Gem&Molly ⓥ
@gemandmoll.bsky.social
Human rights, animal rights & the environment. Socialist & Green. Atheist. Vegan 45 years: #lLiveandLetLive Call me Sue.
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Gem&Molly ⓥ
@gemandmoll.bsky.social
· Sep 28
The real Gem and Molly, adopted separately, were good pals together and good fun. Both gone some time ago. Their photos are on the wall (the Rogues Gallery) so I can smile at them every day.
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UK and US sink to new lows in global index of corruption.
The Index is flawed but tells a story. Political parties, legislators available for hire, crony contracts, VIP lanes, money buys honours
UK more corrupt than Estonia, Hong Kong, Uruguay, Ireland.
No relief in sight.
The Index is flawed but tells a story. Political parties, legislators available for hire, crony contracts, VIP lanes, money buys honours
UK more corrupt than Estonia, Hong Kong, Uruguay, Ireland.
No relief in sight.
UK and US sink to new lows in global index of corruption
Countries’ drop in scores in annual table comes amid ‘worrying trend’ of backsliding in established democracies
www.theguardian.com
February 10, 2026 at 8:06 AM
UK and US sink to new lows in global index of corruption.
The Index is flawed but tells a story. Political parties, legislators available for hire, crony contracts, VIP lanes, money buys honours
UK more corrupt than Estonia, Hong Kong, Uruguay, Ireland.
No relief in sight.
The Index is flawed but tells a story. Political parties, legislators available for hire, crony contracts, VIP lanes, money buys honours
UK more corrupt than Estonia, Hong Kong, Uruguay, Ireland.
No relief in sight.
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Myth:"It's cold this week, so global warming isn't real."
Fact:That confuses weather (short-term) with climate (long-term).
Climate scientists don't use a single week as proof.They track trends over decades through:
📈Global temps
🧊Ice sheet & glacier loss
🌊Ocean heat content
Fact:That confuses weather (short-term) with climate (long-term).
Climate scientists don't use a single week as proof.They track trends over decades through:
📈Global temps
🧊Ice sheet & glacier loss
🌊Ocean heat content
February 10, 2026 at 8:09 AM
Myth:"It's cold this week, so global warming isn't real."
Fact:That confuses weather (short-term) with climate (long-term).
Climate scientists don't use a single week as proof.They track trends over decades through:
📈Global temps
🧊Ice sheet & glacier loss
🌊Ocean heat content
Fact:That confuses weather (short-term) with climate (long-term).
Climate scientists don't use a single week as proof.They track trends over decades through:
📈Global temps
🧊Ice sheet & glacier loss
🌊Ocean heat content
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Govt to spend £5bn to pay off 90% of the English councils debts for supporting children & young people with special educational needs.
The real problem is privatisation and profiteering by corporations, huge wealth transfer from public to private
How long before the write-off needs to be repeated?
The real problem is privatisation and profiteering by corporations, huge wealth transfer from public to private
How long before the write-off needs to be repeated?
£5bn council SEND debts to be paid off by government
It comes days after the Local Government Association warned that eight in 10 English councils would face bankruptcy, if they had to honour deficits.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 10, 2026 at 8:18 AM
Govt to spend £5bn to pay off 90% of the English councils debts for supporting children & young people with special educational needs.
The real problem is privatisation and profiteering by corporations, huge wealth transfer from public to private
How long before the write-off needs to be repeated?
The real problem is privatisation and profiteering by corporations, huge wealth transfer from public to private
How long before the write-off needs to be repeated?
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🟨 Print Edition — Drowning in Denial
As Nigel Farage’s party scraps climate schemes around the country, Nafeez Ahmed reports on new data that shows flood risk surging across the 10 councils it leads
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As Nigel Farage’s party scraps climate schemes around the country, Nafeez Ahmed reports on new data that shows flood risk surging across the 10 councils it leads
🔗 https://subscribe.bylinetimes.com/edition/82/drowning-in-denial/
Drowning in Denial – Byline Times Digital / Print Edition
As Nigel Farage’s party scraps climate schemes around the country, Nafeez Ahmed reports on new data that shows flood risk surging across the 10 councils it leads
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February 10, 2026 at 8:30 AM
🟨 Print Edition — Drowning in Denial
As Nigel Farage’s party scraps climate schemes around the country, Nafeez Ahmed reports on new data that shows flood risk surging across the 10 councils it leads
🔗 https://subscribe.bylinetimes.com/edition/82/drowning-in-denial/
As Nigel Farage’s party scraps climate schemes around the country, Nafeez Ahmed reports on new data that shows flood risk surging across the 10 councils it leads
🔗 https://subscribe.bylinetimes.com/edition/82/drowning-in-denial/
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I want to teach MAGAs something that a Norwegian 3rd grader knows.... Puerto rico is a part of AMERICA 🤷
February 9, 2026 at 1:03 PM
I want to teach MAGAs something that a Norwegian 3rd grader knows.... Puerto rico is a part of AMERICA 🤷
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I dont understand why MAGA is attacking Bad Bunny. He speaks way better english than the president and the first lady 🤷
February 9, 2026 at 1:04 PM
I dont understand why MAGA is attacking Bad Bunny. He speaks way better english than the president and the first lady 🤷
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IT SHOULD COLLAPSE!!!!
