Matt B
@mattbernico.bsky.social
Trade union propagandist, American living in Scotland, Scottish Greens, and Co-author of Enough is Enough: Degrowth, Capitalism, and Liberation Theology. (2026)
Listen to me talk every week on @themagnificast.bsky.social
Listen to me talk every week on @themagnificast.bsky.social
We’re in Barcelona for a few days and the subway here has a big window in the front.
I love big window
I love big window
November 21, 2025 at 6:44 AM
We’re in Barcelona for a few days and the subway here has a big window in the front.
I love big window
I love big window
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European political scientists are blue in the face from constantly pointing out that accommodating the far right does not help centre-left parties win, and contributes to the rise of far-right parties. There's a mountain of data to support that.
But no, the galaxy-brained strategists must be right.
But no, the galaxy-brained strategists must be right.
November 18, 2025 at 11:58 AM
European political scientists are blue in the face from constantly pointing out that accommodating the far right does not help centre-left parties win, and contributes to the rise of far-right parties. There's a mountain of data to support that.
But no, the galaxy-brained strategists must be right.
But no, the galaxy-brained strategists must be right.
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SOLIDARITY RALLY for the Gloucester Phlebotomists
Support the workers leading the longest strike in NHS history.
17 Nov| 11am | Gloucester Shire Hall, GL1 2TG
RSVP: www.megaphone.org.uk/events/solidarity-rally-with-gloucestershire-phlebotomists
#StrikeMap
Support the workers leading the longest strike in NHS history.
17 Nov| 11am | Gloucester Shire Hall, GL1 2TG
RSVP: www.megaphone.org.uk/events/solidarity-rally-with-gloucestershire-phlebotomists
#StrikeMap
November 5, 2025 at 1:57 PM
SOLIDARITY RALLY for the Gloucester Phlebotomists
Support the workers leading the longest strike in NHS history.
17 Nov| 11am | Gloucester Shire Hall, GL1 2TG
RSVP: www.megaphone.org.uk/events/solidarity-rally-with-gloucestershire-phlebotomists
#StrikeMap
Support the workers leading the longest strike in NHS history.
17 Nov| 11am | Gloucester Shire Hall, GL1 2TG
RSVP: www.megaphone.org.uk/events/solidarity-rally-with-gloucestershire-phlebotomists
#StrikeMap
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The Labour Government reeling off the same far-right talking points on immigration. And look who is celebrating. The far-right.
There is a political alternative that won’t ever scapegoat those fleeing war, persecution and torture
join.greenparty.org.uk
There is a political alternative that won’t ever scapegoat those fleeing war, persecution and torture
join.greenparty.org.uk
November 16, 2025 at 10:28 AM
The Labour Government reeling off the same far-right talking points on immigration. And look who is celebrating. The far-right.
There is a political alternative that won’t ever scapegoat those fleeing war, persecution and torture
join.greenparty.org.uk
There is a political alternative that won’t ever scapegoat those fleeing war, persecution and torture
join.greenparty.org.uk
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Crying this is so good ❤️❤️❤️😭😭 #NoContractNoCoffee
November 15, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Crying this is so good ❤️❤️❤️😭😭 #NoContractNoCoffee
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Day 2 of industrial action.
Resident doctors’ pay is down by more than a fifth, but no doctor is worth less than in 2008.
Today we strike again in England to show the Government we won’t back down until they make a credible offer.
www.bma.org.uk/our-campaign... #PayRestoration #EndTrainingCrisis
Resident doctors’ pay is down by more than a fifth, but no doctor is worth less than in 2008.
Today we strike again in England to show the Government we won’t back down until they make a credible offer.
www.bma.org.uk/our-campaign... #PayRestoration #EndTrainingCrisis
November 15, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Day 2 of industrial action.
Resident doctors’ pay is down by more than a fifth, but no doctor is worth less than in 2008.
Today we strike again in England to show the Government we won’t back down until they make a credible offer.
www.bma.org.uk/our-campaign... #PayRestoration #EndTrainingCrisis
Resident doctors’ pay is down by more than a fifth, but no doctor is worth less than in 2008.
