Dave EarleyFeb 28

Yanis Varoufakis is being prosecuted for mentioning on a podcast that he took an ecstasy pill in Sydney after the 1989 #MardiGrasParade, almost 40 years ago.

“My ridiculous prosecution must be seen within the wider, West-wide, surge of an insidious new form of fascism” https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/feb/28/yanis-varoufakis-calls-prosecution-after-admitting-taking-ecstasy-40-years-ago-ridiculous?CMP=share_btn_url&utm_medium=d_social

Yanis Varoufakis calls prosecution after admitting taking ecstasy 40 years ago ‘ridiculous’

Greek leftwing intellectual and former minister says his indictment is indicative of far-right turn in western politics

The Guardian
Show threadDave Earley

Just so happens…it’s #MardiGras tonight.

Glitter, rainbows and gummi bears: #SydneyMardiGras parade 2026 – in pictures https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/ng-interactive/2026/feb/28/glitter-rainbows-gummi-bears-sydney-mardi-gras-parade-2026-in-pictures?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other&utm_medium=d_social

Glitter, rainbows and gummi bears: Sydney Mardi Gras parade 2026 – in pictures

Thousands flock to Oxford Street in Darlinghurst to participate in the 48th Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras or have the chance to watch the parade roll past

The Guardian
Feb 28 at 2:04pmWeb
Show threadAsh KFeb 28
@earleyedition I quite like that story format, makes the photography feel more immersive. Great pics too 😍