Karen Rangeley
@karenrangeley.bsky.social
Photographer; Manchester/Leeds UK
Enjoy politics, 6music, dystopian literature/films, Liverpool FC, MOTD, yoga, tea, rain
Enjoy politics, 6music, dystopian literature/films, Liverpool FC, MOTD, yoga, tea, rain
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Jasmine Crockett with the real talk!
June 26, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Jasmine Crockett with the real talk!
April 17, 2025 at 11:13 AM
@bandonthewall.bsky.social outstanding performance tonight from trio Little Barrie, Malcolm Catto and Lewis Wharton. Psychfunkbluesfreakbeat meld! #livemusic
April 4, 2025 at 11:10 PM
@bandonthewall.bsky.social outstanding performance tonight from trio Little Barrie, Malcolm Catto and Lewis Wharton. Psychfunkbluesfreakbeat meld! #livemusic
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The core argument here is unanswerable. For liberal democratic countries, buying American weapons is a security risk. It must be avoided at all costs.
March 22, 2025 at 6:07 PM
The core argument here is unanswerable. For liberal democratic countries, buying American weapons is a security risk. It must be avoided at all costs.
March 16, 2025 at 12:44 PM
youtu.be/FbJJvfZJj7s?...
new/old VHS footage of @theoliviatremorcontrol
Never get tired of watching and listening to this amazing band #psychedelicmusic
new/old VHS footage of @theoliviatremorcontrol
Never get tired of watching and listening to this amazing band #psychedelicmusic
Olivia Tremor Control (LIVE) Pt.1
YouTube video by VimanaRama
youtu.be
March 2, 2025 at 11:37 AM
youtu.be/FbJJvfZJj7s?...
new/old VHS footage of @theoliviatremorcontrol
Never get tired of watching and listening to this amazing band #psychedelicmusic
new/old VHS footage of @theoliviatremorcontrol
Never get tired of watching and listening to this amazing band #psychedelicmusic
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As the US walks away, Europe needs to step up for Ukraine. But does it have the will?
As the US walks away, Europe needs to step up for Ukraine. But does it have the will?
Russia is relying on strength of numbers, and Putin may not honour a peace deal
www.theguardian.com
February 16, 2025 at 8:41 AM
As the US walks away, Europe needs to step up for Ukraine. But does it have the will?
thestreetlink.org.uk
If you’re worried about someone’s wellbeing on the streets in the UK, here’s a really useful link
If you’re worried about someone’s wellbeing on the streets in the UK, here’s a really useful link
StreetLink - Connecting people sleeping rough to local services
Welcome to StreetLink. Make an alert if you've seen someone sleeping rough, or if you're sleeping rough and want to find out about local support services.
thestreetlink.org.uk
January 9, 2025 at 11:39 PM
thestreetlink.org.uk
If you’re worried about someone’s wellbeing on the streets in the UK, here’s a really useful link
If you’re worried about someone’s wellbeing on the streets in the UK, here’s a really useful link
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The far-right is rising across Europe, but we're seeing early tentative signs that they can be frozen out of power. What's required is an absolute refusal from decent people on the centre-right to work with them inews.co.uk/opinion/nige...
Nigel Farage is watching hungrily as the far right sweeps to power across Europe
In 2025, European liberal democracy will be in a fight for its survival
inews.co.uk
December 23, 2024 at 10:01 AM
The far-right is rising across Europe, but we're seeing early tentative signs that they can be frozen out of power. What's required is an absolute refusal from decent people on the centre-right to work with them inews.co.uk/opinion/nige...
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UK govt wants people to save more for private pension.
How? Real average wage is lower than in 2008, rich have got richer.
50% of the population own less than 5% of wealth; the poorest 10% own 0.02%.
Is it redistribution or trickle-down?
Watch the Minister's reply
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltDG...
How? Real average wage is lower than in 2008, rich have got richer.
50% of the population own less than 5% of wealth; the poorest 10% own 0.02%.
Is it redistribution or trickle-down?
Watch the Minister's reply
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltDG...
House of Lords pension review phase 2 18 Dec 2024
YouTube video by Prem Sikka
www.youtube.com
December 23, 2024 at 11:43 AM
UK govt wants people to save more for private pension.
How? Real average wage is lower than in 2008, rich have got richer.
50% of the population own less than 5% of wealth; the poorest 10% own 0.02%.
Is it redistribution or trickle-down?
Watch the Minister's reply
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltDG...
How? Real average wage is lower than in 2008, rich have got richer.
50% of the population own less than 5% of wealth; the poorest 10% own 0.02%.
Is it redistribution or trickle-down?
Watch the Minister's reply
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltDG...
