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Marj

@marjgold.bsky.social
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Ex Galway, Dublin 🇮🇪 and UK 🇬🇧 Previously litigation lawyer, now living in Spain 🇪🇸 Parent of autistic/ADD son and trans son. FBPE🇪🇺 Deleted my twitter account 💪

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 17h
"It could chill rights of contractors to make political contributions" -- unearthed footage shows Susan Collins in 2012 fighting to protect contractors from having to disclose political contributions (we recently learned she was under investigation for a pay-to-play scheme involving a contractor)
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 12h
When a rapist sticks up for other rapists it's called a professional courtesy.
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James O’Brien @mrjamesob.bsky.social · 20h
Who radicalised him? news.met.police.uk/news/man-jai...
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Man jailed for 15 years over ULEZ camera explosion
Kevin Rees, aged 63, was sentenced at the Old Bailey on Friday, 2 October.
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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 12h
There are people calling this conviction "two tier policing." Er - no. If you set off a politically motivated bomb in a public area and if shrapnel flies about that is terrorism. news.met.police.uk/news/man-jai...
news.met.police.uk
Man jailed for 15 years over ULEZ camera explosion
Kevin Rees, aged 63, was sentenced at the Old Bailey on Friday, 2 October.
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Roland Smith @rolandmcs.bsky.social · 4h
Just one of many problems with Braverman's definition of 'pureblood' Englishness (all-English parents/grandparents) is it excludes millions of white, English-speaking people with English-sounding names, who she/everyone would just assume are 'English'. #MudbloodsAreUs
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Peter Jukes @peterjukes.bsky.social · 15h
By Braverman’s definition: I am not English (half Armenian) nor is the mother of my kids (parents Welsh). In fact of my kids’ great grandparents — only one is English What do to do, Suella? There are probably 80 or so descendants of my great grandparents which by your benchmark aren’t English
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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 17h
By Suella Braverman's definition of Englishness as being "a lineage, an ancestry, a connection to the heritage of this country which dates back a few generations," I'm no longer English. So where shall I go and live when Reform comes knocking?
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Abdul El-Sayed @abdulelsayed.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
I'd rather have an economy that makes 1,000 millionaires than 1 billionaire.
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Liz Oyer @lawyeroyer.com · 21h
My piece in the New York Times today addresses the Trump Administration's latest attempt to turn fiction into fact through a prosecution of an ordinary citizen and asks, Who's next?
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Byline Times @bylinetimes.bsky.social · 21h
In addition to being the UK's most Kremlin-sanctioned newspaper, Byline Times has now been banned two years running from both Conservative and Reform UK party conferences. Judge us by our critics, and subscribe to support our work: subscribe.bylinetimes.com @peterjukes.bsky.social
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Abdul El-Sayed @abdulelsayed.bsky.social · 21h
My campaign has held more than 600(*!) events in 110 cities across Michigan. From Escanaba to Eaton Rapids, I see the same thing. Too many places left behind, a rigged economy, and corrupt politicians. New ad:
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Matthew Gertz @mattgertz.bsky.social · 21h
They're holding up a major escalation in Iran and a crackdown on abortion until after the midterms to limit political damage. To the extent that the last two years have been a right-wing smash-and-grab operation, the next two will be worse.
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Sam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social · 21h
One of two Labour gains from Reform in Northumberland by-elections yesterday. Too early to know for sure we've passed peak Reform, but another encouraging sign.
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Election Maps UK @electionmaps.uk · 21h
Hirst (Northumberland) Council By-Election Result: 🌹 LAB: 50.1% (+7.0) ➡️ RFM: 30.0% (-20.0) ◼️ RES: 10.3% (New) 🌳 CON: 4.1% (-2.8) 🔶 LDM: 3.9% (New) 🙋 Ind: 1.6% (New) Labour GAIN from Reform UK. Changes w/ 2025.
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MingTheMerciless @mingthemercyless.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
And he didn't do it alone.
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Jim Pickard @pickardje.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
if true this is bonkers for a party supposedly committed to defending free speech
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 22h
DUN DUN DUN -- Fox Business on the September jobs report: "The numbers do not look good. I'm looking at 29,000 jobs added. That is well below expectations for 90,000, and our unemployment rate jumps up to 4.2%. A significant slowdown."
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 22h
The Golden Age rolls on … bsky.app/profile/atru...
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Angry @angrystaffer.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
The hell is going on with his legs?
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Ethan 🦋Proud Blue🦋 @grand-pa-etan.bsky.social · 22h
Trump’s regime, serving the billionaires, has harmed everyone except the rich. Americans, weary of divisions, are looking for a message of unity and concrete solutions. Abdul El-Sayed embodies this approach and is well positioned to win a seat in the Michigan Senate. #ProudBlue #DV1
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Let me count the days … @simoncosgrove.bsky.social · 22h
Day 2436 of #Brexit: ‘Germany has become the latest European country to back Britain’s return to the EU following Andy Burnham’s suggestion Brexit could be reversed.’ www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
independent.co.uk
Germany backs UK to rejoin EU as Burnham moves closer to bloc
The leaders of France and Spain have also backed Britain returning to the European Union
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Jill Rutter @jillongovt.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Brave, prime minister. @andyburnham.bsky.social has opened the door to a debate about the UK's future relationship with the EU. He may be setting off on a long and winding road to get back in... me for @instituteforgovernment.org.uk www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/andy...
