Susan Elliott

knits, defends human rights. can be grumpy

[Jeff Crisp @JFCrisp]

Today's good news story:

[Susan Elliott @SusanEl44900506]

@AmbMonicaJuma Sending love

[Susan Elliott @SusanEl44900506]

@MariaSherwood2 Did you notice it’s copyright 2035!!!!

[Susan Elliott @SusanEl44900506]

@JFCrisp Yes please

[Susan Elliott @SusanEl44900506]

@heather_came @DrShaneRetiMP @STIRantiracism Good beanie

[Michael Wood @michaelwoodnz]

Just 5 years after March 15, the govt is looking to weaken the ban on Military-Style Semi-Automatics.
A community coalition is coming together to stop this dangerous change. Join us in Auckland this Saturday to hear about the campaign and add your voice:

[Susan Elliott @SusanEl44900506]

@JoannaKidman Thanks Ive been meaning to do this for ages

[Susan Elliott @SusanEl44900506]

@JFCrisp Having a travel document is one thing. Getting visas to travel a whole different matter

[Susan Elliott @SusanEl44900506]

@JFCrisp This is complete nonsense and shows no understanding of migration dynamics across oceans especially the Pacific. She’s had too many pina coladas

[Sina Brown-Davis سينا 🔻🇵🇸 🇳🇨 @uriohau]

We are the nasty little country that exports billions of dollars worth of food to the world but then debates whether or not our children at Kura should be fed. Manakitanga Fail ! Shame !
Fuck your stale white bread politics of viciousness and greed

[Susan Elliott @SusanEl44900506]

Hopeful news. And there ain’t much of that about. https://t.co/y73Pnbc5dF

[Susan Elliott @SusanEl44900506]

Excellent message from ECRE. With government commentary and the Mass Arrival Bill back, this is relevant here

[ECRE @ecre]

THREAD (1/10) A Dark Day for Europe: EU asylum reforms agreed

Byzantine in their complexity and Orban-esque in their cruelty to refugees, the reforms are based on false premises:

1. Those arriving do not have protection needs��
2. Treating people inhumanely is a deterrent❌

[Susan Elliott @SusanEl44900506]

@heather_came Went to opening night and giggled

[James Hathaway @JC_Hathaway]

Thanks to all for great suggestions on a new slogan that per @JFCrisp makes clear that refugee movement is not the *real* "refugee crisis. I've appropriated that language to recenter the debate. Please RT if you find this helpful.

[Susan Elliott @SusanEl44900506]

@jay_marlowe The Minister might also consider why there are so many claims given the level of global conflicts and persecution. She somehow fails to make the connection.

[Susan Elliott @SusanEl44900506]

@heather_came You might want to read Sophie Cunningham’s This Desperate Fever, which reflects on this and more

[Susan Elliott @SusanEl44900506]

Never underestimate the role of the textile industry, the slave trade and the establishment of elite universities

[Fashioning the Self in Slavery and Freedom @FashioningSelf]

Share this post with anyone who underestimates the importance of textile history!