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Wild Way: Stolen Reality (signed copy) | Jack Wallington | Nature & Gardens Wild Way: Stolen Reality is printed on recycled and recyclable paper locally in Leeds, UK.

Stolen Reality is from a place of despair and rage at the world today. Also a love story for a world filled with hope I can never shake, a motivator and torture when we feel powerless. There is a path to a better world, if we act together.
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“The ‘grown women’ of Ireland remember very well what erasure and control and lack of bodily autonomy feel like and it’s for this very reason that we stand so passionately with the trans community today”

#TransRightsAreHumanRights @independent.ie

Here are the Top 5 Dogs of the week!

Blue and pink research poster stating “Research participants needed”. Text below reads: “Are you: transgender and/or non-binary? 18 years or older? Sexually active? This study is seeking to explore the association between chronological age and time since beginning transition steps on gender euphoria and sexual wellbeing in transgender and gender diverse adults. You will be asked to take an anonymous online survey that should take approximately 25-30 minutes”. Contact details for Dan Griffiths (he/him): d.griffiths@soton.ac.uk. University of Southampton and SCDTP logos at the bottom of the image.

Researchers from University of Southampton seeking trans and non-binary participants 18 years and over to take part in a study exploring patterns of sexual wellbeing and gender euphoria!
Email: d.griffiths@soton.ac.uk. southampton.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
#Trans #TransResearch #ResearchSurvey

Media literacy - Committees - UK Parliament This inquiry will seek to establish a clear vision for what good media literacy would look like in the UK, and examine the barriers to achieving this vision. The committee will consider the roles and ...

The House of Lords just released a major report on media literacy. Its core message is that the UK is falling behind, and it’s putting democracy at risk.
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a woman says that she has been training for this day my entire life ALT: a woman says that she has been training for this day my entire life

Good morning, fabulous BfB fellow travellers. This is @sturdyalex.bsky.social, with your weekly news round.

Let me help you distill the noteworthy from the clickbaity. Stay tuned for breaking stories, analysis, opinion, and video - from the geekiest recesses of politics. ~AA

If you’re staying in from the rain today, have a listen to Kenny and me debating Votes for 16 & 17 year olds, plus the latest on freedom of speech being curtailed in the USA 🎧👇

That’s really odd! Sorry wish I could help!

One of our Eupatorium’s stems started wilting and I noticed this fungal growth near the base but not affecting the roots. There is a hole higher up. Is it insect damage with fungus growing on the dead material. Or death by fungi. Any ideas welcome.

The secret to Baltimore's extraordinary year This April, Baltimore saw five homicides.

1. We interrupt this programming for some LEGITIMATELY GOOD NEWS

Violent crime in Baltimore has PLUMMETED to historic lows

How did the city do it?

Baltimore adopted a comprehensive set of "woke" policies, treating violence as a public health issue

Gorgeous. Very clear photo!

Yesterday - wings shut, wings open. Incredible camouflage!

Bayeux Tapestry to go on display at the British Museum in 2026 Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President Macron agree a loan of the Bayeux Tapestry to the UK

Thrilled to appointed UK Special Envoy for the loan of the Bayeux Tapestry to the British Museum, and of treasures from their collection to France. The first time this extraordinary artwork has been back to Britain since it was embroidered here almost 1,000 years ago! / www.gov.uk/government/n...

White clover flower growing amongst long grass

Leaving a patch of grass to grow long creates a shady place for wildlife to shelter during hot weather. Wildflowers like white clover and ox-eye daisies may appear in unmown grass – these are an excellent source of nectar for all kinds of insects. More:
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Edited video of Pfizer CEO circulates again online – Full Fact A clip of Albert Bourla, in which he appears to refer to a goal of reducing the number of people in the world by 50%, has been edited. He did not say this.

A video which appears to show Pfizer’s CEO discussing a goal of halving the world’s population has been edited.

He was actually talking about reducing the number of people who could not afford their medicines by 50%.

Lisa and Yahya cycling for Medical Aid for Palestinians Help Yahya and Lisa raise money to support Medical Aid for Palestinians

I have so much love for people doing their bit through this nightmare…

This is my pal from work cycling 100km this weekend for Medical Aid for Palestine (MAP)

If you can, please donate. Every donation helps.

Thank you x

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Low turnout and an unfair voting system: UK elections ranked in the bottom half of countries in Europe British voters are moving away from the two-party system, but their electoral system hasn’t kept up.

“It is estimated that there are around 7 million to 8 million people not correctly registered or missing from the registers entirely. This is not many less than the 9.7 million people whose votes gave the government a landslide majority.”

Very jazzy colourful mural, 'You are loved and wanted in London', big retro bubble text in blues and purples

A mural has been created in Shoreditch to celebrate London’s LGBTQI+ communities.

The art work was commissioned by Mayor of London Sadiq Khan as part of his 'Loved and Wanted' campaign, and unveiled today ahead of Pride celebrations this Saturday

Shame it's temporary, as it's pretty lovely IMO

Any evidence that focus groups improve politics?

Today, Matt Hancock will be giving evidence to the
Covid Inquiry about the 'generational slaughter' that ripped through care homes under his watch.

We didn't get the truth from Hancock during the pandemic; that is the least bereaved families deserve today.

‘Your reservation is at risk’: beware the Booking.com scam Fraudsters send a message saying there has been a problem with payment and asking for card details

Beware ⚠️ Holiday booking scam alert
You book your accommodation via one of those website
You get what looks like an authentic message saying “Your reservation is at risk’:

Beware the Booking.com scam
Thieves are using phishing attacks to get customer details

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Flower power - very happy with the rising levels of flowerage 💞🌱

Clearly doing some things right! Beautiful 😎

A nature themed #handmadeparade in Hebden Bridge. Handmade Parade is all made from sustainable materials by the community with guidance from artists. Everyone turns out (though more people take part!) and it is the most joyous thing. Best of British and community 💞

Yellow poster featuring a stylised sun flower to the left and black text tobthe right

Iconic anti-war poster, originally by US printmaker Lorraine Schneider, 1966
#ReframingWomenPrintmakers

“At least 3 people have been shot at the homes of Democratic lawmakers in Brooklyn Park and Champlin in Minnesota, according to law enforcement sources. The suspect is believed to be impersonating a police officer and is still at large. The first shooting happened just after 2 a.m. on Saturday”

Yellow and green kitchen sponges

If you want to reduce plastic use, make this simple swap. Yellow kitchen sponges like these are made of plastic and release microplastics that end up in the sea. Eco-friendly, compostable alternatives are available – see: bit.ly/42rwUOX

Judgement Day for the EHRC How the equality watchdog turned into a culture war campaign group

Judgement Day for the EHRC: How the equality watchdog turned into a toxic culture war campaign group

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HAPPENING NOW: A federal judge is set to hold a hearing on Governor Gavin Newsom’s request for a temporary restraining order that would bar the Trump administration’s use of the state national guard amid protests against immigration raids in LA.

Hearing starting now before Judge Breyer

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