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P/T lecturer 0.2 in Social Entrepreneurship at Goldsmiths, London, + semi-retired. Views my own. Climate Justice, Stop Ecocide, Critical Management Studies, Solidarity Economy, 💙. https://www.gold.ac.uk/icce/staff/r-hull/ N🚫 DMs - you WILL be blocked
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"Private Healthcare Money in Politics: Who's Funding Our MPs? " privatisation.everydoctor.org.uk/wp-content/u... @everydoctor.org.uk "The Labour Party received four times as much in donations from donors connected to private healthcare as all other political parties combined"
something something two weeks tremendous never seen anything like it huge many people saying
West Papua and Papua New Guinea: Steps Underway to Unite Two OFM Entities in Melanesia Read more: ofm.org/en/visit-in-... #WestPapua #PNG #Melanesia
Humza Yousaf calls on peaceful support of Palestine Action to be decriminalised by Lord Advocate While you’re at it, de-proscribe the group altogether. They’re not terrorists. www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic... Sign up for action: wedonotcomply.org
An ‘ultracrepidarian’ (19th century) is one who loves to give their opinion, at length, on matters they know nothing about.
"I’m told Starmer and Angela Rayner are said to be flexible pragmatists, along with Morgan McSweeney, who would back it if it helped Labour." Faced with a far-right take-over, the notion of a progressive alliance needs to evolve into an anti-fascist alliance that excludes Labour appeasers.
A Huge Thank You 🙏💙🙏 to Holli @hollidurhamdeloe.bsky.social for adding me to their latest excellent Starter Pack, and I feel honoured to be included amongst all these wonderful folk. Do check out their other packs as well. #Resisters #StrongerTogether go.bsky.app/UJHXDUb
I love how music transcends not only every human but every species. That’s why I love all musicians because they share a message that resonates with every living being on this planet.
Remembering the legendary Alton Ellis who was born on this day in 1938. Best known for his many rocksteady hits, Alton also recorded some really strong roots reggae tunes in the 1970s. This is one of my favourites... youtu.be/x6uPm4TbjVM?... #reggae #reggaesky #vinylsky #musicsky #altonellis
Do yourself a favor: skip Bali — and while you’re at it, the rest of Indonesia too. Read more: johnmenadue.com/post/2025/09...
I was marching behind these folks today, and I really loved his shirt and her sign. #LaborDayProtest #WorkersOverBillionaires
Good coverage here #WorkersOverBillionaires #FamiliesOverBillionaires www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
This is really excellent and important - OFCOM proposes to ban politicians from presenting on "news programmes" but to allow them to present on "current affairs" programmes. #DumbFuckery #GBNews #OFCOM #Journalism
Quite often I totally disagree with Polly Toynbee but here she is absolutely spot-on - and a good H/Ts for @compassoffice.bsky.social and @robfordmancs.bsky.social. #ElectoralReform #EndFPTP www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Excellent news. "During August there were twice as many posts about science each day compared with July and more than triple the number from March." #SciBlueSky #Science www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Read more about this here: arxiv.org/pdf/2507.18840 And here, from @michaelsavage.bsky.social in @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Good!! About time, too. We REALLY need #ElectoralReform @electoralreform.bsky.social. www.politics.co.uk/news/2025/09...
Lessons from an asylum hotel counter-protest: calling our opponents ‘fascist’ doesn’t work | David Renton
We continue to strive for the best for our hard working New Jerseyans to get them a comprehensive single payer health care system! Happy Labor Day! #MedicareForAll #LaborDay #NewJersey
Gotta love Radio 3 - the 1st of FIVE episodes of Composer of The Week all devoted to the #HarlemRenaissance This week - Willie 'The Lion' Smith. 🎧 🎼 🎵 🎶 #Jazz #JazzPiano Originally broadcast November 2022 (And yes, I know the #BBC news coverage is currently shite.) www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
Today we celebrate the strength and resilience of working people everywhere. Nearly 300,000 federal employees have lost their jobs this year not because of necessity, but because of a political agenda. And while people’s lives were destroyed in the name of “saving money,”
Having a bad day?? Here's a pick me up... 😊 #bluesky #nature #babygoats
Well, today marks the last day, ever, that I read a Douthat column. It is official. Douthat is an evil man who is likely being paid by a think tank to push right wing narratives for this administration. I hate him. If I ever see him I am going to pelt him with a ham samich. @nytopinion.nytimes.com
I'd say it is wilful criminal destructive behaviour.
