David Nichols
@davenichols.bsky.social
Human Rights advocate 🙋🕯️📣🪧
Loving life in the Fine City #OTBC 💛💚
T-LBL/ allo-HSCT 💜 music/ theatre nerd 🎵🎶 he/ him
ex NYC/ BXL @ecnl.bsky.social; @amnesty.org; @ngowgwps.bsky.social; @amnestyeu.bsky.social
http://www.humanrights-in-ct.org
Loving life in the Fine City #OTBC 💛💚
T-LBL/ allo-HSCT 💜 music/ theatre nerd 🎵🎶 he/ him
ex NYC/ BXL @ecnl.bsky.social; @amnesty.org; @ngowgwps.bsky.social; @amnestyeu.bsky.social
http://www.humanrights-in-ct.org
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🟢🟡 No accountability, no authenticity, no character. Just iPads and LinkedIn clichés.
🗣️ Steve Cook.
▪️A club that is, currently, hard to care about
▪️Who is there to feel remotely invested in?
▪️As 'customers', we are being short-changed
LINK: norwichcity.myfootballwriter.com/2025/10/08/n...
#ncfc
🗣️ Steve Cook.
▪️A club that is, currently, hard to care about
▪️Who is there to feel remotely invested in?
▪️As 'customers', we are being short-changed
LINK: norwichcity.myfootballwriter.com/2025/10/08/n...
#ncfc
October 8, 2025 at 6:53 AM
🟢🟡 No accountability, no authenticity, no character. Just iPads and LinkedIn clichés.
🗣️ Steve Cook.
▪️A club that is, currently, hard to care about
▪️Who is there to feel remotely invested in?
▪️As 'customers', we are being short-changed
LINK: norwichcity.myfootballwriter.com/2025/10/08/n...
#ncfc
🗣️ Steve Cook.
▪️A club that is, currently, hard to care about
▪️Who is there to feel remotely invested in?
▪️As 'customers', we are being short-changed
LINK: norwichcity.myfootballwriter.com/2025/10/08/n...
#ncfc
It is ultimately a crisis in international (and national) politics - we need to up our game in fighting for rights in the political arena - but at the same time fully recognise the value in protecting a rights-based international system, before it’s gone forever www.theguardian.com/law/2025/jun...
Are we witnessing the death of international law?
The long read: A growing number of scholars and lawyers are losing faith in the current system. Others say the law is not to blame, but the states that are supposed to uphold it
www.theguardian.com
July 3, 2025 at 12:57 PM
It is ultimately a crisis in international (and national) politics - we need to up our game in fighting for rights in the political arena - but at the same time fully recognise the value in protecting a rights-based international system, before it’s gone forever www.theguardian.com/law/2025/jun...
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Instead of taking draconian measures to shut down direct action protesters and criminalise anyone who expresses support for their actions, the Government should be taking immediate and unequivocal action to put a stop to Israel’s genocide and end any risk of UK complicity in it.
➡️ amn.st/61824lqzo
➡️ amn.st/61824lqzo
July 3, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Instead of taking draconian measures to shut down direct action protesters and criminalise anyone who expresses support for their actions, the Government should be taking immediate and unequivocal action to put a stop to Israel’s genocide and end any risk of UK complicity in it.
➡️ amn.st/61824lqzo
➡️ amn.st/61824lqzo
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“UN experts today urged the United Kingdom not to ban the “direct action” group Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation under the Terrorism Act 2000." www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...
UN experts urge United Kingdom not to misuse terrorism laws against protest group Palestine Action
GENEVA – UN experts* today urged the United Kingdom not to ban the “direct action” group Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation under the Terrorism Act 2000.“We are concerned at the unjustified ...
www.ohchr.org
July 1, 2025 at 2:27 PM
“UN experts today urged the United Kingdom not to ban the “direct action” group Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation under the Terrorism Act 2000." www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...
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🚨BREAKING: MPs have just voted for cuts to social security - with unwritten promises from the UK Government
This is reckless.
Disability rights aren’t optional. Poverty is a political choice. This Govt chose it tonight.
