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The UK's anti-protest laws pre-legitimise far right authoritarianism. Labour must repeal them now. My column today. www.theguardian.com/global/comme...

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“If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing.” A classic quote from Malcolm X, who was assassinated 60 years ago today.

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An impactful read from @georgemonbiot.bsky.social; the first book I’ve picked up in quite some time that I couldn’t put down. I’d put this high on the list of required reading for 2025 if we’re to cultivate a strong understanding of how we got here, and how we move forward. Some excerpts:

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this checks out

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This is great news 👏👏👏

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Vigilance made achievable, sustainable, by equality. Or less, much,much lees inequality.

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How Spain’s radically different approach to migration helped its economy soar

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‘Rather than reversing the Conservative government’s failed decade and a half of seeking to deter asylum seekers by running a dysfunctional, hostile asylum system, Labour has doubled down on its predecessor’s policies.’ @nicholasrl.bsky.social on the blog: www.lrb.co.uk/blog/2025/fe...

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A Labour government at work—but did the media cover it? A ban on harmful pesticides, funding for fusion energy, renters' rights, and more. @stephenmcnair.bsky.social tells you of some things you might have missed:

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@miketapp.bsky.social have a listen, Deep Alignment, it’s a no brainier 😉

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So much for free speech. Let's make this cartoon by @mluckovich.bsky.social go viral. I'm married to @tealcartoons.bsky.social so I might be biased, but cartoons have long played a vital role in shaping political debate - both past and present. This type of censorship is deeply troubling.

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Just remembered that there used to be hundreds of Tie Rack outlets. And the Sock Shop. What kind of a weird country did we used to be

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Musk/Trump, et al, are only able to wield this untrammelled power because the chance to continue to reduce inequality from the historic lows of the 1970s was rejected, and a “3rd way” solution sought in the 1980s. And here we are..

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Wonderful (and generous😉) assessment from @squidgerugby.bsky.social 👏👏👏

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Labour, wtf ! 🤦🏼‍♂️ #chartercities #SEZ

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This is to keep us, ye, Libs whatever, busy. Focus, guys ✊

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@miketapp.bsky.social ?!?

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No constitution in the world is strong enough to cope with one party in a two-party system becoming an extremist personality cult, judges who disdain the law for partisan gain, and a populace ignorant and/or destructive enough to reelect someone with loudly advertised dictatorial aspirations

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The singularity is what happens when you put too many types of beans in the same stew

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“Coming to an agency near you…” 🤦🏼‍♂️

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The witches emerge from a pile of earthmover tyres, the words of Will Spokeshave hissed at us through acid rain. 🍿🍿🍿🎭

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This photograph was taken two days ago at the FBI Academy in Quantico and submitted to the NYT under the condition of anonymity. If a picture is usually worth a thousand words, this one is worth millions.

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Left: President Trump suggests the FAA's diversity program contributed to the airplane crash Right: Senator Chuck Schumer is rightly disgusted at Trump, "throws out idle speculation as bodies are still being recovered and families still being notified"

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If our government is so eager to please Big Tech, this would explain the omertà around Palestine.

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Ten Heil Marys please Calvin.

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Palestine solidarity has become about our freedom to give that solidarity www.counterfire.org/article/pale...

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I joined protestors outside the RCJ today because our politicians continue not only to ignore the evidence of climate breakdown , but accelerate our species collapse with this obsession over growth above all else . No growth on a dead planet , solidarity with the #LordWalney16

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This was written almost 77 years ago but the first paragraph remains as evocative and relevant as ever. Please share lest we forget its significance.

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The Government plan is to temporarily renationalise Thames Water, for you to pay off its debts, and then to let someone else takeover so they can rob you, build up massive debts and do the same all over again. NO water should be NATIONALISED. RT if you agree.

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The @wildjustice.bsky.social petition to ban driven grouse shooting has passed 50k. Halfway. Please feel free to sign it if you object to gamekeepers exterminating almost all other species so that pissed toffs can shoot medicated birds in decimated landscapes. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...

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We will not forget

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Is Trump mad or bad Or could it be both youtu.be/E2ETqhw9H7c?... Trump’s first few days in office make it clear he’s either mad or bad, because there are no other explanations available for what is happening. But is it possible he’s both?

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Informative, balanced and reassuring. And funny. Perfect start to the weekend 🤩

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@deal-town.bsky.social 🤠

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