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☕️ PROUDLY ☙ Saturday, June 7, 2025 ☙ C&C NEWS 🦠 Pride Month hits low tide as Target retreats; 11th Circuit KO’s FL drag show; Trump, DOGE win big at SCOTUS—twice; and DEI takes a deathblow in 9-0 reverse discrimination ruling; and more.
this is funny because I just read a post about less Pride stuff at Target and the comments were brutal. Still boycotting for having it in the first place or now for dropping DEI. Some as long as four years they haven’t stepped foot in there. There was little positive and a lot negative about the company. Some said they spent 1-200/wk on crap and don’t go at all now. (I know some of those people. It was an addiction.) Target has to be feeling the pinch. Can’t please everyone.
@Kat Damned it you do, damned if you don't. But they never should have waded in that controversial pool in the first place...none of them should have. Just. Sell. Product.
I've noticed that since I cook a lot at home and I make a lot of weird recipes, I should probably share them online! maybe people will like it and try it out themselves.
Have you ever craved cheesecake and sushi at the same time? Well do I have the combination for you. It’s literally just a new york style cheesecake, with a little drizzle of soy sauce! And trust me the flavors do NOT conflict, in fact it probably tastes exactly as you’d imagine! It’s gonna be hard to do but somehow, I think you need to avoid getting the soy sauce under the graham base. The cream cheese part touching the soy sauce is no big deal, but it’s the absorbant bottom that could make it a bit too overwhelmingly salty, so just keep that in mind! 😬
جنبش سوسیالیسم فارغ از موفقیت یا عدم موفقیتش، یکی از خیرخواه‌ترین جنبش‌های تاریخ بشر است. مخالفان سوسیالیسم اغلب از تجربه‌های شوروی، چین و دیگر دولت‌های به اصطلاح کمونیست به عنوان شکست‌های بزرگ سوسیالیسم نام می‌برند. تجاربی که بیشتر هم به شکست می‌مانند تا پیروزی، ولی نقاط قوت زیادی هم داشتند که در حوصلهٔ این نوشتار نیست.
زمانی که با مردم راجع به آنارشیسم گفتوگو می‌کنم اغلب با چند پرسش کلیشه‌ای مواجه می‌شوم: آیا عملی است؟ آیا نمونهٔ عملی هم دارد؟ این یک عقیدهٔ آرمانگرایانه است، چه تضمینی وجود دارد که به چیزی مثل شوروی و چین منتج نشود؟
در دفاع از عملی بودن آنارشیسم زیاد نوشته‌اند. در مورد نمونه‌های عملی آن هم در طول تاریخ کم نبودند؛ اما مشکل اصلی این است که ما هیچ کشور آنارشیستی نداریم و احتمالاً هم نخواهیم داشت. آنارشی نمی‌تواند جزیره باشد. ما تمام جهان را می‌خواهیم. اما این هدف به هیچ عنوان به دست انقلابی‌ها تحقق نخواهد یافت. ریسک انقلاب بسیار بالاست و انقلاب‌های قرن بیستم اکثراً نشان دادند که نتیجهٔ خوبی در انتظار انقلاب‌کنندگان نیست. انقلاب‌ها به راحتی دزدیده می‌شوند. همان‌طور که انقلاب اکتبر توسط لنین و بلشویک‌ها و انقلاب ایران توسط اسلام‌گرایان دزدیده شد. مراقبت از بنای خیس و خام انقلاب دشوارتر از خودِ انقلاب است.
انقلاب همیشه با وعده و شعارهای آرمانگرایانه همراه است. همواره انقلابیونی می‌خواهند بکوبند و از نو بسازند. توده‌ها در پی آرمان زیر و رو شدن یک‌شبهٔ همه‌چیز و برقراری فوری رفاه و خوشبختی به انقلاب امیدوارند؛ اما پس از پیروزی دیگر خبری از رفاه و خوشبختی نخواهد بود. در این موقعیت دیگر نه امیدی و نه نایی برای انقلاب دوباره وجود ندارد.
هیچ انقلابی در عدم حضور هیجانات جمعی رخ نمی‌دهد. هیجانات جمعی یکی از خطرناک‌ترین خطاهای ذهنی انسان است؛ چرا که هم امکان تفکر و بیان مستقل را صلب می‌کند و هم ابزاری برای تمامیت‌خواهی است. با وجود این هیجانات جمعی که اتفاقاً در اوایل پیروزی انقلاب‌ها در اوج خود نیز هستند، امکان پاگیری یک حکومت تمامیت‌خواه از دل مردمی‌ترین تلاش‌ها بسیار آسان است.
