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“During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act.”
― George Orwell
Inequality is hurting us All - rich and poor alike.
And If not Now? When? Hillel 🇵🇸
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I’ve emailed it to Rachel Shabi, Guardian correspondent, writes on Gaza, ‘antisemitism’, fingers crossed. It needs to be widely seen; the MH issue was hijacked last time around, this makes it clear what their intentions are.
November 11, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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Laws are bent for the rich.

Wages taxed at marginal rates of 20% – 45% plus national insurance contributions (NIC).

Capital gains taxed at 18% to 32%, no NIC .

Dividends taxed at 8.75% to 39.35%, no NIC.

All income must be taxed at the same rate.
Nothing will change until the political system is freed from the clutches of corporations and the super-rich
The law is being used to enforce existing power structures for the benefit of the few
leftfootforward.org
November 11, 2025 at 9:18 AM
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Am remembering when a senior BBC News bod told me how they coded into their visual imagery criticisms of Jeremy Corbyn. But sure, it has a Left wing bias. waitingfortax.com/2018/03/19/t...
November 11, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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This a big deal: "China’s carbon dioxide emissions have been flat or falling for 18 months"

China's economy has grown by ~5% in the last year, so this comprehensively debunks the idea (again) that emissions are tied to growth. So yes, faster progress needed, but this is how you turn the corner.
China’s CO2 emissions have been flat or falling for past 18 months, analysis finds
World’s biggest polluter on track to hit peak emissions target early but miss goal for cutting carbon intensity
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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BBC Trump row: Pro-Israel bias over Gaza is the real scandal url:https://www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/bbc-trump-row-gaza-genocide-whitewashing-israel-bias
November 10, 2025 at 11:36 PM
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Fetterman, you're done. We the people of PA didn't elect you to be the turncoat that you proved yourself to be today.
November 11, 2025 at 3:23 AM
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Mehdi Hasan is a Master Debater and a passionate anti Zionist… this take down of Murray was an absolute pleasure to watch!

youtu.be/N5bCp7BrVIM?...
Mehdi Hasan WIPES THE FLOOR With Douglas Murray In Viral Debate.
YouTube video by Balance Of Power
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November 11, 2025 at 8:33 AM
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"Lord Bamford's latest political donation makes the point, yet again, that we need a cap on donations," says @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social

leftfootforward.org/2025/11/bill...
Billionaire Tory donor and JCB chair Lord Bamford gives Reform UK £200,000
"Lord Bamford's latest political donation makes the point, yet again, that we need a cap on donations."
leftfootforward.org
November 11, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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The right can mock my teeth all it wants – it shows the Greens have struck a nerve | Zack Polanski

As a politician, I expect opposition and debate. But when it centres on personal insults, not policies, something else is going on

