Orwellmia
@orwellmia.bsky.social
Charity and Law Centre CEO. Loves human rights and travelling around in a bright yellow van. Owner of too many dogs .
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If you're on your own and fancy a blether today. Just message us on here. We'll be around all day.
December 25, 2025 at 7:02 AM
If you're on your own and fancy a blether today. Just message us on here. We'll be around all day.
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The Christmas Eve jazz concert at the Kennedy Center has been canceled. The show’s host, musician Chuck Redd, said, “When I saw the name change on the Kennedy Center website and later on the building, I chose to cancel our concert.”
December 25, 2025 at 1:49 AM
The Christmas Eve jazz concert at the Kennedy Center has been canceled. The show’s host, musician Chuck Redd, said, “When I saw the name change on the Kennedy Center website and later on the building, I chose to cancel our concert.”
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Labour are attacking Greens. Fine. I have yet to see any party that has entirely affordable aspirations.
But at least the Greens HAVE aspirations.
Labour have seemingly decided the status quo cannot be touched, even when it doesn't work for 90% of people, or the viability of life on the planet.
But at least the Greens HAVE aspirations.
Labour have seemingly decided the status quo cannot be touched, even when it doesn't work for 90% of people, or the viability of life on the planet.
December 8, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Labour are attacking Greens. Fine. I have yet to see any party that has entirely affordable aspirations.
But at least the Greens HAVE aspirations.
Labour have seemingly decided the status quo cannot be touched, even when it doesn't work for 90% of people, or the viability of life on the planet.
But at least the Greens HAVE aspirations.
Labour have seemingly decided the status quo cannot be touched, even when it doesn't work for 90% of people, or the viability of life on the planet.
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It is claimed that over 100 spiders per year will crawl into a person’s mouth while that person sleeps. The exception to this is my most civil house spider, Ian, who would never force himself on anyone.
December 8, 2025 at 5:54 PM
It is claimed that over 100 spiders per year will crawl into a person’s mouth while that person sleeps. The exception to this is my most civil house spider, Ian, who would never force himself on anyone.
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Why young voters are leaving Labour and joining the Green Party.
Ps not just young voters....
inews.co.uk/news/politic...
Ps not just young voters....
inews.co.uk/news/politic...
Why young voters are leaving Labour for the Greens
Young voters are frustrated by the two-party system and are looking left for an alternative, experts say
inews.co.uk
December 8, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Why young voters are leaving Labour and joining the Green Party.
Ps not just young voters....
inews.co.uk/news/politic...
Ps not just young voters....
inews.co.uk/news/politic...
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This Disability Pride month, I’m grateful for the readers who say Who Wants Normal? is helping them feel more valued and confident. This book was never about downplaying inequality but proudly rejecting the shame and stereotypes the non-disabled world forces on us. With jokes.
July 25, 2025 at 9:59 AM
This Disability Pride month, I’m grateful for the readers who say Who Wants Normal? is helping them feel more valued and confident. This book was never about downplaying inequality but proudly rejecting the shame and stereotypes the non-disabled world forces on us. With jokes.
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Will we stop sending weapons to Israel? Will we stop funding illegal settlements in the West Bank? Will we impose a trade boycott? Will we actually *do* anything?
I asked at today's No 10 briefing about AFP's warning that their staff in Gaza are too weak to work and are in clear danger of starving to death, and what more the UK government could do to stop this. This was the reply.
July 22, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Will we stop sending weapons to Israel? Will we stop funding illegal settlements in the West Bank? Will we impose a trade boycott? Will we actually *do* anything?
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Very sad that Steven has died. A great scientist of memory, he once said to me that what happened between brains was more important than what happened within brains.
Steven Rose appears in my ‘No Platform’ book as he was one of the principal critics in Britain in the 1970s of the racial psychologists claiming links between genetics and IQ.
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
Steven Rose obituary
Neuroscientist, author, political activist and advocate for social responsibility in science
www.theguardian.com
July 11, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Very sad that Steven has died. A great scientist of memory, he once said to me that what happened between brains was more important than what happened within brains.
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“Even if it's not your fault, it's your responsibility.”
Terry Pratchett; A Hat Full of Sky
#Discworld #TexasFloods #FEMASearch #ThreeDayRescueDelay #KristiNoemFailures #TrumpsAmerica
July 11, 2025 at 11:25 AM
“Even if it's not your fault, it's your responsibility.”
