Gus Ironside
@gusironside.bsky.social
Senior Advocacy Coordinator at Connected Voice Advocacy (Newcastle). Humanist. Profeminist. Music enthusiast/writer. I support the White Ribbon campaign to end men’s violence against women and girls. Silence and inaction are complicity. Views my own.
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When Trump dies we get Vance. Thiel’s pet.
They'll blame a lot of stuff on Trump AND try to fast-track an even uglier white supremacist techno-Christofascism.
We must prept for this now & organize accordingly.
Grassroots activism, coalitions. Dissent. Sand in gears. Strikes.
Every angle.
They'll blame a lot of stuff on Trump AND try to fast-track an even uglier white supremacist techno-Christofascism.
We must prept for this now & organize accordingly.
Grassroots activism, coalitions. Dissent. Sand in gears. Strikes.
Every angle.
January 21, 2026 at 1:10 PM
When Trump dies we get Vance. Thiel’s pet.
They'll blame a lot of stuff on Trump AND try to fast-track an even uglier white supremacist techno-Christofascism.
We must prept for this now & organize accordingly.
Grassroots activism, coalitions. Dissent. Sand in gears. Strikes.
Every angle.
They'll blame a lot of stuff on Trump AND try to fast-track an even uglier white supremacist techno-Christofascism.
We must prept for this now & organize accordingly.
Grassroots activism, coalitions. Dissent. Sand in gears. Strikes.
Every angle.
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Gosh, if only there were a constitutional mechanism for removing a president who is mentally ill and unfit to hold office.
January 19, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Gosh, if only there were a constitutional mechanism for removing a president who is mentally ill and unfit to hold office.
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Living a moral life in an age of bullies requires collective action; it cannot be done alone. Each of us must organize and participate in a vast network of moral resistance. From this solidarity we will grow stronger. This is what our current moment requires.
January 17, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Living a moral life in an age of bullies requires collective action; it cannot be done alone. Each of us must organize and participate in a vast network of moral resistance. From this solidarity we will grow stronger. This is what our current moment requires.
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Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom release a joint statement:
January 18, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom release a joint statement:
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Another reason why Mr Polanski is unsuited to high office. I am not sure whether he genuinely believes this student drivel or is saying for the benefit of supporters, but it is deeply unhelpful and immature.
Keir Starmer did everything he could to be US poodle and his strategy has ended in total humiliation. Both him and Farage are puppets of a hostile foreign nation.
It's obvious that if someone is a bully - you don't just keep appeasing them.
Disastrous strategy by Labour.
It's obvious that if someone is a bully - you don't just keep appeasing them.
Disastrous strategy by Labour.
January 18, 2026 at 7:24 AM
Another reason why Mr Polanski is unsuited to high office. I am not sure whether he genuinely believes this student drivel or is saying for the benefit of supporters, but it is deeply unhelpful and immature.
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Jake Lang - far-right influencer and pardoned Jan. 6 insurrectionist - promised to burn Qurans to provoke anti-ICE protestors.
Instead, we watched him get peppered with silly string and chased out of town.
Join @maitlis.bsky.social from the streets of Minneapolis as tensions run high...
Instead, we watched him get peppered with silly string and chased out of town.
Join @maitlis.bsky.social from the streets of Minneapolis as tensions run high...
January 18, 2026 at 8:49 AM
Jake Lang - far-right influencer and pardoned Jan. 6 insurrectionist - promised to burn Qurans to provoke anti-ICE protestors.
Instead, we watched him get peppered with silly string and chased out of town.
Join @maitlis.bsky.social from the streets of Minneapolis as tensions run high...
Instead, we watched him get peppered with silly string and chased out of town.
Join @maitlis.bsky.social from the streets of Minneapolis as tensions run high...
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This is a sign of ethical collapse. Trump has forced this brave person to debase herself--with gold trimming.
January 16, 2026 at 4:54 AM
This is a sign of ethical collapse. Trump has forced this brave person to debase herself--with gold trimming.
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Basically Trump is threatening to sanction NATO unless NATO commits suicide.
And people still think he might sanction Russia. He is doing Putin’s work.
And people still think he might sanction Russia. He is doing Putin’s work.
⚡️ Trump floats tariffs on countries opposing his Greenland ambitions.
"I may put a tariff on countries if they don't go along with Greenland, because we need Greenland for national security. So I may do that," Trump said.
"I may put a tariff on countries if they don't go along with Greenland, because we need Greenland for national security. So I may do that," Trump said.
Trump floats tariffs on countries opposing his Greenland ambitions
"I may put a tariff on countries if they don't go along with Greenland, because we need Greenland for national security. So I may do that," Trump said.
kyivindependent.com
January 16, 2026 at 11:06 PM
Basically Trump is threatening to sanction NATO unless NATO commits suicide.
And people still think he might sanction Russia. He is doing Putin’s work.
And people still think he might sanction Russia. He is doing Putin’s work.
