Janet Law
@jlbps.bsky.social
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We need to make this more explicit: The violence and civil collapse we're now seeing in Minnesota is by design. It's exactly what Trump and Stephen Miller want. MAGA is *all about* deliberately unleashing ethnic hatreds and violent antagonisms among Americans.
newrepublic.com/article/2052...
newrepublic.com/article/2052...
January 15, 2026 at 3:54 PM
We need to make this more explicit: The violence and civil collapse we're now seeing in Minnesota is by design. It's exactly what Trump and Stephen Miller want. MAGA is *all about* deliberately unleashing ethnic hatreds and violent antagonisms among Americans.
newrepublic.com/article/2052...
newrepublic.com/article/2052...
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Yes, this was predictable. From October, 2024:
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
January 15, 2026 at 6:04 AM
Yes, this was predictable. From October, 2024:
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
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At least 32 Palestinians, including 7 infants, have died from extreme weather in Gaza’s displacement camps. More than 1.5 million Palestinians remain without heating, winter supplies, or safe shelter as Israel continues to restrict aid.
#Infograph
#Infograph
January 15, 2026 at 7:32 AM
At least 32 Palestinians, including 7 infants, have died from extreme weather in Gaza’s displacement camps. More than 1.5 million Palestinians remain without heating, winter supplies, or safe shelter as Israel continues to restrict aid.
#Infograph
#Infograph
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Worth every second
January 15, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Worth every second
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Labour’s Employers National insurance hike has cost Scottish local authorities £240 million in 2025/26.
The Westminster Labour Government should have reimbursed that money in full.
Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire spending scenarios mentioned in my questions.
The Westminster Labour Government should have reimbursed that money in full.
Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire spending scenarios mentioned in my questions.
January 14, 2026 at 11:48 PM
Labour’s Employers National insurance hike has cost Scottish local authorities £240 million in 2025/26.
The Westminster Labour Government should have reimbursed that money in full.
Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire spending scenarios mentioned in my questions.
The Westminster Labour Government should have reimbursed that money in full.
Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire spending scenarios mentioned in my questions.
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Thursday's incident outside Bangkok follows a crane collapse the day before that killed dozens in the northeast.
Another crane collapses in Thailand, killing two, after 32 die previous day
Thursday's incident outside Bangkok follows a crane collapse the day before that killed dozens in the northeast.
www.aljazeera.com
January 15, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Thursday's incident outside Bangkok follows a crane collapse the day before that killed dozens in the northeast.
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BREAKING: Kemi Badenoch says she has sacked Robert Jenrick from the Shadow Cabinet, removed the whip and suspended his party membership with immediate effect
January 15, 2026 at 11:36 AM
BREAKING: Kemi Badenoch says she has sacked Robert Jenrick from the Shadow Cabinet, removed the whip and suspended his party membership with immediate effect
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This from former British diplomat @alexhh.bsky.social, who now is now based in the US, really hits home about the nightmare currently playing out in Trump's America
bylinetimes.com/2026/01/15/a...
bylinetimes.com/2026/01/15/a...
A Year of Living Dangerously in Trump's America
I no longer feel safe to speak or act freely in a country where people are being arbitrarily detained and killed and where the truth is becoming whatever Donald Trump says it is, reports Alexandra Hal...
bylinetimes.com
January 15, 2026 at 10:06 AM
This from former British diplomat @alexhh.bsky.social, who now is now based in the US, really hits home about the nightmare currently playing out in Trump's America
bylinetimes.com/2026/01/15/a...
bylinetimes.com/2026/01/15/a...
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Top SNP minister accuses BBC of 'double standards for UK and Scotland'.
So, #BBC radio 4 lied about the Scottish budget saying 55% of Scots would pay more tax rather than less tax.
#YouYesYet? Only #ScottishIndependence will rid us of this Westminster stench.
www.thenational.scot/news/2576670...
So, #BBC radio 4 lied about the Scottish budget saying 55% of Scots would pay more tax rather than less tax.
#YouYesYet? Only #ScottishIndependence will rid us of this Westminster stench.
www.thenational.scot/news/2576670...
Top SNP minister accuses BBC of 'double standards for UK and Scotland'
THE SNP Culture Secretary has raised a formal complaint with the BBC alleging the broadcaster has different standards for reporting on the Scottish…
www.thenational.scot
January 15, 2026 at 8:52 AM
Top SNP minister accuses BBC of 'double standards for UK and Scotland'.
So, #BBC radio 4 lied about the Scottish budget saying 55% of Scots would pay more tax rather than less tax.
#YouYesYet? Only #ScottishIndependence will rid us of this Westminster stench.
www.thenational.scot/news/2576670...
