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Ian_Woolcomb

@ian-woolcomb-54.bsky.social
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Lover of sanity and peace. Occasional musician. Retired and happily married. Spiritual and also down to earth. Holier than nobody. As holy as anybody. Respecter of boundaries. Open minded... but not so much that my brains fall out! Love music and humour.

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Ian_Woolcomb @ian-woolcomb-54.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Millions of people are facing conflict, displacement and devastating humanitarian crises - we cannot stay silent. Demand the UK Gov uphold international humanitarian law and fund support. Sign the petition: www.oxfam.org.uk/get-involved...
oxfam.org.uk
Oxfam GB | Break the silence on humanitarian crises
Millions of people are facing conflict, displacement and devastating humanitarian crises - we cannot stay silent. Demand the UK Gov uphold international humanitarian law and fund support. Sign the pet...
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Ian_Woolcomb @ian-woolcomb-54.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
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youtube.com
Time to rejoin the EU
YouTube video by Another Europe is Possible
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Global Justice Now @globaljusticenow.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
WE SAY NO TO PALANTIR 🙅‍♂️ We and 120+ organisations and unions across Europe are calling on our governments and the European Commission to scrap all existing public sector contracts with Palantir. Read the open letter here: www.globaljustice.org.uk/wp-content/u...
Text reads: 120+ organisations and unions across Europe call on governments and the European Commission to SCRAP Palantir contracts. Palantir provides support to warmongers, drains our public wealth, deepens our dependence on tech billionaires. WE SAY NO TO PALANTIR.
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Ian_Woolcomb @ian-woolcomb-54.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Support for people on low incomes to pay water bills is unfair and inconsistent, forcing many to make impossible choices to make ends meet. I've signed the petition from @IndependentAge.bsky.social calling for a national social tariff for water. Join me! campaigns.independentage.org/page/187255/...
campaigns.independentage.org
Sign our petition to ensure everyone can afford their water bills!
Support for those struggling with water bills is unfair and inconsistent, forcing many people on low incomes people into impossible choices to make ends meet. That's why I've just signed Independent A...
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Ian_Woolcomb @ian-woolcomb-54.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
secure.avaaz.org/en/campaigns...
secure.avaaz.org
Justice for Jane!
She reported being drugged and raped by 7 men at Cornell. Their punishment? Essays and workshops.
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Ian_Woolcomb @ian-woolcomb-54.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
J'ai signé une pétition pour empêcher les géants pétroliers de faire obstacle à des vols plus propres. Signez : action.wemove.eu/sign/2026-09... Planes can run on used cooking oil but obviously big oil companies want to block this. Please sign the petition!
action.wemove.eu
Pas de géants pétroliers dans notre ciel
Partage la pétition et tu contribueras à multiplier l'impact de cette campagne : Pas de géants pétroliers dans notre ciel
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Ian_Woolcomb @ian-woolcomb-54.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Meta and X silenced dozens of LGBT+ groups the moment Türkiye's government asked – part of a crackdown where 110+ people now face legal action. Sign demanding they restore the accounts. a.allout.org/s/P8DJd/
a.allout.org
Meta and X: Stop blocking Turkish LGBT+ groups
Türkiye ordered Meta and X to block dozens of LGBT+ groups,Meta and X blocked dozens of Turkish LGBT+ groups the moment Türkiye asked – part of a crackdown where 110+ people now face legal action. Sign demanding they restore the accounts:
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Ian_Woolcomb @ian-woolcomb-54.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
www.libertyhumanrights.org.uk/advice_infor...
libertyhumanrights.org.uk
Police use of facial recognition technology: What are my rights? - Liberty
What is facial recognition technology? How is it used? What are my rights if I am identified using facial recognition technology?
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Peace & Justice Project @peaceandjustice.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Today's news that evidence on 20 companies and 54 individuals relating to the Grenfell Tower fire, which resulted in the deaths of at least 72 people in 2017, has been handed to the CPS, is a welcome step towards justice.
thecorbynproject.com
Grenfell fire: Response to evidence files being handed to CPS
Project for Peace and Justice, founded by Jeremy Corbyn. A hub for discussion and action, building solidarity and hope for a more decent world.
