Huw Owen
@huwowen1.bsky.social
Humanitarian, former BBC journo, fed up with far right disinformation
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It’s all happening so quickly, we are almost certainly missing important moments.
My colleagues and our broadcasts, devoted to telling America’s story to the world — honestly, fairly and with an unwavering commitment to the truth, are being silenced this weekend. open.substack.com/pub/newsguy/...
Requiem for the voice that carried a nation’s conscience
VOA's signal for 83 years crossed borders and ideologies—now its silence will speak volumes.
open.substack.com
March 16, 2025 at 12:17 PM
It’s all happening so quickly, we are almost certainly missing important moments.
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This is white supremacist, great replacement Nazi shit coming out of the mouth of the U.S. vice president.
"Europe is on the brink of civilizational suicide," US Vice President Vance told Fox News. "Countries don’t control borders, restrict free speech. If Germany takes in millions more incompatible migrants, it’ll destroy itself. America can’t save it."
March 16, 2025 at 1:16 AM
This is white supremacist, great replacement Nazi shit coming out of the mouth of the U.S. vice president.
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This is not a drill. Many will die because of aid cuts.
The pace and the scale of the funding cuts are a seismic shock to the humanitarian sector. But we will not retreat from our mission.
Grateful for opportunity to brief UN press corps.
The pace and the scale of the funding cuts are a seismic shock to the humanitarian sector. But we will not retreat from our mission.
Grateful for opportunity to brief UN press corps.
March 13, 2025 at 2:08 AM
This is not a drill. Many will die because of aid cuts.
The pace and the scale of the funding cuts are a seismic shock to the humanitarian sector. But we will not retreat from our mission.
Grateful for opportunity to brief UN press corps.
The pace and the scale of the funding cuts are a seismic shock to the humanitarian sector. But we will not retreat from our mission.
Grateful for opportunity to brief UN press corps.
‘Seismic’ shift in UK-US relations is not a blip, warns ex-ambassador
March 5, 2025 at 9:33 PM
‘Seismic’ shift in UK-US relations is not a blip, warns ex-ambassador
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Perfect composition
February 23, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Perfect composition
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“America’s very own surrender monkey is Vladimir Putin’s useful idiot.”
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Trump’s betrayal of Ukraine has emboldened Putin and pulled the rug from under Nato allies | Simon Tisdall
The ramifications of the president’s appeasement of Russia will be felt widely, not least in the alliance he recklessly undermined
www.theguardian.com
February 16, 2025 at 7:27 AM
“America’s very own surrender monkey is Vladimir Putin’s useful idiot.”
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Question Time last night was pretty fierce. And had to be. There's a deliberate effort now to shift the ground: towards appeasement, inhumanity and authoritarianism. Once more, we must resist it. We must fight hard for kindness.
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC One - Question Time, 2025, 13/02/2025
Fiona Bruce presents an hour of topical debate from Northwich in Cheshire.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 14, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Question Time last night was pretty fierce. And had to be. There's a deliberate effort now to shift the ground: towards appeasement, inhumanity and authoritarianism. Once more, we must resist it. We must fight hard for kindness.
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
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The @originstorypodcast.bsky.social will no longer be posting on X. We've left this message up as our final tweet.
February 13, 2025 at 7:24 PM
The @originstorypodcast.bsky.social will no longer be posting on X. We've left this message up as our final tweet.
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DEC charities are in Gaza right now. They have been working directly and through local partners to deliver aid in the most challenging circumstances throughout the conflict.
Please donate today to help us do more. Please donate. dec.org.uk
Please donate today to help us do more. Please donate. dec.org.uk
February 12, 2025 at 4:54 PM
DEC charities are in Gaza right now. They have been working directly and through local partners to deliver aid in the most challenging circumstances throughout the conflict.
Please donate today to help us do more. Please donate. dec.org.uk
Please donate today to help us do more. Please donate. dec.org.uk
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As Elon Musk shuts down USAID the Trump administration is looking at shifting billions in funding to a little-known agency about to be led by a Wall Street scion.
