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The replacement Stade scrim players are making a difference; they've won every one of their own scrums since the two red cards.
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Well this all looks fine
January 13, 2026 at 9:54 AM
Well this all looks fine
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Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen announced that "If we have to choose between the United States and Denmark here and now, we choose Denmark. We choose NATO, the Kingdom of Denmark, and the EU."
January 13, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen announced that "If we have to choose between the United States and Denmark here and now, we choose Denmark. We choose NATO, the Kingdom of Denmark, and the EU."
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So much for #Brexit sovereignty.
We’ve embedded a US military surveillance firm, founded by a Trump ally, at the heart of our armed forces.
That’s not control. That’s dependency.
broligarchy.substack.com/p/peter-thie...
We’ve embedded a US military surveillance firm, founded by a Trump ally, at the heart of our armed forces.
That’s not control. That’s dependency.
broligarchy.substack.com/p/peter-thie...
Peter Thiel's New Model Army
The Palantirisation of the UK military is a national security disaster
broligarchy.substack.com
January 13, 2026 at 9:04 AM
So much for #Brexit sovereignty.
We’ve embedded a US military surveillance firm, founded by a Trump ally, at the heart of our armed forces.
That’s not control. That’s dependency.
broligarchy.substack.com/p/peter-thie...
We’ve embedded a US military surveillance firm, founded by a Trump ally, at the heart of our armed forces.
That’s not control. That’s dependency.
broligarchy.substack.com/p/peter-thie...
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Cartoon by Bill Bramhall
January 12, 2026 at 4:47 AM
Cartoon by Bill Bramhall
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There is always the myth that no one resisted Nazi Germany.
But 130,000 Germans were arrested in Adolf Hitler's first 3 months in power.
70,000 Austrians in the first 3 days when he invaded.
And nearly 2m Germans overall.
They just didn't resist early and hard enough.
But 130,000 Germans were arrested in Adolf Hitler's first 3 months in power.
70,000 Austrians in the first 3 days when he invaded.
And nearly 2m Germans overall.
They just didn't resist early and hard enough.
January 11, 2026 at 10:18 PM
There is always the myth that no one resisted Nazi Germany.
But 130,000 Germans were arrested in Adolf Hitler's first 3 months in power.
70,000 Austrians in the first 3 days when he invaded.
And nearly 2m Germans overall.
They just didn't resist early and hard enough.
But 130,000 Germans were arrested in Adolf Hitler's first 3 months in power.
70,000 Austrians in the first 3 days when he invaded.
And nearly 2m Germans overall.
They just didn't resist early and hard enough.
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This is stunning. Listen to this in Philadelphia.
Thousands singing “Hey-Oh, we won’t be silent while our friends are gunned down.”
Really listen to it.
Thousands singing “Hey-Oh, we won’t be silent while our friends are gunned down.”
Really listen to it.
January 11, 2026 at 4:55 AM
This is stunning. Listen to this in Philadelphia.
Thousands singing “Hey-Oh, we won’t be silent while our friends are gunned down.”
Really listen to it.
Thousands singing “Hey-Oh, we won’t be silent while our friends are gunned down.”
Really listen to it.
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In Minneapolis this afternoon—
Hundreds are streaming across the snow and ice into Powderhorn Park for a rally and march demanding ICE leave Minnesota.
It is bitterly cold. There are hardcore Midwesterners out here making their way in with trekking poles.
Hundreds are streaming across the snow and ice into Powderhorn Park for a rally and march demanding ICE leave Minnesota.
It is bitterly cold. There are hardcore Midwesterners out here making their way in with trekking poles.
January 10, 2026 at 6:57 PM
In Minneapolis this afternoon—
Hundreds are streaming across the snow and ice into Powderhorn Park for a rally and march demanding ICE leave Minnesota.
It is bitterly cold. There are hardcore Midwesterners out here making their way in with trekking poles.
Hundreds are streaming across the snow and ice into Powderhorn Park for a rally and march demanding ICE leave Minnesota.
It is bitterly cold. There are hardcore Midwesterners out here making their way in with trekking poles.
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The only way the next democratic administration is going to do anything even somewhat resembling reforming and rooting out lawless thugs from ICE and elsewhere is due to sustained popular pressure. Otherwise, the instinct from the Dem elite to just turn the page and move on is going to be massive
A woman recording an ICE agent tells him "Shame on you."
The agent responds, "Have you all not learned from the past couple of days?"
"Learned what?" she asks
Then he knocks her phone out of her hand
The agent responds, "Have you all not learned from the past couple of days?"
"Learned what?" she asks
Then he knocks her phone out of her hand
January 10, 2026 at 3:29 PM
The only way the next democratic administration is going to do anything even somewhat resembling reforming and rooting out lawless thugs from ICE and elsewhere is due to sustained popular pressure. Otherwise, the instinct from the Dem elite to just turn the page and move on is going to be massive
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This is a serious issue that deserves far, far more attention.
Why are the Apple and Google app stores continuing to allow Elon Musk to harass and degrade women on a mass scale, through the Grok app?
Why don’t they have enough backbone to say, “No. Your app is dangerous. You’re not welcome here.”
Why are the Apple and Google app stores continuing to allow Elon Musk to harass and degrade women on a mass scale, through the Grok app?
Why don’t they have enough backbone to say, “No. Your app is dangerous. You’re not welcome here.”
January 10, 2026 at 7:17 AM
This is a serious issue that deserves far, far more attention.
Why are the Apple and Google app stores continuing to allow Elon Musk to harass and degrade women on a mass scale, through the Grok app?
