@anthealehma.bsky.social
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For those keeping score, Bellingcat, The New York Times Visual Investigation Team, & Washington Post's Visual Forensic team have all published analysis showing the ICE shooter wasn't in the path of Renee Nicole Good’s vehicle when he shot her, contradicting statements by the President & his cronies
January 8, 2026 at 3:35 PM
For those keeping score, Bellingcat, The New York Times Visual Investigation Team, & Washington Post's Visual Forensic team have all published analysis showing the ICE shooter wasn't in the path of Renee Nicole Good’s vehicle when he shot her, contradicting statements by the President & his cronies
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A New York Times video analysis of an ICE agent’s fatal shooting of a woman in Minneapolis contradicts the Trump administration’s account. Watch our investigation here. nyti.ms/4sEdp2r
January 8, 2026 at 9:35 PM
A New York Times video analysis of an ICE agent’s fatal shooting of a woman in Minneapolis contradicts the Trump administration’s account. Watch our investigation here. nyti.ms/4sEdp2r
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It’s time for Starmer to find some backbone. We can’t tiptoe around hoping to be spared, Under Trump, the US is not reliable ally, friend or partner. Where Congress won’t act, other world leaders have duty to call out Trump’s behavior for what it is. Many Americans will also appreciate such clarity.
He’s utterly unhinged and out of control. Congress could stop this in an instant, but its ruling party, the GOP, has become equally untethered from principle or reality. Too many Americans still cheering this on without any comprehension of the disastrous consequences, for themselves or the world.
President Trump suggested on Sunday that the U.S. could take action against other countries after its attack on Venezuela. He threatened Colombia and its president, described Cuba as “ready to fall” and reasserted his desire to take control of Greenland.
January 5, 2026 at 10:45 AM
It’s time for Starmer to find some backbone. We can’t tiptoe around hoping to be spared, Under Trump, the US is not reliable ally, friend or partner. Where Congress won’t act, other world leaders have duty to call out Trump’s behavior for what it is. Many Americans will also appreciate such clarity.
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This is not what a ceasefire looks like.
Palestinians deserve real justice. Palestinians deserve real peace. Palestinians deserve real safety. Palestinians deserve joy.
Sanctions now. Arms Embargo now.
Palestinians deserve real justice. Palestinians deserve real peace. Palestinians deserve real safety. Palestinians deserve joy.
Sanctions now. Arms Embargo now.
November 26, 2025 at 6:03 PM
This is not what a ceasefire looks like.
Palestinians deserve real justice. Palestinians deserve real peace. Palestinians deserve real safety. Palestinians deserve joy.
Sanctions now. Arms Embargo now.
Palestinians deserve real justice. Palestinians deserve real peace. Palestinians deserve real safety. Palestinians deserve joy.
Sanctions now. Arms Embargo now.
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I share this with respect for the many excellent journalists at the BBC.
And with the hope that transparency helps strengthen, not weaken, our democratic culture. /5
And with the hope that transparency helps strengthen, not weaken, our democratic culture. /5
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I share this with respect for the many excellent journalists at the BBC.
And with the hope that transparency helps strengthen, not weaken, our democratic culture. /5
And with the hope that transparency helps strengthen, not weaken, our democratic culture. /5
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"There is no universe in which Sam Ashworth-Hayes – or any of Britain’s array of overpaid columnists, commentators and ideological wonks – is more valuable to this country than a care worker"
I wrote for @samfr.bsky.social's Substack on benefits and "contribution" samf.substack.com/p/the-someth...
I wrote for @samfr.bsky.social's Substack on benefits and "contribution" samf.substack.com/p/the-someth...
The "something for nothing" myth
How should we value people's contribution to the country?
samf.substack.com
October 17, 2025 at 11:41 AM
"There is no universe in which Sam Ashworth-Hayes – or any of Britain’s array of overpaid columnists, commentators and ideological wonks – is more valuable to this country than a care worker"
I wrote for @samfr.bsky.social's Substack on benefits and "contribution" samf.substack.com/p/the-someth...
I wrote for @samfr.bsky.social's Substack on benefits and "contribution" samf.substack.com/p/the-someth...
The evidence is that screening men with no symptoms for prostate cancer may just do more harm (incontinence,impotence, anxiety) than good (any morbidity or mortality benefit)
cks.nice.org.uk/topics/prost...
cks.nice.org.uk/topics/prost...
CKS is only available in the UK
The NICE Clinical Knowledge Summary (CKS) site is only available to users in the UK, Crown Dependencies and British Overseas Territories
cks.nice.org.uk
October 14, 2025 at 9:17 AM
The evidence is that screening men with no symptoms for prostate cancer may just do more harm (incontinence,impotence, anxiety) than good (any morbidity or mortality benefit)
cks.nice.org.uk/topics/prost...
cks.nice.org.uk/topics/prost...
It doesn’t help sell the UK digital ID plan that every news announcement about it is immediately followed by descriptions of ever worsening CYBER attacks..
