Francois Riviera
@fra42.bsky.social
Dashing and French, Fabuleux et Francais. Supercilious reprobate.
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White House Begins Christmas Season With Ceremonial Lighting Of Cross
December 10, 2025 at 10:00 PM
White House Begins Christmas Season With Ceremonial Lighting Of Cross
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This has got to be one of Gavin Newsom's best...
December 1, 2025 at 12:07 AM
This has got to be one of Gavin Newsom's best...
How to make housing available, affordable and accessible for all. And it’s definitely not just “build build build”. House building must be subject to a “social right” agenda.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Europe’s housing crisis is fuelling the rise of the far right. Our research shows how to address it | Tarik Abou-Chadi, Björn Bremer and Silja Häusermann
The mantra of ‘build, build, build’ misses something crucial: that few can afford these new homes, say Tarik Abou-Chadi, Silja Häusermann and Björn Bremer
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 7:25 PM
How to make housing available, affordable and accessible for all. And it’s definitely not just “build build build”. House building must be subject to a “social right” agenda.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Almost every single societal problem @georgemonbiot.bsky.social refers to in convo with @zackpolanski.bsky.social links back to billionaire hijacking of our Fourth Estate..
We need the #MediaSovereigntyAct to reclaim our media for the 99%.
youtu.be/3xx6lNFx8tI?...
We need the #MediaSovereigntyAct to reclaim our media for the 99%.
youtu.be/3xx6lNFx8tI?...
How To Platform Socialist Ideas Through Billionaire Owned Channels | George Monbiot | Zack Polanski
YouTube video by Bold Politics with Zack Polanski
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November 26, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Almost every single societal problem @georgemonbiot.bsky.social refers to in convo with @zackpolanski.bsky.social links back to billionaire hijacking of our Fourth Estate..
We need the #MediaSovereigntyAct to reclaim our media for the 99%.
youtu.be/3xx6lNFx8tI?...
We need the #MediaSovereigntyAct to reclaim our media for the 99%.
youtu.be/3xx6lNFx8tI?...
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The Budget shows:
💪 Labour is panicking about the left
👎 That it doesn't have a vision for the country
🙏 But there is an alternative!
The facts with brilliant economist James Meadway 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXf4...
💪 Labour is panicking about the left
👎 That it doesn't have a vision for the country
🙏 But there is an alternative!
The facts with brilliant economist James Meadway 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXf4...
Labour Budget FAILURE Exposed - And Why They’re In PANIC w/ James Meadway
YouTube video by Owen Jones
www.youtube.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:37 PM
The Budget shows:
💪 Labour is panicking about the left
👎 That it doesn't have a vision for the country
🙏 But there is an alternative!
The facts with brilliant economist James Meadway 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXf4...
💪 Labour is panicking about the left
👎 That it doesn't have a vision for the country
🙏 But there is an alternative!
The facts with brilliant economist James Meadway 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXf4...
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We say tax the super rich.
The super rich with those who protect them say I'm dangerous.
If you want to lower bills and tax billionaires - take on power & wealth: join.greenparty.org.uk
(Ps what are Channel 4 doing with this image!?)
The super rich with those who protect them say I'm dangerous.
If you want to lower bills and tax billionaires - take on power & wealth: join.greenparty.org.uk
(Ps what are Channel 4 doing with this image!?)
November 24, 2025 at 5:40 PM
We say tax the super rich.
The super rich with those who protect them say I'm dangerous.
If you want to lower bills and tax billionaires - take on power & wealth: join.greenparty.org.uk
(Ps what are Channel 4 doing with this image!?)
The super rich with those who protect them say I'm dangerous.
If you want to lower bills and tax billionaires - take on power & wealth: join.greenparty.org.uk
(Ps what are Channel 4 doing with this image!?)
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A live audience, Novara Media and the brilliant Ash Sarkar.
We talk socialism, AI and how to lower bills and tax billionaires.
youtu.be/AnwCITVQgb4?...
