Sam Easterby-Smith
@samsterby.com
Mobile Tech Lead at the Co-operative Bank, Green Party person, rider of massive bike. Withington, Manchester. He/Him
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This is the way. I took a media literacy course my freshman year of college as a lark and it turned out to be the best and most important class I ever took.
Being able to identify hoaxes, avoid scams & debunk propaganda is a civic skill required in today's information society. That's why curriculum for students in Finland includes media literacy lessons, aimed at safeguarding a precious resource: the truth. Via @aljazeera.com
Finland teaches media literacy to fight fake news and disinformation
YouTube video by Al Jazeera English
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January 28, 2026 at 4:57 PM
This is the way. I took a media literacy course my freshman year of college as a lark and it turned out to be the best and most important class I ever took.
Had a great time campaigning today in #GortonAndDenton. Activists from near and far turned up on a bright Wednesday to get our first batch of @greenparty.org.uk leaflets delivered.
We’re fighting this with the power of people and community. /1 🧵
We’re fighting this with the power of people and community. /1 🧵
January 29, 2026 at 12:37 AM
Had a great time campaigning today in #GortonAndDenton. Activists from near and far turned up on a bright Wednesday to get our first batch of @greenparty.org.uk leaflets delivered.
We’re fighting this with the power of people and community. /1 🧵
We’re fighting this with the power of people and community. /1 🧵
I’m reading a (nominally YA) book about massive gay mech warriors. 🏳️🌈🤖 www.yoonhalee.com?p=1348
Yoon Ha Lee | Starstrike
www.yoonhalee.com
January 28, 2026 at 12:33 AM
I’m reading a (nominally YA) book about massive gay mech warriors. 🏳️🌈🤖 www.yoonhalee.com?p=1348
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Some good news. The actual tunnels will be in place.
We now need Euston safeguarded for a full 11 platforms, & reinstatement of all plans for the Crewe, Manchester and Leeds sections. @greens4hs2.bsky.social
Plan for the future, not just for the next election. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
We now need Euston safeguarded for a full 11 platforms, & reinstatement of all plans for the Crewe, Manchester and Leeds sections. @greens4hs2.bsky.social
Plan for the future, not just for the next election. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Euston HS2 back on track, say ministers as final tunnelling begins
First of two 1,600-tonne boring machines drilling the 4.5 miles from Old Oak Common station switched on in London
www.theguardian.com
January 27, 2026 at 7:28 PM
Some good news. The actual tunnels will be in place.
We now need Euston safeguarded for a full 11 platforms, & reinstatement of all plans for the Crewe, Manchester and Leeds sections. @greens4hs2.bsky.social
Plan for the future, not just for the next election. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
We now need Euston safeguarded for a full 11 platforms, & reinstatement of all plans for the Crewe, Manchester and Leeds sections. @greens4hs2.bsky.social
Plan for the future, not just for the next election. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Been working the day job today… but tomorrow I’ll be out in Gorton and Denton with my spatula-against-fascism. 💚🗳️🔥
January 27, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Been working the day job today… but tomorrow I’ll be out in Gorton and Denton with my spatula-against-fascism. 💚🗳️🔥
Badly want in Manchester!
January 26, 2026 at 9:21 PM
Badly want in Manchester!
There is a lot of intense speculation about who the Green Party’s candidate for the Gorton and Denton by-election might be… We are busy democratically selecting a candidate. (And it’s definitely not me) 💚🗳️
Here are some greyhounds.
Here are some greyhounds.
January 25, 2026 at 11:31 PM
There is a lot of intense speculation about who the Green Party’s candidate for the Gorton and Denton by-election might be… We are busy democratically selecting a candidate. (And it’s definitely not me) 💚🗳️
Here are some greyhounds.
Here are some greyhounds.
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ZORHAN IS ONLY PLOWING THE BIKE LANES!!!!
January 25, 2026 at 4:44 PM
ZORHAN IS ONLY PLOWING THE BIKE LANES!!!!
Beautiful!
January 25, 2026 at 10:14 PM
Beautiful!
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Andy Burnham won't be allowed to stand in Gorton and Denton.
This means it is the Green Party who will take the seat.
Vote for them if you don't want Fuhrer Farage ruling over you.
This means it is the Green Party who will take the seat.
Vote for them if you don't want Fuhrer Farage ruling over you.
January 25, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Andy Burnham won't be allowed to stand in Gorton and Denton.
This means it is the Green Party who will take the seat.
Vote for them if you don't want Fuhrer Farage ruling over you.
This means it is the Green Party who will take the seat.
Vote for them if you don't want Fuhrer Farage ruling over you.
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Another day of Labour proving this article right
They hate their voters
They hate their members
They hate their own politicians
A party at war with its core constituencies
They hate their voters
They hate their members
They hate their own politicians
A party at war with its core constituencies
January 25, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Another day of Labour proving this article right
They hate their voters
They hate their members
They hate their own politicians
A party at war with its core constituencies
They hate their voters
They hate their members
They hate their own politicians
A party at war with its core constituencies
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We are not here to be disappointed by Labour anymore. At the by-election in Gorton and Denton, we are here to replace them. This election is a two-way race now - Greens Vs Reform.
January 25, 2026 at 2:18 PM
We are not here to be disappointed by Labour anymore. At the by-election in Gorton and Denton, we are here to replace them. This election is a two-way race now - Greens Vs Reform.
