Trump, Extreme Wealth Concentration, and Our Societal Crisis | Common Dreams The US government simply has not done enough to ensure that the livelihoods of all Americans are protected or improved in this new Gilded Age. What it has done is made sure the rich get richer by the ...

From 1975 to 2023, $79 trillion in wealth was transferred from the bottom 90% to the top 1%.

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Good morning. The President of the United States was in the middle of the most serious child sex trafficking ring of the last quarter century.

He is referenced not a dozen times in the case files. Not 100 times. Not 1,000 times. He’s referenced 38,000 times.

Tell The Government: Strengthen UK-EU Environmental Cooperation Climate change and environmental problems don't respect borders. The UK and EU must work together to protect our shared environment, tackle the climate crisis, and preserve biodiversity for future gen...

Please consider signing this petition calling for stronger cooperation of the UK with the EU on the environment. www.europeanmovement.co.uk/uk-eu-enviro...

When Maga oligarchs control the platforms, it isn’t really a debate about ‘free speech’ | Rafael Behr Moves to ban under-16s from social media should raise deeper questions about who controls democracy’s digital infrastructure, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

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13 European countries completely rely on US companies for digital payments.
That means every time we pay online, Europe depends on Big Tech — and that’s a problem right now. 🇪🇺💳

The Olympics are allowing oil and gas companies to sponsor the Games – even as fossil fuels threaten the future of winter sports. Add your name and urge them to end fossil fuel sponsorship for good >> act.gp/4rnOGOu

It was probably difficult to foresee that Trump would put the Kennedy Center out of business.

Infographic: Peter Thiel and detail of Palantir’s contracts with UK government departments, agencies and authorities. Where the amount is unknown, the contract has not been included in the overall £672m+ spend. The bulk of the contracts are post 2018, the Olympics contract dates back to 2012 and some work with unreleased dates could be earlier. Design: Lynsey Irvine

NEW Nerve investigation reveals extent of Palantir's enmeshment in UK state operations

Peter Thiel's surveillance company has deals with government bodies amounting to at least £670m – inc. £15m contract with nuclear weapons agency

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🚨⚠️ #Government quietly released a report today on measures taken under the Habitats Regulations between 2019-2024. The report shows #waterpollution and #climatechange are driving wildlife decline, yet protections are being weakened.🚨⚠️

A vibrant poster with a green background showing a red squirrel, Scottish wildcat, and puffin wearing party hats. They are surrounded by green and pink confetti, streamers, and balloons holding up a banner that reads: “MSPs voted to pass the Natural Environment Bill! Scotland WILL have legally binding nature recovery targets.

Big win for Scotland’s nature! The Natural Environment Bill passed by MSPs will bring in legally binding targets to restore wildlife and habitats. Huge thanks to LINK’s members and supporters who helped make this happen! Let’s keep pushing for strong action and funding to restore Scotland’s nature.

What we accomplished for polar bears in 2025 | Polar Bears International Over the past year, we have made significant progress together on behalf of the world’s polar bears. Here are our Top 10 accomplishments from the past year, all made possible by your support and gener...

Wondering what your support helped us achieve this year? Check out the top 10 things we accomplished together for polar bears in 2025. pbears.org/4pFryKz

Since 31 January 2020, the UK has: Returned to Horizon Europe, the EU’s science and research programme. Committed to join the Erasmus+ programme in 2027, Established a yearly UK-EU Summit. Help keep the UK-EU relationship moving in the right direction. Become a member.

Today is the 6 year anniversary of the UK leaving the European Union. The conversation about repairing our relationship with Europe is growing louder, but it must not stop here. Join European Movement UK to build the strength we need to continue rebuilding our ties with Europe.

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More on the Epstein Thiel connection. We already know Epstein was looping him into discussions with the Russian Ambassador Churkin in 2016, but here - back in 2015 - he’s introducing Thiel to his Kremlin handler Sergey Belyakov who organises a meeting

A helper and a patriot: Alex Pretti’s family and friends on the life of nurse killed by federal agents People who knew Pretti describe him as ‘generous with his time’ and denounce the Trump administration’s assessment of him

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These are the 20 most polluting fossil fuel companies in 2024, responsible for 42% of global carbon pollution:
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This is what oligarchy is about:

If you paid 1 penny in federal income taxes last year, you paid more than Tesla - a $1.3 trillion company owned by Elon Musk, the wealthiest man alive, who became $460 billion richer since Election Day after spending $290 million to elect Trump.

