Shai Hussain
@shaihussain.bsky.social
This is the frustrated, political side of me I previously designated to Twitter. For the fun side, check out DJ Shai Guy on Instagram.
Reposted by Shai Hussain
The real question is not "Why is Bluesky so left-coded," the real question is "Why can't the right exist in a social media environment without algorithmic assistance, where people can ignore them"
December 2, 2025 at 3:08 PM
The real question is not "Why is Bluesky so left-coded," the real question is "Why can't the right exist in a social media environment without algorithmic assistance, where people can ignore them"
Reposted by Shai Hussain
Last week, ICE arrested and separated a father and son after a routine check-in. Six-year-old Yuanxin had just enrolled in the first grade at an elementary school in Astoria. Now he's in custody, alone. ICE won't say where. This cruelty serves no one. It must end.
December 2, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Last week, ICE arrested and separated a father and son after a routine check-in. Six-year-old Yuanxin had just enrolled in the first grade at an elementary school in Astoria. Now he's in custody, alone. ICE won't say where. This cruelty serves no one. It must end.
Reposted by Shai Hussain
Palantir CEO Alex Karp laughs about profiting from killing Palestinians using AI.
He calls them 'Hamas' 'useful idiots' and 'mostly terrorists'.
But there is only one terrorist here, Palantir are war criminals.
He calls them 'Hamas' 'useful idiots' and 'mostly terrorists'.
But there is only one terrorist here, Palantir are war criminals.
December 2, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Palantir CEO Alex Karp laughs about profiting from killing Palestinians using AI.
He calls them 'Hamas' 'useful idiots' and 'mostly terrorists'.
But there is only one terrorist here, Palantir are war criminals.
He calls them 'Hamas' 'useful idiots' and 'mostly terrorists'.
But there is only one terrorist here, Palantir are war criminals.
Reposted by Shai Hussain
Directing to you all to this piece from 2021 in advance of the BBC and the Times maliciously raking up and rewriting painful history this week
www.theguardian.com/books/2021/a...
www.theguardian.com/books/2021/a...
Pointing out racism in books is not an ‘attack’ – it’s a call for industry reform | Monisha Rajesh
I was called aggressive for criticising passages in Kate Clanchy’s memoir. But the real problem lies deep in the overwhelmingly white world of publishing
www.theguardian.com
November 4, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Directing to you all to this piece from 2021 in advance of the BBC and the Times maliciously raking up and rewriting painful history this week
www.theguardian.com/books/2021/a...
www.theguardian.com/books/2021/a...
Reposted by Shai Hussain
This is what Elon Musk looked like before he took hormones, had a hair transplant and plastic surgery.
All stuff that he wants banned for Trans people.
All stuff that he wants banned for Trans people.
November 5, 2025 at 11:23 PM
This is what Elon Musk looked like before he took hormones, had a hair transplant and plastic surgery.
All stuff that he wants banned for Trans people.
All stuff that he wants banned for Trans people.
Looking at the reaction to the Mamdani win, I sometimes wonder if some of my Indian friends hate Muslims more than they love India.
November 5, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Looking at the reaction to the Mamdani win, I sometimes wonder if some of my Indian friends hate Muslims more than they love India.
Reposted by Shai Hussain
November 4, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Reposted by Shai Hussain
on the topic of dick cheney, one thing i’ve always said is that you shouldn’t kill a million people
November 4, 2025 at 12:07 PM
on the topic of dick cheney, one thing i’ve always said is that you shouldn’t kill a million people
Reposted by Shai Hussain
Saving our lives now! 📢 Farage Reform Ltd and wee Tommy 10 names and his knuckle-dragger anything to say
LNER hero staff member Samir Zitouni named after stabbing who was seriously injured trying to protect those around him
www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/2559496...
LNER hero staff member Samir Zitouni named after stabbing who was seriously injured trying to protect those around him
www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/2559496...
