Pipernel
@curiousnp.bsky.social
💡 Bridging philosophy, technology, climate and economics for a fairer, greener future 🌍 - hoping we can fix the planet, inequality and corruption for my children
Formerly @CntrlPimpernel on Twitter
Formerly @CntrlPimpernel on Twitter
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Someone should start asking why we’re hearing and seeing Stephen Miller so much all of a sudden.
October 7, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Someone should start asking why we’re hearing and seeing Stephen Miller so much all of a sudden.
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Far-right parties in Belgium call for "antifa" bans.
The UK's Reform Party is adopting policy positions that are a “copy and paste” of Trump’s.
The American flag is a symbol for Brazil's far-right.
As Trump tears apart the US, experts worry that other countries may dismantle themselves too.
The UK's Reform Party is adopting policy positions that are a “copy and paste” of Trump’s.
The American flag is a symbol for Brazil's far-right.
As Trump tears apart the US, experts worry that other countries may dismantle themselves too.
Is America contagious?
Scholars in political extremism are documenting the global spread of right-wing populism.
www.motherjones.com
October 8, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Far-right parties in Belgium call for "antifa" bans.
The UK's Reform Party is adopting policy positions that are a “copy and paste” of Trump’s.
The American flag is a symbol for Brazil's far-right.
As Trump tears apart the US, experts worry that other countries may dismantle themselves too.
The UK's Reform Party is adopting policy positions that are a “copy and paste” of Trump’s.
The American flag is a symbol for Brazil's far-right.
As Trump tears apart the US, experts worry that other countries may dismantle themselves too.
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Something broke in September. You can see it in car loan defaults, hiring intentions, layoffs. Government shutdown garnished with threats to not pay workers later on is the October twist.
October 7, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Something broke in September. You can see it in car loan defaults, hiring intentions, layoffs. Government shutdown garnished with threats to not pay workers later on is the October twist.
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From a CTO WhatsApp group I'm in
October 7, 2025 at 5:29 PM
From a CTO WhatsApp group I'm in
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Stop invading our cities! There is no grave widespread emergency that warrants sending the National Guard into our cities. Leave us alone.
September 29, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Stop invading our cities! There is no grave widespread emergency that warrants sending the National Guard into our cities. Leave us alone.
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the biggest thing i hope studios take away from the success of Sinners and K-Pop Demon Hunters is that, wow, audiences actually DO like and want original stories and don't need every goddamn movie to be a sequel or reboot
August 27, 2025 at 5:27 PM
the biggest thing i hope studios take away from the success of Sinners and K-Pop Demon Hunters is that, wow, audiences actually DO like and want original stories and don't need every goddamn movie to be a sequel or reboot
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Where did Britain’s current problems originate?
Brexit seen as the prime culprit by more people than any other reason
Brexit seen as the prime culprit by more people than any other reason
August 26, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Where did Britain’s current problems originate?
Brexit seen as the prime culprit by more people than any other reason
Brexit seen as the prime culprit by more people than any other reason
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What new lie is this?
August 11, 2025 at 5:16 AM
What new lie is this?
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Thou shalt not use tariffs to tax working class Americans and then pretend the money is being paid by foreign countries.
August 11, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Thou shalt not use tariffs to tax working class Americans and then pretend the money is being paid by foreign countries.
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Virginia Giuffre’s brother: Calling it a hoax is a complete disgrace to everything that my sister has worked for, everything these survivors have worked for and continue to fight for… And that feels very uncompassionate coming from somebody that’s the leader of our country.
August 7, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Virginia Giuffre’s brother: Calling it a hoax is a complete disgrace to everything that my sister has worked for, everything these survivors have worked for and continue to fight for… And that feels very uncompassionate coming from somebody that’s the leader of our country.
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Listen closely as Carl Sagan explains how regular people can create change!
July 19, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Listen closely as Carl Sagan explains how regular people can create change!
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JAMIE LEE CURTIS REACTS TO
'LATE SHOW' CANCELLATION:
'THEY'RE TRYING TO SILENCE PEOPLE'
'LATE SHOW' CANCELLATION:
'THEY'RE TRYING TO SILENCE PEOPLE'
July 19, 2025 at 12:45 AM
JAMIE LEE CURTIS REACTS TO
'LATE SHOW' CANCELLATION:
'THEY'RE TRYING TO SILENCE PEOPLE'
'LATE SHOW' CANCELLATION:
'THEY'RE TRYING TO SILENCE PEOPLE'
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"If this can happen to Colbert and a storied franchise, this can happen to anyone": www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Colbert's cancellation is a dark warning
CBS's decision marks a dangerous new stage for the culture at large.
www.motherjones.com
July 19, 2025 at 2:36 PM
"If this can happen to Colbert and a storied franchise, this can happen to anyone": www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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Not really an overstatement to say that the test of a free society is whether or not comedians can make fun of the country's leader on TV without repurcussions.
July 18, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Not really an overstatement to say that the test of a free society is whether or not comedians can make fun of the country's leader on TV without repurcussions.
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Why Colbert's cancellation marks a dangerous new stage for the culture at large
Colbert's cancellation is a dark warning
CBS's decision marks a dangerous new stage for the culture at large.
www.motherjones.com
July 18, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Why Colbert's cancellation marks a dangerous new stage for the culture at large
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I’m looking forward to Stephen Colbert sharpening his knife over this year to show the capitulating Paramount what free speech is all about.
July 19, 2025 at 2:36 AM
I’m looking forward to Stephen Colbert sharpening his knife over this year to show the capitulating Paramount what free speech is all about.
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The fact that the President, whose administration has yet to approve our big-money merger, is thrilled about us canceling our top late-night show has nothing to do with the decision,
July 18, 2025 at 3:07 PM
The fact that the President, whose administration has yet to approve our big-money merger, is thrilled about us canceling our top late-night show has nothing to do with the decision,
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How 2025 is going so far:
July 2, 2025 at 6:08 PM
How 2025 is going so far:
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I think most people severely underestimated how much fascism and kleptocracy would triumph through the surrender and default of forces that should have opposed it.
July 2, 2025 at 5:48 PM
I think most people severely underestimated how much fascism and kleptocracy would triumph through the surrender and default of forces that should have opposed it.
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Kentucky health advocates ask U.S. House to reject Senate’s version of ‘big beautiful bill’ www.newsfromthestates.com/article/kent...
Kentucky health advocates ask U.S. House to reject Senate’s version of ‘big beautiful bill’
Kentucky health advocates are urging the U.S. House to reject Senate changes to a sweeping budget bill, warning the measure will leave many Kentuckians without access to medical care or food assistanc...
www.newsfromthestates.com
July 2, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Kentucky health advocates ask U.S. House to reject Senate’s version of ‘big beautiful bill’ www.newsfromthestates.com/article/kent...