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Pup Fiction @pupfiction.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
This is a great insight from a young woman in Canberra on housing and time and multiculturalism www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09...
The woman who feels priced out of spare time

Rosie* is in her 30s and lives in Canberra. She captured the point vividly.

"Housing gets covered as deposits, rates, supply. Living it, the real cost is time. You work the hours the housing demands, in the suburb the housing pushed you to, and what gets sacrificed is the ability to sit down with the people around you.

"Multiculturalism worked in this country when people had time to spend with people unlike themselves. Not policy time — ordinary time. Backyards, front steps, sport, the shops, someone's kitchen. That's how a stranger stops being a category and becomes a neighbour.

"We have spent 30 years pricing that time out of people's lives and now we're surprised that cohesion is fraying and asking what went wrong with our values.

"When people are exhausted and stretched and never in the same room, difference stops being interesting and starts being threatening. That's not a failure of tolerance. It's a failure of time. That's what I'd want people in power to understand."
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Seth Abramson @sethabramson.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
I just saw someone on Substack describe Donald Trump's mouth as "rancid" and thank God because THAT was the adjective I've been looking for
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 19/04/2026
Bootlicker.
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Brett Meiselas @bmeiselas.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
the liquor cabinet
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David Marler @qldaah.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
With the protests against Premier David Crisafulli's speech criminalisation it's important to know many Jewish people don't support the laws. 2 organisations made submissions against them. However, public consultation is not something the premier does. #qldpol www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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‘From the river to the sea’ is being outlawed in Queensland. How will the slogan’s ban work, and will it be challenged?
The LNP government passed legislation to deem the chant a ‘proscribed phrase’ – along with ‘globalise the intifada’. Here’s what to know about the laws
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David Marler @qldaah.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
20 of 300 protestors arrested in Brisbane today for displaying or speaking a banned phrase under Queensland Premier David Crisafulli's speech criminalisation regime. Another march is scheduled for tomorrow (Sunday) starting 1pm in King George Square to the Qld Parliament. #qldpol
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Pup Fiction @pupfiction.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
JD Vance explains to The Cure’s Robert Smith how he’s been doing panda eyes the wrong way
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Pup Fiction @pupfiction.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
JD Vance explains to Satan how he’s been doing evil the wrong way for the last 2,000 years
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David Marler @qldaah.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
Who's loopy? Right back at you, Lord Pocketsquare. It's the $3.8b Olympics stadium David Crisafulli pledged before the state election not to build. Jarrod Bleijie now dismisses the thousands of years of Indigenous history of Barrambin Victoria Park as a "dump". #qldpol
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
In a lawless administration, reminders to obey the law are rather unwelcome. So Mark Kelly must be punished for not fitting in by obeying the rules.
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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 06/01/2026
How blue states can use their economic clout to stand up to Trump’s agenda—starting with California.
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It’s time for soft secession
How blue states can use their economic clout to stand up to Trump’s agenda—starting with California.
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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
Trump said today: "MAGA is me. MAGA loves everything I do, and I love everything I do, too." If your toddler spoke to you like this, you'd be concerned. Most powerful man in the world, ladies and gents. Still hard to believe, I know.
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
The Donroe Doctrine
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 06/01/2026
...aaaaand we're back to not staying at Hilton. apnews.com/article/ice-...
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Hilton, Minnesota hotel apologize for email canceling immigration agents' rooms
A Minnesota hotel that wouldn’t allow federal immigration agents to stay there this month is apologizing and saying the refusal violated its own policies.
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David Marler @qldaah.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
Jarrod Bleijie labels as "loopy" opponents to Barrambin Victoria Park Olympics stadium for their cost warnings; from $3.6b to $4.4b. Effectively declaring terra nullius, he described the historical land usage as a "dump". The Yagara Magandjin launched legal protection action in August. #qldpol
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
"Government by organized money is just as dangerous as Government by organized mob." —FDR, 1936
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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
I think that’s it for me today on the internet. Time to read a book. I was thinking maybe reading about bubonic plague in the 14th century when things weren’t so crazy.
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 05/01/2026
“No room at the Inn” is a biblical reference about immigrants (Jesus’ parents) being turned away. Not the government. Way to go, Hilton! The 3rd Amendment protects private entities from having to house the government.
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mariecolemanao.bsky.social @mariecolemanao.bsky.social · 28/12/2025
‘Australians for Humanity’ demand the invitation to Israel’s President be withdrawn immediately johnmenadue.com/post/2025/12...
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‘Australians for Humanity’ demand the invitation to Israel’s President be withdrawn immediately
The Israel President cannot be welcomed in Australia. The government he represents has been found by the International Court of Justice to have breached international law: the Netanyahu regime has com...
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Mr. Beat @iammrbeat.bsky.social · 28/12/2025
I made a new song
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Kaz Cooke @kazcooke.bsky.social · 28/12/2025
Here's one - given the likely wave of pandemics caused by RFK Jnr and his henchfolk, when will the govt require vaccination proofs before entry to Australia. America is demanding visa-holders show social media history; our regulations should be smarter.
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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 27/12/2025
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 27/12/2025
Next year's artists signed contracts to perform at "The Kennedy Center for Performing Arts." Since a venue with that name no longer exists, and one with a very division name many artists would not wish to be associated with does, they should be able to get out of their contracts.
