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@lookinupatstars.bsky.social
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@lookinupatstars.bsky.social
· Nov 15
A poem for today:
I feel slightly bitter
My beloved Twitter
Has gone down the shitter
(Anon)
I feel slightly bitter
My beloved Twitter
Has gone down the shitter
(Anon)
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I was honoured to be invited to write a guest article for North West Bylines.
Possibly a more controversial topic this time!
northwestbylines.co.uk/politics/is-...
Possibly a more controversial topic this time!
northwestbylines.co.uk/politics/is-...
Is Labour really “coming for the pensioners”?
Is the Conservative Party fair in accusing Labour of “contempt for pensioners”?
northwestbylines.co.uk
February 23, 2025 at 10:13 AM
I was honoured to be invited to write a guest article for North West Bylines.
Possibly a more controversial topic this time!
northwestbylines.co.uk/politics/is-...
Possibly a more controversial topic this time!
northwestbylines.co.uk/politics/is-...
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Companies Scaling Back or Denouncing DEI
Amazon
Boeing
Brown-Forman
Caterpillar
Ford
Harley-Davidson
John Deere
Lowe’s
Molson Coors
McDonald’s
Meta
Nissan
Stanley Black & Decker
Target
Tractor Supply
Toyota
Walmart
Support who supports you ✨✊
Amazon
Boeing
Brown-Forman
Caterpillar
Ford
Harley-Davidson
John Deere
Lowe’s
Molson Coors
McDonald’s
Meta
Nissan
Stanley Black & Decker
Target
Tractor Supply
Toyota
Walmart
Support who supports you ✨✊
January 25, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Companies Scaling Back or Denouncing DEI
Amazon
Boeing
Brown-Forman
Caterpillar
Ford
Harley-Davidson
John Deere
Lowe’s
Molson Coors
McDonald’s
Meta
Nissan
Stanley Black & Decker
Target
Tractor Supply
Toyota
Walmart
Support who supports you ✨✊
Amazon
Boeing
Brown-Forman
Caterpillar
Ford
Harley-Davidson
John Deere
Lowe’s
Molson Coors
McDonald’s
Meta
Nissan
Stanley Black & Decker
Target
Tractor Supply
Toyota
Walmart
Support who supports you ✨✊
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Corporate promises.
A London council approved a landfill and an incinerator, in exchange for a publicly accessible nature reserve.
Three decades later the land is still barren.
£2.2m bond meant to guarantee funding has disappeared.
Chicanery boosts profits.
www.thelondonspy.co.uk/p/the-incine...
A London council approved a landfill and an incinerator, in exchange for a publicly accessible nature reserve.
Three decades later the land is still barren.
£2.2m bond meant to guarantee funding has disappeared.
Chicanery boosts profits.
www.thelondonspy.co.uk/p/the-incine...
The incinerator, the nature reserve and the missing £2.2m bond
A deal to create a new London park has gone badly wrong
www.thelondonspy.co.uk
January 26, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Corporate promises.
A London council approved a landfill and an incinerator, in exchange for a publicly accessible nature reserve.
Three decades later the land is still barren.
£2.2m bond meant to guarantee funding has disappeared.
Chicanery boosts profits.
www.thelondonspy.co.uk/p/the-incine...
A London council approved a landfill and an incinerator, in exchange for a publicly accessible nature reserve.
Three decades later the land is still barren.
£2.2m bond meant to guarantee funding has disappeared.
Chicanery boosts profits.
www.thelondonspy.co.uk/p/the-incine...
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Preparing mass layoffs of civil servants in order to replace them with loyalists is another move from the authoritarian playbook
www.politico.com/news/2025/01...
www.politico.com/news/2025/01...
‘I am terrified’: Workers describe the dark mood inside federal agencies
“I would love to leave, but I don't know where I'd go," said one staffer.
www.politico.com
January 26, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Preparing mass layoffs of civil servants in order to replace them with loyalists is another move from the authoritarian playbook
www.politico.com/news/2025/01...
www.politico.com/news/2025/01...
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The results of our new megapoll with @yougov.co.uk blew our minds when we got them.
Voters in every single constituency in England, Scotland & Wales want the government to prioritise trade with the EU over the US.
