David Freeman
@djfesq.bsky.social
Retired history teacher from West Sussex, music fan, bon viveur, socialist, nature lover, walker and soppy romantic.
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All politics is local.
Picking and losing the wrong fight over English councils makes you wonder whether Starmer and his Government have a death wish.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Picking and losing the wrong fight over English councils makes you wonder whether Starmer and his Government have a death wish.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Is No 10 seeking its own destruction? Why else would it botch its council plans and hand a victory to Farage? | Polly Toynbee
Labour promised ‘ambitious reforms’, but it was fixing things that were not broken. And the moral: focus on what matters and stop making stupid mistakes, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee
www.theguardian.com
February 18, 2026 at 9:21 AM
All politics is local.
Picking and losing the wrong fight over English councils makes you wonder whether Starmer and his Government have a death wish.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Picking and losing the wrong fight over English councils makes you wonder whether Starmer and his Government have a death wish.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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February 17, 2026 at 9:43 PM
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To appease bosses UK govt plan to increase youth minimum wage may be delayed.
Young workers pay full cost of essentials. Their output is not sold at a discount but are denied full minimum wage.
Govt can help. Adopt Scottish policies. Abolish uni fees, provide free bus travel for young people.
Young workers pay full cost of essentials. Their output is not sold at a discount but are denied full minimum wage.
Govt can help. Adopt Scottish policies. Abolish uni fees, provide free bus travel for young people.
Plan to increase youth minimum wage could be delayed
Government sources tell BBC News they could slow down plans to make minimum wage equal across age groups.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 18, 2026 at 8:04 AM
To appease bosses UK govt plan to increase youth minimum wage may be delayed.
Young workers pay full cost of essentials. Their output is not sold at a discount but are denied full minimum wage.
Govt can help. Adopt Scottish policies. Abolish uni fees, provide free bus travel for young people.
Young workers pay full cost of essentials. Their output is not sold at a discount but are denied full minimum wage.
Govt can help. Adopt Scottish policies. Abolish uni fees, provide free bus travel for young people.
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The Green Party's Caroline Lucas humiliates Reform UK's Zia Yusuf on #Newsnight
"Your position is utterly incoherent"
"You have provided no evidence that it's the Equalities Act that discriminates against white working class boys"
"Your position is utterly incoherent"
"You have provided no evidence that it's the Equalities Act that discriminates against white working class boys"
February 17, 2026 at 11:17 PM
The Green Party's Caroline Lucas humiliates Reform UK's Zia Yusuf on #Newsnight
"Your position is utterly incoherent"
"You have provided no evidence that it's the Equalities Act that discriminates against white working class boys"
"Your position is utterly incoherent"
"You have provided no evidence that it's the Equalities Act that discriminates against white working class boys"
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This is why Democrats should start getting excited!
#SheShed
#DefendersofDemocracy
#VoteBlue
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#SheShed
#DefendersofDemocracy
#VoteBlue
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February 18, 2026 at 6:56 AM
This is why Democrats should start getting excited!
#SheShed
#DefendersofDemocracy
#VoteBlue
⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
#SheShed
#DefendersofDemocracy
#VoteBlue
⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
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"The caption on the post [below] made on Facebook brags:
IAC For Action’s advocacy has helped 39 states pass anti-BDS laws, creating an economic Iron Dome to protect businesses from antisemitic discrimination."
IAC For Action’s advocacy has helped 39 states pass anti-BDS laws, creating an economic Iron Dome to protect businesses from antisemitic discrimination."
February 18, 2026 at 2:58 AM
"The caption on the post [below] made on Facebook brags:
IAC For Action’s advocacy has helped 39 states pass anti-BDS laws, creating an economic Iron Dome to protect businesses from antisemitic discrimination."
IAC For Action’s advocacy has helped 39 states pass anti-BDS laws, creating an economic Iron Dome to protect businesses from antisemitic discrimination."
