Sparks
@petudo.bsky.social
Tree freak, whovian, neurodivergent, likes Joni, Idles, Little Simz, jazz, allsorts, Klee, Bauhaus, mad little hermit crabs, macaroons and a good cup of tea.
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Sparks
@petudo.bsky.social
· Feb 26
Small Axe (1973) - Bob Marley & The Wailers
YouTube video by Bob Marley
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We are a small axe, sharpened to cut you down...
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Amazon workers go on strike world-wide. “From Germany to Bangladesh, thousands of workers walked off the job on Friday and marched against Amazon’s labor practices to push for better wages, working conditions, and union protections." www.commondreams.org/news/make-am...
Global Black Friday Strikes Against Amazon Target 'Techno-Authoritarian' Assault on Workers | Common Dreams
"We are joining Make Amazon Pay to demand the most basic rights: safety, dignity, and the chance to go home alive," said one Amazon worker from India.
www.commondreams.org
November 30, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Amazon workers go on strike world-wide. “From Germany to Bangladesh, thousands of workers walked off the job on Friday and marched against Amazon’s labor practices to push for better wages, working conditions, and union protections." www.commondreams.org/news/make-am...
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Walmart and McDonald’s are among the top employers of workers who rely on food stamps.
McDonald's CEO raked in $18.2M last year — over 1,000x the company's median employee pay.
Walmart's CEO pocketed $27.4M — 930x the company's median employee pay.
See the problem?
McDonald's CEO raked in $18.2M last year — over 1,000x the company's median employee pay.
Walmart's CEO pocketed $27.4M — 930x the company's median employee pay.
See the problem?
November 30, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Walmart and McDonald’s are among the top employers of workers who rely on food stamps.
McDonald's CEO raked in $18.2M last year — over 1,000x the company's median employee pay.
Walmart's CEO pocketed $27.4M — 930x the company's median employee pay.
See the problem?
McDonald's CEO raked in $18.2M last year — over 1,000x the company's median employee pay.
Walmart's CEO pocketed $27.4M — 930x the company's median employee pay.
See the problem?
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Kindness over cruelty. Donated and sharing,,, cuz sharing is caring,!!
www.youthfocus.org/future-of-ms...
www.youthfocus.org/future-of-ms...
November 30, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Kindness over cruelty. Donated and sharing,,, cuz sharing is caring,!!
www.youthfocus.org/future-of-ms...
www.youthfocus.org/future-of-ms...
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Thanks to everyone who spoke to me and local Labour councillors this weekend. This government is putting more money in the pockets of people across Gateshead and Whickham, including:
Cutting everyone’s energy bills
Rail fares frozen
Prescription charges frozen
Raising the Minimum Wage
Cutting everyone’s energy bills
Rail fares frozen
Prescription charges frozen
Raising the Minimum Wage
November 30, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Thanks to everyone who spoke to me and local Labour councillors this weekend. This government is putting more money in the pockets of people across Gateshead and Whickham, including:
Cutting everyone’s energy bills
Rail fares frozen
Prescription charges frozen
Raising the Minimum Wage
Cutting everyone’s energy bills
Rail fares frozen
Prescription charges frozen
Raising the Minimum Wage
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The GM Mayor’s Charity has launched its “1000 beds for Christmas” campaign, supporting our ground-breaking A Bed Every Night initiative.
Tonight we will be looking after over 600 people in #ABEN but could do even more with your help. 🙏🏻
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Tonight we will be looking after over 600 people in #ABEN but could do even more with your help. 🙏🏻
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November 30, 2025 at 6:11 PM
The GM Mayor’s Charity has launched its “1000 beds for Christmas” campaign, supporting our ground-breaking A Bed Every Night initiative.
Tonight we will be looking after over 600 people in #ABEN but could do even more with your help. 🙏🏻
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Tonight we will be looking after over 600 people in #ABEN but could do even more with your help. 🙏🏻
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NEW: Brutal to watch Zelensky address his nation just now. On the brink of being abandoned by the US.
"Right now is one of the most difficult moments in our history. At this moment, Ukraine may face a very hard choice: either the loss of dignity, or the risk of losing a key partner."
"Right now is one of the most difficult moments in our history. At this moment, Ukraine may face a very hard choice: either the loss of dignity, or the risk of losing a key partner."
November 21, 2025 at 3:15 PM
NEW: Brutal to watch Zelensky address his nation just now. On the brink of being abandoned by the US.
"Right now is one of the most difficult moments in our history. At this moment, Ukraine may face a very hard choice: either the loss of dignity, or the risk of losing a key partner."
"Right now is one of the most difficult moments in our history. At this moment, Ukraine may face a very hard choice: either the loss of dignity, or the risk of losing a key partner."
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This good news highlights what a dick move it was to try and change the outcome of a recent local democratic vote about a big issue in the first place.
Sheffield will keep its hard fought-for committee system of local governance, after the government U-turned on plans to force all councils across the country to adopt more centralised leadership models.
