Jonathan Hall
@jonathannorway.bsky.social
Anglo Norwegian guy interested in democracy, entrepreneurship, startups, renewables, agriculture, food, outdoor life and football
I hope that fixing the NHS is top priority for the British government. Any democratically elected government that does not manage to improve the standard of living for ordinary people is paving the way for authoritarianism.
BBC’s Health Editor Hugh Pym: “Waiting list for planned NHS treatment in England has gone up for a third month in a row - to 7.41 million in August.”
October 9, 2025 at 9:16 AM
I hope that fixing the NHS is top priority for the British government. Any democratically elected government that does not manage to improve the standard of living for ordinary people is paving the way for authoritarianism.
Economic turbulence shakes US airlines as travel demand falters - www.reuters.com/business/aer...
Economic turbulence shakes US airlines as travel demand falters
US airlines were flying high on talk of a new golden age, but Trump's tariffs and federal cuts have upended that optimism. Tourists and companies have reduced spending, forcing carriers to cut their first-quarter profit forecasts.
www.reuters.com
August 5, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Economic turbulence shakes US airlines as travel demand falters - www.reuters.com/business/aer...
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Warnock: If I'm honest, there are days when I have to ask people of my faith tradition as a Christian, are we reading the same book?
The book I know says I was hungry and you fed me. I was sick, I was in prison and you visited me, I was a stranger and you welcomed me….
The book I know says I was hungry and you fed me. I was sick, I was in prison and you visited me, I was a stranger and you welcomed me….
June 30, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Warnock: If I'm honest, there are days when I have to ask people of my faith tradition as a Christian, are we reading the same book?
The book I know says I was hungry and you fed me. I was sick, I was in prison and you visited me, I was a stranger and you welcomed me….
The book I know says I was hungry and you fed me. I was sick, I was in prison and you visited me, I was a stranger and you welcomed me….
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WHAT FOX WILL NEVER SHOW YOU!!
The news won't show you this because they have a narrative to spin.
The news won't show you this because they have a narrative to spin.
June 14, 2025 at 12:31 AM
WHAT FOX WILL NEVER SHOW YOU!!
The news won't show you this because they have a narrative to spin.
The news won't show you this because they have a narrative to spin.
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Newsom: "Arrest me. Let's just get it over with, tough guy. I don't give a damn ... Tom, arrest me. Let's go."
June 9, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Newsom: "Arrest me. Let's just get it over with, tough guy. I don't give a damn ... Tom, arrest me. Let's go."
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LAPD fired rubber bullets at Australian journalist @laurentomasi.bsky.social
June 9, 2025 at 1:39 AM
LAPD fired rubber bullets at Australian journalist @laurentomasi.bsky.social
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Words matter: russia is not launching massive attacks against civilians “after” Spider's Web Operation. It has never stopped conducting these criminal strikes since the beginning of its all-out war.
This is not a “retaliation” or “revenge,” but its usual practice.
edition.cnn.com/2025/06/05/e...
This is not a “retaliation” or “revenge,” but its usual practice.
edition.cnn.com/2025/06/05/e...
Russia launches deadly drone and missile strikes days after Ukraine’s audacious attack on bomber fleet | CNN
Russia launched waves of drones and ballistic missiles at multiple targets across a broad swath of Ukraine early Friday, killing at least four people in the capital and wounding around 40 across the c...
edition.cnn.com
June 6, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Words matter: russia is not launching massive attacks against civilians “after” Spider's Web Operation. It has never stopped conducting these criminal strikes since the beginning of its all-out war.
This is not a “retaliation” or “revenge,” but its usual practice.
edition.cnn.com/2025/06/05/e...
This is not a “retaliation” or “revenge,” but its usual practice.
edition.cnn.com/2025/06/05/e...
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This honestly made me tear up. Not gonna lie. 💪🫡
Fuck fascists.
Fuck fascists.
June 3, 2025 at 3:22 PM
This honestly made me tear up. Not gonna lie. 💪🫡
Fuck fascists.
Fuck fascists.
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A Norwegian soldier brought journalist Yama Wolasmal to safety during the fall of Kabul. The soldier later received a medal for his actions. Yama Wolasmal has a strength of character that I wish many other journalists had www.nrk.no/video/27961c...
- Det gir meg fortsatt en vond følelse
Yama Wolasmal møter mannen som reddet han
www.nrk.no
May 18, 2025 at 8:48 AM
A Norwegian soldier brought journalist Yama Wolasmal to safety during the fall of Kabul. The soldier later received a medal for his actions. Yama Wolasmal has a strength of character that I wish many other journalists had www.nrk.no/video/27961c...