به عقیدهٔ من مطمئن‌ترین و هموارترین راه به آنارشی یا هر جامعهٔ مطلوب نه انقلاب و نه اصلاح‌طلبی حکومتی است. یک جنبش اجتماعی باید توجه و تمرکز خود را به یک هدف مشخص و دست‌یافتنی معطوف کند. این توجه و تمرکز باید با برآورده شدن خواستهٔ جنبش پایان پذیرد. نیز عملی که برای دست‌یابی به مقصود انجام می‌شود باید مشخص باشد. با این دید می‌توان مشکلات جزئی‌تر مانند حجاب اجباری یا سرکوب اقلیت‌ها را هم به تدریج و با موفقیت حل نمود.
فارغ از این راه‌حل‌ها نیز جامعهٔ آنارشیستی به تدریج از طریق تعمیق دموکراسی و افزایش مشارکت مردم در نهادهای غیررسمی در حال حصول است. به افزایش تعداد و ابعاد سازمان‌های مردم‌نهاد یا ان‌جی‌اوها توجه کنید. به اهمیت دموکراسی در نگاه مردم دنیا نظری بیاندازید.
راه‌حلی که ارائه شد مسلماً در زندگی ما و احتمالاً فرزندان ما عملی نخواهد شد؛ اما با این حال از رخ دادن فجایعی مانند انقلاب اکتبر یا نظایر آن نیز پیشگیری به عمل خواهد آمد. با این حال در کوتاه‌مدت هم می‌توان به نتایج خوبی رسید.
Le #Chili 🇨🇱 rompt les relations diplomatiques avec #Israël 🇮🇱... Le président du Chili Gabriel #Boric a défendu sa décision de retirer les attachés militaires de l'ambassade israélienne, qualifiant le massacre à #Gaza comme un #génocide mené par le gouvernement #Netanyahu. « Il ne s'agit pas de jeux politiques ni d'élections », a-t-il déclaré « C'est une question d'humanité. ”
There is now a firmly documented pattern of Israel ordering civilians in Gaza to evacuate into "safe" zones, then directly bombarding those same zones in the following days.
This is a full-on pattern of ethnic cleansing, and methodically executed genocide.
Our politicians are such cowards they go along with genocide to avoid Israel dishing the dirt on them. Greta is so brave, she opposes genocide, knowing Israel might kill her. See the difference?
These worlds regimes are off the rails, plunging everything into chaos and war amid the threat of global environmental collapse. There does not seem to be any "good guys" anymore. Few leaders exhibit compassion reason and accountability. Did it start with Putins assasination of his political rival? Was it earlier, when Nazis seemed to camoflage themselves in American flags and quietly groom the country over the next 80+ years? Well past time to resist in a more effective way.
You can't convince the incompetent-to- lead that they're incompetent to lead once they have their hands on the steering wheel. You gotta pull the sparkplug wires. "Beebs" has shown that genocide is just another step in keeping their hands on the wheel. The copilot slumps stabbed in the next seat over for even trying to suggest other people might be human too.
On nous a enseigné l'extermination du peuple juif par les #nazis. On nous a montré les images des camps de concentration, des bombardements, des villes en ruine, des corps amaigris par la famine. On nous a fait visionner plusieurs fois "Nuit et Brouillard". On a lu et relu "Si c'est un homme" de Primo Levi et "le Pianiste" de Władysław Szpilman. On a formé nos jeunes esprits à reconnaître la propagande raciste et antisémite. On nous a appris les termes : crimes de guerre, crimes contre l'humanité et génocide. Et on nous a martelé à juste titre : "plus jamais ça". Mais aujourd'hui, alors que nous vivons le premier génocide de l'Histoire filmé et documenté quotidiennement, nos politiques et nos médias tentent de le nier et utilisent les mêmes outils sémantiques que les nazis pour déshumaniser et criminaliser les victimes du génocide ; ils usent et abusent de la calomnie, de l'intimidation ou de la répression pour aussi criminaliser et museler les soutiens du peuple Palestinien.
