Millicent
@missmillicent.bsky.social
Londoner working in politics & democratic participation. Special interests in PR, political education, diversity, inclusion & equality. Also speaks 🇳🇴, 🇩🇪 & 🇫🇷. Learning 🇺🇦.
Feminist and 🏳️⚧️ ally. She/Her.
Feminist and 🏳️⚧️ ally. She/Her.
First, we take Manhattan
November 5, 2025 at 7:58 AM
First, we take Manhattan
As far as I'm concerned, a trans woman is a biological woman. Go on, fight me.
April 16, 2025 at 4:51 PM
As far as I'm concerned, a trans woman is a biological woman. Go on, fight me.
My eldest is 7. She was born in London, a citizen of the EU. America was the dependable leader of the free world. Times have changed
www.economist.com/europe/2025/...
www.economist.com/europe/2025/...
The thing about Europe: it’s the actual land of the free now
Europe’s very real problems don’t look so bad by comparison
www.economist.com
April 12, 2025 at 2:47 PM
My eldest is 7. She was born in London, a citizen of the EU. America was the dependable leader of the free world. Times have changed
www.economist.com/europe/2025/...
www.economist.com/europe/2025/...
My anger with Trump and those who voted him in is now being rivalled by my empathy with all the deeply honourable and dignified Americans suffering the humiliation of having him as their leader
April 10, 2025 at 3:37 PM
My anger with Trump and those who voted him in is now being rivalled by my empathy with all the deeply honourable and dignified Americans suffering the humiliation of having him as their leader
Trump has replaced the stable trading relations which America spent over half a century building with whimsical and arbitrary policymaking, in which decisions are posted on social media and not even his advisers know what is coming next.
www.economist.com/leaders/2025...
From The Economist
www.economist.com/leaders/2025...
From The Economist
Trump’s incoherent trade policy will do lasting damage
Even after his backtracking, the president has done profound harm to the world economy
www.economist.com
April 10, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Trump has replaced the stable trading relations which America spent over half a century building with whimsical and arbitrary policymaking, in which decisions are posted on social media and not even his advisers know what is coming next.
www.economist.com/leaders/2025...
From The Economist
www.economist.com/leaders/2025...
From The Economist
Trump takes America’s trade policies back to the 19th century
www.economist.com/finance-and-...
From The Economist
www.economist.com/finance-and-...
From The Economist
Trump takes America’s trade policies back to the 19th century
The president jacks up tariffs on all countries, with particularly sharp rises for much of Asia
www.economist.com
April 3, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Trump takes America’s trade policies back to the 19th century
www.economist.com/finance-and-...
From The Economist
www.economist.com/finance-and-...
From The Economist
In case any doubt about how Europe feels:
- everyone hates Trump
- we detest Vance even more
- this includes everyone in Greenland
- nobody has any wish to become American and live under a fascist dictatorship. We prefer free healthcare, cheap eggs - and not being ruled by convicted criminals
- everyone hates Trump
- we detest Vance even more
- this includes everyone in Greenland
- nobody has any wish to become American and live under a fascist dictatorship. We prefer free healthcare, cheap eggs - and not being ruled by convicted criminals
March 31, 2025 at 7:16 AM
In case any doubt about how Europe feels:
- everyone hates Trump
- we detest Vance even more
- this includes everyone in Greenland
- nobody has any wish to become American and live under a fascist dictatorship. We prefer free healthcare, cheap eggs - and not being ruled by convicted criminals
- everyone hates Trump
- we detest Vance even more
- this includes everyone in Greenland
- nobody has any wish to become American and live under a fascist dictatorship. We prefer free healthcare, cheap eggs - and not being ruled by convicted criminals
This is a totally unnecessary and avoidable fiasco singlehandedly created by the Trump administration
Canada hits back at the US. Retaliatory tariffs on $30 billion of American imports, starting tomorrow.
