@joannic.bsky.social
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I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
youtu.be
January 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
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New analysis from @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social & fellow Unions.
Sizeable surplus @ Edinburgh Uni
Financial pressure is from irresponsible capital spending & depreciation
Management metrics mislead
Redundancies hit financial strength & Uni’s academic mission
www.ucuedinburgh.org.uk/blog/depreci...
Sizeable surplus @ Edinburgh Uni
Financial pressure is from irresponsible capital spending & depreciation
Management metrics mislead
Redundancies hit financial strength & Uni’s academic mission
www.ucuedinburgh.org.uk/blog/depreci...
Depreciating the University of Edinburgh into the Ground — UCU Edinburgh
There are four key takeaways from the University of Edinburgh’s 2024-25 annual report, which this post explores: The University continues to make a sizeable surplus. What financial pressures exi...
www.ucuedinburgh.org.uk
January 28, 2026 at 7:52 AM
New analysis from @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social & fellow Unions.
Sizeable surplus @ Edinburgh Uni
Financial pressure is from irresponsible capital spending & depreciation
Management metrics mislead
Redundancies hit financial strength & Uni’s academic mission
www.ucuedinburgh.org.uk/blog/depreci...
Sizeable surplus @ Edinburgh Uni
Financial pressure is from irresponsible capital spending & depreciation
Management metrics mislead
Redundancies hit financial strength & Uni’s academic mission
www.ucuedinburgh.org.uk/blog/depreci...
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Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara: "People have had enough. This is the third shooting in less than 3 weeks. The MPD went the entire year last year recovering about 900 guns from the street, arresting hundreds of violent offenders, and we didn't shoot anyone ... this is not sustainable."
January 25, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara: "People have had enough. This is the third shooting in less than 3 weeks. The MPD went the entire year last year recovering about 900 guns from the street, arresting hundreds of violent offenders, and we didn't shoot anyone ... this is not sustainable."
Final Palestine Action hunger striker may die within days, says doctor
Final Palestine Action hunger striker may die within days, says doctor
Umer Khalid, 22, has stopped drinking water as well as food in protest against charges against him
The final remaining Palestine Action prisoner on hunger strike has now stopped drinking water, which a doctor has warned could kill him.
Umer Khalid, 22, has been on a hunger strike since November. His action was briefly paused at Christmas when he became unwell. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
January 24, 2026 at 12:06 PM
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Final Palestine Action hunger striker may die within days, says doctor
Final Palestine Action hunger striker may die within days, says doctor
Umer Khalid, 22, has stopped drinking water as well as food in protest against charges against him
The final remaining Palestine Action prisoner on hunger strike has now stopped drinking water, which a doctor has warned could kill him.
Umer Khalid, 22, has been on a hunger strike since November. His action was briefly paused at Christmas when he became unwell. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
January 24, 2026 at 11:57 AM
Final Palestine Action hunger striker may die within days, says doctor
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BREAKING: Keir Starmer has said Donald Trump’s remarks about British troops in Afghanistan were 'insulting and frankly appalling'
The Prime Minister has suggested the US president should apologise
The Prime Minister has suggested the US president should apologise
January 23, 2026 at 4:11 PM
BREAKING: Keir Starmer has said Donald Trump’s remarks about British troops in Afghanistan were 'insulting and frankly appalling'
The Prime Minister has suggested the US president should apologise
The Prime Minister has suggested the US president should apologise
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Interview with @brookenewman.bsky.social on her new book 'The Crown’s Silence':
British crown was world’s largest buyer of enslaved people by 1807, book reveals
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
#History #EnslavedHistory
British crown was world’s largest buyer of enslaved people by 1807, book reveals
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
#History #EnslavedHistory
British crown was world’s largest buyer of enslaved people by 1807, book reveals
Exclusive: Author of The Crown’s Silence tells how navy and monarchy protected slave trade for hundreds of years
www.theguardian.com
January 23, 2026 at 2:19 PM
Interview with @brookenewman.bsky.social on her new book 'The Crown’s Silence':
British crown was world’s largest buyer of enslaved people by 1807, book reveals
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
#History #EnslavedHistory
British crown was world’s largest buyer of enslaved people by 1807, book reveals
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
#History #EnslavedHistory
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"Technically speaking, the missing chicken is still in the fridge"
January 13, 2026 at 12:24 PM
"Technically speaking, the missing chicken is still in the fridge"
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Vote Reform get Tory could not be clearer and will be painfully evident on Thursday when Farage visits Edinburgh to announce his new tartan puppet, the non leader of a non party with no Scottish policies.
weegingerdug.wordpress.com/2026/01/12/f...
weegingerdug.wordpress.com/2026/01/12/f...
