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Panawagan ng mga manggagawa sa Cebu, ₱1200 na sahod agarang ipatupad

Binatikos ng mga progresibong grupo ng manggagawa sa Central Visayas ang Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB-7) sa kawalan nito ng agaran at determinadong aksyon sa panawagang itaas ang minimum na sahod tungong ₱1,200. Sa kabila ng sumasadsad na kabuhayan ng mga manggagawa dulot ng sumisirit na presyo ng mga bilihin at langis, nananatili itong bingi at manhid sa hinaing ng mga manggagawa. Sa isang press conference noong Huwebes, Hulyo 25, mariing kinundena nina Howell Villacrusis, pangkalahatang kalihim ng Alyansa sa Mamumuo sa Sugbo-Kilusang Mayo Uno (AMA Sugbo-KMU), Kyle Enero ng BIEN Cebu, at Jaime Paglinawan ng Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan)-Central Visayas ang kawalang tugon ng RTWPB-7. Anila, lalong pinahaba ng ahensya ang kalbaryo ng mga manggagawa sa pagtanggi nitong magdeklara agad ng “supervening event” na magpapabilis sana sa pagpapatupad ng dagdag sahod. Binigyang diin ni Villacrusis na noon pang Marso sumiklab ang tensyon sa Middle East na nagbunsod ng sunod-sunod na oil price hike at pagmahal ng mga pangunahing bilihin. Ngunit inabot pa ng halos tatlong buwan ang gubyerno bago man lang kumilos para sa isang huwad na “konsultasyon.” “Sa taas nga panahon nanawagan ta og wage increase… Nibuto ang gyera sa Iran nga nitumol sa pagsaka og sirit sa mga pamaliton niadto pang Marso. Duol na sa tulo ka buwan, ana pa sila nagpatawag nga dunay supervening event. Sa atong makita nga dagan sa scheduling, pag-abot pa sa Septiyembre maaprobahan ang increase,” ani Villacrusis. (Matagal na nating ipinapanawagan ang taas-sahod… Pumutok ang gera sa Iran na nagpasirit sa presyo noong Marso, lumipas ang halos tatlong buwan bago sila nagpatawag ng supervening event. Sa nakikita nating takbo ng iskedyul, Setyembre pa maaprubahan ang dagdag-sahod,” ayon kay Villacrusis. Sa taya ng AMA Sugbo-KMU, napakababa na ng tunay na halaga ng kasalukuyang ₱540 na minimum wage sa rehiyon na nasa ₱400 na lamang sa harap ng 10.8% inflation rate sa Central Visayas noong Mayo. Pinakamataas ang tantos na ito sa buong bansa. Higit pang kalunus-lunos ang dinaranas ng pinakamahihirap na pamilya (ang pinakamababang 30% ng sambahayan) kung saan umabot sa 15.4% ang tantos ng implasyon. Binweltahan din ng mga manggagawa sa BPO ang nagmungkahing unahin ang “upskilling” o pagsasanay kaysa sa pagtataas ng sahod upang maging “competitive” ang bansa. Ayon kay Kyle Enero ng BIEN Cebu, gasgas na ang palusot na ito ng mga kapitalista para bigyang-matuwid ang barat na pasahod. Marami na aniyang manggagawa ang gumagawa ng trabahong lampas sa kanilang mga tungkulin ngunit hindi naman binabayaran nang tama. Sa isinumiteng bukas na liham ng AMA Sugbo-KMU sa wage board, inilatag nito ang makatarungang batayan para sa ₱1,420 na nakabubuhay na sahod (family living wage). Bilang kagyat na hakbang patungo rito, ipinapanawagan ng alyansa ang ₱660 na dagdag-sahod para sa Class A areas (upang mapantayan ang ₱1,200 baseline) at ₱700 na dagdag sahod para sa Class B areas na kasalukuyang nakapako sa ₱500. Kinontrat ni Paglinawan ng Bayan-Central Visayas ang pananakot ng mga negosyante na malulugi sila kapag tinaasan ang sahod. Ayon sa datos, patuloy ang paglago ng Regional Gross Domestic Product (RGDP) ng Central Visayas at lalong nagpapakasasa sa tubo ang malalaking korporasyon at mga bilyonaryo sa rehiyon. Aniya, makatarungan lamang na ibalik sa mga manggagawa ang yaman na sila mismo ang lumilikha. Habang patuloy na nagmamatigas ang pamahalaan at mga kapitalista, nananawagan ang AMA Sugbo-KMU at buong pwersa ng uring manggagawa sa Cebu na paigtingin ang pagkakaisa, ilunsad ang mga protesta, at singilin ang rehimeng walang malasakit sa sikmura ng mamamayan. The post Panawagan ng mga manggagawa sa Cebu, ₱1200 na sahod agarang ipatupad appeared first on PRWC | Philippine Revolution Web Central. From PRWC | Philippine Revolution Web Central via This RSS Feed.

