sjra
@sj-ra.bsky.social
I like storytelling and arts, learning and getting the details right
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![Comic. Panels up to the 10-year point are grayed out. New panels since the Ten Years comic, which chronicles the first ten years of PERSON 1's journey with cancer: (1) [two people in bed] PERSON 1 (woman): One more chapter? PERSON 2 (man): Don’t we both have to get up early? PERSON 1: Nnnnnggggh PERSON 2: Sure, good point. (2) [many people wearing masks, walking while looking at graphs on their phones] (3) [birds landing on people] PERSON 2 in beanie and scarf: Hah! They like *my* seeds best. PERSON 1 in scarf holding phone with a bird sitting on it: Wait, how do I take a picture of this one? (4) [two people rowing boats with tree landscape] (5) [Person 1 carries overflowing stack of things to Person 2 in bed] PERSON 1: I brought you honey lemon tea, more pillows, a cinnamon roll, Tylenol, another blanket, a– PERSON 2: It was just Appendicitis, I’m really– PERSON 1: *It is my turn to take care of you and I am going to do it right!* (6) [Two people in car] (7) [still in car) PERSON 1: Oh my god. PERSON 2: Oh my god. (8) [car driving] PERSON 1: Pull over! PERSON 2: I am! (9) [both people get out of car] (10) [Large colored panel of aurora borealis over water with both people looking on] (11) [Person 1 sits against tree while Person 2 lies on the ground] PERSON 1: Fifteen years. No sign of the cancer. (12) I *am* having some weird symptoms. Joint pain. Fatigue. I think I’m losing my close-up vision. PERSON 2: Yeah. Me too. (13) PERSON 2: I think we’re getting old. (14) PERSON 1: I guess that’s okay. PERSON 2: It’s all I wanted.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cz73r7iyiqn26upot4jtjdhk/bafkreihwhjblp5lyiwp63ouar7ocfea7evmckytoeo7rkfuoo4gw5rnrra@jpeg)
November 26, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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Help the best party that is best placed for you locally to beat Labour/Reform. That’s genuinely all there is left to say. The sooner everyone does this, the better.
And if anyone tells you that you’ll just help Reform win that way, tell them: their policies are already in government now.
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And if anyone tells you that you’ll just help Reform win that way, tell them: their policies are already in government now.
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November 17, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Help the best party that is best placed for you locally to beat Labour/Reform. That’s genuinely all there is left to say. The sooner everyone does this, the better.
And if anyone tells you that you’ll just help Reform win that way, tell them: their policies are already in government now.
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And if anyone tells you that you’ll just help Reform win that way, tell them: their policies are already in government now.
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And by constantly speaking to that audience—and basically that audience only—Labour is mainstreaming the far right in very fundamental ways.
And that choice is what’s tearing the country apart, not people seeking sanctuary.
Leave Labour behind if you haven’t done so already.
And that choice is what’s tearing the country apart, not people seeking sanctuary.
Leave Labour behind if you haven’t done so already.
November 17, 2025 at 10:06 AM
And by constantly speaking to that audience—and basically that audience only—Labour is mainstreaming the far right in very fundamental ways.
And that choice is what’s tearing the country apart, not people seeking sanctuary.
Leave Labour behind if you haven’t done so already.
And that choice is what’s tearing the country apart, not people seeking sanctuary.
Leave Labour behind if you haven’t done so already.
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The call is coming from inside the house
November 17, 2025 at 6:50 AM
The call is coming from inside the house
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Once every 20 years or so, the director-general of the BBC is forced to resign for being insufficiently rightwing. Alastair Milne in 1987. Greg Dyke in 2004. Tim Davie in 2025. The great irony is that the BBC was in all cases profoundly biased towards established power. But just not biased enough …
November 10, 2025 at 5:44 AM
Once every 20 years or so, the director-general of the BBC is forced to resign for being insufficiently rightwing. Alastair Milne in 1987. Greg Dyke in 2004. Tim Davie in 2025. The great irony is that the BBC was in all cases profoundly biased towards established power. But just not biased enough …
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This afternoon an incredibly important principle is being debated in the House of Lords
We know people die at our border & in our asylum system at a horrifying rate, but shockingly the govt does not record how many, who, or how.