February 9, 2026 at 1:07 PM
IT SHOULD COLLAPSE!!!!
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Everyone cheer for Lotus who did not have to be leashed or crated when a man from the city water came, even when he used a DRILL.
February 9, 2026 at 7:18 PM
Everyone cheer for Lotus who did not have to be leashed or crated when a man from the city water came, even when he used a DRILL.
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@kasparov63
If you still think the Trump WH is being played by Russia, then the one who is being played is you. The fake negotiations, the "two weeks" delays, the threats and calls, it's all a charade. Trump has worked hand in glove with Russia to try to force […]
[Original post on mstdn.social]
If you still think the Trump WH is being played by Russia, then the one who is being played is you. The fake negotiations, the "two weeks" delays, the threats and calls, it's all a charade. Trump has worked hand in glove with Russia to try to force […]
[Original post on mstdn.social]
February 9, 2026 at 8:11 AM
@kasparov63
If you still think the Trump WH is being played by Russia, then the one who is being played is you. The fake negotiations, the "two weeks" delays, the threats and calls, it's all a charade. Trump has worked hand in glove with Russia to try to force […]
[Original post on mstdn.social]
If you still think the Trump WH is being played by Russia, then the one who is being played is you. The fake negotiations, the "two weeks" delays, the threats and calls, it's all a charade. Trump has worked hand in glove with Russia to try to force […]
[Original post on mstdn.social]
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Loads of truth in this @chrismullinexmp.bsky.social piece.
It is also quite shocking to see former Chancellor Hunt also being feted as some fiscal guru by some commentators and podcasters when he was a totally irresponsible Chancellor knowing full well his party would not be elected.
It is also quite shocking to see former Chancellor Hunt also being feted as some fiscal guru by some commentators and podcasters when he was a totally irresponsible Chancellor knowing full well his party would not be elected.
The Tories set a tax trap and Rachel Reeves walked straight into it. It may be her defining mistake | Chris Mullin
The Tories set a tax trap and Rachel Reeves walked straight into it. It may be her defining mistake | Chris Mullin
By taking Jeremy Hunt’s NI cuts and ruling out other rises, Labour tried to out-Tory the Tories. And made a bad situation worse, says former Labour minister Chris Mullin
www.theguardian.com
October 21, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Loads of truth in this @chrismullinexmp.bsky.social piece.
It is also quite shocking to see former Chancellor Hunt also being feted as some fiscal guru by some commentators and podcasters when he was a totally irresponsible Chancellor knowing full well his party would not be elected.
It is also quite shocking to see former Chancellor Hunt also being feted as some fiscal guru by some commentators and podcasters when he was a totally irresponsible Chancellor knowing full well his party would not be elected.
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Leslie Wexner is one of the 10 co-conspirators named by the FBI during the 2019 arrest of Epstein.
He gave Epstein millions of dollars and the $70 million NYC townhouse.
Leon Black gave Epstein over $170 million.
Both men are alive.
How come they've never been asked to testify?
He gave Epstein millions of dollars and the $70 million NYC townhouse.
Leon Black gave Epstein over $170 million.
Both men are alive.
How come they've never been asked to testify?
February 10, 2026 at 5:58 AM
Leslie Wexner is one of the 10 co-conspirators named by the FBI during the 2019 arrest of Epstein.
He gave Epstein millions of dollars and the $70 million NYC townhouse.
Leon Black gave Epstein over $170 million.
Both men are alive.
How come they've never been asked to testify?
He gave Epstein millions of dollars and the $70 million NYC townhouse.
Leon Black gave Epstein over $170 million.
Both men are alive.
How come they've never been asked to testify?
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As countries across Europe roll out national programs to confront misogyny in schools, the United States still lacks a coordinated response.
Misogyny Is Rising in U.S. Classrooms. Where Is the National Response?
As Europe rolls out national programs to confront misogyny and harassment in schools, the United States still lacks a coordinated response.
msmagazine.com
February 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM
As countries across Europe roll out national programs to confront misogyny in schools, the United States still lacks a coordinated response.
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Jon Stewart nailed it tonight when he asked why is it the Super Bowl halftime performer’s responsibility to unify the country and not somebody else’s.
February 10, 2026 at 4:37 AM
Jon Stewart nailed it tonight when he asked why is it the Super Bowl halftime performer’s responsibility to unify the country and not somebody else’s.
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“Rather than being threatened with a criminal sentence, he should be commended for his courage in organising the largest Pécs Pride in history.”
Solidarity with Géza Buzás-Hábel and the many other activists in Hungary fighting for their freedoms. Everyone should be free to celebrate Pride.
