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rutgerbregman.com
Wow. BBC journalists are now not even allowed to report the censored line from my Reith Lecture, that Trump is “the most openly corrupt president in American history.”

You can hear how carefully they’re forced to tiptoe around it. So chilling...
November 27, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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mrjamesob.bsky.social
Woah.
rutgerbregman.com Rutger Bregman @rutgerbregman.com · 9d
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.

They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 9:57 AM
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fionamathews.bsky.social
The eyes of the world should be on Ecuador tomorrow. The Trump-backed government is holding a referendum to permit US military bases in the Galapagos, and allow changes to the country's unique constitution to facilitate mining, threatening the rights of nature and indigenous people. Disastrous! 🦤🐢🌎
November 15, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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wtafc.bsky.social
November 15, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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raptorpersuk.bsky.social
Hen Harrier Susie, whose chicks were stamped to death on a Yorkshire Dales grouse moor in 2022, has been found dead on a N Pennines grouse moor with gunshot injuries.

18+ months of silence about this crime from the police & Natural England.

#RaptorResearch

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Hen Harrier ‘Susie’, whose chicks were stamped to death in 2022, has been found dead on a North Pennines grouse moor with gunshot injuries
If ever there was an example demonstrating the high level of persecution faced by Hen Harriers on UK grouse moors, the lack of consequences for the offenders, and the lack of justice for the victim…
raptorpersecutionuk.org
November 14, 2025 at 7:48 AM
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janehill.bsky.social
There’s no screening for ovarian cancer and it’s really difficult to spot: you can’t squidge your ovaries in the shower to check for lumps. Also it’s very good at masquerading at other things, like IBS and diverticulitis.

Please take a look at this list of symptoms - and share if you can.
Cancer of the ovary, fallopian tube or peritoneum usually causes symptoms that are similar to common non-cancerous conditions. This can make it difficult to diagnose early. If you have any of these symptoms or get these symptoms regularly, your GP should offer you cancer tests: • a long-lasting bloated or swollen tummy • feeling full quickly when you eat • loss of appetite • pain in the lower tummy area or back • peeing (passing urine) more often than usual • needing to pee urgently (feeling like you cannot hold on). Other symptoms may include: • a change in your normal bowel function (diarrhoea or constipation) • weight loss for no obvious reason • unexplained or extreme tiredness (fatigue) • vaginal bleeding after the menopause. If you are aged 50 or older and develop symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) for the first time, you should also have tests. IBS can cause bloating and changes in bowel function. But it does not usually start after the age of 50.
November 3, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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marcuschown.bsky.social
They should start naming hurricanes after oil companies.

Seriously.
October 29, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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georgetakei.bsky.social
The oligarchy wants full control of what we watch and read.
A tweet from Robert Reich states: “The richest man on earth owns X. The second richest man on earth is about to acquire TikTok and his family could soon own both Paramount and Warner Bros. The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post. See the problem here?”
October 27, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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ledbydonkeys.org
Farage: epic grifter
October 27, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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petemarchetto.bsky.social
I am getting seriously fucking annoyed with all this wall-to-wall Reform shit on the media now.
My email to Sky: Dear Sir or Madam, Perhaps you could explain something to me as a humble viewer without the deep and extensive experience of politics in your organisation. The recent by-election in Caerphilly delivered a seat held by Labour since - well, forever - into the hands of one Lindsay Whittle of Plaid Cymru. A substantial news story. I watched it live and saw Mr Whittle, MS, interviewed by the BBC. There was a scramble to interview the candidate. Not Mr Whittle, but the candidate for the Reform Party which came a passably distant second. No one seemed much interested in the winner. Odd, but never mind. You're all professionals, I'm sure you know which way is up. Sky News has a flagship news programme on a Sunday morning hosted by Trevor Phillips, and surely, with this being a huge news story, it would feature substantially in the programme. And so it has. And so you have an interview. And the person you ask about it is Zia Yusuf. Of the Reform Party. On the understanding I'm just a not very bright member of your audience, can you please explain to me how that makes any sense at all? I'm trying my best to understand it, but I'm really stuck here. Looking forward to my political education from the experts, Pete Marchetto
October 26, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social
Powerful call: we need to ensure that everyone in our societies has the chance to develop their full potential. That's morally right, and also essential to our capacity to deal with the many crises we face
karl-jacoby.bsky.social Karl Jacoby @karl-jacoby.bsky.social · Oct 18
Proud papa moment: my son J published a letter in the @nytimes.com today (in print tomorrow) on the need to think our definitions of autism.
October 20, 2025 at 7:21 AM
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slothropsmap.bsky.social
It is a scandal totally unprecedented in history that the Vice President has shared a video depicting the President as king. It’s an obscene violation of every founding American principle.

And nothing will come of it. It makes me physically sick.
October 19, 2025 at 12:35 AM
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theguardian.com
Millions expected across all 50 US states to march in No Kings protests against Trump
Millions expected across all 50 US states to march in No Kings protests against Trump
Events scheduled in more than 2,700 locations, from small towns to large cities, aligning behind message that the US is sliding into authoritarianism Americans across all 50 states will march in protests against the Trump administration on Saturday, aligning behind a message that the country is sliding into authoritarianism and there should be no kings in the US. Millions are expected to turn out for the No Kings protests, the second iteration of a coalition that marched in June in one of the largest days of protest in US history. Events are scheduled for more than 2,700 locations, from small towns to large cities. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
October 18, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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seemiaroll.bsky.social
Johnson doesn't think domestic violence is serious.
atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · Oct 15
Q: This has been reported for a while. Cory Mills was accused of beating a girlfriend in his DC apt. Are you concerned about these allegations?

