@fionageorge.bsky.social
Love all things books, cats, nature and crime dramas.
Pro truth, equality, the NHS, the environment, education and the EU.
Ergo anti Brexit, racism, pollution, misogyny, academisation, fascists, narcissists, media bias and climate change deniers.
Pro truth, equality, the NHS, the environment, education and the EU.
Ergo anti Brexit, racism, pollution, misogyny, academisation, fascists, narcissists, media bias and climate change deniers.
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"There are only two opinions on this sign: Everyone is welcome here, or not everyone is welcome here,” argues Sarah Inama, a sixth-grade history teacher.
Sarah, you are a class act.
Sarah, you are a class act.
March 16, 2025 at 6:35 PM
"There are only two opinions on this sign: Everyone is welcome here, or not everyone is welcome here,” argues Sarah Inama, a sixth-grade history teacher.
Sarah, you are a class act.
Sarah, you are a class act.
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We’re only two months in, & they’re cancelling research into pediatric brain cancer. They’re deporting US kids with brain cancer. They’re putting millions at risk of malaria, TB, & polio.
I for one will never forgive or forget those who said ‘it won’t be that bad’.
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I for one will never forgive or forget those who said ‘it won’t be that bad’.
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March 16, 2025 at 3:30 PM
We’re only two months in, & they’re cancelling research into pediatric brain cancer. They’re deporting US kids with brain cancer. They’re putting millions at risk of malaria, TB, & polio.
I for one will never forgive or forget those who said ‘it won’t be that bad’.
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I for one will never forgive or forget those who said ‘it won’t be that bad’.
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So 77 million Americans voted for a vengeful convicted felon who’s pursued a life of crime and promised he’d exploit the presidency for retribution. No one should be surprised this sociopath, immunized by the Supreme Court, is now acting in an utterly lawless manner.
March 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM
So 77 million Americans voted for a vengeful convicted felon who’s pursued a life of crime and promised he’d exploit the presidency for retribution. No one should be surprised this sociopath, immunized by the Supreme Court, is now acting in an utterly lawless manner.
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It's a goal of mine to help make this the most famous, well-known and UNDERSTOOD quote about cities in history. Please share it as much as you can. #InducedDemand
January 18, 2025 at 3:16 AM
It's a goal of mine to help make this the most famous, well-known and UNDERSTOOD quote about cities in history. Please share it as much as you can. #InducedDemand
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Attention cities & states — remember this as you reconsider EVERY single massively expensive freeway and road widening project you’ve been working on for years, but very likely need to cancel in light of the #CimateEmergency, and the fact that they don’t actually work. #inducedTraffic #ClimateCrisis
January 11, 2025 at 6:05 AM
Attention cities & states — remember this as you reconsider EVERY single massively expensive freeway and road widening project you’ve been working on for years, but very likely need to cancel in light of the #CimateEmergency, and the fact that they don’t actually work. #inducedTraffic #ClimateCrisis
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www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
This is happening across the public sector. I have similar experiences first hand in education and health.
There may be no ££, but treating NHS staff and teachers with respect and kindness costs nothing and goes a long way,
especially from within the system
,
This is happening across the public sector. I have similar experiences first hand in education and health.
There may be no ££, but treating NHS staff and teachers with respect and kindness costs nothing and goes a long way,
especially from within the system
,
Burnout, shame, heartbreak: nurses are being crushed by our broken NHS | Sonia Sodha
A shocking Royal College of Nursing report reveals the toll chronic underfunding has taken on staff, and rings alarm bells for the future
www.theguardian.com
January 19, 2025 at 10:16 AM
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
This is happening across the public sector. I have similar experiences first hand in education and health.
There may be no ££, but treating NHS staff and teachers with respect and kindness costs nothing and goes a long way,
especially from within the system
,
This is happening across the public sector. I have similar experiences first hand in education and health.
There may be no ££, but treating NHS staff and teachers with respect and kindness costs nothing and goes a long way,
especially from within the system
,
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Never forget, car dependency isn’t freedom.
Some might ask “what’s more free than cars?”
Choices.