✍️ @sammgreg.bsky.social
#Sheffield #LocalDemocracy
✍️ @sammgreg.bsky.social
#Sheffield #LocalDemocracy
Sheffield will be allowed to keep more democratic council system for now, following government U-turn
Labour’s Steve Reed previously said he would force the city to scrap the popular Committee System, despite being backed by two-thirds of residents in a referendum.
nowthenmagazine.com
November 21, 2025 at 7:07 PM
This good news highlights what a dick move it was to try and change the outcome of a recent local democratic vote about a big issue in the first place.
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Just a blurry doggo bringing chaos gremlin energy as she deposits her soft toy token in exchange for cuddles. Rosie looks to be settling in well with Mum. She has spent nearly half her life on the farm so it’s more an adjustment to my absence as trainer, as opposed to new circumstances
November 22, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Just a blurry doggo bringing chaos gremlin energy as she deposits her soft toy token in exchange for cuddles. Rosie looks to be settling in well with Mum. She has spent nearly half her life on the farm so it’s more an adjustment to my absence as trainer, as opposed to new circumstances
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NEW: Thousands descend on Washington D.C. for the “Remove the Regime” rally - Sat Nov 22, 2025.
(📸 Vanessa Brito)
(📸 Vanessa Brito)
November 22, 2025 at 11:02 PM
NEW: Thousands descend on Washington D.C. for the “Remove the Regime” rally - Sat Nov 22, 2025.
(📸 Vanessa Brito)
(📸 Vanessa Brito)
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URGENT: Seeking $200 CAD. I’m out of kratom. ANY amount helps!
In 2012, I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia. It’s hellish now. I might apply for MAiD. Ontario won’t give opioids to chronic pain patients, but it WILL euthanize us, if we want!
Repayment: Nov. 31st.
PayPal: catacaustic77@gmail.com.
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In 2012, I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia. It’s hellish now. I might apply for MAiD. Ontario won’t give opioids to chronic pain patients, but it WILL euthanize us, if we want!
Repayment: Nov. 31st.
PayPal: catacaustic77@gmail.com.
💚
November 23, 2025 at 3:00 AM
URGENT: Seeking $200 CAD. I’m out of kratom. ANY amount helps!
In 2012, I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia. It’s hellish now. I might apply for MAiD. Ontario won’t give opioids to chronic pain patients, but it WILL euthanize us, if we want!
Repayment: Nov. 31st.
PayPal: catacaustic77@gmail.com.
💚
In 2012, I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia. It’s hellish now. I might apply for MAiD. Ontario won’t give opioids to chronic pain patients, but it WILL euthanize us, if we want!
Repayment: Nov. 31st.
PayPal: catacaustic77@gmail.com.
💚
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UK Budget – is this the end of democracy? youtu.be/g0lEbH2kEw8
UK Budget – The End of Democracy?
YouTube video by Garys Economics
youtu.be
November 23, 2025 at 11:06 AM
UK Budget – is this the end of democracy? youtu.be/g0lEbH2kEw8
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I want poetry to be as accessible as possible, and I don't believe there should be a financial barrier to art, so I'm offering three pieces for free, forever
1. The Vow, on love
2. Eulogy, on loss
3. My collaboration with Simba, who work with families going through miscarriage or baby loss
💙🏴
1. The Vow, on love
2. Eulogy, on loss
3. My collaboration with Simba, who work with families going through miscarriage or baby loss
💙🏴
November 23, 2025 at 2:26 PM
I want poetry to be as accessible as possible, and I don't believe there should be a financial barrier to art, so I'm offering three pieces for free, forever
1. The Vow, on love
2. Eulogy, on loss
3. My collaboration with Simba, who work with families going through miscarriage or baby loss
💙🏴
1. The Vow, on love
2. Eulogy, on loss
3. My collaboration with Simba, who work with families going through miscarriage or baby loss
💙🏴
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November 23, 2025 at 12:39 AM
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My collaboration with Simba honouring the 1 in 4 families who experience bereavement through miscarriage, stillbirth or baby loss has been nominated for a Smiley award. Simba help so many people, it's been an honour to work with them. You can vote here 👇
smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/how-do...
smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/how-do...
How Do I Love You?
The Smiley Charity Film Awards is the world’s biggest campaign to promote cause-based films. Nearly half a million members of the public have voted in the…
smileycharityfilmawards.com
November 23, 2025 at 10:33 PM
My collaboration with Simba honouring the 1 in 4 families who experience bereavement through miscarriage, stillbirth or baby loss has been nominated for a Smiley award. Simba help so many people, it's been an honour to work with them. You can vote here 👇
smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/how-do...
smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/how-do...
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Sheffield we are with you for two SOLD OUR shows tonight and tomorrow.
If you're headed to the gigs try and stop by this on the way 🇵🇸
If you're headed to the gigs try and stop by this on the way 🇵🇸
November 24, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Sheffield we are with you for two SOLD OUR shows tonight and tomorrow.
If you're headed to the gigs try and stop by this on the way 🇵🇸
If you're headed to the gigs try and stop by this on the way 🇵🇸
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🌍🚨 GLOBAL RALLY | 13–14 DECEMBER
Russia is hunting civilians with FPV drones in Kherson — a new war crime unfolding in real time.
