Billy Bragg
@billybragg.bsky.social
Still waiting for the Great Leap Forward
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JUSTICE and 60+ of the UK’s leading cultural & legal voices urge government to set limits on the use of art as evidence in criminal trials.
Singer-songwriter @billybragg.bsky.social & rapper Giggs sign letter to Justice Secretary, coordinated by @artnotevidence.bsky.social with our support. (1/9)
Singer-songwriter @billybragg.bsky.social & rapper Giggs sign letter to Justice Secretary, coordinated by @artnotevidence.bsky.social with our support. (1/9)
February 9, 2026 at 4:19 PM
JUSTICE and 60+ of the UK’s leading cultural & legal voices urge government to set limits on the use of art as evidence in criminal trials.
Singer-songwriter @billybragg.bsky.social & rapper Giggs sign letter to Justice Secretary, coordinated by @artnotevidence.bsky.social with our support. (1/9)
Singer-songwriter @billybragg.bsky.social & rapper Giggs sign letter to Justice Secretary, coordinated by @artnotevidence.bsky.social with our support. (1/9)
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"Wearing badges is not enough in days like these" ( @billybragg.bsky.social 1991).
But it's a start. I attended the first meeting of Women Against The Far Right North West yesterday. And I will be out protesting the far right in Manchester on 21/02.
But it's a start. I attended the first meeting of Women Against The Far Right North West yesterday. And I will be out protesting the far right in Manchester on 21/02.
February 8, 2026 at 10:16 AM
"Wearing badges is not enough in days like these" ( @billybragg.bsky.social 1991).
But it's a start. I attended the first meeting of Women Against The Far Right North West yesterday. And I will be out protesting the far right in Manchester on 21/02.
But it's a start. I attended the first meeting of Women Against The Far Right North West yesterday. And I will be out protesting the far right in Manchester on 21/02.
Some thoughts on the role of the artist in the struggle against oppression
open.substack.com/pub/braggb/p...
open.substack.com/pub/braggb/p...
How and Why I Wrote 'City of Heroes'
What role can artists play in the struggle against the forces of oppression?
open.substack.com
February 7, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Some thoughts on the role of the artist in the struggle against oppression
open.substack.com/pub/braggb/p...
open.substack.com/pub/braggb/p...
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Currently listening to @billybragg.bsky.social talking about Nazis, Minneapolis, resistance, solidarity on KEXP. #InternationalClashDay
Happy International Clash Day! Shoutout to KEXP radio. Which album or tracks are you listening to on repeat today?
#TheClash
#TheClash
February 6, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Currently listening to @billybragg.bsky.social talking about Nazis, Minneapolis, resistance, solidarity on KEXP. #InternationalClashDay
The Tяump regime manifests the worse excesses of online behaviour where shitposting is regarded as an expression of virility.
February 6, 2026 at 5:10 PM
The Tяump regime manifests the worse excesses of online behaviour where shitposting is regarded as an expression of virility.
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Sen. Gallego: Trump is suing your agency for $10 billion. Where would that $10 billion come from?
Bessent: The general fund
Sen. Gallego: So, taxpayers.
Bessent: Yes
Bessent: The general fund
Sen. Gallego: So, taxpayers.
Bessent: Yes
February 5, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Sen. Gallego: Trump is suing your agency for $10 billion. Where would that $10 billion come from?
Bessent: The general fund
Sen. Gallego: So, taxpayers.
Bessent: Yes
Bessent: The general fund
Sen. Gallego: So, taxpayers.
Bessent: Yes
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Chris Murphy: “He’s telling you he wants to federalize national elections — he's telling you that he thinks he won Minnesota & Georgia & California, that the 2020 elections were rigged—
He’s trying to rewrite history & trying to make sure that nobody other than him & his allies win in 2026 & 2028”
He’s trying to rewrite history & trying to make sure that nobody other than him & his allies win in 2026 & 2028”
February 5, 2026 at 8:34 PM
Chris Murphy: “He’s telling you he wants to federalize national elections — he's telling you that he thinks he won Minnesota & Georgia & California, that the 2020 elections were rigged—
He’s trying to rewrite history & trying to make sure that nobody other than him & his allies win in 2026 & 2028”
He’s trying to rewrite history & trying to make sure that nobody other than him & his allies win in 2026 & 2028”
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Billy Bragg @billybragg.bsky.social, el cantautor más político que se enfrentó con Margaret Thatcher y ahora se atreve contra Trump y el ICE www.eldiario.es/1_c5c97b?utm...
