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John Cooper

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Nurse. Therapist. Socialism. Climate justice. Birmingham, UK. It’s later than you think 🌍🍉 musicfromdifferentplaces.blogspot.c…

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Stand Up To Racism Birmingham @sutrbirmingham.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
📢 SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT Gina Hardy, an organiser with Women Against the Far Right Coventry & Warwickshire and a member of the WATFR National Steering Committee, will be joining us on the Unity March on Sunday 4 October. RSVP here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/west-midla...
📢 SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT 

Gina Hardy, an organiser with Women Against the Far Right Coventry & Warwickshire and a member of the WATFR National Steering Committee, will be joining us at the West Midlands Against Racism Unity March & Rally on Sunday 4th October.

Gina has been active in the fight against racism both locally and nationally, challenging the far right’s weaponisation of women’s safety to fuel racism and division.

✊ Add your voice to the growing movement for an anti-racist West Midlands. Come along and stand with us!

Register your attendance and get updates 👇

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/west-midlands-against-racism-unity-march-and-rally-tickets-1998068287033

https://facebook.com/events/s/west-midlands-against-racism-u/28842907285311362/

Donate to help us build the biggest Unity Rally possible! ❤️✊️👇

https://www.goodhub.com/go/unityrally2026
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John Cooper @j0hnc00per.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
secretbirmingham.com
From Cold War bunkers to ‘Peaky Blinders’ secrets: Inside the forgotten underground network hidden beneath the streets of Birmingham
Did you know that beneath the bustling surface of modern Birmingham lies a number of secret underground tunnels?
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John Cooper @j0hnc00per.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
eventbrite.co.uk
West Midlands Against Racism: Unity March and Rally
On Sunday 4th October we will celebrate the diverse, multicultural West Midlands with a march and rally in Birmingham city centre.
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tash @tashldn.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Congrats to the @unitetheunion.bsky.social bus drivers who took strike action and won! ✊✊🏿✊🏾 ❄️ www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
standard.co.uk
Air con to be installed in all London buses by next summer after strikes
Air con to be installed in every drivers cab after a campaign for better working conditions in heatwaves
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John Cooper @j0hnc00per.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Lucy Letby’s case is so controversial because she did not receive a fair trial and her conviction is not sound. www.reuters.com/world/uk/who...
reuters.com
Who is Lucy Letby and why is her case so controversial?
A British public inquiry concluded on Tuesday that hospital managers could have prevented nurse Lucy Letby killing more babies in her care had they taken action against her sooner.
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John Cooper @j0hnc00per.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
This week the Royal College of Psychiatrists issued a public apology for decades of mismanagement and misdiagnosis, saying staff have been too focussed on treating symptoms rather than exploring how past traumatic experiences can still affect patients. 1/
bbc.co.uk
NHS failing child sexual abuse victims, say psychiatrists
There have been decades of mistreatment and mismanagement of those who seek help later in life, say experts in a new, damning report.
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John Cooper @j0hnc00per.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Ruddy Turnstones in Robin Hoods Bay this afternoon #birds
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Health Nerd @gidmk.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
The Jason Arday saga made me furious and sad in equal measure so I wrote about it. The whole thing is deeply unpleasant. gidmk.substack.com/p/the-jason-...
gidmk.substack.com
The Jason Arday Saga Is Terrible And Everyone Involved Should Be Ashamed Of Themselves
The whole thing makes me furious
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John Cooper @j0hnc00per.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
bogisland.substack.com
Join Team Tucker? No thanks.
Why the Palestine solidarity movement should not embrace Tucker Carlson.
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John Cooper @j0hnc00per.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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John Cooper @j0hnc00per.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
"Ladies and Gentlemen, we are floating in space.” #SolarEclipse
Eclipse viewers look out to sea on the cliffs near Lizard Point in Cornwall Image of partial eclipse near Lizard Point, Cornwall.
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John Cooper @j0hnc00per.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
In Birmingham the solar eclipse will start at 18:15, be at maximum coverage at 19:11 and end about 20:04, and there is expected to be about 91-92% coverage. #SolarEclipse
bbc.co.uk
How to see the solar eclipse in the West Midlands
Dozens of events are being held where people can view the most dramatic partial solar eclipse in years.
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John Cooper @j0hnc00per.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
