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I am a left- leaning academic with a background in international politics who's trying to make sense of what looks like a fundamental shift in the world order.

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itsthesystem.bsky.social @itsthesystem.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Although drpressing, I think this is well- worth a listen: www.theguardian.com/politics/vid...
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'There’s no such thing as democracy' – Yanis Varoufakis | Radical Thinking with Aditya Chakrabortty
In the first episode of Radical Thinking, a new series from the Guardian, senior economics commentator Aditya Chakrabortty speaks to the former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis. What does he ma...
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Harry Stokes @timesplitterc.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Labour scum looking to push vulnerable folk into poverty
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itsthesystem.bsky.social @itsthesystem.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Power is a strange thing, isn't it? And yet, it has the potential to do good; to make this world a better place... sadly this potential isn't fulfilled often enough
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itsthesystem.bsky.social @itsthesystem.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
We're played on and many know it. The question is if we'll manage to do anything about it
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Here's today's column on the astonishing, ongoing mistreatment of people with #ME/CFS. Please spread it far and wide: the only thing which can break the media's wall of indifference is seeing an article about the issue go viral. Thank you. 1/2 www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Abandoned, dismissed and gaslighted: there is no excuse for the way ME sufferers have been betrayed | George Monbiot
Changes in guidance and science seem to have little impact on millions of devastated lives. It’s a social crisis playing out behind closed doors, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
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itsthesystem.bsky.social @itsthesystem.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Britain needs to see real change from Burnham's first Budget! It's time to tax the super-rich, and back our communities with the investment they need to thrive. I wrote to the PM to demand better. Will you add your name? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/de...
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Dear future Prime Minister: It's time to tax the super-rich
Britain needs to see real change from Burnham's first Budget! It's time to tax the super-rich, and back our communities with the investment they need to thrive. I wrote to the PM to demand better. Wil...
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itsthesystem.bsky.social @itsthesystem.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
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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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Blue Oleta @blue-oleta.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
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itsthesystem.bsky.social @itsthesystem.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
A deeply ironic subtitle which sadly raised a fear in me that another layer of management and regulation may be conceived in resoince: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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The Letby inquiry report makes one thing crystal clear: too much NHS management is scandalously poor | Tom Dolphin
Non-medical managers are the only safety-critical part of the service that do not have a regulator. Lady Justice Thirlwall says that must change. So do we, says Tom Dolphin, chair of the BMA council
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itsthesystem.bsky.social @itsthesystem.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
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itsthesystem.bsky.social @itsthesystem.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
The Iran war is making everything more expensive for us, but some companies are cashing in. Don't think that's right? Sign the petition now demanding they are taxed more on their record profits to help us all with the cost of living. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ra...
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Sign the Urgent Petition - End this rip-off
People in the UK are struggling to get by while some corporations are set to announce record high profits on the back of the Iran war. Join the campaign to demand these war profiteers are taxed so we ...
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Bonkers Economics @martinwhitlock.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Wealth = the things that actually meet human needs (food, housing, healthcare, education) and our capacity to keep producing them. Not the price tag. It's part of what I'll be talking about at HGF's Open Day in London on Sat 12th Sept.
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Josep Goded (Backup Account But Still Active) @josepgoded2.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
I am facing legal action and ongoing threats because of my reporting on Gaza and the Middle East. If you value this work, please support it in any way you can. Thank you. buymeacoffee.com/josepgodedf www.patreon.com/josepgoded www.paypal.com/paypalme/Jos...
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Josep Goded is Independent Journalist
Over the past few months, I’ve faced a wide range of threats, from harassment to violent and death threats for reporting on critical global issues—particularly Israel’s genocide in Gaza, the situation
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Peter Geoghegan @petergeoghegan.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
🔴 BIG MONEY IS CORRUPTING UK POLITICS From Farage's £5m gift to record donations, money in British politics is off the charts. Today, Democracy for Sale launches a video series w/ @transparencyuk.bsky.social on how super-rich buying UK democracy - and what can be done 🧵 youtu.be/Dn-G0nAlVwY?...
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How big money is corrupting UK politics | Going, Going, Almost Gone, Ep. 1
YouTube video by Transparency International UK
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Robert/Tony/c @robert111.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
The DWP is not accessible to many – defeating its own purpose www.thecanary.co/opinion/2026...
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The DWP is not accessible to many – defeating its own purpose
Why does the DWP keep imposing additional barriers that prevent disabled people from being able to positively engage with it?
