Sarah
@sarahhopkins.bsky.social
Nature, books and the arts, current affairs and social justice. Disabled, chronic illness and housebound, sustained by a curious mind.
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1) Start the worst European war since 1945 and commit every imaginable war crime
2) Decide how you want to be rewarded for your aggression
3) Leak the list of your desiderata to the US press
4) Wait for the US president to enforce your wish list on your victim.
Russian policy 2025
2) Decide how you want to be rewarded for your aggression
3) Leak the list of your desiderata to the US press
4) Wait for the US president to enforce your wish list on your victim.
Russian policy 2025
November 23, 2025 at 3:30 PM
1) Start the worst European war since 1945 and commit every imaginable war crime
2) Decide how you want to be rewarded for your aggression
3) Leak the list of your desiderata to the US press
4) Wait for the US president to enforce your wish list on your victim.
Russian policy 2025
2) Decide how you want to be rewarded for your aggression
3) Leak the list of your desiderata to the US press
4) Wait for the US president to enforce your wish list on your victim.
Russian policy 2025
Please don’t look away.
Read this powerful poignant letter about the children of Ukraine.
Read this powerful poignant letter about the children of Ukraine.
You can read. Or scroll past.
You can stay. Or unfollow.
You can look into the eyes of truth. Or turn away.
Sunday Letter from Ukraine:
www.patreon.com/posts/144205...
You can stay. Or unfollow.
You can look into the eyes of truth. Or turn away.
Sunday Letter from Ukraine:
www.patreon.com/posts/144205...
November 23, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Please don’t look away.
Read this powerful poignant letter about the children of Ukraine.
Read this powerful poignant letter about the children of Ukraine.
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On Holodomor Remembrance Day, Ukrainians light a candle at 4 pm
and place it on the windowsill to honor the millions who died in the 1932-1933 famine.
🕯️4 pm in Ukraine
and place it on the windowsill to honor the millions who died in the 1932-1933 famine.
🕯️4 pm in Ukraine
November 22, 2025 at 2:07 PM
On Holodomor Remembrance Day, Ukrainians light a candle at 4 pm
and place it on the windowsill to honor the millions who died in the 1932-1933 famine.
🕯️4 pm in Ukraine
and place it on the windowsill to honor the millions who died in the 1932-1933 famine.
🕯️4 pm in Ukraine
Good article except for the last point. I don’t think you should ever name a new law after a perpetrator.
“The heroes of the Covid story are science and the NHS (and immigration, as even Johnson attested to, given the international healthcare team who treated him for severe Covid in hospital),” writes @profdevisridhar.bsky.social. Wise words as always www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Vote for competent leaders, not entertainers – that’s what I wish the Covid report could say | Devi Sridhar
To prevent a future pandemic we’d need agile leadership, smart decision-making, humility and trustworthiness. How does one build those into a political system, asks Prof Devi Sridhar, chair of global ...
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Good article except for the last point. I don’t think you should ever name a new law after a perpetrator.
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I don’t know what to say anymore other than to remind those in power that refugees are human beings with equal rights who, along with their children, deserve a safe, stable & integrated life in their communities and that what they’re breaking now with this performative cruelty can’t be fixed later.
The Labour government does not want to rule out deporting somebody once here as a refugee 16-19 years with a British-born 15 year old child
November 19, 2025 at 6:55 AM
I don’t know what to say anymore other than to remind those in power that refugees are human beings with equal rights who, along with their children, deserve a safe, stable & integrated life in their communities and that what they’re breaking now with this performative cruelty can’t be fixed later.
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People of Scotland. Nature Needs You. And swift bricks could be mandated in Scotland if we work together now. The RSPB Scotland has this e-action for anyone based in Scotland action.rspb.org.uk/page/181323/...
Ask your MSP to act for Scotland's wildlife.
MSPs will debate one of the most important nature bills in a generation on the 19th of November.
Take action and make sure they back a strong Bill that protects wildlife, not weakens it.
action.rspb.org.uk
November 19, 2025 at 8:03 AM
People of Scotland. Nature Needs You. And swift bricks could be mandated in Scotland if we work together now. The RSPB Scotland has this e-action for anyone based in Scotland action.rspb.org.uk/page/181323/...
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The most differentiated and thoughtful write up of Labours new immigration policy by @stephenkb.bsky.social this morning.
#giftlink
#giftlink
Labour needs a way out of the infernal circle of immigration policy
Politics today is about ‘open vs closed’, but the UK government’s approach risks appeasing no one
on.ft.com
November 18, 2025 at 7:58 AM
The most differentiated and thoughtful write up of Labours new immigration policy by @stephenkb.bsky.social this morning.
#giftlink
#giftlink
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2015 Shabana Mahmood really needs to have a word with 2025 Shabana Mahmood
November 16, 2025 at 8:14 PM
2015 Shabana Mahmood really needs to have a word with 2025 Shabana Mahmood
This is such a powerful thread.
