Akerbeltz / Mìcheal an Fhaclair / LowRisingTone
@akerbeltz.bsky.social
Passionate about equality & equity – 🪷 Yes2 🏴🇪🇺🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🕊️ gu bràth. https://www.faclair.com 🪷 http://www.samseuit.com 🪷 http://www.polcan-faing.com 🪷 http://www.akerbeltz.org
🐈 Gàidhlig 🍰 Deutsch 🗺️ Euskara 📚 English 🦐 粵 🌺
🐈 Gàidhlig 🍰 Deutsch 🗺️ Euskara 📚 English 🦐 粵 🌺
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Einen knappen Monat nach Eröffnung hat sich Hasan mit seinem Imbiss schon gut integriert und verabschiedet sich mit Božemje.
Und weil er nicht weiß, wer Sorbe ist und wer nicht, sagt er einfach immer Božemje.
Damit ist er sprachpolitisch weiter als die meisten Lausitzer und viele #Sorben.
Und weil er nicht weiß, wer Sorbe ist und wer nicht, sagt er einfach immer Božemje.
Damit ist er sprachpolitisch weiter als die meisten Lausitzer und viele #Sorben.
November 27, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Einen knappen Monat nach Eröffnung hat sich Hasan mit seinem Imbiss schon gut integriert und verabschiedet sich mit Božemje.
Und weil er nicht weiß, wer Sorbe ist und wer nicht, sagt er einfach immer Božemje.
Damit ist er sprachpolitisch weiter als die meisten Lausitzer und viele #Sorben.
Und weil er nicht weiß, wer Sorbe ist und wer nicht, sagt er einfach immer Božemje.
Damit ist er sprachpolitisch weiter als die meisten Lausitzer und viele #Sorben.
Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
petition.parliament.uk
November 27, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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#Cornish has won Part III of the European Charter for Regional and Minority Languages after many years of campaigning by our community, including Kowethas an Yeth and the other language organisations, Cornwall Council, activists, and YOU: teachers, learners, speakers and supporters together. 💛
November 27, 2025 at 2:58 PM
#Cornish has won Part III of the European Charter for Regional and Minority Languages after many years of campaigning by our community, including Kowethas an Yeth and the other language organisations, Cornwall Council, activists, and YOU: teachers, learners, speakers and supporters together. 💛
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X is not above the law.
The plaything of the world’s richest man won’t take down illegal posts on X – but no-one’s above the law.
Join the fight: https://goodlaw.social/6pw6
The plaything of the world’s richest man won’t take down illegal posts on X – but no-one’s above the law.
Join the fight: https://goodlaw.social/6pw6
November 26, 2025 at 2:59 PM
X is not above the law.
The plaything of the world’s richest man won’t take down illegal posts on X – but no-one’s above the law.
Join the fight: https://goodlaw.social/6pw6
The plaything of the world’s richest man won’t take down illegal posts on X – but no-one’s above the law.
Join the fight: https://goodlaw.social/6pw6
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Strong new evidence from across Europe, from both rural and urban areas, for the recovery of large carnivores.
"many respondents express no strong position, suggesting that large carnivores are less polarizing than often portrayed"
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
"many respondents express no strong position, suggesting that large carnivores are less polarizing than often portrayed"
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Europeans support large carnivore recovery while opposing both further population growth and hunting - Nature Ecology & Evolution
A survey of 10,000 members of the public across European Union countries in which there are large carnivores finds strong support for carnivore recovery but simultaneous, and somewhat paradoxical, opp...
www.nature.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Strong new evidence from across Europe, from both rural and urban areas, for the recovery of large carnivores.
"many respondents express no strong position, suggesting that large carnivores are less polarizing than often portrayed"
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
"many respondents express no strong position, suggesting that large carnivores are less polarizing than often portrayed"
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Hah, finally 🕊️🏳️🌈🇪🇺 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Same-sex marriage must be respected throughout EU, top court tells Poland
The ruling covers the case of a Polish couple who married in Berlin but Polish authorities refused to recognise their marriage.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Hah, finally 🕊️🏳️🌈🇪🇺 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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🌈 "The approach we have in Scotland is world-leading. We are the only country to currently have a national policy (of LGBT-inclusive education)."
We loved hearing from Time For Inclusive Education Scotland co-founder Jordan Daly at our recent Festival of Humanism.
We loved hearing from Time For Inclusive Education Scotland co-founder Jordan Daly at our recent Festival of Humanism.
November 25, 2025 at 11:02 AM
🌈 "The approach we have in Scotland is world-leading. We are the only country to currently have a national policy (of LGBT-inclusive education)."
