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Monkey See, Monkey Do
Remember when I said Australia catches a cold when America sneezes? Apparently our immune system is even weaker than I thought.
Posted in Federal, Politics, USA
Tagged Anthony Albanese, David Littleproud, diversity, health, Indigenous, lies damn lies, Malcolm Roberts, Pauline Hanson, Penny Wong, Peter Dutton, sexism, statistics, transgender, transphobia, Trump
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America Sneezed
For some months now an old saying has been echoing in my head. “When America sneezes, Australia catches a cold”. I can’t remember where I first heard that, or who said it, but it’s a statement I both hate, and … Continue reading
Posted in LGBTQIA+, Politics, USA
Tagged abortion, Indigenous, Peter Dutton, Pride, Racism, speaking truth to stupid, transphobia, Trump
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Shit List: Zip ties, Sam Kerr and Police at Mardi Gras
Yes, it’s time for another Shit List, where really crap behaviour and bad-faith actions get called out. This week it’s all about double standards. First up, the double standard surrounding the case of a Broome man who used zip-ties … Continue reading
Posted in LGBTQIA+, Politics, Shit List
Tagged auspol, Indigenous, police, Pride, Racism
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Rest in Perfection, Nex Benedict
Nex Benedict was 16 years old. They loved their cat, Zeus. They were a straight-A student who enjoyed watching “The Walking Dead”, drawing, reading, and playing Ark and Minecrafts. They enjoyed making up their own recipes. And they were nonbinary. … Continue reading
Introducing the Shit List
Welcome to the Shit List. This is the first of a semi-regular series, in which I highlight those politicians, public figures, organisations, and groups whose actions smack of hypocrisy, dirty dealing, double standards, and/or general disregard for others in the … Continue reading
Posted in Cookers, Politics, Shit List
Tagged conspiracy nuts, cookers, immigration, Matt Canavan, Peter Dutton, renewable energy
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Pink underwear and rainbow cupcakes
It’s that time of year again. You know, when corporations suddenly remember that LGBTQIA+ people exist and there is money to be made out of showing support for them. And when bigots and cookers make a point of seeking out … Continue reading
Bathroom bans can’t work and protect no one
Transphobia is very popular these days. Oh, they don’t call it transphobia. Of course not. Perish the thought. They call it “protecting women’s spaces” or “ensuring fairness in women’s sport”. They hold forth passionately with incoherent screeds that assume all trans … Continue reading
We Were Warned
Remember these slogans from the months leading up to October 14, 2023? “Don’t vote for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament – it’s racist!” “Vote No on the Voice because it divides Australians!” “Vote No on the Voice because we should … Continue reading
Posted in Politics
Tagged Australia Day, Indigenous, Racism, Treaty, Voice to Parliament
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