ericdawson68.bsky.social @ericdawson68.bsky.social · 11/04/2026Just another example of the stupidity of Brexit, the damage done to the arts and creative sector. open.substack.com/pub/bylinesn...open.substack.com 020
ericdawson68.bsky.social @ericdawson68.bsky.social · 05/02/2026Hungary has charged the Mayor of Budapest for helping organise a peaceful Pride march after it was banned. Punishing peaceful assembly threatens freedom and democracy for everyone. The EU must act. Sign and speak out. a.allout.org/s/P29lG/a.allout.orgPride on trial in HungaryHungary is pressing criminal charges against the Mayor of Budapest for helping organise a peaceful Pride march. When peaceful assembly is punished, democracy is at risk. The EU must act to defend free... 030
ericdawson68.bsky.social @ericdawson68.bsky.social · 19/01/2026Given current events gov.uk was it really such a wonderful idea to invest so much of UK money and security in Trump's buddies at Palantir? New strategic partnership to unlock billions and boost military AI and innovation - GOV.UK share.google/8bRgtoXBMrpN...share.googleNew strategic partnership to unlock billions and boost military AI and innovationThe UK will be at the leading edge of defence innovation as the government signs a new partnership with Palantir to unlock billions in investment and deliver on the Government’s Plan for Change. 010
ericdawson68.bsky.social @ericdawson68.bsky.social · 15/11/2025This was the view in 2003 at the time of Iraq. How much more should we worry in the time of Trump? Stark and fearful. Christians in Time of War–Hitler’s Germany, Today’s America - Crossings | The Crossings Community share.google/ZVwYWEkUQo32...share.googleChristians in Time of War–Hitler’s Germany, Today’s America - Crossings | The Crossings CommunityColleagues,Art Preisinger's prose has appeared here before. The ThTh postings for May 28 and November 14, 2002 came from his hand. Those two ThTh postings focused on Christians relating to the Muslim ... 031
ericdawson68.bsky.social @ericdawson68.bsky.social · 11/11/2025Don't let any unionist tell you the Windsor Framework deal the UK has with the EU dealing with Northern Ireland's unique position is damaging the Northern Irish economy. www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/nor...belfasttelegraph.co.ukStena Line route manager: ‘We carry more freight from Belfast than we did pre-Brexit’The trade director of Stena Line on the Irish Sea has said the ferry company is “vital” to infrastructure in Northern Ireland as the company marks 30 years of operation in Belfast. 020
ericdawson68.bsky.social @ericdawson68.bsky.social · 04/11/2025Wisdom from John Pavlovitz open.substack.com/pub/johnpavl...open.substack.comDear Phobic Christians, Love LGBTQ People Or Leave Them the Hell AloneDear Phobic Christians, 110
ericdawson68.bsky.social @ericdawson68.bsky.social · 20/10/2025I'm delighted that the Anglican Church of Ireland has reaffirmed their commitment to the existing structure of the Anglican Communion and so rejecting Gafcon's position. connor.anglican.org/2025/10/20/a...connor.anglican.orgArchbishops’ statement on the Church of Ireland and the Anglican Communion | The Church of Ireland Diocese of ConnorThe Most Rev John McDowell, the Church of Ireland’s Primate of All Ireland and Archbishop of Armagh, with the Most Rev Michael Jackson, Primate of Ireland and Archbishop of Dublin, have issued the fol... 010
Reposted by @ericdawson68.bsky.socialBylines Network @bylinesnetwork.co.uk · 04/10/2025CMAT charms Brighton at acoustic gig Irish popstar CMAT celebrates the launch of her third studio album Euro-Country | Rudi Banfield @sussexbylines.co.uksussexbylines.co.ukCMAT charms Brighton at acoustic gigIrish popstar CMAT celebrates the launch of her third studio album Euro-Country 0172
ericdawson68.bsky.social @ericdawson68.bsky.social · 10/09/2025This shows that the racist thugs who call themselves protectors are interested only in violence, not protection. www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/norther...belfasttelegraph.co.ukThug who stabbed child is part of far right ‘save our children’ vigilante group in east BelfastA man convicted of the attempted murder of a 14-year-old child is part of a far-right vigilante ‘save our children’ group patrolling Belfast’s streets. 031