Why don’t they have enough backbone to say, “No. Your app is dangerous. You’re not welcome here.”
Why are the Apple and Google app stores continuing to allow Elon Musk to harass and degrade women on a mass scale, through the Grok app?
Why don’t they have enough backbone to say, “No. Your app is dangerous. You’re not welcome here.”
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Death in Minnesota
The significance of the reaction to the killing of Renee Nicole Good
By me, at @prospectmagazine.co.uk
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/law/th...
Death in Minnesota
The significance of the reaction to the killing of Renee Nicole Good
By me, at @prospectmagazine.co.uk
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/law/th...
January 9, 2026 at 12:33 PM
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Death in Minnesota
The significance of the reaction to the killing of Renee Nicole Good
By me, at @prospectmagazine.co.uk
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/law/th...
Death in Minnesota
The significance of the reaction to the killing of Renee Nicole Good
By me, at @prospectmagazine.co.uk
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/law/th...
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“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.” George Orwell (1984)
The USA (2026)
The USA (2026)
January 8, 2026 at 9:12 PM
“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.” George Orwell (1984)
The USA (2026)
The USA (2026)
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GOP rep Rand Paul.
“Maduro was an authoritarian, an autocrat who indulged in state sponsored violence…it is great that he’s been removed”
As Rand Paul uttered those words Donald trump was publicly demonising the innocent American citizen who had just been murdered by US ICE thugs. 🤷♀️
“Maduro was an authoritarian, an autocrat who indulged in state sponsored violence…it is great that he’s been removed”
As Rand Paul uttered those words Donald trump was publicly demonising the innocent American citizen who had just been murdered by US ICE thugs. 🤷♀️
January 8, 2026 at 8:52 AM
GOP rep Rand Paul.
“Maduro was an authoritarian, an autocrat who indulged in state sponsored violence…it is great that he’s been removed”
As Rand Paul uttered those words Donald trump was publicly demonising the innocent American citizen who had just been murdered by US ICE thugs. 🤷♀️
“Maduro was an authoritarian, an autocrat who indulged in state sponsored violence…it is great that he’s been removed”
As Rand Paul uttered those words Donald trump was publicly demonising the innocent American citizen who had just been murdered by US ICE thugs. 🤷♀️
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The renaissance in local news is an exciting trend driven by online platforms. And one of the largest of these, @millmedia.bsky.social, was founded by @joshih.bsky.social in Manchester in 2020. It has now expanded to over 200,000 people subscribed across its 6 cities; over 13,000 of these pay.
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January 8, 2026 at 9:02 AM
The renaissance in local news is an exciting trend driven by online platforms. And one of the largest of these, @millmedia.bsky.social, was founded by @joshih.bsky.social in Manchester in 2020. It has now expanded to over 200,000 people subscribed across its 6 cities; over 13,000 of these pay.
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Renee Good the mother of three killed by ICE for simply trying to drive away.
We need justice and it needs to start now.
Get the killer arrested.
We need justice and it needs to start now.
Get the killer arrested.
January 8, 2026 at 12:05 AM
Renee Good the mother of three killed by ICE for simply trying to drive away.
We need justice and it needs to start now.
Get the killer arrested.
We need justice and it needs to start now.
Get the killer arrested.
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I know it’s not everything, but it’s something: how each of us, in our little spheres of work & community, can help foster & sustain places of care, decency, & intelligence even when powerful people celebrate venal, coarse, mendacious practices. What a gift, to be able to do something so worthwhile
January 20, 2025 at 12:18 AM
I know it’s not everything, but it’s something: how each of us, in our little spheres of work & community, can help foster & sustain places of care, decency, & intelligence even when powerful people celebrate venal, coarse, mendacious practices. What a gift, to be able to do something so worthwhile
He's gone with immediate effect. Stock exchange has been notified.
January 5, 2026 at 3:07 PM
He's gone with immediate effect. Stock exchange has been notified.
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Marco Rubio is reportedly saying Maduro will stand trial in US courts.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
January 3, 2026 at 10:52 AM
Marco Rubio is reportedly saying Maduro will stand trial in US courts.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
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Mikey Stewart is 100% correct.
January 3, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Mikey Stewart is 100% correct.
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I see
Ameircan terrorism good, Russian terrorism bad.
Terrorism is good actually if only the "correct" people do it
Ameircan terrorism good, Russian terrorism bad.
Terrorism is good actually if only the "correct" people do it
January 3, 2026 at 11:16 AM
I see
Ameircan terrorism good, Russian terrorism bad.
Terrorism is good actually if only the "correct" people do it
Ameircan terrorism good, Russian terrorism bad.
Terrorism is good actually if only the "correct" people do it
Anyone else refreshing Bluesky every few minutes to see if he's been sacked yet?
January 3, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Anyone else refreshing Bluesky every few minutes to see if he's been sacked yet?
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Tonight, the President of the United States has launched an unconstitutional war of aggression, dooming another generation to spill their blood for oil, and lay waste to a sovereign nation.
I demand that Congress exercise its power, halt this conflict, and impeach this war criminal president.
I demand that Congress exercise its power, halt this conflict, and impeach this war criminal president.
January 3, 2026 at 7:41 AM
Tonight, the President of the United States has launched an unconstitutional war of aggression, dooming another generation to spill their blood for oil, and lay waste to a sovereign nation.
I demand that Congress exercise its power, halt this conflict, and impeach this war criminal president.
I demand that Congress exercise its power, halt this conflict, and impeach this war criminal president.