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martinaweitsch.bsky.social @martinaweitsch.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
It’s Time to Act for a just peace for all who call the Holy Land home. Join those working together for justice and peace across Palestine and Israel. It is urgent — stand together, sign the commitment, and take action 👇 justpeacecoalition.com #TimeToAct #JustPeaceCoalition justpeacecoalition.com
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martinaweitsch.bsky.social @martinaweitsch.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
The question is: who should pay tax for public services? If not those who can because they earn or have wealth. And Tice isn't suggesting a wealth tax or anything. He is just suggesting a more extreme form of capitalism. We don't need that. We need a focus on the common good.
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martinaweitsch.bsky.social @martinaweitsch.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
We need to know these things!
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martinaweitsch.bsky.social @martinaweitsch.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
This is one of those examples of the deliberate misuse of statistics. If you look at the emissions of the extraction alone, the claim is probably ok. Look at the whole picture and it's piffle. Look at numbers and think about what they do and don't tell us, and what they are designed to hide from us.
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Quaker Truth and Integrity @qtig.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
'If everybody always lies to you, the consequence is not that you believe the lies, but rather that nobody believes anything any longer And a people that no longer can believe anything cannot make up its mind And with such a people you can then do what you please' Hannah Arendt
Photo portrait of Hannah Arendt
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Quaker Truth and Integrity @qtig.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Quit ChatGPT now! Your subs is bankrolling authoritarianism! 'great boycotts of history did not succeed because millions of people suddenly became heroic activists. They succeeded because . . . the small act, repeated at scale, becomes a political earthquake.' www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Quit ChatGPT: right now! Your subscription is bankrolling authoritarianism | Rutger Bregman
As a historian, I’ve studied the major consumer boycotts of history. We can take down ChatGPT and send a powerful signal to Silicon Valley, says author and historian Rutger Bregman
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Quakers in Britain @quaker.org.uk · 06/03/2026
"The Met Police may want to intimidate us into contributing to the govt's closing off of the right to protest... We will continue to hire space to explicitly nonviolent groups, with appropriate checks in place, just as we always have." – Clerk of Westminster Quakers www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...
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Quaker Meeting House suffers second Met Police raid
For the second time in less than a year, Metropolitan Police officers have raided Westminster Quaker Meeting House, arresting young activists.
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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
I like this Ben Stiller fellow. When he made a movie in Wilmington, Ohio, he was nice to people. And look — he stands up for himself rather than allowing himself to be ritually humiliated.
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Tax Justice UK @taxjusticeuk.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Far right hate is being fuelled by the greedy super rich. They're trying to distract us, they're trying to divide us. We will stand against hate. We will march #Together in love and unity. Join us. 📌 Central London 🗓️ Saturday, 28 March 🔗 www.togetheralliance.org.uk/
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Quaker Truth and Integrity @qtig.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Iran does not have Tomahawk missiles Trump lied about this to avoid taking responsibility for killing children at school Lies like this demean his office and undermine democracy
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Dr Ellie Chowns MP @elliechowns.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Today I tabled a bill which would require any UK military intervention to have a lawful basis, viable objective, and approval by MPs - legislation the PM once said he himself would pass when he was running for Labour leader. He supported it then, and he should support it now.
Dear Prime Minister,
In recent days we have seen a deeply concerning escalation in conflict in the Middle East 
following a series of illegal and dangerously irresponsible airstrikes on Iran by the United States 
and Israel.
You have now confirmed that UK bases will be used by the US for their operations in the area. 
This is a significant concession to President Donald Trump and one which risks drawing the UK 
into a dangerous conflict.
During your campaign to be elected leader of the Labour Party, you spoke compellingly about 
learning the lessons of the Iraq war. In particular, you set out legislation you would pass as 
Prime Minister, ensuring that military action is only taken if:
• The lawful case for it is made
• There is a viable objective
• Consent is given by the House of Commons.
We agree that such legislation is needed to prevent the UK from being dragged into destructive, 
illegal and dangerous wars abroad, and so we have today tabled the Armed Conflict 
(Requirements) Bill.
The Bill requires that
1. Before armed forces may be deployed for armed conflict, a Minister of the Crown must 
publish a statement setting out the reasons for the deployment, an assessment of its 
compliance with international law, the objective of the deployment and an assessment 
of the viability of that objective, and
2. Any such deployment must be approved in advance by a resolution of the House of 
CommonsI invite your support to pass this bill.
