Jo Thomson
@archangel54.bsky.social
Teacher, anti-fascist, reader, gardener.
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If you’re feeling a bit sad it might help a little to know that this painting exists. It’s called Dynamism of a dog on a leash, by Giacomo Galla, 1912:
November 16, 2025 at 9:48 AM
If you’re feeling a bit sad it might help a little to know that this painting exists. It’s called Dynamism of a dog on a leash, by Giacomo Galla, 1912:
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Without asylum:
Marks and Spencer wouldn't exist
Queen would have been without a front man
The other queen wouldn't have had a husband
Judith Kerr would never have written The Tiger Who Came to Tea
And thousands of less famous people wouldn't have been teachers, politicians, neighbours, etc
Marks and Spencer wouldn't exist
Queen would have been without a front man
The other queen wouldn't have had a husband
Judith Kerr would never have written The Tiger Who Came to Tea
And thousands of less famous people wouldn't have been teachers, politicians, neighbours, etc
November 15, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Without asylum:
Marks and Spencer wouldn't exist
Queen would have been without a front man
The other queen wouldn't have had a husband
Judith Kerr would never have written The Tiger Who Came to Tea
And thousands of less famous people wouldn't have been teachers, politicians, neighbours, etc
Marks and Spencer wouldn't exist
Queen would have been without a front man
The other queen wouldn't have had a husband
Judith Kerr would never have written The Tiger Who Came to Tea
And thousands of less famous people wouldn't have been teachers, politicians, neighbours, etc
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Train worker Samir Zitouni has been discharged from hospital after suffering critical injuries in the Huntingdon attack
In a statement via the police,his family said: “We are so grateful for the outpouring of support from the public, and very touched by all the kind words about Sam’s brave actions"
In a statement via the police,his family said: “We are so grateful for the outpouring of support from the public, and very touched by all the kind words about Sam’s brave actions"
November 15, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Train worker Samir Zitouni has been discharged from hospital after suffering critical injuries in the Huntingdon attack
In a statement via the police,his family said: “We are so grateful for the outpouring of support from the public, and very touched by all the kind words about Sam’s brave actions"
In a statement via the police,his family said: “We are so grateful for the outpouring of support from the public, and very touched by all the kind words about Sam’s brave actions"
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Today is Intersex Day of Solidarity and Remembrance.
It's an opportunity to highlight the continued struggles faced by intersex people globally, from unnecessary medical intervention or stigma.
We all deserve to be treated with dignity, and live a life free from discrimination.
It's an opportunity to highlight the continued struggles faced by intersex people globally, from unnecessary medical intervention or stigma.
We all deserve to be treated with dignity, and live a life free from discrimination.
November 8, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Today is Intersex Day of Solidarity and Remembrance.
It's an opportunity to highlight the continued struggles faced by intersex people globally, from unnecessary medical intervention or stigma.
We all deserve to be treated with dignity, and live a life free from discrimination.
It's an opportunity to highlight the continued struggles faced by intersex people globally, from unnecessary medical intervention or stigma.
We all deserve to be treated with dignity, and live a life free from discrimination.
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Astonishing video, worth watching in full.
While agreeing in the round,
I've found this (below) both reassuring and highlighting of the need for constant vigilance. There is no perfect end state. See if you can see where the 'thousand year reich' occurs (also, that Roman Empire lasted quite a while).
m.youtube.com/watch?v=UY9P...
I've found this (below) both reassuring and highlighting of the need for constant vigilance. There is no perfect end state. See if you can see where the 'thousand year reich' occurs (also, that Roman Empire lasted quite a while).
m.youtube.com/watch?v=UY9P...
The History of Europe: Every Year
YouTube video by Cottereau
m.youtube.com
November 7, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Astonishing video, worth watching in full.