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A consensus is emerging: Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. Where is the action? | Nesrine Malik
A consensus is emerging: Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. Where is the action? | Nesrine Malik
It may feel hopeless to see supportive states continue to back Israel, but bearing witness matters for future reckoning
A consensus is building. On 5 December, Amnesty International concluded after an investigation that “Israel has committed and is…
www.theguardian.com
December 23, 2024 at 6:04 AM
A consensus is emerging: Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. Where is the action? | Nesrine Malik
“The situation in Gaza is apocalyptic..the absolute desperation of having no food or shelter for your family in the biting cold of winter..despite international law being so publicly violated by Israel and starvation being used relentlessly as a weapon of war, world leaders continue to do nothing”
December 23, 2024 at 10:30 AM
“The situation in Gaza is apocalyptic..the absolute desperation of having no food or shelter for your family in the biting cold of winter..despite international law being so publicly violated by Israel and starvation being used relentlessly as a weapon of war, world leaders continue to do nothing”
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My Parallel Academy offers free online maths tutoring for 250 students. Just recruited 450 more! Preparing bright state school kids for UKMT maths challenges. We need more superstar maths teachers/tutors who offer 8+ hrs/wk evenings/weekends, £27.50/h. Email CV & note to tom@goodthinkingsociety.org
December 4, 2024 at 3:46 PM
My Parallel Academy offers free online maths tutoring for 250 students. Just recruited 450 more! Preparing bright state school kids for UKMT maths challenges. We need more superstar maths teachers/tutors who offer 8+ hrs/wk evenings/weekends, £27.50/h. Email CV & note to tom@goodthinkingsociety.org
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Why is the government not capable wiping the floor with Nigel Farage every single day like this? Alastair Campbell effortlessly destroys him over his Brexit legacy which by almost every economic and financial measure has been disastrous for the country
December 6, 2024 at 6:41 AM
Why is the government not capable wiping the floor with Nigel Farage every single day like this? Alastair Campbell effortlessly destroys him over his Brexit legacy which by almost every economic and financial measure has been disastrous for the country
Isn’t this the most beautiful flue tower ever!
The tower of light, designed by architect Tonkin Liu has been providing heat and power to buildings in the city centre since 2022.
Credit @mancitycouncil.bsky.social
The tower of light, designed by architect Tonkin Liu has been providing heat and power to buildings in the city centre since 2022.
Credit @mancitycouncil.bsky.social
December 6, 2024 at 12:51 AM
Isn’t this the most beautiful flue tower ever!
The tower of light, designed by architect Tonkin Liu has been providing heat and power to buildings in the city centre since 2022.
Credit @mancitycouncil.bsky.social
The tower of light, designed by architect Tonkin Liu has been providing heat and power to buildings in the city centre since 2022.
Credit @mancitycouncil.bsky.social
I was enjoying myself listening to tonight’s @nitinsawhney.bsky.social concert @bridgewaterhall until I saw this alert pop up on my phone. Ironically I was listening to Heart Suite, a classical piece, which was composed by Nitin and inspired by his recent heart attack…
December 5, 2024 at 11:35 PM
I was enjoying myself listening to tonight’s @nitinsawhney.bsky.social concert @bridgewaterhall until I saw this alert pop up on my phone. Ironically I was listening to Heart Suite, a classical piece, which was composed by Nitin and inspired by his recent heart attack…
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New Olivia Tremor Control? *Jangly* new Olivia Tremor Control.
oliviatremorcontrol.bandcamp.com/track/garden...
oliviatremorcontrol.bandcamp.com/track/garden...
Garden of Light, by The Olivia Tremor Control
track by The Olivia Tremor Control
oliviatremorcontrol.bandcamp.com
November 29, 2024 at 4:01 PM
New Olivia Tremor Control? *Jangly* new Olivia Tremor Control.
oliviatremorcontrol.bandcamp.com/track/garden...
oliviatremorcontrol.bandcamp.com/track/garden...
So very bittersweet, at least he got to see people enjoying the two new songs. RIP.
Elephant 6 and Olivia Tremor Control co-founder Will Cullen Hart died today, just as the band’s first new music in 13 years was released 🤍
www.stereogum.com/2289129/elep...
www.stereogum.com/2289129/elep...
Will Cullen Hart, Elephant 6 & Olivia Tremor Control Co-Founder, Dead At 53
Will Cullen Hart, co-founder of the legendary indie rock collective Elephant 6 and the Olivia Tremor Control, has died. He was 53. Robert Schneider, of the Elephant 6-affiliated band Apples In Stereo,...
www.stereogum.com
December 1, 2024 at 8:38 PM
So very bittersweet, at least he got to see people enjoying the two new songs. RIP.
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Every year, GS provides Christmas Dinner for people who have been in the care system who may not have anywhere else to go on a day when family can be thin on the ground. Christmas Dinners are held around the country and they always needs funds, support and help. Details below. Please share.
The Gold From The Stone Foundation
www.goldfromthestone.org.uk
November 26, 2024 at 10:40 PM
Every year, GS provides Christmas Dinner for people who have been in the care system who may not have anywhere else to go on a day when family can be thin on the ground. Christmas Dinners are held around the country and they always needs funds, support and help. Details below. Please share.
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Late Fragment by Raymond Carver.
November 17, 2024 at 10:17 PM
Late Fragment by Raymond Carver.
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Homeless people to be given cash in first major UK trial to reduce poverty
Led by King’s College London, study will recruit 360 people in England and Wales to explore benefits of scheme www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
Led by King’s College London, study will recruit 360 people in England and Wales to explore benefits of scheme www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
Homeless people to be given cash in first major UK trial to reduce poverty
Led by King’s College London, study will recruit 360 people in England and Wales to explore benefits of scheme
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2024 at 8:31 AM
Homeless people to be given cash in first major UK trial to reduce poverty
Led by King’s College London, study will recruit 360 people in England and Wales to explore benefits of scheme www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
Led by King’s College London, study will recruit 360 people in England and Wales to explore benefits of scheme www.theguardian.com/society/2024...