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Legislation targeting transgender children in Washington represents attack on all workers

cross-posted from: https://news.abolish.capital/post/59479 The LGBTQIA+ Commission of the American Party of Labor– “Let’s Go Washington” founder Brian Heywood speaks at a rally. (Aspen Ford/Washington State Standard) In an effort to develop a generation of poorly educated and socially isolated workers, the most reactionary wing of the American ruling class has been engaged in a well-documented crusade against both the rights of transgender students and the already underfunded public school system as a whole. A state-level front in this ongoing war has been opened by the “Let’s Go Washington” coalition formed by right-wing billionaire hedge fund manager Brian Heywood. A longstanding financial supporter of the Trump regime, Heywood and “Let’s Go Washington” have introduced a number of legislative campaigns in favor of typical capitalist and reactionary interests. These range from limiting property taxes, securing state funding for home schooling (which, if enacted, would essentially amount to defunding public education), and strengthening legal protection of “parental rights.” It is at the intersection of several of these campaigns that Heywood’s committee has introduced two initiatives into the Washington House of Representatives. The two initiatives in question are IL26-001, “Restoring Parents’ Rights,” and IL26-638, “Protecting Girls’ Sports.” IL26-001 is a reactionary attack disguised as a defense of parental rights. The measure would allow parents access to their children’s medical and mental health records from their schools. At first glance this may seem like a reasonable measure, but it conceals the true aim which is to enable parents to police the private discussions between LGBTQIA+ youth and their counselors. This represents a clear violation of students’ rights to the privacy and safety which so many of these vulnerable children rely on. In fact, studies show that many adolescents experiencing mental health crises are also dealing with abuse, neglect, hostility, or other serious problems at home. The privacy afforded to students in counseling settings exists for a reason: it provides a lifeline for young people who cannot safely turn to their families for support. IL26-001 would tear away those protections, placing not only queer youth, but all vulnerable students like victims of child abuse, under greater surveillance, making it more difficult for them to access the help they need. Far from protecting children, it would leave many with nowhere safe to turn. This initiative is the latest in a long line of attacks made by Heywood against changes made to the so-called “Parental Bill of Rights” in order to make it compatible with state laws protecting the privacy of children. The other bill championed by Heywood, IL26-638 would mandate physical examinations of children’s genitals to document their sex assigned at birth if they wish to play in interscholastic sports. It would prohibit schools and nonprofit organizations from allowing transgender girls from playing in girls’ sports. Any institution or individual found in violation of this law would be subject to penalties deemed by the applicable school board to be “proportional to the offense,” leaving enforcement intentionally vague. While often touted as upholding fairness or “biological reality,” laws banning transgender girls from girls’ sports are based on scientifically unsound claims. A metanalysis published in Feb. 2026 found that transgender women using feminizing hormone replacement therapy (HRT) had comparable fitness to cisgender women, and that available evidence “does not support theories of inherent athletic advantages for transgender women over cisgender.” What is well supported by the available data is the fact that gender-affirming care greatly improves the health and well-being of transgender and nonbinary children. It is also documented that the increase in state-level legislation targeting transgender rights has been associated with an increase in suicide attempts among youths. If there is no scientific basis for sports bans targeting transgender girls, then we are left with the reality that they are part of a larger campaign to present reactionary positions as “common sense” measures. This becomes abundantly clear when the Washington ballot initiatives are viewed alongside legislation introduced in other states. Despite overwhelming popular support, landmark legislation in Colorado that enshrines protection of transgender rights, popularly known as the Kelly Loving Act, came under fire from reactionaries. A common theme shared with the messaging of “Let’s Go Washington” was the ever-present call for protecting “parental rights.” However, a far more insidious motivation was communicated by the right-wing extremist and Colorado State Representative Brandi Bradley, when she described her fellow bigots as the “tip of the spear” in introducing reactionary rhetoric into law. While ultimately unsuccessful, the campaign against the Kelly Loving Act resulted in considerable political gains for reactionary elements in Colorado. With the support of various fascist elements on Social Media like “Moms for Liberty” and “Libs of TikTok,” the struggle against the Kelly Loving Act has been used as fodder in a national effort to manufacture outrage against LGBTQIA+ people and garner support for other causes that harm populations of working people, including legislation targeting undocumented immigrants. It is also important to examine the role that strengthening so-called “parental rights” has played in this “tip of the spear” strategy. In 2023, at a rally entitled “Parents Matter,” Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin reduced this position to a simple slogan: “Children belong to parents, not to the state.” The reduction of the status of children to the property of their parents is alarming yet central to both the nuclear family and its role in reinforcing the coercive power of capitalism. In this regard it should be noted that a key element of the far-right Project 2025 is the weakening of laws protecting children from exploitative labor practices. It can no longer be denied that the recent proliferation of legislation targeting transgender youth has been a powerfully effective tool for the most reactionary wing of the American bourgeoisie. Through these initiatives, billionaires like Brian Heywood have distracted workers from our shared interests and instead attempted to foment culture wars and animosity towards some of the most vulnerable populations among young people, and even sowing division where there previously was none. Laws targeting access to life-saving gender-affirming care play a similar role as abortion bans and other attacks on healthcare. To the same extent, the fanatic crusade for “parental rights” is leading us down the path toward funding inadequate homeschooling programs and public-school austerity. It is no coincidence that the rapid spread of such hateful propaganda coincides with the rapid increase in costs of living and instability for the vast majority of American workers. The intended effect of such plans is to rear a new generation of less educated, more religious, and socially isolated workers fit for maximum exploitation by the bourgeoisie. It is critical that the working class not take this bait, and, more importantly, that we maintain a commitment to standing up for the rights of all oppressed people in their struggles for liberation. From The Red Phoenix via This RSS Feed.

