JBLC
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Founder & Career, Leadership and Life Coach. Ex Big Tech employee by choice. World citizen looking for factual and diverse reporting & takes, inspiring content and witty humour.
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"A safe digital space, free from illegal content and disinformation, is a fundamental value for democracy in Europe and a responsibility for everyone."
This is a confrontation worth having.
"A safe digital space, free from illegal content and disinformation, is a fundamental value for democracy in Europe and a responsibility for everyone."
This is a confrontation worth having.
European leaders condemn US visa bans as row over ‘censorship’ escalates
Washington accused of ‘coercion and intimidation’ after five leading figures behind digital safety law campaign targeted
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December 24, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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"A safe digital space, free from illegal content and disinformation, is a fundamental value for democracy in Europe and a responsibility for everyone."
This is a confrontation worth having.
"A safe digital space, free from illegal content and disinformation, is a fundamental value for democracy in Europe and a responsibility for everyone."
This is a confrontation worth having.
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Welcome to SAFE, Canada!
When like-minded partners join forces on security and defence in a turbulent world, our countries grow stronger, our industries benefit and our citizens are safer.
Our Joint Statement ↓
link.europa.eu/QCDtpr
When like-minded partners join forces on security and defence in a turbulent world, our countries grow stronger, our industries benefit and our citizens are safer.
Our Joint Statement ↓
link.europa.eu/QCDtpr
December 1, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Welcome to SAFE, Canada!
When like-minded partners join forces on security and defence in a turbulent world, our countries grow stronger, our industries benefit and our citizens are safer.
Our Joint Statement ↓
link.europa.eu/QCDtpr
When like-minded partners join forces on security and defence in a turbulent world, our countries grow stronger, our industries benefit and our citizens are safer.
Our Joint Statement ↓
link.europa.eu/QCDtpr
"Conduct"? Not the word I'd choose.
November 13, 2025 at 2:20 AM
"Conduct"? Not the word I'd choose.
Helpful to keep this perspective in mind as sensationalist and politically calculated headlines make the rounds ... The Europe they're referring to here and I have the privilege of living in is a far cry from a communist hell hole ... 😄
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Europeans recognize Zohran Mamdani’s supposedly radical policies as ‘normal’
Critics of New York City’s mayor-elect have said his pledges of free bus service and universal childcare are unrealistic, but in Europe it’s a given
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November 6, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Helpful to keep this perspective in mind as sensationalist and politically calculated headlines make the rounds ... The Europe they're referring to here and I have the privilege of living in is a far cry from a communist hell hole ... 😄
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Congratulations to Virginia, New Jersey and New York for choosing leaders who respect the rule of law and seem to understand the assignment to improve citizens lives. Best of luck to the winners representing all constituents.
#election2025
#election2025
November 5, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Congratulations to Virginia, New Jersey and New York for choosing leaders who respect the rule of law and seem to understand the assignment to improve citizens lives. Best of luck to the winners representing all constituents.
#election2025
#election2025
Does anybody else feel that the showdown in Venezuela might just happen to coincide perfectly with the eventual release of Epstein files? 🧐😬
October 30, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Does anybody else feel that the showdown in Venezuela might just happen to coincide perfectly with the eventual release of Epstein files? 🧐😬
Really? Whatever happened to the free speech that was the envy of the world? Don't their followers see the irony of clamping down on free speech about a free speaker... 🤦
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JD Vance backs mass ‘doxing’ campaign to find and harass Charlie Kirk critics
US vice-president encourages ‘calling out’ anyone who celebrates Kirk’s murder, including notifying employers
www.theguardian.com
September 16, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Really? Whatever happened to the free speech that was the envy of the world? Don't their followers see the irony of clamping down on free speech about a free speaker... 🤦
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Hopefully some universally useful and trustworthy information here ...
Homepage | European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control share.google/2YmqEmiPyVS8...
Homepage | European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control share.google/2YmqEmiPyVS8...
Homepage | European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control
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August 28, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Hopefully some universally useful and trustworthy information here ...
Homepage | European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control share.google/2YmqEmiPyVS8...
Homepage | European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control share.google/2YmqEmiPyVS8...
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Trump is mobilizing the National Guard against Americans in DC to distract you his administration's massive Epstein Files cover-up.
August 11, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Trump is mobilizing the National Guard against Americans in DC to distract you his administration's massive Epstein Files cover-up.
Jeanine Pirro: "...they get to do yoga and arts and crafts. Enough, it changed today..." - Wait, you mean they were taking the Washingtonian juvenile delinquents to Ghislaine Maxwell's prison camp? 🤔
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Trump places Washington DC police under federal control and will deploy national guard – live updates
Trump declares ‘public safety emergency’ despite record crime low; DC mayor says ‘any comparison to a war-torn country is hyperbolic and false’
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August 11, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Jeanine Pirro: "...they get to do yoga and arts and crafts. Enough, it changed today..." - Wait, you mean they were taking the Washingtonian juvenile delinquents to Ghislaine Maxwell's prison camp? 🤔
www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
The intentional mass starvation of human beings is not a necessary evil, it's pure, unadulterated, intolerable evil. Whoever thinks it's a price worth paying or a mere matter of politics needs to get in touch with their humanity and their soul.