'To us- he’s always been a hero' - staff member who saved lives during stabbing named
The family of a staff member of York-based train company LNER who was seriously injured trying to protect those around him during a mass stabbing…
www.yorkpress.co.uk
November 4, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Saving our lives now! 📢 Farage Reform Ltd and wee Tommy 10 names and his knuckle-dragger anything to say
LNER hero staff member Samir Zitouni named after stabbing who was seriously injured trying to protect those around him
www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/2559496...
LNER hero staff member Samir Zitouni named after stabbing who was seriously injured trying to protect those around him
www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/2559496...
Reposted by Shai Hussain
This is Journalism 101:
The BBC's Lucy Williamson: "What Israel sees as defence, many others now see as indefensible."
Unless she's a mindreader, how does she know Israel sees attacking hospitals as "defence" – and not, as its leaders keep saying, part of a genocidal plan.
The BBC's Lucy Williamson: "What Israel sees as defence, many others now see as indefensible."
Unless she's a mindreader, how does she know Israel sees attacking hospitals as "defence" – and not, as its leaders keep saying, part of a genocidal plan.
August 25, 2025 at 11:21 PM
This is Journalism 101:
The BBC's Lucy Williamson: "What Israel sees as defence, many others now see as indefensible."
Unless she's a mindreader, how does she know Israel sees attacking hospitals as "defence" – and not, as its leaders keep saying, part of a genocidal plan.
The BBC's Lucy Williamson: "What Israel sees as defence, many others now see as indefensible."
Unless she's a mindreader, how does she know Israel sees attacking hospitals as "defence" – and not, as its leaders keep saying, part of a genocidal plan.
Reposted by Shai Hussain
During this time we had Brexit January 2021 and since then Supermarkets have been posting constant record profits, 4x and more what they made in 2021
August 21, 2025 at 1:11 AM
During this time we had Brexit January 2021 and since then Supermarkets have been posting constant record profits, 4x and more what they made in 2021
Reposted by Shai Hussain
That this is presented by the media as “policy” is why we are in this mess.
These are not serious people. These are monkey tennis ideas, as divorced from the reality of criminal justice as you might expect from a company fronted by multi-millionaire simpletons.
These are not serious people. These are monkey tennis ideas, as divorced from the reality of criminal justice as you might expect from a company fronted by multi-millionaire simpletons.
🔺Nigel Farage speech: persistent offenders would face life sentences
The Reform UK leader pledged more prison spaces, deportation of criminals and zero-tolerance policing as part of a six-week Lawless Britain campaign drive
The Reform UK leader pledged more prison spaces, deportation of criminals and zero-tolerance policing as part of a six-week Lawless Britain campaign drive
Nigel Farage speech: persistent offenders face life sentences
Nigel Farage speech: persistent offenders would face life sentences
www.thetimes.com
July 21, 2025 at 12:48 PM
That this is presented by the media as “policy” is why we are in this mess.
These are not serious people. These are monkey tennis ideas, as divorced from the reality of criminal justice as you might expect from a company fronted by multi-millionaire simpletons.
These are not serious people. These are monkey tennis ideas, as divorced from the reality of criminal justice as you might expect from a company fronted by multi-millionaire simpletons.
Reposted by Shai Hussain
We need an alternative, and fast.
July 21, 2025 at 1:07 PM
We need an alternative, and fast.
Reposted by Shai Hussain
“Scientists don’t have the Hippocratic oath that doctors do, but we should. If you see that harm to the stability of climate and to present and future generations is being caused, then, in my opinion, you have a moral and ethical responsibility as a climate scientist to speak out against that.”
This renowned climate scientist says this is the most difficult time for climate science he’s ever seen
Benjamin Santer has faced pushback on climate research in the past. But this environment feels different ‘because it's so targeted.’
www.fastcompany.com
July 21, 2025 at 8:56 AM
“Scientists don’t have the Hippocratic oath that doctors do, but we should. If you see that harm to the stability of climate and to present and future generations is being caused, then, in my opinion, you have a moral and ethical responsibility as a climate scientist to speak out against that.”
