Kevin Carmody
@skinofstars.bsky.social
Work in technology and policial ad transparency.
Interested in climate justice and urbanism.
Live in Birmingham, UK
Interested in climate justice and urbanism.
Live in Birmingham, UK
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Come and join our family cycle ride on Sunday 14 December at 12.30pm, starting in Midlands Arts Centre, Cannon Hill Park.
Free family bike ride on roads and cycle paths. Riders of all abilities welcome. Ride approximately an hour long.
All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Free family bike ride on roads and cycle paths. Riders of all abilities welcome. Ride approximately an hour long.
All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
November 19, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Come and join our family cycle ride on Sunday 14 December at 12.30pm, starting in Midlands Arts Centre, Cannon Hill Park.
Free family bike ride on roads and cycle paths. Riders of all abilities welcome. Ride approximately an hour long.
All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Free family bike ride on roads and cycle paths. Riders of all abilities welcome. Ride approximately an hour long.
All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
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UK BEWARE! These same odious individuals are already infiltrating our data. Thiel the man behind Palantir already has invaded the NHS data system and our private information. Farage works closely with them, he doesn't protect us he sells us out.
bsky.app/profile/umai...
bsky.app/profile/umai...
Follow the Oligarchs and Corporations behind ICE
littlesis.org/news/the-bil...
Palantir: Deportation Through Data
Amazon: ICE’s Cloud Services
Bank of America: Financing Deportation Machinery
Avelo Airlines: Deportation Carrier
GEO Group: Deportation Camp Profiteers
Telecoms, Defense Companies etc
littlesis.org/news/the-bil...
Palantir: Deportation Through Data
Amazon: ICE’s Cloud Services
Bank of America: Financing Deportation Machinery
Avelo Airlines: Deportation Carrier
GEO Group: Deportation Camp Profiteers
Telecoms, Defense Companies etc
The Billionaire Oligarchs and Corporations Profiting from ICE’s Deportation Machine - Little Sis
A primer on the billionaire barons and corporate profiteers enabling ICE's deportation apparatus
littlesis.org
October 14, 2025 at 12:55 PM
UK BEWARE! These same odious individuals are already infiltrating our data. Thiel the man behind Palantir already has invaded the NHS data system and our private information. Farage works closely with them, he doesn't protect us he sells us out.
bsky.app/profile/umai...
bsky.app/profile/umai...
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Our next #KidicalMass cycle ride is 2 weeks today on Sunday 11th May. Meet outside MAC Birmingham at 10.45 for an 11am start. All ages are welcome and no one will be left behind 😊
April 27, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Our next #KidicalMass cycle ride is 2 weeks today on Sunday 11th May. Meet outside MAC Birmingham at 10.45 for an 11am start. All ages are welcome and no one will be left behind 😊
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Meanwhile, in every bike infrastructure debate...
March 7, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Meanwhile, in every bike infrastructure debate...
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when the council submits plans for a bike lane
November 30, 2024 at 10:56 AM
when the council submits plans for a bike lane
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Tonight we're at the Harborne Ward Forum (18:30 @ the Leisure Centre), where we'll be trying to convince folks that we should have an LTN in Harborne East. Please come support us. betterstreetshq.com/2024/11/15/w...
Why are we proposing a Harborne East traffic management scheme
Traffic is extremely high in Harborne East. We’re proposing a scheme to reduce traffic that will improve road safety and air quality. We’ve shown wide support from the community. There …
betterstreetshq.com
November 19, 2024 at 1:52 PM
Tonight we're at the Harborne Ward Forum (18:30 @ the Leisure Centre), where we'll be trying to convince folks that we should have an LTN in Harborne East. Please come support us. betterstreetshq.com/2024/11/15/w...
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British far right party Britain First are running ads again on Meta - about £1,000 worth in the last month. They were banned by Facebook back in 2018. We haven't been able to find an announcement that they've were allowed to return.
November 15, 2024 at 11:22 PM
British far right party Britain First are running ads again on Meta - about £1,000 worth in the last month. They were banned by Facebook back in 2018. We haven't been able to find an announcement that they've were allowed to return.
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If Google can't work out what a political ad is in order to comply with the new regulation, how can it possibly work out what a political ad is to reject it?
Google is withdrawing from the political ad market in the EU, blaming a lack of precision in the definition of a "political ad" in new EU regulations that come into force next year. This leaves Meta as an effective monopolist in the market.
blog.google/around-the-g...
blog.google/around-the-g...