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The right can mock my teeth all it wants – it shows the Greens have struck a nerve | Zack Polanski
As a politician, I expect opposition and debate. But when it centres on personal insults, not policies, something else is going on, says the leader of the Green party, Zack Polanski
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:47 PM
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Israel's Ben Gvir hands out sweets after death penalty bill for Palestinians advances - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israels-ben-gvir-hands-out-sweets-after-death-penalty-bill-palestinians
Israel's Ben Gvir hands out sweets after death penalty bill for Palestinians advances
<article data-history-node-id="431341" about="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israels-ben-gvir-hands-out-sweets-after-death-penalty-bill-palestinians" class="live-blog-update default clearfix"> <h2> <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israels-ben-gvir-hands-out-sweets-after-death-penalty-bill-palestinians" rel="bookmark"> <span class="field field-title">Israel's Ben Gvir hands out sweets after death penalty bill for Palestinians advances</span> </a> </h2> <div class="content"> <div class="field field-field-text"><p><a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/countries/israel" target="_blank">Israeli&nbsp;</a>minister Itamar Ben Gvir handed out sweets in parliament on Monday after a bill&nbsp;allowing death penalty for&nbsp;<a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/countries/palestine" target="_blank">Palestinian</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/Palestinian%20prisoners" target="_blank">prisoners</a>&nbsp;passed its first reading.&nbsp;</p> <p>The bill was approved by a majority of 39 out of 120 Knesset members, with 16 voting against in Israel's parliament.</p> <p>It would allow judges to impose the death penalty on Palestinians convicted of killing Israelis on so-called “nationalistic” grounds.</p> <p>The legislation would not apply to Israelis who kill Palestinians under similar circumstances.</p> <p>The bill now requires two more readings in the Knesset before it can become an official law.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Hamas called the&nbsp;legislation "fascist and sadistic" and called for global action against Israel, including "deterrent sanctions."</p> <p>The Islamic Jihad said&nbsp;the bill's passing was "a dangerous criminal escalation".</p> <h3>Read more: <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/ben-gvir-distributes-sweets-after-preliminary-approval-prisoner-execution-law">Israel's Ben Gvir hands out sweets after death penalty bill for Palestinians advances</a></h3> <figure role="group" class="media-block"> <div class="group-inner"> <div alt="Israeli Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir walks inside the Knesset on 13 October 2025 (Reuters/Chip Somodevilla)" data-embed-button="file_browser" data-entity-embed-display="image:image" data-entity-embed-display-settings="{" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="0a7329b2-e352-40da-a2d1-4e5b1fc4068f" data-langcode="en" class="embedded-entity"> <img src="https://www.middleeasteye.net/sites/default/files/images-story/2025-10-13T084808Z_1903024092_RC2WAHA3PE1Y_RTRMADP_3_ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS-TRUMP-min%20%281%29.JPG" width="6096" height="3429" alt="Israeli Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir walks inside the Knesset on 13 October 2025 (Reuters/Chip Somodevilla)" typeof="foaf:Image" fetchpriority="high"> </div> <figcaption>Israeli Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir walks inside the Knesset on 13 October 2025 (Reuters/Chip Somodevilla)</figcaption> </div> </figure> <p><span style="background: url(&quot;https://www.middleeasteye.net/modules/contrib/ckeditor/vendor/plugins/widget/images/handle.png&quot;) rgba(220, 220, 220, 0.5); top: -15px; left: 0px;"><img height="15" role="presentation" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAPABAP///wAAACH5BAEKAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==" title="Click and drag to move" width="15" loading="lazy"></span></p> </div> </div> </article>
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November 11, 2025 at 10:35 AM
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Good morning to all those people who wasted the last decade saying, "there's no point tackling climate change in the UK, because China."

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
China’s CO2 emissions have been flat or falling for past 18 months, analysis finds
World’s biggest polluter on track to hit peak emissions target early but miss goal for cutting carbon intensity
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:08 AM
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"Latin America has long been the laboratory where the United States installs friendly right-wing autocrats to stamp out the contagion of freedom and revolution before it reaches US shores."

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November 10, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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Looking forward to speaking at this @pressjustice.bsky.social - highly topical - event in London tomorrow. Still a few tickets available

donorbox.org/events/80295...
Politicians and The Press | THE PRESS JUSTICE PROJECT (Powered by Donorbox)
donorbox.org
November 11, 2025 at 10:19 AM
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Oh look. There really are "no go areas" in England.

And they're marked by St George's flags

www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
NHS staff who visit patients at home say St George’s flags can mean ‘no-go zones’
Black and Asian staff left feeling ‘deliberately intimidated’, according to chief executive of one NHS trust
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Stammer's favorite football fans going about their business again.. www.middleeasteye.net/news/maccabi...
Maccabi Haifa fans attack Palestinian restaurant goers after match ends in draw
Several injured after Israeli football fans attack Palestinians dining at a restaurant with knives, sticks and bottles
www.middleeasteye.net
November 11, 2025 at 10:19 AM
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“Measures used to ban groups such as Palestine Action should be restricted so that they are only used to protect the public from terrorism”

Translation: Palestine Action is not a terrorist organisation.

inews.co.uk/news/law-use...

Lift The Ban: wedonotcomply.org
Law used to ban Palestine Action being used too widely, report says
Major review also says use of Prevent scheme is 'not fit for purpose' with referrals increasingly involving people with complex vulnerabilities
inews.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 9:58 AM