Ali Hendessi
@alihendessi.bsky.social
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-Democratic Economics
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-Heterodox Ideas
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Ali Hendessi
@alihendessi.bsky.social
· Sep 8
Most people think capitalism is markets, trade, businesses, labour...
Whereas these predate capitalism by 1000s of years. Capitalism is the 1st economic system in human history that’s organised around constant expansion. And that’s what makes it so uniquely destructive.
#Climate
Whereas these predate capitalism by 1000s of years. Capitalism is the 1st economic system in human history that’s organised around constant expansion. And that’s what makes it so uniquely destructive.
#Climate
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Estadão, o poço de cinismo que quer Bolsonaro em casa e Lula na cadeia
Em editorial, jornalão moribundo clamou por respeito ao golpista, afinal, ele é ex-presidente. Em 2019, pediu regras de preso comum para Lula
Em editorial, jornalão moribundo clamou por respeito ao golpista, afinal, ele é ex-presidente. Em 2019, pediu regras de preso comum para Lula
Estadão, o poço de cinismo que quer Bolsonaro em casa e Lula na cadeia
Em editorial, jornalão moribundo clamou por respeito ao golpista, afinal, ele é ex-presidente. Em 2019, pediu regras de preso comum para Lula
revistaforum.com.br
November 18, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Estadão, o poço de cinismo que quer Bolsonaro em casa e Lula na cadeia
Em editorial, jornalão moribundo clamou por respeito ao golpista, afinal, ele é ex-presidente. Em 2019, pediu regras de preso comum para Lula
Em editorial, jornalão moribundo clamou por respeito ao golpista, afinal, ele é ex-presidente. Em 2019, pediu regras de preso comum para Lula
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This monster also promoted the invasion of Iraq, which killed hundreds of thousands of people and created mass child malnutrition.
November 18, 2025 at 8:20 PM
This monster also promoted the invasion of Iraq, which killed hundreds of thousands of people and created mass child malnutrition.
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More than 300 big agriculture lobbyists took part in Cop30, investigation finds
Lobbyists representing industry responsible for a quarter to a third of global emissions participated in key talks at the UN climate summit
@ninalakhani.bsky.social @rachelsherrington.bsky.social
Lobbyists representing industry responsible for a quarter to a third of global emissions participated in key talks at the UN climate summit
@ninalakhani.bsky.social @rachelsherrington.bsky.social
More than 300 big agriculture lobbyists took part in Cop30, investigation finds
Lobbyists representing industry responsible for a quarter to a third of global emissions participated in key talks at the UN climate summit
buff.ly
November 18, 2025 at 3:45 PM
More than 300 big agriculture lobbyists took part in Cop30, investigation finds
Lobbyists representing industry responsible for a quarter to a third of global emissions participated in key talks at the UN climate summit
@ninalakhani.bsky.social @rachelsherrington.bsky.social
Lobbyists representing industry responsible for a quarter to a third of global emissions participated in key talks at the UN climate summit
@ninalakhani.bsky.social @rachelsherrington.bsky.social
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🔴 NEW - Influential Labour Peer Maurice Glasman Addressed Pro-Reform Conspiracy Group’s Conference
Glasman was a keynote speaker at an event hosted by Together, whose leader has accused Keir Starmer of “destroying Britain”.
📝 @writesbright.bsky.social
Glasman was a keynote speaker at an event hosted by Together, whose leader has accused Keir Starmer of “destroying Britain”.
📝 @writesbright.bsky.social
Influential Labour Peer Maurice Glasman Addressed Pro-Reform Conspiracy Group’s Conference
High-profile Labour peer Lord Maurice Glasman was one of the keynote speakers at the annual conference of the Together Declaration, a conspiracy theory group with ties to Reform UK. Together held its ...
www.desmog.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:15 PM
🔴 NEW - Influential Labour Peer Maurice Glasman Addressed Pro-Reform Conspiracy Group’s Conference
Glasman was a keynote speaker at an event hosted by Together, whose leader has accused Keir Starmer of “destroying Britain”.
