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Gaza stampede at GHF aid site kills at least 20 https://on.ft.com/4lwAMXu
Gaza stampede at GHF aid site kills at least 20
Deaths follow series of killings by Israeli military near controversial aid group’s centres
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July 16, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Gaza stampede at GHF aid site kills at least 20 https://on.ft.com/4lwAMXu
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A startling report on the discrimination of Muslim women in the media. It will be interesting to see who covers it. So far I have seen very little coverage. cfmm.org.uk/muslim-women...
Muslim Women in Media: Breaking Barriers, Bearing the Burden - Centre For Media Monitoring
An unprecedented survey and powerful report by the Centre for Media Monitoring (CfMM) exposes a troubling reality: Muslim women working in British media face startling levels of systemic discriminatio...
cfmm.org.uk
July 16, 2025 at 12:41 PM
A startling report on the discrimination of Muslim women in the media. It will be interesting to see who covers it. So far I have seen very little coverage. cfmm.org.uk/muslim-women...
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This is an absolutely must-read piece. Do it now. 👇
By betraying his voters so comprehensively and so soon, Keir Starmer has done us a favour. He has given us 4 years to design the government we want.
In this week's column I explain how it can be done. There's massive
potential, but we need to start now. 🧵
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
In this week's column I explain how it can be done. There's massive
potential, but we need to start now. 🧵
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
How we can smash Britain’s two-party system for good at the next election | George Monbiot
Labour is beyond repair. Time for a co-ordinated strategy to support progressive parties committed to electoral reform, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
May 27, 2025 at 8:05 AM
This is an absolutely must-read piece. Do it now. 👇
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#TrumpTariffs: “In the end, the Party would announce that two and two made five, and you would have to believe it. It was inevitable that they should make that claim sooner or later: the logic of their position demanded it”
George Orwell - 1984
www.cbc.ca/news/busines...
George Orwell - 1984
www.cbc.ca/news/busines...
Digging into the 'insane' formula the White House used to calculate its tariffs | CBC News
U.S. President Donald Trump showed off a giant chart on Wednesday full of new “reciprocal” tariffs, which start at 10 per cent and grow steeper for countries with larger trade deficits with the U.S. B...
www.cbc.ca
April 5, 2025 at 7:03 AM
#TrumpTariffs: “In the end, the Party would announce that two and two made five, and you would have to believe it. It was inevitable that they should make that claim sooner or later: the logic of their position demanded it”
George Orwell - 1984
www.cbc.ca/news/busines...
George Orwell - 1984
www.cbc.ca/news/busines...
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“If a man will stand up and assert, and repeat, and re-assert, that two and two do not make four, I know nothing in the power of argument that can stop him.”
- Abraham Lincoln
- Abraham Lincoln
April 5, 2025 at 6:51 AM
“If a man will stand up and assert, and repeat, and re-assert, that two and two do not make four, I know nothing in the power of argument that can stop him.”
- Abraham Lincoln
- Abraham Lincoln
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The Financial Times: ‘If it endures, Donald Trump's decision on April 2 2025 to enact sweeping
"reciprocal" tariffs on US trade partners will go down as one of the greatest acts of self-harm in American economic history. They will wreak untold damage on households…’
"reciprocal" tariffs on US trade partners will go down as one of the greatest acts of self-harm in American economic history. They will wreak untold damage on households…’
April 5, 2025 at 7:06 AM
The Financial Times: ‘If it endures, Donald Trump's decision on April 2 2025 to enact sweeping
"reciprocal" tariffs on US trade partners will go down as one of the greatest acts of self-harm in American economic history. They will wreak untold damage on households…’
"reciprocal" tariffs on US trade partners will go down as one of the greatest acts of self-harm in American economic history. They will wreak untold damage on households…’
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“Queer refugees like me are being targeted by other communities because we are most vulnerable,” he said. “Other refugees have a belief that we queer refugees have a lot of support, that we have money and resources, so they raid our shelters looking for food and water, yet we also don’t have those.”
Nowhere to go – the refugees who are not even welcome in camps
Refugee camps are a last resort for desperate people forced from their homes, but for LGBTQ+ asylum seekers, there is no safe haven there
bylines.scot
April 5, 2025 at 7:02 AM
“Queer refugees like me are being targeted by other communities because we are most vulnerable,” he said. “Other refugees have a belief that we queer refugees have a lot of support, that we have money and resources, so they raid our shelters looking for food and water, yet we also don’t have those.”
An Entire Wing of the Smithsonian Full of Your Perfect Portraits of Donald Trump!
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open.substack.com/pub/michaelm...
