Janine Geddis
@janinegeddis.bsky.social
Dog-loving, tree-hugging INFP book nerd. Interdisciplinary researcher doing a PhD investigating moral injury, mental health, and human rights at Queen's University Belfast.
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Lest we forget...
May 19, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Lest we forget...
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I love these silicon valley bros that think ChatGPT has achieved some kind of sentience and therefore might have rights.
Like dudes, you don't even think poor people deserve rights, let's try to achieve that before giving person-hood to the autocomplete algorithm.
Like dudes, you don't even think poor people deserve rights, let's try to achieve that before giving person-hood to the autocomplete algorithm.
April 27, 2025 at 9:24 PM
I love these silicon valley bros that think ChatGPT has achieved some kind of sentience and therefore might have rights.
Like dudes, you don't even think poor people deserve rights, let's try to achieve that before giving person-hood to the autocomplete algorithm.
Like dudes, you don't even think poor people deserve rights, let's try to achieve that before giving person-hood to the autocomplete algorithm.
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Rachel Reeves tells far-right channel Newsmax that the UK's "strong relationship" with the US "when it comes to the economy & prosperity, means we can strike a deal that is in the interests of working people in both of our countries."
She's about to sell us out to the MAGA extremists & techbros.
She's about to sell us out to the MAGA extremists & techbros.
April 24, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Rachel Reeves tells far-right channel Newsmax that the UK's "strong relationship" with the US "when it comes to the economy & prosperity, means we can strike a deal that is in the interests of working people in both of our countries."
She's about to sell us out to the MAGA extremists & techbros.
She's about to sell us out to the MAGA extremists & techbros.
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1. Because this issue is critical, but has received remarkably little coverage, here's a thread pulling out the key themes from my article yesterday, on the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, which puts decades of environmental protections to the torch. 🧵 www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Labour’s great nature sellout is the worst attack on England’s ecosystems I’ve seen in my lifetime | George Monbiot
The horrifying planning bill, which rips up environmental protections, was drafted with CEOs in mind. We know because Keir Starmer told us, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
April 25, 2025 at 6:19 AM
1. Because this issue is critical, but has received remarkably little coverage, here's a thread pulling out the key themes from my article yesterday, on the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, which puts decades of environmental protections to the torch. 🧵 www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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The UK has 4 million people using Food Banks, while the richest 150 billionaires are not paying £120bn in tax.
One is causing the other.
One is causing the other.
April 22, 2025 at 1:15 PM
The UK has 4 million people using Food Banks, while the richest 150 billionaires are not paying £120bn in tax.
One is causing the other.
One is causing the other.
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#RIP
Human rights are not only violated by terrorism, repression or assassination, but also by unfair economic structures that creates huge inequalities.
~Pope Francis
www.reuters.com/world/pope-f...
Human rights are not only violated by terrorism, repression or assassination, but also by unfair economic structures that creates huge inequalities.
~Pope Francis
www.reuters.com/world/pope-f...
Pope Francis has died, Vatican says in video statement
Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has died, the Vatican said in a video statement on Monday, ending an often turbulent reign marked by division and tension as he sought to overhaul the hidebound institution.
www.reuters.com
April 21, 2025 at 9:55 AM
#RIP
Human rights are not only violated by terrorism, repression or assassination, but also by unfair economic structures that creates huge inequalities.
~Pope Francis
www.reuters.com/world/pope-f...
Human rights are not only violated by terrorism, repression or assassination, but also by unfair economic structures that creates huge inequalities.
~Pope Francis
www.reuters.com/world/pope-f...
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Pope Francis used his final public address to call for a ceasefire in Gaza: “Unarmed civilians are subjected to bombings and shootings. It is terrorism.”
Even in hospital, he checked in daily on Gaza’s Christian community.
The world has lost a brave voice for peace and justice.
Even in hospital, he checked in daily on Gaza’s Christian community.
The world has lost a brave voice for peace and justice.
April 21, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Pope Francis used his final public address to call for a ceasefire in Gaza: “Unarmed civilians are subjected to bombings and shootings. It is terrorism.”
Even in hospital, he checked in daily on Gaza’s Christian community.
The world has lost a brave voice for peace and justice.
Even in hospital, he checked in daily on Gaza’s Christian community.
The world has lost a brave voice for peace and justice.
Sad news.
"His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and His Church. He taught us to live the values of the Gospel with fidelity, courage and universal love, especially in favour of the poorest and most marginalised.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cr...
"His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and His Church. He taught us to live the values of the Gospel with fidelity, courage and universal love, especially in favour of the poorest and most marginalised.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cr...