Including in Clacton!
Full results 👇
Voters in every single constituency in England, Scotland & Wales want the government to prioritise trade with the EU over the US.
Including in Clacton!
Full results 👇
MRP Analysis: Prioritising the UK's trading relationships
Best for Britain's massive new MRP poll reveals that every constituency in Great Britain thinks the Government should prioritise trade with the EU over the USA and other countries.
buff.ly
January 26, 2025 at 10:57 AM
The results of our new megapoll with @yougov.co.uk blew our minds when we got them.
Voters in every single constituency in England, Scotland & Wales want the government to prioritise trade with the EU over the US.
Including in Clacton!
Full results 👇
Voters in every single constituency in England, Scotland & Wales want the government to prioritise trade with the EU over the US.
Including in Clacton!
Full results 👇
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You’re well enough to go to school.
You’re well enough to work.
Except when you aren’t.
Then you may use what limited energy you have to reach out for some resources to help.
If you can.
You find the safety nets are sparse, have gaping holes and netting of razor wire.
Let’s make it even harder.
You’re well enough to work.
Except when you aren’t.
Then you may use what limited energy you have to reach out for some resources to help.
If you can.
You find the safety nets are sparse, have gaping holes and netting of razor wire.
Let’s make it even harder.
January 26, 2025 at 11:40 AM
You’re well enough to go to school.
You’re well enough to work.
Except when you aren’t.
Then you may use what limited energy you have to reach out for some resources to help.
If you can.
You find the safety nets are sparse, have gaping holes and netting of razor wire.
Let’s make it even harder.
You’re well enough to work.
Except when you aren’t.
Then you may use what limited energy you have to reach out for some resources to help.
If you can.
You find the safety nets are sparse, have gaping holes and netting of razor wire.
Let’s make it even harder.
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Updated DEI list of companies committed to DEI
Costco, Meijer,Kroger,Giant Grocery,Ben & Jerry’s,Ulta,Macy’s, Old Navy,Nordstrom’s,TJ Maxx,GoTo Foods (includes Moe’s Southwest Grill, Mcalister’s, Auntie Anne’s, Jamba, Cinnabon, and more…),Dollar Tree, Walgreens, Wegmans (for those on the east coast)
Costco, Meijer,Kroger,Giant Grocery,Ben & Jerry’s,Ulta,Macy’s, Old Navy,Nordstrom’s,TJ Maxx,GoTo Foods (includes Moe’s Southwest Grill, Mcalister’s, Auntie Anne’s, Jamba, Cinnabon, and more…),Dollar Tree, Walgreens, Wegmans (for those on the east coast)
January 25, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Updated DEI list of companies committed to DEI
Costco, Meijer,Kroger,Giant Grocery,Ben & Jerry’s,Ulta,Macy’s, Old Navy,Nordstrom’s,TJ Maxx,GoTo Foods (includes Moe’s Southwest Grill, Mcalister’s, Auntie Anne’s, Jamba, Cinnabon, and more…),Dollar Tree, Walgreens, Wegmans (for those on the east coast)
Costco, Meijer,Kroger,Giant Grocery,Ben & Jerry’s,Ulta,Macy’s, Old Navy,Nordstrom’s,TJ Maxx,GoTo Foods (includes Moe’s Southwest Grill, Mcalister’s, Auntie Anne’s, Jamba, Cinnabon, and more…),Dollar Tree, Walgreens, Wegmans (for those on the east coast)
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Misogyny & Extremism: A Connection We Cannot Ignore-misogyny remains unrecognised as form of extremism. Misogyny is not & cannot remain a side note to these acts. It is central to understanding & stopping these tragedies. We must call it what it is: a form of terror open.substack.com/pub/davidcha...
Misogyny and Extremism: A Connection We Cannot Ignore
As the Southport murderer begins his 52-year sentence, I take a closer look at the overlooked role of misogyny in acts of extremism
open.substack.com
January 25, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Misogyny & Extremism: A Connection We Cannot Ignore-misogyny remains unrecognised as form of extremism. Misogyny is not & cannot remain a side note to these acts. It is central to understanding & stopping these tragedies. We must call it what it is: a form of terror open.substack.com/pub/davidcha...
