Amina Samee
@aminasamee.bsky.social
Humanistic & Integrative Psychotherapist • Interested in Anxiety, Depression, Somatic Therapy, Mental Health, Well Being & Mindfulness • Art, Literature, Theatre & Film Aficionado • Human Rights & Social Justice
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Having a literal, “Why Does It Always Rain On Me?” kind of day
November 14, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Having a literal, “Why Does It Always Rain On Me?” kind of day
“The simple step of the courageous individual is to not take part in the lie.”
— Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn
— Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn
November 13, 2025 at 11:29 PM
“The simple step of the courageous individual is to not take part in the lie.”
— Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn
— Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn
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The New York City mayoral elections revealed how quickly online dehumanizing, Islamophobic rhetoric can take hold and how dangerous it becomes in a country already grappling with polarization and rising political violence.
Our research featured on @aljazeera.com
Our research featured on @aljazeera.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:29 PM
The New York City mayoral elections revealed how quickly online dehumanizing, Islamophobic rhetoric can take hold and how dangerous it becomes in a country already grappling with polarization and rising political violence.
Our research featured on @aljazeera.com
Our research featured on @aljazeera.com
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Senior Metropolitan Police officers are regular attendees at a think tank closely tied to Israel’s military and intelligence services and have accepted hospitality from its embassy in London according to Declassified UK.
Met Police linked to Israel as it gears up for pro-Palestine protests
Senior Metropolitan Police officers are regular attendees at a think tank closely tied to Israel’s military and intelligence services and have accepted hospitality from its embassy in London.
www.declassifieduk.org
November 7, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Senior Metropolitan Police officers are regular attendees at a think tank closely tied to Israel’s military and intelligence services and have accepted hospitality from its embassy in London according to Declassified UK.
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Kindness begins in awareness - in seeing the other as a person, not a problem to solve.
In therapy, in learning, and in life, kindness isn’t charity - it’s presence.
Today, on #WorldKindnessDay, may even the smallest gestures of understanding create space for healing. 🌍
#HumanConnection #NSPC
In therapy, in learning, and in life, kindness isn’t charity - it’s presence.
Today, on #WorldKindnessDay, may even the smallest gestures of understanding create space for healing. 🌍
#HumanConnection #NSPC
November 13, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Kindness begins in awareness - in seeing the other as a person, not a problem to solve.
In therapy, in learning, and in life, kindness isn’t charity - it’s presence.
Today, on #WorldKindnessDay, may even the smallest gestures of understanding create space for healing. 🌍
#HumanConnection #NSPC
In therapy, in learning, and in life, kindness isn’t charity - it’s presence.
Today, on #WorldKindnessDay, may even the smallest gestures of understanding create space for healing. 🌍
#HumanConnection #NSPC
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Statement from Palestinian human rights organisation @alhaq.bsky.social on their case against the United Kingdom:
"The issues at the heart of this case are larger than any single court judgment, and we will continue to push for change through every available avenue"
www.alhaq.org/advocacy/267...
"The issues at the heart of this case are larger than any single court judgment, and we will continue to push for change through every available avenue"
www.alhaq.org/advocacy/267...
Our Legal Challenge Against the UK’s Licensing of Weapons to Israel Concludes, But Our Fight for Justice and Accountability for the Palestinian People is Far From Over
On Wednesday, 12 November, the Court of Appeal in London rejected our request for an appeal in the long-running claim, initially launched in December 2023 against the UK government, ...
www.alhaq.org
November 13, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Statement from Palestinian human rights organisation @alhaq.bsky.social on their case against the United Kingdom:
"The issues at the heart of this case are larger than any single court judgment, and we will continue to push for change through every available avenue"
www.alhaq.org/advocacy/267...
"The issues at the heart of this case are larger than any single court judgment, and we will continue to push for change through every available avenue"
www.alhaq.org/advocacy/267...
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#WorldKindnessDay is a chance to focus on those empathetic acts that can lead to a more compassionate society.
