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Meanwhile, Trump shrugs with indifference and says "things happen" while palling around today with BFF MBS.
I will never forget having to edit Jamal’s final, posthumous piece for the Washington Post, after he was murdered.
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
Opinion | Jamal Khashoggi: What the Arab world needs most is free expression
The Arab world needs a modern version of the old transnational media so citizens can be informed about global events.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 18, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Meanwhile, Trump shrugs with indifference and says "things happen" while palling around today with BFF MBS.
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My first piece for @theguardian.com on MBS’s visit to the U.S., seven years after Jamal Khashoggi’s murder.
Trump’s America is beginning to look like MBS’s Saudi Arabia— which Jamal warned me about.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Trump’s America is beginning to look like MBS’s Saudi Arabia— which Jamal warned me about.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The Saudification of America is under way | Karen Attiah
Jamal Khashoggi’s plight and murder was a warning sign for the US, of the impending loss of freedom and censorship that would sweep the country
www.theguardian.com
November 18, 2025 at 9:58 PM
My first piece for @theguardian.com on MBS’s visit to the U.S., seven years after Jamal Khashoggi’s murder.
Trump’s America is beginning to look like MBS’s Saudi Arabia— which Jamal warned me about.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Trump’s America is beginning to look like MBS’s Saudi Arabia— which Jamal warned me about.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
In “Land of the free” leader spreads narrative that any controversial person is acceptable murder target.
“You’re mentioning somebody that was extremely controversial,” Mr. Trump said, referring to the murdered columnist. “A lot of people didn’t like that gentleman that you’re talking about. Whether you like him, or didn’t like him, things happen."
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/18/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/18/u...
November 19, 2025 at 9:25 AM
In “Land of the free” leader spreads narrative that any controversial person is acceptable murder target.
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Top-down development from the ivory towers of London is failing us; it is time for grassroots movements to get involved | Peter Sagar
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/communi...
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/communi...
The Co-operative Party: creating real community
Top-down development from the ivory towers of London is failing us; it is time for grassroots movements to get involved
northeastbylines.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Top-down development from the ivory towers of London is failing us; it is time for grassroots movements to get involved | Peter Sagar
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/communi...
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/communi...
Top-down development from the ivory towers of London is failing us; it is time for grassroots movements to get involved | Peter Sagar
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/communi...
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/communi...
The Co-operative Party: creating real community
Top-down development from the ivory towers of London is failing us; it is time for grassroots movements to get involved
northeastbylines.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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Backbench business reform is interesting in that it fits into the 'public servants' reform philosophy and shows some of the limits of that constitution-unit.com/2025/11/19/a...
Assessing the House of Commons Backbench Business Committee 15 years on
The House of Commons Backbench Business Committee was established in 2010, following recommendations from the ‘Wright Committee’ on reform of the Commons. At this 15-year point the committee is re…
constitution-unit.com
November 19, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Backbench business reform is interesting in that it fits into the 'public servants' reform philosophy and shows some of the limits of that constitution-unit.com/2025/11/19/a...
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Fresh from advising Morgan McSweeney last week, Labour peer Maurice Glasman addressed the annual conference of a pro-Reform group that has spread myths about the Covid vaccine and has claimed Starmer is "destroying Britain".
📝 New @desmog.com story 👇
📝 New @desmog.com story 👇
Influential Labour Peer Maurice Glasman Addressed Pro-Reform Conspiracy Group’s Conference
High-profile Labour peer Lord Maurice Glasman was one of the keynote speakers at the annual conference of the Together Declaration, a conspiracy theory group with ties to Reform UK. Together held its ...
www.desmog.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Fresh from advising Morgan McSweeney last week, Labour peer Maurice Glasman addressed the annual conference of a pro-Reform group that has spread myths about the Covid vaccine and has claimed Starmer is "destroying Britain".
📝 New @desmog.com story 👇
📝 New @desmog.com story 👇
November 18, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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Just Fair's statement on the UK Government's proposed asylum 'reforms'
"This is a critical moment for the UK, a time for deep reflection on what kind of country we are, and what kind of country we want to be"
There is an alternative to advancing division and cruelty
"This is a critical moment for the UK, a time for deep reflection on what kind of country we are, and what kind of country we want to be"
There is an alternative to advancing division and cruelty
Everyone has the right to a safe and decent home, access to good work, and support in times of need. Human rights belong to everyone.
Read our statement on the UK Government’s proposed asylum ‘reforms’ 👇
justfair.org.uk/just-fair-st...
Read our statement on the UK Government’s proposed asylum ‘reforms’ 👇
justfair.org.uk/just-fair-st...
