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John Richmond @johnprichmond.bsky.social · 7h

It's a shipshow.
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China sanctions 5 US units of South Korean shipbuilder

CHINA’S Commerce Ministry said toay that it was banning dealings by Chinese companies with five subsidiaries of South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean.The ministry also announced that it was also inves...

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John Richmond @johnprichmond.bsky.social · 8h

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French PM suspends implementation of pensions reform

FRENCH Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu announced today that he was suspending the implementation of President Emmanuel Macron’s flagship pension reform until the 2027 presidential election.In a major...

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John Richmond @johnprichmond.bsky.social · 8h

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Israelis kill at least 9 Palestinians in Gaza despite ceasefire

ISRAELI forces killed at least nine Palestinians in Gaza today despite the declared ceasefire and the release of 20 living prisoners by Hamas and its allies and about 1,900 prisoners held by Israel on...

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John Richmond @johnprichmond.bsky.social · 8h

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Greens surge in the polls

THE Greens are surging in the polls, rising to a record 13 per cent in voter preferences, it was revealed today.The increase in support for the Green Party follows its election of a new leader, charis...

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John Richmond @johnprichmond.bsky.social · 8h

Important lessons for us @bcfed.bsky.social
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Understanding how our history can help defeat right-wing populism

IN AND around this year’s TUC congress, a debate began that is of critical importance both to the labour movement itself and to the wider character of our society.

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John Richmond @johnprichmond.bsky.social · 8h

Labour demands Labour do something for Labour instead of capital. 😆 I think that's called socialism

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Unions demand Labour deliver a co-ordinated industrial strategy

UNIONS demanded the government deliver a co-ordinated industrial strategy today, after unemployment climbed to its highest level in more than four years.New figures released by the  Office for Na...

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More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 17h

California just banned employers from forcing workers to pay a debt, fee, or penalty to leave their job.

Bosses have increasingly been trapping workers with debts incurred in training and other exploitative fees.

Now that's illegal in the nation's biggest state.

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ALMA SUONO BA.,CNS. @almasuono.bsky.social · 10h

Being 30+ means I dont care enough to troll im too busy tryna beat existiential dread

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Anna F. Walker @spyglassart.bsky.social · 14h

Oh it’s #portfolioday!

Hi there 👋

I’m an Edinburgh-based illustrator. I love nautical themes, birds and bookish things. I work in Procreate but love a textured analogue feel.

Here’s my website with more info and prints available for purchase spyglassillustration.com

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Renew Economy @reneweconomy.com.au · 10h

RWE dumps offshore wind project in Gippsland due to costs, supply chain pressures, and uncertainty around delayed auction.

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Seattle Mariners @mariners14.bsky.social · 8h

None of this happens without you 👏

#SeizeTheMoment

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John Richmond @johnprichmond.bsky.social · 8h

Gr8 cities like Seattle and Vancouver need great Mayors 👍

Katie Wilson for Seattle @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social · 8h

I had a great time meeting with childcare providers, learning about the challenges they face and how the city can better support their work!

Katie Wilson holding a baby and meeting with childcare providers

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John Richmond @johnprichmond.bsky.social · 8h

Or like China, once in a century

Kathy Griffin @kathygriffin.bsky.social · 11h

Elections aren’t every 4 years or every 2 years, they’re every year. In California we have a special election for prop 50 and it’s a YES. If Texas can gerrymander then we should be able to. I know my comments will be filled with bots, but I won’t be intimidated. Our democracy is vanishing❤️

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John Richmond @johnprichmond.bsky.social · 8h

You mean the corporate media. I just can't be bothered with them anymore. With the exception of The Economist- always reliable.

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 10h

This isn’t a peace plan. It’s a ceasefire. Why is the media calling it a peace plan?

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Radley Balko @radleybalko.bsky.social · 11h

Good. Even if this doesn’t work, it’s time to go on offense.

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JB Pritzker looking at prosecuting ICE agents in Chicago

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has suggested that state prosecutors might examine the conduct of ICE agents.