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It’s just become impossible to de-Google from Volkswagen, say GrapheneOS users

Carmaker Volkswagen is facing criticism from privacy-conscious drivers after GrapheneOS users reported being locked out of the company’s mobile app, leaving some unable to log in, sync vehicle data, or remotely control their cars. Reports began surfacing on the GrapheneOS forum and Reddit’s r/degoogle community, where users described suddenly losing access to Volkswagen’s app despite using fully updated devices. The issue appears to affect Volkswagen’s app ecosystem rather than a specific vehicle model, so owners that rely on VW Connect, We Connect, We Connect ID or related services could potentially be affected. Some posters pointed to the apparent contradiction that Volkswagen’s software continues to support older, end-of-life Android versions while rejecting GrapheneOS installations. One affected user, Aaron94, said Volkswagen’s app stopped working entirely after a logout. Despite enabling compatibility settings and trying multiple workarounds, they were unable to log back in. Another user, XavDub, reported similar problems. “First symptom, sync did not work anymore from the app, so I tried to logout to login again, but it’s since just impossible,” they wrote, adding that testing on a standard Google Pixel running stock Android worked normally. When XavDub contacted the German car maker, the company responded that GrapheneOS “is not an official Volkswagen offering” and advised them to contact their OS provider instead. The timing has raised eyebrows because Volkswagen recently changed the APIs used to access vehicle data. According to German tech title Heise, the change disrupted third-party tools used by owners for smart charging, solar energy integration, and home automation. … It’s shaping up to be a cruel summer for GrapheneOS users. Earlier this month reports emerged that age-verification provider Yoti, used by Sony, Facebook and TikTok, had allegedly flagged GrapheneOS users during verification processes, prompting widespread backlash in privacy communities.

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Jason Tiatia: Your identity is your strength

