Chris Farmer
@chrisfarmer.bsky.social
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The BSECS-Northumbria Fellowship offers up to £4000 to research the history, culture, literature, and/or identity of the North East of England and the Scottish Borders in the long eighteenth century. Deadline for applications is 31 May 2025. Find out more at www.bsecs.org.uk/prizes-and-a...
May 16, 2025 at 9:37 AM
The BSECS-Northumbria Fellowship offers up to £4000 to research the history, culture, literature, and/or identity of the North East of England and the Scottish Borders in the long eighteenth century. Deadline for applications is 31 May 2025. Find out more at www.bsecs.org.uk/prizes-and-a...
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2.9m emergency food parcels provided by food banks to Britons facing hunger.
1.8m to families with children.
Shameful statistics.
Real wage/benefit cut, profiteering takes toll.
16m live in poverty.
1% have more wealth than 70% of population combined.
Must redistribute.
1.8m to families with children.
Shameful statistics.
Real wage/benefit cut, profiteering takes toll.
16m live in poverty.
1% have more wealth than 70% of population combined.
Must redistribute.
Food bank demand up by half in five years as charity urges Labour to act
“A whole generation” has now grown up in the UK while food banks are the norm, charity chief says
www.independent.co.uk
May 21, 2025 at 6:49 AM
2.9m emergency food parcels provided by food banks to Britons facing hunger.
1.8m to families with children.
Shameful statistics.
Real wage/benefit cut, profiteering takes toll.
16m live in poverty.
1% have more wealth than 70% of population combined.
Must redistribute.
1.8m to families with children.
Shameful statistics.
Real wage/benefit cut, profiteering takes toll.
16m live in poverty.
1% have more wealth than 70% of population combined.
Must redistribute.
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1955: Whites-only water fountains
2025: Whites-only immigration.
2025: Whites-only immigration.
May 13, 2025 at 12:33 PM
1955: Whites-only water fountains
2025: Whites-only immigration.
2025: Whites-only immigration.
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Great article with lots of perspectives from scientists who are scared to speak out — and other scientists who are scared of what will happen if they don't. Trump & Musk & Kennedy are devastating U.S. research and setting progress back decades
www.science.org/content/arti... on @science.org
www.science.org/content/arti... on @science.org
Trump’s ‘fear factor’: Scientists go silent as funding cuts escalate
Many worry about retribution. But for others, speaking out is worth the risk
www.science.org
May 13, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Great article with lots of perspectives from scientists who are scared to speak out — and other scientists who are scared of what will happen if they don't. Trump & Musk & Kennedy are devastating U.S. research and setting progress back decades
www.science.org/content/arti... on @science.org
www.science.org/content/arti... on @science.org
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Gaza: 57 children dead from malnutrition. 71,000 expected to enter acute malnutrition in the next year. news.un.org/en/story/202...
Gaza: 57 children reported dead from malnutrition, says WHO
In the aid desert of Gaza, malnourished children are dying while survivors can expect a lifetime of dire health problems, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday.
news.un.org
May 13, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Gaza: 57 children dead from malnutrition. 71,000 expected to enter acute malnutrition in the next year. news.un.org/en/story/202...
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The Israeli hostages would now have been free, along with hundreds of innocent Palestinians languishing in Israeli prisons, had indicted war criminal Netanyahu not chosen to violate the ceasefire deal he had signed. Lest we forget...
www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...
www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...
Hostages' families slam new Gaza plan for 'prioritizing territory over hostages'
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www.haaretz.com
May 5, 2025 at 8:29 AM
The Israeli hostages would now have been free, along with hundreds of innocent Palestinians languishing in Israeli prisons, had indicted war criminal Netanyahu not chosen to violate the ceasefire deal he had signed. Lest we forget...
www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...
www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...
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Sweet Milo needs your help! Loves walks and belly rubs !! Given up bc of landlord!! He’s 3 listed to be killed for no reason! EAST COAST FOSTERS NEEDED ! nycacc.app/browse/221026. PLS REPOST HIM!
May 5, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Sweet Milo needs your help! Loves walks and belly rubs !! Given up bc of landlord!! He’s 3 listed to be killed for no reason! EAST COAST FOSTERS NEEDED ! nycacc.app/browse/221026. PLS REPOST HIM!
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New Reform mayor Andrea Jenkyns vows to sack county council’s diversity officers - except there aren’t any.
Farage and Reform are importing Trumpism and US style closures, leaving unfair practices to flourish.
Join a union and local citizens groups to resist.
Farage and Reform are importing Trumpism and US style closures, leaving unfair practices to flourish.
Join a union and local citizens groups to resist.
