Camilla Royle
@camillaroyle.bsky.social
Journalist @socialistworker and author of A Rebel's Guide to Engels. Writing on environment, disability, post-16 education, Africa. she/her
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🚨COUNTER PROTEST: Defend Refugees! Stop the far-right!
📍 Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle
🕦 11:30am
🗓️ Saturday 6th September
Join the counter protest and help to stop the anti-migrant racism whipped up by the far right.
#StopTheFarRight
#NoPasaran
📍 Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle
🕦 11:30am
🗓️ Saturday 6th September
Join the counter protest and help to stop the anti-migrant racism whipped up by the far right.
#StopTheFarRight
#NoPasaran
August 31, 2025 at 6:41 PM
🚨COUNTER PROTEST: Defend Refugees! Stop the far-right!
📍 Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle
🕦 11:30am
🗓️ Saturday 6th September
Join the counter protest and help to stop the anti-migrant racism whipped up by the far right.
#StopTheFarRight
#NoPasaran
📍 Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle
🕦 11:30am
🗓️ Saturday 6th September
Join the counter protest and help to stop the anti-migrant racism whipped up by the far right.
#StopTheFarRight
#NoPasaran
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July 10, 2025 at 8:20 AM
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Parliament and Hansard have removed “We are all Palestine Action” from my speech on Wednesday 2 July 2025 — despite me saying it.
This is a blatant attempt to censor me and rewrite the record.
This is not how a democracy behaves.
We will not be silenced.
This is a blatant attempt to censor me and rewrite the record.
This is not how a democracy behaves.
We will not be silenced.
July 8, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Parliament and Hansard have removed “We are all Palestine Action” from my speech on Wednesday 2 July 2025 — despite me saying it.
This is a blatant attempt to censor me and rewrite the record.
This is not how a democracy behaves.
We will not be silenced.
This is a blatant attempt to censor me and rewrite the record.
This is not how a democracy behaves.
We will not be silenced.
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A new study found that the United States was responsible for 55 percent of the pollution emitted by private jets globally.
Private jets polluted more than all flights from Heathrow, study finds
A new study found that the United States was responsible for 55 percent of the pollution emitted by private jets globally.
www.washingtonpost.com
June 27, 2025 at 12:28 PM
A new study found that the United States was responsible for 55 percent of the pollution emitted by private jets globally.
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The government’s disability cuts could breach equality law due to their “devastating” impact on women’s dignity, experts warn.
The new rules won’t take into account menstruation or some women’s extra toilet needs.
My story in tomorrow’s paper: www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
The new rules won’t take into account menstruation or some women’s extra toilet needs.
My story in tomorrow’s paper: www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
Labour’s benefit cuts will have ‘devastating’ impact on disabled women, say charities
Organisations say planned four-point rule will not properly take into account menstruation and other hygiene needs
www.theguardian.com
June 24, 2025 at 6:46 PM
The government’s disability cuts could breach equality law due to their “devastating” impact on women’s dignity, experts warn.
The new rules won’t take into account menstruation or some women’s extra toilet needs.
My story in tomorrow’s paper: www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
The new rules won’t take into account menstruation or some women’s extra toilet needs.
My story in tomorrow’s paper: www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
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NO REDUNDANCIES at the University of Dundee.
Fantastic news in our fight to save jobs, as interim Principal Prof Nigel Seaton confirms that there will be no redundancies. A massive victory for everyone who has supported us.
Looking forward to receiving the removal of Section 188 in writing.
Fantastic news in our fight to save jobs, as interim Principal Prof Nigel Seaton confirms that there will be no redundancies. A massive victory for everyone who has supported us.
Looking forward to receiving the removal of Section 188 in writing.
June 24, 2025 at 5:29 PM
NO REDUNDANCIES at the University of Dundee.
Fantastic news in our fight to save jobs, as interim Principal Prof Nigel Seaton confirms that there will be no redundancies. A massive victory for everyone who has supported us.
Looking forward to receiving the removal of Section 188 in writing.
Fantastic news in our fight to save jobs, as interim Principal Prof Nigel Seaton confirms that there will be no redundancies. A massive victory for everyone who has supported us.
Looking forward to receiving the removal of Section 188 in writing.
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Fuerza responds to scenes where alleged ICE enforcement is reported. If officers are indeed with ICE, they hit record and spread the word. They also speak directly with those being detained.
They are part of a growing scrappy network of volunteers protecting neighbors from ICE. bit.ly/4lgke5N
They are part of a growing scrappy network of volunteers protecting neighbors from ICE. bit.ly/4lgke5N
June 18, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Fuerza responds to scenes where alleged ICE enforcement is reported. If officers are indeed with ICE, they hit record and spread the word. They also speak directly with those being detained.
They are part of a growing scrappy network of volunteers protecting neighbors from ICE. bit.ly/4lgke5N
They are part of a growing scrappy network of volunteers protecting neighbors from ICE. bit.ly/4lgke5N
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Puffins are social, so to attract them to Maine's rocky islands, National Audubon's Seabird Restoration Program put out decoys to attract real birds.