Reposted by Shai Hussain
💥 TAKE ACTION 💥
Take 60 seconds to complain to Ofcom about TalkTV’s rampant transphobia.
11,000+ people already have 👇
action.goodlawproject.org/ofcom-stop-t...
Take 60 seconds to complain to Ofcom about TalkTV’s rampant transphobia.
11,000+ people already have 👇
action.goodlawproject.org/ofcom-stop-t...
Ofcom: stop TalkTV broadcasting hate
TalkTV is Rupert Murdoch’s Fox News for the UK – a constant source of toxic hate and far-right lies. Over the last 11 weeks, TalkTV has been spouting transphobic hate again and again – totally ignorin...
action.goodlawproject.org
July 21, 2025 at 1:30 PM
💥 TAKE ACTION 💥
Take 60 seconds to complain to Ofcom about TalkTV’s rampant transphobia.
11,000+ people already have 👇
action.goodlawproject.org/ofcom-stop-t...
Take 60 seconds to complain to Ofcom about TalkTV’s rampant transphobia.
11,000+ people already have 👇
action.goodlawproject.org/ofcom-stop-t...
Reposted by Shai Hussain
It's performative. If Steve Reed were really "furious" about water bills, he wouldn't have ruled out renationalisation, or forbidden the Independent Water Commission to recommend it. He enables the filthiest, most parasitic capital to defeat the public interest.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Environment secretary ‘furious’ about England and Wales water bills
Steve Reed says he is unable to rule out further above-inflation rises and any decision would be up to regulators
www.theguardian.com
July 21, 2025 at 5:49 AM
It's performative. If Steve Reed were really "furious" about water bills, he wouldn't have ruled out renationalisation, or forbidden the Independent Water Commission to recommend it. He enables the filthiest, most parasitic capital to defeat the public interest.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Reposted by Shai Hussain
Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories, has now been placed under U.S. sanctions following her outspoken criticism of the Zionist entity's ongoing genocide and war crimes against the Palestinian people.
Do you still think we're the good guys?
Do you still think we're the good guys?
July 10, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories, has now been placed under U.S. sanctions following her outspoken criticism of the Zionist entity's ongoing genocide and war crimes against the Palestinian people.
Do you still think we're the good guys?
Do you still think we're the good guys?
Reposted by Shai Hussain
Most Brits support a wealth tax
July 8, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Most Brits support a wealth tax
Reposted by Shai Hussain
This is just the latest episode of a long-running series, including:
- Thatcher joins Philip Morris 2 years her ouster
- Major joins Carlyle Group a year after leaving office
- Blair joins JP Morgan a year after leaving office
- Johnson joins investment firm Centricus a year after his ouster
- Thatcher joins Philip Morris 2 years her ouster
- Major joins Carlyle Group a year after leaving office
- Blair joins JP Morgan a year after leaving office
- Johnson joins investment firm Centricus a year after his ouster
July 8, 2025 at 3:08 PM
This is just the latest episode of a long-running series, including:
- Thatcher joins Philip Morris 2 years her ouster
- Major joins Carlyle Group a year after leaving office
- Blair joins JP Morgan a year after leaving office
- Johnson joins investment firm Centricus a year after his ouster
- Thatcher joins Philip Morris 2 years her ouster
- Major joins Carlyle Group a year after leaving office
- Blair joins JP Morgan a year after leaving office
- Johnson joins investment firm Centricus a year after his ouster
Reposted by Shai Hussain
“Doctors Recall Torture They Endured in Gaza Documentary the BBC 'Refused to Air'”
Thank you to Charlie Nash and Mediaite for reporting on our important new documentary ‘Gaza: Doctors Under Attack’
Thank you to Charlie Nash and Mediaite for reporting on our important new documentary ‘Gaza: Doctors Under Attack’
Doctors Recall Torture They Endured From Israeli Military in New Documentary the BBC ‘Refused to Air’: ‘They Hung Me Up’
Palestinian healthcare workers recalled the torture they endured at the hands of Israeli military personnel in a new documentary the BBC "refused to air."
