Edith
@edithlawlor.bsky.social
#OpenUniversity graduate; #irish; Legal, health and charity background. Lover of crime novels, swimming and life. Every day, is a learning day, be it, local, European or international. I like to keep informed and up to date
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In the last week, Donald Trump has called for the murder of Congressional Democrats and threatened to unilaterally declare an invasion of Venezuela.
If Congressional Republicans followed the Constitution, both of these would be removable offenses. But, they’re loyal to Trump, not the constitution.
If Congressional Republicans followed the Constitution, both of these would be removable offenses. But, they’re loyal to Trump, not the constitution.
November 29, 2025 at 3:31 PM
In the last week, Donald Trump has called for the murder of Congressional Democrats and threatened to unilaterally declare an invasion of Venezuela.
If Congressional Republicans followed the Constitution, both of these would be removable offenses. But, they’re loyal to Trump, not the constitution.
If Congressional Republicans followed the Constitution, both of these would be removable offenses. But, they’re loyal to Trump, not the constitution.
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I just don’t see how we can pretend even for a moment that anything involving our federal government is remotely normal when the president is covering up his involvement in a child sex trafficking ring. Like, what are we doing here
November 15, 2025 at 1:14 AM
I just don’t see how we can pretend even for a moment that anything involving our federal government is remotely normal when the president is covering up his involvement in a child sex trafficking ring. Like, what are we doing here
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November 13, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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November 13, 2025 at 8:34 AM
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Reminder that Starbucks’ CEO made 6,666x more than the company's median employee in 2024.
This was the widest CEO-to-Worker pay gap in the entire S&P 500.
And we're supposed to believe Starbucks can't afford to bargain a fair contract with its unionized workers?
This was the widest CEO-to-Worker pay gap in the entire S&P 500.
And we're supposed to believe Starbucks can't afford to bargain a fair contract with its unionized workers?
As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
November 13, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Reminder that Starbucks’ CEO made 6,666x more than the company's median employee in 2024.
This was the widest CEO-to-Worker pay gap in the entire S&P 500.
And we're supposed to believe Starbucks can't afford to bargain a fair contract with its unionized workers?
This was the widest CEO-to-Worker pay gap in the entire S&P 500.
And we're supposed to believe Starbucks can't afford to bargain a fair contract with its unionized workers?
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Good that Canada joins coalition to fight against climate disinformation (so maybe don't weaken greenwashing law?) www.euronews.com/green/2025/1...
Countries commit to tackling climate disinformation at COP30
It is the first time states have formally committed to information integrity and fighting back against climate disinformation.
www.euronews.com
November 13, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Good that Canada joins coalition to fight against climate disinformation (so maybe don't weaken greenwashing law?) www.euronews.com/green/2025/1...
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I just had the immense pleasure of talking to an 8th grade class about Buddhism--they are learning about a wide variety of religions--and how the practice has informed my writing. They had excellent questions and were so engaged. I am optimistic about their generation. I had so much fun!
November 8, 2025 at 12:07 AM
I just had the immense pleasure of talking to an 8th grade class about Buddhism--they are learning about a wide variety of religions--and how the practice has informed my writing. They had excellent questions and were so engaged. I am optimistic about their generation. I had so much fun!
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People who force their religion on others will force their politics on others. It’s why we separate church from state.
November 2, 2025 at 11:51 AM
People who force their religion on others will force their politics on others. It’s why we separate church from state.
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Movember starts today!
This month is all about raising awareness of men’s health, especially prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide prevention ❤️🩹
Early detection saves lives! In the EU, we’re taking action through ⬇️
This month is all about raising awareness of men’s health, especially prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide prevention ❤️🩹
Early detection saves lives! In the EU, we’re taking action through ⬇️
November 1, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Movember starts today!
This month is all about raising awareness of men’s health, especially prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide prevention ❤️🩹
Early detection saves lives! In the EU, we’re taking action through ⬇️
This month is all about raising awareness of men’s health, especially prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide prevention ❤️🩹
Early detection saves lives! In the EU, we’re taking action through ⬇️
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I have never seen such a perfect image
October 20, 2025 at 12:06 AM
I have never seen such a perfect image
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Cool idea - Butternut Squash Hattifatteners for Halloween!
October 19, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Cool idea - Butternut Squash Hattifatteners for Halloween!
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“With your patient and rigorous work, you can act as a barrier against those who, through the ancient art of lying, seek to create divisions in order to rule by dividing,” he said. “You can be a bulwark of civility against the quicksand of approximation and post-truth...”
apnews.com/article/pope...
apnews.com/article/pope...
Pope urges news agencies to stand as bulwark against lies, manipulation and post-truths
Pope Leo XIV has encouraged international news agencies to stand firm as a bulwark against the “ancient art of lying” and manipulation.
apnews.com
October 12, 2025 at 5:16 PM
“With your patient and rigorous work, you can act as a barrier against those who, through the ancient art of lying, seek to create divisions in order to rule by dividing,” he said. “You can be a bulwark of civility against the quicksand of approximation and post-truth...”
apnews.com/article/pope...
apnews.com/article/pope...
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"I would feel more optimistic about a bright future for man if he spent less time proving that he can outwit Nature and more time tasting her sweetness and respecting her seniority."
- E. B. White
- E. B. White
October 8, 2025 at 5:46 PM
"I would feel more optimistic about a bright future for man if he spent less time proving that he can outwit Nature and more time tasting her sweetness and respecting her seniority."
- E. B. White
- E. B. White
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Russia is waging a campaign to "unsettle" citizens by flying drones into European airspace, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned today.
Von der Leyen warns of Russian ‘hybrid warfare’
Europe has to change its mindset to tackle the threat from Moscow, Commission president says.
ow.ly
October 8, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Russia is waging a campaign to "unsettle" citizens by flying drones into European airspace, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned today.
