Reposted by Emma Rainey 🍉Carole Cadwalladr @carolecadwalla.bsky.social · 28/01/2025Google bends the knee to Trump. 69695224
Reposted by Emma Rainey 🍉TheBlindboyPodcast @blindboyboatclub.bsky.social · 28/01/2025That’s 70% of fully grown adults who dont get to experience the self esteem building autonomy of being a fully grown adult. 1229343
Reposted by Emma Rainey 🍉RTÉ News @news.rte.ie · 28/01/2025Google Maps will change the name of 'Gulf of Mexico' to 'Gulf of America' once it is officially updated in the US Geographic Names System, Alphabet's Google said in an social media postrte.ieGoogle Maps to rename 'Gulf of Mexico' for US usersGoogle Maps will change the name of 'Gulf of Mexico' to 'Gulf of America' once it is officially updated in the US Geographic Names System, Alphabet's Google said in an social media post. 12106
Reposted by Emma Rainey 🍉POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 28/01/2025French far-right leader Jordan Bardella urgently appealed to EU conservatives in a letter sent today and obtained by POLITICO: The time has come to kill Europe's Green Deal — together.politico.euFar-right Bardella’s letter to EU conservatives: Join my anti-green crusadeMarine Le Pen’s protégé pitched the right-wing forces on forming an ‘alternative majority … against the left.’ 163613
Emma Rainey 🍉 @emmar90.bsky.social · 08/01/2025Between this and Meta removing fact-checking at Trump's behest, Foucault's analysis on discourse and power is really being demonstrated with far-right billionaires taking control of social media platforms. The robustness of the EU's DSA will soon be really tested. 120
Emma Rainey 🍉 @emmar90.bsky.social · 03/01/2025So many great moments in the show, but this was pure goosebumps. 010
Emma Rainey 🍉 @emmar90.bsky.social · 03/01/2025Had the absolute best night at the Ulster Hall listening and singing (fabulously out of tune) with Chris Kavanagh in tribute to the legend that is Luke Kelly. If you ever get a chance to go to one of his shows - do! Seeing the tricolour lit up in thon venue was chef's kiss 🇮🇪🤌🏼 1100
Emma Rainey 🍉 @emmar90.bsky.social · 13/12/2024If someone ever does this research, they would find that some areas are chronically underserved. You only need to try to get a bus in the upper Springfield Road and Whiterock area to see why private taxis put such a dent in people's pockets. 070
Reposted by Emma Rainey 🍉Dr Panti Bliss-Cabrera @pantibliss.bsky.social · 13/12/2024Between this and similar moves from other companies, it’s an uncomfortable fact that Luigi has already saved more lives than he’s taken 15932307
Emma Rainey 🍉 @emmar90.bsky.social · 13/12/2024Giséle Pelicot is the REAL person of the year. She told women that the shame of rape was not ours to own. Her bravery dismantled so much patriarchal conditioning, that things will never be the same. The article by Jamie Klingler beautifully articulates this. app.theneweuropean.co.uk/2024/10/26/v... 1257
Reposted by Emma Rainey 🍉RTÉ News @news.rte.ie · 08/12/2024Syrians who sought refuge in Ireland in recent years have welcomed the ending of the Assad regime. Many in Ballaghaderreen, Co Roscommon expressed surprise at the speed of events in their home country, as they marked the developments with celebrations | rte.ie/b/1485273 428275
Emma Rainey 🍉 @emmar90.bsky.social · 06/12/2024We always had a box of mandarins in our house around Christmas 🤷🏼♀️ I always thought it was a thing in Europe in general. 100
Reposted by Emma Rainey 🍉Teddy Wilson @reportbywilson.bsky.social · 02/12/2024"Patel is a purveyor of far-right conspiracism in other ways that overlap with QAnon. He claims a nefarious Deep State controls the US government and is arrayed against Trump and conservatives. He encourages paranoia and calls for revenge."motherjones.comHow Kash Patel, Trump's FBI pick, embraced the unhinged QAnon movementHis extremism goes far beyond assailing a supposed Deep State. 38731
Emma Rainey 🍉 @emmar90.bsky.social · 02/12/2024Current numbers. SF at 39 seats and the last two seats are between two FF candidates and Aontú in Cavan-Monaghon. 010
Emma Rainey 🍉 @emmar90.bsky.social · 02/12/2024I think for some, maybe, but the exit poll highlighted that many FFG voters felt that their living standards were better off under them. So I'm not sure how much geopolitics plays as a factor in people's voting decisions from this cohort. 200
Emma Rainey 🍉 @emmar90.bsky.social · 02/12/2024The ex-FG TD on RTÉ yesterday was going on about that Independent Ireland as a viable like-minded option. Also, I think a handful of individual independents were former FFG party members and they might be swayed to let bygones be bygones. 030
Reposted by Emma Rainey 🍉Niamh O’Mahony @niamhomahony.bsky.social · 02/12/2024Some important insights from this European Commission-led research, but the subeditor might want to take another look (assume a recent court case influenced the angle taken), as ‘headline’ stat only gets brief mention in article… @irishexaminer.bsky.social www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...irishexaminer.comFifth of Irish people think women make up or exaggerate claims of abuse or rape — surveyThe Eurobarometer poll survey of more than 25,800 respondents across the 27 EU member states found that 8% of Irish people think it is okay for a man to occasionally slap his wife or girlfriend 041
