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If you're concerned about the erosion of anti racist norms and the rise of the far right, you have to factor in two solid years of bipartisan British complicity in this genocide. What do you think our government's role in this racist bloodbath tells us about the state of our political culture?

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Looking for venues for International Women's Day 2026? Well, look no further!

In the heart of Bethnal Green, the Vagina Museum is perfect for panels, parties, product launches, and more. You'll be surrounded by positive feminist vibes with our women-led team.

The fact that four hostile drones tried to hit Zelenskyy’s plane & it’s barely a blip in the news cycle should terrify everyone. We’ve been dragged so deep into the chaos era that an attempted strike on a world leader doesn’t even break through. When this becomes normal, the world is in real danger.

This is a cataclysmic collapse of a marine food web, caused in large part by commercial fishing. This needs to stop, and sardine populations around South Africa need a chance to recover.

Contact us if you have been affected by the policy changes of Girl Guiding or the Women's Institute. This could be as an individual, or because you lead a local Brownie group who don't want this policy change. We want to help protect trans inclusion.

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“Jews can’t do genocide because the Holocaust,” “slavery wasn’t racist because Africans had also slaves,” “England starving 85 million Indians to death was okay because the caste system” what the fuck are we even talking about.

EBU Members show clear support for reforms to reinforce trust and protect neutrality of Eurovision Song Contest, allowing all Members to participate EBU Members show clear support for reforms to reinforce trust and protect neutrality of Eurovision Song Contest, allowing all Members to participate. Members of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), ...

So, it's now official that Israel is staying in Eurovision 2026.

Well, that's me done for next year. I'll watch the national finals then nope out to become a #PanArcticVision stan account.

www.ebu.ch/news/2025/12...

Ireland, Spain and the Netherlands to boycott Eurovision 2026 as Israel cleared to compete Decision not to hold vote on Israel’s participation comes in spite of several broadcasters calling for its exclusion

Incredibly, this article manages not to mention - at all - why countries are calling for Israel to be barred from Eurovision.

www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...

The Cass Review is the worst kind of pseudoscience & has at least 13 peer-reviewed critiques of it (all ignored by mainstream media).

Streeting now wants a Cass Review for Autism, ADHD, etc.

I have characterised these as “contrived authority” strategies (referring to the work of Max Weber)

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The Victorian insistence on fencing away help from the undeserving is a mental trap that causes misery for everyone, including its advocates.

Basic Income looks this in the face and says “Cash for all. No questions asked.”

It is why it works. It is why the evidence for it is never enough for them.

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The majority of those who die in the UK haven't made any plans for their digital lives.

We're sharing a resource which has been developed to help assist the bereaved.

It's especially relevant when plans for a loved one’s online life haven't been shared.

#GriefAwarenessWeek

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Couldn’t really be more starkly apparent that the choice is now Billionaires or Democracy, IMO. We can have one or the other but not both, as this system is currently constituted.

’Tis the Season: twenty underseen winter holiday favorites • Journal • A Letterboxd Magazine To honor the winter break on the horizon, Letterboxd crew and contributors share twenty underseen holiday favorites: where Christmas and Hanukkah deep cuts and surprisingly festive noir and stop-motio...

Also, for @letterboxd.social I wrote about why you should watch HOLIDAY AFFAIR this month. Robert Mitchum! Janet Leigh! Seals in Central Park! Orphaned squirrels! Sizzling hot chemistry!!!

I make lovely things out of silver reclaimed from old electrical devices-I cast real flowers in said silver & sculpt teeny wearable versions of birds eg.wrens.My necklaces make smashing presents but take a while to make so order before tmrw eve if you'd like one in time for🌲 (also pls RT tysm x)
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A news article preview showing brain images with highlighted red areas indicating structural changes. The images appear in pairs, displaying different views of the brain. Below the images, the headline reads: “Mild Covid-19 linked to structural brain changes and neuronal damage” and the subheading states: “Research shows that even mild cases of Covid-19 can lead to measurable brain dam…” The source is labeled “KBR · 20h.”