An Entire Wing of the Smithsonian Full of Your Perfect Portraits of Donald Trump!
Plus - Massive protests this weekend in DC and around the nation!
open.substack.com
April 4, 2025 at 4:06 PM
An Entire Wing of the Smithsonian Full of Your Perfect Portraits of Donald Trump!
open.substack.com/pub/michaelm...
open.substack.com/pub/michaelm...
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Carney: "I respect Trump's goal to support American workers. But I disagree with him that this is how to help. With time, it will become apparently that these actions will end up hurting American workers and American consumers ... our response to these latest tariffs is to fight."
March 27, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Carney: "I respect Trump's goal to support American workers. But I disagree with him that this is how to help. With time, it will become apparently that these actions will end up hurting American workers and American consumers ... our response to these latest tariffs is to fight."
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Our grandson is autistic and as wonderful a grandson as you could wish for. He is smart, kind, considerate, helpful, holds down a job, and lives in his own flat. I realise there are different levels of autism, but people just need to be kind and patient with them or any other type of person.
Absolutely amazing that a 10-year-old wrote this!!
Good for her, it's absolutely lovely. ❤️
Do have a quick read. 👇
Good for her, it's absolutely lovely. ❤️
Do have a quick read. 👇
Different, not less: my life as a 10-year-old with autism
People judge me for being different, but autism helps me achieve amazing things – including publishing books and writing articles
eastangliabylines.co.uk
April 2, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Our grandson is autistic and as wonderful a grandson as you could wish for. He is smart, kind, considerate, helpful, holds down a job, and lives in his own flat. I realise there are different levels of autism, but people just need to be kind and patient with them or any other type of person.
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Proud of you, Chris – not an easy feat. Stories like yours are exactly why it meant a lot to pass the ACA.
Because of the ACA, thanks Obama, I was able to afford rehab for my alcoholism. I’m going on year 9. I wouldn’t have been able to afford it otherwise. I am truly thankful. I’m just 1 of the millions the ACA has helped.
March 23, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Proud of you, Chris – not an easy feat. Stories like yours are exactly why it meant a lot to pass the ACA.
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Thanks for sharing your story, Rebecca. Protecting folks with pre-existing conditions – like your son – was important to us. And it’s why we have to continue working hard to protect and build on the foundation of the ACA, too.
Before ACA my son was denied coverage because of “preexisting conditions”. When ACA was established his medical conditions were all covered. I’m thankful every day insurance companies are no longer allowed to deny coverage. Thank you President Obama. (He was a baby when this all happened)
March 23, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Thanks for sharing your story, Rebecca. Protecting folks with pre-existing conditions – like your son – was important to us. And it’s why we have to continue working hard to protect and build on the foundation of the ACA, too.
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Grateful for your years of service, Finn – and that the ACA helped you and your daughter get health care.
I was injured in the line of duty working as a sheriffs deputy and needed a spinal surgery. Had to accept a medical retirement at 40 yrs old. Lost my County health insurance for myself and my daughter. But no one would sell me insurance because of the injury. I had no insurance until the ACA.
March 23, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Grateful for your years of service, Finn – and that the ACA helped you and your daughter get health care.
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Right now, there’s an important race happening that will shape the Wisconsin Supreme Court for the next 10 years. Judge Susan Crawford is ready to protect the fundamental rights and freedoms of all Wisconsinites.
Make a plan to vote early today — don’t wait until April 1st: wisdems.org/vote
Make a plan to vote early today — don’t wait until April 1st: wisdems.org/vote
Find Your Voting Locations | WISDEMS Voter Protection Team
This searchable map shows you early voting and dropbox info for hundreds of villages, towns, and cities across Wisconsin. Enter the address you're registered at and your options will pop up!
wisdems.org
March 25, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Right now, there’s an important race happening that will shape the Wisconsin Supreme Court for the next 10 years. Judge Susan Crawford is ready to protect the fundamental rights and freedoms of all Wisconsinites.
Make a plan to vote early today — don’t wait until April 1st: wisdems.org/vote
Make a plan to vote early today — don’t wait until April 1st: wisdems.org/vote
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If you're out of state, sign up for a phonebanking shift to help get out the vote for Judge Crawford: www.mobilize.us/wisdems/
Volunteer Opportunities, Events, and Petitions Near Me · WisDems on Mobilize
Find events, petitions, volunteer opportunities, fundraisers and more with WisDems.
www.mobilize.us
March 31, 2025 at 6:51 PM
If you're out of state, sign up for a phonebanking shift to help get out the vote for Judge Crawford: www.mobilize.us/wisdems/
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If you're in Wisconsin, please know that Judge Susan Crawford will protect YOUR rights and freedoms. Find your polling place and make a plan to vote tomorrow: vote.wisdems.org
Find Your Voting Locations | WISDEMS Voter Protection Team
This searchable map shows you early voting and dropbox info for hundreds of villages, towns, and cities across Wisconsin. Enter the address you're registered at and your options will pop up!
vote.wisdems.org
March 31, 2025 at 6:51 PM
If you're in Wisconsin, please know that Judge Susan Crawford will protect YOUR rights and freedoms. Find your polling place and make a plan to vote tomorrow: vote.wisdems.org
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New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker is meeting this perilous moment in American history — taking an exceptional stand for ALL of us.