ericdawson68.bsky.social @ericdawson68.bsky.social · 28/08/2025Meanwhile kids are being murdered by Trump supporters in Minnesota. open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...open.substack.comAugust 27, 2025The image of National Guard troops, some of them from as far away as Louisiana and Mississippi, in Washington, D.C., spreading mulch around the cherry trees at the Tidal Basin and picking up trash, il... 021
ericdawson68.bsky.social @ericdawson68.bsky.social · 22/08/2025Obviously nothing sacred or Bright and Beautiful to arsonists. www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/norther...belfasttelegraph.co.ukFamous hymnwriter’s childhood home destroyed in Co Tyrone arson attack sparking anger and sadnessThe Co Tyrone childhood home of a famous hymnwriter has been gutted in an arson attack. 010
ericdawson68.bsky.social @ericdawson68.bsky.social · 12/08/2025Well, there's a surprise! www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/norther...belfasttelegraph.co.ukBelfast vigilantes who confront ‘migrants’ on camera led by alleged animal abuserThe leader of a gang of vigilantes who film themselves confronting people perceived to be migrants is known to police for his alleged involvement in animal cruelty. 010
ericdawson68.bsky.social @ericdawson68.bsky.social · 07/08/2025These "defenders" claiming to be protecting women and girls are nothing but misogynists and racists. 000
ericdawson68.bsky.social @ericdawson68.bsky.social · 25/07/2025Learn to float. It might just save your life or the lives of your children and grandchildren. rnli.org/magazine/mag...rnli.org‘Floating was the difference between life and death’After being dragged out to sea by a flash rip current, Katie and Will thought they were going to drown. But Katie suddenly remembered a poster she’d seen at a bus shelter … 000
Reposted by @ericdawson68.bsky.socialJohn Pavlovitz @johnpavlovitz.bsky.social · 26/06/2025Beginning July 7th, join me for SO, WTF AM I SUPPOSED TO DO?!, a week-long video series on how to have agency and efficacy in the middle of the madness. 427596
ericdawson68.bsky.social @ericdawson68.bsky.social · 25/06/2025Truck driver uses his truck to save man from burning building. Great thinking. www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...irishtimes.comLorry driver saves man from burning building in Dublin by parking under windowTomasz Zareba positioned his Eurospar delivery lorry to allow the man to jump onto it from Granby Row building 020
ericdawson68.bsky.social @ericdawson68.bsky.social · 24/06/2025You would think that the pro-lifers running the detention system would have done something to help this lady. I can't think of the reason why they didn't. nashvillebanner.com/2025/05/27/i...nashvillebanner.comDetained immigrant's pregnancy fails while in ICE custody - Nashville BannerICE's treatment of undocumented immigrants raises concerns as a woman's experience highlights what she described as inadequate medical care while in detention. 010
Reposted by @ericdawson68.bsky.socialGeorge Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 24/06/2025Your country needs you to fight back—now more than ever. And you can do it by telling 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 story here: ofthebrave.org Follow us at @ofthebraveusa.bsky.social. 19871192453
ericdawson68.bsky.social @ericdawson68.bsky.social · 18/06/2025Well, we all knew that but it's nice to have a judge confirm it. open.substack.com/pub/aaronrup...open.substack.comJudge rules that anti-woke is just racismYou can put lipstick on a pig, but it's still a rancid bigot. 020
ericdawson68.bsky.social @ericdawson68.bsky.social · 18/06/2025Sure if you're Irish you're born lucky. www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...irishtimes.comWinning ticket for €250m EuroMillions draw sold in IrelandTuesday’s jackpot surpasses previous largest Irish win by some €75 million 010
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ericdawson68.bsky.social @ericdawson68.bsky.social · 29/05/2025Couldn't happen to a more deserving MSP. www.heraldscotland.com/news/2519985...heraldscotland.com 020
Reposted by @ericdawson68.bsky.socialPennysalsa @pennysalsa.bsky.social · 26/05/2025Look he is on brand for a draft dodger🤬 what an azz! 03211
