@slackbastard Wow. What a sensible, calm examination of what has been a very distressing time.I so hope that the magnificent Ms Tame keeps articulating her and our truth.
We are entering very dark days. Open discussions and truth as sources of light are paramount. Grace isn’t difficult, just complex in a way that oversimplified popularist cant is not. On you, Grace. #Auspol, #DifficultWomen

It actually doesn't take much to be considered a difficult #woman. That's why there are so many of us.

By Jane Goodall

#intersectional #intersectionalitymatters #mentalhealth #socialjustice #humanrights #equity #discrimination #stigma #mentalhealthmatters #ymhc #janegoodall #difficultwomen

On a scale of 1-10. 10 being crazy difficult. How difficult are you? #DifficultWomen. I can range between 3 and 10 depending on my mood and who I’m dealing with.
So many #DifficultWomen in my feed this morning. I like it.

@drrimmer

While Australian politicians lack the skill to deflect or negotiate ’gotcha’ questions the Australian media will continue to field them.

It is a disservice to democracy, politics and journalism.

#auspol #difficultwomen #gracetame #Politics #Journalism #fourthestate #journalismfailure

Watching Albanese’s stumbled reply it was clear he had Herzog’s – not Tame’s – potential reaction in mind. He had already described her as a “powerhouse”. But he didn’t want to be seen to endorse her, which would upset 2!0s. #auspol #DifficultWomen www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Albanese’s ‘difficult’ moment ...
Albanese’s ‘difficult’ moment with Grace Tame: in one dumb word he summoned the spectre of Scott Morrison

Forgetting the history of this term suggests alignment between past and present PMs at a desperately inopportune time

The Guardian
Albo’s one word for Grace Tame was a shocker and his apology was half-arsed but her objection would have been more powerful if (at least publicly) she gave him the benefit of the doubt rather than tarring him with the ScoMo brush. #auspol #polarisation
#DifficultWomen

'Difficult' women

"Grace Tame reacts to PM's comment labelling her 'difficult'."

Tame: "'Difficult' is the misogynist's code for a woman who won't comply. History tends to call her 'courageous'.''
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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-26/federal-politics-live-blog-chalmers-inflation/106388618
#Misogyny #WitchHunts #GenderedViolence #resistanceMovement #Socialcohesion #leaders #bystanders #Australia #DifficultWomen

Image: Francisco Goya, Witches' Flight, 1798
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Witches%27_Flight

Holiday relaxation mode engaged.
I realise all over again reading this book just how privileged I am, but also, just how essential holidays are to reset and to get inspired for post-holiday activism.

I was a bit wary of the writer Helen Lewis as I'd heard she had extreme views I do not agree with on transgender rights. It turns out that reading her own words is a safer way to judge than going on the basis of other people's judgements. I was unexpectedly relieved, it's an excellent and illuminating book.

#staycation #Feminism #Mocktails #hammock #DifficultWomen