We’re in the right place guys ! One day I moved from a bluebird to a blue butterfly and fell in love with the people around me. #TrueMatters here. Thanks @safety.bsky.app @support.bsky.team you are my safety blanket !
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trying to imagine firefighters getting dispatched to this house and the absolute nightmare that would be
I actually keep wondering if ‚painting‘ is the right word considering the medium. Somehow ‚drawing‘ doesn’t feel right, but neither does ‚painting‘ 100%.^^
Hmm, and 'oiling' just sounds weird 🥴. So BlueSky #Art, any suggestions for what to call an artwork on paper made with oil pastels?
It takes real grit to walk out of one's workplace to join a protest. Here's a photo gallery of today's rally outside CDC headquarters. Well done! Heroes all! 👏 Support #science, not quackery! #USAnotRFK apnews.com/photo-galler...
They are beautiful, thank you for sharing. I see you call them paintings rather than drawings, as you're using oil pastels.
NEW: Bluesky is becoming place to discuss scientific research - it gets more proper engagement & attention, new study finds. For all the talk of decline - borne out by several metrics - the science community seems to have adopted Bluesky more than others. Story: www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
If you want to browse science posts here on BlueSky just search for #science - wonders, discoveries and grown-up conversations abound! (And some excellent astronomical #photographs 😲).
That's not a surprise. It's very good to know, however.
Read more about this here: arxiv.org/pdf/2507.18840 And here, from @michaelsavage.bsky.social in @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Incredible #photograph.
Excellent news. "During August there were twice as many posts about science each day compared with July and more than triple the number from March." #SciBlueSky #Science www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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Paywalled. But no matter, because you can read all about housing co-operatives in a whole range of different countries here - and I'm willing to bet that lazy NY Times journo didn't even bother to check this. #Co-ops #Co-operatives #Cooperatives www.housinginternational.coop
The BBC keep slipping up with this, time and time again.
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THIS! Is the plain spoken truth telling I was posting about the other day here, the sort that everyone from White House press corps reporters to the person on the street needs to see, here and say. Quite an excellent op-ed. Coudn't have written it better myself! @velshimsnbc.bsky.social
I think this translates as "Despite their enthusiasm for the fall of Assad, the women here feel they are on the edge of a precipice. They do not know if the new leaders of Damascus will respect their progress, and what measures the international community plans to take to weaken or support them."
"Malgré leur enthousiasme pour la chute d'Assad, les femmes d'ici ont le sentiment d'être au bord du précipice. Elles ignorent si les nouveaux dirigeants de Damas respecteront leurs avancées, et quelles mesures la communauté internationale compte prendre pour les affaiblir ou les soutenir"
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BREAKING 🚨 | 30 trade unions have written to Hull Trains warning their actions could damage safety culture across the rail industry. Our movement is united in rejecting attacks on union members. We stand with all @aslefunion.bsky.social members. Read & share the letter👇 #StrikeMap
🚂Today's @aslefunion.bsky.social solidarity rally in #Hull United our movement is powerful ⚡ 🛑Stop the attacks on union members, write to Hull Trains management: bit.ly/WriteToHullTrains 📸(c) Henry Fowler, Strike Map
As Grace says "American readers, I implore you to Google “define:liberalism” before heading straight for the comment section". Thought-provoking essay review.
#ICE is trying to hide information about its deportation flights. jacobin.com/2025/08/ice-...
Superb set by the incomparable Wet Leg for @npr.org Tiny Desk. Please support NPR if you can. 🎧 🎼 🎵 🎶 www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzUH...
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Labour just banned Israel from the UK's biggest arms fair - but there's a catch Of course, it would be too much for Labour to also ban Israeli arms companies from DSEI - so, it has made just a token gesture www.thecanary.co/uk/news/2025...
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This is Thanos. He has figured out how to rest and babysit at the same time. Very impressive, very Montessori. 13/10 (TT: thanosthesaint)
The infantilism of UK politics has been off the scale since 2016 and the current government has largely carried on from its predecessors on that
Always remember Miltary members. You are suckers and losers, and that's precisely how the animal in the White House is treating you.
Try this site www.addall.com/used/
We all need to decompress from all this madness. Enjoy your day as you focus on the scenery and all the beauty in the world.