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Ian_Woolcomb @ian-woolcomb-54.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Feeling the pinch? MPs have the power to ensure your food bill isn't one of the things keeping you up at night. Tell yours to support your right to food today. www.amnesty.org.uk/get-involved...
amnesty.org.uk
Tell your MP: Nobody should worry about putting food on the table
Feeling the pinch? MPs have the power to ensure your food bill isn't one of the things keeping you up at night. Tell yours to support your right to food today.
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Ian_Woolcomb @ian-woolcomb-54.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
We need more men calling out misogyny, willing to stand with women, and take action. goodlawproject.org/s/748822
goodlawproject.org
It’s time for men to speak up - and act | Good Law Project
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Ian_Woolcomb @ian-woolcomb-54.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
I just invited my MP to learn what's next for renters' rights. Will you do the same? actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
actionnetwork.org
Tell your MP: stand up for renters by attending our event
I've invited my MP to learn what's next for renters' rights. Will you do the same?
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Ian_Woolcomb @ian-woolcomb-54.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/sa...
megaphone.org.uk
Save Daisy Hill Hospital
Daisy Hill Hospital serves communities across Newry, Mourne and the surrounding rural and border areas. Decisions about its services affect patients, families, staff and the future of local healthcare...
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Ian_Woolcomb @ian-woolcomb-54.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
The super-rich are profiting from the cost-of-living crisis. While our energy bills rose by 50%, the super-rich who make their money from energy have seen their wealth grow by 20%. Demand that the UK government taxes extreme wealth with @waronwant.bsky.social: secure.waronwant.org/page/201460/...
secure.waronwant.org
Stop the Super-Rich Profiting from the Cost-of-Living Crisis
Tax extreme wealth now
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Ian_Woolcomb @ian-woolcomb-54.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Britain's future relationship with Europe is being debated in Parliament on 12th October. I've just asked my MP to attend. Will you ask yours? www.europeanmovement.co.uk/contact-mp-a...
europeanmovement.co.uk
Ask your MP to stand up for our future in Europe
On 12 October, Parliament will debate the UK's future relationship with Europe, after a government petition got over 100,000 signatures. Will you write to your MP to ask them to attend the debate?
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Ian_Woolcomb @ian-woolcomb-54.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
The EU wants to hand over our fingerprints and facial images to Trump. Hardly anyone knows. Sign and share to help stop it! action.wemove.eu/sign/2026-06...
action.wemove.eu
EU: Don’t send our data to the US!
Share the petition and you'll help multiply the impact of this campaign: EU: Don’t send our data to the US!
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Ian_Woolcomb @ian-woolcomb-54.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
www.newscientist.com/article/2590...
newscientist.com
Backpack massages muscles when it detects they're fatigued | New Scientist
A backpack consisting of electrodes, cables and a soft massage head kneads muscles in the back when it picks up on them being fatigued
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Ian_Woolcomb @ian-woolcomb-54.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
The public wants public OWNERSHIP, not public CONTROL. We Own It's new report explains how Andy Burnham can deliver public ownership. I have just sent the report to my MP. Can you take 2 mins now to send it to your MP too? @weownit.org.uk weownit.org.uk/act-now/burn...
weownit.org.uk
Andy Burnham can deliver public ownership: Share our NEW report with your MP
Your MP can be one of the MPs telling the Prime Minister that he has to deliver public ownership.
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Mr Natural @neilmatheson66.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Remembering John Bonham who left us #OTD 1980. #Zeppelin
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Ian_Woolcomb @ian-woolcomb-54.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
I've just asked my MP to attend The Children's Society's Parliamentary event and show their support for children's wellbeing. Can you invite your MP too? act.childrenssociety.org.uk/page/200634/...
act.childrenssociety.org.uk
Ask Your MP to Show Up for Children's Wellbeing in Parliament
Urgent action is needed to reverse the decline in children's wellbeing. That's why it's vital that decision-makers understand what needs to change. Email your MP today and ask them to attend our Parli...
