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Tauriq Moosa @tauriq.bsky.social · 2h

So there is a moral line, just not one that shows solidarity with Palestinians or their colleagues. OK.

The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 2d

Major media outlets including The Wall Street Journal and CNN have said they won’t agree to a new Defense Department policy restricting journalists’ communication with military sources.

Major Media Outlets Rebuff New Pentagon Press Policy

The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and CNN are among the outlets that have said they won’t sign a new Defense Department media policy.

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · 1d

UNISON signs joint union letter calling for an end to the escalation of anti-migrant rhetoric.

“Our health and social care sector is built on the hard work and rich diversity of its workforce."

Read our joint statement
www.unison.org.uk/content/uplo...

Logos of unions: BMA, RCN, BDA, CSP, Unite, UNISON, HCSA, SoR

Joint statement on anti-migrant rhetoric – Keeping our communities safe from racism
Our health and social care sector is built on the hard work and rich diversity of its workforce. Many of our colleagues, especially those from international backgrounds or perceived as ethnically distinct from the majority population, are facing a sustained campaign of anti-migrant rhetoric. The escalating use of hostile language allows some political parties to exploit fear and promote division and emboldens those in society who seek to intimidate. This rhetoric also comes at a time when the rights of those who live and work in the UK to continue to make the UK their home are being openly questioned, including tens of thousands of people working within the health and social care sector. People are unsettled and frightened, with some directly experiencing hate and violence at work and within their communities.
In the face of this blatant scapegoating of migrant communities, we stand united in our commitment to uphold the values of dignity, respect and equality for all individuals. As leading trade unions and professional associations within the UK, representing workers within the health and social care sector, we reject any form of discrimination and oppose all forms of racism and xenophobia.
Together we will continue to advocate for policies that promote inclusion, protect human rights, and foster a culture of empathy and understanding. We call on the media, and politicians to stop spreading misinformation for political gain and engage in evidence-based discourse around immigration.
The health and social care sector in the UK has always been reliant on the commitment and expertise of its international workforce. Figures from NHS England and Skills for Care show that in England, 776,000 workers – around a quarter of the total workforce of just over 3 million – are non-British nationals.
We affirm our solidarity with …

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Gabriel Milland @gabrielmilland.bsky.social · 3h

I think this is a tragedy for the CofE. It means they are still a long way from where the country of which it proclaims it is the national church is on gay marriage. How should gay people, or those of us who have gay friends or family members, think of an institution which doesn't respect them?

Kaya Burgess | 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 @kayaburgess.bsky.social · 3h

FULL STORY IN @THETIMES:

Gay couples hoping to have special blessing ceremonies in church have seen plans for a trial halted by CofE bishops

Bishops have also extended ban on gay priests having civil marriages: www.thetimes.com/uk/religion/...

Church of England bishops halt plans for blessing services for gay couples

The ban on priests marrying same-sex partners will also be extended because changes would require the rewriting of canon law, say leaders

www.thetimes.com

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Dr Tony Kainth @tonykainth.bsky.social · 19h

Yum!

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Kashana @kashana.blacksky.app · 21h

The dominant business plan these days seems to be let’s turn everyone into slaves, who famously never revolt

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David Beech @davidbeech.bsky.social · 1d

I'm 51 years of age, and for all my adult life, the one constant in politics is 'we need to talk about immigration'. Could we try just try shutting the fuck up about it, actually?

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Jack Tripper @chadstanton.blacksky.app · 23h

This is the result of a lot of people pretending racism is one of the greatest taboos in our culture while failing to address racism substantively. People are appalled by the idea of being called racist while being totally committed to upholding racism throughout society.

karl rove knausgård @uhactually.bsky.social · 1d

Every time a Democrat gets caught on tape saying like “Some Trump voters are racist” we have a national scandal and JD Vance demands an entirely new kind of apology and meanwhile every Republican group chat is like “Good morning fellow SS members. Who’s ready to respect Hitler today?”

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Stefan Mohamed @stefmowords.bsky.social · 21h

the government are contributing directly to this horrific climate

Dr Tony Kainth @tonykainth.bsky.social · 2d

“We have to do something. We can't just sit in silence. And we can't let the congregation just stay at home.”

news.sky.com/story/i-dont...

'I don't remember feeling this unsafe': Frightened worshippers too scared to walk the streets

Frightened worshippers are turning to volunteers to walk them home because they don't feel safe, as religious hate crime recorded by police in England and Wales hits a record high.

news.sky.com

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Dr Tony Kainth @tonykainth.bsky.social · 22h

Okay, it’s not just me. Phew!

comments agreeing that he is in fact smoking hot

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Caroline Churcher @newforestchild.bsky.social · 22h

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Dr Tony Kainth @tonykainth.bsky.social · 22h

I know it’s not the point but he’s bloody beautiful!