September 26, 2025 at 1:01 PM
It doesn’t help sell the UK digital ID plan that every news announcement about it is immediately followed by descriptions of ever worsening CYBER attacks..
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From January 2026, UK firms face an £800m hit from new EU carbon rules, with costs passed to consumers.
The answer is simple: align with EU standards to cut red tape, stop unfair charges and protect people from higher prices.
The government must act now.
The answer is simple: align with EU standards to cut red tape, stop unfair charges and protect people from higher prices.
The government must act now.
September 24, 2025 at 8:38 AM
From January 2026, UK firms face an £800m hit from new EU carbon rules, with costs passed to consumers.
The answer is simple: align with EU standards to cut red tape, stop unfair charges and protect people from higher prices.
The government must act now.
The answer is simple: align with EU standards to cut red tape, stop unfair charges and protect people from higher prices.
The government must act now.
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"The political logic of treating migrants as permanent second-class citizens is not clear."
@robfordmancs.bsky.social shows making it harder for migrants working and paying taxes to settle here is *incredibly* unpopular.
Also applies to Labour/Tory proposals! (1/2)
ukandeu.ac.uk/reforms-radi...
@robfordmancs.bsky.social shows making it harder for migrants working and paying taxes to settle here is *incredibly* unpopular.
Also applies to Labour/Tory proposals! (1/2)
ukandeu.ac.uk/reforms-radi...
September 25, 2025 at 9:58 AM
"The political logic of treating migrants as permanent second-class citizens is not clear."
@robfordmancs.bsky.social shows making it harder for migrants working and paying taxes to settle here is *incredibly* unpopular.
Also applies to Labour/Tory proposals! (1/2)
ukandeu.ac.uk/reforms-radi...
@robfordmancs.bsky.social shows making it harder for migrants working and paying taxes to settle here is *incredibly* unpopular.
Also applies to Labour/Tory proposals! (1/2)
ukandeu.ac.uk/reforms-radi...
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It is not enough for the US media to lie about who Charlie Kirk was, they have to fire people who have the integrity to say who he was
Some personal news:
I've been fired from the Washington Post in the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk shooting.
Thread incoming.
substack.com/@karenattiah...
I've been fired from the Washington Post in the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk shooting.
Thread incoming.
substack.com/@karenattiah...
The Washington Post Fired Me — But My Voice Will Not Be Silenced.
I spoke out against hatred and violence in America — and it cost me my job.
substack.com
September 15, 2025 at 1:16 PM
It is not enough for the US media to lie about who Charlie Kirk was, they have to fire people who have the integrity to say who he was
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A growing number of Labour voices now demanding Keir Starmer start taking on Elon Musk and the far-right.
Here Labour MP Noah Law writes for Byline Times on why it's time for the Government to quit Twitter and start treating Musk as the 'foreign extremist' he now is
bylinetimes.com/2025/09/15/m...
Here Labour MP Noah Law writes for Byline Times on why it's time for the Government to quit Twitter and start treating Musk as the 'foreign extremist' he now is
bylinetimes.com/2025/09/15/m...
'My Government Must Quit Twitter and Call Out Elon Musk's Far-Right Hate'
Labour MP Noah Law explains why it's time for Keir Starmer to start treating the billionaire X owner as the 'foreign extremist' he now is
bylinetimes.com
September 15, 2025 at 8:37 AM
A growing number of Labour voices now demanding Keir Starmer start taking on Elon Musk and the far-right.
Here Labour MP Noah Law writes for Byline Times on why it's time for the Government to quit Twitter and start treating Musk as the 'foreign extremist' he now is
bylinetimes.com/2025/09/15/m...
Here Labour MP Noah Law writes for Byline Times on why it's time for the Government to quit Twitter and start treating Musk as the 'foreign extremist' he now is
bylinetimes.com/2025/09/15/m...
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Great post and project by @chrischirp.bsky.social. The whole world is watching.
🚨1000 authoritarian actions. 7 months🚨
I've been tracking Trump's authoritarian actions. From dismantling democratic institutions to militarising immigration enforcement, Trump is reshaping America.
In my new post I highlight key authoriarian attacks
christinapagel.substack.com/p/grand-desi...
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I've been tracking Trump's authoritarian actions. From dismantling democratic institutions to militarising immigration enforcement, Trump is reshaping America.
In my new post I highlight key authoriarian attacks
christinapagel.substack.com/p/grand-desi...
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Grand Designs: the loss of American freedom
Exactly seven months into Trump's second term, we have reached 1000 authoritarian actions. Here I lay out the enormity of what has happened.
christinapagel.substack.com
August 21, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Great post and project by @chrischirp.bsky.social. The whole world is watching.
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The most important story in the world right now.
July 25, 2025 at 9:12 AM
The most important story in the world right now.
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This chart from Immigration White Paper illustrates quality of government's underlying "analysis."