Billy Bragg, el cantautor más político que se enfrentó con Margaret Thatcher y ahora se atreve contra Trump y el ICE
Como ha hecho también Bruce Springsteen, el comprometido cantante británico publicó la canción ‘City of heroes’ a las 48 horas del asesinato de Alex Pretti a manos del ICE
www.eldiario.es
February 5, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Billy Bragg @billybragg.bsky.social, el cantautor más político que se enfrentó con Margaret Thatcher y ahora se atreve contra Trump y el ICE www.eldiario.es/1_c5c97b?utm...
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always a treat to hear @billybragg.bsky.social's steadfast belief in and support for the world's oldest democracy on @thecurrent.org
The Current | Billy Bragg Interview hosted by Zach McCormick Pt. 1 - Billy Bragg
The Current | Billy Bragg Interview hosted by Zach McCormick Pt. 1 - Billy Bragg
www.thecurrent.org
February 5, 2026 at 2:51 PM
always a treat to hear @billybragg.bsky.social's steadfast belief in and support for the world's oldest democracy on @thecurrent.org
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The GOP’s new Voter Suppression bill, the so-called “SAVE Act,” would disenfranchise many of the 69 million women who took their husbands’ last names, as explained in my summary.
It proposes *no penalties* for erroneous voter purges but potential *prison time* for erroneous registrations. WTF?! 1/
It proposes *no penalties* for erroneous voter purges but potential *prison time* for erroneous registrations. WTF?! 1/
February 4, 2026 at 10:36 PM
The GOP’s new Voter Suppression bill, the so-called “SAVE Act,” would disenfranchise many of the 69 million women who took their husbands’ last names, as explained in my summary.
It proposes *no penalties* for erroneous voter purges but potential *prison time* for erroneous registrations. WTF?! 1/
It proposes *no penalties* for erroneous voter purges but potential *prison time* for erroneous registrations. WTF?! 1/
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France’s Foreign Ministry owns Elon Musk in this response:
February 4, 2026 at 10:33 AM
France’s Foreign Ministry owns Elon Musk in this response:
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Have you heard? There’s a new bill that makes it harder for millions of eligible Americans to vote. Join me and @standupamerica.bsky.social in urging Congress to vote NO on the SAVE Act:
Vote NO on the SAVE Act!
The SAVE Act is a trick to undermine our voting rights. Urge Congress to vote no on the SAVE ACT.
act.standupamerica.com
February 4, 2026 at 7:06 PM
Have you heard? There’s a new bill that makes it harder for millions of eligible Americans to vote. Join me and @standupamerica.bsky.social in urging Congress to vote NO on the SAVE Act:
I’ve written an editorial for @consequence.bsky.social revealing the inspiration behind my song ‘City of Heroes’ and reflecting on the role that music can play in the struggle against oppression
consequence.net/2026/02/bill...
consequence.net/2026/02/bill...
The Lesson of Niemöller, Rewritten on the Streets of Minneapolis (Guest Editorial)
In a new guest editorial, Billy Bragg reflects on the rise of modern-day resistance and how protest songs can turn bystanders into resistance.
consequence.net
February 3, 2026 at 8:38 PM
I’ve written an editorial for @consequence.bsky.social revealing the inspiration behind my song ‘City of Heroes’ and reflecting on the role that music can play in the struggle against oppression
consequence.net/2026/02/bill...
consequence.net/2026/02/bill...
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Rs are trying to push thru the “SAVE Act” creating a bureaucratic nightmare for new voters (eg college students), married women, & voters trying to re-register (after being wrongly purged by the GOP) or trying to fix their registration if GOP operatives switch it w/o their consent (as has happened).
Related and important! They are attacking elections on multiple fronts.
February 3, 2026 at 6:28 PM
Rs are trying to push thru the “SAVE Act” creating a bureaucratic nightmare for new voters (eg college students), married women, & voters trying to re-register (after being wrongly purged by the GOP) or trying to fix their registration if GOP operatives switch it w/o their consent (as has happened).
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In France, a raid on the offices of Europe's leading porn-pusher, Elon Musk. Now watch how he musters Trump deputies to scream, yell and threaten the Europeans. Elon Musk’s X offices in Paris were raided by French and European investigators on Tuesday, following a public outcry over how its Grok
French prosecutors raid Elon Musk’s X offices in Paris
Tech billionaire and platform’s former chief Linda Yaccarino summoned for ‘voluntary interviews’ in April
www.ft.com
February 3, 2026 at 4:42 PM
In France, a raid on the offices of Europe's leading porn-pusher, Elon Musk. Now watch how he musters Trump deputies to scream, yell and threaten the Europeans. Elon Musk’s X offices in Paris were raided by French and European investigators on Tuesday, following a public outcry over how its Grok
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Even if Trump hadn't tried to overturn the 2020 election leading to the 1/6 insurrection at the Capitol, his statement would be harrowing. Given that history, this is terrifying.