Emma Rainey 🍉 @emmar90.bsky.social · 02/12/2024I'll caveat every broad left statement going forth with *except Labour. 120
Emma Rainey 🍉 @emmar90.bsky.social · 02/12/2024I think now will be a litmus test of sorts for Labour. Ivana looked eager about propping up a FFFG government but I reckon others in the party wouldn't be. 120
Reposted by Emma Rainey 🍉Philip O'Connor @philipoconnor.bsky.social · 02/12/2024Many older Irish voters better hope the young either have short memories, or they emigrate - because in five years' time, they'll remember what you did to them ... New post on #GE24 on Substack. #speirgorm open.substack.com/pub/ourmanin... 174911
Emma Rainey 🍉 @emmar90.bsky.social · 02/12/2024Lastly, the far-right thankfully did not make substantial gains but it would be remiss to pretend an emerging group did not materialise with Aontú, II & many independents. This will continue to grow unless we can offer a viable alternative future that supports the most underserved in society. 3/3 081
Emma Rainey 🍉 @emmar90.bsky.social · 02/12/2024Left leaning parties did appear fragmented during the campaign and let's be honest, the mud-slinging the past year hasn't helped. We need to take lessons from France in building a common platform with shared positions & messaging. "Purist" thinking needs binned as it only harms the movement. 2/3 2131
Emma Rainey 🍉 @emmar90.bsky.social · 02/12/2024Reflecting on #GE24, a few things emerge. There's a sizable portion of the population that leans into the "I'm alright Jack" mentality and they vote that way. If they see that their kids are struggling in the housing crisis but continue to vote FFFG, then I don't know what could change that. 1/3 1214
Reposted by Emma Rainey 🍉The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 01/12/2024irishtimes.com‘I felt really invaded’: Spiking victim calls for new law in Britain to be extended to Northern IrelandFrustrated by the PSNI’s lack of response to a spiking incident, Tanya Kearns is lobbying Stormont for legislative change 0113
Reposted by Emma Rainey 🍉Richard Chambers @newschambers.bsky.social · 01/12/2024Hutch has a cushion. Sherlock can’t be ruled out just yet but the gap has grown through recent eliminations. Hutch’s supporters - and other observers locally - believe he’s on the way to the Dáil. (2/2) 071
Reposted by Emma Rainey 🍉Richard Chambers @newschambers.bsky.social · 01/12/2024Dublin Bay South (4) The gurus have this one down as Geoghegan (FG), Bacik (Lab), O’Callaghan (FF), Andrews (SF) for the seats but Eoin Hayes (SD) put himself into contention and will pick up some transfers. Hazel Chu (GP) likely out - unable to keep Eamon Ryan’s seat in the constituency. #ge24 2221
Reposted by Emma Rainey 🍉Richard Chambers @newschambers.bsky.social · 01/12/2024Dublin North West (3) Dessie Ellis (SF) is home and hosed. Rory Hearne (SD) is close in his bid to take what was Róisín Shortall’s seat for many years. McAuliffe (FF) and Carney Boud (SF) for the final seat with transfers from Noel Rock (FG) and Conor Reddy (PBP) to come. #ge24 0397
Reposted by Emma Rainey 🍉The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 01/12/2024irishtimes.comFianna Fáil and Fine Gael likely to seek coalition deal with Labour and Social DemocratsElection 2024: Senior figures in both parties believe that a centre-left party would be preferable to a group of Independents 085
Reposted by Emma Rainey 🍉Louth For Ever 🦋 @louthforever.bsky.social · 01/12/20241/ Two defining forces shaped this election: voter apathy and the triumph of self-interest. The turnout numbers and vote patterns tell a sobering story about our collective commitment to addressing inequality. Both speak volumes about the state of our democracy. #GE24 #Vóta24 #Speirgorm 43511
Reposted by Emma Rainey 🍉Ciara | Ciaraíoch 🎨 @ciaraioch.bsky.social · 01/12/2024Ah well. Maybe after the next half decade. 1753792
Reposted by Emma Rainey 🍉The Author, Séamas O'Reilly @seamas.bsky.social · 30/11/2024I spent last weekend at the British Library's excellent 'Irish Writers Weekend'. I wrote this about Ireland's current cultural moment, the nature of coincidence, and what "progress" might really mean. www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle-co...irishexaminer.comSéamas O'Reilly: How the Irish have come to rule pop culture — and push for progress“We flagellate ourselves too much in Ireland” said Donal Ryan at one of the talks, when the subject of the mother and baby homes came up. “But we congratulate ourselves a lot too” replied Caoilinn Hug... 721246
Emma Rainey 🍉 @emmar90.bsky.social · 26/11/2024Asking SF about the state of the NHS in the North when it comes to health policy down South is such a silly question. The North is shackled to Westminster and has limited autonomy in what it can do in any policy area. #GE24 #RTEPM 1192
Emma Rainey 🍉 @emmar90.bsky.social · 26/11/2024It's like 4 against 1. The moderation is poor. They're basically allowing Mehole and Simon to bicker in her ear when she's trying to speak. 120