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Hi All, Just sent out this piece. Yes, Trump is deadly serious in wanting to seize Greenland. He just does not want to invade. He would like to "assimilate" the island like the Borg--and hopes threats to Europe/NATO will help him do it. This will not be pretty. open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
Trump Is Deadly Serious About Assimilating Greenland
He Would Like Europe To Do His Dirty Work For Him
open.substack.com
January 17, 2026 at 11:55 AM
Hi All, Just sent out this piece. Yes, Trump is deadly serious in wanting to seize Greenland. He just does not want to invade. He would like to "assimilate" the island like the Borg--and hopes threats to Europe/NATO will help him do it. This will not be pretty. open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
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Here’s a short history of dubious male allies, and what lessons we can apply to working out whether pro-feminist men are actually good for the women’s movement 🧵
For the whole piece, please see my Substack
open.substack.com/pub/rachelhe...
For the whole piece, please see my Substack
open.substack.com/pub/rachelhe...
Men in the Women's Movement: Can They Ever Be a Positive Presence?
This week, women have been disillusioned by men whom they previously considered to be staunch feminist allies. So how can we tell which men are true pro-feminist allies and which are harmful to the wo...
open.substack.com
January 14, 2026 at 11:42 AM
Here’s a short history of dubious male allies, and what lessons we can apply to working out whether pro-feminist men are actually good for the women’s movement 🧵
For the whole piece, please see my Substack
open.substack.com/pub/rachelhe...
For the whole piece, please see my Substack
open.substack.com/pub/rachelhe...
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BBC report at a headline level that Grok will now not make sexually exploitative images any more. An actual reporter comes on and explains that it will do no such thing, and will just make the images invisible in the UK. These are two very, very different things.
January 15, 2026 at 6:44 AM
BBC report at a headline level that Grok will now not make sexually exploitative images any more. An actual reporter comes on and explains that it will do no such thing, and will just make the images invisible in the UK. These are two very, very different things.
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If a ceasefire takes hold in Ukraine, Putin will lose power. Putin will not accept a ceasefire as long as he lives.
If free and fair elections are held in the United States, Putin puppet Trump will be impeached. Trump will not allow real elections or regime change to take place.
If free and fair elections are held in the United States, Putin puppet Trump will be impeached. Trump will not allow real elections or regime change to take place.
January 14, 2026 at 11:31 PM
If a ceasefire takes hold in Ukraine, Putin will lose power. Putin will not accept a ceasefire as long as he lives.
If free and fair elections are held in the United States, Putin puppet Trump will be impeached. Trump will not allow real elections or regime change to take place.
If free and fair elections are held in the United States, Putin puppet Trump will be impeached. Trump will not allow real elections or regime change to take place.
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“America’s Dark Revolution”
Interview with never-Trump conservative journalist Charlie Skyes on how America has gone from being a reliable ally to “a genuine threat to western values, western democracy and western economies."
nickcohen.substack.com/p/americas-d...
Interview with never-Trump conservative journalist Charlie Skyes on how America has gone from being a reliable ally to “a genuine threat to western values, western democracy and western economies."
nickcohen.substack.com/p/americas-d...
America’s dark revolution
The Lowdown with Charlie Sykes
nickcohen.substack.com
January 12, 2026 at 11:56 AM
“America’s Dark Revolution”
Interview with never-Trump conservative journalist Charlie Skyes on how America has gone from being a reliable ally to “a genuine threat to western values, western democracy and western economies."
nickcohen.substack.com/p/americas-d...
Interview with never-Trump conservative journalist Charlie Skyes on how America has gone from being a reliable ally to “a genuine threat to western values, western democracy and western economies."
nickcohen.substack.com/p/americas-d...
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Yesterday was #HumanTraffickingDay.
We stand with the 50 million people worldwide affected by modern slavery.
If our advocacy service can help you or someone you know, please get in touch.
📧 advocacy@connectedvoice.org.uk
🔗 www.connectedvoice.org.uk/services/adv...
@hopeforjustice.bsky.social
We stand with the 50 million people worldwide affected by modern slavery.
If our advocacy service can help you or someone you know, please get in touch.
📧 advocacy@connectedvoice.org.uk
🔗 www.connectedvoice.org.uk/services/adv...
@hopeforjustice.bsky.social
January 12, 2026 at 12:20 PM
Yesterday was #HumanTraffickingDay.
We stand with the 50 million people worldwide affected by modern slavery.
If our advocacy service can help you or someone you know, please get in touch.
📧 advocacy@connectedvoice.org.uk
🔗 www.connectedvoice.org.uk/services/adv...
@hopeforjustice.bsky.social
We stand with the 50 million people worldwide affected by modern slavery.
If our advocacy service can help you or someone you know, please get in touch.
📧 advocacy@connectedvoice.org.uk
🔗 www.connectedvoice.org.uk/services/adv...
@hopeforjustice.bsky.social
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“Must we always kiss Trump’s arse?”
Piece from me on how our relationship with the US is abusive now, not “special”
It's time for the UK and Europe to put our own interests first and break with a rogue superpower
comment.press/starm10126
Piece from me on how our relationship with the US is abusive now, not “special”
It's time for the UK and Europe to put our own interests first and break with a rogue superpower
comment.press/starm10126
Must we always kiss Trump’s arse?
