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If leaders stay silent, the US won’t survive Trump’s next 100 days | Robert Reich
If leaders stay silent, the US won’t survive Trump’s next 100 days | Robert Reich
We are tottering on the edge of dictatorship. Powerful voices across institutions, from politics to academia and religion, must speak out
www.theguardian.com
May 1, 2025 at 7:41 AM
If leaders stay silent, the US won’t survive Trump’s next 100 days | Robert Reich
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British Academy report 'emphasises the urgent need for policymakers to recognise social and cultural spaces – such as libraries, leisure centres, galleries, and community hubs – as essential infrastructure that contributes directly to economic growth and the reduction of social inequalities.'
Value of social and cultural infrastructure ‘risks being neglected in decision-making' without new measurement framework, British Academy report argues
A new report commissioned by the British Academy emphasises the urgent need for policymakers to recognise social and cultural spaces – such as libraries, leisure centres, galleries, and community hubs...
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk
April 30, 2025 at 7:16 AM
British Academy report 'emphasises the urgent need for policymakers to recognise social and cultural spaces – such as libraries, leisure centres, galleries, and community hubs – as essential infrastructure that contributes directly to economic growth and the reduction of social inequalities.'
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Poppy planting underway for WW2 VE80th commemoration at The Tower . A privilege to be back creating a new installation.
April 26, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Poppy planting underway for WW2 VE80th commemoration at The Tower . A privilege to be back creating a new installation.
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Ben and Imo at the Orange Tree is not to be missed; my review here:
www.westendbestfriend.co.uk/news/review-...
www.westendbestfriend.co.uk/news/review-...
Review: BEN AND IMO, Orange Tree Theatre | West End Best Friend
Mark Ravenhill’s new play, Ben and Imo, receives its London premiere at the Orange Tree Theatre.
www.westendbestfriend.co.uk
April 26, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Ben and Imo at the Orange Tree is not to be missed; my review here:
www.westendbestfriend.co.uk/news/review-...
www.westendbestfriend.co.uk/news/review-...
“Just the same, three bags”. Goodbye #BenandImo it has been such a pleasure. Go well beautiful humans @orangetreetheatre.bsky.social
April 26, 2025 at 7:44 AM
“Just the same, three bags”. Goodbye #BenandImo it has been such a pleasure. Go well beautiful humans @orangetreetheatre.bsky.social
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Excited to be able to talk about Hamnet coming to Chicago Shakespeare Theatre in 2026. Working again with @ericawhyman.bsky.social to bring the Shakespeares to life.❤️
April 9, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Excited to be able to talk about Hamnet coming to Chicago Shakespeare Theatre in 2026. Working again with @ericawhyman.bsky.social to bring the Shakespeares to life.❤️
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More in No, Other People:
New poll:
“America would be better off if more people worked in manufacturing.”
• 80% of Americans agree
• 20% disagree
“I would be better off if I worked in a factory.”
• 25% of Americans agree
• 73% disagree
• 2% currently work in a factory
New poll:
“America would be better off if more people worked in manufacturing.”
• 80% of Americans agree
• 20% disagree
“I would be better off if I worked in a factory.”
• 25% of Americans agree
• 73% disagree
• 2% currently work in a factory
April 13, 2025 at 5:06 PM
More in No, Other People:
New poll:
“America would be better off if more people worked in manufacturing.”
• 80% of Americans agree
• 20% disagree
“I would be better off if I worked in a factory.”
• 25% of Americans agree
• 73% disagree
• 2% currently work in a factory
New poll:
“America would be better off if more people worked in manufacturing.”
• 80% of Americans agree
• 20% disagree
“I would be better off if I worked in a factory.”
• 25% of Americans agree
• 73% disagree
• 2% currently work in a factory
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In pardoning all of the J6th insurrectionists, with barely a whimper of opposition, Trump has signalled a new age of acquiescence in American politics.
He's trying to control not just the present but the past. In effect, he was pardoning himself.
New from me. open.substack.com/pub/goodalla...
He's trying to control not just the present but the past. In effect, he was pardoning himself.
New from me. open.substack.com/pub/goodalla...
Trump's new age of acquiesence
The first week has been dark stuff. In pardoning the Jan6th insurrectionists, Trump has achieved the ultimate victory: over history itself.
open.substack.com
January 24, 2025 at 7:54 PM
In pardoning all of the J6th insurrectionists, with barely a whimper of opposition, Trump has signalled a new age of acquiescence in American politics.
He's trying to control not just the present but the past. In effect, he was pardoning himself.
New from me. open.substack.com/pub/goodalla...
He's trying to control not just the present but the past. In effect, he was pardoning himself.
New from me. open.substack.com/pub/goodalla...
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Vaccines do not cause autism.
Keep saying things that have been demonstrated by robust science and are the subject or organised disinformation. Don’t just ignore the attempts to brainwash.
#academicsky
Keep saying things that have been demonstrated by robust science and are the subject or organised disinformation. Don’t just ignore the attempts to brainwash.
#academicsky
January 26, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Vaccines do not cause autism.
Keep saying things that have been demonstrated by robust science and are the subject or organised disinformation. Don’t just ignore the attempts to brainwash.
#academicsky
Keep saying things that have been demonstrated by robust science and are the subject or organised disinformation. Don’t just ignore the attempts to brainwash.
#academicsky
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'Actors, directors and leaders of other drama schools expressed shock and sorrow at the BOVTS cuts, and called for action to protect small specialist institutions, which are disproportionately affected by a spiralling funding crisis across higher education.' The @britishacademy.bsky.social is 1/2
‘National catastrophe’: drama school funding crisis in England sparks concern
Actors Samuel West and Paapa Essiedu join calls for urgent action to protect and expand access to arts
www.theguardian.com
January 11, 2025 at 8:19 AM
'Actors, directors and leaders of other drama schools expressed shock and sorrow at the BOVTS cuts, and called for action to protect small specialist institutions, which are disproportionately affected by a spiralling funding crisis across higher education.' The @britishacademy.bsky.social is 1/2
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Kids!! If you or someone you love is under 30, don’t miss this play or this great offer. Supplies of these don’t last long @orangetreetheatre.bsky.social - they are that popular!
If youre under 30 you can see my play Ben and Imo on May 2 for £15 plus free drink ! If youre an oldie please tell a youngster. Thank you orangetreetheatre.co.uk/ot-under-30/
OT Under 30 - Orange Tree Theatre
OT Under 30 is a brand new scheme for people between the ages of 18-29. Join us for an unforgettable night at the OT. If you’re under 30, grab a £15 ticket to any show at the Orange Tree. Plus, on OT...
orangetreetheatre.co.uk
January 13, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Kids!! If you or someone you love is under 30, don’t miss this play or this great offer. Supplies of these don’t last long @orangetreetheatre.bsky.social - they are that popular!