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Ian_Woolcomb @ian-woolcomb-54.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Vast data centres are using up massive amounts of resources and disrupting local communities. And the government doesn’t have a plan for how to deal with them. Tell the government to get a grip on data centres. @friends-earth.bsky.social foe.uk/38h0y
foe.uk
Stop data centres draining our precious resources
Add my name Data centres are springing up all over the UK – using massive amounts of electricity and, in many cases, huge amounts of water. The UK is already facing water shortages, high energy demand...
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Ian_Woolcomb @ian-woolcomb-54.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Palestine badges are now being banned across the NHS. The same trusts that lit up their buildings in blue and yellow for Ukraine. Sign the petition the.organise.network/campaigns/ne...
the.organise.network
NHS workers must be free to show solidarity with Palestine
Add your name:
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Ian_Woolcomb @ian-woolcomb-54.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Can you take 2 mins to respond to Ofwat's consultation to demand they BLOCK the water bill hike. If water companies can't survive without hiking our bills, let them go bust and bring them into public ownership. Deadline: midnight Thurs 24th Sept weownit.org.uk/NoBillHike
weownit.org.uk
Ofwat: No to water bills hike, let them go bust - Respond by midnight on Thursday 24th September
Demand that Ofwat says no to bill hikes. Let water companies go bust and bring them into public ownership for nothing.
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Ian_Woolcomb @ian-woolcomb-54.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Support for people on low incomes to pay water bills is unfair and inconsistent, forcing many to make impossible choices to make ends meet. I've signed the petition from @IndependentAge.bsky.social calling for a national social tariff for water. Join me! campaigns.independentage.org/page/187255/...
campaigns.independentage.org
Sign our petition to ensure everyone can afford their water bills!
Support for those struggling with water bills is unfair and inconsistent, forcing many people on low incomes people into impossible choices to make ends meet. That's why I've just signed Independent A...
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Ian_Woolcomb @ian-woolcomb-54.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Sign this with me? Standing with Macklemore after he got dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour for speaking up on Palestine: the.organise.network/campaigns/ne...
the.organise.network
Stand with Macklemore, protect artists' right to show solidarity with Palestine
Add your name:
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Ian_Woolcomb @ian-woolcomb-54.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Our politics should not be for sale. It's time for a strict cap on political donations. Sign the petition: r.ippl.es/donations-cap/
r.ippl.es
Petition: We need a cap on political donations NOW
I’ve just signed to support this campaign – join me
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Ian_Woolcomb @ian-woolcomb-54.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
act.38degrees.org.uk/act/water-bi...
act.38degrees.org.uk
The People’s Sewage Refund
💷🌊 We pay for sewage to be properly treated. Yet our waterways are still being polluted. If the service isn’t being delivered, why should we keep paying for it? Demand The People’s Refund. Add your na...
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Ian_Woolcomb @ian-woolcomb-54.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
AI is getting dangerous - beyond our control. 🤖 The race to build ever more powerful AI is reckless. Tell the EU to put safety first! ✊ action.wemove.eu/sign/2026-08...
action.wemove.eu
AI should serve us, not tech billionaires!
Share the petition and you'll help multiply the impact of this campaign: AI should serve us, not tech billionaires!
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Ian_Woolcomb @ian-woolcomb-54.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
secure.avaaz.org/campaign/en/...
secure.avaaz.org
Give us our rivers back!
Raw sewage was dumped into UK waters almost every 30 seconds. The government is drafting a bill that could save our streams – if enough of us demand it.