We'll keep fighting until this cruel Bill is rejected completely.
This is reckless.
Disability rights aren’t optional. Poverty is a political choice. This Govt chose it tonight.
We'll keep fighting until this cruel Bill is rejected completely.
July 1, 2025 at 6:41 PM
🚨BREAKING: MPs have just voted for cuts to social security - with unwritten promises from the UK Government
This is reckless.
Disability rights aren’t optional. Poverty is a political choice. This Govt chose it tonight.
We'll keep fighting until this cruel Bill is rejected completely.
This is reckless.
Disability rights aren’t optional. Poverty is a political choice. This Govt chose it tonight.
We'll keep fighting until this cruel Bill is rejected completely.
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Today, Denmark takes over the Presidency of the Council of the EU.
With the rise of authoritarian practices & attacks on human rights across the EU and globally,
@eu2025dk.bsky.social must put human rights at the forefront of its mandate.
See @amnesty.org’s recommendations👇
With the rise of authoritarian practices & attacks on human rights across the EU and globally,
@eu2025dk.bsky.social must put human rights at the forefront of its mandate.
See @amnesty.org’s recommendations👇
Denmark is officially taking over the Presidency of the Council of the EU as of today, 1 July 🇩🇰 🇪🇺
This is marked by hoisting the EU flag next to the Danish ‘Dannebrog’ in front of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark in the capital of Copenhagen.
Visit www.eu2025.dk to know more 🌪️
This is marked by hoisting the EU flag next to the Danish ‘Dannebrog’ in front of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark in the capital of Copenhagen.
Visit www.eu2025.dk to know more 🌪️
July 1, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Today, Denmark takes over the Presidency of the Council of the EU.
With the rise of authoritarian practices & attacks on human rights across the EU and globally,
@eu2025dk.bsky.social must put human rights at the forefront of its mandate.
See @amnesty.org’s recommendations👇
With the rise of authoritarian practices & attacks on human rights across the EU and globally,
@eu2025dk.bsky.social must put human rights at the forefront of its mandate.
See @amnesty.org’s recommendations👇
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The Prime Minister of Hungary, Viktor Orban, tried to ban this Pride march in Budapest.
He failed.
Last year, 35,000 people attended. This year more than 200,000 people marched in support of LGBTI+ people.
Pride is a protest! 🏳️⚧️
He failed.
Last year, 35,000 people attended. This year more than 200,000 people marched in support of LGBTI+ people.
Pride is a protest! 🏳️⚧️
June 29, 2025 at 8:11 AM
The Prime Minister of Hungary, Viktor Orban, tried to ban this Pride march in Budapest.
He failed.
Last year, 35,000 people attended. This year more than 200,000 people marched in support of LGBTI+ people.
Pride is a protest! 🏳️⚧️
He failed.
Last year, 35,000 people attended. This year more than 200,000 people marched in support of LGBTI+ people.
Pride is a protest! 🏳️⚧️
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"There are a small group of extremists on the far-right who want to see trans people victimised. They are using this as a wedge issue to channel hate. And frankly, the vast majority of people in this country don't want that.
April 23, 2025 at 4:22 PM
"There are a small group of extremists on the far-right who want to see trans people victimised. They are using this as a wedge issue to channel hate. And frankly, the vast majority of people in this country don't want that.
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The Supreme Court ignored trans voices, harming trans people – and the fairness of its ruling.
I’m ashamed of what our law has become, says @jolyonmaugham.bsky.social 💬
goodlaw.social/83qa
I’m ashamed of what our law has become, says @jolyonmaugham.bsky.social 💬
goodlaw.social/83qa
The Supreme Court ignored trans voices. I’m ashamed of what our law has become | Good Law Project
The Supreme Court’s decision to exclude trans voices has harmed trans people – and harmed the fairness of their ruling.
goodlaw.social
April 16, 2025 at 5:22 PM
The Supreme Court ignored trans voices, harming trans people – and the fairness of its ruling.