Farage’s new tartan puppet
On Monday, Nigel Farage preened his insufferably smug way through a press conference at which he introduced the latest opportunistic Tory defector to Reform UK. This time it was Nadhim Zahawi, who …
weegingerdug.wordpress.com
January 12, 2026 at 8:05 PM
Vote Reform get Tory could not be clearer and will be painfully evident on Thursday when Farage visits Edinburgh to announce his new tartan puppet, the non leader of a non party with no Scottish policies.
weegingerdug.wordpress.com/2026/01/12/f...
weegingerdug.wordpress.com/2026/01/12/f...
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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
@melanieward.bsky.social What are you doing about this?
LATEST: Palestine Action hunger strikers are described to be on 'the brink of death' as fellow activists send tearful messages of love
Read here: www.thenational.scot/news/2...
Read here: www.thenational.scot/news/2...
January 9, 2026 at 6:51 PM
@melanieward.bsky.social What are you doing about this?
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LATEST: Palestine Action hunger strikers are described to be on 'the brink of death' as fellow activists send tearful messages of love
Read here: www.thenational.scot/news/2...
Read here: www.thenational.scot/news/2...
January 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM
LATEST: Palestine Action hunger strikers are described to be on 'the brink of death' as fellow activists send tearful messages of love
Read here: www.thenational.scot/news/2...
Read here: www.thenational.scot/news/2...
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I’m still thinking I must have imagined this.
And the BBC package ends with some crap about ‘in these politically charged times, dualling narratives’
WHAT IN THE NAME OF GOD IS GOING ON!?!
There is no dual narratives
An innocent woman was shot dead and the Trump administration is lying about
THAT in the story
WHAT IN THE NAME OF GOD IS GOING ON!?!
There is no dual narratives
An innocent woman was shot dead and the Trump administration is lying about
THAT in the story
January 8, 2026 at 10:10 PM
I’m still thinking I must have imagined this.
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My latest blog piece. With the Trump regime ramping up its threats against the Arctic nation of Greenland, it’s a good time to take a closer look at the history and culture of Greenland.
weegingerdug.wordpress.com/2026/01/06/g...
weegingerdug.wordpress.com/2026/01/06/g...
Greenland, a nation, not an American possession
With the Trump regime ramping up its threats against the Arctic nation of Greenland, it’s a good time to take a closer look at the history and culture of Greenland. Greenland is officially ca…
weegingerdug.wordpress.com
January 6, 2026 at 4:48 PM
My latest blog piece. With the Trump regime ramping up its threats against the Arctic nation of Greenland, it’s a good time to take a closer look at the history and culture of Greenland.
weegingerdug.wordpress.com/2026/01/06/g...
weegingerdug.wordpress.com/2026/01/06/g...
Anas Sarwar’s Dream bellacaledonia.org.uk/2025/12/28/a...
Anas Sarwar’s Dream
As Betwixtmas trundles on, it’s a plaintive time of year for some. Here, Euan McColm rues the decline in fortunes of the First Minister in Waiting ‘Anas Sarwar’s dream of ousting John S…
bellacaledonia.org.uk
December 28, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Anas Sarwar’s Dream bellacaledonia.org.uk/2025/12/28/a...
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Another one to file under "This is NOT normal behaviour by a supposed democracy and ally".
This isn't about censorship, if it was the US would be sanctioning Russian and Chinese government figures who really are suppressing free speech.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
(1/2)
This isn't about censorship, if it was the US would be sanctioning Russian and Chinese government figures who really are suppressing free speech.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
(1/2)
December 24, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Another one to file under "This is NOT normal behaviour by a supposed democracy and ally".