Reform mayor vows to sack council’s diversity officers - except there aren’t any
Dame Andrea Jenkyns has doubled down on Farage’s pledge to sack diversity officers in Lincolnshire but the county council has revealed it does not employ any
www.independent.co.uk
May 4, 2025 at 8:02 AM
New Reform mayor Andrea Jenkyns vows to sack county council’s diversity officers - except there aren’t any.
Farage and Reform are importing Trumpism and US style closures, leaving unfair practices to flourish.
Join a union and local citizens groups to resist.
Farage and Reform are importing Trumpism and US style closures, leaving unfair practices to flourish.
Join a union and local citizens groups to resist.
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Reform UK trades on national nostalgia – but behind the slogans lies regression, not renewal or reform
From The Bear
From The Bear
Reform UK offers nostalgia, not solutions
Reform UK trades on national nostalgia – but behind the slogans lies regression, not renewal or reform
eastangliabylines.co.uk
May 5, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Reform UK trades on national nostalgia – but behind the slogans lies regression, not renewal or reform
From The Bear
From The Bear
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IMPORTANT💥🌟💙
With these election results, it’s more important than ever that we build a movement of people who understand what politicians are doing to the NHS, and demand better! Pls donate £1 if you can, then share! We could hit this goal today…can we do it?🌟
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/save-our-n...
With these election results, it’s more important than ever that we build a movement of people who understand what politicians are doing to the NHS, and demand better! Pls donate £1 if you can, then share! We could hit this goal today…can we do it?🌟
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/save-our-n...
May 5, 2025 at 6:28 AM
IMPORTANT💥🌟💙
With these election results, it’s more important than ever that we build a movement of people who understand what politicians are doing to the NHS, and demand better! Pls donate £1 if you can, then share! We could hit this goal today…can we do it?🌟
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/save-our-n...
With these election results, it’s more important than ever that we build a movement of people who understand what politicians are doing to the NHS, and demand better! Pls donate £1 if you can, then share! We could hit this goal today…can we do it?🌟
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/save-our-n...
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that’s Elon Musk FRS doing his bit for US science, @royalsociety.org
Hearing now that every National Science Foundation grant is having to go through a new “DOGE review”. So existing grants and long term science and technology research having to undergo review by one of Elon’s interns. Huge percentage not passing their muster.
May 5, 2025 at 6:37 AM
that’s Elon Musk FRS doing his bit for US science, @royalsociety.org
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He thinks there’s a cargo ship full of VCR tapes steaming toward the Port of Blockbuster that he’s going to exact these tariffs upon, doesn’t he
May 5, 2025 at 12:15 AM
He thinks there’s a cargo ship full of VCR tapes steaming toward the Port of Blockbuster that he’s going to exact these tariffs upon, doesn’t he
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FIGHT BACK!!! 😠✊💙
May 1, 2025 at 1:20 PM
FIGHT BACK!!! 😠✊💙
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In Star Wars, a red lightsaber symbolizes the Sith, who represent the dark side, power, and villainy. They create these lightsabers by "bleeding" kyber crystals with negative emotions like hate.
The people running this account are fucking morons.
The people running this account are fucking morons.
May 4, 2025 at 8:50 PM
In Star Wars, a red lightsaber symbolizes the Sith, who represent the dark side, power, and villainy. They create these lightsabers by "bleeding" kyber crystals with negative emotions like hate.
The people running this account are fucking morons.
The people running this account are fucking morons.
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VICTORY‼️
The Court of Appeal ruled Braverman’s anti-protest law was unlawfully made
This ruling shows: ministers can’t rewrite law behind closed doors
We demand justice for those targeted under these powers
✊🏽Solidarity with all who resist oppression in the streets & the courts!
#DefendDemocracy
The Court of Appeal ruled Braverman’s anti-protest law was unlawfully made
This ruling shows: ministers can’t rewrite law behind closed doors
We demand justice for those targeted under these powers
✊🏽Solidarity with all who resist oppression in the streets & the courts!
#DefendDemocracy
UK loses appeal over tougher police powers for street protests
Britain's attempt to give police wider powers to impose conditions on street protests was rejected by London's Court of Appeal on Friday, a decision the civil rights group Liberty described as "a huge victory for democracy".
www.reuters.com
May 5, 2025 at 8:31 AM
VICTORY‼️
The Court of Appeal ruled Braverman’s anti-protest law was unlawfully made
This ruling shows: ministers can’t rewrite law behind closed doors
We demand justice for those targeted under these powers
✊🏽Solidarity with all who resist oppression in the streets & the courts!
#DefendDemocracy
The Court of Appeal ruled Braverman’s anti-protest law was unlawfully made
This ruling shows: ministers can’t rewrite law behind closed doors
We demand justice for those targeted under these powers
✊🏽Solidarity with all who resist oppression in the streets & the courts!
