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It is much easier to confess your sins in the dark, than to acknowledge them in the light: to make it up with a god you don't see, than with a man whom you do... Teach man to do right, to love justice, to revere truth. So be virtuous, not because a god would reward of punish him hereafter, but because it is right: and as every act brings its own reward or its own punishment, it would best promote his interest by promoting the welfare of society.' Ernestine Rose. Activist and humanist.

Before Christopher Hitchens, there was Ernestine Rose – a fearless 19th century humanist who challenged religious dogma when doing so could cost you everything. A true rebel. She died #OnThisDay 1892. Ernestine Rose #HumanistHeritage appreciation 🧵

A cat was spotted on top of Bolivia's iconic Cristo de la Concordia statue..😅😇 #cat #catday #bluesky

Climate change could see more trees in cities to tackle heatwaves - BBC News Scientists say air temperatures could be reduced by 5C by planting more trees.

Simple but effective…

Plant trees to tackle deadly heatwaves, say experts

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This was never just about abortion. It was about using religion to control women’s lives.

How to make an entrance…Tiger style

Oh no 🙄😂

How dark money is taking our politics backwards Podcast Episode · Quiet Riot · S2, E77 Bonus · 39m

Anti Abortion/ Pro life money is flooding into the U.K. and with it some sinister goings on in our body politic.

Important listening 🎧👇

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it's all about the 'big two' now

Disappointed the article didn't highlight how few people now take any interest in the CoE, or any religions actually.

I learned ITA at primary school and had no problems with spelling, grammar etc . It was just very easy

When you hear ‘Labour are just more Tory’. Remind them of these:

- Family Hubs
- Renters Rights
- Workers Rights
- Nationalising rail
- investment in buses/trams
- Nationalising Steel
- Greatest investment in NHS

True Labour priorities

Probably my fav session of the day - a wonderful support service being provided here.

Happy Birthday to LFM!

UK and Spain strike ‘historic’ deal over Gibraltar’s future and borders People to be able to move across land border with no checks, and airport to have Eurostar-style dual border checks

A pragmatic post Brexit solution for Gibraltar. Ignore the Brexit fanatics.
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MPs reveal impact lack of humanist marriage recognition has had on them MP after MP has stood up in Parliament and revealed the personal impact that the failure to legally recognise humanist marriages has had on their own lives. A powerful Westminster Hall debate today sa...

Today in Parliament, MPs from across the House made an extraordinary intervention - speaking with honesty, conviction, and courage about the personal toll of the Government’s failure to legally recognise humanist marriages.
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'Keir Starmer's EU Deal Is Far Better Than the Media Is Telling You' Much more needs to be done to repair the damage of Brexit, but this is a welcome step in the right direction, argues the Director of the Independent Commission on UK-EU Relations

Despite how it has been reported list of achievements from this deal is substantial, & goes further than the very Ltd ambition set out in Labour’s manifesto

Govt can sell the deal as a win for Britain in three big ways

Much more needs to be done but this is a welcome step @bylinetimes.bsky.social

just Martin Lewis, obvs

wow - would love to see more from this period!

A worrying case - blasphemy isn’t illegal - but here it has been judged to be.

So, I think it's time I begin, in detailed specifics, talking about the mess that is Unbound / Boundless as a book publisher, in essence stealing most of a years royalties from me and many other authors, as a result of poor financial decisions, and legal BS.

Please read and share this thread.

Happening today!

we're planning to be at Fellfoot for parkrun on 7th June Richard - didn't know if we'd see you + A + LFM?

Hey, @arrjayteatoo.bsky.social, can Snips do this yet?

I was forced, through seeing the error of their foundation, to abandon all belief in every religion which had been taught o man. But my religious feelings were immediately replaced by the spirit of universal charity - not for a sec, or a party, or a country or colour - but for the human race, and with a real and ardent desire to do good. Robert Owen. Social Reformer and Humanist.

The humanist Robert Owen, a founder of the Co-operative and trade union movements, was born #onthisday in 1771. In this quotation, he reflects that when he lost his faith in religion, he found that space was filled by an abundant universal care for human happiness everywhere. #HumanistHeritage

The cover of New Humanist's next issue is an illustration of a pair of hands, folded together in the shape of a budding flower. The cover line reads "Time to come together"

Our new issue is out in just two days' time, and it's a special one!

This issue marks not only our 140th anniversary, but also the start of a new era for the magazine with our new publisher
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for me; Battle of Britain, Dunkirk (orig), The Dambusters, The Longest Day, Went the Day Well, Sink the Bismarck, 633 Squadron, First of the Few, Twelve O'Clock High. Schindler's List too, but for me on a completely different level.

All the media. All day.

This photograph captures Sir David Attenborough seated outdoors on the rugged terrain of Skomer Island. Behind him, the ocean and coastal cliffs form a scenic backdrop under a clear sky. Sir David, dressed in a khaki jacket and light trousers, looks towards the camera with a gentle expression, exuding a sense of warmth, calm, and wisdom. Around him, puffins can be seen flying and perched on the rocky ground, illuminated in rays of golden sunlight as the sun sets behind the cliffs.

Happy 99th birthday to the man who gave voice to the wild. 🎉

Sir David Attenborough, thank you for a lifetime dedicated to the natural world, and for sharing its story with wisdom, wonder, and grace.

You've inspired generations to fall in love with nature.

Today marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day in 1945, which saw the defeat of fascism in Europe — a victory not only over tyranny, but for the principles of democracy, freedom, and human dignity.

On my way to the National Commemoration for VE Day. Moment not just to remember and celebrate, but fight for a better future against the growing threats of authoritarianism and populism. #VEDay #VEDay80