matt gordon
@mtthwg.bsky.social
community gardener | prev. grassroots climate action coordinator, leeds, & convenor @ animal save uk | critical veganism/animal studies
Repainting a yellow BLM street mural black... Can we call this pantone policing? https://t.co/6hJlB3u0z4
February 15, 2026 at 10:38 AM
Repainting a yellow BLM street mural black... Can we call this pantone policing? https://t.co/6hJlB3u0z4
look, the statue had to go, absolutely. but I just cannot condone the thuggish and violent disorder of the ‘proper channels’ as a way of getting things done
February 15, 2026 at 10:38 AM
look, the statue had to go, absolutely. but I just cannot condone the thuggish and violent disorder of the ‘proper channels’ as a way of getting things done
'Whilst we maintain that change primarily occurs outside of electoral politics, there is simply too much at stake to stand by in this election.' @RaceJustice #GE2019
https://racialjusticenetwork.co.uk/2019/12/11/hope-not-fear-this-election/
https://racialjusticenetwork.co.uk/2019/12/11/hope-not-fear-this-election/
February 15, 2026 at 10:38 AM
'Whilst we maintain that change primarily occurs outside of electoral politics, there is simply too much at stake to stand by in this election.' @RaceJustice #GE2019
https://racialjusticenetwork.co.uk/2019/12/11/hope-not-fear-this-election/
https://racialjusticenetwork.co.uk/2019/12/11/hope-not-fear-this-election/
Good stuff from @ScotlandXr on the movement's much needed race/class analysis https://freedomnews.org.uk/statement-from-xr-scotland/
February 15, 2026 at 10:38 AM
Good stuff from @ScotlandXr on the movement's much needed race/class analysis https://freedomnews.org.uk/statement-from-xr-scotland/
3 things to know about the Met's London-wide Section 14 https://freedomnews.org.uk/the-police-vs-xr-what-can-be-done-about-the-mets-latest-section-14-order/ @haltACAB
February 15, 2026 at 10:38 AM
3 things to know about the Met's London-wide Section 14 https://freedomnews.org.uk/the-police-vs-xr-what-can-be-done-about-the-mets-latest-section-14-order/ @haltACAB
Now is not the time to defend Britain’s democracy – we need a democratic revolution https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/oureconomy/now-is-not-the-time-to-defend-britains-democracy-we-need-a-democratic-revolution/
February 15, 2026 at 10:38 AM
Now is not the time to defend Britain’s democracy – we need a democratic revolution https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/oureconomy/now-is-not-the-time-to-defend-britains-democracy-we-need-a-democratic-revolution/
Great from Will Kymlicka: Challenging human supremacism strengthens, rather than diminishes, our belief in equality amongst human groups https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/staggers/2019/04/human-supremacism-why-are-animal-rights-activists-still-orphans-left #AnimalRights
February 15, 2026 at 10:38 AM
Great from Will Kymlicka: Challenging human supremacism strengthens, rather than diminishes, our belief in equality amongst human groups https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/staggers/2019/04/human-supremacism-why-are-animal-rights-activists-still-orphans-left #AnimalRights
Can we talk about default whiteness in animal rights work? https://www.christophersebastian.info/single-post/2018/07/20/Top-Vegan-Organizations-Join-Forces-To-Build-A-Stronger-More-United-Movementlocal-black-vegans-laugh-until-dead
February 15, 2026 at 10:38 AM
Can we talk about default whiteness in animal rights work? https://www.christophersebastian.info/single-post/2018/07/20/Top-Vegan-Organizations-Join-Forces-To-Build-A-Stronger-More-United-Movementlocal-black-vegans-laugh-until-dead
Why anti-natalism is bad for veganism http://arzone.ning.com/forum/topics/anti-natalism-is-bad-for-veganism @VeganPublishers @A_R_Zone
February 15, 2026 at 10:38 AM
Why anti-natalism is bad for veganism http://arzone.ning.com/forum/topics/anti-natalism-is-bad-for-veganism @VeganPublishers @A_R_Zone
.@qatarairways STOP the deportation of G on flights QR16 Doha & QR1387 Entebbe. As a gay woman, her life is in danger in Uganda. It is unlawful & her girlfriend, friends and community need her in the UK! #GMustStay #LGBT #Stopdeportation Sign and share: https://bit.ly/2J126y7
February 15, 2026 at 10:38 AM
.@qatarairways STOP the deportation of G on flights QR16 Doha & QR1387 Entebbe. As a gay woman, her life is in danger in Uganda. It is unlawful & her girlfriend, friends and community need her in the UK! #GMustStay #LGBT #Stopdeportation Sign and share: https://bit.ly/2J126y7
'We thought slavery had gone away': African men exploited on Irish trawlers https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/may/18/we-thought-slavery-had-gone-away-african-men-exploited-on-irish-boats?CMP=share_btn_tw
February 15, 2026 at 10:38 AM
'We thought slavery had gone away': African men exploited on Irish trawlers https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/may/18/we-thought-slavery-had-gone-away-african-men-exploited-on-irish-boats?CMP=share_btn_tw