By bringing people with shared values together regardless of their differences, public #Libraries act as spaces where kindness can flourish.
By bringing people with shared values together regardless of their differences, public #Libraries act as spaces where kindness can flourish.
November 13, 2025 at 10:31 AM
#WorldKindnessDay is a chance to focus on those empathetic acts that can lead to a more compassionate society.
By bringing people with shared values together regardless of their differences, public #Libraries act as spaces where kindness can flourish.
By bringing people with shared values together regardless of their differences, public #Libraries act as spaces where kindness can flourish.
There’s nothing like a lil’ole near death experience to make you realise how many people actually care about you
November 12, 2025 at 7:47 PM
There’s nothing like a lil’ole near death experience to make you realise how many people actually care about you
The irony of ‘Walking On Sunshine’ playing at the local SPAR, whilst it’s lashing rain, is not lost on me
November 12, 2025 at 6:53 PM
The irony of ‘Walking On Sunshine’ playing at the local SPAR, whilst it’s lashing rain, is not lost on me
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David Szalay’s novel, Flesh, has won the 2025 Booker Prize.
David Szalay’s Flesh has won the 2025 Booker Prize.
Today, at a ceremony in London, David Szalay was awarded the 2025 Booker Prize for his novel, Flesh. The judges called it “a disquisition on the art of being alive, and all the affliction tha…
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November 11, 2025 at 6:01 PM
David Szalay’s novel, Flesh, has won the 2025 Booker Prize.
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Presidents past and present 🇮🇪
President Connolly was joined at the Áras by her predecessors Mary McAleese, Michael D Higgins and Mary Robinson.
President Connolly was joined at the Áras by her predecessors Mary McAleese, Michael D Higgins and Mary Robinson.
November 11, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Presidents past and present 🇮🇪
President Connolly was joined at the Áras by her predecessors Mary McAleese, Michael D Higgins and Mary Robinson.
President Connolly was joined at the Áras by her predecessors Mary McAleese, Michael D Higgins and Mary Robinson.
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“Given our history, normalisation of war and genocide has never been and will never be acceptable to us as a sovereign independent nation with the long and cherished tradition of neutrality and an uninterrupted record of peacekeeping since 1958."
President.ie
www.irishexaminer.com/news/politic...
President.ie
www.irishexaminer.com/news/politic...
President Connolly promises presidency of 'all voices' in call for unity and inclusivity
Catherine Connolly takes office as Ireland’s 10th president, pledging to champion inclusivity, unity, peace and environmental responsibility
www.irishexaminer.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:58 PM
“Given our history, normalisation of war and genocide has never been and will never be acceptable to us as a sovereign independent nation with the long and cherished tradition of neutrality and an uninterrupted record of peacekeeping since 1958."
President.ie
www.irishexaminer.com/news/politic...
President.ie
www.irishexaminer.com/news/politic...
According to the South Asia Terrorism Portal — ‘Fatalities in Terrorist Violence in Pakistan 2000–2019’ there were ~63,898 terrorism deaths through mid-2019. I cannot find reliable statistics after that. Pakistan has been one of the biggest victims of terrorist attacks…
A suicide blast outside Islamabad’s G-11 court kills 12, injures 27; chaos and flames reported at the judicial complex.
By Talal Maqbool
Read more: www.thefridaytimes.com/11-Nov-2025/...
#Islamabad #Islamabadblast #Pakistan #suicideattack #G11 #court #explosion #Taliban #TTPmilitants #Security
By Talal Maqbool
Read more: www.thefridaytimes.com/11-Nov-2025/...
