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sasha @2damntrans.bsky.social · 14h
Think about what the meaning those words on the t-shirt mean. It is basically a declaration that trans female life should be protected. That’s all. And what does it say about the BBC as an institution that it takes issue with that?
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Defend Our Juries @defendourjuries.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Because judges are employed by the State, and the State doesn’t want people of conscience who dissent against unjust laws to be acquitted. Blocking this principle from jurors, often with threat of prosecution, is corrupt and undemocratic. The jury decides, not the judge. 2/2
Traffic passes by the signholders in the first image described in this post.A second image of row of peaceful sign-holders sitting in the rain, opposite the Old Bailey Central Criminal Court in London. Their signs display the words “jurors have an absolute right to acquit a defendant according to their conscience” - words that replicate a 1670AD stone plaque inside the Old Bailey referencing the legal rights of jurors following the trial of two Quakers and subsequent implementation of the legal principle known as “jury equity”.
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Laurie @ljmu.bsky.social · 8h
@ukcla.bsky.social Don't you have anything to say?
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Laurie @ljmu.bsky.social · 8h
So how much longer is Miliband going to have UK police arrest these sign holders as "terrorists"?
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Defend Our Juries @defendourjuries.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
BREAKING 15 people face arrest outside Elbit’s UAV-Tactical Systems factory in Leicester for peacefully holding signs. The Israeli Elbit owned factory on the doorstep of Leicester residents makes and exports parts for Israel’s illegal occupation, apartheid and ethnic cleansing.
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Defend Our Juries @defendourjuries.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
🏆 BREAKING: Defend Our Juries to receive 2026 Quaker Truth and Integrity Award “Defend Our Juries is as aligned to Quaker values today, in 2026, as it was in 1670, when the independence of juries was struggled for, and won by Quakers for us all.” Full: defendourjuries.net/press-releas...
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Laurie @ljmu.bsky.social · 8h
Democracy in the UK. Peaceful protest no longer allowed. Almost 4,000 peaceful signholders have been arrested as "terrorists" over the past 12+ months. Silence=Support of government accelerating dismantling of right of peaceful protest and fair jury trial. @defendourjuries.bsky.social
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Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 12h
Mamdani and Soboroff discuss the latest homicidal crime spree by ICE in New York City. youtu.be/WQA_BiDZH-0?...
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EXCLUSIVE: Mayor Mamdani says ICE makes ‘a MOCKERY’ of law & order after NYC shooting
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East Anglia Bylines @eastangliabylines.co.uk · 11h
Trump has turned to Putin to ease the fuel crisis. But what has he given Russia in return – and what might the consequences be for Ukraine and the rest of us? Richard Murphy examines a deeply troubling deal.
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Trump’s Russian diesel deal could come at a devastating price
Trump’s deal with Putin may ease fuel shortages, but risks undermining Ukraine and destabilising an already fragile world
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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 11h
At last! Big congrats to all including @carolecadwalla.bsky.social As MP I was proud to join a court case to try to force ministers to hold an inquiry into the impact of Russian disinformation on the Brexit vote & other recent elections - their lack of curiosity, from Boris onwards, was stunning …
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Peter Jukes @peterjukes.bsky.social · 10h
Eight years ago
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Maria Popova @popovaprof.bsky.social · 16h
“These things are important now to put clearly on the record and, I believe, help voters in Germany and France understand that some of this politics is instigated via our enemies, namely Russia," the Observer reports Burnham saying.
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Anne Muntean @annemuntean.bsky.social · 14h
The more Putin escalates his attacks on Europe, the more Europe should support Ukraine | Timothy Garton Ash www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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The more Putin escalates his attacks on Europe, the more Europe should support Ukraine | Timothy Garton Ash
Moscow’s imperialist strongman believes decadent European democracies can be cowed. Our job is to prove him wrong, says Guardian columnist Timothy Garton Ash
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Kate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 14h
Zelenskyy: “This week was very difficult for us, not only geopolitically, but also because of massive Russian attacks on our civilian infrastructure. They attacked our energy sector 196 times, our gas and oil 20 times. So far, they've killed 153 civilians.
