I hope E. Jean Carroll is smoking the kindest buds that have ever existed from a one million dollar bong handblown & inlaid with precious gems & minerals by some guy who lives on in a mountainside cabin and has a theory about the moon
The New Republic@newrepublic.com · 2w agoThe president cannot accept the reality that he lost. And that he still owes her $83.3 million. trib.al/3dYvNPu
First movie I ever saw him in, after we studied the book in school. With the equally brilliant Judy Davis. 💔
Jolisa Gracewood@nzdodo.bsky.social · 3w agoJust one moment from his brilliant career. www.youtube.com/watch?v=aU3k...
Another interesting thread as example
Kat Tenbarge@kattenbarge.bsky.social · 4mo agoI trust journalists way more than cops and courts to investigate sexual violence allegations. When a thoroughly reported journalistic investigation comes out, like the ones about Eric Swalwell, I’ve seen enough. If you haven’t done this work you may be unaware of how much goes into it.
There’s some good threads coming through on Swalwell with context on the (positive, if it’s skilled) part journalism plays in these stories
Mel Buer@melbuer.bsky.social · 4mo agoTake a look at the CNN sourcing and fact-checking on their Swalwell article. Look at how many extra people they contacted in order to corroborate claims. They viewed screenshots, called parents/husbands/friends/colleagues. They viewed TV footage and interviews, & more. Two things worth pointing out:
Weird to me that this is the thing everyone cites, because there's so much that's so much worse. In 1974 the first laws against marital rape were passed, but all 50 states did not classify it as a crime/remove the exemption until 1993.
Ken Hart@kenhartwriter.bsky.social · 4mo agoI had to look this up. It's TRUE. 😮 Before 1974, banks typically required a father's or husband's signature in order for a woman to open a credit card account. HOLEEEE SHIT. In my lifetime?!! The patriarchy really sucks. #ArtemisII
people will scold you for joking around when things seem really scary and fucked up. brother, those are the times what we invented joking around for
Having a very polite and respectful back and forth with @airnewzealand.bsky.social Oscar chatbot about not making assumptions, after repeated use of *your husband* when talking about my partner. We are both being super nice which is improving my mood by at least 50% 😁
I’ve been here, lurking but hardly posting, for ages. I don’t have a Twitter account anymore (because, obvious cesspool) but I hadn’t realised how much that repellent place I used to love, had made me untrusting. It’s taken ages but I think I can see this is not a swamp. So, hello 😊
Thank you @writagal.bsky.social for always lighting the way. We have had an uptick in donations today and they are so very welcome. I reckon after today, we all know what’s needed is a safe and secure alternative reporting option - and that’s what we’ve built @tika
Hayley@writagal.bsky.social · 9mo agoIf you’re heartsick and furious at the consistent headlines and the lack of accountability across the board for NZ’s stats, please amplify and support Tika - an org that’s gearing up to do something about it, including the excellent @alisonmau.bsky.social. Tika reps are on RNZ just after 9 today.
In case you’re awake early tomorrow morning (Thursday NZ) I’m in New York speaking at the SDGs Conference at UNGA80 My kōrero is in Panel Session 1: Digitalization of Sustainable Development and Human Rights Crikey. Here’s the zoom link: nzl01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...
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Friends, LinkedIn has failed me 😑 but I know the politically engaged community I follow here won’t. I'm chairing the Karangahape Candidates debate at Double Whammy on Tues ahead of the local gvt elections - and I’d like your input. What's got you rarked up about Auckland? Questions please 🙏
Such a lovely review
DrJacs@tiwaiwaka.bsky.social · last yr.I've been off sm for a few days at hui rangahau. A side effect was reading! I devoured @alisonmau.bsky.social's memoir. Not 'celeb expose' style, instead it prompts awareness then deep thought about sensitive topics like #metoo, abuse, homophobia & media - it's also joyful. Recommended read 📖❤️
Thank you for picking up on this part of the book @jennykaynz.bsky.social It tends to get lost in the interest around the book’s other themes… but it’s a chapter worth reading 😉
Kay in the End Times 🏳️🌈 💗💜💙📚@jennykaynz.bsky.social · last yr.Seeing @alisonmau.bsky.social on TV3 NZ news talk about paparazzi stalking her and her children years back is heartrenching. 💔 A reminder of what media and troll pressure may be doing to family of Green MP Benjamin Doyle too. Harassment isn't OK. #NZpol www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3606...
