Simmi Manya

No sudden rupture is now required for the far right to take power in this country. For what we're seeing is a steady normalisation of extremists by the Conservative and Labour Parties, BBC, Telegraph, Mail and others. A shift once considered unthinkable beings to look acceptable, even inevitable.🧵

Trump’s America.

I feel the attitude that we can't protest about Palestine now simply plays into the antisemitic narrative that all Jews are responsible for netanyahu and his crimes.

To promote the notion that a protest against Israeli action is to attack all Jews is basic antisemitism. It starts from the premise that 'they're all the same' and what one Jewish person or group does implicates them all.

History repeats.

‘The breakdown in trust in society is due to the people in power who abuse that trust, not Norm and Jenny on the corner, not the people wanting to stop children being burned alive in Palestine, not the people wanting to stop the death of the planet.’

BREAKING: Britain appointed Sarah Mullally as the new Archbishop of Canterbury, the first time a woman has been named leader of the Church of England in the 1,400 year history of the role reut.rs/46RSbE6

Too hasty or a Suss move ?

Dam been writing a book about this and she just TikToked it in 90 seconds.

If I hear another politician say they are tough on crime, I’ll explode The government and opposition need to decide if they want media moments or meaningful change. What we need, is not tough new laws but a system fit for purpose – and here’s how we might get there.

‘It is never about being tough or weak on crime. It is about being smart on crime and having the political will to act.’

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Wildfires are getting deadlier and costing more. Experts warn they’re becoming unstoppable Of 200 fires in the past 44 years, half of the fires that cost US$1bn or more were in the last decade

“For the first time scientists say they have shown unambiguously that the numbers of “societally disastrous” wildfires – the ones that hit economies hard and take lives – have increased around the world as global heating bites”

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Bruh

If you had posted “Trump is working with Project 2025” on October 3rd last year, every social media network would have hit you with false news strikes and demonetized your account.

Now, one year later, he can’t stop gloating about Project 2025.

AEC is seeking to penalise someone for allegedly breaking election law by distributing 47,000 pamphlets that anonymously attacked Allegdra Spender for being "weak" on antisemitism

And when will the perpetrators of this criminal scheme be held accountable ?

25m ago 11.28 AEST Cait Kelly Cait Kelly Senate committee discussing decision to offer compensation to those affected by unlawful debt calculations Today, the Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee is discussing the government’s decision to offer around $3m to Australians affected by Centrelink’s unlawful debt calculation method. People with unlawful debts between $250 and $2,000 will receive $200, those between $2,000 and $5,000 will receive $400, and debts above $5,000 will receive $600. The government would also raise the threshold for small debts to $250, meaning about 1.2 million debts are expected to be waived or not raised this financial year.

Kristin O’Connell, a spokesperson for advocacy group the Antipoverty Centre, said all the debts should be completely waived: I mentioned someone in my opening statement who’s been criminalised and he’s been incarcerated as a result of one of these debts. There is no amount of money that can make up for the harm done to that person. But under this scheme, if he is deemed to be able to get that compensation, it will be $600 and his debt is in the tens of thousands of dollars. He’s been living with the consequences of criminalisation now since 2018. At least two people were jailed after Centrelink used unlawful calculations to accuse them of overclaiming welfare benefits, a watchdog has revealed.

What compensation could ever be fair for being imprisoned over a false debt?
At least two people were jailed after Centrelink used unlawful calculations to accuse them of overclaiming welfare benefits

www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

The Clifton Hill derailment preliminary ATSB report is out. As you’d expect they detail what happened, but leave questions about why for the more detailed final report.
Notable: it took about three hours to get the passengers off the train. www.atsb.gov.au/media/news-i... #MetroTrains #Melbourne

"People should be allowed to go about and practice their faith knowing they are going to be safe"

That includes Muslims and Christians in Gaza, the West Bank and East Jerusalem

The Manchester attack can not be justified, neither can attacking starving people queuing for food, not in my name.

Jane Goodall, world-renowned primatologist, dies aged 91 Jane Goodall Institute says ‘tireless advocate’ for natural world died in California during US speaking tour

A true giant of conservation and humanity. What an amazing legacy Jane has created. Vale. www.theguardian.com/science/2025...

Israeli military boards Global Sumud aid flotilla headed for Gaza – Middle East crisis live Vessels carrying about 500 activists including Greta Thunberg intercepted about 75 miles off coast of war-torn territory

BREAKING: Gallant Israeli forces successfully thwart invasion of terrorist nappies, Hamas baby formula, and militant medical supplies. #GazaGenocide
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...

Courage and tenacity: The story of everyday Australians versus “crude and cruel” robodebt scheme Powerful new SBS series 'The People vs Robodebt' tells the devastating human story of the illegal scheme, which affected almost half a million victims.

Finally watched the people v Robodebt. This was a very intense watch. Even though I’m a lawyer, it was a struggle helping my mum clear her debt. Forever grateful for all the advocates who fought this and let everyone know what was happening. www.sbs.com.au/whats-on/art...

#TrumpShutdown

“We have said that any soldier, airman, air crew, surveillance personnel, radar personnel, naval crew who have had any involvement in the war in Gaza is a suspect. Is a suspect who should be investigated. And, if the evidence warrants it, prosecuted. And if a court is satisfied, convicted.

IN FULL: Ben Saul and Chris Sidoti address Press Club on Palestine recognition | ABC NEWS YouTube video by ABC News (Australia)

Compulsory viewing. #auspol #NPC #ChrisSidoti #BenSaul #GazaGenocide
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See that guy on the floor? He's a Turkish journalist. This is the Federal Building in NYC.

Any guesses as to how this journalist found himself on the floor?

If you guessed ICE you would be right.

This journalist had to be taken out on a stretcher.

#SheShed

.. but still the US media reports meekly and with increasing approval on the rise of the totalitarian regime

Thread.

Tell me with a straight face he's wrong here

Hello, class. Welcome to Fascism 101.

This is what it looks like.

'I want his name to be known': Wife of immigrant injured at ICE facility shooting speaks out Stephany Gauffeny says she wants the world to know that her husband, Miguel Angel Garcia-Hernandez, is more than "just an immigrant or a detainee, or a criminal."

A victim of the shooting at the ICE facility is UNCONSCIOUS, in critical care, may not survive, his wife is about to give birth, and ICE IS KEEPING HIM SHACKLED TO HIS HOSPITAL BED:

I just unlocked a new level of rage.

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