Just Fair statement on the UK Government’s proposed asylum 'reforms' | Just Fair
Everyone has the right to a safe and decent home, access to good work, and support in times of need. Human rights belong to everyone. Making refugee protection temporary, restricting appeals, and with...
justfair.org.uk
November 18, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Just Fair's statement on the UK Government's proposed asylum 'reforms'
"This is a critical moment for the UK, a time for deep reflection on what kind of country we are, and what kind of country we want to be"
There is an alternative to advancing division and cruelty
"This is a critical moment for the UK, a time for deep reflection on what kind of country we are, and what kind of country we want to be"
There is an alternative to advancing division and cruelty
November 18, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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Geschichte trägt nicht nur dazu bei, die Vergangenheit zu verstehen – vielmehr ist sie auch ein Weg, unsere Beziehung zur Zukunft neu zu gestalten. Zum aktuellen Buch von @romankrznaric.bsky.social :
dralexandrahildebrandt.blogspot.com/2025/11/lass...
dralexandrahildebrandt.blogspot.com/2025/11/lass...
„Lassen wir die Geschichte sprechen“: Die Vergangenheit als Leitfaden in die Zukunft
Roman Krznaric, Gesellschaft, Geschichte, Historie, Nachhaltigkeit DUMONT, Weltgeschichte
dralexandrahildebrandt.blogspot.com
November 15, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Geschichte trägt nicht nur dazu bei, die Vergangenheit zu verstehen – vielmehr ist sie auch ein Weg, unsere Beziehung zur Zukunft neu zu gestalten. Zum aktuellen Buch von @romankrznaric.bsky.social :
dralexandrahildebrandt.blogspot.com/2025/11/lass...
dralexandrahildebrandt.blogspot.com/2025/11/lass...
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👁️ MI5 snooping on phone data to identify BBC journalist’s sources
MI5 repeatedly tried to obtain a BBC journalist’s phone records unlawfully, a London tribunal has heard.
MI5 repeatedly tried to obtain a BBC journalist’s phone records unlawfully, a London tribunal has heard.
MI5 snooping on phone data to identify BBC journalist’s sources
MI5 repeatedly tried to obtain a BBC journalist’s phone records unlawfully, a London tribunal has heard
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 6:49 PM
👁️ MI5 snooping on phone data to identify BBC journalist’s sources
MI5 repeatedly tried to obtain a BBC journalist’s phone records unlawfully, a London tribunal has heard.
MI5 repeatedly tried to obtain a BBC journalist’s phone records unlawfully, a London tribunal has heard.
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We need to ensure our elected officials are acting on the best intelligence when it comes to tackling the climate crisis . It's why I'm opening the National Emergency Briefing on 27 November , ensure your MP is attending at nebriefing.org
November 18, 2025 at 6:53 PM
We need to ensure our elected officials are acting on the best intelligence when it comes to tackling the climate crisis . It's why I'm opening the National Emergency Briefing on 27 November , ensure your MP is attending at nebriefing.org
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💰 The cost of chasing capital: how our cities are forgetting their own
Focus on private foreign investment is killing local enterprise, an organic renewal of homegrown business leads the way forward.
Focus on private foreign investment is killing local enterprise, an organic renewal of homegrown business leads the way forward.
The cost of chasing capital: how our cities are forgetting their own
Focus on private foreign investment is killing local enterprise, an organic renewal of homegrown business leads the way forward
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 7:36 PM
💰 The cost of chasing capital: how our cities are forgetting their own
Focus on private foreign investment is killing local enterprise, an organic renewal of homegrown business leads the way forward.
Focus on private foreign investment is killing local enterprise, an organic renewal of homegrown business leads the way forward.
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Yesterday, Southern Water admitted to losing millions of plastic beads after initially denying it.
Helena Dollimore MP now calls for them to clean up the coastline; disclose contents of the beads; fund nature restoration; and investigate how the spill happened.
@dirtywatercampaign.bsky.social
Helena Dollimore MP now calls for them to clean up the coastline; disclose contents of the beads; fund nature restoration; and investigate how the spill happened.
@dirtywatercampaign.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Yesterday, Southern Water admitted to losing millions of plastic beads after initially denying it.
Helena Dollimore MP now calls for them to clean up the coastline; disclose contents of the beads; fund nature restoration; and investigate how the spill happened.
@dirtywatercampaign.bsky.social
Helena Dollimore MP now calls for them to clean up the coastline; disclose contents of the beads; fund nature restoration; and investigate how the spill happened.
@dirtywatercampaign.bsky.social
UK public has the power to make its objection to arbitrary “terrorist” designation and criminalisation of peaceful protest heard. This is not a “right” versus “left” issue. Silence is complicity. Check out #defendourjuries
BREAKING: Tayo Aluko sings "we are not the terrorists" as he is arrested in Leeds for opposing genocide and the Palestine Action ban.
He previously took direct action with Palestine Action against the Israeli weapons industry, before the group was proscribed.
He previously took direct action with Palestine Action against the Israeli weapons industry, before the group was proscribed.
November 18, 2025 at 4:42 PM
UK public has the power to make its objection to arbitrary “terrorist” designation and criminalisation of peaceful protest heard. This is not a “right” versus “left” issue. Silence is complicity. Check out #defendourjuries
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BREAKING: Tayo Aluko sings "we are not the terrorists" as he is arrested in Leeds for opposing genocide and the Palestine Action ban.
He previously took direct action with Palestine Action against the Israeli weapons industry, before the group was proscribed.
He previously took direct action with Palestine Action against the Israeli weapons industry, before the group was proscribed.