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Brendan Carr (FCC Chairman) spent the entire Biden admin claiming Biden would force TV stations to cancel interviews critical of him—and we’d have fascism
Last night Brendan Carr forced CBS to cancel Colbert's interview of James Talarico
Yes—fascism is here
Every MAGA Accusation Is A Confession
Last night Brendan Carr forced CBS to cancel Colbert's interview of James Talarico
Yes—fascism is here
Every MAGA Accusation Is A Confession
February 17, 2026 at 10:43 PM
Brendan Carr (FCC Chairman) spent the entire Biden admin claiming Biden would force TV stations to cancel interviews critical of him—and we’d have fascism
Last night Brendan Carr forced CBS to cancel Colbert's interview of James Talarico
Yes—fascism is here
Every MAGA Accusation Is A Confession
Last night Brendan Carr forced CBS to cancel Colbert's interview of James Talarico
Yes—fascism is here
Every MAGA Accusation Is A Confession
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“If this guy isn’t impeached and removed, what’s the point to the whole Constitution? You can’t have a fucking criminal running the government for his own benefit screwing the people. And that’s what we have.”
February 17, 2026 at 8:57 PM
“If this guy isn’t impeached and removed, what’s the point to the whole Constitution? You can’t have a fucking criminal running the government for his own benefit screwing the people. And that’s what we have.”
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The Gavinator Strikes Again!
February 16, 2026 at 3:44 PM
The Gavinator Strikes Again!
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What would normally be presidency-ending scandals not even a blip on the radar
Daily
Daily
February 17, 2026 at 2:48 PM
What would normally be presidency-ending scandals not even a blip on the radar
Daily
Daily
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Special for my friends in the media!
Before you use numbers from a new DHS “economic impact analysis” in reporting on a new Trump prison camp, please consider that these reports appear to be (to use a technical term) horseshit.
Helpful explanation here:
projectsaltbox.substack.com/p/federal-ec...
Before you use numbers from a new DHS “economic impact analysis” in reporting on a new Trump prison camp, please consider that these reports appear to be (to use a technical term) horseshit.
Helpful explanation here:
projectsaltbox.substack.com/p/federal-ec...
Federal Economic Analysis for Detention Site Riddled With Errors on Taxes, Jobs, Geography
Document incorrectly references Oklahoma economy and inflates job numbers with theoretical positions
projectsaltbox.substack.com
February 17, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Special for my friends in the media!
Before you use numbers from a new DHS “economic impact analysis” in reporting on a new Trump prison camp, please consider that these reports appear to be (to use a technical term) horseshit.
Helpful explanation here:
projectsaltbox.substack.com/p/federal-ec...
Before you use numbers from a new DHS “economic impact analysis” in reporting on a new Trump prison camp, please consider that these reports appear to be (to use a technical term) horseshit.
Helpful explanation here:
projectsaltbox.substack.com/p/federal-ec...
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"Trump’s administration killed 2 Americans exercising their 1st Am rights & has harmed countless others. What would the Founding Fathers make of the president who leads the country for our 250th anniversary? Undoubtedly, they would see nothing in him to celebrate." open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
February 16, 2026 at 2:47 PM
"Trump’s administration killed 2 Americans exercising their 1st Am rights & has harmed countless others. What would the Founding Fathers make of the president who leads the country for our 250th anniversary? Undoubtedly, they would see nothing in him to celebrate." open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
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Jesse Jackson appeared on Sesame Street in 1973.
During his appearance, he led a group of children in reciting his well-known poem “I Am Somebody,” a message focused on self-worth and empowerment
The segment became one of the most memorable celebrity appearances from the early seasons of the show.
During his appearance, he led a group of children in reciting his well-known poem “I Am Somebody,” a message focused on self-worth and empowerment
The segment became one of the most memorable celebrity appearances from the early seasons of the show.
February 17, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Jesse Jackson appeared on Sesame Street in 1973.
During his appearance, he led a group of children in reciting his well-known poem “I Am Somebody,” a message focused on self-worth and empowerment
The segment became one of the most memorable celebrity appearances from the early seasons of the show.
During his appearance, he led a group of children in reciting his well-known poem “I Am Somebody,” a message focused on self-worth and empowerment
The segment became one of the most memorable celebrity appearances from the early seasons of the show.
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HEALTH CZAR R.F. KENNEDY
February 17, 2026 at 2:07 PM
HEALTH CZAR R.F. KENNEDY
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Why Defending 'Woke' Defends Democracy youtu.be/hRd6GLC_p5c?...
Why Defending 'Woke' Defends Democracy
YouTube video by Richard J Murphy
youtu.be
February 17, 2026 at 7:10 AM
Why Defending 'Woke' Defends Democracy youtu.be/hRd6GLC_p5c?...