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🟩 It’s Greens vs Reform in Gorton and Denton!
🚪First door knocking session COMPLETED!
🚪First door knocking session COMPLETED!
January 24, 2026 at 7:31 PM
🟩 It’s Greens vs Reform in Gorton and Denton!
🚪First door knocking session COMPLETED!
🚪First door knocking session COMPLETED!
Burnham has been blocked from standing in the Gorton&Denton by-election.
1) for the by-election itself it becomes a two way fight between Greens and Reform.
2) we don’t have the huge expense and effort of a mayoral by-election to worry about.
3) opens up winnable council seats 👀
1) for the by-election itself it becomes a two way fight between Greens and Reform.
2) we don’t have the huge expense and effort of a mayoral by-election to worry about.
3) opens up winnable council seats 👀
January 25, 2026 at 12:29 PM
Burnham has been blocked from standing in the Gorton&Denton by-election.
1) for the by-election itself it becomes a two way fight between Greens and Reform.
2) we don’t have the huge expense and effort of a mayoral by-election to worry about.
3) opens up winnable council seats 👀
1) for the by-election itself it becomes a two way fight between Greens and Reform.
2) we don’t have the huge expense and effort of a mayoral by-election to worry about.
3) opens up winnable council seats 👀
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The UK must urgently boost our own defence capabilities, disentangle our military from that of the US, and deepen our relationship with European partners.
Investing in diplomacy and outreach to make conflict less likely is essential and a moral obligation, but we must prepare for a less safe world.
Investing in diplomacy and outreach to make conflict less likely is essential and a moral obligation, but we must prepare for a less safe world.
Pentagon to offer 'more limited' support to US allies
The US will also offer “more limited” support to US allies, according to a new national defence strategy document.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 24, 2026 at 9:34 PM
The UK must urgently boost our own defence capabilities, disentangle our military from that of the US, and deepen our relationship with European partners.
Investing in diplomacy and outreach to make conflict less likely is essential and a moral obligation, but we must prepare for a less safe world.
Investing in diplomacy and outreach to make conflict less likely is essential and a moral obligation, but we must prepare for a less safe world.
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For Jim Moir/Vic Reeves' birthday, a reminder it's thirty years this year since this advert.
January 24, 2026 at 10:01 AM
For Jim Moir/Vic Reeves' birthday, a reminder it's thirty years this year since this advert.
Game on. Labour are toast. 💚
My first canvass in Gorton & Denton.
Lidl here not quite showing the upbeat Longsight in front of us.
Doorstep responses:
- "Labour have had their day. They took us for granted"
- "Reform have to be stopped"
- "Greens get us"
Game on!
Lidl here not quite showing the upbeat Longsight in front of us.
Doorstep responses:
- "Labour have had their day. They took us for granted"
- "Reform have to be stopped"
- "Greens get us"
Game on!
January 24, 2026 at 7:53 PM
Game on. Labour are toast. 💚
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The Stockport section of the Mersey river path is largely pretty good, with a decent sealed surface. Especially now the vegetation has been cut back.
But it’s let down by the stupid discriminatory barriers. Will these be removed, if the route is being upgraded?
But it’s let down by the stupid discriminatory barriers. Will these be removed, if the route is being upgraded?
January 24, 2026 at 5:23 PM
The Stockport section of the Mersey river path is largely pretty good, with a decent sealed surface. Especially now the vegetation has been cut back.
But it’s let down by the stupid discriminatory barriers. Will these be removed, if the route is being upgraded?
But it’s let down by the stupid discriminatory barriers. Will these be removed, if the route is being upgraded?
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This is the best campaign video I’ve seen in years. Things are horrible and getting worse, and there are actually solutions to all of this if we stop voting for the people who have been breaking everything for decades.
Help us make hope normal again.
Join the Green Party now.
Join the Green Party now.
January 23, 2026 at 8:25 AM
This is the best campaign video I’ve seen in years. Things are horrible and getting worse, and there are actually solutions to all of this if we stop voting for the people who have been breaking everything for decades.
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The enemy - how they travel
January 23, 2026 at 10:38 AM
The enemy - how they travel
Minneapolis you absolute beauty! ❄️
January 23, 2026 at 11:49 PM
Minneapolis you absolute beauty! ❄️
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Solidarity from Salford. 🇬🇱
January 23, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Solidarity from Salford. 🇬🇱
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Be the change you want to be
January 23, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Be the change you want to be
So much yes. 👏 💚
Help us make hope normal again.
Join the Green Party now.
Join the Green Party now.
January 23, 2026 at 12:01 AM
So much yes. 👏 💚
This is an antifascist doorbell.
Has been running off the same 9v battery for 7 years.
It makes a noise. It doesn’t snitch on me or you or anyone who approaches my house.
#massSurveillance
Has been running off the same 9v battery for 7 years.
It makes a noise. It doesn’t snitch on me or you or anyone who approaches my house.
#massSurveillance
January 22, 2026 at 11:30 PM
This is an antifascist doorbell.
Has been running off the same 9v battery for 7 years.
It makes a noise. It doesn’t snitch on me or you or anyone who approaches my house.
#massSurveillance
Has been running off the same 9v battery for 7 years.
It makes a noise. It doesn’t snitch on me or you or anyone who approaches my house.
#massSurveillance