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Laurie @ljmu.bsky.social · 12h
Is Brexit really more important than UK government continued support of Israeli genocide ? As long as UK public - ie individuals - remain silent , government will arrest peaceful signholders as terrorists. Silence=Support. @defendourjuries.bsky.social
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Dr. Mark P. Barry ☯︎ @drmarkpbarry.bsky.social · 13h
US threatens to block arms for Ukraine over attacks on Russian refineries www.ft.com/content/68fd...
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US threatens to block arms for Ukraine over attacks on Russian refineries
Officials lobby European capitals and Kyiv following Trump’s diesel deal with Putin
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Rachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 12h
"The 2.25m barrels of diesel Putin offered Trump will have zero net impact on the world price of diesel. But accepting them will collapse the US-led sanctions regime on Russia—and align Trump with Putin against Ukraine's attacks on Russian energy production..." www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/1...
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Trump Is an Easy Mark for Putin
The president’s diesel deal sells out Ukraine, and does nothing for Americans.
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Tax Justice UK @taxjusticeuk.bsky.social · 22h
When we talk about taxing the super-rich this is what we mean... Only 0.03% of the UK population has wealth of more than £10 million. & someone with £11,000,000 would pay just £20,000 with our Wealth Tax proposal.
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Dr. Aaron Thierry @thierryaaron.bsky.social · 22h
If we keep burning fossil fuels today's extremes becomes tomorrow's normal. Are we paying attention to the signs?
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Coastal flood warnings in place as high surf pounds Southern California coastline
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Peter Jukes @peterjukes.bsky.social · 21h
Not to forget tireless work by former officials and law makers like Chris Steele @damiancollins.bsky.social Ian Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social @benbradshaw.bsky.social
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Lady Macbeth @notinstructed.bsky.social · 21h
There is something particularly ugly about an institution polishing its own historical halo while omitting the journalists who actually did the work — especially when one of them then endured years of legal threats and abuse. Credit is not a decorative extra in journalism.
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Bluesky Fanatic @blueskyfanatic.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
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Kent and Surrey Bylines @kentandsurreybylines.co.uk · 09/10/2026
Camden performance was the first in a series of events that will see big names play in small venues to remind us of the joy music can bring | Jennie Kermode
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Skunk Anansie and Darrin Mooney thrill fans at surprise Nothing But Love gig
Camden performance was the first in a series of events that will see big names play in small venues to remind us of the joy music can bring
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Charles Keener @charleskeener.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
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Defend Our Juries @defendourjuries.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
BREAKING Arrests happening today in Stroud as @labouruk.bsky.social refusal to de-proscribe Palestine Action appears to spark a wave of autonomous actions across the country. 40 people were arrested in Leicester on Thursday, most were not breaking any law. Join us: www.wedonotcomply.org
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Ian O'Flynn @delibnet.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
New edited collection: Deliberative Peacemaking, ed Levy, McCulloch, and O'Flynn, forthcoming OUP global.oup.com/academic/pro...
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billkittle.bsky.social @billkittle.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
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Lindsay @lindsayea.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Mason, always on the right
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KittyKatGirl😻🙏💞🐞 @mary1kathy.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
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Barb McQuade @barbmcquade.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Donald Trump’s demolition of the rule of law makes a mockery of our Constitution and endangers our country. My thoughts in the Philadelphia @Inquirer.com. www.inquirer.com/opinion/edit...
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The Case for Impeachment: Trump’s contempt for the rule of law subverts democracy | Opinion
A breathtaking disregard for the principles and institutions that have underpinned the foundations of our free society for 250 years.
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Defend Our Juries @defendourjuries.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
BREAKING Professor Peter Hallward has just been arrested on the National March for Palestine for holding a banner with a factually accurate legal statement on it. “In the UK it’s a crime to say I support Palestine Action” Help end the absurdity: www.wedonotcomply.org
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Paul Behrens @profpaulbehrens.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Tomorrow at New Scientist Live: an emergency briefing on nature and climate with @kevinclimate.bsky.social, Nathalie Seddon (@naturebasedsols.bsky.social), and @rowhoop.bsky.social. I'll talk about how unprepared we are for food system risks. Sunday 14:40, Future Stage, ExCeL #NewScientistLive
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Jeff Goodell @jeffgoodell.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Another lawsuit filed against Big Oil for climate damages, this time by Brazil's national prosecutor: "The costs of climate damage should not fall solely on society and on those who lost everything in the tragedy." www.afp.com/en/brazil-pr...