We talk socialism, AI and how to lower bills and tax billionaires.
youtu.be/AnwCITVQgb4?...
Zack Polanski Is Coming for Starmer AND Farage | Ash Sarkar Meets Zack Polanski
YouTube video by Novara Media
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November 23, 2025 at 4:39 PM
A live audience, Novara Media and the brilliant Ash Sarkar.
We talk socialism, AI and how to lower bills and tax billionaires.
youtu.be/AnwCITVQgb4?...
We talk socialism, AI and how to lower bills and tax billionaires.
youtu.be/AnwCITVQgb4?...
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🪔 A peaceful evening to all..
November 15, 2025 at 4:13 AM
🪔 A peaceful evening to all..
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Maximus Decimus Meridius Snuggles was never quite the same after he had past life regression therapy.
November 11, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Maximus Decimus Meridius Snuggles was never quite the same after he had past life regression therapy.
I must say I think Trump suing the BBC may be the best thing that could happen to the Beeb, & British politics in general. I suspect the British population would be outraged by this, it would expose the British right for what it is, & Trump, by all accounts would lose
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Trump threatens to sue BBC as broadcaster faces ‘fight for its survival’ | CNN Business
The BBC is mired in a massive political fight over its future right now. Trump just joined that battle.
edition.cnn.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:24 PM
I must say I think Trump suing the BBC may be the best thing that could happen to the Beeb, & British politics in general. I suspect the British population would be outraged by this, it would expose the British right for what it is, & Trump, by all accounts would lose
edition.cnn.com/2025/11/10/m...
edition.cnn.com/2025/11/10/m...
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The BBC crisis didn’t come out of nowhere… youtu.be/23_OLmRHjwQ?...
Ros Atkins on... why the BBC's crisis didn't come out of nowhere | BBC News
YouTube video by BBC News
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November 10, 2025 at 10:27 PM
The BBC crisis didn’t come out of nowhere… youtu.be/23_OLmRHjwQ?...
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Long, detailed interview by Ash Sakar with investigative journalist Paul Holden on the dark secrets behind Starmer’s rise to power and his increasingly disastrous premiership
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The Dark Truth About Starmer’s Rise to Power | Ash Sarkar Meets Paul Holden
YouTube video by Novara Media
youtu.be
November 9, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Long, detailed interview by Ash Sakar with investigative journalist Paul Holden on the dark secrets behind Starmer’s rise to power and his increasingly disastrous premiership
youtu.be/F-0lefCBeNE?...
youtu.be/F-0lefCBeNE?...
When Massachusetts passed a "millionaires tax" in 2023, conservatives claimed the rich would flee.
But two years later, they haven't — and MA has collected $5.7B for infrastructure and public education.
A reminder that positive change can still happen at the state level.
But two years later, they haven't — and MA has collected $5.7B for infrastructure and public education.
A reminder that positive change can still happen at the state level.
October 24, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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When Massachusetts passed a "millionaires tax" in 2023, conservatives claimed the rich would flee.
But two years later, they haven't — and MA has collected $5.7B for infrastructure and public education.
A reminder that positive change can still happen at the state level.
But two years later, they haven't — and MA has collected $5.7B for infrastructure and public education.
A reminder that positive change can still happen at the state level.
October 24, 2025 at 10:01 PM
When Massachusetts passed a "millionaires tax" in 2023, conservatives claimed the rich would flee.
But two years later, they haven't — and MA has collected $5.7B for infrastructure and public education.
A reminder that positive change can still happen at the state level.
But two years later, they haven't — and MA has collected $5.7B for infrastructure and public education.
A reminder that positive change can still happen at the state level.
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My message at the United Nations General Assembly #UNGA80: "Welfare cuts are fuelling far right rise"
Press release ➡️: www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...
Press release ➡️: www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...
