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Thank you, Omar El Akkad, for your powerful words of truth & resistance.
"If we are to do this work of language, we have an obligation to stand in opposition to any force...that if left unchecked would happily decimate every principle of free expression & connection that we come here to celebrate."
"If we are to do this work of language, we have an obligation to stand in opposition to any force...that if left unchecked would happily decimate every principle of free expression & connection that we come here to celebrate."
Omar El Akkad spoke after winning the 2025 National Book Award for nonfiction for “One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This,” his book on the genocide of Palestinians in Gaza. He accepted the award at a gala in New York City this week.
November 24, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Thank you, Omar El Akkad, for your powerful words of truth & resistance.
"If we are to do this work of language, we have an obligation to stand in opposition to any force...that if left unchecked would happily decimate every principle of free expression & connection that we come here to celebrate."
"If we are to do this work of language, we have an obligation to stand in opposition to any force...that if left unchecked would happily decimate every principle of free expression & connection that we come here to celebrate."
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“The ecosystem is essential, not optional.”
🎥 In her maiden House of Lords speech, new peer @thangamdebbonaire.bsky.social highlighted the need for a "political case" for the arts, and for treating them as an ecosystem.
🎥 In her maiden House of Lords speech, new peer @thangamdebbonaire.bsky.social highlighted the need for a "political case" for the arts, and for treating them as an ecosystem.
August 11, 2025 at 4:44 PM
“The ecosystem is essential, not optional.”
🎥 In her maiden House of Lords speech, new peer @thangamdebbonaire.bsky.social highlighted the need for a "political case" for the arts, and for treating them as an ecosystem.
🎥 In her maiden House of Lords speech, new peer @thangamdebbonaire.bsky.social highlighted the need for a "political case" for the arts, and for treating them as an ecosystem.
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🚨 This morning we turned the street outside Labour Party Headquarters in London into Jabaliya camp in Gaza.
Listen to @ahmedmasoud02.bsky.social talking about what the Israeli army did to his neighourhood and family.
Listen to @ahmedmasoud02.bsky.social talking about what the Israeli army did to his neighourhood and family.
July 22, 2025 at 4:16 PM
🚨 This morning we turned the street outside Labour Party Headquarters in London into Jabaliya camp in Gaza.
Listen to @ahmedmasoud02.bsky.social talking about what the Israeli army did to his neighourhood and family.
Listen to @ahmedmasoud02.bsky.social talking about what the Israeli army did to his neighourhood and family.
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I understand. We understand.
We understand the importance that Europe had in your lives and the sense of biting loss for many of you.
We understand what Brexit has done.
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We understand the importance that Europe had in your lives and the sense of biting loss for many of you.
We understand what Brexit has done.
2
June 19, 2025 at 6:32 AM
I understand. We understand.
We understand the importance that Europe had in your lives and the sense of biting loss for many of you.
We understand what Brexit has done.
2
We understand the importance that Europe had in your lives and the sense of biting loss for many of you.
We understand what Brexit has done.
2
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THREAD on the *desperate* medical situation in Gaza from a presentation by UNRWA director at the World Health Assembly.
This thread was written by Prof Anthony Costello over on X - I think it's important to share as widely as possible, so I have transferred to here.
Please read and share!
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This thread was written by Prof Anthony Costello over on X - I think it's important to share as widely as possible, so I have transferred to here.
Please read and share!
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May 23, 2025 at 10:35 AM
THREAD on the *desperate* medical situation in Gaza from a presentation by UNRWA director at the World Health Assembly.
This thread was written by Prof Anthony Costello over on X - I think it's important to share as widely as possible, so I have transferred to here.
Please read and share!
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This thread was written by Prof Anthony Costello over on X - I think it's important to share as widely as possible, so I have transferred to here.
Please read and share!
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🚨 Outrage as 20 police officers break into Westminster Quaker Meeting House and arrest six. 🚨
This shocking violation of a place of worship is a direct result of crackdowns on protest and dissent - freedom of speech, assembly and democracy are at risk.🕊️
👉 www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...
This shocking violation of a place of worship is a direct result of crackdowns on protest and dissent - freedom of speech, assembly and democracy are at risk.🕊️
👉 www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Quakers condemn police raid on Westminster Meeting House
Police broke into a Quaker Meeting House last night (27 March) and arrested six young people holding a meeting over concerns for the climate and Gaza.
www.quaker.org.uk
March 28, 2025 at 4:50 PM
🚨 Outrage as 20 police officers break into Westminster Quaker Meeting House and arrest six. 🚨
This shocking violation of a place of worship is a direct result of crackdowns on protest and dissent - freedom of speech, assembly and democracy are at risk.🕊️
👉 www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...