Mild Covid-19 linked to structural brain changes and neuronal damage.

"Research shows that even mild cases of Covid-19 can lead to measurable brain damage and neurodegeneration, especially when cognitive symptoms such as memory decline persist after infection."

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Newly registered nurse jobs crisis: ‘Use us or lose us’ | RCN Magazine | Royal College of Nursing Alex, a final year student nurse, has worked so hard to be a part of the nursing profession, but is facing the prospect of not getting a job

As we head towards winter & another Dr's strike.
Nursing recruitment is frozen.
www.rcn.org.uk/magazines/Ac...

Undiagnosed autism is everyone thinking you're a complete weirdo

Diagnosed autism is telling people you're autistic and everyone being confused because you look "completely normal"

Dear Bluesky. I'm giving away two signed paperbacks of my novel Villager.

All you have to do to enter is share this extract from it & pop a reply below.

You also get a free map!

You might like the book if you like:
Ghosts
Social history
Folklore
Lost music
Rivers
Opinionated hills
Earth magic

This update includes information you may find upsetting. Please take care when reading. From today, it is with a heavy heart that we announce trans girls will no longer be able to join Girlguiding. This is a decision we would have preferred not to make, and we know that this may be upsetting for members of our community. There will be no immediate changes for current young members, but more information will be shared soon. Most adult roles - including unit helpers, district helpers and administrative support - are already open to all, so we are confident that no volunteers will have to leave the organisation. Girlguiding believes strongly in inclusion, and we will continue to support young people and adults in marginalised groups. Over the next few months, we will explore opportunities to champion this value and actively support young people who need us. We stand in solidarity with trans girls and women.

i hope every single person who still buys harry potter merch or engages with that franchise is happy that they're literally making girl guides cry

girl guides uk have been forced very much against their will to exclude trans girls. full statement is here: www.girlguiding.org.uk/information-...

A copy of Who Wants Normal? (with its orange and yellow striped cover) stands upright on a small table. Next to it is a small snow globe with a Santa inside.

CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY.

If you’d like to gift a copy of Who Wants Normal? to someone who needs it this Christmas (but can’t afford it), I’m giving away my last author copy I just found. I’ll sign and dedicate it.

RT and I’ll pick an account at random. Ends Wednesday 3rd December 8pm. U.K. only.

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Cartoon of a little rook building a snowman in the shape of a crow #SpéirGorm #SpéirGhorm #Ireland

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Illustration of hands raised. International Day for the Abolition of Slavery

This International Day for the Abolition of Slavery we focus on modern slavery and migrant workers.

Migrant workers are especially vulnerable to exploitation. The health and care visa ties workers to their employers and and cases of modern day slavery are on the rise.
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Who's ready for #OFMDJanAU??? This'll be our FOURTH JANAU??

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Same rules as always: post on or after the day, quote skeet the daily post with new stuff, reply to the daily post with recs!!

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Since our fucking government isn’t observing World AIDS Day, I will. In 1990, I started taking care of people in the last stages of AIDS in their homes. I did this for nearly two years. The home care company I worked for had meetings for those of us who solely (or nearly solely) took care of PWAs.

It's going for a STEAL at the moment!

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Harriet Tubman risked everything to lead enslaved people to freedom and never failed.

Join @sarahchurchwell.bsky.social and @davidolusoga.bsky.social as they examine her missions in detail, uncovering the skill and courage behind each journey.

Link in the replies👇

🎉 Positive River News!

As evenings get darker and winter settles in, here are some river highlights from November to brighten your Monday.

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In the Hot Seat | Santa vs Father Christmas – where did they originate from? 🎅

UEA’s Christmas expert, Professor of American Literature and Culture, Thomas Ruys Smith, unwraps the surprising history behind Santa🎄

#ChristmasHistory #SantaClaus #FatherChristmas #UEAResearch