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I observe politicians and journalists from the top of the bookcase. I have no mercy on them. I am a cat.

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Alan Lester @alanlester.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
The BBC 10 o’clock news says the right wing idea of ethnic minorities being given preferential treatment in criminal justice is likely to become a “growing fault line in our politics” WITHOUT POINTING OUT THAT IT IS SIMPLY NOT TRUE. What’s the point of the news if it doesn’t correct disinformation?
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👻madeline bOoOoOoOodent👻 @oldenoughtosay.com · 08/06/2026
I think every politician who proposes to ban anything on the internet for teens should be required to propose, as an alternate, a free and accessible and all weather space for teens to hang out in their own hometown
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Dan Snow @thehistoryguy.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
They certainly had his number.
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OTHELLO @othellofloof.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Ah so THAT's why...
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Adam Rose @adamrose.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
A day after The Late Show ended, Colbert hosted an episode of public access program Only In Monroe, reviving his 11-year-old gag. How bad is CBS/Paramount taking it? They issued copyright complaints for a show they don't own. 🤣 CBS would hate it if you watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DlF...
Matthew Keys
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Paramount is apparently trying to suppress copies of "Only in Monroe" from appearing on other social platforms by filing frivolous copyright notices, even though the show was produced by a public access TV channel and doesn't use their intellectual property...
https://x.com/MatthewKeysLive/status/2058567331992023172
Michelle Kinney
@MichelleKinney
Happened to us at The Mayday Network as well — this is insanity.
https://x.com/MichelleKinney/status/2058596263004721436
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OTHELLO @othellofloof.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
One for me too please. According to the Big Ape, it's "crackin' the flags".
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Dorian Lynskey @dorianlynskey.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
This is what you get with (a) the collapse of social media moderation, (b) the radicalisation of conservative media and (c) politicians acting as if it's much worse to be called racist than to be racist. All the elite cues are dismantling the taboo and telling people it's OK
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OTHELLO @othellofloof.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
I can't even.
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The League of Nations @leagueofnations.co.uk · 21/05/2026
MATCH RESULT: FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT EU 3–0 Britain Britain can still land investment projects. But the underlying pattern remains weak and volatile. We are eager to be chosen. We are no longer easy to invest in. My latest: newsletter.leagueofnations.co.uk/brexit-britain-fdi/
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The League of Nations @leagueofnations.co.uk · 23/05/2026
RELEGATION BY DRIFT Five trade matches. Five defeats. Brexit did not make Britain a stronger trading nation. The UK remains bottom of the Trade League through 2030. newsletter.leagueofnations.co.uk/brexit-trade-league-results/
newsletter.leagueofnations.co.uk
http://newsletter.leagueofnations.co.uk/brexit-trade-league-results/
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OTHELLO @othellofloof.bsky.social · 25/12/2025
I have been made to wear a Christmassy Red Bow Tie. I am hiding under the sofa from shame. No photos.
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The League of Nations @leagueofnations.co.uk · 12/12/2025
The Seven Battles That Shape Your Life begin January 2. 7 leagues. 7 weeks. Your wallet • Your safety • Your rights • Your family • Your bills • Your identity • Your voice. Follow the league. Understand the world. Follow along and see where your nation really stands.
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The League of Nations @leagueofnations.co.uk · 18/12/2025
Ashes cricket tweet thread: 1️⃣ 🏏 The Ashes are on. But here’s the real contest: 🇬🇧 vs 🇦🇺 — 30 years, one scoreboard. This chart tracks the UK–Australia League of Nations Test match since 1991. And there’s been a late twist… 👇 #TheAshes #UKvsAustralia #LeagueOfNations
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Morten Morland @mortenmorland.bsky.social · 07/12/2025
Sunday’s @thetimes.com cartoon times.newsprints.co.uk/morten-morla...
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David Henig @davidheniguk.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
There is no serious trade expert who thinks the UK's deal with the US is definitively better than that of the EU. There are lots of generalist commentators using them for their own stale talking points. The UK did OK. So did the EU. Neither were great.
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James Ball @jamesrball.com · 30/07/2025
“A year after riots swept Britain, Reform’s leader and his supporters are warning of future unrest unless their policies are followed. The message is a threat wrapped in respectability.” www.thenewworld.co.uk/james-ball-f...
thenewworld.co.uk
Farage’s firestarter politics
A year after riots swept Britain, Reform’s leader and his supporters are warning of future unrest unless their policies are followed. The message is a threat wrapped in respectability
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KSlatteryResist @kslatteryresist.bsky.social · 22/06/2025
Just because he pulled out doesn’t mean it’s over. Rapists never understand that #NoWar #ImpeachTrump
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Frédéric Moreau @goodclimate.bsky.social · 14/06/2025
Gibraltar CM personally fact-checking the bad actors.
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News Eye @newseye.bsky.social · 14/06/2025
We may be witnessing the most globally embarrassing thing ever to happen to the United States.
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Shiv Ramdas Mens Rice Activist @nameshiv.bsky.social · 15/06/2025
I watched this rooting for the flower and this is one of the most horrifying things I've ever seen
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Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 15/06/2025
As predicted, the front pages of BBC & CNN are full of Israel-Iran. Nothing on Gaza or West Bank. Remember that all comms are cut in Gaza as they starve. Exactly what Netanyahu wanted. They can do anything they like now as the vapid MSM chase the new squirrel released for their distraction.
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Rebecca Ferrenz @beccamonster.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
I've been seeing so many posts about stuff that supposedly neutralizes tear gas and pepper spray. For goodness sake, friends, if you aren't putting milk/liquid antacid/etc into your eyes when they are healthy, you certainly don't want them in your eyes when they're already irritated. JUST WATER.
