Jaks
@jakinaboks.bsky.social
Retired ESOL practitioner who worked with asylum seekers and refugees in Suffolk for fifteen years; socialist, environmentalist, vegetarian, living alone with my cat in rural France, not entirely by choice - would like to go home. No DMs/chat.
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To put things into context, imagine if Farage was PM at this moment.
Which is exactly why Farage is so dangerous.
Which is exactly why Farage is so dangerous.
January 19, 2026 at 9:37 AM
To put things into context, imagine if Farage was PM at this moment.
Which is exactly why Farage is so dangerous.
Which is exactly why Farage is so dangerous.
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January 19, 2026 at 7:04 PM
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Robert Jenrick boasts that Reform is for the workers, but it’s a class war trap – and Labour shouldn’t fall for it | Polly Toynbee
Robert Jenrick boasts that Reform is for the workers, but it’s a class war trap – and Labour shouldn’t fall for it | Polly Toynbee
Though Labour's voters are more likely to be the educated middle-classes, its focus must be fighting inequality. We know Farage’s party will only enrich the wealthy, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee
www.theguardian.com
January 19, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Robert Jenrick boasts that Reform is for the workers, but it’s a class war trap – and Labour shouldn’t fall for it | Polly Toynbee
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Isn’t it interesting how the Admin said we can’t afford cancer research but all of a sudden there’s enough money to buy Greenland?
January 18, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Isn’t it interesting how the Admin said we can’t afford cancer research but all of a sudden there’s enough money to buy Greenland?
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From delicate design to big, bold splashes, Colour Shape Pattern celebrates it all. Come and explore: ipswich.cimuseums.org.uk/colour-shape-pattern
January 19, 2026 at 9:02 AM
From delicate design to big, bold splashes, Colour Shape Pattern celebrates it all. Come and explore: ipswich.cimuseums.org.uk/colour-shape-pattern
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Dunnock seen at South Stack RSPB a few days ago in Wales for #BirdsSeenIn2026
January 18, 2026 at 11:29 PM
Dunnock seen at South Stack RSPB a few days ago in Wales for #BirdsSeenIn2026
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January 18, 2026 at 4:10 AM
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Okay, Pam Bondi, prove that you are not in the Epstein files. Release them.
January 18, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Okay, Pam Bondi, prove that you are not in the Epstein files. Release them.
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"A protester detained, her bra removed and wedding ring cut off, and some of her clothes never returned..."
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/18/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/18/u...
In Minneapolis, a Pattern of Misconduct Toward Protesters
www.nytimes.com
January 19, 2026 at 2:29 AM
"A protester detained, her bra removed and wedding ring cut off, and some of her clothes never returned..."
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/18/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/18/u...
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In 2025, Israeli settlers, backed by the army, displaced rural Palestinian communities in the West Bank at unprecedented rates. It is part of Israel's escalating strategy to take control of as much of the territory as possible.
January 18, 2026 at 10:21 PM
In 2025, Israeli settlers, backed by the army, displaced rural Palestinian communities in the West Bank at unprecedented rates. It is part of Israel's escalating strategy to take control of as much of the territory as possible.
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There is an area in the ICE detention center in Minneapolis designated specifically for American citizens. Contemplate that for a minute.
January 18, 2026 at 6:51 PM
There is an area in the ICE detention center in Minneapolis designated specifically for American citizens. Contemplate that for a minute.
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If ICE had anything to do with enforcing the law, they wouldn't be breaking our laws, attacking the innocent, letting people die, or be taking trophy photos of their victims.
January 19, 2026 at 12:08 AM
If ICE had anything to do with enforcing the law, they wouldn't be breaking our laws, attacking the innocent, letting people die, or be taking trophy photos of their victims.
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January 18, 2026 at 4:10 AM
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Another old Cambridge street watercolour, done sitting on the low wall at the front of St John's. This is Bridge Street with autumn coming on. Someone wearing a gown is cycing along. Sold a while ago and scanned from a film photo of the original.
#streetart #watercolour
#streetart #watercolour
January 19, 2026 at 7:41 AM
Another old Cambridge street watercolour, done sitting on the low wall at the front of St John's. This is Bridge Street with autumn coming on. Someone wearing a gown is cycing along. Sold a while ago and scanned from a film photo of the original.
#streetart #watercolour
#streetart #watercolour
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He's demanding control over a sovereign nation because they didn't give him THE NOBEL PRIZE. Why the actual fuck do we have a 25th Amendment?
January 19, 2026 at 6:04 AM
He's demanding control over a sovereign nation because they didn't give him THE NOBEL PRIZE. Why the actual fuck do we have a 25th Amendment?
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I drove a LOT the last two weeks. Through WA, OR, ID, NV, CA, & AZ, down into Baja & back.
I repeatedly saw graffiti in different states: Jude 1:2. Didn't know that Bible verse, so I looked it up.
"May mercy, peace, and love be yours in abundance."