Une enseignante a été suspendue et a écopé d'un blâme pour avoir fait une minute de silence pour les victimes de #Gaza au lendemain du bombardement d'un camp de réfugiés. Pour Élisabeth Borne, rendre hommage aux 400 victimes d'un crime contre l'humanité : c'est une violation de la neutralité des enseignants. Au delà de nous révéler son ignominie et son ignorance, elle est aussi la preuve vivante que nos dirigeants politiques se foutent des droits humains et du Droit international dès lors que leurs intérêts sont menacés. Oui, leurs intérêts financiers : les massacres, ça rapporte. Il y a deux jours, alors que nous venions d'apprendre que Macron ne reconnaîtrait pas l'État Palestinien en juin, nous découvrions qu'un cargo israélien allait faire escale, le jeudi 5 juin, à Fos-sur-Mer, près de Marseille. "Le Contship Era doit embarquer le même jour, et en secret, 14 tonnes de pièces détachées pour fusils mitrailleurs. Fabriqué par la société française #Eurolinks, ce matériel militaire doit être livré à l’entreprise d’armement Israel Military Industries." Les livraisons de matériel militaire français vers Israël se poursuivent donc en SECRET. C'est ce que nous révèlent le média français Disclose.ngo et le média irlandais The Ditch. Emmanuel #Macron, Sébastien #Lecornu et Jean-Noël #Barrot avaient pourtant affirmé "pas de vente d'armes à Israël"... Et donc des pièces pour des fusils mitrailleurs : c'est quoi ? Les #dockers de Fos-sur-Mer, refusant de participer au génocide des Palestiniens, se mobilisent et le jeudi, ils ont bloqué le chargement de deux autres conteneurs sur le même bateau.
Quelques jours auparavant, Rima #Hassan et Greta Thunberg ont embarqué sur la #FreedomFlotilla pour livrer de l'aide humanitaire à #Gaza. Une action pacifique ayant pour objet de dénoncer le blocus. Là, où 100% de la population est menacée par la #famine selon l'ONU. Et face à cet acte de courage, les médias d'extrême-droite tentent de détourner l'attention des masses. Sur Cnews, la présidente Renaissance de Seine-Saint-Denis Shannon Seban lance : "Où étaient Rima Hassan et Greta Thunberg quand des femmes israéliennes ont été violées, brûlées et décapitées le 7-Octobre ?", et vous Shannon, où étiez-vous avant le 7 octobre lorsqu'Israël multipliait les emprisonnements de masse, les assassinats de civils, les tortures, les expulsions forcées, niait le droit inaliénable du peuple palestinien à l’autodétermination, imposait un blocus illégal à Gaza depuis 2007, niait tout droit civique ou politique aux Palestiniens ? Et où êtes-vous aujourd'hui chère Shannon ? Alors que l'on décompte plus de 50 000 morts et que 100% des Gazouis sont menacés d'une famine organisée par l'État génocidaire. Sur LCI Europe 1 BFMTV les journalistes se sont lancés dans de la désinformation en tentant de faire passer cette opération humanitaire pour un épisode de "la croisière s'amuse". Ils usent et abusent de cet élément de langage. Depuis le temps que les détracteurs et harceleurs de Rima Hassan lui disent "tu n'as qu'à y aller toi à Gaza" alors maintenant qu'elle le fait courageusement, malgré les multitudes de menaces de mort qu'elle reçoit, il fallait bien que des journalistes et editocrates trouvent d'autres mensonges puants pour l'attaquer. Tous ces négationnistes, niant à la fois la responsabilité d'Israël dans la crise humanitaire et le génocide en cours. D'ailleurs aucun d'entre eux n'est jamais aller à Gaza pour nous montrer à quel point "Israël est gentil avec les Palestiniens". Ils haïssent Rima Hassan et Greta Thunberg car elles les mettent face à leurs mensonges et leur lâcheté.
Hier, la Freedom Flotilla Coalition a répondu à l'appel de Frontex pour secourir une embarcation de 40 exilé·es fuyant la guerre au Soudan. Le droit de la mer est régi par plusieurs textes internationaux : "toute personne en péril doit être secourue. Cette obligation est notamment inscrite dans la Convention internationale pour la sauvegarde de la vie humaine en mer (abrégée SOLAS, pour « safety of life at sea »), adoptée en 1974, et la Convention des Nations unies sur le droit de la mer (Unclos, pour « United Nations convention on the law of the sea »), adoptée en 1982. « Tout navire qui a connaissance d’une situation de détresse doit s’arrêter s’il est à proximité ou se dérouter s’il est le plus proche de la zone pour prendre en charge les personnes dont la vie est menacée ». Le droit international prévoit le débarquement des personnes secourues en mer dans un lieu sûr (et non le lieu le plus proche) dans les meilleurs délais possibles. Rima Hassan et Greta Thunberg ont communiqué sur les réseaux pour nous tenir informés du sauvetage des exilé.e.s. Et ça a complètement fait vrillé le média d'extrême-droite Frontières. Ce média qui concentre tout le rebut de l'humanité a écrit un tweet pour étaler sa médiocrité et son ignorance, je cite : "Quand Rima Hassan s'improvise PASSEUR DE MIGRANTS et MEDIATISE son intervention." Pour rappel le "média" Frontières a menacé des magistrats, des avocats, des associations, des migrants, des femmes et hommes politiques militant contre le génocide. Pourquoi s'attendre à ce que ses "journalistes" suprémacistes aient connaissance du Droit international et respectent les Droits humains ?
