We officially announce our endorsement for the US presidential election and discuss Pell walking free. Then we get all dreamy talking about what cities could look like without car commuting.
News
Not Good Enough has formally endorsed Bernie Sanders for president.
Cardinal George Pell has had his conviction reversed by the Australian supreme court. He’s currently on a road trip to Sydney, after being “cheered by inmates”.
Spain is moving to a Universal Basic Income — and planning to keep it once the...
We officially announce our endorsement for the US presidential election and discuss Pell walking free. Then we get all dreamy talking about what cities could look like without car commuting.
News
- Not Good Enough has formally endorsed Bernie Sanders for president.
- Cardinal George Pell has had his conviction reversed by the Australian supreme court. He’s currently on a road trip to Sydney, after being “cheered by inmates”.
- Spain is moving to a Universal Basic Income — and planning to keep it once the pandemic is over.
- QLD Greens MP Michael Berkman has called for state ownership of hospitals, instead of the government leasing beds whenever they are needed.
- "Nationalise It!" — Written and performed by Brendan McPherson
Economic management
- Scott Morrison has asked for renters and landlords to “talk to each other”, to sort out rent reductions if tenants cannot pay.
- More than two million Australians will be left out of the government’s Job Keeper package, including migrant workers and people on the disability support pension.
- Minister for Families and Social Services Anne Ruston could could raise the benefits for disabled people without any legislation changes, but is choosing not to.
- Tresurer Josh Frydenberg tells migrant workers to draw down on their super, or leave the country.
Coronavirus charges
- Victora police have used the coronavirus social gathering and movement laws to fine a drive-by protest advocating for coronavirus safety measures for refugees.
- Australian coronavirus patients are going to be treated with unproven drug hydroxychloroquine, with billionaire troublemaker Clive Palmer given a contract to produce it.
- Tough guys Border Force has been shown to be responsible for allowing plague ship Ruby Princess to dock.
Riding into blue skies
- Big cities like New Dheli are experiencing clear air for the first time in a lifetime.
- Long-term exposure to air pollution is linked to worse outcomes for coronavirus patients.
- Cities are starting to turn over more space to to cyclists and pedestrians instead of cars.
- Four-day work weeks have been linked to increases in productivity.
- Amsterdam used to be packed with cars. They changed it.
Actions
- Check out donoteat’s Youtube series on city planning, especially the episode on how highways kill cities.
- If you’re organising rent action, or have been harassed by your landlord, get in touch with us!
- Check out the Heated podcast for a great source of climate news. Solidaritus et podcastus ✊
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