Andrew
@andrewgowen.bsky.social
Happy to tell anyone their beliefs are stupid and then defend their right to believe it.
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Andrew
@andrewgowen.bsky.social
· Aug 21
Epstein Epstein Epstein Epstein Epstein Epstein Epstein Epstein Epstein Epstein Epstein Epstein Epstein Epstein Epstein Epstein Epstein Epstein Epstein Epstein Epstein Epstein Epstein Epstein Epstein Epstein Epstein Epstein Epstein Epstein
It’s what all the mad shit is supposed to make you forget.
It’s what all the mad shit is supposed to make you forget.
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Since the 1970s, the Earth — fueled by greenhouse gas emissions — has been warming at a fairly steady rate.
But 2023, 2024 and 2025 were far warmer than previous trends. A Post analysis shows the warming rate over the past decade increased by 42 percent.
But 2023, 2024 and 2025 were far warmer than previous trends. A Post analysis shows the warming rate over the past decade increased by 42 percent.
February 13, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Since the 1970s, the Earth — fueled by greenhouse gas emissions — has been warming at a fairly steady rate.
But 2023, 2024 and 2025 were far warmer than previous trends. A Post analysis shows the warming rate over the past decade increased by 42 percent.
But 2023, 2024 and 2025 were far warmer than previous trends. A Post analysis shows the warming rate over the past decade increased by 42 percent.
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Courts tool shut down by government after data allegedly shared with AI company
www.channel4.com/news/courts-...
www.channel4.com/news/courts-...
Courts tool shut down by government after data allegedly shared with AI company
It's been described as a "game changer" and an "indispensable tool" for journalists covering the UK's byzantine criminal court system.
www.channel4.com
February 13, 2026 at 8:17 PM
Courts tool shut down by government after data allegedly shared with AI company
www.channel4.com/news/courts-...
www.channel4.com/news/courts-...
So many ‘replied to’ posts on the timeline; it’s frustrating.
How the hell does a ‘replied to’ comment of “it really can mean that” tell me anything useful?
I’ve got no idea what they are replying to or if it interests me. It’s all just clutter and background noise.
How the hell does a ‘replied to’ comment of “it really can mean that” tell me anything useful?
I’ve got no idea what they are replying to or if it interests me. It’s all just clutter and background noise.
February 13, 2026 at 8:25 PM
So many ‘replied to’ posts on the timeline; it’s frustrating.
How the hell does a ‘replied to’ comment of “it really can mean that” tell me anything useful?
I’ve got no idea what they are replying to or if it interests me. It’s all just clutter and background noise.
How the hell does a ‘replied to’ comment of “it really can mean that” tell me anything useful?
I’ve got no idea what they are replying to or if it interests me. It’s all just clutter and background noise.
Every question asked to Trump about Venezuela is answered with oil, American oil companies and “making a lot of money” some of which Venezuela will get.
This is a mafia operation combined with gunboat diplomacy.
This is a mafia operation combined with gunboat diplomacy.
February 13, 2026 at 8:22 PM
Every question asked to Trump about Venezuela is answered with oil, American oil companies and “making a lot of money” some of which Venezuela will get.
This is a mafia operation combined with gunboat diplomacy.
This is a mafia operation combined with gunboat diplomacy.
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Really?
Americans are so economically illiterate that they don’t understand even the most basic facts?
Of course the receiving country consumers pay IMPORT tariffs.
If you don’t get this, you are either uneducated or just plain stupid.
Americans are so economically illiterate that they don’t understand even the most basic facts?
Of course the receiving country consumers pay IMPORT tariffs.
If you don’t get this, you are either uneducated or just plain stupid.
February 13, 2026 at 10:56 AM
Really?
Americans are so economically illiterate that they don’t understand even the most basic facts?
Of course the receiving country consumers pay IMPORT tariffs.
If you don’t get this, you are either uneducated or just plain stupid.
Americans are so economically illiterate that they don’t understand even the most basic facts?
Of course the receiving country consumers pay IMPORT tariffs.
If you don’t get this, you are either uneducated or just plain stupid.
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And in #HouseofLords @greenjennyjones.bsky.social led drive to try to stop the proscription hansard.parliament.uk/lords/2025-0...
February 13, 2026 at 10:30 AM
And in #HouseofLords @greenjennyjones.bsky.social led drive to try to stop the proscription hansard.parliament.uk/lords/2025-0...
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"... as soon as you shift the frame to, these are politicians who've been bought & paid for by oil & gas, arms trade companies, private healthcare companies, gambling companies, their behaviour makes absolute sense"
@zackpolanski.bsky.social on Labour. Spot on.
@zackpolanski.bsky.social on Labour. Spot on.
February 13, 2026 at 10:30 AM
30 years from now; “still considering…”
NO!
The ban must be LIFTED unless and until the government wins an appeal. You can’t win a case and then the illegal action still take place.
NO!
The ban must be LIFTED unless and until the government wins an appeal. You can’t win a case and then the illegal action still take place.
