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Patrick Harvie MSP @patrickharvie.bsky.social · 10h

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 2d

UNTIL IT’S DONE, Ep. 4: Sylvia Rivera

In the 1970s, queer New Yorkers had been pushed to the margins of NYC. Our trans neighbors faced immense cruelty. But in Sylvia Rivera, they found a champion.

As we combat Trump’s politics of darkness, her legacy can light the path forward.

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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 13h

1. As some Democrats have run from transgender rights, Zohran Mamdani is showing what so many others have lacked: courage to lead with his values over pandering to focus groups.

The ad is one of the best things I've seen from a politician on transgender people.

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As Some Dems Run From Trans People, Zohran Mamdani's Latest Ad Shows Real Support

The 2 minute ad features Sylvia Rivera's story, Mamdani's commitment to transgender people, and even music from the legendary late trans artist SOPHIE.

www.erininthemorning.com

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Real Gaz on a proper bike: [email protected] @gazza-d.bsky.social · 14h

Once again, you can't trust Labour with active travel and keeping anyone other than drivers safe and prioritised.
If a town is so dependent on 6 parking spaces then you have to wonder about the place
road.cc/content/news...

“Politically correct” cycle lane plans would put “economic vitality” of town at “serious risk”, warns Labour MP – due to loss of six car parking spaces

According to the MP, building the bike lane would cause "serious challenges" for local businesses, “erode public trust, and squander valuable public funds

road.cc

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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 14h

How the Labour government would have banned the Labour movement.
My latest column.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Here’s what you need to know about Starmer’s illiberal protest curbs: they would have killed the Labour party at birth | George Monbiot

The rights we enjoy in the UK, and the movement the PM purports to lead, were built on protest. Those rights are in dire peril, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

www.theguardian.com

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Meg @ecomegsf.bsky.social · 14h

Someone ripped Luna’s sign down overnight.

Some strong feelings out there I guess. She is sad now.

Meg @ecomegsf.bsky.social · 2d

#CatsVoteGreen

Luna, a black ans white cat, is standing on a green bin with a Vote Green sign above her

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The War on Cars @thewaroncars.bsky.social · 17h

Simple way to avoid car companies bricking your vehicle by installing a forced software update: make sure your vehicle is a bicycle.

Danny Palmer @dannypalmer.bsky.social · 17h

The future is great, huh?

"A software update to Jeep 4xE models caused major malfunctions over the weekend – leaving many owners stranded and some in danger after their power failed."

www.thestack.technology/jeep-softwar...

Jeep software update bricks vehicles

“Please exercise extreme caution”

www.thestack.technology

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trick van treat @derek.bike · 16h

good morning to the bike lane big finish designers

photo of a bike lane going down a ramp and leading to a concrete wall with a dumpster in front of it

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Left Foot Forward @left-foot-forward.bsky.social · 14h

Your regular reminder 👇

🏥 81% want publicly owned NHS
🏫 78% want publicly owned schools
💧 73% want publicly owned water
🚂 70% want publicly owned rail
✉️ 70% want publicly owned mail
🚍 67% want publicly owned buses
💡 65% want publicly owned energy

EXCLUSIVE: Poll shows huge support for nationalisation of key industries and utilities

Privatisation has failed.

leftfootforward.org

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 15h

This weekend we reached 100,000 Green Party members - and we're not stopping there.

In fact... we've already passed 105,000 members.

Be part of the Green surge. Join the Green Party today ⤵️

REAL HOPE. REAL CHANGE.

105,000
Green Party Members

Green Party
Promoted by Chris Williams on behalf of The Green Party both at PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ

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Kingston & Surbiton Green Party @kbgreens.bsky.social · 15h

#Paris Wednesday

In memory of PES activist Paul Varry murdered by a driver who not only ran over him while Paul was cycling but then drove over him again

Repose en paix Paul

A year ago Wednesday

#StopMotorViolence

Paris en Selle @parisenselle.fr · 15h

Cette semaine : RDV mercredi 15 octobre pour nous souvenir de notre ami Paul Varry, témoigner de notre soutien à ses proches et réclamer des actions concrètes contre les violences motorisées.
#StopViolenceMotorisée #JeSuisPaul

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Kingston & Surbiton Green Party @kbgreens.bsky.social · 15h

Welcome

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Natalie Bennett @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social · 15h

Welcome!! Anyone who wants to follow you, it is easy: join.greenparty.org.uk

tomorowisclosed @tomorrowisclosed.bsky.social · 15h

yep, i joined yesterday 😀

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 23h

Lower Bills.

Protect our NHS.

And invest in our communities.