November 16, 2024 at 10:03 AM
If Google can't work out what a political ad is in order to comply with the new regulation, how can it possibly work out what a political ad is to reject it?
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Our latest Better Streets for Harborne & Quinton meeting showed strong community support for our proposals for a Harborne East LTN betterstreetshq.com/2024/11/14/m...
Meeting summary – 12th November 2024
For this meeting we wanted to invite everyone we’ve spoken to so far about traffic issues in Harborne East. We were also pleased to share the results of our data counts, surveys and our propo…
betterstreetshq.com
November 14, 2024 at 4:56 PM
Our latest Better Streets for Harborne & Quinton meeting showed strong community support for our proposals for a Harborne East LTN betterstreetshq.com/2024/11/14/m...
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Google is withdrawing from the political ad market in the EU, blaming a lack of precision in the definition of a "political ad" in new EU regulations that come into force next year. This leaves Meta as an effective monopolist in the market.
blog.google/around-the-g...
blog.google/around-the-g...
November 15, 2024 at 9:40 AM
Google is withdrawing from the political ad market in the EU, blaming a lack of precision in the definition of a "political ad" in new EU regulations that come into force next year. This leaves Meta as an effective monopolist in the market.
blog.google/around-the-g...
blog.google/around-the-g...
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“I don't wanna go far for stuff"
My eloquent and powerful rebrand of the 15 minute city.
My eloquent and powerful rebrand of the 15 minute city.
November 13, 2024 at 8:39 PM
“I don't wanna go far for stuff"
My eloquent and powerful rebrand of the 15 minute city.
My eloquent and powerful rebrand of the 15 minute city.
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The cover of my highly anticipated book finally revealed.
Coming Soon.
Coming Soon.
November 14, 2024 at 7:48 PM
The cover of my highly anticipated book finally revealed.
Coming Soon.
Coming Soon.
November 13, 2024 at 9:46 PM
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Transport Secretary Louise Haigh wants end to "perverse half cycle lanes" and hints at long-term funding for cycling and walking road.cc/content/news...
Transport Secretary wants end to "perverse half cycle lanes" and hints at long-term funding for cycling and walking
Secretary of State for Transport, Louise Haigh, has said £100m for cycling and walking was the start, and long-term funding could be pledged in the Spring Spending Review, as she adds road deaths have...
road.cc
November 13, 2024 at 4:56 PM
Transport Secretary Louise Haigh wants end to "perverse half cycle lanes" and hints at long-term funding for cycling and walking road.cc/content/news...
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41 reports of cars having been crashed into buildings in the U.K. October 2024 - a megathread. (Be patient, there are some real corkers in there.)
November 10, 2024 at 3:06 PM
41 reports of cars having been crashed into buildings in the U.K. October 2024 - a megathread. (Be patient, there are some real corkers in there.)
Birmingham makes a significant showing on top 15 uninsured driver areas according to MIB. news.sky.com/story/worst-...
November 11, 2024 at 9:11 AM
Birmingham makes a significant showing on top 15 uninsured driver areas according to MIB. news.sky.com/story/worst-...
City smells and tastes so dirty at this time of year. You’re not making your home cosy with a wood burner, you’re making our city sick.
November 8, 2024 at 3:33 PM
City smells and tastes so dirty at this time of year. You’re not making your home cosy with a wood burner, you’re making our city sick.
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“Longer school runs [of over 1 mile] can be more challenging for young children to cycle or walk themselves, but are perfect for a cargo bike, which is usually e-assist, so perfect for hills and carrying heavy school bags.”
brixtonbuzz.com/2024/11/local-…#saferoutese#cleanairir
brixtonbuzz.com/2024/11/local-…#saferoutese#cleanairir
November 8, 2024 at 1:57 PM
“Longer school runs [of over 1 mile] can be more challenging for young children to cycle or walk themselves, but are perfect for a cargo bike, which is usually e-assist, so perfect for hills and carrying heavy school bags.”
brixtonbuzz.com/2024/11/local-…#saferoutese#cleanairir
brixtonbuzz.com/2024/11/local-…#saferoutese#cleanairir
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First weeks at school.
Three years ago.
Years of meetings, protests, petitions, emails, media coverage, meetings, official strategies, official declarations, “strong political consensus”… and the streets are as hostile as ever.
So the work goes on.
If not for them then for the next ones.
Three years ago.
Years of meetings, protests, petitions, emails, media coverage, meetings, official strategies, official declarations, “strong political consensus”… and the streets are as hostile as ever.
So the work goes on.
