Ivanskavinsky
@ivanskavinsky.bsky.social
Photographer, tutor, bicycle evangelist, tired kitten herder, wheel builder, big hugs, shy gobshite
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Billionaires are money hoarders. No one can spend $1 billion, let alone $100bn, on things they & their families need, or even really want. If they gave away 99% of their loot, this lot would still be absurdly, obscenely rich. Their wealth is socially useless, kept out of circulation for status alone
February 16, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Billionaires are money hoarders. No one can spend $1 billion, let alone $100bn, on things they & their families need, or even really want. If they gave away 99% of their loot, this lot would still be absurdly, obscenely rich. Their wealth is socially useless, kept out of circulation for status alone
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Over my dead body.
There is speculation that the introduction of driverless cars could lead to jaywalking laws in the UK
65% of Britons would oppose making jaywalking a minor offence, including 41% "strongly opposed"
Only 24% are would support such rules
yougov.co.uk/topics/trave...
65% of Britons would oppose making jaywalking a minor offence, including 41% "strongly opposed"
Only 24% are would support such rules
yougov.co.uk/topics/trave...
February 16, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Over my dead body.
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I’m not normally that person but….
It’s really annoying that Democracy for Sale a has hardly been credited anywhere in last 24 hours for breaking story of Labour Together paying to spy on journalists *almost two weeks* ago
Hadn’t expected Tory press office to be the exception!
It’s really annoying that Democracy for Sale a has hardly been credited anywhere in last 24 hours for breaking story of Labour Together paying to spy on journalists *almost two weeks* ago
Hadn’t expected Tory press office to be the exception!
February 16, 2026 at 8:25 AM
I’m not normally that person but….
It’s really annoying that Democracy for Sale a has hardly been credited anywhere in last 24 hours for breaking story of Labour Together paying to spy on journalists *almost two weeks* ago
Hadn’t expected Tory press office to be the exception!
It’s really annoying that Democracy for Sale a has hardly been credited anywhere in last 24 hours for breaking story of Labour Together paying to spy on journalists *almost two weeks* ago
Hadn’t expected Tory press office to be the exception!
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Hugely important story in tomorrow’s Guardian. Domestic violence suicides growing at a rate that a woman in an abusive relationship is now more likely to take her own life than be killed by a partner. But official stats may track as few as 10% of the true number. www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
Revealed: The true toll of female suicides in UK with domestic abuse at their core
Exclusive: Research suggests official statistics could track as few as 10% of the true number of cases
www.theguardian.com
February 15, 2026 at 9:28 PM
Hugely important story in tomorrow’s Guardian. Domestic violence suicides growing at a rate that a woman in an abusive relationship is now more likely to take her own life than be killed by a partner. But official stats may track as few as 10% of the true number. www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
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The Battle for Orgreave a powerful documentary from 1985 which highlights what happens when a government uses the police and the courts for political purposes and when said police are willing to perjure themselves in the hundreds to secure an unfounded conviction.
youtu.be/dn7DZSagDI4...
youtu.be/dn7DZSagDI4...
The Battle for Orgreave
youtu.be
February 14, 2026 at 10:23 AM
The Battle for Orgreave a powerful documentary from 1985 which highlights what happens when a government uses the police and the courts for political purposes and when said police are willing to perjure themselves in the hundreds to secure an unfounded conviction.
youtu.be/dn7DZSagDI4...
youtu.be/dn7DZSagDI4...
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NHS deal with AI firm Palantir called into question after officials’ concerns revealed.
Govt officials warned that the contract would not offer value for money, but Starmer and Streeting still went ahead.
Mandelson took Starmer to meet Palantir’s chief executive.
Govt officials warned that the contract would not offer value for money, but Starmer and Streeting still went ahead.
Mandelson took Starmer to meet Palantir’s chief executive.
NHS deal with AI firm Palantir called into question after officials’ concerns revealed
Exclusive: in 2025 briefing to Wes Streeting, officials warned reputation of tech firm behind US ICE operations would hinder rollout of data system in UK
www.theguardian.com
February 13, 2026 at 8:15 AM
NHS deal with AI firm Palantir called into question after officials’ concerns revealed.
Govt officials warned that the contract would not offer value for money, but Starmer and Streeting still went ahead.
Mandelson took Starmer to meet Palantir’s chief executive.
Govt officials warned that the contract would not offer value for money, but Starmer and Streeting still went ahead.
Mandelson took Starmer to meet Palantir’s chief executive.