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Ian_Woolcomb @ian-woolcomb-54.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
It's time for a new Charter. Help write it and choose your 6 demands for a better politics. Take the survey here:https://actionnetwork.org/surveys/a-new-charter?source=bluesky&
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Ian_Woolcomb @ian-woolcomb-54.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Meta and Big Tech: don't allow the spread of disinformation on your platforms! action.eko.org/a/meta-big-t...
action.eko.org
Meta and Big Tech: don't allow the spread of disinformation on your platforms!
When Bolsonaro was president, he almost destroyed the Amazon. Now, his son could be elected to start Bolsonaro 2.0 and finish the job. Recent research by Ekō just exposed that Meta AI, Gemini, Grok an
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Ian_Woolcomb @ian-woolcomb-54.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Britain's future relationship with Europe is being debated in Parliament on 12th October. I've just asked my MP to attend. Will you ask yours? www.europeanmovement.co.uk/contact-mp-a...
europeanmovement.co.uk
Ask your MP to stand up for our future in Europe
On 12 October, Parliament will debate the UK's future relationship with Europe, after a government petition got over 100,000 signatures. Will you write to your MP to ask them to attend the debate?
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Ian_Woolcomb @ian-woolcomb-54.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
I just signed this petition calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to say NO to reviving the Keystone XL pipeline. Sign and share it too: act.350.org/sign/no-kxl-...
act.350.org
No pipelines on a burning planet. No to Keystone XL!
Donald Trump is threatening to revive the Keystone XL pipeline, even as our communities are reeling from a summer of fossil-fueled heatwaves, wildfires and smoke. But Keystone XL was a bad idea when i...
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Ian_Woolcomb @ian-woolcomb-54.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
youtu.be/6F7jsfL022Q
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Gaza building Collapse
YouTube video by Oxfam GB
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We Own It @weownit.org.uk · 18/09/2026
🚨This government wants mayors to oversee private water companies Without OWNERSHIP, this plan only foists the blame for failures onto local leaders. @angelaeagle1.bsky.social MP read our open letter on why you MUST give leadership AND ownership to local leaders: weownit.org.uk/mayors/ownership
Image with a picture of Environment Secretary Angela Eagle, with text that says "Open letter to Angela Eagle and regional mayors: NO to local oversight of private water companies, without local ownership"
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Ian_Woolcomb @ian-woolcomb-54.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Ed Sheeran: Cancel your US tour! action.eko.org/a/ed-sheeran...
action.eko.org
Ed Sheeran: cancel your genocide-friendly tour
Macklemore stood on stage with pop superstar Ed Sheeran and said two words: "Free Palestine."Days later, Ed Sheeran dropped him from his remaining US shows.Ed Sheeran chose warmongering billionaires o
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Ian_Woolcomb @ian-woolcomb-54.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Kyrgyzstan is on the verge of passing a law that would block people from updating their identity documents, restrict medical care, and limit how parents can support their own children. This affects real families. Sign now: a.allout.org/s/vdMXm/
a.allout.org
Kyrgyzstan is about to deny people their basic rights
A new law would prevent people from updating their identity documents, block medical care, and restrict parents from supporting children who do not conform to state-defined rules. This is a human rights emergency. Add your name.
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Ian_Woolcomb @ian-woolcomb-54.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Turkish police have arrested 25 LGBT+ rights defenders and detained over 100 people for running LGBT+ charities. Sign now and demand their release: allout.lgbt/4xtuI7i
allout.lgbt
Türkiye: Free the jailed LGBT+ activists
Police in Türkiye raided homes overnight and jailed people for running LGBT+ organizations, calling legal work a crime. Add your name and demand their immediate release.
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Ian_Woolcomb @ian-woolcomb-54.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Türkiye raided homes overnight and jailed people for running LGBT+ organizations, calling their legal work a crime. Sign now and demand their release: a.allout.org/s/P3D8Q/
a.allout.org
Türkiye: Jailed for running LGBT+ charities
Police in Türkiye raided homes overnight and jailed people for running LGBT+ organizations, calling legal work a crime. Add your name and demand their immediate release.