Canada to impose 25% tariffs on nearly $30bn in US imports as trade war flares – live
Canada’s finance minister says his country will tomorrow retaliate with levies on almost $30b in imports from the US
www.theguardian.com
March 12, 2025 at 2:34 PM
This is a totally unnecessary and avoidable fiasco singlehandedly created by the Trump administration
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It's crazy to think MAGA, so famously anti-commie, patriotic and gas-guzzlingly anti-woke, are now siding with Russia, unconcerned by the treatment of war veterans and cheering on an electric vehicle...
March 12, 2025 at 5:17 AM
It's crazy to think MAGA, so famously anti-commie, patriotic and gas-guzzlingly anti-woke, are now siding with Russia, unconcerned by the treatment of war veterans and cheering on an electric vehicle...
The American administration is an absolute joke. This man is so weak and feeble he's failing even in his flagship policy www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cl...
Canada tariffs updates: White House halts plan to double tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminium
US President Donald Trump had threatened to increase 25% tariffs on certain Canadian metals to 50%.
www.bbc.co.uk
March 11, 2025 at 10:48 PM
The American administration is an absolute joke. This man is so weak and feeble he's failing even in his flagship policy www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cl...
My social media bubble tells me that Trump's America is imploding. Musk and Vance are broadly discredited and Republicans don't support Putin. How can I see outside my bubble?
March 11, 2025 at 3:53 PM
My social media bubble tells me that Trump's America is imploding. Musk and Vance are broadly discredited and Republicans don't support Putin. How can I see outside my bubble?
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SpaceX? Rockets exploding.
X? Falling to cyberattacks.
Tesla? Stock down 50% since Trump’s inauguration.
And MAGA’s plan? Hand him the government. Because nothing says stable leadership like a guy who can’t even keep his own companies from crashing—literally.
X? Falling to cyberattacks.
Tesla? Stock down 50% since Trump’s inauguration.
And MAGA’s plan? Hand him the government. Because nothing says stable leadership like a guy who can’t even keep his own companies from crashing—literally.
a man in a suit and tie is dancing in front of a flag with stars on it
ALT: a man in a suit and tie is dancing in front of a flag with stars on it
media.tenor.com
March 11, 2025 at 2:58 PM
SpaceX? Rockets exploding.
X? Falling to cyberattacks.
Tesla? Stock down 50% since Trump’s inauguration.
And MAGA’s plan? Hand him the government. Because nothing says stable leadership like a guy who can’t even keep his own companies from crashing—literally.
X? Falling to cyberattacks.
Tesla? Stock down 50% since Trump’s inauguration.
And MAGA’s plan? Hand him the government. Because nothing says stable leadership like a guy who can’t even keep his own companies from crashing—literally.
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There can be no doubt now that Trump's a Russian asset bought and paid for by Putin.
The UK needs to stand 100% with Ukraine against both of them. #EuropeUnited 🇪🇺
news.sky.com/story/trump-...
The UK needs to stand 100% with Ukraine against both of them. #EuropeUnited 🇪🇺
news.sky.com/story/trump-...
Ukraine latest: Trump says Zelenskyy disrespected US and can come back when he's ready for peace - as news conference cancelled
Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump have argued in a heated meeting in front of the cameras in the White House's Oval Office. The Ukrainian later left, without signing a deal as planned. Watch 10 min...
news.sky.com
February 28, 2025 at 9:21 PM
There can be no doubt now that Trump's a Russian asset bought and paid for by Putin.
The UK needs to stand 100% with Ukraine against both of them. #EuropeUnited 🇪🇺
news.sky.com/story/trump-...
The UK needs to stand 100% with Ukraine against both of them. #EuropeUnited 🇪🇺
news.sky.com/story/trump-...
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What can anyone say after this afternoon's shit show at the White House, except SLAVA UKRAINI!
February 28, 2025 at 10:28 PM
What can anyone say after this afternoon's shit show at the White House, except SLAVA UKRAINI!
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Your dignity honors the bravery of the Ukrainian people.
Be strong, be brave, be fearless.