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🤯🤯🤯 Full-on denial of reality.
State capture by the fossil fuel lobby.
The US descends into a banana republic. It would almost be funny if the consequences wouldn’t be so dire for billions of humans, if the courts don’t stop this folly soon.
www.scientificamerican.com/article/epa-...
State capture by the fossil fuel lobby.
The US descends into a banana republic. It would almost be funny if the consequences wouldn’t be so dire for billions of humans, if the courts don’t stop this folly soon.
www.scientificamerican.com/article/epa-...
One major rule anchored U.S. climate policy. The EPA just threw it out
The Trump administration rescinded the 2009 “endangerment finding,” ending regulation of greenhouse gases from cars and trucks
www.scientificamerican.com
February 12, 2026 at 9:21 PM
🤯🤯🤯 Full-on denial of reality.
State capture by the fossil fuel lobby.
The US descends into a banana republic. It would almost be funny if the consequences wouldn’t be so dire for billions of humans, if the courts don’t stop this folly soon.
www.scientificamerican.com/article/epa-...
State capture by the fossil fuel lobby.
The US descends into a banana republic. It would almost be funny if the consequences wouldn’t be so dire for billions of humans, if the courts don’t stop this folly soon.
www.scientificamerican.com/article/epa-...
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May the gay gods give these girls everything
February 12, 2026 at 5:38 PM
May the gay gods give these girls everything
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Nearly four years since Outsiders was on the front cover of The Big Issue. Loise, pictured here, spent four years street homeless in London with a baby. She had no access to support due to the hostile environment. Imagine for a moment what you would do as a woman alone in London with your baby as
February 10, 2026 at 8:22 AM
Nearly four years since Outsiders was on the front cover of The Big Issue. Loise, pictured here, spent four years street homeless in London with a baby. She had no access to support due to the hostile environment. Imagine for a moment what you would do as a woman alone in London with your baby as
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I can only hope that they are stale and unsalted, as the sonsabitches deserve no better.
Just making sure that @audacityofdespair.bsky.social has seen these amazing photos. Much respect to the protesters that came up with this.
At Whipple where expired dicks are being thrown at ICE vehicles and those believed to be agitators. The area has been a place of protest since thousands of federal agents arrived in the city.
Near Minneapolis February 7, 2026
Near Minneapolis February 7, 2026
February 7, 2026 at 9:06 PM
I can only hope that they are stale and unsalted, as the sonsabitches deserve no better.
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Hello everyone! If you’re watching Channel 4. If not, why not? ALL NEW ROMAN EMPIRE BY TRAIN ON RIGHT NOW!!!
February 7, 2026 at 9:07 PM
Hello everyone! If you’re watching Channel 4. If not, why not? ALL NEW ROMAN EMPIRE BY TRAIN ON RIGHT NOW!!!
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Farage was banging on about Turkish barbers, so these lads in Glasgow did this.
It's in Dumbarton Road, if you fancy a trim.
It's in Dumbarton Road, if you fancy a trim.
February 7, 2026 at 12:07 PM
Farage was banging on about Turkish barbers, so these lads in Glasgow did this.
It's in Dumbarton Road, if you fancy a trim.
It's in Dumbarton Road, if you fancy a trim.
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Last night there was a vigil for the first cycling fatality of the year on London's streets. I was there. Here are some thoughts (no paywall).
If this strikes a chord with you, please comment on the post and share.
open.substack.com/pub/nedboult...
If this strikes a chord with you, please comment on the post and share.
open.substack.com/pub/nedboult...
February 7, 2026 at 10:20 AM
Last night there was a vigil for the first cycling fatality of the year on London's streets. I was there. Here are some thoughts (no paywall).
If this strikes a chord with you, please comment on the post and share.
open.substack.com/pub/nedboult...
If this strikes a chord with you, please comment on the post and share.
open.substack.com/pub/nedboult...
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This. As I've been arguing for decades now in prose and on film, we are now living in a time when human beings are worth less. Some of us have more and feel empowered, but most are betrayed. And society is firmly structured for such.
Grigory Yavlinsky warns that the postwar order is collapsing and that human life is no longer the organizing principle of global politics.
https://bit.ly/4ahwNdc
https://bit.ly/4ahwNdc
“We Are All Passengers on the Titanic”
An interview with Grigory Yavlinsky.
bit.ly
February 6, 2026 at 6:31 PM
This. As I've been arguing for decades now in prose and on film, we are now living in a time when human beings are worth less. Some of us have more and feel empowered, but most are betrayed. And society is firmly structured for such.