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Brazil prosecutors sue Shell for $108 mn over deadly 2024 floods
Brazilian prosecutors on Friday filed an unprecedented lawsuit against oil giant Shell's subsidiary in the country, demanding $108 million in...
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Seth Cotlar @sethcotlar.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
The Trump Admin has ramped up ICE activities in Oregon, less than one month away from a gubernatorial election where Republican Christine Drazan is tied in the polls. A Republican hasn’t won a governor’s race in OR since 1982. Trump is basically giving a campaign donation to Tina Kotek. Bizarre.
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UNITED24 Media @united24media.com · 10/10/2026
⚡️ "This is not the time to ease pressure on Russia," said EU High Representative Kaja Kallas as the European Union prepares to approve major new sanctions.
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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 10/10/2026
The airport in the Saudi capital has been attacked again, officials say. One official said the airport in Riyadh has been evacuated and another said air traffic has stopped.
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The airport in the Saudi capital has been attacked again, officials say
The airport in Saudi Arabia's capital has been attacked again, according to two regional officials. They say the Riyadh airport has been evacuated and air traffic has stopped.
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Helen #FBPE #NHS #ClimateCrisis 🇪🇺🇬🇧🇺🇦🏳️‍🌈💙 @heib20.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Excellent!👏👏✨
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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 10/10/2026
It’s wild this January 6er actually sat for this interview and said she deserves restitution for her crimes on that day because Trump pardoned her. She can go to hell.
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Let me see if I understand this . . . 1. The U.S. is at war with Iran. 2. Russia is helping Iran in that war. 3. The U.S. is now giving Russia money that it can use to help Iran destroy U.S. bases and kill U.S. troops. Donald is smart & patriotic like that.
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Hp Rosenlechner @kairos.social · 10/10/2026
„Ehe etwas nicht seinen Höhepunkt erreicht, kehrt es sich nicht um.” Lieh-tzu www.zeit.de/wirtschaft/2... (€)
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Fischmehl: Die verstörende Wahrheit über unseren Lachs
Er gilt als nachhaltig. Aber investigative Recherchen zeigen: Der Zuchtlachs, den wir so gern essen, zerstört Meere und Menschen überall auf der Welt.
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Kevin Anderson @kevinclimate.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Speaking tomorrow at New Scientist Live with Profs Behrens & Seddon. The Paris climate challenge is no longer a matter of urgency, but of emergency. Urgency seeks to accelerate change; emergency demands & fundamentally different policy & technology agenda. live.newscientist.com/speakers/kev...
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Laurie @ljmu.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
@taxjusticeuk.bsky.social @telegraph.co.uk
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East Anglia Bylines @eastangliabylines.co.uk · 10/10/2026
No to asylum hotels. No to houses in local communities. No to former military sites such as RAF Barnham. But people awaiting asylum decisions still have to live somewhere. Reform’s proposed referendum in Suffolk doesn’t answer the obvious question: where?
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Suffolk’s asylum referendum
Suffolk plans an asylum referendum, but Reform hasn’t explained where those needing accommodation should go instead
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Defend Our Juries @defendourjuries.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
UK Terrorism Arrests up 1,553% Since Palestine Action Ban 94% of arrests in the year ending June 2026 were linked to the proscription. “We are seeing a shameful attack on our right to protest. It’s past time to end the proscription of Palestine Action” novaramedia.com/2026/10/08/u...
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UK Terrorism Arrests up 1,553% Since Palestine Action Ban
Terror arrests in the UK have hit a record high thanks to the government’s ban on Palestine Action.
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Matt Green @mattgreencomedy.com · 07/10/2026
The Tories want an Iron Dome?
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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
From the new Private Eye
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Paul Behrens @profpaulbehrens.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
And you don't have to be a saint: in a US survey, experts with fairly green lifestyles were at least as persuasive as the very greenest ones. In any case, a great trip and super productive work-wise as well. If you have the resources in time and money it's well worth it.
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Rebecca Solnit @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Anand is the best (and I'm doing an event with him at, yes, @cityartssf.bsky.social Thursday, for his new book Man in the Mirror). Couldn't agree more that cities are refuges or places of last resort for people kicked out of rural/suburban/pseudo-idyllic America.
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David Roberts @volts.wtf · 05/10/2026
Holy shit.
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