We loved hearing from Time For Inclusive Education Scotland co-founder Jordan Daly at our recent Festival of Humanism.
We loved hearing from Time For Inclusive Education Scotland co-founder Jordan Daly at our recent Festival of Humanism.
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📣Two-thirds of Scots support independent pupil opt-out for religious observance, new poll by our member @humanistsociety.bsky.social shows
Read more here ➡️ www.humanism.scot/2025/11/25/t...
Read more here ➡️ www.humanism.scot/2025/11/25/t...
November 25, 2025 at 9:27 AM
📣Two-thirds of Scots support independent pupil opt-out for religious observance, new poll by our member @humanistsociety.bsky.social shows
Read more here ➡️ www.humanism.scot/2025/11/25/t...
Read more here ➡️ www.humanism.scot/2025/11/25/t...
'S fhada on a chunnaic mi gràineag sa ghàrradh ❤️
November 23, 2025 at 9:38 PM
'S fhada on a chunnaic mi gràineag sa ghàrradh ❤️
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Donald Trump and Elon Musk call it the 'woke mind virus'. We call it basic human empathy.
If you also give a f**k about the people around you, get involved with Humanist Society Scotland: www.humanism.scot/get-involved/
Together we can make Scotland fairer, more ethical... and, yes, more woke 😉
If you also give a f**k about the people around you, get involved with Humanist Society Scotland: www.humanism.scot/get-involved/
Together we can make Scotland fairer, more ethical... and, yes, more woke 😉
November 23, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Donald Trump and Elon Musk call it the 'woke mind virus'. We call it basic human empathy.
If you also give a f**k about the people around you, get involved with Humanist Society Scotland: www.humanism.scot/get-involved/
Together we can make Scotland fairer, more ethical... and, yes, more woke 😉
If you also give a f**k about the people around you, get involved with Humanist Society Scotland: www.humanism.scot/get-involved/
Together we can make Scotland fairer, more ethical... and, yes, more woke 😉
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Scary stuff - and well done @theguardian.com for exposing such a sordid, sad, dangerous business.
Influencers made millions pushing ‘wild’ births – now the Free Birth Society is linked to baby deaths around the world
Influencers made millions pushing ‘wild’ births – now the Free Birth Society is linked to baby deaths around the world
A year-long investigation reveals how mothers lost children after being radicalised by uplifting podcast tales of births without midwives or doctors
As Esau Lopez was asphyxiated for the first 17 minutes of his life on Earth, the atmosphere in the room remained serene, even ecstatic. Acoustic music crooned from a speaker in a modest two-bedroom apartment in a suburb of Pennsylvania. “You are a queen,” murmured one of three friends in the room.
Only Esau’s mother, Gabrielle Lopez, felt something was wrong. She was pushing hard, but her son would not be born. “Can you help [him] out?” she asked, as Esau crowned. “Baby is coming,” the friend replied. Four minutes later, Lopez asked again, “Can you grab [him]?” Another friend murmured, “Baby is safe.” Six minutes passed. Again, Lopez asked, “Can you grab [him]?” Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 23, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Scary stuff - and well done @theguardian.com for exposing such a sordid, sad, dangerous business.
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I need you all to know that a ton of folks put a HEROIC amount of effort into keeping Archive going this week
November 21, 2025 at 5:02 AM
I need you all to know that a ton of folks put a HEROIC amount of effort into keeping Archive going this week
Today's 🤮 courtesy of Deutsche Welle news - driving a vehicle made in China? It comes with a SIM that connects to Chinese networks, a lovely back-door for all sorts of shenanigans... www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4n5...
Norway discovers electric buses have a secret backdoor to China | DW News
YouTube video by DW News
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November 22, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Today's 🤮 courtesy of Deutsche Welle news - driving a vehicle made in China? It comes with a SIM that connects to Chinese networks, a lovely back-door for all sorts of shenanigans... www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4n5...
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this week's newsletter is titled "aren't you tired of feeling insane all the time?" and I think it speaks for itself
it is also free to read
youngvulgarian.substack.com/p/arent-you-...
it is also free to read
youngvulgarian.substack.com/p/arent-you-...
November 21, 2025 at 10:18 AM
this week's newsletter is titled "aren't you tired of feeling insane all the time?" and I think it speaks for itself
it is also free to read
youngvulgarian.substack.com/p/arent-you-...
it is also free to read
youngvulgarian.substack.com/p/arent-you-...
