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Michael John Smith
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70 y/o happily married vegan Buddhist from London UK settled in Slovenia 40 years. Trying to be kind to every kind by sharing the Dharma & campaigning for veganism, human & animal rights, social justice & the environment. https://linktr.ee/londonerabroad
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Michael John Smith @londonerabroad.bsky.social · Aug 14
Seeking refuge in Slovenia from Gaza chuffed.org/project/1419...
Seeking refuge in Slovenia from Gaza
What can I do in response to the inhumanity people in Gaza are living?  This is a question many of us are asking.  Some of us feel helpless, many of us are on the streets protesting, trying to pressur...
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Michael John Smith @londonerabroad.bsky.social · 12h
20M women in the EU lack access to safe abortion. On Sept 28, International Safe Abortion Day, demand action. Tell the EU Commission to implement My Voice, My Choice. Send a letter:
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Send a letter to the EU Commission to support My Voice, My Choice
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Owen Jones @owenjones.bsky.social · 2d
You can see why @zackpolanski.bsky.social Polanski has got the elite panicking.
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Owen Jones @owenjones.bsky.social · 1d
Democracy in the US is being destroyed - and it's not even subtle.

New column on how Donald Trump is put the Hungarian playbook into practise 👇

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From CBS to TikTok, US media are falling to Trump’s allies. This is how democracy crumbles | Owen Jones
We’re watching the Orbánisation of the US – and as in Hungary, control of the media is key to consolidating power, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones
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Owen Jones @owenjones.bsky.social · 1d
The Rapid Support Forces in Sudan are massacring civilians.

They're armed by the United Arab Emirates - a key Western ally.

This is yet more genocidal mayhem armed and facilitated by the West.
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Owen Jones @owenjones.bsky.social · 1d
These people wrecked the country. Why do they think they can lecture anyone?
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Michael John Smith @londonerabroad.bsky.social · 1d
#photography #palestine #gaza
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Unchanged - Oliver Adkins - DashBook
DashBook, La Maison d'Edition des Créateurs de Contenu, est fière de publier Unchanged. Soutenez Oliver Adkins, son oeuvre et la création en commandant sur Dashbook
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Michael John Smith @londonerabroad.bsky.social · 1d
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Randa a mother in Gaza
In the Name of God, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate
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Michael John Smith @londonerabroad.bsky.social · 3d
#buddhism #compassion #environment #politics
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The Chainsaw Lama is live!
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Climate Justice Coalition @climatejusticeuk.bsky.social · 3d
From Belém to Birmingham –⁠ we're joining the Global Day of Action by organising events across Britain.

Find and join the one nearest you 👇 climatejustice.uk/cop30/global...
Join the Global Day of Action! -
This World Is Ours! Join the Global Day of Action On Saturday 15 November, we're coming together again for the Global Day of Action. Mobilising alongside our friends in the climate movement worldwide,...
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Birmingham Climate Justice Coalition @brumcjc.bsky.social · 3d
In November Birmingham will be joining cities across the world to demand action on climate. #COP30

Join us!

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In November Birmingham will be joining cities across the world to demand action on climate. Cardboard Carnival Saturday 15th November, 10am - 4pm, The Edge, 79-81 Cheapside. B12 0QH To coincide with the COP30 international climate conference in Belém, Brazil, climate activists and youth groups in Birmingham are holding a ‘Cardboard Carnival’ with arts, crafts, music, dancing, refreshments, and a live link up with youth groups in Europe and South America. The event will be hosted by Friction Arts at The Edge arts and community space near the City Centre. It will be youth led but all ages are welcome.
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Owen Jones @owenjones.bsky.social · 5d
Keir Starmer is entering his endgame. And there is hope once again for the left.

New post 👇

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Endgame for Keir Starmer
Keir Starmer is entering his endgame.
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Owen Jones @owenjones.bsky.social · 7d
Don’t give an inch, don’t show weakness, stand your ground.
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 8d
" @greenparty.org.uk have hurtled past 130,000, eclipsing number of Conservative members. One poll already puts them on 15%, more than double last year’s 6.2% & tied with Labour. To call that a political phenomenon is not hyperbole."

✍🏼- @owenjones.bsky.social

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The politics of despair have engulfed Britain. But Zack Polanski is offering a way out | Owen Jones
The leader of the Greens wants to focus on battles that unite – such as taxing wealth – without yielding an inch on minority rights, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones
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Owen Jones @owenjones.bsky.social · 16d
The West is going to suffer terrible consequences from Israel's genocide.

New column 👇

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Be sure of this: many of the horrors the west allowed in Gaza will come closer to home | Owen Jones
History shows the crimes of empire were later mirrored on European soil. Dehumanisation and militarised terror both seem normalised now, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones
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Owen Jones @owenjones.bsky.social · 16d
Israel has destroyed the "ceasefire" in hours.

It is murdering Palestinians, and maintaining its illegal siege.

Not a ceasefire.

New post 👇

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Israel destroys ceasefire in hours
Today, Israel slaughtered Palestinians and resumed siege. Not a "ceasefire"
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Michael John Smith @londonerabroad.bsky.social · 18d
#philosophy #ethics #democracy #charity #ai #artificialintelligence #compassion #equality #generosity
#politics
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Democracy Might Not Survive AI. Here’s Why | Aaron Bastani Meets Will MacAskill
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loveaspurpose.bsky.social @loveaspurpose.bsky.social · 21d
``Children who play outside often develop a love for nature and the environment. Generally, children show more compassion and respect for things that they value, and outdoor spaces are places that they grow to love and appreciate.’’
~ villagekidz ~
Gum flower on a leaf Child picks up a tiny object off the ground
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Michael John Smith @londonerabroad.bsky.social · 19d
#ukpolitics #politics #ecosocialism #socialism #greens #green #greenparty #climatechange #leftwing #democracy
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The Death Of Two Party Politics | Owen Jones | Zack Polanski
YouTube video by Bold Politics with Zack Polanski
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Michael John Smith @londonerabroad.bsky.social · 20d
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Help Abood Rebuild His Life Amidst Suffering in Gaza
I have started a campaign for my friend Abood in Gaza, who I've been talking to on Instagram for over a year through the g*nocide. After the passing of his brother-in-law, he helped his sister take ca...
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Deadman the Saint @deadmanthesaint.bsky.social · 21d
is the genocide finally over?
Is Gaza Genocide FINALLY OVER? - A Masterclass From Palestinian Analyst Muhammad Shehada
YouTube video by Owen Jones
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Michael John Smith @londonerabroad.bsky.social · 20d
#palestine #freepalestine #israel #gaza #fundraiser
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Help Abood Rebuild His Life Amidst Suffering in Gaza
I have started a campaign for my friend Abood in Gaza, who I've been talking to on Instagram for over a year through the g*nocide. After the passing of his brother-in-law, he helped his sister take ca...
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Owen Jones @owenjones.bsky.social · 21d
Is Israel's genocide finally over?

There's no better analyst to explain what this all means than the incredible Palestinian analyst Muhammad Shehada 👇👇👇

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Is The Genocide OVER? - Everything Explained By Muhammad Shehada
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Michael John Smith @londonerabroad.bsky.social · 20d
#politics #ukpolitics #refugees #news #documentary
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How To ACTUALLY "Stop The Boats"
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Michael John Smith @londonerabroad.bsky.social · 20d