#DefendDemocracy
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Attention South Island-based experts looking for media training!
There are still a handful of spots in our 5-6 June Chch workshop (including at least one fees-free space).
We've extended the deadline to apply, and applications this week are likely to be accepted.
smc.nz/science-media-savvy/#apply
There are still a handful of spots in our 5-6 June Chch workshop (including at least one fees-free space).
We've extended the deadline to apply, and applications this week are likely to be accepted.
smc.nz/science-media-savvy/#apply
Science Media SAVVY
Our flagship media training increases confidence and skills to help researchers to engage more effectively with the wider public through broadcast, print and social media. Apply below.
We create a uni...
www.sciencemediacentre.co.nz
May 5, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Attention South Island-based experts looking for media training!
There are still a handful of spots in our 5-6 June Chch workshop (including at least one fees-free space).
We've extended the deadline to apply, and applications this week are likely to be accepted.
smc.nz/science-media-savvy/#apply
There are still a handful of spots in our 5-6 June Chch workshop (including at least one fees-free space).
We've extended the deadline to apply, and applications this week are likely to be accepted.
smc.nz/science-media-savvy/#apply
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May 5, 2025 at 1:20 AM
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North Norfolk District Council running free workshops & events for teens & tweens to learn new skills, appreciate nature & meet new people.
All taking place in beautiful green flag spaces throughout the year.
Check out what's on offer here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/green-fut...
All taking place in beautiful green flag spaces throughout the year.
Check out what's on offer here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/green-fut...
Green Futures: Youth Project
The Green Futures: Youth Project is a year long project funded by The North Norfolk Youth Advisory Board and delivered by NNDC's Leisure Service. The project will deliver a variety of free to attend s...
www.eventbrite.co.uk
May 5, 2025 at 8:05 AM
North Norfolk District Council running free workshops & events for teens & tweens to learn new skills, appreciate nature & meet new people.
All taking place in beautiful green flag spaces throughout the year.
Check out what's on offer here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/green-fut...
All taking place in beautiful green flag spaces throughout the year.
Check out what's on offer here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/green-fut...
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Mark Warner: "That cabinet meeting earlier this week where everyone went around and basically paid kudos to the great leader -- it was something that frankly I would've expected out of North Korea, not out of a cabinet meeting in America."
May 4, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Mark Warner: "That cabinet meeting earlier this week where everyone went around and basically paid kudos to the great leader -- it was something that frankly I would've expected out of North Korea, not out of a cabinet meeting in America."
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Given that most, if not all MAGA merch is made in China, I'll be really curious to see what happens to their pricing and availability 😁
May 4, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Given that most, if not all MAGA merch is made in China, I'll be really curious to see what happens to their pricing and availability 😁
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Our great friend Trump, with whom we have a very special relationship, just announced he intends to put a 100% tariff on any and all films produced "in Foreign Lands" (sic).
At what point will Labour give up trying to sell out Britain for a lousy US trade deal, and read him the riot act?
At what point will Labour give up trying to sell out Britain for a lousy US trade deal, and read him the riot act?
May 5, 2025 at 5:20 AM
Our great friend Trump, with whom we have a very special relationship, just announced he intends to put a 100% tariff on any and all films produced "in Foreign Lands" (sic).
At what point will Labour give up trying to sell out Britain for a lousy US trade deal, and read him the riot act?
At what point will Labour give up trying to sell out Britain for a lousy US trade deal, and read him the riot act?
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Israel’s security cabinet has approved a plan to capture ALL of the Gaza Strip, to displace hundreds of thousands of Palestinians, and to remain there for an UNSPECIFIED amount of time.
That's an INVASION and OCCUPATION.
That's an INVASION and OCCUPATION.
Middle East crisis live: Israeli ministers ‘approve plan to capture all of Gaza’
Officials tell Associated Press that plan would involve troops staying there for an unspecified amount of time
www.theguardian.com
May 5, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Israel’s security cabinet has approved a plan to capture ALL of the Gaza Strip, to displace hundreds of thousands of Palestinians, and to remain there for an UNSPECIFIED amount of time.
That's an INVASION and OCCUPATION.
That's an INVASION and OCCUPATION.
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To be clear, making movies outside of the United States isn’t a security threat, the orange convicted felon simply has a vindictive vendetta towards Hollywood because they have always seen him for the tacky trashy fraud that he is. He wants to destroy films too. I hate him.
May 5, 2025 at 4:50 AM
To be clear, making movies outside of the United States isn’t a security threat, the orange convicted felon simply has a vindictive vendetta towards Hollywood because they have always seen him for the tacky trashy fraud that he is. He wants to destroy films too. I hate him.