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ericdawson68.bsky.social @ericdawson68.bsky.social · 17/05/2025Ireland is very far from done. Any journalist who thinks Ireland is crushed is unworthy of the title. www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/05...telegraph.co.ukTrump has just crushed Ireland’s European dreamFor decades, the country played off Europe and America for its own benefit. No longer 151
ericdawson68.bsky.social @ericdawson68.bsky.social · 14/05/2025Portrush, N. Ireland. East Strand today. Blue sky and sea. 040
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ericdawson68.bsky.social @ericdawson68.bsky.social · 02/05/2025Northern Ireland's loyalists (loyal to the UK, they say) don't want to live in peace with their neighbors. www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/norther...belfasttelegraph.co.ukLoyalists intimidating residents in mixed housing estate with late night ‘drive-bys’Some residents in Lisburn’s Altona Drive say they are being targeted in late night ‘drive-bys’. 010
Reposted by @ericdawson68.bsky.social🇨🇦 Made in Canada 🇨🇦 ELBOWS UP 💪🍁🦫🌈🦋 @canadianpride.bsky.social · 20/04/2025Every one of these idiots will vote. Their heads are filled with disinformation and they are spinning with rage. They are highly motivated. The race is close. DO NOT SIT HOME AND ALLOW THEM TO PICK THE NEXT PRIME MINISTER Advance polling stations are open now from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m until Monday night 40685334
ericdawson68.bsky.social @ericdawson68.bsky.social · 12/04/2025Another climbdown from Trump. It looks like China is winning this war. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...theguardian.comTrump administration to exempt smartphones and computers from tariffsAnnouncement said tariffs – including those imposed on China – would also not apply to other electronic devices 033
ericdawson68.bsky.social @ericdawson68.bsky.social · 10/04/2025Russia is getting bolder in it's surveillance of Western waters. Is something going to break soon? www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...irishtimes.comRussian intelligence ship located in Irish-controlled waters not responding to communicationThe Viktor Leonov, monitored by the LÉ Samuel Beckett, has not revealed its purpose in Irish seas 074
ericdawson68.bsky.social @ericdawson68.bsky.social · 27/03/2025If Trump puts tariffs on pharma produced in Ireland American men won't be happy, or maybe there'll be an exemption for the one that interests them most. www.irishtimes.com/your-money/2...irishtimes.comCliff Taylor: Booze, butter, drugs, prices and tax - the key risks for Ireland as Trump’s tariffs loomCost of living could be in the firing line and a significant number of jobs could be affected 151
ericdawson68.bsky.social @ericdawson68.bsky.social · 15/03/2025Ash Regan has a big word on herself. It was her pushing a culture war issue that damaged the push for Scottish independence, not Nicola Sturgeon. www.heraldscotland.com/news/2501032...heraldscotland.comMy resignation was beginning of the end for Nicola Sturgeon, says Alba's Ash ReganAlba leadership candidate Ash Regan says her resignation from the Scottish Government in 2022 over the issue of gender self-ID was the beginning… 460
Reposted by @ericdawson68.bsky.socialRaw Story @rawstory.com · 12/03/2025rawstory.comMusk's latest cuts will hamper life-saving medical research for 'a generation': reportThe Trump administration's emphasis on right-wing ideology has had a chilling effect on life-saving medical research — and the researchers themselves — at the National Institutes of Health, according ... 1210865
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ericdawson68.bsky.social @ericdawson68.bsky.social · 04/03/2025It's the best hope for Russia to roll over Ukraine and start on the rest of eastern Europe, is what Putin means. 051
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ericdawson68.bsky.social @ericdawson68.bsky.social · 01/03/2025Recent European and world events have made even the traditionally peaceful and neutral Ireland acquire combat jets. They're buying European with the well-regarded Grifen jet. www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...irishtimes.comPlans to base combat jets at Shannon airport at annual cost of €100mSimon Harris says he is convinced of need to acquire combat jet aircraft to ‘deter and detect’ airborne threats as part of massive increase in defence spending 121