‘You can’t build a future on a fault line’.
‘You can’t build a future on a fault line’.
I came to this country as a child refugee. No English, no certainty, no idea what my life could become. Britain gave me refuge.
Not on a timer, not with conditions attached, but with a chance to grow roots.
A thread 🧵 1/8
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Not on a timer, not with conditions attached, but with a chance to grow roots.
A thread 🧵 1/8
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
UK set to limit refugees to temporary stays
Shabana Mahmood is expected to say the era of permanent protection for refugees is over, in major changes to the UK's asylum and immigration system.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 7:28 PM
This is such a powerful thread.
‘You can’t build a future on a fault line’.
‘You can’t build a future on a fault line’.
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Kyiv, Sophia Square today.
The annual “Empty Chairs” event –
in support of journalists, writers, and cultural figures
missing, imprisoned, or held captive
because of russia’s war against Ukraine.
I was there. I want the world to see.
The annual “Empty Chairs” event –
in support of journalists, writers, and cultural figures
missing, imprisoned, or held captive
because of russia’s war against Ukraine.
I was there. I want the world to see.
November 15, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Kyiv, Sophia Square today.
The annual “Empty Chairs” event –
in support of journalists, writers, and cultural figures
missing, imprisoned, or held captive
because of russia’s war against Ukraine.
I was there. I want the world to see.
The annual “Empty Chairs” event –
in support of journalists, writers, and cultural figures
missing, imprisoned, or held captive
because of russia’s war against Ukraine.
I was there. I want the world to see.
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November 12, 2025 at 8:13 AM
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BREAKING: Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden announces the government will reconsider whether to award compensation to Waspi women
He said new evidence has emerged as part of the legal proceedings challenging the government's decision
He said new evidence has emerged as part of the legal proceedings challenging the government's decision
November 11, 2025 at 6:27 PM
BREAKING: Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden announces the government will reconsider whether to award compensation to Waspi women
He said new evidence has emerged as part of the legal proceedings challenging the government's decision
He said new evidence has emerged as part of the legal proceedings challenging the government's decision
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Absolutely disgusted to hear about the racism Wes Streeting mentions here directed at school children who were visiting Parliament.
He has taken the post down, rightly, to protect the children.
But it's wrong that he had to do it.
Disgusted with so many people in our country. Racism is never OK.
He has taken the post down, rightly, to protect the children.
But it's wrong that he had to do it.
Disgusted with so many people in our country. Racism is never OK.
November 11, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Absolutely disgusted to hear about the racism Wes Streeting mentions here directed at school children who were visiting Parliament.
He has taken the post down, rightly, to protect the children.
But it's wrong that he had to do it.
Disgusted with so many people in our country. Racism is never OK.
He has taken the post down, rightly, to protect the children.
But it's wrong that he had to do it.
Disgusted with so many people in our country. Racism is never OK.
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Gloriously atmospheric… the blackbirds’ winterdink …
& though you only find space as light slips & rots it seems you work on avian time & it is noisy at purple hour as cloking pheasants alarm & blackbirds winterdink, corvids hold quorum & the robin repeats dawnsong - headlights on nearfarms swing: all prepare for dark
November 10, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Gloriously atmospheric… the blackbirds’ winterdink …
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The Observer view: political interference at the BBC | The Observer
observer.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Some very good points here: The BBC deserves to be challenged but we need a publicly funded organisation to protect the informational health of the country.
@naomialderman.bsky.social's new book: "A friend - who’s read the book - texted me yesterday to say “I see they’ve decided to burn Tim Davie at the stake today”. And so I thought it was probably the right time to put this extract on Substack." naomialderman.substack.com/p/the-bbc-an...
the BBC and why it needs defending
even if you don't always agree with it, and sometimes it does things that you think are outright terrible
naomialderman.substack.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Some very good points here: The BBC deserves to be challenged but we need a publicly funded organisation to protect the informational health of the country.
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Look at this great fund. £200 for really small charities to spend on boring things. Easy, quick to apply.
Link below.
Please share :)
Link below.
Please share :)
Boring Fund | Christina Poulton
Applications now open!
£200 grants available for small charities, CICs and voluntary groups towards some of those boring but hard-to-fund costs.
www.christinapoultoncreative.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Look at this great fund. £200 for really small charities to spend on boring things. Easy, quick to apply.
Link below.
Please share :)
Link below.
Please share :)
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Late Sunday evening in Kyiv.
No electricity – no drama, just a fact.
In my latest Sunday Letter,
I share the story behind this 🇺🇦 painting The Girl in the Red Hat.
www.patreon.com/posts/143170...
No electricity – no drama, just a fact.
In my latest Sunday Letter,
I share the story behind this 🇺🇦 painting The Girl in the Red Hat.
www.patreon.com/posts/143170...
November 9, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Late Sunday evening in Kyiv.