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Josep Goded (Backup Account But Still Active) @josepgoded2.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
During the night, Israeli forces abducted a Palestinian at a gas station in Abu Dis, occupied Jerusalem.
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Josep Goded (Backup Account But Still Active) @josepgoded2.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Israeli forces raided Tuqu' overnight and abducted several Palestinians.
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Josep Goded (Backup Account But Still Active) @josepgoded2.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
A Red Crescent ambulance carrying a patient came under settler attack in Hebron.
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Josep Goded (Backup Account But Still Active) @josepgoded2.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Two Israeli airstrikes hit Al-Mansouri and Deir Suryan in southern Lebanon during the night.
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itsthesystem.bsky.social @itsthesystem.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Enabling people to think for themselves is a very dangerous thing. From the powerful this makes their job very difficult. For them, it's prefereable to cultivate docile and obedient people.
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UK Government Petitions @petitions.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
New petition: "Implement a wealth tax, increase marginal income tax rates & lower working hours" Deadline 7 February 2027, created by Jonathon Gilkes #NewPetition
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New petition: Implement a wealth tax, increase marginal income tax rates & lower working hours
Introduce a progressive annual wealth tax on the top 1%, increase marginal income tax rates for ultra-high earners, and legislate a structural framework to reduce standard working hours, in direct alignment with the macroeconomic models detailed in the 2026 Global Justice Report.
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itsthesystem.bsky.social @itsthesystem.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Palantir technologies attack life and liberty. This company has no place in our NHS and the health secretary must trigger the NHS contract break clause. Sign the petition here act.globaljustice.org.uk/node/4875
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No Palantir in our NHS
Palantir’s technical support for Israel’s genocidal regime and Trump’s abusive ICE gangs should disqualify it from any role in the UK’s public sector. But it has been handed access to NHS patient data...
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itsthesystem.bsky.social @itsthesystem.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Talking about an upside- down world...
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Josep Goded (Backup Account But Still Active) @josepgoded2.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Israeli forces abducted Imad Abu Khadija during a nighttime raid in Qalqilya.
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Josep Goded (Backup Account But Still Active) @josepgoded2.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Israeli occupation forces abduct Palestinian Ayman Muhammad Awad during a raid on his home in Kfaret, west of Jenin.
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itsthesystem.bsky.social @itsthesystem.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
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Sign the petition to give all workers the right to guaranteed hours
Betrayal: the UK Gov pledged guaranteed hours for all workers, but now most will miss out. Sign now to fight back.
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itsthesystem.bsky.social @itsthesystem.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
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Stand up to Trump and Bezos: stronger tax rules NOW
Jeff Bezos has just been crowned the world's third richest person...while Amazon dodges billions in tax. Right now, governments are negotiating new global tax rules. Tell the UK Government: don't cave...
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Josep Goded (Backup Account But Still Active) @josepgoded2.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Israeli settler militias set fire to Palestinian property in Masafer Yatta overnight.
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itsthesystem.bsky.social @itsthesystem.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
A worthy metaphor for whar's happening to America.
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Josep Goded (Backup Account But Still Active) @josepgoded2.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Israeli forces abduct a Palestinian during the ongoing invasion of Qalandia refugee camp.
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Josep Goded (Backup Account But Still Active) @josepgoded2.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Israeli Merkava tank sighted in southern Lebanon, moving toward Aita al-Jabal.
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Josep Goded (Backup Account But Still Active) @josepgoded2.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
An Israeli bulldozer was seen demolishing a house between Haddatha and Aita al-Jabal, southern Lebanon.
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Dan Miller @dan--miller.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
For $100,000 a month, Trump is basically legalizing and monetizing insider trading. By selling Wall Street hedge funds early access to market moving Truth Social posts, they are giving traders a massive head start on how new policy announcements will impact the markets.
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BOOsky Eldritch 🖤👻🦝 @tenredpencils1.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
The people at the DWP are not trained to deal with depression or anxiety disorders, and if you are honest with them about your experiences they will be forced to deflect, minimise or purposefully misrepresent your MH issues in pursuit of the one goal of “getting you into work”
Text reads: It comes after he revealed to the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg that he plans to bring down the welfare bill by making benefits conditional on people finding work, especially ones linked to mental health issues such as anxiety and stress.
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itsthesystem.bsky.social @itsthesystem.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
I wonder how long his popularity will hold for...