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Fionna O’Leary @fascinatorfun.bsky.social · 15/06/2025
Four Seasons Total Landscaping is back! Remember Giuliani sweating hair die in that very lot?
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Khashoggi's Ghost @urocklive1.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
California national guard troops and marines deployed to LA to help restore order have told friends and family members they are deeply unhappy about the assignment and worry their only meaningful role will be as pawns in a political battle they don't want to join. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
theguardian.com
Troops and marines deeply troubled by LA deployment: ‘Morale is not great’
Several service members told advocacy groups they felt like pawns in a political game and assignment was not necessary
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Chris Kendall @ottocr.at · 13/06/2025
Rees Mogg nailed
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Uilliam Mac G ᚒᚔᚂᚂᚔᚐᚋ @uilliammac.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
Former Tory MP Nicholas Soames on Rees-Mogg: "He is an absolute fraud, he is a living example of what a moderately cut double-breasted suit & a decent tie can do with an ultra-posh voice and a bit of ginger stuck up his arse."
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Tine Rassalle @tinerassalle.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
House in Bruges for sale, € 745.000. Construction year: 1550 www.dewaele.com/nl/te-koop/8...
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Tony Yates @t0nyyates.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
People replying 'it's all ageing'... well ageing is not random. It's the product of innovation in healthcare, changes in knowledge about what causes ill health, changes in behaviour responding to that or otherwise, choices to spend on prolonging life or not.
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Mattie Electric Air Line @mrbtx.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
ngl this map of scheduled protests for this weekend is *wild*
map of the united states black with dots of protests in places both big and small
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euobserver — EU news that matters @euobserver.com · 11/06/2025
A possible final legal battle enabling the European Union to join the European Convention of Human Rights is set to take place on Thursday.
euobserver.com
EU approaches final hurdle to joining European Human Rights Convention
A possible final legal battle enabling the European Union to join the European Convention of Human Rights is set to take place on Thursday.
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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
Polish PM Donald Tusk has won a confidence vote in parliament.
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Anton Spisak @antonspisak.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
The FCDO is by far the biggest loser in today's spending review. Day-to-day spending is down by almost 7% in real terms. Add to that the govt's decision to cut the ODA budget to 0.3% of GNI, and it's hard to see how the UK can be an effective foreign policy actor with such a major hit to its budget.
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Dan Kaszeta FRHistS @dankaszeta.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
CS tear gas is not an oil
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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 11/06/2025
I welcome the conclusion of the talks on the future EU-UK agreement on Gibraltar. It safeguards the integrity of Schengen and the Single Market, while ensuring stability, legal certainty and prosperity for the region. Congratulations Maroš Šefčovič on successful negotiations.
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David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
The Fulbright Scholarship board resigned due to political interference from the Trump administration. The State Department, led by Marco Rubio, is canceling scholarships for nearly 200 American professors and researchers based on their research topics, which include climate change, gender, and race.
nytimes.com
Fulbright Board Quits, Accusing Trump Administration of Political Interference (Gift Article)
The board of the prestigious program told the State Department it had no right to cancel scholarships for nearly 200 American professors and researchers.
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Frédéric Moreau @goodclimate.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
www.gov.uk/government/n...
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Agreement protects sovereignty and economic security of Gibraltar
Political agreement reached that will protect British sovereignty, UK military autonomy and secure Gibraltar’s economic future.
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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 11/06/2025
🇬🇧🇪🇸Tom Brufatto, Director of Policy and Research: “We can be optimistic that this agreement removes an obstacle to greater EU-UK cooperation in other areas which can bring prices down for UK consumers and restore opportunities back to British citizens.” www.bestforbritain.org/gibraltar_ag...
bestforbritain.org
Gibraltar agreement removes obstacle to greater EU-UK cooperation
The UK and Gibraltar have reached a political agreement with the European Union to remove a key area of friction between the EU and the UK.
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Darth Putin @darthputinkgb.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
Meeting in bunker to discuss Ukraine's latest attack on my bridge
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The Secret Barrister @barristersecret.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
I see Honest Bob Jenrick has a new little video attacking barristers for representing unpopular clients. Once again for those at the back: Lawyers are not their clients. Which is how, when Jenrick broke the law in government, he had lawyers to defend him.
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Darth Putin @darthputinkgb.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
Our intel so shit the Ukrainians get access to our security cams so we film their attack on us for them.
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Darth Putin @darthputinkgb.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
Day 1195 of my 3 day war. Russian truck drivers drove Ukraine's drones to the airbases, and Russian security cameras filmed their attack on the bridge for them. I remain a master strategist.
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Joseph D. Ortiz @earthsciinfo.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
NSF today just archived it's primary program that funded paleoclimate research for US Climate Scientists. Scientists are encouraged to submit their projects to other calls instead. Competition for limited funds is sure to increase dramatically. 🧪
Screen shot of an email from the Division of Earth Sciences sent on behalf of US NSF Division of Earth Sciences sent on Tuesday 6/3/2025 at 9:00am states: 