@asylummatters.bsky.social are campaigning to #KnowTheirNames
We know people die at our border & in our asylum system at a horrifying rate, but shockingly the govt does not record how many, who, or how.
@asylummatters.bsky.social are campaigning to #KnowTheirNames
November 5, 2025 at 1:46 PM
This afternoon an incredibly important principle is being debated in the House of Lords
We know people die at our border & in our asylum system at a horrifying rate, but shockingly the govt does not record how many, who, or how.
@asylummatters.bsky.social are campaigning to #KnowTheirNames
We know people die at our border & in our asylum system at a horrifying rate, but shockingly the govt does not record how many, who, or how.
@asylummatters.bsky.social are campaigning to #KnowTheirNames
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Fernando (33), who was 12 when he came to the UK, was detained by the Home Office as part of their upgraded immigration raids. Held for 29 days. We are supporting him with an application for settled status. No way to know, but this is unlikely to be isolated. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Motorcyclist on shopping trip arrested amid Labour’s crackdown on undocumented migrants
Fernando Fontoura, who moved to the UK aged 12, detained in drive to find people ‘illegally working’ as delivery drivers
www.theguardian.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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I know how they got to that point.
Because we’re a few steps behind, living through the “getting to that point” right now in the UK.
Because we’re a few steps behind, living through the “getting to that point” right now in the UK.
I don’t know how many times I’ve watched this video.
I don’t know how we’ve gotten to the point where men in full balaclavas can abduct daycare teachers while they’re watching children.
But I do know that this isn’t sustainable. Abolish ICE. There is no way to reform this.
I don’t know how we’ve gotten to the point where men in full balaclavas can abduct daycare teachers while they’re watching children.
But I do know that this isn’t sustainable. Abolish ICE. There is no way to reform this.
Federal agents pulling a woman out of Rayito Del Sol, a daycare by Lane Tech high school
November 6, 2025 at 8:03 AM
I know how they got to that point.
Because we’re a few steps behind, living through the “getting to that point” right now in the UK.
Because we’re a few steps behind, living through the “getting to that point” right now in the UK.
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Following the publication of their statement, members of the Greater Manchester Asylum Hotels Group spoke to @manchestereveningnews.co.uk and bravely shared their personal stories of resilience, what led them to seek safety in the UK, and the challenges they have faced since arriving.
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November 5, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Following the publication of their statement, members of the Greater Manchester Asylum Hotels Group spoke to @manchestereveningnews.co.uk and bravely shared their personal stories of resilience, what led them to seek safety in the UK, and the challenges they have faced since arriving.
⭐Read more:
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I was laid off from Teen Vogue today along with multiple other staffers, and today is my last day.
certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
November 3, 2025 at 7:52 PM
I was laid off from Teen Vogue today along with multiple other staffers, and today is my last day.
certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
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Maybe it was way more than seven million? "8% of Americans say they participated in a No Kings protest on October 18."
p.s. Older people are really showing up.
p.s. Older people are really showing up.
November 1, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Maybe it was way more than seven million? "8% of Americans say they participated in a No Kings protest on October 18."
p.s. Older people are really showing up.
p.s. Older people are really showing up.
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'Autumn Glow' by contemporary UK printmaker Annie Soudain #ReframingWomenPrintmakers
November 2, 2025 at 7:49 AM
'Autumn Glow' by contemporary UK printmaker Annie Soudain #ReframingWomenPrintmakers
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We have had surveys that have shown us exactly this in the UK, France, the EU etc for many years
What we need to ask ourselves is why have journalists, politicians, academics etc chosen to focus on surveys that hype immigration
This is what I explore here:
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
What we need to ask ourselves is why have journalists, politicians, academics etc chosen to focus on surveys that hype immigration
This is what I explore here:
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
October 31, 2025 at 8:27 AM
We have had surveys that have shown us exactly this in the UK, France, the EU etc for many years
What we need to ask ourselves is why have journalists, politicians, academics etc chosen to focus on surveys that hype immigration
This is what I explore here:
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
What we need to ask ourselves is why have journalists, politicians, academics etc chosen to focus on surveys that hype immigration
This is what I explore here:
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
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Shocked to learn that press and politicians aren’t faithfully reflecting the spontaneous lived concerns of ordinary folk: "for most people, concerns around immigration are not based on personal experience”
'Manufactured panic': Immigration not near top of most people's concerns, poll suggests
The cost of living, health, crime, and housing are much higher on people's lists of personal worries, a YouGov survey has suggested.