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Hi, I’m God.
You all died in 2016.
And yes, this is Hell.
You all died in 2016.
And yes, this is Hell.
January 25, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Hi, I’m God.
You all died in 2016.
And yes, this is Hell.
You all died in 2016.
And yes, this is Hell.
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This is a slap in the face to American women.
Pete Hegseth has a track record of disrespecting women service members, and multiple credible sexual assault allegations.
Our troops deserve better.
Pete Hegseth has a track record of disrespecting women service members, and multiple credible sexual assault allegations.
Our troops deserve better.
January 25, 2025 at 3:23 AM
This is a slap in the face to American women.
Pete Hegseth has a track record of disrespecting women service members, and multiple credible sexual assault allegations.
Our troops deserve better.
Pete Hegseth has a track record of disrespecting women service members, and multiple credible sexual assault allegations.
Our troops deserve better.
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It seems being found guilty of upskirting is not automatic grounds for being put on the sex offenders register?
Nephew of Nigel Farage, Joseph Farage getting away with an absurdly mild sentence, such a small fine it's actually offensive is going to cause public outrage shortly.
👇🏻
archive.ph/ci2DF
☝🏻
Nephew of Nigel Farage, Joseph Farage getting away with an absurdly mild sentence, such a small fine it's actually offensive is going to cause public outrage shortly.
👇🏻
archive.ph/ci2DF
☝🏻
January 25, 2025 at 10:31 AM
It seems being found guilty of upskirting is not automatic grounds for being put on the sex offenders register?
Nephew of Nigel Farage, Joseph Farage getting away with an absurdly mild sentence, such a small fine it's actually offensive is going to cause public outrage shortly.
👇🏻
archive.ph/ci2DF
☝🏻
Nephew of Nigel Farage, Joseph Farage getting away with an absurdly mild sentence, such a small fine it's actually offensive is going to cause public outrage shortly.
👇🏻
archive.ph/ci2DF
☝🏻
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January 25, 2025 at 10:29 AM
A very thoughtful piece by our mutual friend Gary Gilligan. Next time you’re tempted to be drawn into a spat with a crazed Brexiteer or MAGAt, pause for minute before replying…
centralbylines.co.uk/opinion/enga...
centralbylines.co.uk/opinion/enga...
Engaging on social media with those you disagree with
This year let's work on engaging with people we strongly disagree with on social media in a more productive manner
centralbylines.co.uk
January 25, 2025 at 10:58 AM
A very thoughtful piece by our mutual friend Gary Gilligan. Next time you’re tempted to be drawn into a spat with a crazed Brexiteer or MAGAt, pause for minute before replying…
centralbylines.co.uk/opinion/enga...
centralbylines.co.uk/opinion/enga...
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The Supreme Court ruled corporations were allowed to donate unlimited amounts to politicians in 2010.
It only took them 6 years to take complete control of the government and 15 years to mark sure their voices are the only ones the masses ever hear again.
It only took them 6 years to take complete control of the government and 15 years to mark sure their voices are the only ones the masses ever hear again.
January 16, 2025 at 8:33 PM
The Supreme Court ruled corporations were allowed to donate unlimited amounts to politicians in 2010.
It only took them 6 years to take complete control of the government and 15 years to mark sure their voices are the only ones the masses ever hear again.
It only took them 6 years to take complete control of the government and 15 years to mark sure their voices are the only ones the masses ever hear again.
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Water SO polluted it can cause cancer & infertility but tell me once again about those profits #Anglian & #Affinity water companies.
How is this acceptable????
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
How is this acceptable????
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Revealed: drinking water sources in England polluted with forever chemicals
Exclusive: Water industry calls for PFAS ban after analysis of sampling data shows contamination across country
www.theguardian.com
January 16, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Water SO polluted it can cause cancer & infertility but tell me once again about those profits #Anglian & #Affinity water companies.
How is this acceptable????
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
How is this acceptable????
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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These people will stop at nothing. You cannot bring a sternly worded letter to a gun fight. You’ll be dead on the ground, bleeding out while some criminal pisses on you. When will we learn?
