solvognen
@solvognen.bsky.social
[personal account, views my own] Green, trade unionist, reader, CVD activist, spreadsheet monkey & counter of beans, 🖤music (eclectic). ISTJ
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🇺🇦Slava Ukraïni
Stop genocide, end Israeli apartheid
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〓〓🏴🇪🇺
🇺🇦Slava Ukraïni
Stop genocide, end Israeli apartheid
I block bigots and NSFW 🔞 profiles.
🚫Tankies🚫Putinistas🚫
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solvognen
@solvognen.bsky.social
· Nov 3
"So, I think we need a totem"
- Yay, right on, Boss!
"It must be a big gold disk, the Sun"
- Awesome!
"And it should be pulled by a pony"
- Wow! Radical!
"And the whole thing put on wheels"
- Yes!!
"Ok, so you go make this thing, I'll go wash my hair"
- Yeah!!......um why're we doing this again?
- Yay, right on, Boss!
"It must be a big gold disk, the Sun"
- Awesome!
"And it should be pulled by a pony"
- Wow! Radical!
"And the whole thing put on wheels"
- Yes!!
"Ok, so you go make this thing, I'll go wash my hair"
- Yeah!!......um why're we doing this again?
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Being a nemesis of something toxic isn't quite the insult they hoped it would be!
Please give my petition a boost, if you think the premise is reasonable? I believe think-tank funding to sway media and policy needs to be debated and made transparent:
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/75...
Please give my petition a boost, if you think the premise is reasonable? I believe think-tank funding to sway media and policy needs to be debated and made transparent:
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/75...
Petition: Require all think tanks to disclose their donors, funding, and media spending
Research bodies and representation of specialist interests is important when making policy. However, think tanks go beyond merely brainstorming ideas and presenting data and arguments. They can push s...
petition.parliament.uk
February 5, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Being a nemesis of something toxic isn't quite the insult they hoped it would be!
Please give my petition a boost, if you think the premise is reasonable? I believe think-tank funding to sway media and policy needs to be debated and made transparent:
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/75...
Please give my petition a boost, if you think the premise is reasonable? I believe think-tank funding to sway media and policy needs to be debated and made transparent:
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/75...
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Dark clouds cover Liverpool ☁️
📸 Mateusz Wojtczak
📸 Mateusz Wojtczak
February 5, 2026 at 7:14 PM
Dark clouds cover Liverpool ☁️
📸 Mateusz Wojtczak
📸 Mateusz Wojtczak
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NEW: Dear Washington Post journalists, I’ve written this for you.
Last year @theguardian.com gave away our news title & binned 100+ journalists. It sucked!
But we fought back & you can too. First a strike, then a new masthead @thenerve.news Fuck Bezos. There is another way 👊👊👊
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Last year @theguardian.com gave away our news title & binned 100+ journalists. It sucked!
But we fought back & you can too. First a strike, then a new masthead @thenerve.news Fuck Bezos. There is another way 👊👊👊
1/
February 5, 2026 at 4:37 PM
NEW: Dear Washington Post journalists, I’ve written this for you.
Last year @theguardian.com gave away our news title & binned 100+ journalists. It sucked!
But we fought back & you can too. First a strike, then a new masthead @thenerve.news Fuck Bezos. There is another way 👊👊👊
1/
Last year @theguardian.com gave away our news title & binned 100+ journalists. It sucked!
But we fought back & you can too. First a strike, then a new masthead @thenerve.news Fuck Bezos. There is another way 👊👊👊
1/
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If anyone was laid off at The Washington Post and wants to promote their latest venture, newsletter, blog, etc, just let me know. I'll try to create a running thread here. Also, if you wanna hop on with me and promote it to our subscribers, let me know. I'll try my best.
February 4, 2026 at 9:40 PM
If anyone was laid off at The Washington Post and wants to promote their latest venture, newsletter, blog, etc, just let me know. I'll try to create a running thread here. Also, if you wanna hop on with me and promote it to our subscribers, let me know. I'll try my best.
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I am a Ukrainian Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. I have a question.