If not for them then for the next ones.
November 8, 2024 at 2:11 PM
First weeks at school.
Three years ago.
Years of meetings, protests, petitions, emails, media coverage, meetings, official strategies, official declarations, “strong political consensus”… and the streets are as hostile as ever.
So the work goes on.
If not for them then for the next ones.
Three years ago.
Years of meetings, protests, petitions, emails, media coverage, meetings, official strategies, official declarations, “strong political consensus”… and the streets are as hostile as ever.
So the work goes on.
If not for them then for the next ones.
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Bishops Frome & Cradley (Herefordshire) council by-election result:
🟢 GRN: 60.1% (-8.9)
🔵 CON: 24.3% (-2.9)
▶️ RFM: 11.2% (New)
🟠 LDM: 3.1% (-0.8)
🔴 LAB: 1.4% (New)
Green HOLD.
Chgs w/ 2023
🟢 GRN: 60.1% (-8.9)
🔵 CON: 24.3% (-2.9)
▶️ RFM: 11.2% (New)
🟠 LDM: 3.1% (-0.8)
🔴 LAB: 1.4% (New)
Green HOLD.
Chgs w/ 2023
November 8, 2024 at 10:32 AM
Bishops Frome & Cradley (Herefordshire) council by-election result:
🟢 GRN: 60.1% (-8.9)
🔵 CON: 24.3% (-2.9)
▶️ RFM: 11.2% (New)
🟠 LDM: 3.1% (-0.8)
🔴 LAB: 1.4% (New)
Green HOLD.
Chgs w/ 2023
🟢 GRN: 60.1% (-8.9)
🔵 CON: 24.3% (-2.9)
▶️ RFM: 11.2% (New)
🟠 LDM: 3.1% (-0.8)
🔴 LAB: 1.4% (New)
Green HOLD.
Chgs w/ 2023
Clean Air Zones work, but only for people inside them. We need to expand Birmingham's CAZ. www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...
'5,000 children hospitalised' by silent killer as parents say 'unacceptable'
Concerned parents are calling for an extension of the Clean Air Zone to tackle 'dangerous' levels of pollution in parts of Birmingham
www.birminghammail.co.uk
October 24, 2024 at 8:23 AM
Clean Air Zones work, but only for people inside them. We need to expand Birmingham's CAZ. www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...
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I am struggling to reconcile Richard Parker's statements:
- “This is an issue that is blighting our region ... immediate and unwavering focus is needed,”
- the role will have “real purpose and meaning”
&
- the role attracts a "small honorarium" instead of a salary.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
- “This is an issue that is blighting our region ... immediate and unwavering focus is needed,”
- the role will have “real purpose and meaning”
&
- the role attracts a "small honorarium" instead of a salary.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Search for new West Midlands road safety commissioner to begin
Recruitment for a new safety commissioner will begin in the next two weeks, said Mayor Richard Parker.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 22, 2024 at 3:12 PM
I am struggling to reconcile Richard Parker's statements:
- “This is an issue that is blighting our region ... immediate and unwavering focus is needed,”
- the role will have “real purpose and meaning”
&
- the role attracts a "small honorarium" instead of a salary.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
- “This is an issue that is blighting our region ... immediate and unwavering focus is needed,”
- the role will have “real purpose and meaning”
&
- the role attracts a "small honorarium" instead of a salary.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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We've joined with Soho and Handsworth Neighbourhood Planning Forum to publish our joint response to Transport for West Midlands consultation on bus priority measures along Soho Road, between Hockley Circus and Holyhead Road.
Read our response: betterstreetsforbirmingham.org/our-consulta...
Read our response: betterstreetsforbirmingham.org/our-consulta...
Our response to Hockley Circus - Holyhead Road bus proposals
Transport for West Midlands are proposing bus priority measures along Soho Road. We join with Soho & Handsworth Neighbourhood Planning Forum to give our views.
betterstreetsforbirmingham.org
October 15, 2024 at 4:22 PM
We've joined with Soho and Handsworth Neighbourhood Planning Forum to publish our joint response to Transport for West Midlands consultation on bus priority measures along Soho Road, between Hockley Circus and Holyhead Road.
Read our response: betterstreetsforbirmingham.org/our-consulta...
Read our response: betterstreetsforbirmingham.org/our-consulta...
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The new Twitter ToS raise some ... interesting legal questions. x.com/en/tos
October 16, 2024 at 7:40 PM
The new Twitter ToS raise some ... interesting legal questions. x.com/en/tos