The United States is a nation in crisis, and Sen. Booker is standing and speaking out in fierce opposition to an onslaught of evils being perpetrated by the…
The United States is a nation in crisis, and Sen. Booker is standing and speaking out in fierce opposition to an onslaught of evils being perpetrated by the…
April 1, 2025 at 3:50 AM
New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker is meeting this perilous moment in American history — taking an exceptional stand for ALL of us.
The United States is a nation in crisis, and Sen. Booker is standing and speaking out in fierce opposition to an onslaught of evils being perpetrated by the…
The United States is a nation in crisis, and Sen. Booker is standing and speaking out in fierce opposition to an onslaught of evils being perpetrated by the…
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Chucking in on Senator Cory Booker on the Senate floor 5 hours+ into his filibuster.
“America, we are not doing a good job right now.”
Nailing it!
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“America, we are not doing a good job right now.”
Nailing it!
🔥
April 1, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Chucking in on Senator Cory Booker on the Senate floor 5 hours+ into his filibuster.
“America, we are not doing a good job right now.”
Nailing it!
🔥
“America, we are not doing a good job right now.”
Nailing it!
🔥
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Cory Booker... Let's fucking go! 🙌🙏💪👏👊👇
April 1, 2025 at 3:56 AM
Cory Booker... Let's fucking go! 🙌🙏💪👏👊👇
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Prime Minister Carney says he wants to do things previously considered impossible in Canada when it comes to housing construction. Significant new loans and grants for PRE-FAB and AFFORDABLE home builders. A new building entity called “Build Canada Homes.” New ways to help “the market build better.”
March 31, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Prime Minister Carney says he wants to do things previously considered impossible in Canada when it comes to housing construction. Significant new loans and grants for PRE-FAB and AFFORDABLE home builders. A new building entity called “Build Canada Homes.” New ways to help “the market build better.”
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Really glad to see that this program was reinstated. Shows that pressure and scrutiny can have an impact.
The Trump administration quietly reinstated a State Dept program allowing the tracking of Ukrainian children sent to Russia. There was enormous pressure--after the story was first reported in the US by @gregsargent.bsky.social in the @newrepublic.com. See newrepublic.com/article/1927...
Trump Admin Nixed Contract Helping Kidnapped Ukrainian Children
The fate of abducted Ukrainian children is a white-hot issue for peace negotiations—and it looks like the State Department may have just undercut the cause.
newrepublic.com
March 28, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Really glad to see that this program was reinstated. Shows that pressure and scrutiny can have an impact.
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The Trump administration ends funding for research on protecting pregnant women from domestic violence, classifying it as 'DEI': www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
Trump Admin Pulls Research Funding To Protect Pregnant Women From Domestic Violence
Homicide by an abusive partner is the leading cause of death for pregnant women in the U.S. – and researchers are gutted by the sudden cuts.
www.huffpost.com
March 28, 2025 at 4:27 PM
The Trump administration ends funding for research on protecting pregnant women from domestic violence, classifying it as 'DEI': www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
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You would think Meta understood the Streisand Effect.
Sarah Wynn-Williams’s account of her seven years as a Facebook executive is number one on the New York Times bestseller list and has flown off the shelves in the UK
An exposé by a former employee of Meta has become a bestseller despite the social media company banning the author from promoting the…
An exposé by a former employee of Meta has become a bestseller despite the social media company banning the author from promoting the…
Meta exposé tops bestseller chart despite company’s attempt to ban its promotion
Sarah Wynn-Williams’s account of her seven years as a Facebook executive is number one on the New York Times bestseller list and has flown off the shelves in the UK
An exposé by a former employee of Meta has become a bestseller despite the social media company banning the author from promoting the book.
Careless People by Sarah Wynn-Williams, a former director of global public policy at Meta’s precursor, Facebook, topped the New York Times bestseller chart and will be fourth on the Sunday Times nonfiction hardback chart this weekend. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
March 21, 2025 at 11:05 AM
You would think Meta understood the Streisand Effect.