news.sky.com
October 31, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Shocked to learn that press and politicians aren’t faithfully reflecting the spontaneous lived concerns of ordinary folk: "for most people, concerns around immigration are not based on personal experience”
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Asylum seekers, housed in hotels in Manchester, are reaching out in their own words to address the concerns of the local community.
Please take a minute to read their letter, & share it with the people in your life who need to hear the truth about the people they are protesting.
Please take a minute to read their letter, & share it with the people in your life who need to hear the truth about the people they are protesting.
October 27, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Asylum seekers, housed in hotels in Manchester, are reaching out in their own words to address the concerns of the local community.
Please take a minute to read their letter, & share it with the people in your life who need to hear the truth about the people they are protesting.
Please take a minute to read their letter, & share it with the people in your life who need to hear the truth about the people they are protesting.
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I’m told Labour MPs have been told by whips to *abstain* in the vote on Nigel Farage’s ten-min rule bill on leaving the ECHR, which has left some furious. Whips’ arguments seems to be to just ignore it. Labour MPs worry it leaves Lib Dems/Greens looking like only they care on this.
October 29, 2025 at 1:26 PM
I’m told Labour MPs have been told by whips to *abstain* in the vote on Nigel Farage’s ten-min rule bill on leaving the ECHR, which has left some furious. Whips’ arguments seems to be to just ignore it. Labour MPs worry it leaves Lib Dems/Greens looking like only they care on this.
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My hot take on this its great that the journalist acknowledges that the Green Party is at record membership, record polling and has huge momentum.
But why say "dentally challenged?"
Who or what is that serving?
The state of journalism.
But why say "dentally challenged?"
Who or what is that serving?
The state of journalism.
Can Zack Polanski turn the Green Party poll surge into votes? www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Can Zack Polanski turn the Green Party poll surge into votes?
Enjoying their highest opinion poll ratings for decades, the Greens are well placed to capitalise on Labour’s current woes, writes Sean O’Grady
www.independent.co.uk
October 29, 2025 at 9:44 AM
My hot take on this its great that the journalist acknowledges that the Green Party is at record membership, record polling and has huge momentum.
But why say "dentally challenged?"
Who or what is that serving?
The state of journalism.
But why say "dentally challenged?"
Who or what is that serving?
The state of journalism.
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Farage's motion on leaving the European Convention on Human Rights failed: 154 votes to 96
All 4 @greenparty.org.uk MPs voted against it, because we believe international agreements on human rights are a good thing.
But only 63 out of 401 Labour MPs did:
votes.parliament.uk/votes/common...
All 4 @greenparty.org.uk MPs voted against it, because we believe international agreements on human rights are a good thing.
But only 63 out of 401 Labour MPs did:
votes.parliament.uk/votes/common...
October 29, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Farage's motion on leaving the European Convention on Human Rights failed: 154 votes to 96
All 4 @greenparty.org.uk MPs voted against it, because we believe international agreements on human rights are a good thing.
But only 63 out of 401 Labour MPs did:
votes.parliament.uk/votes/common...
All 4 @greenparty.org.uk MPs voted against it, because we believe international agreements on human rights are a good thing.
But only 63 out of 401 Labour MPs did:
votes.parliament.uk/votes/common...
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COATES: “Trump’s saying, ‘Y’all, I’m just gonna kill people.’ And the Greatest Deliberative Body has nothing to say about it. Y’all are punk, y’all are cowards.”