The Golden Lion originally stood in Deritend & had to be rebuilt between 1616 & 1644, after it was believed to have been damaged during a Royalist attack on Birmingham in the English Civil War… it was badly damaged in an arson attack carried out by suffragettes in 1912 www.bbc.com/news/article...
Side view of the newly restored Golden Lion in Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham, Rear of the newly restored Golden Lion in Cannon Hill Park, BirminghamFront of the newly restored Golden Lion in Cannon Hill Park, BirminghamTwo women walked past fencing surrounding the newly restored Golden Lion in Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham
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Better Streets for Birmingham @betterstreetsforbirmingham.org · 04/07/2026
We’re at #CoCoMAD in Cotteridge Park until 7pm together with #BikeBirmingham, #BikeBusBirmingham, Birmingham Bike Foundry and @walkwheelcyclet.bsky.social. Chat about safer, healthier streets - and enjoy this brilliant community festival! cocomad.org.uk
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John Cooper @j0hnc00per.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Sunrise, Treen, Cornwall
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John Cooper @j0hnc00per.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Trengwainton Garden, Cornwall
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Greenpeace EU @greenpeace.eu · 26/06/2026
Europe is baking in a record-breaking heatwave – driven by climate change, mostly caused by burning fossil fuels Meanwhile, the US, Qatar, Nigeria and Algeria are lobbying to cut the EU's methane pollution rules so they can selling Europe EVEN MORE FOSSIL GAS and push those temperatures up higher
An Open Letter to Leaders of the European Commission, European Council, and
European Union (EU) Member States on the EU Methane Regulation
Dear President von der Leyen, President Costa, and EU Member State Leaders:
As your largest energy suppliers, we are committed to strengthening our economic and strategic partnerships
and ensuring Europe’s energy security. We fully support your objectives of increasing EU economic
competitiveness, prosperity, sustainability, and energy security through provision of reliable energy supplies
for the European Union and its citizens.
It is with these shared goals in mind that we write to urge the EU to take swift, necessary actions to clarify and
to adopt targeted amendments to the EU Methane Regulation (EUMR), some of which have already been
requested by several EU Member States, industry, and members of European Parliament.
These amendments should also be preceded by the: (i) adoption of a stop-the-clock mechanism, to provide
time to develop necessary methodologies and compliance pathways that work for all; (ii)grandfathering of
new contracts signed while these additional legislative adjustments are underway; and (iii) removal of
penalties for noncompliance during this transitional period.
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John Cooper @j0hnc00per.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
What a treat to receive this book in the post. A detailed account of 278 species of birds observed in the spectacular landscape of Budle Bay. Many of the beautiful images are captured by the author. Many thanks for this Chris.
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Birmingham Climate Justice Coalition @brumcjc.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
People's Emergency Briefing Saturday 13 Jun, 16:30 The Old Print Works, Balsall Heath. Drinks can be taken be taken to the viewing. Change Kitchen are supplying the cake and fruit! Part of Balsall Heath Second Saturday's programme www.secondsaturday.org.uk RSVP: tinyurl.com/BalsallHeathPEB
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Birmingham Climate Justice Coalition @brumcjc.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Solidarity with @bcu-ucu.bsky.social fighting redundancies at BCU @illdoitanyway.bsky.social
A large group of protesters standing outside BCU with banners and placardsBCU UCU members and supporters standing with the branch banner. A speaker addresses the crowdA protester addresses the crowd standing next to the BCU UCU branch bannerA protester addresses the crowd standing next to The BCU UCU banner
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John Cooper @j0hnc00per.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Selfridges, Birmingham, at night
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Chris Knox @budlebirder.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
226-pages with colour photos maps graphs & info from one of Northumbs most impt birding areas. 💷 Special price for NTBC/NNBC members: £15 + £3 postage 📩 Non-member price avail on enquiry. PLS REPOST To order send a Direct message to @budlebirder.bsky.social #NEbirding #BirdingScotland #UKbirding
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Kings Heath United Against Racism @khuar.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
STOP BRITAIN FIRST IN BRUM SATURDAY 20 JUNE Follow the link below for - latest info, - full list of supporting organisations, - ⁠petition, - RSVP: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stop-fasci...
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Birmingham Climate Justice Coalition @brumcjc.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
“We need change within the system. Food has become a global commodity that is traded in markets, controlled by just 5 companies. It’s an obscene model that we have, for profit. Everything & everybody suffers.” Dr Louise Bodner, official Voice of the River Wye #r4today @friendsriverwye.bsky.social
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Alex Callinicos @alexcallinicos.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
The Met police tried to help Tommy Robinson upstage the Palestine movement on Nakba day. Instead they were the ones upstaged. A great victory for anti-imperialists and anti-racists. socialistworker.co.uk/anti-racism/...