It’s time to break with the rogue superpower
comment.press
January 10, 2026 at 10:39 AM
“Must we always kiss Trump’s arse?”
Piece from me on how our relationship with the US is abusive now, not “special”
It's time for the UK and Europe to put our own interests first and break with a rogue superpower
comment.press/starm10126
Piece from me on how our relationship with the US is abusive now, not “special”
It's time for the UK and Europe to put our own interests first and break with a rogue superpower
comment.press/starm10126
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The Norwegian Nobel Prize committee has been forced to make a statement, declaring that the prize cannot be transferred.
It's hard even to comprehend how stupid this has become
It's hard even to comprehend how stupid this has become
January 10, 2026 at 9:15 AM
The Norwegian Nobel Prize committee has been forced to make a statement, declaring that the prize cannot be transferred.
It's hard even to comprehend how stupid this has become
It's hard even to comprehend how stupid this has become
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I invite all Americans to join Minnesota in a day of unity tomorrow.
January 9, 2026 at 12:15 AM
I invite all Americans to join Minnesota in a day of unity tomorrow.
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✅ Testimonial Tuesday
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#AdvocacyWorks #TestimonialTuesday #MakingADifference
Don’t just take our word for it...
We’re proud to make a difference every day. If you or someone you know needs advocacy support, get in touch:
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January 6, 2026 at 8:20 AM
✅ Testimonial Tuesday
Don’t just take our word for it...
We’re proud to make a difference every day. If you or someone you know needs advocacy support, get in touch:
📧 advocacy@connectedvoice.org.uk
🌐 www.connectedvoice.org.uk/services/adv...
#AdvocacyWorks #TestimonialTuesday #MakingADifference
Don’t just take our word for it...
We’re proud to make a difference every day. If you or someone you know needs advocacy support, get in touch:
📧 advocacy@connectedvoice.org.uk
🌐 www.connectedvoice.org.uk/services/adv...
#AdvocacyWorks #TestimonialTuesday #MakingADifference
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Truly bizarre press conference under way. Trump claims the US will rule Venezuela for now--but no details. Actually, the Venezuelan military is now in charge and there seems to be no plan to get rid of them. And all the blame is being put on Maduro (and his wife).
January 3, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Truly bizarre press conference under way. Trump claims the US will rule Venezuela for now--but no details. Actually, the Venezuelan military is now in charge and there seems to be no plan to get rid of them. And all the blame is being put on Maduro (and his wife).
“When someone tells you who they are believe them. Donald Trump has told us what is coming for Europe. It’s the same language of regime change that he’s using for the Americas.”
An essential read by @carolecadwalla.bsky.social
An essential read by @carolecadwalla.bsky.social
NEW: A mass propaganda event is about to engulf the US news cycle and what, if anything, survives it will be a lesson for our times.
But it’s what the rest of the world does now that’s key. When someone tells you who they are, believe them.
broligarchy.substack.com/p/the-threat...
But it’s what the rest of the world does now that’s key. When someone tells you who they are, believe them.
broligarchy.substack.com/p/the-threat...
January 3, 2026 at 2:43 PM
“When someone tells you who they are believe them. Donald Trump has told us what is coming for Europe. It’s the same language of regime change that he’s using for the Americas.”
An essential read by @carolecadwalla.bsky.social
An essential read by @carolecadwalla.bsky.social
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NEW: A mass propaganda event is about to engulf the US news cycle and what, if anything, survives it will be a lesson for our times.
But it’s what the rest of the world does now that’s key. When someone tells you who they are, believe them.
broligarchy.substack.com/p/the-threat...
But it’s what the rest of the world does now that’s key. When someone tells you who they are, believe them.
broligarchy.substack.com/p/the-threat...
January 3, 2026 at 2:20 PM
NEW: A mass propaganda event is about to engulf the US news cycle and what, if anything, survives it will be a lesson for our times.
But it’s what the rest of the world does now that’s key. When someone tells you who they are, believe them.
broligarchy.substack.com/p/the-threat...
But it’s what the rest of the world does now that’s key. When someone tells you who they are, believe them.
broligarchy.substack.com/p/the-threat...
Strange days when a man best known for staged pratfalls into duck-ponds is emerging as the most statesman-like of our political leaders.
January 3, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Strange days when a man best known for staged pratfalls into duck-ponds is emerging as the most statesman-like of our political leaders.
“Trump believes in autocracy and great powers carving up the world into spheres of influence.
The attack on Venezuela confirms that he looks at Russia asserting its power in Ukraine and is attracted rather than repelled.
He is an American Putin.”
The attack on Venezuela confirms that he looks at Russia asserting its power in Ukraine and is attracted rather than repelled.
He is an American Putin.”
Venezuela and a world ruled by wolves
Trump is the Putin of the West
open.substack.com
January 3, 2026 at 1:24 PM
“Trump believes in autocracy and great powers carving up the world into spheres of influence.
The attack on Venezuela confirms that he looks at Russia asserting its power in Ukraine and is attracted rather than repelled.
He is an American Putin.”
The attack on Venezuela confirms that he looks at Russia asserting its power in Ukraine and is attracted rather than repelled.
He is an American Putin.”