Durant 20 mois, nous avons manifesté, dénoncé sur les réseaux et dans nos médias les apologies de crimes contre l'humanité de personnalités pro-Israël. Et hier, vendredi 6 juin, nous apprenions enfin que la justice avait ouvert une information judiciaire pour #complicité de #GÉNOCIDE et incitation au GÉNOCIDE contre plusieurs figures franco-israéliennes accusées d’avoir bloqué l’aide humanitaire. Sont visés : Nili #kupfer-naouri, Rachel #Touitou, Haim B. Rappelons que ces gens se sont vantés sur les réseaux sociaux de leurs "exploits". Rappelons qu'ils ont écrit des tweets appelant à la destruction totale de #Gaza. Cette information judiciaire fait suite à une saisine du Parquet national antiterroriste (par réquisitoire introductif) dans lequel il estime qu’il existe « des indices graves et concordants d’avoir, sur le territoire d’Israël, d’Egypte et de Gaza, notamment aux postes-frontières de Nitzana et de Kerem Shalom, entre le 1er janvier 2024 et mai 2024, commis des faits de complicité de génocide, de provocation publique et directe au génocide suivie d’effet et de complicité de crimes de guerre ». L'enquête se fera sous la direction de deux juges d'instruction du pôle crimes contre l’humanité du tribunal judiciaire de Paris." Mais un nom très important manque à l'appel : Meyer #Habib. Cet énergumène a multiplié les apologies de crimes contre l'humanité, les insultes, les calomnies, les diffamations, les menaces. Au cas où il viendrait à l'idée de quelques alliés de Meyer de contester ce que nous reprochons à l'ex-député, j'ai tout répertorié dans un article s'intitulant : Meyer Habib, l'impunité garantie pour une haine raciale épanouie.
D'une professeure faisant une minute de silence pour les victimes d'un crime contre l'humanité en passant par #Rima Hassan, Greta Thunberg et des civils naviguant vers #Gaza jusqu'à la mobilisation des Dockers de Fos-sur-Mer ou ceux de Gêne : TOUS nous montrent la voie. Toutes ces personnes qui engagent leurs corps dans une résistance contre des politiques ou des entreprises d'armement qui collaborent à un génocide. éseaux sociaux de leurs "exploits". Rappelons qu'ils ont écrit des tweets appelant à la destruction totale de Gaza. Cette information judiciaire fait suite à une saisine du Parquet national antiterroriste (par réquisitoire introductif) dans lequel il estime qu’il existe « des indices graves et concordants d’avoir, sur le territoire d’ #Israël, d’Egypte et de Gaza, notamment aux postes-frontières de Nitzana et de Kerem Shalom, entre le 1er janvier 2024 et mai 2024, commis des faits de complicité de génocide, de provocation publique et directe au génocide suivie d’effet et de complicité de crimes de guerre ». L'enquête se fera sous la direction de deux juges d'instruction du pôle crimes contre l’humanité du tribunal judiciaire de Paris." Mais un nom très important manque à l'appel : Meyer #Habib. Cet énergumène a multiplié les apologies de crimes contre l'humanité, les insultes, les calomnies, les diffamations, les menaces. Au cas où il viendrait à l'idée de quelques alliés de Meyer de contester ce que nous reprochons à l'ex-député, j'ai tout répertorié dans un article s'intitulant : Meyer Habib, l'impunité garantie pour une haine raciale épanouie.
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Ces derniers jours, nous avons appris que certains rabbins ultra-orthodoxes ont menacé de quitter #Israël s'ils sont forcés de rejoindre l'armée. L'ancien rabbin sépharade en chef Yitzhak Yosef a averti que si des étudiants de la yeshiva sont arrêtés pour avoir évité le service, la communauté ultra-orthodoxe sera obligée de quitter Israël et de chercher refuge à l'étranger. Nous parlons de 1,2 million d'Israéliens. Il s'agit d'un nombre important de Juifs israéliens. Certains partisans palestiniens ont été encouragés par cette évolution, mais en fait un tel scénario ne fera que renforcer Israël.
