Raj Thamotheram
@rajtham.bsky.social
Formerly a sustainable finance guy who's also not fond of pandemics or genocides or fascists.
On here for as long as it helps us organise a centre left response to the polycrisis.
If we have something in common, feel free to send me a DM.
On here for as long as it helps us organise a centre left response to the polycrisis.
If we have something in common, feel free to send me a DM.
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Zack Polanski nails Keir Starmer
January 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Zack Polanski nails Keir Starmer
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It’s really the U.S. that needs regime change.
January 3, 2026 at 2:36 PM
It’s really the U.S. that needs regime change.
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Members of Congress: stop posting online and APPEAR, PHYSICALLY on the steps of the Capitol to decry this unconstitutional violation of domestic & international law. SHOW THE PEOPLE the level of danger we are facing as a country.
@housedemocrats.bsky.social
@senatedemocrats.bsky.social
@housedemocrats.bsky.social
@senatedemocrats.bsky.social
January 3, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Members of Congress: stop posting online and APPEAR, PHYSICALLY on the steps of the Capitol to decry this unconstitutional violation of domestic & international law. SHOW THE PEOPLE the level of danger we are facing as a country.
@housedemocrats.bsky.social
@senatedemocrats.bsky.social
@housedemocrats.bsky.social
@senatedemocrats.bsky.social
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Not going to lie, your meme nails it, but this one also..
January 2, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Not going to lie, your meme nails it, but this one also..
The French establishment has a dilemma: compromise with the left (reversing Macron's pension/tax reforms) to stabilise government & block Le Pen. Or maintain austerity & risk political chaos that makes FR unreliable to allies & enables a far-right victory that undermines NATO/EU defense cooperation.
America is abandoning its first and oldest ally.
"Too Early, Too Alone: France Prepares for Russia as US Withdraws. Paris has long worried the United States was an unreliable partner. Donald Trump is proving them right." www.politico.com/news/magazin...
"Too Early, Too Alone: France Prepares for Russia as US Withdraws. Paris has long worried the United States was an unreliable partner. Donald Trump is proving them right." www.politico.com/news/magazin...
Too Early, Too Alone: France Prepares for Russia as US Withdraws
Paris has long worried the United States was an unreliable partner. Donald Trump is proving them right.
www.politico.com
January 3, 2026 at 4:44 PM
The French establishment has a dilemma: compromise with the left (reversing Macron's pension/tax reforms) to stabilise government & block Le Pen. Or maintain austerity & risk political chaos that makes FR unreliable to allies & enables a far-right victory that undermines NATO/EU defense cooperation.
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"closely monitoring the situation" is an incredibly weak response to an unjustified invasion and the illegal kidnapping of a head of state and his wife
compare and contrast to Mexico's response
compare and contrast to Mexico's response
January 3, 2026 at 1:53 PM
"closely monitoring the situation" is an incredibly weak response to an unjustified invasion and the illegal kidnapping of a head of state and his wife
compare and contrast to Mexico's response
compare and contrast to Mexico's response
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To sum up, a US president is going to war without congressional authorization against a sovereign nation that has not attacked or threatened it, and is doing so like a thief in the night, with no explanation for the American people or the world. It is all so unimaginable that it strains credulity.
January 3, 2026 at 9:38 AM
To sum up, a US president is going to war without congressional authorization against a sovereign nation that has not attacked or threatened it, and is doing so like a thief in the night, with no explanation for the American people or the world. It is all so unimaginable that it strains credulity.
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Over recent months, we've watched long-erected pillars of our Republic bulldozed by him and his complicit cadre of ghouls and sycophants...
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/dear-world...
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/dear-world...
Dear World, (An Apology From Decent Americans)
Dear World,
johnpavlovitz.substack.com
January 3, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Over recent months, we've watched long-erected pillars of our Republic bulldozed by him and his complicit cadre of ghouls and sycophants...
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/dear-world...
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/dear-world...
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Every American should be ashamed of who we are and what we have become as a nation today. We have a long history of military misadventures and even crimes but the attacks we have been conducting on Venezuela are among the most wanton, egregious and least defensible acts we’ve ever conducted.
January 3, 2026 at 8:34 AM
Every American should be ashamed of who we are and what we have become as a nation today. We have a long history of military misadventures and even crimes but the attacks we have been conducting on Venezuela are among the most wanton, egregious and least defensible acts we’ve ever conducted.
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I talk a lot about AI and "male loneliness" as a lack of distress tolerance for the messy business of dealing with other humans, but the rejection (most noticeable in MAGAts and anti-vaxxers, but spreading to, sigh, everything) of the *idea of expertise* is a symptom of the same problem. (thread)
I hate the whole "listen to every day Americans instead of educated elites" crap but at the same time I do think we sometimes fail to acknowledge that a lot of the academic elites are actually full of shit too. There are plenty of PhDs out there who believe false and damaging shit.