socialistworker.co.uk
Anti-racist and Palestine protesters outnumber far right in London
Palestine solidarity marchers and anti-racists celebrated a decisive victory in London on Saturday as they outnumbered fascist Tommy Robinson.
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Kings Heath United Against Racism @khuar.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
Six coaches from Birmingham traveled to London on Saturday. We were marching against the far right and marching for Palestine.
Birmingham’s chief steward stands in front of protesters holding banners. She is holding a megaphone, leading the chanting.Union Jills fly on Saturday’s march above a Palestine Solidarity Campaign banner and a CND bannerBrummies march beneath a large banner that reads
BIRMINGHAM TOGETHER
HOPE SOLIDARITY LOVEBrummie protesters assemble behind their banners
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John Cooper @j0hnc00per.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
“I just don’t know how these two views are reconcilable… I have no idea how Labour can govern from here” - Ailbhe Rea, Political Editor of the New Statesman. #Starmer
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Birmingham Climate Justice Coalition @brumcjc.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Greens emerge as second biggest party in Birmingham 💚 Congratulations to @brumgreens.bsky.social
birminghammail.co.uk
Breaking: Birmingham's hung 'rainbow' council after Labour collapse
Council split between Reform UK, Greens, Tories, Labour, Lib Dems and Independents in chaotic outcome for city
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Chris Knox @budlebirder.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
The *Birds of Budle Bay* is now with the digital printer! Purchase and collection details coming soon. Please repost 🐦 @ntbirdclub.bsky.social @durhambirdclub.bsky.social @teesmouthbirdclub.bsky.social @birdinglothian.bsky.social #BirdsofBudle #NEbirding
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John Cooper @j0hnc00per.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Bluebells in full effect. Pinfield Wood, Lickey Hills Country Park. Birmingham
A bluebell wood
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John Cooper @j0hnc00per.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
‘The Ballad of Judas Priest’ Review: Delightful Metal Doc Is a Rock-Solid Directorial Debut for Rage Against the Machine Guitarist Tom Morello
variety.com
‘The Ballad of Judas Priest’ Review: Delightful Metal Doc Is a Rock-Solid Directorial Debut for Rage Against the Machine Guitarist Tom Morello
Tom Morello and Sam Dunn's 'The Ballad of Judas Priest' profiles the British heavy metal legends via archive, new interviews and concert footage.
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John Cooper @j0hnc00per.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Staunch Trump Supporters Are Now Asking if He’s the Antichrist IN A MATTER of days, MAGA media figures have gone from defending President Donald Trump as God’s chosen president to making the case that he is actually the antichrist. www.wired.com/story/staunc...
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Rob from Maryland @peromyscus.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
Asha Bosle has passed. RIP to a true legend 😢 www.bbc.com./news/article...
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Chris The Gardener @nkdgardener.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
The woman who was my gateway drug to World music has died Asha Bosle www.youtube.com/watch?v=GeZh...
youtube.com
DUM MARO DUM - ASHA BHOSLE LIVE IN HOLLAND
YouTube video by amitava1988
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John Munro @johnmunro.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
With apologies to Bauhaus: Bela Lugosi, presente!
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John Cooper @j0hnc00per.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
The Camp Hill line is a great new service. Moseley Station is well designed with a large pedestrianised public space. I jumped on the train in Moseley this morning and was in Kings Norton 8 minutes later! Birmingham is choked by cars and >>>
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David Blanchflower BSc @davidbflower.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
Earth looking tiny as Artemis heads closer to the Moon. Taken by a crewmember. Tomorrow the Orion craft fly around the Moon. 🔭 🧪 #astrophotography #Artemis
Crescent Earth at centre as seen from Orion Spacecraft window.
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John Munro @johnmunro.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
Consider the infrastructure v enforcement debate settled. Car culture is a problem of public space. There is no policing your way to results as impressive as this.
theguardian.com
How Paris swapped cars for bikes – and transformed its streets
Under outgoing mayor Anne Hidalgo, the French capital added bike lanes, cut traffic and reclaimed public space, but not without resistance
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Chris Knox @budlebirder.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
13 Avocet, Eurasian White-front and 60 Twite the best of a long day in the field #BudleBay #NEbirding
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Kings Heath United Against Racism @khuar.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
On Sat 28 March in London, Birmingham will be making its voice heard. Right wing politicians & commentators love to use our city as a symbol of everything that they hate about this country. Our message will be clear: BIRMINGHAM IS NOT BROKEN. BIRMINGHAM IS UNITED! @togetheralliance.bsky.social
Activists at an anti-racist meeting stand behind a banner that reads