Choices are more free than car dependency.
It’s not a hard concept.
I’m not pitting cars against any other single mode of transport.
I’m rejecting design that creates dependency on just one mode.
Some might ask “what’s more free than cars?”
Choices.
Choices are more free than car dependency.
It’s not a hard concept.
I’m not pitting cars against any other single mode of transport.
I’m rejecting design that creates dependency on just one mode.
December 26, 2024 at 4:08 PM
Never forget, car dependency isn’t freedom.
Some might ask “what’s more free than cars?”
Choices.
Choices are more free than car dependency.
It’s not a hard concept.
I’m not pitting cars against any other single mode of transport.
I’m rejecting design that creates dependency on just one mode.
Some might ask “what’s more free than cars?”
Choices.
Choices are more free than car dependency.
It’s not a hard concept.
I’m not pitting cars against any other single mode of transport.
I’m rejecting design that creates dependency on just one mode.
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Can we send her a cease and desist letter, for reputational damage, on behalf of the country?
January 17, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Can we send her a cease and desist letter, for reputational damage, on behalf of the country?
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Quick reminder, most nonces in the UK are white British men who know or are related to the victim... As everyone damn well knows.
January 17, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Quick reminder, most nonces in the UK are white British men who know or are related to the victim... As everyone damn well knows.
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The European Commission has ordered Elon Musk to hand over documents on X's algorithm.
X must hand over internal documents on its recommendation algorithm and comply to a retention order for related materials, and provide details on content moderation and amplification practices.
X must hand over internal documents on its recommendation algorithm and comply to a retention order for related materials, and provide details on content moderation and amplification practices.
Brussels orders X to hand over documents on algorithm
Request follows complaints from politicians about Elon Musk’s platform boosting far-right AfD party
www.ft.com
January 17, 2025 at 6:04 PM
The European Commission has ordered Elon Musk to hand over documents on X's algorithm.
X must hand over internal documents on its recommendation algorithm and comply to a retention order for related materials, and provide details on content moderation and amplification practices.
X must hand over internal documents on its recommendation algorithm and comply to a retention order for related materials, and provide details on content moderation and amplification practices.
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While Badenoch admits that the Tories didn't prepare for life outside the EU (but doesn't apologise), Ed Davey actually proposes a positive way forward.
The LibDems should be the official opposition. Let's hope they can influence Starmer.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
The LibDems should be the official opposition. Let's hope they can influence Starmer.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
UK should seek new customs union with EU, Lib Dems to say
Leader Ed Davey to call for talks to begin immediately, urging ministers to be ‘far more positive, far more ambitious’
www.theguardian.com
January 16, 2025 at 11:08 AM
While Badenoch admits that the Tories didn't prepare for life outside the EU (but doesn't apologise), Ed Davey actually proposes a positive way forward.
The LibDems should be the official opposition. Let's hope they can influence Starmer.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
The LibDems should be the official opposition. Let's hope they can influence Starmer.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Bloody hell so I’m not going blind.. it’s a real issue for others too❗️👇🏼👇🏼😳
I’ve been struggling driving at night, over past year or two & thought my eyesight was to blame..
Getting dazzled & having to concentrate hard to ensure I keep in lane..
But it’s actually ultra bright headlights FGS❗️😡🤷🏼♂️
I’ve been struggling driving at night, over past year or two & thought my eyesight was to blame..
Getting dazzled & having to concentrate hard to ensure I keep in lane..
But it’s actually ultra bright headlights FGS❗️😡🤷🏼♂️
Three in four motorists 'blinded' by dazzling headlights, AA says
Ministers say the data doesn't suggest "advances in lighting technology" are making collisions more common, but they've ordered an independent investigation into the technology, which is expected to r...
news.sky.com
January 13, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Bloody hell so I’m not going blind.. it’s a real issue for others too❗️👇🏼👇🏼😳
I’ve been struggling driving at night, over past year or two & thought my eyesight was to blame..
Getting dazzled & having to concentrate hard to ensure I keep in lane..
But it’s actually ultra bright headlights FGS❗️😡🤷🏼♂️
I’ve been struggling driving at night, over past year or two & thought my eyesight was to blame..
