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Family. Fairness. Justice. Real democracy.
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This is an incredible short film. If you want to understand why the journalists of Guardian & Observer are fighting for our survival, please watch it. It gave me the chills.

Winnie Mandela on how the Observer helped save Nelson Mandela's life & the ANC leadership

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tu70...
Nelson Mandela, the Observer and the liberation of South Africa from apartheid
YouTube video by The Guardian
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November 28, 2024 at 11:31 PM
With the threatened sale of the Observer, it’s beginning to feel as if the last vestige of honest journalism holding power to account is closing.
Sign the petition.

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Assine o Abaixo-assinado
Stop the takeover of The Observer newspaper
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November 26, 2024 at 8:24 AM
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Meanwhile, most Guardian & Obs readers know nothing. I’ve had letters all day like this. We also had this ‘implicit trust’. If you have views on the sale, please email observer.readers@observer.co.uk and/or carole.cadwalladr@theguardian.com
November 25, 2024 at 10:38 PM
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Horrified at the idea of this. Come on step back from this craziness.
So here’s the update. The billionaire owner of the Guardian preparing to get rid of a core part of the news org + 100 journalists.
If you’re a Guardian or Observer reader, please share this. The need for a strong, free & independent press couldn’t be greater. Yet, here it is.
November 26, 2024 at 12:10 AM
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November 25, 2024 at 8:10 AM
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Earlier, I posted about Book Week Scotland and got amazing author recs. I made a starter pack of Scottish authors to celebrate! Let me know who else should be on the list—this is just the beginning! 🏴📚 #BookWeekScotland #BookSky 💙📚

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Scottish Writers
Join the conversation
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November 18, 2024 at 11:15 PM
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Spot on.

Poor health, like physical inactivity, is down to many factors and is much more complex than personal choice.
I’m getting tired of all of this narrative. You look after yourself when you’re looked after by others & when you’re not struggling with poverty, social isolation & discrimination. The state has a pivotal role in preparing the soil. Whether that’s NHS or beyond.
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
NHS ‘will be overwhelmed unless patients look after themselves’
The public must be motivated to take charge of their own health, a Labour adviser has said
www.thetimes.com
November 19, 2024 at 8:11 AM
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Liberty will be back in court FIRST WEEK OF DECEMBER to #DefendDemocracy as the Government seeks to appeal Liberty’s High Court victory in May

This is why I shall be standing with them👇

youtu.be/qk5aiRXRuU0?...
Labour Government backs Tory power grab by appealing Liberty High court victory
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
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November 15, 2024 at 8:37 PM