Terry Pratchett; A Hat Full of Sky
#Discworld #TexasFloods #FEMASearch #ThreeDayRescueDelay #KristiNoemFailures #TrumpsAmerica
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Incontrovertible evidence, now, of *police* investigating families supporting their kids with gender affirming healthcare in the UK. For trying to do the best for your child, following best practice in most of the world, here you get a visit from the police.
Thank you, Wes Streeting.
Thank you, Wes Streeting.
July 11, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Incontrovertible evidence, now, of *police* investigating families supporting their kids with gender affirming healthcare in the UK. For trying to do the best for your child, following best practice in most of the world, here you get a visit from the police.
Thank you, Wes Streeting.
Thank you, Wes Streeting.
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Ann Coulter's statement that "We didn't kill enough Indians" is a call for violence against Native people.
July 7, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Ann Coulter's statement that "We didn't kill enough Indians" is a call for violence against Native people.
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i love holding real news in my hands
July 7, 2025 at 10:01 PM
i love holding real news in my hands
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Thank you to Mexico 🇲🇽 for stepping up and helping in Texas!
July 7, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Thank you to Mexico 🇲🇽 for stepping up and helping in Texas!
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Wow! France gifted her to us, and now they’ve captured what so many Americans are feeling on Independence Day. The values the Statue of Liberty stood for are no more.
📌 A stunning mural of the Statue of Liberty covering her face was unveiled in Roubaix, France, on July 3, 2025.
📌 A stunning mural of the Statue of Liberty covering her face was unveiled in Roubaix, France, on July 3, 2025.
July 4, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Wow! France gifted her to us, and now they’ve captured what so many Americans are feeling on Independence Day. The values the Statue of Liberty stood for are no more.
📌 A stunning mural of the Statue of Liberty covering her face was unveiled in Roubaix, France, on July 3, 2025.
📌 A stunning mural of the Statue of Liberty covering her face was unveiled in Roubaix, France, on July 3, 2025.
🌳 Dame Judi Dench is calling for the return of ancient woodlands. Will you sign the petition to help restore the Ghost Woods and protect our green spaces for future generations? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/br...
Bring back the ancient woodlands smothered beneath your timber plantations
Ancient woodlands are vanishing – and with them, some of our most loved and endangered wildlife. Forestry England manages over 100,000 acres of land that used to be ancient woodland - that’s bigger th...
you.38degrees.org.uk
July 4, 2025 at 1:39 PM
🌳 Dame Judi Dench is calling for the return of ancient woodlands. Will you sign the petition to help restore the Ghost Woods and protect our green spaces for future generations? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/br...
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A new socialist party! I personally cannot wait to see the very reasoned and rational reaction from the British media.
July 3, 2025 at 7:29 PM
A new socialist party! I personally cannot wait to see the very reasoned and rational reaction from the British media.
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Tonight’s huge climbdown is testament to the countless disabled people who have tirelessly fought these cuts. Yes, UC was a loss and there’s more to do on PIP, but let’s not underplay this: a government with a vast majority has been forced to u-turn. Because of the disabled community.
July 1, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Tonight’s huge climbdown is testament to the countless disabled people who have tirelessly fought these cuts. Yes, UC was a loss and there’s more to do on PIP, but let’s not underplay this: a government with a vast majority has been forced to u-turn. Because of the disabled community.
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I got permission to share this, and I'm extremely grateful for that.
The Onion got this letter from one of our subscribers in Alaska. She works with dementia patients and decided to leave a copy in the car for each one.
This email made my year. Read it and you'll see what I mean. People are good.
The Onion got this letter from one of our subscribers in Alaska. She works with dementia patients and decided to leave a copy in the car for each one.
This email made my year. Read it and you'll see what I mean. People are good.
July 1, 2025 at 6:46 PM
I got permission to share this, and I'm extremely grateful for that.
The Onion got this letter from one of our subscribers in Alaska. She works with dementia patients and decided to leave a copy in the car for each one.
This email made my year. Read it and you'll see what I mean. People are good.
The Onion got this letter from one of our subscribers in Alaska. She works with dementia patients and decided to leave a copy in the car for each one.
This email made my year. Read it and you'll see what I mean. People are good.