Jason Tiatia, author of Sāmoan Made Simple, is a former NZ Sevens Rugby player who later played professional rugby in Italy and France. (Photo: Shiloh Amituanai) Jason Tiatia’s mum was right when she told him that speaking Sāmoan would bring him blessings one day — and the proof of that isn’t only in his first book, Sāmoan Made Simple*.* It’s also in his appreciation of how language can strengthen identity and belonging and deepen connections — and, as he found during his years of playing professional rugby in Italy and France, where he picked up some conversational Italian and French, it could also make life more interesting. Here’s his talanoa with Dale. Talofa lava e te rangatira! Gun sportsman and now a gun author! Good on you, brother. Can I start by asking your full name? And would you be kind enough to speak of the kōrero behind some of the ingoa you carry? My name is Jason Apelu Tiatia. Apelu is Sāmoan for Abel, and it’s my grandpa’s name. Tiatia is a matai or chiefly title from Lalomanu in Aleipata, Sāmoa — my dad’s side. Mum thought I needed a Pālagi name when they first arrived in New Zealand, so that’s where Jason comes from. I don’t like Jason. I prefer Jase, and that’s what my mates call me. You mentioned your mum and dad came over, so I’m assuming you’re New Zealand-born. Let’s acknowledge your mum and dad, please, and all the villages that you refer to when you stand to deliver your pepeha. My dad is Lavata‘i Tiatia, and he’s from the villages of Lalomanu and Ulutogia in Aleipata, which is on the main island of Upolu. He also represents Sa‘anapu and Safata, which are my grandparents’ villages. And then my mum, Sara, is from Nofoali‘i in A‘ana, not too far from the airport. They travelled to Auckland in the late 1960s or early 1970s, and then migrated here to Christchurch, where I was born and bred. I grew up on the east side of the city. Our street had maybe 10 Sāmoan families living in it, and we loved being Pacific in the east. So, Christchurch-born, but Sāmoan-hard. I married my high school sweetheart, Tate. She’s Ngāti Kahungunu. It’s interesting that you ended up in Ōtautahi. How and why did the whānau move there? It was all mahi. Dad came down to Christchurch first. He got an apprenticeship with the railways, then became a bus driver, and that’s when Mum came down from Auckland. They built a house with a couple of friends. We lived in Aranui for a long time. And then, after I came back home from playing rugby overseas, we started a new life with them. They live with us now in Burwood, so we’re still in the east. So the main reason was jobs, but also to get out of Auckland, which was a bit challenging at the time, especially with the Dawn Raids. They were looking for new opportunities and people, so they migrated to the south, even though it was colder. And I’m so thankful that they did, because we have a strong foundation here. Back then, the phone book had only one Tiatia in it, and that was us. And now there are so many Tiatias here. We love that more and more of our families are living in the South Island, and especially Ōtautahi. Jason and Tate (Ngāti Kahungunu) on their wedding day in Ōtautahi Christchurch, in 2006. (Photo supplied) I’ve had many rich kōrero over the years about the sacrifices that our parents and grandparents made to create better opportunities for those who follow in their footsteps. And I suppose your success on the rugby field and the education career you’ve pursued — this is what they dreamed of. The fact that they built their house with their own hands is pretty special. It says a lot about the character of those who came from the islands to try a new way in a foreign land, āe? Absolutely. Our parents had this strong work ethic, often working two or three jobs just to pay the bills and feed the family. I still remember eating plain white bread with no butter. It was a really simple life, but we were happy. I’m an only child, which is pretty rare for a Sāmoan family, but Mum couldn’t have any more kids after me. She keeps saying she got it right the first time, which is pretty cool. Even though she really wanted a daughter. She took me everywhere and exposed me to the community. I had a really great upbringing. That’s the thing about that generation. They instilled in us values that we want to pass on to our own kids and whoever we come into contact with. The main thing for that generation was service, and making sacrifices so their kids would be better off than them. I expect my kids to be way better than me in this world where you’ve got to navigate and move quickly and be agile. Can we talk about reo at home for you, because we know that for a lot of urban-raised Pasifika people, it was commonplace to speak the reo in the whare but not at school. How did the language transfer and transition occur in your house? When Mum and Dad got married here at the PIC church in Christchurch, the minister said: “When you have your kids, make sure you speak the Sāmoan language in your family.” That stayed with Mum the whole time, and if I started speaking English at home, she’d tell me to speak Sāmoan. I would plead with her: “But Mum, they call me fresh at school and a fob, and I really want to socialise in English.” And she’d say: “Well, you can do that later. But in this home, it’s fa’a-Sāmoa.” You hate it at the time as a kid, but when you grow up, you realise: “Oh, there’s a big picture here.” Your identity is your strength. And I’ve seen it firsthand in sport, where I’ve been able to connect with others or translate for friends. I remember at school, I translated something for another Sāmoan boy. He had no English, so he appreciated that, because he just didn’t feel connected to the school. And I was thinking: “Far out, I’ve done something special.” Mum and Dad really instilled in me the Sāmoan way, the fa’a-Sāmoa, and going to the EFKS Sāmoan church really helped, too. The youth groups and the customs were strong in those spaces. But today it’s a little more challenging, of course, with so many other options. That’s why I loved the fact that my parents chose to speak Sāmoan at home. You’ve gotta take your hat off to them. They had no English, but they could still get jobs, build a house, get a car, and navigate the school system. I think that’s amazing. Jason was in the NZ Rugby Sevens team for five years. He’s pictured here in 2004, before he left to play for clubs in Italy and France. (Photo supplied) In the 1970s, people looked down their noses at the new arrivals from the Pacific. It was pretty cruel, to be honest. And even though you were born in Ōtautahi, I suppose you couldn’t escape that bias. Did you cop some of that as a young fellow? Oh, absolutely. You may not realise it as a kid, but then you reflect back on some of the things that were