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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 17h

California, this November 4th, the whole country is counting on you.

Prop 50 puts our elections back on a level playing field, preserves independent redistricting over the long term, and lets the people decide.

So return your ballot today. Vote yes on 50.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 8h

“Swear her in! Swear her in!”

#TrumpEpsteinCoverup

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Adelita for Congress @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social · 9h

Speaker Johnson, you ready to swear me in?

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 6h

AZ AG Mayes: If I have to, I’ll take Speaker Johnson to court. There's no legitimate reason for him to refuse to swear her in right now. And it's not fair for Mike Johnson to be holding the state of Arizona hostage because he doesn't want to release the Epstein files.

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National Trust @nationaltrust.org.uk · 53m

At the National Trust, we’re already seeing the effects intensify month by month—from droughts and wildfires threatening wildlife and gardens, to storms and flooding damaging historic buildings. These are no longer rare events; they are becoming the norm. The UK must build resilience—and fast.”

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Democracy Now! @democracynow.org · 1d

Israeli Historian Ilan Pappé: Despite Ceasefire, Palestinians Still Face “Elimination, Genocide”
https://www.democracynow.org/2025/10/13/ilan_pappe_israel_on_the_brink

Israeli Historian Ilan Pappé: Despite Ceasefire, Palestinians Still Face “Elimination, Genocide”

Renowned Israeli historian, author and professor Ilan Pappé discusses the postwar prospects of Palestinian statehood and of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is under investigation for co...

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Claire Laila Dines @freedomtodoubt.bsky.social · 44m

Totally skewed and cynical reporting from The Times & Sunday Times once again!

Dr Seán DOOLAN 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇮🇪 @sdinpraxis.bsky.social · 50m

Oh, look! 👀 It's the Times doing another hit piece against air quality and climate action on behalf of the fossil fuel lobby.

This cites suburban drivers, not the city dwellers who are pleased with @annehidalgo.bsky.social's policies in Paris, and makes much of delivery drivers parking illegally.

The Times & Sunday Times @thetimes.com · 59m

Paris sees red as mayor drives cars off the road

Motorists in the French capital live in fear of the tow truck and sky-high parking fines

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Greenpeace EU @greenpeace.eu · 1h

WARNING: Ireland is seriously discussing following the New Zealand government's dodgy methane accounting method

Greenpeace Aotearoa @greenpeace.org.nz · 11h

The NZ Govt has admitted that new methane targets do not align with goals to keep global warming below 1.5C - a limit set in place to prevent catastrophic climate change. The move breaches both international law and free trade agreements with the EU and the UK.
newsroom.co.nz/2025/10/15/c... #nzpol

Climate minister admits new target may breach global 1.5C goal

Climate Minister Simon Watts admitted the Government's new methane target may not be consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5C.

newsroom.co.nz

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Bluegal Fran Langum #NoKings @bluegal.bsky.social · 8h

who did this

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 1h

⚡️ Russia charges Khodorkovsky, 22 anti-war activists with 'terrorism, attempted coup.'

According to the FSB, the Russian Anti-War Committee's goal is the "violent seizure of power" and the "change of the constitutional order."

Russia charges Khodorkovsky, 22 anti-war activists with 'terrorism, attempted coup'

According to the FSB, the Russian Anti-War Committee's goal is the "violent seizure of power" and the "change of the constitutional order."

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East Anglia Bylines @eastangliabylines.co.uk · 1h

Norfolk coast: climate chaos isn’t in the future, it’s now.

Hemsby woman says demolition plan will make her homeless

A woman set to lose her house to coastal erosion says she has put her name on the homeless list.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Claire Laila Dines @freedomtodoubt.bsky.social · 1h

Do not fall for the "Farmed Care" crap!

Miles King @milesking.bsky.social · 2h

Red Tractor greenwashing claims banned by Advertising standards authority.

Your regular reminder that Red Tractor is wholly owned by Farming Unions and the big food retailers. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Red Tractor ad banned for misleading environmental claims

The Advertising Standards Authority upheld a complaint by environment charity River Action.

www.bbc.co.uk

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North East Bylines @northeastbylines.co.uk · 1h

I am reminded of these words when seeing photographs of the long, sad column of Gazans returning north to see what, if anything is left of their homes | Peter Sagar

“They make a desert and call it peace”

I am reminded of these words when seeing photographs of the long, sad column of Gazans returning north to see what, if anything is left of their homes

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Nicola Cutcher @nicolacutcher.bsky.social · 1h

Huge news!

Red Tractor = false advertising.