Welfare cuts are fuelling far right rise, warns UN expert
NEW YORK – The rolling back of protections for people living in poverty has created fertile ground for far-right movements across the world, warned the Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human ...
www.ohchr.org
October 22, 2025 at 7:40 PM
My message at the United Nations General Assembly #UNGA80: "Welfare cuts are fuelling far right rise"
Press release ➡️: www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...
Press release ➡️: www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...
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CBS reporter Edward R. Murrow embodied what a journalist should be: someone who holds power to account instead of capitulating to it.
Over 70 years later, his segment denouncing Joe McCarthy’s congressional witch hunts rings truer than ever.
Over 70 years later, his segment denouncing Joe McCarthy’s congressional witch hunts rings truer than ever.
October 12, 2025 at 5:32 PM
CBS reporter Edward R. Murrow embodied what a journalist should be: someone who holds power to account instead of capitulating to it.
Over 70 years later, his segment denouncing Joe McCarthy’s congressional witch hunts rings truer than ever.
Over 70 years later, his segment denouncing Joe McCarthy’s congressional witch hunts rings truer than ever.
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I listened to all ten episodes of this new history podcast in a couple of days. There's no narrator - the story is told with the accounts of those involved. I couldn't stop listening once I'd started. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
The History Podcast - The Fort - 1. The Plan - BBC Sounds
A mission gone wrong. A daring rescue attempt. Told by the soldiers who were there.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 3, 2025 at 9:19 AM
I listened to all ten episodes of this new history podcast in a couple of days. There's no narrator - the story is told with the accounts of those involved. I couldn't stop listening once I'd started. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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We've launched a podcast: #AwayWithThePharaohs!
Listen now for an introduction to @theees.bsky.social and the #podcast itself. Make sure you follow to never miss our monthly episodes (starting tomorrow), bringing Egypt to life in ways you’ve never heard before! #InternationalPodcastDay
Listen now for an introduction to @theees.bsky.social and the #podcast itself. Make sure you follow to never miss our monthly episodes (starting tomorrow), bringing Egypt to life in ways you’ve never heard before! #InternationalPodcastDay
September 30, 2025 at 6:00 PM
We've launched a podcast: #AwayWithThePharaohs!
Listen now for an introduction to @theees.bsky.social and the #podcast itself. Make sure you follow to never miss our monthly episodes (starting tomorrow), bringing Egypt to life in ways you’ve never heard before! #InternationalPodcastDay
Listen now for an introduction to @theees.bsky.social and the #podcast itself. Make sure you follow to never miss our monthly episodes (starting tomorrow), bringing Egypt to life in ways you’ve never heard before! #InternationalPodcastDay
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Will Reform win the next UK election?
YouTube video by Garys Economics
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September 21, 2025 at 8:38 AM
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It amazing, that after decades of failure by the UK government, due to neo liberalism economics, Rachel Reeves & Starmer have come to the conclusion that what we need is more neo liberalism.Take away regualations, cut government intervention, & concentrate on balancing books. A recipe for disaster.
September 20, 2025 at 12:03 PM
It amazing, that after decades of failure by the UK government, due to neo liberalism economics, Rachel Reeves & Starmer have come to the conclusion that what we need is more neo liberalism.Take away regualations, cut government intervention, & concentrate on balancing books. A recipe for disaster.
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Keir Starmer promised us all “common ownership of rail, mail, energy and water” during his 2020 leadership pitch and he isn't doing it.
Green Party Leader Zack Polanski says:
"We say water, energy and transport must be in public hands, and hands off our health service...
Green Party Leader Zack Polanski says:
"We say water, energy and transport must be in public hands, and hands off our health service...
September 18, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Keir Starmer promised us all “common ownership of rail, mail, energy and water” during his 2020 leadership pitch and he isn't doing it.
Green Party Leader Zack Polanski says:
"We say water, energy and transport must be in public hands, and hands off our health service...
Green Party Leader Zack Polanski says:
"We say water, energy and transport must be in public hands, and hands off our health service...