I’m ashamed of what our law has become, says @jolyonmaugham.bsky.social 💬
goodlaw.social/83qa
I’m ashamed of what our law has become, says @jolyonmaugham.bsky.social 💬
goodlaw.social/83qa
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🚨BREAKING: Today's Supreme Court judgment is disappointing.
Make no mistake, legal gender recognition is a human right.
We all have the right to live free from discrimination and fear. Trans rights are human rights.
Make no mistake, legal gender recognition is a human right.
We all have the right to live free from discrimination and fear. Trans rights are human rights.
April 16, 2025 at 3:35 PM
🚨BREAKING: Today's Supreme Court judgment is disappointing.
Make no mistake, legal gender recognition is a human right.
We all have the right to live free from discrimination and fear. Trans rights are human rights.
Make no mistake, legal gender recognition is a human right.
We all have the right to live free from discrimination and fear. Trans rights are human rights.
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We @amnesty.org recorded over 1500 executions across 15 countries in 2024, the highest figure recorded by Amnesty International since 2015. Yet our latest report finds that the use of the death penalty has been decreasing globally 👇
Global: Recorded executions hit their highest figure since 2015
Over 1,500 people were executed across 15 countries in 2024
amn.st
April 8, 2025 at 9:00 AM
We @amnesty.org recorded over 1500 executions across 15 countries in 2024, the highest figure recorded by Amnesty International since 2015. Yet our latest report finds that the use of the death penalty has been decreasing globally 👇
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🎧New #DigitalFuturesPodcast by Forus features ECNL's Karolina Iwańska discussing how #EmergingTechnologies can support #CivilSociety, but also pose risks in repressive contexts.
▶️ Check out the first episode, co-funded by the EU:
▶️ Check out the first episode, co-funded by the EU:
Digital Futures: How new technologies are shaping civic freedoms
In this first episode of Digital Futures, we are speaking with Karolina Iwańska, the Digital Civic Space Advisor at the European Center for Not-for-Profit Law. Karolina is an accomplished human rights
buff.ly
January 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🎧New #DigitalFuturesPodcast by Forus features ECNL's Karolina Iwańska discussing how #EmergingTechnologies can support #CivilSociety, but also pose risks in repressive contexts.
▶️ Check out the first episode, co-funded by the EU:
▶️ Check out the first episode, co-funded by the EU:
Happy Human Rights Day! It’s a day to remember the importance of human rights in standing up to oppression, corruption and discrimination wherever we are in the world - and to hold everyone in positions of power to account #humanrightsday
December 10, 2024 at 10:27 AM
Happy Human Rights Day! It’s a day to remember the importance of human rights in standing up to oppression, corruption and discrimination wherever we are in the world - and to hold everyone in positions of power to account #humanrightsday
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#NCFC Universe. Listen up! Our NY Canaries brother, Ryan, has just started his fight against cancer. Please see the below link and if you can suport Ryan and his family please do what you can. We'd also appreciate sharing this message far and wide. Thanks gofund.me/9b2f903d
Donate to Help Support Ryan Blumenthal in His Fight Against Cancer., organized by James COPLAND
Our dear friend, Ryan Blumenthal, has recently been diagnosed … James COPLAND needs your support for Help Support Ryan Blumenthal in His Fight Against Cancer.
gofund.me
December 9, 2024 at 8:35 PM
#NCFC Universe. Listen up! Our NY Canaries brother, Ryan, has just started his fight against cancer. Please see the below link and if you can suport Ryan and his family please do what you can. We'd also appreciate sharing this message far and wide. Thanks gofund.me/9b2f903d
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Finally!!
ICC Pre-Trial Chamber I rejects the State of Israel’s challenges to jurisdiction and issues warrants of arrest for Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant
www.icc-cpi.int/news/situati...
ICC Pre-Trial Chamber I rejects the State of Israel’s challenges to jurisdiction and issues warrants of arrest for Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant
www.icc-cpi.int/news/situati...
Situation in the State of Palestine: ICC Pre-Trial Chamber I rejects the State of Israel’s challenges to jurisdiction and issues warrants of arrest for Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant
Today, on 21 November 2024, Pre-Trial Chamber I of the International Criminal Court (‘Court’), in its composition for the Situation in the State of Palestine, unanimously issued two decisions rejectin...
www.icc-cpi.int
November 21, 2024 at 12:01 PM
Finally!!