#Islamabad #Islamabadblast #Pakistan #suicideattack #G11 #court #explosion #Taliban #TTPmilitants #Security
At Least 12 Killed, Dozens Injured In Suicide Blast Outside Islamabad Court
At least 12 killed and 27 injured in a suicide blast outside Islamabad’s G-11 court; authorities investigate, citing possible Taliban links
www.thefridaytimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:42 PM
According to the South Asia Terrorism Portal — ‘Fatalities in Terrorist Violence in Pakistan 2000–2019’ there were ~63,898 terrorism deaths through mid-2019. I cannot find reliable statistics after that. Pakistan has been one of the biggest victims of terrorist attacks…
Reposted by Amina Samee
President elect Catherine Connolly has arrived at St Patrick's Hall in Dublin Castle for her inauguration as the 10th President of Ireland
November 11, 2025 at 12:07 PM
President elect Catherine Connolly has arrived at St Patrick's Hall in Dublin Castle for her inauguration as the 10th President of Ireland
Was involved in a serious car accident early this morning. Thank God the other driver is ok. Both cars are borderline totalled. I am still reeling from the shock of it all. Called the Garda and they never showed up…think I’ll curl up in a ball for now
November 11, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Was involved in a serious car accident early this morning. Thank God the other driver is ok. Both cars are borderline totalled. I am still reeling from the shock of it all. Called the Garda and they never showed up…think I’ll curl up in a ball for now
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Living sculpture.
Notice also the pool of water held in the crook of this ancient oak on the shores of Kenmare River (bay).
Notice also the pool of water held in the crook of this ancient oak on the shores of Kenmare River (bay).
November 11, 2025 at 5:46 AM
Living sculpture.
Notice also the pool of water held in the crook of this ancient oak on the shores of Kenmare River (bay).
Notice also the pool of water held in the crook of this ancient oak on the shores of Kenmare River (bay).
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Sanctuary Runners lined the avenue as President Higgins left and presented him with two yellow roses representing friendship and joy.
The President is a patron of the running group, which brings locals and migrants together in communities around the country.
www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
The President is a patron of the running group, which brings locals and migrants together in communities around the country.
www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
President Higgins departs Áras an Uachtaráin
President Michael D Higgins has departed Áras an Uachtaráin as his term as President of Ireland comes to an end.
www.rte.ie
November 10, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Sanctuary Runners lined the avenue as President Higgins left and presented him with two yellow roses representing friendship and joy.
The President is a patron of the running group, which brings locals and migrants together in communities around the country.
www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
The President is a patron of the running group, which brings locals and migrants together in communities around the country.
www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
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Michael D Higgins, with his wife Sabina, has left Áras an Úachtaráin for the final time as president.
He was given a guard of honour by members of the Sanctuary Runners, a charity of which he is patron.
The President’s term of office ends at midnight.
@VirginMediaNews.bsky.social
He was given a guard of honour by members of the Sanctuary Runners, a charity of which he is patron.
The President’s term of office ends at midnight.
@VirginMediaNews.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Michael D Higgins, with his wife Sabina, has left Áras an Úachtaráin for the final time as president.
He was given a guard of honour by members of the Sanctuary Runners, a charity of which he is patron.
The President’s term of office ends at midnight.
@VirginMediaNews.bsky.social
He was given a guard of honour by members of the Sanctuary Runners, a charity of which he is patron.
The President’s term of office ends at midnight.
@VirginMediaNews.bsky.social
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In New York, Zohran Mamdani showed how it’s done: ‘identity politics’ can win elections | Nesrine Malik
In New York, Zohran Mamdani showed how it’s done: ‘identity politics’ can win elections | Nesrine Malik
New York’s newly elected mayor rooted his campaign in the personal while, ironically, exemplifying the tradition of the American ‘melting pot’, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:17 AM
In New York, Zohran Mamdani showed how it’s done: ‘identity politics’ can win elections | Nesrine Malik
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Children in #Dublin waiting up to 13 years to be seen by a primary care psychologist. #Ireland desperately needs a functioning public health service. #Speirgorm www.rte.ie/news/health/...