January 2, 2026 at 5:11 PM
I talk a lot about AI and "male loneliness" as a lack of distress tolerance for the messy business of dealing with other humans, but the rejection (most noticeable in MAGAts and anti-vaxxers, but spreading to, sigh, everything) of the *idea of expertise* is a symptom of the same problem. (thread)
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New: Inside the Tech Cult: How Venture Capital Plans to Exist Democracy.
My conversation with @ojutel.bsky.social on the Nerd Reich pod. We talk about the failing bets that have helped to radicalize tech VCs, who now wish to cash in on democracy and humanity itself.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-fT...
My conversation with @ojutel.bsky.social on the Nerd Reich pod. We talk about the failing bets that have helped to radicalize tech VCs, who now wish to cash in on democracy and humanity itself.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-fT...
Inside the Tech Cult: How Venture Capital Plans to Exit Democracy
YouTube video by The Nerd Reich with Gil Duran
www.youtube.com
January 2, 2026 at 6:28 PM
New: Inside the Tech Cult: How Venture Capital Plans to Exist Democracy.
My conversation with @ojutel.bsky.social on the Nerd Reich pod. We talk about the failing bets that have helped to radicalize tech VCs, who now wish to cash in on democracy and humanity itself.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-fT...
My conversation with @ojutel.bsky.social on the Nerd Reich pod. We talk about the failing bets that have helped to radicalize tech VCs, who now wish to cash in on democracy and humanity itself.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-fT...
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Why do I have to read an Irish paper for a feature about this?
‘It’s surreal’: US sanctions lock International Criminal Court judge out of daily life
Canadian judge Kimberly Prost is unable to use credit cards, transfer money or book everyday services in what she calls an attack on the independence of the judiciary
www.irishtimes.com
January 1, 2026 at 12:24 PM
Why do I have to read an Irish paper for a feature about this?
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when i say that democrats have got to stop worrying about what republicans will to do us and make republicans worry about what we will do to them, this is what i am talking about
www.liberalcurrents.com/democrats-mu...
www.liberalcurrents.com/democrats-mu...
January 2, 2026 at 12:02 AM
when i say that democrats have got to stop worrying about what republicans will to do us and make republicans worry about what we will do to them, this is what i am talking about
www.liberalcurrents.com/democrats-mu...
www.liberalcurrents.com/democrats-mu...
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Number of people who go bankrupt every year because of medical bills or illness-related work loss:
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There’s a lesson there.
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There’s a lesson there.
January 1, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Number of people who go bankrupt every year because of medical bills or illness-related work loss:
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🇺🇸 530,000
There’s a lesson there.
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There’s a lesson there.
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The story of Europe’s economic decline while US is 'soaring' is everywhere.
But it is wrong. It is a myth.
Europe delivers more leisure, longer life expectancy, less inequality than the US.
Gabriel Zucman dismantles the myths.
But it is wrong. It is a myth.
Europe delivers more leisure, longer life expectancy, less inequality than the US.
Gabriel Zucman dismantles the myths.
Decline, what decline? The myth of dying Europe
There is a widespread view that, by comparison with the USA, Europe is in economic and social decline. But, Zucman argues, it's not true
eastangliabylines.co.uk
January 2, 2026 at 7:44 AM
The story of Europe’s economic decline while US is 'soaring' is everywhere.
But it is wrong. It is a myth.
Europe delivers more leisure, longer life expectancy, less inequality than the US.
Gabriel Zucman dismantles the myths.
But it is wrong. It is a myth.
Europe delivers more leisure, longer life expectancy, less inequality than the US.
Gabriel Zucman dismantles the myths.
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Anti-populists try to create the impression that they are the reasonable centre ground between two equally dangerous extremes
It doesn't take much to see this spectrum is a fantasy:
- Trump, Farage and the far right are a clear threat to democracy while Mamdani, Polanski and the left are not
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It doesn't take much to see this spectrum is a fantasy:
- Trump, Farage and the far right are a clear threat to democracy while Mamdani, Polanski and the left are not
1/
January 2, 2026 at 9:55 AM
Anti-populists try to create the impression that they are the reasonable centre ground between two equally dangerous extremes
It doesn't take much to see this spectrum is a fantasy:
- Trump, Farage and the far right are a clear threat to democracy while Mamdani, Polanski and the left are not
1/
It doesn't take much to see this spectrum is a fantasy:
- Trump, Farage and the far right are a clear threat to democracy while Mamdani, Polanski and the left are not
1/
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Looking back at the #TopStories of #2025 from @greencb.bsky.social.
In September, @pfzwpensioen.bsky.social — the Dutch pension fund — ended mandates with BlackRock, Legal & General & AQR as it ramped up efforts to align its portfolio with new sustainability goals.
In September, @pfzwpensioen.bsky.social — the Dutch pension fund — ended mandates with BlackRock, Legal & General & AQR as it ramped up efforts to align its portfolio with new sustainability goals.
Major Dutch pension fund withdraws from BlackRock, L&G in sustainability push
PFZW withdraws billions from leading asset managers as pension funds come under mounting pressure to take account of climate risks.
greencb.co
December 31, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Looking back at the #TopStories of #2025 from @greencb.bsky.social.