happening to us as Pasifika people. It was normal to make sure your eyes were down, and you were extra cautious about how you behaved. Even using the English language was risky. If you said something that was different, you’d be ridiculed or bullied. But for me, I’m a happy-go-lucky guy. I’d just walk away and laugh about it and focus on something else. Some of my family or friends would confront it face-to-face, and maybe even hand-to-hand. But the real challenge was educating other people that this wasn’t right. Back then, it was also pretty challenging in the workplace. My dad had to change his first name to Fred. I asked him once: “Who’s this guy, Fred Tiatia, who gets all this mail, Dad?” “Oh, that’s me, son.” “Why are you calling yourself Fred?” “Because it’s easier.” I was like, okay, maybe that’s just the way of the world that you have to change your name so you can get by. But I knew it wasn’t right. Now we’re so proud that our kids have the longest names, full of meaning. We have ways to represent ourselves now — stories, ancestral connections, and all those things. Slowly, slowly, there’s some space for people to be a bit more open-minded. Tell us how you became involved in sports education. I was looking at what to do after school, and sport was number one. So I studied to be a fitness instructor and personal trainer, and I continued that through correspondence while I was overseas in Italy and France. When I came back, I was looking at becoming a teacher, or at least a tutor at tertiary level. I got a diploma in adult teaching, and then a bachelor’s in sports and coaching management at Otago Polytechnic. That’s where I learned to teach. Jason graduated in 2019 with a Bachelor of Applied Management (Sports Management) from Otago Polytechnic. (Photo supplied) Aranui had a strong Māori population, too. I suppose you couldn’t escape the issues of Māori language revitalisation, either. It was different for you because you had this strong sense of identity fostered at home, but you can see the need for language revitalisation in an urban environment, particularly as tangata whenua try to regain lost ground. What parallels do you see in the approaches that you’re taking to share aspects of the reo Hāmoa (Sāmoa) with what’s happening in the Māori revitalisation space? I’m very fortunate. Aranui High School had a whānau class at the time. They had a Sāmoan class as well. So it wasn’t something that was hard for me to understand. When you’re playing overseas, if you’re playing in France, you’re expected to speak French. In Italy, Italian. When I came back to Aotearoa, I realised I needed to start speaking te reo. My wife is Ngāti Kahungunu-hard, so she was always saying: “Hey, this is our land. Make sure you speak the language.” As Pacific people, we have to cultivate our own identity, but also respect the people of the land. We also have that connection with Māori because, once upon a time, we walked alongside each other. I’ve learned so much from te reo and the Māori worldview, and that’s helped me to grow in my own language. We’ve encouraged our kids to use both languages, and they’re now trilingual. I’m so proud that they can jump from one to the other. They’re able to use concepts from both cultures and come up with their own solutions for what suits them as young people. People have tried so many times to separate Māori from Pacific people, but we know now more than ever that we’re stronger together. And that’s my passion, to make sure my kids are prepared for both worlds. An ‘ava (kava) ceremony in 2025. Daughter Amaleila is the taupou in the front doing the palu ‘ava, and son Amasio is to her right at the back. (Supplied) Let’s celebrate your sporting endeavours, too. You were a NZ Rugby Sevens player before you played in Italy and France, and would have been exposed to other cultures during that time. But it might have compromised your ability to use your mother tongue. How did you maintain your reo for the years that you were away travelling? Use it or lose it, as the saying goes. Really good question. I think when you’re young, and you’re focused on your career and enjoying life, you don’t really think about it. It’s only when you come back to the community, or you speak to your parents or go to church, that you realise: “Oh my gosh, I actually can’t remember that word,” or “I’m not sure what the right practice is here.” Like you said, if you don’t use it, you lose it. I was trying to learn French for the first six months I was in France, because if you didn’t speak it, you were pretty much stuck in a smaller community of English speakers, and you hung out with the same people. But we were there to experience the whole culture, the language, the food, how they think and breathe, and how they build relationships. And if you had the language, man, you could see that was a big connector. You could have deep and meaningful conversations. I still remember a time when Radio Sāmoa called me and my cousin while we were in Italy. We were playing for the same team, in a place called Parma, where they make prosciutto ham and parmesan cheese and beautiful wines. And they rang us and asked us what we were eating and doing, and if there was any Sāmoan food. It was all in Sāmoan, and my cousin froze because he could understand the language but couldn’t respond. That’s when I realised we needed to be speaking Sāmoan more, because that’s our real identity. And actually, there were heaps of Sāmoan players overseas, so we could speak Sāmoan among ourselves and use some of the banter words and jokes and storytelling — and that was an important part of keeping the language alive. I was in Europe for about four years. Two years playing in Parma and two years in Grenoble, in France. I loved my time there, but now it’s all about getting back to our communities here. I take my hat off to you with your authorship and other kaupapa that you’ve been involved in. I work a lot with Scotty Morrison, and I can’t help but note the similarity of approach with your book and Māori Made Easy. Is this your first book, Jase? Correct. I’d been teaching the language at Christchurch Polytechnic (now called ARA Institute of Canterbury) and in the community, and then I got a phone call from Penguin. They asked if I’d be keen to make the Sāmoan version of Māori Made Easy. And I was like: “Are you sure you’ve got the right guy? Because there are a lot of Sāmoan teachers out there who could do this.” But they said I’d been recommended, so I’m like: “Okay. I’m a yes man, so let’s have a go at it.” The first two people I called were Scotty and Stacey. And they said: “Look, have a go. Honestly, just do your best. Make sure you get the right people around you to moderate, to edit, to look after your work.” They’ve been my mentors behind