If you ever wonder why those in power have become a more terrible person, this may give an explanation:
Power Causes Brain Damage
Alternative link: https://archive.is/jUObd
Power Causes Brain Damage
Alternative link: https://archive.is/jUObd
10:31 AM - Dec 21, 2023
Why focus on just mothers not fathers? Women's groups ask after Malaysian minister announced rulebook for 'fit' mums
The Joint Action Group for Gender Equality (JAG) asked why the focus in on mothers' fitness and there are no corresponding procedures for fathers.
The Joint Action Group for Gender Equality (JAG) asked why the focus in on mothers' fitness and there are no corresponding procedures for fathers.
malaymail.com
Why focus on just mothers not fathers? Women's groups ask after minister Nancy announced rulebook for 'fit' mums | Malay Mail
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 — The Joint Action Group for Gender Equality (JAG) has today expressed grave concerns over the Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri...
07:42 AM - Sep 28, 2023
2 Threaded Spouts
The record-high rainfall and serious flooding that hit Hong Kong were a reminder that “climate change is really here,” former Hong Kong Observatory director Lam Chiu-ying said.
“Extremes will become normal… there is a need to enhance the climate resilience of our city,” he said.
“Extremes will become normal… there is a need to enhance the climate resilience of our city,” he said.
hongkongfp.com
'Extremes will become normal': Hong Kong needs better disaster awareness, ex-Observatory chief says after record rainfall - Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
The record-high rainfall and serious flooding that hit Hong Kong on Thursday night were a reminder that “climate change is really here,” former Observatory director Lam Chiu-ying has said, as he called on the government to enhance the city’s resilience in face of natural disasters...
12:12 PM - Sep 09, 2023
Infuriating but not surprised
Twitter accused of helping Saudi Arabia commit human rights abuses
Lawsuit says network discloses user data at request of Saudi authorities at much higher rate than for US, UK and Canada
Twitter accused of helping Saudi Arabia commit human rights abuses
Lawsuit says network discloses user data at request of Saudi authorities at much higher rate than for US, UK and Canada
11:04 AM - Sep 04, 2023
3 Threaded Spouts
China’s Disinformation Fuels Anger Over Fukushima Water Release
By exaggerating the risks from Japan’s discharge of treated wastewater, Beijing hopes to cast Japan and its allies as conspirators in malfeasance, analysts say.
By exaggerating the risks from Japan’s discharge of treated wastewater, Beijing hopes to cast Japan and its allies as conspirators in malfeasance, analysts say.
06:48 AM - Sep 03, 2023
EU study slams big tech firms over Russian disinformation
The report's authors warned that Russian online disinformation has increased in 2023, especially after billionaire Elon Musk took over Twitter late last year.
The report's authors warned that Russian online disinformation has increased in 2023, especially after billionaire Elon Musk took over Twitter late last year.
06:35 AM - Sep 03, 2023
Elon Musk 'likes' trending #BanTheADL posts as white supremacist ad runs on platform
Anti-Semitic rhetoric has been especially rampant on the platform
Anti-Semitic rhetoric has been especially rampant on the platform
06:10 AM - Sep 03, 2023
3 Threaded Spouts
Japan reports wave of Chinese phone harassment after Fukushima discharge
Japanese businesses and groups, ranging from a concert hall in Tokyo to an aquarium in Iwate reported that they had started receiving so many calls from Chinese speakers that they had difficulty conducting normal operations.
Japanese businesses and groups, ranging from a concert hall in Tokyo to an aquarium in Iwate reported that they had started receiving so many calls from Chinese speakers that they had difficulty conducting normal operations.
hongkongfp.com
Japan reports wave of Chinese phone harassment after Fukushima discharge - Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
Tokyo has urged Beijing to “ensure the safety of Japanese residents in China” after a wave of telephone harassment targeting businesses in Japan sparked by the controversial discharge of Fukushima wastewater. While Japan insists the release of the treated water is safe — a view bac..
11:08 AM - Aug 27, 2023
Myanmar expels top Timor-Leste diplomat over a meeting his government held with an exiled shadow administration.
Last month, Timor-Leste's President Jose Ramos-Horta met with National Unity Government foreign minister Zin Mar Aung in the capital Dili.
Last month, Timor-Leste's President Jose Ramos-Horta met with National Unity Government foreign minister Zin Mar Aung in the capital Dili.