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ericdawson68.bsky.social @ericdawson68.bsky.social · 01/03/2025If you want to donate to the Ukraine defence effort here's a link for you. u24.gov.uau24.gov.uaUNITED24 - The initiative of the President of UkraineUNITED24 was launched by the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy as the main venue for collecting charitable donations in support of Ukraine. Funds will be transferred to the official accounts of... 110
Reposted by @ericdawson68.bsky.socialBusiness Insider @businessinsider.com · 27/02/2025The US economy is starting to look sluggish, and DOGE's government cuts could be speeding up its slowdown.businessinsider.comPeople are pumping the brakes on their expectations of economic growthThe US economy is starting to look sluggish, and DOGE's government cuts could be speeding up its slowdown. 52911
ericdawson68.bsky.social @ericdawson68.bsky.social · 25/02/2025As America no longer wants science or scientists Ireland should take them instead, says Fintan O'Toole. www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...?irishtimes.comFintan O’Toole: Trump and Musk’s war on science presents a startling opportunity for IrelandFintan O’Toole: Trump is complaining that we pick America’s pocket. Fair enough – we should instead pick America’s brains 011
Reposted by @ericdawson68.bsky.socialThe Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 19/02/2025Ireland would consider sending peacekeepers to Ukraine in event of ceasefire, Taoiseach indicatesirishtimes.comIreland would consider sending peacekeepers to Ukraine in event of ceasefire, Taoiseach indicatesUS president suggested Ukraine was to blame for Russian invasion 1353
ericdawson68.bsky.social @ericdawson68.bsky.social · 16/02/2025Vote for us and we'll restore public services in Scotland, says Scottish Labour. Just as their bosses at Westminster cut and privatise everything in sight. Who are they trying to fool? www.heraldscotland.com/news/2493903...heraldscotland.comPoll: Scottish Labour set for worst ever Holyrood electionA new poll has found only 18 of Scots will vote for the party at the next Scottish Parliament election . 010
ericdawson68.bsky.social @ericdawson68.bsky.social · 15/02/2025Remember those leaders who think they should be worshipped like God? Turns out they're not. Read Nadia Bolz-Weber. open.substack.com/pub/thecorne...open.substack.comUnclean lipsa sermon on having faith in the time of tyrants 000
Reposted by @ericdawson68.bsky.socialalienjawdee.bsky.social @alienjawdee.bsky.social · 15/02/2025I’m sure the “Russian butcher” will allow him to make such a speech……! 092
ericdawson68.bsky.social @ericdawson68.bsky.social · 15/02/2025Given climate change countries susceptible to Atlantic storms must improve resilience in their power infrastructure to prevent catastrophic damage as Sweden did after Storm Gudrun in 2005. www.irishtimes.com/environment/...irishtimes.comElla McSweeney: After Storm Éowyn, Ireland must do what Sweden did 20 years agoStorm Gudrun shocked the Nordic country into building a new, climate-proofed power grid. Will Ireland follow suit? 010
ericdawson68.bsky.social @ericdawson68.bsky.social · 10/02/2025Brexit has either killed off or substantially reduced support among EU member countries for those countries leaving the EU. They see the mess the UK made of it and the weakening of the UK economy. www.irishtimes.com/business/eco...irishtimes.comHow Brexit killed FrexitThe UK’s messy, ill-thought out exit from the EU has effectively killed off leave campaigns in other member states 232
ericdawson68.bsky.social @ericdawson68.bsky.social · 05/02/2025Progress for Irish language teaching in unionist East Belfast. www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...irishtimes.comScoil na Seolta school brings the Irish language to Belfast’s loyalist heartlandIn an area once a bastion of unionism the school has become a symbol of east Belfast’s altered political landscape and demography 000