I share this only to help those contemplating whether to tweet "I support Palestine Action".
February 13, 2026 at 10:52 AM
30 years from now; “still considering…”
NO!
The ban must be LIFTED unless and until the government wins an appeal. You can’t win a case and then the illegal action still take place.
NO!
The ban must be LIFTED unless and until the government wins an appeal. You can’t win a case and then the illegal action still take place.
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This looks quite a lot like an assertion by the Home Office that it knew it was breaking the law, didn't care, and doesn't regret it.
![Lawyers representing the Home Office said the proscription had had the intended effect of “disrupting PA’s [Palestine Action] pattern of escalatory conduct” and had “not prevented people from protesting in favour of the Palestinian people or against Israel’s actions in Gaza”.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:xurjtu2wa2akyi64gab34ahg/bafkreihyyqj6fezrzwkasabsacn7cgjzahfo5dy6vwk4t6lkvc6r7kbizm@jpeg)
February 13, 2026 at 10:22 AM
This looks quite a lot like an assertion by the Home Office that it knew it was breaking the law, didn't care, and doesn't regret it.
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Children are free to believe, imagine, and explore.
Adults are free to model belief. But imposing metaphysical claims as fact on developing minds is morally indefensible!
Please, respect your child's right to autonomy.
All gods are imagined, even if gods might exist!
Adults are free to model belief. But imposing metaphysical claims as fact on developing minds is morally indefensible!
Please, respect your child's right to autonomy.
All gods are imagined, even if gods might exist!
February 12, 2026 at 7:41 PM
Children are free to believe, imagine, and explore.
Adults are free to model belief. But imposing metaphysical claims as fact on developing minds is morally indefensible!
Please, respect your child's right to autonomy.
All gods are imagined, even if gods might exist!
Adults are free to model belief. But imposing metaphysical claims as fact on developing minds is morally indefensible!
Please, respect your child's right to autonomy.
All gods are imagined, even if gods might exist!
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🪖 NATO should be 'more European-led', says Rutte at Brussels summit
NATO must be "more European-led", says Secretary General Mark Rutte. "How does that work out? It means Europeans spending more, taking more responsibility for their own defence," Rutte tells a press conference in Brussels.
NATO must be "more European-led", says Secretary General Mark Rutte. "How does that work out? It means Europeans spending more, taking more responsibility for their own defence," Rutte tells a press conference in Brussels.
February 13, 2026 at 10:40 AM
🪖 NATO should be 'more European-led', says Rutte at Brussels summit
NATO must be "more European-led", says Secretary General Mark Rutte. "How does that work out? It means Europeans spending more, taking more responsibility for their own defence," Rutte tells a press conference in Brussels.
NATO must be "more European-led", says Secretary General Mark Rutte. "How does that work out? It means Europeans spending more, taking more responsibility for their own defence," Rutte tells a press conference in Brussels.
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I really appreciate @rokhanna.bsky.social and his continued push to have accountability for those perpetrators who abused children in association with Epstein. He’s what a leader looks like!
This weekend the world's leaders will gather together for the Munich Security Conference.
I am calling on them to hold the Epstein Class accountable, including those in their own governments.
I am calling on them to hold the Epstein Class accountable, including those in their own governments.
February 13, 2026 at 10:03 AM
I really appreciate @rokhanna.bsky.social and his continued push to have accountability for those perpetrators who abused children in association with Epstein. He’s what a leader looks like!
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Palestine Action have WON their judicial review in the High Court!
A massive victory for free speech, freedom of association and the right to protest.
A massive defeat for the draconian attempts by Keir Starmer's government to curtail our fundamental rights.
A massive victory for free speech, freedom of association and the right to protest.
A massive defeat for the draconian attempts by Keir Starmer's government to curtail our fundamental rights.
February 13, 2026 at 10:13 AM
Palestine Action have WON their judicial review in the High Court!
A massive victory for free speech, freedom of association and the right to protest.
A massive defeat for the draconian attempts by Keir Starmer's government to curtail our fundamental rights.
A massive victory for free speech, freedom of association and the right to protest.
A massive defeat for the draconian attempts by Keir Starmer's government to curtail our fundamental rights.
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Deeply saddened by the loss of our patron, Professor Pat McKeown. He was a man of extraordinary intellect and immense kindness who contributed so much to the humanist movement. He will be greatly missed.
Humanists UK mourns Professor Pat McKeown (1930–2026)
Humanists UK is deeply saddened to hear of the death of its patron, Professor Pat McKeown OBE FREng, a pioneer in the field of ultra-precision engineering, and a dedicated humanist.
humanists.uk
February 13, 2026 at 10:43 AM
Deeply saddened by the loss of our patron, Professor Pat McKeown. He was a man of extraordinary intellect and immense kindness who contributed so much to the humanist movement. He will be greatly missed.
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Want to know why Attorney General Pam Bondi doesn't want to talk about the Epstein Files?
February 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Want to know why Attorney General Pam Bondi doesn't want to talk about the Epstein Files?