the scenes. They’ve always said to people who are learning te reo: “Engari te ngaringari,” which means “something is better than nothing”. What you produce will get better and better as you go, and hopefully, the next version, or whoever takes on this pathway, will carry that on. I’ve always sought to teach the language in a way that’s uplifting. Our Sāmoan people can be very critical and proud. We don’t compromise our culture or language. But the evolution of our Sāmoan language needs to be there, too. And this is where I come in. Whatever I know, what’s new, what’s hot, and what’s needed for our community, that’s what I share. I remember going to a Pacific conference, and there was a Sāmoan orator there. And I thought: “I’m going to ask this guy to be my mentor or coach.” We were at a social event, and I went up to him and said: “Talofa. Mālō le soifua, afioga. O fea toa le faga?” Which means: “Sir, where are you from in Sāmoa?” And he said in Sāmoan: “If I told you, you wouldn’t even know, would you?” And I was thinking: “What just happened here?” I walked away from that conversation like I was five years old again. Coming back to Christchurch, I asked some other Sāmoan experts: “Why do people do that? Is it a Sāmoan thing?” My mentor here in Christchurch basically said: “Look, there are people who think they’re gatekeepers. They hold on to the knowledge because they’re afraid it will be taken from them. They’re just protecting themselves.” Those are people you don’t want to be mentored by. You want people who want to give confidence to others. That’s the type of mentor I want to be. And I hope Sāmoan Made Simple will help build confidence in our young people, rather than them feeling whakamā or carrying that trauma of not having a go, because they have every right to be Sāmoan in any way possible. “I hope ‘Sāmoan Made Simple’ will help build confidence in our young people, rather than them feeling whakamā or carrying that trauma of not having a go, because they have every right to be Sāmoan in any way possible.” The book, published by Penguin Books, was launched in May. (Photo supplied) So many of us have these mixed relationships now — Tongan, Māori, Sāmoan — and I’m very conscious that some of the kupu that exist in the Sāmoan language and Tongan language could be very helpful as a way to acknowledge the old people in the room in their own tongue. So, you know, you might not be seeking intense fluency, just a basic understanding of some of the touchstones for respect and manners, which would be useful for all of us. So, I’m hoping it’s not just young Sāmoans who will be picking up your book, but people of many cultures who are conscious of the environment we find ourselves in, where there are people from Sāmoa and the wider Pacific here. That’s right. I mean, we know our young Pacific population is vast. They’re young, they’re brown, and they’re proud. We’re successful in our own right, whether it’s in politics, sports, music, or the arts, and I think the language will stay alive if we keep using it. I went to a pōwhiri in Taranaki, and one of the rangatira spoke Sāmoan. My eyes and ears lit up, as he used these proverbs and salutations in the correct way to formally greet a Sāmoan orator. And then he broke out in te reo, and I was thinking: “Wow, this is powerful stuff.” And from then on, I’ve used te reo in many ways, whether it’s in a pōwhiri or in a mihi whakatau. It’s a way of showing the connection between our people, but also it shows a lot about the person. It’s not just ticking the box. It’s part of “le vā fealoa‘i”, which is our relationship. A lot of non-Pacific people are keen to learn the Sāmoan language because it’s the third most-spoken language in Auckland, and it’s a growing language here in Aotearoa. We can see the beauty of that when they use the language here, especially when they come into Sāmoan spaces and communities. Tongans, man, they do it, too. Their language is really strong, and they’re proud of it. And if you can use their language, you’re gonna make so many more friends and stronger connections with the community. So, yes, those things are in the book, about when to use certain language. There are lots of activities in the book, and there are also online resources that readers can use for audio pronunciation. There are so many cool things that people are putting out there on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, too, to support the language. What do the fans think of Jase the author, instead of Jase the stepping swerver? The feedback so far has been really positive. I’m also prepared for the not-so-good feedback. Like I said, we’re very critical in our community, but at the same time, I’m focusing on the people who really want to learn the language. I’ve spoken to a couple of professors, and one in particular, Dr Dion Enari, who’s done some research on Pacific people in sport. I wasn’t sure how the book would be received, and he said: “Look, those who criticise, you’re a threat to them, but also those who criticise, the book isn’t made for them.” I take my hat off to people like Dion, who’s outspoken and has the expertise to support his views. Not only for encouraging someone like me who’s going on this new journey as an author, but also generally encouraging others to go outside the box, because there’s more than one way to be Sāmoan or Pacific or Māori. I think that’s what our ancestors would say to us. You know, don’t just be the typical thing, but go out and exceed expectations and keep navigating that space. The Tiatia ‘āiga. Front: Son Amasio with Jason’s parents, Sara and Lavata‘i Tiatia. Back: Jason and Tate with daughters Amaleila and Amanika. (Photo supplied) It’s been a pleasure talking with you, Jase, and I look forward to more contributions, because next there might be Sāmoan Made Not So Simple. Is there anything else you want to add, bro? Just a few acknowledgments. I said at my book launch that although I’ve got my name on the book, it’s more of a “we” thing than a “me” thing. So I want to thank all my community who’ve backed me, particularly in Christchurch. Especially Lepule Leuma Gali, who helped me edit the Sāmoan parts and gave me some tips and suggestions. And FAGASA, the Sāmoan Educators Teachers Association, for their work and support. And, of course, my family. My aunties and uncles, and especially my parents, who’ve always had faith in what I do. And my wife, Tate, and our kids — Amaleila (19), Amasio (17), and Amanika (13), who also helped put this book together. Their voices are on the audio parts. So it’s one of those legacy things. (This interview has been edited for length and clarity.) E-Tangata, 2026 The post Jason Tiatia: Your identity is your strength appeared first on E-Tangata. From E-Tangata via This RSS Feed.

