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Dock workers in Marseille are refusing to load a ship with military cargo destined for Israel - they need our support. They are doing what’s right, where their government has failed Sign the open letter of solidarity, send a message to these brave workers standing up for Palestine? is.gd/0kzAIv

"Trump is pressuring senators and congressmen in one direction, Musk - with his infinite resources - is doing the same. The question now: who should they fear more?" Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” is laying bare the struggle between power and money. @maitlis.bsky.social | @jonsopel1.bsky.social

Piers Morgan just can't stop himself inciting against the Palestinian people open.substack.com/pub/jonathan...

'The first interesting item to note is the enormity of the timescale. It took roughly 3.7 billion years to get from the origins of the first life on earth to modern humans in the 21st century.' See graphic from Buss, attached.

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‘Nothing in biology makes sense except in the light of evolution’ From 'Evolutionary Psychology: The Basics' by Will Reader and Lance Workman

Not persuaded.

"Women face a critical adaptive problem no man has ever faced -- a 9-month pregnancy" -- From David M Buss, 'Evolutionary Psychology' 7th edition 2025 (Routledge)

Councillors in Dorset from several political parties have called for local arms company RCV Engines to stop supplying components to drones used by Israel They have issued an open letter calling for signatures, link at the end of the article www.thecanary.co/uk/news/2025... @thecanaryuk.bsky.social

Palestine History Tapestry-The Gaza Genocide Tapestry Our collective artistic response to the unspeakable suffering endured by the people of Gaza. A new section of up to 100 panels embroidered by Palestinian women in refugee camps will bear witness to the unfolding genocide https://is.gd/NC6sMX 1/2

"Consider one of the problems that women in evolutionary history had to face: selecting a man who would be willing to commit to a long-term relationship." -- David Buss

Is this baby just "hungry", BBC? Or is she being actively starved to death by Israel?

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Ha'aretz: archive.ph/QWCSc 'Next Year in Vienna Without Israel': Austrian Eurovision Winner Calls to Ban Israel From 2026 Contest Austrian Eurovision winner JJ joins growing calls ... hopes next year's contest in Vienna will exclude the country

Ha'aretz report on Washington killings. archive.ph/XGh6Y

Jeff Halper youtu.be/UGvSnZYo35U?...

Empathy

Can't help wondering why Judith Butler didn't change her (sic) first name, I mean, it's very feminine isn't it? Perhaps, say, 'Chris', 'Alex', even 'Orlando'.

THE LANCET The UK Supreme Court's ruling and the rights of transgender people Joe Herbert Emeritus Prof Neuroscience, Cambridge UK Volume 405, Issue 10491, P1735 May 17, 2025 www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

I wonder if @theguardian.com would publish an article like this today? Or any time in the last 10 yrs? @bindel.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/world/2004/j...

ON TRANS ISSUES

Theroux's film on Israel's violent settlers was a mirror. Resist the calls to look away open.substack.com/pub/jonathan...

'Acclaimed' public figures keep shilling for Israel's genocide. They must be outed open.substack.com/pub/jonathan...

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A very clear statement Report on the chilling effect of counter-terrorism powers on journalism open.substack.com/pub/jonathan...

The Observer was sold out of the Guardian Media Group (owned by the Scott Trust) a few weeks ago. It's now owned - like most UK media - by a billionaire-backed consortium. And hey presto - a puff piece for the Kinder, Küche, Kirche women of Reform!