Today we strike again in England to show the Government we won’t back down until they make a credible offer.
www.bma.org.uk/our-campaign... #PayRestoration #EndTrainingCrisis
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The thing about Hell is that its engineers are always innovating. By necessity of the trade. "A person can become accustomed to almost any kind of pain," as I've written. "Novelty is pain’s cruelest device."
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www.welcometohellworld.com/for-all-thei...
For all their wealth and power they too will someday die
A couple things before we get started today. Would you like a signed copy of the book? It can be yours for $30. Or would like a year's subscription to Hell World plus a book because we can do that for...
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November 14, 2025 at 3:33 PM
The thing about Hell is that its engineers are always innovating. By necessity of the trade. "A person can become accustomed to almost any kind of pain," as I've written. "Novelty is pain’s cruelest device."
www.welcometohellworld.com/for-all-thei...
www.welcometohellworld.com/for-all-thei...
You an idiot: talking to a computer pretending to be a person who has died.
Me, a Christian: contemplating a room full of bones knowing that will be me some day.
Me, a Christian: contemplating a room full of bones knowing that will be me some day.
November 14, 2025 at 4:16 PM
You an idiot: talking to a computer pretending to be a person who has died.
Me, a Christian: contemplating a room full of bones knowing that will be me some day.
Me, a Christian: contemplating a room full of bones knowing that will be me some day.
Someone should start a tiktok trend where you call churches and ask them to come to the anti-ICE rally.
Here in Broadview, outside Chicago, a large group of faith leaders & protesters have gathered this morning outside of ICE’s detention center.
This looks like one of the largest protests on Beach St. in weeks, where the city of Broadview is still enforcing a small “free speech” zone. It’s packed.
This looks like one of the largest protests on Beach St. in weeks, where the city of Broadview is still enforcing a small “free speech” zone. It’s packed.
November 14, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Someone should start a tiktok trend where you call churches and ask them to come to the anti-ICE rally.
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England's junior doctors to begin five-day walkout reut.rs/4hWOT7v
England's junior doctors to begin five-day walkout
Junior doctors in England will begin strike action on Friday over concerns about job insecurity and pay erosion, with their union saying the government could still avert the walkout by making a "decent" offer.
reut.rs
November 14, 2025 at 12:15 AM
England's junior doctors to begin five-day walkout reut.rs/4hWOT7v
The labour party are using the bosses' talking points!
No one wants to go on strike, but it's the only tool that works to get what's necessary at work.
No one wants to go on strike, but it's the only tool that works to get what's necessary at work.
'Don't tell me you don't want to be out on strike - because that is exactly where you are. Own it.'
As resident doctors walk out again, Wes Streeting calls out the 'reprehensible and cartel-like behaviour' of their union.
As resident doctors walk out again, Wes Streeting calls out the 'reprehensible and cartel-like behaviour' of their union.
November 14, 2025 at 10:33 AM
The labour party are using the bosses' talking points!
No one wants to go on strike, but it's the only tool that works to get what's necessary at work.
No one wants to go on strike, but it's the only tool that works to get what's necessary at work.
This pelican in particular will be mad at you if you don’t support @sbworkersunited.org 🪶
November 13, 2025 at 7:49 PM
This pelican in particular will be mad at you if you don’t support @sbworkersunited.org 🪶
In any sane culture, being associated with someone like Epstein would be career ending.
November 12, 2025 at 10:50 PM
In any sane culture, being associated with someone like Epstein would be career ending.
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🚨 BREAKING
The SNP have just blocked our motion, confirming they no longer oppose the Rosebank oil field application.
If Rosebank goes ahead it'll be a grave act of environmental vandalism. This is a huge step backwards for Scotland's climate action.
The SNP have just blocked our motion, confirming they no longer oppose the Rosebank oil field application.
If Rosebank goes ahead it'll be a grave act of environmental vandalism. This is a huge step backwards for Scotland's climate action.
Today the Scottish Parliament will vote on our motion opposing Rosebank.
The oil field would release a massive 250 million tonnes of new carbon emissions into our atmosphere, 50 times as much as previously admitted!