You are never alone, dear President Zelenskyy.
We will continue working with you for a just and lasting peace.
Be strong, be brave, be fearless.
You are never alone, dear President Zelenskyy.
We will continue working with you for a just and lasting peace.
February 28, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Your dignity honors the bravery of the Ukrainian people.
Be strong, be brave, be fearless.
You are never alone, dear President Zelenskyy.
We will continue working with you for a just and lasting peace.
Be strong, be brave, be fearless.
You are never alone, dear President Zelenskyy.
We will continue working with you for a just and lasting peace.
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"History will remember this day— when an American President and Vice President abandoned all we stand for."
February 28, 2025 at 9:25 PM
"History will remember this day— when an American President and Vice President abandoned all we stand for."
I have never had to come out to anyone, but I fully wholeheartedly support and respect everyone who has. I'm on your side even though I don't share your experiences. I would like to celebrate with you and support you at #LGBTQPride this year
#LondonPride
#LondonPride
a rainbow flag with the words `` this profile supports equal rights ''
ALT: a rainbow flag with the words `` this profile supports equal rights ''
media.tenor.com
February 22, 2025 at 6:07 PM
I have never had to come out to anyone, but I fully wholeheartedly support and respect everyone who has. I'm on your side even though I don't share your experiences. I would like to celebrate with you and support you at #LGBTQPride this year
#LondonPride
#LondonPride
Is this an accurate description of the current US? How could it be improved? "A techno-nihilist oligarchy under competitive authoritarianism."
February 21, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Is this an accurate description of the current US? How could it be improved? "A techno-nihilist oligarchy under competitive authoritarianism."
TESLA driving friends, you probably bought your car when it was a statement about the climate and embracing a positive future. How do you feel now? Will you be replacing it? Genuine questions.
January 22, 2025 at 2:20 PM
TESLA driving friends, you probably bought your car when it was a statement about the climate and embracing a positive future. How do you feel now? Will you be replacing it? Genuine questions.
I'm experiencing cognitive dissonance because I believe Americans to be good people, and yet they have elected Donald Trump who will ruin so much good in the world
January 20, 2025 at 4:06 PM
I'm experiencing cognitive dissonance because I believe Americans to be good people, and yet they have elected Donald Trump who will ruin so much good in the world
I'm scrolling past the news today because I'm still in denial about Trump. I can't quite fathom how disastrous this is for the world.
January 20, 2025 at 4:06 PM
I'm scrolling past the news today because I'm still in denial about Trump. I can't quite fathom how disastrous this is for the world.
I'm throwing in the towel with Facebook. I fear I will lose sight of good friendships around the world without it. Where else can I go? Obvs this platform is different
January 7, 2025 at 10:17 PM
I'm throwing in the towel with Facebook. I fear I will lose sight of good friendships around the world without it. Where else can I go? Obvs this platform is different
I keep managing to get on with my day as if nothing has happened, then the realization hits me like a cold paving stone hitting me in the stomach. The future of the world is bleak. Peace hangs in the balance. Human rights, decency, harmony and equality are about to take a nosedive
November 6, 2024 at 12:02 PM
I keep managing to get on with my day as if nothing has happened, then the realization hits me like a cold paving stone hitting me in the stomach. The future of the world is bleak. Peace hangs in the balance. Human rights, decency, harmony and equality are about to take a nosedive
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A reason given in favour of Brexit is that the UK, unencumbered by the big EU, would be nimble and better able to adapt to geopolitical changes.
This theory is about to be tested.
This theory is about to be tested.
November 6, 2024 at 8:20 AM
A reason given in favour of Brexit is that the UK, unencumbered by the big EU, would be nimble and better able to adapt to geopolitical changes.
This theory is about to be tested.
This theory is about to be tested.
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It was a life-or-death decision that revealed a shocking truth: Our country doesn’t care if we women die.
November 6, 2024 at 7:57 AM
It was a life-or-death decision that revealed a shocking truth: Our country doesn’t care if we women die.