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Colorado Working Families Party @workingfamiliesco.bsky.social · 9h

Big news: we’re proud to announce new endorsements for bold champions fighting for working people across Colorado.
Check out our full list of endorsements and make your plan to vote!
#copolitics

Colorado Working Families Party 2025 Endorsements
Municipal Candidates rvada City Council At-Large: Dr. Denise Vargas
Aurora City Council At-Large: Alli Jackson
Aurora City Council Ward 1: Gianina Horton
Aurora City Council Ward 2: Amy Wiles
Boulder City Council: Lauren Folkerts
Boulder City Council: Nicole Speer
Centennial City Council Dist. 2: Ashish Vaidya
Commerce City Council At-Large: Kristi Douglas
Commerce City Council Ward 1: Lucy Molina
Commerce City Council Ward 3: Renée M. Chacon
Fort Collins Mayor: Emily Francis
Fort Collins City Council Dist. 1: Chris Conway
Fort Collins City Council Dist. 5: Zoelle Lane
Greeley Mayor: Tiffany Simmons
Littleton City Council Dist. 3: Amanda Henderson
Longmont Mayor: Susie Hidalgo-Fahring
Longmont City Council At-Large: Crystal Prieto
Longmont City Council At-Large: Jake Marsing
Pueblo City Council At-Large: Selena Ruiz-Gomez
Salida City Council Ward 3: Salty Riggs
Thornton City Council Ward 2: John Alge
School Board Aurora (28J): Kristin Mallory
Denver Dist. 2: Xóchitl Gaytán
Denver Dist. 3: Dr. DJ Torres
Denver Dist. 4: Monica Hunter
Douglas Dist. G: Kelly Denzler
Poudre Dist. C: Karla Baise
Poudre Dist. D: Coronda Ziegler
Pueblo D60: Rae Carnevale
Pueblo D60: Tommy Farrell
Ballot Measures Prop. LL (Statewide): Vote YES
Prop. MM (Statewide): Vote YES
Adams 12 Ballot Issue 5B: Vote YES
Denver Ballot Issue 2D: Vote NO
Denver Referred Q. 2F: Vote YES
Denver Referred Q. 2G: Vote NO
Larimer County Issue 1A: Vote YES
Larimer County Issue 1B: Vote YES
City of Pueblo Ballot Q. 2C: Vote NO
City of Pueblo Ballot Q. 2D: Vote YES
City of Pueblo Ballot Q. 2F: Vote YES

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John Richmond @johnprichmond.bsky.social · 8h

Imagine if the Chinese were allowed to even have a demonstration. The entire country would blow apart. Ditto North Korea.

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Rebecca Bollwitt @miss604.com · 11h

Hey #VancouverIsland! Have you picked up your Oct/Nov Douglas Magazine yet? It features my story on @gandersocial.bsky.social - Canada’s own social network 🍁

Rebecca Bollwitt @miss604.com · 13d

If you’re on Vancouver Island, pick up the latest issue of Douglas Magazine featuring my article about the new Canadian social network @gandersocial.bsky.social 🪿

www.douglasmagazine.com/find-a-copy/

Screenshot of a magazine cover with two men in front of a business. Text:

GANDER TAKES FLIGHT: CANADA'S ANSWER TO SOCIAL MEDIA

DOUGLAS

SMALL BUSINESS ISSUE Addressing the key issues you care about.
Species meetings & retreats section
Restaurants weather the economic storm
How to create your business road map
Construction industry hammered by challenges

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John Richmond @johnprichmond.bsky.social · 8h

The "Labour " Party

Denis Buckley @wellingtonrock.bsky.social · 11h

One of Evolution's failures.

paulusthewoodgnome @paulusthewoodgnome.bsky.social · 11h

Lest we forget...

Thérèse Coffey claimed £201,278.38 in expenses between 2019 and 2020, according to the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority, while she campaigned to remove the £20 per week uplift to universal credit.' (Sep 2019)

#newsnight
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