📝 @writesbright.bsky.social
Glasman was a keynote speaker at an event hosted by Together, whose leader has accused Keir Starmer of “destroying Britain”.
📝 @writesbright.bsky.social
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Some of the people in this article have shared their recollections with me before - but on condition of anonymity. Coming forward now is an act of patriotism. Farage’s claim that it never happened is the opposite.
(Note also the line about pronouncing his name.)
www.theguardian.com/politics/ng-...
(Note also the line about pronouncing his name.)
www.theguardian.com/politics/ng-...
‘Deeply shocking’: Nigel Farage faces fresh claims of racism and antisemitism at school
Bafta-winning director among contemporaries urging contrition and apology from Reform UK leader, who denies the allegations
www.theguardian.com
November 18, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Some of the people in this article have shared their recollections with me before - but on condition of anonymity. Coming forward now is an act of patriotism. Farage’s claim that it never happened is the opposite.
(Note also the line about pronouncing his name.)
www.theguardian.com/politics/ng-...
(Note also the line about pronouncing his name.)
www.theguardian.com/politics/ng-...
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He’s have an inconvenient journalist chopped up with a bone saw in a nanosecond if he could.
Just like the gurning psychopath sitting next to him did.
Just like the gurning psychopath sitting next to him did.
Q: Why wait for Congress to release the Epstein files? Why not just do it now?
TRUMP: It's not the question that I mind. It's your attitude. I think you're a terrible reporter. It's the way you ask these questions. You start off with a man who's highly respected asking him an insubordinate question
TRUMP: It's not the question that I mind. It's your attitude. I think you're a terrible reporter. It's the way you ask these questions. You start off with a man who's highly respected asking him an insubordinate question
November 18, 2025 at 6:24 PM
He’s have an inconvenient journalist chopped up with a bone saw in a nanosecond if he could.
Just like the gurning psychopath sitting next to him did.
Just like the gurning psychopath sitting next to him did.
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Did you know that over *half* of the GHG emissions from Southeast Asia come from deforestation & agriculture?
We can't solve climate change without taking these seriously.
drawdown.org/insights/why...
We can't solve climate change without taking these seriously.
drawdown.org/insights/why...
Why forests and farming are critical climate solutions in Southeast Asia
A recent report highlights the hotspots of emissions in Southeast Asia and reveals a roadmap for the most impactful solutions.
drawdown.org
November 16, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Did you know that over *half* of the GHG emissions from Southeast Asia come from deforestation & agriculture?
We can't solve climate change without taking these seriously.
drawdown.org/insights/why...
We can't solve climate change without taking these seriously.
drawdown.org/insights/why...
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This is a bleak article. These delivery riders are doing hard, sometimes dangerous work in poor conditions for shitty money.
Rail against the companies that exploit these poor souls, but not the riders themselves.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Rail against the companies that exploit these poor souls, but not the riders themselves.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Life as a food delivery worker: ‘Sometimes men open the door naked’
To earn a living as a delivery rider, some work 10-12 hour days, contending with low pay, exhaustion, accidents, injuries and harassment. Is this a new form of modern slavery?
www.theguardian.com
November 16, 2025 at 5:22 PM
This is a bleak article. These delivery riders are doing hard, sometimes dangerous work in poor conditions for shitty money.
Rail against the companies that exploit these poor souls, but not the riders themselves.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Rail against the companies that exploit these poor souls, but not the riders themselves.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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Trigger warning.
“In crashes, SUVs are more likely to strike vital organs in the core of adults’ bodies & heads of children. Hitting pedestrians above their center of gravity means they’re more likely to be knocked forward & down and then be driven over.”
Plus more likely to hit in the 1st place.
“In crashes, SUVs are more likely to strike vital organs in the core of adults’ bodies & heads of children. Hitting pedestrians above their center of gravity means they’re more likely to be knocked forward & down and then be driven over.”
Plus more likely to hit in the 1st place.
November 15, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Trigger warning.
“In crashes, SUVs are more likely to strike vital organs in the core of adults’ bodies & heads of children. Hitting pedestrians above their center of gravity means they’re more likely to be knocked forward & down and then be driven over.”