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If you value my work and appreciate the fact that I put basic human decency and respect for human rights over my potential income, I'd really appreciate if you chipped into said crowdfunder here: gofund.me/55e3a6cf4
Donate to Ballot Box Scotland SP26 Fundraiser, organized by Allan Faulds
This funding will support Ballot Box Scotland's reporting ahead of the 2026 Scottish … Allan Faulds needs your support for Ballot Box Scotland SP26 Fundraiser
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November 20, 2025 at 11:02 PM
If you value my work and appreciate the fact that I put basic human decency and respect for human rights over my potential income, I'd really appreciate if you chipped into said crowdfunder here: gofund.me/55e3a6cf4
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In case anyone had any doubts about which direction the US is going in:
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify swastikas, nooses as hate symbols
The military service, which falls under the Department of Homeland Security, has drafted a new policy that classifies such items “potentially divisive.”
www.washingtonpost.com
November 20, 2025 at 6:48 PM
In case anyone had any doubts about which direction the US is going in:
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
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BREAKING: The Supreme Court has ruled in favour of a Belfast-based non-religious father and his child that the exclusively Christian teaching of Religious Education and mandatory Christian collective worship in Northern Ireland are discriminatory under human rights law.
November 19, 2025 at 10:03 AM
BREAKING: The Supreme Court has ruled in favour of a Belfast-based non-religious father and his child that the exclusively Christian teaching of Religious Education and mandatory Christian collective worship in Northern Ireland are discriminatory under human rights law.
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🙌 This is a huge moment. Believe in Scotland’s independence campaign crowdfunder has already hit its £80,000 crowdfunder target - two weeks early!
🏴Now we’re going further: can you help us pass last year's £100,000 total and power the next phase of Scotland’s independence campaign: bit.ly/4nW3KRO
🏴Now we’re going further: can you help us pass last year's £100,000 total and power the next phase of Scotland’s independence campaign: bit.ly/4nW3KRO
November 19, 2025 at 4:25 PM
🙌 This is a huge moment. Believe in Scotland’s independence campaign crowdfunder has already hit its £80,000 crowdfunder target - two weeks early!
🏴Now we’re going further: can you help us pass last year's £100,000 total and power the next phase of Scotland’s independence campaign: bit.ly/4nW3KRO
🏴Now we’re going further: can you help us pass last year's £100,000 total and power the next phase of Scotland’s independence campaign: bit.ly/4nW3KRO
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Campaigners from Eryri have launched a new campaign against the 'colonial aspect' of the Ordnance Survey - targeting the use of names such as 'The Mushroom Garden' and 'The Nameless Cwm'
Campaign group criticise the 'colonial aspect' of the Ordnance Survey
Stephen Price Campaigners from Eryri have launched a new campaign against the ‘colonial aspect’ of the Ordnance Survey – targeting the use of names such as The Mushroom Garden and ‘The Nameless Cwm’. ...
nation.cymru
November 19, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Campaigners from Eryri have launched a new campaign against the 'colonial aspect' of the Ordnance Survey - targeting the use of names such as 'The Mushroom Garden' and 'The Nameless Cwm'
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Remember this? Fox News tried going after Denmark's social safety net. This Danish politician's legendary fact check shows us all how it’s done. Via @nowthisimpact.bsky.social x.com/nowthisnews/...
Fox News Tried Going After Denmark. Big Mistake. | NowThis
YouTube video by NowThis Impact
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November 18, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Remember this? Fox News tried going after Denmark's social safety net. This Danish politician's legendary fact check shows us all how it’s done. Via @nowthisimpact.bsky.social x.com/nowthisnews/...
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"To give them that right (to opt in), but not the right to unilaterally withdraw? There’s just no clear, principled explanation for that."
At our Festival of Humanism, MSP Patrick Harvie didn’t mince his words about the proposed Religious Observance Bill, and he’s right:
At our Festival of Humanism, MSP Patrick Harvie didn’t mince his words about the proposed Religious Observance Bill, and he’s right:
November 18, 2025 at 12:38 PM
"To give them that right (to opt in), but not the right to unilaterally withdraw? There’s just no clear, principled explanation for that."
At our Festival of Humanism, MSP Patrick Harvie didn’t mince his words about the proposed Religious Observance Bill, and he’s right:
At our Festival of Humanism, MSP Patrick Harvie didn’t mince his words about the proposed Religious Observance Bill, and he’s right:
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This perfectly encapsulates why we need the BBC
November 13, 2025 at 2:12 PM
This perfectly encapsulates why we need the BBC
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Drag Race judge Michelle Visage said this years ago — calling out the hypocrisy of using religion to justify hate — and honestly, it still hits. We're proud to stand with the trans community, now and always #TransRightsAreHumanRights
November 14, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Drag Race judge Michelle Visage said this years ago — calling out the hypocrisy of using religion to justify hate — and honestly, it still hits. We're proud to stand with the trans community, now and always #TransRightsAreHumanRights