La communauté orthodoxe est un lourd fardeau pour la société israélienne. Leur contribution à Israël est profondément négative. La plupart d'entre eux vivent de prestations de l'État, profitent des services de santé israéliens. Ils sont retirés de la vie moderne et des professions modernes, leur contribution à la productivité et aux services est bien en dessous de zéro; leur contribution à la défense israélienne est nul. Pourtant, leur taux de natalité est très élevé à tous les niveaux. Certains savants israéliens ont prédit qu'Israël ne peut pas survivre à sa communauté #orthodoxe. Elle finira par imploser à cause de ce secteur « parasitaire » en pleine croissance. Comme si cela n'était pas assez troublant pour la plupart des Israéliens, les politiciens orthodoxes exploitent également leur pouvoir politique et le débat actuel sur le service militaire en est un exemple. Il est donc possible que #Netanyahu voit une opportunité de pousser les orthodoxes au coin de la rue. Il peut même être inspiré par la pensée de les encourager à quitter le pays. Un tel mouvement ne peut que conduire à Netanyahou à une popularité croissante au sein de la société israélienne qui est maintenant de droite d'un mur à l'autre. Les Israéliens sont unis derrière Netanyahu à propos du génocide de Gaza et ils s'uniront derrière lui s'il décide de pousser les orthodoxes hors du pays.
In the last few days we learned that some ultra-Orthodox rabbis have threatened to leave Israel if they are forced to join the army.
Former chief Sephardic rabbi Yitzhak Yosef warned that if yeshiva students are arrested for dodging the draft, the ultra-Orthodox community will be forced to leave Israel and seek refuge abroad.
We are talking about 1.2 million Israelis. This is a significant number of Israeli Jews. Some Palestinian supporters were encouraged by that development but in fact such a scenario will only make Israel stronger.
The orthodox community is a heavy burden on Israeli society. Their contribution to Israeli is in the deep negative. Most of them are living on state benefits, enjoy the Israeli health services. They are removed from modern life and modern professions, their contribution to productivity and services is way below zero. Needles to mention that their contribution to Israeli defence is zilch. Yet, their birth rate is very high by any standard. Some Israeli scholars have predicted that Israel can’t survive its orthodox community. It will eventually implode because of this vastly growing ‘parasitic’ sector. As if this is not troubling enough for most Israelis, the orthodox politicians also exploit their political power and the current debate over military service is an example.
It is therefore possible that Netanyahu sees an opportunity in pushing the Orthodox to the corner. He may be even inspired by the thought of encouraging them to leave the country. Such a move can only lead to Netanyahu growing popularity within the Israeli society that is by now right wing from wall to wall. The Israelis are united behind Netanyahu about the Gaza genocide and they will unite behind him if he decides to push the Orthodox out of the country.
But there is one problem. I can’t think of any country that will be happy to take this highly dysfunctional Israeli sector. Maybe Iran would consider it as a publicity stunt.
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The Florida Bar rejected two other recent ethics complaints against Bondi filed, respectively, by two California congressmen and a California lawyer. The Bar’s lawyers cited a jurisdictional issue, saying it “does not investigate or prosecute sitting officers appointed under the U.S. Constitution while they are in office.”
On Friday morning, The Florida Bar rejected the latest Bondi complaint in a letter sent to the coalition, citing the same legal issue.
If the #FloridaBar is not willing to do their job and enforce their own #EthicalStandards then it's time for the Bar's leadership to be removed and new leadership put-in that will.
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FBI Director Kash Patel tripled down on his assertion that pedophile and billionaire financier Jeffrey Epstein killed himself in an episode of the Joe Rogan Experience podcast that aired on Friday.
FBI Director Kash Patel tripled down on his assertion that pedophile and billionaire financier Jeffrey Epstein killed himself in an episode of the Joe Rogan Experience podcast that aired on Friday.
California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday suggested his state could retaliate against the Trump administration by not paying billions of dollars in federal taxes.
"Californians pay the bills for the federal government," Newsom posted to X. "We pay over $80 BILLION more in taxes than we get back. Maybe it’s time to cut that off."
7 Haziran 1881'de dünyaya gelen Kanno Sugako, kadınlara yönelik baskılara karşı özgürlük mücadelesine dair makaleleriyle anarşist kadın hareketindeki önemli isimlerden biriydi.
Kadına yönelik şiddete karşı 1906’da Wakayama’da çıkan özgürlükçü bir gazetenin editörü oldu.
Haziran 1908'de Tokyo’da İmparator Meiji’ye karşı anarşistlerin gerçekleştirdiği bir eyleme katılan Kanno, eylemde tutuklanan yoldaşlarını ziyaretinde tutuklandı. Serbest bırakıldıktan 2 ay sonra Shusui Kotoku'yla devletin yasakladığı anarşist bir gazete çıkarmaya başladı.
Gazete sebebiyle tekrar tutuklanan Kanno barışçıl eylemlerle herhangi bir şeyin değişmeyeceğini düşünerek 4 yoldaşı ile İmparator'a suikast planı hazırladı. Yakalanan ve "vatan hainliği" ile suçlanan Kanno, Japonya'da 24 Ocak 1911'de, idam edilen ilk kadın politik tutsaktı. https://x.com/anarsizmtarih/status/1931309578093756795?t=Epb_GLE7jKuixnOJNv1zCQ&s=35
ICE officers faced chaotic scuffles on June 6 from elite-backed activists in New York City’s major courthouse as they picked up migrants for deportation.