Incredible cartoon www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Ben Jennings on Donald Trump’s address to US troops in Doha – cartoon
On his tour of the Middle East, the US president spoke to personnel at al-Udeid air base
www.theguardian.com
May 16, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Incredible cartoon www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Politicians everywhere must get back to basics: jobs plus affordable food, housing, health and security. It’s easy really! www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The English question now isn’t about Reform or party politics: it’s the rage that means we can’t talk to each other any more | John Harris
My time in Lincolnshire highlighted our country’s most serious problem: the disconnection that means solutions can’t be reached, says Guardian columnist John Harris
www.theguardian.com
May 5, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Politicians everywhere must get back to basics: jobs plus affordable food, housing, health and security. It’s easy really! www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Rubio publicly criticizing an ally for cracking down on right-wing extremism. And Germany hitting back. We are in a new world
May 2, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Rubio publicly criticizing an ally for cracking down on right-wing extremism. And Germany hitting back. We are in a new world
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Risks to global financial stability surging after Trump tariffs, warns IMF
Risks to global financial stability surging after Trump tariffs, warns IMF
World body says ‘sharp repricing of risks’ possible amid growing concern over role of ‘nonbank’ lenders
www.theguardian.com
April 23, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Risks to global financial stability surging after Trump tariffs, warns IMF
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Vatican power struggle: will an ‘anti-Francis’ pope emerge from conclave?
Vatican power struggle: will an ‘anti-Francis’ pope emerge from conclave?
Of 135 cardinals eligible to take part in choosing successor, late pontiff appointed about 110 including conservatives
www.theguardian.com
April 23, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Vatican power struggle: will an ‘anti-Francis’ pope emerge from conclave?
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SURPRISE!!!! The NYT did an analysis of the press room and exposes how Karoline Leavitt relies on planted stooges in the room to throw propaganda soft balls she uses to lie to the public.
This is how authoritarian states are run.
This is how authoritarian states are run.
April 18, 2025 at 2:00 AM
SURPRISE!!!! The NYT did an analysis of the press room and exposes how Karoline Leavitt relies on planted stooges in the room to throw propaganda soft balls she uses to lie to the public.
This is how authoritarian states are run.
This is how authoritarian states are run.
The dumming down of America?
Under pressure from DOGE, nearly all the staff of the Defense Digital Service — the Pentagon’s fast-track tech development arm — are resigning over the coming month. The resignations will effectively shut down the decade-old program after the end of April.
Pentagon’s ‘SWAT team of nerds’ resigns en masse
Employees of a defense tech unit say they were sidelined by DOGE. “Either we die quickly or we die slowly,” says the director.
www.politico.com
April 16, 2025 at 6:52 AM
The dumming down of America?
A stark message to the democracies of the world. Address economic equality now or die! @keirstarmer.bsky.social #jonasgahrstørre www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Rightwing populists will keep winning until we grasp this truth about human nature | George Monbiot
Economic inequality breeds resentment and a desire to get even. That’s what fuels support for even incompetent regimes, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
April 13, 2025 at 11:59 AM
A stark message to the democracies of the world. Address economic equality now or die! @keirstarmer.bsky.social #jonasgahrstørre www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Check out these powerful photos of demonstrators around the country rallying in #HandsOff protests!!!
www.npr.org/sections/the...
www.npr.org/sections/the...
Photos: See demonstrators around the country rally in 'Hands Off!' protests
NPR member station photographers documented what they saw at the demonstrations against the Trump administration, from cuts and layoffs to federal departments, to mass deportations.
www.npr.org
April 6, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Check out these powerful photos of demonstrators around the country rallying in #HandsOff protests!!!
www.npr.org/sections/the...
www.npr.org/sections/the...
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Anti-Trump protests are underway across America
This is BOSTON
This is BOSTON
April 5, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Anti-Trump protests are underway across America
This is BOSTON
This is BOSTON
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INCREDIBLE: Literally MILLIONS of people took part in “Hands Off!” protests against Trump and Elon Musk across all 50 states and globally today, organized by a pro-democracy movement in response to what they call a “hostile takeover” and attack on American rights and freedoms.
#HandsOff
#HandsOff
‘Hands Off!’ protesters across US rally against President Donald Trump and Elon Musk | CNN
Over 1,400 protests against President Donald Trump and Elon Musk are expected across all 50 states on Saturday, organized by a pro-democracy movement in response to what organizers call a “hostile tak...
www.cnn.com
April 6, 2025 at 2:29 AM
INCREDIBLE: Literally MILLIONS of people took part in “Hands Off!” protests against Trump and Elon Musk across all 50 states and globally today, organized by a pro-democracy movement in response to what they call a “hostile takeover” and attack on American rights and freedoms.
#HandsOff
#HandsOff
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I don’t know who this guy is but I liked his sign! (NYC)
HandsOff
HandsOff
April 6, 2025 at 12:46 AM
I don’t know who this guy is but I liked his sign! (NYC)
HandsOff
HandsOff
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MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on the protests engulfing the country today as Trump hides from the American people and golfs.
Trump in TERROR as PROTESTS ERUPT TODAY
YouTube video by MeidasTouch
youtu.be
April 5, 2025 at 2:05 PM
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on the protests engulfing the country today as Trump hides from the American people and golfs.
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