Positive thoughts winging your way 🦋
2nd hand books can be bought on ebay for less than it costs for postage. Price is not the reason. Idiocracy is.
Even cheaper on www.addall.com/used/
Even cheaper on www.addall.com/used/
Sorry to hear that and I'm sure things will improve 💜.
Republicans are trying to redraw congressional district lines to keep their grip on Congress in the midterms and beyond. Voters should pick their politicians, not the other way around. Get involved with the @democraticredistricting.com as they fight back: bit.ly/3HJ1ayW
I just subscribed to Jason Hickel's substack - it's free! - and very good. #DeGrowth #Post-Capitalism #EcoSocialism 🌍 Jason Hickel jasonhickel.substack.com?r=9eqd6&utm_...
That's very good so I've added #AltText so that more folk can appreciate it. #SchoolShootings
Messages like this need to be blasted out over and over and over and over ...
UK folk - please use Hope Not Hate's link to send an urgent request to the Home Office.
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Disappointed but not surprised that Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social is a Chorus cofounder, and Leigh McGowan “Politics Girl” @politicsgirl.bsky.social — both are on board with online influencer content being governed (restricted) by dark money. Shame on all who are involved!
This interview, which is also available to listen to as a podcast, provides a useful overview of some of the dangerous trends we’ve been seeing in recent months regarding federalization and militarization of state and local police functions.
UK folk - please use Hope Not Hate's link to send an urgent request to the Home Office.
NEW: In a few days is the National Conservatism conference, which will bring Trump officials and GOP lawmakers together with far-right extremists. Participants include OMB Dir. Russell Vought, NIH Dir. Jay Bhattacharya, DNI Tulsi Gabbard, Josh Hawley, Steve Bannon, Jack Posobiec, & more.
Messages like this need to be blasted out over and over and over and over ...
Even though the Trump administration claims to “put American workers first,” its latest moves will strip away minimum wage protections for millions of private sector workers. Learn more from CAP's @jaureliaglass.bsky.social:
bsky.app/profile/joel...
This one goes out to @liz.sheshed.rocks on the occasion of an impressive milestone. 😂🥔 Love you, Liz! 😘
That's very good so I've added #AltText so that more folk can appreciate it. #SchoolShootings
Frey: "We need an assault weapons ban nationwide. We need to have a high capacity magazine ban. And if the federal govt and states aren't gonna act, give us the ability to protect our constituents. Give mayors & council members the ability to protect in Mpls 435,000 residents that call Mpls home."
Hey @marhburton.bsky.social Seen this? - it's good. #DeGrowth breakdownjournal.substack.com/p/interview-...
the fact that i thought this was real is what Reform represents
I just subscribed to Jason Hickel's substack - it's free! - and very good. #DeGrowth #Post-Capitalism #EcoSocialism 🌍 Jason Hickel jasonhickel.substack.com?r=9eqd6&utm_...
This is insanity. This is the sign of a government that has lost its mind.
Well isn’t this lovely. Opera star sings Habanera (from Carmen) in the airport (?) What a terrific voice. #opera I don’t care if they’re staged, we need more profl free public #music and #art.
Plain and simple YES!!!!
That's good so I've added #AltText so that more people can appreciate it.
TODAY’S NATIONAL DAY, 8/28/25 – I HAVE A DREAM DAY! •Suggested Activities: Let freedom ring. www.bobcrespo.com/2025/08/toda...
Israeli war criminals are set to attend the UK's largest arms fair in London Campaigners are calling out Israeli war criminals coming to hobnob at DSEI arms fair in London this September www.thecanary.co/uk/news/2025...
Just in case - Rosie Holt is a brilliant comic and the Reform Party are a greasy slime of racist right-wing nut-jobs.
Relatives, we aren’t going anywhere. “We are here to stay and scrap this out.” 🔔Listen to the FULL episode NOW! ▶️YouTube: ndnco.cc/ytLBFTP303 ▶️Spotify: ndnco.cc/sptfyLBFTP303 ▶️Apple: ndnco.cc/applLBFTP303 ▶️Audible: ndnco.cc/audiLBFTP303
“You don't have to burn books to destroy a culture. Just get people to stop reading them.” ~Ray Bradbury Keep reading, friends. 📚
Reform MP says they will negotiate with the Taliban.