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Also said any concessions from Starmer can't be trusted as he u turns. Fact remains ,this bill shouldn't be happening. The disabled and vulnerable shouldn't be paying for fiscal mess in cuts. Nor should big corps be getting huge tax breaks in Freeports and or super wealthy be left off hook.
Written to my MP. I'm not impressed with him voting for twelfare cuts bill. After watching Marie Gidball's passionate speech and Rachel Gaskell too. I said this bill doesn't reflect original Labour party values. Especially when big corps get tax breaks in Freeports and there is no wealth tax.
July 1, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Also said any concessions from Starmer can't be trusted as he u turns. Fact remains ,this bill shouldn't be happening. The disabled and vulnerable shouldn't be paying for fiscal mess in cuts. Nor should big corps be getting huge tax breaks in Freeports and or super wealthy be left off hook.
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The final impediment to the annexation of Gaza are the Palestinians themselves. They are the primary target. Starvation is the weapon of choice.
Chris Hedges
Chris Hedges
July 1, 2025 at 8:27 PM
The final impediment to the annexation of Gaza are the Palestinians themselves. They are the primary target. Starvation is the weapon of choice.
Chris Hedges
Chris Hedges
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NEW - I understand another concession to rebel MPs is possible to shore up the welfare bill.
Likely to be linked to concerns around the Timms review which is one of the key remaining issues MPs have.
Still major anxiety about this bill, especially with abstentions
Likely to be linked to concerns around the Timms review which is one of the key remaining issues MPs have.
Still major anxiety about this bill, especially with abstentions
July 1, 2025 at 2:37 PM
NEW - I understand another concession to rebel MPs is possible to shore up the welfare bill.
Likely to be linked to concerns around the Timms review which is one of the key remaining issues MPs have.
Still major anxiety about this bill, especially with abstentions
Likely to be linked to concerns around the Timms review which is one of the key remaining issues MPs have.
Still major anxiety about this bill, especially with abstentions
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The government’s disability cuts will have a “devastating” impact on women’s health and dignity and could breach equality law, experts warn.
The new rules won’t take into account menstruation or some women’s extra toilet requirements.
My exclusive: www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
The new rules won’t take into account menstruation or some women’s extra toilet requirements.
My exclusive: www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
Labour’s benefit cuts will have ‘devastating’ impact on disabled women, say charities
Organisations say planned four-point rule will not properly take into account menstruation and other hygiene needs
www.theguardian.com
June 24, 2025 at 10:46 AM
The government’s disability cuts will have a “devastating” impact on women’s health and dignity and could breach equality law, experts warn.
The new rules won’t take into account menstruation or some women’s extra toilet requirements.
My exclusive: www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
The new rules won’t take into account menstruation or some women’s extra toilet requirements.
My exclusive: www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
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Breaking: Labour MPs have launched a rebellion against the government’s disability benefits cuts.
Up to 100 MPs, including senior figures, have signed an amendment designed to kill the bill. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Up to 100 MPs, including senior figures, have signed an amendment designed to kill the bill. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Labour MPs launch major rebellion to stop welfare bill
Amendment intended to kill off legislation that would cut benefits could be backed by up to 100 Labour MPs including senior figures
www.theguardian.com
June 23, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Breaking: Labour MPs have launched a rebellion against the government’s disability benefits cuts.
Up to 100 MPs, including senior figures, have signed an amendment designed to kill the bill. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Up to 100 MPs, including senior figures, have signed an amendment designed to kill the bill. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Celebrate London Pride at Vauxhall City Farm 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Saturday 5th July, 10am-4.30pm! Ferret walking, alpaca drawing, cream tea, cocktails & mocktails, music & more!
Saturday 5th July, 10am-4.30pm! Ferret walking, alpaca drawing, cream tea, cocktails & mocktails, music & more!
June 21, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Celebrate London Pride at Vauxhall City Farm 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Saturday 5th July, 10am-4.30pm! Ferret walking, alpaca drawing, cream tea, cocktails & mocktails, music & more!
Saturday 5th July, 10am-4.30pm! Ferret walking, alpaca drawing, cream tea, cocktails & mocktails, music & more!
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We are so f*cked www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Only two years left of world’s carbon budget to meet 1.5C target, scientists warn
Breaching threshold would ramp up catastrophic weather events, further increasing human suffering
www.theguardian.com
June 19, 2025 at 5:19 AM
We are so f*cked www.theguardian.com/environment/...