Let's make hope normal again.

www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Green party reaches 100,000 members for first time after Polanski becomes leader

Green party in England and Wales has had near-50% rise in membership since since Zack Polanski took over last month

www.theguardian.com

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Kingston & Surbiton Green Party @kbgreens.bsky.social · 16h

We would hope Kingston Council would promote #CycleToSchoolWeek

With the infrastructure in place, albeit at times not great and at other times good, we would encourage everyone to cycle to school or work

Especially as the weather isn’t too bad

#GoByBike

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Kingston & Surbiton Green Party @kbgreens.bsky.social · 16h

Thank you

We know it’s your organisation’s duty to protect and support social workers but it still needs to be said

Unfortunately safeguarding didn’t stop with lockdowns, nor did the need to protect children and young adults. It was that much harder and social workers out themselves in more danger

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British Association of Social Workers @basw-uk.bsky.social · 16h

BASW has just finished giving evidence to module 8 of the Covid Inquiry on Children & Young People.

We put on record our HUGE gratitude to all social workers across the UK for all you did during the pandemic, and continue to do so. 🙏

Watch the full session below.

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Protect the Wild @protectthewild.bsky.social · 16h

You can watch the debate later today at 4:30pm

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 19h

Making hope normal again! 💚

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Wheels for Wellbeing @wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk · 16h

It's 'Cycle to School Week', a UK-wide event run every year by Bikeability to celebrate cycling to school and the huge benefits it brings to children's health and wellbeing.

Graphic says. "This Cycle to School Week, don't just encourage us; enable us! Every child needs safe space to walk/wheel and cycle". There are two drawings, one above the other. Top has a busy road full of grey cars and fumes, with standing silhouettes holding signs that say "you can cycle!" and "we heart bikes!". Bottom has "safe space for cycling" with a planter showing road open to cycles, pedestrians and wheelchair users, "people-friendly speed limits" with a 20mph sign and "inclusive cycles and accessible cycle parking" with a range of different trikes and bikes all parked on stands under a big shelter.

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escalatenow.bsky.social @escalatenow.bsky.social · 20h

The sign on north side has been adjusted by a local 🙌. Clear signage about the state of the lifts in *both* tunnels is a bare minimum!!!Spare parts arrived last week & scaffolding erected two weeks yet Greenwich Council is silent. #WoolwichFootTunnel #GreenwichFootTunnel #Woolwich #GreenwichCouncil

Large yellow sign with black text indicating lift doesn’t work at the other end

A yellow padlock on large black doors, two car shoe glides on ground. Suspended ceiling signage with red LED text

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Ellie Chowns MP @elliechowns.bsky.social · 22h

The release of hostages as part of the Gaza peace deal will serve as a massive relief for the hostages and their families who have known no peace while their captivity continued.

Further steps are needed: release all hostages, allow unfettered aid into Gaza, end the occupation.

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Natalie Bennett @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social · 20h

#AMR - no one is safe until everyone is safe

"These bugs have long been considered to only cause infections in older babies, but are now infecting babies in their first days of life"
#AntimicrobialResistance
www.sciencealert.com/study-reveal...

Study Reveals 'Alarming' Rise of Superbugs in Newborn Babies

Humanity's war against drug-resistant microbes is not going very well.

www.sciencealert.com

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Russell England @russellengland.bsky.social · 20h

"While the perpetrators of Gaza’s genocide pose as its saviours, survivors return home to a wasteland"

- @nesrinemalik.bsky.social

While the perpetrators of Gaza’s genocide pose as its saviours, survivors return home – to a wasteland | Nesrine Malik

Western leaders attending the Sharm el-Sheikh summit have enabled and sponsored this slaughter. They are in no position to build a Palestinian future, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik

www.theguardian.com

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Kingston & Surbiton Green Party @kbgreens.bsky.social · 20h

How come betting shops tend not to be in richer areas of our towns?

The gambling industry affects disproportionately those with least to spend

And then indulges in #SportsWashing to look as though it has a conscience

Time to break the chain

Other countries have, eg the Netherlands

Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 22h

Gambling industry holding UK govt to ransom.

William Hill joins Ladbrokes and Coral to warn Chancellor - increase tax and we will shut shops.

Happy to dodge taxes; not bear cost of harms inflicted on gambling addicts and their families.

Who governs - govts or corporations?

William Hill owner says it could shut shops if Reeves raises gambling taxes

Evoke considering the plans before expected tax increases in budget, with up to 1,500 jobs potentially affected

www.theguardian.com

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Kingston & Surbiton Green Party @kbgreens.bsky.social · 21h

Thank you to all our members, old and new ones, who were out traipsing the streets of #Surbiton this weekend spreading @greenparty.org.uk message and listening to residents’ concerns too

#RealHopeRealChange

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