Julia LeeThorp
@julialt.bsky.social
Wandering SAffer, retired professor of archaeological science interested in all things human, animal and vegetable
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Julia LeeThorp
@julialt.bsky.social
· Jan 31
Anti-immigration policies: why harsh new rules put in place by Trump and other rich countries won’t last
Global north policies are increasingly nasty but these countries are ageing fast – without migrant labour, they face economic hardship.
theconversation.com
Some home-truths from Alan Hirsch introduced to the gathering Trumpian frenzy about immigration that wealthy countries have not yet grasped. Bottom line -their populations are aging & declining, they NEED these immigrants.
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theconversation.com/anti-immigra...
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Arrest the 🍊 not the 🍋
January 30, 2026 at 2:33 PM
Arrest the 🍊 not the 🍋
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Reminder that Alex Pretti demonstrated a bravery that the NYT has eluded in these dark days of trump tyranny.
January 27, 2026 at 11:52 PM
Reminder that Alex Pretti demonstrated a bravery that the NYT has eluded in these dark days of trump tyranny.
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how far is Davos from Dignitas
January 21, 2026 at 2:29 PM
how far is Davos from Dignitas
Off the scale bizarre, repetitive, resentful, ignorant, malevolent, boring, stream-of-consciousness nonsense. Amazed that the audience did not get up & leave.
Guess who?
A world of contrast to Mark Carney at the WEF yesterday
Guess who?
A world of contrast to Mark Carney at the WEF yesterday
January 21, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Off the scale bizarre, repetitive, resentful, ignorant, malevolent, boring, stream-of-consciousness nonsense. Amazed that the audience did not get up & leave.
Guess who?
A world of contrast to Mark Carney at the WEF yesterday
Guess who?
A world of contrast to Mark Carney at the WEF yesterday
What if the MSM wrote about the goings-on in Trump’s USA in the same way as they report on events in African or Middle Eastern countries? This article provides a flavour that is spot-on and disturbing
open.substack.com/pub/zeteo/p/...
open.substack.com/pub/zeteo/p/...
US Authoritarian Regime Executes Unarmed Civilian as Ruler Grows More Erratic, Isolated
What if we wrote about events in Trump’s America in the way that Western media describe African and Middle Eastern countries?
open.substack.com
January 9, 2026 at 10:48 AM
What if the MSM wrote about the goings-on in Trump’s USA in the same way as they report on events in African or Middle Eastern countries? This article provides a flavour that is spot-on and disturbing
open.substack.com/pub/zeteo/p/...
open.substack.com/pub/zeteo/p/...
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I'm confused
We are holding a foreign president for violating US law, but we can't hold our president for violating US law?
We are holding a foreign president for violating US law, but we can't hold our president for violating US law?
January 5, 2026 at 2:11 PM
I'm confused
We are holding a foreign president for violating US law, but we can't hold our president for violating US law?
We are holding a foreign president for violating US law, but we can't hold our president for violating US law?
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Why can’t we see the unredacted Russia Report that Johnson kept under wraps until after the 2019 election.
December 19, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Why can’t we see the unredacted Russia Report that Johnson kept under wraps until after the 2019 election.
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Georgian protesters have now reached the Government Administration building, demanding an international investigation into Georgian Dream’s use of chemical agents during last year’s crackdowns — as revealed by the BBC.
Day 374 of nonstop protests in Georgia. #theCamiteCase
Day 374 of nonstop protests in Georgia. #theCamiteCase
December 6, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Georgian protesters have now reached the Government Administration building, demanding an international investigation into Georgian Dream’s use of chemical agents during last year’s crackdowns — as revealed by the BBC.
Day 374 of nonstop protests in Georgia. #theCamiteCase
Day 374 of nonstop protests in Georgia. #theCamiteCase
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"Far from draining our welfare system, migrants are supporting the British state’s solvency."
New analysis by @lgilbert.co
ukandeu.ac.uk/lower-migrat...