In an increasingly unstable world, it is more important than ever that decisions about the UK’s 
involvement in military action abroad are taken carefully, soberly, and with the best interests of 
the British people at heart. We believe this piece of legislation would ensure that.
Yours sincerely,
Dr Ellie Chowns MP
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FCNL @fcnl.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
“Every gun that is made, every warship launched, every rocket fired signifies, in the final sense, a theft from those who hunger and are not fed, those who are cold and are not clothed.” — President Eisenhower, 1953.
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Quakers in Britain @quaker.org.uk · 02/03/2026
Military action will not make Britain or its allies safer. It will escalate the conflict, deepen regional instability, and endanger countless more lives. www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-events/n…
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UK should work for peace not war in the Middle East
​Quakers in Britain have called on the UK government to focus on building a just and sustainable peace in the Middle East.
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Quaker Truth and Integrity @qtig.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
A government with integrity would provide a justification under the UN charter for allowing the US to use UK bases to bomb Iran The flimsy distinction between 'defensive' and 'offensive' feels like cover for another illegal war that risks escalating a conflict at the loss of more innocent lives
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FCNL @fcnl.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
"Congress must act urgently to restrain the administration before this spirals into another endless war," @bridgetmoixfcnl.bsky.social said. 📣"War is not the answer." Our full statement:
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Quaker Lobby Condemns Attacks on Iran and Calls for Deescalation, Diplomacy, and Congressional Action | Friends Committee On National Legislation
Washington, D.C. – The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) strongly condemns the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran and the dangerous pursuit of a war of regime change. We mourn the lives a...
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martinaweitsch.bsky.social @martinaweitsch.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
Pretty impressive. I want to particularly thank our Green elected representatives who were there. Thank you!
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martinaweitsch.bsky.social @martinaweitsch.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
Petition needs signing urgently to repeal the Public Order Act petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
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Petition: Repeal the Public Order Act 2023
We want the government to repeal the Public Order Act 2023 which established several criminal offences in relation to protest. We think it is fundamentally undemocratic.
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martinaweitsch.bsky.social @martinaweitsch.bsky.social · 30/03/2025
Spring!
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martinaweitsch.bsky.social @martinaweitsch.bsky.social · 30/03/2025
Sometimes there is a silver lining.
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Tina Leonard 🧡💙 @leonard3tina.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
🕯️Quaker Meeting for Worship🕯️ Upholding our worshipping community & Westminster Friends Outside New Scotland Yard 3 April 12-1pm Anyone who wishes to join us will be most welcome, of all faiths or none (exact location to be posted on Wednesday) @quaker.org.uk @ccanl.bsky.social
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Molly Scott Cato @greenpartymolly.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
When they come for the Quakers you know your country is really in trouble Our fundamental commitments are to peace and justice How can that be a threat to this or any other democratic government?
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Carla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
UK, 2025: a country where police break into a place of worship and arrest those inside who are having a meeting and might be planning a non-violent action. The right to peaceful protest is an essential part of a healthy democracy. Governments who crack down on it are governments to be very wary of.
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martinaweitsch.bsky.social @martinaweitsch.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
Radical changes to the political landscape are of concern to many Friends. Join Quaker Truth & Integrity Group (QTIG) for a global online meeting for worship to uphold each other, share fears and hopes and discern ways forward. Find out more and register at quakertruth.org
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Welcome | Quaker Truth & Integrity Group
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martinaweitsch.bsky.social @martinaweitsch.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
@lukecharters.bsky.social the situation in Gaza is becoming more intolerable by the day. No food, no water, not electricity, nothing. Are you going to make an issue of this in Parliament? With the Foreign Secretary? With the Prime Minister? It would be good to know.
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Rupert Read @rupertread.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
Adrian Ramsay: “Trump should only be allowed to have a State Visit if Zelensky gets to have one at the same time”. Cue the programme’s first applause, and very strong applause at that. Brilliant. Absolutely right. #bbcQT
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martinaweitsch.bsky.social @martinaweitsch.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
stoptrump.org.uk/petition-can... I've signed.