Emma Rainey 🍉 @emmar90.bsky.social · 26/11/2024Ireland's housing crisis is on a level far beyond that of many other high income countries. A record to be proud of sure Micheál, only if you know who is making money from what should be a fundamental right. #GE24 #RTEPM 020
Emma Rainey 🍉 @emmar90.bsky.social · 26/11/2024Simon Harris really is like the chirping wee bird in the corner every time it is Mary Lou's time to speak. He doesn't seem to know how a mature debate works. #GE24 #RTEPM 061
Emma Rainey 🍉 @emmar90.bsky.social · 26/11/2024FFFG have had almost 5 years since COVID-19 to stop price gouging in energy pricing. Saying they'll only intervene now when there is an election is cynical politicking. #GE24 #RTEPT 192
Emma Rainey 🍉 @emmar90.bsky.social · 26/11/2024The idea that media institutions are free from bias and partial perspectives is ridiculous. An independent peer review of coverage should be welcomed by a national broadcaster in a functioning democracy. #GE24 2217
Reposted by Emma Rainey 🍉Dr Mary McAuliffe @drmarymcauliffe.bsky.social · 26/11/2024Powerful - Vogue (Germany) #nomoteshame 434694
Reposted by Emma Rainey 🍉TheBlindboyPodcast @blindboyboatclub.bsky.social · 26/11/2024The government contacting the national broadcaster to intervene in a story that makes them look bad is not a signifier of a functioning democracy 1536578
Reposted by Emma Rainey 🍉Alan English @alanenglish9.bsky.social · 24/11/2024Sunday Independent/Ireland Thinks poll: Fine Gael 22% (-4) Fianna Fail 20% (-) Sinn Féin 20% (+2) Independents 19% (+3) Aontú 5% (+2) Soc Dems 5% (-1) Labour 4% (-) Greens 3% (-1) PBP/Solidarity 2% (-) Conducted Thur/Fri, 1,420 respondents Huge level of detail in paper & online 32521
Reposted by Emma Rainey 🍉John Barrington @johnbarrington.eurosky.social · 24/11/2024This poll was before Harris’s behavior towards a carer. They’ll have dropped another few percent because of his arrogance. 063
Reposted by Emma Rainey 🍉Owen Jones @owenjones.bsky.social · 23/11/2024Israel is plotting to colonise Gaza. This is all being openly discussed in the Israeli media. It is a damning indictment that Israeli newspapers offer more details of what's actually happening than newspapers in, say, the US or UK. New post 👇 www.owenjones.news/p/israeli-me...owenjones.newsIsraeli media: Israel is plotting to colonise GazaThe Western media keeps covering up Israel's crimes - but if you read Israel's newspapers, there is a different story. 511396514
Reposted by Emma Rainey 🍉Joe Noonan @joenoonan.bsky.social · 23/11/2024It would be important to seek the woman’s response to this statement I think. Otherwise he has the last word. 1146
Reposted by Emma Rainey 🍉The Guardian @theguardian.com · 23/11/2024Huge election year worldwide sees weakening commitment to act on climate crisistheguardian.comHuge election year worldwide sees weakening commitment to act on climate crisisAmong sweeping rightwing electoral victories across the globe, the ‘big loser of the elections has been climate’ An unprecedented year of elections around the world has underscored a sobering trend – in many countries the commitment to act on the climate… 107329
Reposted by Emma Rainey 🍉POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 23/11/2024Negotiators from some of the world's most powerful economies held a contentious late-night meeting as they sought to push through a $300 billion-per-year climate financing deal and break a stalemate at the COP29 summit, two sources told POLITICO.politico.euPoorer countries face $300B take-it-or-leave-it climate deal after testy meetingRich nations including the US, China, UK and Australia worked overnight to try to break the stalemate at the COP29 climate summit, diplomats told POLITICO. There was ‘lots of shouting,’ one diploma… 48724
Reposted by Emma Rainey 🍉Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 21/11/2024The International Criminal Court has announced that it is issuing international arrest warrants for Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, alleging war crimes. 541689496
Reposted by Emma Rainey 🍉POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 21/11/2024🚨 BREAKING: The ICC has issued an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over war crimes in Gaza.trib.alICC issues arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu over war crimes in GazaCourt alleges Israeli leader is complicit in “crimes against humanity.” 24602147
Reposted by Emma Rainey 🍉The Guardian @theguardian.com · 21/11/2024An arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu – Today in Focus Extradlvr.itAn arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu – Today in Focus ExtraThe international criminal court has issued arrest warrants for the Israeli prime minister, his former defence minister and a Hamas leader. Julian Borger reports After 10 months of deliberation, the international criminal court has issued an arrest… 616029
Emma Rainey 🍉 @emmar90.bsky.social · 17/11/2024My age group is stereotypically mocked for our love of house plants. They make your living environment better in so many ways. 010