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"Russian forces were unable to achieve significant gains on the ground in January even as they sustained heavy losses. The assessment could bolster Kyiv’s aim to drive up the cost for Moscow."
@japantimes.co.jp
www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02...
@japantimes.co.jp
www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02...
Russian war losses now exceed recruitment, Western officials say
Moscow sustained around 9,000 more battlefield losses in Ukraine than it was able to replace last month.
www.japantimes.co.jp
February 12, 2026 at 7:46 AM
"Russian forces were unable to achieve significant gains on the ground in January even as they sustained heavy losses. The assessment could bolster Kyiv’s aim to drive up the cost for Moscow."
@japantimes.co.jp
www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02...
@japantimes.co.jp
www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02...
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For those ocean scientists who are coming to Glasgow for OS2026 in a couple of weeks, I'm hosting this debate with *really* great panelists on the Monday, on a really important topic. Please spread the word - I can guarantee insight, ideas and at least some hope. Do join us! 🌊🌊🌊
February 12, 2026 at 12:55 PM
For those ocean scientists who are coming to Glasgow for OS2026 in a couple of weeks, I'm hosting this debate with *really* great panelists on the Monday, on a really important topic. Please spread the word - I can guarantee insight, ideas and at least some hope. Do join us! 🌊🌊🌊
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Two years ago, the #DarwinDayLecture was given by
@lemoustier.bsky.social. It tackled one of the BIGGEST questions in evolution – when do humans become ‘human’ Chaired by @profaliceroberts.bsky.social. It's always cool to learn neat facts about Neanderthals! www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVuL...
@lemoustier.bsky.social. It tackled one of the BIGGEST questions in evolution – when do humans become ‘human’ Chaired by @profaliceroberts.bsky.social. It's always cool to learn neat facts about Neanderthals! www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVuL...
The Darwin Day Lecture 2024, with Dr Rebecca Wragg Sykes, chaired by Professor Alice Roberts
YouTube video by Humanists UK
www.youtube.com
February 12, 2026 at 12:17 PM
Two years ago, the #DarwinDayLecture was given by
@lemoustier.bsky.social. It tackled one of the BIGGEST questions in evolution – when do humans become ‘human’ Chaired by @profaliceroberts.bsky.social. It's always cool to learn neat facts about Neanderthals! www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVuL...
@lemoustier.bsky.social. It tackled one of the BIGGEST questions in evolution – when do humans become ‘human’ Chaired by @profaliceroberts.bsky.social. It's always cool to learn neat facts about Neanderthals! www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVuL...
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I have written to Wes Streeting, following his private admission that Israel has been committing war crimes.
History will shame those who could have spoken out against the genocide in Gaza, but chose to serve in governments that aided and abetted it instead.
History will shame those who could have spoken out against the genocide in Gaza, but chose to serve in governments that aided and abetted it instead.
February 12, 2026 at 12:18 PM
I have written to Wes Streeting, following his private admission that Israel has been committing war crimes.
History will shame those who could have spoken out against the genocide in Gaza, but chose to serve in governments that aided and abetted it instead.
History will shame those who could have spoken out against the genocide in Gaza, but chose to serve in governments that aided and abetted it instead.
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3,028 billionaires now hoard $16.1 trillion—more wealth than 99.99% of humanity combined.
Let that sink in: a few thousand people own as much as billions of others. The system isn’t broken. It’s working exactly as designed by some self-serving politicians.
And it sucks!
We MUST change it.
Let that sink in: a few thousand people own as much as billions of others. The system isn’t broken. It’s working exactly as designed by some self-serving politicians.
And it sucks!
We MUST change it.
February 12, 2026 at 12:09 PM
3,028 billionaires now hoard $16.1 trillion—more wealth than 99.99% of humanity combined.
Let that sink in: a few thousand people own as much as billions of others. The system isn’t broken. It’s working exactly as designed by some self-serving politicians.
And it sucks!
We MUST change it.
Let that sink in: a few thousand people own as much as billions of others. The system isn’t broken. It’s working exactly as designed by some self-serving politicians.
And it sucks!
We MUST change it.
This bill will define how Americans are allowed to vote. It suppresses minority voters and sets the ground for a MAGA gerrymandering of all elections.
February 12, 2026 at 12:50 PM
This bill will define how Americans are allowed to vote. It suppresses minority voters and sets the ground for a MAGA gerrymandering of all elections.
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Russian war losses now exceed recruitment, Western officials say: Western officials estimate that Russia sustained approximately 9,000 more battlefield losses in Ukraine than it could replace in January, a development that aligns with Ukraine's strategy to escalate co… https://ranked.news/170531?u=b
February 12, 2026 at 12:03 PM
Russian war losses now exceed recruitment, Western officials say: Western officials estimate that Russia sustained approximately 9,000 more battlefield losses in Ukraine than it could replace in January, a development that aligns with Ukraine's strategy to escalate co… https://ranked.news/170531?u=b