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Petition: Cancel Trump’s state visit
Stop Trump Coalition
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Natalie Bennett @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
#CanvassingCats - in Doncaster today, a local definitely interested in the #GetGreensElected message. Or at least getting a #VoteGreen pat
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Farrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
President Macron, "Russia is the aggressor, and the Ukrainians are the aggressed people" "We were right to sanction Russia help Ukraine, and we will continue to do so"
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martinaweitsch.bsky.social @martinaweitsch.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
You learn something new every day!
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martinaweitsch.bsky.social @martinaweitsch.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
If any of this is even 50% true this is truly frightening.
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Brian J. Karem @briankarem.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
I have covered presidential politics for 40 years. This was the most juvenile display by a President and Vice President I have ever seen. Other presidents treated their enemies with more respect. This is a low point and a dark day for the US. Totally embarrassing.
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martinaweitsch.bsky.social @martinaweitsch.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
Agree.
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martinaweitsch.bsky.social @martinaweitsch.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
Good analysis. Worth a read!
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martinaweitsch.bsky.social @martinaweitsch.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
Yes, I thought the position of the BBC was extraordinary. But giving into bullies is not uncommon these days.
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martinaweitsch.bsky.social @martinaweitsch.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
Exactly!
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martinaweitsch.bsky.social @martinaweitsch.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
Signed!
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martinaweitsch.bsky.social @martinaweitsch.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
Indeed.
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rewild @catlott.bsky.social · 22/02/2025
I’m in
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martinaweitsch.bsky.social @martinaweitsch.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
In light of the announcement regarding defence spending and the cut in the Overseas Aid budget, I have written to my MP. Here's the text of my email:
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martinaweitsch.bsky.social @martinaweitsch.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
Immensely proud of Quakers involved in this law suit. Well done. Important first step. www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
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Judge blocks Trump immigration policy allowing arrests in churches for some religious groups – live
US district judge finds that the Trump administration policy could violate religious freedom and should be blocked while a lawsuit plays out
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martinaweitsch.bsky.social @martinaweitsch.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
And this is how it will happen, one little step at a time so that we won't notice. But we do! www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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UK delays plans to regulate AI as ministers seek to align with Trump administration
Exclusive: Government reluctant to take action that could weaken UK’s attractiveness to AI firms, says Labour source
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Jon Worth @jonworth.eu · 23/02/2025
And I’m sorry, there’s an *even bigger* East-West problem than ever Places like Görlitz, Bautzen, Chemnitz-Land are voting >40% for AfD #BTW25
Provisional election map of Germany from ARD
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martinaweitsch.bsky.social @martinaweitsch.bsky.social · 23/02/2025
Yes, it does matter.
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martinaweitsch.bsky.social @martinaweitsch.bsky.social · 23/02/2025
That is very interesting.
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martinaweitsch.bsky.social @martinaweitsch.bsky.social · 23/02/2025
Dare I ask: why?
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martinaweitsch.bsky.social @martinaweitsch.bsky.social · 22/02/2025
"So this is how liberty dies… " Making sense of Trump's first three weeks open.substack.com/pub/christin... You may have seen the graphic, but the whole piece is worth reading and sharing. Professor Pagel is doing something very worthwhile to be supported.
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"So this is how liberty dies… " Making sense of Trump's first three weeks
Where I categorise 76 Trump administration actions from the last 3 weeks and show how they align with the authoritarian playbook
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martinaweitsch.bsky.social @martinaweitsch.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
Important report to read: www.splcenter.org/resources/ha... Whoever they come for, it may be you next!
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Despite Denials, Harsh Anti-LGBTQ+ law in Uganda Appears to Be Based on U.S. Rhetoric and Pseudoscience
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni signed a new Anti-Homosexuality Act into law in May 2023. While LGBTQ+ advocates are now fighting the law in court, Stephen Langa of Uganda’s Family Life Network is p...
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The Bunker podcast – News without the nonsense @bunkerpod.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
In the UK, Starmer’s stance on barring small boat refugees from gaining citizenship has come under fire. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/f...
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Starmer union ally joins opposition to rules barring citizenship for small boat refugees
Head of Unison Christina McAnea is one of 148 signatories of letter warning rules will ‘breed division and mistrust’
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martinaweitsch.bsky.social @martinaweitsch.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
What we now need is an analysis of what we can do in other countries where governments are playing nice with Trump. Resist.
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