We must put people and planet first, not corporate profits.
The oil field would release a massive 250 million tonnes of new carbon emissions into our atmosphere, 50 times as much as previously admitted!
We must put people and planet first, not corporate profits.
November 12, 2025 at 6:01 PM
🚨 BREAKING
The SNP have just blocked our motion, confirming they no longer oppose the Rosebank oil field application.
If Rosebank goes ahead it'll be a grave act of environmental vandalism. This is a huge step backwards for Scotland's climate action.
The SNP have just blocked our motion, confirming they no longer oppose the Rosebank oil field application.
If Rosebank goes ahead it'll be a grave act of environmental vandalism. This is a huge step backwards for Scotland's climate action.
November 12, 2025 at 6:07 PM
I walked past the Jeremy Bentham auto-icon this morning. I didn’t stop to take a picture because I feel like this is an elaborate kink and I don’t want to be a part of that.
November 12, 2025 at 7:54 AM
I walked past the Jeremy Bentham auto-icon this morning. I didn’t stop to take a picture because I feel like this is an elaborate kink and I don’t want to be a part of that.
The train was really nice. I slept despite being jostled around. Definitely my favorite way to get to London so far.
November 12, 2025 at 7:52 AM
The train was really nice. I slept despite being jostled around. Definitely my favorite way to get to London so far.
gavin newsom, george santos, and the rizzler.
fortnite friday is a talk show that takes place entirely in fortnite, which has nonetheless pulled names as big as gavin newsom, george santos, and the rizzler. I’ve always wondered how @connoreatspants.bsky.social does it, and I finally got a chance to ask him
November 11, 2025 at 10:19 PM
gavin newsom, george santos, and the rizzler.
I am extremely excited to sleep on this train.🚂
November 11, 2025 at 10:12 PM
I am extremely excited to sleep on this train.🚂
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In Italy labor unions helped start a network of left-leaning news/music radio stations that have become some of the staples of public information in much of the country. They now run on a donation / ads model, but initial investment was from labor. I think about this often.
The AFL-CIO should start throwing some money towards labor journalism. If it was done right (i.e. with them accepting that journalists must have full editorial control over what’s published, whether or not union leaders like what they have to say) it could really have such a hugely positive impact
November 7, 2025 at 2:09 PM
In Italy labor unions helped start a network of left-leaning news/music radio stations that have become some of the staples of public information in much of the country. They now run on a donation / ads model, but initial investment was from labor. I think about this often.
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Under Nicola Sturgeon & Humza Yousaf the Scottish Government rightly opposed the proposed Rosebank oil field.
John Swinney has sadly dropped that opposition and tried to avoid taking a position at all.
That's not good enough, so tomorrow the @scottishgreens.org will force a vote.
John Swinney has sadly dropped that opposition and tried to avoid taking a position at all.
That's not good enough, so tomorrow the @scottishgreens.org will force a vote.
Greens to force vote at Holyrood on Rosebank oil development
MSPs will have their say in a symbolic vote on the project on Wednesday.
news.stv.tv
November 11, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Under Nicola Sturgeon & Humza Yousaf the Scottish Government rightly opposed the proposed Rosebank oil field.
John Swinney has sadly dropped that opposition and tried to avoid taking a position at all.
That's not good enough, so tomorrow the @scottishgreens.org will force a vote.
John Swinney has sadly dropped that opposition and tried to avoid taking a position at all.
That's not good enough, so tomorrow the @scottishgreens.org will force a vote.
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Yes, this is correct. And the reason is because our capitalist classes have decided that it is not sufficiently profitable, so they're not going to do it.
We must understand this reality. Capital *cannot* be relied upon to address the climate crisis.
We must understand this reality. Capital *cannot* be relied upon to address the climate crisis.
November 10, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Yes, this is correct. And the reason is because our capitalist classes have decided that it is not sufficiently profitable, so they're not going to do it.
We must understand this reality. Capital *cannot* be relied upon to address the climate crisis.
We must understand this reality. Capital *cannot* be relied upon to address the climate crisis.