Graham Festenstein
@designlight.bsky.social
Lighting Designer / Urban Lighting Consultant and humanist 🇵🇸🇺🇦
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So let me get this straight: Jack Smith investigates a guy who tried to overturn an election and incited an insurrection… and he’s the one being investigated?
We’re not a serious country. We’re a banana republic with better branding…but that’s going to shit, too.
We’re not a serious country. We’re a banana republic with better branding…but that’s going to shit, too.
August 2, 2025 at 6:38 PM
So let me get this straight: Jack Smith investigates a guy who tried to overturn an election and incited an insurrection… and he’s the one being investigated?
We’re not a serious country. We’re a banana republic with better branding…but that’s going to shit, too.
We’re not a serious country. We’re a banana republic with better branding…but that’s going to shit, too.
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BREAKING: The British government will officially recognise Palestine as a state in September - unless Israel meets certain conditions
news.sky.com/story/uk-to-...
news.sky.com/story/uk-to-...
UK to recognise Palestine as a state in September - unless Israel meets conditions
The British government has said it will officially recognise Palestine as a state in September - unless Israel meets certain conditions.
news.sky.com
July 29, 2025 at 5:18 PM
BREAKING: The British government will officially recognise Palestine as a state in September - unless Israel meets certain conditions
news.sky.com/story/uk-to-...
news.sky.com/story/uk-to-...
Anyone else read this book? Bluesky users don’t need to be told that Zuckerberg is a psychopath but this was still a revelation. For more see my post on flashes - originally on Facebook but probably buried by the Meta AI by now.
July 23, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Anyone else read this book? Bluesky users don’t need to be told that Zuckerberg is a psychopath but this was still a revelation. For more see my post on flashes - originally on Facebook but probably buried by the Meta AI by now.
Anyone who still thinks Meta are a company that cares for its users, customers or employees should read this book. They don’t give a dam about anyone but themselves and how much money they can make.
July 23, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Anyone who still thinks Meta are a company that cares for its users, customers or employees should read this book. They don’t give a dam about anyone but themselves and how much money they can make.
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It’s more than two months now since the government was defeated in the Court of Appeal in its attempt to curb our right to protest. It should now be reviewing all arrests made under these unlawful powers
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Government quietly drops its fight for tougher anti-protest laws used to arrest hundreds of people
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
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July 15, 2025 at 6:19 PM
It’s more than two months now since the government was defeated in the Court of Appeal in its attempt to curb our right to protest. It should now be reviewing all arrests made under these unlawful powers
youtu.be/vbQxagbctoc?...
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UN urged to take legal action at ICJ to uphold Francesca Albanese’s immunity - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/un-urged-take-legal-action-icj-defend-francesca-albaneses-diplomatic-immunity
UN urged to take legal action at ICJ to uphold Francesca Albanese’s immunity
Special rapporteurs enjoy full diplomatic immunity under international law. Fellow experts suggest US sanctions can be subject of proceedings at the International Court of Justice
www.middleeasteye.net
July 11, 2025 at 4:37 PM
UN urged to take legal action at ICJ to uphold Francesca Albanese’s immunity - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/un-urged-take-legal-action-icj-defend-francesca-albaneses-diplomatic-immunity
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UK arrests 83-year-old priest for backing Palestine Action and opposing Gaza genocide - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/uk-arrests-83-year-old-priest-backing-palestine-action-and-condemning-israels-genocide-gaza
UK arrests 83-year-old priest for backing Palestine Action and opposing Gaza genocide
Outrage after retired priest arrested for supporting Palestine Action amid UK crackdown on pro-Palestine activism
www.middleeasteye.net
July 5, 2025 at 7:07 PM
UK arrests 83-year-old priest for backing Palestine Action and opposing Gaza genocide - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/uk-arrests-83-year-old-priest-backing-palestine-action-and-condemning-israels-genocide-gaza
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So far as I can see it is now a criminal offence to crowdfund for, host a crowdfund for, or contribute to a crowdfund for, Palestine Action.
Not sure what defence there is - but the crowdfunding page is still up.
www.crowdjustice.com/case/palesti...
Not sure what defence there is - but the crowdfunding page is still up.
www.crowdjustice.com/case/palesti...
July 6, 2025 at 1:56 PM
So far as I can see it is now a criminal offence to crowdfund for, host a crowdfund for, or contribute to a crowdfund for, Palestine Action.
Not sure what defence there is - but the crowdfunding page is still up.
www.crowdjustice.com/case/palesti...