No electricity – no drama, just a fact.
In my latest Sunday Letter,
I share the story behind this 🇺🇦 painting The Girl in the Red Hat.
www.patreon.com/posts/143170...
No electricity – no drama, just a fact.
In my latest Sunday Letter,
I share the story behind this 🇺🇦 painting The Girl in the Red Hat.
www.patreon.com/posts/143170...
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Post the good news when you see it…
By studying the process through which a soil bacterium naturally produces a well-known drug, scientists have discovered a powerful antibiotic that could help to fight drug-resistant infections
go.nature.com/4hJ4d7K
go.nature.com/4hJ4d7K
Powerful new antibiotic that can kill superbugs discovered in soil bacteria
Nature - Surprise discovery could pave the way for new treatments against drug-resistant infections.
go.nature.com
November 3, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Post the good news when you see it…
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Kyiv
has many cozy bookstores.
They offer food for the brain (books)
and coffee for long, often sleepless nights.
Nations that read can think critically.
Please, read books.
has many cozy bookstores.
They offer food for the brain (books)
and coffee for long, often sleepless nights.
Nations that read can think critically.
Please, read books.
November 1, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Kyiv
has many cozy bookstores.
They offer food for the brain (books)
and coffee for long, often sleepless nights.
Nations that read can think critically.
Please, read books.
has many cozy bookstores.
They offer food for the brain (books)
and coffee for long, often sleepless nights.
Nations that read can think critically.
Please, read books.
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Snowball is on Dragons’ Den Tonight!
After a year and a half of hard work, planning and keeping one massive secret — tonight’s the night!
We’ll be on Dragons’ Den, BBC One at 8pm.
👇 Download Snowball now.
🍎 iOS: apps.apple.com/gb/app/snowb...
🤖 Android: play.google.com/store/search...
After a year and a half of hard work, planning and keeping one massive secret — tonight’s the night!
We’ll be on Dragons’ Den, BBC One at 8pm.
👇 Download Snowball now.
🍎 iOS: apps.apple.com/gb/app/snowb...
🤖 Android: play.google.com/store/search...
October 30, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Snowball is on Dragons’ Den Tonight!
After a year and a half of hard work, planning and keeping one massive secret — tonight’s the night!
We’ll be on Dragons’ Den, BBC One at 8pm.
👇 Download Snowball now.
🍎 iOS: apps.apple.com/gb/app/snowb...
🤖 Android: play.google.com/store/search...
After a year and a half of hard work, planning and keeping one massive secret — tonight’s the night!
We’ll be on Dragons’ Den, BBC One at 8pm.
👇 Download Snowball now.
🍎 iOS: apps.apple.com/gb/app/snowb...
🤖 Android: play.google.com/store/search...
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Do you like using social media? 🗣️ Are you a bit of a TikTok Queen (or King)? 🤳 Do you want to help support #seabirds? 🕊️
We are still looking for someone to run our Social Media! You will have creative content control + an assistant to help 🧑🤝🧑 A great role for your CV & future jobs in conservation 💚
We are still looking for someone to run our Social Media! You will have creative content control + an assistant to help 🧑🤝🧑 A great role for your CV & future jobs in conservation 💚
October 29, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Do you like using social media? 🗣️ Are you a bit of a TikTok Queen (or King)? 🤳 Do you want to help support #seabirds? 🕊️
We are still looking for someone to run our Social Media! You will have creative content control + an assistant to help 🧑🤝🧑 A great role for your CV & future jobs in conservation 💚
We are still looking for someone to run our Social Media! You will have creative content control + an assistant to help 🧑🤝🧑 A great role for your CV & future jobs in conservation 💚
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For those who missed it this week, here is my latest piece for @blaetter.bsky.social - on how Maga is preparing to take over the UK as well and why we are (constitutionally) more vulnerable here than other European countries.
Have a good weekend, everyone - in spite of everything ;-)..
Have a good weekend, everyone - in spite of everything ;-)..
And here is the English version of my text, translated by Google.
Thanks @rajtham.bsky.social !
Thanks @rajtham.bsky.social !
Regime Change Made Easy How Musk and Farage Are Trying to Undermine British Democracy
Regime Change Made Easy How Musk and Farage Are Trying to Undermine British Democracy by Annette Dittert Over 110,000 people demonstrate in London against immigration. At the rally of far-right activi...
docs.google.com
October 25, 2025 at 11:00 AM
For those who missed it this week, here is my latest piece for @blaetter.bsky.social - on how Maga is preparing to take over the UK as well and why we are (constitutionally) more vulnerable here than other European countries.
Have a good weekend, everyone - in spite of everything ;-)..
Have a good weekend, everyone - in spite of everything ;-)..
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Yay. Priceless. The right column at the right time. And a gleefully English two fingers to the haters.
October 25, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Yay. Priceless. The right column at the right time. And a gleefully English two fingers to the haters.