JOHNSON: You have to ask Rep. Mills about that. He's been a faithful colleague. I don't know the details. Let's talk about things that are really serious
October 17, 2025 at 3:47 AM
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ukstaiger.bsky.social
As beautifully written as it is devastating.
September 17, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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charlotte2153.bsky.social
It melts my head that X is still used for official Government communications, and, catching up on today's news and the fact we have a foreign billionaire inciting violence on our streets, it's clearer than ever that this should end.

I raised this in Parliament last week 👇
Question from me: "I warmly welcome the Leader of the House to his new role and associate myself with the support across the House for my hon. Friend the Member for Washington and Gateshead South (Mrs Hodgson). Members have raised many times the unacceptable level of threats that we face. Increasingly, abuse and threats are being driven and whipped up by one platform in particular, X, previously known as Twitter, which has become a sewer of antisemitism, racism, misogyny and dangerous conspiracy theories. Its owner has specifically targeted Members of this House. With a new director of communications in No. 10 and a refreshed Front Bench, may we have a debate in Government time on whether it is appropriate for that platform to continue to be used for official Government communications?" Answer from Sir Alan Campbell, Leader of the House: "What my hon. Friend says about X is truly shocking. We are very much in favour of free speech, but we are also against incitement to violence. We have delivered the Online Safety Act 2025 to seek to strike the balance between user protection and freedom of speech. On the matter of the Government’s use of X, it is right that the public are kept up to date with information and a number of people still use X, although of course many are moving to other platforms. I am sure that the Government will take that into account in our deliberations in future, and we also keep our wider social media practices under review."
September 14, 2025 at 12:12 AM
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eddavey.libdems.org.uk
Elon Musk openly called for violence on our streets yesterday.

I hope politicians from all parties come together to condemn his deeply dangerous and irresponsible rhetoric.

Britain must stand united against this clear attempt to undermine our democracy.
September 14, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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goodlawproject.org
The grim salivating of our press at the prospect of spreading more hate about trans people. Has there been an uglier moment in Britain's modern history?
September 13, 2025 at 6:27 AM
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staldhelmsbirder.bsky.social
Birders should be concerned as without as many Insects, we lose our pollinators, food for Birds and a good reason to get out during the quieter Summer months
bumblebeetrust.bsky.social Bumblebee Conservation Trust @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social · Sep 12
Yesterday, the UK’s leading insect conservation charities launched the Declaration on the UK Insect Declines Crisis at the @WildSummitUK🚨

This united front calls for change across governments, land managers, businesses, and the public. @savebutterflies.bsky.social

1/5
A close-up of a bumblebee feeding on a sunflower. Text reads: Insect crisis declared. The UK’s leading insect conservation charities launch the Declaration on the UK Insect Declines Crisis.
September 12, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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theguardian.com
Wealth and power shape the climate emergency – the most important tool we have to defend ourselves is the facts | Naomi Klein
Wealth and power shape the climate emergency – the most important tool we have to defend ourselves is the facts | Naomi Klein
The corporate-financed backlash to calls for global climate progress has been greatly empowered by the Trump administration. It’s never been more critical to challenge the misinformation that could turn a crisis into a catastrophe
www.theguardian.com
September 13, 2025 at 3:02 AM
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drrachelclarke.com
I grew up beneath this beautiful, 17th century white horse at Westbury, now defaced by racists posturing as patriots.

You can't pretend patriotism involves the defacement of our actual cultural heritage.

Please let's call it what it is - ugly, malicious, hateful.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Westbury White Horse checked for any England flag damage
Red fabric which was draped over the
www.bbc.co.uk
September 9, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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peterjukes.bsky.social
And now we’re banned from the Conservative Party conference - Badenoch following hard in Farage’s anti free speech authoritarian footsteps
adambienkov.bsky.social Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · Sep 4
So Kemi Badenoch's Conservatives, who have repeatedly pledged to fight for "free speech" and a free press have just banned me and Byline Times from attending their conference.

Has never happened before under any previous leader

bylinetimes.com/2025/09/04/k...
Kemi Badenoch's 'Free Speech' Conservatives Ban Byline Times From Party Conference
The ban on covering the party's annual gathering came despite Badenoch's repeated commitment to "fight" for free speech and a free press
bylinetimes.com
September 4, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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marcuschown.bsky.social
Why can’t the UK’s media and politicians call out Farage like this man?

There are only two possibilities.

They are hapless or they support him.
September 4, 2025 at 8:47 AM
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lollyrs58.bsky.social
Greatest truthful response to Farage yet
marcuschown.bsky.social Marcus Chown @marcuschown.bsky.social · Sep 4
Why can’t the UK’s media and politicians call out Farage like this man?

There are only two possibilities.

They are hapless or they support him.
ottoenglish.bsky.social Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · Sep 3
Jamie Raskin dubs Farage a

"Putin loving free speech imposter and Trump sycophant"

m.youtube.com/watch?v=mpBA...
September 4, 2025 at 9:18 AM
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mazzaj.bsky.social
About time somebody held this charlatan to account. The British media never does.
atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · Sep 3
Nigel Farage looks uncomfortable as Jamie Raskin uses his opening statement to absolutely demolish him
September 4, 2025 at 5:04 AM