I've learned that it's the choice of Desktop Environment that matters, and any major distro will work. I run GNOME with Flatpak on Fedora, Debian, and zypper on openSUSE, and don't really notice any performance difference.
Melbourne Pollinator Corridor: Restoring Biodiversity in Urban Landscapes
The Melbourne Pollinator Corridor (MPC), is 8km community-driven wildlife corridor that will link 2 large green patches that run along the Birrarung (Yarra River), Westgate Park and the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. The MPC focusses on native bees and other native pollinating insects, with the aim to bring 18,000 indigenous plants in 200 gardens by the end of 2024. It has been designed within local council constraints and with over 20 scientists and specialists. So far, they have turned over 480 square metres of barren public land into gardens filled with critters and beauty.
This is the first wildlife corridor like this in Australia, so not only are we seeing a project that will strengthen local flora and fauna and help everyone in the local community but it is also creating a precedent. And it’s all thanks to one person, Emma Cutting.
Guided by her profound concern over the increasing dominance of concrete and asphalt in urban environments and the urgent calls to action by leaders like Sir David Attenborough, Emma founded The Heart Gardening Project.
The Heart Gardening Project (THGP) exists for several crucial reasons: Firstly, there is a significant amount of public land that remains unused and neglected. THGP aims to transform these spaces into vibrant, purposeful areas that benefit the community.
Secondly, amidst the escalating Climate Crisis, there remains a glaring lack of efforts to expand diverse public plantings. THGP seeks to address this by engaging communities, enhancing biodiversity, and tackling urban environmental challenges.
Thirdly, the rapid decline of native pollinators underscores the urgent need to restore habitats that support their survival. THGP focuses on replanting native species to create vital habitats for these essential creatures.
Lastly, the pervasive disconnection from both nature and other humans contributes to widespread mental health issues such as loneliness and depression. THGP recognizes the healing potential of nature and aims to reconnect individuals with their environment and community through gardening initiatives.
The Heart Gardening Projecthas set ambitious goals for its future endeavors. By the end of 2024, THGP plans to complete 200 gardens within the MPC zone, paving the way for its expansion across Melbourne. Integral to this expansion is the establishment of robust maintenance systems to ensure the longevity and vitality of these green spaces. Using the Melbourne Pollinator Corridor (MPC) as a proving ground, THGP aims to showcase to communities across Australia, and globally, how urban biodiversity can be significantly enhanced through thoughtful public plantings. This initiative not only aims to bolster native pollinator populations but also serves as a model for creating similar pollinator corridors elsewhere.
Over the next decade, THGP intends to engage in citizen science initiatives linked to the MPC, exploring connections between indigenous cultural knowledge and western scientific practices. This approach not only enriches understanding but also fosters inclusive environmental stewardship. Moreover, THGP seeks to influence policy and guidelines pertaining to street gardening, advocating for supportive frameworks that encourage community involvement and sustainable practices. By fostering widespread participation and demonstrating tangible positive impacts, THGP aims to catalyze meaningful change in biodiversity conservation and mental health improvement on a global scale.
Designing a shared, open-ended process The Melbourne Pollinator Corridor consists of small street gardens created, managed, and maintained by local residents. Together, these gardens form a collaborative corridor that continues to expand in scope. This decentralized yet coordinated approach necessitates openness and flexibility. Rather than imposing a rigid design. The project offers loose frameworks that define the overall scope of the corridor while guiding individual garden designs.
Instead of a detailed masterplan, the corridor is conveyed through a diagrammatic drawing that captures the project’s ambition. This plan outlines a structure that facilitates coordination across gardens, enhancing the collective vision greater than the sum of its parts. At the garden level, Emma has developed design templates that provide guidance while encouraging personal interpretation – a concept she refers to as “tailored participation.” This approach allows each participant to contribute uniquely to the project.
Emma emphasizes that the project aims to support diverse approaches to gardening, fostering learning and encouraging community engagement. She explains, “The project is about recognizing that each person will approach their garden differently, empowering individuals to understand and contribute to the initiative.” By remaining open to interpretation, the project enables participants to shape their own experiences of involvement.
Overall, the MPC thrives because all gardens adhere to a shared set of principles and values, while remaining adaptable to evolving needs and forms throughout the project’s progression.
New modes of documentation, new ways of seeing the built environment Central to the project’s community-led approach are user-friendly and inclusive documentation methods that make design and technical knowledge accessible to non-designers. One such example is the Melbourne Pollinator Corridor Handbook, written by Emma, who describes it as “the handbook I wish I had years ago when I started my journey into street gardening and urban biodiversity.” The handbook serves as a visionary document, a field guide, and a comprehensive technical reference.