www.mediaite.com
July 3, 2025 at 2:10 AM
“Doctors Recall Torture They Endured in Gaza Documentary the BBC 'Refused to Air'”
Thank you to Charlie Nash and Mediaite for reporting on our important new documentary ‘Gaza: Doctors Under Attack’
Thank you to Charlie Nash and Mediaite for reporting on our important new documentary ‘Gaza: Doctors Under Attack’
Reposted by Shai Hussain
EXCLUSIVE: watch the trailer for "Gaza: Doctors Under Attack", the film the BBC didn't want to air. The trailer features, among others, Dr Adnan al Bursh, later killed by Israel.
Zeteo is proud to be airing this documentary to paid subscribers across the world on 2 July at: gazadoctors.film
Zeteo is proud to be airing this documentary to paid subscribers across the world on 2 July at: gazadoctors.film
June 30, 2025 at 7:40 PM
EXCLUSIVE: watch the trailer for "Gaza: Doctors Under Attack", the film the BBC didn't want to air. The trailer features, among others, Dr Adnan al Bursh, later killed by Israel.
Zeteo is proud to be airing this documentary to paid subscribers across the world on 2 July at: gazadoctors.film
Zeteo is proud to be airing this documentary to paid subscribers across the world on 2 July at: gazadoctors.film
Reposted by Shai Hussain
The Daily Telegraph: here’s Britain’s answer to Rage Against The Machine
9 months later: We regret to inform you that Britain’s answer to Rage Against The Machine are political
9 months later: We regret to inform you that Britain’s answer to Rage Against The Machine are political
June 30, 2025 at 4:35 PM
The Daily Telegraph: here’s Britain’s answer to Rage Against The Machine
9 months later: We regret to inform you that Britain’s answer to Rage Against The Machine are political
9 months later: We regret to inform you that Britain’s answer to Rage Against The Machine are political
Reposted by Shai Hussain
In a watershed moment in the fight to hold corporations accountable for complicity in Israel’s war crimes, A.P. Møller Maersk has become the first global shipping company to halt the transport of goods to and from Israeli settlements. mondoweiss.net/2025/06/mask...
Mask off Maersk campaign pressures shipping giant to drop Israeli settlements
In a watershed moment in the fight to hold corporations accountable for complicity in Israel’s war crimes, A.P. Møller Maersk has become the first global shipping company to halt the transport of…
mondoweiss.net
June 29, 2025 at 1:00 AM
In a watershed moment in the fight to hold corporations accountable for complicity in Israel’s war crimes, A.P. Møller Maersk has become the first global shipping company to halt the transport of goods to and from Israeli settlements. mondoweiss.net/2025/06/mask...
Reposted by Shai Hussain
In 2001, as the Terrorism Act 2000 came into force, I warned that it could be used to ban non-violent protest groups and imprison those who support them. Government spokespeople and cheerleaders told me I was talking rubbish.
And here we are.
#PalestineAction
www.monbiot.com/2001/02/22/w...
And here we are.
#PalestineAction
www.monbiot.com/2001/02/22/w...
Wrong T-shirt son? You’re nicked
The act which came into force this week could make terrorists of us all
www.monbiot.com
June 30, 2025 at 2:35 PM
In 2001, as the Terrorism Act 2000 came into force, I warned that it could be used to ban non-violent protest groups and imprison those who support them. Government spokespeople and cheerleaders told me I was talking rubbish.
And here we are.
#PalestineAction
www.monbiot.com/2001/02/22/w...
And here we are.
#PalestineAction
www.monbiot.com/2001/02/22/w...
Reposted by Shai Hussain
Israeli soldiers say they were ordered to kill unarmed Palestinians getting aid. They were ordered to, showing this goes up the chain of command.
www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...
www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...
IDF soldiers ordered to shoot deliberately at unarmed Gazans waiting for humanitarian aid
***
www.haaretz.com
June 27, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Israeli soldiers say they were ordered to kill unarmed Palestinians getting aid. They were ordered to, showing this goes up the chain of command.
www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...
www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...