This puffin is trying to fit in with his new friend by standing on one leg.
Seabird peer-pressure can be intense.
(📷: Robert F. Bukaty)
This puffin is trying to fit in with his new friend by standing on one leg.
Seabird peer-pressure can be intense.
(📷: Robert F. Bukaty)
May 30, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Puffins are social, so to attract them to Maine's rocky islands, National Audubon's Seabird Restoration Program put out decoys to attract real birds.
This puffin is trying to fit in with his new friend by standing on one leg.
Seabird peer-pressure can be intense.
(📷: Robert F. Bukaty)
This puffin is trying to fit in with his new friend by standing on one leg.
Seabird peer-pressure can be intense.
(📷: Robert F. Bukaty)
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Musk should be asked about this in every interview he does now and forever. To ignore it is a dereliction of duty.
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/30/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/30/o...
May 30, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Musk should be asked about this in every interview he does now and forever. To ignore it is a dereliction of duty.
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/30/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/30/o...
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Today is the 500th anniversary of the execution, following extensive torture, of Thomas Müntzer, a radical theologian and leading revolutionary figure in the German Peasants' War.
May 27, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Today is the 500th anniversary of the execution, following extensive torture, of Thomas Müntzer, a radical theologian and leading revolutionary figure in the German Peasants' War.
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Thousands to mobilise for Friday's megapicket as Birmingham strike enters eighth week
morningstaronline.co.uk/article/thou...
#Birmingham #Megapicket #StrikeMap #BrumBinStrike #BirminghamBinStrike
morningstaronline.co.uk/article/thou...
#Birmingham #Megapicket #StrikeMap #BrumBinStrike #BirminghamBinStrike
morningstaronline.co.uk
May 8, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Thousands to mobilise for Friday's megapicket as Birmingham strike enters eighth week
morningstaronline.co.uk/article/thou...
#Birmingham #Megapicket #StrikeMap #BrumBinStrike #BirminghamBinStrike
morningstaronline.co.uk/article/thou...
#Birmingham #Megapicket #StrikeMap #BrumBinStrike #BirminghamBinStrike
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On the 04 May 1978 racists murdered 25-year-old clothing machinist #AltabAli in Tower Hamlets.
Racism is a murderous ideology.
Unity is the key to fighting racism.
#NeverAgain. #RIP.
Racism is a murderous ideology.
Unity is the key to fighting racism.
#NeverAgain. #RIP.
May 4, 2025 at 9:00 AM
On the 04 May 1978 racists murdered 25-year-old clothing machinist #AltabAli in Tower Hamlets.
Racism is a murderous ideology.
Unity is the key to fighting racism.
#NeverAgain. #RIP.
Racism is a murderous ideology.
Unity is the key to fighting racism.
#NeverAgain. #RIP.
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This week's podcast features Ian Rintoul looking at how the Labor-style SPD has paved the way for the rise of the far right in Germany and drawing lessons for the federal election in Australia.
From Germany to Australia, the crisis of social democracy | The Sound of Solidarity
Ian Rintoul looks at how the Labor-style SPD has paved the way for the rise of the far right in Germany and draws lessons for the federal election in Australia.
Read more about Germany.
Find out more ...
SoundofSolidarity.podbean.com
May 2, 2025 at 1:37 AM
This week's podcast features Ian Rintoul looking at how the Labor-style SPD has paved the way for the rise of the far right in Germany and drawing lessons for the federal election in Australia.
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Looking forward to facilitating this collective discussion of how women could design cities - Friday next week at 6.30pm @bookmarksbookshop.bsky.social
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authors@bookmarks Dr May East - What if Women Designed the City
Dr. May East here explores the set of symbiotic relationships between women and the cities they live and work in.
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May 2, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Looking forward to facilitating this collective discussion of how women could design cities - Friday next week at 6.30pm @bookmarksbookshop.bsky.social
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/authorsbookmarks-dr-may-east-what-if-women-designed-the-city-tickets-1301081843819
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/authorsbookmarks-dr-may-east-what-if-women-designed-the-city-tickets-1301081843819
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In need of a good Shag today?
We are here to help. This is the Heard Island Shag, an endemic bird only found in Heard and McDonald Island. We have about 1000 breeding pairs, depending on weather and food conditions.
May the rest of your week be full of gregarious Shags!
We are here to help. This is the Heard Island Shag, an endemic bird only found in Heard and McDonald Island. We have about 1000 breeding pairs, depending on weather and food conditions.
May the rest of your week be full of gregarious Shags!
May 2, 2025 at 12:25 PM
In need of a good Shag today?
We are here to help. This is the Heard Island Shag, an endemic bird only found in Heard and McDonald Island. We have about 1000 breeding pairs, depending on weather and food conditions.
May the rest of your week be full of gregarious Shags!
We are here to help. This is the Heard Island Shag, an endemic bird only found in Heard and McDonald Island. We have about 1000 breeding pairs, depending on weather and food conditions.
