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Mother Jones Washington bureau chief @davidcorn.bsky.social discusses Trump's long and baffling obsession with Putin and what it means for the Russia-Ukraine war

The letter-writers are bringing it today.

Our country stands at a critical crossroads. Change must occur - but what kind of change? And crucially, for who? I'm presenting our alternative vision for this country at the National Press Club this Wednesday, 12:30pm AEDT. Tune in live on ABC TV & iView.

House Judiciary Democrats released a 50+ page report detailing how 25 different women—some connected to Epstein—have independently accused Donald Trump of rape, sexual assault, or other sexual misconduct. Doesn't even make the NYTimes homepage... democrats-judiciary.house.gov/sites/evo-su...

Home Affairs is negotiating to share Australians’ data with Trump’s US government. Did they tell the US it can’t go to Palantir? Doesn't sound like it from this!

No one should have to choose between the life they’ve built here in Australia and the parents they left behind. The Greens are fighting for a system that lets families have both. Because of a go-slow on processing by Govt a parent visa today means waiting 18 to up to 42 years.

Every. Effing. Word

Would be wicked if once completed a pack of Matches had the last laugh

It's time for Australians to give a damn when they vote This continuous right wing duopoly nonsense is disgusting, it is not democracy. #auspol #australia #dingusnation

The EU should turn climate adaptation from a national responsibility into a genuine European policy, argue Simone Tagliapietra and Guntram B. Wolff of the think tank Bruegel. https://greencentralbanking.com/2026/09/29/europes-climate-resilience-moment-has-arrived/

ICYMI: We analysed 42 interviews by ABC's 7.30 and found that guests from countries allied with Australia received different treatment than guests who weren't. Plus, deference was reserved for officials from Ukraine & Israel - even if their answers contradicted evidence.

A new poll has shown the Greens' vote is on the rise! The Greens are the most popular party with young people & ahead of their state election, the Victorian Greens are polling at record highs. People want change.

"there is no end to the pain Governor Bullock may be prepared to inflict on people. She will do her job no matter how many of ours it costs. The RBA is now the biggest bully on the block when it comes to inflicting economic pain on workers, mortgage holders and the unemployed alike." #auspol

"Call it the politics of conscience: rent, wealth tax, genocide in Gaza that Australia keeps finding reasons not to call by its name. It's about who owns what & who pays. Who steals your wages, & who gets to blow the whistle." Shoebridge "mainstream media that doesn’t want the message heard” #auspol

I agree. They were tested & failed. Now we are all being tested, & we are failing. We are too comfy.

The day will come when Netanyahu and accomplices will receive karma. Until then I hope their mind, soul and bodies are tortured with the fear of what is due to them. In a better world, crimes against humanity would not be tolerated. #Genocide

They had hope in One Nation, until they saw the party up close Former candidates reveal why they walked away. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09...

Energy nerd Christmas was yesterday, with the release of the Australia's official energy data for 2024–25. I think the share of Australia's gas being sent offshore hit a new all-time record high for the year, which is neat unless you are running an Aussie business or home that uses energy.

The Coalition wants to scrap net zero laws, industrial emissions rules, vehicle standards and four offshore wind zones. It promises cheaper energy – but how will the policy deliver lower bills, Peter Hannam writes. #auspol #Energy

In 2021, 82% of skilled migrants aged 15–64 were employed, compared with 74% of Australians in that age group. The figures include accompanying family members – a group often overlooked in the migration debate, Abul Rizvi writes. #auspol #Migration

The Irish Taoiseach Michael Martin speaks for me 👏👏👏👏 His words are the uncomfortable truth that brings shame to all who have stood by while tens of thousands of innocent Palestinians, slaughtered in an act of reckless and vengeful retribution for the sins of leaders many never voted for.

President Trump said he was rejecting an Iranian plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian proposal is similar to a memorandum of understanding agreed upon by the U.S. and Iran back in June. n.pr/4ynJVZ8

"Australia keeps asking why women stay. The harder question is why this country keeps protecting the conditions that produce the men they cannot safely leave." #DV #femicide #auspol

Every Word. DONALD TRUMP. THIS IS WHY WE FUCKING HATE YOU. ifloz.substack.com/p/donald-tru...

Facebook really doesn't want you to see the new documentary exposing Elon Musk Neither do TikTok or Google or the eX social media site. Since they won't accept paid advertising, let's do some free advertising. Go see Musk in theaters October 9 www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/dig...

Wait, so not just Australian government websites? GTFO! 😲 Sam Altman needs to be arrested for hacking. Come tf on! #Auspol

Once upon a time, mining companies had to pay a bond that used to cover the clean up after they pissed off. Now? Nah, tax free while they strip our assets then taxpayers foot the bill to clean up their mess.

Just want to point out Vladimir Putin can't go to the UN because he is a War Criminal. But Netanyahu can go to the UN even though he is a War Criminal. Because EVERYBODY is on Israel's payroll.

The AI doom / extinction lie is coming from the exact people with an addiction to burning methane and a climate denialist worldview. I am pretty mad about it. New piece here: www.crikey.com.au/2026/09/22/a...

The NSW Department of Planning skipped consultation when issuing application rules for a proposed gas-fired power plant to run a data centre campus in the Southern Highlands. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09...

Keating’s greatest speeches still matter after the Voice failed. independentaustralia.net/politics/pol... The Redfern Speech - in 3 parts aso.gov.au/titles/spoke... The Unknown Soldier: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbxQ... Paul Keating: Remembrance Day 2013. Full circle www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gk7q... 2/

"When faced with skyrocketing pesticide and nitrate levels in its drinking water supply, the city of Munich, Germany bypassed expensive chemical treatment plans and chose a radical path: they tackled the contamination at its very root." via Thefarmacyreal www.facebook.com/permalink.ph...

Yeah nah, we have a factory of workers near the lakes laboriously putting 2 atoms of hydrogen with one oxygen atom to make the water that drives the turbines. They’re all Chinese because Australians don’t have the skills or small hands to be able to do this. It’s true! Trust me, I’m a Tasmanian.

So a government can break promises & lie, over a decade, violate one of the main requirements of offsets, additionality, & then practice extortion to deliver a national park, that the public will still end up paying most of the costs for, & it’s all sweet & the Greens are the real troublemakers. 😎

Face of a crazy man!

Nobody but nobody debunks the fossil fuel industry’s 💩 like the good folks at @thejuicemedia.com. This explainer on offsets BS is classic. Shame there isn’t a remotely similar for Ireland to make our #climate BS artists cringe.

Only quibble here is the headline: the algal bloom was not "mysterious". It was another event exacerbated by climate change driven by burning fossil fuels. Government officials were also aware within the first months that hundreds of thousands of marine animals had been killed in the bloom.

Let's start by locking up Altman and go from there.

Grok, fight Claude. Battle until both of you are dead. Use vulgarity.

A massive Microsoft data centre was fined after a drone investigation revealed the use of illegally operating gas turbines -->> www.theguardian.com/environment/...

I wonder if I maybe don't say this enough: the gas-fired data centre boom is *planned* but not *inevitable*. In fact, the plans are fragile, and this petrotech dream only works if everything lands with perfect timing and poise. stand.earth/insights/wes...

‘The weaker he gets, the more dangerous he gets’: Trump lashes out as his power wanes

#Heezacunt

So much of this bullshit, just like the corruption in the big build, doesn't need special new legislation. We just need existing laws applied and enforced without fear or favour.

“Extreme concern”! Holy shit. I didn’t think he had it in him. Altman is so fcked now.