My latest for @bloomberg.com:
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
My latest for @bloomberg.com:
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Trump Advisers Look to Shift US Foreign Aid to Wall Street Ally
President Donald Trump’s advisers have discussed shifting billions in funding from USAID to a government-run agency due to be headed up by the dealmaker son of Apollo Global Management co-founder Leon...
www.bloomberg.com
February 12, 2025 at 1:38 PM
As Elon Musk shuts down USAID the Trump administration is looking at shifting billions in funding to a little-known agency about to be led by a Wall Street scion.
My latest for @bloomberg.com:
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
My latest for @bloomberg.com:
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
What’s the opposite of a diplomat.
A ‘Trumpomat’ - a ‘statesman’ with skills better suited to a small cleaning business that aggravates stubborn stains.
#Trump
#MakeAmericaSaneAgain
A ‘Trumpomat’ - a ‘statesman’ with skills better suited to a small cleaning business that aggravates stubborn stains.
#Trump
#MakeAmericaSaneAgain
February 11, 2025 at 8:59 AM
What’s the opposite of a diplomat.
A ‘Trumpomat’ - a ‘statesman’ with skills better suited to a small cleaning business that aggravates stubborn stains.
#Trump
#MakeAmericaSaneAgain
A ‘Trumpomat’ - a ‘statesman’ with skills better suited to a small cleaning business that aggravates stubborn stains.
#Trump
#MakeAmericaSaneAgain
What to do about truth bending/spurious claims from politicians, spoon feeding compliant/permissive papers?
Telegraph puts Farage’s fear-mongering speculation that Chagos deal cost will multiply by nearly six on its front page. Conveniently overlooks Mauritius PM’s admission that he exaggerated even by hinting it could double. This is how far right disinformation spreads.
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February 10, 2025 at 9:57 AM
What to do about truth bending/spurious claims from politicians, spoon feeding compliant/permissive papers?
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Seen this @huwowen1.bsky.social ? Madness.
February 7, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Seen this @huwowen1.bsky.social ? Madness.
If you’re not already familiar with #plutocracy then read on….any folk come to mind?!
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plutocr...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plutocr...
Plutocracy - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
February 7, 2025 at 6:23 PM
If you’re not already familiar with #plutocracy then read on….any folk come to mind?!
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plutocr...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plutocr...
40% of global #humanitarian aid comes via #usaid
Imagine the impact this is already having on the world’s most vulnerable people and the catastrophic longer term impact if this reckless, heartless move is not reversed.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Imagine the impact this is already having on the world’s most vulnerable people and the catastrophic longer term impact if this reckless, heartless move is not reversed.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Trump’s foreign aid cuts could be ‘big strategic mistake’, says Lammy
Exclusive: Move allows China to further global influence, UK foreign secretary says on Ukraine visit
www.theguardian.com
February 7, 2025 at 4:57 PM
40% of global #humanitarian aid comes via #usaid
Imagine the impact this is already having on the world’s most vulnerable people and the catastrophic longer term impact if this reckless, heartless move is not reversed.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Imagine the impact this is already having on the world’s most vulnerable people and the catastrophic longer term impact if this reckless, heartless move is not reversed.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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This is remarkable! Power and safety to all your elbows 👏#belarus @bbcstever.bsky.social
“What wretched question have you prepared for me?” My surreal Q&A with Alexander Lukashenko. He claimed his opponents had “chosen” prison or exile (in reality the authorities had chosen to target them.) Plus, "Prison is for people who opened their mouths too wide" Thanks @lizashuvalova.bsky.social
"What wretched question have you prepared for me?" My Q&A with Alexander Lukashenko
YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg
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January 28, 2025 at 3:26 PM
This is remarkable! Power and safety to all your elbows 👏#belarus @bbcstever.bsky.social