08:59 AM - Aug 27, 2023
The Twitter button is gone.
It is now the Post button, just like Facebook, Threads, and BlueSky.
But still Retweet and Quote Tweet 🙃
It is now the Post button, just like Facebook, Threads, and BlueSky.
But still Retweet and Quote Tweet 🙃
11:51 AM - Aug 06, 2023
NYT investigations have found that No Cold War and Code Pink are parts of a lavishly funded influence campaign that defends China and pushes its propaganda. At the center is American tech millionaire, Neville Roy Singham.
02:34 AM - Aug 06, 2023
A must read:
Inside the wellness-to-fascism pipeline
One minute you’re doing the downward dog, the next you’re listening to conspiracy theories about Covid or the new world order. How did the desire to look after yourself become so toxic?
Inside the wellness-to-fascism pipeline
One minute you’re doing the downward dog, the next you’re listening to conspiracy theories about Covid or the new world order. How did the desire to look after yourself become so toxic?
theguardian.com
‘Everything you’ve been told is a lie!’ Inside the wellness-to-fascism pipeline | Health & wellbeing | The Guardian
One minute you’re doing the downward dog, the next you’re listening to conspiracy theories about Covid or the new world order. How did the desire to look after yourself become so toxic?
10:40 PM - Aug 03, 2023
3 Threaded Spouts
In China, ‘Barbie’ triggers heated discussions on patriarchy and feminism
The movie has drawn heaps of praise from Chinese female moviegoers, who applaud it for its strong feminist message, with some recommending to other women as a “test” for their male partners’ thoughts on gender-related issues.
The movie has drawn heaps of praise from Chinese female moviegoers, who applaud it for its strong feminist message, with some recommending to other women as a “test” for their male partners’ thoughts on gender-related issues.
thechinaproject.com
In China, 'Barbie' triggers heated discussions on patriarchy and feminism – The China Project
Greta Gerwig’s "Barbie" has drawn heaps of praise from Chinese female moviegoers, who applaud it for its strong feminist message, with some recommending it to other women as a “test” for their male partners’ thoughts on gender-related issues.
09:26 AM - Jul 28, 2023
Love this open letter to the killer whale Gladis who began ramming sailboats in Spain:
Essay: Dear Gladis
The research says that after menopause, killer whales become pod leaders who take on new roles as wise survival guides.
Essay: Dear Gladis
The research says that after menopause, killer whales become pod leaders who take on new roles as wise survival guides.
feministgiant.com
Essay: Dear Gladis - by Mona Eltahawy - FEMINIST GIANT
Photo: Firmm Dear Gladis Blanca, Thank you for ramming into my silence and pushing me into a head-on collision with the rudder of enough. As in the revolutionary energy of “Enough.” As in plenty. As in this must stop. As in fuck that shit. As in am I doing enough.
12:57 PM - Jul 27, 2023
🤣🤣
Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Informatics said Musk's website X.com was restricted as the domain had been previously used by sites that did not adhere to the country’s strict laws against “negative” content such as pornography and gambling.
Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Informatics said Musk's website X.com was restricted as the domain had been previously used by sites that did not adhere to the country’s strict laws against “negative” content such as pornography and gambling.
12:25 PM - Jul 26, 2023
Twitter used to be where news breaks. Now Twitter’s newsroom is broken.
Twitter is downranking expertise and boosting low-quality sources, misinformation and propaganda.
Twitter is downranking expertise and boosting low-quality sources, misinformation and propaganda.
isdglobal.org
Twitter used to be where news breaks. Now Twitter’s newsroom is broken. - ISD
For most people, the riots in France were a concerning sign of social tensions boiling over amid the complex legacies of systemic injustice, socioeconomic inequities and biased policing. But for anyone following the crisis on Twitter, you’d be forgiven for thinking it was a full-blown civil war driv..
09:46 AM - Jul 25, 2023
Two teachers in eastern Germany warned of students using the Nazi salute and threatening to beat up immigrant classmates. A backlash against the teachers, who left town, aroused fears that the far right has gained a stronger foothold than many thought. #AP
02:21 AM - Jul 25, 2023
At least 94 out LGBTQ athletes competing in the 2023 Women’s World Cup, a new record
It is more than double the size of the out LGBTQ group of athletes who competed in the 2019 Women’s World Cup.
It is more than double the size of the out LGBTQ group of athletes who competed in the 2019 Women’s World Cup.
