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Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · 1d

Breaking: Today is officially one of the biggest days of protest in American history.

Over 7 million Americans turned out to No Kings events to stand up against MAGA fascism.

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mrjonno @mrjonno.bsky.social · 1d

Surely the problem is ignorance is hatred bourne of religion in culture that is not true but promotes ignorance to kill each other?
I'm educated and read, maybe not helpful...

Robert Shrimsley @robertshrimsley.bsky.social · 17d

If you feel the need to do something in the wake of the Manchester attack why not donate to the Community Security Trust, the organisation that works to keep jews in Britain safe

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Donate Online Now – CST – Protecting Our Jewish Community

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mrjonno @mrjonno.bsky.social · 1d

My MP @chriscurtis94.bsky.social is here. I'm disappointed with him in so many ways.
I'm disappointed with you to not see collaboration as fundamental....

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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 1d

Brexit impact on UK economy
'negative for foreseeable future’, Bank of England chief says

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Brexit impact on UK economy 'negative for foreseeable future,' Bank of England chief says

The bank's governor, Andrew Bailey, said for nearly a decade he had been careful to "take no position on Brexit" but when asked directly about its impact on economic growth he "had to answer that ques...

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Jan Rosenow @janrosenow.bsky.social · 2d

Join me in conversation with one of the world's most provocative environmental thinkers, @georgemonbiot.bsky.social. We talk climate, hope & action.

The event takes place @orieloxford.bsky.social on 21 Nov, 3:30pm. Free to attend. Book your place now: www.alumni.oriel.ox.ac.uk/events/oriel...

Oriel Environment Group Michaelmas 2025 — In Conversation with George Monbiot - Alumni Oriel

Climate Breakdown and Political Division: Navigating Polarisation with George Monbiot Join Professor Jan Rosenow (Jackson Senior Research Fellow, Oriel College) for a discussion with acclaimed investi...

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mrjonno @mrjonno.bsky.social · 6d

Please get involved to contribute to - I digress but...
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The Nerve

Fearless, independent journalism covering culture, politics and tech

www.thenerve.news

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Michael E. Mann @michaelemann.bsky.social · 6d

They're not even trying to hide their glee

The Associated Press @apnews.com · 6d

Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson predicts the federal government shutdown may become the longest in history.

Government shutdown could be the longest ever, Speaker Johnson warns

Republican Speaker Mike Johnson predicts the federal government shutdown may become the longest in history.

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The Onion @theonion.com · 6d

Nation’s Indigenous People Confirm They Don’t Need Special Holiday, Just Large Swaths Of Land Returned Immediately https://theonion.com/nation-s-indigenous-people-confirm-they-don-t-need-spec-1839033177/

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mrjonno @mrjonno.bsky.social · 6d

The ECHR was Britain’s response to WW2 fascist regimes. With authoritarianism on the rise again, we’d be mad to give up the protections it provides. Tell your MP we won’t let that happen! actionstorm.org/petitions/pr...

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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 6d

Carole Cadwalladr was right and we’d be in a better world if more people had listened.

Carole Cadwalladr @carolecadwalla.bsky.social · 21d

This tweet has been doing the rounds on Twitter now that Nathan Gill has pleaded guilty.

If only someone had tried to investigate UKIP & Russian interference 🧐

There’s another timeline where the Guardian supported me, doubled down on the investigation & I look 5 years younger ..

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Carole Cadwalladr @carolecadwalla.bsky.social · 6d

I find this very touching…& also worrying. Historian @timothysnyder.bsky.social has been an absolutely essential guide to this era. And if he thinks I’m right then we’re in more trouble than we realise

Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 6d

Carole Cadwalladr was right and we’d be in a better world if more people had listened.

Carole Cadwalladr @carolecadwalla.bsky.social · 21d

This tweet has been doing the rounds on Twitter now that Nathan Gill has pleaded guilty.

If only someone had tried to investigate UKIP & Russian interference 🧐

There’s another timeline where the Guardian supported me, doubled down on the investigation & I look 5 years younger ..