New analysis by @lgilbert.co
ukandeu.ac.uk/lower-migrat...
November 7, 2025 at 8:17 AM
"Far from draining our welfare system, migrants are supporting the British state’s solvency."
New analysis by @lgilbert.co
ukandeu.ac.uk/lower-migrat...
New analysis by @lgilbert.co
ukandeu.ac.uk/lower-migrat...
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What Zohran Mamdani means for the future of progressive politics
You don’t fight hate with hate. You don’t win over their voters by being a watered-down version of the real deal. You have to forge your own identity and do your own thing
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/opinion...
You don’t fight hate with hate. You don’t win over their voters by being a watered-down version of the real deal. You have to forge your own identity and do your own thing
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/opinion...
What Zohran Mamdani means for the future of progressive politics
You don’t fight hate with hate. You don’t win over their voters by being a watered-down version of the real deal. You have to forge your own identity and do your own thing
northeastbylines.co.uk
November 3, 2025 at 9:52 AM
What Zohran Mamdani means for the future of progressive politics
You don’t fight hate with hate. You don’t win over their voters by being a watered-down version of the real deal. You have to forge your own identity and do your own thing
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/opinion...
You don’t fight hate with hate. You don’t win over their voters by being a watered-down version of the real deal. You have to forge your own identity and do your own thing
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/opinion...
What a fantastic and on the button idea!
It’s important to “direct that anger towards people who are responsible,” Loach says, suggesting that hurricanes be named after oil executives.
October 29, 2025 at 9:53 PM
What a fantastic and on the button idea!
This interview is deeply disturbing
This British Conservative Is Calling Out the UK’s Support for Israel
open.substack.com/pub/zeteo/p/...
This British Conservative Is Calling Out the UK’s Support for Israel
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This British Conservative Is Calling Out the UK’s Support for Israel
Journalist and author Peter Oborne also talks to Mehdi about Tony Blair being offered a role in Gaza, the UK ban on Maccabi hooligans, and the influence of Britain's own pro-Israel lobby.
open.substack.com
October 24, 2025 at 8:56 AM
This interview is deeply disturbing
This British Conservative Is Calling Out the UK’s Support for Israel
open.substack.com/pub/zeteo/p/...
This British Conservative Is Calling Out the UK’s Support for Israel
open.substack.com/pub/zeteo/p/...
Bearded Vulture nests as archaeological sites, wonderful!
An astonishing study!
"We carried out intense research focusing on more than 50 well-preserved historical Bearded Vulture nests in parts of southern Spain where the species became extinct, around 70-130 years ago".
"We carried out intense research focusing on more than 50 well-preserved historical Bearded Vulture nests in parts of southern Spain where the species became extinct, around 70-130 years ago".
super cool study found human artifacts in Bearded vulture nests, incl. "weaponry like a crossbow bolt and wooden lance, decorated sheep leather, and parts of a slingshot....a shoe made from twigs and grass is ~675-years-old." link to paper: doi.org/10.1002/ecy..... www.popsci.com/environment/... 🧪🌍🦉
October 3, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Bearded Vulture nests as archaeological sites, wonderful!
It’s pretty obvious that they did esp since the tide of denial on ongoing genocide is turning & authoritative UN report is now out. Beeg question is why they over-reached like that, they will have a hard time living it down
NEW
Has the government overreached in using terrorism law against Palestine Action?
A disclosed MI5 document indicates that the basis for proscription may be weak
By me, at @prospectmagazine.co.uk
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/law/th...
Has the government overreached in using terrorism law against Palestine Action?
A disclosed MI5 document indicates that the basis for proscription may be weak
By me, at @prospectmagazine.co.uk
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/law/th...