08:12 AM - Jul 21, 2023
Women in India's northeastern state of Manipur attacked the house of the main suspect in a sexual assault case that has enraged the nation, state police said.
The person had allegedly dragged two tribal women onto the streets in May and incited a mob to rape and parade them naked. #GBV
The person had allegedly dragged two tribal women onto the streets in May and incited a mob to rape and parade them naked. #GBV
02:39 AM - Jul 22, 2023
Garut regency government in Indonesia has decreed a local regulation to ban LGBT activities, calling them vice acts.
Garut regent Rudy Gunawan says they will involve mass organisations to monitor LGBT activities at school and boarding houses (which should be private).
Garut regent Rudy Gunawan says they will involve mass organisations to monitor LGBT activities at school and boarding houses (which should be private).
12:30 PM - Jul 17, 2023
Indonesian netizens are doxing an Indonesian queer activist after the cancellation of ASEAN Queer Advocacy Week event, scheduled to be held in July in Jakarta, due to security threats.
I know (and reported) such doxxing posts on Twitter. #lgbtq
I know (and reported) such doxxing posts on Twitter. #lgbtq
theborneopost.com
Indonesia LGBTQ event moved after security threats
JAKARTA (July 12): A Southeast Asian LGBTQ event set to be held in Indonesia next week has been cancelled and relocated after a series of security threats, organisers said in a statement. Homosexuality is legal everywhere in Indonesia except in conservative Aceh province, which adheres to strict
03:58 AM - Jul 14, 2023
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You'd think the tech companies learnt something...
Tech layoffs ravage the teams that fight online misinformation and hate speech
https://www.cnbc.com/2023/...
Tech layoffs ravage the teams that fight online misinformation and hate speech
https://www.cnbc.com/2023/...
02:21 AM - Jul 14, 2023
4 Threaded Spouts
Unbelievable that the owner of a major social media platform helped push this dangerous hoax.
The International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) has tweeted a thread explaining why the claim is false. Link to the IFCN's thread: https://twitter.com/factch...
The International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) has tweeted a thread explaining why the claim is false. Link to the IFCN's thread: https://twitter.com/factch...
05:44 AM - Jun 17, 2023
WHO BELONGS? cover reveal from the NYC DOE’s Civics for All Comics Group! Drawn by Jeremy Arambulo, colored by Irma Kniivila, lettered by Janice Chiang, and written by yours truly. Coming soon! https://gregpak.com/cover-...
08:38 PM - Jun 03, 2023
21 Threaded Spouts
Last month, in April, a viral video circulated, sharing an incendiary online attack on the Dalai Lama making a slanderous accusation that he was a pedophile. It became a global headline. Many Tibetans have pointed out & explained how ridiculous the accusation is.
01:37 AM - May 29, 2023
I went on the record and condemned the reckless behavior of the paparazzi who chased Harry and Meghan in New York City. My full comments here:
10:10 AM - May 18, 2023
Elon's free speech, by autocrat's request:
Twitter says it has restricted access to “some content” in Turkey to ensure that it remains available in the country ahead of Sunday’s election, which poses toughest challenge to President Erdogan.
https://www.rudaw.net/engl...
Twitter says it has restricted access to “some content” in Turkey to ensure that it remains available in the country ahead of Sunday’s election, which poses toughest challenge to President Erdogan.
https://www.rudaw.net/engl...
11:35 AM - May 13, 2023
Pro-China Internet Trolls Just Got Busted for Doing Something Wild
New Europe Observation sounds like a far-right extremely online news outlet. But it’s actually a front group for a Chinese propaganda network that’s borrowing tactics from Russia’s infamous 2016 troll farm.
New Europe Observation sounds like a far-right extremely online news outlet. But it’s actually a front group for a Chinese propaganda network that’s borrowing tactics from Russia’s infamous 2016 troll farm.
11:07 AM - May 03, 2023
On May Day, I pay homage to my fellow journalists.
In Indonesian, journalists are nicknamed "kuli tinta" -- which literally means "ink laborers" ("kuli" is derived from the word "coolie").
And, while journalists often write about labor abuses, they too may fall prey to labour exploitations.
In Indonesian, journalists are nicknamed "kuli tinta" -- which literally means "ink laborers" ("kuli" is derived from the word "coolie").
And, while journalists often write about labor abuses, they too may fall prey to labour exploitations.
05:48 AM - May 01, 2023
