanyard at CPAC jamboree, AND they still just regurgitated ON propaganda instead of • insane policies •vile video •neo nazi attendees How embarrassment.🤭 podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/l...
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The One Nation-Israel Alliance, CPAC Embarrasses The Media, and Europe Revolts
Podcast Episode · Lamestream · 11 October · 50min
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Asher Wolf @asherwolf.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
It’s really weird right now following lots of left wing politically active people from metro areas, while living in a rural community. The Canberra bubble just doesn’t care about the harm, despair and destructive anger happening in the bush atm www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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A banner along the Pacific Highway speaks volumes about why some communities are turning to One Nation
‘Centrelink is evil’ isn’t a call to slash welfare payments – it’s a sign people are frustrated about the ability to access government support
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Richard Grusin @rgrusin.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Trump's war in Iran is perilously close to expanding into a major world war. The Houthis are backed by Iran, but like Iran they have connections with Russia and China as well. Meanwhile Trump is on the verge of siding with Russia against Ukraine, which means he has the US fighting against itself.
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Trump says he is 'going to look at' joining Saudi Arabia in the fight against Iran-backed Houthis after deadly airport strike
U.S. military involvement in the fight against the Houthis would stretch resources in the Middle East already committed to fighting Iran, analysts said.
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Amy Remeikis @amyremeikis.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
It’s not just the economy, stupid – it's everything else as well (short version - mainstream politics is headed back to 1991/92) www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/politic...
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It’s not just the economy, stupid – it's everything else as well
It’s the economy stupid, but it’s also health. And it’s happened, to borrow from Hemingway, in two ways – gradually and then suddenly.
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IndaUnknown @indaknowya.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
And a reminder for the Goldfish out there. This Alcoholic sidewalk sleeper👇🏼has always been Gina's lil pooch. Remember the $40k cheque he was forced to return🤔 #auspol
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The Chaser @chaser.com.au · 02/10/2026
From the archive: chaser.com.au/general-news...
Guide: How to not rape someone in one really fucking easy step
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The Chaser @chaser.com.au · 07/10/2026
Many assumed they had already been deported due to their absence in polling results. chaser.com.au/national/aus...
Image of Angus Taylor. 

“Australia only needs skilled workers”: Coalition calls for mass deportation of Coalition MPs - The Chaser
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marque lawyers @marquelawyers.com.au · 08/10/2026
We don’t think the case for this has been made. One constant in the global history of policing is that every weapon given to cops, they will eventually use. Therefore, every force escalation requires compelling justification.
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marque lawyers @marquelawyers.com.au · 08/10/2026
Disgusting, depraved behavior by the state that our government continues to embrace.
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marque lawyers @marquelawyers.com.au · 09/10/2026
America is in that part of the historical cycle where words and books are banned but executions are good clean entertainment and everyone is pretending not to notice the national leader eating his own poo. If only history offered a guide for where this all leads.
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Researchers studied 8,402 COVID-reactive T cells from 42 patients and found those with mild COVID had more CD8+ “killer” T cells, which fought the virus more effectively for up to 4 months. The findings could help develop future COVID vaccines that offer longer-lasting protection.
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T-cell research reveals paths to better vaccines for COVID-19 and beyond
Two people infected with the same strain of COVID-19 can have vastly different experiences. One might never even sniffle, and the other might end up on a ventilator. But why?
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Michael West @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
What are these data centres really for, who is paying for them, who profits, who is accountable, and what happens when the systems inside them cause harm? Claudia Weisenberger #auspol #Firmus michaelwest.com.au/ai-data-cent...
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AI data centre frenzy. Is the Firmus IPO failure a sign of worse to come? - Michael West
Investors baulked at the valuation of aspiring AI data centre darling Firmus, while other data centre builds are facing grassroots opposition.
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John Holmes @jhaue.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
New spate of stabbings, overdoses and fires at Australian immigration detention centres run by ICE-linked US prison firm Federal government under scrutiny as documents reveal serious security lapses at Melbourne and Villawood immigration detention centres www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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New spate of stabbings, overdoses and fires at Australian immigration detention centres run by ICE-linked US prison firm
Exclusive: Federal government under scrutiny as documents reveal serious security lapses at Melbourne and Villawood immigration detention centres
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Rebecca Solnit @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
The rhetoric of tech in a nutshell: I value convenience, efficiency, ease first and also have no capacity to recognize humanity, my own or others, but feel qualified to run the world. Someone send an army of divorce lawyers; after all this guy already wants to disconnect.
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Ette Media @ettemedia.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
The Daily Mail used an image of ex-IDF soldier and right wing agitator Avi Yemini as an example of pro-Palestine protesters “clashing” with cops. Righto. It’s been more than 36 hours since this article went live and despite a campaign for a correction by News Cord, the image is still up.
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Michael West @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
The pitch from Axon Enterprise must sound irresistible to police commissioners everywhere. michaelwest.com.au/ai-and-the-polic…
AI and the police. Axon’s phantom officers and a vanishing audit trailThe pitch from Axon Enterprise must sound irresistible to police commissioners everywhere.“In one example we have seen, an otherwise excellent report included a reference to an officer who was not even at the scene.Axon, Palantir and Cellebrite
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Deepcut News @deepcutnews.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
The Islamophobia envoy copped a lot of heat for inviting Pauline Hanson to an iftar after she made Islamophobic remarks. But, in an interview with Deepcut, Aftab Malik makes no apologies for it. "Being nice doesn’t mean you cannot be firm." Read the feature 👇️ www.deepcutnews.com/p/is-the-isl...
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Is the Islamophobia envoy misunderstood among Australian Muslims?
Aftab Malik’s appointment was called a farce before he’d even begun. Two years on, he’s made his case.
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Rebecca Solnit @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Part (but far from all) of what's horrific here is: a woman weighing the consequences of speaking up about being sexually assaulted, because speaking up imposes burdens and costs (and so does not speaking up).
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Congressional candidate is raped while repairing her campaign signs
Embarrassed, she initially didn’t want to report attack. Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office's investigation is ongoing. A Phoenix New Times exclusive.
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The Cathy Wilcox @cathywilcox.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
More, bigger guns? I feel safer already.
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SBS Australia (unofficial) @sbsaustralia.nzcow.com · 05/10/2026
📢 The King's brother has been granted permission to contest police searches of his homes in a High Court review.
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Former prince Andrew to reportedly sue over alleged unlawful police searches
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