The handbook connects various fields of knowledge to create a comprehensive guide tailored for non-designers or gardeners. Emma consulted with over 30 scientists and specialists – including conservationists, entomologists, native bee experts, and ecologists – to compile the information. This resulted in an accessible eight-step process for planning, designing, constructing, and maintaining projects. The handbook also features extensive plant lists, supplier information, and advice on navigating regulatory challenges. Despite its complex content, it maintains approachability through a storytelling tone and supportive illustrations.
I finally got my hands on a copy of the Melbourne Pollinator Corridor Handbook, and immediately read it cover to cover. While it is specifically written for people involved the MPC it is packed full of information about bees and pants and chock full of great information for anyone interested in doing similar.
Check out The Heart Gardening Project web site, where you can donate to the project and find out more. theheartgardeningproject.org.a… All Images via The Heart Gardening Project web site.
The Melbourne Pollinator Corridor Handbook is a clear, factual, accessible and easy-to-use introduction to native bees, gardening for native bees and street gardening! This handbook is designed to be used— to be thumbed through time and time again, w…
Should we follow Bologna’s model for Participatory Urbanism?
In the early 2000’s Citizen Participation in Bologna Italy was at an all time low. Bureaucratic hurdles made it almost impossible for individuals to instigate civic ideas, with no clear pathways for implementing projects in communities. To address this issue, the city introduced radical new regulations aimed at simplifying and facilitating civic involvement. These changes enabled both citizens and private organizations to form collaboration pacts with the city to enhance public spaces. As well as these pacts, Bologna established innovation and collaboration labs throughout the city. The net result has been a massive boost in citizen engagement, with 100’s of new collaboration pacts being implemented and 10,000’s of people participating in projects. All over Bologna 100’s of public spaces will be improved though these pacts, thanks to the imagination and participation of citizens.
With so many benefits to an initiative like this, WHY IS EVERY CITY NOT DOING THIS? Benefits such as.
Enhanced Civic Engagement: By involving residents directly in the planning process, the initiative encourages greater participation in civic matters. This helps ensure that the voices of diverse groups within the community are heard and considered.
Improved Urban Planning: The collaboration between residents, local government, and other stakeholders can lead to more effective and tailored urban planning. Solutions are more likely to address real needs and preferences when developed with direct input from those affected.
Fostering Innovation: District Labs serve as experimental spaces where new ideas and solutions can be tested. This environment promotes creativity and allows for innovative approaches to local challenges, from infrastructure to social services.
Community Empowerment: The initiative empowers residents by giving them a direct role in shaping their environment. This can increase community pride, ownership, and responsibility towards local issues.
Better Resource Allocation: By identifying and addressing the specific needs of different districts, resources can be allocated more effectively. This targeted approach helps ensure that investments are used where they will have the most impact.
Increased Collaboration: The initiative encourages collaboration between various stakeholders, including local authorities, businesses, and civic organizations. This holistic approach can lead to more comprehensive and sustainable solutions.
Social Cohesion: Engaging in collaborative projects can strengthen community bonds and foster a sense of unity among residents. Working together on shared goals helps build trust and cooperation within the community.
Sustainable Development: The focus on local input and experimentation can lead to more sustainable and adaptive development practices. Solutions are more likely to be environmentally and socially sustainable when developed through a participatory process.
The Bologna Civic Imagination Office and District Labs initiative exemplifies how creative and participatory approaches can enhance urban development and community well-being.
In every city on this planet there are residents bursting with creativity and ideas on how to improve their public spaces. These ideas are not going to come to fruition in a “top down” bureaucracy. These ideas will never see the light of day, without a system in place for them gain public attention, discussion and possibly even implementation. In most cities there is just no sytem for this. If you want to improve the public realm then it’s just a trial an error process of contacting politicians, government workers, departments, councillors, journalists… Anyone and everyone in the hope that your idea might get through to “the powers that be.” There are funding grants, there are budget submissions and there are other approaches but no single system designed specifically for Participatory Urbanism, as they have in Bologna.
It was all born from a bench, because a citizen asked for permission to repaint a bench. We realised that in order to give permission to repaint the bench, we had to go through five different sectors of the municipal machinery — five different authorisations. We began to understand that something was not working.”
BOLOGNA MAYOR VIRGINIO MEROLA
I am left wondering, is this the big idea all Urbanists have to get behind? Is this the best way forward to improve the public realm. Should we all be writing to our MP’s, Senators and Councillors, promoting this idea, above all else?