Why has Trump's year of negotiations been the deadliest for civilians in Ukraine since the full-scale invasion? The number of deaths and injuries has increased by 31 percent compared to the previous year.
Why has Trump's year of negotiations been the deadliest for civilians in Ukraine since the full-scale invasion? The number of deaths and injuries has increased by 31 percent compared to the previous year.
February 4, 2026 at 2:38 PM
I am a Ukrainian Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. I have a question.
Why has Trump's year of negotiations been the deadliest for civilians in Ukraine since the full-scale invasion? The number of deaths and injuries has increased by 31 percent compared to the previous year.
Why has Trump's year of negotiations been the deadliest for civilians in Ukraine since the full-scale invasion? The number of deaths and injuries has increased by 31 percent compared to the previous year.
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If Jeff Bezos could afford to spend $75 million on the Melania movie & $500 million for a yacht to sail off to his $55 million wedding to give his wife a $5 million ring, please don't tell me he needed to fire one-third of the Washington Post staff.
Democracy dies in oligarchy.
Democracy dies in oligarchy.
February 5, 2026 at 12:16 AM
If Jeff Bezos could afford to spend $75 million on the Melania movie & $500 million for a yacht to sail off to his $55 million wedding to give his wife a $5 million ring, please don't tell me he needed to fire one-third of the Washington Post staff.
Democracy dies in oligarchy.
Democracy dies in oligarchy.
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6 Palestine activists acquitted of aggravated burglary by a UK jury. They raided Israeli death firm Elbit in 2024. The jury accepted they were "acting to save human lives".
This is why Israel's Starmer wants to get rid of jury trials.
#BDS (see my pinned post)
www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/...
This is why Israel's Starmer wants to get rid of jury trials.
#BDS (see my pinned post)
www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/...
UK pro-Palestinian activists not guilty of aggravated burglary
Six British activists are acquitted of aggravated burglary relating to a 2024 raid on Israeli defence firm Elbit.
www.aljazeera.com
February 4, 2026 at 11:11 PM
6 Palestine activists acquitted of aggravated burglary by a UK jury. They raided Israeli death firm Elbit in 2024. The jury accepted they were "acting to save human lives".
This is why Israel's Starmer wants to get rid of jury trials.
#BDS (see my pinned post)
www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/...
This is why Israel's Starmer wants to get rid of jury trials.
#BDS (see my pinned post)
www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/...
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Marimar Martinez talks about being shot by CBP: “My arms, legs, and chest were all wrapped in bandages. I had 7 bullet holes in my body. I remember the agents rushing the nurses to finish up so they could take me with them.”
February 3, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Marimar Martinez talks about being shot by CBP: “My arms, legs, and chest were all wrapped in bandages. I had 7 bullet holes in my body. I remember the agents rushing the nurses to finish up so they could take me with them.”
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Palantir now holds over £670 million in UK government contracts.
We urgently need a Parliamentary debate on Palantir's role. Sign here 👇
www.change.org/p/hold-a-par...
We urgently need a Parliamentary debate on Palantir's role. Sign here 👇
www.change.org/p/hold-a-par...
February 3, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Palantir now holds over £670 million in UK government contracts.
We urgently need a Parliamentary debate on Palantir's role. Sign here 👇
www.change.org/p/hold-a-par...
We urgently need a Parliamentary debate on Palantir's role. Sign here 👇
www.change.org/p/hold-a-par...
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If you've not read "Fraud" (no, not the Zadie Smith work), this thread will enlighten you as to why you should.
Right: I already read the other two books with McSweeney and Reed bragging to journos about how excellent their campaigns of lying and wrecking were, so I’m not expecting revelations here: details, basically. So I’ll try to avoid doing 😲😲😲 every time there’s some new piece of despicable bastardry.
February 3, 2026 at 5:51 PM
If you've not read "Fraud" (no, not the Zadie Smith work), this thread will enlighten you as to why you should.
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Me:
“What about the fact that Trump was found guilty in a civil court for sexual abuse…was that not enough for you to withdraw your support?”