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Olivia Rodrigo's All-Female Festival Snubbed by 'Cigarettes After Sex' Drummer Over "Forced Promo" Drama

When Olivia Rodrigo announced Daisy Chain Fields, her long-awaited all-female music festival, the music world had one overwhelming response: it was about time. What nobody anticipated was that the conversation would be hijacked by a drummer from an all-male indie band, publicly announcing his band’s absence from a lineup they weren’t eligible to perform in the first place. Jacob Tomsky, 47, drummer of Cigarettes After Sex, has since deleted the comment. The people on the internet, however, still want to say their piece. Under a TikTok video of that very interview, Tomsky, 47, dropped a since-deleted comment: ‘We won’t be there lol tf’. When a baffled user asked him to explain, he replied: ‘I mean, it feels like some forced promo for a festival, right? I’m just saying our band won’t be performing there.’

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I hate this style of clickbait and how much these guys post.

I don’t even watch videos like this. I’ve maybe clicked on a few of them a few months ago because i genuinely needed to understand wtf his vague titles were referring to. I think i get them in my feed because he’s from the same town as me, if that influences things? PJW is one of the leading political slop commentators from Britain, for context. Dumb smug face taking up half the thumbnail, hundreds of thousands of views, just a reaction to scripted ragebait clips on tiktok utilisation of swimwear clad people to get goontraffic There’s so much wrong with this. Given the thumbnail title and PJW i imagine it’s somehow sexist and very politically charged too and it worsens my day having that negativity pop up in my feed. Begone, demon.

Komunitas news.abolish.capital

Seizures reveal macabre grey parrot blood trade in Cameroon

The blood of African grey parrots is emerging as a new, macabre illegal wildlife product traded in Cameroon, analysts from TRAFFIC, a nonprofit that monitors wildlife trafficking, reported. This grim trade in grey parrots, an endangered species long coveted by exotic bird collectors, first came to light in 2025, when forest officials patrolling Cameroon’s Lobéké National Park caught trappers with live birds and interrogated them. “Poachers entering the park trap live birds, then kill them, extract their blood and transport them,” said Biloa Donatien Joseph Guy, the park’s conservator, adding that they haul the blood in bottles and jerry cans — normally used to carry fuel. While park authorities haven’t seized blood from apprehended suspects, poachers have been caught with live birds. Further investigations into these cases are ongoing. When last assessed by the IUCN in 2020, grey parrots (Psittacus erithacus), native to the rainforests of West and Central Africa, were declining, largely because of the pet trade. These beautiful, long-lived birds are among the most intelligent animals on the planet, thought to be as smart as a 5-year-old child. These parrots ‘talk,’ mimicking human speech with uncanny accuracy, making them a popular pet. They appear in videos across TikTok and YouTube, further fueling the demand. As a result, these birds have been poached to near-extinction, commanding exorbitant prices from collectors worldwide. Between 1982 and 2001, more than 1.3 million wild-caught grey parrots entered the international trade, according to IUCN, the global wildlife conservation authority, making them one of the most…This article was originally published on Mongabay From Conservation news via This RSS Feed.