The City of Bologna’s Civic Imagination Office and District Labs have been involved in many notable projects that highlight the initiative’s success in fostering community engagement and urban innovation. Some types of projects that have been instigated include;
Urban Gardens and Green Spaces: One of the key projects has been the development of urban gardens and green spaces across the city. These projects not only beautify the area but also promote community interaction and sustainable practices. Residents have been involved in designing and maintaining these spaces, enhancing local biodiversity and creating places for social gatherings.
Public Art Installations: The Civic Imagination Office has supported various public art initiatives that involve local artists and residents. These installations are often created through collaborative efforts and reflect the unique character and culture of different districts in Bologna.
Community-Made Playgrounds: In several districts, community members have come together to design and build playgrounds for children. These playgrounds are tailored to the needs and preferences of local families, fostering a sense of ownership and pride among residents.
Neighborhood Revitalization Projects: The District Labs have been instrumental in revitalising neglected or underused areas. Projects include the transformation of vacant lots into vibrant community spaces, as well as the renovation of historic buildings for new uses, such as community centers or co-working spaces.
Local Food and Market Initiatives: The city has supported projects aimed at enhancing local food systems, including farmers’ markets and community kitchens. These initiatives promote local produce, support small businesses, and encourage healthy eating habits.
Cultural Festivals and Events: The Civic Imagination Office has helped organize various cultural festivals and events that celebrate Bologna’s diverse communities. These events often involve residents in planning and execution, fostering a sense of community and cultural exchange.
Participatory Budgeting Projects: The city has implemented participatory budgeting processes where residents can propose and vote on local projects. This approach ensures that community needs and priorities directly influence how public funds are spent.
There is a lot more to this project than what I talked about above so I encourage everyone to go and do some further research. I’ve attached a few links below but there a ton more stuff out there on t’internet.
What If… we could reimagine our future as thriving, fairer, more resilient and more connected? How could that vision help us to move forward and take practical action towards a better future?
Transition Together have just brought out a free step-by-step guide to building a community vision, a great tool for making local change. The guide is designed to help groups and communities open up their imagination and start exploring what a better future could look like in their context. It helps to build a shared vision of what’s possible, a vital starting point to exploring how we can work together to make it a reality. The guide is for any group that wants to expand their vision of what’s possible in the future and explore how they want to work towards it. It is designed for starting conversations within a local community and to create a space to hear different perspectives and needs. The exercise can also be used to investigate a single theme or issue, like food or transport, or by a group which isn’t place-based but wants to reimagine the future of their area of interest – like the arts or youth provision.
If you are from a community group that wants to invite the wider community into this process you might like to do this exercise within your organisation first. This lets you become really familiar with it before running it with a bigger audience, but also allows your members to fully contribute and explore your priorities and focus in a deeper, richer way.
The guide is based on the experience of the Transition Movement, a network of community groups in 50 countries; people working together locally to address the big, complex problems of our time. They do this by reimagining our local communities, and then taking practical action to help them become thriving, inclusive, more resilient places for everyone. ‘Transition’ simply means change and how we get from one thing to another – from a damaging, polluting, unequal present to a fairer, more resilient, regenerative future for all.
There are some 300 local Transition groups in communities across the UK. They are supported by Transition Together in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and by Scottish Communities Climate Action Network (SCCAN) in Scotland. This approach to visioning was developed during the global coronavirus pandemic and is inspired by Rob Hopkins’ work around What if, and the 3 horizons framework (h3uni.org/). This framework was developed to help navigate situations where there is a high level of uncertainty and also a high level of potential for change. It’s an approach that has been tried and tested by many local Transition groups working to take action from the ground up, and helped them go on to make changes in their community.
This is one reason it's unlikely the war between Russia and Ukraine will end anytime soon -- and may even become nuclear AND the beginning of WWIII . . .
Ukraine will join the EU by 2029 and Hungary’s veto won’t matter, says EU’s enlargement commissioner
Brussels will bend and break its own rules to ensure Ukraine joins the EU Marta Kos, the European Commission’s commissioner for enlargement, spoke to the European Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee on Tuesday, where she made it clear that they want to complete the enlargement process for Ukraine by the end of the next EU term, which is 2029. “We must and will succeed in the next phase of European unification. We have a realistic chance of bringing one or more candidate countries to the finish line in this cycle,” said Kos.
À l’heure d’écrire ces lignes, plus de 60 % des réservistes (soit 120 000 soldats) refusent désormais de prendre des armes pour retourner à Gaza. Déjà à la mi-mai, 140 000 Israéliens – militaires et civils – ont publiquement exprimé leur soutien aux initiatives des pétitionnaires et des objecteurs de conscience.
Début avril, 1 000 soldats de l’armée de l’air ont signé une pétition contre la guerre, parue dans la presse israélienne. Ce geste a rapidement été suivi
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