May the rest of your week be full of gregarious Shags!
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New Dundee University plan scales back job cuts www.bbc.com/news/article...
@ducuuo.bsky.social says it’s due to UCU pressure
@ducuuo.bsky.social says it’s due to UCU pressure
New Dundee University plan aims to scale back job cuts
Under the proposals, the university would shed around 300 roles through a voluntary programme.
www.bbc.com
April 29, 2025 at 5:02 PM
New Dundee University plan scales back job cuts www.bbc.com/news/article...
@ducuuo.bsky.social says it’s due to UCU pressure
@ducuuo.bsky.social says it’s due to UCU pressure
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Give a person a fisshe and thei will eate for a daye. Teache a person to fisshe and thei will eate for a lyfetyme. Destroye the fish ponde to make a computer tell lies about fisshe, you are a Gen AI companye.
April 29, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Give a person a fisshe and thei will eate for a daye. Teache a person to fisshe and thei will eate for a lyfetyme. Destroye the fish ponde to make a computer tell lies about fisshe, you are a Gen AI companye.
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Crows nest made of coat hangers
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April 26, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Crows nest made of coat hangers
elzo-meridianos.blogspot.com/2014/05/nido...
elzo-meridianos.blogspot.com/2014/05/nido...
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NEWS: West Virginia coal miner Harry Wiley, who is suffering from the early stages of black lung disease, is suing Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over the admin’s misguided and harmful gutting of the NIOSH facility in Morgantown, WV westvirginiawatch.com/2025/04/23/j...
Judge sets May 7 hearing for NIOSH case • West Virginia Watch
U.S. District Judge Irene Berger has scheduled a hearing against Health and Human Services Secretary over federal cuts affecting NIOSH.
westvirginiawatch.com
April 24, 2025 at 4:54 PM
NEWS: West Virginia coal miner Harry Wiley, who is suffering from the early stages of black lung disease, is suing Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over the admin’s misguided and harmful gutting of the NIOSH facility in Morgantown, WV westvirginiawatch.com/2025/04/23/j...
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Toxic masculinity isn’t a concern here, and we don’t view empathy as toxic. For centuries, adult males have huddled together, protecting the colony’s most vulnerable, giving their future a chance amidst the raging storms that threaten them.
April 23, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Toxic masculinity isn’t a concern here, and we don’t view empathy as toxic. For centuries, adult males have huddled together, protecting the colony’s most vulnerable, giving their future a chance amidst the raging storms that threaten them.
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“We are, each of us, largely responsible for what gets put into our brains, for what, as adults, we wind up caring for and knowing about. No longer at the mercy of the reptile brain, we can change ourselves.”
- Carl Sagan, Cosmos
- Carl Sagan, Cosmos
April 22, 2025 at 1:16 PM
“We are, each of us, largely responsible for what gets put into our brains, for what, as adults, we wind up caring for and knowing about. No longer at the mercy of the reptile brain, we can change ourselves.”
- Carl Sagan, Cosmos
- Carl Sagan, Cosmos
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Tributes to Colm Bryce socialistworker.co.uk/obituaries/t...
Tributes to Colm Bryce
I had been thinking of writing a book about my son’s Ricky Reel’s case. I thought it was about time people knew of this case and see for themselves how non white people are treated by the state I spea...
socialistworker.co.uk
April 22, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Tributes to Colm Bryce socialistworker.co.uk/obituaries/t...
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📣 May Day Rally 📣
We remain on strike. With our employer continuing to refuse to meet for talks, join our strike rally on Thursday 1 May, 12-1pm outside UCU head office, Carlow Street, London.
All welcome to show your support for making UCU a safe & professional workplace.
#ThriveNotSurvive
We remain on strike. With our employer continuing to refuse to meet for talks, join our strike rally on Thursday 1 May, 12-1pm outside UCU head office, Carlow Street, London.
All welcome to show your support for making UCU a safe & professional workplace.
#ThriveNotSurvive
April 22, 2025 at 9:13 AM
📣 May Day Rally 📣
We remain on strike. With our employer continuing to refuse to meet for talks, join our strike rally on Thursday 1 May, 12-1pm outside UCU head office, Carlow Street, London.
All welcome to show your support for making UCU a safe & professional workplace.
#ThriveNotSurvive
We remain on strike. With our employer continuing to refuse to meet for talks, join our strike rally on Thursday 1 May, 12-1pm outside UCU head office, Carlow Street, London.
All welcome to show your support for making UCU a safe & professional workplace.
#ThriveNotSurvive
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@alexcallinicos.bsky.social in @socialistworker.bsky.social: Why the far right exploits #transphobia: socialistworker.co.uk/alex-callini...
Alex Callinicos: Why the far right exploits transphobia
The latest attack on trans+ people in Britain is part of a global offensive driven by the far right—which demands a response from the left.
socialistworker.co.uk
April 22, 2025 at 12:56 PM
@alexcallinicos.bsky.social in @socialistworker.bsky.social: Why the far right exploits #transphobia: socialistworker.co.uk/alex-callini...