Dan Hanson
centrist-dan.bsky.social
Dan Hanson
@centrist-dan.bsky.social
Father, Engineer, Centrist Liberal Humanist. Mostly Harmless.
The Supreme Court’s ruling in For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers has been poorly reported by the spectacular media. This well-informed, balanced analysis is a must-read for anyone who case about this issue:

knowingius.org/p/sex-has-al...
Sex has always meant biological sex
The Supreme Court delivers a seismic ruling on equality law
knowingius.org
April 21, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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As this sewage scandal drags on and on, company executives are pocketing eye-watering bonuses and customers face spiralling bills.

We must clean up our wild-west water industry and stop the sewage dumping for good.
April 17, 2025 at 7:34 AM
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Like Elie Mystal said: Fascism is here. Are we waiting for a news alert that says: "Fascism is here"? No.
We are living it now.
Opinion | Unmarked Vans. Secret Lists. Public Denunciations. America’s Police State Has Arrived. (Gift Article)
Those of us who seen secret police in action can’t shake a feeling of dreadful familiarity.
www.nytimes.com
April 2, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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Happy #WorldAutismAcceptanceDay! It's an important time to recognise the diverse ways autistic people experience the world, to acknowledge the systemic barriers they face, and to actively work toward creating a more inclusive society where autistic people can thrive as their authentic selves. ♾
April 2, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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Did anyone have this one on their bingo card?

Norway is edging towards a new EU membership bid, as one of Europe’s richest countries ponders how to survive in the world of Donald Trump

www.ft.com/content/3c25...
Why Norway is edging towards a fresh EU membership bid
Also in this newsletter: Ireland’s pharma industry braces itself for Donald Trump’s tariffs
www.ft.com
March 31, 2025 at 5:02 AM
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Why aren’t you wearing a suit?

Have you said “Thank you” to Greenland and Denmark for allowing you to have a base on Greenland?
March 29, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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⚡️ Starmer says he faced pressure from US to criticize Zelensky after Oval Office clash with Trump, NYT reports.

"We were under pressure to come out very critically with, you know, flowery adjectives to describe how others felt,” Starmer said.
Starmer says he faced pressure from US to criticize Zelensky after Oval Office clash with Trump, NYT reports
"We were under pressure to come out very critically with, you know, flowery adjectives to describe how others felt,” Starmer told the New York Times.
kyivindependent.com
March 23, 2025 at 11:19 AM
I feel so bad for laughing at this.
As it turns out, you can indeed use gasoline with Tesla vehicles
March 22, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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"How to Avoid US-Based Digital Services—and Why You Might Want To.
Amid growing concerns over Big Tech firms aligning with Trump administration policies, people are starting to move their digital lives to services based overseas."
@wired.com
www.wired.com/story/trump-...
How to Avoid US-Based Digital Services—and Why You Might Want To
Amid growing concerns over Big Tech firms aligning with Trump administration policies, people are starting to move their digital lives to services based overseas. Here's what you need to know.
www.wired.com
March 21, 2025 at 9:11 PM