This isn't about censorship, if it was the US would be sanctioning Russian and Chinese government figures who really are suppressing free speech.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
(1/2)
This isn't about censorship, if it was the US would be sanctioning Russian and Chinese government figures who really are suppressing free speech.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
(1/2)
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NEW: last night, the US govt launched an assault on the ‘global censorship industrial complex’, aka European tech researchers/campaigners.
It’s a deeply chilling move & speaks as to why we need international solidarity more than ever.
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
It’s a deeply chilling move & speaks as to why we need international solidarity more than ever.
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
A message to America: we are not your enemy
Last night, the US launched an all-out assault on the "global censorship industrial complex", I respond with some deep breaths, solidarity and a vibey video (it's all I have)
open.substack.com
December 24, 2025 at 11:52 AM
NEW: last night, the US govt launched an assault on the ‘global censorship industrial complex’, aka European tech researchers/campaigners.
It’s a deeply chilling move & speaks as to why we need international solidarity more than ever.
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
It’s a deeply chilling move & speaks as to why we need international solidarity more than ever.
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
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Professor Emma Tominey from the University of York led the research. She said: “Our study of families’ experiences in England and Scotland is clear in suggesting that the Scottish child payment is having a significant impact in reducing family hardship, child deprivation, and food insecurity"
December 12, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Professor Emma Tominey from the University of York led the research. She said: “Our study of families’ experiences in England and Scotland is clear in suggesting that the Scottish child payment is having a significant impact in reducing family hardship, child deprivation, and food insecurity"
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Not once did I hear anyone say they were ready and willing to throw in the towel in standing up to Russia’s aggression, even without US support, shares David Pratt after a visit to Ukraine✍️
David Pratt: Donald Trump’s 'security strategy' has 'allies' quaking
www.thenational.scot
December 11, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Not once did I hear anyone say they were ready and willing to throw in the towel in standing up to Russia’s aggression, even without US support, shares David Pratt after a visit to Ukraine✍️
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Island voices 'not being heard by CalMac'
https://www.welovestornoway.com/index.php/articles/40800-island-voices-not-being-heard-by-calmac
#scothinews
https://www.welovestornoway.com/index.php/articles/40800-island-voices-not-being-heard-by-calmac
#scothinews
Island voices 'not being heard by CalMac'
Ferries Community Board’s 2024‑25 report urges stronger community voice, better CalMac reliability, youth travel parity, and faster rollout of new vessels and ports.
www.welovestornoway.com
December 9, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Island voices 'not being heard by CalMac'
https://www.welovestornoway.com/index.php/articles/40800-island-voices-not-being-heard-by-calmac
#scothinews
https://www.welovestornoway.com/index.php/articles/40800-island-voices-not-being-heard-by-calmac
#scothinews
Westminster and Scotland's energy, fool me once... weegingerdug.wordpress.com/2025/12/08/w...
Westminster and Scotland’s energy, fool me once…
Scotland is, by far and away, the most energy rich country of the islands of Britain and Ireland. Moreover it has more in the way of energy resources than just about any other country in Europe, wi…
weegingerdug.wordpress.com
December 8, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Westminster and Scotland's energy, fool me once... weegingerdug.wordpress.com/2025/12/08/w...
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Financially corrupt *and* morally corrupt
Some people can achieve world leading levels of corruption in one sphere, or the other
Only FIFA can really hit the dizzying heights in both
Some people can achieve world leading levels of corruption in one sphere, or the other
Only FIFA can really hit the dizzying heights in both
December 5, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Financially corrupt *and* morally corrupt
Some people can achieve world leading levels of corruption in one sphere, or the other
Only FIFA can really hit the dizzying heights in both
Some people can achieve world leading levels of corruption in one sphere, or the other
Only FIFA can really hit the dizzying heights in both
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Delighted to reveal that I will be announcing the very first winner of the LBC* Peace Prize on Monday**.
*(morning show)
**I’ll probably forget
*(morning show)
**I’ll probably forget
December 5, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Delighted to reveal that I will be announcing the very first winner of the LBC* Peace Prize on Monday**.
*(morning show)
**I’ll probably forget
*(morning show)
**I’ll probably forget