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Country Bookworm @countrybook.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
The government’s transphobic code of practice is now up and running. But we’re not going to take it, we’re helping to fight back. Join us goodlawproject.org/s/485c4d
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Fight back against the code of practice
The government’s transphobic code of practice is now up and running. But we’re not going to take it, we’re helping to fight back. Join us
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Duncan Hothersall @dhothersall.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Nothing better to mark ten years since the Brexit vote than yet another repost of this David Hare masterpiece performed exquisitely by Kristin Scott Thomas. In five minutes it sums everything up devastatingly well. youtu.be/xvaG98Y6qbc?...
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'Time to Leave' by David Hare, performed by Kristin Scott Thomas
YouTube video by Guardian Culture
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
NEW EPISODE: The DOJ has sued 31 states to seize your most sensitive voter data. They've lost every single case so far: nine courts, zero wins. I break down why Trump is building a national voter list the White House controls. www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQpu...
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Trump's Voter Data Obsession is More Dangerous Than You Think
YouTube video by Democracy Docket
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🇨🇦Joe Vipond🇨🇦 @jvipondmd.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
If you need context on the Starmexit, may I suggest reading this one. www.liberalcurrents.com/starmer-out/
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Starmer Out
Starmer did not "do nothing": he made the country radically more regressive. No wonder he fell.
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Country Bookworm @countrybook.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
A transphobic pressure group is trying to ban trans women from Hampstead women’s pond – we’re fighting back goodlawproject.org/s/4860b3
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Keep Hampstead women’s pond inclusive
A transphobic pressure group is trying to ban trans women from Hampstead women’s pond – we’re fighting back
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Oliver @oliver48.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
"Google's own artificial intelligence team just staged one of the most stunning internal revolts in tech history — and it's aimed squarely at a deal the company signed with the Pentagon." via Your Daily Updates
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Alejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 29/05/2026
Here is Tom Steyer personally supporting high school trans athlete AB Hernandez. I don't think I've ever seen a candidate as brave as Tom Steyer in his explicit support for trans folks. It says a lot that it took a self funded billionaire not dependent on donors to do it.
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Fiona Harvey @fionaharvey.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
I wrote this a year ago. Seems quite relevant again. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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How ‘out of touch’ Tony Blair became a serious threat to climate action
Even before his call for a net zero ‘reset’, there had been criticism of ex-PM’s lucrative links with fossil fuel nations
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Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Final part of the JK Rowling story. If you've ever wanted a fair assessment of some of the claims on this issue - from male pattern criminality to women in sport - this is for you. We take each of the statements Rowling has made and assess it empirically. Some of it stands up. Most of it doesn't.
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Roland Smith @rolandmcs.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Part 2 of this is now publicly available.... Do listen. My take below. youtu.be/ZNDh3yYePvc?...
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Skye @simplyskye.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
“Here's a stat for you — If somebody abused women & girls with Jeffrey Epstein, they are literally more likely to be hired by Trump's administration than prosecuted by it”
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Jill Hasday @jillhasday.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
On this day in 1907, Rachel Carson was born. Her 1962 book, Silent Spring, helped launch the global environmental movement. Chemical companies tried to discredit Carson by calling her a Communist and/or a “hysterical” woman. #WeTheMen
Rachel Carson
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
This country has heard enough from Tony Blair.
This country has heard quite enough from Blair, says Polanski
Zack Polanski has hit out at Sir Tony Blair's criticisms of the current Labour Party, saying his intervention is "pretty grotesque" - and too long.

This morning, the former prime minister issued a stinging rebuke of Sir Keir Starmer's Labour Party, warning that it has "no coherent plan" and is in the "wrong position" to win a second term in government. 

Asked for his reaction by our political correspondent Rob Powell, the Green Party leader told Sky News: "I think it was 5,600 words too many. Tony Blair is a former prime minister who dragged this country into an illegal war in Iraq.

"I think it's pretty grotesque to see him selling the future of our children and grandchildren down the river through the kind of climate delay tactics, talking down clean energy and the security that we need. 

