Sam McBratney

The contrast between @stevecoogan.bsky.social and @yvettecooper-mp.bsky.social on the Today programme was stark - one talking about community empowerment and solidarity and challenging Farage, the other from the Labour Party.

Jeff Bezos Abandons Khashoggi to Cut Deal With MBS Jeff Bezos once mourned Jamal Khashoggi—now he's making billion-dollar deals with his executioner, revealing more about his values than any vigil ever could.

Jeff Bezos once grieved Jamal Khashoggi’s killing—now he’s in business with the man who orchestrated the savage murder, in a deal that lays bare his true colors, @passantino.bsky.social writes for the Saturday edition of @status.news.

Read the piece here: www.status.news/p/jeff-bezos...

I can't get France's explosive diarrhoea out of my mind now #Eurovision2025

Whilst Finland's doing this, whose looking after the pub?! #Eurovision2025

C'mon Claude #Eurovision2025

Scunnered that Lithuania got through and Ireland didn't #Eurovision2025

Non-binary Eurovision winner Nemo condemns Pride flag ban Eurovision winner Nemo has said that they are "confused" and "sad" over the decision not to allow participants to fly Pride flags.

Non-binary Eurovision winner Nemo condemns Pride flag ban #Eurovision2025

from the heart ... a short update on my heart attack and angioplasty

I recently had a health scare. Here's an update www.cassowary.eu/post/heart

neuro-what?! A poem written for all neurodivergent people in WAAD.

It's World Autism Day and so I thought I would publish the poem I've been working on:
www.cassowary.eu/post/neuro-w...

My latest post: cassowary.eu/blog/post/signing-on

But he's a hottie, right?

A couple of years ago, I had a conversation in St Helier with a fabulous actor about the need for a reboot of #Bergerac. I am now watching said reboot on U. #justsayin

A shocking decision to pay for more weapons with the development budget! Because so much is already used to pay hotel owners in UK, it will mean spending overseas could drop to 0.17% by 2027. A long, long way from 0.7%.

We prioritize listening and empathizing with the lived experiences of those affected by conflict and injustice, seeking to create connections that foster healing and transformation through shared humanity. #mend #okc #justice

Absolutely. Someone once said if all employers were like M&S, there'd be no trade unions. Sadly, that's far from the case, esp in public & voluntary sectors. I'm in @communityunion.bsky.social Worth reaching out to NEU or GMB.

Well done! I hope you have the backing of a good trade union. The advice to a young Wesley: find companions or make them. In other words: organise!

Here we go again. #SixNations opening weekend and #BBCToday interview the English captain. I thought there were 4 home nations ...

A bird's-eye view of a former Auschwitz II-Birkenau camp showing a wide dirt pathway flanked by parallel rows of barbed-wire fences. Groups of visitors walk along the path, surrounded by the remnants of brick structures and barracks, now reduced to foundations. Green grass contrasts with the somber history of the site, as the path leads toward a guard tower in the distance.

Auschwitz was at the end of a long process. It did not start from gas chambers.

This hatred was gradually developed by humans. From ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through legal exclusion, dehumanization & escalating violence... to systematic and industrial murder.

Auschwitz took time.

When I began this article, I thought it might refer to experiences from 30 or 40 years ago. To discover that the author graduated in 2024 is both shocking and depressingly unsurprising.

Pastoral Letter Addressing Plight of Migrants, Immigrants and Refugees Jesus said, “When you welcome the stranger, you welcome me….” Matthew 25:35   At no time has the church in the US had a greater opportunity to welcome Jesus among us as he journeys with migrants, immi...

The United Methodist Church’s Council of Bishops defends immigrants against Trump’s threats: “We your bishops are clear that the situation these beloved of God face as the Trump Administration comes to power threatens their humanity, livelihood, and basic human rights.”

Utterly adorable

A picture of a miniature donkey.

I just realized I haven’t introduced my miniature donkey to Blue Sky. He’s about 36 inches high and he guards the pasture from coyotes. True story.

This is Gus❤️

Praying for every preacher who is preparing for Sunday’s sermon and feeling the tremendous burden and privilege of this task, especially this week. May the Spirit guide you and the labors of your heart and soul as you offer the Good News. #BeUMC

Belarus election: 'There is no alternative to Alexander Lukashenko' Even "rival" candidates support the current leader staying in power, Steve Rosenberg finds in Belarus.

In Belarus this week someone told me “There's no alternative to Lukashenko as leader of our country.” Who said that? One of the candidates who’s been allowed to run against him in the election! His staunchest opponents are not running: they're either in prison or in exile. My impressions in Minsk.

This is written by the bishop who stood up to Orange Voldemort. Everyone should be buying this. It's available on Amazon for $14. I'm an atheist and I'm buying it. #booksky

The Davos Man is back … and he’s running America.

Thousands of World Economic Forum regulars are descending on the exclusive Swiss ski resort of Davos this week with a spring in their step, electrified by Donald Trump’s Jan. 20 return to the White House.

I'm pleased the report has been released. That said, even if a trial for this had happened and returned a guilty verdict, would it have made a difference?

Óscar Romero: Preacher of Love and Justice Let us not tire of preaching love, for this is the force that will overcome the world. Let us never tire of preaching love. Even if we see waves of

‘Let us not tire of preaching love, for this is the force that will overcome the world.’

Today’s @cac-org.bsky.social Daily Meditation focuses on St Oscar Romero, preacher of love and justice.

Read the reflection, and sign up to their daily meditations, at: cac.org/daily-medita...