Getting dazzled & having to concentrate hard to ensure I keep in lane..
But it’s actually ultra bright headlights FGS❗️😡🤷🏼♂️
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A quick look on the racism site shows that Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick is apparently outraged at the delays in the criminal justice system.
Y’know, the ones caused by the policies that he consistently supported. The ones that he was absolutely fine with when he was in government.
Y’know, the ones caused by the policies that he consistently supported. The ones that he was absolutely fine with when he was in government.
January 12, 2025 at 9:43 AM
A quick look on the racism site shows that Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick is apparently outraged at the delays in the criminal justice system.
Y’know, the ones caused by the policies that he consistently supported. The ones that he was absolutely fine with when he was in government.
Y’know, the ones caused by the policies that he consistently supported. The ones that he was absolutely fine with when he was in government.
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Being trapped on a trolley in a corridor for hours, even days. isn’t only dangerous - it’s a grotesque failure to provide patients with even a modicum of dignity, as Prof Ranger states in the piece:
January 12, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Being trapped on a trolley in a corridor for hours, even days. isn’t only dangerous - it’s a grotesque failure to provide patients with even a modicum of dignity, as Prof Ranger states in the piece:
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‘Ironic’: climate-driven sea level rise will overwhelm major oil ports, study shows
‘Ironic’: climate-driven sea level rise will overwhelm major oil ports, study shows
Ports including in Saudi Arabia and the US projected to be seriously damaged by a metre of sea level rise
Rising sea levels driven by the climate crisis will overwhelm many of the world’s biggest oil ports, analysis indicates.
Scientists said the threat…
www.theguardian.com
January 4, 2025 at 6:18 AM
‘Ironic’: climate-driven sea level rise will overwhelm major oil ports, study shows
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Musk calls for Tommy Robinson to be freed from prison and attacks Starmer over Oldham child sex abuse gang...
Given Musk's prominence and access to power, his continued interventions surely require a robust response at some point from the Government. With the Reform/Farage link, Musk isn't marginal
Given Musk's prominence and access to power, his continued interventions surely require a robust response at some point from the Government. With the Reform/Farage link, Musk isn't marginal
Elon Musk calls for Tommy Robinson to be freed from prison
The Tesla founder accused Sir Keir Starmer of failing to prosecute Oldham grooming gangs and called for another election in Britain
www.thetimes.com
January 2, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Musk calls for Tommy Robinson to be freed from prison and attacks Starmer over Oldham child sex abuse gang...
Given Musk's prominence and access to power, his continued interventions surely require a robust response at some point from the Government. With the Reform/Farage link, Musk isn't marginal
Given Musk's prominence and access to power, his continued interventions surely require a robust response at some point from the Government. With the Reform/Farage link, Musk isn't marginal
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🚨 SCOOP: Last government spent almost £1m on lawyers to fight transparency
Tories accused of "great waste of public money" - including £50k fighting release of a report into a vulnerable man who starved to death
New by @lucasamin.bsky.social and me:
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/revealed-t...
Tories accused of "great waste of public money" - including £50k fighting release of a report into a vulnerable man who starved to death
New by @lucasamin.bsky.social and me:
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/revealed-t...
Revealed: Tory government spent almost £1 million on lawyers to fight transparency
Court battles to maintain secrecy “a great waste of taxpayer money”, MP says.
democracyforsale.substack.com
January 2, 2025 at 10:17 AM
🚨 SCOOP: Last government spent almost £1m on lawyers to fight transparency
Tories accused of "great waste of public money" - including £50k fighting release of a report into a vulnerable man who starved to death
New by @lucasamin.bsky.social and me:
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/revealed-t...
Tories accused of "great waste of public money" - including £50k fighting release of a report into a vulnerable man who starved to death
New by @lucasamin.bsky.social and me:
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/revealed-t...