Serious stuff: “By 2100, global crop yields would be reduced by 11% if emissions rapidly plummet to net zero -- and by 24% if emissions continue to increased unchecked. In the shorter term, by 2050 climate change will decrease global crop yields by 8 percent”, regardless of scenario.

The UK government didn't want you to see this report on ecosystem collapse. I'm not surprised | George Monbiot It took an FOI request to bring this national security assessment to light. For ‘doomsayers’ like us, it is the ultimate vindication, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

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We are an association of women who REJECT the narrative that trans+ people are a threat to women. Gender identity should not be used as a false excuse for harassing and scapegoating a vulnerable minority (fear & hate being whipped up by shady, far-right agencies for their own purposes).

Demand Kristi Noem's Firing

Kristi Noem keeps defending ICE — even as agents brutalize people and use deadly force.
That’s not leadership. It’s enabling abuse.
I signed to demand her firing. Add your name.
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Ban Forever Chemicals Now Forever chemicals are poisoning Europe’s water, food, and even our blood. Chemical giants are lobbying to weaken protections - but people across Europe are pushing back. Sign now to ban PFAS and put h...

PFAS are linked to cancer and contaminate our water and food - yet chemical giants are lobbying to weaken protections to our health. Europe can still act. I just signed. Will you? action.wemove.eu/sign/2026-01...

Photos of Alex Pretti with Sara’s caption: On August 16th at approximately 10:00 pm I received a call from the ICU at the VA saying my Dad had sepsis and needed to be intubated to stay alive so Josh and I headed in. We were greeted by the kindest, most calming and warm soul who helped us understand what was happening and showed deep care for us and my Dad. He continued to show utmost patience and kindness over the next few days as my Dad remained in the ICU and we were there continually. It was Alex Pretti, the man shot today by ICE. If you see this video and don't think it's murder, I don't understand your thinking and ask you to question your heart. He was out there trying to help and protect and from the little we knew of him, it doesn't surprise me he was not afraid to be on the front lines of this horrible scene in our Minneapolis. Weeping for his family and all those at the VA who no longer get to work with him or receive his care.

My friend Sara posted this about the superb care her father received from with Alex Pretti

Absolutely heartbreaking

India’s electrotech fast-track: where China built on coal, India is building on sun | Ember Cheap electrotech is enabling India to industrialise without the long fossil detour taken by China and the West.

Full report here: ember-energy.org/latest-insig...

The world as we knew it has gone.  But we can influence what comes next.  Rejoining the EU is no longer an academic issue nor a decision borne of nostalgia.  It’s a matter of political necessity

Me with Dominic Grieve for @thenewworldmag.bsky.social
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Take Big Money Out of Our Politics British politics is awash with money from super rich donors. In 2023, two-thirds of all private donations came from just 19 people. These so-called ‘mega donors’ enjoy privileged access to political p...

A crypto investor just donated £9 million to the Reform Party. Right now, billionaires can pour unlimited money into our elections, effectively buying our democracy. Think that's wrong? Add your name to call for a cap on donations today: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...

Take action - Thames Water households: get your MP to sign our open letter to Ofwat

Is your MP OK with sewage pollution until 2040? Email them now to say no to the Thames Water creditors' outrageous deal: weownit.org.uk/act-now/take...

In just TWO weeks, we'll find out whether the government is going to restore the independence of our elections watchdog. Our elections are at serious risk without an independent referee. Politicians should not be able to meddle with the running of elections. The government must restore the Electoral Commission’s indepen...

UK elections are at serious risk without an independent referee. Politicians should not be able to meddle with the running of elections. The government must restore the Electoral Commission’s independence, and the Elections Bill is their big chance. secure.unlockdemocracy.org.uk/page/185197/...

Stop Sex Matters infiltrating the Council of Europe In just one week, the Council of Europe will be voting to ban conversion therapy. This would be an incredibly important step to stop the rollback in the rights of LGBTQ+ people. But Sex Matters is inf...

Please consider sending this email to MPs on the Council of Europe to encourage them not to cave in to threats from those who are trying to whip up hate against transgender people (as part of their wider agenda of causing social divisiveness and scapegoating). goodlaw.social/9f10d1

Palantir uses medical records to target people for ICE in the US – will the UK be next? | Good Law Project Deadly ICE raids in the US rely on Palantir tools that mine health records to produce real-time data on people’s location – a chilling prospect for the NHS

Deadly ICE raids in the US rely on Palantir tools that mine health records to produce real-time data on people’s location – a chilling prospect for the NHS:
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