November 18, 2025 at 3:34 PM
BREAKING: Tayo Aluko sings "we are not the terrorists" as he is arrested in Leeds for opposing genocide and the Palestine Action ban.
He previously took direct action with Palestine Action against the Israeli weapons industry, before the group was proscribed.
He previously took direct action with Palestine Action against the Israeli weapons industry, before the group was proscribed.
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❓ What happens when Europe’s future is rewritten by deregulation, far-right leverage, and unprecedented corporate pressure?
For the podcast 'The Neomedieval Ledger' hosted by Samuel Dempsey, Prof. @alemanno.bsky.social unpacked the forces reshaping the continent.
🎥 Full episode: bit.ly/4p9Kl06
For the podcast 'The Neomedieval Ledger' hosted by Samuel Dempsey, Prof. @alemanno.bsky.social unpacked the forces reshaping the continent.
🎥 Full episode: bit.ly/4p9Kl06
Europe's Crossroads: Democracy, Deregulation & the Far Right with Alberto Alemanno
YouTube video by The Neomedieval Ledger
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November 18, 2025 at 1:44 PM
❓ What happens when Europe’s future is rewritten by deregulation, far-right leverage, and unprecedented corporate pressure?
For the podcast 'The Neomedieval Ledger' hosted by Samuel Dempsey, Prof. @alemanno.bsky.social unpacked the forces reshaping the continent.
🎥 Full episode: bit.ly/4p9Kl06
For the podcast 'The Neomedieval Ledger' hosted by Samuel Dempsey, Prof. @alemanno.bsky.social unpacked the forces reshaping the continent.
🎥 Full episode: bit.ly/4p9Kl06
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New report: What should we do about mayoral scrutiny? www.mysociety.org/2025/11/18/m...
Mayoral scrutiny: building an ecosystem of accountability
New report: Building and supporting civic scrutiny of devolution
www.mysociety.org
November 18, 2025 at 10:39 AM
New report: What should we do about mayoral scrutiny? www.mysociety.org/2025/11/18/m...
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In spite of promising to bring down council tax, Reform 2025 Ltd-run councils in Lancashire are now talking about increases | Peter Sagar
Reform to bin DOGE at Lancashire County Council and raise council tax instead
In spite of promising to bring down council tax, Reform 2025 Ltd-run councils in Lancashire are now talking about increases
northwestbylines.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 7:15 AM
In spite of promising to bring down council tax, Reform 2025 Ltd-run councils in Lancashire are now talking about increases | Peter Sagar
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Shabana Mahmood is wrong - Another cowardly attack on immigrants does not hide the incompetence of the Starmer government.
Me, for the @newstatesman1913.bsky.social
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
Me, for the @newstatesman1913.bsky.social
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
Shabana Mahmood is wrong
Another cowardly attack on immigrants does not hide the incompetence of the Starmer government
www.newstatesman.com
November 18, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Shabana Mahmood is wrong - Another cowardly attack on immigrants does not hide the incompetence of the Starmer government.
Me, for the @newstatesman1913.bsky.social
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
Me, for the @newstatesman1913.bsky.social
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
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I’ve written a piece on the curious lack of media and political interest in the issues faced by our national @britishlibrary.bsky.social. This is strange given we live in a world where ideas, knowledge and research are a long-term source of innovation and insight
www.cityam.com/the-british-...
www.cityam.com/the-british-...
The British library is in crisis: why does nobody care?
The widespread indifference to the British Library's crippling cyberattack demonstrates a perilous failure to value the knowledge infrastructure vital for national prosperity
www.cityam.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:27 AM
I’ve written a piece on the curious lack of media and political interest in the issues faced by our national @britishlibrary.bsky.social. This is strange given we live in a world where ideas, knowledge and research are a long-term source of innovation and insight
www.cityam.com/the-british-...
www.cityam.com/the-british-...
November 18, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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New open-access resource on climate obstruction detailing all the ways industry has been strategically sabotaging climate action. Great collaborating with many colleagues at @cssn.org. I’m a lead author on last chapter on resisting climate obstruction. Check it out!
It's finally here! 100+ scholars, global scope, practical insights. “Climate Obstruction: A Global Assessment” shows how organized interests stall policy—and how governance can respond.
Open access available now! Or order for paperback and hardcover. cssn.org/wp-content/u...
Open access available now! Or order for paperback and hardcover. cssn.org/wp-content/u...
October 18, 2025 at 7:07 PM
New open-access resource on climate obstruction detailing all the ways industry has been strategically sabotaging climate action. Great collaborating with many colleagues at @cssn.org. I’m a lead author on last chapter on resisting climate obstruction. Check it out!
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Happy to share that my doctoral thesis on climate justice pedagogies is now available online. My deepest hope is that it contributes to educational renewal, regeneration and relationality in these dark times.
utoronto.scholaris.ca/items/f386f4...
utoronto.scholaris.ca/items/f386f4...
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October 7, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Happy to share that my doctoral thesis on climate justice pedagogies is now available online. My deepest hope is that it contributes to educational renewal, regeneration and relationality in these dark times.
utoronto.scholaris.ca/items/f386f4...
utoronto.scholaris.ca/items/f386f4...