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Appallingly brilliant!
February 6, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Appallingly brilliant!
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1. It was not an accident.
2. It was not a staffer.
3. While the president may have dementia his racism is not due to dementia.
4. He isn’t sorry. He means every racist thought he shares.
5. His base agrees with him.
6. He will do it again.
7. No one in power will hold him accountable.
2. It was not a staffer.
3. While the president may have dementia his racism is not due to dementia.
4. He isn’t sorry. He means every racist thought he shares.
5. His base agrees with him.
6. He will do it again.
7. No one in power will hold him accountable.
February 6, 2026 at 5:42 PM
1. It was not an accident.
2. It was not a staffer.
3. While the president may have dementia his racism is not due to dementia.
4. He isn’t sorry. He means every racist thought he shares.
5. His base agrees with him.
6. He will do it again.
7. No one in power will hold him accountable.
2. It was not a staffer.
3. While the president may have dementia his racism is not due to dementia.
4. He isn’t sorry. He means every racist thought he shares.
5. His base agrees with him.
6. He will do it again.
7. No one in power will hold him accountable.
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A full inquiry is needed into Peter Mandelson’s involvement with Peter Thiel’s dodgy tech outfit Palantir, specifically into the ex-ambassador’s role in Keir Starmer’s visit to Palantir’s Washington DC showroom and Palantir’s £241m contract with the MoD to “boost military AI and innovation”.
Mandelson’s links with US tech firm Palantir must be fully exposed, campaigners warn
Government faces call for transparency on former peer’s involvement amid fears he may have leaked more sensitive information
www.theguardian.com
February 5, 2026 at 11:50 PM
A full inquiry is needed into Peter Mandelson’s involvement with Peter Thiel’s dodgy tech outfit Palantir, specifically into the ex-ambassador’s role in Keir Starmer’s visit to Palantir’s Washington DC showroom and Palantir’s £241m contract with the MoD to “boost military AI and innovation”.
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By @deadder.bsky.social .
Breathtaking.
Breathtaking.
February 5, 2026 at 10:47 PM
By @deadder.bsky.social .
Breathtaking.
Breathtaking.
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Nigel Farage tells GB News that Keir Starmer's decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as US ambassador shows his judgement is "seriously wrong" and he should stand down as Prime Minister.
Here's what Farage said when Mandelson was appointed
Here's what Farage said when Mandelson was appointed
February 5, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Nigel Farage tells GB News that Keir Starmer's decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as US ambassador shows his judgement is "seriously wrong" and he should stand down as Prime Minister.
Here's what Farage said when Mandelson was appointed
Here's what Farage said when Mandelson was appointed
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There’s a v cynical media and political blindspot in the Epstein shitshow. A feeding frenzy to get rid of Starmer while red-carpeting Farage into No10. Who is named in the files. As is Candy, Reform’s treasurer. With Bannon. And Brexit.
Don’t cry about abuses of power and then do nothing about him.
Don’t cry about abuses of power and then do nothing about him.
February 5, 2026 at 7:44 AM
There’s a v cynical media and political blindspot in the Epstein shitshow. A feeding frenzy to get rid of Starmer while red-carpeting Farage into No10. Who is named in the files. As is Candy, Reform’s treasurer. With Bannon. And Brexit.
Don’t cry about abuses of power and then do nothing about him.
Don’t cry about abuses of power and then do nothing about him.
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"If Mandelson's links to Jeffrey Epstein disqualifies him from holding power, why does the company controlled by Epstein's business partner and co-owner retain access to the UK's most sensitive national security infrastructure?"
Peter Thiel. Jeffrey Epstein. Palantir. The UK Government.
Peter Thiel. Jeffrey Epstein. Palantir. The UK Government.
Jeffrey Epstein Co-Owned Venture Fund with Palantir Founder as it Entered UK Government
The Russian connected convicted sex trafficker co-owned a fund with Peter Thiel, now embedded in Britain’s most critical infrastructure with the help of Peter Mandelson
bylinetimes.com
February 4, 2026 at 10:47 PM
"If Mandelson's links to Jeffrey Epstein disqualifies him from holding power, why does the company controlled by Epstein's business partner and co-owner retain access to the UK's most sensitive national security infrastructure?"
Peter Thiel. Jeffrey Epstein. Palantir. The UK Government.
Peter Thiel. Jeffrey Epstein. Palantir. The UK Government.