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Andy Burnham has opened the door to EU membership | Institute for Government
It is far from clear that there is a path to a consensus on Europe.
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The Daily Beast @thedailybeast.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Donald Trump has humiliated and insulted Ken Paxton to his face while campaigning for him.
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Trump Trashes Chosen MAGA Senate Candidate Right to His Face
The president consistently humiliates Ken Paxton while trying to convince voters to back him.
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Parody Nigel Farage @parodypm.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Congratulations to Suella Braverman for her Question Time appearance - I didn't think it was possible for her to come across as any more deranged and stupid than usual, but she somehow managed it.
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Monica @softtail65.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Jfc. Something has to change. Just because these heritage foundation fascist fucks make this seem normal, let me remind you that this in fact is NOT normal. This is NOT OUR America that OUR ancestors dreamed of. We must do better. We must ALL vote on November 3rd.
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Sarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Politicians who demand we leave the ECHR and don’t actually believe in freedom of speech or a free press. What could possibly go wrong for the rest of us with that?
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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Kemi Badenoch condemned Reform's ban on critical journalists covering their conference as "authoritarian", saying her own party would never do the same as "we believe in free speech. We believe in a free press." Now the Conservatives have banned Byline Times from their conference
bylinetimes.com
Kemi Badenoch's Conservatives Ban Byline Times From Conference After Condemning Reform for Journalist Ban
The ban comes just weeks after the Conservative leader called Reform's barring of critical journalists from their conference an "authoritarian" attack on the free press
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
The reason why Trump is president is because the US has way too many people like this. bsky.app/profile/atru...
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Farrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Suella Braverman suggests on #BBCQT that you can't be English unless you are white, and have a lineage or heritage going back some generations
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Peter O’Hanraha-hanrahan @peterohanrahah.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
There is just nothing positive about this guy and anything he associates with, he's a cancer.
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Patrick - Here for the craic❗️🤷🏼‍♂️😉 @paddyopatrick.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Farage’s unwillingness to accept any responsibility personified👇 “Reform is the only party that will save Britain in the first 100 days of government. If not, I will sack my Cabinet ministers” He’s playing Jonny Big Bollox talking big, but instead of “I’ll quit as PM” he’d fire the Cabinet❗️ 🐀
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Pinks📨 @pinksglobal.net · 02/10/2026
JUST IN: Gov. Kathy Hochul said she had signed an executive order appointing the office of New York Attorney General Letitia James as the special prosecutor on the Cornell University sexual assault case. Accountability is coming! #Cornell #Pinks
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Reform Party UK Exposed @reformexposed.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Reform UK demands British made buses -as Swedish Volvo bus parked at rally www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/reform-...
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Reform UK demands British made buses -as Swedish Volvo bus parked at Doncaster rally
The deputy leader called for “brilliant British made buses” - with the Volvo vehicle parked outside
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Eddie Smith @eddsmitty.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Republicans distancing themselves from Trump ahead of the midterms is the same as an asshole trying to suck a fart back in. 🍑💨 It can't be done. The stench of Trump lingers—literally. *sips*🔥☕️ #ProudBlue #ResistanceUnited #USDemocracy #Voices4Victory www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...
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Have Republicans finally reached a tipping point on Trump? | Opinion
Trump-endorsed candidates are scrubbing him from websites and breaking with him on Iran. His grip on the GOP is slipping, but it's not gone yet.
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Ariana Niko @ariananiko.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
The Senate map is expanding deep into red America. Kansas is suddenly close, with tight polling in Florida and South Carolina. That matters: money and manpower Republicans planned to pour into Texas, Iowa and Alaska may now have to defend states they never expected to worry about. #Midterms2026
The Senate map is expanding deep into red America. Kansas is suddenly close, with tight polling in Florida and South Carolina. That matters: money and manpower Republicans planned to pour into Texas, Iowa and Alaska may now have to defend states they never expected to worry about. 

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Mark Elliott @thatmarkelliott.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
To me, this episode is one of the most revealing insights into Trump's psychology. He's in a self-made bind over fuel prices, and needs a fix before the midterms. The only solution he come come up with involves a massive favour from other countries, but his approach is still 100% threat-based.
bbc.co.uk
US pressures Europe to release diesel reserves as Trump threatens export ban
President Donald Trump has threatened to ban diesel exports in a bid to ease prices in the US ahead of the November elections.