"I just don't think this is a sensible intervention in a day where we're speaking in these extreme temperatures, to have someone who should hold a position of responsibility or a former position of responsibility to be speaking like this."
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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Climate change is real and it's happening and it's only going to get worse until everyone wakes the fuck up. By far the biggest threat to us all. We don't have another planet we can go to.
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Luca @lucagalletti.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Oropherion, the Martial Eagle. Martial eagles are officially classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Populations of Africa's largest eagle are fast declining primarily due to direct human persecution and rapid habitat alteration. TT: Nathalie Denolf
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Country Bookworm @countrybook.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
I just signed a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social petition: Transparent Action . Sign here: actionnetwork.org/petitions/tr...
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Transparent Action
Transparent Action are parents of trans, non-binary and gender-diverse children and adults of all ages. They have come together to form a collective voice to take action in support of their children ...
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Country Bookworm @countrybook.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/e-...
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E Tū E Kī: They Don’t Speak for Us - Block the Definition of Woman Bill
The Government is progressing a Bill through Parliament that aims to limit the rights of transgender, non-binary, and intersex New Zealanders in the name of cis women, by defining “man” and “woman” (a...
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Dan Sohege @danielsohege.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
Ten years ago the UK government issued a travel advisory for LGBTQIA+ individuals about risks of going to the US partly because of trans bathroom bans. Now we have those bans in UK. This is what I mean by Labour being worse on trans rights than the previous government.
UK warns gay travellers about US anti-LGBT laws

21 April 2016

Protesters called for governors of both states to repeal the laws

The UK government has warned gay and transgender travellers to be careful in the US due to legislation in North Carolina and Mississippi.In North Carolina, legislation passed by Governor Pat McCrory invalidates previously passed legislation from Charlotte, that state's largest city, that enacted LGBT protections.

His new law states that transgender people must use public bathrooms according to the gender on their birth certificates. Mississippi's law has a similar bathroom provision and also protects dozens of forms of businesses and services from being prosecuted by the government for refusing to serve LGBT people.

It is "both frightening and embarrassing that one of our nation's staunchest allies has warned its citizens of the risks" of travelling to the US, said Ty Cobb of the Human Rights Campaign.

"It is now more clear than ever that these terrible measures are not only harming individuals and taking an economic toll on the states, but are also causing serious damage to our nation's reputation, and the perceived safety of LGBT people who travel here."
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Wrath of God Bot @wrathofgodbot.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
The only thing I dislike more about these people than their snarling bigotry is the way they demand everyone else treat them as nice liberals
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Petra Michaela @petramichaela.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Every single bee makes a huge difference for our planet! Plant flowers, avoid pesticides, provide safe habitats, and protect pollinators so that nature can thrive. Together, we can create a greener, healthier world—full of blooming gardens, fresh food, and buzzing life—for future generations.
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swirlOsquirrel @swirlosquirrel.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
The Danish gov’t has installed floating platforms planted with wildflowers and native vegetation in the harbors and canals of Copenhagen, to create urban habitat sanctuaries for birds, bees, pollinators, insects, and even some aquatic life. #FlowersOfBluesky #InnovativeSolutions💡
Goose chilling among the flowers
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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
Japanese artist Mika Hirasa produces narrative illustrations using a fusion of embroidery and applique #WomensArt
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Country Bookworm @countrybook.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
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Help us appeal the High Court’s judgment on trans rights | Good Law Project
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Jess O'Thomson @jessothomson.co.uk · 22/05/2026
This cartoon by Ella Baron from the Guardian today actually made me well up a little. We will keep fighting. Together.
Cartoon Separate But Equal from the Guardian. 
Link to access provided alt text: 