(Also, read the thing)

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Dr Tony Kainth @tonykainth.bsky.social · 22h

taps sign

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Dr Tony Kainth @tonykainth.bsky.social · 28d

If you’re not antifa then I’m sorry, you’re profa

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Dr Tony Kainth @tonykainth.bsky.social · 22h

yeah, go fuck yourself mate

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 23h

Johnson: "We call it the Hate America Rally that will happen Saturday. Let's see who shows up for that. I bet you you'll see Hamas supporters, I bet you'll see antifa types, I bet you'll see Marxists on full display, people who don't want to stand and defend the foundational truths of this republic"

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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 1d

Lauryn Hill just shared a moving tribute to the late D’Angelo:

People need reflection.

I regret not having more time with you. Your undeniable beauty and talent were not of this world, and a presence not of this world needs protection in a world that covets light and the anointing of God. You sir, moved us, stirred us, inspired and even intimidated others to action with your genius. Thank you for being a beacon of light to a generation and beyond who had no
remembrance of the legacy that preceded us. Thank you for charting the course and for making
space during a time when no similar space really existed.

You imaged a unity of strength and sensitivity in Black manhood to a generation that only saw itself as having to be one or the other. It is my earnest prayer that you are in peace, far away from selfishness, fear and/or controlling interests. Far from possessiveness, far from greed, far from manipulation, far from exploitation, far from intentionally designed chaos and that you Brother are in peace, in bliss and in eternal light and fulfillment with our Father in heaven. I Love you and I miss you. May God grant peace and shelter to your family, true friends and genuine appreciators, Brother, King.

A photo of Lauryn Hill and D’Angelo, wearing black

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si oppington (fat general, antifa 3rd battalion) @stillwellgray.ca · 1d

modern life is just seeing yet another potato faced jackass brag about how they're gonna make things suck for other people

Nate O @nateo.bsky.social · 1d

Not once have I seen an explanation for why teenagers must hear things that upset them in virtue of the unspecified speech-acts being upsetting, nor have I ever seen an explanation for why teenagers will be forbidden to express displeasure with upsetting things.

William Hague: Why I’ll banish ‘safe spaces’ at Oxford
The new chancellor tells Cheltenham Literature Festival that there will be no ‘cancel culture’ and students should expect to hear things that upset them
October 14 2025, The Times
The new chancellor of Oxford University has said there will be no safe spaces for students and warned would-be undergraduates that they will “hear things that will upset and offend them”.

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Dr Tony Kainth @tonykainth.bsky.social · 23h

Nice!

What did you end up doing with that honey/sandwich?

(Nothing interesting happened. Just the usual insanity)

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Dr Tony Kainth @tonykainth.bsky.social · 23h

Why is everything zero-sum with these people?

“In order for me to succeed I need everyone else to fail”

“In order for everyone else to fail I need to spread fear and hatred”

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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 1d

Lib Dem's Daisy Cooper calls for an assessment into the threat Elon Musk poses to UK democracy after Tommy Robinson said Musk is paying for his legal fees

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Trish Greenhalgh @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social · 1d

Our MSc module 'Patients, Citizens and the Politics of Evidence' runs from 8-12 December @ox.ac.uk. Open to stand-alone students as a freestanding short course. #healthpolicy

lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk/courses/pati...

Patients, Citizens and the Politics of Evidence

Examining the role of patients and citizens in providing evidence for health care research

lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk

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Dr Tony Kainth @tonykainth.bsky.social · 1d

I think I just turned Green 💚

Farrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 1d

Carole Malone, "Youu can't say what women's rights are because you're not a woman"

Zack Polanski, "You're not trans are you. We can all say you're not that thing so you can't have an opinion" 🔥

"You can still have an opinion from listening to people"

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Dr Tony Kainth @tonykainth.bsky.social · 1d

😭

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Dr Tony Kainth @tonykainth.bsky.social · 1d

Cancel all other mandatory training and replace with annual mandatory reply-all training.

No reply-all function for you until you’ve done the module!

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Dr Tony Kainth @tonykainth.bsky.social · 1d

lol

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Dr Tony Kainth @tonykainth.bsky.social · 1d

Absolutely brilliant song 💖✨

youtu.be/Xv8FBjo1Y8I

Tracy Chapman - Talkin' Bout A Revolution (Official Music Video)

YouTube video by Tracy Chapman

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Dr Tony Kainth @tonykainth.bsky.social · 1d

Absolutely brilliant song 💖✨

youtu.be/Xv8FBjo1Y8I

Tracy Chapman - Talkin' Bout A Revolution (Official Music Video)

YouTube video by Tracy Chapman

youtu.be

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