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Reader of SF. Rider of motorcycles. Atheist. Humanist. Feminist. Anti-fascist. (he/him, but they/them would be OK).
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Today marks the 216th birthday of #CharlesDarwin. For us, it's a day to reflect on Darwin's underpinning values – his humanism – and to recognise what was once considered radicalism has become common sense to most people today. #DarwinDay

@auspol.info 47's comments were unambiguous. US administration has announced intent to ethnicly cleanse Gaza of two million Palestinians.

Why can’t Albo just say “If Trump did what he proposed, it would be a war crime”? It’s not a running commentary, it’s a statement of fact. What is he so afraid of?

The US republican administration has announced intent to exterminate the Palestinian people.

youtu.be/XYmK3PYQnGg?...

After his executive order on sex, is Trump legally the first female president? www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

This Act paved way for the diverse, tolerant, multi-cultural society that we celebrate today. Of course it wasn't perfect (First peoples had to wait till 1962) but it was the start. 2/2

On this day, in 1949, the Nationality and Citizenship Act 1948 came into effect, and for the first time citizenship of Australia was opened up to non-british people. 1/2

How to tell the new administration to 'go f#$% yourself' without saying 'go f#$% yourself'.

She’s the best.

One thing about me is that I will fight Nazis until I’m six feet in the ground.

🏏 Big Bash or Big Bets? Time to Take Gambling Out of the School Holidays 🏏 Australia’s $50B betting industry thrives on the Big Bash—but so do kids, watching every six and every ad. Should sport inspire, not normalise gambling? 🚫 Ban Gambling Ads. Now. 🚫

She has set an example for all decent people to follow. And how tawdry and pathetic Trump and his crew looked as she spoke truth to their gawping faces.

Chrystia Freeland’s campaign to lead Canada starts with humblebrag: ‘Trump doesn’t like me’

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... Thank you Bec Shaw.

Joe Biden is delivering a truly presidential speech.

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Survivors of Telford abuse crimes & the mums of two women murdered by boyfriends say of the Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips that ‘no one in public life has done more to support victims and survivors and to advocate for their interests’ www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Perfect metaphor for the year ahead.

What does today's Google logo look like?

Last one. I could do this for another month, and another. #Books #BookSky #BookChallenge 31 Dec 2024

31 books in December. Books that have stayed with me. One book per day, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #Books #BookSky #BookChallenge 30 Dec 2024

I needed a rant.

31 books in December. Books that have stayed with me. One book per day, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #Books #BookSky #BookChallenge 29 Dec 2024

31 books in December. Books that have stayed with me. One book per day, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #Books #BookSky #BookChallenge 28 Dec 2024

31 books in December. Books that have stayed with me. One book per day, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #Books #BookSky #BookChallenge 27 Dec 2024

31 books in December. Books that have stayed with me. One book per day, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #Books #BookSky #BookChallenge 26 Dec 2024

31 books in December. Books that have stayed with me. One book per day, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #Books #BookSky #BookChallenge 25 Dec 2024

31 books in December. #Books #BookSky #BookChallenge 24 Dec 2024

31 books in December. #Books #BookSky #BookChallenge 23 Dec 2024

31 books in December. #Books #BookSky #BookChallenge 22 Dec 2024

31 books in December. #Books #BookSky #BookChallenge 21 Dec 2024

31 books in December. Books that have stayed with me. One book per day, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #Books #BookSky #BookChallenge 20 Dec 2024