So, #BBC radio 4 lied about the Scottish budget saying 55% of Scots would pay more tax rather than less tax.
#YouYesYet? Only #ScottishIndependence will rid us of this Westminster stench.
www.thenational.scot/news/2576670...
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As Trump drills dirty oil
China’s world-first megawatt-level ‘windmill’ airship rises 6,560 ft, feeds grid
The helium-lifted S2000 system uses high-altitude winds and a ducted design with 12 turbines to reach a rated capacity of up to 3 megawatts.
interestingengineering.com/energy/world...
China’s world-first megawatt-level ‘windmill’ airship rises 6,560 ft, feeds grid
The helium-lifted S2000 system uses high-altitude winds and a ducted design with 12 turbines to reach a rated capacity of up to 3 megawatts.
interestingengineering.com/energy/world...
January 15, 2026 at 11:24 AM
As Trump drills dirty oil
China’s world-first megawatt-level ‘windmill’ airship rises 6,560 ft, feeds grid
The helium-lifted S2000 system uses high-altitude winds and a ducted design with 12 turbines to reach a rated capacity of up to 3 megawatts.
interestingengineering.com/energy/world...
China’s world-first megawatt-level ‘windmill’ airship rises 6,560 ft, feeds grid
The helium-lifted S2000 system uses high-altitude winds and a ducted design with 12 turbines to reach a rated capacity of up to 3 megawatts.
interestingengineering.com/energy/world...
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The change in policy for the AI chatbot comes after weeks of criticism the platform has faced for generating sexualized images of children and non-consensual nudity.
X Says Grok Has Been Restricted From Generating Sexualized Images Of Real People
The change in policy for the AI chatbot comes after weeks of criticism the platform has faced for generating sexualized images of children and non-consensual nudity.
www.forbes.com
January 15, 2026 at 11:50 AM
The change in policy for the AI chatbot comes after weeks of criticism the platform has faced for generating sexualized images of children and non-consensual nudity.
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Great to see Extra Time in action at Abbeyhill Primary in Edinburgh. ⚽️
Our Budget is funding the expansion of the programme - giving more children access to before and after school football activities, and helping more families with the cost of living.
Our Budget is funding the expansion of the programme - giving more children access to before and after school football activities, and helping more families with the cost of living.
January 15, 2026 at 11:59 AM
Great to see Extra Time in action at Abbeyhill Primary in Edinburgh. ⚽️
Our Budget is funding the expansion of the programme - giving more children access to before and after school football activities, and helping more families with the cost of living.
Our Budget is funding the expansion of the programme - giving more children access to before and after school football activities, and helping more families with the cost of living.
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ICE officer shoots Venezuelan immigrant in Minneapolis: What we know https://aje.news/42catw
January 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM
ICE officer shoots Venezuelan immigrant in Minneapolis: What we know https://aje.news/42catw
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We have a new Scotland poll out today from True North and @survation.bsky.social. Largely in line with other recent polling, bar lower Green list support.
Constituency vote (+/- 14/10/2025):
SNP: 34% (0)
Reform: 19% (-3)
Lab: 16% (-2)
Con: 13% (+3)
LD: 9% (+1)
Green: 8% (+1)
Alba: 1% (0)
(1/2)
Constituency vote (+/- 14/10/2025):
SNP: 34% (0)
Reform: 19% (-3)
Lab: 16% (-2)
Con: 13% (+3)
LD: 9% (+1)
Green: 8% (+1)
Alba: 1% (0)
(1/2)
January 15, 2026 at 11:32 AM
We have a new Scotland poll out today from True North and @survation.bsky.social. Largely in line with other recent polling, bar lower Green list support.
Constituency vote (+/- 14/10/2025):
SNP: 34% (0)
Reform: 19% (-3)
Lab: 16% (-2)
Con: 13% (+3)
LD: 9% (+1)
Green: 8% (+1)
Alba: 1% (0)
(1/2)
Constituency vote (+/- 14/10/2025):
SNP: 34% (0)
Reform: 19% (-3)
Lab: 16% (-2)
Con: 13% (+3)
LD: 9% (+1)
Green: 8% (+1)
Alba: 1% (0)
(1/2)
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Anas Sarwar and Labour have been caught making up a quote and attributing it to a person who did not give their permission on one of their campaign leaflets. Extraordinary to not get the basics right. hellorayo.co.uk/clyde/local/...
Scottish Labour apologises after leaflet included 'made-up' quote
Anas Sarwar has apologised after Scottish Labour issued election leaflets...
hellorayo.co.uk
January 15, 2026 at 12:08 PM
Anas Sarwar and Labour have been caught making up a quote and attributing it to a person who did not give their permission on one of their campaign leaflets. Extraordinary to not get the basics right. hellorayo.co.uk/clyde/local/...