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/picture/2026/may/22/ella-baron-on-the-ehrcs-transgender-guidance-cartoon
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Helen @helenm40.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
The ultimate issue is that the Labour Party are choosing to prioritise the 'discomfort' of transphobes over the physical safety of transgender people. On the basis of 'concerns' they know to be imaginary. It's immoral, unacceptable, and completely ridiculous.
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Human Rights Campaign @hrc.org · 02/05/2026
Anne Hathaway, you will ALWAYS be that girl. 💙💛
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Tristan Grayford @tristangrayford.scot · 20/05/2026
Really does look like, a week-on from an election hammering across the UK, Labour has learned absolutely nothing and is committed to doubling-down on everything that drove voters away from them.
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Dan Sohege @danielsohege.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Yesterday the government laid the EHRC guidance before parliament, and, let's be brutally honest, it's bad. The "clarity" it brings is that, once again, trans individuals lose rights. It weakens protections and opens the door for further discriminatory. That helps absolutely no-one.
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Alejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 21/05/2026
They claimed this would provide clarity and it does none of that. It creates legal minefields and deputizes vigilantes to police everyone's gender based on their appearance while holding everyone involved legally liable in contradictory ways.
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Alejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 21/05/2026
For Women Scotland answered a question about the meaning of three words. This guidance turns that into a duty to verify, then admits verification is impossible. What is left for front-line staff is appearance-policing strangers, exposing them to liability on every side. It's a legal farce.
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Country Bookworm @countrybook.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Sign the petition: Keep Conservation Land in Public Ownership action.greens.org.nz/protect_cons...
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Keep Conservation Land in Public Ownership
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Many of you are asking how you can help me. My only ask is this: Spread the word about the threats to democracy and how we can fight back. Tell everyone to subscribe to Democracy Docket for free and share its content with everyone you know. Thanks. bit.ly/4a7l1TR
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Joe Walsh @walshfreedom.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
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𝙹𝚊𝚢 𝙵 𝙰𝚛𝚗𝚘𝚕𝚍 @jayfarrellarnold.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
CBS backlash has pushed Colbert to 2.70 million viewers. Weiss is now faced with canceling the MOST WATCHED PROGRAM in the late-night time slot. Fire her - keep Colbert is the answer.
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Ashok Dadhwal @ashokdadhwal196.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
In just months, Zohran Mamdani has shown what politics looks like when leaders actually try governing for ordinary people instead of donors and cable news panels. Affordable housing, childcare, transit, workers’ dignity and immigrant protection are not “radical” ideas.
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Here’s a list of things Zohran Mamdani has done in just four months | First Dog on the Moon
Note to politicians: you can just do stuff regular people actually need and want and it’s OK
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Good Law Project @goodlawproject.org · 18/05/2026
An NHS campaigner reveals how spy-tech giant Palantir tried to secretly hire influencers to smear Good Law Project 👀 🎧 Listen to The Shadow Contract👇 goodlaw.social/1e69ba
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Good Law Project @goodlawproject.org · 22/04/2026
The Shadow Contract is a 4-part deep dive into how a US spy-tech firm landed a £330m deal for our NHS data. It’s a story about power, privacy, and you. 🔍 Listen now 👇 goodlaw.social/1e69ba
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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Sure, Russia hasn’t done anything good, so the oil bonanza billions from the US can’t be a reward. It’s just an expression of Trump’s general policy to make life easier for Putin. It serves no US interest whatsoever. kyivindependent.com/this-is-not-...
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'This is not rewarding Russia' — US official defends extension of sanctions waiver on Russian oil
"This is not rewarding Russia. That's ridiculous," U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz told NBC's "Meet the Press" with Kristen Welker on April 19.
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
Elias Law Group is currently litigating 87 voting and election cases in 44 states and the District of Columbia. It is no exaggeration to say that the future of free and fair elections and democracy is on the docket.
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LC @lc1summit.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
You can call it a hoax. You can call it a staged event. But mostly you can call it the workings of a sick, demented man.
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Island Girl, Unapologetically Pro-Choice, Staunch Resister 💙 @bluepolitico.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
I’m reading On Tyranny this morning. The connection is clear. Aristotle and Plato weren’t predicting the future. They were describing what they’d already watched happen. Ancient philosophy came out of real situations people had to navigate. We’re witnessing it today. #Stoicism #StoicSisterhood
On tyranny Aristotle and Plato’s words
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 19/04/2026
Mamdani: "What are we fighting for?. When you look back at the history books of our party, 100 years ago we had a very clear vision of what we were fighting for. It's sad that for too many Americans, when they want to look for ambition in the Democratic Party, then have to turn to a history book."
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Country Bookworm @countrybook.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
Sign the petition: Electrify Everything action.greens.org.nz/electrify_ev...
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Electrify Everything
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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
Child: I know your name. Mamdani. Obama: What’s his first name? Child: Mayor.
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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 17/04/2026
Ahead of Earth Day, this week's Local Hero is David Blockstein, an ecologist and conservation biologist who leads Worldwide Climate and Justice Education Month. Dr. Blockstein promotes ecological education and action—locally, nationally and globally.
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Local Hero Video Series: Week 303 Feat. David Blockstein
YouTube video by Rep. Jamie Raskin
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 17/04/2026
Stevens to RFK Jr: "To top it off, Mr Secretary, I got a copy of HR-944. You know what it is? It's your impeachment articles, sir. You have abused your office, you have gutted America's public health! You should be ashamed."
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