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The research shows that where assisted dying is legal, people find the process reassuring and it can give them a sense of control, even if they never go on to have an assisted death. humanists.uk/2025/08/29/n...
New research: Assisted dying is ‘reassuring and gives a sense of control’ for terminally ill
New extensive research from the Nuffield Trust shows that in jurisdictions where assisted dying is legal, ‘people can find the process reassuring and that it can give them a sense of control, even if ...
humanists.uk
August 29, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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What are humanist organisations? #thatshumanism
August 30, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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Humanists believe that humans are part of the natural world, with evolved capacities like reason, compassion, and imagination. #thatshumanism
August 30, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Leaving the #ECHR would not only imperil the safety of refugees and asylum seekers but also undermine the basic rights of us all. Human rights are universal and indivisible – they are not privileges for the few but protections for everyone.

humanists.uk/2025/08/26/w...
Withdrawal from Human Rights Convention would be dangerous and divisive
Humanists UK has condemned Reform UK’s announcement that it would take the UK out of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) and withdraw from other international agreements if it wins the next...
humanists.uk
August 26, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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‘Humanists do not see that there is any obvious purpose to the universe, but that it is a natural phenomenon with no design behind it. Meaning is not something out there waiting to be discovered, but something that we create in our own lives.' Our patron Stephen Fry in #Thatshumanism 👌
August 26, 2025 at 8:33 AM
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We'd like to say a massive 'THANK YOU!' to everyone following us here on Bluesky. ❤️🎉

It’s been wonderful to see the humanist community grow on here – we’re seeing more likes, follows, and humanist conversations. Fantastic!

So, if you're new, welcome. This'll get you started 👇

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August 22, 2025 at 9:50 AM
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How to detect bulls%!t – the Carl Sagan way.
August 22, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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Things are so bad, the planet is calling for Batman.
July 27, 2025 at 5:48 AM
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July 27, 2025 at 8:32 AM
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A lot of people need to hear this
July 27, 2025 at 1:30 AM
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July 28, 2025 at 2:29 AM
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July 27, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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Silence

Is

Complicity

Straighten your spine
Speak & live your truth
June 7, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Caught lobbying for cash or bullying in Parliament? You can still return to the House of Lords - for life.
No real consequences. No accountability.
Sign now to kick rule-breakers out for good.
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ba...
Ban rule-breaking peers from the House of Lords.
Lords found guilty of serious misconduct – like bullying or lobbying for cash – still get to make our laws. I just signed a petition to kick rule-breaking peers out of the Lords for good. Want to add...
you.38degrees.org.uk
June 6, 2025 at 12:34 PM
June is Pride Month. Let's call out companies who show support for LGBTQ+ people while also advertising on GB News, a channel that pumps out LGBTQ+ hate. Tell these companies to pick a side - hate or Pride:

action.goodlawproject.org/pick-side-ha...
Pick a side – hate or Pride
June is Pride month. So our social feeds will be awash with corporate rainbow logos performatively signalling their support for the LGBTQ+ community. But some of the same companies celebrating Pride a...
action.goodlawproject.org
May 29, 2025 at 9:31 AM
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i miss the early internet. people were like “you gotta see this dude. this cat sure is long.” and they were right. it was really long. it never shoulda gotten any more complicated than that.
April 4, 2025 at 9:10 PM
This morning, from my window
April 4, 2025 at 7:18 AM
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Who said the Germans have no sense of humour?
March 16, 2025 at 6:42 AM
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March 15, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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"Yes I know, that I could use a fraction of my wealth to end the need for food banks in the country and fight global poverty. I know all that... But, what's in it for me?"

#WealthTax
March 13, 2025 at 8:57 AM
When Billionaires Play Politics
open.substack.com/pub/uglypoli...
When Billionaires Play Politics
How Elon Musk Sparked Civil War in Reform UK
open.substack.com
March 14, 2025 at 6:59 AM
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March 12, 2025 at 10:43 AM
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While many peers are worth every penny - Fifteen peers claimed a total of £585,985 in allowances and expenses during the last parliament despite not speaking or doing other committee work. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Silent minority: 15 peers claimed £585k while not speaking in a single Lords debate
Analysis shows 10% of peers make half of all contributions to debates while others claim allowances but say nothing
www.theguardian.com
March 11, 2025 at 4:36 PM