Stefan Simanowitz
@stefsimanowitz.bsky.social
"Action, like a sacrament, is the visible form of an invisible spirit" (bell hooks) || journalist || campaigner || @amnesty || Easily distracte
People talk of a gentle slide into authoritarianism, but the size of yesterday's majority to proscribe Palestine Action (385 to 26 votes) is no “gentle slide”!
It is a headlong charge!
If the bill goes through, sharing this video could get you 14 years in prison www.amnesty.org.uk/press-releas...
It is a headlong charge!
If the bill goes through, sharing this video could get you 14 years in prison www.amnesty.org.uk/press-releas...
Amnesty International UK: BANNING PALESTINE ACTION ‘A DISTURBING LEGAL OVERREACH’ BY GOVERNMENT
Amnesty International UK: BANNING PALESTINE ACTION ‘A DISTURBING LEGAL OVERREACH’ BY GOVERNMENT
www.amnesty.org.uk
July 3, 2025 at 12:12 PM
People talk of a gentle slide into authoritarianism, but the size of yesterday's majority to proscribe Palestine Action (385 to 26 votes) is no “gentle slide”!
It is a headlong charge!
If the bill goes through, sharing this video could get you 14 years in prison www.amnesty.org.uk/press-releas...
It is a headlong charge!
If the bill goes through, sharing this video could get you 14 years in prison www.amnesty.org.uk/press-releas...
Barbra Streisand's attempt to remove a photo of her Malibu mansion from the Internet backfired resulting in the photo going viral & creating a new term: "the Streisand effect"
This week, Hungary's failed attempt to ban #BudapestPride has led to the coining of a new word: "Orbanned"
#Pride #Budapest
This week, Hungary's failed attempt to ban #BudapestPride has led to the coining of a new word: "Orbanned"
#Pride #Budapest
July 3, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Barbra Streisand's attempt to remove a photo of her Malibu mansion from the Internet backfired resulting in the photo going viral & creating a new term: "the Streisand effect"
This week, Hungary's failed attempt to ban #BudapestPride has led to the coining of a new word: "Orbanned"
#Pride #Budapest
This week, Hungary's failed attempt to ban #BudapestPride has led to the coining of a new word: "Orbanned"
#Pride #Budapest
Set up 8 years ago with a single rail, #TakeOneLeaveOne has spawned more than 150 rails across the UK
Why not drop off some warm clothes at your local #TOLO rail or why not set one up where you are?
This year @arsenalfc.bsky.social are donating some warm coats www.bigissue.com/news/activis...
Why not drop off some warm clothes at your local #TOLO rail or why not set one up where you are?
This year @arsenalfc.bsky.social are donating some warm coats www.bigissue.com/news/activis...
This community 'take one leave one' initiative is fighting the cold snap
The founder hopes his clothes rail move will spark others to set up their own offering
www.bigissue.com
February 12, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Set up 8 years ago with a single rail, #TakeOneLeaveOne has spawned more than 150 rails across the UK
Why not drop off some warm clothes at your local #TOLO rail or why not set one up where you are?
This year @arsenalfc.bsky.social are donating some warm coats www.bigissue.com/news/activis...
Why not drop off some warm clothes at your local #TOLO rail or why not set one up where you are?
This year @arsenalfc.bsky.social are donating some warm coats www.bigissue.com/news/activis...