Trump: "These people were brought to our country to vote, & they vote illegally. The Republicans should say, we should take over the voting in at least 15 places. The Republicans ought to nationalize the voting. We have states that I won that show I didn't win. You're gonna see something in Georgia"
February 2, 2026 at 6:38 PM
Even if Trump hadn't tried to overturn the 2020 election leading to the 1/6 insurrection at the Capitol, his statement would be harrowing. Given that history, this is terrifying.
A win for the Green Party at the Gorton & Denton by-election on 26th February would halt the Reform Party's momentum and send a clear message to Keir Starmer. Want to help? Chip in here:
donatetothe.greenparty.org.uk/parliamentar...
donatetothe.greenparty.org.uk/parliamentar...
Gorton and Denton by-election fighting fund - Green Party
We need to be ready if a by-election is called in an area the Green Party can win. Will you help us make another historic breakthrough?
donatetothe.greenparty.org.uk
February 2, 2026 at 8:19 PM
A win for the Green Party at the Gorton & Denton by-election on 26th February would halt the Reform Party's momentum and send a clear message to Keir Starmer. Want to help? Chip in here:
donatetothe.greenparty.org.uk/parliamentar...
donatetothe.greenparty.org.uk/parliamentar...
I spoke to the Christian Science Monitor about my song of solidarity for the resistors of Minneapolis
www.csmonitor.com/USA/2026/013...
www.csmonitor.com/USA/2026/013...
Minneapolis inspires protest songs, from The Boss to Billy Bragg
Billy Bragg, who just wrote and released the song “City of Heroes,” talks with the Monitor about the impact of protest songs.
www.csmonitor.com
February 1, 2026 at 10:30 AM
I spoke to the Christian Science Monitor about my song of solidarity for the resistors of Minneapolis
www.csmonitor.com/USA/2026/013...
www.csmonitor.com/USA/2026/013...
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The GOP blames women for undermining them on issues like abortion & ICE & thus hopes to pass the “SAVE Act,” which will make it harder for married women who changed their last names to vote. But they want you to think it’s about “election integrity”. 1/31/26 #HandmaidsTale 1/
This one weird trick could stop US women from voting | Arwa Mahdawi
The Save Act – which would do the opposite of its title – could have a huge impact on the midterm elections
www.theguardian.com
January 31, 2026 at 8:59 PM
The GOP blames women for undermining them on issues like abortion & ICE & thus hopes to pass the “SAVE Act,” which will make it harder for married women who changed their last names to vote. But they want you to think it’s about “election integrity”. 1/31/26 #HandmaidsTale 1/
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ICE isn’t invincible. Rep Dan Goldman and I dropped the ICE OUT Act to end their blanket immunity.
February 1, 2026 at 2:05 AM
ICE isn’t invincible. Rep Dan Goldman and I dropped the ICE OUT Act to end their blanket immunity.
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Democrat Taylor Rehmet won a Texas state Senate election in a reliably Republican district that Trump won by 17 points in 2024
GOP STUNNED: Democrat Flips Reliably Republican Texas State Senate Seat
Democrat Taylor Rehmet won a special election in a Texas state Senate district that President Donald Trump won by 17 points in 2024.
www.huffpost.com
February 1, 2026 at 5:45 AM
Democrat Taylor Rehmet won a Texas state Senate election in a reliably Republican district that Trump won by 17 points in 2024
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Whoa!
Thousands of people filled the streets of downtown Minneapolis in protest of federal immigration enforcement for the second consecutive Friday.
📷️: Aaron Lavinsky
📷️: Aaron Lavinsky
January 31, 2026 at 12:17 AM
Whoa!
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Interesting …
January 31, 2026 at 12:16 AM
Interesting …
CITY OF HEROES, my song celebrating the courage of the people of Minneapolis defending their community from Tяump's goons, is now available to stream on numerous platforms via this link: bbragg.lnk.to/cityofheroes
Billy Bragg - City Of Heroes
Listen to City Of Heroes by Billy Bragg.
bbragg.lnk.to
January 30, 2026 at 9:52 PM
CITY OF HEROES, my song celebrating the courage of the people of Minneapolis defending their community from Tяump's goons, is now available to stream on numerous platforms via this link: bbragg.lnk.to/cityofheroes
My song of resistance for the people of Minneapolis - St Paul is now available to stream on these platforms
bbragg.lnk.to/cityofheroes
bbragg.lnk.to/cityofheroes
Billy Bragg - City Of Heroes
Listen to City Of Heroes by Billy Bragg.
bbragg.lnk.to
January 30, 2026 at 1:04 PM
My song of resistance for the people of Minneapolis - St Paul is now available to stream on these platforms
bbragg.lnk.to/cityofheroes
bbragg.lnk.to/cityofheroes