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US expected to unveil post-war Gaza leadership, sources say reut.rs/3NmLu6Q
US expected to unveil post-war Gaza leadership, sources say
U.S. President Donald Trump is expected on Wednesday to push ahead with his phased plan for Gaza's future by announcing the administration that will run the war-ravaged Palestinian territory, four Palestinian sources said.
reut.rs
January 14, 2026 at 2:40 PM
US expected to unveil post-war Gaza leadership, sources say reut.rs/3NmLu6Q
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Just in: The Danish Armed Forces have reinforced their military presence in Greenland starting today, in coordination with allies. The Government of Greenland says the move aims to bolster Arctic alliances and enhance European and transatlantic security.
January 14, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Just in: The Danish Armed Forces have reinforced their military presence in Greenland starting today, in coordination with allies. The Government of Greenland says the move aims to bolster Arctic alliances and enhance European and transatlantic security.
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International Court of Justice is deciding if Myanmar committed genocide against Rohingya in a 2017 military crackdown.
Myanmar says Rohingya genocide case at The Hague is ‘flawed, unfounded'
International Court of Justice is deciding if Myanmar committed genocide against Rohingya in a 2017 military crackdown.
www.aljazeera.com
January 14, 2026 at 11:00 AM
International Court of Justice is deciding if Myanmar committed genocide against Rohingya in a 2017 military crackdown.
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These tents are the only shelter for displaced people in #Gaza.
Forced from their homes. Exposed to the cold, wind, rain & flooding.
Many survived bombs and hunger. Now, winter threatens their lives.
The humanitarian situation is getting worse.
Urgent, safe access for aid is needed.
Let aid in.
Forced from their homes. Exposed to the cold, wind, rain & flooding.
Many survived bombs and hunger. Now, winter threatens their lives.
The humanitarian situation is getting worse.
Urgent, safe access for aid is needed.
Let aid in.
January 14, 2026 at 11:02 AM
These tents are the only shelter for displaced people in #Gaza.
Forced from their homes. Exposed to the cold, wind, rain & flooding.
Many survived bombs and hunger. Now, winter threatens their lives.
The humanitarian situation is getting worse.
Urgent, safe access for aid is needed.
Let aid in.
Forced from their homes. Exposed to the cold, wind, rain & flooding.
Many survived bombs and hunger. Now, winter threatens their lives.
The humanitarian situation is getting worse.
Urgent, safe access for aid is needed.
Let aid in.
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We are moving to a new studio in Stirling. We now have the keys, however to install our production equipment and fit it out, we really need your support now. We need to reach our target of £30,000 in the next 18 days. Please donate whatever you can afford.
www.broadcastingscotland.scot/donate/
www.broadcastingscotland.scot/donate/
January 13, 2026 at 3:16 PM
We are moving to a new studio in Stirling. We now have the keys, however to install our production equipment and fit it out, we really need your support now. We need to reach our target of £30,000 in the next 18 days. Please donate whatever you can afford.
www.broadcastingscotland.scot/donate/
www.broadcastingscotland.scot/donate/
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Yesterday our Scottish Government announced a budget for fairer taxation, which if passed will see 55% of Scots paying less tax than their counterparts elsewhere in the UK.
January 14, 2026 at 10:44 AM
Yesterday our Scottish Government announced a budget for fairer taxation, which if passed will see 55% of Scots paying less tax than their counterparts elsewhere in the UK.
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I fear trumps threatening to bomb Iran and other countries will lead us into WWIII. He is too stupid to understand he is not that powerful and other leaders will fight back. He is drunk on power now and his advisers are the same. America is in a dangerous place due to trump
January 12, 2026 at 5:24 PM
I fear trumps threatening to bomb Iran and other countries will lead us into WWIII. He is too stupid to understand he is not that powerful and other leaders will fight back. He is drunk on power now and his advisers are the same. America is in a dangerous place due to trump
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The SNP will work 'very hard' to win opposition parties’ support for its upcoming Budget despite being handed a free pass by Scottish Labour, the First Minister has said
SNP will negotiate on Budget despite Labour giving a free pass, John Swinney says
www.thenational.scot
January 12, 2026 at 8:05 PM
The SNP will work 'very hard' to win opposition parties’ support for its upcoming Budget despite being handed a free pass by Scottish Labour, the First Minister has said
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Self-governed Danish territory says NATO is in charge of defence of the island and that it will not accept US takeover.
Greenland rejects US takeover under ‘any circumstance'
Self-governed Danish territory says NATO is in charge of defence of the island and that it will not accept US takeover.
www.aljazeera.com
January 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Self-governed Danish territory says NATO is in charge of defence of the island and that it will not accept US takeover.