Donald Trump Should Be in Prison
Not the White House.
www.thegodpodcast.com
January 14, 2025 at 5:08 PM
These people will stop at nothing. You cannot bring a sternly worded letter to a gun fight. You’ll be dead on the ground, bleeding out while some criminal pisses on you. When will we learn?
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📣 #MMIP
This is my former boyfriend.
He was Lakota. He was murdered in Fargo, ND.
He was beaten so severaly that a portion of his skull was removed. He never regained consciousness. He died on May 3, 2013.
His killers were never charged. White privilege. 🤬
Thechíhíla (I love you) 🕊️
This is my former boyfriend.
He was Lakota. He was murdered in Fargo, ND.
He was beaten so severaly that a portion of his skull was removed. He never regained consciousness. He died on May 3, 2013.
His killers were never charged. White privilege. 🤬
Thechíhíla (I love you) 🕊️
January 12, 2025 at 9:00 PM
📣 #MMIP
This is my former boyfriend.
He was Lakota. He was murdered in Fargo, ND.
He was beaten so severaly that a portion of his skull was removed. He never regained consciousness. He died on May 3, 2013.
His killers were never charged. White privilege. 🤬
Thechíhíla (I love you) 🕊️
This is my former boyfriend.
He was Lakota. He was murdered in Fargo, ND.
He was beaten so severaly that a portion of his skull was removed. He never regained consciousness. He died on May 3, 2013.
His killers were never charged. White privilege. 🤬
Thechíhíla (I love you) 🕊️
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Awkward for the Tories who have recently been so energized by grooming gangs
Tory shadow minister rejected calls for mandatory child abuse reporting in 2018
Then-safeguarding minister Victoria Atkins - now a member of Kemi Badenoch's shadow cabinet - said the case for a mandatory reporting duty had "not been made."
www.mirror.co.uk
January 12, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Awkward for the Tories who have recently been so energized by grooming gangs
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Please join hundreds at the Royal Courts of Justice on Jan 29 & 30 in defence of our democratic right to protest in the UK. For Info & signup
#TheLordWalney16
#16for16 #SackLordWalney
defendourjuries.org/free-politic...
#TheLordWalney16
#16for16 #SackLordWalney
defendourjuries.org/free-politic...
January 12, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Please join hundreds at the Royal Courts of Justice on Jan 29 & 30 in defence of our democratic right to protest in the UK. For Info & signup
#TheLordWalney16
#16for16 #SackLordWalney
defendourjuries.org/free-politic...
#TheLordWalney16
#16for16 #SackLordWalney
defendourjuries.org/free-politic...
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Oh myyy, a million followers here at The Good Place! That’s an unexpected milestone, especially in my 88th time going ‘round the sun.
Let’s make the world a bit of a better place together, shall we?
Let’s make the world a bit of a better place together, shall we?
January 11, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Oh myyy, a million followers here at The Good Place! That’s an unexpected milestone, especially in my 88th time going ‘round the sun.
Let’s make the world a bit of a better place together, shall we?
Let’s make the world a bit of a better place together, shall we?
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Elon’s estranged daughter has re-entered the chat
January 11, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Elon’s estranged daughter has re-entered the chat
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57 companies are responsible for 80% of global greenhouse gas emissions since 2016.
These companies include fossil fuel giants like Chevron, Shell, and BP, who have been raking in record profits.
The profits of Big Oil should not be more important than the future of our planet.
These companies include fossil fuel giants like Chevron, Shell, and BP, who have been raking in record profits.
The profits of Big Oil should not be more important than the future of our planet.
Just 57 companies linked to 80% of greenhouse gas emissions since 2016
Analysis reveals many big producers increased output of fossil fuels and related emissions in seven years after Paris climate deal
www.theguardian.com
January 10, 2025 at 11:33 PM
57 companies are responsible for 80% of global greenhouse gas emissions since 2016.
These companies include fossil fuel giants like Chevron, Shell, and BP, who have been raking in record profits.
The profits of Big Oil should not be more important than the future of our planet.
These companies include fossil fuel giants like Chevron, Shell, and BP, who have been raking in record profits.
The profits of Big Oil should not be more important than the future of our planet.