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Join with us in prayer. 🙏
Today's prayer is available in plain text and audio formats at https://t.co/YsPdywXPuh. https://t.co/fDUlC0j1yb
Today's prayer is available in plain text and audio formats at https://t.co/YsPdywXPuh. https://t.co/fDUlC0j1yb
November 3, 2025 at 6:10 AM
Join with us in prayer. 🙏
Today's prayer is available in plain text and audio formats at https://t.co/YsPdywXPuh. https://t.co/fDUlC0j1yb
Today's prayer is available in plain text and audio formats at https://t.co/YsPdywXPuh. https://t.co/fDUlC0j1yb
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What he said Part 2: 💯 🎯
November 2, 2025 at 7:16 PM
What he said Part 2: 💯 🎯
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A woman is killed by a man every 3 days in the UK...
78% are murdered by a partner/ex
Yet not once have I heard Reform talk about this
Not once have I heard them back measures to protect women’s safety
In fact, they voted against them...
78% are murdered by a partner/ex
Yet not once have I heard Reform talk about this
Not once have I heard them back measures to protect women’s safety
In fact, they voted against them...
October 31, 2025 at 10:22 AM
A woman is killed by a man every 3 days in the UK...
78% are murdered by a partner/ex
Yet not once have I heard Reform talk about this
Not once have I heard them back measures to protect women’s safety
In fact, they voted against them...
78% are murdered by a partner/ex
Yet not once have I heard Reform talk about this
Not once have I heard them back measures to protect women’s safety
In fact, they voted against them...
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Following the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa, The Rt Revd Dr Rosemarie Mallett, Bishop of Croydon asks for prayers for the people of Jamaica and the Caribbean.
October 30, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Following the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa, The Rt Revd Dr Rosemarie Mallett, Bishop of Croydon asks for prayers for the people of Jamaica and the Caribbean.
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Farage: epic grifter
October 27, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Farage: epic grifter
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We have all seen the toll that Ofsted inspections can take. Current inspections are unsafe and regularly cause mental health issues for teachers.
The new reforms are simply not good enough – our members do not have any confidence that this will change. It’s time for radical reform.
#AbolishOftsed
The new reforms are simply not good enough – our members do not have any confidence that this will change. It’s time for radical reform.
#AbolishOftsed
October 27, 2025 at 2:30 PM
We have all seen the toll that Ofsted inspections can take. Current inspections are unsafe and regularly cause mental health issues for teachers.
The new reforms are simply not good enough – our members do not have any confidence that this will change. It’s time for radical reform.
#AbolishOftsed
The new reforms are simply not good enough – our members do not have any confidence that this will change. It’s time for radical reform.
#AbolishOftsed
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Adil Ray, "What else has Trump been changing at the White House?"
Julian Clary, "His underwear?"
Adil Ray, "What kind of underwear do you think he wears?"
Julian Clary, "Padded and absorbent"
#HIGNFY
Julian Clary, "His underwear?"
Adil Ray, "What kind of underwear do you think he wears?"
Julian Clary, "Padded and absorbent"
#HIGNFY
October 24, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Adil Ray, "What else has Trump been changing at the White House?"
Julian Clary, "His underwear?"
Adil Ray, "What kind of underwear do you think he wears?"
Julian Clary, "Padded and absorbent"
#HIGNFY
Julian Clary, "His underwear?"
Adil Ray, "What kind of underwear do you think he wears?"
Julian Clary, "Padded and absorbent"
#HIGNFY
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Join with us in prayer. 🙏
Today's prayer is available in plain text and audio formats at cofe.io/TodaysPrayer.
Today's prayer is available in plain text and audio formats at cofe.io/TodaysPrayer.
October 23, 2025 at 5:17 AM
Join with us in prayer. 🙏
Today's prayer is available in plain text and audio formats at cofe.io/TodaysPrayer.
Today's prayer is available in plain text and audio formats at cofe.io/TodaysPrayer.
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Israel is still committing genocide in Gaza.
Since the ceasefire deal & US President Donald Trump’s ‘peace’ deal were agreed, Israel has killed 100 Palestinians, blocked aid and destroyed more homes.
It's no surprise – the deals are deeply flawed and leave Israel’s power unchecked.
Since the ceasefire deal & US President Donald Trump’s ‘peace’ deal were agreed, Israel has killed 100 Palestinians, blocked aid and destroyed more homes.