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Stop Trump Coalition @ukstoptrump.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
1 year ago we came together to stand up to Trump & his hatred. The forces behind Trump - fascism, Islamophobia, racism, greed - continue to try to divide us. We stand in solidarity for a democratic alternative. He will be back in the UK next year, we will be ready.
A small Trump baby balloon above a crowd
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Ian_Woolcomb @ian-woolcomb-54.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
I just signed @rainbowmigration.bsky.social’s call for LGBTQI+ people seeking asylum to access specialist support and advice. Add your name too, it only takes a minute. www.rainbowmigration.org.uk/rg-handraise...
rainbowmigration.org.uk
LGBTQI+ people seeking asylum should be able to access specialist support and advice. - Rainbow Migration
LGBTQI+ people fleeing persecution hope to rebuild their lives in safety in the UK. But instead of compassion and support, they face hostility, suspicion and
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Ian_Woolcomb @ian-woolcomb-54.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
smileymovement.org/news/michael...
smileymovement.org
Michael Jordan's Untold Charity Legacy: Family, Loss and Millions…
Beyond the sneakers and championships lies a philanthropic legacy shaped by his mother Deloris and a family tragedy. From Make-A-Wish to racial justice…
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Ian_Woolcomb @ian-woolcomb-54.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
smileymovement.org/news/care-ne...
smileymovement.org
MrBeast Joins CARE Nepal's Flood Recovery as the Real Work Starts Now
CARE Nepal had emergency kits on the ground within 48 hours of the flood that devastated Rasuwa. Now, with MrBeast and Beast Philanthropy funding the next…
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Ian_Woolcomb @ian-woolcomb-54.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
smileymovement.org/news/robert-...
smileymovement.org
7 Reasons Robert Irwin Is Officially Gen Z's Favourite Conservationist
Robert Irwin isn't just riding his father's legacy — he's building one of his own. From helping change Queensland law to becoming an Earthshot Prize…
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Ian_Woolcomb @ian-woolcomb-54.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
I just signed a @stopburningtrees.bsky.social petition: Stop Drax, Stop Dirty Data Centres!. Sign here: actionnetwork.org/petitions/st...
actionnetwork.org
Stop Drax, Stop Dirty Data Centres!
Data centres’ huge demand for energy can’t be allowed to prop up dirty polluting tree-burning power stations like Drax. We can’t sacrifice a safe climate for AI pipedreams. The business behind Drax,...
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Ian_Woolcomb @ian-woolcomb-54.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
The Russian LGBT Network is being forced to shut down after 20 years of life-saving support to queer people in Russia. Add your name to this petition calling for safe passage and visas for LGBT+ people at risk: allout.lgbt/4h8MlTX
allout.lgbt
Russia's crackdown on LGBT+ people is accelerating
The Russian LGBT Network was forced to shut down after 20 years of saving lives. As danger grows, LGBT+ people in Russia urgently need support. I signed calling for safe passage and visas for those at...
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Ian_Woolcomb @ian-woolcomb-54.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Trump: hands off the forests! actions.eko.org/a/trump-hand...
actions.eko.org
Trump: hands off the forests!
For 25 years, a law protected 59 million acres of forests in the US – some of the last truly wild forests on the planet – and just a few weeks ago, Trump signed off to end this protection.Now, pristin
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Ian_Woolcomb @ian-woolcomb-54.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
secure.avaaz.org/en/campaigns...
secure.avaaz.org
For a Human AI
Tech billionaires are treating us all as guinea pigs in their AI experiment. A global coalition of experts, artists, and workers is fighting back.
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Ian_Woolcomb @ian-woolcomb-54.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Stop Musk’s Space base actions.eko.org/a/stop-musk-...
actions.eko.org
Stop Musk’s Space base
Every year, tens of millions of birds fly thousands of miles across North America, stopping at Pecan Island to rest and feed along their epic migration.Snow geese arrive in enormous flocks. Endangered
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Ekō @eko.org · 15/09/2026
We did it! A million signers at stoptheracetoreplace.org?bsky -- still time to add your name and share this campaign widely...
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