In September, @pfzwpensioen.bsky.social — the Dutch pension fund — ended mandates with BlackRock, Legal & General & AQR as it ramped up efforts to align its portfolio with new sustainability goals.
In September, @pfzwpensioen.bsky.social — the Dutch pension fund — ended mandates with BlackRock, Legal & General & AQR as it ramped up efforts to align its portfolio with new sustainability goals.
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This is America in 2026. Beyond shocking.
“Historians define concentration camps as sites of mass civilian detention without trial, based on group identity.”
“Historians define concentration camps as sites of mass civilian detention without trial, based on group identity.”
200+ CONCENTRATION CAMPS
There are more than 200 concentration camps operating in the United States in 2025.
www.closertotheedge.net
January 1, 2026 at 9:10 PM
This is America in 2026. Beyond shocking.
“Historians define concentration camps as sites of mass civilian detention without trial, based on group identity.”
“Historians define concentration camps as sites of mass civilian detention without trial, based on group identity.”
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What the war against London really is about. V good by @robertshrimsley.bsky.social #Giftlink
And on a different note: A v Happy New Year to everyone!
And on a different note: A v Happy New Year to everyone!
The plot against London
Distorted attacks by the populist right are really about demography
giftarticle.ft.com
January 1, 2026 at 11:29 AM
What the war against London really is about. V good by @robertshrimsley.bsky.social #Giftlink
And on a different note: A v Happy New Year to everyone!
And on a different note: A v Happy New Year to everyone!
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Housebuilders have been lobbying against the inclusion of batteries which would cost an estimated £2,000-5,000 for each new home but... savings on an average 3-bed, semi-detached home from a heat pump, solar panels and batteries would be roughly £1,350 a year.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Ministers may cut green tech mandate from new homes regulations in England
Critics say removing battery installation requirement will reduce amount homebuyers save on energy bills
www.theguardian.com
January 2, 2026 at 7:47 AM
Housebuilders have been lobbying against the inclusion of batteries which would cost an estimated £2,000-5,000 for each new home but... savings on an average 3-bed, semi-detached home from a heat pump, solar panels and batteries would be roughly £1,350 a year.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Let’s be clear about it. It’s not that Labour’s message hasn’t been positive enough, it’s that it’s been actively negative and deeply damaging.
January 1, 2026 at 12:46 PM
Let’s be clear about it. It’s not that Labour’s message hasn’t been positive enough, it’s that it’s been actively negative and deeply damaging.
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“To be hopeful in bad times is not just foolishly romantic. It is based on the fact that human history is a history not only of cruelty, but also of compassion, sacrifice, courage, kindness… The future is an infinite succession of presents, and to live…is…victory.” Howard Zinn
November 21, 2024 at 7:11 PM
“To be hopeful in bad times is not just foolishly romantic. It is based on the fact that human history is a history not only of cruelty, but also of compassion, sacrifice, courage, kindness… The future is an infinite succession of presents, and to live…is…victory.” Howard Zinn
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“Everyone should read [WSJ] story on Trump selling pardons… How is this not the biggest story in the country?”
@mikenellis.bsky.social
“If this is true, it is the most impeachable offense ever.”
@mrsbettybowers.bsky.social
bsky.app/profile/mrsb...
bsky.app/profile/mike...
bsky.app/profile/ifin...
@mikenellis.bsky.social
“If this is true, it is the most impeachable offense ever.”
@mrsbettybowers.bsky.social
bsky.app/profile/mrsb...
bsky.app/profile/mike...
bsky.app/profile/ifin...
December 30, 2025 at 8:00 PM
“Everyone should read [WSJ] story on Trump selling pardons… How is this not the biggest story in the country?”
@mikenellis.bsky.social
“If this is true, it is the most impeachable offense ever.”
@mrsbettybowers.bsky.social
bsky.app/profile/mrsb...
bsky.app/profile/mike...
bsky.app/profile/ifin...
@mikenellis.bsky.social
“If this is true, it is the most impeachable offense ever.”
@mrsbettybowers.bsky.social
bsky.app/profile/mrsb...
bsky.app/profile/mike...
bsky.app/profile/ifin...
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“‘I was never on Epstein’s Plane, or at his ‘stupid’ Island,’ [Trump] posted in January 2024… Trump has also insisted that he knew nothing of Epstein’s criminal activity—critics questioned how that could be true given their close relationship…”
@sfifz787.bsky.social
No paywall:
archive.today/L5M3U
@sfifz787.bsky.social
No paywall:
archive.today/L5M3U
December 30, 2025 at 7:11 PM
“‘I was never on Epstein’s Plane, or at his ‘stupid’ Island,’ [Trump] posted in January 2024… Trump has also insisted that he knew nothing of Epstein’s criminal activity—critics questioned how that could be true given their close relationship…”
@sfifz787.bsky.social
No paywall:
archive.today/L5M3U
@sfifz787.bsky.social
No paywall:
archive.today/L5M3U