August 1, 2025 at 3:19 AM
The intentional mass starvation of human beings is not a necessary evil, it's pure, unadulterated, intolerable evil. Whoever thinks it's a price worth paying or a mere matter of politics needs to get in touch with their humanity and their soul.
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🇪🇺🇨🇦 This week, the EU and Canada launched a new security and defence partnership!
It benefits our businesses and strengthens transatlantic security.
Also, the 2017 trade deal #CETA is a success - trade between the EU and Canada has grown by 71%.
It benefits our businesses and strengthens transatlantic security.
Also, the 2017 trade deal #CETA is a success - trade between the EU and Canada has grown by 71%.
June 26, 2025 at 11:09 AM
🇪🇺🇨🇦 This week, the EU and Canada launched a new security and defence partnership!
It benefits our businesses and strengthens transatlantic security.
Also, the 2017 trade deal #CETA is a success - trade between the EU and Canada has grown by 71%.
It benefits our businesses and strengthens transatlantic security.
Also, the 2017 trade deal #CETA is a success - trade between the EU and Canada has grown by 71%.
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Happy No Kings Day! Our friends around the world are already getting started. See y'all out there today!
June 14, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Happy No Kings Day! Our friends around the world are already getting started. See y'all out there today!
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June 14, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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June 12, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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Hello from Berlin where a few hundred Americans are outside the embassy, currently reading aloud from the Declaration of Independence. #nokings
June 14, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Hello from Berlin where a few hundred Americans are outside the embassy, currently reading aloud from the Declaration of Independence. #nokings
Watching this week in US news it's hard to imagine 3.5 further years of this administration. It's like a rollercoaster with the craziest loop right at the start or a movie plot that culminates 5 minutes in. De-escalation seems unlikely but escalation at the current pace seems equally impossible. 😶🌫️
June 13, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Watching this week in US news it's hard to imagine 3.5 further years of this administration. It's like a rollercoaster with the craziest loop right at the start or a movie plot that culminates 5 minutes in. De-escalation seems unlikely but escalation at the current pace seems equally impossible. 😶🌫️
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Trust is a precious currency in today’s world.
So it matters that trust in the EU among EU citizens has grown for 4 consecutive years.
Now reaching its highest level in 18 years, according to an EU-wide survey.
Read more: europa.eu/!Tp94N4
So it matters that trust in the EU among EU citizens has grown for 4 consecutive years.
Now reaching its highest level in 18 years, according to an EU-wide survey.
Read more: europa.eu/!Tp94N4
Eurobarometer shows record high trust in the EU, and strong support for the euro and a common defence and security policy
The latest Eurobarometer survey released today reveals the highest level of trust in the European Union in 18 years and the highest-ever support for the euro.
europa.eu
May 28, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Trust is a precious currency in today’s world.
So it matters that trust in the EU among EU citizens has grown for 4 consecutive years.
Now reaching its highest level in 18 years, according to an EU-wide survey.
Read more: europa.eu/!Tp94N4
So it matters that trust in the EU among EU citizens has grown for 4 consecutive years.
Now reaching its highest level in 18 years, according to an EU-wide survey.
Read more: europa.eu/!Tp94N4
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The European mind cannot comprehend this.
Toothpaste is the new white gold in America.
Toothpaste is the new white gold in America.
May 19, 2025 at 10:14 PM
The European mind cannot comprehend this.
Toothpaste is the new white gold in America.
Toothpaste is the new white gold in America.
Meta, Google & Co have the ability to predict who will buy something - from just a handful of clicks and purchases based on millions of fancy user signals. They could solve this tomorrow and, crucially, they are the ones who need to remove harmful lies... 🙄
www.economist.com/internationa...
www.economist.com/internationa...
Fact-checkers forecast which dodgy claims will do most damage
How to distinguish between weapons-grade disinformation and everyday codswallop
www.economist.com
May 18, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Meta, Google & Co have the ability to predict who will buy something - from just a handful of clicks and purchases based on millions of fancy user signals. They could solve this tomorrow and, crucially, they are the ones who need to remove harmful lies... 🙄
www.economist.com/internationa...
www.economist.com/internationa...
Important affirmation by European leadership. Everyone in Europe should enjoy safety, dignity and freedom to be themselves.
Diversity is our strength❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
On #IDAHOT, we reaffirm our commitment to end violence and discrimination against LGBTIQ people — and raise the progressive flag at our headquarters.
Respect for fundamental rights and equal treatment are key pillars of our Union.
On #IDAHOT, we reaffirm our commitment to end violence and discrimination against LGBTIQ people — and raise the progressive flag at our headquarters.
Respect for fundamental rights and equal treatment are key pillars of our Union.
May 17, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Important affirmation by European leadership. Everyone in Europe should enjoy safety, dignity and freedom to be themselves.