Komunitas lemmy.zip

How come people are stupid nowadays? Especially on social media

I’ve been noticing a wild pattern lately, I couldn’t tell if it’s either a ragebait or not but every single one of them seems quite confident with their wrong answer… Well most of the time they’re likely schrodinger asshole. Some people in most social media (whether it’s tiktok, instagram or youtube) always say the most stupidest thing in a comment section, and most of the time they spread misinformation and believed those misinformation without doing any proper research which made me concerned. One time someone argued with me that intel management engine on 2008-2010 chipset has a “crazy spyware backdoor” and I explained to them that most 2008-2010 chipset lack network stacking in order to be a proper backdoor and since those older chipset lack network stacking physically and needed vPro edition of the chip for network stacking. I did some research more on why they believed that information and I found a popular tiktok video that went across my feed a few months ago which contained misinformation and did not clarify the vPro part. Someone even admitted in my comment section that they’re doing research on the tiktok search bar… tiktok search engine isn’t even reliable for researching! I seriously think I should take a break from social media, because how come these type of people even exist without any instinct of researching properly? Have you encountered people like this too? Please tell me I’m not the only one whose encountering these type of people.

Komunitas infosec.pub

It’s just become impossible to de-Google from Volkswagen, say GrapheneOS users

Carmaker Volkswagen is facing criticism from privacy-conscious drivers after GrapheneOS users reported being locked out of the company’s mobile app, leaving some unable to log in, sync vehicle data, or remotely control their cars. Reports began surfacing on the GrapheneOS forum and Reddit’s r/degoogle community, where users described suddenly losing access to Volkswagen’s app despite using fully updated devices. The issue appears to affect Volkswagen’s app ecosystem rather than a specific vehicle model, so owners that rely on VW Connect, We Connect, We Connect ID or related services could potentially be affected. Some posters pointed to the apparent contradiction that Volkswagen’s software continues to support older, end-of-life Android versions while rejecting GrapheneOS installations. One affected user, Aaron94, said Volkswagen’s app stopped working entirely after a logout. Despite enabling compatibility settings and trying multiple workarounds, they were unable to log back in. Another user, XavDub, reported similar problems. “First symptom, sync did not work anymore from the app, so I tried to logout to login again, but it’s since just impossible,” they wrote, adding that testing on a standard Google Pixel running stock Android worked normally. When XavDub contacted the German car maker, the company responded that GrapheneOS “is not an official Volkswagen offering” and advised them to contact their OS provider instead. The timing has raised eyebrows because Volkswagen recently changed the APIs used to access vehicle data. According to German tech title Heise, the change disrupted third-party tools used by owners for smart charging, solar energy integration, and home automation. … It’s shaping up to be a cruel summer for GrapheneOS users. Earlier this month reports emerged that age-verification provider Yoti, used by Sony, Facebook and TikTok, had allegedly flagged GrapheneOS users during verification processes, prompting widespread backlash in privacy communities.

Komunitas lemmy.world

Websites like Facebook, TikTok and Reddit. Their toxic algorithms try to make you angry on purpose, to keep you clicking. And watch what your kids are looking at online.

(LONG RANT)-A public service announcement. I know it might be obvious since I am posting in Privacy. Most of you might know this already. But I have to rant. Just in case if this helps anybody. You can test this for yourself. Click on any, usually political posts, you will see nonstop arguing, then you will start getting more and more posts like that. Same thing with TikTok and Reddit for sure. The sites want you to engage more so you stay on there. Especially now in these crazy political times. I have grown very disgusted with this and have deleted every app I can think of that does it. It is also very bad for your mental health. Now, who knows what data they are trying to get from those sites too. And some sites require your phone number or some kind of stupid verification process. This will get worse, you might have to add your ID just to enter in more websites online eventually. It is happening already with age restricted adult sites and with Discord. But honestly, you should already be watching what your kids are doing anyway. There will always be parental control tools. Now, the social media apps sure don’t help your child’s mental health either. They could be talking to anybody on them, a very disturbing thought. With them also posting photos and videos. I would never let my child do that on any website. Too many creeps out there. Obviously, when they are an adult that is a different story. But, children being on sites like these is very harmful to their minds. Even kids apps, they can click on AI slop that might say the ABC’s wrong or something like that. They have to be watched when you give them some random iPad. This whole rant might sound nuts, but I had to say it.