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Sam Coleridge @samcoleridge.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
This taking money from countries other than one's own, in order to further their hostile interests, I'm sure it used to have a name. I think there was even a law against it, began with "trea..."? www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
The Free Speech Union is the second British group to drop off the list. A $7m no-bid award to 878, a thinktank whose stated missions include restoring Judeo-Christian culture and "ending mass migration and deporting illegal immigrants", was abandoned in July after pushback from Congress. It was founded by Jacob Rees-Mogg, who served as Brexit opportunities minister and business secretary before losing his seat at the 2024 election, and now presents on GB News.
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 02/10/2026
🚨 NEW BULLETIN: Renee Good lawsuits, Trump’s approval collapse continues, GOP midterm alarms grow, Kushner’s Gaza conflict of interest, Hegseth’s Christian nationalist speech, Trump’s fake “deal,” soaring Treasury yields, and much more…
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Today in Politics, Bulletin 471. 10/1/26
… Renee Good’s partner and family have filed two lawsuits stemming from her death - one against at the ICE agent who shot her and a several senior Trump admin officials, the other against the federal ...
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Rhonda 🌊 @silverarticfox.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
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Bruce Little @brucedlittle.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Politics Girl explains why Californians should vote YES on Prop 40, and NO on Props 41 & 42 in November.
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Chris Smith @ledredman.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
I think it's objectively hilarious that Braverman's parents named he after the promiscuous drunk on the Dallas TV series. Her name is not Suella, Its Sue Ellen.
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Iain Roberts @slowbikeiain.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
"BRITAIN BECOMES DUMP FOR THE NAXI EXILES. Scores of Jews and other exiles are being smuggled into England in small foreign ships, for £25 a time." Daily Mirror, 1938. Sound familiar?
Headline: Britain becomes dump for the Nazi exilesSCORES of Jews and other exiles, abandoning their homes in the Nazi terror, are being smuggled into England by the captains of small foreign ships who slink inside the three-mile limit at night and put ashore their human cargoes for £25 a time.
This smuggling, once sporadic, is now a racket earning thousands of pounds weekly for captains of French, Dutch and Belgian trawlers.
It was exposed entirely at Hove, yesterday when two foreign seamen were gaoled for smuggling a German in at Shoreham harbour last Monday.
Britain's immigration officers are helpless. They know that Hitler is dumping his unwanted people here. They cannot stop other Mid-European Governments seizing on Britain's lethargy to lower their own unemployment figures.
Every day refugee Spaniards, Jews, Ger mans and Austrians are slipping into Britain Employment agencies are inundated by fran-tic appeals from foreigners who, scared by European unrest, want British security.
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Abdul El-Sayed @abdulelsayed.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Mike Rogers has the audacity to lie to you about his plan like he didn't vote 4 times to stop you from getting cheaper medication from Canada, take $1M from Big Pharma, and vote 19 times to keep prescription drug prices higher. GTFOH.
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 01/10/2026
🚨 BREAKING: The family of Renee Good and her partner, Rebecca Good, have filed two federal lawsuits over Good’s January killing by ICE agent Jonathan Ross in Minneapolis. 1/
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 01/10/2026
JD Vance on Angie Nixon: "Get the hell out of here. You don't belong in America"
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Raw Story @rawstory.com · 01/10/2026
In a new Time Magazine interview, Trump refused to rule out declaring a state of emergency before the midterms, expressed regret over his own Supreme Court picks, and melted down at reporters for not asking positive questions.
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Trump's wild new interview sets off firestorm of reactions: 'Biden was more coherent'
A new interview with President Donald Trump kicked off a firestorm of reaction on social media.The 80-year-old president melted down on Time senior political correspondent Eric Cortellessa and editor-in-chief Sam Jacobs during the lengthy sit-down after they failed, in his estimation, to ask positiv...
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Brad Batt for Tennessee State House @bradbatt.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Hey, real quick. This is Nazi shit.
Screenshot of a post on X from Sean Parnell (@SeanParnellASW), a verified account. The post reads: "Today, at Secretary Hegseth's direction, the Department of War is announcing the Office of Religious Affairs. Starting today, the Office of Religious Affairs will report directly to the Secretary of War. No staff filters. No bureaucratic dilution. A direct line to the Secretary. This won't be a policy shop pushing paper. It will have real teeth. It will protect budgets, demand infrastructure, and strengthen religious support across the force."

Below the text is an image of a navy blue graphic with a gold border. In the upper half, a white eagle with wings spread, holding a shield, olive branch, and a crook-shaped staff, appears above the words "Office of Religious Affairs." A gold horizontal line divides the graphic, and in the lower half is the motto "Standing Firm, Preaching Truth, and Ministering to the Force," with a small gold eagle emblem at the bottom.
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Krassensteins @krassenstein.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
BREAKING: Renee Good's family has just SUED the Trump Admin over her death.
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Miaganga @miaganga.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
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Kat Tenbarge @kattenbarge.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Just a reminder that people don’t always realize they were raped in the immediate aftermath. It can take hours, days, months, and even years to realize you were raped, and it doesn’t make it any less true. There are many kinds of responses, including fawning and trying to appease your rapist
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