Plus more likely to hit in the 1st place.
“In crashes, SUVs are more likely to strike vital organs in the core of adults’ bodies & heads of children. Hitting pedestrians above their center of gravity means they’re more likely to be knocked forward & down and then be driven over.”
Plus more likely to hit in the 1st place.
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The current #water crisis in Iran is the most severe on the planet at the moment, threatening not just the people but the legitimacy of the government.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Climate crisis or a warning from God? Iranians desperate for answers as water dries up
As rainy season fails to bring relief, authorities try cloud seeding – while others across the country pray for a miracle
www.theguardian.com
November 16, 2025 at 4:06 PM
The current #water crisis in Iran is the most severe on the planet at the moment, threatening not just the people but the legitimacy of the government.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
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Does the news reflect what we die from?
October 7, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Does the news reflect what we die from?
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Bill Gates also bears a substantial responsibility for his long friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.
Nothing he says can be trusted. He’s entirely compromised. Do not engage with him as if he’s an intelligent man.
Nothing he says can be trusted. He’s entirely compromised. Do not engage with him as if he’s an intelligent man.
A timely video from 2 years ago from The Hill.
Bill Gates and Jeffrey Epstein had a large amount of creepy correspondence:
Bill Gates and Jeffrey Epstein had a large amount of creepy correspondence:
‘Rambling’ Emails Reveal CREEPY Correspondence Between Jeffrey Epstein & Bill Gates: Report
YouTube video by The Hill
youtu.be
November 16, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Bill Gates also bears a substantial responsibility for his long friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.
Nothing he says can be trusted. He’s entirely compromised. Do not engage with him as if he’s an intelligent man.
Nothing he says can be trusted. He’s entirely compromised. Do not engage with him as if he’s an intelligent man.
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Bill Gates and Bjorn Lomborg bear a really substantial chunk of responsibility for supplying this line to every climate-delaying pro-fossil government around the world
Pressed to outline how the LNP will reduce emissions with their new energy plan, Sussan Ley says they’ll rely on “breakthrough technologies” in about “25 years time”😳 - ones not invented yet & “we’re not talking about today”🤔
There you have it. As bonkers as it gets. #auspol
There you have it. As bonkers as it gets. #auspol
November 16, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Bill Gates and Bjorn Lomborg bear a really substantial chunk of responsibility for supplying this line to every climate-delaying pro-fossil government around the world
The body language says they don’t believe in what they’re saying‼️
It doesn’t matter how much more efficient, cheap n available solar n wind are. Fossil fuels are 3 times more profitable than renewables. Tackling the climate crisis under capitalism is not possible.
#COP30
It doesn’t matter how much more efficient, cheap n available solar n wind are. Fossil fuels are 3 times more profitable than renewables. Tackling the climate crisis under capitalism is not possible.
#COP30
Pressed to outline how the LNP will reduce emissions with their new energy plan, Sussan Ley says they’ll rely on “breakthrough technologies” in about “25 years time”😳 - ones not invented yet & “we’re not talking about today”🤔
There you have it. As bonkers as it gets. #auspol
There you have it. As bonkers as it gets. #auspol
November 16, 2025 at 9:38 AM
The body language says they don’t believe in what they’re saying‼️
It doesn’t matter how much more efficient, cheap n available solar n wind are. Fossil fuels are 3 times more profitable than renewables. Tackling the climate crisis under capitalism is not possible.
#COP30
It doesn’t matter how much more efficient, cheap n available solar n wind are. Fossil fuels are 3 times more profitable than renewables. Tackling the climate crisis under capitalism is not possible.
#COP30
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Trump-supporting, self-styled upholders of ‘Judeo-Christian values’ on either side of the Atlantic will be along any moment now*…
*Spoiler alert: they absolutely won’t.
*Spoiler alert: they absolutely won’t.
What a photograph.