1. Numbers are completely wrong (in fact non-EU employment in health/care rose by over 100K).
2. Doesn't say what time period this is.
3. Footnote to source says data is from OECD (it's from HMRC)
1. Numbers are completely wrong (in fact non-EU employment in health/care rose by over 100K).
2. Doesn't say what time period this is.
3. Footnote to source says data is from OECD (it's from HMRC)
May 13, 2025 at 11:16 AM
This chart from Immigration White Paper illustrates quality of government's underlying "analysis."
1. Numbers are completely wrong (in fact non-EU employment in health/care rose by over 100K).
2. Doesn't say what time period this is.
3. Footnote to source says data is from OECD (it's from HMRC)
1. Numbers are completely wrong (in fact non-EU employment in health/care rose by over 100K).
2. Doesn't say what time period this is.
3. Footnote to source says data is from OECD (it's from HMRC)
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Oklahoma Education Commissar Ryan Walters announces new academic standards for the coming school year. Among other things, all students will be required to learn Trump's version of the 2020 election.
May 1, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Oklahoma Education Commissar Ryan Walters announces new academic standards for the coming school year. Among other things, all students will be required to learn Trump's version of the 2020 election.
why is it not ok to ask someone’s sex? I’m a cis woman but Occasional with my low voice and especially if I’m wearing a helmet people say ‘thankyou sir’ and I say I’m a woman. It’s not a problem to say it if asked. It’s not oppressive to ask a trans person their sex if protecting a women’s space
April 25, 2025 at 11:27 PM
why is it not ok to ask someone’s sex? I’m a cis woman but Occasional with my low voice and especially if I’m wearing a helmet people say ‘thankyou sir’ and I say I’m a woman. It’s not a problem to say it if asked. It’s not oppressive to ask a trans person their sex if protecting a women’s space
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HMG should be prioritising EU trade over US trade. A short 🧵https://inews.co.uk/news/politics/forget-soft-brexit-strike-trade-deal-with-trump-eu-starmer-3643449
Forget soft Brexit if you strike trade deal with Trump, EU insiders warn Starmer
Some Brussels insiders believe the US may want to drive a wedge between Britain and the European Union
inews.co.uk
April 15, 2025 at 9:44 PM
HMG should be prioritising EU trade over US trade. A short 🧵https://inews.co.uk/news/politics/forget-soft-brexit-strike-trade-deal-with-trump-eu-starmer-3643449
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"Bloodbath" Haaretz story on the 300 children killed in Israel's 18th March attack that broke the cease fire. By @nirhasson.bsky.social and Hanin Majadle
March 27, 2025 at 1:08 PM
"Bloodbath" Haaretz story on the 300 children killed in Israel's 18th March attack that broke the cease fire. By @nirhasson.bsky.social and Hanin Majadle
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The attacks on universities are speeding up, not slowing down
The university sector *must* band together and stop acquiescing in advance (looking at you Columbia)
bsky.app/profile/wsj....
The university sector *must* band together and stop acquiescing in advance (looking at you Columbia)
bsky.app/profile/wsj....
March 12, 2025 at 8:29 PM
The attacks on universities are speeding up, not slowing down
The university sector *must* band together and stop acquiescing in advance (looking at you Columbia)
bsky.app/profile/wsj....
The university sector *must* band together and stop acquiescing in advance (looking at you Columbia)
bsky.app/profile/wsj....
Here are some numbers..
One thing I admired Americans for was they provided efficient and effective aid for people around the world.
I thought this made America great.
The PEPFAR program saved plausibly about 25 million lives and prevented at least 5.5 million babies from being born with HIV.
See: pepfarreport.org
I thought this made America great.
The PEPFAR program saved plausibly about 25 million lives and prevented at least 5.5 million babies from being born with HIV.
See: pepfarreport.org
February 17, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Here are some numbers..
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One thing I admired Americans for was they provided efficient and effective aid for people around the world.
I thought this made America great.
The PEPFAR program saved plausibly about 25 million lives and prevented at least 5.5 million babies from being born with HIV.
See: pepfarreport.org
I thought this made America great.
The PEPFAR program saved plausibly about 25 million lives and prevented at least 5.5 million babies from being born with HIV.
See: pepfarreport.org
February 17, 2025 at 2:46 PM
One thing I admired Americans for was they provided efficient and effective aid for people around the world.
I thought this made America great.
The PEPFAR program saved plausibly about 25 million lives and prevented at least 5.5 million babies from being born with HIV.
See: pepfarreport.org
I thought this made America great.
The PEPFAR program saved plausibly about 25 million lives and prevented at least 5.5 million babies from being born with HIV.
See: pepfarreport.org
It seems the storming and consequent stoppage of USAID could cause numbers of deaths comparable with the holocaust numbers.
February 9, 2025 at 4:37 PM
It seems the storming and consequent stoppage of USAID could cause numbers of deaths comparable with the holocaust numbers.