Avery Bowser
@averybowser.bsky.social
Social Worker. Fostering Services Manager, Action for Children NI. BASW NI Committee. Co-author 'Social Work & Co-production' - ESSA shortlist 2022. 'If adoption is the answer, what was the question?' in The Future of Children's Social Care (eds Sen/Kerr)
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The top 10% of richest Americans own 87% of stocks.
The top 1% alone own roughly half of all stocks.
It's worth pointing out once again that the stock market is not the economy.
The top 1% alone own roughly half of all stocks.
It's worth pointing out once again that the stock market is not the economy.
January 1, 2026 at 2:30 AM
The top 10% of richest Americans own 87% of stocks.
The top 1% alone own roughly half of all stocks.
It's worth pointing out once again that the stock market is not the economy.
The top 1% alone own roughly half of all stocks.
It's worth pointing out once again that the stock market is not the economy.
This is an excellent and timely book. Makes an important contribution now but will continue to be a primer for the conversation going forward. Most importantly it makes you think. Also, readable and well written.
December 30, 2025 at 10:54 AM
This is an excellent and timely book. Makes an important contribution now but will continue to be a primer for the conversation going forward. Most importantly it makes you think. Also, readable and well written.
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How does Moscow view Donald Trump at the end of 2025? One Russian paper today: “The US leader’s philosophy is closer to the values of Russia’s president, not the politicians of the Old World…he sees Europe as a liberal stronghold to be destroyed…” #ReadingRussia youtu.be/7EwZNk6KgHU
"Russian industry has entered a perfect storm" warns Russian paper.
YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg
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December 29, 2025 at 7:44 AM
How does Moscow view Donald Trump at the end of 2025? One Russian paper today: “The US leader’s philosophy is closer to the values of Russia’s president, not the politicians of the Old World…he sees Europe as a liberal stronghold to be destroyed…” #ReadingRussia youtu.be/7EwZNk6KgHU
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Total cakeism: people know that current state pension systems are unaffordable but they don’t want to pay more or work longer. No wonder democratic government is failing. Anyone telling the truth loses the election.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Most Europeans think state pensions will become unaffordable, polling shows
YouGov survey finds many say payments are too low and oppose reforms such as raising retirement age or cuts
www.theguardian.com
December 29, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Total cakeism: people know that current state pension systems are unaffordable but they don’t want to pay more or work longer. No wonder democratic government is failing. Anyone telling the truth loses the election.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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'a brilliant, luminous work that blends the mystical and the contemporary, interrogating power, gender, and transformation with precision and lyric grace.’ - @elainefeeney.bsky.social, Sunday Independent, on @jesstraynor.bsky.social's New Arcana. @independent.ie
www.independent.ie/entertainmen...
www.independent.ie/entertainmen...
Miriam O’Callaghan’s best books of the year, and Sophie White’s, Dr Marie Cassidy’s, and Joseph O’Connor’s too
Miriam O’Callaghan
www.independent.ie
December 15, 2025 at 4:13 PM
'a brilliant, luminous work that blends the mystical and the contemporary, interrogating power, gender, and transformation with precision and lyric grace.’ - @elainefeeney.bsky.social, Sunday Independent, on @jesstraynor.bsky.social's New Arcana. @independent.ie
www.independent.ie/entertainmen...
www.independent.ie/entertainmen...
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So lovely to have New Arcana listed as a book of the year in the Irish Independent in fantastic company. Big thanks to the brilliant @elainefeeney.bsky.social ✨️
@bloodaxebooks.bsky.social
@bloodaxebooks.bsky.social
December 14, 2025 at 8:42 PM
So lovely to have New Arcana listed as a book of the year in the Irish Independent in fantastic company. Big thanks to the brilliant @elainefeeney.bsky.social ✨️
@bloodaxebooks.bsky.social
@bloodaxebooks.bsky.social
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December 12, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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Thanks to Ulster University, where I learned to love learning and was taught how to be a journalist, for this very generous award. I'm especially grateful to my outstanding English Literature lecturers Kathleen McCracken and Joe McMinn, and superb journalism lecturer Colm Murphy.
Today we were honoured to have journalist & author Sam McBride as the Distinguished Graduate of the Year 2025 supported by Allstate.
An Ulster graduate, Sam is now NI Editor of the Belfast Telegraph & The Sunday Independent & NI Correspondent for The Economist.
https://ow.ly/Kymj50XIl9E
An Ulster graduate, Sam is now NI Editor of the Belfast Telegraph & The Sunday Independent & NI Correspondent for The Economist.
https://ow.ly/Kymj50XIl9E
December 12, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Thanks to Ulster University, where I learned to love learning and was taught how to be a journalist, for this very generous award. I'm especially grateful to my outstanding English Literature lecturers Kathleen McCracken and Joe McMinn, and superb journalism lecturer Colm Murphy.
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“In 2017 there was not a single asylum seeker who arrived on a boat. Today we have 46,000 a year and do you know why? It was because of the botched Brexit deal pushed through by Boris Johnson and championed by Nigel Farage. Nigel Farage should be here apologising”
Daisy Cooper
Daisy Cooper
December 5, 2025 at 8:26 AM
“In 2017 there was not a single asylum seeker who arrived on a boat. Today we have 46,000 a year and do you know why? It was because of the botched Brexit deal pushed through by Boris Johnson and championed by Nigel Farage. Nigel Farage should be here apologising”
Daisy Cooper
Daisy Cooper
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🏘️ Our Poverty in Northern Ireland report shows housing costs, once a relatively modest pressure compared with other parts of the UK, have become a central risk factor of poverty.