ICC Pre-Trial Chamber I rejects the State of Israel’s challenges to jurisdiction and issues warrants of arrest for Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant
www.icc-cpi.int/news/situati...
ICC Pre-Trial Chamber I rejects the State of Israel’s challenges to jurisdiction and issues warrants of arrest for Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant
www.icc-cpi.int/news/situati...
Seriously, go see it if you can!
Maybe Happy Ending has released some footage of the show and it looks STUNNING #TheaterBSKY
November 19, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Seriously, go see it if you can!
Great to see such strong AND increasing support at the UN for a global death penalty moratorium. 131 countries - up from 126 two years ago.
November 18, 2024 at 10:27 PM
Great to see such strong AND increasing support at the UN for a global death penalty moratorium. 131 countries - up from 126 two years ago.
Great show this evening @mickeyjotheatre.bsky.social @aeronjamesuk.bsky.social - hiding the jet-lag well! Can you help get some stagey starter packs going on here??
November 17, 2024 at 10:51 PM
Great show this evening @mickeyjotheatre.bsky.social @aeronjamesuk.bsky.social - hiding the jet-lag well! Can you help get some stagey starter packs going on here??
This is such a sweet and uplifting show - NYC folks go see it ASAP!
REVIEW: Darren Criss and Helen J Shen in Maybe Happy Ending (★★★★★). These are the droids you’re looking for. www.timeout.com/newyork/thea...
NEW: Darren Criss and Helen J Shen in Maybe Happy Ending (★★★★★)
Two androids learn to love in an utterly enchanting new musical
www.timeout.com
November 15, 2024 at 5:04 PM
This is such a sweet and uplifting show - NYC folks go see it ASAP!
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By popular demand (additions very welcome!):
go.bsky.app/QifxUJc
go.bsky.app/QifxUJc
November 15, 2024 at 8:30 AM
By popular demand (additions very welcome!):
go.bsky.app/QifxUJc
go.bsky.app/QifxUJc
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I’ve made a starter pack of lobby (ish) journos - those reporting on UK politics
Give me a nudge if you think you should be on it and I missed you!
go.bsky.app/H3jDVJb
Give me a nudge if you think you should be on it and I missed you!
go.bsky.app/H3jDVJb
November 15, 2024 at 1:02 PM
I’ve made a starter pack of lobby (ish) journos - those reporting on UK politics
Give me a nudge if you think you should be on it and I missed you!
go.bsky.app/H3jDVJb
Give me a nudge if you think you should be on it and I missed you!
go.bsky.app/H3jDVJb
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If youre still looking for your tribe, here’s a directory of hundreds of starter packs covering all interests and searchable by keyword. Repost and check it out.
All - Bluesky Directory
A curated collection of all things relating to the Blue Sky social media platform.
blueskydirectory.com
November 12, 2024 at 6:23 PM
If youre still looking for your tribe, here’s a directory of hundreds of starter packs covering all interests and searchable by keyword. Repost and check it out.
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To all the newly-arrived Twitter refugees, I've created a starter pack of UK political journalists, experts, commentators and politicos to follow here
go.bsky.app/2CwmVfN
go.bsky.app/2CwmVfN
October 17, 2024 at 1:34 PM
To all the newly-arrived Twitter refugees, I've created a starter pack of UK political journalists, experts, commentators and politicos to follow here
go.bsky.app/2CwmVfN
go.bsky.app/2CwmVfN
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This is already out of date but here again is an NCFC starter pack for newcomers go.bsky.app/495H6vJ
We are here and can reassure all it will be doing the same old stuff, just on another platform.
We are here and can reassure all it will be doing the same old stuff, just on another platform.
November 12, 2024 at 4:08 PM
This is already out of date but here again is an NCFC starter pack for newcomers go.bsky.app/495H6vJ
We are here and can reassure all it will be doing the same old stuff, just on another platform.
We are here and can reassure all it will be doing the same old stuff, just on another platform.