I broke this original story in The Times over 2 years ago…. And River Action took it to the Advertising Standards Authority

River Action @riveractionuk.bsky.social · 3h

🚨 NEWS! Red Tractor ad banned for misleading environmental claims 🚨

A TV ad by the UK’s biggest farm assurance scheme has been banned after the @adstandards.bsky.social found “insufficient evidence” that Red Tractor farms met basic environmental standards.

READ MORE: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Red Tractor ad banned for misleading environmental claims

The Advertising Standards Authority upheld a complaint by environment charity River Action.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Claire Laila Dines @freedomtodoubt.bsky.social · 1h

Exactly

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Claire Laila Dines @freedomtodoubt.bsky.social · 11h

Please read this excellent article and get yourself informed about all things the establishment media never report on or speak about!

Carole Cadwalladr @carolecadwalla.bsky.social · 2d

My colleagues & I have taken a huge gamble to set up @thenerve.news We’re trying to build a new independent publication from the ground up. Social media is our only distribution for now.

Sharing this article in your networks would make a huge difference. Thank you! 🙏🙏🙏

Carole Cadwalladr @carolecadwalla.bsky.social · 2d

NEW: The British politician, his Russian intelligence handler & a Kremlin plot against the US & Ukraine.

My new piece about Nathan Gill and Nigel Farage for @thenerve_news in which we ask:

Why, even now, is no-one asking questions?

t.co/BUTtpK9C4S

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Carole Cadwalladr @carolecadwalla.bsky.social · 2d

The man who bribed Gill - Oleh Voloshyn - is part of a much wider network of pro-Russian actors.

He worked with this guy, an FSB agent, who I've been fascinated by for years,

My investigation for @thenerve.news shows how Gill was a pawn in a Kremlin operation that spanned both Europe & US
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Carole Cadwalladr @carolecadwalla.bsky.social · 2d

My colleagues & I have taken a huge gamble to set up @thenerve.news We’re trying to build a new independent publication from the ground up. Social media is our only distribution for now.

Sharing this article in your networks would make a huge difference. Thank you! 🙏🙏🙏

Carole Cadwalladr @carolecadwalla.bsky.social · 2d

NEW: The British politician, his Russian intelligence handler & a Kremlin plot against the US & Ukraine.

My new piece about Nathan Gill and Nigel Farage for @thenerve_news in which we ask:

Why, even now, is no-one asking questions?

t.co/BUTtpK9C4S

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SMR 🎧 Rejoin Radio @smrrejoinradio.bsky.social · 15h

@zackpolanski.bsky.social Evening, Zack! Our first show profile on your good self! If you'd like to join us for a chat, drop us a DM and we'll do the rest! Ben (SMR Radio)

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SMR 🎧 Rejoin Radio @smrrejoinradio.bsky.social · 16h

NEW! This week, on SMR Rejoin Radio, we ask "Has Nasty Nigel finally met his NEMESIS in Zack Polanski?" Well, has he?

Listen FREE whenever EU like! Please help! Subscribe TODAY for just £5 a month and help us grow! 👉 Link's in bio/graphic!

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Claire Laila Dines @freedomtodoubt.bsky.social · 11h

I think Norway helped to see them on their way out too but yes Italy slammed the door behind Israel .. good riddance!

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Claire Laila Dines @freedomtodoubt.bsky.social · 12h

Yesss!!!!

Jens Gammelgaard 🇵🇸🇲🇲🇬🇱 @jensgam.bsky.social · 12h

Thank you, Italy.

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Glenn A. Bruce @glennardenbruce.bsky.social · 12h

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Claire Laila Dines @freedomtodoubt.bsky.social · 13h

Two #GreatBlack-backedGull enjoying a moment of sunshine along the #UnderCliffPath this afternoon on #TwosDay

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East Anglia Bylines @eastangliabylines.co.uk · 13h

You might think honeybees are thriving – after all, we see hives everywhere. But their wild cousins are vanishing.

Researcher Dr Arrigo Moro explains why unmanaged colonies are now classed as endangered across Europe. ⤵️

Wild honeybees now officially listed as endangered in the EU

The wild cousins of beehive honeybees are disappearing – here’s why that matters

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Claire Laila Dines @freedomtodoubt.bsky.social · 16h

Of course they do the utter contemptibles!

David Shiffman, Ph.D. 🦈 @whysharksmatter.bsky.social · 16h

Republicans try to weaken 50-year-old law protecting whales, seals and polar bears - ABC News

Republicans try to weaken 50-year-old law protecting whales, seals and polar bears

One of the U.S.’s longest standing pieces of environmental legislation, credited with helping save rare whales from extinction, is the subject of an effort for cutbacks from Republican lawmakers who…

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