Not sure what defence there is - but the crowdfunding page is still up.
www.crowdjustice.com/case/palesti...
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If anyone encounters this directly, please do let us know (and try and record or keep a contemporaneous note). It's predictable, predicted, unlawful, outrageous and, by some intended.
We have had a report saying two women walking up to a protest today at BAe Samlesbury were stopped by Lancashire Police and advised to remove their t-shirts that say 'Free Palestine', as it may "breach the proscription order".
And so it begins.
And so it begins.
July 5, 2025 at 8:57 PM
If anyone encounters this directly, please do let us know (and try and record or keep a contemporaneous note). It's predictable, predicted, unlawful, outrageous and, by some intended.
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When the Ploughshares Women smashed up RAF planes in the 1990s, they were charged with criminal damage and found not guilty by a jury. They were not labelled terrorists.
June 21, 2025 at 7:36 AM
When the Ploughshares Women smashed up RAF planes in the 1990s, they were charged with criminal damage and found not guilty by a jury. They were not labelled terrorists.
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Comprehensive new research finds the BBC coverage of Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza is systematically biased against Palestinians and fails to reach standards of impartiality.
June 16, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Comprehensive new research finds the BBC coverage of Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza is systematically biased against Palestinians and fails to reach standards of impartiality.
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Yes, this is fascism.
For years, historians and experts were cautious about using the f-word to describe today's events. But that hesitation is gone now. 🧵
For years, historians and experts were cautious about using the f-word to describe today's events. But that hesitation is gone now. 🧵
June 14, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Yes, this is fascism.
For years, historians and experts were cautious about using the f-word to describe today's events. But that hesitation is gone now. 🧵
For years, historians and experts were cautious about using the f-word to describe today's events. But that hesitation is gone now. 🧵
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❤️ 5 in 6 boys think andrew tate is a prick ❤️
I absolutely love this poem by @holliemcnish.bsky.social – 5 in 6 boys think Andrew Tate is a prick
May 23, 2025 at 8:29 AM
❤️ 5 in 6 boys think andrew tate is a prick ❤️
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Raid on Asa Winstanley's home deemed unlawful by UK court - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/raid-asa-winstanleys-home-deemed-unlawful-court-ruling
Raid on Asa Winstanley's home deemed unlawful by UK court
London judge 'troubled' by search warrant that saw the British journalist's computers and phones seized
www.middleeasteye.net
May 30, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Raid on Asa Winstanley's home deemed unlawful by UK court - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/raid-asa-winstanleys-home-deemed-unlawful-court-ruling
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Bravo, Greenland. 👏 🇬🇱🇪🇺
“Greenland dumps Donald Trump, signs lucrative minerals deal with Europe in a major blow to the president.”
“Greenland dumps Donald Trump, signs lucrative minerals deal with Europe in a major blow to the president.”
Greenland dumps Donald Trump, signs lucrative minerals deal with Europe in a major blow to the president
Greenland has signed a 30-year mining permit with a Danish-French consortium to extract minerals, marking a significant setback for President Trump's attempts to secure a strategic foothold in the Arc...
m.economictimes.com
May 23, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Bravo, Greenland. 👏 🇬🇱🇪🇺
“Greenland dumps Donald Trump, signs lucrative minerals deal with Europe in a major blow to the president.”
“Greenland dumps Donald Trump, signs lucrative minerals deal with Europe in a major blow to the president.”
I am disturbed by the apparent absence of cats on Flashes. This is the internet what’s going on! I feel the need to attempt to rectify this anomaly.
April 23, 2025 at 7:43 PM
I am disturbed by the apparent absence of cats on Flashes. This is the internet what’s going on! I feel the need to attempt to rectify this anomaly.
Now I understand how the Easter bunny fits into Easter
April 21, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Now I understand how the Easter bunny fits into Easter
About bloody time!
Members of leading British Jewish body condemn Israel’s latest actions in Gaza
Members of leading British Jewish body condemn Israel’s latest actions in Gaza
Members of leading British Jewish body condemn Israel’s latest actions in Gaza
Signatories from Board of Deputies say in open letter that ‘Israel’s soul is being ripped out’ and they ‘cannot turn a blind eye’ to loss of life
www.theguardian.com
April 16, 2025 at 5:20 PM
About bloody time!
Members of leading British Jewish body condemn Israel’s latest actions in Gaza
Members of leading British Jewish body condemn Israel’s latest actions in Gaza
This is our other demon cat 🙀
March 22, 2025 at 8:07 PM
This is our other demon cat 🙀