Now listen to the response from Andrea Jenkyns of the Reform Party…
“What about the fact that Trump was found guilty in a civil court for sexual abuse…was that not enough for you to withdraw your support?”
Now listen to the response from Andrea Jenkyns of the Reform Party…
February 2, 2026 at 11:35 AM
Me:
“What about the fact that Trump was found guilty in a civil court for sexual abuse…was that not enough for you to withdraw your support?”
Now listen to the response from Andrea Jenkyns of the Reform Party…
“What about the fact that Trump was found guilty in a civil court for sexual abuse…was that not enough for you to withdraw your support?”
Now listen to the response from Andrea Jenkyns of the Reform Party…
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Sherman Way Marketplace...
A community focused grocery store and market located in Van Nuys, California, known for its fresh produce, meats, baked goods, and specialty items, including Armenian delicacies.
Address:
San Fernando Valley
13624 Sherman Way, Van Nuys, CA 91405
Phone: (818) 904-0578
A community focused grocery store and market located in Van Nuys, California, known for its fresh produce, meats, baked goods, and specialty items, including Armenian delicacies.
Address:
San Fernando Valley
13624 Sherman Way, Van Nuys, CA 91405
Phone: (818) 904-0578
February 1, 2026 at 2:06 AM
Sherman Way Marketplace...
A community focused grocery store and market located in Van Nuys, California, known for its fresh produce, meats, baked goods, and specialty items, including Armenian delicacies.
Address:
San Fernando Valley
13624 Sherman Way, Van Nuys, CA 91405
Phone: (818) 904-0578
A community focused grocery store and market located in Van Nuys, California, known for its fresh produce, meats, baked goods, and specialty items, including Armenian delicacies.
Address:
San Fernando Valley
13624 Sherman Way, Van Nuys, CA 91405
Phone: (818) 904-0578
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Dr. Oz is concerned about revealing fraud?
February 1, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Dr. Oz is concerned about revealing fraud?
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"Those Who Were Already Here"
centerleftstack.substack.com/p/those-who-...
Someone with long Covid eloquently thanks those with ME/CFS who have supported with advice, etc. the Long Covid new arrivals with similar symptoms & impairments
#MEcfs #LongCovid #CFS #PwME #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis
centerleftstack.substack.com/p/those-who-...
Someone with long Covid eloquently thanks those with ME/CFS who have supported with advice, etc. the Long Covid new arrivals with similar symptoms & impairments
#MEcfs #LongCovid #CFS #PwME #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis
January 31, 2026 at 11:56 PM
"Those Who Were Already Here"
centerleftstack.substack.com/p/those-who-...
Someone with long Covid eloquently thanks those with ME/CFS who have supported with advice, etc. the Long Covid new arrivals with similar symptoms & impairments
#MEcfs #LongCovid #CFS #PwME #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis
centerleftstack.substack.com/p/those-who-...
Someone with long Covid eloquently thanks those with ME/CFS who have supported with advice, etc. the Long Covid new arrivals with similar symptoms & impairments
#MEcfs #LongCovid #CFS #PwME #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis
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Mind-boggling stuff: ICE has detained 4 Oglala men and is apparently demanding the Lakota--a nation of the continent's original inhabitants--“enter into an immigration agreement with ICE." www.twincities.com/2026/01/13/i...
Oglala Sioux Tribe says three tribal members arrested in Minneapolis are in ICE detention
The detained tribal members are experiencing homelessness and living under a bridge in Minneapolis.
www.twincities.com
January 14, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Mind-boggling stuff: ICE has detained 4 Oglala men and is apparently demanding the Lakota--a nation of the continent's original inhabitants--“enter into an immigration agreement with ICE." www.twincities.com/2026/01/13/i...
"Solidarity with the resistance of Ukrainian workers!" - Statement from eight French union federations ukrainesolidaritycampaign.org/2026/01/22/s...
“Solidarity with the resistance of Ukrainian workers!” – Statement from eight French union federations
We are delighted to share this statement issued on 21 January 2026 by eight French union federations, representing the vast majority of trade unionists in France. We will be encouraging UK unions –…
ukrainesolidaritycampaign.org
January 29, 2026 at 10:45 PM
"Solidarity with the resistance of Ukrainian workers!" - Statement from eight French union federations ukrainesolidaritycampaign.org/2026/01/22/s...