BIRMINGHAM TOGETHER
HOPE SOLIDARITY LOVE
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John Cooper @j0hnc00per.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
theguardian.com
‘Fear is good’: my scary subterranean journey into Underland, the film of Robert Macfarlane’s dazzling book
As the hit travelogue about the worlds beneath us becomes a film, its maker takes us on a voyage through Las Vegas storm drains and the caves of Yucatán – via Goatchurch Cavern in the bowels of Somers...
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John Cooper @j0hnc00per.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
I am alive, therefore I take sides.
I hate indifference. Living means taking sides... Indifference is the dead weight of history. It is a lead weight for those with new ideas, a ballast within which the most beautiful enthusiasms can drown, a swamp which defends the old order far better than any warriors or strong defences, because it sucks into its entrails the best activists, often stopping them from making history.

Indifference is a powerful force in history. It works passively but it works nevertheless ... Generally events take place not because lots of people desire them, but because many people don't commit themselves, they let things happen... The apparent random nature of history is nothing but an illusion created by indifference, by absenteeism...
 
I take sides. I live. In the active consciousness of my side I already feel the future society being built. In this human chain nobody carries a heavy weight, everything which happens is not the result of luck or fate, but is the result of our conscious work. Nobody looks on at a minority making sacrifices...
I am alive, therefore I take sides. That's why I hate those who don't take sides, those who are indifferent.

Antonio Gramsci, 1917
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John Cooper @j0hnc00per.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
instagram.com
TC & The Groove Family on Instagram: "We The People, See Your Evil, Hear the People, We Have Come to Testify. Here the People, Fear No Evil, See the People, We Have Come to Testify. When we starte...
179 likes, 24 comments - tcandthegroovefamily on March 12, 2026: "We The People, See Your Evil, Hear the People, We Have Come to Testify. Here the People, Fear No Evil, See the People, We Have Come ...
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
I don’t think unconditional surrender is imminent.
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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
"Fortunate Son" by CCR was written by John Fogerty in about 20 minutes, fueled by rage over the unfairness of the Vietnam War draft. The song critiques how wealthy, well-connected families used their influence to protect their sons from combat, while working-class young men were sent to fight
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Joe Peacock @brumgreenjoe.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
The #GreenSurge comes to Billesley! Amazing day yesterday with 55 @brumgreens.bsky.social campaigners out on the streets helping us to keep Reform out and #GetGreensElected 💚 Thanks for inspiring so many people @zackpolanski.bsky.social!
a collage of photos including a large group shot of people holding up calling cards in a garden and campaigners out on the streets.
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John Cooper @j0hnc00per.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
From Swirl How and Wetherlam.
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John Cooper @j0hnc00per.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
theguardian.com
US troops were told war on Iran was ‘all part of God’s divine plan’, watchdog alleges
Religious freedom group says 200 troops sent complaints of superiors using extremist Christian rhetoric to justify war
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John Cooper @j0hnc00per.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Daily Mail Science

Four biblical signs the world has entered the end of days as US
bombs Iran

16:08, 03 Mar 2026, updated 17:49, 03 Mar 2026

By CHRIS MELORE, US ASSISTANT SCIENCE EDITOR
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John Cooper @j0hnc00per.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Hope returns 💚
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