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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 28/12/2025
Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl isn’t just a halftime show—it’s a sign that MAGA is losing its grip on American culture. thinkbigpicture.substack.com/p/bad-bunny-...
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MAGA Is Losing the Culture War, And Bad Bunny Proves It
MAGA's meltdown over the Super Bowl halftime show was a major tell
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David Marler @qldaah.bsky.social · 28/12/2025
On 5/03/2014 Queensland's doctors stood up to the Newman government and defied his threat to replace them all. Dr Christian Rowan was the AMA Qld president backing Campbell Newman. This became known as the Pineapple Hotel revolt. #qldpol youtu.be/VD3s6PmaaN0?...
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'Worse than workchoices': Drs gather from across Qld to voice anger on contracts
YouTube video by Greenshack Dotinfo
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JoJoFromJerz @jojofromjerz.bsky.social · 28/12/2025
I just saw Stephen Miller referred to as PeeWeeHimmler and now I can’t unsee it. 😂😂
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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 27/12/2025
I usually post only once a day. If I ever post this many in one day, please contact my loved ones so they can stage an intervention. #ThankYouForYourAttentionToThisMatter 🙏
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Mr. Beat @iammrbeat.bsky.social · 28/12/2025
Oh so real conspiracies do happen.
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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 27/12/2025
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 28/12/2025
Increase in productivity since 1979: 87% Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32% Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%. As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
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Michelle @michelleroy78.bsky.social · 27/12/2025
Anyone paying even the slightest bit of attention could see that was happening.
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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 28/12/2025
RFK Jr. promised to take on plastic. Now he’s part of an administration embracing it.
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RFK Jr. promised to take on plastic. Now he's part of an administration embracing it.
Plastic is everywhere—including in us.
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 27/12/2025
If this is true, it is the most impeachable offense ever.
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David Marler @qldaah.bsky.social · 28/12/2025
NSW, please be very careful in arming any groups outside of the state government's jurisdiction. Arming of NSW police with long weapons is another discussion. Please consider both subjects very carefully. The NSW parliament is the place for debate. #nswpol www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Minns government ‘actively’ considering if Jewish security group should be armed after Bondi attack
NSW premier also announces police will carry long-arm rifles at major New Year’s Eve event in Sydney
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Mr. Beat @iammrbeat.bsky.social · 28/12/2025
It’s almost as if he was lying the whole time about almost everything and many of us had too much pride to admit it.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 28/12/2025
I’m receiving an increasing number of messages from some of you who are concerned about me. Please don’t be. I’m not going to stop speaking out. Some thoughts... robertreich.substack.com/p/please-d…
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Please don’t worry about me
Friends,
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 28/12/2025
TODAY: DoJ is caught manipulating the grand jury process and forum shopping. I'll discuss on today's episode of UnJustified with Andy McCabe. As always, it's free to listen and subscribe: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...
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Grand Jury Manipulation
Podcast Episode · UnJustified · 12/28/2025 · 1h 7m
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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 27/12/2025
This message hits hard.
Graphic with a blue background and large white text reading “DEAR AMERICAN FRIENDS.” Below is a screenshot of a post explaining that Canada does not have CBS, that a “60 Minutes” episode aired normally in Canada, and stating that Canadian networks are not subject to U.S. government interference. The post ends with “We’re not under a dictatorship. You are.”
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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 24/12/2025
Trump has made clear what he thinks of journalists and what should happen to us: Thrown in jail and raped, “sued like never before,” investigated for treason, “taken off the air.” Luckily, we get to wake up every morning knowing that we’re not accountable to any bully or billionaire.
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Good night and good luck
Why corporate media—including CBS owner Paramount—is bending the knee.
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
If only we had an amendment to the Constitution that protected speech . . .
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
After buying it for $18.8 billion, Walgreens' new private equity owner has eliminated paid holidays for all hourly workers on Christmas and New Year's. Last year, Walgreens had a CEO-to-Worker pay gap of 410 to 1. Corporate greed that would make even Scrooge blush.
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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
Jack Smith is calling for the House Judiciary Committee to release the recording of his full closed-door deposition before the panel. "Doing so will ensure that the American people can hear the facts directly from Mr. Smith, rather than through second-hand accounts."
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Xela Hart @xelahart.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
Well, genius, a President is a politician. The fact you trust a pathologically lying, narcissistic, sociopath tells me a great deal about your poor choices.
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 24/12/2025
The DOJ is lying when it says they *just now* received Epstein files from the Southern District of New York.
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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
If Network NEWSCASTS, and their Late Night Shows, are almost 100% Accurate about a Pathological Liar and Convicted Felon who Incited an Insurrection, tried to Steal a Fair Election and is Covering up Sex Crimes against Children, shouldn't his Disgraceful Presidency be terminated? I say, YES!
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
This Christmas the real Scrooges are corporations that raked in record profits this year and paid their CEOs millions of dollars but still deny workers a living wage and benefits.
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JoJoFromJerz @jojofromjerz.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
We do not get to opt out of one another. We do not get to disappear when things become unbearable. We stay. We face it. We carry each other through. open.substack.com/pub/jojofrom...
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Threadbare Isn’t Broken
A Christmas reflection on the long way through, and the people who carried us there
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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
THIS is what I'll be watching tonight instead of the Orange Atrocity on C: BS.
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