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Carole Cadwalladr @carolecadwalla.bsky.social · 23d

What do you do when your media org is captured? You start your own.

Introducing....The Nerve!!! @thenerve-news.bsky.social

We're all-female, journalist-owned & launching next week.

Please help us build a truly independent, progressive new media!👊👊👊

Press Gazette @pressgazette.co.uk · 23d

Former Observer big-hitters inc @carolecadwalla.bsky.social launch new title The Nerve with redundancy payouts

After Observer sale: "We decided to launch a title that the journalists themselves would own, that would be truly independent"
pressgazette.co.uk/news/former-...

Former Observer big-hitters launch new title with redundancy payouts

Five former Observer journalists including Carole Cadwalladr have launched their own culture publication using their redundancy money.

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Michael E. Mann @michaelemann.bsky.social · 6d

"Local Florida Governments Sue DeSantis Over Laws That Block Climate Action" | Article in @cleantechnica.bsky.social by Carolyn Fortuna:

cleantechnica.com/2025/10/13/l...

Local Florida Governments Sue DeSantis Over Laws That Block Climate Action - CleanTechnica

Litigants counter that they're trying to protect their communities, but DeSantis government’s actions are stripping away those safeguards.

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mrjonno @mrjonno.bsky.social · 22d

Of course. It's tyranny...

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Richard Murphy @richardjmurphy.bsky.social · 25d

Why vote Reform when it means paying for healthcare? youtu.be/PKZU8cVaXkE?...

Why vote Reform when it means paying for healthcare?

YouTube video by Richard J Murphy

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mrjonno @mrjonno.bsky.social · 22d

I don't think Peter Joseph is on this platform but hey, he explained this at least 12 years ago. We didn't listen then and I'm afraid we probably won't listen to do anything now to hear you. I despair of humans to shrug off responsibility...

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Richard Murphy @richardjmurphy.bsky.social · 24d

The eight ignored risks that could crash financial markets youtu.be/lp0YlAowKNw?...

Financial markets are at record highs. Politicians, economists, and financiers tell us everything is fine. But it isn’t. In this video, I explain eight major risks to markets that are being ignored.

The eight ignored risks that could crash financial markets

YouTube video by Richard J Murphy

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mrjonno @mrjonno.bsky.social · 22d

Trickle down is a lie, always has been.

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Richard Murphy @richardjmurphy.bsky.social · 24d

Farage's tax plans will make you poorer youtu.be/0xbIJRorVjc?...

Farage's tax plans will make you poorer

YouTube video by Richard J Murphy

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Richard Murphy @richardjmurphy.bsky.social · 23d

We’re told that government debt is spiralling out of control. Commentators scream “fiscal crisis!” But it isn't. High government debt is a sign of trust. People are desperate for the safety that only the government can provide. Debt is not a danger—it’s a deposit facility.
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Markets are begging for more government bonds

YouTube video by Richard J Murphy

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mrjonno @mrjonno.bsky.social · 22d

Indeed..

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Richard Murphy @richardjmurphy.bsky.social · 22d

Andy Burnham says it’s time for the UK to stop being in hock to the bond markets. The City is in uproar, but who really calls the shots in Britain—the government we elect, or unelected financiers? youtu.be/E1oOQ0EOPhY?...

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mrjonno @mrjonno.bsky.social · 22d

I stand with you AOC!

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · Jul 21

My record on Palestine speaks for itself. I’m proud of it. One of the strongest in Congress. I throw down for pro-Palestine candidates. Largely unrecognized work. That’s fine. Disagreements are fine, too. But if you want to toss all that for 1 half assed MTG stunt, be my guest. I know where I stand.

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · Sep 20

Disney/ABC have a responsibility to refuse to participate in corruption.

Kimmel must be reinstated. If Disney/ABC agree to this extortion then perhaps creatives + workers should consider collective action to push back. Same w/buying park + cruise tickets if they bow.

People have power. Ask Target

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