Pope Francis dies aged 88
World leaders pay tribute to the Pope as a
www.bbc.co.uk
April 21, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Sad news.
"His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and His Church. He taught us to live the values of the Gospel with fidelity, courage and universal love, especially in favour of the poorest and most marginalised.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cr...
"His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and His Church. He taught us to live the values of the Gospel with fidelity, courage and universal love, especially in favour of the poorest and most marginalised.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cr...
What a completely unhinged rant.
April 20, 2025 at 5:44 PM
What a completely unhinged rant.
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If you’re changing the definition of human rights, it means you plan on violating people’s human rights.
April 18, 2025 at 3:36 PM
If you’re changing the definition of human rights, it means you plan on violating people’s human rights.
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About That Poem
First They Came for Everyone Quoting Niemöller
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April 15, 2025 at 10:57 AM
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I gotta say, “women are going to space” sounds a lot nicer than “the ultra rich are taking hyper-polluting joyrides to space while the planet descends into climate chaos”
April 14, 2025 at 10:11 PM
I gotta say, “women are going to space” sounds a lot nicer than “the ultra rich are taking hyper-polluting joyrides to space while the planet descends into climate chaos”
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🏆 @rollingstone.com wins the Headline of the Day Award
This is how it’s done. At least someone understands the assignment.
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
This is how it’s done. At least someone understands the assignment.
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
April 14, 2025 at 10:20 PM
🏆 @rollingstone.com wins the Headline of the Day Award
This is how it’s done. At least someone understands the assignment.
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
This is how it’s done. At least someone understands the assignment.
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
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Amazon, Meta, Alphabet, Netflix, Apple, Microsoft dodged $278bn US corporation taxes over 10 years.
Paid 18.8%, compared with 29.7% US average. Profits shifted to low/no tax jurisdictions.
Same companies operate in the UK, dodge taxes, create social squalor. Force companies to publish tax returns.
Paid 18.8%, compared with 29.7% US average. Profits shifted to low/no tax jurisdictions.
Same companies operate in the UK, dodge taxes, create social squalor. Force companies to publish tax returns.
‘Silicon Six’ accused of avoiding almost $278bn in US corporation taxes over 10 years
Analysis finds Amazon, Meta, Alphabet, Netflix, Apple and Microsoft averaged 18.8%, compared with 29.7% US average
www.theguardian.com
April 15, 2025 at 6:28 AM
Amazon, Meta, Alphabet, Netflix, Apple, Microsoft dodged $278bn US corporation taxes over 10 years.
Paid 18.8%, compared with 29.7% US average. Profits shifted to low/no tax jurisdictions.
Same companies operate in the UK, dodge taxes, create social squalor. Force companies to publish tax returns.
Paid 18.8%, compared with 29.7% US average. Profits shifted to low/no tax jurisdictions.
Same companies operate in the UK, dodge taxes, create social squalor. Force companies to publish tax returns.
Trump talking about disappearing US citizens. Chilling.
Before press came in — but while live feed was running on Bukele’s feed — Trump said to him: “home-growns are next. … You’re gonna need to build about 5 more places.”
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April 14, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Trump talking about disappearing US citizens. Chilling.
Great🧵
Are Muslims really banning dogs in parks? 🤔
Let’s look at this perfect example of how rage baiting works, and how disinformation spreads, sticks, and fuels division, even years after being debunked…
🧵1/22 (1/1)
Let’s look at this perfect example of how rage baiting works, and how disinformation spreads, sticks, and fuels division, even years after being debunked…
🧵1/22 (1/1)
April 14, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Great🧵
Much too coherent for the orange buffoon. Thrre is no way he wrote this and I have no respect for any idiot who believes he did.
April 14, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Much too coherent for the orange buffoon. Thrre is no way he wrote this and I have no respect for any idiot who believes he did.
Initial reports seriously underplayed the severity of this attack. Not hearing the condemnation of an obvious hate crime from all those in US govt outraged at a few cars being damaged.
This video shows the fire damage inside the Pennsylvania Governor’s mansion.
Governor Shapiro’s reaction to the arson attack is on my timeline.
Governor Shapiro’s reaction to the arson attack is on my timeline.
April 14, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Initial reports seriously underplayed the severity of this attack. Not hearing the condemnation of an obvious hate crime from all those in US govt outraged at a few cars being damaged.
"Democracy doesn't have to end with a bang. It can die in the fine print of executive orders, in the quiet firings of independent officials, in the intimidation of journalists, and in the muffling of dissent."