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Robert/Tony/c @robert111.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Struggling these days on how to communicate the doomsday scenario we are facing. The Canary is a left-wing outlet, & they are trying to crush the message. They have de-banked them. I mostly think I am shouting into the void. because people can't listen through their fear
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itsthesystem.bsky.social @itsthesystem.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Yet another deeply disturbing development: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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One day, your life and future may depend on a jury. The integrity of that legal process is in peril right now | Imran Khan
When a barrister is cited for contempt because of his argument to a jury, as happened in a Palestine Action trial, the risks affect us all, says Imran Khan KC
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 22/07/2026
Andy Burnham is allowing Donald Trump to use UK bases for his illegal war in Iran. So much for change. This is continuity Starmer.
An image of a B-52 bomber in flight with the following text:

CONTINUITY STARMER

NEW PM ANDY BURNHAM APPROVES USE OF BRITISH BASES FOR U.S. STRIKES ON IRAN

Green Party
Promoted by Chris Williams on behalf of the Green Party of England and Wales, c/o PO Box Green Party, London, SE1P 6YL
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
In June 2026 median gross pay of a payrolled employee was £31,584. £26,260 after income tax and NIC. A single person needs to earn £30,500 a year to reach a minimum standard of living. A couple with 2 children needs £74,000. 25.3m Britons, including,7.7m children live below minimum standard.
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Earnings and employment from Pay As You Earn Real Time Information, UK - Office for National Statistics
Monthly estimates of payrolled employees and their pay from HM Revenue and Customs’ (HMRC’s) Pay As You Earn (PAYE) Real Time Information (RTI) data. This is a joint release between HMRC and the Offic...
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itsthesystem.bsky.social @itsthesystem.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
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Andy Burnham: Kick Palantir out of our NHS!
I just signed the campaign calling on the Prime Minister to kick Palantir out of our NHS and police, can you ad your name now?
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Mondoweiss @mondoweiss.net · 18/07/2026
Gaza doctor Hussam Abu Safiya has been detained by Israel for a year and a half without trial and says his jailers are trying to kill him. His case has made international headlines, yet it is being ignored in the U.S. Why? mondoweiss.net/2026/07/isra...
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Israel is murdering Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya. The U.S. media is covering up the crime.
Gaza doctor Hussam Abu Safiya has been detained by Israel for a year and a half without trial and says his jailers are trying to kill him. His case has made international headlines, yet it is being ignored...
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Josep Goded (Backup Account But Still Active) @josepgoded2.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Legal action and ongoing threats are targeting me because of my reporting on Gaza and the Middle East. Without your support, my work is not possible. Support it in any way you can. Thank you. buymeacoffee.com/josepgodedf www.patreon.com/josepgoded www.paypal.com/paypalme/Jos...
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itsthesystem.bsky.social @itsthesystem.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
All civilizations go through highs and lows. But it increasingly seems to me that we in the West need to learn more humulity
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itsthesystem.bsky.social @itsthesystem.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
It's such a dofficult thing to do. Especially when there are strong interests by powerful groups to disincentivise this kind of thing... not encouraging for our future
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itsthesystem.bsky.social @itsthesystem.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
One can't make this up...
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Charles Keener @charleskeener.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
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itsthesystem.bsky.social @itsthesystem.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
act.38degrees.org.uk/act/big-publ...
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Bring our water back into public ownership
💧Water is a basic service, not a cash machine 🤑 While bills rise and sewage pours into our rivers and seas, water companies keep rewarding shareholders. Enough is enough. It's time to bring water ba...
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itsthesystem.bsky.social @itsthesystem.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Just sharing this now — because once you see #HowToGetFilthyRich on Channel 4, you’re going to want to sign it. It’s time to tax wealth, not work. Add your name and help make wealth taxes the first item on the new PM’s list. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/de...
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Dear future Prime Minister: It's time to tax the super-rich
Just sharing this now — because once you see #HowToGetFilthyRich on Channel 4, you’re going to want to sign it. It’s time to tax wealth, not work. Add your name and help make wealth taxes the first it...
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Electronic Frontier Foundation @eff.org · 10/07/2026
Did you get sticker shock last time you bought printer ink? Find out why it's so expensive and learn more about the right to repair movement with Adam Savage and iFixit CEO Kyle Wiens. Live discussion and Q&A on July 23rd. eff.org/livestream-r2r
EFFecting Change: If You Own It, Why Can't You Fix It on Thursday, July 23 at 9 AM PT. Featuring EFF's Corynne McSherry and Hayley Tsukayama, as well as Adam Savage and iFixit CEO Kyle Wiens.
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