Not going to share 'grift' but Heather Humphreys has just said that I'm a man and the gender recognition act should be changed. Please do not vote for or give a preference for her. Having someone as president who thinks this way would be absolutely awful for minorities #SpeirGorm

Two Irish novelists have now done more to break the blockade and end man-made famine in Gaza than the entire UK government.

(Naoise Dolan on the flotilla and Sally Rooney with her words and deeds)

Trying so hard not to say 'going forward' I usually go with 'as seo amach', but got dangerously close to a 'henceforth' this morning. If you have a good one in your pocket, help me out.

#BREAKING Thousands upon Thousands of Israelis are marching towards Netanyahu RESIDENCE in JERUSALEM

41 Palestinians have been killed by the Israeli occupation in the Gaza Strip since dawn today.

Very excited! Signed copies of ‘Such a Good Couple’ by Sophie White instore now!!

Trying to do one thing, no matter how small, a day. Here's today's small thing, maybe you could sign too #Palestine #PalestineAction #Gaza www.amnesty.ie/urgent_actio...

I LOVE this www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

I prosecute and defend the most serious sexual offences in our courts.

The overwhelming majority of offenders are British-born. Overwhelmingly the victim is someone known to them, either a partner or relative.

Anybody purporting to care about protecting women might start there.

“If this space closes, dozens of people who use it to access remote jobs to earn income to eat in a famine will lose those jobs” seems such an easy win but here we are. 148/350 with only hours left to save Spark Space.

chuffed.org/project/spar...

Today we are launching the Irish KidLit for Palestine Fundraiser in support of Medical Aid for Palestinians (@medicalaidpal.bsky.social‬)

Running from 4th August to 17th August 2025.

You can check out the fundraiser at www.ruthennis.com/irish-kidlit-for-palestine

@sineadohart.bsky.social

RIP Séan Rocks, a talented broadcaster who was also a really sound man

tramppress.com/sean-rocks/

Just attended the Berlin protest against Israel’s mass starvation of Palestinian civilians. Hundreds in attendance, policing was mild to start with but then sharply turned aggressive. This is the best sign that I saw there.

Some personal news…

@roxanegay.bsky.social and @debbiemillman.bsky.social are relaunching @therumpus.net!!! And I’m excited to be joining their team as poetry editor! 🤓 WEEEEE!!! You can submit your poetry for consideration here: therumpus.submittable.com/submit

Rosie O’Donnell pointed out the obvious, and now Trump is trying to silence her.

'A stone-cold classic. I don't understand why everyone hasn't read this' #TheIronAge by Arja Kajermo was featured on BBCR4 live from Hay festival and this is a *gorgeous* listen! (Thank you @herdyshepherd.bsky.social ) www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

BIG BOOK NEWS

#SisterWake is an epic fantasy about colonialism and its effects. It's @daveruddenwrites.bsky.social 's first book for grown-ups. It's definitely one of the best things you'll read next year.

Pre-order if you want to give broke, January-you a lil treat?

lnk.to/SisterWake

Submissions open now for members of marginalised groups! 🎉

(general submission window 15-31 July)

Seeking speculative stories about our inner lives:

💙 500 - 2,500 words
💚 £0.02 per word, min £20
💛 Sim subs welcome!
🧡 Reprints welcome!

inner-worlds.ghost.io/submission-g...

#SubmissionCall

#UK: We are deeply concerned by the government’s proposal to proscribe Palestine Action under terrorism legislation.

We urge the authorities to reconsider this step and to ensure full respect for fundamental rights.

Read our joint statement ⬇️

pen-international.org/news/united-...

URGENT: please do sign and share! 👇

palestinecampaign.eaction.org.uk/NoProscription

I've just signed this petition protesting Meta's theft of Irish writing, which they've used to build their AI tool. Will you sign too? my.uplift.ie/petitions/pr... @uplift.ie

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