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True of Manchester
and every other city, ton, village in the UK
"Appeared outside Old Trafford..."
via Andy Turner
and every other city, ton, village in the UK
"Appeared outside Old Trafford..."
via Andy Turner
February 17, 2026 at 7:20 AM
True of Manchester
and every other city, ton, village in the UK
"Appeared outside Old Trafford..."
via Andy Turner
and every other city, ton, village in the UK
"Appeared outside Old Trafford..."
via Andy Turner
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Ghislaine Maxwell, a convicted child sex trafficker, gets gardening time, sports, therapy dogs, and spa products in prison.
Migrant children in custody are sleeping on concrete floors without enough food or clean water.
Our priorities are so fucked.
Migrant children in custody are sleeping on concrete floors without enough food or clean water.
Our priorities are so fucked.
February 16, 2026 at 5:57 AM
Ghislaine Maxwell, a convicted child sex trafficker, gets gardening time, sports, therapy dogs, and spa products in prison.
Migrant children in custody are sleeping on concrete floors without enough food or clean water.
Our priorities are so fucked.
Migrant children in custody are sleeping on concrete floors without enough food or clean water.
Our priorities are so fucked.
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When offered the opportunity to apologize to Epstein victims for the DOJ’s disastrous handling of the Epstein files, AG Pam Bondi didn’t just decline; she sneered.
Bondi has victimized Epstein’s victims all over again
She owes survivors an apology & the truth
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/14/o...
Bondi has victimized Epstein’s victims all over again
She owes survivors an apology & the truth
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/14/o...
Opinion | Bondi’s Incompetence Is the Latest Insult for Epstein’s Victims
www.nytimes.com
February 17, 2026 at 6:45 AM
When offered the opportunity to apologize to Epstein victims for the DOJ’s disastrous handling of the Epstein files, AG Pam Bondi didn’t just decline; she sneered.
Bondi has victimized Epstein’s victims all over again
She owes survivors an apology & the truth
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/14/o...
Bondi has victimized Epstein’s victims all over again
She owes survivors an apology & the truth
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/14/o...
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We are the laughing stock of the world.
February 17, 2026 at 5:20 AM
We are the laughing stock of the world.
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In Bristol today we said:
No to racism.
No to anti-migrant hate.
No to anti-Muslim hate.
No to anti-Jewish hate.
No to any and every form of hate that's directed at people whether it's to do with where they come from, the god they worship, or the colour of their skin.
We stand up for one another.
No to racism.
No to anti-migrant hate.
No to anti-Muslim hate.
No to anti-Jewish hate.
No to any and every form of hate that's directed at people whether it's to do with where they come from, the god they worship, or the colour of their skin.
We stand up for one another.
February 14, 2026 at 8:43 PM
In Bristol today we said:
No to racism.
No to anti-migrant hate.
No to anti-Muslim hate.
No to anti-Jewish hate.
No to any and every form of hate that's directed at people whether it's to do with where they come from, the god they worship, or the colour of their skin.
We stand up for one another.
No to racism.
No to anti-migrant hate.
No to anti-Muslim hate.
No to anti-Jewish hate.
No to any and every form of hate that's directed at people whether it's to do with where they come from, the god they worship, or the colour of their skin.
We stand up for one another.
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While there is no currently established legal or evidentiary link between the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons crisis and Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch, both involve significant overlapping timelines and geographic proximity in New Mexico. -Google Gemini
Pretty fucking dodgy if you ask me.
Pretty fucking dodgy if you ask me.
February 17, 2026 at 3:53 AM
While there is no currently established legal or evidentiary link between the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons crisis and Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch, both involve significant overlapping timelines and geographic proximity in New Mexico. -Google Gemini
Pretty fucking dodgy if you ask me.
Pretty fucking dodgy if you ask me.
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Reform is soft on Russia. And it's stuff like this which explains why 👇🏻
Blimey. Looks like Matt Goodwin, who seems to think the Handmaid's Tale is an instruction manual, is in the pay of an Orban think tank, funded by Russian oil money.
Orbán’s pay cheques: Reform candidate fuelled by profits from Russian oil
The Reform candidate at this month’s byelection claims he wants to put Britain first, but is he still on the payroll of Viktor Orbán’s far-right propaganda unit?
goodlaw.social
February 16, 2026 at 9:32 PM
Reform is soft on Russia. And it's stuff like this which explains why 👇🏻