This shocking violation of a place of worship is a direct result of crackdowns on protest and dissent - freedom of speech, assembly and democracy are at risk.🕊️
👉 www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...
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Michael Heseltine says Brexiteers sold Britain a “pack of lies” and called for the UK to rejoin the EU.
He said the UK should be “at the heart of Europe” and that returning to the bloc would be “in the best interests of a generation of young British people”.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
He said the UK should be “at the heart of Europe” and that returning to the bloc would be “in the best interests of a generation of young British people”.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Lord Heseltine brands Brexit a ‘pack of lies’ and calls for Britain to rejoin EU
The former deputy prime minister’s intervention came as it emerged Sir Keir Starmer will snub the fifth anniversary of Brexit on Friday – choosing instead to focus on his ongoing reset of relations wi...
www.independent.co.uk
January 27, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Michael Heseltine says Brexiteers sold Britain a “pack of lies” and called for the UK to rejoin the EU.
He said the UK should be “at the heart of Europe” and that returning to the bloc would be “in the best interests of a generation of young British people”.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
He said the UK should be “at the heart of Europe” and that returning to the bloc would be “in the best interests of a generation of young British people”.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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ICYMI: My floor speech about Elon Musk’s Nazi Salute.
Did not expect this to go as viral as it has, but it needed to be said.
Speech text 👇🏼
Did not expect this to go as viral as it has, but it needed to be said.
Speech text 👇🏼
Sen. Polehanki Blasts Elon Must Fascist Nazi Salute
YouTube video by Senator Dayna Polehanki
m.youtube.com
January 25, 2025 at 4:34 PM
ICYMI: My floor speech about Elon Musk’s Nazi Salute.
Did not expect this to go as viral as it has, but it needed to be said.
Speech text 👇🏼
Did not expect this to go as viral as it has, but it needed to be said.
Speech text 👇🏼
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To sue for defamation, Liz Truss has to show "serious harm" (section 1 of the Defamation Act). The more you retweet this the easier it will be for her to show serious harm leaving her nowhere to hide when she doesn't.
You know what to do!
You know what to do!
Liz Truss crashed the economy. And I'm happy to accept service of proceedings at Good Law Project's registered address.
January 9, 2025 at 2:39 PM
To sue for defamation, Liz Truss has to show "serious harm" (section 1 of the Defamation Act). The more you retweet this the easier it will be for her to show serious harm leaving her nowhere to hide when she doesn't.
You know what to do!
You know what to do!
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Get a dog, they said. Dogs lower your blood pressure, they said.
Because some damn fool asked, here's a thread about Baxter.
This was taken on the day I brought home Baxter and threw away all hope of an easy life.
Look at him. Absolutely irresistible.
And that's how they get you, the utter bastards
This was taken on the day I brought home Baxter and threw away all hope of an easy life.
Look at him. Absolutely irresistible.
And that's how they get you, the utter bastards
December 27, 2024 at 1:34 PM
Get a dog, they said. Dogs lower your blood pressure, they said.
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The devastation on its way is unimaginable - like nothing humanity has ever witnessed before - and everyone will wish they had been climate activists and ‘hysterics’ when they had the chance. We are in a moment of unprecedented stupidity
December 22, 2024 at 1:41 PM
The devastation on its way is unimaginable - like nothing humanity has ever witnessed before - and everyone will wish they had been climate activists and ‘hysterics’ when they had the chance. We are in a moment of unprecedented stupidity
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Israel is invading Syria.
While committing genocide in Gaza, settler terror in the West Bank & bombing raids on Lebanon, Israeli tanks roll into Damascus.
This is a system of oppression that knows no borders — yet the UK government parrots lines about “Israeli self-defence”.
While committing genocide in Gaza, settler terror in the West Bank & bombing raids on Lebanon, Israeli tanks roll into Damascus.
This is a system of oppression that knows no borders — yet the UK government parrots lines about “Israeli self-defence”.
December 10, 2024 at 1:04 PM
Israel is invading Syria.
While committing genocide in Gaza, settler terror in the West Bank & bombing raids on Lebanon, Israeli tanks roll into Damascus.
This is a system of oppression that knows no borders — yet the UK government parrots lines about “Israeli self-defence”.
While committing genocide in Gaza, settler terror in the West Bank & bombing raids on Lebanon, Israeli tanks roll into Damascus.
This is a system of oppression that knows no borders — yet the UK government parrots lines about “Israeli self-defence”.
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No plan for more tax rises, says UK PM Starmer.
Wrong pledge.
Taxes need to rise on the rich, cut for the poor to reduce inequality.
Top 10% have 57% of the wealth, bottom 50% own less than 5%, poorest 10% have 0.02%.
Can't build good society on injustice.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Wrong pledge.
Taxes need to rise on the rich, cut for the poor to reduce inequality.