It's no surprise – the deals are deeply flawed and leave Israel’s power unchecked.
October 21, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Israel is still committing genocide in Gaza.
Since the ceasefire deal & US President Donald Trump’s ‘peace’ deal were agreed, Israel has killed 100 Palestinians, blocked aid and destroyed more homes.
It's no surprise – the deals are deeply flawed and leave Israel’s power unchecked.
Since the ceasefire deal & US President Donald Trump’s ‘peace’ deal were agreed, Israel has killed 100 Palestinians, blocked aid and destroyed more homes.
It's no surprise – the deals are deeply flawed and leave Israel’s power unchecked.
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Bravo to this person both for the message but also for the impressive spacing of the letters. 👏🏻
#AltText sign in all caps and blue/red pen saying 'First they came for the immigrants and I spoke up because I know the rest of the god damn poem'.
#AltText sign in all caps and blue/red pen saying 'First they came for the immigrants and I spoke up because I know the rest of the god damn poem'.
October 18, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Bravo to this person both for the message but also for the impressive spacing of the letters. 👏🏻
#AltText sign in all caps and blue/red pen saying 'First they came for the immigrants and I spoke up because I know the rest of the god damn poem'.
#AltText sign in all caps and blue/red pen saying 'First they came for the immigrants and I spoke up because I know the rest of the god damn poem'.
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I'm watching this, and it's interesting but a few years old. Can't imagine how I missed it before. Start from no 1 if you want to know where we all came from and how we got here
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
The Incredible Human Journey - 4. Australia
Dr Alice Roberts discovers how humans left Africa to colonise the world. Here, she looks at our ancestors' seemingly impossible journey to Australia.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 17, 2025 at 4:22 PM
I'm watching this, and it's interesting but a few years old. Can't imagine how I missed it before. Start from no 1 if you want to know where we all came from and how we got here
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
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If history teaches us one thing
Never trust a man who would be king
Who seeks all power for himself
To burnish his prestige and wealth
And a nation born in revolution
Should know this offers no solution
For there can be no liberty
Where one man rules with impunity
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfeY...
Never trust a man who would be king
Who seeks all power for himself
To burnish his prestige and wealth
And a nation born in revolution
Should know this offers no solution
For there can be no liberty
Where one man rules with impunity
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfeY...
Billy Bragg - The Buck Doesn't Stop Here No More [Official Audio]
YouTube video by Billy Bragg
www.youtube.com
October 18, 2025 at 10:30 AM
If history teaches us one thing
Never trust a man who would be king
Who seeks all power for himself
To burnish his prestige and wealth
And a nation born in revolution
Should know this offers no solution
For there can be no liberty
Where one man rules with impunity
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfeY...
Never trust a man who would be king
Who seeks all power for himself
To burnish his prestige and wealth
And a nation born in revolution
Should know this offers no solution
For there can be no liberty
Where one man rules with impunity
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfeY...
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October 18, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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ChickAdees.
Go well in your stompy boots
Go well in your stompy boots
a woman is covering her mouth while holding a bow and arrow in a green field .
ALT: a woman is covering her mouth while holding a bow and arrow in a green field .
media.tenor.com
October 18, 2025 at 11:21 AM
ChickAdees.
Go well in your stompy boots
Go well in your stompy boots
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Actually had a little cry at this.
October 16, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Actually had a little cry at this.
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Unsolicited writing advice, no. 12:
When you're getting ready to edit your first draft, change the font. It will trick your brain into reading anew, so you won't just skip over the familiar text...
When you're getting ready to edit your first draft, change the font. It will trick your brain into reading anew, so you won't just skip over the familiar text...
October 16, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Unsolicited writing advice, no. 12:
When you're getting ready to edit your first draft, change the font. It will trick your brain into reading anew, so you won't just skip over the familiar text...
When you're getting ready to edit your first draft, change the font. It will trick your brain into reading anew, so you won't just skip over the familiar text...
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MP defends government plans to restrict repeated protests.
October 10, 2025 at 9:37 AM
MP defends government plans to restrict repeated protests.