Children waiting up to 13 years to see psychologist
New figures obtained by RTÉ News show that up to August this year, children in Dublin were waiting up to 13 years to be seen by a primary care psychologist.
www.rte.ie
November 10, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Children in #Dublin waiting up to 13 years to be seen by a primary care psychologist. #Ireland desperately needs a functioning public health service. #Speirgorm www.rte.ie/news/health/...
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This moment says everything about why Zohran Mamdani won.
A journalist in a wheelchair asked about accessibility and Mamdani didn’t talk down to him, didn’t deflect, didn’t politicize it. He listened.
He’s the kind of leader who respects everyone, every faith, every class, every flag.
A journalist in a wheelchair asked about accessibility and Mamdani didn’t talk down to him, didn’t deflect, didn’t politicize it. He listened.
He’s the kind of leader who respects everyone, every faith, every class, every flag.
November 8, 2025 at 4:19 PM
This moment says everything about why Zohran Mamdani won.
A journalist in a wheelchair asked about accessibility and Mamdani didn’t talk down to him, didn’t deflect, didn’t politicize it. He listened.
He’s the kind of leader who respects everyone, every faith, every class, every flag.
A journalist in a wheelchair asked about accessibility and Mamdani didn’t talk down to him, didn’t deflect, didn’t politicize it. He listened.
He’s the kind of leader who respects everyone, every faith, every class, every flag.
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This follows trends highlighted in our recent report, which analyzed content between June 24 and October 31 and identified 35,522 original Islamophobic and xenophobic posts authored by 17,752 unique accounts on X.
www.csohate.org/2025/11/03/i...
www.csohate.org/2025/11/03/i...
Islamophobia and the New York City Mayoral Election
This report presents a quantitative analysis of online Islamophobic and xenophobic discourse surrounding the New York City mayoral campaign between June 24 and October 31, 2025.
www.csohate.org
November 7, 2025 at 11:14 PM
This follows trends highlighted in our recent report, which analyzed content between June 24 and October 31 and identified 35,522 original Islamophobic and xenophobic posts authored by 17,752 unique accounts on X.
www.csohate.org/2025/11/03/i...
www.csohate.org/2025/11/03/i...
Disturbing online hate statistics regarding the targeting of Mamdani and Muslim New Yorkers - why is it that I’m not surprised!
Our latest data shows a disturbing escalation of online hate targeting Zohran Mamdani and Muslim New Yorkers on X (formerly Twitter). Between November 1 and 5, we recorded 7,449 Islamophobic and xenophobic posts, with a staggering 5,307 (71%) posted on just November 4 and 5.
November 8, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Disturbing online hate statistics regarding the targeting of Mamdani and Muslim New Yorkers - why is it that I’m not surprised!
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NEW: Inside the Biden administration debates in late 2024 that could have changed the course of the Gaza war
-top intel official sought to cut support for Israel but Brett McGurk pushed back
-talk of "very likely" US liability
-Blinken spoke of "ethnic cleansing"
www.huffpost.com/entry/biden-...
-top intel official sought to cut support for Israel but Brett McGurk pushed back
-talk of "very likely" US liability
-Blinken spoke of "ethnic cleansing"
www.huffpost.com/entry/biden-...
Biden Discussed Potential Israeli War Crimes In Gaza. He Kicked The Can To Trump.
New intelligence shocked officials in late 2024, spurring heightened fear of U.S. liability, HuffPost has learned. The period saw Secretary of State Antony Blinken ask if Israel’s actions constituted ...
www.huffpost.com
November 7, 2025 at 11:59 PM
NEW: Inside the Biden administration debates in late 2024 that could have changed the course of the Gaza war
-top intel official sought to cut support for Israel but Brett McGurk pushed back
-talk of "very likely" US liability
-Blinken spoke of "ethnic cleansing"
www.huffpost.com/entry/biden-...
-top intel official sought to cut support for Israel but Brett McGurk pushed back
-talk of "very likely" US liability
-Blinken spoke of "ethnic cleansing"
www.huffpost.com/entry/biden-...