September 20, 2025 at 6:58 AM
It’s pretty obvious that they did esp since the tide of denial on ongoing genocide is turning & authoritative UN report is now out. Beeg question is why they over-reached like that, they will have a hard time living it down
Great article by Pam Jarvis, reminding us that we are all descended from immigrants. I’ve always sniggered at those who claim to be “pure” Anglo-Saxon Brits but, as she points out, what is sorely needed is better education on who we really are
yorkshirebylines.co.uk/society/immi...
yorkshirebylines.co.uk/society/immi...
Immigration: who do we think we are?
How far back in your family do you have to go to find an immigrant ancestor?
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
August 27, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Great article by Pam Jarvis, reminding us that we are all descended from immigrants. I’ve always sniggered at those who claim to be “pure” Anglo-Saxon Brits but, as she points out, what is sorely needed is better education on who we really are
yorkshirebylines.co.uk/society/immi...
yorkshirebylines.co.uk/society/immi...
Makes sense to me across the pond
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If Democrats got off their asses, here’s what they’d be doing now
Nine critical steps
open.substack.com
August 15, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Makes sense to me across the pond
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He just doesn't get it, does he?
You can't beat populists by copying their narrative and thinking you can do it better. You beat them by creating an alternative narrative that appeals to people's hopes, intellects, and feelings of shared humanity.
You can't beat populists by copying their narrative and thinking you can do it better. You beat them by creating an alternative narrative that appeals to people's hopes, intellects, and feelings of shared humanity.
August 13, 2025 at 10:50 AM
He just doesn't get it, does he?
You can't beat populists by copying their narrative and thinking you can do it better. You beat them by creating an alternative narrative that appeals to people's hopes, intellects, and feelings of shared humanity.
You can't beat populists by copying their narrative and thinking you can do it better. You beat them by creating an alternative narrative that appeals to people's hopes, intellects, and feelings of shared humanity.
Why indeed? We need to change the power balance
CEO pay is up 1,085% since 1978, while typical worker pay is up just 24%.
Why do we always hear "we can't afford to pay our workers more" but never "we can't afford to pay our CEO more"?
Why do we always hear "we can't afford to pay our workers more" but never "we can't afford to pay our CEO more"?
August 3, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Why indeed? We need to change the power balance
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CEO pay is up 1,085% since 1978, while typical worker pay is up just 24%.
Why do we always hear "we can't afford to pay our workers more" but never "we can't afford to pay our CEO more"?
Why do we always hear "we can't afford to pay our workers more" but never "we can't afford to pay our CEO more"?
August 3, 2025 at 12:01 AM
CEO pay is up 1,085% since 1978, while typical worker pay is up just 24%.
Why do we always hear "we can't afford to pay our workers more" but never "we can't afford to pay our CEO more"?
Why do we always hear "we can't afford to pay our workers more" but never "we can't afford to pay our CEO more"?
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Keep it going 🗽🇺🇸⚖️🇺🇦🇨🇦💙🩷🍀
July 25, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Keep it going 🗽🇺🇸⚖️🇺🇦🇨🇦💙🩷🍀
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It has become the Don't Annoy Israel Act.
July 20, 2025 at 5:54 AM
It has become the Don't Annoy Israel Act.
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More likely in Trump’s case that there is no blood going to his brain.
July 17, 2025 at 9:11 PM
More likely in Trump’s case that there is no blood going to his brain.
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Time for the Tax on Wealth Acquired Trinkets, also known as the TWAT tax.
July 11, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Time for the Tax on Wealth Acquired Trinkets, also known as the TWAT tax.
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111 BBC staff have signed a letter to their bosses saying "The BBC is often performing PR for Israel." and it is unacceptable.
Why is this allowed?
The BBC Board should be fired today.
Like/RT if you agree.
Why is this allowed?
The BBC Board should be fired today.
Like/RT if you agree.
July 2, 2025 at 11:54 AM
111 BBC staff have signed a letter to their bosses saying "The BBC is often performing PR for Israel." and it is unacceptable.
Why is this allowed?
The BBC Board should be fired today.
Like/RT if you agree.
Why is this allowed?
The BBC Board should be fired today.
Like/RT if you agree.