Top 10% have 57% of the wealth, bottom 50% own less than 5%, poorest 10% have 0.02%.
Can't build good society on injustice.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
No plan for more tax rises, Starmer tells BBC
The PM says voters can judge him at the next general election on whether their living standards have improved.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 6, 2024 at 7:39 AM
No plan for more tax rises, says UK PM Starmer.
Wrong pledge.
Taxes need to rise on the rich, cut for the poor to reduce inequality.
Top 10% have 57% of the wealth, bottom 50% own less than 5%, poorest 10% have 0.02%.
Can't build good society on injustice.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Wrong pledge.
Taxes need to rise on the rich, cut for the poor to reduce inequality.
Top 10% have 57% of the wealth, bottom 50% own less than 5%, poorest 10% have 0.02%.
Can't build good society on injustice.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Brian Bilston
December 5, 2024 at 12:14 PM
Brian Bilston
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"And once you come to this conclusion you cannot remain silent."
Location: Parliament Square, London (sound on)
youtu.be/WMwqhdVV5as
Location: Parliament Square, London (sound on)
youtu.be/WMwqhdVV5as
Yes, it's a genocide
YouTube video by Led By Donkeys
youtu.be
December 4, 2024 at 2:26 PM
"And once you come to this conclusion you cannot remain silent."
Location: Parliament Square, London (sound on)
youtu.be/WMwqhdVV5as
Location: Parliament Square, London (sound on)
youtu.be/WMwqhdVV5as
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“Yes, it’s a genocide. And once you come to this conclusion you cannot remain silent.” - Amos Goldberg, Israeli Professor of Holocaust and Genocide Studies
(Location: Parliament Square, London. Read full statement below)
(Location: Parliament Square, London. Read full statement below)
December 4, 2024 at 10:29 AM
“Yes, it’s a genocide. And once you come to this conclusion you cannot remain silent.” - Amos Goldberg, Israeli Professor of Holocaust and Genocide Studies
(Location: Parliament Square, London. Read full statement below)
(Location: Parliament Square, London. Read full statement below)
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People worried Assisted Dying would be a slippery slope. I kinda hope it is, cos I'd love to be able to write a living will that allowed me to be medically "offed" if I end up with dementia. It's not how I'd want to be, or my family have to care for me like that.
My decision, yours might differ.
My decision, yours might differ.
November 29, 2024 at 8:10 PM
People worried Assisted Dying would be a slippery slope. I kinda hope it is, cos I'd love to be able to write a living will that allowed me to be medically "offed" if I end up with dementia. It's not how I'd want to be, or my family have to care for me like that.
My decision, yours might differ.
My decision, yours might differ.
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The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Netanyahu & Gallant for war crimes & crimes against humanity.
The UK government must comply with the ICC, end all arms sales, impose economic sanctions & suspend its trade deal with Israel.
Nothing less will do.
The UK government must comply with the ICC, end all arms sales, impose economic sanctions & suspend its trade deal with Israel.
Nothing less will do.
November 21, 2024 at 12:38 PM
The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Netanyahu & Gallant for war crimes & crimes against humanity.
The UK government must comply with the ICC, end all arms sales, impose economic sanctions & suspend its trade deal with Israel.
Nothing less will do.
The UK government must comply with the ICC, end all arms sales, impose economic sanctions & suspend its trade deal with Israel.
Nothing less will do.
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Look I never play this card but I studied German politics and the rise of fascism and this IS THAT. We have arrived at the end game. Not hyperbole or exaggeration this is THE EXACT LANGUAGE. Anyone who has studied this recognizes it like a meteorologist seeing a gathering hurricane
Trump in Aurora: "The enemy from within. All the scum that we have to deal with that hate our country. That's a bigger enemy than China and Russia."
October 11, 2024 at 9:20 PM
Look I never play this card but I studied German politics and the rise of fascism and this IS THAT. We have arrived at the end game. Not hyperbole or exaggeration this is THE EXACT LANGUAGE. Anyone who has studied this recognizes it like a meteorologist seeing a gathering hurricane
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70% of Edinburgh is inside a 45km deregulated SEZ? The Firth of Forth Freeport is part of Otter Ports Ltd managed by Lord Smith of Kelvin which is registered in the Cayman Islands. Scotland is being privatised, collective sovereignty replaced with corporate sovereignty. 18 SEZs + 2 Freeports in 🏴
August 22, 2024 at 6:30 PM
70% of Edinburgh is inside a 45km deregulated SEZ? The Firth of Forth Freeport is part of Otter Ports Ltd managed by Lord Smith of Kelvin which is registered in the Cayman Islands. Scotland is being privatised, collective sovereignty replaced with corporate sovereignty. 18 SEZs + 2 Freeports in 🏴