It’s simple
#TakeOneLeave send out free banners - “If you need, take one. If you can help leave one”
People put them up beside a rail of warm clothes
The newest rail in Kentish Town was set up by a 15 year-old school boy near to where a homeless man froze to death in January👇
#TakeOneLeave send out free banners - “If you need, take one. If you can help leave one”
People put them up beside a rail of warm clothes
The newest rail in Kentish Town was set up by a 15 year-old school boy near to where a homeless man froze to death in January👇
February 12, 2025 at 11:17 AM
It’s simple
#TakeOneLeave send out free banners - “If you need, take one. If you can help leave one”
People put them up beside a rail of warm clothes
The newest rail in Kentish Town was set up by a 15 year-old school boy near to where a homeless man froze to death in January👇
#TakeOneLeave send out free banners - “If you need, take one. If you can help leave one”
People put them up beside a rail of warm clothes
The newest rail in Kentish Town was set up by a 15 year-old school boy near to where a homeless man froze to death in January👇
“Love in Action”
Valentines Day press launch for winter clothes initiative for homeless people
#TakeOneLeaveOne is a simple way for all of us to provide warm clothes to anyone facing winter hardship
1pm – 2pm, 13 Feb, at Wesleys Chapel, 49 City Road, London EC1Y 1AU
takeoneleaveone.org/home/
Valentines Day press launch for winter clothes initiative for homeless people
#TakeOneLeaveOne is a simple way for all of us to provide warm clothes to anyone facing winter hardship
1pm – 2pm, 13 Feb, at Wesleys Chapel, 49 City Road, London EC1Y 1AU
takeoneleaveone.org/home/
Take One Leave One
“Love in Action”: Valentine's Day February 14th 2025 launch Event, a Winter clothes initiative to help homeless people.
www.takeoneleaveone.org
February 12, 2025 at 11:15 AM
“Love in Action”
Valentines Day press launch for winter clothes initiative for homeless people
#TakeOneLeaveOne is a simple way for all of us to provide warm clothes to anyone facing winter hardship
1pm – 2pm, 13 Feb, at Wesleys Chapel, 49 City Road, London EC1Y 1AU
takeoneleaveone.org/home/
Valentines Day press launch for winter clothes initiative for homeless people
#TakeOneLeaveOne is a simple way for all of us to provide warm clothes to anyone facing winter hardship
1pm – 2pm, 13 Feb, at Wesleys Chapel, 49 City Road, London EC1Y 1AU
takeoneleaveone.org/home/
“Our damning findings must serve as a wake-up: this is genocide. It must stop now"
In a landmark new report, Amnesty Intn'l concludes that Israeli authorities have committed – & still are committing - genocide against Palestinians in #Gaza
Read the 300 page report 👇
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
In a landmark new report, Amnesty Intn'l concludes that Israeli authorities have committed – & still are committing - genocide against Palestinians in #Gaza
Read the 300 page report 👇
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
Amnesty International concludes Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza
Amnesty International’s research has found sufficient basis to conclude that Israel has committed and is continuing to commit genocide against Palestinians in the occupied Gaza Strip.
www.amnesty.org
December 5, 2024 at 12:49 PM
“Our damning findings must serve as a wake-up: this is genocide. It must stop now"
In a landmark new report, Amnesty Intn'l concludes that Israeli authorities have committed – & still are committing - genocide against Palestinians in #Gaza
Read the 300 page report 👇
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
In a landmark new report, Amnesty Intn'l concludes that Israeli authorities have committed – & still are committing - genocide against Palestinians in #Gaza
Read the 300 page report 👇
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
I am reminded of stories recounted by people living in repressive states of how they would leave a packed suitcase in the hallway in case they had to suddenly flee
I have not left Twitter...but #bluesky is my packed suitcase
I have not left Twitter...but #bluesky is my packed suitcase
November 19, 2024 at 11:17 AM
I am reminded of stories recounted by people living in repressive states of how they would leave a packed suitcase in the hallway in case they had to suddenly flee
I have not left Twitter...but #bluesky is my packed suitcase
I have not left Twitter...but #bluesky is my packed suitcase
The most sophisticated tyrannies are ones that have a showman as their frontman
Clown or blowhard
Jester or villain
The type of showman doesn’t matter
Their audience will love them just the same
Clown or blowhard
Jester or villain
The type of showman doesn’t matter
Their audience will love them just the same
November 19, 2024 at 10:33 AM
The most sophisticated tyrannies are ones that have a showman as their frontman
Clown or blowhard
Jester or villain
The type of showman doesn’t matter
Their audience will love them just the same
Clown or blowhard
Jester or villain
The type of showman doesn’t matter
Their audience will love them just the same