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Cat Sparks

@catsparx

Author, editor, graphic designer, photographer with a PhD in sci fi and cli fi.

 Australian Capital Territory
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Joined March 2011
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Just made a donation to Rising Tide risingtide.nationbuilder.com…
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Standing at closed #Rafah crossing to #Gaza where no people or vehicles enter or depart is an eerie experience. Beyond that gate is an unfolding famine & genocide. The world has a duty to act - otherwise “never again” are empty words. It’s on our watch. thepost.co.nz/politics/36078…
Helen Clark leaves Gaza border with ‘chilling feeling’

Helen Clark leaves Gaza border with ‘chilling feeling’

Shortly after Parliament debated whether NZ should recognise Palestine as a state, the former prime minister described “eerie” scenes at the border, asking of the Government: “Who are the holdouts?”

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Suffragette figures/game pieces used in the 1909 'Pank-a-Squith' board game. Depending on what square your suffragette figure falls on, you follow instructions such as: ‘Dodges the police, move ahead two squares' #womensart
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Security seemed to have prepared his whole life for this moment. 👍😂
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An orphaned otter released as an adult still recognises and reunites with its rescuer every time he sees him
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Donate Now | Médecins Sans Frontières Australia msf-au.raiselysite.com/donat… #msfaustralia via @raisely
This is not aid—it’s orchestrated killing.

This is not aid—it’s orchestrated killing.

Make a donation today

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President Bio, we are citizens from all around the world, and we stand in solidarity with you and your support of the rights of women and girls. Our united voices are behind you in the fight to ban FGM. @julius_maadabio secure.avaaz.org/campaign/en…
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These Afghan human rights defenders fled after they were tortured and imprisoned by the Taliban for their activism - and now Pakistan is sending them straight back. It’s a death sentence, but we can help prevent it - please add your name here: secure.avaaz.org/campaign/en…
Deported into the hands of the Taliban

Deported into the hands of the Taliban

In just days, Afghan human rights defenders could be deported by Pakistan - straight into the hands of the Taliban. This is a death sentence, and we can help prevent it. Sign now!

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#womeninhorrormonth #IntoBonesLikeOil by @KaaronWarren (@AurealisAwards Winner, @ShirleyJAwards & @TheStokerAwards Finalist) smpl.is/3bu9 #gothichorror #ghoststory #ghosts #darkfantasy #horror #mustread #kaaronwarren
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Kiva is an easy way to make a real difference in someone's life. Will you join me in helping Eugenia in Macrohon, Southern Leyte to pursue their dream? kiva.org/invitedby/_cG5nZmNu… #microloan #kivalove via @Kiva
Can you help support Eugenia?

Can you help support Eugenia?

Kiva is a loan, not a donation. With Kiva you can lend as little as $25 and make a big change in someone's life.

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People all around the world are standing with their brothers and sisters in Goma -- whose city has been captured by a brutal rebel army. Sign & RT: secure.avaaz.org/campaign/en…
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Kiva is an easy way to make a real difference in someone's life. Will you join me in helping Nuvia in Agencia La Unión to pursue their dream? kiva.org/invitedby/_cG5nZmNu… #microloan #kivalove via @Kiva
Can you help support Nuvia?

Can you help support Nuvia?

Kiva is a loan, not a donation. With Kiva you can lend as little as $25 and make a big change in someone's life.

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One of the amazing books we published this year! This scifi/clifi/dark speculative fiction collection is superb & needs a signal boost! 🔥@PublishersWkly review of #CalvariaFell by Cat Sparks & Kaaron Warren! smpl.is/8nq2d @catsparx @kaaronwarren
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David McBride stood up for all of us. It’s time we stood up for him. We don’t stand a chance against the crushing of the Govt & their millions of dollars. We can’t appeal without your help. Pls give David a fighting chance by donating to his appeal today👉🏼chuffed.org/project/davidmcb…
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The People's Blockade has begun! Look at our beautiful setup. The Welcome Tent is open and we are so excited to see everyone! #risingtideaus #peoplesblockade
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Please support this Gaza GoFundMe by donating or sharing—every bit of help makes a difference. gofund.me/c2a7bfca
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'The Resilience of Poppies' The latest kite Revealed on the Hope Flies site- Visited to Learn more about its amazing creator diver a surgeon, a mother and an award-winning illustrator. hopeflies.isobellecarmody.ne…
‘The Resilience of Poppies’ – Inda Binda – bidding is at $400 - Hope Flies

‘The Resilience of Poppies’ – Inda Binda – bidding is at $400 - Hope Flies

‘The best thing about where I live now in Riyadh is the kindness and generosity of its people,' Inda says warmly. 'Back at home in Meanjin/Brisbane, I most appreciate the outdoors – our forest...

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If you leave out the first paragraph it’s basically @EricIdle ‘s Galaxy Song.
Nish Amin (@nishsterling) profile pictureNish Amin@nishsterling19 Nov 2024
She’s not exactly @ProfBrianCox
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Why children like me have a right to be heard at the People’s Blockade of the Newcastle coal port. theguardian.com/commentisfre…
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I don't know who to credit this photo to, but this is the best aerial shot I've seen that gives a sense of scale for today's hīkoi protesting the NZ government's direction for Māori. Unbelievable numbers.
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