“Nearly two dozen arrested as faith leaders protested outside a federal immigration facility near Chicago…”
Arrested large amounts of peaceful clergy face first on pavement is a pretty good sign you’re not the good guys in the story. www.reuters.com/legal/govern...
“Nearly two dozen arrested as faith leaders protested outside a federal immigration facility near Chicago…”
Arrested large amounts of peaceful clergy face first on pavement is a pretty good sign you’re not the good guys in the story. www.reuters.com/legal/govern...
November 15, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Trump-supporting, self-styled upholders of ‘Judeo-Christian values’ on either side of the Atlantic will be along any moment now*…
*Spoiler alert: they absolutely won’t.
*Spoiler alert: they absolutely won’t.
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England faces widespread drought in 2026 without wet winter – Environment Agency
The country’s drought situation remains ‘precarious’ despite recent rainfall, and could be facing a drier than normal 3 months to January.
www.standard.co.uk/news/enviro...
The country’s drought situation remains ‘precarious’ despite recent rainfall, and could be facing a drier than normal 3 months to January.
www.standard.co.uk/news/enviro...
England faces widespread drought in 2026 without wet winter – Environment Agency
The country’s drought situation remains ‘precarious’ despite recent rainfall, and could be facing a drier than normal three months to January.
www.standard.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 3:17 PM
England faces widespread drought in 2026 without wet winter – Environment Agency
The country’s drought situation remains ‘precarious’ despite recent rainfall, and could be facing a drier than normal 3 months to January.
www.standard.co.uk/news/enviro...
The country’s drought situation remains ‘precarious’ despite recent rainfall, and could be facing a drier than normal 3 months to January.
www.standard.co.uk/news/enviro...
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CAT Global Update 2025 🚨 Ten years after the #ParisAgreement we see little to no measurable progress in warming projections - for the fourth consecutive year.
The 2035 #NDCs have made no difference to our warming outlook.
🔗 bit.ly/CAT_Global_2...
The 2035 #NDCs have made no difference to our warming outlook.
🔗 bit.ly/CAT_Global_2...
November 13, 2025 at 10:01 AM
CAT Global Update 2025 🚨 Ten years after the #ParisAgreement we see little to no measurable progress in warming projections - for the fourth consecutive year.
The 2035 #NDCs have made no difference to our warming outlook.
🔗 bit.ly/CAT_Global_2...
The 2035 #NDCs have made no difference to our warming outlook.
🔗 bit.ly/CAT_Global_2...
With respect, it’s a lot easier to correct police procedure, than try and change men.
Would you ever say, people who kill must change, rather than police must investigate murderers properly⁉️
Would you ever say, people who kill must change, rather than police must investigate murderers properly⁉️
Recently I talked to a woman who had been raped about cross examination. She went into a catatonic state for 15 mins, then asked me to hold her hand, and then began to cry. We discussed whether she should refuse to give evidence - even though it would mean he got off.
And now this 👇🏻
And now this 👇🏻
November 13, 2025 at 1:43 PM
With respect, it’s a lot easier to correct police procedure, than try and change men.
Would you ever say, people who kill must change, rather than police must investigate murderers properly⁉️
Would you ever say, people who kill must change, rather than police must investigate murderers properly⁉️
How things enshitify or atrophy under capitalism‼️
It promises prosperity, but delivers misery, for the majority.
on.ft.com/43tqTmJ
It promises prosperity, but delivers misery, for the majority.
on.ft.com/43tqTmJ
How the American dream turned out to be pay to play
Big brands from Disney to American Express are profiting from economic divisions and making them wider
on.ft.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:53 PM
How things enshitify or atrophy under capitalism‼️
It promises prosperity, but delivers misery, for the majority.
on.ft.com/43tqTmJ
It promises prosperity, but delivers misery, for the majority.
on.ft.com/43tqTmJ
Tackling the climate crisis is not profitable. And in a capitalist system profit has priority over everything else.
When fossil fuels are 3 times more profitable to invest in than renewables. The likes of BlackRock will not invest in renewables.
#COP30
When fossil fuels are 3 times more profitable to invest in than renewables. The likes of BlackRock will not invest in renewables.