"The U.S. National Science Foundation is archiving the NSF Paleo Perspectives on Present and Projected Climate (NSF P4CLIMATE) solicitation (NSF 22-612).

The NSF Directorate for Geosciences (NSF GEO) encourages you to continue to submit proposals for projects that use observational and modeling tools to provide paleo perspectives on Earth system history and long-term environmental variability. The following GEO units offer relevant programs:

NSF Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences (AGS): Atmosphere Cluster (NSF AGS-AC) (Program Description 24-7790).
NSF Division of Earth Sciences (NSF EAR): Life and Environments Through Time (NSF LET) (NSF 25-517).
NSF Division of Ocean Sciences (NSF OCE): Marine Geology and Geophysics (NSF MG&G) (PD 17-1620).
NSF Arctic Research Opportunities (NSF 23-572) and NSF Antarctic Research Support (NSF 25-525 or NSF 25-526).

Programs will collaborate to facilitate joint review and funding among these and other programs across NSF GEO and NSF. For additional information, please reach out to the contacts listed on each program page. "
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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
Worth reading to grasp the extent. Consequences need to come at some point.
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Elon Musk's Reign of Corruption Chronicled in Elizabeth Warren Report — Rolling Stone
A new report by Sen. Elizabeth Warren itemizes 130 dodgy dealings by the man who calls himself the “Dogefather”
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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 03/06/2025
“Trump’s tariffs caused worldwide financial turmoil" The forecasts are in. Trump's chaotic tariff are slowing down the whole world economy, including the UK's. We need a common sense trade deal with the EU now more than ever - to gain 2.2% GDP growth.
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Growth forecast slump proves deeper UK-EU ties more vital than ever
The UK's economic outlook has been downgraded over the next two years, amid the impact of US President Donald Trump's tariff plans on the global economy.
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Surprised Eel Historian, PhD @greenleejw.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
Sometimes people ask me how medieval people could possibly catch so many eels. Welll...it's because there were So. Many. Eels. How many? Currently, every year, c. 1 billion elvers (baby eels) come ashore in Europe. And this is more than a 90% decline from historic levels. 1/2
Meme. Photograph of an elver in a person's cupped hands above a sandy shore. The elver is curled in a U-shape, or is making a sine curve. It depends on whether you're a language person or a numbers person. The elver's name is probably something like Slervalaine, but that -- along with its sex and its thoughts about herons -- will change as it grows. Elvers are always in total flux.

Slervalaine is brown with adorable flippers, and a very triangular head. The person holding the elver has deep lines in their hands. The topography of their palms is a map of their life's story, and maybe gives hints to their future.  But Slervalaine doesn't care for any of that.

It wants to be back in the water, with a freshwater current in its face. It has a lifetime of eel-some things ahead of it. "Your troubles are your own," the young elver says. "Give me to the streams."

Meme text reads:
"Somewhere
elver the rainbow..."
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Frédéric Moreau @goodclimate.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
English migrant factory workers in Calais in the 1870s.
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The News Agents @thenewsagents.co.uk · 02/06/2025
“Poverty creates short-termism: If you can’t think beyond next week financially, morally you don't either.” Actor Eddie Marsan on how a strain on public services, like social housing, is fuelling division and racial tensions.
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Charlotte Lydia Riley @lottelydia.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
No, employers need to do their own training. It’s not educators’ job to make sure that school-leavers — or graduates — have the specific skills that each company needs. Employers need to invest in their workforce.
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