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The money to upgrade our sewage systems and invest in water infrastructure should be clawed back from the bonuses paid to water company bosses over the last decade. #r4today
December 19, 2024 at 7:13 AM
The money to upgrade our sewage systems and invest in water infrastructure should be clawed back from the bonuses paid to water company bosses over the last decade. #r4today
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Terrible news. Dumping more money into a broken paradigm is great for its beneficiaries - but they don't include nature or the public.
Water bills for households in England and Wales to rise by £31 a year
Regulator agrees to increase amount firms can charge over next five years so they can fund fixing leaky pipes and cut pollution
buff.ly
December 19, 2024 at 7:21 AM
Terrible news. Dumping more money into a broken paradigm is great for its beneficiaries - but they don't include nature or the public.
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Jesus Christ have some fucking dignity man. The spectacle of the British right queueing up to supplicate itself before this preening man-child.
Conservative shadow business minister Andrew Griffith has urged Elon Musk to take another look at the Tories before donating to Reform UK, highlighting his party’s low-tax and anti-woke credentials
www.ft.com/content/e0b8...
www.ft.com/content/e0b8...
Senior Tory urges Elon Musk not to back Reform UK
Andrew Griffith showers praise on Tesla billionaire before asking him to also consider the Conservatives
www.ft.com
December 19, 2024 at 7:56 AM
Jesus Christ have some fucking dignity man. The spectacle of the British right queueing up to supplicate itself before this preening man-child.
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If you're at a loose end, do join us at 9.45pm on YouTube for the "Universal Child" video premiere (@10pm UK time) to see how cold Tess's nose got in the barn - generously provided by Laura at WILD BOX (wildboxevents.co.uk) located at Macknade's in Faversham. Premiere here: youtu.be/p0gcODAPNmk
December 6, 2024 at 9:37 PM
If you're at a loose end, do join us at 9.45pm on YouTube for the "Universal Child" video premiere (@10pm UK time) to see how cold Tess's nose got in the barn - generously provided by Laura at WILD BOX (wildboxevents.co.uk) located at Macknade's in Faversham. Premiere here: youtu.be/p0gcODAPNmk
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A few people have reached out about sending gifts for the kiddos. Some may have noticed space is a bit limited here, so I thought it might be a good idea to instead encourage people to donate to local shelters in Spike and Dandy’s names. @fenchurch.bsky.social chose @muttvilledogrescue.bsky.social
Couldn't help myself! Especially after watching what @onenerdsopinion.bsky.social did for both Spike and Dandy. @muttvilledogrescue.bsky.social
December 3, 2024 at 10:54 PM
A few people have reached out about sending gifts for the kiddos. Some may have noticed space is a bit limited here, so I thought it might be a good idea to instead encourage people to donate to local shelters in Spike and Dandy’s names. @fenchurch.bsky.social chose @muttvilledogrescue.bsky.social
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Thank you to those who have given or sent food & toys for the cats & kittens!! It really helps us care for them. Of the 6 kittens, 3 are boys & 3 girls. Tomorrow, we take 2 of them for neutering, & thurs, the other boy so send good vibes.
If interested in helping, wish list is below -
#rescuecats
If interested in helping, wish list is below -
#rescuecats
December 2, 2024 at 11:03 PM
Thank you to those who have given or sent food & toys for the cats & kittens!! It really helps us care for them. Of the 6 kittens, 3 are boys & 3 girls. Tomorrow, we take 2 of them for neutering, & thurs, the other boy so send good vibes.
If interested in helping, wish list is below -
#rescuecats
If interested in helping, wish list is below -
#rescuecats
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Let’s do this 🤬
Could this even BE more urgent!
It’s actually f***ing appalling that we EVEN have to do this with a LABOUR government! !!!
😭😭😭😭😭
Could this even BE more urgent!
It’s actually f***ing appalling that we EVEN have to do this with a LABOUR government! !!!
😭😭😭😭😭
December 7, 2024 at 7:49 PM
Let’s do this 🤬
Could this even BE more urgent!
It’s actually f***ing appalling that we EVEN have to do this with a LABOUR government! !!!
😭😭😭😭😭
Could this even BE more urgent!
It’s actually f***ing appalling that we EVEN have to do this with a LABOUR government! !!!
😭😭😭😭😭