#COP30
Three decades of global climate action have slowed the rise of planet-warming pollution, but it is far from enough. The world is on track for catastrophic warming and, in an alarming twist, the worst impacts of the climate crisis are unfolding decades earlier than scientists predicted.
New reports paint picture of an ‘extremely dangerous’ future with warming expected to blow past key limit | CNN
Melting ice sheets. Massive flooding. Dead coral reefs. Humanity is careening toward an untenable future as global temperatures rise, scientists warn
www.cnn.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Tackling the climate crisis is not profitable. And in a capitalist system profit has priority over everything else.
When fossil fuels are 3 times more profitable to invest in than renewables. The likes of BlackRock will not invest in renewables.
#COP30
When fossil fuels are 3 times more profitable to invest in than renewables. The likes of BlackRock will not invest in renewables.
#COP30
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"Another minister, who asked to be kept anonymous, told PoliticsHome it was 'pretty simple': "We either increase our birth rate, slash the state in half, or make the positive case for migration"
Perhaps they could try saying this non-anonymously? Just a thought
www.politicshome.com/news/article...
Perhaps they could try saying this non-anonymously? Just a thought
www.politicshome.com/news/article...
'It's About Earning Consent': Inside The Labour Government's 'Difficult Tightrope' On Immigration
Government insiders believe there is political space to set out a more positive case for legal immigration. But even Labour MPs who support a progr...
www.politicshome.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:28 PM
"Another minister, who asked to be kept anonymous, told PoliticsHome it was 'pretty simple': "We either increase our birth rate, slash the state in half, or make the positive case for migration"
Perhaps they could try saying this non-anonymously? Just a thought
www.politicshome.com/news/article...
Perhaps they could try saying this non-anonymously? Just a thought
www.politicshome.com/news/article...
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#COP30
Gilmar, an Indigenous leader from the Tupinamba community near the lower reaches of the Tapajos River in Brazil:
“We can’t eat money"
“We want our lands free from agribusiness, oil exploration, illegal miners and illegal loggers.”
@lyndalrowlands.bsky.social & co for @aljazeera.com
Gilmar, an Indigenous leader from the Tupinamba community near the lower reaches of the Tapajos River in Brazil:
“We can’t eat money"
“We want our lands free from agribusiness, oil exploration, illegal miners and illegal loggers.”
@lyndalrowlands.bsky.social & co for @aljazeera.com
Indigenous activists storm COP30 climate summit in Brazil, demanding action
Protest comes as Brazil's leader Lula says COP30 participants should be 'inspired' by Indigenous peoples.
www.aljazeera.com
November 12, 2025 at 9:11 PM
#COP30
Gilmar, an Indigenous leader from the Tupinamba community near the lower reaches of the Tapajos River in Brazil:
“We can’t eat money"
“We want our lands free from agribusiness, oil exploration, illegal miners and illegal loggers.”
@lyndalrowlands.bsky.social & co for @aljazeera.com
Gilmar, an Indigenous leader from the Tupinamba community near the lower reaches of the Tapajos River in Brazil:
“We can’t eat money"
“We want our lands free from agribusiness, oil exploration, illegal miners and illegal loggers.”
@lyndalrowlands.bsky.social & co for @aljazeera.com
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This is a very good and vital podcast series.
The latest episode of my podcast Collateral Damage is up today.
When we started this project a few years ago, we had no idea how timely this episode would be.
It's about Veronica and Charity Bowers, a mother and daughter killed in 2001 when the CIA and Peruvian Air Force shot down their plane.
When we started this project a few years ago, we had no idea how timely this episode would be.
It's about Veronica and Charity Bowers, a mother and daughter killed in 2001 when the CIA and Peruvian Air Force shot down their plane.
Episode Six: Airborne Imperialism
A U.S.-led program killed Veronica and Charity Bowers in Peru after mistaking their plane for drug smugglers. Trump’s Venezuela boat strikes make their deaths newly and urgently relevant.
theintercept.com
November 12, 2025 at 6:13 PM
This is a very good and vital podcast series.