The city is also being hit every single day by:
Artillery
Tanks
Mortars
Bombs
Missiles
🛑 STOP HUMAN SAFARI
🇺🇦 SAVE KHERSON
Share. Join.
👉 humansafari.org
Russia is hunting civilians with FPV drones in Kherson — a new war crime unfolding in real time.
The city is also being hit every single day by:
Artillery
Tanks
Mortars
Bombs
Missiles
🛑 STOP HUMAN SAFARI
🇺🇦 SAVE KHERSON
Share. Join.
👉 humansafari.org
Human Safari - Action
Humans Are Not Targets page
humansafari.org
November 24, 2025 at 3:49 PM
🌍🚨 GLOBAL RALLY | 13–14 DECEMBER
Russia is hunting civilians with FPV drones in Kherson — a new war crime unfolding in real time.
The city is also being hit every single day by:
Artillery
Tanks
Mortars
Bombs
Missiles
🛑 STOP HUMAN SAFARI
🇺🇦 SAVE KHERSON
Share. Join.
👉 humansafari.org
Russia is hunting civilians with FPV drones in Kherson — a new war crime unfolding in real time.
The city is also being hit every single day by:
Artillery
Tanks
Mortars
Bombs
Missiles
🛑 STOP HUMAN SAFARI
🇺🇦 SAVE KHERSON
Share. Join.
👉 humansafari.org
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🆘 We still have time to save Kherson, the city in Ukraine, which is being bombarded and attacked by drones daily.
Today, the theater was shelled; many historic buildings destroyed this week.
Our film can raise global awareness.
Watch free here:
khersonhumansafari.com
Today, the theater was shelled; many historic buildings destroyed this week.
Our film can raise global awareness.
Watch free here:
khersonhumansafari.com
July 21, 2025 at 6:34 PM
🆘 We still have time to save Kherson, the city in Ukraine, which is being bombarded and attacked by drones daily.
Today, the theater was shelled; many historic buildings destroyed this week.
Our film can raise global awareness.
Watch free here:
khersonhumansafari.com
Today, the theater was shelled; many historic buildings destroyed this week.
Our film can raise global awareness.
Watch free here:
khersonhumansafari.com
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Mamdani and Wilson have people who don’t know the difference between socialism and communism losing their minds.
November 25, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Mamdani and Wilson have people who don’t know the difference between socialism and communism losing their minds.
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The culture war is a class war in disguise
November 25, 2025 at 6:45 PM
The culture war is a class war in disguise
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Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against women, a day of education, activism, mourning, and solidarity with other survivors. 1 in 3 women worldwide have experienced physical or sexuaI violence from an intimate partner, today and all days we must work to help change this
November 25, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against women, a day of education, activism, mourning, and solidarity with other survivors. 1 in 3 women worldwide have experienced physical or sexuaI violence from an intimate partner, today and all days we must work to help change this
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Farmer share of the food dollar is shrinking while food prices go up. We need to break up the big meatpackers and other giant food companies so farmers and consumers stop getting squeezed.
Thanksgiving by the Numbers: Families Pay More While Farmers Earn Less - National Farmers Union
WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union (NFU) today released the annual Thanksgiving Edition of the “Farmer’s Share of the Food Dollar,” revealing stark inequities in America’s food system. Farmers contin...
nfu.org
November 25, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Farmer share of the food dollar is shrinking while food prices go up. We need to break up the big meatpackers and other giant food companies so farmers and consumers stop getting squeezed.
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"The [Dakota Tipi and Canupawakpa First Nations' 11 lawsuits seek] unspecified damages and ownership over the [southwestern MB] basin, claiming they’ve received no compensation or consultation over oil fields in the region that generated an estimated $1.3 billion last year." #MBpoli
The First Nations behind a slew of lawsuits claiming ownership of ancestral land hope the federal and provincial governments will agree to settle the cases before they reach open court.
First Nations hope Ottawa, province settle land-claim lawsuits before they go to court
The First Nations behind a slew of lawsuits claiming ownership of ancestral land hope the federal and provincial governments will agree to settle the cases before they reach open court.
www.winnipegfreepress.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:54 PM
"The [Dakota Tipi and Canupawakpa First Nations' 11 lawsuits seek] unspecified damages and ownership over the [southwestern MB] basin, claiming they’ve received no compensation or consultation over oil fields in the region that generated an estimated $1.3 billion last year." #MBpoli
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🚨 Rachel Reeves JUST unveiled “the most complex government budget in history.” But without a proper wealth tax we’ll never fix the NHS or fund schools properly. So we HACKED a billboard in her constituency with the real solution: TAX THE F*CKING RICH
November 26, 2025 at 1:21 PM
🚨 Rachel Reeves JUST unveiled “the most complex government budget in history.” But without a proper wealth tax we’ll never fix the NHS or fund schools properly. So we HACKED a billboard in her constituency with the real solution: TAX THE F*CKING RICH