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This thread applies equally to our own Mick Wallace, Clare Daly, and other Irish supposed 'left-wingers': in supporting Russian fascist imperialism in Ukraine, and (previously) Syria, they now find themselves in the same pro-Putin camp as Trump. Anti-imperialism means ALL, not just US, imperialism.

I fucked up someone’s pronouns yesterday (no excuse, I fucked up) and a poster kindly reminded me of the correct ones. Listen. You can correct me on that anytime. Correct me on my birthday. Correct me on my deathbed. Because despite what terrible people say, your identity MATTERS.

Trump is breaking the law to block federal funding for medical research. It's already slowing down our fight against diseases like opioid addiction, Parkinson's, and cancer. Doctors and researchers are sounding the alarm—hear it directly from them in their own words🧵⤵️

About this Gulf of America business. We have a wee city here called Derry, from its old Irish name, Doire. In 1613 some Brits decided it should be called Londonderry and that became its "official" name. But nobody called it that. /1 #GulfofMexico #GulfofAmerica #Trumpisanidiot #Speirgorm

EU - 49% SAY THE US NO LONGER MOST IMPORTANT ALLY And that was back shortly after Trump won the election. Since then: - Attack on Greenland - Trade war started - Back-stabbing of Ukraine - Ethnic cleansing in Gaza - ... Trump killed the European alliance and NATO. Putin and Xi happy.

Sign the petition, lads, it’s for the best!

Here's something that takes seconds and could have actual positive outcomes. There is an official 'citizen's petition' system in the EU. There's one open at the moment to ban conversion therapy for LGBT+ people in the EU. Ireland can be 1 of the 7 nations needed eci.ec.europa.eu/043/public/#...

In 1968 Finland banned for profit education, the few private schools that exist in Finland have to reinvest any profit they make or pay it back to parents. It has been in the Top 3 in education for the last 20 years. There should be no profit in education or healthcare.

NY Times, Feb. 11, 1933.

Fantastic turn out in #pairuichaoim for the #CorkvLimerick game on what is miserable night in February. #allianzhurlingleague

Our letter re Michael D. Higgins’ speech at the Holocaust Memorial; as originally sent to the @irishtimes.com, which they of course did not publish. the-beacon.ie/2025/01/29/j...

I love my course. It's challenging and stressful so much of the time but also incredibly interesting and learning so much. Just wish I didn't feel so alone cos no one talks to me. #maturestudent #mtu #nutrition

All 32 counties now have a red warning as the UK Met Office have upgraded Northern Ireland to red also! A very rare event. #StormÉowyn

Chronically Ill People Don't Want Unsolicited Medical Advice #chronicallyill #chronicillnessmemes #chronicillnesshumor

And you thought there was not much to be happy about today... But turns out it's Tom Baker day! 91 and still going strong. #DoctorWho

Fed up with Meta? Avoiding Instagram or Facebook isn’t enough to stop Meta from harvesting and profiting from your private information. Here’s how to limit Meta’s ability to monetize your personal data.

When whaling resumed after WW2, the stress it caused blue and fin whales was recorded in the composition of their baleen bristles: www.biographic.com/how-whales-f... Fascinating & thought-provoking feature article by @giulianaviglione.bsky.social 👇

A study carried out by a team of international geneticists has found evidence that land was inherited through the female line during the Iron Age in Britain, with husbands moving to live with their wife's community

@bus-eireann.bsky.social I have an exam at 3, it's miserable, and there is no sign of 1pm 219 from mahon. I can see the next 1 is cancelled. This is stress I didn't need.