Russia seeks to kill prominent Ukrainian Environmental activist and journalist
necu.org.ua/russia-threa...
necu.org.ua/russia-threa...
Russia Threatens to kill prominent Odesa-Based Environmentalist and Journalist Vladyslav Balinskyy | Національний екологічний центр України
Statement by the National Ecological Centre of Ukraine The National Ecological Centre of Ukraine (NECU) declares that there is a real, direct, and urgent threat to the life of Ukrainian journalist, en...
necu.org.ua
January 29, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Russia seeks to kill prominent Ukrainian Environmental activist and journalist
necu.org.ua/russia-threa...
necu.org.ua/russia-threa...
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Green Party Spring Conference is coming up, 28 March. British-Ukrainian climate activist Viktoriya Ball has proposed a Ukraine solidarity motion. Until Saturday, Green members can log in to the conference website and add support here: springconf2026.greenparty.org.uk/login?backUr...
January 29, 2026 at 9:16 AM
Green Party Spring Conference is coming up, 28 March. British-Ukrainian climate activist Viktoriya Ball has proposed a Ukraine solidarity motion. Until Saturday, Green members can log in to the conference website and add support here: springconf2026.greenparty.org.uk/login?backUr...
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“This is a preschool you stupid motherf*ckers!”
(From Somali Snaps)
(From Somali Snaps)
January 27, 2026 at 5:08 PM
“This is a preschool you stupid motherf*ckers!”
(From Somali Snaps)
(From Somali Snaps)
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The gun was removed by agents from his waistband - he was never pointing it at them. He was already disarmed when they fired "defensive shots," killing him. They then fired several shots at his lifeless body.
January 24, 2026 at 8:13 PM
The gun was removed by agents from his waistband - he was never pointing it at them. He was already disarmed when they fired "defensive shots," killing him. They then fired several shots at his lifeless body.
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Murmuration - by Scottish artist and printmaker, Babs Pease
We loved this one so much that we have a copy hanging on our wall!
More of this artist's fabulous work, here: www.babspeasedesign.com
#art #printmaking #linocut #hares #birds
We loved this one so much that we have a copy hanging on our wall!
More of this artist's fabulous work, here: www.babspeasedesign.com
#art #printmaking #linocut #hares #birds
January 24, 2026 at 8:16 PM
Murmuration - by Scottish artist and printmaker, Babs Pease
We loved this one so much that we have a copy hanging on our wall!
More of this artist's fabulous work, here: www.babspeasedesign.com
#art #printmaking #linocut #hares #birds
We loved this one so much that we have a copy hanging on our wall!
More of this artist's fabulous work, here: www.babspeasedesign.com
#art #printmaking #linocut #hares #birds
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If you are angry, stay angry. They want us to think this is normal and how life will be.
I’ll be dammed if I ever let that happen.
I’ll be dammed if I ever let that happen.
January 24, 2026 at 5:05 PM
If you are angry, stay angry. They want us to think this is normal and how life will be.
I’ll be dammed if I ever let that happen.
I’ll be dammed if I ever let that happen.
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ICE just gunned down ANOTHER person, beating a man half to death before shooting him at point blank range. What the fuck are we doing?
ARREST ICE NOW. PROSECUTE ICE NOW.
I will not rest until every single one of these murderers is held accountable to the communities they terrorize.
ARREST ICE NOW. PROSECUTE ICE NOW.
I will not rest until every single one of these murderers is held accountable to the communities they terrorize.
January 24, 2026 at 4:28 PM
ICE just gunned down ANOTHER person, beating a man half to death before shooting him at point blank range. What the fuck are we doing?
ARREST ICE NOW. PROSECUTE ICE NOW.
I will not rest until every single one of these murderers is held accountable to the communities they terrorize.
ARREST ICE NOW. PROSECUTE ICE NOW.
I will not rest until every single one of these murderers is held accountable to the communities they terrorize.