🇭🇺🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
Solidarity with Géza Buzás-Hábel and the many other activists in Hungary fighting for their freedoms. Everyone should be free to celebrate Pride.
🇭🇺🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
Hungary: Pride organiser faces prison in latest attack on LGBTI rights
We uncover truth and hold the powerful to account. Take action, donate and join the Amnesty movement to protect human rights.
www.amnesty.org.uk
February 9, 2026 at 8:05 PM
“Rather than being threatened with a criminal sentence, he should be commended for his courage in organising the largest Pécs Pride in history.”
Solidarity with Géza Buzás-Hábel and the many other activists in Hungary fighting for their freedoms. Everyone should be free to celebrate Pride.
🇭🇺🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
Solidarity with Géza Buzás-Hábel and the many other activists in Hungary fighting for their freedoms. Everyone should be free to celebrate Pride.
🇭🇺🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
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This should concern us all. You cannot speak of freedom and liberty and then support this regime’s actions.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/imm...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/imm...
ICE plans to build mega warehouses for immigration detention spark growing concern
Sources at two government contractors told NBC News they were worried that new warehouses — and the large numbers of immigrants who would be housed in them — would present safety problems.
www.nbcnews.com
February 10, 2026 at 7:05 AM
This should concern us all. You cannot speak of freedom and liberty and then support this regime’s actions.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/imm...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/imm...
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RAVE is looking for her forever home. And guess what? She can travel. @pawspathtofurever.bsky.social can help. Please read and repost her bio. If you're interested in adopting her the form is below.
Bio
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www.petfinder.com/dog/rave-8a0...
Adoption form
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form.jotform.com/252536958908...
Bio
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www.petfinder.com/dog/rave-8a0...
Adoption form
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form.jotform.com/252536958908...
February 10, 2026 at 12:50 AM
RAVE is looking for her forever home. And guess what? She can travel. @pawspathtofurever.bsky.social can help. Please read and repost her bio. If you're interested in adopting her the form is below.
Bio
👇
www.petfinder.com/dog/rave-8a0...
Adoption form
👇💜👇💜👇💜👇
form.jotform.com/252536958908...
Bio
👇
www.petfinder.com/dog/rave-8a0...
Adoption form
👇💜👇💜👇💜👇
form.jotform.com/252536958908...
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Sorry to be Radical Left but I don't think we should put people who haven't committed a crime, and aren't even accused of committing a crime, into any sort of "Detention"
February 10, 2026 at 6:04 AM
Sorry to be Radical Left but I don't think we should put people who haven't committed a crime, and aren't even accused of committing a crime, into any sort of "Detention"
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I don’t understand either.
Crockett: "The US is falling apart, partially bc he's allowing for killings in the street, but also bc we have a 34 count convicted felon being shielded from any type of accountability as it relates to a child sex trafficking ring. I don't understand why we're pretending any of this is normal."
February 10, 2026 at 6:31 AM
I don’t understand either.
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We need a new definition of wealth.One that values:
· Ecological integrity
· Community health
· Long-term resilience
· Intergenerational justice
Fighting climate change is, at its core, a fight against this arrogant, short-sighted logic.
#ClimateEconomics #BeyondGDP
· Ecological integrity
· Community health
· Long-term resilience
· Intergenerational justice
Fighting climate change is, at its core, a fight against this arrogant, short-sighted logic.
#ClimateEconomics #BeyondGDP
February 10, 2026 at 6:52 AM
We need a new definition of wealth.One that values:
· Ecological integrity
· Community health
· Long-term resilience
· Intergenerational justice
Fighting climate change is, at its core, a fight against this arrogant, short-sighted logic.
#ClimateEconomics #BeyondGDP
· Ecological integrity
· Community health
· Long-term resilience
· Intergenerational justice
Fighting climate change is, at its core, a fight against this arrogant, short-sighted logic.
#ClimateEconomics #BeyondGDP
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For too long, a dangerous narrative has dominated: that Earth is a collection of "resources" for us to extract, a challenge for us to conquer, a bottomless pantry for us to consume.
This is human arrogance. And it is despicable.
This is human arrogance. And it is despicable.
February 10, 2026 at 6:53 AM
For too long, a dangerous narrative has dominated: that Earth is a collection of "resources" for us to extract, a challenge for us to conquer, a bottomless pantry for us to consume.
This is human arrogance. And it is despicable.
This is human arrogance. And it is despicable.
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What does humble action look like?Supporting indigenous leadership (they have never forgotten this connection).Demanding circular economies, not linear extraction.Protecting and restoring ecosystems.Listening to the science that tells us we are in a crisis of our own making.
February 10, 2026 at 6:57 AM
What does humble action look like?Supporting indigenous leadership (they have never forgotten this connection).Demanding circular economies, not linear extraction.Protecting and restoring ecosystems.Listening to the science that tells us we are in a crisis of our own making.
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Let's replace arrogance with interdependence. Our survival depends on it.
February 10, 2026 at 6:59 AM
Let's replace arrogance with interdependence. Our survival depends on it.