Excellent report from @libertyhq on extent ‘hostile environment’ policies are now embedded in our public services, and how we can challenge them https://www.libertyhumanrights.org.uk/sites/default/files/HE%20web.pdf
February 15, 2026 at 10:38 AM
Excellent report from @libertyhq on extent ‘hostile environment’ policies are now embedded in our public services, and how we can challenge them https://www.libertyhumanrights.org.uk/sites/default/files/HE%20web.pdf
Important discussion of the horrors of UK 'hostile environment' policy & immigration detention from @PlutoPress, @Right_to_Remain, @libertyhq https://www.plutobooks.com/blog/end-immigration-detention/
February 15, 2026 at 10:38 AM
Important discussion of the horrors of UK 'hostile environment' policy & immigration detention from @PlutoPress, @Right_to_Remain, @libertyhq https://www.plutobooks.com/blog/end-immigration-detention/
Cracks in the Wall of Capitalism: The Zapatistas and the Struggle to Decolonize Science: https://towardfreedom.com/archives/americas/cracks-in-the-wall-of-capitalism-the-zapatistas-and-the-struggle-to-decolonize-science/
February 15, 2026 at 10:38 AM
Cracks in the Wall of Capitalism: The Zapatistas and the Struggle to Decolonize Science: https://towardfreedom.com/archives/americas/cracks-in-the-wall-of-capitalism-the-zapatistas-and-the-struggle-to-decolonize-science/
'But what about the aid worker?' http://aje.io/y53un
February 15, 2026 at 10:38 AM
'But what about the aid worker?' http://aje.io/y53un
What might an anarchist language look like? I created one, inspired by Ursula le Guin http://theconversation.com/what-might-an-anarchist-language-look-like-i-created-one-inspired-by-ursula-le-guin-90775?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=twitterbutton via @ConversationUK
February 15, 2026 at 10:38 AM
What might an anarchist language look like? I created one, inspired by Ursula le Guin http://theconversation.com/what-might-an-anarchist-language-look-like-i-created-one-inspired-by-ursula-le-guin-90775?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=twitterbutton via @ConversationUK
Black Panther film fuels calls for release of jailed political activists https://www.theguardian.com/film/2018/feb/16/black-panther-party-marvel-film-jail?CMP=share_btn_tw
February 15, 2026 at 10:38 AM
Black Panther film fuels calls for release of jailed political activists https://www.theguardian.com/film/2018/feb/16/black-panther-party-marvel-film-jail?CMP=share_btn_tw
How one community beat the system, and rebuilt their shattered streets | Aditya Chakrabortty https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/feb/14/community-liverpool-residents-granby?CMP=share_btn_tw
February 15, 2026 at 10:38 AM
How one community beat the system, and rebuilt their shattered streets | Aditya Chakrabortty https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/feb/14/community-liverpool-residents-granby?CMP=share_btn_tw
The Treasury’s tweet shows slavery is still misunderstood | David Olusoga https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/feb/12/treasury-tweet-slavery-compensate-slave-owners?CMP=share_btn_tw
February 15, 2026 at 10:38 AM
The Treasury’s tweet shows slavery is still misunderstood | David Olusoga https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/feb/12/treasury-tweet-slavery-compensate-slave-owners?CMP=share_btn_tw
“Abolition Culture: Moving Beyond Disposability in the Movement” by @janaya_khan https://medium.com/@janayakhan/abolition-culture-moving-beyond-disposability-in-the-movement-e303aa8310c0
February 15, 2026 at 10:38 AM
“Abolition Culture: Moving Beyond Disposability in the Movement” by @janaya_khan https://medium.com/@janayakhan/abolition-culture-moving-beyond-disposability-in-the-movement-e303aa8310c0
Compassion over destruction, connection over celebrity http://www.truth-out.org/opinion/item/43444-our-relationships-keep-us-alive-let-s-prioritize-them-in-2018
February 15, 2026 at 10:38 AM
Compassion over destruction, connection over celebrity http://www.truth-out.org/opinion/item/43444-our-relationships-keep-us-alive-let-s-prioritize-them-in-2018
In the wake of #metoo & sexual harassment cases in US animal rights organisations, @_CarolJAdams' blog has become an indispensable resource for those seeking transformative change http://caroljadams.com/blog/
February 15, 2026 at 10:38 AM
In the wake of #metoo & sexual harassment cases in US animal rights organisations, @_CarolJAdams' blog has become an indispensable resource for those seeking transformative change http://caroljadams.com/blog/
Is veganism ableist? http://veganfeministnetwork.com/is-veganism-ableist-a-disabled-vegan-perspective/
February 15, 2026 at 10:38 AM
Is veganism ableist? http://veganfeministnetwork.com/is-veganism-ableist-a-disabled-vegan-perspective/
The education of Ursula Le Guin http://theconversation.com/the-education-of-ursula-le-guin-90681?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=twitterbutton
February 15, 2026 at 10:38 AM
The education of Ursula Le Guin http://theconversation.com/the-education-of-ursula-le-guin-90681?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=twitterbutton