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I've just sat for ages in the garden, camera on its tripod, patiently waiting for a break in the clouds to catch the first supermoon of the year. It didn't disappoint!
October 7, 2025 at 7:36 PM
I've just sat for ages in the garden, camera on its tripod, patiently waiting for a break in the clouds to catch the first supermoon of the year. It didn't disappoint!
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Kristi Noem confronts enemy combatants in the Portland war zone today.
October 7, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Kristi Noem confronts enemy combatants in the Portland war zone today.
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Ms. Martinez’ lawyer says body cam footage shows the agent turned into HER car and yelled “do something bitch” before firing shots.
Body-camera video appears to contradict the government’s claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed.
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Attorney for woman shot by Border Patrol claims officer said 'Do something b-----' before shooting
Body-camera video appears to contradict the government's claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed. A judge ordered Martinez and a co-defendant released pending trial.
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October 6, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Ms. Martinez’ lawyer says body cam footage shows the agent turned into HER car and yelled “do something bitch” before firing shots.
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BREAKING:
The Supreme Court just rejected Ghislaine Maxwell’s appeal of her criminal conviction for recruiting and grooming teenage girls for sexual abuse by Jeffrey Epstein.
The decision means that her conviction and 20-year criminal sentence remain in place.
The Supreme Court just rejected Ghislaine Maxwell’s appeal of her criminal conviction for recruiting and grooming teenage girls for sexual abuse by Jeffrey Epstein.
The decision means that her conviction and 20-year criminal sentence remain in place.
October 6, 2025 at 1:36 PM
BREAKING:
The Supreme Court just rejected Ghislaine Maxwell’s appeal of her criminal conviction for recruiting and grooming teenage girls for sexual abuse by Jeffrey Epstein.
The decision means that her conviction and 20-year criminal sentence remain in place.
The Supreme Court just rejected Ghislaine Maxwell’s appeal of her criminal conviction for recruiting and grooming teenage girls for sexual abuse by Jeffrey Epstein.
The decision means that her conviction and 20-year criminal sentence remain in place.
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The federal judge in Oregon who ruled against President Donald Trump by temporarily blocking his push to deploy troops to Portland has received bipartisan praise throughout her career and has issued rulings that could be viewed as benefiting both left and right-wing causes. https://cnn.it/3Wo50ku
October 6, 2025 at 6:31 PM
The federal judge in Oregon who ruled against President Donald Trump by temporarily blocking his push to deploy troops to Portland has received bipartisan praise throughout her career and has issued rulings that could be viewed as benefiting both left and right-wing causes. https://cnn.it/3Wo50ku
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A judge blocked Trump from sending Oregon's National Guard into Portland.
That same judge then blocked Trump from deploying California's National Guard to Portland instead.
This isn't a "left wing" judge — Trump appointed her.
Says a lot about Trump's authoritarian power grab.
That same judge then blocked Trump from deploying California's National Guard to Portland instead.
This isn't a "left wing" judge — Trump appointed her.
Says a lot about Trump's authoritarian power grab.
October 6, 2025 at 6:31 PM
A judge blocked Trump from sending Oregon's National Guard into Portland.
That same judge then blocked Trump from deploying California's National Guard to Portland instead.
This isn't a "left wing" judge — Trump appointed her.
Says a lot about Trump's authoritarian power grab.
That same judge then blocked Trump from deploying California's National Guard to Portland instead.
This isn't a "left wing" judge — Trump appointed her.
Says a lot about Trump's authoritarian power grab.
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⚡️ Ukrainian drones hit largest oil terminal in Russian-occupied Crimea, sparking fire, media reports.
The terminal can hold up to 250,000 tons of fuel, which supplies Russian forces.
The terminal can hold up to 250,000 tons of fuel, which supplies Russian forces.
Ukrainian drones hit largest oil terminal in Russian-occupied Crimea, sparking fire, media reports
The terminal can hold up to 250,000 tons of fuel, which supplies Russian forces.
kyivindependent.com
October 6, 2025 at 6:57 AM
⚡️ Ukrainian drones hit largest oil terminal in Russian-occupied Crimea, sparking fire, media reports.
The terminal can hold up to 250,000 tons of fuel, which supplies Russian forces.
The terminal can hold up to 250,000 tons of fuel, which supplies Russian forces.
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BBC will do everything possible to sideline & undermine voices that challenge the regime it works so hard to protect & perpetuate. For real change join @greenparty.org.uk
Follow and share widely any social media from @zackpolanski.bsky.social let’s build a movement despite efforts to silence us.
Follow and share widely any social media from @zackpolanski.bsky.social let’s build a movement despite efforts to silence us.
BBC accused of 'extraordinary' anti-Green bias after party say the Laura Kuenssberg Show scrapped a promised interview with @zackpolanski.bsky.social on Sunday.
Green sources say the show also refused to interview Polanski after he was elected as leader last month
bylinetimes.com/2025/10/06/b...
Green sources say the show also refused to interview Polanski after he was elected as leader last month
bylinetimes.com/2025/10/06/b...
October 6, 2025 at 10:35 AM
BBC will do everything possible to sideline & undermine voices that challenge the regime it works so hard to protect & perpetuate. For real change join @greenparty.org.uk
Follow and share widely any social media from @zackpolanski.bsky.social let’s build a movement despite efforts to silence us.
Follow and share widely any social media from @zackpolanski.bsky.social let’s build a movement despite efforts to silence us.
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They still haven’t found all the missing children from the floods. Why are they more worried about Illinois than about the children in Texas?
October 6, 2025 at 4:27 AM
They still haven’t found all the missing children from the floods. Why are they more worried about Illinois than about the children in Texas?