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Dean Conway
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Independent journalist
Intermittent essayist
Antifascist activist
Real dog
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The great paradox of this fascist movement?

“Yes, it’s being run by incompetent buffoons. But at the same time, it’s just as dangerous as any movement we’ve seen.”
ICE’s theater of war
Camo and hats for jungle combat do not make sense in American cities. But they are key to dressing for the war ICE has imagined.
www.motherjones.com
January 30, 2026 at 3:45 PM
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🚨 ICE is creating a watchlist of anyone and everyone who films them, DHS sources tell me:
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/ice-making...
ICE Making List of Anyone Who Films Them
“We have a nice little database and now you’re considered a domestic terrorist.”
www.kenklippenstein.com
January 23, 2026 at 7:36 PM
Denazification Now
Greg Bovino was seen earlier today at the Minneapolis ICE facility dressed in a very nazi-inspired outfit. They don’t even hide anymore.
January 18, 2026 at 1:11 AM
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Violent interactions with the public aren’t surprising, a former ICE official said of the agency under Trump.

“That’s sort of by design.”
Former members of ICE say recent violence is "by design"
"What has changed is there has been an encouragement from the top to be much more aggressive in enforcement."
www.motherjones.com
January 17, 2026 at 11:00 PM
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Reform UK’s Jo Monk: Condoning Neo-Nazis

Jo Monk, Leader of Worcestershire Council has placed herself and the council in a terrible position. She has clearly breached the Code of Conduct for Councillors and brought the council’s reputation in to disrepute.
December 16, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK Ltd is taking aim at the young over the minimum wage, voting age and mental health support | Mark Cunliffe
Farage’s Reform UK attack on the young: austerity revisited
Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK Ltd is taking aim at the young over the minimum wage, voting age and mental health support
centralbylines.co.uk
December 12, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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India shows how BritCard Digital ID could be weaponised

Starmer’s BritCards have cited India’s Digital ID system as a positive example – here’s why that should scare you | Dean Conway
@deanconway.bsky.social
India shows how BritCard Digital ID could be weaponised
Starmer’s BritCards have cited India’s Digital ID system as a positive example – here’s why that should scare you
centralbylines.co.uk
December 11, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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India shows how BritCard Digital ID could be weaponised

Starmer’s BritCards have cited India’s Digital ID system as a positive example – here’s why that should scare you.
India shows how BritCard Digital ID could be weaponised
Starmer’s BritCards have cited India’s Digital ID system as a positive example – here’s why that should scare you
centralbylines.co.uk
December 9, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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India shows how BritCard Digital ID could be weaponised

Starmer’s BritCards have cited India’s Digital ID system as a positive example – here’s why that should scare you | Dean Conway
@deanconway.bsky.social @centralbylines.co.uk
India shows how BritCard Digital ID could be weaponised
Starmer’s BritCards have cited India’s Digital ID system as a positive example – here’s why that should scare you
centralbylines.co.uk
December 9, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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Keep out: what flags mean to community NHS workers

Frontline NHS staff are feeling an increasing sense of exclusion and intimidation from the surge of St George’s flags displayed on homes | Mark Cunliffe
@markcunliffe.bsky.social @centralbylines.co.uk
Keep out: what flags mean to community NHS workers
Frontline NHS staff are feeling an increasing sense of exclusion and intimidation from the surge of St George’s flags displayed on homes
centralbylines.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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Reform UK’s new ‘deportation’ plan: a pathway to autocracy

Reform UK’s plan for mass deportations would have devastating effects for British democracy and align the country with autocratic states | Dean Conway
@centralbylines.co.uk
Reform UK’s new ‘deportation’ plan: a pathway to autocracy
Reform UK’s plan for mass deportations would have devastating effects for British democracy and align the country with autocratic states
centralbylines.co.uk
September 18, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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Why the world‘s far-right is becoming more religious

From America and Hungary to India and Israel, the relationship between religion and the populist far right should be troubling for us in the UK | Dean Conway

@centralbylines.co.uk
Why the world ‘s far-right is becoming more religious
From America and Hungary to India and Israel, the relationship between religion and the populist far right should be troubling for us in the UK
centralbylines.co.uk
July 10, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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Why Reform UK’s conspiracism should worry you

Reform UK appear to embrace conspiracism as an ideology to gain power but it brings an underlying threat to UK democracy | Dean Conway

@centralbylines.co.uk
Why Reform UK’s conspiracism should worry you
Reform UK appear to embrace conspiracism as an ideology to gain power but it brings an underlying threat to UK democracy
centralbylines.co.uk
August 8, 2025 at 8:40 AM
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Austerity has a powerful impact on children’s mental health

The legacy of British austerity can’t be understood without considering the effects on mental health, especially childhood trauma.
Austerity has a powerful impact on children’s mental health
The legacy of British austerity can’t be understood without considering the effects on mental health, especially childhood trauma
centralbylines.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 7:05 AM