I'm not religious but that's a nice blessing.
I repeatedly saw graffiti in different states: Jude 1:2. Didn't know that Bible verse, so I looked it up.
"May mercy, peace, and love be yours in abundance."
I'm not religious but that's a nice blessing.
January 18, 2026 at 11:53 PM
I drove a LOT the last two weeks. Through WA, OR, ID, NV, CA, & AZ, down into Baja & back.
I repeatedly saw graffiti in different states: Jude 1:2. Didn't know that Bible verse, so I looked it up.
"May mercy, peace, and love be yours in abundance."
I'm not religious but that's a nice blessing.
I repeatedly saw graffiti in different states: Jude 1:2. Didn't know that Bible verse, so I looked it up.
"May mercy, peace, and love be yours in abundance."
I'm not religious but that's a nice blessing.
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this is what it has come to for Mexican restaurants in the Twin Cities
January 19, 2026 at 2:12 AM
this is what it has come to for Mexican restaurants in the Twin Cities
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Today, it’s not your vote that determines whether the government brutalizes you or sends officers to your door. It’s your neighbors’ vote.
If you’re ok with this happening to Minnesotans, don’t get comfortable. You won’t be exempt for long.
In the end, a lawless administration comes for everyone.
If you’re ok with this happening to Minnesotans, don’t get comfortable. You won’t be exempt for long.
In the end, a lawless administration comes for everyone.
January 15, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Today, it’s not your vote that determines whether the government brutalizes you or sends officers to your door. It’s your neighbors’ vote.
If you’re ok with this happening to Minnesotans, don’t get comfortable. You won’t be exempt for long.
In the end, a lawless administration comes for everyone.
If you’re ok with this happening to Minnesotans, don’t get comfortable. You won’t be exempt for long.
In the end, a lawless administration comes for everyone.
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Arnoldo Bazan, a 16-year-old U.S. citizen, was put in a chokehold by ICE agents.
Agents took his phone, which he tracked to a used electronics vending machine near an ICE detention center.
Yes: ICE is stealing and selling people’s things after brutalizing them. There are no words.
Agents took his phone, which he tracked to a used electronics vending machine near an ICE detention center.
Yes: ICE is stealing and selling people’s things after brutalizing them. There are no words.
We Found More Than 40 Cases of Immigration Agents Using Banned Chokeholds and Other Moves That Can Cut Off Breathing
Civilians have had apparent seizures. One had his eyes roll back. Another had ribs broken. “I felt like I was going to p
www.propublica.org
January 15, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Arnoldo Bazan, a 16-year-old U.S. citizen, was put in a chokehold by ICE agents.
Agents took his phone, which he tracked to a used electronics vending machine near an ICE detention center.
Yes: ICE is stealing and selling people’s things after brutalizing them. There are no words.
Agents took his phone, which he tracked to a used electronics vending machine near an ICE detention center.
Yes: ICE is stealing and selling people’s things after brutalizing them. There are no words.
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Let’s see, Venezuela take over, and wanting to take Greenland and at home he’s storming states with shock troops. Clearly we have an idiot in office that will kill us all.
January 11, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Let’s see, Venezuela take over, and wanting to take Greenland and at home he’s storming states with shock troops. Clearly we have an idiot in office that will kill us all.
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This regime is out of control.
🚨BREAKING: Our cameraman Jon Farina was just struck in the leg by a flash bang ICE fired at unarmed protesters in Minneapolis. "My leg is hurting!"
ICE also fired pepper balls and tear gas. This is happening in AMERICA. LIVE NOW ⬇️
ICE also fired pepper balls and tear gas. This is happening in AMERICA. LIVE NOW ⬇️
January 12, 2026 at 1:24 AM
This regime is out of control.
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Just like that the Epstein Files are out of the news cycle. Call your Congress Members and remind them that we are still expecting The Epstein Files To Be Released
January 10, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Just like that the Epstein Files are out of the news cycle. Call your Congress Members and remind them that we are still expecting The Epstein Files To Be Released
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Grok has not "turned off" its CSAM generator for anyone - it has simply put it behind a paywall.
Stop uncritically repeating the narratives of tech companies.
Stop uncritically repeating the narratives of tech companies.
January 9, 2026 at 8:59 AM
Grok has not "turned off" its CSAM generator for anyone - it has simply put it behind a paywall.
Stop uncritically repeating the narratives of tech companies.
Stop uncritically repeating the narratives of tech companies.
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We evacuated our kids out of Minneapolis this weekend and my spouse reports that as she drove them out of town she saw "multiple freeway exits where people are being pulled over." It feels like the Twin Cities is being subjugated by a hostile occupying force.
January 10, 2026 at 1:47 AM
We evacuated our kids out of Minneapolis this weekend and my spouse reports that as she drove them out of town she saw "multiple freeway exits where people are being pulled over." It feels like the Twin Cities is being subjugated by a hostile occupying force.