Great, though unsettling, report. Refers to the US but the UK is on the same path I fear.
Great, though unsettling, report. Refers to the US but the UK is on the same path I fear.
My new post mapping out 69 actions that President Trump has taken in the last twelve weeks to undermine democracy, undermine the rule of law, attack enemies, suppress dissent and control information.
Do read and share. Full 🧵 tomorrow hopefully!
christinapagel.substack.com/p/a-republic...
Do read and share. Full 🧵 tomorrow hopefully!
christinapagel.substack.com/p/a-republic...
“A republic, if you can keep it” - but can the US keep it? How Trump is dismantling democracy
Mapping out 69 actions that President Trump has taken in the last twelve weeks to undermine democracy, undermine the rule of law, attack enemies, suppress dissent and control information
christinapagel.substack.com
April 14, 2025 at 8:33 AM
"Democracy doesn't have to end with a bang. It can die in the fine print of executive orders, in the quiet firings of independent officials, in the intimidation of journalists, and in the muffling of dissent."
Great, though unsettling, report. Refers to the US but the UK is on the same path I fear.
Great, though unsettling, report. Refers to the US but the UK is on the same path I fear.
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Just waking to the appalling news of the evil attack on our Anglican Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza City. A short IDF warning avoided more deaths but it’s unconscionable to attack medical facilities. The impact on Gaza’s ability to tend the sick and save lives is devastating.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Gaza hospital hit by Israeli strike, Hamas says
The group called the alleged attack on Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital a "horrific crime" committed by Israel, which said it was looking into the reports.
www.bbc.com
April 13, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Just waking to the appalling news of the evil attack on our Anglican Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza City. A short IDF warning avoided more deaths but it’s unconscionable to attack medical facilities. The impact on Gaza’s ability to tend the sick and save lives is devastating.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Unbelievable. Rachel Reeves is thinking about cutting a tax on US tech giants to appease Trump and his band of billionaires. If anything we should be taxing them more - not less! Agree? Sign today: 38d.gs/techgiantsta...
Sign the petition: don’t cut taxes for US tech giants!
Trump’s threatening to raise tariffs for UK businesses and Keir Starmer is offering to cut taxes for US tech billionaires. Europe is fighting back - why isn’t the UK? Join me in calling on Keir Starme...
38d.gs
April 12, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Unbelievable. Rachel Reeves is thinking about cutting a tax on US tech giants to appease Trump and his band of billionaires. If anything we should be taxing them more - not less! Agree? Sign today: 38d.gs/techgiantsta...
What a waste of space he is. Toadying up to the orange-wannabe-dictator and selling out the UK in the process. For a former human rights lawyer he's certainly doing some job of failing to uphold human rights since he became PM.
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Tax cut for Musk, Bezos and other tech billionaires on the table, Starmer confirms
PM says digital services tax and Online Safety Act formed part of talks with White House over deal to avert tariffs
inews.co.uk
April 9, 2025 at 10:53 AM
What a waste of space he is. Toadying up to the orange-wannabe-dictator and selling out the UK in the process. For a former human rights lawyer he's certainly doing some job of failing to uphold human rights since he became PM.
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inews.co.uk/news/politic...
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My Constituency Office are running a foodbank collection for the 40 days of lent.
Our local Trussell foodbanks are in need of donations.
Donate Today!
5th March- 18th April 2025 Monday - Friday 9am-4pm
14 South Street, Newtownards, BT23 4JT
Read more below:
Our local Trussell foodbanks are in need of donations.
Donate Today!
5th March- 18th April 2025 Monday - Friday 9am-4pm
14 South Street, Newtownards, BT23 4JT
Read more below:
April 9, 2025 at 9:24 AM
My Constituency Office are running a foodbank collection for the 40 days of lent.
Our local Trussell foodbanks are in need of donations.
Donate Today!
5th March- 18th April 2025 Monday - Friday 9am-4pm
14 South Street, Newtownards, BT23 4JT
Read more below:
Our local Trussell foodbanks are in need of donations.
Donate Today!
5th March- 18th April 2025 Monday - Friday 9am-4pm
14 South Street, Newtownards, BT23 4JT
Read more below:
Feel like I won the jeans lottery - ordered a pair of jeans online and they fit! AND they look nice! And they are secondhand so points for sustainability. Sometimes it's the little things!
April 4, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Feel like I won the jeans lottery - ordered a pair of jeans online and they fit! AND they look nice! And they are secondhand so points for sustainability. Sometimes it's the little things!