October 28, 2025 at 4:32 PM
COATES: “Trump’s saying, ‘Y’all, I’m just gonna kill people.’ And the Greatest Deliberative Body has nothing to say about it. Y’all are punk, y’all are cowards.”
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Listen to 🏳️⚧️ trans people.
84% said Britain is “fairly unsafe” or “very unsafe” for trans people in a YouGov poll commissioned by @goodlawproject.org.
49% said they found it difficult to access appropriate toilets when out in public.
This is a shameful human rights (and public health) emergency.
84% said Britain is “fairly unsafe” or “very unsafe” for trans people in a YouGov poll commissioned by @goodlawproject.org.
49% said they found it difficult to access appropriate toilets when out in public.
This is a shameful human rights (and public health) emergency.
In @yougov.co.uk polling of the trans community, to the best of our knowledge the first of its kind ever conducted, an astonishing 84% said Britain is “fairly unsafe” or “very unsafe” for trans people.
goodlaw.social/ncfw
goodlaw.social/ncfw
‘Abject terror’: survey shows 84% of trans people feel Britain is unsafe
YouGov poll reveals safety crisis for trans people in the UK
goodlaw.social
October 28, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Listen to 🏳️⚧️ trans people.
84% said Britain is “fairly unsafe” or “very unsafe” for trans people in a YouGov poll commissioned by @goodlawproject.org.
49% said they found it difficult to access appropriate toilets when out in public.
This is a shameful human rights (and public health) emergency.
84% said Britain is “fairly unsafe” or “very unsafe” for trans people in a YouGov poll commissioned by @goodlawproject.org.
49% said they found it difficult to access appropriate toilets when out in public.
This is a shameful human rights (and public health) emergency.
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If Greens start consistently leading Labour in polls, and beating them in local elections then the logic of tactical voting which Labour has been relying on could flip savagely on them. As Caerphilly by-election shows, "Only Labour can beat Reform" doesn't work if voters know it isn't true.
Our latest Westminster voting intention (26-27 Oct) has Labour on their lowest figure ever recorded by YouGov, with the Greens on their highest
Reform UK: 27% (+1 from 19-20 Oct)
Labour: 17% (-3)
Conservatives: 17% (=)
Greens: 16% (+1)
Lib Dems: 15% (=)
SNP: 3% (-1)
yougov.co.uk/topics/polit...
Reform UK: 27% (+1 from 19-20 Oct)
Labour: 17% (-3)
Conservatives: 17% (=)
Greens: 16% (+1)
Lib Dems: 15% (=)
SNP: 3% (-1)
yougov.co.uk/topics/polit...
October 28, 2025 at 10:53 AM
If Greens start consistently leading Labour in polls, and beating them in local elections then the logic of tactical voting which Labour has been relying on could flip savagely on them. As Caerphilly by-election shows, "Only Labour can beat Reform" doesn't work if voters know it isn't true.
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The work of hand knitting fiber artist Kendal Ross #WomensArt
October 25, 2025 at 10:08 AM
The work of hand knitting fiber artist Kendal Ross #WomensArt
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Fall of the Leaf, 1934
By printmaker Sybil Andrews (Canadian (born England)
Color linocut on Japanese paper #ReframingWomenPrintmakers
By printmaker Sybil Andrews (Canadian (born England)
Color linocut on Japanese paper #ReframingWomenPrintmakers
October 26, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Fall of the Leaf, 1934
By printmaker Sybil Andrews (Canadian (born England)
Color linocut on Japanese paper #ReframingWomenPrintmakers
By printmaker Sybil Andrews (Canadian (born England)
Color linocut on Japanese paper #ReframingWomenPrintmakers
Tifa: No, that's not true, Cloud...
Asked if he would recommend newcomers try the OG first before moving onto Remake, Hamaguchi says whether you’re a long-time fan of the OG or completely new to the world, you’ll have a similar experience. There are nods in there, but If you can, he prefers you play Remake first. (nintendolife, 10/24)
October 25, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Tifa: No, that's not true, Cloud...