ABC Feeds1d ago

Regional Victorians flip national flag upside-down in protest at 'neglect'
By Coco Veldkamp, Tyrone Dalton, Jane Nield , and Warwick Long

Unhappy Victorians are flying upside-down Australian flags in political protest, but what exactly does it mean, and what do their neighbours think?

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-11/upside-down-flags-protest-regional-victorians/106592092

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Regional Victorians flip national flag upside-down in protest at 'neglect'

Unhappy Victorians are flying upside-down Australian flags in political protest, but what exactly does it mean, and what do their neighbours think? 

The New Yorker [Unofficial]Dec 13

Caught in the “Ceasefire”

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.newyorker.com/news/the-lede/caught-in-the-c-span-ceasefire

The New Yorker [Unofficial]Oct 22, 2025

The Muscular Compassion of “Paper Girl”

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.newyorker.com/books/page-turner/the-muscular-compassion-of-paper-girl

Timothy R. ButlerJun 11, 2025

We need to define terms -- otherwise we accidentally slip into "definitional gerrymandering." I give a few examples, but I wrote this because the problem is endemic: https://ofb.biz/sa1323

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A World of Definitional Gerrymandering

We need to define terms. Our culture is always ready to debate and toss accusations, but we fail to stop and see if we even mean the same things by the words we hurl. No wonder nothing ever gets settled.

N-gated Hacker NewsMay 15, 2025
🚀🤯 Congrats, America! You've finally managed to make a rocket engine that rotates and detonates — just like your political debates. 🎢🔥 Meanwhile, the rest of the world is busy landing on #Mars. 🙄🌌
https://arstechnica.com/space/2025/05/venus-aerospace-flies-its-rotating-detonation-rocket-engine-for-the-first-time/ #rocketengine #politicaldebates #exploration #innovation #spaceadventures #HackerNews #ngated
For the first time in the US, a rotating detonation rocket engine takes flight

“Hypersonics is one of the critical technologies to remain ahead of our national competitors.”…

Ars Technica
Anwar HashmiJan 27, 2025

Saifai Mahotsav vs Ayodhya Ram Mandir: A Debate to Remember

#5KiPanchayat #PoliticalDebates #SaifaiMahotsavA fiery debate erupts as SP's Dharmendra Yadav defends the comparison between Saifai Mahotsav and Ayodhya Ram Mandir. Don't miss this unforgettable discussion on 5 ki Panchayat! #5KiPanchayat #PoliticalDebates #SaifaiMahotsav #AyodhyaRamMandir #DharmendraYadav #HeatedDebate DD News is India’s 24x7 news channel from the stable of the country’s Public Service…

https://spinelessnews.com/saifai-mahotsav-vs-ayodhya-ram-mandir-a-debate-to-remember/

Saifai Mahotsav vs Ayodhya Ram Mandir: A Debate to Remember - Spineless News Channels

fiery debate erupts as SP's Dharmendra Yadav defends the comparison between Saifai Mahotsav and Ayodhya Ram Mandir. Don't miss this unforgettable discussion

Spineless News Channels
Susan Larson ♀️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🌈Jun 14, 2024

#Seattle #gym’s #LGBTQ-#inclusive #competition #parties on, despite #Conservative #trolls.

Creating a #safe, #inclusive #space for all #competitors was one of #RCF’s goals, especially in the heat of #politicaldebates about #transrights.

#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #Washington #Fitness #Entertainment #Sports #Representation #Culture

https://www.seattletimes.com/life/culture/seattle-gyms-lgbtq-inclusive-competition-parties-on-despite-trolls/

Seattle gym’s LGBTQ-inclusive competition parties on, despite trolls

Rain City Fit will host its third annual Pride Pull-a-Palooza powerlifting competition, which welcomes gender diverse lifters, on June 22.

The Seattle Times
U.S. Politics in Real TimeJan 17, 2024

Haley says she won’t debate unless Trump is on stage

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/01/16/trump-haley-debate-2024-00135782

#Politico #HaleyDebate #TrumpOnStage #2024Election #PoliticalDebates #PresidentialCandidates #Politics #News

ABC's New Hampshire debate canceled after Haley skips out

She said she won't participate unless Donald Trump, who has missed all the debates, joins in.

POLITICO
U.S. Politics in Real TimeDec 8, 2023

Trump’s Fox News town hall drew in lower ratings than DeSantis-Newsom debate

https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-newsom-desantis-debate-ratings-b2460458.html

#TrumpFoxNewsTownHall #DeSantisNewsomDebate #TVRatings #PoliticalDebates #PresidentialElection #MediaCoverage #Politics #News

Trump’s Fox News town hall drew in lower ratings than DeSantis-Newsom debate

Former president’s polling dominance remains while his ability to draw audiences falters

The Independent
Susan Larson ♀️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🌈Oct 31, 2023

Sometimes I Feel Like I Live in Two Different #Worlds

On #SpiritDay, #RebekahBruesehoff, a 16-year-old #author and #activist talks about her #history of #advocating for the #rights and #safety of #transgender #youngpeople since the age of 10.

I’m a pretty typical #highschool #student. Of course, that’s not the #story I see play out in #politicaldebates and #socialmedia #arguments.

#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #TransKids #Activism #Representation #Culture

https://www.advocate.com/voices/trans-girl-activist-worlds

Sometimes I Feel Like I Live in Two Different Worlds

On Spirit Day, Rebekah Bruesehoff, a 16-year-old author and activist talks about her history of advocating for the rights and safety of transgender young people since the age of 10.

Advocate.com