Despite ambitious targets, social housing completions have fallen far short of what’s needed.
Despite ambitious targets, social housing completions have fallen far short of what’s needed.
December 4, 2025 at 10:10 AM
🏘️ Our Poverty in Northern Ireland report shows housing costs, once a relatively modest pressure compared with other parts of the UK, have become a central risk factor of poverty.
Despite ambitious targets, social housing completions have fallen far short of what’s needed.
Despite ambitious targets, social housing completions have fallen far short of what’s needed.
Saw the Stray Gaiters at the American Bar yesterday and it was one of the best gigs I've ever been at. Brilliant realisation of Neil Young's music - great musicianship, sensitive and layered.
November 30, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Saw the Stray Gaiters at the American Bar yesterday and it was one of the best gigs I've ever been at. Brilliant realisation of Neil Young's music - great musicianship, sensitive and layered.
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November 27, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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🚨The Petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy is now within touching distance of 80,000 signatures!
LET’S KEEP GOING!
If a petition is what it’s going to take let’s get this done!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
LET’S KEEP GOING!
If a petition is what it’s going to take let’s get this done!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
November 28, 2025 at 8:34 AM
🚨The Petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy is now within touching distance of 80,000 signatures!
LET’S KEEP GOING!
If a petition is what it’s going to take let’s get this done!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
LET’S KEEP GOING!
If a petition is what it’s going to take let’s get this done!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
I should like to point out that this cartoon is 30 years old.
November 26, 2025 at 8:35 PM
I should like to point out that this cartoon is 30 years old.
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This is a real treat. It's not just the power of Ronstadt's voice - it's the expanse and the immensity
This is a real treat. It's not just the power of Ronstadt's voice - it's the expanse and the immensity
The Stone Poneys
open.spotify.com
November 22, 2025 at 10:31 PM
open.spotify.com/album/1dqLT8...
This is a real treat. It's not just the power of Ronstadt's voice - it's the expanse and the immensity
This is a real treat. It's not just the power of Ronstadt's voice - it's the expanse and the immensity
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Trump has reportedly been in conversation with Paramount and his billionaire ally Larry Ellison about a potential takeover of CNN that would include firing journalists he dislikes.
Billionaire control of the media is a danger to us all.
Billionaire control of the media is a danger to us all.
November 20, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Trump has reportedly been in conversation with Paramount and his billionaire ally Larry Ellison about a potential takeover of CNN that would include firing journalists he dislikes.
Billionaire control of the media is a danger to us all.
Billionaire control of the media is a danger to us all.
Multi-member constituencies via single transferable vote - lots to learn from the island of Ireland
"Is it not time that we had a proper consideration in this House of changes to the voting system, so that the next election is not a disaster for democracy?"
Great question by @maxwilkinson.bsky.social
The Government must wake up and get to grips with First Past the Post before it’s too late.
Great question by @maxwilkinson.bsky.social
The Government must wake up and get to grips with First Past the Post before it’s too late.
November 21, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Multi-member constituencies via single transferable vote - lots to learn from the island of Ireland
I'd like to see an interrogation of the pro Russia talking points that Gill's colleagues mirrored. And while we're at it what about the funding of that house in Clacton - answers to date less than definitive.
This story is all Nigel Farage should be asked about by journalists for months
Ex-leader of Reform UK in Wales sentenced to 10-and-a-half years for taking pro-Russian bribes
The judge tells Nathan Gill his actions were a
www.bbc.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 5:41 PM
I'd like to see an interrogation of the pro Russia talking points that Gill's colleagues mirrored. And while we're at it what about the funding of that house in Clacton - answers to date less than definitive.
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On Ireland AM this morning, I was ready for questions about what Irish unity might mean for the economy, defence and public services...but wasn't expecting to be told that Fintan O'Toole and I are "a pair of stunners" and "look like a boyband".
Could Ireland Ever Be United? What Would It Really Take?
YouTube video by Ireland AM
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November 20, 2025 at 9:07 PM
On Ireland AM this morning, I was ready for questions about what Irish unity might mean for the economy, defence and public services...but wasn't expecting to be told that Fintan O'Toole and I are "a pair of stunners" and "look like a boyband".
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For what it’s worth, as a commander and officer it was my duty, moral obligation, and legal requirement to first question and then to not obey any illegal order I was given.
The same is true for everyone who swear their oath.
Hope that clears things up.
The same is true for everyone who swear their oath.
Hope that clears things up.
November 20, 2025 at 10:16 PM
For what it’s worth, as a commander and officer it was my duty, moral obligation, and legal requirement to first question and then to not obey any illegal order I was given.
The same is true for everyone who swear their oath.
Hope that clears things up.
The same is true for everyone who swear their oath.
Hope that clears things up.
To BASW members out there, you will be aware of recent events in BASW. Many questions remain unanswered and there is now a clear call for an EGM. I support that call and would encourage members to make use of this link to gather the necessary support. Thank you. forms.gle/iU9H8WoXzjWU...
BASW EGM?
What’s happening to our professional association?
Are you confident or satisfied with the explanations you have received about the financial health of our professional association, BASW? Are you confi...
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November 19, 2025 at 10:27 PM
To BASW members out there, you will be aware of recent events in BASW. Many questions remain unanswered and there is now a clear call for an EGM. I support that call and would encourage members to make use of this link to gather the necessary support. Thank you. forms.gle/iU9H8WoXzjWU...